AEW Coverage

Mitchell’s AEW Rampage Results & Report! (3/4/22)

Rampage before Revolution!

Published

3 years ago

March 4, 2022

Steven Mitchell

The TNT Championship is in a Triple Threat!

Rampage is LIVE and AEW TNT Championship is on the line! Sammy VS Darby VS Andrade, who holds the gold going into Revolution?

OFFICIAL RESULTS

AEW TNT Championship Triple Threat: Sammy Guevara VS Darby Allin VS Andrade El Idolo; Guevara wins and retains the title.
Keith Lee VS JD Drake; Lee wins.
The Professor’s Five Minute Rookie Challenge: Serena Deeb VS Leila Grey; Deeb wins.
Face of the Revolution Ladder Match Qualifier: Ethan Page VS Christian Cage; Christian wins and joins the Face of the Revolution match.

PLAY BY PLAY

AEW TNT Championship Triple Threat: Sammy Guevara VS Darby Allin VS Andrade El Idolo!

The Spanish God and Relentless One will be teaming with The Icon, Sting, at Revolution against the Andrade Hardy Family Office, but for now it is every man for himself! Will Sammy stay golden this close to the PPV? Or will someone take advantage of this chaotic situation?

The introductions are made, the two TNT belts are raised, but only one man will leave with them, what a way to open Rampage!

Fans fire up as the three men stare down. They circle, watch each other, and then Sammy and Darby decide to bring Revolution early and join forces! Andrade tells them to bring it, but then he bails out. Fans boo as Andrade tries to force Darby and Sammy to face each other. They don’t fall for it, they go out to flank Andrade! Andrade gets back in, they pursue again. They dodge him, speed things up, FLYING arm-drag from Darby to Andrade! Darby whips Sammy in but Andrade BOOTS him! Darby COFFIN SPLASHES, then Sammy runs in to RAM a shoulder in! ENZIGURI, then CODE RED! Cover, but Sammy has to roll Darby here, TWO!

Sammy shrugs, they can’t just let the other win. But they shake hands, then Darby reels Sammy into a headlock. Darby hits a takeover, he pushes the shoulders down, ONE as Sammy rolls it to his own cover. TWO, and Darby keeps on that headlock. Fans rally and duel as Darby grinds Sammy. Sammy fights up, powers out, then hurdles and flips over to dropkick Darby down! Sammy kips up so smooth and takes a bow. Darby drags himself to a corner, Sammy brings Darby up to CHOP him! Sammy puts Darby up top to then climb up and join him. Darby resists the superplex, shoves Sammy away, but Sammy JUMP KNEES!

Darby is stuck up top and Sammy GAMANGIRIS! Fans rally and duel more as Sammy climbs back up to join Darby. Andrade slips in and adds on! Stalling Superplex and POWERBOMB!! Fans are loving this as all three men are down! A standing count begins on all three, but Andrade covers Sammy, TWO! Andrade grits his teeth and checks his back as he gets up. “This is Awesome!” and only just begun! Andrade gets Darby up, suplexes him to hang him out to dry! Darby gasps and sputters as he flops down, Andrade takes off his belt to LASH Darby! Fans boo but Andrade soaks it all up as Rampage goes picture in picture.

Andrade sits Sammy up to LASH him on the back! Sammy flounders and writhes, the ref confiscates Andrade’s belt. Andrade drags Darby up, fireman’s carries him and then SNAKE EYES! The hardest Snake Eyes ever! Andrade goes out after Sammy, brings him up and fireman’s carries to SNAKE EYES Sammy on railing! Sammy gasps and sputters while clutching his throat. Andrade drags Sammy back up and puts him in the ring. Andrade stomps Darby, then holds Sammy’s legs to stomp him in the stomach. Andrade shakes his head, hearing the fans chant for the others. Andrade says HE is the champion, and Rampage returns to single picture.

Andrade drags Sammy back up, reels him in, snap suplex! Uno Amigo! Then again, Dos Amigos! Andrade gets up again, but Sammy stops the hat trick! So Andrade snap suplexes Sammy into buckles! Andrade grins but Darby SLAPS him! Andrade swings, Darby dodges to SLAP again! And headbutt low! And then run in, into an URENAGE BACKBREAKER! Andrade seethes and says he is the champion! Andrade goes up top, MOONSAULT, but he lands on his feet as the others both move! STANDING MOONSAULT onto Sammy! Cover, TWO! CIEN KNEES for Darby! Cover, Sammy breaks it!

