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Mitchell’s WWE Raw Results & Report! (12/12/22)
Who will be the contenders?
Visionary VS All Mighty! Five Foot Fury VS Role Model!
Tonight, live in Milwaukee, new #1 contenders will be named for the WWE United States and Raw Women’s Championships!
OFFICIAL RESULTS
- Raw Women’s Championship #1 Contender’s Match: Alexa Bliss VS Bayley w/ Damage CTRL; Bliss wins and will challenge Bianca Belair for the title.
- AJ Styles w/ The OC VS Chad Gable w/ Otis; Styles wins.
- Six Man Tag: Akira Tozawa & The Street Profits VS The Judgment Day; The Judgment Day wins.
- Candice LeRae VS Iyo Sky w/ Damage CTRL; Sky wins.
- Elias VS Solo Sikoa w/ Sami Zayn; Solo wins.
- Rhea Ripley w/ Dominik Mysterio VS Asuka; Rhea wins.
- WWE United States Championship #1 Contender’s Match: Seth Rollins VS Bobby Lashley; Rollins wins and will challenge Austin Theory for the title.
PLAY BY PLAY
Raw Women’s Championship #1 Contender’s Match: Alexa Bliss VS Bayley w/ Damage CTRL!
The two Triple Threats for last week gave us two contenders, but now we see who is THE NUMBER ONE! Will the Five Foot Fury return to the top of Raw? Or will the Role Model get one more chance against Bianca Belair?
But wait! Becky Lynch gets revenge on Kai & Sky! Fans cheer as Becky POSTS Dakota then TOSSES her over the timekeeper’s area! Then she does the same to Iyo! Fans fire up as The Man has a chair! Bayley freaks out as Becky runs off the sidekicks! And now here comes Alexa! Alexa smiles while Bayley stresses out over this being truly 1v1. But then wait! Bianca Belair makes her way out to watch this in person! Bayley is even more upset, and the bell rings. Alexa and Bayley circle, tie up, and Bayley kicks low to throw Alexa down. Cover, TWO, but Bayley SLIDING LARIATS! Cover, ONE!
Alexa goes to a corner but Bayley back elbows her! Bayley taunts the fans and she whips Alexa corner to corer. Alexa BOOTS Bayley, hops on and hits a SUNSET BOMB! Cover, TWO, and Bayley bails out! Bayley grits her teeth while the ring count climbs. Alexa waits on Bayley, Bianca is watching from an armchair, and Bayley gets to the apron at5 of 10. Alexa rushes over, Bayley jumps back, and then she HOTSHOTS Alexa down! Bayley stomps Alexa, CLUBS her down, and drags Alexa up. Snap suplex! Cover, TWO! Bayley is annoyed but she stomps Alexa around. Bayley drags Alexa up but fans are dueling, “Let’s Go, Bayley!” “BAYLEY SUCKS!”
Bayley ROCKS Alexa, but Alexa JAWBREAKERS back! Alexa rallies with shoulders, and then a THESZ PRESS! Alexa fires off fast hands but Bayley kicks her away. Alexa comes back with another THESZ PRESS! Alexa fires more fast hands, then takes Bayley down with an STO! Insult2Injury 2.0! Cover, TWO! Alexa clamps onto Bayley’s arm but Bayley gets to ropes. The ref counts, Alexa lets off, and she brings Bayley back in. Bayley stomps Alexa’s foot, then ROCKS her with a forearm! Bayley whips Alexa to ropes but Alexa ducks ‘n ‘dodges to CROSSBODY! Cover, TWO! Alexa is annoyed but she steps on Bayley as she goes to the corner.
Alexa climbs up, Bayley bails out, but Bianca tells her she can’t run from this. Alexa hops down to grab at Bayley but Bayley ROCKS Alexa! And then POSTS her! Alexa falls to the floor and fans boo Bayley while Raw goes to break.
Raw returns and Bayley has Alexa in a chinlock. Bayley digs her knee in but Alexa fights back, so Bayley CLUBS her and KNEES her. Fans boo but Bayley drags Alexa up. Bayley whips Alexa to the corner, back elbows, and then talks trash to the fans. Fans boo more as Bayley snapmares to a cover, TWO! Fans rally but Bayley drags Alexa back up. Alexa throws body shots and fans fire up! Alexa throws more hands, then throws Bayley down by her hair! Insult misses as Bayley moves! BLINDISDE LARIAT! Cover, TWO! Bayley drags Alexa up but Alexa throws more body shots. They scrap and Alexa fights Bayley to a corner.
Bayley turns things around, puts Alexa up top but Alexa BOOTS back! Alexa FLYING RANAS! It wasn’t the prettiest but Alexa crawls over to drag Bayley up. Cradle, TWO! They both clinch, Bayley rolls Alexa, TWO! Alexa stands but Bayley CLOBBERS her! Fans boo but Bayley snarls as she drags Alexa up. Bayley wrenches and fireman’s carries, and swings Alexa, to a SIDEWALK SLAM! Cover, TWO! Alexa bails to the apron but Bayley pursues. Bayley drags Alexa up through the ropes and tells the fans this is for them! But Alexa shoves her away! Bayley storms in, into a HOTSHOT! Bayley sputters and both bail out.
Bayley rushes Alexa but Alexa KICKS her! And then KICKS her again! Alexa hurries into the ring but Bayley grabs her feet. Alexa BOOTS Bayley, then goes to the apron. CANNONBALL! Direct hit and fans fire up! Alexa puts Bayley back in, covers, TWO! Bayley hangs tough but Alexa clamps on with a choke grip. Bayley wrenches out but Alexa mule kicks and DDTs! Cover, TWO!! Bayley survives but Alexa climbs the corner! Bayley ROCKS Alexa first! Alexa throws hands back, sends Bayley staggering away, but Bayley comes back! Alexa hooks Bayley up again, but Bayley swings to SLAM Alexa into buckles!
Bayley waits for Alexa to stand up, SUNSET BUCKLE BOMB! Cover, TWO!! Alexa survives but Bayley drags her up, BAYLEY2BELLY!! Cover, TWO!?! Bayley is furious that Alexa survives! Bianca tells her that was just two, but Bayley undoes a buckle pad! Fans boo but Bianca points out what Bayley did! Bayley is upset with Bianca but Alexa DROPKICKS her out of the ring! Bayley returns to HOTSHOT Alexa! Bayley tells Bianca to stay out of the way. Alexa runs, slides, but Bayley ducks! Alexa avoids hitting Bianca, and she ducks Bayley’s haymaker! Bianca blocks the punch and stares Bayley down.
Bianca lets Bayley go, Bayley ELBOWS Alexa! Bayley and Bianca argue, Bayley returns but into a flurry from Alexa! SHOTGUN to the corner! Alexa has Bayley in a drop zone and climbs up top! TWISTED BLISS!! Cover, Alexa wins!
Winner: Alexa Bliss, by pinfall (NEW #1 Contender to the Raw Women’s Champion)
And now Bianca knows who her next opponent will be! Bianca joins Alexa in the ring to congratulate her, but also to hold up the belt. Bianca offers a handshake, but Alexa wants a hug. But then White Rabbit!! Alexa reels Bianca into a clinch!! But then Alexa snaps back to normal! She realizes what almost just happened, apologizes, and leaves. Is there still a darkness in the back of Lil Miss Bliss’s mind?
Backstage interview with The Alpha Academy.
Byron Saxton found Chad Gable & Otis as they arrived, and oh, they still smell like milk. Byron says Gable & Otis planned to spoil Kurt Angle’s birthday but they were left udder-ly embarrassed. Gable says he sees through the double meanings! It isn’t punny! See? Two can play at that stupid game. But moving on, Kurt Angle is a dinosaur and not credible enough to be in the same ring as the Alpha Academy. That’s why Angle plays these little tricks, like driving a milk truck and dousing them with 2%! Otis has been washing that out of his beard all weekend! The OC come in and laughing, and Gable asks what’s so funny. Did one of their bar wives get a typo on her tramp stamp?
Oh calm down, Gable. Karl Anderson sent them a video while he’s in Japan “handling some business.” But it was of the Academy getting hosed with milk! It’s hilarious and Japan loves it! Gable says cute. But Styles is no different than Kurt: a fossil. Because all anyone talks about is how good Styles used to be. But if he got in the ring with Gable, he’d get a free lesson in embarrassment on the world stage. Yeah, Gable does know about getting embarrassed. But then let’s do it again tonight. Get your gear. The ones that doesn’t smell like cheese or Otis’ beard. Gallows says they stink! “NERDS!” Will Styles make tonight phenomenal?
AJ Styles w/ The OC VS Chad Gable w/ Otis!
While the toughest man in the room, the Machine Gun, Karl Anderson, is handling business in Japan, the rest of the Club is here in Milwaukee to do the same! Will Styles make Gable feel as sour as he smells? Or will Gable make all the puns “SHOOOOSH~” once and for all?
The bell rings and Gable circles with Styles. They tie up, Gable waistlocks, spins Styles, trips him and then facelocks for a gator roll. Gable waistlocks again, rolls Styles and facelocks again, but Styles gets the ropebreak. Gable lets off cleanly and Otis talks some trash. Gable tells Styles “SHOOOOSH~!” then headlocks. Styles powers up and out, DROPKICKS Gable down, and fans fire up. Styles tells Gable to “SHOOOOSH!” then bumps him off buckles. Styles CHOPS, bumps Gable off more buckles, then CHOPS again! Styles scoops Gable to a BACKBREAKER! Fans cheer as the OC throw up the Too Sweets.
Styles stands Gable up but Gable throat chops! Gable CHOPS and CHOPS Styles against ropes, then says, “A THANK YEW~!” Gable runs but Styles dumps Gable out onto Otis! Otis catches Gable and sets him down safely, but Styles runs in to SLIDING- NO, Gable fireman’s carries to SNAKE EYES Styles! Then Gable KNEES Styles into steel steps! Styles tumbles, clutches his own knees, and Gable shouts, “A THANK YEW~!” as Raw goes to break.
Raw returns and Styles is up top, but Gable ROCKS him! Gable climbs up, brings Styles up, but Styles slips under to trip Gable! Gable hits buckles on the way down and fans fire up! Gable staggers to his feet, and Styles LARIATS! And then again! Styles snapmares, and SLIDING FOREARMS! Fans fire up and Styles runs in to clothesline at the corner! Fireman’s carry, USHIGOROSHI! Cover, TWO! Gallows & Mia coach Styles up as he drags Gable into position. But Gable slips out of the Clash, only for Styles to fire off the Phenomenal Blitz! But Gable gets under the lariat to GERMAN SUPLEX!
Gable holds on, he GERMAN SUPLEXES again! Otis says Gable’s got the hips! But Styles elbows free of the third! PELE! Gable staggers, Styles swings but into another GERMAN SUPLEX! Fans rally up while both men are down! Styles and Gable crawl to opposite sides, and Gable runs in, but Styles catches him! Styles rolls, but Gable rolls through to have the ANKLE LOCK! Gable leans on the hold, Styles rolls and gets Gable’s leg! CALF CRUSHER! Gable flails, reaches out, powers up and rolls through, to ANKLE LOCK!! Styles endures now, he powers up and rolls to throw Gable away! Styles swings, into a spin and NORTHERN LIGHTS! Bridging cover, TWO!!
