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Mitchell’s WWE Raw Results & Report! (7/31/23)
Houston, we have a Beast.
Will H-Town become Suplex City?
Brock Lesnar returns to Raw, looking to have one last face-to-face with Cody Rhodes before their final battle at SummerSlam this Saturday!
OFFICIAL RESULTS
- Matt Riddle VS Ludwig Kaiser w/ Imperium; Ludwig wins.
- Maxxine Dupri w/ The Alpha Academy VS “Valhalla” Sarah Logan w/ The Viking Raiders; Maxxine wins.
- Shinsuke Nakamura VS Tommaso Ciampa; Nakamura wins.
- Five Minute Challenge: GUNTHER VS Chad Gable; Gable wins by time limit expiring.
- GUNTHER VS Chad Gable; Gunther wins.
- Becky Lynch VS Trish Stratus w/ Zoey Stark; Becky wins, by disqualification.
- Sami Zayn & Seth Rollins VS Dominik Mysterio & Damian Priest w/ The Judgment Day; Sami & Rollins win.
PLAY BY PLAY
WWE mourns the loss of Adrian Street.
Logan Paul is here!
Houston boos as the ImPAULsive Maverick makes his way out to the ring. “Houston, Texas! Please allow me, WWE superstar, Logan Paul, to welcome you to Monday Night Raw!” Fans boo more but Logan says he has this thing where he doesn’t like talking in front of braindead people for too long, so he’ll make this quick. He isn’t here for y’all, he’s here for Ricochet. Last week, Logan attempted- Fans boo and chant “YOU SUCK! YOU SUCK!” Logan tries to continue as he says he was trying to introduce Ricochet to Logan’s audience, who are nothing like this horrible crowd in Texas!
All Logan wanted to do was showcase Ricochet’s amazing athleticism and build some hype around their match for SummerSlam. but then Logan was sneak-attacked, victimized and abused! Logan gets “emotional” as he says Ricochet made a spectacle out of the whole thing! “WHAT?” The whole thing!” WHAT?” THE WHOLE THING!! So forget about a fight! Logan is going to beat Ricochet in the most viral WWE match in history! There is nothing he won’t do- Wait! Here’s Ricochet himself! Fans fire up for the One and Only and he asks Logan, “What’s going on, man?” Last week, Ricochet was on the livestream. A great one, too. But now, Ricochet’s in his head!
We’ve seen Logan do this over and over: spin the story to make himself look like the good guy. But sorry to break it to you, you are NOT the good guy in this! Logan can fool those who follow him online, but you ain’t fooling Houston! But here’s one thing that Logan said is true, amid all the crap. Their match at SummerSlam will be box office, that is the truth. But before then, Ricochet just wants to say something. Ricochet may not like… anything about Logan, who is a horrible human being, and the fans agree, there IS one thing Ricochet can respect. Logan is an athlete, a competitor, and a showman, and that much Ricochet can respect.
Logan is a little surprised to hear that. Fans boo as he starts speaking, and Logan says he appreciates that. And if we’re being honest, then Logan will admit- Fans chant “YOU SUCK!” again but Logan says Ricochet was one of the greatest ever. Until Logan showed up! Oh, c’mon! They’re not so different! They sometimes think alike! This thing didn’t start back at MITB, this started at the Royal Rumble, when Logan made them go viral in that double crossbody spot. Roll the clip! They do roll the clip, both men springboarding at each other to collide in midair! Logan says he really has it, don’t he?
But Ricochet is right. These two are gonna put on a hell of a match, so put her there. Logan wants a fist bump, fans boo, but Ricochet accepts it. Logan says good, but one more thing. After their match, the announcer will say the winner, right? Hi, Samantha. That’s Ricochet’s fiancée, yeah? So uh, after Logan wins, he hopes there’s no hard feelings when Ricochet’s girl says Logan’s name. Fans boo but Ricochet TACKLES Logan! Fans fire up as Ricochet fires off! But Logan clinches to hit a BELLY2BELLY! But Ricochet stands up to fire off kicks! Logan blocks, swings, but Ricochet goes Matrix! TIGER WALL KICK, ENZIGURI!
Logan staggers, Ricochet runs back in, but Logan dodges! Ricochet lands on the apron, RAMS into Logan, and fans fire up for the springboard! But ONE LUCKY PUNCH gets Ricochet outta the air!! Fans boo but Logan takes a quick selfie. Will the Maverick bring down the King of Flight in Motor City? Or is he just on the highway to the danger zone?
Backstage interview with Imperium.
Jackie Redmond is with Gunther, Ludwig Kaiser and Giovanni Vinci, and she asks them about the Intercontinental Championship match at SummerSlam. Does Der Ring General have any concerns at all, “given how unstoppable Drew McIntyre has looked since he came back?” Gunther says he does not live int he past, but in the here and now. And his only concern is the disappointment with Ludwig. Ludwig could’ve prevented all of this last week. And let’s not even get started with “Gio.” But Gunther expects more especially from Ludwig. Tonight, Gunther would take care of McIntyre himself, but McIntyre is away on a previous commitment.
So tonight is the night where Ludwig Kaiser can redeem himself against the “meddling maggot,” Matt Riddle. And following that, come SummerSlam, Gunther will personally end Drew McIntyre once and for all. Der Ring General has spoken, but will all go as he plans? Or will The Original Bro be a monkey wrench jamming up the gears?
Matt Riddle VS Ludwig Kaiser w/ Imperium!
Raw returns and Imperium makes their entrance. Gunther is saying things to Ludwig even now, but we’ll see how effective they are at motivating the Impeccable German. The bell rings and the two circle. Riddle shoots around, waistlocks and SLAMS Ludwig down! Ludwig fights up, but Riddle SLAMS him down again! Riddle taunts Gunther with it, but Ludwig fights up and puts Riddle in a corner. The ref counts, Ludwig throws elbows but the ref reprimands. Ludwig stomps Riddle, brings him around and CLUBS him down. Ludwig headlocks, grinds, but Riddle powers up, only for Ludwig to hit a takeover!
Riddle keeps his shoulders up, headscissors, but Ludwig kips free. Riddle hits a takeover, Ludwig headscissors in return! Ludwig holds tight but Riddle moves around, pops free, but Ludwig avoids the Penalty Kick to roll Riddle up! TWO, and Riddle GUT WRENCH PLEXES! And then drags Ludwig up to GUT WRENCH PLEX again! Fans fire up, Riddle storms up in the corner, and he CHOPS! Ludwig sputters and goes to another corner, then he CHOPS back! Riddle CHOPS, Ludwig CHOPS, fans “WOO~!” but Riddle throws a forearm! Ludwig gives another but Riddle DECKS Ludwig! He might even have rung Ludwig’s bell!
Riddle drags Ludwig up to FISHERMAN SUPLEX! Bridging cover, TWO!! Ludwig survives and Gunther is again upset. Riddle throws that in Gunther’s face, but Ludwig throws body shots. Riddle fireman’s carries, but Ludwig slips free to POST Riddle! Ludwig puts Riddle in the ropes, runs side to side, and DROPKICKS Riddle to the floor! Fans fire up, but Ludwig runs in to UPPERCUT Riddle down! Ludwig has a bit of a bloody nose but he puts Riddle in. Gunther says to keep on Riddle and Ludwig nods. Ludwig rushes in, brings Riddle up but Riddle fires body shots. Ludwig shoves, runs in, but into a RANA!
Riddle goes to the apron now to PENALTY KICK! Ludwig is stinging, Riddle SPRINGBOARD FLOATING BROS! Direct hit and Gunther is mad! Will Ludwig disappoint him again? Raw goes to break!
Raw returns again and Riddle fires shots. Ludwig dodges, he scoops Riddle, but Riddle has a GUILLOTINE! Ludwig RAMS Riddle into a corner, GAMANGIRIS, and Riddle sits down! Ludwig drags Riddle up, but Riddle wrenches out to fire palm strikes and a BOOT! Then a spin and PELE! Fans fire up as Ludwig scrambles to a corner! Riddle kips up, runs in, forearm smash! Riddle goes side to side, another forearm smash! Then a BROSPLODER! BROTON! And then the PENALTY KICK! Riddle deadlift waistlocks for the GERMAN SUPLEX! Bridging cover, TWO! Gunther is upset as Riddle looms over Ludwig.
Riddle KICKS Ludwig down, BROTONS again, and then taunts Gunther. Riddle runs in but BROTONS onto knees! Ludwig CLUBS away, then LARIATS! Gunther tells Ludwig to keep going and fans boo as Ludwig fireman’s carries. But Riddle slips off, shoves and ROUNDHOUSES, then ripcords, but Ludwig fireman’s carries! ROLLING DEATH VALLEY! PENALTY KICK of his own! Cover, TWO!! Riddle survives the “Kaiser Roll combo” and the fans rally up. Ludwig runs in, blocks a boot, and UPPERCUTS! But Riddle ducks the short arm lariat to ripcord, FINAL FLASH! And then a FISHERMAN BUSTER!
But Riddle holds on, and he drags Riddle up, fisherman into a shoulder rack! But Vinci gets up on the apron! Riddle DECKS Vinci, Ludwig rolls Riddle up! But Riddle rolls through, to POWERBOMB! Flip over and FINAL FLASH! Cover, TWO!! Ludwig survives and even Gunther is stunned! Riddle drags Ludwig around, brings him back up, and he gut wrenches! But Ludwig fights to victory roll! TWO, and Riddle runs up, into an UPPERCUT! But he still FINAL FLASH KNEES! Riddle runs, into an UPPERCUT! Ludwig runs, into a JUMP KNEE! Ludwig falls into a drop zone! Riddle goes up top, FLOATING- NO, Ludwig moves! GAMANGIRI!!
Gunther shouts at Ludwig to finish this! Clinch and SIDEWINDER DDT!! Cover, Ludwig wins!
Winner: Ludwig Kaiser, by pinfall
Ludwig takes the win, but “redemption” is up to Gunther to determine. Gunther tells him to stand so Ludwig stands, and they shake hands! Redemption achieved for the Impeccable German! But will Gunther put the punctuation on this when he brings down the Scottish Warrior?
Backstage interview with Logan Paul.
Byron Saxton asks if he could get a break down of what happened out in the ring. Oh, Logan’s breakin’ it down, Baldy. Byron! Sorry. But what happened is, Logan gave Ricochet a small taste of what happens this Saturday. And Logan promises to make this one of the most viral matches in WWE history. But what happened, Ricochet? Aren’t you always one step ahead of Logan? Look at you now, “lookin’ like a full grown fetus.” Logan gets the mic out of his face and leaves, but will he pay for everything he’s done tonight?
Maxxine Dupri w/ The Alpha Academy VS “Valhalla” Sarah Logan w/ The Viking Raiders!
The Alpha Queen has her first singles match in the WWE, and it is to settle things with the Viking Priestess! Will Maxxine pull off an A+ debut victory? Or will she be unable to stop the raid?
Raw returns as the Viking Raiders make their entrance. The bell rings and fans rally. But Sarah runs in to KNEE Maxxine down! Sarah rains down forearms, Maxxine gets to ropes and the ref counts. Sarah lets off, Maxxine gets away, but then Sarah rushes in, into an arm-drag! And then another! Fans fire up with the Academy and Maxxine goes after Sarah. But Sarah turns that round, whips then YANKS Maxxine down into ropes! The ref checks Maxxine, she is okay to continue, so Sarah KNEES her back down! Cover, TWO! Fans rally but Sarah drags Maxxine by her hair! Sarah clamps on a Cobra Clutch!
Otis & Gable coach Maxxine as she endures but Sarah thrashes her around! Fans rally, Maxxine fights up, and she arm-drags free! Sarah runs in but into another arm-drag! Maxxine dodges to then ROUNDHOUSE! Maxxine reels Sarah in, FISHERMAN SUPELX! Maxxine roars then SPLASHES Sarah! Sarah falls, and Otis says it’s TIME! Otis rips off his shirt and fans fire up! Maxxine pumps up and shakes those legs! “A THANK YEW~!” Maxxine does the WORM! ELBOW DROP! Fans fire up and Maxxine goes up the corner! The Academy cheers her on, and Maxxine CROSSBODIES! Cover, but Erik gets in!?
The ref backs Erik off, Otis goes after him and Ivar! Gable goes up to OMONSAULT everyone down! Maxxine is stunned, but then Sarah CLOBBERS her! Sarah RAMS Maxxine into a corner, hoists her up top, and ROCKS her! Sarah climbs up after Maxxine, howls to the moon, and she brings Maxxine up, but Maxxine slips under! Maxxine Electric Chair Lifts Sarah, for the DROP!! Bridging cover, Maxxine wins!!
Winner: Maxxine Dupri, by pinfall
A Massive win for Maxxine and for the Academy! Is this just the beginning of a historic run in the WWE?
Tommaso Ciampa finds Shinsuke Nakamura backstage.
The Psycho Killer says they could have just gone their separate ways, but apparently the King of Strong Style still has a problem. So tonight, Ciampa will fix this problem. While Nakamura wants everyone to stay out of his business, Ciampa is ready to fight the entire world! And Ciampa needs some momentum, so that starts with Nakamura. Then Ciampa will go and win the SummerSlam Battle Royal on Saturday. Nakamura says then he’ll see Ciampa in the ring. And once they’re done, then NAKAMURA will win that battle royal! “Problem solved.” Nakamura applauds himself, then heads out. Will Nakamura prove to be more than just a problem for Ciampa?
The Judgment Day is here!
Finn Balor, Damian Priest, Rhea Ripley and Dominik Mysterio are in Houston, and Dirty Dom is still NXT North American Champion after The Great American Bash last night. What will the fearsome four have to say ahead of tonight’s tag team grudge match? We find out, after the break.
