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Mitchell’s WWE Raw Results & Report! (8/14/23)
Time to settle things!
Will Becky finally have Big Time revenge?
The WWE Hall of Famer, Trish Stratus, has been doing everything she can to avoid this fight, but it’s still happening! Will she survive Becky Lynch’s wrath?
OFFICIAL RESULTS
- Sami Zayn VS JD McDonagh; Sami wins.
- Chad Gable w/ The Alpha Academy VS Giovanni Vinci w/ Imperium; Gable wins.
- Otis w/ The Alpha Academy VS GUNTHER w/ Imperium; Gunther wins.
- The Viking Raiders w/ Sarah Logan VS Matt Riddle & Drew McIntyre; Riddle & McIntyre win.
- Indi Hartwell w/ Candice LeRae VS Rhea Ripley w/ Dominik Mysterio; Rhea wins.
- Becky Lynch VS Trish Stratus; Double Count-Out Draw.
- Cody Rhodes VS Finn Balor; Cody wins.
PLAY BY PLAY
The Judgment Day is here.
Damian Priest, Rhea Ripley & Dominik Mysterio head to the ring together, but no Finn Balor with them, just like last week. Granted, The Prince is preparing for his match with the American Nightmare, but this feels more like Finn still being upset with how things have gone in regards to the WWE World Heavyweight Championship. Either way, Rhea Rhea gets the mic to greet us to Raw, “The place that the Judgment Day runs. I know that lately, things haven’t been going our way.” Priest says to be honest, Finn should’ve walked out of SummerSlam the WHC. And last week, together, the Judgment Day should’ve won their match.
Clearly, communication has become an issue. But as long as Priest is Senor Money in the Bank, they will always dictate what goes on around here! So tonight, Finn will handle Cody Rhodes, as he should as one of the most dominant superstars of all time! But he should be out here telling you that himself. Don’t get it twisted, the Judgment Day isn’t breaking up. They’re all smarter than that. But Finn should be here. Rhea says this is not the time or place. Priest says no, they can’t pretend, the fans know something is up. There is something wrong in the Judgment Day, and it’s Finn!
Dom, back him up! They’re a familia! The three of them are here, so where’s Finn? Wait, is that JD McDonagh making his way out? Priest tells him, “Dude, I see you have a mic in hand so clearly you have something to say, but dawg, be careful what comes out your mouth.” McDonagh says he doesn’t mean to interrupt nor does he want to disrespect the most dominant faction on not just Raw, but in the entire WWE. McDonagh enters the ring to say he has a message for them from Finn. Finn said to tell them to not worry about Finn and McDonagh. Worry about the real targets: Cody Rhodes and Sami Zayn.
McDonagh took out Sami, but through some miracle, the others made it through. The Judgment Day- Rhea tells JD that they do NOT take orders from anyone. Especially people that aren’t part of the group! Dom tells JD that- Oh wait he gets booed. Dom says they have this on lockdown. Mami is the most dominant champion in the WWE, Priest is a future world champion, and Dom is still NXT North American Champion! And Dom just found out that Canada’s part of North America, so that makes Dom the champ of this “dump” too! So just head to the back and let them handle business.
McDonagh says that is fine. No disrespect, just delivering a message. McDonagh leaves and Rhea says here’s a message to deliver to Finn: Tell him they need to talk. But as Rhea was saying- WAIT! Here comes Sami Zayn! And he brawls with McDonagh! Fans fire up as Sami gets the edge! Fans chant for “SAMI! SAMI!” and the Irish asks for help from the Judgment Day! They don’t give it! Sami DECKS McDonagh, then steps up to the apron. Priest tells him they’re good, for now. Sami goes after McDonagh again, but McDonagh SLAMS that bad arm into the post! And then hammerlocks, to POST it again!
Sami falls over, the Judgment Day leave this behind, is this about to be a match? We find out, after the break!
Sami Zayn VS JD McDonagh!
Raw returns and this is a match, happening now! The bell rings and the two rush in! Sami dodges the boot to fire off haymakers! Sami bumps McDonagh off buckles, ROCKS him again, then goes up top! Sami hits an AX HANDLE! Fans fire up and Sami runs in to throw hands! Sami whips corner to corner, then he back drops McDonagh on the rebound! Fans fire up, Sami storms up on McDonagh and pursues him out and around the ring. McDonagh runs, Sami drops down then hurdles, then MONKEY FLIPS McDonagh all the way to ropes! Fans fire up while McDonagh writhes on the mat.
Sami drags McDonagh up, but McDonagh wrenches the bad arm to KICK it! Sami writhes now but McDonagh CLUBS away and stomps away on Sami! Fans boo, the ref counts as they’re in the ropes, and McDonagh goes after that arm. Sami endures, McDonagh wrenches and then goes to ropes to HOTSHOT the arm! Sami writhes and fans boo but McDonagh goes back after him. McDonagh has the arm while kneeling on Sami’s head, and he rips away the protective bandages! Then he YANKS the arm back! Sami writhes, but McDonagh SLAMS the bad arm down! McDonagh drags Sami up but Sami CHOPS with his good arm!
Sami fires off haymakers! Sami whips, McDonagh reverses but Sami holds ropes! McDonagh runs in but Sami TOSSES McDonagh up and out! Fans fire up as Sami pursues again, and LARIATS McDonagh down! Fans fire up for Sami more while he clutches that bad elbow. But McDonagh wrenches to HOTSHOT the arm on barriers! McDonagh is after Sami now, and he KNEE DROPS the arm against the desk! Sami writhes and fans boo but Raw goes to break.
Raw returns again and Sami fights back as McDonagh has him up top! Sami CLUBS away, fans sing “OLE~ OLE OLE OLE~!” and Sami HEADBUTTS McDonagh down! Fans fire up, Sami adjusts, and leaps into a DROPKICK from McDonagh! Cover, TWO! McDonagh and Sami sit up, and McDonagh throws palm strikes! Then he KICKS the bad arm! And again! And again! McDonagh whips, Sami springboards to goes up and over, and he LARIATS McDonagh down! Fans fire up and Sami grits his teeth. Sami storms up to McDonagh, throws hands, but McDonagh hits back! McDonagh KICKS the arm, runs in, but into a scoop! ONE ARM MICHINOKU DRIVER! Cover, TWO!!
McDonagh survives but fans rally up. Sami drags McDonagh up, but the bad arm stops the Blue Thunder! Then McDonagh CLUBS away on Sami! Sami swings, McDonagh dodges and hits a SPANISH FLY! Cover, TWO!! But into a CROSSFACE!! And on the bad arm, too!! Fans rally for Sami as he endures, but McDonagh pulls back! Sami reaches out, pries at the grip, and then pushes back to roll to the ROPEBREAK! Fans fire up as while McDonagh lets go in frustration. McDonagh drags Sami up, SLAPS him, and then KICKS the bad arm! And again! And again! Fans boo but McDonagh mocks Canada’s hero.
But Sami clinches! CORNER EXPLODER! Fans fire up, Sami goes to the corner, and McDonagh rises. But Finn appears! The Prince distracts Sami by running right up to the apron, but then backing away. McDonagh O’Conner Rolls, TWO!! Sami escapes, McDonagh whips, and then HEADBUTTS! Sami falls, and McDonagh goes to the corner! McDonagh climbs, to MOONSAULT, but into boots! Finn distracts again but Sami DECKS him! And runs corner to corner, HELLUVA KICK!! Cover, Sami wins!
Winner: Sami Zayn, by pinfall
Finn runs in but Sami gets away! Canada’s hero shows his grit, but will that bad arm still be a big target? Will Finn fare better than his friend when facing Cody Rhodes later tonight?
Chelsea Green meets with Adam Pearce.
Pearce wants her to take a breath and just hear him out. But she has worked way too hard to be WWE Women’s Tag Team Champion! Then let him just say it! As we all know, Sonya Deville was injured a few weeks ago when facing Charlotte Flair & Bianca Belair. And as we all know, Sonya tore her ACL and will be out for several months at least. So all apologies, but he has no choice- STOP! Don’t say it. This is so predictable. She worked too hard to just throw these titles away! If she was manager, she’d do such a better job. She is gonna call her lawyer, call HIS manager, and even Human Resources! No one should be doing what he is doing!
Then what is he supposed to do in this situation? She surely has a ton of ideas, so lay them on him. Well, actually… She would hold auditions! Chelsea’s Got Talent: Auditions for her next tag team partner! Then they will defend the titles and- A knock on the door? Please, come in. It’s KC Squared, Kayden Carter & Katana Chance! And they heard about what happened to Sonya. They figured with Chelsea here, as soon as she- PIPER NIVEN ATTACKS!! She blasts through KC Squared and says she’s the new partner. Well, Chelsea was going to take auditions, so if you want, leave your name and number, maybe your Instagram handle, and-
No, you’re not understanding. Piper snatches one of the belts, and says she IS the new partner. Now go! Piper pushes Chelsea along, and it seems we have a possible match-up while we’re at it. Will Kayden & Katana be able to take the titles now that the Hot Mess has the big bad Piper the Viper on her side?