Mia and Gallows are relieved while Otis is frustrated. Gable drags Styles to a drop zone, shouts “SHOOOOSH~!” and climbs. MOONSAULT, but Gable bails out as Styles moves! Styles trips Gable to a jackknife, TWO! But then into a STYLES CLASH!! Cover, Styles wins!
Winner: AJ Styles, by pinfall
Now that was a phenomenal way to turn things around! Mia and Gallows celebrate with Styles, will The OC get back up in time for the holidays?
Johnny Gargano talks with Dexter Lumis.
They’re brainstorming ideas for using the money they have after the poker invitational last week. Baby bling, cloning their dog, making functional Iron-Man suits, all good stuff. But that real-life Scrooge McDuck money pool thing might not be so possible. Diving headfirst into coins will more than likely break your neck. Candice LeRae walks over and asks just what in the world they’re doing. They’re trying to figure out what to do with the money. How much is even left? Show her. Lumis opens the bag and WOW, that’s still quite a bit. Candice has a match so good luck, guys. Good luck, Candice!
And Candice says the reason they can’t figure out what to do is that they have everything they need. It’s the holiday season, though, so maybe time for giving? That gives Gargano an idea. Grab the cash and let’s go. Lumis does, but he still seems to want Iron-Man suits. What is the wonderful holiday idea Gargano just got?
Six Man Tag: Akira Tozawa & The Street Profits VS The Judgment Day!
Speaking of that poker invitational, The Stamina Monster caught Dominik Mysterio cheating, they had it out in the ring, but Dominik managed to lie, cheat and steal the victory. But Montez Ford & Angelo Dawkins weren’t going to let the Judgment Day beat down Tozawa, and so that confrontation led to this match! Will Tozawa, Ford & Dawkins make the Judgment Day pay for pushing the limits? Or will they bust like a bad hand at the table?
Raw returns and Cathy Kelley interviews Tozawa & The Profits at gorilla. She wants to know why the Profits came to Tozawa’s rescue at all last week. Ford says that is everyone’s question the last seven days: Why did the Profits come to the aid of Tozawa? Because it’s Akira Tozawa! Dawkins says he’s their ninja. Tozawa put his all into that match, and though he failed, does anyone deserve to have salt poured on their wounds? NO! While the Profits were gone, the Judgment Day was running around on Raw like they run things, but they don’t! The Profits & Tozawa run this! And they’re about to show- Tozawa shouts, and then says, “We! Want! The smoke!”
Tozawa drinks up, and roars! Ford and Dawkins join in! “AHHHH!!” Tozawa smashes the cup, splashes some of Dawkins’, but the Profits love that energy! The three head out, will that Powah of Tozawa lead them to victory?
The teams sort out and Dawkins starts against Priest. They circle, tie up, and Dawkins headlocks. Priest powers out but Dawkins RAMS shoulders with him. The two stare down and fans rally up. Priest runs, Dawkins drops and hurdles, but Priest blocks the hip toss! Dawkins avoids the clothesline, avoids the jump kick, and DROPKICKS Priest down! Fans fire up as Priest goes to a corner. Dawkins whips corner to corner, Priest reverses but Dawkins goes up and over. Things keep moving, Dawkins ducks but Priest ROCKS Dawkins! Tag to Dom and the JD mug Dawkins. Fans boo hard as Dom fires body shots on Dawkins.
Tag to Finn, Finn RAMS into Dawkins again and again! The fans boo more but the JD just soak up the heat. Finn taunts Ford but Dawkins DROPKICKS him down! Tag to Ford, the Profits whip and DROPKICK Finn down! Ford kips up, covers, TWO! Ford wrenches Finn’s arm, tags Tozawa, and Tozawa climbs up to AX HANDLE! Tozawa is all fired up, he whips Finn but Finn reverses to kick low. Finn runs, sunset flips but Tozawa rolls through to PENALTY KICK! Fans fire up with Tozawa but Finn RAMS him into the corner! Finn RAMS in again and again, then CHOPS! Finn roars in Tozawa’s face, then ROCKS him with rights.
Finn whips Tozawa corner to corner to CHOP! Finn gives another “AHH!” then whips again. Tozawa BOOTS back, runs in and RANAS Finn out of the ring! Tozawa builds speed but Priest stands in the way. Fans boo, but Tozawa CHOPS! Priest doesn’t flinch! Tozawa apologizes, but then Finn CLOBBERS Tozawa! Finn drags Tozawa over, climbs the corner, and the Judgment Day poses and soaks up the heat together as Raw goes to break.
Raw returns again and Priest has Tozawa in a motorcycle stretch. Fans rally, Tozawa kicks from below, but Priest scoops him! Tozawa slips off, and hot tags Ford! Ford fires off hands on Priest! Priest shoves, but Ford avoids the kick and the backhand to kick, KICK and- Choke grip from Priest! Ford slips free, runs, and LARIATS! Priest stays up and roars, but Ford BACKHANDS Priest! Priest is furious, but Ford ducks the roundhouse to run and BLOCKBUSTER! Ford roars at Finn, tells him to “SUCK IT!” but Priest puts Ford on the apron. Ford GAMANGIRIS, then DECKS Finn! Dom sweeps but Ford jumps it to PENALTY KICK!
Ford talks trash on Dom, but Priest POUNCES Ford over the desk! Priest high-fives Rhea and the JD regroups to laugh at Ford. Dawkins checks on Ford but the ring count starts. The count reaches 5 of 10 before Ford crawls out from behind the desk. Ford flounders at 8, but jumps in at 9! Priest runs in to LARIAT! Cover, TWO! Ford is still in this but Priest tags Dom. They mug Ford and fans boo. Dom CHOKES Ford on the ropes, Rhea is pleased, but Dom lets off as the ref counts to give some Latino Heat. Dom drags Ford up again and makes Dawkins watch! Uno Amigo! And then Dos Amigos! And then Dom dumps Ford down to taunt the fans.
Tag to Finn, he and Dom CHOKE Ford on the ropes. The ref counts, Finn lets off but then facelocks to GUILLOTINE Ford. Ford endures, reaches out, but Finn keeps him back. Fans rally, Dawkins and Tozawa coach Ford, and Ford powers up! Ford carries Finn, but Finn brings Ford back! Ford powers Finn back a bit, he’s so close! Ford tags Dawkins! But Priest was distracting the ref!! Finn pushes Ford back and stomps away! Finn DECKS Tozawa, Priest gets a cheap shot on Ford, then Priest tags in! Priest runs to back elbow Ford, tags Finn, and Finn stomps Ford. Tag to Dom for the slingshot SENTON!
Tag back to Finn, he drags Ford up and hits a BACKBREAKER! Cover, TWO! Ford is still in this after that onslaught, but Finn drags him up. Finn back suplexes but Ford lands on his feet to ENZIGURI! Both men are down and fans fire up! Ford crawls, Finn stirs, hot tag to Dawkins! Dawkins rallies on the JD! Dom gets scared of the haymaker, so Dawkins DECKS Priest! Dawkins whips Finn but Finn reverses, only for Dawkins to hurdle and FLYING ELBOW! Fans fire up and Dawkins runs in to CYCLONE SPLASH! And ENZIGURI, to the SILENCER! Cover, Dom breaks it! Fans boo but Dom gets away before Dawkins can get him.
Dawkins drags Finn up, scoops but Finn dragon sleepers to the ELBOW DROP DDT! Fans rally as both men are down again. Hot tags to Dom and Tozawa! Tozawa dodges, fires off haymakers, and fans fire up as he takes it to Dom! The haymakers aren’t stopping! Tozawa knees low, whips Dom to ropes, and then SOBATS! Dom ducks the spin kick but Tozawa slides under to reel Dom in. Dom fires off elbows, Tozawa ends up in a corner. Dom runs, into BOOTS! Tozawa MISSILE DROPKICKS Dom! SOBAT for Finn, Ford CROSSBODIES Finn down! Priest SUPERKICKS Ford! BELL CLAP for Dawkins! COMPLETE SHOT!
Priest choke grips Ford, SOUTH OF HEAVEN! Priest LARIATS Dawkins out of the ring! Fans boo as Priest roars, but Tozawa dumps Priest out! Dom rolls Tozawa, TWO!!! Tozawa dumps Dom out, builds speed, and DIVES! Direct hit at the ramp!! Tozawa puts Dom in the ring! Tozawa climbs, Dom springs up to get under the leap! Finn runs in, but Tozawa kicks him first and hits a DDT! Dom runs in, into a SATELLITE DDT! Tozawa hurries up top and fans fire up! But Rhea distracts the ref! Priest drags Tozawa off with an inverted crucifix! RAZOR’S EDGE!! Dom covers, and the Judgment Day wins!!
Winners: The Judgment Day, by pinfall
Fans boo as Dom gets another assist in the win! Will the Judgment Day continue to stack the deck in their favor?
Gargano & Lumis go to the merch stand.
Good stuff! Lumis drops the big bag of cash on the table, and Gargano says, “We’ll take it.” Take what? Everything! Whoa, okay. Gargano says Candice was right, this is the giving season, so they’re gonna spread some WWE holiday cheer. Yes, there is still a lot of money in that bag, but this is a great start, right? Gargano grabs the merch with both hands, and says they’re gonna need something to carry all this in. Oh, another idea! Let’s get this all to the ring! Lumis makes sure a kid waiting in the pavilion gets a free teddy bear. Seems there is a heart behind that silent and scary exterior.
Raw returns as Gargnao & Lumis make it out to ringside.
Gargano says, “Happy Holidays, everyone!” Lumis pulls the wagon full of toys and Gargano says they’ve got a lot to be thankful for this year. They came into all this money, Lumis won his WWE contract, and Gargano & Candice returned to the WWE after having a beautiful baby boy, Quill Gargano. The holiday music starts and Gargano says that’s wonderful! Gargano says “Baby Wrestling” lent them this wagon to carry all the goodies, which Lumis starts tossing to the fans at random. This is a token of gratitude from Gargano & Lumis by giving back with cool stuff! Gargano gets in on throwing the merch around to the fans up front.
They keep on moving along ringside, and they’re feeling good about it. Hopefully fans aren’t fighting over this stuff. Gargano offers something to Graves, but then gives it to Kevin Patrick instead. Gargano even throws some of his own Johnny Wrestling shirts out. Gargano gets on the desk and Lumis hands over a T-shirt cannon! Fans cheer as Gargano takes aim and… FOOMP! Wow, that one got far! But then someone CLOBBERS Lumis into Gargano! And they snatch the bag of money! It’s MIZ! Miz steals back what’s left of the money he gave over to Lumis! But then Pearce stops Miz at the ramp to say, “Where the hell do you think you’re going with that?”
Pearce says Miz is gonna go back to the ring with that money and give it back to Lumis! NOW! Miz is upset but Pearce says this is what Miz deserves! Miz goes back, Gargano and Lumis are there, and Gargano dares Miz to get in the ring. Miz steps forward with Pearce by his side. Gargano tells Miz to give the money back. Miz holds the bag out, but then clings to it. Miz gets a mic first to say, “Let me make this perfectly clear to all of you. This is MY money!” Fans boo, but then Lumis goes for the wagon. Gargano says Miz is in trouble now, Lumis wants his ax. Pearce says no, no axes. Just please, handle this peacefully, we can’t let the show devolve into chaos.
Gargano says Pearce should’ve remembered from SmackDown just a few days ago. That’s what happens here. Well not here in Milwaukee. Miz, give the money to Lumis, NOW. Miz says, “What do I have to do to keep this? I will do anything! I’m desperate! I will even earn it back with a rematch.” Gargano says Miz wants a rematch with Lumis? That IS desperate! Well yeah, you don’t have to rub it in! Gargano and Lumis talk it out, and Lumis gives a thumbs up. “Okay, Mike.” “Miz.” “Okay, Mike-” “THE MIZ!” Fans chant “MIKE! MIKE! MIKE!” Either way, does he want to hear what Gargano has to say? Yes! Then okay, Mike!
Gargano says that if Pearce is okay with this, Lumis is willing to give Miz a chance to win that money back next week. But, but, but… Let’s raise the stakes, literally. The rematch will be a LADDER MATCH! Whoever climbs up and brings down two bags of money wins it all. Okay! Wait, two? Yes! If Lumis is putting his money on the line, Miz has to put some, too. DOUBLE OR NOTHING, WINNER TAKES ALL! No, Miz already doesn’t have the cash! Oh, so Miz wants everyone to think he’s broke? We all know he’s rich! He brags about it all the time! Well no he’s not broke! He’s just not liquid! He has a ton of money in the accounts… that Maryse controls…
Don’t anyone laugh! We all know Candice controls the finances for Gargano! Good point. Miz has an allowance, and Maryse gives him that allowance. Fans taunt “TINY BALLS!” Miz, Mike, whatever, in case you can’t hear, you have tiny balls. Miz angrily defends he has MASSIVE balls! Well, then ask Maryse for an advance on the allowance. Oh, that’d be so easy, asking his wife for money to put on the line in a ladder match! ARE YOU CRAZY!? But Miz promises to figure out how to get the money. Okay, cool. One more, small little thing. If Miz wants the rematch, there is still a lot of merchandise to give away, so Miz needs to help.
Fans cheer and Gargano says Miz needs to do it dressed as an elf! Pearce loves that idea! It is official, go get a costume! Happy Holidays, Miz! In the meantime, this is still Lumis’ money so thanks. Merry Christmas, have fun. Go, Miz. Gargano and Lumis make Miz be their little helper, but will Miz be able to find the funds to face Lumis next week?
Candice LeRae VS Iyo Sky w/ Damage CTRL!
We saw Becky get some revenge on Bayley’s crew, but now Mrs. Wrestling is after her own payback! Will she pile on to DMG CTRL’s bad night? Or will the Evil Genius be able to turn things around?
Graves reprimands Kevin Patrick for not preparing a seat for Bayley, but then the bell rings and Candice stares down with Sky. They approach, Candice blocks a kick but Sky dodges the haymaker. Candice avoids the handspring, then rushes in. Sky dodges but Candice arm-drags to a cover, TWO! Candice clamps onto an arm, whips, but Sky reverses. Candice holds ropes to avoid the dropkick, and then she hits the step-up SENTON! Cover, TWO! Candice drags Sky up but Sky shoves her away. Candice returns to tilt-o-whirl but Sky handsprings through! Sky comes back but Candice ENZIGURIS! Fans fire up and Candice runs, into a FLAPJACK!
Sky growls and she stomps Candice around. Sky talks trash, Candice pushes Sky but Sky pie faces Candice. Candice throws body shots, Sky kicks Candice down! Dakota rallies for Sky as she CLUBS away on Candice. Sky drags Candice up by her hair but the ref reprimands. Sky lets off but pulls hair again to throw Candice out. Candice lands on the apron, she drags herself back up, but Sky runs in, Candice KNEES Sky in the ropes! Candice turns Sky for a NECKBREAKER in the ropes! Bayley is frustrated and Candice is climbing as Raw goes to break.
Raw returns and Sky has Candice in a straitjacket stretch. Candice endures, fights up, but Sky wrangles her back down. Sky digs her knee into Candice’s back but Candice fights back up. Candice arm-drags free, Sky runs in and spins Candice to tuck and underhook! Candice fights the lift, and back drops free! Fans fire up but Bayley says they suck! Sky and Candice stand, and Candice fires off forearms! Candice CHOPS, forearms, repeat, and she fires off on Sky in the corner! Fans fire up with Candice as the ref counts. Candice whips corner to corner but Sky reverses. Candice comes back to CLOBBER Sky!
Fans fire up, Candice runs in at Sky to back body block! Candice snapmares Sky, goes up the corner, and she brings Sky in, TORNADO DDT! Cover, TWO! Sky survives but Candice drags her back up. Sky resists the waistlock and she RAMS Candice into a corner. Sky is free, she runs back in, but into a BOOT! Candice goes up, but Sky hurries up to DROPKICK Candice to the floor!! Bayley & Dakota fire up while Candice flounders. Candice drags herself to the apron, but Sky runs to SUNSET- NO, Candice holds off the bomb! Sky avoids the stomp, and the Penalty Kick, to Electric Chair! Candice fights to POISON-RANA to the floor!!
Candice puts Sky back in the ring while Bayley & Dakota panic! Cover, TWO!!! Sky survives and Candice isn’t sure what to do to finish this. Candice drags Sky up, but Sky SHOTEIS! And then GERMAN SUPLEX! Bridging cover, TWO!! Candice survives and Sky is beside herself! Sky drags Candice to a drop zone, steps on her while going to the corner, and she goes up top, only for Candice to trip her! Candice climbs up after Sky, and brings her in, only for Sky to shove her down! Sky adjusts, for OVER THE MOONSAULT!! Cover, Sky wins!
Winner: Iyo Sky, by pinfall
DMG CTRL celebrates with the Evil Genius, but they have a short week to recover. Kai & Sky face Liv Morgan & Tegan Nox on Friday Night SmackDown with the WWE Women’s Tag Team Championships on the line, will DMG CTRL return to Raw still holding onto gold?
Backstage interview with Kevin Owens.
Cathy asks the Prizefighter what his reaction is to The Bloodline’s Solo Sikoa brutalizing Matt Riddle. Riddle is now out for six to eight weeks with a damaged trachea. Kevin says that Solo is a very dangerous man, and he proved it last week. But then Elias strums his guitar as he walks in. He wants to talk with Kevin. Elias is facing Solo up next, The Bloodline is gonna be out there, Sami Zayn included. The Bloodline took Sami from Kevin and took Riddle from Elias, so maybe Kevin can back Elias up tonight?
Kevin can’t believe Elias is asking him to be in his corner tonight. Does Elias think Kevin just forgot what Elias did to him earlier this year?! The MONTHS and MONTHS of mental torment! Kevin didn’t forget! Elias says that wasn’t him, that was Ezekiel! Kevin stops him right there! Even if Kevin believed all that, the last time he was in the ring with Elias, the one right here, Kevin was smashed with a guitar! Not that one but a different one, because that one was smashed to pieces and this is a new one! But that’s what Kevin remembers, so why would he have Elias’ back? Elias says Kevin took out Zeke, Elias took out Kevin, so let’s wipe the slate clean and start over.
HOW!? How are they even!? Elias and Zeke are separate people, according to Elias! So how does this work? Elias says it’s all the post. Let’s focus on tonight. Can Kevin be out there for Elias? He needs Kevin. He needs Kevin!? Yes! Kevin is speechless as he walks off, but then he comes back. He’s still speechless, so he walks off again. For now, that seems like a no. Will Kevin change his mind before the match is over?
Ladies and gentlemen: Elias.
Elias is in the ring and he strums his guitar. He makes his introductions, and he clearly has a picture of Riddle and Riddle’s bongos on display. Elias thanks the fans for coming out to the Matt Riddle Tribute Concert. Elias has his match with Solo up next, after Solo ripped away Elias’ opportunity at the tag team championships. But Elias wanted to honor his friend first. Riddle is charismatic, charming, and had a childlike wonder for both Elias and his brother, Ezekiel. Riddle also had an unmatched love for music, namely Elias’. Elias believes Riddle knew the universal truth that we all know deep in our hearts: WWE stands for Walk With Elias!
Elias is happy to hear Milwaukee knows. But it was Riddle’s dream to perform with him in the ring. Elias thought he’d do something special for Riddle. He thinks about the bongos, and those won Elias over. Elias was picking up Riddle’s stuff and he found something: a rolled up paper of lyrics. Riddle was writing a song. Elias sets that up on his stand and will honor his buddy. Riddle, if you’re watching, please enjoy. Elias starts strumming a tune, and he sings, “Grass is green. The sky is blue. I’m your best friend. You’re mine, too. I’ll walk with you wherever you go. Elias, you’re my bro.
“Elias, you’re jacked. You’re such a freak. I wonder who’s bigger: you or Zeke. I walk with you wherever you go. Elias, you’re my bro. I said, Elias, you’re my bro! Everybody! Elias, you’re my bro! One more time. Elias, you’re my bro!” Elias wants everyone to understand, he didn’t write this, Riddle did. But it’s time for a solo. And yep, Solo Sikoa makes his way out! Elias is upset but Sami is dancing his heart out to Solo’s theme. Will Elias be able to make Solo face the consequences of his sadistic actions? Or will the Street Champion of the Island walk through Elias?
Elias VS Solo Sikoa w/ Sami Zayn!
The bell rings and fans chant “UCEY! UCEY” for Sami. Elias rushes in to scare Sami off and fire off on Solo! Elias CHOPS but Solo clinches and tosses Elias to a corner. Elias elbows back, kicks low and ROCKS Solo. Elias CHOPS, Solo UPPERCUTS! Solo HEADBUTTS Elias, but fans chant for “SAMI USO!” Solo storms up on Elias, drags him up and HEADBUTTS him again! Elias flounders to ropes, Solo stands Elias up to whip him and ELBOW him down! Solo roars and Elias crawls to ropes. Solo CHOKES Elias, but he lets off at 4. The fans rally with “UCEY! UCEY!” and Solo swings, but Elias counter punches!
Elias CHOPS but Solo throat chops! Solo HEADBUTTS, then he ROCKS Elias with a haymaker. Solo CHOPS then whips Elias corner to corner. Elias goes up, Solo catches the legs, but Elias mule kicks free! Elias rushes in but into another UPPERCUT! Fans fire up as Solo runs, but Elias dumps Solo out! Elias BOOTS Solo down! Sami checks on Solo but Elias runs in to WRECK Solo with a dropkick! Solo stays up and he’s pissed! Sami stops Solo from bringing the chair into the ring! Sami has Solo cool off, and Raw goes to break.
Raw returns and Elias throws body shots to back Solo down. Elias then fires forearms and whips corner to corner. Solo reverses and then SAMOAN DROPS on the rebound! Cover, TWO! Sami argues the count but the ref says it was fair. Solo paces around Elias, then goes to the corner. Solo hops up and Sami gets hyped for the DIVING HEADBUTT FLOP! Fans rally as Elias goes to a corner. Solo run sin but Elias dodges! Solo hits buckles, then staggers into right hand after right hand from Elias! Elias CHOPS Solo in a corner, ROCKS him, CHOPS him, repeat! Elias whips corner to corner, runs in and SPLASHES!
Elias keeps moving, he SPLASHES again! Elias keeps going, he dodges Solo and hits a SPINEBUSTER! Fans fire up while Sami is panicking! Elias drags Solo up to turn him, but Solo powers out of the neckbreaker! SAMOAN- NO, Elias slips free to SYMPHO-KNEE! And then NECKBREAKER! Cover, TWO!! Elias goes to a corner, but he has to tell Sami to get away so he can climb. The ref reprimands, Solo waistlocks Elias but Elias switches to roll Solo! TWO, and Elias kicks low! Elias whips, Solo blocks and reverses! Elias goes up but no mule kick as Solo throws Elias into the ropes! SUPERKICK! Elias flops down, Solo drags him back in! SPINNING SOLO!! Cover, Solo wins!
Winner: Solo Sikoa, by pinfall
Sami helped out just enough and the Enforcer beats the Drifter! Is it only a matter of time before all of The Bloodline is going for gold?
Wait, Solo goes back for seconds! He hammers away on Elias, and then Sami helps drag him up. Solo has the thumb at the ready! SAMOAN SPIKE!! Sami grins and says, “I know what that’s like.” But now Solo grabs a chair! Sami has Elias in the corner, and he says this is because Elias messed with the Bloodline. Solo stomps Elias into the corner, and he puts the chair around his head! Solo goes to the far corner, wanting to repeat what he did to Riddle. Fans boo but here comes Kevin! Kevin hits Solo with a STUNNER!! Sami runs for it to help Solo get out of here, and Kevin takes the chair off Elias’ head.
Solo wants to get back at Kevin but Kevin has the chair! Sami brings Solo away and says not now. When and where will Kevin get his hands on the rest of the Bloodline? Elias thanks Kevin, but then Kevin gives Elias a STUNNER! That’s for the whole Zeke thing! Kevin isn’t fighting for anyone else but himself, so how long will he #JustKeepFighting?
Tribute to the Troops hits its 20th anniversary!
John Cena narrates as footage plays of the Naval Air Station in Jacksonville, Florida back in 2003. WWE superstars and staff volunteered time to entertain those who risk it all to defend America’s freedoms. And no one then expected this was just the first step of a 20 year journey. Tensions were high as they were headed into a warzone. Final destination: Camp Victory, Baghdad, Iraq. Vince McMahan said on behalf of the WWE and the United States, “Thank you.” It was bringing a piece of home to those so far from home. And 20 years later, it is a tradition like no other.
From Baghdad to the US, the WWE will go to thank the troops who serve and remain steadfast. It is a debt that can never be fully repaid, but as we celebrate 20 years of Tribute to the Troops, we have one message: Thank you for protecting the freedoms of the United States of America.
Rhea Ripley w/ Dominik Mysterio VS Asuka!
The Judgment Day’s Eradicator got hit with blue mist at WarGames, and though she lost the Triple Threat that following Monday, she still got some semblance of revenge after that match. But now the Empress of Tomorrow looks for payback for that payback! Will Rhea not be ready for Asuka? Or will the eradication be complete tonight?
Raw returns as Rhea makes her entrance, Dom by her side. The bell rings and the two circle. They tie up, Rhea shoves Asuka down but Asuka’s right back with KICK after KICK! Asuka gets a leg, Rhea stays up and facelocks in return. Asuka switches around to a facelock but Rhea elbows free. Asuka dropkicks Rhea, fires off in the corner, and CLUBS away! Rhea shoves Asuka but Asuka catches an arm! Rhea shoves free, tries again, but Asuka catches that arm! Rhea ROCKS Asuka, then storms up on her in the corner, but Asuka bumps Rhea off buckles. Asuka goes again but Rhea blocks the bump to give the bump!
Rhea scowls but Asuka SOBATS! Asuka runs, but Rhea holds off the armbar takedown! Rhea SLAMS Asuka down, stomps her around, and kicks her for good measure. Dom soaks up the heat for Rhea and then cheers her on. Rhea talks trash on Asuka as she dribbles Asuka off the mat. The ref says to watch the hair pulling but Rhea tells him to shut up. Rhea stands Asuka up but Asuka throws more hands. Rhea knees low, then drags Asuka up to TOSS her! Rhea tells the booing fans to shut up, too, then she drags Asuka up. Asuka hits an ARMBAR TAKEDOWN!! Rhea flails, stands up, stacks to a cover, ONE as Rhea deadlifts!
But Asuka hits another takedown! Rhea reaches out to the ROPEBREAK! Asuka lets go, runs in but Rhea avoids the shoulder to KNEE Asuka back. Rhea drags Asuka to the apron, but Asuka fights the suplex. Asuka blocks the kick, puts that leg in the ropes, and fires off forearms! Asuka ROCKS Rhea, to then HIP ATTACK her into the post! Rhea staggers, into an APRON CODE BREAKER! Rhea falls to the floor and Dom panics while Raw goes to break.
Raw returns again and Rhea stands tall over Asuka now. Rhea sits Asuka up to KICK her in the back. Rhea then runs but Asuka avoids the dropkick! Asuka KICKS and KICKS but Rhea ducks the buzzsaw to BOOT Asuka down! Dom applauds Rhea and she stomps Asuka down. Asuka snarls and fans rally as Rhea clamps on with a waistlock. Rhea drags Asuka around in a rear bearhug but fans rally up for Asuka. Asuka fights up to throw elbows! Rhea ducks and RAMS Asuka into a corner, then hauls her back up for a front bearhug! Asuka endures the squeeze, throws elbows of her own, but Rhea throws Asuka. Asuka sunset flips but Rhea rolls through to BOOT her down!
Rhea drags Asuka up and reels her in, double pump handles, and flips Asuka up into a HUGE suplex, but Asuka cradle counters! TWO!! Rhea ROCKS Asuka, Asuka comes back with an elbow! Rhea ROCKS Asuka again, Asuka elbows then SOBATS! And ROUNDHOUSES! Rhea goes down, Asuka storms up, but Rhea CAPOERIA KICK! Fans fire up as both women are down but Dom gets nervous. Dom coaches Rhea up, Asuka and Rhea stand, and Asuka dodges the haymaker to fire off KICK after KICK! Rhea blocks one but Asuka ducks the haymaker to URAKEN, URAKEN, SOBAT and KICK!
Rhea ducks the uraken but not the HEEL KCIK! Cover, TWO!! Asuka roars as Rhea survives, she KICKS! Rhea grins but Asuka SLAPS her! Rhea is pissed now, so Asuka BUZZSAWS her! And SLIDING KICKS! Cover, TWO!! Fans rally and Dom panics again. Rhea gets to the apron, Asuka runs in to HIP ATTACK! Rhea falls to the floor and Dom hurries to mami’s side. Asuka goes out after Rhea, but Dom stands in the way. Dom tells Asuka that if she wants after Rhea, she has to go through him. Okay. She kicks at Dom! Dom runs away but Rhea RAMS Asuka into the apron! Rhea puts Asuka in the ring while fans boo.
Rhea makes sure Dom is okay, Dom says to go finish Asuka. Rhea hurries into the ring, but Asuka kicks! Rhea ducks, pump handles, RIP- NO, Asuka slips out to the ASUKA LOCK!! Fans fire up as Asuka drags Rhea down! Rhea flails, reaches out, Dom grabs a foot to put it on the ropes! Fans boo again as Dom points out the ropebreak! The ref counts, Asuka lets Rhea go, and then Asuka glares at Dom. Dom says the Judgment Day runs this! BLUE MIST!! Dom gets a face full! But then Rhea shoves Asuka into Dom! RIPTIDE!! Cover, Rhea wins!!
Winner: Rhea Ripley, by pinfall
Rhea wins by using Dom as a pawn! Rhea is upset at Dom for getting that close, and she wants water to wash Dom’s face. Did Dom get what he deserves for helping mami? Will Asuka ever get back up after getting screwed over again?
The Judgment Day regroups at the trainer’s room.
Dom says the mist burns his eyes, but Finn tells Dom it’s alright. The trainer brings eye drops but Rhea is pacing. Dom does his best to open his eyes for the drops, but he asks if this trainer even has his license. Finn tells Dom to go to his happy place. Priest says it could be worse. Something else could be burning. Rhea slaps Priest on the shoulder and tells him not to joke right now. Sorry. Priest tells Dom he’s tough, he can take this. The drops don’t seem to work all that well, will Dom need something stronger for that burning sensation?
Dolph Ziggler speaks.
“The United States Championship. It’s not just a championship. It’s not just the workhorse title of Monday Night Raw. It means more than that. That’s why two of the best in the business right now, Bobby Lashley, Seth Rollins, those two are gonna go to war tonight for a chance, an opportunity, at the United States Championship. That’s what that title means. Not just to me, not just to everyone in the back, everyone out there. That’s what that title means.
“Austin Theory. You’re the United States Champion. On paper. You’ve done it all! You’ve come a long way in a short amount of time, but you walk around with this chip on your shoulder. Like if someone calls you ‘kid,’ you’re gonna snap and take it out in the moment. That’s not what a champion does. That’s not how a champion lives. At any given moment, you need to be able to put that title over your shoulder and put this show on your back. You don’t know what that’s like yet. That cocky arrogance of not being able to be knocked off your pedestal. That will be your downfall. That is why you are not a deserve United States Champion.
“Watch your back, kid.” The Show-Off warns The Now of WWE, but will Theory be more concerned with who is next? And speaking of…
WWE United States Championship #1 Contender’s Match: Seth Rollins VS Bobby Lashley!
The Visionary and the All Mighty have gone around a few times already in regards to the US Championship. But after Theory got a little lucky at Survivor Series, these two must now fight to be Theory’s challenger! Will Rollins #BurnItDown in Milwaukee? Or will the Rocky Mountain Machine keep his mind clear and eyes focused on the mission?
Raw returns as Rollins makes his entrance. The fans sing “OH~ OHH~ OHHH~!” even before the bell. The bell rings, Rollins enjoys the singing but Lashley CLOBBERS him! Lashley brings Rollins up to bump off buckles and fire off haymakers! The ref counts, Lashley stomps but lets off at 4. Fans rally for Rollins and he fires forearms back! Rollins runs but Lashley runs him over! Rollins staggers up but Lashley clotheslines him out! Rollins stagger sup, Lashley storms out after him and RAMS him into barriers! Fans rally, Lashley hauls Rollins up to a fireman’s carry, but Rollins fights free to POST Lashley first!
Rollins climbs to the apron, gets some space, and he leaps to FLYING KNEE Lashley down! Milwaukee fires up and sings, “OH~ OHH~ OHHH~” as Rollins brings Lashley up. Rollins puts Lashley in, taunts him, and says, “I told you Lesnar was stronger than you.” Rollins kicks, underhooks, but Lashley back drops Rollins out of the ring! Lashley then goes out after Rollins while Theory is seen watching backstage. Lashley SMACKS Rollins off the steel steps, and he drags Rollins up again. Lashley SMACKS Rollins off the steps again, then again! Theory smirks as Lashley pulls the steel steps apart! Lashley aims at Rollins, but the ref tells him no!
Lashley drops the steps, but Rollins comes back! Lashley TOSSES Rollins into the crowd! Fans fire up as Lashley pursues and Raw goes to break.
Raw returns again and Lashley has Rollins in a corner. Lashley RAMS into Rollins, brings him out and puts him in another corner to RAM him again and again. Then Lashley hits a NECKBREAKER! Lashley drags Rollins up, suplexes, and fans fire up as he hold Rollins up! Lashley SLAMS Rollins down after ten, then covers, TWO! Lashley drags Rollins back up, puts him back in a corner and then puts him up top. Fans rally, Lashley ROCKS Rollins, and then Lashley climbs up. Lashley stands Rollins up but Rollins throws body shots. Rollins BITES Lashley’s forehead! The ref reprimands but Rollins shoves Lashley away!
Rollins CROSSBODIES! Cover, TWO! Lashley swings, misses, and Rollins PELES! Both men are down and fans fire up again. Lashley and Rollins slowly stand up and fans sing “OH~ OHH~ OHHH~!” Lashley runs in but Rollins dumps him out! Rollins builds speed to DIV! Direct hit and Lashley is sent into barriers! But Rollins keeps moving, he DIVES again! Another hit into the barriers! Rollins keeps moving, but he has to dodge Lashley! SUPERKICK! Rollins suplexes Lashley but Lashley blocks! Lashley suplexes but Rollins knees free! Rollins suplexes for the FALCON ARROW! Cover, TWO!
Both men are down again and fans rally back up. Rollins sits up first as the fans sing “OH~ OHH~ OHHH~!” Lashley bails out but Rollins keeps his eyes on him. Rollins goes out the side, runs in around the way, but Lashley fireman’s carries! Lashley POSTS Rollins! Fans fire up as Lashley drags Rollins back into the ring. Lashley aims at Rollins, runs in at the corner, but Rollins jumps! Lashley hits buckles, Rollins rolls him up, TWO! SUPERKICK! Cover, TWO! Lashley survives but Rollins hurries up top! Fans fire up for the FROG SPLASH!! Cover, TWO!! Lashley survives and Rollins is beside himself!
Fans rally up again as Rollins aims from a corner. Rollins runs in, CURB- NO, Lashley just braces himself to stay up! Lashley scoops Rollins, for a POWERSLAM! Rollins staggers, into the HURT LOCK!! Rollins flails, pushes Lashley back, the ref falls out of the ring as he gets out of the way! Lashley lets Rollins go, and he SPEARS Rollins down! The ref hurries in to count the cover, TWO!!! The delay may have just saved Rollins! Lashley is furious but the ref explains about the bad leg! Lashley just aims again, Rollins stands up, and Lashley runs in! SPEAR becomes PEDIGREE!! Cover, Rollins wins!!
Winner: Seth Rollins, by pinfall (NEW #1 Contender to the WWE United States Champion)
Lashley gets up and is furious with the ref all over again! He doesn’t let the ref leave, another erf runs in, but Lashley DECKS him! Lashley’s temper gets the better of him and Pearce runs out to get in Lashley’s face about it. Didn’t they talk about this last week? Lashley says he made a mistake, but Pearce says his hands are tied now. But then Lashley SHOVES Pearce aside!! Pearce is furious now, he says some things that get censored, and he says LASHLEY IS FIRED?!?! Fans sing, “Nana na na, hey hey hey! Good-bye~!” The All Mighty, gone from the WWE? What is he to do now?
My Thoughts:
A great Raw here, with a lot of great story progression. Great #1 contenders matches that made for good bookends of the night. Bliss VS Bayley was great stuff, and I like that Becky came out after Dakota & Iyo to run them off. I’m a little surprised we didn’t get more from Becky after, but that was a good bit after what we saw last week. Bliss winning was of course the right call, we’ve had plenty of Bianca VS Bayley already. And also, great teaser from White Rabbit and Alexa almost using Sister Abigail on Bianca. This is great stuff, and it will add a lot to the title build. And I think in the title match, that is the moment Alexa goes full Twisted Bliss and maybe even wins the belt.
The US Championship contender’s match in the main event was a great stuff, especially with Rollins playing such a good Tweener. Rollins winning makes sense with the interactions of him and Theory. Ziggler had a good promo to call out Theory, it makes me think Ziggler tries to screw Theory over and that screws Rollins instead. Lashley losing his cool and knocking out a ref follows the story, but I was surprised he shoved Pearce. And then Pearce firing Lashley, I wonder if this brings Triple H back on screen as an authority figure to try and figure this out. There’s no way they can (kayfabe) let Lashley go when he’s a top star.
Good promo from the Alpha Academy and The OC. Nice mention that Karl Anderson is in Japan, so he must be getting in on the Road to Tokyo Dome events leading to NJPW WrestleKingdom 17. Anyway, great match from Styles VS Gable, and seriously, that was another awesome way to get to the Styles Clash. The OC hasn’t quite found their next feud but they’re having fun giving us these great matches just for fun. The Judgment Day is getting their feud going with The Street Profits, and we got a great match out of them and Tozawa. Tozawa is looking great, even though he’s the one taking the losses. I hope they can keep this going until Bianca can join in.
Really fun stuff from Lumis, Gargano and Candice, such as the promo about how to use the money. I like that they gave fans free stuff, but I feel like it’s tricky because quite a few fans miss out. Miz showing up to try and steal his money back was good stuff, but then the promo started to drag down as Miz tried to come up with excuses about Maryse controlling his money. But a ladder match is going to be awesome stuff for Miz and Lumis. And since it’s kayfabe money, I would love if Miz lost again. Miz should face his own little crisis like Baron Corbin did as “Bum Ass Corbin,” because I swear this has to somehow bring Maryse into it so Indi Hartwell can show up on Raw already.
Candice VS Sky was a very good match but for the life of me, I can’t figure out why fans just don’t get that excited. Sky winning made sense, though, so that she and Kai have some momentum going into this Friday’s tag title match. Kai & Sky VS Liv & Nox is going to be really good stuff, but I would think DMG CTRL retains. Rhea VS Asuka was great stuff and the fans got excited for that, maybe it’s the names involved. Well, it was probably cuz they got to boo Dom. Dom getting hit with the mist and playing it up in that promo right after was great, but he really should’ve been upset that Rhea shoved Asuka into him so she could win. Hard to say what Asuka does next. Heel turn? New partner? Some kind of character reset?
Great stuff from Elias, Kevin and the Bloodline. Kevin Owens is a genius for using continuity and natural human behavior in how he dealt with Elias. Elias VS Solo was a great match, but of course Solo wins. And of course Kevin runs Solo and Sami off, to then also hit Elias for what happened during the Ezekiel saga. Kevin will continue to get involved with anything Bloodline related until Sami comes around to see things his way. Also in the case of Matt Riddle, we all know that neck injury wasn’t legit but don’t expect him to “defy” that return timeline. Word has it he’s really going into rehab for a drug test failure, so let’s hope and pray he makes it through that and comes back soon.
My Score: 8.6/10
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Rockin’ around the Christmas Collision!
The Continental Classic continues on Christmas Collision, with crucial points on the line this close to AEW Worlds End! Who will finally take the lead in Gold League?
OFFICIAL RESULTS
- AEW Continental Classic, Gold League: Will Ospreay VS Ricochet; Ricochet wins.
- Kris Statlander VS Penelope Ford; Kris wins.
- AEW Continental Classic, Blue League: Shelton Benjamin VS Daniel Garcia; Garcia wins.
- AEW Continental Classic, Blue League: Mark Briscoe VS The Beast Mortos; wins.
- AEW Continental Classic, Gold League: Darby Allin VS Claudio Castagnoli; wins.
PLAY BY PLAY
Here are the current Continental Classic Gold League standings!
Claudio Castagnoli: 2-1, 6 points
Will Ospreay: 2-1, 6 points
Ricochet: 2-1, 6 points
Darby Allin: 2-1, 6 points
Brody King: 2-2, 6 points
Komander: 0-4, 0 points [ELIMINATED]
Here are the current Continental Classic Blue League standings!
Kyle Fletcher: 3-1, 9 points
Kazuchika Okada: 2-1-1, 7 points
Mark Briscoe: 2-2, 6 points
Shelton Benjamin: 2-1, 6 points
Daniel Garcia: 1-1-1, 4 points
The Beast Mortos: 0-4, 0 points [ELIMINATED]
Ian Riccaboni is in the ring.
He has Big Boom AJ & Big Justice with him in the Hammerstein Ballroom, and yes, they’re ready to bring the BOOM~! They’re ready to watch the action tonight, and even the final face-to-face of MJF and Adam Cole. AJ says if MJF is gonna bring the doom, then you know he and Big Justice will bring the BOOM~! But tonight, their guy, Adam Cole will bring the BOOM~ too! And of course we have big Continental Classic action! Daniel Garcia VS Shelton Benjamin in a critical showdown, and while Shelton is tough, Garcia is going to bring the BOOM~! Plus, Mark Briscoe battles The Beast Mortos! The Chicken is their guy, time to bring the BOOM~!
In Gold League, we have Darby Allin VS Claudio Castagnoli, and the Swiss Superman is a DOOM~! Let’s go, Darby, bring that BOOM~! And then a match everyone wants to see, the fireworks rematch of Will Ospreay VS Ricochet! If you’re a fan of high-flying wrestling, this is the right night to be right here in AEW! Ricochet and their guy, Ospreay, will bring the BOOM~! But speaking of, that match is up first! The Aerial Assassin joins AJ & Big Justice in giving a BOOM~, but will Ricochet make sure tonight is #OuttaThisWorld?
AEW Continental Classic, Gold League: Will Ospreay VS Ricochet!
Wait, are the fans throwing white streamers or is that… No, yeah, it’s toilet paper! Ospreay laughs at the fans basically calling Ricochet crap. Ricochet throws the toilet paper back! The bell rings and we’re on the clock. The fans fire up for Ospreay as he and Ricochet circle. The fans also sing, “F HIM UP, OSPREAY, F HIM UP!” Ricochet shrugs that off, he and Ospreay tie up, and then Ricochet rolls. Ospreay shoots in, waistlocks, but Ricochet switches. They go around, Ricochet gator rolls with Ospreay, then floats to a headlock. Ricochet wrenches, hammerlocks then headlocks again. Ospreay powers up and out, Ricochet runs him over, but Ospreay kips up!
The fans cheer and Ospreay smiles as he and Ricochet reset. They tie up, go around, and Ricochet wrenches to a wristlock. Ospreay rolls, wrenches and wristlocks, but Ricochet spins and wrenches to hammerlock. Ospreay reaches back, headlocks and hits a takeover. Ricochet rolls to a cover, TWO! Ospreay holds onto the headlock but Ricochet powers up and out. Ospreay runs Ricochet over, Ricochet bails out, and then Ospreay handsprings to fake Ricochet out! The fans cheer as Ospreay superhero lands out, and Ricochet is annoyed. Ospreay holds ropes open for Ricochet, but Ricochet goes around the way to step in on his own.
The fans boo Ricochet being a bad sport but Ricochet ignores that. Ospreay and Ricochet knuckle lock, then Ricochet kicks low! And CHOPS! Ricochet whips, Ospreay reverses, but Ricochet rolls off Ospreay’s back! Things keep moving, Ospreay avoids the handspring to then duck ‘n’ dodges and RANA! But Ricochet handsprings through! The fans fire up, and Ospreay arm-drags Ricochet down! The fans cheer while Ricochet endures the grind. Ricochet fights up and puts Ospreay on ropes. The ref counts, Ricochet and Ospreay slowly let g o, and Ricochet SLAPS Ospreay! Ospreay CHOPS Ricochet!
Ospreay takes a swing, Ricochet ducks under to roll back and RANA! But now Ospreay handsprings through! Ricochet dodges to waistlock but Ospreay bucks the O’Conner. Ricochet arm-drags Ospreay down, but Ospreay headscissors back! Ricochet pops free but Ospreay arm-drags! Ricochet headscissors, Ospreay pops free, and Ospreay handsprings, but Ricochet catches him! Ricochet then THROWS Ospreay into the Tree of Woe, and Ospreay falls down! The fans boo while Ospreay bails out, but Ricochet FOSBURY FLOPS! The fans boo but Ricochet takes the toilet paper to wipe himself, then he SMOTHERS Ospreay with it!
The fans boo that literally disgusting act of disrespect, but Collision goes picture in picture.
Ricochet taunts the fans, then drags Ospreay up. Ricochet puts Ospreay in, soaks up more heat, then KNEE-BOARD SENTONS! Ricochet swaggers to taunt the fans more, then he goes back to Ospreay. Cover, ONE!! Another cover, TWO! Ricochet taunts the fans more, then goes back for Ospreay. Ricochet stands Ospreay up to CHOP, and Ospreay goes to a corner. Ricochet RAMS into Ospreay, RAMS him again, then snapmares to UPPERCUT in the back! Cover, TWO! Ospreay stays in this but Ricochet drags him into a motorcycle stretch. Ospreay endures while Ricochet digs a knee into the back. Ospreay fights up, fights with elbows, then runs, but into a DROPKICK!
Ospreay is down in a daze but Ricochet has to shake out the stars in his own head. Ricochet covers, ONE! Ospreay then uses that one to flip off Ricochet. Ricochet RAMS Ospreay in the back! Ricochet then clamps on with a chinlock, and he digs his knee into Ospreay’s back. Ospreay endures, even as Ricochet JAMS Ospreay. Collision returns to single picture as the fans rally for Ospreay again. Ospreay fires up, fires hands, but Ricochet RAMS him into a corner. Ricochet runs up, RAMS into Ospreay, then goes to the apron. Ospreay takes a swing but Ricochet dodges and gets around him to GERMAN SUPLEX! Ospreay lands out!
Ospreay runs, handsprings, NEURALIZER KICK! The fans fire up while both men are down! Ospreay goes to the apron, takes aim, and he springboards to PIP PIP CHEERIO! Down goes Ricochet, Ospreay covers, TWO! Ospreay stays focused and the fans rally up. Ospreay drags Ricochet up, CHOPS him, then CHOPS him again! Ricochet staggers, Ospreay runs, but Ricochet TIGER WALL KICKS! Forearm, SOBAT, and Ricochet runs, but into a POP-UP, and STYLES- NO, Ricochet sits up, slips free, and he underhooks Ospreay for a FACEBUSTER! Cover, TWO! Ospreay survives but Ricochet goes up.
Ricochet has to double clutch, the fans let him hear it, but Ricochet still MOONSAULTS! Ricochet lands out as Ospreay moves, and Ospreay runs up, but into an ELBOW! Ricochet handsprings, but into a pop-up, Electric Chair, spin around, STYLES CLASH!! Cover, TWO!! Ricochet survives and Ospreay is surprised. Ospreay pulls on the elbow pad and the fans fire up! “This is Awesome!” as Ospreay aims, but Ricochet bails out! The fans boo but Ospreay storms after Ricochet. They’re both on the apron and Ospreay goes up a corner. Ricochet anchors Ospreay first! Then Ricochet has the Electric Chair Lift!
Ospreay fights free, fights off a nelson, then he KICKS Ricochet! Ospreay runs, but into a pop-up APRON DEATH VALLEY DRIVER! The fans chant “You Still Suck!” but Ricochet adds a SHOOTING STAR PRESS! Ricochet puts Ospreay in, then springboards to 450 SPLASH! Cover, TWO!! Ospreay survives, but then Ricochet AX KICKS! Dragon sleeper, inverted suplex, VERTIGO! Cover, TWO!? Ospreay survives and Ricochet is shocked! Ricochet snarls and he aims from a corner. The fans rally for Ospreay but Ricochet loads up. SPIRIT- NO, Ospreay ducks under! Ospreay gets up, Ricochet blocks a kick!
Ricochet V-TRIGGERS, then he reels Ospreay in! But Ospreay fights out of the bomb, but then Ricochet returns the favor! Ricochet suplexes, into STUN DOG MILLIONAIRE! Ospreay springboards for the OSC- CUTTER FROM RICOCHET!! Ricochet hurries to get Ospreay up, powerbomb into fireman’s carry, DEATH VALLEY DRIVER! SPIRIT- HIDDEN BLADE!! Both men are down and the fans are thunderous! Ospreay and Ricochet both slowly sit up and the fans rally as hard as ever. Ricochet and Ospreay stare down, talk a bit of trash, then stand up. Ospreay draws a line in the sand and dares Ricochet to step up.
Ricochet steps right up, they stand toe to toe, literally! They start firing forearms! The fans cheer Ospreay, boo Ricochet, and Ricochet wobbles! But then Ricochet comes back with forearm after forearm! Ospreay wobbles, but he grins as he rises and roars! Ospreay fires a flurry on Ricochet, then ROCKS him! Ricochet flops over, Ospreay hauls him up! But Ricochet grabs at the ref! Ospreay kicks Ricochet’s arm away, but then Ricochet RAMS Ospreay into the ref! The fans boo but then Ricochet hurries to HOOK KICK! And VERTI- NO, Ospreay slips free to underhook! STORM BREAKER! Cover, but the ref is down!
The fans count, Ospreay would’ve won twice over! Ospreay calls to the ref, the ref sputters around, and Ospreay goes up. But then Ricochet kicks the ref into ropes! Ospreay gets tripped up and the fans boo more! Ospreay is confused as to what happened, but SPIRIT GUN hits the mark!! Cover, RICOCHET WINS!
Winner: Ricochet, by pinfall (gains 3 points; Ospreay earns 0)
The One & Only got away with murder, but there’s nothing that can be done now! Ricochet has NINE points, will he be headed to Worlds End?
Adam Cole heads to the ring!
The fans cheer as the Panama City Playboy returns to the Hammerstein Ballroom, and yes, they join in for the “BOOM~!” and the “ADAM COLE, BAYBAY~!” Cole grabs a mic, but he keeps his eyes on the ramp. That’s because we all know who’s next. MJF makes his entrance, but with a handful of security guards in front of him first. And not even AEW security, that’s his own personal security. MJF grabs a mic and has them cut his music. The fans boo but MJF tells them, “If I wanted your help, I’d ask for it. Sit down and shut up.” The fans tell MJF to STFU, but MJF shrugs that off.
MJF tells Cole that MJF is frustrated. It’s because for the past few months, MJF has had to listen to Cole say MJF is Cole’s biggest enemy! If memory serves, and MJF’s memory always does because unlike the fans here, he isn’t a complete moron… Didn’t Cole turn on MJF? But then does Cole realize he has bigger enemies out there? Like spray tan, cracks in the floor, gusts of win, and maybe… a cavity. Because last MJF heard, Cole’s dentist isn’t seeing him anymore. Cole was already staring daggers into MJF, but now he’s pissed. MJF has Cole calm down, and he tells the fans to shut up so he can shoot straight.
When MJF was the longest-reigning and greatest AEW World Champion of all time, Cole was nothing more than MJF’s cute little sidekick. That ate Cole up inside. Cole wanted to be MJF. Cole wanted #TripleB. But the sad truth is, Cole had many opportunities to win the title before MJF got anywhere near it. It’s almost like when it comes to Cole being elite enough to become world champion, just like his “s*itty little ankle,” Cole blows it. MJF laughs at his own joke, and then tells the fans he is talking, it is not that complicated. But this is why MJF doesn’t buy the hogwash that Cole turned on MJF because MJF would turn on Cole first.
Cole turned because he, like all these shmucks, is jealous of MJF. And who can blame Cole? MJF is rich, handsome, funny, entertaining, and then look at Cole. For crying out loud, Cole used to be ADAM COLE BAYBAY. Now, he’s just a crack baby! Cole asks if MJF is done. Was that the last line? Because it felt like MJF practiced that for two weeks in front of a mirror. But MJF killed it, really. Cole could come back with childish comments to hurt MJF’s feelings, but he won’t. Cole could mention MJF has had two surgeries on that fake head of hair of his while only in his 20s, which is hilarious, but he won’t.
Cole could talk about how MJF pulled some strings to get his girlfriend hired, like the real politician he is, but Cole won’t go there. Cole could talk about how every single time MJF enters a room, everyone waits for him to leave because he is loud, obnoxious and annoying as hell. But Cole won’t go there. Because Cole is not like MJF. They are nothing alike. That is why the friendship was ruined. Because, MJF, the truth is you say Cole is a failure, but in virtually every wrestling company Cole has worked for, he is the longest-reigning champion in so many!
In this very building, Cole bled BUCKETS against Kyle O’Reilly, wanting to prove he was one of the best in the world, and that is exactly what he did! Does Cole have regrets? Sure. Are there things Cole wishes he could take back? Absolutely. But Cole does NOT regret turning on MJF. The only reason it drives MJF insane is because Cole beat MJF to it. That’s MJF 101: Get close to someone, then turn on them. It’s what MJF does. Cole just did it better than MJF, and MJF knows it.
But Cole has been thinking, trying to understand what’s going on in MJF’s head, and he finally figured it out. MJF is terrified of having anyone close to him, because he feels it is a weakness. That hit a chord? Because not only does MJF act like a child, he thinks like a child! MJF knows in his heart that he was going to be the one to turn on Cole first! DAMN RIGHT HE WAS!!! MJF realizes he let the cat out of the bag. MJF says congrats, Cole, he solved the mystery! A regular Scooby-Doo! Great job, Adam.
But you want the truth? Here it is. The fact of the matter is, last year at Worlds End, MJF had every intention on stabbing Cole in the back that night. Cole just got lucky. When #BetterThanYouBaybay started, MJF didn’t give a damn about Cole. Cole was nothing more than a pawn. But MJF will admit, he did eventually start to care. For the first time in MJF’s life, he cared about someone else. Fans mockingly go, “Aww…” But MJF says that is just when Cole became a liability. And since Cole’s “a fragile little freak,” him jumping off that ramp and exploding his ankle made him a distraction!
Distractions, liabilities, emotions, there are no room for those when all you should be concerned with is maintaining the world championship! But Cole doesn’t get it, does he? Last year was a fluke. Cole ain’t the Devil, he just beat the Devil to it. But this year, Worlds End, December 28th, the same show where Cole tried to end MJF’s world, MJF ENDS Cole!! MJF throws down the mic and the fans are torn. Cole smirks and says MJF ends things then? Well, how about Cole ends this? COLE DECKS MJF! The guards rush in, but Cole fights them off! MJF sends more but Cole SUPERKICSK! And SUPERKICKS! And SUPERKICKS!
But then MJF LOW BLOWS Cole! MJF tells the fans to shut up! MJF takes out the Dynamite Diamond Ring! But then The Kingdom rushes out here! MJF runs away from Matt Taven & Mike Bennett, but he vows this ends at Worlds End. We have one week left, is that the last week Cole has in AEW? Or will MJF finally lose the one thing he has left in that diamond ring?
Backstage interview with Kris Statlander.
Lexy Nair is with the #BornAgainKristen and brings up her trying to make amends with Willow Nightingale last night, as well as making the save when Harley Cameron & Penelope Ford were beating Willow up. Kris says what she and Willow have to discuss is between them. But as far as her and Penelope go, they’ve got a lot of history, and if Ford wants a fight, Kris will give her a fight. Then speaking of history, Kris still has her eyes set on the TBS Championship, can she tells us more on that?
Kris says she looked back on 2024 and she had a downward spiral that started with losing that title. Maybe if she wins it back, Kris will right her wrongs. On that note, Mercedes Mone, you don’t have an opponent for Worlds End so here Kris is. Let her know when you’re ready for round two. Kris heads out, will she prove to everyone that she is still the Galaxy’s Greatest?
Backstage interview with Orange Cassidy.
AEW returns and Lexy is now with Freshly Squeezed. In exactly one week, he will compete against three other men for the AEW World Championship. There are a lot of combustible elements at play, and Cassidy says yeah, we saw that on Dynamite. Jay White, Hangman Page and Cassidy can’t exactly have a conversation. So really, Cassidy wants them to listen. “Between now and Worlds End, Jon Moxley can run and hide. He can hide behind his goons, he can run away in a pickup truck. But when that bell rings in seven days, he has nowhere to go. He will be in the ring with us. Us three. And you both know that we need to remove Jon Moxley from the equation.
“We can. We’ve done it. And after that, us three, we can fight for the AEW World Championship and one of us will become the AEW World Champion. Just something to think about. See you guys on Dynamite.” Cassidy is ready to remove the Maniac from the throne, but will the Switchblade and Cowboy listen to reason?
Kris Statlander VS Penelope Ford!
As Kris just said, she’s calling out The CEO in hopes of one more TBS Championship match. But will the Superbad Girl be more like the Grinch for Kris this Christmas?
The bell rings and the fans rally as Kris circles with Ford. They tie up, Kris powers Ford to a corner, then throws Ford back into the corner! The ref counts, Kris lets off, but Ford shoves her! Kris ROCKS Ford, TOSSES her, then runs up on her. Kris whips, drops down, then hurdles over. Kris CLOBBERS Ford and the fans fire up as she flexes. Kris drags Ford up, reels her in, and suplexes, and she holds Ford up! The fans cheer and Kris goes all the way to TEN, but Ford slips into a SLEEPER! Kris pries the hold open and she brings Ford around for another suplex! The fans fire up as Kris holds Ford up for five before the SLAM! Cover, TWO!
Kris drags Ford up, whips her to the corner, but Ford goes up, only for Kris to Electric Chair Lift! Kris climbs, Ford fights with fists, and she shoves Kris down! Ford steadies herself, then hits a FLYING BLOCKBUSTER! Cover, TWO! Ford is frustrated but she storms up on Kris. Ford bumps Kris off buckles but the fans rally behind Kris. Ford stomps a mudhole, but she lets off as the ref counts. Kris goes to the apron, but Ford jumps up to drop KNEES on her! The fans boo but Ford soaks up the heat, and Collision goes picture in picture.
Ford brings Kris around to THROW her into railing! Ford soaks up more heat, then drags Kris up and RAMS her into the apron! Ford refreshes the count, then stalks Kris around the way. Ford whips Kris into the steel steps! Kris falls over in a heap but Ford drags her up into the ring. Ford covers, TWO! Kris stays in this but Ford kicks her around. Ford CHOKES Kris on the ropes, thrashes around, but lets off as the ref counts. Ford drags Kris up and whips her to ropes, then LARIATS as Collision goes to break.
Christmas Collision returns and Ford CHOKES Kris on the ropes again! The ref counts, Ford lets off and Kris sputters to the apron. Ford runs and goes up, up, and KNEE DROPS on only apron! Kris then SHOTGUNS Ford off the apron! The fans fire up and Kris brings Ford up, to THROW into railing! Kris puts Ford in the ring, the fans fire up, but Ford kicks low. Ford reels Kris in, but Kris suplexes, FISHERMAN BUSTER! Cover, TWO! Ford flounders to a corner but Kris has the fans rallying behind her. Kris runs up to UPPERCUT! Kris goes side to side but Ford dodges the knee! Ford hits a FISHERMAN SUPLEX! Bridging cover, TWO!
Ford wasn’t quite perfect there but she watches Kris go to a corner. Ford runs corner to corner, handsprings, but Kris catches her! The fans fire up as Kris GERMAN SUPELXES, but Ford lands out! but Kris goes Matrix to dodge! So does Ford! STUNNER! Ford runs, Kris does her best to follow, but Ford hops up for a POISON-RANA! Cover, TWO!! Kris survives and the fans fire up! Ford is beside herself, but she drags Kris to a drop zone. Ford goes up top, and MOONSAULTS BUT FLOPS as Kris moves! Kris hurries to deadlift GERMAN SUPLEX! And then GERMAN SUPLEX again! The fans fire up as Kris scoops to tuck Ford in! STATURDAY NIGHT FEVER! Cover, Kris wins!
Winner: Kris Statlander, by pinfall
Ford gave Kris quite the fight, but Kris came out on top! Wait, here comes Mone! Kris did call the CEO out, so Santa Mone says, “Ho, ho, ho ho ho! New York Citaaaay~! Please say hello to your C E O! Kris, after the year I’ve been having, I was planning on taking Worlds End off. I was planning on going to the Ritz in Boston.” The fans boo Boston, but Mone says since it’s the holidays, Mone feels like being nice. She already beat Kris once anyway, so she’ll just beat her twice! At Worlds End, you see that money changes everything, because Mone is the greatest TBS Champion of all time!
The challenge has been accepted, and Mone is looking to be busy before the New Year. Will Kris make her regret it?
Big Boom AJ & Big Justice return to the ring.
They’re getting Christmas Collision ready to bring the BOOM, but out comes Chris Jericho, who is still ROH World Champion after overcoming Matt Cardona last night at Final Battle. And he has Bryan Keith & “Big Bill” Morrissey with him as he asks if AJ has a permit for being here tonight. Did they talk with Mayor DeBlasio? Because they certainly didn’t run this past Jericho. Do they know who he is? Big Justice says yeah, he knows! “You’re a JACKASS!” Jericho is taken aback, but the fans agree with Justice. The Bad Apple says this is why dumbass kids should be sitting and not heard. Jericho says yeah!
And if being a jackass means he’s the King of New York, then Jericho’s the biggest jackass! And besides, Jericho talks for everyone here saying we do not want AJ & Justice here! The fans boo, they disagree with Jericho. But Jericho says they don’t even have Costcos in New York! New Yorkers shop at bodegas. Fans are torn, because they kind of agree. Jericho says his favorite is the Walgreens a few blocks over in Flushing. And speaking of Flushing, that’s where AJ & Justice belong: in the toilet! This is the Hammerstein Ballroom, the House that Jericho built! The fans boo that, it’s the House that Hardcore built.
But Jericho says there’s no time for goofy gimmicks like BOOM~, or bandit masks, or scissoring! Scissor me, Bad Apple~! But then wait! The Acclaimed is here! Well, Anthony Bowens is, at least. Bowens pushes past The Learning Tree and he joins AJ & Justice in the ring. Bowens has the music cut, and he tells Jericho that he doesn’t get why Scissor King is catching strays, but you caught his attention. Jericho is trying to intimidate a man in a walking boot and an 11 year old child while spouting nonsense about being the King of New York. Why doesn’t Jericho do what he has asked so many others in the past: SHUT THE HELL UP!
The fans cheer but Big Bill says, “As the Learning Tree always says, when a man tries to silence another man, he’s probably afraid of the truth.” The fans do cheer Big Bill because he is from New York. Bowens says he has no idea what that means, Bill. But he does know we’re live on TNT, Christmas Collision, Hammerstein Ballroom, New York City! So Chris, why not walk your ass to this ring and get it whipped by the Scissor King?! Jericho says if Bowens wants him to do that, then not tonight. Jericho waves bye, but AJ says hold on, listen up. We know Jericho is running scared, but we know at some point, Bowens will get to bring the-
Bowens stops the Boom? Because he wants to scissor! AJ says okay, and they SCISSOR BOOM~! But is that true? Will Anthony Bowens be the one to tear down the Learning Tree and be a champion?
Backstage interview with The Vendetta.
Lexy is now with Deonna Purrazzo & Taya Valkyrie, and they’ve got a hot streak going. Deonna’s message last week was ominous, but who was it for? Taya says there are so many options. Everyone deserves a slice of The Vendetta. There’s Mercedes, Mariah, Toni Storm, even Lexy could get some, so watch your back. Speaking of Toni, she stumbles in and apologizes for interrupting. She just wants to say hi to everyone, hello. Oh, Deonna, a pleasure. Deonna says she knows who Toni is. R-Really? So cool! Taya says she’ll make a guess: Toni has a tattoo on her leg, a little duck with a knife through it.
Wow, how’d Taya know? Deonna says no no no, she is not doing this again. She does not get what sick crap Toni’s up to, but she is already done with it. So for Dynamite’s Miracle on 34th Street, Toni VS Taya! Taya says she’ll make Toni forget everything! Toni nervously thanks The Vendetta, and says this is a big opportunity to face someone like Taya. Toni leaves, Deonna and Taya sigh, and Lexy has no idea what to say. Is Toni’s mind unraveling before our eyes? Or is there still a bit of Timeless inside Toni Time?
AEW Continental Classic, Blue League: Shelton Benjamin VS Daniel Garcia!
This showdown was inevitable, but it’s even more fitting after The Standard of Excellence beat up the TNT Champion just because he stood up to the Hurt Syndicate. Will Shelton continue to bring the pain? Or will he not survive Red Death?
The bell rings and Garcia goes right at Shelton! Garcia fires hands but Shelton RAMS him into the corner! Shelton fires hands but Garcia turns things around to fire more shots! The ref counts, Shelton shoves Garcia back, but Garcia runs up to fire hands! Shelton shoves Garcia again, but Garcia gets under the lariat to waistlock. Shelton fights the lift but Garcia shoves him to SLAP! And CHOP! Shelton just grins and he picks Garcia up again! Shelton TOSSES Garcia away and Garcia goes to ropes. Shelton brings Garcia back up, scoops and SLAMS him, then brings him up again. Scoop SLAM! Shelton drags Garcia up and puts him in a corner.
Shelton whips corner to corner hard and Garcia falls! The fans sing, “We Hurt People!” Shelton drags Garcia around, stomps him around, then TOSSES Garcia out hard! Garcia sputters but Shelton storms outside. Shelton brings Garcia up but Garcia fires hands! Shelton RAMS Garcia into the apron, then railing, then back to the apron! And repeat! Garcia falls in a heap and the fans fire up. Shelton grins as he drags Garcia up, to then THROW into steel steps! Shelton leaves Garcia behind and the ring count climbs on Garcia. Garcia drags himself up at 7 but Shelton goes out after him again.
Shelton puts Garcia in the ring, then grabs at him. Garcia grabs ropes but Shelton stomps him. Shelton stands Garcia up to DECK him! The fans cheer but Shelton brings Garcia up again. Garcia fires a forearm, then he CHOPS! Shelton eggs Garcia on, so Garcia CHOPS! Shelton grins, Garcia CHOPS, but Shelton DECKS him again! The fans duel but Shelton whips Garcia to ropes, for a BIG backdrop! Garcia flounders and Collision goes picture in picture.
Shelton stalks Garcia to the ropes, brings him up and around, then puts him on other ropes so he can CHOKE him! The ref counts, Shelton steps off, and Garcia coughs and sputters to a corner. Shelton stalks behind Garcia, stands him up, and winds up to ROCK Garcia! Garcia flounders against ropes then falls to the mat! Shelton stands over Garcia, drags him up and puts him in the corner. Shelton throws hands and Garcia stumbles. Garcia falls, but Shelton stands on him. Shelton stomps Garcia, drags him up, but Garcia fires up! Garcia breaks free to fire CHOPS and forearms on repeat!
Garcia whips, Shelton reverses and Shelton BOOTS Garcia down! Cover, TWO! Shelton is still amused, and he clamps onto Garcia with a chinlock. Garcia endures as Shelton grinds him down, and Garcia fights up, only for Shelton to wrangle him back down! Shelton leans all his weight on the hold and he squeezes tight. Garcia fades but the fans rally, and Garcia gets a second wind! Garcia fights up, Christmas Colilsion returns to siongle cipture, and the fans duel as Garcia fires hands! Garcia runs, ducks ‘n’ dodges, then SHOTGUNS SHelton down! The fans fire up and Garcia aims from a corner. Garcia runs up, Shelton gets around, GERMAN SUPLEX!
The fans are torn while Shelton storms around. Shelton waits on Garcia, waistlocks, GERMAN SUPLEX! Garcia flops around but Shelton stalks him to the ropes. Shelton goes to the apron, runs up, but Garcia BOOTS him! Garcia takes a swing, but Shelton waistlocks! Garcia holds ropes to fight off the suplex to the floor! Garcia stands up and elbows Shelton away! Then Garcia LEAPS, but into Shelton’s clinch! OVERHEAD BELLY2BELLY to the floor! Garcia flounders, fans sing, “We Hurt People!” Shelton runs up but Garcia drop toeholds him into a chair! Shelton sputters and the fans rally up. Garcia makes Shelton take a seat, then rains down fists!
The fans count along and Garcia goes to nine, puts up the dukes, then hits TEN! Garcia gets space, runs back in, and he SHOTGUNS Shelton outta the chair! The fans are thunderous as Garcia goes back for Shelton. Garcia drags Shelton up but Shelton pushes him away. Shelton LARIATS Garcia, then rolls into the ring. The ring count starts, the fans help Garcia stand, and the fans fire up! Garcia hurries to the ring, but Shelton BOOTS, only for Garcia to block! DRAGON SCREW! Garcia runs, Shelton gets around, GERMAN SUPLEX! Even with a bad leg, Shelton has so much strength! Shelton storms up in the corner, but Garcia dodges!
Shelton’s knee hits buckles, and Garcia leg scissor rolls him! Garcia steps through for the DRAGON TAMER!! Shelton endures and the fans fire up! Garcia sits on the hold, but Shelton powers up! Shelton powers out of the hold, has Garcia’s legs, and he turns Garcia over into a QUEEN ANGELITO STRETCH! Garcia endures, reaches out, and he army crawls his way forward! But Shelton drags Garcia back! Garcia cradles Shelton! TWO!! Shelton escapes, but Garcia BOOTS him! Shelton SUPERKICKS Garcia! Both men are down and the fans are thunderous! Shelton covers, TWO!! Garcia barely gets out of that and Shelton is furious!
“This is Awesome!” as Shelton looms over Garcia. Shelton drags Garcia up, but Garcia trips Shelton! Jackknife bridge, GARCIA WINS!!
Winner: Daniel Garcia, by pinfall (gains 3 points; Shelton earns 0)
A Christmas Collision miracle? Who knows! But Garcia is still alive in the C2, but Lashley snatches Garcia into a SLEEPER! The fans boo but MVP hands the pimp cane to Shelton! But here comes Mark Briscoe, and he has a chair! Security wants this to stop before it gets out of hand, and even producers get out here! But wait! Is that Swerve Strickland rushing in from the crowd?! It is! He goes right up top to SUPER SWERVE STOMP the Syndicate and security guards! Garcia gets free of the pile, Mark Briscoe is with him, and now the locker room hurries out here to stop this from getting worse!
The fans chant, “Whose House?” “SWERVE’S HOUSE!” and Nana eventually hands the mic to Swerve. “Bobby FREAKIN’ Lashley! Didn’t I say I was gonna get my hands on you by the end of ’24? By the end of 2024, I said I was gonna get my hands on you, and that’s what I did, courtesy of the most dangerous man in AEW. Whose house?!” “SWERVE’S HOUSE!” Swerve is still aiming for Lashley’s head, will he and Lashley have it out at Worlds End?
AEW Continental Classic, Blue League: Mark Briscoe VS The Beast Mortos!
After getting a couple shockers, The Sussex County Chicken could easily jump up to the front of the block with one more! But will he #ManUp and bring down the menacing minotaur? Or will The Beast be a massive spoiler for Briscoe?
The bell rings and we’re on the clock again. The fans rally and duel while both men fire up. They RAM shoulders, and then fire forearms! The fans fire up as Mark gets the edge, but Mortos swings! Mark dodges to CHOP, then fire forearms! Mark ROCKS Mortos, whips, but Mortos reverses and SPLASHES Mark! Mortos runs but Mark follows to LARIAT! Mark runs, Mortos follows, but Mark dodges to CHOP! And CHOP! And forearm! And Mongolian Chop! Mark fires forearms against the ropes, then roars. Mark runs but Mortos follows to UPPERCUT! The fans fire up, Mortos runs but Mark follows to FOREARM!
Mark runs, Mortos follows, and he slingshots to hook and backslide, TWO! Mark trips Mortos to jackknife, TWO! Mortos gets around, hammerlock and cradle, TWO! Mark slips around to roll Mortos, TWO! Both men stand, both men dodge, and the fans cheer the standoff. The fans cheer “BOTH THESE GUYS! BOTH THESE GUYS!” as they reset. Mark and Mortos run up to RAM shoulders again! And again! Mortos is getting the better of this, and he CLOBBERS Mark! The fans cheer Mortos while Mark goes to ropes. Mortos runs in but Mark TOSSES him up and out! Mortos clutches a leg, stands up, but Mark runs!
Mortos slides in, dodges, and he SPEARS Mark! The fans fire up and Mortos roars while Collision goes picture in picture.
Mark rolls to a corner while Mortos headbutts buckles. Mortos then runs corner to corner to DROPKICK Mark! Mark sputters, Mortos drags him to a cover, TWO! Mark stays in this but Mortos drags him into a chinlock. Mark endures, even as Mortos leans on the hold. Mark fights up as the fans rally, and Mark fires body shots. Mortos THROWS Mark down! Mortos then CRANKS Mark’s neck, then KICKS him in the chest! Cover, TWO! Mark is still in this and he goes to ropes. Mortos storms up but Mark CHOPS! Mortos SMACKS Mark and Mark falls into a corner. Mortos stomps Mark, then digs his boots in!
The ref reprimands and counts, Mortos steps off, then Mortos snapmares Mark so he can step on Mark’s face! Then NECK TWIST! Cover, TWO! Mark stays in this and he goes back to ropes. Mortos waits on Mark to stand, then SMACKS him down! Mark dangles out of the ring in the ropes, but Mortos goes after a leg while Collision goes to break.
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The Continental Classic rolls on, and Brody King takes on Komander in hopes of grabbing three more points towards the top of Gold League!
OFFICIAL RESULTS
- Konosuke Takeshita & Brian Cage w/ Don Callis VS “Powerhouse” Will Hobbs & Mark Davis; Konosuke & Cage win.
- 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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Bandwagon Nerds #265: A New Man At Arms… We Love It!
Join the Bandwagon for a full trailer park, news around the Nerd-O-Sphere and find out what the gents are watching...
Mitchell’s AEW Collision Results & Report! (12/21/24)
Merry Collision!
Mindless Wrestling Podcast: The Saturday Night Wrasslin Show!
With Saturday Night's Main Event in our rear view mirror, we talk about the MAIN event.
Mitchell’s AEW Rampage Results & Report! (12/20/24)
Brody King is on a Rampage!
Mitchell’s WWE SmackDown Results & Report! (12/20/24)
Who's dreaming of a gold Christmas?
Mitchell’s ROH Final Battle Results & Report! (12/20/24)
Is this the end of the Forever Reign?
DWI Podcast Classic: Scrooge McBitch
As the snow falls, enjoy this holiday classic from 4 years ago!
Mitchell’s ROH Results & Report! (12/19/24)
One last stop before Final Battle!
Classic POD is WAR: Banana Bamboo (112620)
The Chairshot, brings you THE podcast that will absolutely have you questioning everything you thought you knew about professional wrestling,...
Mitchell’s AEW Dynamite Results & Report! (12/18/24)
Happy Holidays!
Attitude Of Aggression #300- A Decade for the Ages
The 300th Episode of Attitude Of Aggression has arrived! Join us as we recap the biggest wrestling related events of...