Fans cheer “A E DUB! A E DUB!” as all three men are down. The standing count starts again, Darby goes to ropes and drags himself up at 5 of 10. Darby staggers, Andrade ROCKS Sammy. Darby SLAPS Andrade! Sammy ROCKS Andrade! Andrade CHOPS Darby, Sammy ROCKS Andrade! Darby CHOPS Andrade, Andrade CHOPS then BOOTS Darby! Darby is up, they’re brawling! Sammy joins in, he and Darby CHOP and CHOP and CHOP Andrade! Andrade rebounds, Darby ducks but Sammy gets CLOBBERED! Darby comes back, COFFIN- NO! Andrade waistlocks but Darby resists! Darby ducks, Sammy SUPERKICKS Andrade!

Sammy whips Darby to a corner, then runs in, but is put on the apron! Darby shoves Sammy down, but Andrade KNEES Darby back! Fans are thunderous as Andrade scoops Darby and SLAMS him into a drop zone. Andrade climbs up, Darby trips him up! Darby takes off his studded belt to LASH Andrade! And again! And again! Darby pulls Andrade into the Tree of Woe, but Sammy is up top! Darby rushes over but Sammy jumps over to COAST2COAST on Andrade! It was double-edged for everyone as Darby even tumbles out of the ring! Andrade gets himself free of the Tree, “This is Awesome!”

Andrade drags himself out of the ring, Darby drags himself back in. The young pillars stand and fans fire up. Darby runs in, Sammy jumps up and Darby DIVES onto Andrade! Sammy sees Darby get up, and these two lock eyes. Darby goes around the way to go up the steel steps. Sammy is ready as Darby gets in, cradle! TWO!! Darby has it now, TWO!! Sweep and cover, ONE as Sammy slips out! Roll up, TWO!! Sammy trips, jackknife, TWO!! Darby bridges, spins, backslide but Andrade runs over. Sammy BOOTS Andrade, Andrade BOOTS Darby! Andrade rolls Sammy, TWO! DEADLIFT for the BRILLANTE DRIVER!! Cover, Darby breaks it!!

Fans are thunderous again as all three men are down and this match continues! A standing count starts again, Darby drags himself up the ropes. Darby runs in, waistlocks, but Andrade elbows free! Andrade runs in but into BOOTS! Darby runs in, gets around again, THROWBACK STUNNER! Sammy torture racks Andrade, for the G T H!! Darby throws Sammy out!! Darby goes up top, COFFIN DROP!! Cover, Sammy SWANTONS in outta nowhere! Cover, Sammy wins!!

Winner: Sammy Guevara, by pinfall (still AEW TNT Champion)

Now that’s how you open a Rampage! Sammy retains at the last second, but he offers a handshake of respect to Darby. Darby slips out of the ring, frustrated with himself. But will Darby be able to brush it off in 48 hours and work alongside Sammy against the AHFO?

Rampage returns and Death Triangle is in the ring.

PAC, Penta Oscuro and even the “dark priest,” Alex Abrahantes are here. “Malakai Black says the House always wins. But it seems as if the House only wins with deception. You see, a week and a half ago, you lost to us. And it seems as if you want to ignite a war. The Death Triangle says, allow us to add some fuel to that fire this Sunday! We may be down one Lucha Brother, but there are three of you. And there are three of us! An eye for an eye, an arm for an arm!” Is Alex going to get in on the match!? The lights go down, and from the titantron, Malakai speaks! “Wow, Alex. That’s really admirable. Sacrificing yourself for your fallen teammate. You said something about the House losing.”

Buddy Matthews asks, “But did the House really lose, Alex?” Brody King says, “Don’t worry, Alex. Your sacrifice to the House will be honored.” The House of Black returns to the shadows, but they appear behind the Death Triangle in the ring! Alex knew they’d pull this move. And Malakai should wait. Alex never said the three he spoke of are all here in the ring. Malakai may have his monster, but Death Triangle has theirs! ERICK REDBEARD!? He’s here on the side of Death Triangle, and he storms right into the ring! Security rushes in to stop this, but they just end up part of the casualties! Malakai and Buddy bail out, Erick CLOBBERS Brody King!

Security swarms Erick but he just BLASTS free of them all! He gets two in choke grips, BOOTS a third, DOUBLE CHOKE SLAMS! One more guy gets up, he gets a scoop and SLAM! Pac makes this one pay while the House of Black watches! Penta gets the arm, hooks it up, DARK ARMBAR!! Will the House of Black be demolished by the Death Triangle and their #Dreadbeard?

Dan Lambert & Scorpio Sky speak.