Raw returns and the Judgment Day is in the ring with mics in hand. Fans are torn, but Priest says in Spanish that they’re here, and then in English, “All Rise for the Judgment Day!” Rhea says let’s face it. Raw doesn’t start until they say it does! This is their world now. Fans chant for “MAMI! MAMI!” Rhea says for anyone who doesn’t fall in line, then they have no problem putting you on the shelf. Because whos’ really gonna stop them, huh? Priest says they can try to answer that question. Let’s run through the list of so-called heroes of Raw. Kevin Owens? Nope, he got taken out. Sami Zayn? Nah, he was left laying.
Maybe Seth Freakin’ Rollins? IMPOSSIBLE after the epic beating last week! And we all saw what Rhea did to Liv Morgan. So NOBODY can stop the Judgment Day! Priest continues to say that if Sami and Seth decide to actually show up tonight, well, Dirty Dom and Damian will make sure they don’t leave the arena whole. Finn tells Seth that he comes out here week after week, acting all insane. Rollins acts insane. But his idea of insanity is coming out here, wearing something stupid outfit, doing a song ‘n’ dance, laughing like a clown. That’s not insanity. Insanity is waking up every day the last seven years, looking in the mirror, and seeing the scars Rollins caused!
And those scars remind Finn of what Rollins ruined and spoiled! At SummerSlam, Finn can’t erase the scars, but he can inflict scars. And those scars will make Finn feel better, knowing Rollins will wake up, look in the mirror and remember the time Finn beat him for the World Heavyweight Championship! Fans are torn again, but then they all boo Dom! Dom says at SummerSlam, the Judgment Day will have all the goods! Fans even chant “YOU SUCK! YOU SUCK!” Dom says HE is bringing back the Mysterio Name! Rhea says that’s right, Dom will bring pride back to the Mysterio name.
And as for any idiot who decides to try and get in their way, then she advises them to take a page out of Raquel Rodriguez’s book, and that is run and hide. Otherwise, you’ll have to enjoy your time in rehab, just like Liv and Kevin. But wait! Here IS Raquel! Rhea gets ready for a fight, telling the boys to get back. And here comes the fight! Raquel and Rhea brawl with forearms., and Raquel TOSSES Rhea to a corner! Rhea kicks back but Raquel fires off again! And then TOSSES Rhea again! Raquel ROCKS Rhea, then clotheslines her out of the ring! Fans fire up as Raquel then goes out to RAM Rhea into barriers!
Rhea still throws shots but Raquel picks her up to POST her! Raquel drags Rhea up, and RAMS her into barriers at the ramp! And then CLUBS away on Rhea! Dom creeps up but Raquel tells him to back off. But that allows Rhea to CHOP BLOCK the bad leg! Raquel writhes, and Rhea laughs. Refs and producers show up but Rhea still wants after Raquel! Rhea BOOTS the bad leg! Fans boo, the Judgment Day regroups and heads out, the damage being done. Will Big Mami Cool have to think again before picking a fight with Dommy’s Mami?
WWE takes a closer look at Ronda Rousey VS Shayna Baszler.
Ronda says she first became aware of Shayna via StrikeForce MMA, when Ronda was a bartender. Shayna wasn’t asking for permission, she was filling a space. Then when they both made it to UFC, Ronda knew who her first pick was. Shayna says she joined Ultimate Fighter with a chip on her shoulder. That show was for “up-and-comers” but Shayna was past that. Ronda was a coach, and the two hit it off. Shayna didn’t hate on Ronda right away, just cuz Ronda was winning fast and getting opportunities. Ronda wouldn’t say Shayna was a protégé, because Shayna was fighting before Ronda, had more experience.
But what Ronda will says is that during Ultimate Fighter, with time running out in the grappling round that Shayna laughs and goes, “Hey, y’know it’s funny. I made it through this many weeks of Ultimate Fighter and you never arm-barred me once.” Well, ask how many times Ronda got her in that last minute. Then you’ll know who is the “protégé.” Shayna says there’s this image Ronda has for the public, as it pertains to her and her friends. Ronda lets them live for free at her house, but so she has people to beat up for free. Not out of good will.
Shayna was there for every single training camp to be the sparring partner to mimic those she was fighting so Ronda could learn to capitalize. Ask Ronda how many fight camps of Shayna’s Ronda came to so she could return the favor. And then Ronda became a superstar first. How is it Ronda got to where she got, and Shayna only to where she got? This whole thing has been set up from day one for Ronda to be elevated to this position, despite the work of everyone else, like Shayna, who came before her. It happened in MMA, it’s happening in the WWE, and Shayna is sick of it. There’s more to this story, this is just the beginning.
The Alpha Academy celebrates backstage.
Gable is so proud of Maxxine for applying his teachings and doing the Academy proud! Just like Otis & Gable will represent in winning the battle royal this weekend. OH YE- Wait, in steps Imperium. Gunther says this is ridiculous. What is even happening? First match, a stellar performance from Ludwig as he restores the honor of this great sport. Then Gable doesn’t hesitate a second to turn this into a joke? Is Gunther kidding? Did he not see Maxxine’s amazing proficiency? It was great! And these two are former tag team champions! And her coach is an Olympic athlete! Well, Gable got far in life, needing Maxxine to speak for him and hanging out with a freak.
Otis gets mad but Gable has him stand down. Ludwig says Gable is not worth Gunther’s time. This man wouldn’t even last five minutes with Der Ring General. yes, good point. The last few weeks have been a roller coaster for Gunther. His soul could use a bit of dragging someone around the ring for a little bit. So y’know what? Gunther wants the clock on the wall. He won’t even need five minutes! Gable says he can last five HOURS! But he’ll take that challenge. If Gunther wants Gable, leave the crew in the back and Gable will do the same. Then be Gunther’s guest. Imperium heads out, will the Master defeat the champion?
Shinsuke Nakamura VS Tommaso Ciampa!
The King of Strong Style himself is being hypocritical these days. He wants everyone to stay out of his business, but is more than happy to interject himself into another’s! He cost Ciampa against Bronson Reed, but will he be the only one to blame should Ciampa get even?
Raw returns and Ciampa is in the ring. The bell rings and the two tie up! Ciampa and Nakamura are in a deadlock, and they break. They reset, approach, and Nakamura slips past Ciampa. Nakamura says “C’MON!” Ciampa runs in but Nakamura dodges to headlock. Ciampa powers out but Nakamura runs him over! Ciampa avoids a stomp, and a buzzsaw, and the two reset again. They circle, feel things out, but Nakamura kicks away on legs! Nakamura bumps Ciampa and we see Bronson Reed watching as Nakamura gives Ciampa BAD VIBRATIONS! Nakamura lets off, but tries again, only for Ciampa to stop that!
Ciampa CHOPS, and ROCKS, and scoops to a BACKBREAKER! Ciampa mocks the “C’MON!” and then runs to basement dropkick! Ciampa kicks Nakamura at the ropes but lets off to throw hands. The ref reprimands, Ciampa brings Nakamura up to CHOP! Ciampa has Nakamura in a corner, fires body shots, and wrenches. Ciampa whips corner to corner, but Nakamura reverses, only for Ciampa to go up. Nakamura blocks Ciampa going over to KICK him in the ribs! Ciampa falls and writhes, Nakamura stomps him to the apron. Nakamura drags Ciampa up, but Ciampa CHOPS again! Nakamura KICKS the ribs!
Ciampa sits down and sputters, Nakamura KICKS away on him! Ciampa falls to the floor, Nakamura storms after him. The ref wants this in the ring so Nakamura puts Ciampa in. Nakamura then goes up but Ciampa KNEES him back down! Ciampa goes out to put Nakamura on the barriers, and he KNEES Nakamura to the floor! Ciampa sits on the barrier, to applaud and pat himself on the back! Fans applaud, too, and Raw goes to break.
Raw returns again and Ciampa throws hands! Nakamura eggs him on, then counter punches! And again! And then a strike fest! Nakamura KICKS and KICKS and KICKS! Ciampa blocks but Nakamura ENZIGURIS! Fans rally, Ciampa goes to a corner, and Nakamura runs in. Nakamura blocks boots, puts Ciampa in the ropes, KICK and SLIDING GERMAN! Cover, TWO!! Ciampa is still in this but Nakamura drags him up. Nakamura waistlocks but Ciampa elbows free! Bronson is still watching and is very amused. Ciampa goes after Nakamura but Nakamura ROUNDHOUSES! But Ciampa KICKS the leg, and DRAPING DDTS! Cover, TWO!
Ciampa is frustrated as Nakamura survives. Ciampa CHOPS Nakamura in a corner, then hoists him up top. Ciampa CHOPS again, then climbs. Nakamura fires body shots on those bad ribs and sends Ciampa down! Nakamura then adjusts to FLYING- NO, Ciampa ducks! Ciampa runs in but Nakamura dodges, ENZIGURI! Nakamura puts Ciampa along the rope, for a TOP SHELF KNEE! Cover, TWO! Fans fire up as Nakamura storms up to Ciampa. Nakamura lines up a shot, runs in, but Ciampa JUMP KNEES! Underhooks, but Nakamura fights out! Ciampa ROCKS Nakamura, Nakamura knees low! Roll-up, with tights! NAKAMURA WINS!
Winner: Shinsuke Nakamura, by pinfall
The Psycho Killer could tell better than anyone that the King of Strong Style just snatched that one from him! Bronson smirks, will he show that none of this matters when facing down a Tsunami?
Raquel is being checked by the trainers, and Adam Pearce walks in.
He knows what happened, he knows Raquel wants after Rhea, but Raquel is not medically cleared. But he knows this is personal. So he gives her this word. The moment she is cleared, she gets her match with Rhea. Is that clear? She nods, and he wishes her to get well soon. But how soon will that be?
Brock Lesnar is here!
Fans boo as the Beast and his cowboy hat head to the ring. No tip of the hat, either, he just gets the mic. Fans chant for Cody and Brock smirks. “Ladies and gentlemen, my name is Brock Lesnar. I am an NCAA Heavyweight Wrestling Champion. I am a UFC Heavyweight Champion. I am WWE Heavyweight Champion of the World. And if there’s one thing I know about championships, is that this is fight week. The hype is over. This Saturday, at SummerSlam, in Detroit…” Lesnar paces, and then says, “I get paid. To fight. To kick ass. Against Cody Rhodes. This Saturday at SummerSlam, Cody Rhodes… Gets paid. To get his ass kicked. By Brock Lesnar.”
Fans boo and Lesnar chuckles. So let’s just cut the crap! Lesnar has already been here way too long tonight, so Cody, if you wanna come out here and tell him otherwise, be his guest. Lesnar will “respect” that. Lesnar wants Cody to look him dead in the eyes, shake his hand, and they’ll see each other Saturday. But if Cody doesn’t, Lesnar still sees him Saturday. So Cody has five seconds before Lesnar leaves. Lesnar counts it down, but Cody’s music hits! Lesnar drops the mic to wait, and fans sing along as Cody makes his entrance from the ramp. “WHOA~ OH!” Pyro! But Cody doesn’t even enjoy it, he just stares Lesnar down.
Lesnar smiles as Cody approaches. The American Nightmare goes around the outside while watching The Beast closely. Lesnar tells Cody to get in, “WHOA~ OH!” and Cody is on the apron. Cody steps in, eyes still locked on Lesnar. Fans cheer, but Cody seems to be trying to decipher how honorable Lesnar is being right now. Cody steps forward, Lesnar takes off the hat, and Cody is the one to offer the handshake. Lesnar grins, and as he promised, he shakes Cody’s hand. Fans cheer the sportsmanship, and Lesnar seems to tell Cody something. Lesnar goes to leave, and he shoulder bumps Cody,. So Cody builds speed! And Cody DIVES to take Lesnar out!
Fans fire up as Cody fires off fists! And then pushes Lesnar, only for Lesnar to RAM Cody into steel steps and post! Lesnar pulls those steps apart, and he RAMS Cody down with them! Fans boo as Lesnar steps up the ramp, but then Lesnar turns back! Lesnar gets the steps again, and he RAMS Cody down again! Lesnar decides to leave it at this for now, or does he? Lesnar CLUBS Cody on the back, picks the steps up again, and he RAMS Cody towards the ramp! Cody crawls, Lesnar walks past him, but Cody gets back up. So Lesnar storms right back up to KNEE Cody into the ring! Lesnar pushes Cody in and fans boo as Lesnar storms up on Cody!
Lesnar fireman’s carries, to F5!! Cody writhes, and Lesnar paces. Lesnar picks his hat back up, and his vest, and finally leaves it at this. Will this be how it goes in Detroit?
Five Minute Challenge: GUNTHER VS Chad Gable!
Imperium disrespected The Alpha Academy, and now the team leaders are having a match! Will Gunther use this as a nice warm-up for facing McIntyre? Or will Gable SHOOOOSH Der Ring General?
The bell rings and we’re on the clock! Gunther and Gable circle, they tie up, and Gunther THROWS Gable away. Gable gets up in a huff, fans rally behind him, and he circles with Gunther. They tie up, Gable has an arm but Gunther chinbars his way to a headlock and TOSS! Gable is fuming and fans rally again. The two circle again, feel things out, and knuckle lock. Gable goes for a leg, Gunther reaches over to get Gable’s leg and pull it back into a HALF CRAB! Gable has the ROPEBREAK, and Gunther pats Gable on the back as he lets off. Fans rally for Gable as Gunther grins and the two go again.
They knuckle lock, Gunther RAMS shoulders as part of the Test of Strength, and he then bends Gable back! Gable bridges, Gunther trips him and has the cover, TWO as Gable gets an arm up! Gunther pushes it down, TWO as Gable gets the other arm up! Gunther pushes down again, but Gable bridges up! Gunther hops on and flattens Gable, but Gable bridges back up! So Gunther just STOMPS Gable in the face! We’re at three minutes already and Gunther snapmares to then NECK TWIST! Gable writhes and checks his neck. Gunther drags Gable up, scoops and SLAMS hi m, then covers, TWO! Gunther tries another cover, TWO!