Backstage interview with Cody Rhodes.
Byron Saxton is with the American Nightmare and brings up his match with Finn, and a “loose cannon” at that. Well you have to be a loose cannon to a degree to get anywhere in this business. Cody admires Finn, who was a leader in Ireland when he started his career. He was a leader in Japan, and now leading the Judgment Day, a group vying for supremacy on not just Raw but the WWE as a whole. But he isn’t the only leader. Damian Priest, Mr. MITB, that is an alpha dog. Rhea Ripley, a bonafide star! And… Dirty Dom. He’s, uh… Well, submissive? But a champion and dangerous none the less.
The group is dangerous, they’ve tried taking out Sami Zayn and have taken out Liv Morgan and Kevin Owens. Tonight, Cody will be ready for Finn. Cody hasn’t wrestled in Canada in years. He has friends here, he will make it count, and he will be ready for the Judgment Day. Cody heads out, will there be something Cody won’t be ready for tonight?
Imperium heads to the ring.
While Der Ring General will be facing Chad Gable in a defense of the Intercontinental Championship, Ludwig Kaiser & Giovanni Vinci have to handle their own business. Who will they use to make the mat sacred?
Raw returns and Gunther stands on the desk, mic in hand. Fans boo but Gunther grins. “On the journey of building the legacy as the best Intercontinental Heavyweight Champion of all time, Der Ring General has arrived in Winnipeg! And as a European, I’m always looking forward to coming to Canada. But after walking around the streets this morning and looking at all your faces, I really understand why they call this place the Armpit of Canada.” Fans boo but Gunther says he is here to address the next #1 contender for this title, Chad Gable. Fans cheer, and Gunther says he has to be honest, that was an impressive victory.
In general, Chad has worked hard for years. A former Olympian, and perhaps the best athlete the WWE has to offer. But Gunther achieved more in a year than Chad has his whole career! C’mon! You all believe he is a threat, that he will be the one that finally dethrones Gunther. RIDICULOUS! At the end of the day- “SHOOOOOOOOOOOOSH~! Please. A THANK YEW~!” Fans cheer as the Alpha Academy heads to the ring. Chad says two weeks ago, they put time on the clock and Gunther bet Chad couldn’t last five minutes, but then he did! Chad beat Gunther at his own game. But it’s funny, because now Gunther is on the clock!
Gunther is just weeks away from setting the all-time record for longest reigning Intercontinental Champion. Just one thing stands in his way, and that is a guy that’s been waiting for an opportunity for ten YEARS! That’s been working for a chance for ten YEARS! That is Chad nipping at Gunther’s heels, chasing him down, and coming to take that title, buddy! But lucky for Gunther, he’ll get that for another 24 hours. Tonight, it is Chad VS Vinci. So get that big, beautiful BALD head in the ring to catch a free lesson from Master Gable, A THANK YEW~!” Ludwig says nein nein nein! First off, Giovanni Vinci is the cream of the crop that the WWE has to offer.
Secondly, Chad, Vinci is going to prove that tonight when he embarrasses Chad. Just like Ludwig absolutely EMBARRASSED your freak of a friend, Otis, just last week. So eventually, Madame Maxxine… You will have to understand that you should surround yourself with some European elegance. Look at you, look at Ludwig, and look at them together. This is what Ludwig would call an A+ aesthetic. Maxxine rolls her eyes but Ludwig says the Alpha Academy is a sinking ship! But don’t worry, Ludwig is here, reaching out his hand to her. Take it and let him save you, or let that 360 pound anchor drag you down until you become what they already are: an absolute embarrassment!
Maxxine SLAPS Ludwig! Fans cheer and Chad says A THANK YEW~! Gunther is upset his guys just got punked like that, but will the Pride of Italy tear down this American Alpha?
Chad Gable w/ The Alpha Academy VS Giovanni Vinci w/ Imperium!
Raw returns, the bell rings, and the two circle. They tie up, Vinci powers Gable to a corner, but the ref counts. Vinci lets off but then shoves Gable. Gable swipes at Vinci, they go again, and Vinci headlocks. Gable puts Vinci on the ropes, powers out, but Vinci runs him over! Gable is frustrated as he goes to a corner and Gunther taunts him. Fans rally behind Gable as he and Vinci reset. They feel things out, tie up with knuckle locks, but Vinci wrenches to a knuckle lock. Gable rolls, bridges, handsprings, and spins to break, spin, headlock and drop toehold! Gable has the armlock and says “A THANK YEW~!”
Vinci fights up, pulls hair, then scoops! Gable slips off the back, shoves and then drops down, to leap, but into a POWERSLAM! Vinci snarls as he storms up on Gable, and then he puts him in a corner for body shots! Vinci CHOPS, talks trash, then wrenches to hit a BIG back suplex! Cover, TWO! Fans rally but Vinci taunts Gable. Vinci brings Gable up but Gable fires forearms and CHOPS! Gable whips, Vinci reverses band Gable hits buckles hard, then staggers back into a BLINDSIDE LARIAT! Cover, TWO! Vinci is annoyed, but he hits a BACKBREAKER! Cover, Gable’s shoulder isn’t down so Vinci forces it down, ONE!!
Gable is hanging tough and that annoys Imperium. Vinci stands Gable up but Gable SLAPS him! Vinci ROCKS Gable, Gable CHOPS! Vinci kicks, Gable CHOPS! Vinci CHOPS and everyone feels that! Vinci puts Gable up top but Gable gets the arm! HANGING ARMBAR! The ref counts, Gable lets go at 4. Gable sits back up, but Vinci fireman’s carries! Gable slips off, waistlocks, but Vinci fights the suplex. Vinci runs in, Gable dodges but Vinci bucks the O’Conner! Vinci swings, Gable catches him, GERMAN SUPLEX! Fans fire up and Gunther looks upset. Gable stands to fire forearms and body shots!
Vinci kicks low, CHOPS, and CHOPS, and CHOPS! Gable gets in Vinci’s face! Vinci swings, misses, Gable fires off a flurry! Vinci swings again, Gable dodges to mule kick! “SHOOSH!” Gable runs for a ROLLING NECKBREAKER! Then Gable goes up top, but Vinci moves! Gable lands out of the moonsault but Vinci fireman’s carries! ROLLING SENTON and MOONSAULT! Cover, TWO! Gable is still in this and Imperium is frustrated. Vinci drags Gable up, reels him in, but Gable slips free of the bomb! Gable gets around, O’Conner Roll for CHAOS THEORY!! Bridging cover, GABLE WINS!
Winner: Chad Gable, by pinfall
Fans fire up for the win, and Otis makes sure to rub it in Gunther’s face! Master Gable is rolling, will he end Gunther’s near historic reign? Gunther gets on the mic to shout that this is NOT how things end tonight! If this town is the Armpit of Canada, then Otis is the Armpit of Humanity! If Otis thinks this is fun, we’ll see how fun it is when Gunther scrubs his dumb face all over that mat! Gunther wants a match, right NOW! Fans fire up for that and the tree trunk says “OHHHH YEAAAH~!” Will Gunther regret taking on the human wrecking ball that is Chad Gable’s number one guy?
Otis w/ The Alpha Academy VS GUNTHER w/ Imperium!
Raw returns and this match is official! The bell rings, the two circle, and those legs are shimmying! Fans fire up but Gunther is upset by the antics. The two stare down, then tie up, and Otis powers Gunther back! Gunther digs in his heels but Otis still puts him in a corner. Gunther turns it around, the ref counts, and Gunther lets off, to pie faces! Gunther talks trash, but Otis shoves him! Gunther SLAPS Otis, but Otis grimaces. Gunther kicks low, but that just gets Otis all pumped up! Gunther kicks low again, headlocks, but Otis powers out. They RAM shoulders, Otis rebounds, and rolls under the lariat! But not the BOOT!
Gunther stomps Otis while Imperium cheers. Gunther has Otis on ropes as he stomps away on him! The ref reprimands, Gunther lets off, and Otis stands. Otis CHOPS! And CHOPS! Gunther CHOPS back and Otis ends up on ropes again! Gunther scowls, drags Otis up, and has a facelock to then CLUB Otis on the back! Otis goes to ropes but Gable and the fans rally up for him. Otis feeds off that energy, but Gunther ROCKS Otis with a haymaker. Gunther whips but Otis reverses, and then Otis CLOBBERS Gunther! Gunther staggers around, Otis storms up and swings, but into a SLEEPER! Gunther ELBOWS Otis in the head!