“Congratulations to Sammy Guevara for again defending your TNT title against everybody in the world except the real #1 contender.” But before Lambert lost his temper for the first time in years, he thought back to his mom telling him that you can attract more flies with honey than with vinegar. That is an appropriate proverb for negotiating with a steaming pile of crap for a wrestling company. Lambert called Tony Khan up, gave him an offer he couldn’t refuse: Scorpio Sky VS Sammy Guevara for Dynamite, and in return, Lambert gets Paige VanZant to show up to Revolution to officially sign with AEW.

So while Sammy puts his body through hell in the Six Man Tag, the Men of the Year will be sipping water in the skybox and Scorpio prepares to put his 364 day unbeaten streak up against that TNT title. And Lambert promises that Sammy is not going to the back of the line. Scorpio snaps his fingers, but will it be his winning streak that is snapped?

Keith Lee VS JD Drake!

The Limitless One is preparing for the Face of the Revolution Ladder Match, in spit of the warning given by Team Taz. Will The Wingmen’s rugged redneck Romeo just be the next to #BaskInHisGlory? Or will Ricky Starks absolutely come through on that ultimate?

The bell rings and fans are singing for Keith. Keith has JD wait so he can conduct the Limitless Choir. Keith and JD then circle, fans chant “KEITH LEE! WOOP WOOP!” JD CHOPS but Keith doesn’t flinch. Keith smirks, in fact, and JD CHOPS again! Keith fires up and GRIZZLY MAGNUMS! JD comes back into another GRIZZLY MAGNUM! Keith whips JD to a corner, runs in but JD goes up and over. JD staggers but he keeps moving, only for Keith to POUNCE him! Fans are thunderous for Keith already as Rampage goes picture in picture.

Keith sees JD bail out of the ring, so he goes out after him. Keith throws body shots on JD, follows him around the way and JABS! JD CHOPS, but Keith still eggs him on. JD CHOPS, Keith GRIZZLY MAGNUMS! JD flops down, Keith refreshes the ring count, and then Keith follows JD around the corner. Keith keeps JD from getting away into the ring, and he CHOPS him. JD CHOPS, Keith starts to feel that, so Keith HEADBUTTS JD down! Keith smiles as he looms over JD, and then brings him up to pose for pictures. Keith SMACKS JD off the timekeeper’s table, then turns him around to GRIZZLY MAGNUM!

Keith gets back in the ring to refresh the count, and fans continue to chant for Keith. They want that “ONE MORE TIME!” so Keith sits JD up to GRIZZLY MAGNUM again! JD is stinging as he makes his way to the ring on noodle legs. Keith still doesn’t let JD get away, and he brings JD up at the ropes. JD HOTSHOTS Keith down! JD then stomps Keith around as Rampage goes to break.

Rampage returns and JD eggs Keith on. Keith throws body shots, JD knees low. JD runs to LARIAT but Keith stays up to HEADBUTT! JD staggers to a corner, Keith runs in but JD dodges! JD fires off forearms and COHPS! JD whips, Keith reverses, but JD reverses back to CHOP and CHOP! Keith roars to shove JD. JD comes back to SHOTGUN BOOT! Keith staggers, JD goes corner to corner to CANNONBALL! JD drags Keith to a drop zone to go up top! MOONSAULT! Cover, ONE!! And with authority! JD can’t believe it but fans are loving this! “KEITH LEE! WOOP WOOP!” Keith gets back up in the corner, JD runs in, but gets caught!

Keith puts JD up top but JD JABS! JD leaps, into Keith’s arms! Keith carries JD around, squats, and pops JD up to a fireman’s carry! BIG BANG CATASTROPHE!! Cover, Keith wins!

Winner: Keith Lee, by pinfall

The Wingmen rush out to attack! Keith throws Ryan Nemeth off to SWAT him down! Keith CLOBBERS “Pretty” Peter Avalon, then he clubs and POPS Cezar Bononi up! SPIRIT BOMB!! Starks and Hobbs decide to head for ringside, but Keith gets Avalon up! He TOSSES Avalon onto his Wingmen! Team Taz storms down the ramp, but Keith just smiles. Wait, here comes Orange Cassidy! Freshly Squeezed will also be in the Face of the Revolution match, he’s quietly putting Starks & Hobbs on notice. But we still have one last qualifier tonight, how does everything change after we see All Ego VS Captain Charisma?

AEW shares footage from after Dynamite.

CM Punk, bloody and battered, responds to what MJF did to him. He applauds! “Woo! Few people are gonna understand that being in this much pain makes certain people feel so very alive. I think you understand, Max. And if you don’t, on March 6th, you will. You are going to find out exactly what you think you already know: that CM Punk is the master. And I know exactly who the F*** I am. You wanna call me PG Punk? You wanna pretend like I’m not that same guy? You want that same guy that you grew up idolizing? Congratulations, Maxwell Jacob Friedman, but you’re NOT ready!”

Punk will walk MJF like a dog, beat him and beat him and beat him until his own mother won’t recognize him! Punk will leave parts of MJF left in that, and all over Orlando! This is what MJF wanted, and this is what he deserves. At Revolution, Punk will become a monster to fight the monsters of the world! “Because I’m CM Punk. And I’m better than you.” In brutalizing the Best in the World, has the Salt of the Earth only brought about his own demise?

Backstage interview with Jade Cargill & Mark Sterling.

Tony Schiavone says Sunday at Revolution, Jade defends the AEW TBS Championship against Tay Conti. Sterling says they are absolutely locked and loaded on the last stop before the PPV, and he made sure there would be no “shenanigans” leading into the event. That contract stipulation makes sure there is no contact initiated by Tay Conti until 48 hours before Revolution. Jade says no one cares about “that little bitch and her karate shit.” But Anna Jay walks over and asks Sterling what today is. Uh, Friday because it’s Rampage, one of Jade’s two network shows. Jade doesn’t even wanna talk to Jay.

That’s fine, because BLAM! Tay boots Jade down! And Tay reminds Jade she has less than 48 hours as a champion, BITCH! And Sterling’s a dumbass. TayJay leaves and Jade is pissed. Is this title match going to turn into an all-out fight?

The Professor’s Five Minute Rookie Challenge: Serena Deeb VS Leila Grey!

The first week, the Woman of 1000 Holds took one minute to finish her opponent. The second week, closer to two minutes. And the third, closer to three. But much of that was the Wolf playing with her prey. Will Deeb take things seriously? Or will she end up needing four minutes to put away Leila Grey?

The bell rings and the clock starts ticking. Grey bails out because she knows time is on her side! Deeb is annoyed already, she chases Grey but Grey gets back in. Grey dares Deeb to get in now, then she bails back out. The cat ‘n’ mouse game doesn’t last much longer as Deeb catches up to Grey and drags her out of the ring hard! Deeb kicks Grey around, drags her up and into the ring, then drags her up through ropes. NECKBREAKER HOTSHOT! Grey flounders, Deeb storms in and drags her up to CLAW her back! Deeb also puts on the front GUILLOTINE! Grey taps out, Deeb wins!

Winner: Serena Deeb, by submission

Deeb’s anger made her get serious, and she won in under a minute! But this isn’t enough! She puts Grey in the omoplata, and the SERENTIY LOCK! Grey taps again but it doesn’t matter! Wait! Here comes HIKARU SHIDA! The Full Metal Warrior is back, and she SMACKS Deeb with her kendo stick! And again! Deeb bails out but Shida is in hot pursuit! SMACK after SMACK, Shida is getting payback! Deeb tries to get over the timekeeper’s table but Shida just fires off with the kendo stick! That stick splits and security pulls Shida away, but the rage is not satiated! Deeb gets away, but will Shida hunt her down?

Backstage interview with Eddie Kingston.

Schiavone says it’s less than 48 hours away from Revolution, and Kingston counts that out for himself. It checks out. We’ll see Kingston VS Jericho at Revolution, and get that on your PPV providers and what not. But then why is Kingston here now? To talk about the match that everyone’s been wanting to see. Well, yeah, that’s nice, but Kingston doesn’t wanna talk. Jericho was talking about doing promos, and everyone wants to use insider terms, hahaha. Listen, here comes one: kayfabe may be dead, but don’t piss on its grave. Just relax, this is for everyone. Now to Chris, if he wants to doubt Kingston, get in his head, flip the script, he’ll regret that.

Kingston said before, he’ll eat Jericho alive. He’ll EMBARRASS him when he leaves him laying in the ring. Jericho will have to suck it up, shake Kingston’s hand, and that’ll be the best part. But does Schiavone know what’s great about today? No, what? That Reese’s peanut butter pie in catering. Let’s go. Alright. They’ll do that, so cue the match card graphics. Will Le Champion be made to bow down to the Mad King?

Mark Henry talks with tonight’s main eventers!

Ethan Page was in the Face of the Revolution Ladder match last year, and his partner, Scorpio Sky, even won it. Does that give Ethan a leg up tonight? Of course it does. But Ethan’s mind is stuck on something different. Last year, he and Christian Cage debuted. AEW wanted to advertise the Hall of Fame worthy talent was coming, and everyone thought it was Christian. But tonight, Ethan proves that it was him all along. Christian tells Ethan that he likes where his head is at. Christian likes all the confidence, and Ethan’s day will come. That’s not today. No one in AEW knows ladder matches as much as Christian Cage. He made the ladder match famous!

And at the Face of the Revolution, after Christian wins, if by some miracle Scorpio Sky gets past Sammy on Dynamite, then Christian will be waiting on the other side. Then Scorpio will just be a transitional champion. Well then there’s been enough talk. It’s time for the main event! Ego VS Charisma, Page VS Cage, who takes that coveted final spot?

Face of the Revolution Ladder Match Qualifier: Ethan Page VS Christian Cage!

The bell rings and the two circle. They tie up, Ethan powers Christian to the corner, but lets off as the ref counts. Christian ROCKS Ethan with an uppercut, puts him in the corner and fires off more, but then Ethan turns it around to fire off in return! The ref counts again, Ethan hammers away, but lets off at 4 to shout, “I’M THE MAN!” But he turns around into BOOTS! Christian goes up, FLYING UPPERCUT! Cover, ONE! Christian brings Ethan up to headlock but Ethan powers out. Things speed up, Christian whips Ethan out of the ring! Fans fire up with Christian as he builds speed, and he WRECKS Ethan with a dropkick!

Rampage goes picture in picture as Christian puts Ethan back in. Christian brings Ethan up but Ethan pokes him in the eye! Ethan then shoves Christian off the apron and into the railing! Christian is down while Ethan has a big grin. Ethan waits on the ring count, Christian slowly stirs at around 5 of 10 and Ethan “checks his watch.” Ethan mocks the count, but Christian gets in at 8! Ethan rains down rights then lets off to storm around the ring. Ethan brings Christian up to ROCK him, then throw him right back out! Christian crawls under the ring? The ref starts the count but then doesn’t see where he went.

Ethan still counts, and Christian slides in the back! Roll up, TWO!! Ethan CLOBBERS Christian for his trickery! Ethan bumps Christian off buckles, then ROCKS him with another right. Ethan stomps Christian down, digs his boots in, but lets off as the ref counts. Ethan drags Christian up, throws body shots, Christian hits back! Christian goes up, reels Ethan in, but Ethan breaks free to give Christian ICONOCLASM! Ethan gets Christian back up, for a stalling suplex! Ethan holds until a count of 10, and even holds Christian up with one arm for another 10, before the SLAM! Fans cheer that showing of strength and Ethan tells them to kiss his ass!

Ethan grins as he circles Christian, then he wraps on a rear bearhug. Christian endures the squeeze as Ethan leans all his weight. Rampage returns to single picture, Christian fights up and fights free with elbows. Christian runs, into a BIG forearm from Ethan! Ethan goes out after Christian, but Christian blocks the throw to smack Ethan off steel steps instead! Christian then goes up the steps, TORNADO DDT to the floor! Fans rally up as Christian puts Ethan in the ring. Ethan gets to the corner, Christian climbs up to rain down fists! Fans count along and Christian goes way past 10! Christian then jumps up the corner to sunset flip! TWO!

Ethan gets to ropes, Christian stands on his back to choke him against the ropes! The ref counts, Ethan lets off to slingshot and uppercut! Christian climbs back onto the apron, but Ethan elbows him away before the hotshot! Ethan then scoops Christian in, but Christian makes that a REVERSE DDT! Cover, TWO! Ethan is still in this but Christian heads to the corner. Christian climbs up top, but Ethan bails out to the far side. Christian hops down and storms over, but into Ethan’s step-in CUTTER! Cover, TWO! Christian gets to ropes but Ethan runs to swing, but into the HOTSHOT! Christian goes up again, for a DIVING HEADBUTT! Cover, TWO!!

Christian waits for Ethan to get up in a corner. Christian runs in, but gets run over! Cover, TWO! Christian survives but Ethan drags him up and reels him in. Christian fights the lift, slips out and SPEARS on the return! Cover, TWO!! Ethan survives again but fans fire up. Christian waits for Ethan to get up again, and he hooks the arms! Ethan gets his arms free to rake the eyes! Ethan then POSTS Christian! Christian flounders out and Ethan reels Christian in. Ethan gut wrenches to the crucifix, but Christian slips off! He has the arms, KILLSWITCH! Cover, Christian wins!

Winner: Christian Cage, by pinfall (advances to the Face of the Revolution)

And now we have our field of six! And Jurassic Express heads out to celebrate with him! With them all competing in big time matches, will these three be leading the Revolution? But wait, here come the Young Bucks and reDRagon. Matt & Nick Jackson, Kyle O’Reilly & Bobby Fish all go to the ring to put the AEW World Tag Team Champions on notice. It’s 4v3, but the four only slip in long enough to grab the belts! Kyle has one and uses it to air guitar while Matt has the other. Well, hold on, they each want the other to complete the pair. Matt and Kyle hold those belts up while Fish and Nick jaw at each other, and Luchasaurus snatches the belts back!

Jungle Boy FLIES out onto all four opponents! Will Jurassic Express run through all of Adam Cole’s mutual friends to stay the top team in AEW?

My Thoughts:

Now THIS is a go-home! Rampage loves opening up with fire and that happened again here. That was an awesome Triple Threat, practically PPV level as it was. Sammy retains and as I figured, there was some dysfunction planted between Sammy and Darby. As I said before, I’m thinking this leads to AHFO finding a way to win by taking advantage of that. Then Sammy can go in as an underdog of sorts against Scorpio Sky on Dynamite for another great title match. Lambert had a good promo to frame all this, as well as lets us know they’ll still have a Paige VanZant segment for Revolution even without Brandi Rhodes in the company.

That was a great segment from Death Triangle and The House of Black to bring Erick “Redbeard” Rowan back to AEW. They’re going to have an awesome match just on Brody King brawling with Erick. Keith Lee and JD Drake had a great match, you really get a sense of how awesome Keith Lee is going against a guy as hefty as JD. Same as for the rest of the Wingmen coming out and getting tossed around. We got a good segment from Jade, Sterling and TayJay, but it only adds to the fact Jade is going to retain. I was surprised Deeb actually won this week’s five minute challenge that quickly, but of course Shida returned. They’ll have their newest rematch on a Dynamite, I’m sure, and I would think Shida gets the win.

Good promo from Kingston, and I do like that he pointed out the meta of using “insider terms.” I still can’t figure out who’s winning this one but that makes it a lot of fun. Of course, I find it funny that Kingston asks wrestlers stop breaking kayfabe and using insider terms but then Christian goes and uses “transitional champion” in his promo like Kingston didn’t just say stuff. Christian VS Ethan was a great main event, and Christian getting in might very well change things. He and Jurassic Express stand tall against the Bucks and reDRagon, but maybe that means they aren’t winning? I feel like Wardlow should still win the ladder match, and that Bucks and reDRagon should cancel out in the Triple Threat, but who knows if that’s still the plan.

My Score: 8.8/10

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Rockin’ around the Christmas Collision!

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

OFFICIAL RESULTS

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

PLAY BY PLAY

Here are the current Continental Classic Gold League standings!

Claudio Castagnoli: 2-1, 6 points
Will Ospreay: 2-1, 6 points
Ricochet: 2-1, 6 points
Darby Allin: 2-1, 6 points
Brody King: 2-2, 6 points
Komander: 0-4, 0 points [ELIMINATED]

Here are the current Continental Classic Blue League standings!

Kyle Fletcher: 3-1, 9 points
Kazuchika Okada: 2-1-1, 7 points
Mark Briscoe: 2-2, 6 points
Shelton Benjamin: 2-1, 6 points
Daniel Garcia: 1-1-1, 4 points
The Beast Mortos: 0-4, 0 points [ELIMINATED]

Ian Riccaboni is in the ring.

He has Big Boom AJ & Big Justice with him in the Hammerstein Ballroom, and yes, they’re ready to bring the BOOM~! They’re ready to watch the action tonight, and even the final face-to-face of MJF and Adam Cole. AJ says if MJF is gonna bring the doom, then you know he and Big Justice will bring the BOOM~! But tonight, their guy, Adam Cole will bring the BOOM~ too! And of course we have big Continental Classic action! Daniel Garcia VS Shelton Benjamin in a critical showdown, and while Shelton is tough, Garcia is going to bring the BOOM~! Plus, Mark Briscoe battles The Beast Mortos! The Chicken is their guy, time to bring the BOOM~!

In Gold League, we have Darby Allin VS Claudio Castagnoli, and the Swiss Superman is a DOOM~! Let’s go, Darby, bring that BOOM~! And then a match everyone wants to see, the fireworks rematch of Will Ospreay VS Ricochet! If you’re a fan of high-flying wrestling, this is the right night to be right here in AEW! Ricochet and their guy, Ospreay, will bring the BOOM~! But speaking of, that match is up first! The Aerial Assassin joins AJ & Big Justice in giving a BOOM~, but will Ricochet make sure tonight is #OuttaThisWorld?

AEW Continental Classic, Gold League: Will Ospreay VS Ricochet!

Wait, are the fans throwing white streamers or is that… No, yeah, it’s toilet paper! Ospreay laughs at the fans basically calling Ricochet crap. Ricochet throws the toilet paper back! The bell rings and we’re on the clock. The fans fire up for Ospreay as he and Ricochet circle. The fans also sing, “F HIM UP, OSPREAY, F HIM UP!” Ricochet shrugs that off, he and Ospreay tie up, and then Ricochet rolls. Ospreay shoots in, waistlocks, but Ricochet switches. They go around, Ricochet gator rolls with Ospreay, then floats to a headlock. Ricochet wrenches, hammerlocks then headlocks again. Ospreay powers up and out, Ricochet runs him over, but Ospreay kips up!

The fans cheer and Ospreay smiles as he and Ricochet reset. They tie up, go around, and Ricochet wrenches to a wristlock. Ospreay rolls, wrenches and wristlocks, but Ricochet spins and wrenches to hammerlock. Ospreay reaches back, headlocks and hits a takeover. Ricochet rolls to a cover, TWO! Ospreay holds onto the headlock but Ricochet powers up and out. Ospreay runs Ricochet over, Ricochet bails out, and then Ospreay handsprings to fake Ricochet out! The fans cheer as Ospreay superhero lands out, and Ricochet is annoyed. Ospreay holds ropes open for Ricochet, but Ricochet goes around the way to step in on his own.

The fans boo Ricochet being a bad sport but Ricochet ignores that. Ospreay and Ricochet knuckle lock, then Ricochet kicks low! And CHOPS! Ricochet whips, Ospreay reverses, but Ricochet rolls off Ospreay’s back! Things keep moving, Ospreay avoids the handspring to then duck ‘n’ dodges and RANA! But Ricochet handsprings through! The fans fire up, and Ospreay arm-drags Ricochet down! The fans cheer while Ricochet endures the grind. Ricochet fights up and puts Ospreay on ropes. The ref counts, Ricochet and Ospreay slowly let g o, and Ricochet SLAPS Ospreay! Ospreay CHOPS Ricochet!

Ospreay takes a swing, Ricochet ducks under to roll back and RANA! But now Ospreay handsprings through! Ricochet dodges to waistlock but Ospreay bucks the O’Conner. Ricochet arm-drags Ospreay down, but Ospreay headscissors back! Ricochet pops free but Ospreay arm-drags! Ricochet headscissors, Ospreay pops free, and Ospreay handsprings, but Ricochet catches him! Ricochet then THROWS Ospreay into the Tree of Woe, and Ospreay falls down! The fans boo while Ospreay bails out, but Ricochet FOSBURY FLOPS! The fans boo but Ricochet takes the toilet paper to wipe himself, then he SMOTHERS Ospreay with it!

The fans boo that literally disgusting act of disrespect, but Collision goes picture in picture.

Ricochet taunts the fans, then drags Ospreay up. Ricochet puts Ospreay in, soaks up more heat, then KNEE-BOARD SENTONS! Ricochet swaggers to taunt the fans more, then he goes back to Ospreay. Cover, ONE!! Another cover, TWO! Ricochet taunts the fans more, then goes back for Ospreay. Ricochet stands Ospreay up to CHOP, and Ospreay goes to a corner. Ricochet RAMS into Ospreay, RAMS him again, then snapmares to UPPERCUT in the back! Cover, TWO! Ospreay stays in this but Ricochet drags him into a motorcycle stretch. Ospreay endures while Ricochet digs a knee into the back. Ospreay fights up, fights with elbows, then runs, but into a DROPKICK!

Ospreay is down in a daze but Ricochet has to shake out the stars in his own head. Ricochet covers, ONE! Ospreay then uses that one to flip off Ricochet. Ricochet RAMS Ospreay in the back! Ricochet then clamps on with a chinlock, and he digs his knee into Ospreay’s back. Ospreay endures, even as Ricochet JAMS Ospreay. Collision returns to single picture as the fans rally for Ospreay again. Ospreay fires up, fires hands, but Ricochet RAMS him into a corner. Ricochet runs up, RAMS into Ospreay, then goes to the apron. Ospreay takes a swing but Ricochet dodges and gets around him to GERMAN SUPLEX! Ospreay lands out!

Ospreay runs, handsprings, NEURALIZER KICK! The fans fire up while both men are down! Ospreay goes to the apron, takes aim, and he springboards to PIP PIP CHEERIO! Down goes Ricochet, Ospreay covers, TWO! Ospreay stays focused and the fans rally up. Ospreay drags Ricochet up, CHOPS him, then CHOPS him again! Ricochet staggers, Ospreay runs, but Ricochet TIGER WALL KICKS! Forearm, SOBAT, and Ricochet runs, but into a POP-UP, and STYLES- NO, Ricochet sits up, slips free, and he underhooks Ospreay for a FACEBUSTER! Cover, TWO! Ospreay survives but Ricochet goes up.

Ricochet has to double clutch, the fans let him hear it, but Ricochet still MOONSAULTS! Ricochet lands out as Ospreay moves, and Ospreay runs up, but into an ELBOW! Ricochet handsprings, but into a pop-up, Electric Chair, spin around, STYLES CLASH!! Cover, TWO!! Ricochet survives and Ospreay is surprised. Ospreay pulls on the elbow pad and the fans fire up! “This is Awesome!” as Ospreay aims, but Ricochet bails out! The fans boo but Ospreay storms after Ricochet. They’re both on the apron and Ospreay goes up a corner. Ricochet anchors Ospreay first! Then Ricochet has the Electric Chair Lift!

Ospreay fights free, fights off a nelson, then he KICKS Ricochet! Ospreay runs, but into a pop-up APRON DEATH VALLEY DRIVER! The fans chant “You Still Suck!” but Ricochet adds a SHOOTING STAR PRESS! Ricochet puts Ospreay in, then springboards to 450 SPLASH! Cover, TWO!! Ospreay survives, but then Ricochet AX KICKS! Dragon sleeper, inverted suplex, VERTIGO! Cover, TWO!? Ospreay survives and Ricochet is shocked! Ricochet snarls and he aims from a corner. The fans rally for Ospreay but Ricochet loads up. SPIRIT- NO, Ospreay ducks under! Ospreay gets up, Ricochet blocks a kick!

Ricochet V-TRIGGERS, then he reels Ospreay in! But Ospreay fights out of the bomb, but then Ricochet returns the favor! Ricochet suplexes, into STUN DOG MILLIONAIRE! Ospreay springboards for the OSC- CUTTER FROM RICOCHET!! Ricochet hurries to get Ospreay up, powerbomb into fireman’s carry, DEATH VALLEY DRIVER! SPIRIT- HIDDEN BLADE!! Both men are down and the fans are thunderous! Ospreay and Ricochet both slowly sit up and the fans rally as hard as ever. Ricochet and Ospreay stare down, talk a bit of trash, then stand up. Ospreay draws a line in the sand and dares Ricochet to step up.

Ricochet steps right up, they stand toe to toe, literally! They start firing forearms! The fans cheer Ospreay, boo Ricochet, and Ricochet wobbles! But then Ricochet comes back with forearm after forearm! Ospreay wobbles, but he grins as he rises and roars! Ospreay fires a flurry on Ricochet, then ROCKS him! Ricochet flops over, Ospreay hauls him up! But Ricochet grabs at the ref! Ospreay kicks Ricochet’s arm away, but then Ricochet RAMS Ospreay into the ref! The fans boo but then Ricochet hurries to HOOK KICK! And VERTI- NO, Ospreay slips free to underhook! STORM BREAKER! Cover, but the ref is down!

The fans count, Ospreay would’ve won twice over! Ospreay calls to the ref, the ref sputters around, and Ospreay goes up. But then Ricochet kicks the ref into ropes! Ospreay gets tripped up and the fans boo more! Ospreay is confused as to what happened, but SPIRIT GUN hits the mark!! Cover, RICOCHET WINS!

Winner: Ricochet, by pinfall (gains 3 points; Ospreay earns 0)

The One & Only got away with murder, but there’s nothing that can be done now! Ricochet has NINE points, will he be headed to Worlds End?

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

Brody King is on a Rampage!

Published

23 hours ago

December 20, 2024

Steven Mitchell

Have a Holly Jolly Rampage!

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

OFFICIAL RESULTS

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

PLAY BY PLAY

Tony Schiavone is in the ring!

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Winners: Konosuke Takeshita & Brian Cage, by pinfall

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

Backstage interview with Willow Nightingale.

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

Lio Rush & Action Andretti VS Myles Hawkins & Goldy!

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

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

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

Winners: Lio Rush & Action Andretti, by pinfall

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

Backstage interview with Harley Cameron.

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

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

Willow Nightingale VS Harley Cameron!

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

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

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

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

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

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

Winner: Willow Nightingale, by pinfall

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

Team Triple J speaks backstage.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

My Thoughts:

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

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

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