Gunther smirks but the fans fire up for Gable! Gable feeds off that energy, and he CHOPS! Gunther feels that one! Gable CHOPS, but Gunther UPPERCUTS! We’re at the two minute mark, and Gunther UPPERCUTS Gable again! Gable flounders in the corner, Gunther grins and storms back up. Gunther brings Gable up to UPPERCUT! Fans rally behind Gable but Gunther slap shim around. Gunther fires forearms! Fans fire up with Gable, and he ducks a chop to waistlock! Gunther fights the German Suplex to CHOP Gable off his feet! We’re below 90 seconds, but Gunther doesn’t look to be in a hurry.
Gunther drags Gable up, reels him in, and smirks as he brings Gable up. But Bale slips out! Takedown to an ANKLE LOCK!! We’re at the last minute as Gunther flails! Fans fire up, Gunther turns over and he BOOTS Gable! Gable comes back with forearms! Gunther CHOPS, and then SLEEPERS!! Gable flails, endures, and then Gunther CLUBS away! We’re under THIRTY seconds as Gunther has the sleeper again! Gable endures, the time is running out! Gunther hauls Gable up, but Gable fires fists! Ten seconds and Gable RANAS Gunther outta the ring!! Time’s up, Gable wins!!
Winner: Chad Gable, by time limit
Gunther is FURIOUS! He grabs the mic to say this match is NOT over! He wants MORE time on the clock! The ref talks it over with the producers, and the extension is accepted! But then Gable SHOTGUNS Gunther down! Der Ring General is reeling and fans fire up as Raw goes to break!
GUNTHER VS Chad Gable, continued!
Raw returns and Gable CHOPS and CHOPS and CHOPS! Gunther TOSSES Gable to a corner, to then CHOP! Gable flops against ropes, but Gunther stands him back up, to CHOP! Gable sits back down, flops to the apron, but Gunther drags him back in, to CHOP!! Gable sits right down in a daze! Gunther drags Gable up, hoists him up top, and then slaps Gable around. Gable grabs an arm to HANGING ARMBAR!! The ref counts, Gable lets off at 4, and then he climbs up! DIVING STOMP on Gunther’s arm! And then a DROPKICK! Gunther swats the next dropkick, swings, but Gable catches him for a takedown! FUJIWARA ARMBAR!!
Gunther endures, moves around, fights up, and he claws at Gable’s face! Then GERMAN SUPLEX! Cover, TWO! Gable is still in this but Gunther pushes Gable to a drop zone. Gunther climbs, fans boo, but Gable goes up top to SUPERPLEX Gunther down!! Fans fire up as both men are down! Gable and Gunther rise, “This is Awesome!” as Gable fires forearms! ROLLING ELBOW! Gable runs, but into a CHOP! Gunther grabs Gable’s leg but Gable kicks with the other! Gable BOOTS Gunther, then waistlocks to GERMAN SUPLEX!! Bridging cover, TWO!! Gunther rises, Gable RAMS him into the corner, but Gunther powers out to BOOT! And LARIAT! Cover, TWO!??!
Fans are thunderous and Gunther is furious! Gunther hauls Gable up, but Gable slips off! Here we go again, CHAOS- NO, Gunther blocks and wrenches out, to CHOP! And CHOP! And CHOP!! Gunther is not stopping, he gets Gable up again, GENERAL BOMB!! High stack, Gunther wins!
Winner: Gunther, by pinfall
He didn’t beat Gable in five minutes, but he did beat Gable “in the end!” And then he gets on the desk with a mic to say, “Yeah? Get used to it! Get used to seeing me standing up here and celebrating my success! Because for sure, on Saturday, I will not lose the Intercontinental Championship! Drew McIntyre! Wherever you are! Have a close look at what I did to that man. That’s the fate that awaits you, as well. Because come Saturday, I’m gonna end Drew McIntyre once and for all at SummerSlam!” Gunther is all fired up, but if he struggled with Master Gable, will he have a real problem with the Scottish Warrior?
Seth Rollins and Sami Zayn meet up backstage.
The Visionary says they’re gonna get them all! Dom! Damian! Rhea! Finn! ALL OF ‘EM are gonna pay! He can’t stand it for it anymore! Sami agrees, and they’re both ready to do this! Sami just wants Rollins to calm down a bit.
Backstage interview with Cody Rhodes.
Byron is with The American Nightmare now that he’s gotten up from the beating Lesnar gave him. Byron brings that up and asks, can Cody compete this Saturday? Cody says Lesnar could break his arm AGAIN. He could break ribs, Cody’s jaw, but the brutality Lesnar has brought will be brought to him at SummerSlam. “The aura of Brock Lesnar, of the Beast, gets shattered.” Cody promises payback, will he have it in Detroit? Or will Motor City become Suplex City?
Becky Lynch VS ???
Fans fire up as The Man is ready for a fight! But will Houston enter the Big Time? Or is this going to end up a big time trap game before taking on Trish Stratus this Saturday?
Raw returns and Becky has a mic. Fans cheer Becky on and she smiles. “The Man has come around to Houston, Texas!” Fans cheer that! And Becky says that she’s said everything she’s needed to say, and has done everything she’s needed to do to get her rematch with Trish! And now, well, there ain’t nothing left to do but do it, and Becky can’t think of a better place than here, and now! Fans fire up, and Becky calls “Patricia” out so they can throw down in Houston! Fans fire up, they want it, too! So here comes Trish! And of course, Zoey Stark by her side. But Trish has a mic to say, “Y’know, I thought I’m gonna do this match right here, right now.
“But then I thought… You don’t get to tell me when I have this match. Nobody tells me when to fight. Yes, by some fluke, you beat Zoey Stark. Yes, you’ll get your rematch. But I will tell you when.” Trish won’t cheat Becky outta this. The one thing she’s not is a cheater, unlike the Astros. Fans boo, but Trish says it was true. It’s facts. Oh, sorry you didn’t like that. Trish thinks they’re saying “thanks” but back to Becky. Trish is dealing a situation here with her nose. So the rematch will- Wait, here comes Adam Pearce! Funny thing, Becky did beat Zoey last week. And so per the agreement, the match IS going to happen! Oh yes! And TONIGHT!
Fans fire up and a ref appears! The grudge match is her and now!! Trish doesn’t want to but she has no choice now! She claims Becky will break her nose again, will Becky do much more than that? Trish reluctantly gets in the ring, the bell rings, and here we go! Becky CLOBBERS Trish! But then Stark attacks Becky!!
Winner: Becky Lynch, by disqualification
Fans boo, even though Becky technically wins. Stark drags Becky up but Becky fires off on Stark! Trish runs in to TACKLE Becky out of the ring! They hit the floor, but get up, and Becky SAMCKMS Trish off the desk! Stark CLUBS Becky, but Becky hits back to SMACK Stark off the apron! Trish kicks low, whips, but Becky reverses to send Trish into the timekeeper’s area! Becky DECKS Stark, DECKS Trish, then drags Trish up! But Stark grabs Becky’s hair and drags her over the barriers! Stark fires off, lines up a shot, but Becky blocks to ROCK Stark! Stark ROCKS Becky, Becky POSTS Stark!
But Trish JAMS Becky with a chair! The ref reprimands and fans boo! Trish tells them all to shut up! Trish and her protégé leave, but will Becky only want further revenge for this one?
Pearce finds Trish & Zoey backstage.
So uh, that was totally unacceptable. What? How? That was the match! They delivered! There was a ref and a bell. And it’s not like Trish had time to prepare! Well, then here’s plenty of time to prepare! In fact, Pearce will give Trish the homefield advantage! In two weeks, Raw in Manitoba, Trish will face Becky again, and this time, NO Zoey Stark! TWO WEEKS! Stark & Trish are upset, but now Trish has gone and done it! Will Trish suffer big time in just a couple weeks?
WWE continues the look at the history between Ronda and Shayna.
Ronda thinks about Shayna turning on her, and can’t believe this is how Shayna felt. Ronda can’t understand, she doesn’t know what that happened. Shayna says being friends with Ronda is accepting being in a toxic friendship. “Live in my house for free, you won’t have to work. All you’ll have to do is be a sparring partner for me. Every day, get beat up, and have no money.” It was the only option Shayna had. Ronda then said that since they were both in the WWE now, they could team up, win the tag titles. Like Ronda is stringing Shayna along doing Shayna a favor, when in reality, Ronda has the biggest target on her back after pissing off everyone.
And Ronda needed Shayna because everyone else was ready to step to her, and no one was gonna step to Shayna. Ronda needed Shayna in front of her, so Ronda could stand above her. Ronda says that when everyone jumped on the “F Ronda” bandwagon, Shayna never did. Ronda tears up as she says Shayna was there for her in her absolute roughest times. They were talking about some emperor saved by a stable boy when he was younger. And in gratitude, the stable boy was promoted to a general, with the best accommodations because that was someone who was completely loyal. But then eventually, the stable boy started feeling entitled. The stable boy turned on the emperor and took it all.
Ronda wanted a friend so badly, she gave Shayna everything until the point Shayna hated her for it. Shayna says she gave Ronda everything a friend should give and Ronda’s the one who never gave back. Now Shayna is emotional as she says she’s done riding in the back seat for Ronda. This isn’t going to be a match. This is going to be a fight. Shayna will take the thing that means the most to Ronda, and that is her reputation. “She has never been ‘The Baddest.’ It has always been me.”
Ronda doesn’t fight like anyone else cuz she’s not in a competition, she doesn’t just want to win a round. “If someone gets the best of you for even one second, that needs to drive you insane.” Ronda says that is the difference between the two of them. Ronda has said Shayna is a knockoff Ronda, and Shayna says the worst part of this is, that outside of Ronda’s husband and her mother, Shayna was the first person to hold Ronda’s baby. Shayna loves that kid. She’s that baby’s godmother. And that baby is gonna grow up and never forgive Shayna for what she’s going to do to Ronda. Shayna leaves the set, will the Queen of Spades prove SHE is the Baddest Woman on the Planet?
Sami Zayn & Seth Rollins VS Dominik Mysterio & Damian Priest w/ The Judgment Day!
Once again, the Great Liberator and Visionary team up, looking to avenge themselves and Kevin Owens, who is out with battered ribs! Will the Undisputed Tag Team Champion and World Heavyweight Champion finally bring down “Dirty Dom” and the Punisher? Or will all this simply make things easier for The Prince at SummerSlam?
Raw returns and Rollins makes his entrance. Fans of course sing “WHOA~ OH~ OHH~!” for Rollins as he stands under the spotlight. Then the Judgment Day make their entrance once again. But then Rollins & Zayn rush out to go after Dom and Finn first! Priest goes after Sami, Rhea gets clear, and the brawl continues! Dom and Finn mug Rollins but Sami turns things around on Priest! Rollins then turns things around, he DECKS Finn and fires off on Dom! Fans sing for Rollins as Priest DECKS him! But Sami ROCKS Priest! And fires off on Dom! Priest CLUBS Sami, puts him in the ring, but Sami FLIES out onto Priest!
Finn returns, he CLUBS Sami, but Rollins DIVES on Finn! Fans fire up as Rollins CLUBS Finn some more! Rollins chases Finn to the back, then hurries to help Sami. Rollins slides in with Sami and fans fire up as they hold the ring! The Judgment Day regroups as Raw goes to break.
Raw returns, the bell rings and Rollins chases Dom around! Dom bails out, Sami grabs at him, but Dom slips away and back into the ring. Rollins slides in but Dom stomps away! Fans boo as Dom rains down fists, then he puts Rollins in a corner. Dom climbs up to rain down fists, but fans choose not to count. That’s okay, Rollins turns things around before five! Electric Chair and thumbs DOWN! SNAKE EYES off the buckles, and then a snapmare. Rollins runs to PENALTY KICK! Fans fire up as the kick is good! Dom staggers around, Rollins wrenches an arm, and he tags in Sami. Fans sing “OH~ OHH~ OHHH~!” as Sami drops AX HANDLES!
Sami rocks Dom, brings him around, but Dom powers Sami into the corner! Tag to Priest, the Judgment Day mugs Sami! Priest HEADBUTTS Sami, TOSSES him to the corner, but Sami dodges to fire off fists! Sami bumps Priest off buckles, climbs up top, and he leaps to AX HANDLE Priest! Fans fire up with Sami and he wrenches Priest. Tag to Rollins, Rollins climbs up and he DOUBLE STOMPS the arm! Fans rally, Rollins CHOPS and CHOPS and then whips corner to corner. Priest reveres, runs in, but Rollins BOOTS him away! Rollins leaps, into a HAYMAKER! Priest brings Rollins back to the corner, tag to Dom.
Fans boo as Dom mugs Rollins, and Dom flexes. Fans boo more but Rollins CHOPS! Fans cheer as the CHOPS keep going! Rollins whips Dom to a corner, runs in and forearm smashes! Rollins whips corner to corner, runs back in, but Dom dodges thanks to Rhea! Tag to Priest, and he BOOTS Rollins down! Then he sucker punches Sami! Sami falls down and Priest paces around Rollins. Priest wrenches, he calls to Dom, and they tag. Fans boo again as Dom mugs Rollins. Dom fires hands but Rollins gives those back! Dom kicks low, tags Priest, and they mug Rollins some more. Priest then brings Rollins around to whip, but Rollins KICKS back!
Priest goes to a corner, Rollins runs in but Priest puts him on the apron! Priest choke grips, but Rollins ROCKS him! Priest distracts the ref, and Finn returns to YANK Rollins down! And then POST him! Fans boo as the Prince grins and Raw goes to break.