Fans boo but Gunther fishhooks then CLUBS Otis again! Gable shakes his head at Gunther, but Gunther stands on Otis’ head! Gunther talks trash on Gable, Gable coaches Otis. The ref counts, Gunther lets off and Otis goes to a corner. Gunther stomps Otis, talks trash on him, and pushes him around in the corner. Gunther CHOPS, but Otis starts to huff and puff and power up! Gunther kicks, Otis blocks to fire off clubbing forearms! Gunther UPPERCUTS, but Otis comes back with more shots! Gunther BOOTS from the corner, runs, but into the WRECKER ELBOW! Fans fire up and Otis roars! Otis storms up, into a shoulder from Gunther!
Gunther LARIATS but Otis stays up! Otis LARIATS, Gunther stays up! Gunther LRIATS, Otis LARIATS, neither man has fallen! Gunther and Otis DOUBLE LARIAT! Gunther gets running, but Otis scoops him! FALL AWAY SLAM! Fans are thunderous as off comes the shirt! Otis aims, and starts up he CATERPILLAR- BOOT!! Gunther runs to BOOT Otis again! Gunther drags Otis up, and manages to GUNTHER BOMB him!! Cover, Gunther wins!
Winner: Gunther, by pinfall
Gable GERMAN SUPLEXES Gunther! And kicks him out of the ring! Imperium regroups and Gable says “SHOOOOSH!” Will Gable shock the world and silence Der Ring General before he eclipses The Honky Tonk Man?
The Judgment Day regroups backstage.
Priest is upset that Finn couldn’t bother to join his family out there, but for his little buddy, McDonagh, sure thing. And to what? Get popped in the eye? Explain! Finn tells Priest to relax. Rhea says ENOUGH! This is what everyone wants! They wanna see them crumble! But they are now the most dominant faction in the WWE. But no one is scared cuz why? Look at them right now! They’ve done so much right now! Rhea is Women’s World Champion. Priest is Senor MITB. Dom is North American Champion. But they’re losing their killer instinct. McDonagh walks over and apologizes to Finn but that just gets on Priest’s nerves.
Priest tells JD that this is Judgment Day business, please step away. Finn says relax. Finn tells McDonagh they can talk later. And he tells the others that this isn’t about McDonagh, and this isn’t about Finn and Priest. This is about all of Judgment Day. Tonight, they can show the world just how strong they are. Finn says Rhea is right, they gotta get that killer instinct back. Cody Rhodes won’t know what hit him tonight! Rhea says he will, because it’ll be the Judgment Day. The group fist bumps and comes together, but is all truly fixed?
Backstage interview with Drew McIntyre.
Jackie Redmond is with the Scottish Warrior and says it is so great to have him back on Raw. But on behalf of everyone, she has to ask, what’s next? McIntyre takes a moment, but then Matt Riddle walks over to say what’s up! He’s sorry for interrupting but he just feels a certain kinda way right now. Riddle wants to fix things. When you’re down, it’s always good to have a solid bro pick you up. And here is a solid idea! He wants start a new tag team! The Viking Raiders put out an open challenge, and Riddle accepted! And, bro, and, hear him out. Would McIntyre be Riddle’s partner?
Think about it, Bro! There’s all sorts of names! EdinBro, GlasBro, and all wearing kilts! That’s just the tip of the iceberg, too! McIntyre stops Riddle, and says if Riddle can’t find a partner by the match, McIntyre will consider it. So you’re saying there’s a chance? Riddle is all hyped, but will he get the Scottish Bro-rior as his new teammate? Will he get anyone to join him?
Indi Hartwell speaks.
“Most of my life, if you asked me, ‘Who is Indi Hartwell?’ I struggled to find the answer. But I’ve learned that it’s not the mountain we conquer, it’s ourselves. Doubt kills more dreams than failure ever will, and I’m done with doubt. I was put on this Earth to achieve greatness, to live my purpose, and to do it courageously. I came from Melbourne, Australia for this moment, right here, right now. I am Indi Hartwell.” #IndiWrestling is going to take on the Eradicator, will she survive Rhea’s brutality?
The Viking Raiders w/ Sarah Logan VS Matt Riddle & ???
Raw returns as The Original Bro watches the ramp. Erik & Ivar make their entrance first, “Valhalla” by their side. Riddle is worried he won’t have anyone, but then, here comes McIntyre! Fans fire up, too, as the Scottish Warrior has his sword and the flames! Will the Bro Warriors be able to take the fight to the Vikings?
The teams sort out and Riddle starts with Ivar. Riddle dodges to fire off strikes, then runs, only for Ivar to run him over! Ivar drags Riddle up, TOSSES him to a corner, and tags in Erik. The Vikings stomp a mudhole into Riddle but let off as the ref counts. The fans boo but Erik drags Riddle up. Erik ROCKS Riddle, ROCKS him again, then sends him to the corner. Riddle ROCKS Ivar, fires off more shots, and he BOOTS Erik! Riddle then spins Erik around to PELE! Erik staggers, Riddle kips up and he forearm smashes! Then he goes side to side, forearm smash! Then BROSPLODER! Ivar tags in but gets a KNEE from Riddle!
The Vikings regroup on the outside, Erik blocks the Penalty Kick to trip Riddle! Riddle hits apron, then he’s fed to a SEATED SENTON! The Vikings roar, and Sarah even shouts in Riddle’s face, while Raw goes to break.
Raw returns again and Riddle fires hands! But Erik keeps him back from McIntyre! Fans fire up as Riddle reaches, but Erik SLAMS Riddle down! Cover, TWO! Tag to Ivar, and Ivar drags Riddle up to put in a corner. Ivar fires off elbows again and again and again! The ref counts, Ivar lets off and Riddle falls over. Ivar covers, TWO! Ivar drags Riddle away by his hair! Tag to Erik, and the Vikings mug Riddle against ropes! The ref counts, Ivar lets off and Erik paces. Erik stays between Riddle and McIntyre to then KNEE Riddle down! Cover, TWO! Erik drags Riddle up, but Riddle FISHERMAN BUSTERS in return! Fans fire up as Riddle and Erik crawl, hot tags to McIntyre and Ivar!
McIntyre runs Ivar over, then fires off LARIATS! Erik runs in but into an OVERHEAD SUPLEX! Ivar runs in, McIntyre gets him for a NECKBREAKER! NECKBREAKER for Erik, too! McIntyre kips up, kicks Ivar, but Ivar powers him to a corner! McIntyre ELBOWS Ivar, Ivar KNEES McIntyre! Ivar runs, but McIntyre scoops to MICHINOKU DRIVER! Cover, TWO! Fans rally as McIntyre snarls and watches Ivar. McIntyre runs in, but Ivar ELBOWS! Erik tags in before McIntyre clotheslines Ivar up and out! McIntyre TOSSES Erik into the ring! Fans fire up, McIntyre aims from the corner! “THREE! TWO! ONE!” Ivar gets up but McIntyre has to DECK him first!
Erik KNEES McIntyre, Riddle tags back in! Ivar sneaks a tag, Erik spins McIntyre and feeds him to a pop-up! Springboard LARIAT GERMAN SUPLEX! Cover, TWO!! Riddle survives and fans fire up! Tag back to Erik, and the Vikings drag Riddle back up. Feed to FINAL FLASH from Riddle! Riddle swings, Ivar ducks, but Riddle lands out of the back suplex! McIntyre tags in, Riddle runs into a BOOT from Ivar! McIntyre gives Ivar a GLASGOW KISS HEADBUTT! Erik gives McIntyre an EXPLODER! Riddle RANAS Erik up and out! Then PENALTY KICK for Ivar! Riddle springboards, FLOATING BRO ATTACK! Fans fire up but Erik CLOBBERS Riddle!
Erik storms in, McIntyre dodges, then hits a CLAYMORE! Cover, McIntyre & Riddle win!
Winners: Matt Riddle & Drew McIntyre, by pinfall
The EdinBros, or whatever their team name will be, win! Will these two soon take over the WWE Tag Division?
Indi and Candice prepare backstage.
Raquel Rodriquez walks over and says big night tonight. She tried her hardest to get cleared but they still won’t! And after last week, Raquel is ready to rip Rhea apart! Candice gets it, Raquel will get her chance, she just has to be patient. Right, and tonight is Indi’s night. She gets to show the WWE Universe who she is, go get it! Indi thanks Raquel for the encouragement. Will #IndiWrestling be Impressive? Or will she get eradicated?
Riddle & McIntyre talk backstage.
The Bro is so pumped. They were unstoppable! McIntyre hittin’ Claymores, Riddle doin’ his thing. McIntyre says yes, the Vikings Raiders are no joke, but Riddle should pump the brakes a bit, not get ahead of himself. Riddle says he feels that, but he has a hunch. They can win those WWE Tag Team Championships! But then the New Day walks over, with chairs, and says whoa whoa whoa~! Did Riddle just say they’ll be champions, right on Kofi Kingston’s boating birthday? Wow, guys. First, you take his ankle, and now this! Well, happy birthday, bro. But New Day is back, great to see ya, what’s up?
Kofi says that the “GlasBros” or whatever are not a thing! They’re barely friends! Just cuz you won one match that you’re eligible for titles? That’s not how this works! Has this whole division gone crazy!? Woods says they leave for just a few months and everyone’s losing their minds! Shinsuke kicks Seth, Jimmy kicks Jey, the Profits think they’re Cedric & Shelton! What the hell is going on?! Kofi has an idea how to fix this! Riddle & “Big D” McIntyre take on ya bois, the NEW~ DAY~, next week on Raw to find out just who will make a run at those W! W! E! WORLD! TAG! TEAM! CHAMPIONSHIPS~! What you say?
Riddle says he’s got this. GlasBros gladly accept! It is on! Kofi laughs and says they done messed up now! Riddle says they got this. But do they? Do they really have this?
Indi Hartwell w/ Candice LeRae VS Rhea Ripley w/ Dominik Mysterio!
Raw returns as Indi makes her entrance, the Poison Pixie by her side. The bell rings and Rhea CLOBBERS Indi in the corner! Rhea fires off with body shots and forearms, fans fire up but the ref counts. Rhea TOSSES Indi across the way, then drags her up to TOSS her again! Indi goes back to a corner but Rhea drags her out to rain down fists! Fans are torn but Rhea stomps Indi around. Rhea brings Indi up to throw body shots, then she whips corner to corner. Rhea runs in to RAM Indi with a shoulder! Rhea grins, and she CHOPS Indi! Indi sputters, Rhea stands her up, and Rhea CHOPS again! Rhea smirks but the ref reprimands.
Rhea whips Indi corner to corner, runs in again, but Indi dodges and Rhea POSTS herself! Dom is a bit worried there as Indi fires forearms! Indi knees, CLUBS, JABS and then SPINEBUSTERS! Cover, ONE!! Indi stays on Rhea, throws her to the apron and drags her in through ropes to UPPERCUT and BOOT! Rhea flops down to the floor, Indi goes out after her. Indi drags Rhea up to fireman’s carry, but Rhea fights free, to POST Indi! Rhea says if Indi wants to fight, here’s this! Rhea scoops Indi, waves to Candice, and she POSTS Indi again! Rhea says “SUCK IT!” and then goes back to Indi to put her in the ring.
Rhea storms in after Indi, but then slides out to SUCKER PUNCH Candice! Rhea says kiss this, and then she goes back for Indi. Dom likes what he sees Rhea storms up, but Indi cradles! TWO, and Rhea HEADBUTTS!! Pump handle, RIPTIDE!! Cover, Rhea wins!
Winner: Rhea Ripley, by pinfall
Dom is relieved, there was nothing to worry about. But Candice goes after Rhea! Rhea turn sit around to fire off hands! But Indi gets up, FLAPJACK! STEP-UP SENTON! Dom runs in but Indi & Candice get away! Will Rhea make sure there’s no way these two survive the Summer?
Shinsuke Nakamura is here!
The King of Strong Style heads to the ring, feeling good about his cheap shot Kinshasa on Seth Rollins last week. Michael Cole will look to get answers, what will Nakamura have to say? We’ll see, after the break.
Raw returns and Cole is in the ring with Nakamura and gives him a proper introduction. But Nakamura, you’ve known Rollins your entire career. They’ve had tremendous respect for each other. So why on Earth did Nakamura attack Rollins like that? Nakamura says in Japanese, “I was fed up! Of various things. Maybe… Even of myself. So I asserted myself! Because I want my true nature!” And then in English, “I want the World Title.” Well, that said, did he need to hit Rollins in the head? Naze? Naze naze? (Why? Why why?)
Nakamura continues to rant in Japanese, “Because it’s the quickest way to prove yourself! I want more! I’m not satisfied! I can go higher! I’ll be who I want to be so…” Back to English, he will be World Heavyweight Champion. But here comes Rollins! Fans sing for the Visionary as he struts out in a white lace suit. Nakamura smirks and Rollins says Cole did a good job but he’ll take it from here. WINNIPEEEG~! Welcome to Monday Night Rollins! And then Rollins looks at Nakamura. Fans still sing, “OH~ OHH~ OHHH~!” Rollins tells Shinsuke he has to hand it to him. Last week, Nakamura played that to perfect. He set Rollins up and he knocked Rollins down.
But all in the name of the World Heavyweight Championship? That seems too obvious! Nakamura is not telling us the entire truth! Rollins says that in case you can’t tell, Rollins ain’t hard to find. In fact, every single week, Rollins stands right here in the center of this ring, dressed to the nines, world title around his waist, with the entire world singing his song! “WHOA~ OHH~ OHHH~!” And in case Nakamura wasn’t aware, Rollins is a fighting champion. And as such, up until last week, he had the utmost respect for Nakamura. If he wanted a shot, all he had to do was ask. But Nakamura didn’t ask! He just kicked Rollins in the face, and for a week, we’ve wanted to know why! #WhyShinsukeWhy!
Rollins is less concerned about why he got kicked in the face, and with more concerned on how he can get even. Rollins does have a surprise for Shin, though. Shinsuke wins. Because it occurred to Rollins that the best way to get what he wants is to give Nakamura what he wants. If that ambush was a challenge, then CHALLENGE ACCEPTED! HAHAHAHA! Fans love it! King of Strong Style VS The Visionary for the World Heavyweight Championship! Nakamura smiles, and Rollins says just name the time and place and Rollins will be there to kick Nakamura’s ass!
“So now that we both have what we want, why don’t we give the people what they want? How about you grow a set, you shake my hand like a man, you get the hell outta my ring, and you let Winnipeg sing my song?” The fans sing, Rollins offers a handshake and Nakamura takes it. Then pulls him in to whisper something to Rollins. Rollins seems rather stunned, just what did the King of Strong Style tell him? Nakamura leaves, Rollins tries to fathom what he just heard, and then he turns around into a KINSHASA!! Two weeks in a row! Will the third time be the charm when these two have their match?
Backstage interview with The Miz.
Byron is with the A-Lister and asks him about that altercation last week with LA Knight. Miz asks Byron what he means by that. Oh, how Miz “verbally tore down” LA Knight, showing he isn’t just better on the mic but in the ring? Um, no, Knight hit the BFT then shook your hand. Miz did NOT shake Knight’s hand, because Knight doesn’t deserve that. But is Byron an LA Knight guy now? Buying the merch? That after Knight beat Top Dolla last Friday, Knight’s a somebody now? Yeah. DON’T SAY “YEAH!!” Miz says that next week, Miz will beat a “somebody!” Someone here who is faster and stronger than anyone Knight has ever faced in his entire career!
And who knows, Miz might even show up on SmackDown. Or not. Either way, you know what it’ll be? Yeah. Er, uh… Awesome? Yeah… Miz storms off, will he one-up the Mega Star?
Becky Lynch VS Trish Stratus!
No more running, no more excuses, and no Zoey Stark watching her back, Trish has to fight Becky straight up! Will The Man finally humble The Chick?
Raw returns and Becky makes her entrance. The bell rings and the two stare down. Fans rally as the two circle, and then they start throwing hand! Fans fire up as Becky RAMS Trish into a corner! And again, and again! The ref counts, Becky brings Trish around to bump her off buckles! That facemask is little protection with how hard Becky smacks Trish off the buckles! And then again in another corner! Becky stomps Trish down, the ref counts, but Becky lets off. To then rush back in! Trish ROCKS Becky, then HEADBUTTS Becky! Now the m ask is a weapon! Trish runs up to CHOP Becky to a corner!
Trish CHOPS Becky again, and then storms up to CHOP again! And again! And again! Becky staggers away, Trish is after her and puts some stank on the chop, but Becky blocks! Becky ROCKS, UPPERCUTS, clinches, but Trish fights free. Trish kicks but Becky ducks it! Becky clinches to BECKSPLODER! Trish bails out, Becky builds speed and Becky WRECKS Trish with a dropkick! Becky tells her to get up, and then aims. Trish stands, Becky leaps, FLYING FOREARM! Fans fire up for Becky and she drags Trish up and in. Becky storms in but Trish bails out, only for Becky to pursue! They go around the way, Trish turns around to CLOBBER Becky!
Fans are torn, but Trish throws Becky down by her hair. Trish then RAMS Becky into the barriers! Becky blocks an apron bump to give an apron bump! Becky then smacks Trish off more apron, and brings her around to throw her into the ring. Becky storms up, dodges the shoulder, and KICKS! And KICKS again! The mask comes off! Trish panics, grabs at the mask, and then hurries to SLAP Becky up top! Trish runs to handspring, but Becky denies the Stratusphere! Trish fires off more hands, tries again, STRATUSPHERE! Cover, TWO! Becky survives but Trish drags her up and out of the ring!
Trish goes out but Becky kicks low! Becky whips but Trish reverses and Becky hits steel steps! Becky falls, Trish soaks up the cheers and jeers, and she puts Becky in. Trish takes off the mask and says oh, her nose is totally okay! But Becky blocks the mask punch! The ref takes the mask, but Trish still haymakers! And HOTSHOTS! And BOOTS Becky into the corner! Trish goes up, pushes Becky away, and gets Canada fired up. Trish takes a bow while Raw goes to break.
Raw returns again and the haymakers start flying! Fans fire up as Becky fires off a strike fest, then LARIATS! And LARIATS! And DROPKICKS! Trish goes to a corner, Becky runs in, forearm smash! JUMP KICK! And then Becky puts Trish in the ropes to fire off UPPERCUT and SOBAT! Trish is stuck, Becky hits a GUILLOTINE LEG DROP! Cover, TWO! Fans rally as Becky dares Trish to get up. Trish crawls, Becky drags her up and clinches, but Trish wheelbarrows to a victory roll, TWO! Becky stands, whips, Trish reverses and SPEARS! Cover, TWO!! Trish drags Becky up, calls her shot, but Becky powers her away!
Trish comes back to ROCK Becky! Trish runs in, clothesline in the corner! Trish then climbs up, brings Becky in, TORNADO- NO, Becky blocks that, and she puts Trish back up so she can fire forearms! Trish hits back, Becky fights her, and Trish CLUBS away! Becky still fights back, climbs up after Trish, and brings her up to SUPERPLEX! Cover, TWO!! Becky crawls after Trish but Trish bails out! Fans fire up, and Trish tries to escape! Becky stops her from going over barriers, so Trish TOSSES Becky over barriers! Trish then goes after Becky but Becky ROCKS her! Becky fires forearms, and we have a DOUBLE COUNT-OUT!
Double Count-Out Draw
Fans boo, they don’t want a draw! Not like this! Becky still RAMS Trish into a wall! Trish fires back, the brawl continues up the bleachers! Fans fire up, this is what they want! They throw fast hands, continue going up, and Becky SLAPS Trish around with a fan’s paper program! They keep brawling, Trish ROCKS Becky and brings her up to the exit, and they continue down the hall into the concourse! Fans back there fire up getting to see this in person! Trish is sent into the hand sanitizer dispenser! Becky drags Trish up, and then RAMS her into the side of a counter! Fans fire up as Becky then SMACKS Trish off the countertop!
Trish hits back and SMACKS Becky off the countertop! Trish throws merchandise at Becky! Hats and stuffed animals, but Becky throws those back! Trish mocks Becky’s husband, Seth, but Becky SMACKS Trish off the countertop! They get on the countertop and fans fire up! But someone TRIPS Becky! ZOEY STARK! Oh well duh, ringside ban doesn’t matter when they’re backstage! Becky hits Zoey, but Trish hits the CHICK KICK!! Becky goes down and Trish stands tall with her protégé! Canada celebrates, but will Becky get the retribution she has once again been denied?
Imperium talks backstage.
Ludwig goes on and on in German about how the frustrations with Alpha Academy, but Gunther tells him enough! He has heard enough. Tonight was an EMBARRASSMENT! Giovanni, what are we to do with you? Ever since coming to Raw, he has been a disappointment. And as for Ludwig, he neglected all his responsibilities out there because he was too focused on some girl! What’s going on with that? Which is more important? Tell Gunther. Ludwig apologizes, it should’ve never happened. And it will never happen again! Ludwig will make sure, he will go to Adam Pearce- NO. You will not, GUNTHER will.
Because like always, Gunther will sort this out himself. If Gable wants the title, he’ll have to take it off Gunther next week. The title match has a date, will Der Ring General end all the questions by his own hands?
Trish & Zoey talk backstage.
They feel they’re going to say goodbye to Becky once and for all, but Jackie Redmond walks over to ask- Wait, Adam Pearce interrupts that to ask what the hell was that out there. Uh, the match that Pearce said they were gonna have. Okay, save it. You gonna say Stark wasn’t ringside? She wasn’t! Oh, right, okay. But Pearce says they’ve promised Becky VS Trish again and again and Trish finds a way to ruin it. Save it, Zoey! Because we’re doing this AGAIN. And no run-ins, no outside interference, no count-outs! STEEL CAGE!! Trish & Zoey are angry again, but is this Big Time feud finally going to have an ending?
Cody Rhodes VS Finn Balor!
As we saw last week, The American Nightmare wants after the World Heavyweight Championship himself, but there are many obstacles in his way. One of those is The Prince himself, who Cody pinned in last week’s Six Man Tag main event. Will Cody pin Finn again? Or will a truly united Judgment Day shine through and be back on top?
Raw returns and Finn makes his entrance, surprisingly alone. The bell rings and the two circle. They tie up, go around and along the ropes, then a corner, then back to center. The two break and fans rally. Cody and Finn circle, feel things out, and Finn gets around to a waistlock then headlock. Cody powers up and out, things speed up and Finn turns hip toss into hip toss! Cover, ONE, but Finn clamps onto an armlock. Finn grinds the arm, Cody fights up but Finn wrenches to wristlock. Fans rally, Cody cartwheels and he wrenches back to a hammerlock. Finn endures, elbows free, and shakes out the other arm.
Finn facelocks, but Cody suplexes first! And he holds Finn up for a count of TEN before the GOURDBUSTER! Finn staggers, Cody headlocks but Finn powers out. Things speed up, Finn leaps but into a fireman’s carry! So Finn claws Cody’s face! Finn TOSSES Cody, btu Cody holds on to skin the cat! Cody clinches to RUSSIAN LEG SWEEP! Cover, TWO! Finn flounders to a corner but Cody storms up to fire forearms! Cody ROCKS Finn, CHOPS him, and Finn goes to another corner. Cody storms up to whip corner to corner, but Finn reverses. Cody goes up and sunset flips! But Finn rolls through to basement dropkick!
Fans rally but Finn stomps Cody around. Finn drags Cody up to throw body shots, then a CHOP! Cody just glares at Finn! Cody turns things around but Finn turns them back to CHOP! Finn RAMS Cody in the corner, and again, and again! And again! The ref counts, Finn brings Cody out to CHOP! Cody staggers around, Finn whips him into the corner and runs up to CHOP! Finn snapmares, runs, and basement dropkicks! Cover, ONE!! Finn sits Cody up to claw the eyes, and ELBOW Cody in the head! So that’s where McDonagh learned that. Finn snapmares and clamps on with a chinlock but the fans rally behind Cody.
Cody endures as Finn puts on the pressure. Fans continue to rally, and Cody fights up. Finn KNEES low! Finn CHOPS, whips, but Cody reverses to kitchen sink knee! Finn sputters up, Cody has the legs! Cody wants to do it, but he does it Hardcore Holly style, kick to the gut! Then a trip, and step through, but Finn kicks Cody out of the ring! Finn flounders up, and now here comes Dirty Dom! But Cody kicks Dom first! And then gives him a- NO, Finn WRECKS Cody with a dropkick to save Dom from the gourdbuster! Fans boo as Dommy & Mami come to Finn’s aid, and Raw goes to break.
Raw returns again and Finn springboard stomps Cody over and over! The ref counts, Finn lets off, and fans boo. Dom & Rhea cheer as Finn ELBOWS Cody in the head! Finn clamps on a chinlock and he grinds Cody down. Rhea & Dom tell fans to shut up and then they cheer Finn on. Cody endures, fights up, and fans rally as Cody pries the hold open. Cody wrenches, but Finn knees low! Finn whips, runs in, but Cody BOOTS back! Finn swings, Cody blocks and throws haymakers in return! And then JABS! JABS! JABS! Flip, flop, but Finn kicks low! Finn soaks up the heat, runs, but Cody follows to FOREARM!
Cody goes up and over in a corner and he POWERSLAMS Finn! Fans fire up, Cody springboards, BEAUTIFUL DISASTER! Cover, TWO! Finn is still in this, and here comes Priest! Fans boo as now all the Judgment Day is here. Cody waits on Finn, dragon sleepers, but Finn spins it around! but Cody drops to KICK Finn away! Finn comes back to SLINGBLADE! Finn aims from the corner, runs in, but into a SUPERKICK! Cody springboards again, but Finn catches him! EYE OF THE HURRICANE! Cover, TWO!! Rhea is furious with the ref but Finn just reloads in the corner. Fans boo but Finn runs in, to SHOTGUN!
Cody hits buckles then falls into the drop zone! Finn goes up and the Judgment Day cheers! COUP DE- NO, Cody dodges! Dragon sleeper, but Finn scoops to cradle! TWO!! Cody dodges a lariat to CODY CUTTER!! But Finn flops out of the ring! Fans fire up with Cody and he builds speed, but Priest trips him up! The ref missed that, and Finn slides in! But Cody tosses Finn out! Priest helps Finn up, but Cody DIVES to take them both out! Fans fire up again and Cody roars! Cody drags Finn up, puts him in the ring, and goes up a corner. Rhea distracts the ref, Dom trips Cody up! Fans boo but Finn fires off on Cody!
Finn climbs up after Cody, goes to the very top, SUPER DUPER PLEX!! Cover, TWO!! Cody is still in this and fans fire up! The ref checks Cody and Priest calls the shots. Dom gets a chair, slides it to Finn, but the ref stops him! The ref takes the chair and Finn says it was them! He didn’t want to! Rhea distracts by arguing with the ref, and now it’s briefcase time! Priest slides it in, but it goes right under Finn, into Cody’s hands! Finn is stunned, and then Cody CLOBBERS him! And he CLOBBERS Priest! CROSS RHODES!!! Cover, Cody wins!
Winner: Cody Rhodes, by pinfall
But Dom goes after Cody! They brawl, fans boo as Priest attacks from behind! The Judgment Day mug Cody, but here comes Sami! Sami is gonna finish what started earlier tonight, because he’s got a chair! Sami JAMS Priest, then rushes in! Dom runs up, but Sami JAMIS him! And JAMS Finn! SMACK for Dom! SMACK for Finn! Priest returns, Sami JAMS him! But MCDONAGH attacks! McDonagh saves Priest from a chairshot! Fans boo but Finn stands between his two friends. Finn shrugs, so they all just stomp Sami! Rhea and Dom get in as Cody gets up! Priest catches Cody first, SOUTH OF HEAVEN SLAM!
Fans boo as Finn goes up top, to COUP DE GRACE Cody!! Priest then drags Sami up, and he TOSSES Sami out for Dom and Rhea to stomp away on! Fans boo more but then Finn COUP DE GRACES from the steel steps! Finn says they’re the Judgment Day, and you don’t mess with them! Then they clear off the desk! They slam the hood on Sami, then drag Sami up. Finn grins as he feeds Sami to Priest, for a RAZOR’S EDGE through the desk!!! And then Finn goes back to the corner, aims at Cody again, COUP DE GRACE!!! That killer instinct seems to be just fine now! The Judgment Day all stands together, will no one else stand a chance?
My Thoughts:
A really good episode for Raw, but just one rather confusing move. Becky VS Trish finally happening again, and it had a good start, but a double count-out draw? And then Stark gets involved anyway after the ringside ban was lifted, it just seems they don’t want this feud to end. And not because it’s some barn burner, but like they are waiting on something. Is the WWE trying to convince Lita to rejoin the story? I have been saying they should do that, so hopefully it happens next week. Also, why is it, in the year 2023, WWE still thinks steel cage matches are good blowoff stipulations? Stark isn’t gonna be stopped by the cage, so it’ll have to be Lita that stops her.
On to the good stuff, really good promo from Chelsea Green, KC Squared and Piper Niven. Chelsea is going on her third tag partner now, hopefully this one has some stain power. We’ll get good matches from Chelsea & Piper VS Kayden & Katana, and I would think Piper helps Chelsea hold onto the belts. And for all the quick hype on Indi from her vignette promo to her talking with Raquel and Candice, that wasn’t as much of a match as I expected. But Candice got after Rhea, too, maybe Rhea VS Candice is next week for a slightly longer match. And then Raquel should be good by then so that we can move this towards Payback.
Great stuff from Imperium and Alpha Academy. Great promo, especially Maxxine slapping Ludwig. Great match from Chad VS Vinci, and then a great match from Otis VS Gunther right after. Chad and Gunther are both rolling into the Intercontinental Championship match that is now happening next week on TV, not at Payback. But given that, all the more reason to make me think Gunther retains. Maybe they muddy the finish so that Gable will be owed a rematch since Payback is not even 20 days away. Then they can go as wild as they want in a match that is the difference between Gunther breaking or not breaking the Honky Tonk record.
Good promo from McIntyre with Riddle, and it both is a lot like the RKBRO origins, but also rather different. I almost thought McIntyre was gonna turn Heel right on Riddle during the promo, but they had a really good tag match with the Viking Raiders. And they also had a great promo with New Day, who were going all Montgomery Riverfront Brawl cosplay tonight. They set up a tag match and that is going to be awesome, I can’t wait to see what comes of it. And also, the New Day always pointing out stuff from SmackDown, it makes me think they’re chomping at the bit to have a Survivor Series match with teams from SmackDown.
Good promo from Miz calling out LA Knight, and being annoyed by even just the word “yeah.” It sounds like he’s gonna try and take on Omos or something just to prove a point, and then fail. Such a good promo segment from Nakamura and Rollins. I like that Nakamura is calling back to the last time he was Heel, because I think the last time he was Heel, he did most of his promos in Japanese to troll us Muricans. I think I did a decent job of understanding, given all the NJPW and anime in my life. Point being, there was definitely more to what Nakamura was saying than just “I want the world title.” And good instincts of Rollins to sense that out, too. What’s really curious is what Nakamura said to Rollins in that whisper, can’t wait for Rollins to expound on that.
And of course, great stuff from the Judgment Day tonight, and I like the further integration of JD McDonagh into the story. Not quite the mess of mutual friendships clashing as we’re seeing in AEW, but a very good version of it with Finn being friends with the Irish Ace but still being friends with Judgment Day. Good match from Sami and McDonagh, and actually a good surprise that Sami wins because it spurs the promo backstage and how that feeds into the main event. Cody getting the win because of the haplessness from Judgment Day was downright hilarious to me, but McDonagh helps the group stand tall.
I fully expect Finn to argue that McDonagh should actually be part of the faction, and because of the help McDonagh gave, that wins the others over. And then at some point, there still comes the betrayal where Finn & McDonagh turn on Priest, maybe even keeping him from successfully cashing in so that Finn will have a clear path to the world title. Though of course, not really because Priest will want revenge. If they go that route. They could easily stick together longer, McDonagh being an option for Judgment Day taking the Intercontinental Championship or even the tag titles.
My Score: 8.7/10
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Rockin’ around the Christmas Collision!
The Continental Classic continues on Christmas Collision, with crucial points on the line this close to AEW Worlds End! Who will finally take the lead in Gold League?
OFFICIAL RESULTS
- AEW Continental Classic, Gold League: Will Ospreay VS Ricochet; Ricochet wins.
- Kris Statlander VS Penelope Ford; Kris wins.
- AEW Continental Classic, Blue League: Shelton Benjamin VS Daniel Garcia; wins.
- AEW Continental Classic, Blue League: Mark Briscoe VS The Beast Mortos; wins.
- AEW Continental Classic, Gold League: Darby Allin VS Claudio Castagnoli; wins.
PLAY BY PLAY
Here are the current Continental Classic Gold League standings!
Claudio Castagnoli: 2-1, 6 points
Will Ospreay: 2-1, 6 points
Ricochet: 2-1, 6 points
Darby Allin: 2-1, 6 points
Brody King: 2-2, 6 points
Komander: 0-4, 0 points [ELIMINATED]
Here are the current Continental Classic Blue League standings!
Kyle Fletcher: 3-1, 9 points
Kazuchika Okada: 2-1-1, 7 points
Mark Briscoe: 2-2, 6 points
Shelton Benjamin: 2-1, 6 points
Daniel Garcia: 1-1-1, 4 points
The Beast Mortos: 0-4, 0 points [ELIMINATED]
Ian Riccaboni is in the ring.
He has Big Boom AJ & Big Justice with him in the Hammerstein Ballroom, and yes, they’re ready to bring the BOOM~! They’re ready to watch the action tonight, and even the final face-to-face of MJF and Adam Cole. AJ says if MJF is gonna bring the doom, then you know he and Big Justice will bring the BOOM~! But tonight, their guy, Adam Cole will bring the BOOM~ too! And of course we have big Continental Classic action! Daniel Garcia VS Shelton Benjamin in a critical showdown, and while Shelton is tough, Garcia is going to bring the BOOM~! Plus, Mark Briscoe battles The Beast Mortos! The Chicken is their guy, time to bring the BOOM~!
In Gold League, we have Darby Allin VS Claudio Castagnoli, and the Swiss Superman is a DOOM~! Let’s go, Darby, bring that BOOM~! And then a match everyone wants to see, the fireworks rematch of Will Ospreay VS Ricochet! If you’re a fan of high-flying wrestling, this is the right night to be right here in AEW! Ricochet and their guy, Ospreay, will bring the BOOM~! But speaking of, that match is up first! The Aerial Assassin joins AJ & Big Justice in giving a BOOM~, but will Ricochet make sure tonight is #OuttaThisWorld?
AEW Continental Classic, Gold League: Will Ospreay VS Ricochet!
Wait, are the fans throwing white streamers or is that… No, yeah, it’s toilet paper! Ospreay laughs at the fans basically calling Ricochet crap. Ricochet throws the toilet paper back! The bell rings and we’re on the clock. The fans fire up for Ospreay as he and Ricochet circle. The fans also sing, “F HIM UP, OSPREAY, F HIM UP!” Ricochet shrugs that off, he and Ospreay tie up, and then Ricochet rolls. Ospreay shoots in, waistlocks, but Ricochet switches. They go around, Ricochet gator rolls with Ospreay, then floats to a headlock. Ricochet wrenches, hammerlocks then headlocks again. Ospreay powers up and out, Ricochet runs him over, but Ospreay kips up!
The fans cheer and Ospreay smiles as he and Ricochet reset. They tie up, go around, and Ricochet wrenches to a wristlock. Ospreay rolls, wrenches and wristlocks, but Ricochet spins and wrenches to hammerlock. Ospreay reaches back, headlocks and hits a takeover. Ricochet rolls to a cover, TWO! Ospreay holds onto the headlock but Ricochet powers up and out. Ospreay runs Ricochet over, Ricochet bails out, and then Ospreay handsprings to fake Ricochet out! The fans cheer as Ospreay superhero lands out, and Ricochet is annoyed. Ospreay holds ropes open for Ricochet, but Ricochet goes around the way to step in on his own.
The fans boo Ricochet being a bad sport but Ricochet ignores that. Ospreay and Ricochet knuckle lock, then Ricochet kicks low! And CHOPS! Ricochet whips, Ospreay reverses, but Ricochet rolls off Ospreay’s back! Things keep moving, Ospreay avoids the handspring to then duck ‘n’ dodges and RANA! But Ricochet handsprings through! The fans fire up, and Ospreay arm-drags Ricochet down! The fans cheer while Ricochet endures the grind. Ricochet fights up and puts Ospreay on ropes. The ref counts, Ricochet and Ospreay slowly let g o, and Ricochet SLAPS Ospreay! Ospreay CHOPS Ricochet!
Ospreay takes a swing, Ricochet ducks under to roll back and RANA! But now Ospreay handsprings through! Ricochet dodges to waistlock but Ospreay bucks the O’Conner. Ricochet arm-drags Ospreay down, but Ospreay headscissors back! Ricochet pops free but Ospreay arm-drags! Ricochet headscissors, Ospreay pops free, and Ospreay handsprings, but Ricochet catches him! Ricochet then THROWS Ospreay into the Tree of Woe, and Ospreay falls down! The fans boo while Ospreay bails out, but Ricochet FOSBURY FLOPS! The fans boo but Ricochet takes the toilet paper to wipe himself, then he SMOTHERS Ospreay with it!
The fans boo that literally disgusting act of disrespect, but Collision goes picture in picture.
Ricochet taunts the fans, then drags Ospreay up. Ricochet puts Ospreay in, soaks up more heat, then KNEE-BOARD SENTONS! Ricochet swaggers to taunt the fans more, then he goes back to Ospreay. Cover, ONE!! Another cover, TWO! Ricochet taunts the fans more, then goes back for Ospreay. Ricochet stands Ospreay up to CHOP, and Ospreay goes to a corner. Ricochet RAMS into Ospreay, RAMS him again, then snapmares to UPPERCUT in the back! Cover, TWO! Ospreay stays in this but Ricochet drags him into a motorcycle stretch. Ospreay endures while Ricochet digs a knee into the back. Ospreay fights up, fights with elbows, then runs, but into a DROPKICK!
Ospreay is down in a daze but Ricochet has to shake out the stars in his own head. Ricochet covers, ONE! Ospreay then uses that one to flip off Ricochet. Ricochet RAMS Ospreay in the back! Ricochet then clamps on with a chinlock, and he digs his knee into Ospreay’s back. Ospreay endures, even as Ricochet JAMS Ospreay. Collision returns to single picture as the fans rally for Ospreay again. Ospreay fires up, fires hands, but Ricochet RAMS him into a corner. Ricochet runs up, RAMS into Ospreay, then goes to the apron. Ospreay takes a swing but Ricochet dodges and gets around him to GERMAN SUPLEX! Ospreay lands out!
Ospreay runs, handsprings, NEURALIZER KICK! The fans fire up while both men are down! Ospreay goes to the apron, takes aim, and he springboards to PIP PIP CHEERIO! Down goes Ricochet, Ospreay covers, TWO! Ospreay stays focused and the fans rally up. Ospreay drags Ricochet up, CHOPS him, then CHOPS him again! Ricochet staggers, Ospreay runs, but Ricochet TIGER WALL KICKS! Forearm, SOBAT, and Ricochet runs, but into a POP-UP, and STYLES- NO, Ricochet sits up, slips free, and he underhooks Ospreay for a FACEBUSTER! Cover, TWO! Ospreay survives but Ricochet goes up.
Ricochet has to double clutch, the fans let him hear it, but Ricochet still MOONSAULTS! Ricochet lands out as Ospreay moves, and Ospreay runs up, but into an ELBOW! Ricochet handsprings, but into a pop-up, Electric Chair, spin around, STYLES CLASH!! Cover, TWO!! Ricochet survives and Ospreay is surprised. Ospreay pulls on the elbow pad and the fans fire up! “This is Awesome!” as Ospreay aims, but Ricochet bails out! The fans boo but Ospreay storms after Ricochet. They’re both on the apron and Ospreay goes up a corner. Ricochet anchors Ospreay first! Then Ricochet has the Electric Chair Lift!
Ospreay fights free, fights off a nelson, then he KICKS Ricochet! Ospreay runs, but into a pop-up APRON DEATH VALLEY DRIVER! The fans chant “You Still Suck!” but Ricochet adds a SHOOTING STAR PRESS! Ricochet puts Ospreay in, then springboards to 450 SPLASH! Cover, TWO!! Ospreay survives, but then Ricochet AX KICKS! Dragon sleeper, inverted suplex, VERTIGO! Cover, TWO!? Ospreay survives and Ricochet is shocked! Ricochet snarls and he aims from a corner. The fans rally for Ospreay but Ricochet loads up. SPIRIT- NO, Ospreay ducks under! Ospreay gets up, Ricochet blocks a kick!
Ricochet V-TRIGGERS, then he reels Ospreay in! But Ospreay fights out of the bomb, but then Ricochet returns the favor! Ricochet suplexes, into STUN DOG MILLIONAIRE! Ospreay springboards for the OSC- CUTTER FROM RICOCHET!! Ricochet hurries to get Ospreay up, powerbomb into fireman’s carry, DEATH VALLEY DRIVER! SPIRIT- HIDDEN BLADE!! Both men are down and the fans are thunderous! Ospreay and Ricochet both slowly sit up and the fans rally as hard as ever. Ricochet and Ospreay stare down, talk a bit of trash, then stand up. Ospreay draws a line in the sand and dares Ricochet to step up.
Ricochet steps right up, they stand toe to toe, literally! They start firing forearms! The fans cheer Ospreay, boo Ricochet, and Ricochet wobbles! But then Ricochet comes back with forearm after forearm! Ospreay wobbles, but he grins as he rises and roars! Ospreay fires a flurry on Ricochet, then ROCKS him! Ricochet flops over, Ospreay hauls him up! But Ricochet grabs at the ref! Ospreay kicks Ricochet’s arm away, but then Ricochet RAMS Ospreay into the ref! The fans boo but then Ricochet hurries to HOOK KICK! And VERTI- NO, Ospreay slips free to underhook! STORM BREAKER! Cover, but the ref is down!
The fans count, Ospreay would’ve won twice over! Ospreay calls to the ref, the ref sputters around, and Ospreay goes up. But then Ricochet kicks the ref into ropes! Ospreay gets tripped up and the fans boo more! Ospreay is confused as to what happened, but SPIRIT GUN hits the mark!! Cover, RICOCHET WINS!
Winner: Ricochet, by pinfall (gains 3 points; Ospreay earns 0)
The One & Only got away with murder, but there’s nothing that can be done now! Ricochet has NINE points, will he be headed to Worlds End?
Adam Cole heads to the ring!
The fans cheer as the Panama City Playboy returns to the Hammerstein Ballroom, and yes, they join in for the “BOOM~!” and the “ADAM COLE, BAYBAY~!” Cole grabs a mic, but he keeps his eyes on the ramp. That’s because we all know who’s next. MJF makes his entrance, but with a handful of security guards in front of him first. And not even AEW security, that’s his own personal security. MJF grabs a mic and has them cut his music. The fans boo but MJF tells them, “If I wanted your help, I’d ask for it. Sit down and shut up.” The fans tell MJF to STFU, but MJF shrugs that off.
MJF tells Cole that MJF is frustrated. It’s because for the past few months, MJF has had to listen to Cole say MJF is Cole’s biggest enemy! If memory serves, and MJF’s memory always does because unlike the fans here, he isn’t a complete moron… Didn’t Cole turn on MJF? But then does Cole realize he has bigger enemies out there? Like spray tan, cracks in the floor, gusts of win, and maybe… a cavity. Because last MJF heard, Cole’s dentist isn’t seeing him anymore. Cole was already staring daggers into MJF, but now he’s pissed. MJF has Cole calm down, and he tells the fans to shut up so he can shoot straight.
When MJF was the longest-reigning and greatest AEW World Champion of all time, Cole was nothing more than MJF’s cute little sidekick. That ate Cole up inside. Cole wanted to be MJF. Cole wanted #TripleB. But the sad truth is, Cole had many opportunities to win the title before MJF got anywhere near it. It’s almost like when it comes to Cole being elite enough to become world champion, just like his “s*itty little ankle,” Cole blows it. MJF laughs at his own joke, and then tells the fans he is talking, it is not that complicated. But this is why MJF doesn’t buy the hogwash that Cole turned on MJF because MJF would turn on Cole first.
Cole turned because he, like all these shmucks, is jealous of MJF. And who can blame Cole? MJF is rich, handsome, funny, entertaining, and then look at Cole. For crying out loud, Cole used to be ADAM COLE BAYBAY. Now, he’s just a crack baby! Cole asks if MJF is done. Was that the last line? Because it felt like MJF practiced that for two weeks in front of a mirror. But MJF killed it, really. Cole could come back with childish comments to hurt MJF’s feelings, but he won’t. Cole could mention MJF has had two surgeries on that fake head of hair of his while only in his 20s, which is hilarious, but he won’t.
Cole could talk about how MJF pulled some strings to get his girlfriend hired, like the real politician he is, but Cole won’t go there. Cole could talk about how every single time MJF enters a room, everyone waits for him to leave because he is loud, obnoxious and annoying as hell. But Cole won’t go there. Because Cole is not like MJF. They are nothing alike. That is why the friendship was ruined. Because, MJF, the truth is you say Cole is a failure, but in virtually every wrestling company Cole has worked for, he is the longest-reigning champion in so many!
In this very building, Cole bled BUCKETS against Kyle O’Reilly, wanting to prove he was one of the best in the world, and that is exactly what he did! Does Cole have regrets? Sure. Are there things Cole wishes he could take back? Absolutely. But Cole does NOT regret turning on MJF. The only reason it drives MJF insane is because Cole beat MJF to it. That’s MJF 101: Get close to someone, then turn on them. It’s what MJF does. Cole just did it better than MJF, and MJF knows it.
But Cole has been thinking, trying to understand what’s going on in MJF’s head, and he finally figured it out. MJF is terrified of having anyone close to him, because he feels it is a weakness. That hit a chord? Because not only does MJF act like a child, he thinks like a child! MJF knows in his heart that he was going to be the one to turn on Cole first! DAMN RIGHT HE WAS!!! MJF realizes he let the cat out of the bag. MJF says congrats, Cole, he solved the mystery! A regular Scooby-Doo! Great job, Adam.
But you want the truth? Here it is. The fact of the matter is, last year at Worlds End, MJF had every intention on stabbing Cole in the back that night. Cole just got lucky. When #BetterThanYouBaybay started, MJF didn’t give a damn about Cole. Cole was nothing more than a pawn. But MJF will admit, he did eventually start to care. For the first time in MJF’s life, he cared about someone else. Fans mockingly go, “Aww…” But MJF says that is just when Cole became a liability. And since Cole’s “a fragile little freak,” him jumping off that ramp and exploding his ankle made him a distraction!
Distractions, liabilities, emotions, there are no room for those when all you should be concerned with is maintaining the world championship! But Cole doesn’t get it, does he? Last year was a fluke. Cole ain’t the Devil, he just beat the Devil to it. But this year, Worlds End, December 28th, the same show where Cole tried to end MJF’s world, MJF ENDS Cole!! MJF throws down the mic and the fans are torn. Cole smirks and says MJF ends things then? Well, how about Cole ends this? COLE DECKS MJF! The guards rush in, but Cole fights them off! MJF sends more but Cole SUPERKICSK! And SUPERKICKS! And SUPERKICKS!
But then MJF LOW BLOWS Cole! MJF tells the fans to shut up! MJF takes out the Dynamite Diamond Ring! But then The Kingdom rushes out here! MJF runs away from Matt Taven & Mike Bennett, but he vows this ends at Worlds End. We have one week left, is that the last week Cole has in AEW? Or will MJF finally lose the one thing he has left in that diamond ring?
Backstage interview with Kris Statlander.
Lexy Nair is with the #BornAgainKristen and brings up her trying to make amends with Willow Nightingale last night, as well as making the save when Harley Cameron & Penelope Ford were beating Willow up. Kris says what she and Willow have to discuss is between them. But as far as her and Penelope go, they’ve got a lot of history, and if Ford wants a fight, Kris will give her a fight. Then speaking of history, Kris still has her eyes set on the TBS Championship, can she tells us more on that?
Kris says she looked back on 2024 and she had a downward spiral that started with losing that title. Maybe if she wins it back, Kris will right her wrongs. On that note, Mercedes Mone, you don’t have an opponent for Worlds End so here Kris is. Let her know when you’re ready for round two. Kris heads out, will she prove to everyone that she is still the Galaxy’s Greatest?
Backstage interview with Orange Cassidy.
AEW returns and Lexy is now with Freshly Squeezed. In exactly one week, he will compete against three other men for the AEW World Championship. There are a lot of combustible elements at play, and Cassidy says yeah, we saw that on Dynamite. Jay White, Hangman Page and Cassidy can’t exactly have a conversation. So really, Cassidy wants them to listen. “Between now and Worlds End, Jon Moxley can run and hide. He can hide behind his goons, he can run away in a pickup truck. But when that bell rings in seven days, he has nowhere to go. He will be in the ring with us. Us three. And you both know that we need to remove Jon Moxley from the equation.
“We can. We’ve done it. And after that, us three, we can fight for the AEW World Championship and one of us will become the AEW World Champion. Just something to think about. See you guys on Dynamite.” Cassidy is ready to remove the Maniac from the throne, but will the Switchblade and Cowboy listen to reason?
Kris Statlander VS Penelope Ford!
As Kris just said, she’s calling out The CEO in hopes of one more TBS Championship match. But will the Superbad Girl be more like the Grinch for Kris this Christmas?
The bell rings and the fans rally as Kris circles with Ford. They tie up, Kris powers Ford to a corner, then throws Ford back into the corner! The ref counts, Kris lets off, but Ford shoves her! Kris ROCKS Ford, TOSSES her, then runs up on her. Kris whips, drops down, then hurdles over. Kris CLOBBERS Ford and the fans fire up as she flexes. Kris drags Ford up, reels her in, and suplexes, and she holds Ford up! The fans cheer and Kris goes all the way to TEN, but Ford slips into a SLEEPER! Kris pries the hold open and she brings Ford around for another suplex! The fans fire up as Kris holds Ford up for five before the SLAM! Cover, TWO!
Kris drags Ford up, whips her to the corner, but Ford goes up, only for Kris to Electric Chair Lift! Kris climbs, Ford fights with fists, and she shoves Kris down! Ford steadies herself, then hits a FLYING BLOCKBUSTER! Cover, TWO! Ford is frustrated but she storms up on Kris. Ford bumps Kris off buckles but the fans rally behind Kris. Ford stomps a mudhole, but she lets off as the ref counts. Kris goes to the apron, but Ford jumps up to drop KNEES on her! The fans boo but Ford soaks up the heat, and Collision goes picture in picture.
Ford brings Kris around to THROW her into railing! Ford soaks up more heat, then drags Kris up and RAMS her into the apron! Ford refreshes the count, then stalks Kris around the way. Ford whips Kris into the steel steps! Kris falls over in a heap but Ford drags her up into the ring. Ford covers, TWO! Kris stays in this but Ford kicks her around. Ford CHOKES Kris on the ropes, thrashes around, but lets off as the ref counts. Ford drags Kris up and whips her to ropes, then LARIATS as Collision goes to break.
Christmas Collision returns and Ford CHOKES Kris on the ropes again! The ref counts, Ford lets off and Kris sputters to the apron. Ford runs and goes up, up, and KNEE DROPS on only apron! Kris then SHOTGUNS Ford off the apron! The fans fire up and Kris brings Ford up, to THROW into railing! Kris puts Ford in the ring, the fans fire up, but Ford kicks low. Ford reels Kris in, but Kris suplexes, FISHERMAN BUSTER! Cover, TWO! Ford flounders to a corner but Kris has the fans rallying behind her. