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Mitchell’s WWE WrestleMania 38 Results & Report! (4/2/22)
OH HELL… YEAH!
It’s night one of the most STUPENDOUS WrestleMania ever!
And with that comes Stone Cold Steve Austin’s return, on the KO Show! Who will be given the most stupendous Stunner in WWE history?
OFFICIAL RESULTS
- SmackDown Tag Team Championships: The Usos VS Shinsuke Nakamura & Rick Boogs; The Usos win and retain the titles.
- Drew McIntyre VS Happy Corbin w/ Mad Cap Moss; McIntyre wins.
- The Mysterios VS The Miz & Logan Paul; The Miz & Logan win.
- Raw Women’s Championship: Becky Lynch VS Bianca Belair; Bianca wins and becomes the new Raw Women’s Champion.
- Seth Rollins VS Cody Rhodes; Rhodes wins.
- SmackDown Women’s Championship: Charlotte Flair VS Ronda Rousey; Charlotte wins and retains the title.
- No Holds Barred: Kevin Owens VS Stone Cold Steve Austin; Austin wins.
PLAY BY PLAY
It’s the WrestleMania 38 Kickoff Show!
Watch on USA Network, YouTube, Peacock for American viewers and WWE Network everywhere else for the most STUPENDOUS two hour kickoff! Join Kayla Braxton, Kevin Patrick, Booker T, John “Bradshaw” Layfield and Peter Rosenberg as they discuss, analyze and predict all the action for night one!
The Bump’s Matt Camp is among the WWE Universe tailgaters and they are all fired up for tonight! Everyone’s got their belts, their shirts, and plenty of Austin 3:16 shirts among them!
Maria Menounos talks with Seth Rollins!
What’s shaking? Long time no see! The Visionary is dressed to impress in his Beetlejuice best! It’s all about style at Mania, baby! And a big night for him because he is facing someone of Mr. McMahon’s choice. Any ideas as to who this is? Well the world is guessing! Who is Vince McMahon going to choose? A legend from the past? Booker? The Rock? Hogan? Or someone new from NXT, a Bron Breakker or Carmelo Hayes? Or maybe… Yes! What if it was for one night only, Vince himself suits up and struts on down to face him? Wouldn’t that be something?
But Rollins has learned through this journey is that no matter who it is, it isn’t about them! It’s about ROLLINS! This is his time! His moment! His WrestleMania! He is a visionary, he is a revolutionary and… He is Seth FREAKIN’ ROLLINS!
Jackie Redmond joins the WWE Universe!
As you can hear, the excitement is off the charts and still building as more fans come in! This one guy has Taker shaved into his head! But then we have young Christian here as Universal Champion all the way from California to see Ronda Rousey! She’s his favorite, because she won the Royal Rumble! But he also has a great Stone Cold Stunner, which he shows off on his dad! We might see one of those on Kevin Owens courtesy of THE Stone Cold!
But speaking of Kevin, he “crashed” WWE Axxess yesterday, and he went right to the Stone Cold section, to push shirt racks over! And he even SMACKED the head off an Austin cut-out! “It’ll be even easier tomorrow night when I meet Austin in person.” And then he sprays GRAFFITI all over a Steve Austin mural! As if Kevin wasn’t asking for the Texas Rattlesnake to open up a whoop-ass before! Will Stone Cold open up a whole six pack of whoop-ass on the obnoxious KO?
Matt Camp is with more fans.
Who do they want? Ronda Rousey! Who do they want? Rey Mysterio! Who else? More Ronda! Well alright, plenty of Ronda fans here! Will she be new SmackDown Women’s Champion?
Jerry “The King” Lawler joins the panel!
Fans chant for “JERRY! JERRY!” and Jerry thought he was going to be replacing Kevin Patrick. He has the flower disease, y’know. Cuz he’s a bloomin’ idiot!
Jake Paul also joins the panel to boo himself. But he says his brother, Logan Paul, is gonna take on Rey Mysterio and no one will be booing. Rey is old! How much has Logan been preparing? His whole life! State championship wrestler, this is what the Paul brothers were built for. Logan has been locked in for this! He is not taking this lightly, and he has a special connection to The Miz. Then the crowd will bow down to Logan! Fans should boo themselves! But doesn’t it surprise Jake that Miz and Logan work so well? Not at all! This is Logan’s time to shine. The Mysterios are father-son, but it’s time for new people to take the W in the WWE.
The King says Rey hit the jerk-pot with Dominik. When Dom was born, the parents got a ticket for littering. Wow, King is on the Pauls’ side? Kayla says they are focused, and Peter says the Pauls work their tails off when push comes to shove. Logan fought Floyd Mayweather. Logan is gonna throw Rey’s mask to the fans then throw Rey out of the arena! He’s that little! But Booker faced Rey for the world title, That is one of the most accomplished superstars in history. Booker does follow the Paul Brothers, they love their city. Is Miz putting Logan in a situation he shouldn’t be in after ripping on Cleveland?
Well, Logan doesn’t control Miz. At the end of the day, they’re going into battle. The Paul Brothers love Cleveland. Okay, but hopefully Logan isn’t a follower, or he’ll end up in trouble. Well you don’t think Miz can’t handle himself? Then Rey & Dom have a chance at losing? Jerry says Jake can tell Booker about it. This is easy work! Kayla says the Mysterios have a lot to prove, though. She’s a fan, that’s all. Peter asks if Jake would want to jump in the ring. Jake says he might jump on a fan right now. He knocks out people like them for a living! Jake might even just get in the ring with his brother. He’s gonna have words with those who boo his brother.
Will Logan & Miz win one for The Land? Or will the Mysterios get payback for all the things Miz & Logan have been up to?
Jackie Redmond has more fans.
She has the best dressed member here, Peyton cosplaying her favorite, Rhea Ripley! Rhea inspires Peyton to be herself, and that is a great role model to have. How pumped is she? Beyond pumped! It’s surreal even being here being interviewed. Well it is real! Throw us back to the panel with a Rhea brutality stomp! Sure! BAM! Nailed it! Maybe this is a future WWE Superstar!
Maria talks with The New Day!
Kofi Kingston & Xavier Woods are stylish here, and Maria welcomes Woods back. Good to be back! Especially here at WrestleMania! And they are gonna tear Sheamus’ boys apart! Woods wasn’t gonna let Kofi take on “Butch, Botch and Bitch” all alone! OH~ NO~! Time to break the brakes off them EastEnders rejects!. Kofi is former world champion, Woods is King of the Ring, and they are the longest reigning W, W, E, World, Tag, Team, CHAPMIONS~! Yes they twerk and smile and dance, but every once in awhile, ya bois gotta remind people that they will put their feet betwixt the cheeks of their enemies! But they’re outnumbered, so how are they going to win?
Well if Butch gets involved, he will be done. This isn’t the first time they didn’t have their backs against the wall, either! And they had their backs all up against the wall in the club! Nasty twerks! But tonight, they worry about nottin’. Why? BECAAAAAUSE~~! NEW! DAY ROCKS! NEW! DAY ROCKS! Clap along!
Mad Cap Moss joins the panel.
Moss thinks they should as YOUR 2022 Andre the Giant Memorial Battle Royal winner about McIntyre VS Corbin. And he’s working on his Mania tan, by the way. But listen, there is on doubt that Happy Corbin is staying undefeated! He is synonymous with WrestleMania! The Andre the Giant Battle Royal, retiring Kurt Angle, and it’ll take an act of God to save McIntyre! Maybe instead of a Claymore, he needs to PRAY MORE! Moss is cracking up and Booker actually does like it. Moss says McIntyre is so Scottish and arrogant, he plays… the BRAG PIPES!
Okay, one more! Okay, okay, Happy will run him pillar to post, wear him out, and there will be nothing left in the take. he won’t be Drew McIntyre, he’ll be Drew McInTIRED! Booker likes it! Does he have one more? Moss says the fans don’t deserve one more! Well thank goodness. Jerry has one: Moss wishes he had a lower IQ so he could enjoy the fans’ company. Kayla tells Moss to wish Corbin luck, he’s gonna need it.
Titus O’Neil is on stage!
He shouts out Dallas, Texas and they bark back. He welcomes them to the most STUPENDOUS WrestleMania weekend ever! As a global ambassador, he is here to recognize five charity organizations here in Dallas and they are being awarded WWE Community Championships! North Texas Food Bank, Café Momentum, Four Oak Cliff, VogelAlcove, and the Family Place are all represented here. But they can’t have the most stupendous weekend without some very special news. Each and every one of these organizations are receiving a grant on behalf of WWE and DoorDash of $20 THOUSAND!!
Everything is bigger in Texas, right? So then how about we share in front of the millions all over the world with a big round of applause, WrestleMania style! Fans cheer the great work these organizations are doing in Texas.
Performing America the Beautiful, it’s multi-platinum country star, Bradley Gilbert!
The pageantry, the magnificence, and the excitement of WrestleMania!
Stars are made, legends are born, but do you hear that? Mark Wahlberg says that’s the sound of greatness. There is a Texas sized helping up for grabs, if they can find it. Greatness is elusive and exclusive. Just look at those who have caught it. Hogan, Andre, HBK, HHH, Taker, Cena. No one said it was easy. The truth is, there is no roadmap to greatness. Even the great ones get lost and they have to fight their way back. So bring it on! The big time fight! The open a can fight! The baddest woman on the planet fight. “And that’s just tonight.” Welcome to the most STUPENDOUS two night WrestleMania in history!
Welcome the Dallas Cowboy Cheerleaders!
SmackDown Tag Team Championships: The Usos VS Shinsuke Nakamura & Rick Boogs!
Jimmy & Jey represent the Bloodline and are kicking off the most STUPENDOUS WrestleMania Weekend, but will they still be the longest reigning SmackDown Tag Team Champions ever? Or will the King of Strong Style and his rockin’ bard be the starts that shine big and bright here in the heart of Texas?
McAfee of course rocks out during the entrance of Boogs ‘n’ Nakamura, and especially as they rock that Mike’s Harder Half ‘n’ Half orange ‘n’ yellow. They even rock out with the “Harder Farmer!” But the Usos are in white with some red as they bring the gold. The introductions are made, the belts are raised, and WrestleMania 38 finally begins!
The teams sort out and Nakamura starts with Jimmy, DYNAMIC DROPKICK at the bell! Nakamura fires off more kicks, Jimmy blocks but Nakamura ENZIGURIS! Nakamura gives Jimmy GOOD VIBRATIONS already! The ref counts, Nakamura lets off and gets Jimmy up onto the top rope. Nakamura runs in to TOP SHELF KNEE! Cover, ONE! Jimmy headlocks, Jey tags in as Nakamura powers out, but Jimmy scoops and BACKBREAKER, to Jey’s FLYING AX HANDLE! Jey drags Nakamura up, reels him in, BIG back suplex! Jey holds up his finger, #WeTheOnes. Nakamura ROCKS Jey back and wraps on a SLEEPER!
Jey snapmares free and CLOBBERS Nakamura! Tag to Jimmy, they split the wishbone on Nakamura! Jimmy drags Nakamura up and chokes him on ropes! The ref counts, Jimmy lets off but Jey gets a cheap shot in! Jimmy looms over Nakamura, stomps him, then talks trash. Jimmy stands Nakamura up but Nakamura fires off strikes first! Nakamura blocks a kick but gets the DRAGON WHIP! Cover, TWO! Jimmy drags Nakamura up into a chinlock but fans rally. Nakamura endures, fights up, reaches out, but Jimmy keeps him from Boogs. Jimmy scoops, Nakamura slips off, Jimmy ducks the roundhouse but not the WHEEL KICK!
Both men are down and fans rally up. Jimmy and Nakamura crawl, hot tags to Jey and Boogs! Boogs rallies with big ax handles, then he hits Jimmy with some! Boogs scoops Jey but Jey slips off to mule kick! And uppercut! Jey says hush, but he runs into a BEARHUG! Boogs squeezes tight, then brings Jey up into a stalling suplex! Fans fire up as Boogs kneels, but then stands back up to SLAM Jey down! Cover, TWO! Boogs wants Jey to get up, and he fires up. Fans rally, Boogs fireman’s carries but he sees Jimmy coming! Jimmy just gest added to the pile! But the bad leg gives up! Boogs is still suffering a bit from the damage the Usos did to him weeks ago!
Boogs manages to tag Nakamura in and Nakamura PLANCHAS onto the Usos! Nakamura puts Jey in, fires off strikes, then knees low and AX KICKS! Nakamura whips Jey to a corner, runs in but blocks boots! He puts Jey in ropes, ROUNDHOUSE and SLIDING GERMAN! Jey flounders and Nakamura hurries back in. Nakamura takes aim, “YAO~!” But Jey SUPERKICKS first! Hot tag to Jimmy and he’s up top, USO SPLASH! Cover, TWO!?! Nakamura survives and no one can believe it! That splash usually does it! Medics are checking Boogs, it does not look good for him, Nakamura is truly alone in this.
Jimmy drags Nakamura back up, waistlocks, but Nakamura fights with elbows! Jey tags in but Nakamura hits him, too. Jey holds Nakamura and Jimmy SUPERKICKS! The Usos whip, ONE AND DONE!! Cover, Usos win!
Winners: The Usos, by pinfall (still SmackDown Tag Team Champions)
And that’s all it takes! Boogs’ leg couldn’t hold up, and Nakamura couldn’t beat both Usos alone! Will Jimmy & Jey always have the SmackDown Tag Division on lockdown?
Drew McIntyre VS Happy Corbin w/ Mad Cap Moss!
The Scottish Warrior has had his problems with Baron Corbin for a long, long time. But things have gotten more personal than any time before. Corbin tried to end McIntyre’s career at Day One, and since then he’s been laughing at McIntyre’s misery. Will McIntyre make Corbin pay in blood? Or will Corbin just keep his Happy Undefeated Streak going?
The bell rings and McIntyre goes right at Corbin with forearms and haymakers! Corbin ROCKS McIntyre back, throws more shots, then body shots in the corner. Corbin whips corner to corner, McIntyre rebounds to CLOBBER Corbin! McIntyre brings Corbin up, bumps him off buckles, then CHOPS through that stupid looking shirt! Corbin kicks back, runs, but McIntyre follows to clothesline Corbin out! McIntyre goes out and storms up to bring Corbin up. McIntyre smacks Corbin off apron, then RAM him into barriers. McIntyre puts Corbin in the ring, but Corbin KNEES McIntyre back out!
Corbin runs and POSTS McIntyre! McIntyre hits the floor, Moss cheers but he’s the only one. Corbin goes out, fetches McIntyre back in and Moss pats him on the back. Corbin gets in, stomps the bad leg and throws haymakers. Corbin talks trash but McIntyre counter punches! He backs Corbin down, whips but Corbin reverses! McIntyre hits buckles hard and falls to the mat! Cover, ONE!! Corbin is upset, he drags McIntyre up and says McIntyre ain’t got it. Corbin suplexes high and hard! Moss is fired up, but he’s the only one. Corbin looms over McIntyre as he gets up. Corbin reels McIntyre in, BIG back suplex! Cover, ONE!!
Corbin argues the count but Moss says no worries, he’s in control! McIntyre sits up, Corbin stands him up to knee him low. Corbin says to watch, and he runs to ROCK McIntyre with a right! Moss is fired up and Corbin runs again, for another BIG right! Moss hoots and hollers but he’s in the way as Corbin wants to run again! Corbin tells him to get down! Moss apologizes, Corbin turns around into a SPINEBUSTER! McIntyre snarls and fans fire up, McIntyre gets going and he rallies on Corbin with clotheslines! McIntyre whips, Corbin reverses but he runs in and McIntyre dodges. Corbin slides out, in, but into an OVERHEAD Belly2Belly!
McIntyre gets around to NECKBREAKER! And kip up! Fans fire up with McIntyre and he waits on Corbin. Corbin stands, McIntyre kicks low and underhooks, but no Future Shock! Corbin wrenches out but McIntyre ROCKS him! McIntyre runs, into DEEP SIX! Cover, TWO! Corbin is frustrated, as is Moss. Corbin catches his breath while fans rally up. McIntyre gets up, Corbin choke grips him! But McIntyre slips out of the slam to shove Corbin to a corner! McIntyre runs in but is put outside. He still ROCKS Corbin, climbs up top, LEAPING LARIAT! Fans fire up and McIntyre gives us the countdown!
THREE! TWO! ONE! But Corbin bails out! McIntyre just FLIES! Direct hit on the Happy Folks! Fans are loving this as all three men are down! McIntyre gets up, puts Corbin in the ring, and he sees Moss running in! OVERHEAD Belly2Belly! Fans fire up as McIntyre climbs again, but Corbin gets under the leap! END OF- NO! McIntyre slips through and ROCKS Corbin! But Corbin ducks the Claymore! END OF DAYS!! Cover, TWO!?! Corbin can’t believe his best move fails him!! It’s been perfect all this time, it’s like a part of him died! Fans are thunderous as Corbin snarls and drags McIntyre back up.
McIntyre wrenches out, kicks low, FUTURE SHOCK! McIntyre kips up again! Fans fire up and we get another countdown! THREE! TWO! ONE! CLAYMORE!! Cover, McIntyre wins!
Winner: Drew McIntyre, by pinfall
The Scottish Warrior finally smiles, because he just vanquished Happy Corbin! No more undefeated streak, no more End of Days being perfect, will all this send Corbin back into his bumass phase?
But wait! Moss tries to get in, but McIntyre points his sword at him! Moss says to take it easy, but then McIntyre SLASHES THE ROPES! Moss freaks out, but who wouldn’t? Is this a sign that the Scottish Warrior is going to carve a path back to the top of the WWE?
The Mysterios VS The Miz & Logan Paul!
Rey & Dominik, father and son, have already made history together in this dream come true. But will things start to become a nightmare at the hands of the Most Must-See (and obnoxious) Tag Team in WWE? Or will Dominik prove to Miz and all the doubters that he deserves to be here with his dad?
The teams sort out and Rey is calling out Logan! Logan says nope, and Miz starts against the King of Lucha. They circle, then Logan swipes at Rey! Miz kicks Rey to the corner, fires off hands and stomps, then he tags Logan in. Logan soaks up the heat, he and Miz mug Rey, then they let off as the ref reprimands. Logan brings Rey around, but Rey waistlocks! And headlocks! Logan powers up to power out, then hurdles, hurdles, and does the splits, into a BUZZSAW! Miz tags in, but runs into a RANA! Tag to Dom, the Mysterios double wrench, sweep and coordinate, wheelbarrow VICTORY SPLASH! Cover, TWO!
Dom drags Miz up to whip to a corner. Miz reverses but Dom slips out and hotshots Miz down! Dom hurries to LIONSAULT! Logan runs in, Dom ROCKS him! Knuckle lock, Dom goes up and up and leaps to DOUBLE TOSS Logan and Miz! Fans fire up and Dom goes up and TORNILLOS Miz down! Dom gets Miz into the ring, fans fire up with him, but Miz bails out. Rey is there to keep Miz from running too far, but Logan CLOBBERS Dom from behind! Miz gets in to stomp away on Dom, then he drags Dom up. Miz bumps Dom off buckles, throws back elbows, then he tags Logan in. Miz puts Dom up top for Logan to scoop and POWERSLAM! Cover, TWO!
Logan stomps Dom, taunts Rey, shows off how fast he can punch air, then he stomps Dom more. Tag to Miz, he and Logan fire off IT KICKS on Dom! Fans boo but they soak it up, DOUBLE IT KICKS! Cover, TWO! Miz chinlocks, Dom fights up and throws hands! Miz shoves Dom, reels him in, but Dom turns backbreaker into backslide! TWO, but Miz drags Dom from Rey! Miz whips Dom to a corner, throws back elbows, then tags back to Logan. Miz whips Dom into Logan’s BOOT! Logan goes up the corner and talks trash, to BLOCKBUSTER! Cover, TWO! Logan paces, Rey rallies the fans but Logan stomps Dom.
Fans fire up but Logan throws knees. Logan bumps Dom off buckles, Miz tags in, and they both stomp away on Dom. Miz digs his boots in, the ref counts, Miz lets off. Dom sits up, Logan CHOKES him on the ropes! Rey protests but the ref has him go back to the corner. Miz soaks up heat, stands Dom up and whips him back into the corner, but Dom DECKS Logan! Dom fires off more hands, kicks Miz and kicks Logan for the TORNADO DDT! Both Dom and Miz are down and fans fire up again! Dom crawls, Miz grabs at him, but hot tag to Rey! Rey dodges, tilt-o-whirls and headscissors Miz! Miz puts Rey out but Rey ROCKS Miz!
Rey goes up, leaps, SEATED SENTON! Rey keeps going, ducks and whips Miz, but Miz sunset flips! Rey rolls through to BUZZSAW! Cover, TWO! Rey keeps moving, but Miz sends him out again. Rey shoulders back in, ROCKS Miz then goes back up. MOONSAULT! Direct hit on Miz, but Logan breaks the pin! Logan and Miz get Rey up with a double suplex, but Dom SUPERRKICSK! Rey cradles Miz, TWO!! Rey drop toeholds Miz to ropes! Dial it up, but Miz scoops Rey, only for Rey to tilt-o-whirl DDT! Cover, TWO!! Miz survives but Rey keeps his cool and fans fire back up. Rey kicks Miz, snap suplexes, Uno Amigo!
Rey gets Miz up again, Dos Amigos! Fans fire up more as Rey gets up again, but Miz slips out to shove Rey into a POST! Logan tags in, he sucker punches Dom! Then Logan BOOTS Rey! Logan drags Rey up and he suplexes! Uno Logan! Then another, Dos Logans! Logan wants and hits the THREE LOGANS! And even a kip up! Logan goes to a corner, climbs up, and with some Logan Heat, FROG SPLASH! Cover, TWO!!! Rey survives and Dom gets in, but Logan whips. Dom reverse to send Logan out hard! Dom builds speed, to DIVE on The Miz! Miz takes the hit for Logan but Dom chases Logan down!
They get in the ring, Rey RANAS Logan to the ropes! DIAL IT UP!! But Miz tags in before the DOUBLE 619!! Dom goes up, FROG SPLASH onto Logan! Rey goes up, FROG SPLASH AGAIN! But Miz is legal, he SLAMS Dom down on Rey! Then SKULL CRUSHING FINALE!! Cover, Miz & Logan win!!
Winners: The Miz & Logan Paul, by pinfall
Dallas is furious, but Miz outmaneuvered the Mysterios to get himself and Logan a WrestleMania win! And then Miz hits Logan with a SKULL CRUSHING FINALE!! Fans cheer as Miz does the right thing for once! But what does this mean for Miz and Logan in the future?
Stephanie McMahon is here!
The Chief Brand Officer of WWE is back! And she just wanted to come out here to take the opportunity to say, “Thank you.” She is always blown away by the majesty of WrestleMania, the power of the fans coming from around the world to celebrate this one thing that we all love. “We say then, now, forever, together, for a reason.” And it is now her honor to introduce a key member of the next generation. He brought home the gold from Tokyo, just won his SECOND NCAA Championship in Heavyweight Wrestling. Ladies and gentlemen, it is Olympic gold medalist, GABLE STEVESON!
Fans cheer Steveson as he stands with Stephanie on stage. She raises his hand, he is ready to be on Monday Night Raw! Will Steveson make a name for himself in pro-wrestling and be back on WrestleMania next year?
Raw Women’s Championship: Becky Lynch VS Bianca Belair!
The Man headlined WrestleMania 35, The EST main evented WrESTleMania 37 Night One. But when these two met at SummerSlam, Becky stunned everyone with a 26 second win to get the SmackDown Women’s Championship back. Long roads have led us to this, and now we see if Big Time Becks’ time is up! Will this be WrESTleMania Part 2 on the most STUPENDOUS WrestleMania Weekend ever?
Becky’s entrance is a Marvel Cinematic parody, and she is brought on stage by a white SUV. Becky shows off her title and her new haircut as she struts down to the ramp. Preceding Bianca is the marching band from Texas Southern University! They play her theme and then the EST herself appears as the drum major! The introductions are made, the belt is raised, and we see just who really is the greatEST!
Fans fire up as these two stare down. Bianca hears the chants for “E S T!” but so does Becky, and that only upsets Becky more. They circle, approach, and Bianca offers a handshake? Becky throws a sucker punch! And tries the Manhandle, but Bianca fights out! Torture rack, but Becky lands on her feet out of KOD! She uses the ponytail! MANHANDLE SLAM!! Cover, TWO!! Becky can’t believe it! Bianca survives, and this match is already going longer than SummerSlam! Becky hurries to get an arm but Bianca has the ropebreak! The ref counts, Becky KICKS Bianca down! Cover, TWO!
Becky stomps away on Bianca, covers again, TWO! Becky rains down elbows, covers, TWO! A leg drop, cover, TWO! Becky cools off, clearly she has to try something else. Becky paces, goes back to Bianca, but gets caught in a cradle! TWO, and Becky hurries for a cover, but with feet on the ropes! The ref sees that, no good for Becky! Becky argues with the ref, but then Bianca spins Becky around and reels her in! Snap suplex and roll through to a stalling suplex, but Becky makes it a DDT! Cover, TWO! Becky is slightly amused now, because Bianca is hanging tough. Becky dusts off her hands, looms over Bianca, and drags her to a drop zone.
Fans rally as Becky goes to the corner, climbs up top, MOONSAULT FLOPS! Bianca hurries to steal the DISARM-HER!! The Man is enduring her own hold! Becky moves around, gets a foot for the ROPEBREAK, but Bianca drags her away! Becky trips Bianca, Oklahoma Roll, TWO! Bianca covers, TWO! Bianca kicks low, reels Becky in, scoops her, but Becky pops up top! Bianca blocks the victory roll, TWO! Becky gets the roll, TWO! Bianca has it again, TWO! Bianca ends u p in a corner and Becky boots her low! Becky reels Bianca in but Bianca throws Becky out! Bianca’s ponytail comes into play again as Becky drags her out!
Becky tries to whip, Bianca reels Becky in and scoops! But Becky slips off and RAMS Bianca into steel steps! Bianca is down and Becky wants a count-out! The count begins as Becky paces in the ring. Bianca stirs, gets up and in at 5, but Becky is right after her! BECKSPLODER! Bianca flounders again and Becky soaks up the heat. Becky drags Bianca up to BECKSPLODER again! Becky soaks up the heat again as she drags Bianca up again, BECKSPLODER! #SuBecksCity! Cover, TWO! Bianca flounders but Becky stays close. Becky wrenches to WRING Bianca into the ropes! Bianca writhes and clutches her neck!
Becky gloats as Bianca sputters, then Becky drags Bianca up to whip into a corner. Becky runs in, but Bianca slips out and ROCKS Becky! Bianca shoulders in, slingshots up, but into a SUPERKICK! Becky has Bianca stuck on the ropes, and she goes to the corner! GUILLOTINE LEG DROP! Cover, TWO! Bianca is still in this and Becky is growing frustrated again. Becky stomps Bianca, drags her up by her ponytail and wraps on a SLEEPER! Bianca endures, Becky throws crossface forearms, then keeps on the sleeper. Fans rally, Bianca fights up, and Bianca throws body shots. Bianca snapmares free, dodges Becky, then goes up, only for Becky to YANK her down!
Becky reels Bianca in, BUTTERFLY SUPLEX! To ARMBAR! Bianca flails, claws at Becky, and powers up to go for a stack! Cover, TWO! Becky keeps the arm, has more of a Triangle Hold now, and even uses the ponytail to drag Bianca in deeper! Bianca just powers up again to deadlift Becky, but Becky RANAS Bianca out of the ring! Both women hit the floor and fans fire up! The ring count climbs, both women are down at 5 of 10, but Bianca gets in at 7! Becky drags her out, then pops Bianca up. Bianca handsprings off ropes to suplex Becky, and SLAM her on the floor! Fans fire up as both women are down again!
Another ring count begins, we’re past 5 of 10 already. Bianca puts Becky in at 8, hurries to get her up, but Becky ROCKS her! Bianca ROCKS Becky back, keeps throwing hands, then RAMS Becky into the corner with her shoulder! Bianca fires off but the ref has her back down. Becky kicks Bianca back! Becky runs but Bianca blocks the kick and FLIPS Becky. Bianca scoops to GUTBUSTER! Cover, TWO! Becky survives and Bianca grits her teeth. Bianca keeps her focus as she stalks Becky to ropes. Bianca brings Becky up, whips her to ropes, but Becky reverses. Bianca handsprings, pops Becky up, but Becky victory rolls it! TWO!!
Bianca gets around to chicken wing Becky! GlamEST SLAM! Bianca hurries to handspring and MOONSAULT! Cover, TWO!! Becky survives and Bianca is feeling that frustration. Bianca drags Becky over to a drop zone and she goes up top! Fans fire up, but Becky ROCKS Bianca first! Becky climbs, fires forearms on Bianca, then sits Bianca up. Bianca fights back, fireman’s carries, and fans stand up for the CHICAGO SKYLINE! Or maybe in this case, Dallas Skyline! Bianca hurries back up top, fans fire up, EST 450!! Cover, TWO!?! Becky escapes and no one, least of all Bianca, can believe this!
Bianca works to stay cool because Becky is still down. Fans rally up, Bianca waits on Becky to get up at the apron. Bianca runs in to RAM Becky, then she has a headlock! Becky HOTSHOTS back! Becky dodges the shoulder to KICK and KICK! Bianca is down, Becky goes up and fans fire up! Becky with the MOLLY-GO-ROUND! Cover, TWO!! Bianca survives getting boots to the face! Becky looms over Bianca, she drags Bianca up, MAN- NO! No handling, Bianca shoves and ROCKS Becky! Bianca runs, but into a forearm from Becky! Becky runs, but into Bianca’s SPINEBUSTER! And then handspring MOONSAULT onto knees!
Becky hurries to get the arm, but Bianca uses that to roll Becky! TWO, Bianca wants chicken wings! Becky victory9 rolls, TWO! Bianca has it, TWO, and Bianca hits buckles! Becky hurries to JUMP KICK, but Bianca blocks! Bianca gets Becky to the torture rack! But Becky holds ropes for dear life! The ref reprimands and counts, so Bianca TOSSES Becky to the floor! Bianca then hurries to fetch Becky up and in! Becky hurries to scramble away to the far side! Bianca can’t stop her, Becky is safe on the outside again! But then Bianca grabs Becky by her hair, only for Becky to use Bianca’s hair to YANK her into post!
Bianca drapes then flops out of the ring, and Becky brings her up again. MANHANDLE SLAM onto steel steps! Becky leaves Bianca behind and at the mercy of the ring count! Bianca slumps off the steps at 5 of 10, is down at 7, and fans are thunderous! Bianca is up and in at 9.9!? Becky hurries to roll her, TWO!! Bianca is proving she is the toughEST, but now Becky is the angriEST as he hammers away on Bianca’s back! Becky drags Bianca back up, but she’s all but dead weight. Bianca hops out of the Manhandle Slam! And scoops Becky to a torture rack! K O D!!! Cover, Bianca wins!!!
Winner: Bianca Belair, by pinfall (NEW Raw Women’s Champion)
WrESTleMania lives again! She finally gets big time payback on Becky, will Bianca make this title run the greatEST yet?
Seth Rollins VS ???
The Visionary wanted to be part of WrestleMania because he claimed it couldn’t be the most STUPENDOUS one ever without him. He tried to take the Raw Tag Team Championships with Kevin Owens, and failed. He tried to take Kevin Owens’ idea to meet with Stone Cold, and failed. He even tried to steal the match with Edge from AJ Styles, and failed! But Vince McMahon decided to give Rollins his most STUPENDOUS WrestleMania Moment yet, against an opponent of Vince McMahon’s choosing. So who did the WWE Chairman find?
Rollins has a Dallas a cappella choir sing his theme for him before he swaggers his way out in a big blue robe. The fans start to sing along, but now it’s the moment of truth. Seth Rollins’ WrestleMania opponent is… Is it anyone? There’s no music yet. Rollins gets impatient and throws his robe away. WHOA the pyro! All the way up the ramp and to the stage, and then the lights change. They start to dim and go out… “Wrestling has more than one… Royal family.” IT IS HIM! Rumors were all over the internet, but they’re now proven true! The AMERICAN NIGHTMARE has come to WrestleMania! Cody Rhodes has come BACK to the WWE!!
Cody rises up from below the stage as Dallas loses its mind! Cody gives his weight belt to a fan in the front row before he gets into the ring. The bell rings and the fans are still thunderous as these two stare down. The fans are chanting, “CODY! CODY!” as hard as they can as he and Rollins circle. They tie up, break, then Rollins grins. Rollins and Cody circle more, feel things out, and fans are just loving the moment still! Cody and Rollins tie up, are in a deadlock, but Cody headlocks. Rollins powers up and out, things speed up and Rollins hurdles. Cody slides under and arm-drags Rollins away! Then he cartwheels and does Stardust hands!
Fans are loving this even more as Cody and Rollins reset. They circle, feel out the grapple, knuckle lock, and Rollins gets a headlock now. Cody pulls tights a bit to bring Rollins around. Cody throws body shots and powers out, but Rollins hurdles, redirects and runs Cody over! Rollins grins, things speed up again but Cody side steps. Rollins blocks a hip toss, Cody blocks, Rollins tries a backslide but Cody blocks. Cody whips, kicks, and drops for the Rhodes Uppercut! Fans fire up as Rollins scrambles to a corner. Cody waits on Rollins and Rollins manages to laugh it off. Rollins gets up and says welcome back. Then he sucker punches Cody!
Cody forearms and haymakers back, but Rollins kicks low. Rollins tucks Cody and hooks arms, but Cody fights out! Cody gets around, dragon sleeper, but Rollins snapmares free! Cody avoids the stomp, kicks low, and he suplexes, but Rollins fights it! Rollins tries but Cody fights the suplex. They go back and forth with the suplex, Cody ends up suplexing himself and Rollins out of the ring! Fans fire up as both men slowly get up. Cody drags himself up with the announce desk, the ring count starts but Cody brings Rollins up. Rollins RAMS Cody into the apron! Rollins goes around the way, but Cody grabs an arm to YANK Rollins into post!
The count is 5 of 10, Rollins gets in and Cody follows. Cody throws body shots, wraps arms around Rollins’ arm, but the ref counts. Cody stops at 4, wrenches, wristlocks, then monkey flips Rollins! Cody keeps on the arm, Rollins fights up but Cody whips. Cody hits a hip toss then gets a short arm scissor! Rollins endures, fans rally, and Rollins rolls back to a cover, TWO! Cody goes for the arm again, but Rollins throws forearms. Rollins ROCKS Cody but then Cody gets around to waistlock. Rollins denies the O’Conner but Cody gets the legs, GUT KICK! Cody then yanks Rollins up but Rollins lands on his feet, PELE!
Both men are down but Rollins shakes out the bad arm. Cody gets the arm to WRING it out! Cody climbs up the corner now, Rollins stands, Cody leaps into a dropkick! Cody writhes, goes to ropes, but Rollins storms over. Rollins KNEES Cody low, whips him to ropes and knee shim low again! And then again the other way! Fireman’s carry, GUTBUSTER! Cover, ONE!! Cody is reminding Rollins of his toughness but Rollins again sarcastically says welcome back. “Welcome back to the big leagues, bitch!” Rollins CLUBS Cody, then has him on ropes. Rollins CLUBS Cody again, then puts him in a corner.
Rollins whips corner to corner, Cody staggers into a bearhug! Cody endures the squeeze, fans rally, and Cody fights to get the hold open! Cody CLUBS the arm! Rollins back elbows the ribs! Rollins CHOPS, sneers, then runs, but Cody follows and forearms! Rollins staggers, runs in but Cody goes up and over in the corner, POWERSLAM! Cody runs, and he clotheslines Rollins out of the ring! Fans fire up as Cody grits his teeth and builds speed, to DIVE! Direct hit and Rollins tumbles over the announce desk! Fans fire up and Cody drags Rollins up. Cody brings Rollins back, puts him in the ring, then goes up the corner!
MOONSAULT, onto a standing Rollins! Cover, TWO!! Both men are down, but Rollins crawls to the apron. Cody gets up and goes out the side. Cody runs in around the way, goes up the steps, but Rollins POWERBOMBS him! Then deadlifts to BARRIER BOMB Cody!! The ring count is climbing, Rollins drags Cody up and into the ring at 7 of 10. Rollins aims from the apron, springboards in, FLYING KNEE! Then a SUPERKICK, to a FALCON ARROW! Cover, TWO! Cody is still in this, but Rollins is too tired to be frustrated. Cody drags himself to the corner while Rollins stands back up.
Rollins says this is HIS moment! Rollins starts to swagger and he stomps the mat. Fans rally as Rollins tunes up and runs, but Cody dodges the stomp! Roll up, Rollins rolls through, but misses again! Cody dragon sleepers, Rollins victory rolls, TWO! Cody gets Rollins again, CROSS RHODES!! Cover, TWO!?! Rollins survives and Cody is beside himself! Cody climbs up fast, but Rollins trips him up! Cody lands hard on his ribs, Rollins climbs up behind him. Cody fights Rollins off with elbows, Collins tumbles down, and Cody adjusts. But Rollins is back up fast! Rollins reels Cody in, INVERTED SUPERPLEX! And roll through, to SAVING GRACE! Cover, TWO!?!
Rollins can’t believe it! Cody survives the inversion of Rollins’ favorite combo, but fans say, “This is Awesome!” Rollins grinds his forearms into Cody’s face but stops as the ref reprimands. Rollins again says this is his moment, and he goes back to a corner. Fans rally up for Cody as Rollins climbs up. PHOENIX SPLASH but he has to roll through! Cody runs in, into a kick! Rollins hooks the arms, Cody slips out! Cody hooks the arms!? But Rollins trips to jackknife, TWO! Rollins tries again, TWO! Cody rolls Rollins around and hooks the arms again! TIGER BOMB! Cody wants Rollins to get up, and he runs to the corner! Up, up, FLYING CUTTER!! Cover, TWO!?!?
No one can believe Rollins survived the #CodyCutter! Fans are thunderous as Cody drags Rollins back up. But Rollins kicks back, hooks the arms, PEDIGREE!! Cover, TWO!?!?!? HOW?!?! Rollins tells Cody this is HIS moment, and he ROCKS Cody with a right. Cody ROCKS Rollins back! Rollins staggers away, but he ROCKS Cody again! Cody ROCKS Rollins, and fires more shots! Rollins hits back, they go back and forth! Cody fires off, another Rhodes Uppercut! But Rollins mule kicks! Rollins shouts “MY COMPANY! MY INDUSTRY!” Rollins fires off Kowata Kicks, then one to the ribs! ROLLING ELBOW! And then turn, DREAM SMASHER!
Cody falls over and Rollins has a wild look on his face. Rollins runs, but Cody reels him in! CROSS RHODES!! And Cody holds on, for a third CROSS RHODES!! Wait, he still holds on! To then turn Rollins around, and JAB! JAB! JAB! Cody calls upon his father, Dusty, with the flip, flop and fly, BIONIC ELBOW! Fans are electric as Cody drag Rollins back up, another CROSS RHODES! Cover, Cody wins!!
Winner: Cody Rhodes, by pinfall
Rollins lives a WrestleMania Nightmare at the hands of the Son of the Son of a Plumber! Cody is back, will he become the elite of the WWE?
Please welcome the WWE Hall of Fame class for 2022!
Scott & Rick, the Steiner Brothers! The family of Warrior Award recipient, Shad Gaspard, Siliana and Aryeh! Queen Sharmell! The family of Vader, Debe and Jesse White! And of course, with the bell tolling and the lights going down, the flames and the lightning in the distance, and even a CG projection of himself, it’s Mark Calloway, THE UNDERTAKER!! Fans give them quite the ovation, especially The Deadman. Will this be the last time we see the Phenom on a WWE stage?
WWE has a medical update on Rick Boogs.
After collapsing from both Usos being on his back, it has been discovered that Boogs has a torn quadricep and patella that will require surgery. We’re sure the comeback will be even sweeter, here’s to a speedy recovery for Boogs.
This year’s attendance: 77,899!
SmackDown Women’s Championship: Charlotte Flair VS Ronda Rousey!
The most decorated woman in WWE, and the most decorated woman in MMA. The Opportunity, and the Baddest Woman on the Planet. But only one can be THE most dominant woman. Will Charlotte stay a 13-time champion? Or will Ronda prove she is more than just an armbar?
The introductions are made, the belt is raised, and we see just who is really the baddest!
The two tie up at the bell, go around, and Charlotte has Ronda on ropes,. She lets off, but Ronda catches her arm! Charlotte elbows free in the corner but Ronda kicks and boots, then fires off fast hands! The ref has Ronda back off and Charlotte gets around to cheap shot! Charlotte CHOPS, waistlocks, and SLAMS Ronda down! Charlotte holds on, but Ronda gets up to facelock and throw Charlotte off. Body scissor catch but Charlotte gets away from the ankle lock! Ronda takes a moment to cool off and the two circle again. They tie up, Charlotte goes for a leg but Ronda throws her off! Charlotte get a leg, but gets caught to a TRIANGLE!
Charlotte scrambles, tries to get covers, ONE! Ronda holds on, Charlotte drags her up to KNEE low. Charlotte puts Ronda in the corner, whips Ronda corner to corner, but Ronda reverses. Charlotte goes up and over but Ronda ROCKS her! Ronda wants an arm but Charlotte HOTSHOTS then BOOTS! Charlotte goes up but Ronda KNEES her first! Ronda goes up, hooks Charlotte up, HANGING HEADSCISSORS! The ref counts, Ronda lets off at 4 to then bring Charlotte up. Charlotte Charlie Horses Ronda, then BACKBREAKER to APRON ELBOW DDT! Charlotte grins as Ronda is in the ring.
Ronda gets up, she blocks the boot! ANKLE LOCK in the ropes! But Charlotte rolls to throw Ronda to the floor! Charlotte catches her breath and lets the count climb. Ronda gets up at 5 of 10 but Charlotte is on her to POST her! The ring count resets but Charlotte puts Ronda in at 3. Cover, TWO! Charlotte cravats to grind Ronda with a neck wrench. Ronda endures, fights up, goes for a headlock counter but Charlotte keeps the cravat. Ronda throws body shots but Charlotte snapmares hard! Then DECKS Ronda with a forearm! Cover, TWO! Charlotte drags Ronda into a dragon sleeper!
Ronda endures and fights up as fans build to a rally. Ronda slips around, drop sayanagi! Then a KNEE! Cover, TWO!! Charlotte survives what could’ve been a knockout shot! Charlotte gets to a corner, Ronda runs in, BACKBREAKER to BUCKLE SHOT! Charlotte snarls and she stands Ronda up to hook the leg on ropes. Charlotte jumps but Ronda avoids the knee drop! Ronda is up, FLYING COMPLETE SHOT! Cover, TWO! Ronda is annoyed but she waistlocks to drag Charlotte up. Charlotte elbows out hard, but Ronda blocks the next shot for a rolling takedown! ROUNDHOUSE! Then a drop sayanagi!
Another sayanagi! Another sayanagi! Fans fire up with Ronda but Charlotte SPEARSE outta nowhere! Cover, TWO!! Charlotte can’t believe Ronda survives, but she pushes Ronda down. Charlotte runs in, NATURAL- NO! Ronda slips out, and she wants a straitjacket stretch! Charlotte gets around, to back suplex! Both women are down and fans rally up. Charlotte kips up and fans “WOO~” for her. Charlotte steps on Ronda to go to the corner. Charlotte climbs up, MOONSAULTS, but lands on her feet as Ronda moves, STANDING MOONSAULT! Cover, TWO! Charlotte drags Ronda up but Ronda knees low. Charlotte CHOPS and CHOPS and CHOPS!
Fans “WOO~” with the CHOPS, and Charlotte reels Ronda in. But Ronda SNAP POWERSLAMS! Cover, TWO! Ronda is showing off her new arsenal but she still hasn’t put this away. Ronda runs in, but Charlotte hip tosses her into a Tree of Woe! Charlotte stomps away on Ronda, then goes to the outside. Ronda sits up to meet Charlotte but Charlotte kicks her back into the Tree! Charlotte drags Ronda up for a HANGING BOSTON CRAB! Ronda endures, the ref counts, but Ronda sits up again! Ronda fires off forearms, but Charlotte ROCKS Ronda back! Ronda rolls off the corner, hurries back up, and she throws back elbows!
SUPER DROP SAYANAGI!! Cover, TWO! Charlotte survives but Ronda shrugs that off. Rolling fireman’s carry, and PIPER’S PIT!! But Ronda won’t cover, she wants a souvenir! But Charlotte slips away to the ropes! The ref keeps Ronda back, but Ronda runs in to KNEE! But Charlotte BOOTS back! Both women are down again, catching their breath from this slug fest. Fans rally up, Charlotte gets a leg, and she steps through, but Ronda throws her down! Ronda gets up, and SNAP POWERSLAMS again! Cover, TWO! Ronda tires again, but Charlotte slips off the fireman’s carry to a sunset flip. But Ronda rolls through, ANKLE LOCK!!
Charlotte endures, reaches out, but Ronda drags her away! But Charlotte trips Ronda, to get the ANKLE LOCK! Ronda endures now, reaches out, but then rolls to drag Charlotte to a Triangle! Charlotte has the cover, TWO and Ronda sends Charlotte into the buckles! Ronda fires up and wants Charlotte to get back up. Ronda paces, keeps herself fired up, and she runs in to climb up Charlotte, but Charlotte turns it to a POWERBOMB! Charlotte crawls to Ronda, but she slips out of the armbar! But Ronda trips Charlotte for the ANKLE LOCK! Ronda drags Charlotte back and keeps her from ropes!
Charlotte endures, reaches around, but Ronda keeps her back again! GRAPEVINE!! Charlotte is stuck, she shouts in pain, and kicks Ronda! Ronda kicks back! They both boot each other while they’re down! Charlotte gets up, hobbles, steps through, but Ronda catches Charlotte’s arm! ARMBAR, but Charlotte slips through! FIGURE FOUR LEGLOCK! FIGURE EIGHT!! But Ronda endures, grabs a leg, and turns things over onto Charlotte!! Charlotte endures now, manages to use her height to turn this back over, and they end up in the ROPEBREAK! Ronda tumbles out of the ring and Charlotte is frustrated!
Charlotte fires herself up and fans rally back up. Charlotte wants the corner but Ronda grabs at her. Charlotte kicks her away but Ronda’s back after her! Another kick, then Charlotte grabs at the hair. Ronda TOSSES Charlotte to the floor! Ronda refreshes the ring count, stalks Charlotte, and runs in, but into a scoop! Charlotte FALL AWAY SLAMS Ronda into barriers! Both women are down and the ring count starts again. Ronda crawls and the count is 7 of 10! Then 8! Both women are in at 9! They glare at each other, fans fire back up and the two approach. Charlotte pie faces Ronda, but Ronda blocks the boot!
Fireman’s carry, PIPER’S PIT!! Cover, ROPEBREAK!! Ronda realizes her error, and she can’t believe it! Ronda argues the count, NATURAL SELECTION!! Cover, TWO!?! Ronda survives Charlotte’s best shot and Charlotte can’t believe it now! Charlotte is almost in tears from frustration but the fans are fired up! Charlotte pushes Ronda around, gets the legs, but Ronda kicks her into the ref! Charlotte realizes the mistake, but Ronda runs in, tilt-o-whirl ARMBAR!! Charlotte is tapping, but the ref can’t see it to count it! Ronda lets go and hurries to hep the ref up, but Charlotte BOOTS Ronda down!! Cover, Charlotte wins!!
Winner: Charlotte Flair, by pinfall (still SmackDown Women’s Champion)
By the skin of her teeth, The Queen keeps her throne! Ronda can’t believe it, but will she have to fight her way back up to another chance at The Opportunity?
WrestleMania 39 is going to Hollywood!
The biggest event in entertainment, at SoFi Stadium, talk about a blockbuster in 2023!
It’s a WrestleMania edition of The KO Show!
Kevin Owens goes to the ring, ready to host this Texas sized episode of his talk show. Fans already chant for “Austin! Austin!” but Kevin gets the mic to say, “Ladies and gentlemen, welcome to the WrestleMania main event edition of the Kevin! Owens! SHOW!” Now, as we all just saw in a recap package, Kevin has said rotten things about Texas and Stone Cold. One of those is that if North America were a human body, Texas would be the ass! “What?” The ass. “What?” C’mon, guys, that was clever. But he does realize that he went too far. He started thinking that maybe he should apologize. “What?”
Maybe he should apologize, so here we go. He sincerely apologizes to every Texan out there. Kevin is sorry. He is, he is sorry for telling the absolute God’s honest truth! He’s only been here a couple days and it is worse than he remembers. Now, Kevin feels like the fans are eagerly anticipating his guest. Fans cheer because yes they are. Well Kevin will bring his guest out when he wants to and he’s not done telling us how much Kevin despises this guy! This is the absolute worst role model in the history of the WWE! Kevin should know, he used to look up to him! Kevin will look this guy in the eye and tell him how much he sucks!
Kevin says that guy won’t do a damn thing, either! He’ll sit there and take it! Because this guy knows that if he doesn’t show Kevin the respect he deserves and commands, Kevin will hit a Stunner and pour out a beer on his stupid bald head. But the glass shatters, here comes STONE COLD! STONE COLD! STONE COLD! Fans go nuts seeing Austin as he walks around on stage. Kevin sits in his chair, not at all into the hype. Austin points at Kevin, then starts down the ramp. Austin takes a moment to soak it all in, then he goes back up the ramp? Austin goes backstage, and Kevin laughs, thinking he was right all along.
But nope! Austin returns on an ATV! Fans fire up as Austin drives on down to ringside! And then around ringside! Austin parks and gets in the ring, kicking one of Kevin’s posters aside to get up on the corner. Fans cheer seeing this again after so long. Austin gets the other KO poster out of the ring, so that he can complete the set of all four corners! Kevin says no no, no more music! Fans boo but Kevin says this ain’t Austin’s show, this is KO’s show! Kevin tells the fans not to encourage Austin on Kevin’s show. But fans are thunderous for “AUSTIN! AUSTIN!” Kevin tells Austin to take a seat, and fans boo.
Austin stares Kevin square in the face, and Kevin says let’s just all come down. Kevin wasn’t here to fight, just to chat. They both sit down, and Kevin welcomes Austin to the show and thanks him for accepting the invitation. Austin says Kevin wants to bring him out here just for a conversation? After all the trash about Stone Cold, with that stupid haircut, stupid beady eyes, and looking like a jackass. “What?” A jackass! Then Kevin runs down Texas, ya stupid son of a BITCH! Fans are thunderous for that one! Kevin says he isn’t sure what’s so great about Texas. Like, let’s think about it. In the summer, it is hotter than hell. It is flat and uninspiring.
And the people! The people wear stupid hats, stupid boots, stupid belt buckles, c’mon! Look out there and you can just tell who is Texan from how dumb they look! But it’s fine! Just take the hats off, the boots off, and move somewhere else! Kevin feels for Austin. If he grew up here, he would’ve moved to Mexico. It’s right there! Austin says in five seconds, 77 thousand plus are gonna be calling Kevin an “Asshole.” Oh, too late. Kevin doesn’t want them to be like this. Don’t be the stereotypical rude, crass Texans. Be a distinguished French Canadian like Kevin. Kevin will therefore move past these insults as the bigger man.
That’s because Kevin has a secret. Kevin invited Austin for a talk, but he lied. It was. Kevin doesn’t lie often but he does it for good reason. He didn’t really need Austin to come out here to get people talking about the KO Show. This was a trick. Kevin doesn’t wanna talk. Even though Kevin has a bad back right now, he wants to fight. Fans fire up for the fact Kevin wants a match! Kevin knows it has been 19 YEARS since Austin’s last match, his knees were shot, his back was shot, his neck was shot. They can’t be any better. But other than that, Austin’s fine, right? So he has no reason to back down.
In fact, this won’t be just any match! It’ll be No Holds Barred, right here and right now! Fans love the sound of that, too! Austin goes to get up but Kevin says Austin must be speechless. And he knows why. Kevin can see it in Austin’s eyes. Austin is looking at Kevin and thinking, “I can’t beat this guy.” Austin is thinking, he can’t beat the big, beautiful French Canadian bastard, Kevin Owens! And y’know what? That’s right. So why not just do a favor and stop embarrassing everyone. Get on your cart and get your ass back to your stupid ranch! Fans boo and Austin mulls that one over. Fans of course want “One More Match!” but what does Austin say?
Austin scowls at Kevin, and he hears the fans firing up louder for the chance at a match. Austin says, “I had my first match right here in Dallas, Texas. I could have my last match right here in Dallas, Texas. If you want Stone Cold Steve Austin to compete in a match tonight against this sack o’ sh*t, gimme a hell yeah.” “HELL YEAH!” Austin didn’t hear that. Give him a hell yeah. “HELL YEAH!” Then bring out a damn ref! Fans fire up, the mics are put aside, is this really happening?! A ref is here, the chairs are moved out of the ring, it’s happening!!
No Holds Barred: Kevin Owens VS Stone Cold Steve Austin!
The bell rings and fans are going nuts as these two stare down! Austin and Kevin step up to each other, talk a little bit of smack, then the hands start flying! They go back and forth, fans are loving this, and Austin gets the edge! Austin fires off in the corner, and he doesn’t have to let up! But here comes the mudhole! Fans count it out, Austin goes all the way PAST 10 to about 20! Austin gets Kevin up, whips him corner to corner, and Kevin tumbles up and drops to the mat! Austin gets himself some Steveweisers already!? He cracks them open, then stomps Kevin again! The fans count again, that’s another 10, then another 20!
Fans are thunderous as Austin drags Kevin back up. Austin whips Kevin up and out of the ring hard! Kevin almost lands on his posters! Austin gets more Steveweisers, chugs it down and stalks Kevin. Austin gets Kevin up and whips, but Kevin reverses and Austin hits barriers! But he comes back to LARIAT Kevin! Austin drags Kevin up, and he brings Kevin to the barriers for SNAKE EYES! The front row gets to see Austin digging into Kevin’s eyes! Austin brings Kevin around, fans chant “You Still Got It!” Austin fires hands on Kevin against barriers, but Kevin POSTS Austin! Kevin then hurries to get his poster stand as a weapon!
Kevin JABS Austin with the tripod then SLAMS it down on him! Kevin rains down fists, fans boo, but Kevin talks smack like Austin would. Kevin goes looking under the ring, he stomps Austin, then stands Austin up to ROCK him with a right. Kevin brings out a TABLE! Kevin puts that table against the barriers, then ROCKS Austin again. Austin staggers around the way, Kevin brings him back, whips, but Austin reverses! Kevin CRASHES through the table!! Austin drags Kevin up out of the wreckage, to TOSS him over the barriers! Now they go brawling through the crowd! Fans fire up getting closer to the action!
Kevin hits back, Austin ROCKS Kevin again, and they go further back. Austin ROCKS Kevin more, CHOPS him, then CHOPS again! Fans fire up and Austin brings Kevin back towards ringside. But first, he wants to suplex! Kevin blocks, and he suplexes Austin to the floor! Kevin roars and fans boo, but Austin is getting up. Kevin CLUBS Austin with crossface forearms and stomps. Kevin headlocks and punches but Austin hits back! They’re brawling fast and furious again and fans are loving this! Kevin KNEES Austin low then stomps him down! Kevin brings Austin back to ringside and tosses him over the barriers.
Kevin climbs up the barrier, but Austin TOSSES him onto the desk! The desk doesn’t break but Austin gets himself more Steveweisers. Austin cracks those open, and climbs up onto the desk to join Kevin. Fans fire up as Austin chugs! He tosses those away, then rains down fists on Kevin! Fans count and Austin goes all the way to 10! Then double dirty bird and fists for good measure! A few more beers, and Austin SPITS some on Kevin! Austin puts Kevin in the ring, and now Kevin wants mercy! Austin drags Kevin up on the apron, Kevin HOTSHOTS Austin down! Kevin shakes out the cobwebs and looks around.
Kevin sees Austin’s ATV, and he gets on! Kevin isn’t sure how to start it up, but Austin goes after him! Austin gets on with Kevin, and they’re gonna go for a ride! Up the ramp they go! Austin drags Kevin off to ROCK him with rights! Kevin staggers and they go towards the left edge! Austin knees low, then suplexes Kevin onto the stage! Austin kicks Kevin around, SMACKS him off the ATV, and then they go to the right side! Kevin throws body shots! Austin pokes Kevin in the eyes! Austin gives Kevin a suplex to this part of the stage! Kevin writhes but Austin still keeps on him and fans still rally behind him.
Austin soaks it all in as he drags Kevin back up. Austin brings Kevin back around, throws more hands, and they go back down the ramp. Austin BOWLS Kevin down the ramp! Austin DECKS Kevin and keeps him rolling! And then stomps him down! Austin ROCKS Kevin, puts him in the ring, and fans are still loving this as Austin gets himself more Steveweisers. Austin gets back in the ring, he cracks these two open, takes a long chug of one, then the other. Austin gets Kevin up, KEVIN STUNNERS AUSTIN!?! Cover, TWO!! Austin survives and Kevin is furious! Kevin scowls, goes out of the ring, and he grabs a chair!
Kevin brings that chair back to the ring, aims at Austin, but Austin dodges! Chair hits rope, then chair hits Kevin! Kevin staggers about, STUNNER from Austin!! Cover, Austin wins!
Winner: Stone Cold Steve Austin, by pinfall
After 19 years away, the Texas Rattlesnake is victorious once more! And now he has Steveweisers to celebrate! All of Dallas celebrates with him, and Austin is just chucking empty cans wherever! Austin even gives some to the VIP section! Kevin manages to get up, Austin gives him a STUNNER! Kevin needs help getting out of the ring, Austin waves him good-bye. Austin cracks open more Steveweisers, then gets the mic. “It’s good to be back here in Dallas, Texas, and that’s the bottom line, cuz Stone Cold said so!” Austin even cheers with the referee who called the match!
Byron Saxton is invited into the ring, too, and Austin shares the beer with him. They drink up, and STUNNER for Saxton!! #DTA, Don’t Trust Anybody! Was this perhaps the most STUPENDOUS #OneLastMatch in WWE history?
My Thoughts:
I don’t know about “most stupendous” but this was a pretty good start to the WrestleMania weekend. Unfortunately, and without any real explanation, they had to cancel New Day VS Sheamus & Ridge. They probably meant for it to be in the kickoff show since that had nothing match wise, but who knows. If it was a time constraint thing, then maybe they shouldn’t have a thousand recap vignettes when that is exactly what kickoff shows and even go-home episodes the week prior are for. But there’s still a chance to have the match for tomorrow’s kickoff, or even in the post-Mania episode of SmackDown.
Another unfortunate thing was the legitimate injury to Boogs during the SmackDown Tag Team Championship match. Quadricep and patella, surgery, poor Boogs is going to be out for months. And if not for that injury, I feel like Boogs & Nakamura could’ve taken those titles tonight. But the Usos retain and they’ll surely have a new feud lined up for “WrestleMania Backlash” and beyond. McIntyre VS Corbin went as expected, right down to McIntyre defying go-home math and winning. The biggest surprise was him slashing the ropes apart. I hope this is the last of McIntyre feuding with Corbin, McIntyre needs to be going for gold.
Mysterios VS Miz & Logan was good stuff. Logan proved he can hang in the ring, and is essentially where Dom is right now. Dom should definitely spend a stretch in NXT. Maybe hit the gym, too, so he isn’t such a string bean. But anyway, Miz turning on Logan was a Face turn to the fans but probably making Logan the Face in the eyes of WWE. Personally, hoping for the former but either way, we’ll get Miz VS Logan for WM Backlash. Great moment with the Hall of Famers and their families, especially with Taker getting all the special effects. Taker said “never say never” to end his speech, so who knows, maybe he has #OneLastMatch in him, too.
Great stuff out of both women’s title matches, but I would’ve swapped their order. Charlotte VS Ronda was good, especially with Ronda busting out new stuff, but if Charlotte was going to use a ref bump to win, that should’ve been earlier so fans could shake it off with the following matches. The Raw Women’s Championship was great stuff, and a great moment for Bianca to win. Two WrestleManias, two title matches, two wins, Bianca is definitely a star in the WWE’s eyes, and a lot of fans are still behind her. Bianca can definitely carry this belt against any number of the contenders on Raw. Which makes me wonder what the hell they’re doing with Alexa Bliss.
The rumors were true, Cody is back in WWE! And on top of that, he was Rollins’ opponent! And what a match for his return! You would’ve thought he’d been in WWE this whole time, they were doing so many great spots and false finishes! And as such, Cody wins to make his big return even greater. Rollins will surely be angry on Raw this Monday, he and Cody can extend this into a feud for WM Backlash, there’s all sorts of possibilities. And of course, how awesome that Kevin didn’t leave it to just the talk show and a brawl but gave us a NO HOLDS BARRED that went all over the place! Naturally Austin wins, but he didn’t look half bad for being out of it for 19 years. I’m sure this really is Austin’s #OneLastMatch, but what a great moment for Austin and all of us.
My Score: 8.5/10
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Have a Holly Jolly Rampage!
The Continental Classic rolls on, and Brody King takes on Komander in hopes of grabbing three more points towards the top of Gold League!
OFFICIAL RESULTS
- Konosuke Takeshita & Brian Cage w/ Don Callis VS “Powerhouse” Will Hobbs & Mark Davis; Konosuke & Cage win.
- Lio Rush & Action Andretti VS Myles Hawkins & Goldy; Lio & Action win.
- Willow Nightingale VS Harley Cameron; Willow wins.
- AEW Continental Classic, Gold League: Brody King VS Komander; Brody wins.
PLAY BY PLAY
Tony Schiavone is in the ring!
Schiavone welcomes out the Blue League’s current points leader, Kyle Fletcher, and of course… Don Callis. But they’re not alone as the rest of the Don Callis Family makes their way out to the ring. Wait, shouldn’t Brian Cage be in New York for Final Battle…? Well anyway, Schiavone says there’s a lot of gold and- Callis takes the mic, and he says, “I have something important to say.” The fans boo and Schiavone excuses himself as Callis says the Don Callis Family are the TRUE One Percenters of professional wrestling! They prove it each and every day!
Murder Machines: The most feared tag team in the world! “Don Callis’ favorite wrestler,” Kyle Fletcher, shows every day why he is THE One Percent! He beat Will Ospreay! He beat Kazuchika Okada! And now, he’s gonna beat Daniel Garcia and win the Continental Classic! Callis hands the mic over to Kyle and Kyle says it might be true that last Saturday wasn’t the best day for Kyle, but anyone watching that match saw the clear bias from the officials in this company! The fans boo as Kyle claims there is an agenda in AEW to see the Don Callis Family NOT succeed. But it doesn’t matter, it changes nothing!
Kyle WILL be the winner of the 2024 Continental Classic. That brings Kyle to Daniel Garcia. “You wanna talk about restoring the feeling, Daniel? I couldn’t care less about your feelings! All I speak are facts! And the fact is, I am the hottest young prospect in this industry, and I will be the future of this whole place!” The fans boo more but Callis says one last thing he wants to say, is when you’re the One Percent, you’re not like the other 99! They are not like all of these fans! They are not like “the boys in the back,” like Mark Davis & Will Hobbs, “a couple of scab workers!” They’re not even in the same business, Hobbs!
And Callis has waited to get Hobbs on a PPV so that the world could watch why they call Konosuke Takeshita “The Alpha.” And Hobbs, YOU are not in the same business as Konosuke, and you find that out at Worlds End! But speaking of, here comes the Powerhouse! Will he and Dunkzilla finish things with the Don Callis Family? Or will the AEW International and ROH World TV Champions get even for last week?
Konosuke Takeshita & Brian Cage w/ Don Callis VS “Powerhouse” Will Hobbs & Mark Davis!
The teams sort out and Konosuke starts against Hobbs to give the DC fans a preview of Worlds End. Hobbs and Konosuke step up, talk trash, and then the forearms go back and forth! The fans cheer for “MEAT! MEAT! MEAT!” and Hobbs ROCKS Konosuke! Hobbs even shouts “MEAT!” before he whips Konosuke. Konosuke ducks ‘n’ dodges but then so does Hobbs! Hobbs SPINE- NO, Konosuke flails free and Hobbs says it was that close. Konosuke says to cool off while he paces on the outside. Konosuke steps back into the ring, but he tags to Cage. The fans stay fired up for “MEAT! MEAT! MEAT!” as Cage and Hobbs circle.
Hobbs and Cage DOUBLE LARIAT! Neither man falls, so they DOUBLE LARIAT again! And again! And again! Cage kicks low, shouts, “Who Betta Than Cage?” But then Hobbs CLOBBERS him! Hobbs even gets Konosuke to back down with a glare. Hobbs brings Cage up to fire forearms, then he tags Davis. Davis & Hobbs double whip and DOUBLE SHOULDER TACKLE! The fans fire up as Davis stalks Cage to a corner. Davis CHOPS Cage, and CHOPS again! And CHOPS again! Cage sputters but Davis scoops to SLAM Cage down! Then ELBOW DROP! Cover, ONE! Cage stays in this but Davis bumps him off buckles.
Tag to Hobbs and he brings Cage out. Hobbs and Davis reel Cage in, fans chant “AUSSIE AUSSIE AUSSIE! MEAT MEAT MEAT!” but Konosuke makes the save! Konosuke swings, Hobbs dodges, so the elbow DECKS Davis! Hobbs ROCKS Konosuke, Cage ROCKS Hobbs! Cage clinches, Konosuke returns, KNEE RUSSIAN LEG SWEEP COMBO! Cage covers, TWO! Cage rains down fists, the ref reprimands, but Cage steps off. Cage drags Hobbs up, bumps him off buckles, and tags Konosuke. The Callis Family stomps a mudhole into Hobbs, but then Hobbs CHOPS Konosuke! Konosuke snarls, and he CHOPS in return!
Konosuke ROCKS Hobbs, climbs up, and he rains down fists! The fans count but then Konosuke BITES Hobbs on the forehead! The ref counts, Konosuke lets off, and Hobbs sputters on the ropes. Konosuke tags to Cage and the Family gets Hobbs up. They DOUBLE SUPLEX Hobbs! Cage covers, TWO! Cage drags Hobbs up but Hobbs fires body shots. Hobbs UPPERCUTS but Cage ROCKS Hobbs! Cage ROCKS Hobbs again, Hobbs fires back, repeat! The fans rally for “MEAT! MEAT! MEAT!” Cage gets the edge, then whips, but Hobbs KICKS him away! Cage swings, Hobbs bobs ‘n’ weaves, to then hit an EXPLODER!
The fans fire up while Hobbs crawls, hot tag to Davis! Davis fires hands on Cage, “MEAT! MEAT!” Davis DECKS Cage, then whips him to ropes. Cage reveres but Davis picks him up, BACKDROP! Davis SENTONS but onto knees! Davis writhes, Cage tags Konosuke! POWER- NO, Davis stops the knee! Davis takes a swing but Konosuke ducks that, to BLUE THUNDER BOMB!! High stack, TWO!! Davis survives and Konosuke snarls, but Rampage goes picture in picture.
Konosuke rains down fists on Davis, but lets off as the ref reprimands. Konosuke tags Cage and Cage drags Davis up. Cage ROCKS Davis, whips him into a corner, and Davis hits buckles chest first! Cage RAMS into Davis, and RAMS in again, then CHOPS! Davis staggers but Cage whips him to ropes. Davis reverses, to dosido with Cage, only for Cage to CLOBBER Davis! Cage BOOTS Davis down, covers, but Hobbs breaks it! Cage gets mad and the ref reprimands Hobbs, then Cage soaks up heat from DC. Cage stalks Davis to a corner and fires haymakers! The ref reprimands but Cage DECKS Davis! Cage soaks up more heat while he flexes.
Holiday Bash returns to single picture while Davis crawls. Cage storms over but Davis fires hands! Davis CHOPS, CHOPS, but Cage JUMP KNEES! Cage whips Davis, Davis cartwheels and swings on Cage! Cage blocks, waistlocks, but Davis switches! BIG back suplex! The fans fire up as Davis rises and reaches out! Davis crawls, as does Cage, hot tags to Hobbs and Konosuke! Hobbs LARIATS Konosuke, LARIATS again, then runs up to LARIAT in a corner! Cage runs up but he’s send into Konosuke! Hobbs SANDWEICHES the Family! Hobbs whips, Cage reverses, but Hobbs comes back to CLOBBER him! Hobbs scoops Cage for a POWERSLAM!
The fans fire up but Konosuke runs up! Hobbs scoops him, too! POWERSLAM! Hobbs pumps up and the fans are with him! Hobbs stomps and shakes the ropes, then he goes back for Konosuke. Konosuke rises, Hobbs pops him up, but Konosuke ELBOWS him! Konosuke fires hands, then ROLLING ELBOWS! Hobbs staggers, Konosuke whips him, but Hobbs reverses! SPINEBUSTER! Cover, Davis blocks Cage, but Cage SHOVES Davis onto the cover! Cage then TOSSES Davis out, and he goes back for Hobbs. Hobbs TOSSES Cage! Hobbs grins as he has Konosuke alone. The straps come down, and Hobbs runs up, only for Konosuke to dodge!
Konosuke runs, Cage tags in, and Konosuke BOOTS Hobbs in the corner! Cage runs up to UPPERCUT, GAMANGIRI, and then GERMAN SUPLEX! Hobbs flounders, Cage hauls him up, PUMP HANDLE FACEBUSTER!! Cover, TWO!! Hobbs survives and Cage is furious! Cage tags Konosuke, the Family gets Hobbs up, and they double wrench to double whip. But Hobbs breaks the double lariat and Davis tags in! Hobbs DOUBLE LARIATS Cage & Konosuke! Davis runs up, they STEREO LARIAT! Konosuke BOOTS Davis and Cage waistlocks Hobbs. Konosuke runs but Davis GAMANGIRIS! Cage SUPERKICKS Davis!
Hobbs SNAP POWERSLAMS Cage! ALPHA ELBOW from Konosuke! Davis GERMAN SUPLEXES Konosuke! Cage fireman’s carries Davis, F5!! Cage runs up on Hobbs but Hobbs dodges! Hobbs LARIATS Cage and himself out of the ring! The fans fire up while Davis rises again! Konosuke also stands, and they run up! DOUBLE LARIATS! Davis GAMANGIRIS, Konosuke ends up in the corner! Davis goes side to side, SLIDING FOREARM! The fans roar as Davis hauls Konosuke up! Konosuke fights the lift, dodges Davis, and comes back, DOUBLE LARIATS finally take both men down! But not for long as they both roar to their feet!
Konosuke swings, and he SWATS Davis’ enzigiri! Konosuke then POWER DRIVE KNEES!! And then, RAGING FIRE!! Cover, Callis Family wins!
Winners: Konosuke Takeshita & Brian Cage, by pinfall
The Alpha slam dunks on Dunkzilla, and now he has 8 days to prepare for the Powerhouse! Will Konosuke hold onto his International Championship against Hobbs? Or will taking that title be the perfect payback?
Backstage interview with Willow Nightingale.
Renee Paquette is with the Babe with the Power who is in action later tonight. But first, Renee wants to congratulate Willow to making it to the finals of the inaugural International Women’s Cup. She heads off to Tokyo very soon, how is she feeling about it? Willow is very excited. Inaugural WrestleDynasty, one step closer to the inaugural International Women’s Cup winner, and so it is mind boggling after how- Kris Statlander steps in. Kris tells Willow that there is a lot she should say, but for now, she’ll say good luck at the Tokyo Dome. #BornAgainKristen takes Willow by surprise, will Willow win tonight and have momentum going to the New Year?
Lio Rush & Action Andretti VS Myles Hawkins & Goldy!
The dysfunction in Top Flight Airlines led to The Bad Child & The Sight to See winning over Darius & Dante Martin, meaning they’re next up to face Private Party. Will this be little more than a tune-up for Lio & Action?
The teams sort out, Lio starts against Myles, but then Lio handspring kicks Goldy off the apron! Myles back suplexes but Lio lands out and then dodges! Myles falls out of the ring, Action handspring kicks him down! Lio DIVES onto Goldy! Action DIVES onto Myles! The fans fire up as Action puts Myles in fast. Lio joins Action and they mug Myles. Myles fights back with forearms and CHOPS! Myle runs, but Lio & Action split the difference. Lio spins Myles for Action to mule kick, knee lift and ROLLING ELBOW! Lio fires fast hands, then DECKS Myles! Goldy springboards but Lio & Action dodge! Lio eggs Goldy on, then he and Action split the difference again!
Action runs up, Goldy dodges, but Lio LARIATS Goldy on the other side! Myles whips Lio but Lio hits RUSH HOUR! Action torture racks Myles for a NECKBREAKER! Lio covers, Lio & Action win!
Winners: Lio Rush & Action Andretti, by pinfall
Fast win for this furious duo, but “Oh my gosh, is that Private Party?” Marq Quen & Isiah Kassidy make their way out here and DC fires up! The AEW World Tag Team Champions call for “SHOTS! SHOTS! SHOTS!” Lio & Action get their shot in the near future, but wait! Dante & Darius make their way out here? Private Party looks to the tunnels, but Lio & Action CLOBBER them from behind! Dante, Darius & Leila don’t worry about the champs, they stare Lio & Action down. Lio & Action hold up the belts, then throw them at the Martins. The refs keep this from getting any more physical, but will Lio & Action take those belts from Quen & Zay soon enough?
Backstage interview with Harley Cameron.
Renee is now with the “multifaceted” Harley and notes she’s in action against Willow Nightingale tonight. Harley says yes, she IS multifaceted. She wants us to appreciate ALL her facets! Renee says yes, but she has yet to earn a singles win in AEW. Fine, ruin her fun. But then Harley asks if some person off camera is gonna say anything or just stand there. In steps Penelope Ford, and Mrs. Superbad says yes, she was simply observing. But Ford couldn’t help but notice that she and Harley share a lot of similar… facets. Harley asks how much Ford’s cost. Uh, no, not those…
Ford meant that she hasn’t had such a good 2024, either. So from The Bad Girl to the… Harley doesn’t have a good nickname yet. Well, don’t worry about it. Ford will watch Harley’s back and Harley will watch Ford’s. Wait, is something on Harley’s back? No, Harley… Just good luck. FEEL THE WRATH OF HARLEY CAMERON! No, she was being nice to you, Harley. Right, don’t feel the wrath of Harley Cameron. There is nothing on your back, Harley, stop scratching. Wait! W-What? Nothing, sorry. But will Harley be feeling Willow’s wrath instead?
Willow Nightingale VS Harley Cameron!
The bell rings and the fans rally as the two tie up. Harley pushes but Willow digs in her heels to SHOVE Harley down. Harley comes back, she and Willow reset and tie up again. Willow puts Harley in a corner, the ref counts, and Willow lets off. DC duels between Willow and Harley, and Harley wants a Test of Strength. Willow accepts the knuckle locks, but then Harley kicks low! Harley runs, wheelbarrows, but Willow turns that into a BIG back suplex! The fans cheer as Willow runs, DIVING BODY PRESS! Cover, TWO! Willow bumps Harley off buckles, then fires LARIAT after LARIAT! The fans count al the way to TEN!
Willow brings Harley out with a smile, and scoop SLAMS her! Harley flounders, Willow storms up on her for another scoop and SLAM, right as Rampage goes picture in picture.
Willow storms around while Harley staggers up. Willow scoops Harley again, then carries her around to put her in the Tree of Woe! Willow stomps a mudhole in, then lets off to run up! But Harley BOOTS her while upside-down! Harley gets free, ELBOWS Willow, then runs to knee her low! Harley runs with Willow to HOTSHOT BULLDOG! Willow is stuck in ropes, and Harley AX KICKS her! Harley then headscissors Willow to CHOKE her in the ropes! The ref counts, Harley lets go at 4, and Harley soaks up cheers and jeers from DC. Harley stomps Willow, then drags her to the outside. Harley SMACKS Willow off the apron!
Harley paces while Willow flounders, and Harley has her against railing. Harley CHOPS Willow, then brings her around. Willow blocks the bump to SMACK Harley off the apron! Harley turns things around to SMACK Willow off the apron! Harley shoves Willow in, storms up on her, and stands her up for buckle bumps. Harley stomps Willow, digs her boots in, and she thrashes around! The ref counts, Harley lets off at 4, but Willow elbows her in return! Harley RAMS into Willow again and again, but Willow CLUBS Harley! Harley ROCKS Willow, whips her to ropes, and ELBOWS Willow down! Harley soaks up more cheers and jeers while Rampage goes to break.
Holiday Bash returns and Willow CANNONBALLS, but Harley dodges! Willow hits only buckles and she hobbles after Harley. Harley kicks, KNEES, and ENZIGIRIS! Harley roars, runs, and SHINING WIZARDS! Cover, TWO! The fans fire up but Harley grows frustrated. The fans rally while Harley waistlocks, but Willow switches! Harley kicks free to switch back, but Willow ELBOWS Harley back! Willow fireman’s carries, storms around, but Harley pops up! Harley fires down elbows, then victory rolls, TWO! Willow escapes and ROCKS Harley! Fireman’s carry, DEATH VALLEY DRIVER! Cover, TWO!
Harley survives but Willow roars! The fans fire up as the straps come down! Willow gut wrenches for the BABE WITH THE POWER BOMB!! Cover, Willow wins!
Winner: Willow Nightingale, by pinfall
Willow faced the wrath of Harley Cameron and she prevailed! But then PENELOPE FORD goes after Willow! The fans boo but Ford did say she’d back Harley up. They both beat up on Willow, but here comes Kris! Kris Statlander storms the ring, Harley & Ford run away! Willow is again surprised, but the fans want these two to “Hug It Out! Hug It Out!” Kris says no, she doesn’t feel like it’s the right time. Kris lets Willow have the ring, is this proof that the #BornAgainKristen isn’t just a nickname?
Team Triple J speaks backstage.
Standing alongside Jay Lethal, Satnam Singh, as well as Jeff & Karen Jarrett, Sonjay Dutt says, “They’ve asked us to look back and reflect on 2024, and Jeff, guys, what an incredible series of moments we’ve had in 2024.” The group agrees. From Wembley Stadium to Double J being in the Owen Hart Cup, some true career highlights that he will cherish forever. But Jarrett doesn’t like looking in the rearview mirror, he likes to look ahead. Next week, he’s not bringing resolutions, he’s bringing a game plan for 2025! What does the Last Outlaw have in store for himself and the team in the New Year?
AEW Continental Classic, Gold League: Brody King VS Komander!
While the rest of Gold League stands at 6 points, these two men are struggling to keep up. Will the King of Death join that traffic jam at the front of the block? Or will the Commander of the Skies be a spoiler for Christmas?
The bell rings and we’re on the clock. Brody and Komander circle while the fans bark it up. There are fans who sing “OLE~ OLE OLE OLE~” for Komander as the two tie up. But then Brody picks Komande up with both hands, and puts him on the to rope. Brody pats Komander on the shoulder, and the fans bark more. Komander hops down, not intimidated by Brody’s size. Komander then dodges Brody, DROPKICKS him, but Brody CLOBBERS Komander on the return! Brody eggs Komander on and then scuffs him. Komander gets mad and CHOPS! Brody grins and eggs Komander on. Komander CHOPS, but Brody wants more!
Komander fires up to CHOP, but Brody CHOPS Komander down! The fans fire up and Brody grins. Komander sputters, Brody paces, and Brody drags Komander up. Brody CHOPS Komander again! Brody bumps Komander off buckles, CHOPS again, and Komander flounders away! Brody stalks Komander to the corner, CHOPS him again, and Komander falls over! Brody hauls Komander up, whips him, but Komander goes up and over! Komander ducks ‘n’ dodges, but Brody BACKDROPS Komander! The fans bark while Komander writhes, and Brody drags Komander up. But Komander fires body shots and a CHOP!
Brody KNEES low and Komander drops. Brody CHOPS Komander again! Brody asks, “Are you done?!” Brody whips Komander, but Komander ducks ‘n’ dodges to then springboard, but Brody catches Komander with ease! Brody pops Komander up, but Komander pops free, sunset flip, ONE!! Brody drags Komander up and CLUBS him! Komander wobbles, Brody ROCKS him again! Brody drags Komander off the ropes, suplexes, but Komander slips around! SLEEPER! Big men still have to breathe, but Brody RAMS Komander into the buckles! Brody swings, misses, and that bad hand hits post! Komander fires KICKS on the legs!
Komander bobs ‘n’ weaves, kicks, mule kicks and ENZIGIRIS! Brody wobbles and the fans rally up! Komander knuckle locks, CHOPS, and he goes up and up and jumps around! But Brody breaks the grip and DOUBLE CHOPS Komander to the floor! The fans bark it up and the ref checks Komander while Rampage goes picture in picture.
Brody storms out after Komander, who is somehow still in this. Brody drags Komander up, and he whips Komander hard into railing! Brody revels in the DC dogs barking, and Brody stands Komander up. Brody CHOPS Komander off his feet, then refreshes the ring count. Brody drags Komander up, and whips him hard into railing! So hard, in fact, that Komander goes up and over! Brody hurries to haul Komander back up, and he suplexes Komander to the floor! Komander writhes more while Brody refreshes the count again. Brody goes back to Komander, scuffs him, and brings him back up.
Komander KICKS Brody, CHOPS, but Brody CHOPS him down! Brody revels in the noise from DC while he stands on Komander’s neck! The ref reprimands, Brody steps off and rolls into the ring. Brody again refreshes the count so he can fetch Komander. Brody puts Komander in the ring, covers, TWO! Komander is still in this but Brody is more amused than anything. Brody paces then brings Komander up. Brody CHOPS Komander to a corner, then revels in the noise a bit more. Brody then digs his boot into Komander, but lets off as the ref counts. Brody drags Komander up to CHOP, but Komander CHOPS! Brody CHOPS Komander down!
Brody digs his boots in again, but the ref counts. Brody steps away, then drags Komander to his feet. Brody ROCKS Komander as the Holiday Bash returns to single picture. Brody eggs Komander on, stands him up, and ROCKS him again! Komander flops against ropes but Brody dares him to keep fighting. Komander staggers up, but Brody CHOPS him! Komander is stinging but Brody ROCKS him! Brody whips, Komander ducks ‘n’ dodges to QUEBRADA, but Brody catches him! But Komander slips down into the STANDING BONE LOCK! The fans fire up but Brody powers up! Brody THROWS Komander right off! SENTON FLOPS as Komander moves!
Komander hurries to basement DROPKICK! The fans fire up as Brody and Komander both crawl to ropes! They both stand, Brody runs up, but Komander swings around, CRUCIFIX DRIVER! Brody flops out to the floor! Komander sees that and the fans fire up! Komander builds going side to side, and he goes up and up and CROSSBODIES, but Brody catches him! Brody RAMS Komander into the railing! And then whips him hard into more railing! Brody makes Komander take a seat, then CHOPS him! The fans bark with Brody as he gets space, and Brody runs back in, but Komander ducks! Brody CRASHES into railing!!
Komander has the fans all fired up as he rises! Komander rolls into the ring, the count is climbing, but Brody is rising! So Komander runs corner to corner to go up, up and AWAY!! Direct hit with that escalara cannonball! The fans fire up as Komander rises again! Komander and Brody both head for the ring while fans sing again, “OLE~ OLE OLE OLE~!” Komander has Brody in the drop zone! Komander goes up the corner, but Brody CLUBS him first! Brody has Komander in the Electric Chair Lift, then goes up the corner!? But Komander fights, shifts, and SUPER SUSNET FLIP POWERBOMBS!!
Brody is in the drop zone again and Komander rises! 450 SPLASH!! Cover, TWO!! Brody survives and Komander cannot believe it! “This is Awesome!” as Komander rises and goes to another corner. Komander tunes up the band, runs corner to corner, but Brody SLAPS him first! Brody runs but Komander dodges, Brody POSTS himself! Komander is on the apron and he runs up, to SHOTGUN Brody to the floor! Brody sputters, Komander climbs the corner, and the fans are thunderous! Komander springboards to ARIHARA MOONSAULT! Another direct hit and Komander feels so close to his first points in the C2!
Komander hurries to get in the ring, but then slides out to start a new ring count. Komander climbs again while Brody rises. Komander watches Brody slide in, then tightrope walks to CIELITO LINDO!! But that was on Brody’s back! Komander pushes Brody but that’s a lot of dead weight to push! Brody sits up but Komander KICKS him! Komander roars, the fans fire up, handspring- TORTURE RACK! Brody flips Komander around, GONZO BOMB!! Cover, Brody wins!!
Winner: Brody King, by pinfall (gains 3 points; Komander earns 0)
If it wasn’t clear before, this was a painful punctuation mark, Komander is mathematically ELIMINATED from the semifinals. However, Komander’s final C2 match is Dynamite’s Miracle on 34th Street against Claudio Castagnoli! Can Komander be the biggest spoiler of this entire tournament? Can Brody prove to everyone in the Gold League that the House Always Wins?
My Thoughts:
A great Rampage here for Holiday Bash, though some clear redundancies from last week’s Winter is Coming edition. We got another group Don Callis Promo, and we barely got anything different from Callis and Kyle. The tag match’s only changes were Cage switching in for Archer, even though Cage is in reality defending his ROH World TV Championship in the Hammerstein Ballroom for Final Battle, and then the Callis Family wins this time so Hobbs and Konosuke can be even going towards Worlds End. Now, Konosuke could very well retain the International Championship at Worlds End because NJPW is totally open to Konosuke Takeshita VS Shingo Takagi being Winner Takes All, AEW International and NEVER Openweight titles on the line together.
Lio & Action of course won their match, but the real purpose was to get a confrontation out of them, Private Party and OG Top Flight, Darius & Dante. Good stuff, and it teases anywhere between a Triple Threat to Lio & Action VS Darius & Dante Round 2. Very good promo from Triple J to set up for something, anything really, for 2025. Fight for the Fallen can even be the start of whatever that plan is as part of the “mother of all streams.” And good stuff with the women’s division tonight. Ford & Harley makes a natural duo now given their names, and Willow and Kris could possibly reunite now that Kris is a Face again. That wouldn’t really make up for the weird fumble in the middle where Tony Khan just wanted Kris to get away from Stokely, but hey, this story itself could be really well done.
And great stuff out of Brody VS Komander, really got the drama going before the end. I mean, we all knew Komander was out of the running before tonight, and was most certainly taking the loss here, but Komander got to really show some grit. And now, five people at 6 points going into the final round, they’re really adding great drama to Gold League. Collision tomorrow and then Dynamite Miracle on 34th Street will be some great stuff, but I still think Ospreay should be one of the semifinalists, the second spot can be whoever they want.
My Score: 8.8/10
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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!
OFFICIAL RESULTS
- Six Man Tag: The Bloodline VS LA Knight, Apollo Creed & Andrade; The Bloodline wins.
- Braun Strowman VS Carmelo Hayes; Melo wins.
- Johnny Gargano VS Alex Shelley; Gargano wins.
- WWE Women’s Tag Team Championships: Bianca Belair & Naomi VS Nia Jax & Candice LeRae; Bianca & Naomi win and retain the titles.
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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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