Raw returns once again and Dom throws knees into Rollins’ ribs! Dom stands Rollins up, gives some Latino Heat, and fans boo, only for Rollins to wrench out and ROLLING ELBOW! Dom staggers to tag in Priest! Priest keeps Rollins from Sami, back suplexes, but Rollins lands out! Rollins dodges and hot tags Sami! Sami fires off on Priest, then whips, but Priest reverses. Sami goes up and over to LARIAT! Fans fire up and Sami BOOTS Dom for good measure! Priest kicks low, ROCKS Sami and whips, but Sami reverses to TOSS Priest out! Fans fire up with Sami and he builds speed, to FLY! Direct hit at the ramp!
Fans fire up with Sami and he drags Priest up. Sami pushes Priest in, Sami hurries up to spin and knuckle lock, then CHOPS! Sami goes up and up and TORNADO DDTS! Cover, Dom breaks it! Fans boo but Dom stomps away on Sami! Dom rains down fists, too! The ref reprimands but Mami is proud as Dom drags Priest to the corner. Dom tags in, and he storms up on Sami. Dom whips, Sami wrenches but Dom drop toeholds! Dom dials it up, but Sami LARIATS him inside-out! Fans fire up and Mami is shocked! Sami and Dom stir, and Rollins storms up the steps! Dom and Sami crawl, hot tags to Rollins and Priest!
Rollins ducks ‘n ‘dodges and SLINGBLADES! Priest bails out but Rollins DIVES! Direct hit into the desk! Rollins keeps going, another DIVE and Priest hits the desk! Rollins keeps on going, and he DIVES a third time, sending Priest over the desk! Kevin Patrick almost gets wiped out! Rollins tells Finn that if he wants to get crazy, let’s get crazy! Rollins brings Priest up and puts him in the ring. Rollins aims, springboards, but Priest catches him! SOUTH OF- NO, Rollins flips through to SUPERKCIK! And SUPERKICK again! Fans fire up as Rollins aims for the corner! But Rhea distracts! Dom HOTSHOTS Rollins down!
Fans boo but Sami trips Dom! Sami runs in to CLOBBER Dom! Finn is shocked, Rhea gets at Sami! The ref tells her to stay back, but then Finn SHOTGUNS Sami! Rollins climbs up the corner, but Priest CLUBS him first! Crucifix lift, RAZOR’S EDGE!! But then Priest sees his Mr. MITB briefcase!! Priest takes the straps down, but Finn grabs the briefcase? Is Finn gonna give it over? Finn says okay fine! Priest then holds it out to the ref, but Rollins is back up! So Priest swings, into a SUPERKICK that knocks the briefcase into Priest!! Rollins sees the case, Rhea gets at the ref! Dom rushes in, Rollins CHUCKS the case into Dom’s face!!
Rhea is furious, but Finn CLAWS Rollins’ eyes! Sami HELLUVA KICKS Finn down! CURB STMOP for Priest!! Cover, Rollins & Sami win!!
Winners: Sami Zayn & Seth Rollins, by pinfall
Though Kevin was not here, his best friend and his sorta good friend were able to #JustKeepFighting! They have humbled Judgment Day for the night, but will the champions of Raw be able to hold it down through SummerSlam?
My Thoughts:
A great episode of Raw, especially considering this is the go-home. Good video packages as always, though did we really need such a dramatic song for the Cody VS Lesnar recap? And we also got good segments out of Lesnar and Cody, though a bit standard formula by this point: Lesnar beats up Cody, Cody recovers and says his piece, wait for next time. Lesnar beating down Cody here, this has to mean Cody finds a way to win at SummerSlam and moves on to something else. Meanwhile, we got some career defining promo material out of Shayna and Ronda, working their real history together into this. Upping things to MMA Rules is really going to up this match, this could end up the best match either has had anywhere, but especially in the WWE.
Becky “getting” her match with Trish only for Stark to interfere, I should’ve known something like that would happen. And despite what they originally wanted, this won’t be for SummerSlam, Trish’s nose injury must be worse than they thought. Giving us two weeks for this can also help the build, it was starting to feel rushed because it was SummerSlam season. And Nakamura VS Ciampa was really good stuff. Of course Bronson was watching backstage, they love having him in three way feuds. And of course Nakamura wins by cheating to assert his Heel turn. I am still expecting Nakamura to end up siding with Bronson and Miz to all but force Ciampa to call upon Gargano & Lumis.
I am grateful they got Logan Paul’s stuff out of the way at the start. At the same time, good Heel Heat by bringing up Ricochet’s relationship with Samantha Irving. Logan stands tall here tonight, so I am really, really hoping the go-home math holds and Ricochet wins at SummerSlam. Great stuff from Imperium through the night, Ludwig getting a win over Riddle with a partial assist from Imperium was fitting for this ongoing story within the faction. Every loss is a major disappointment to Gunther and the others do not want to disappoint him.
And then, after a really fun match from Maxxine and Sarah with Maxxine’s first win, good interaction from Alpha Academy and Imperium. Gable VS Gunther, both the Five Minutes match and the normal match, was awesome stuff. If McIntyre doesn’t dethrone Gunther this Saturday, I would love if it was Gable at like Payback or some time after. Gunther vowed at the start of his reign that no American would dethrone him, so who better than an American Olympiad who clearly the crowds love? And Gable hasn’t had a singles title so it’d be a massive honor if he got the title off Gunther after Gunther set the new record for longest reign.
And of course, great stuff from the Judgment Day and their opponents tonight. Good group promo as always, and great brawl from Rhea and Raquel. But it sounds like we’re not getting that match at SummerSlam, either. Which is fine, I suppose, as it is still doubtful that Raquel would dethrone Rhea. And great stuff in the main event, the chaos at the end was a lot of fun. Priest and Finn again tease dysfunction over Priest being Mr. MITB, and that is what costs the team here tonight. Priest also got busted open in the end, he must’ve hit himself too hard with that briefcase for that Superkick spot. But Rollins winning here, that really muddies the math, so there’s a good chance someone in Judgment Day leaves Detroit with the title.
My Score: 8.7/10
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Have a Holly Jolly Rampage!
The Continental Classic rolls on, and Brody King takes on Komander in hopes of grabbing three more points towards the top of Gold League!
OFFICIAL RESULTS
- Konosuke Takeshita & Brian Cage w/ Don Callis VS “Powerhouse” Will Hobbs & Mark Davis; Konosuke & Cage win.
- Lio Rush & Action Andretti VS Myles Hawkins & Goldy; Lio & Action win.
- Willow Nightingale VS Harley Cameron; Willow wins.
- AEW Continental Classic, Gold League: Brody King VS Komander; Brody wins.
PLAY BY PLAY
Tony Schiavone is in the ring!
Schiavone welcomes out the Blue League’s current points leader, Kyle Fletcher, and of course… Don Callis. But they’re not alone as the rest of the Don Callis Family makes their way out to the ring. Wait, shouldn’t Brian Cage be in New York for Final Battle…? Well anyway, Schiavone says there’s a lot of gold and- Callis takes the mic, and he says, “I have something important to say.” The fans boo and Schiavone excuses himself as Callis says the Don Callis Family are the TRUE One Percenters of professional wrestling! They prove it each and every day!
Murder Machines: The most feared tag team in the world! “Don Callis’ favorite wrestler,” Kyle Fletcher, shows every day why he is THE One Percent! He beat Will Ospreay! He beat Kazuchika Okada! And now, he’s gonna beat Daniel Garcia and win the Continental Classic! Callis hands the mic over to Kyle and Kyle says it might be true that last Saturday wasn’t the best day for Kyle, but anyone watching that match saw the clear bias from the officials in this company! The fans boo as Kyle claims there is an agenda in AEW to see the Don Callis Family NOT succeed. But it doesn’t matter, it changes nothing!
Kyle WILL be the winner of the 2024 Continental Classic. That brings Kyle to Daniel Garcia. “You wanna talk about restoring the feeling, Daniel? I couldn’t care less about your feelings! All I speak are facts! And the fact is, I am the hottest young prospect in this industry, and I will be the future of this whole place!” The fans boo more but Callis says one last thing he wants to say, is when you’re the One Percent, you’re not like the other 99! They are not like all of these fans! They are not like “the boys in the back,” like Mark Davis & Will Hobbs, “a couple of scab workers!” They’re not even in the same business, Hobbs!
And Callis has waited to get Hobbs on a PPV so that the world could watch why they call Konosuke Takeshita “The Alpha.” And Hobbs, YOU are not in the same business as Konosuke, and you find that out at Worlds End! But speaking of, here comes the Powerhouse! Will he and Dunkzilla finish things with the Don Callis Family? Or will the AEW International and ROH World TV Champions get even for last week?
Konosuke Takeshita & Brian Cage w/ Don Callis VS “Powerhouse” Will Hobbs & Mark Davis!
The teams sort out and Konosuke starts against Hobbs to give the DC fans a preview of Worlds End. Hobbs and Konosuke step up, talk trash, and then the forearms go back and forth! The fans cheer for “MEAT! MEAT! MEAT!” and Hobbs ROCKS Konosuke! Hobbs even shouts “MEAT!” before he whips Konosuke. Konosuke ducks ‘n’ dodges but then so does Hobbs! Hobbs SPINE- NO, Konosuke flails free and Hobbs says it was that close. Konosuke says to cool off while he paces on the outside. Konosuke steps back into the ring, but he tags to Cage. The fans stay fired up for “MEAT! MEAT! MEAT!” as Cage and Hobbs circle.
Hobbs and Cage DOUBLE LARIAT! Neither man falls, so they DOUBLE LARIAT again! And again! And again! Cage kicks low, shouts, “Who Betta Than Cage?” But then Hobbs CLOBBERS him! Hobbs even gets Konosuke to back down with a glare. Hobbs brings Cage up to fire forearms, then he tags Davis. Davis & Hobbs double whip and DOUBLE SHOULDER TACKLE! The fans fire up as Davis stalks Cage to a corner. Davis CHOPS Cage, and CHOPS again! And CHOPS again! Cage sputters but Davis scoops to SLAM Cage down! Then ELBOW DROP! Cover, ONE! Cage stays in this but Davis bumps him off buckles.
Tag to Hobbs and he brings Cage out. Hobbs and Davis reel Cage in, fans chant “AUSSIE AUSSIE AUSSIE! MEAT MEAT MEAT!” but Konosuke makes the save! Konosuke swings, Hobbs dodges, so the elbow DECKS Davis! Hobbs ROCKS Konosuke, Cage ROCKS Hobbs! Cage clinches, Konosuke returns, KNEE RUSSIAN LEG SWEEP COMBO! Cage covers, TWO! Cage rains down fists, the ref reprimands, but Cage steps off. Cage drags Hobbs up, bumps him off buckles, and tags Konosuke. The Callis Family stomps a mudhole into Hobbs, but then Hobbs CHOPS Konosuke! Konosuke snarls, and he CHOPS in return!
Konosuke ROCKS Hobbs, climbs up, and he rains down fists! The fans count but then Konosuke BITES Hobbs on the forehead! The ref counts, Konosuke lets off, and Hobbs sputters on the ropes. Konosuke tags to Cage and the Family gets Hobbs up. They DOUBLE SUPLEX Hobbs! Cage covers, TWO! Cage drags Hobbs up but Hobbs fires body shots. Hobbs UPPERCUTS but Cage ROCKS Hobbs! Cage ROCKS Hobbs again, Hobbs fires back, repeat! The fans rally for “MEAT! MEAT! MEAT!” Cage gets the edge, then whips, but Hobbs KICKS him away! Cage swings, Hobbs bobs ‘n’ weaves, to then hit an EXPLODER!
The fans fire up while Hobbs crawls, hot tag to Davis! Davis fires hands on Cage, “MEAT! MEAT!” Davis DECKS Cage, then whips him to ropes. Cage reveres but Davis picks him up, BACKDROP! Davis SENTONS but onto knees! Davis writhes, Cage tags Konosuke! POWER- NO, Davis stops the knee! Davis takes a swing but Konosuke ducks that, to BLUE THUNDER BOMB!! High stack, TWO!! Davis survives and Konosuke snarls, but Rampage goes picture in picture.
Konosuke rains down fists on Davis, but lets off as the ref reprimands. Konosuke tags Cage and Cage drags Davis up. Cage ROCKS Davis, whips him into a corner, and Davis hits buckles chest first! Cage RAMS into Davis, and RAMS in again, then CHOPS! Davis staggers but Cage whips him to ropes. Davis reverses, to dosido with Cage, only for Cage to CLOBBER Davis! Cage BOOTS Davis down, covers, but Hobbs breaks it! Cage gets mad and the ref reprimands Hobbs, then Cage soaks up heat from DC. Cage stalks Davis to a corner and fires haymakers! The ref reprimands but Cage DECKS Davis! Cage soaks up more heat while he flexes.
Holiday Bash returns to single picture while Davis crawls. Cage storms over but Davis fires hands! Davis CHOPS, CHOPS, but Cage JUMP KNEES! Cage whips Davis, Davis cartwheels and swings on Cage! Cage blocks, waistlocks, but Davis switches! BIG back suplex! The fans fire up as Davis rises and reaches out! Davis crawls, as does Cage, hot tags to Hobbs and Konosuke! Hobbs LARIATS Konosuke, LARIATS again, then runs up to LARIAT in a corner! Cage runs up but he’s send into Konosuke! Hobbs SANDWEICHES the Family! Hobbs whips, Cage reverses, but Hobbs comes back to CLOBBER him! Hobbs scoops Cage for a POWERSLAM!
The fans fire up but Konosuke runs up! Hobbs scoops him, too! POWERSLAM! Hobbs pumps up and the fans are with him! Hobbs stomps and shakes the ropes, then he goes back for Konosuke. Konosuke rises, Hobbs pops him up, but Konosuke ELBOWS him! Konosuke fires hands, then ROLLING ELBOWS! Hobbs staggers, Konosuke whips him, but Hobbs reverses! SPINEBUSTER! Cover, Davis blocks Cage, but Cage SHOVES Davis onto the cover! Cage then TOSSES Davis out, and he goes back for Hobbs. Hobbs TOSSES Cage! Hobbs grins as he has Konosuke alone. The straps come down, and Hobbs runs up, only for Konosuke to dodge!
Konosuke runs, Cage tags in, and Konosuke BOOTS Hobbs in the corner! Cage runs up to UPPERCUT, GAMANGIRI, and then GERMAN SUPLEX! Hobbs flounders, Cage hauls him up, PUMP HANDLE FACEBUSTER!! Cover, TWO!! Hobbs survives and Cage is furious! Cage tags Konosuke, the Family gets Hobbs up, and they double wrench to double whip. But Hobbs breaks the double lariat and Davis tags in! Hobbs DOUBLE LARIATS Cage & Konosuke! Davis runs up, they STEREO LARIAT! Konosuke BOOTS Davis and Cage waistlocks Hobbs. Konosuke runs but Davis GAMANGIRIS! Cage SUPERKICKS Davis!
Hobbs SNAP POWERSLAMS Cage! ALPHA ELBOW from Konosuke! Davis GERMAN SUPLEXES Konosuke! Cage fireman’s carries Davis, F5!! Cage runs up on Hobbs but Hobbs dodges! Hobbs LARIATS Cage and himself out of the ring! The fans fire up while Davis rises again! Konosuke also stands, and they run up! DOUBLE LARIATS! Davis GAMANGIRIS, Konosuke ends up in the corner! Davis goes side to side, SLIDING FOREARM! The fans roar as Davis hauls Konosuke up! Konosuke fights the lift, dodges Davis, and comes back, DOUBLE LARIATS finally take both men down! But not for long as they both roar to their feet!
Konosuke swings, and he SWATS Davis’ enzigiri! Konosuke then POWER DRIVE KNEES!! And then, RAGING FIRE!! Cover, Callis Family wins!
Winners: Konosuke Takeshita & Brian Cage, by pinfall
The Alpha slam dunks on Dunkzilla, and now he has 8 days to prepare for the Powerhouse! Will Konosuke hold onto his International Championship against Hobbs? Or will taking that title be the perfect payback?
Backstage interview with Willow Nightingale.
Renee Paquette is with the Babe with the Power who is in action later tonight. But first, Renee wants to congratulate Willow to making it to the finals of the inaugural International Women’s Cup. She heads off to Tokyo very soon, how is she feeling about it? Willow is very excited. Inaugural WrestleDynasty, one step closer to the inaugural International Women’s Cup winner, and so it is mind boggling after how- Kris Statlander steps in. Kris tells Willow that there is a lot she should say, but for now, she’ll say good luck at the Tokyo Dome. #BornAgainKristen takes Willow by surprise, will Willow win tonight and have momentum going to the New Year?
Lio Rush & Action Andretti VS Myles Hawkins & Goldy!
The dysfunction in Top Flight Airlines led to The Bad Child & The Sight to See winning over Darius & Dante Martin, meaning they’re next up to face Private Party. Will this be little more than a tune-up for Lio & Action?
The teams sort out, Lio starts against Myles, but then Lio handspring kicks Goldy off the apron! Myles back suplexes but Lio lands out and then dodges! Myles falls out of the ring, Action handspring kicks him down! Lio DIVES onto Goldy! Action DIVES onto Myles! The fans fire up as Action puts Myles in fast. Lio joins Action and they mug Myles. Myles fights back with forearms and CHOPS! Myle runs, but Lio & Action split the difference. Lio spins Myles for Action to mule kick, knee lift and ROLLING ELBOW! Lio fires fast hands, then DECKS Myles! Goldy springboards but Lio & Action dodge! Lio eggs Goldy on, then he and Action split the difference again!
Action runs up, Goldy dodges, but Lio LARIATS Goldy on the other side! Myles whips Lio but Lio hits RUSH HOUR! Action torture racks Myles for a NECKBREAKER! Lio covers, Lio & Action win!
Winners: Lio Rush & Action Andretti, by pinfall
Fast win for this furious duo, but “Oh my gosh, is that Private Party?” Marq Quen & Isiah Kassidy make their way out here and DC fires up! The AEW World Tag Team Champions call for “SHOTS! SHOTS! SHOTS!” Lio & Action get their shot in the near future, but wait! Dante & Darius make their way out here? Private Party looks to the tunnels, but Lio & Action CLOBBER them from behind! Dante, Darius & Leila don’t worry about the champs, they stare Lio & Action down. Lio & Action hold up the belts, then throw them at the Martins. The refs keep this from getting any more physical, but will Lio & Action take those belts from Quen & Zay soon enough?
Backstage interview with Harley Cameron.
Renee is now with the “multifaceted” Harley and notes she’s in action against Willow Nightingale tonight. Harley says yes, she IS multifaceted. She wants us to appreciate ALL her facets! Renee says yes, but she has yet to earn a singles win in AEW. Fine, ruin her fun. But then Harley asks if some person off camera is gonna say anything or just stand there. In steps Penelope Ford, and Mrs. Superbad says yes, she was simply observing. But Ford couldn’t help but notice that she and Harley share a lot of similar… facets. Harley asks how much Ford’s cost. Uh, no, not those…
Ford meant that she hasn’t had such a good 2024, either. So from The Bad Girl to the… Harley doesn’t have a good nickname yet. Well, don’t worry about it. Ford will watch Harley’s back and Harley will watch Ford’s. Wait, is something on Harley’s back? No, Harley… Just good luck. FEEL THE WRATH OF HARLEY CAMERON! No, she was being nice to you, Harley. Right, don’t feel the wrath of Harley Cameron. There is nothing on your back, Harley, stop scratching. Wait! W-What? Nothing, sorry. But will Harley be feeling Willow’s wrath instead?
Willow Nightingale VS Harley Cameron!
The bell rings and the fans rally as the two tie up. Harley pushes but Willow digs in her heels to SHOVE Harley down. Harley comes back, she and Willow reset and tie up again. Willow puts Harley in a corner, the ref counts, and Willow lets off. DC duels between Willow and Harley, and Harley wants a Test of Strength. Willow accepts the knuckle locks, but then Harley kicks low! Harley runs, wheelbarrows, but Willow turns that into a BIG back suplex! The fans cheer as Willow runs, DIVING BODY PRESS! Cover, TWO! Willow bumps Harley off buckles, then fires LARIAT after LARIAT! The fans count al the way to TEN!
Willow brings Harley out with a smile, and scoop SLAMS her! Harley flounders, Willow storms up on her for another scoop and SLAM, right as Rampage goes picture in picture.
Willow storms around while Harley staggers up. Willow scoops Harley again, then carries her around to put her in the Tree of Woe! Willow stomps a mudhole in, then lets off to run up! But Harley BOOTS her while upside-down! Harley gets free, ELBOWS Willow, then runs to knee her low! Harley runs with Willow to HOTSHOT BULLDOG! Willow is stuck in ropes, and Harley AX KICKS her! Harley then headscissors Willow to CHOKE her in the ropes! The ref counts, Harley lets go at 4, and Harley soaks up cheers and jeers from DC. Harley stomps Willow, then drags her to the outside. Harley SMACKS Willow off the apron!
Harley paces while Willow flounders, and Harley has her against railing. Harley CHOPS Willow, then brings her around. Willow blocks the bump to SMACK Harley off the apron! Harley turns things around to SMACK Willow off the apron! Harley shoves Willow in, storms up on her, and stands her up for buckle bumps. Harley stomps Willow, digs her boots in, and she thrashes around! The ref counts, Harley lets off at 4, but Willow elbows her in return! Harley RAMS into Willow again and again, but Willow CLUBS Harley! Harley ROCKS Willow, whips her to ropes, and ELBOWS Willow down! Harley soaks up more cheers and jeers while Rampage goes to break.
Holiday Bash returns and Willow CANNONBALLS, but Harley dodges! Willow hits only buckles and she hobbles after Harley. Harley kicks, KNEES, and ENZIGIRIS! Harley roars, runs, and SHINING WIZARDS! Cover, TWO! The fans fire up but Harley grows frustrated. The fans rally while Harley waistlocks, but Willow switches! Harley kicks free to switch back, but Willow ELBOWS Harley back! Willow fireman’s carries, storms around, but Harley pops up! Harley fires down elbows, then victory rolls, TWO! Willow escapes and ROCKS Harley! Fireman’s carry, DEATH VALLEY DRIVER! Cover, TWO!
Harley survives but Willow roars! The fans fire up as the straps come down! Willow gut wrenches for the BABE WITH THE POWER BOMB!! Cover, Willow wins!
Winner: Willow Nightingale, by pinfall
Willow faced the wrath of Harley Cameron and she prevailed! But then PENELOPE FORD goes after Willow! The fans boo but Ford did say she’d back Harley up. They both beat up on Willow, but here comes Kris! Kris Statlander storms the ring, Harley & Ford run away! Willow is again surprised, but the fans want these two to “Hug It Out! Hug It Out!” Kris says no, she doesn’t feel like it’s the right time. Kris lets Willow have the ring, is this proof that the #BornAgainKristen isn’t just a nickname?
Team Triple J speaks backstage.
Standing alongside Jay Lethal, Satnam Singh, as well as Jeff & Karen Jarrett, Sonjay Dutt says, “They’ve asked us to look back and reflect on 2024, and Jeff, guys, what an incredible series of moments we’ve had in 2024.” The group agrees. From Wembley Stadium to Double J being in the Owen Hart Cup, some true career highlights that he will cherish forever. But Jarrett doesn’t like looking in the rearview mirror, he likes to look ahead. Next week, he’s not bringing resolutions, he’s bringing a game plan for 2025! What does the Last Outlaw have in store for himself and the team in the New Year?
AEW Continental Classic, Gold League: Brody King VS Komander!
While the rest of Gold League stands at 6 points, these two men are struggling to keep up. Will the King of Death join that traffic jam at the front of the block? Or will the Commander of the Skies be a spoiler for Christmas?
The bell rings and we’re on the clock. Brody and Komander circle while the fans bark it up. There are fans who sing “OLE~ OLE OLE OLE~” for Komander as the two tie up. But then Brody picks Komande up with both hands, and puts him on the to rope. Brody pats Komander on the shoulder, and the fans bark more. Komander hops down, not intimidated by Brody’s size. Komander then dodges Brody, DROPKICKS him, but Brody CLOBBERS Komander on the return! Brody eggs Komander on and then scuffs him. Komander gets mad and CHOPS! Brody grins and eggs Komander on. Komander CHOPS, but Brody wants more!
Komander fires up to CHOP, but Brody CHOPS Komander down! The fans fire up and Brody grins. Komander sputters, Brody paces, and Brody drags Komander up. Brody CHOPS Komander again! Brody bumps Komander off buckles, CHOPS again, and Komander flounders away! Brody stalks Komander to the corner, CHOPS him again, and Komander falls over! Brody hauls Komander up, whips him, but Komander goes up and over! Komander ducks ‘n’ dodges, but Brody BACKDROPS Komander! The fans bark while Komander writhes, and Brody drags Komander up. But Komander fires body shots and a CHOP!
Brody KNEES low and Komander drops. Brody CHOPS Komander again! Brody asks, “Are you done?!” Brody whips Komander, but Komander ducks ‘n’ dodges to then springboard, but Brody catches Komander with ease! Brody pops Komander up, but Komander pops free, sunset flip, ONE!! Brody drags Komander up and CLUBS him! Komander wobbles, Brody ROCKS him again! Brody drags Komander off the ropes, suplexes, but Komander slips around! SLEEPER! Big men still have to breathe, but Brody RAMS Komander into the buckles! Brody swings, misses, and that bad hand hits post! Komander fires KICKS on the legs!
Komander bobs ‘n’ weaves, kicks, mule kicks and ENZIGIRIS! Brody wobbles and the fans rally up! Komander knuckle locks, CHOPS, and he goes up and up and jumps around! But Brody breaks the grip and DOUBLE CHOPS Komander to the floor! The fans bark it up and the ref checks Komander while Rampage goes picture in picture.
Brody storms out after Komander, who is somehow still in this. Brody drags Komander up, and he whips Komander hard into railing! Brody revels in the DC dogs barking, and Brody stands Komander up. Brody CHOPS Komander off his feet, then refreshes the ring count. Brody drags Komander up, and whips him hard into railing! So hard, in fact, that Komander goes up and over! Brody hurries to haul Komander back up, and he suplexes Komander to the floor! Komander writhes more while Brody refreshes the count again. Brody goes back to Komander, scuffs him, and brings him back up.
Komander KICKS Brody, CHOPS, but Brody CHOPS him down! Brody revels in the noise from DC while he stands on Komander’s neck! The ref reprimands, Brody steps off and rolls into the ring. Brody again refreshes the count so he can fetch Komander. Brody puts Komander in the ring, covers, TWO! Komander is still in this but Brody is more amused than anything. Brody paces then brings Komander up. Brody CHOPS Komander to a corner, then revels in the noise a bit more. Brody then digs his boot into Komander, but lets off as the ref counts. Brody drags Komander up to CHOP, but Komander CHOPS! Brody CHOPS Komander down!
Brody digs his boots in again, but the ref counts. Brody steps away, then drags Komander to his feet. Brody ROCKS Komander as the Holiday Bash returns to single picture. Brody eggs Komander on, stands him up, and ROCKS him again! Komander flops against ropes but Brody dares him to keep fighting. Komander staggers up, but Brody CHOPS him! Komander is stinging but Brody ROCKS him! Brody whips, Komander ducks ‘n’ dodges to QUEBRADA, but Brody catches him! But Komander slips down into the STANDING BONE LOCK! The fans fire up but Brody powers up! Brody THROWS Komander right off! SENTON FLOPS as Komander moves!
Komander hurries to basement DROPKICK! The fans fire up as Brody and Komander both crawl to ropes! They both stand, Brody runs up, but Komander swings around, CRUCIFIX DRIVER! Brody flops out to the floor! Komander sees that and the fans fire up! Komander builds going side to side, and he goes up and up and CROSSBODIES, but Brody catches him! Brody RAMS Komander into the railing! And then whips him hard into more railing! Brody makes Komander take a seat, then CHOPS him! The fans bark with Brody as he gets space, and Brody runs back in, but Komander ducks! Brody CRASHES into railing!!
Komander has the fans all fired up as he rises! Komander rolls into the ring, the count is climbing, but Brody is rising! So Komander runs corner to corner to go up, up and AWAY!! Direct hit with that escalara cannonball! The fans fire up as Komander rises again! Komander and Brody both head for the ring while fans sing again, “OLE~ OLE OLE OLE~!” Komander has Brody in the drop zone! Komander goes up the corner, but Brody CLUBS him first! Brody has Komander in the Electric Chair Lift, then goes up the corner!? But Komander fights, shifts, and SUPER SUSNET FLIP POWERBOMBS!!
Brody is in the drop zone again and Komander rises! 450 SPLASH!! Cover, TWO!! Brody survives and Komander cannot believe it! “This is Awesome!” as Komander rises and goes to another corner. Komander tunes up the band, runs corner to corner, but Brody SLAPS him first! Brody runs but Komander dodges, Brody POSTS himself! Komander is on the apron and he runs up, to SHOTGUN Brody to the floor! Brody sputters, Komander climbs the corner, and the fans are thunderous! Komander springboards to ARIHARA MOONSAULT! Another direct hit and Komander feels so close to his first points in the C2!
Komander hurries to get in the ring, but then slides out to start a new ring count. Komander climbs again while Brody rises. Komander watches Brody slide in, then tightrope walks to CIELITO LINDO!! But that was on Brody’s back! Komander pushes Brody but that’s a lot of dead weight to push! Brody sits up but Komander KICKS him! Komander roars, the fans fire up, handspring- TORTURE RACK! Brody flips Komander around, GONZO BOMB!! Cover, Brody wins!!
Winner: Brody King, by pinfall (gains 3 points; Komander earns 0)
If it wasn’t clear before, this was a painful punctuation mark, Komander is mathematically ELIMINATED from the semifinals. However, Komander’s final C2 match is Dynamite’s Miracle on 34th Street against Claudio Castagnoli! Can Komander be the biggest spoiler of this entire tournament? Can Brody prove to everyone in the Gold League that the House Always Wins?
My Thoughts:
A great Rampage here for Holiday Bash, though some clear redundancies from last week’s Winter is Coming edition. We got another group Don Callis Promo, and we barely got anything different from Callis and Kyle. The tag match’s only changes were Cage switching in for Archer, even though Cage is in reality defending his ROH World TV Championship in the Hammerstein Ballroom for Final Battle, and then the Callis Family wins this time so Hobbs and Konosuke can be even going towards Worlds End. Now, Konosuke could very well retain the International Championship at Worlds End because NJPW is totally open to Konosuke Takeshita VS Shingo Takagi being Winner Takes All, AEW International and NEVER Openweight titles on the line together.
Lio & Action of course won their match, but the real purpose was to get a confrontation out of them, Private Party and OG Top Flight, Darius & Dante. Good stuff, and it teases anywhere between a Triple Threat to Lio & Action VS Darius & Dante Round 2. Very good promo from Triple J to set up for something, anything really, for 2025. Fight for the Fallen can even be the start of whatever that plan is as part of the “mother of all streams.” And good stuff with the women’s division tonight. Ford & Harley makes a natural duo now given their names, and Willow and Kris could possibly reunite now that Kris is a Face again. That wouldn’t really make up for the weird fumble in the middle where Tony Khan just wanted Kris to get away from Stokely, but hey, this story itself could be really well done.
And great stuff out of Brody VS Komander, really got the drama going before the end. I mean, we all knew Komander was out of the running before tonight, and was most certainly taking the loss here, but Komander got to really show some grit. And now, five people at 6 points going into the final round, they’re really adding great drama to Gold League. Collision tomorrow and then Dynamite Miracle on 34th Street will be some great stuff, but I still think Ospreay should be one of the semifinalists, the second spot can be whoever they want.
My Score: 8.8/10
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With Jade Cargill out of action, Naomi is stepping in to help Bianca Belair defend the WWE Women’s Tag Team Championships tonight on SmackDown!
OFFICIAL RESULTS
- Six Man Tag: The Bloodline VS LA Knight, Apollo Creed & Andrade; The Bloodline wins.
- Braun Strowman VS Carmelo Hayes; Melo wins.
- Johnny Gargano VS Alex Shelley; Gargano wins.
- WWE Women’s Tag Team Championships: Bianca Belair & Naomi VS Nia Jax & Candice LeRae; Bianca & Naomi win and retain the titles.
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Solo Sikoa is here!
The fans boo as the “Undisputed” Tribal Chief leads the Samoan Werewolf and Good Bad Guy to the ring. Roman Reigns put out the challenge for Tribal Combat, and on January 6th, in Los Angeles, for the first-ever Monday Night Raw on Netflix, it will happen! But first, Solo and his Bloodline go to the ring, and the fans chant “O T C! O T C!” Solo tells them all, “ACKNOWLEDGE ME.” The fans boo instead, as expected. Solo lets that slide, and he says, “Roman Reigns sat on his little boat with The Wise Man and decided to challenge me on January 6th to a Tribal Combat match for the ula fala on Monday Night Raw, the debut on Netflix.”
The fans “WHAT?” Solo says instead of saying that, the fans should ACKNOWLEDGE HIM. The fans boo more, but Solo says shut your mouths and listen to what THE Tribal Chief has to say! The fans continue to boo and they continue to chant, “O T C! O T C!” Solo tells Roman that if he wants Tribal Combat, if he wants to take THE Tribal Chief to war, then let’s do it! Solo will leave his Bloodline behind, “WHAT?” Roman will leave his behind, “WHAT?” They’ll leave the Wise Man behind. “WHAT?” Jimmy and Jey, too. So listen and listen carefully: On January 6th, Solo walks in and walks OUT as THE Tribal Chief!
The fans boo more but Solo says on January 6th, he will STILL be the Head of the Table! He will STILL be YOUR Tribal Chief! And he will STILL have the ula fala! So Roman, after Solo beats your ass in LA, Roman can go back out on his little boat, sail off to the Island of Irrelevancy, and Roman can finally ACKNOWLEDGE SOLO. But wait! Drew McIntyre is here!? The Scottish Terminator has already hit Jey Uso, Jimmy Uso and Sami Zayn, but let’s not forget Solo was chief among those who screwed McIntyre out of the world championship. Solo has Jacob Fatu & Tama Tonga stand down as McIntyre goes to the ring.
McIntyre grabs a mic but Solo tells him, “I gotta admit, I was very happy when you kicked my brother, Jimmy, in the face last week. Yes, I was very, very happy. But you better have a damn good reason why you’re interrupting me.” McIntyre says he’ll make it quick because it causes McIntyre physical pain to be this close to Solo and not beating Solo within an inch of his life. You like what McIntyre did to Jimmy? What about Sami and Jey? McIntyre wants to know, when Solo lies in bed at night, is he asking when McIntyre is coming after him? Because Solo is the one that cost McIntyre the title at Clash at the Castle.
Solo is the one who caused McIntyre’s family the pain and misery that caused him more pain and misery! But Solo also stood up to Roman Reigns. The only one to have the balls to stand up to Roman! The rest of them acted tough, acted like they were going to do something, but Roman snapped his fingers, didn’t change one bit. McIntyre’s heart says jump Solo, but McIntyre’s head says he and Solo have the same goal. So here’s what McIntyre is thinking: McIntyre can start working through the hit list, taking out more and more OG Bloodline members, and Solo does one thing for him: Take out Roman for good.
The fans boo but McIntyre says once all that business is finished, then he and Solo can settle theirs. But then JIMMY yanks McIntyre out of the ring! And CRACKS him with the crutch! And again! And then he runs up to CLOBBER McIntyre! McIntyre goes running into the crowd, Jimmy does his best to pursue, but now here comes LA Knight, Apollo Creed & Andrade! The Bloodline has a Six Man Tag on their hands, will Knight even let Solo make it to LA?
Six Man Tag: The Bloodline VS LA Knight, Apollo Creed & Andrade!
The brawl is on, Apollo after Tama, Andrade after Jacob, and Knight after Solo! Solo shoves back, but Knight LARIATS him up and out! Apollo DUMPS Tama and Andrade BOOTS Jacob! Apollo BOOTS Jacob, then Andrade BOOTS him again! Jacob tumbles out but Solo has him stand down! The Bloodline regroups while SmackDown goes to break.
SmackDown returns and the match is already going as Apollo ducks ‘n’ dodges Tama to then slide under. Tama keeps moving, Apollo hurdles over, drops down, then DROPKICKS! Apollo fires up and the fans are with him, then Apollo gorilla presses Tama! The fans fire up and Apollo marches around. Apollo says this is for Solo, and he DROPS Tama! Tama flounders, Apollo brings him over, and he tags in Knight. Knight fires hands on Tama, “YEAH! YEAH! YEAH!” Knight brings Tama around to whip but Tama reverses. Knight catches Tama for a SWINGING NECKBREAKER! Cover, ONE!! Tama is tougher than that but Knight stomps him.
Tag to Andrade and the unlikely partners mug Tama. Andrade CHOPS Tama, then has him in a corner. Andrade tags Apollo, they double whip Tama to DOUBLE ELBOW! Apollo covers, TWO! Tama stays in this but Apollo drags Tama up. Apollo ROCKS Tama, the fans rally, and Apollo ROCKS Tama again. Apollo tags Andrade back in, they mug Tama, but Tama fires body shots! Tama shoves Andrade but Andrade RANAS on the return! Tama tumbles out, Jacob runs in, but Andrade DUMPS him out! Tag to Apollo, and then Andrade climbs! Apollo builds speed, and Apollo FLIES while Andrade ARIHARA MOONSAULTS!
The fans fire up as Knight then gets in to keep Solo back! Knight dares Solo to try something, but Solo stays back. Knight goes back to his corner while Apollo puts Tama in. The fans fire up as Apollo reels Tama in. Tama fires body shots and switches to a waistlock. Apollo elbows free, but Jacob sneaks a tag! Tama shoves Apollo and Jacob BODY CHECKS Apollo! The Werewolf is all geeked up while SmackDown goes to break.
SmackDown returns again and Solo whips Apollo to ELBOW him down! Solo throws up the one but the fans boo. Solo drags Apollo up, bumps him off buckles, and the fans rally. Solo UPPERCUTS Apollo down, then stalks him along the ropes. Solo drags Apollo up but Apollo fires hands! Solo keeps Apollo from his corner but Apollo throws more shots! Solo whips Apollo hard into the Bloodline corner! Tag to Jacob and he looms over Apollo. Jacob drags Apollo up to scoop and SLAM! The fans boo but Jacob runs to SENTON, onto knees! Apollo saves himeslf and both men are down! They crawl, hot tag to Andrade!
El Idolo dodges Jacob, BLASTS Tama then ROCKS Solo! Andrade fires hands on Jacob, runs, then ducks ‘n’ dodges to FLYING FOREARM! Jacob tumbles to a corner while Andrade kips up! The fans fire up and chant “SI! SI! SI!” Andrade runs in, CIEN SHADOWES! Cover, TWO!! Jacob survives but Andrade keeps his cool. Andrade goes up a corner, MOONSAULT DOUBLE! Cover, TWO!! Andrade is frustrated now as Jacob survives again! Andrade thinks on what to do, and he brings Jacob up. Andrade fires forearms but Jacob grabs Andrade’s neck! Andrade fights free and fires more shots, but Solo sneaks a tag!
Andrade whips, Jacob reverses, but Andrade KICKS Jacob away! Jacob just roars! Andrade runs up, Jacob FLAPJACKS him into Solo’s HOTSHOT! That combo sends Andrade tumbling out to the floor, and Solo brings him up to POST him! The fans boo as The Bloodline stands tall, and Solo shows off his ula fala. Solo goes back to Andrade and puts him in the ring. Tag to Jacob, and Jacob whips for a POP-UP SAMOAN DROP! Andrade sputters and coughs while Jacob is geeked up again, and SmackDown goes picture in picture.
Jacob watches Andrade crawl to the apron, and waits for him to go to a corner. Andrade sits up but into the HIP ATTACK! Jacob snarls as he kicks Andrade around. Tag to Solo and he whips Jacob for Jacob to whip him! Another HIP ATTACK on Andrade! Solo scowls at the fans, then talks trash on Andrade. Solo drags Andrade by his foot and brings him over to tag Tama. Tama then slingshot ELBOW DROPS! Andrade sputters more but Tama covers, TWO! Andrade is still in this, but Tama rains down fists on Andrade to keep him down! Tama HAMMERS and CLUBS Andrade, then he talks smack on Apollo and Knight.
Tama kicks Andrade to the Bloodline corner, drags him back up, and then fires a BODY SHOT! Andrade sputters, Tama tags Jacob, and then Jacob whips Tama in for a STINGER SPLASH! Andrade falls over, Jacob clamps claws into the shoulders! Andrade endures, fights up, but Jacob HEADBUTTS him down! Jacob clamps the claws on again and really digs into Andrade’s shoulders! Andrade kicks and flails in pain but Jacob just thrashes him around more! Jacob shouts at Andrade but Andrade fights up to his feet! Andrade fires body shots, but Jacob HEADBUTTS him down again! Jacob stalks Andrade to a corner as SmackDown returns to single picture.
The fans boo but Jacob rains down fists in the corner! Jacob then sucker punches Apollo! Andrade sits up, Jacob runs in, but Andrade moves! Hip attack hits buckles and the fans fire up! Andrade and Jacob crawl, Solo shouts for Jacob to get up! Jacob grabs Andrade’s foot and brings him up! Andrade ENZIGIRIS free! Hot tags to Tama and The Mega Star! The fans are thunderous as Knight dodges then CLOBBERS Tama! Tama flounders to a corner, Knight stomps away on him, “YEAH! YEAH! YEAH!” The ref counts, Knight stops at 4, but then he CLOBBERS Jacob! KNEE for Tama! Solo runs up to TOSS Knight!
Knight dodges Solo in the corner and hits a NECKBREAKER! The fans fire up even more and Knight tags Apollo. Knight hits Tama with the BIG back suplex! Apollo goes up top for the FROG SPLASH! Cover, TWO!! Tama survives but Apollo clamps on with a CROSSFACE! Knight WRECKS Jacob with a dropkick, and the Samoan Werewolf tumbles up and over the desk! Knight goes out to say that’s what Jacob gets, BUT SHINSUKE IS HERE!? Nakamura CLOBBERS Knight into the desk! The King of Strong Style gets away with that while the ref was busy checking Tama! Solo CLOBBERS Apollo, but Andrade whips Solo!
Solo reverses and ELBOWS Andrade! Solo drags Tama to their corner and then tags in. Solo aims at Apollo, HIP ATTACK! Solo hauls Apollo up, URENAGE! And then SAMOAN SPIKE!! Cover, Bloodline wins!!
Winners: The Bloodline, by pinfall
It seems Drew McIntyre isn’t the only one who is surprisingly on Solo’s side. The sinister samurai made sure to strike from the shadows to screw over Knight, will Knight make sure Nakamura comes to regret it? As for Solo, he is rolling towards the Raw Netflix debut, will he not need his Bloodline to retain the ula fala?
Backstage interview with Motor City Machine Guns.
Byron Saxton is with Alex Shelley & Chris Sabin ahead of the emotional grudge match. Shelley takes on his former friend, student, and the man who betrayed MCMG to take those WWE Tag Team Championships. That man is Johnny Gargano, so what thoughts are flowing through Shelley’s mind? Shelley says it is one thought: Payback. Sabin says they’ve known Gargano almost 20 YEARS, and only now does Gargano let the mask fall away to show us the truth. Shelley says it cuts a lot deeper when it’s someone you considered a little brother. Shelley tells Johnny that he makes sure Gargano knows he made the BIGGEST mistake of his life.
Sabin asks Shelley if he’s ready to do this. Shelley says this is something he has to do alone. He wants to see if Gargano is man enough to do the same. Sabin says okay, let’s get warmed up. Shelley wants a 1v1 shootout with Johnny Wrestling, but will Gargano do anything but do this himself?
SmackDown shares footage from after Saturday Night’s Main Event.
Byron Saxton was with Chelsea Green & Piper Niven and said before anything else, congratulations. Chelsea pats herself on the back, Piper pats Chelsea a bit, too, and Byron takes her back through the closing moments. Unpretty-Her on Michin, the bell rings, and we hear Lilian Garcia say the words, “AND NEW Women’s United States Champion, Chelsea Green.” What went through her mind? Chelsea takes out her gum and puts it in “Bryan’s” hand, and then tells him that she always knew this would happen. He might be surprised, and that’s so cute, but she wasn’t. She’s been doing this for ten YEARS, and worked her entire life to be an overnight success.
This is Chelsea’s time! Red, white and Green! Say it with her, Bryan! #RedWhiteAndGreen. So then, let’s talk the historical significance. Chelsea will now go down in the history books as the FIRST-EVER Women’s US Champion, so how does she’s now synonymous with the likes of Harley Race, the first-ever Men’s US Champion? She would say, “Duh.” She’s in the books where she belongs. Probably should’ve been three years ago, but she was released. It should’ve been way back in 2015, but she wasn’t hired. So now is the time. NOW IS THE FREAKIN’ TIME!! Yes, it is her time. What does a Chelsea Green reign look like going forward?
Chelsea says it looks like she’s going to Disneyland, so she’s got a plane to catch. Can they wrap this up? Of course. Have fun in Disneyland. Yes, well-deserved. Piper calls for champagne. Will we never hear the end of this now that Chelsea has gold to go with the ego?
Kevin Owens speaks.
“What happened after Saturday Night’s Main Event was not my fault. There’s a lot of people to blame for it. Cody Rhodes, the referees, Nick Aldis, WWE Management, they’re all to blame. I was screwed out of winning that championship. What happened to me is a travesty, a tragedy! I should be standing here Undisputed WWE Champion, but I’m not. But I took this (the Winged Eagle belt) because I deserve it. And I’m not giving it back until I get what i want. Everyone needs to understand, you can only push a man so much until they snap. But the good news is, I haven’t snapped yet.
“It can all get so much worse, trust me. You don’t want me to snap. So Cody, Nick Aldis, WWE officials, what happens next is on all of you.” The Prizefighter has said his piece, will he hold the championship hostage until his demands are met?
DIY talks backstage.
Ciampa gets it, Gargano’s known MCMG a long time. So it surprises Ciampa that Shelley is so dumb! He wants this grudge match but he can’t win the tag titles back in a singles match. So what’s he doing? Gargano says Shelley wants his payback, that’s obvious. But Shelley wants to challenge Gargano’s manhood?! Gargano is all man! He made a kid! Yeah, Papa John, Daddy Ciampa, of course they made kids. But Shelley did specify that he wants to do this on his own, so Ciampa knows what that means, right? Ciampa has to stay backstage, too. Gargano will handle business by himself. He’s not some naive 18-year-old kid with a dream anymore! Dream came true!
Gargano will go remind Shelley that he’s Johnny Freakin’ Wrestling! So Ciampa can just relax right back here. Ciampa says go get him! Ciampa won’t even move a muscle from here, you can trust him. Can he? Or is this all another facade to lower everyone’s guard?
It’s an all new Grayson Waller Effect!
A-Town Down Under is already in the ring, and fans boo as Austin Theory & Grayson Waller show off the abs. Waller then welcomes us to the Grayson Waller- And Austin Theory…! Effect. The hottest show keeps getting hotter cuz Waller gets scoop after scoop, lads. And tonight is a big scoop! A big, BIG scoop! The first transfer from Raw to SmackDown, it’s the Monster of All Monsters, BRAUN STROWMAN! The fans cheer as Braun makes his way to the ring, and he’s coming out as Santa Braun! Or perhaps, Strowman Claus? Either way, Braun throws free merchandise to the fans, what a gift for Christmas!
Braun empties the bag and then goes to the ring. Turns out, nothing for Waller & Theory! Waller sits behind the desk and thanks Braun for coming. And how nice of Braun to help all the poor here in Hartford. The fans boo and Braun asks if Waller’s really starting this like that. Is he really trying to piss Braun off already? No no no! Braun is right, it really is nice. And this is big! The biggest acquisition in SmackDown history! On the biggest talk show in WWE history! Braun says it doesn’t get any bigger than this, baby! The fans cheer and Waller says before we start, he knows how this goes, sometimes.
Waller just wants us to know that he invested a lot of money into the new set. Maybe we continue to spread Christmas cheer and have a civil conversation. No damage. Well, if Waller runs his mouth, then Braun can promise he’ll wear Waller out using all the stuff in here. Waller says he’s a bit surprised Braun agreed to this. If no one has said before, but Braun is a little intimidating. But the more Waller thought about it, the more it made sense. Even Braun sees the sense in associating with ATDU! The fans boo and Braun says he threw up a little bit in his mouth, and that get a good laugh.
Waller says okay, but SmackDown’s a bit scary right now. Bloodline is going wild, people are getting attacked backstage, and you don’t wanna be alone in the car park. Sorry, parking lot. Braun asks if Waller knows who he’s talking to. No, he didn’t mean anything by it. Waller just figures, it’d be a good idea if Braun looked after Braun for once. And that means setting up the ultimate alliance. Braun Strowman & A-Town Down Under as the same team! They’d be untouchable! The cunning and intelligence of Waller & Theory, Braun’s strength. Get it? Brains & Braun. Braun says he already told Waller to watch his mouth! Does Waller want his set shoved up his-
Wait! Carmelo Hayes makes his way out here! Braun sighs and Melo says no, no, no, cut this out. Melo has a bone to pick with Braun. Aldis thought he was going to humble Melo by setting him up against Braun. Everybody here knows that that wasn’t fair. But newsflash, Nick Aldis, you can’t humble greatness! Melo might lose, but he’ll never quit. So Braun, “you big ugly dumb Santa Claus b*tch,” let’s run this thing back right here, right now! Cuz now, Melo’s ready! Braun says if Melo didn’t learn his lesson last week, Braun will remind him what the Braun Strowman Effect is! Waller & Theory run away as Braun grabs the fake palm trees!
Braun CHUCKS trees at Melo but Melo just laughs. Will Melo not miss the game winner in this rematch? Or will Braun be the one to humble H1M?
Braun Strowman VS Carmelo Hayes!
SmackDown returns and the bell rings. Braun chuckles at Melo wanting to tie up. They do tie up but then Melo slips around to KICK the leg! Braun just brushes that off as he and Melo circle. Melo uses the ropes and even the ref as a shield so Braun backs off. Melo comes back, taunts Braun, then drops back to ropes. The ref wants Braun to let off, and Braun does, but then Melo sucker punches him! Melo talks smack, then whips, but Braun blocks! B raun shakes his head, whips Melo, but Melo ducks ‘n’ dodges ‘n’ slides out. Melo says safe! Melo says he’s smart, but then gets spooked as Braun storms up to ropes!
The ref has Braun stay back, and Melo gets cocky again. Braun signals to the fans that he’s taking a lap and the fans fire up. Braun goes outside, builds speed, but Melo runs! Melo slides into the ring, Braun gets on the apron, but Melo KICKS him! The fans boo but Melo hits the FADE AWAY! Braun flounders, Melo CLUBS and KNEES and repeat! Braun SHOVES Melo out of the ring! Braun shakes it off then storms back up on Melo. Braun YANKS Melo up by his hair! And then he TOSSES Melo across the way! The fans fire up and Braun drags Melo up again. Braun whips, Melo dropkicks the legs out! Braun falls, Melo runs, FADE AWAY, but into Braun’s hands!
Braun pops Melo up, but Melo SPIKE-RANAS! Braun sputters and Melo soaks up heat. Braun rises up like the monster he is! Melo turns around, Braun runs up, but Melo DUMPS Braun out! Melo BOOTS Braun away, then gets cocky again. Melo goes out the side and he runs up a la Braun. But Braun BOOTS Melo right down! The fans fire up and Braun looms over Melo. Braun drags Melo up, whips him at steps, but Melo goes up! Melo leaps, but into Braun’s arms! We’re at 7 of 10 as Melo slips free! Melo SLAPS Braun! Braun grabs Melo by the neck and TOSSES him into the ring! We’re at 10!! MELO WINS!
Winner: Carmelo Hayes, by count out
Talk about rope-a-dope! Melo steals this win by getting the better of Braun’s anger! Braun scowls at smart-aleck Melo, and he storms in! Melo runs out to the crowd and into the night, but Braun pursues! Will Melo #GetTheseHands one way or another?
Nia Jax and Candice LeRae talk backstage.
They’re both excited for the tag title match tonight, because Nia can become a double champion. Tiffany Stratton walks in and Nia says there she is! Tiff wishes them luck tonight, and cannot wait to be there ringside when the ref raises their hands. Nia gets a guilty look on her face and Candice tells Tiff that they were talking… It’s best if Tiff stays in the back. But hey, she can take some notes if she wants. And if she wants to help, she can prepare champagne, balloons and maybe even streamers. They’re gonna need all that after the big win. So Tiff should get on that while Candice & Nia strategize.
Tiff looks to Nia but Nia just says, “Thanks, Tiff.” Tiff leaves, Nia shrugs off the guilt and says she and Candice are ready. Candice is sure Tiff will have the most beautiful party ready for them. Will the Irresistible Force & Poison Pixie succeed in taking the tag titles for their own? Or will it be Bianca & Naomi having that champagne to celebrate?
Melo returns backstage.
And he’s on high alert knowing Braun is still hunting him down. Melo bumps into Legado Del Fantasma, and then Braun storms up! Braun asks where Melo went. Santos Escobar says screw that, he’s no snitch. Braun says not telling is gonna get Santos worse. Angel steps in and says Melo went that way. Braun thanks Angel and storms off after Melo. But then Pretty Deadly asks Braun to please read through their script. Braun slaps the script down and says he doesn’t care about their stupid musical! But then Melo SMACKS Braun with a chair! And SMACKS him again! Melo talks trash before heading out, but Braun gets back up.
Braun is angrier than ever, and he still hunts Melo down! Is there going to be nothing left of H1M after Braun #GetsTheseHands on him?
Johnny Gargano VS Alex Shelley!
Longtime friendships thrown away in order to get ahead is practically cliche in pro-wrestling, but to think Johnny Wrestling would be the kind to do that. Will Shelley make Gargano regret ever treating 20 YEARS like it was nothing?
The bell rings and Gargano runs up! Shelley dodges to fire hands, then he bumps Gargano off buckles. Shelley stomps a mudhole in, then stands Gargano up to dig his forearm in! The ref counts, Shelley lets off, then he climbs up to rain down fists! Gargano YANKS Shelley down! Shelley flounders, Gargano CHOPS Shelley to a corner, then he mocks the MCMG hand pointing. Gargano CHOPS Shelley, ROCKS him, then wrenches him to whip corner to corner. Gargano runs up but Shelley ELBOWS him away! Shelley goes up to FLYING KNEE! And then he CLOBBERS Gargano! The fans fire up as Shelley drags Gargano up.
Shelley wrenches, hammerlocks, but Gargano elbows free! Gargano brings Shelley around to schoolboy ROUNDHOUSE! Shelley sputters, Gargano brings him up, and Gargano says he’s no longer the student. Gargano ROCKS Shelley, stomps away, but stops as the ref counts. Gargano soaks up heat, then shakes out his left hand before he runs up. Shelley puts Gargano on the apron to HOTSHOT! Gargano falls, Shelley aims, and Shelley slingshots to stomp Gargano’s bad hand! Gargano staggers away, but runs back up on Shelley, only for Shelley to jump the sweep! SUPERKICK! Then FLYING KNEE!
The fans fire up while Gargano goes down, and Shelley says that’s what Gargano gets while SmackDown goes to break.
SmackDown returns and Gargano has Shelley in a clinch. Gargano fires body shots, then he hits a JAWBREAKER! Gargano goes to a corner, Shelley runs up, but Gargano BOOTS back! Gargano runs up and slips around Shelley to SLINGBLADE BACKBREAKER! Cover, TWO! Gargano is frustrated but he stalks Shelley to the apron. Gargano brings Shelley up, talks more smack, and he fireman’s carries. Shelley slips out but Gargano ROCKS him! SLINGSHOT- SUPERKICK! Shelley takes Gargano out of the air and both men are down! The fans rally up, and Shelley stands to CHOP! And CHOP! And CHOP again!
Shelley CHOPS, whips, then kitchen sink knees! And then PENALTY KICKS! Ghost pin, TWO! Gargano escapes, but Shelley wants the arm! Shelley uses the Garga- NO, Gargano turns chicken wing into roll up, TWO!! Shelley escapes, clinches, and spins Gargano, ASAI DDT! Cover, TWO! Shelley wants the arm again! The fans rally as Shelley drags Gargano up, wrenches and wristlocks, but Gargano ROCKS Shelley with forearms! Shelley CHOPS back, CHOPS again, and CHOPS again! Shelley wrenches to an ELBOW BREAKER! But Gargano ENZIGIRIS! Shelley runs up, Gargano dodges and SUPERKICKS!
Gargano scoops Shelley, takes aim at a corner, LAWN DART! Cover, TWO!! Shelley survives and the fans rally up! Gargano grows frustrated but he brings Shelley around. Gargano wants the arm now! GargaNO Escape, but Shelley says NO to that! They both fight up, end up in a corner, and the ref counts. Gargano lets off, to then ROCK Shelley with a cheap shot! Gargano runs up, but into a BUCKLE SHOT! Shelley shakes out the stars and he goes to the corner. The fans fire up as Shelley climbs, but Ciampa shows up! Gargano GAMANGIRIS Shelley down! But wait, here comes Sabin! Ciampa violated the deal first so Sabin’s not letting him do worse!
Gargano climbs up while Sabin chases Ciampa off, but Shelley SHOVES Gargano! CROSSBODY! Gargano rolls through, and pulls tights! Gargano wins!!
Winner: Johnny Gargano, by pinfall
Distraction tactic and pulling the tights? Gargano has no shame! But he and Ciampa have the WWE Tag Team Championships, so is that all that matters?
Backstage interview with Bianca Belair & Naomi.
Byron Saxton is at gorilla with The EST & The Glow, and before they head to the ring, he wants to recap the crazy couple of weeks. The mysterious attack on Jade Cargill, the big win at Survivor Series in WarGames, and now they can solidify themselves as WWE Women’s Tag Team Champions. Bianca says these past few weeks have been rough to say the least. And while you can trust Bianca will find out what happened to Jade, you best believe they won’t be stripped of the tag titles. That’s just what the culprit wants and Bianca isn’t going down without a fight. Thankfully, Bianca has a friend who always has her back.
Naomi says yeah, she’s got her back forever! And she can never turn down a good “snatch ‘n’ drag.” But she also knows how important these titles are to Bianca & Jade, and they’re just as important to her. Naomi will go out there and do everything she has to in order to keep the titles. Bianca holds out Jade’s belt to Naomi, but Naomi says no. Not until she’s earned it. Bianca says okay, and the music hits. Naomi is fired up, will this be the StrongEST Glow yet?
WWE Women’s Tag Team Championships: Bianca Belair & Naomi VS Nia Jax & Candice LeRae!
SmackDown returns as the Irresistible Force & Poison Pixie make their entrance together. The introductions are made, the tag titles are raised, and we see who is truly the strongest duo!
The teams sort out and Bianca starts against Candice. They tie up as the fans rally, and Bianca powers Candice right to a corner. But Candice pulls the braid! The ref reprimands, Candice shoves Bianca, then pie faces her! But Bianca SHOVES Candice to the corner! Bianca runs up but into an elbow! Candice goes up but Bianca ROCKS her! Bianca gorilla presses Candice but Candice scrambles free! Candice hurries away and she tags in Nia. Bianca says bring it and the fans rally for the “E S T! E S T!” Nia and Bianca tie up, Bianca headlocks, but Nia powers up and out. Tiff is watching backstage as Nia scoops Bianca, only for Bianca to slip free.
Bianca runs, ducks ‘n’ dodges and DROPKICKS! Nia rebounds but Bianca avoids the elbow drop! Bianca tags Naomi then sets Nia up! Naomi and Bianca both run the ropes, Bianca handsprings, SPLIT LEG DROP AND MOONSAULT COMBO! Naomi covers, TWO! Naomi hurries back after Nia but Nia shoves her away. Naomi slides under the lariat then mule kicks! Naomi runs but into a POP-UP HEADBUTT! Nia drags Naomi to a cover, TWO! Naomi stays in this for Bianca’s sake but Nia storms back up as SmackDown goes picture in picture.
Nia DRIBBLES Naomi off the mat, then stares Bianca down. Nia stalks Naomi to a corner, puts her on ropes, and CHOKES her! The ref counts, Nia lets off, and then Nia drags Naomi over to the corner. Nia traps Naomi while she tags Candice. Nia fires some elbows before backing off, and Candice RAMS Naomi! Candice ROCKS Naomi, sits her down, then stomps a mudhole in. Candice taunts Bianca, drags Naomi to a cover, TWO! Candice CLUBS Naomi down, then clamps on with a top wristlock. Naomi endures while Candice leans on the hold. Naomi fights up, arm-drags free, then hurries for her corner!
Candice scrambles after Naomi and THROWS her by her hair! Candice stomps Naomi to the corner, tags Nia, and Nia runs up to HIP ATTACK! Nia taunts Bianca, drags Naomi up, and clamps on with a cobra clutch! Nia leans on Naomi to grind her down. Naomi endures, fights up, and JAWBREAKERS free! Nia staggers around, but she scoops Naomi! Naomi slips free to the apron and HOTSHOTS Nia! Naomi BOOTS Candice. RAMS Nia, then reels Nia in for a HEATSEEKER! Naomi is down, but she BOOTS Nia away before heading for her corner. Candice hurries and tags in, but Naomi hot tags Bianca!
Bianca rallies on Candice with shoulder tackles and DROPKICK! Bianca kips up, wrenches, and suplexes Candice! SmackDown returns to single picture as Candice slips free! Candice dodges Bianca, Nia sneaks a tag, and Bianca scoops Candice for a GUT BUSTER! Bianca runs at the corner to RAM Candice, then she climbs up! The ref tries to explain but Nia runs up! Bianca backflips up and over! Nia almost squashes Candice, but she turns around. Bianca dodges Nia, but Candice hits a CODE BREAKER! SAMOAN DROP from Nia! Cover, TWO! Bianca survives and the fans fire up! Nia snarls as she drags Bianca into a motorcycle stretch!
Bianca endures and the fans rally up. Bianca fights up but Nia POSTS her first! Nia then mocks the fans with clapping, then she scuffs Bianca. Nia dares Bianca to tag, then she THROWS Bianca by the braid! Bianca goes to ropes, and Nia pulls the braid around them! The ref reprimands, Nia lets off, but Candice gets her shots in! The fans boo but Bianca gets away. Nia soaks up the heat and then brings Bianca around. Nia has the cobra clutch back on and she thrashes Bianca around. The fans rally as Bianca endures, and Bianca fights back up. Nia kicks Bianca but Bianca rebounds to reel Nia in!
Bianca tries to suplex but Nia’s too big! Nia shoves Bianca to the corner, but Bianca BOOTS back! Bianca ELBOWS Candice, runs up on Nia, but Nia picks her up! Nia RAMS Bianca into the corner! Tag to Candice and she climbs. Nia holds Bianca up, Candice MISSILE DROPKICKS Bianca into the SPINEBUSTER! Candice then BLASTS Bianca off the apron, then uses Nia as the step for the STEP-UP SENTON! Cover, TWO!! Bianca survives, she’s the toughEST for a reason! Candice is frustrated and she CLUBS away on Bianca! The fans rally for “E S T! E S T!” Bianca throws a body shot but Candice CLUBS her down again.
Candice tags Nia and Nia pulls the braid to keep Bianca back. Nia whips Bianca to Candice but Bianca slips around. Candice standing switches, Nia runs up, but Bianca ducks and Nia clips Candice! Bianca scrambles while Nia checks Candice, hot tag to Naomi! Naomi LARIATS Nia but Nia stays up! So Naomi UPPERCUTS Nia! Nia still stays up! Naomi dodges, goes up the ropes, FLYING CHUCK! Nia wobbles and the fans fire up with Naomi! Naomi reels Nia in but Nia whips her away! Naomi BOOTS from the corner, then goes up! FLYING FACEBUSTER! Cover, TWO! Nia stays in this but Naomi pounds the mat.
The fans rally up, Naoim brings Nia up, but Nia HEADBUTTS her! Nia runs up at the corner, but Naomi dodges to POST her! Nia is down, Naomi goes up! SPLIT LEG MOONSAULT FLOPS as Nia moves! Nia CLUBS Naomi, puts her in the drop zone, then goes up! But Naomi SMACKS Nia off the post! Tag to Bianca, and Naomi gets under Nia?! POWERBOMB!! Naomi drags Nia into the drop zone! Bianca aims for the 450!! Cover, CANDICE BREAKS IT! The fans fire up, Nia is busted open from hitting that post, but here comes TIFFANY! Is she doing what it looks like? Tiff cheers on Candice & Nia, no cash-in yet.
Candice tags in, goes after Bianca, but Bianca RAMS Candice into the corner! Bianca runs but into a BOOT! Candice goes up, TORNADO DDT! Cover, Naomi GAMANGIRIS Candice! Fans cheer “CASH IT IN!” at Tiff but Bianca tags in Naomi. Nia sneaks a tag, and as the Naomi goes after Candice, the ref has to explain. In that distraction, Nia asks for the briefcase! Tiff is conflicted, but she hands it over. But then the ref sees Nia with it! Bianca HANDSPRING KICKS Nia off the apron! Nia falls right at Tiff’s feet! Bianca tags Naomi, then PLANCHAS onto Nia! Naomi has Candice but Candice cradles! TWO!! Naomi KNEES Candice down!
Naomi hurries up, up and SPLIT LEG MOONSAULT! Cover, NAOMI & BIANCA WIN!
Winners: Bianca Belair & Naomi, by pinfall (still WWE Women’s Tag Team Champions)
Tiff’s hesitation costs Nia, and that means Naomi has earned that title belt! Bianca personally hands it to her and the two celebrate together. Will they hold onto the titles all the way ’til Jade is back in action? Or will a team come along that outshines even the StrongEST Glow?
My Thoughts:
A great episode of SmackDown here, though I think it was also prerecorded. They were in Hartford last week, weren’t they? And I thought that was prerecorded given how Jimmy Uso’s promo was received… But speaking of, good stuff from Bloodline to open. McIntyre calling a true with Solo was a bit of a surprise, but I suppose we should’ve seen that coming with how McIntyre is a Heel and often a hypocrite. Jimmy going after McIntyre was also good stuff, he can clearly still be a factor even with a bad toe. Very good Six Man Tag, too, but I should’ve known Nakamura would interfere and cost Knight’s team. Good win for Solo, and we’ve still got a couple weeks before Raw on Netflix, so the go-home math will still sort out with the first SmackDown of 2025.
Very good promos from MCMG and DIY, and of course Ciampa still went out to ringside despite the “promise” he made. And of course Gargano cheated, but that adds heat to the coming tag title rematch. They might even put that on the first SmackDown of 2025 to hype it up. Especially as I think it’s going to be the first THREE HOUR SmackDown. NBC is willing to do that knowing Raw is going to Netflix, meaning SmackDown will get more time to do more great things, which works with all the belts we’ve got now.
Good stuff with Braun and the Grayson Waller Effect, but of course we set up more between Braun and Melo. Clever move for Melo to win by count out, and of course Melo gets cocky for it. Braun was almost classic Braun with how he shrugged the chair shots off backstage. We’ll of course get one more Braun VS Melo, and maybe someone from Legado or Pretty Deadly screws Braun over given how he treated them. Very good promo from Chelsea after her big win on Saturday, and I’m sure she’ll be celebrating this win in both kayfabe and real-life through the holidays, ready to start her first title feud on January 3rd.
Very good promo from Kevin Owens, but I feel like he had to contradict himself here from what he said during the Raw on Netflix “kickoff show” on Wednesday. Kevin said then that he’s going to act as the defending champion with the holiday house show tour, but he said here he isn’t the champion since he got screwed. Either way, he’ll really play up how he is somehow the victim in all this, making the return of Cody Rhodes all the better. We’ll surely get one last match of Cody VS Kevin, maybe with a big stipulation on it, and then we’ll have a moment of (more than likely) Cody holding up both Winged Eagle and corporate logo championships.
And of course, very good stuff in the two main Smackdown women’s stories. That promo from Nia, Candice and Tiff was really good because you kinda feel for Tiff being treated as the odd one out. And then very good promo right before the match with Bianca & Naomi. I like Naomi wanting to earn the belt, and we got a great tag match. Nia surely got busted open “hard way,” aka legitimately, that post surely has edges you gotta watch out for. But Tiff showing up was of course for the briefcase distraction, not cashing in. Tiff hasn’t been pushed that far yet, that might come with the Netflix debut. But Naomi & Bianca of course retained the titles, that’ll cue up Jade making a return to identify her attacker, and it might be Naomi after all…
My Score: 8.8/10
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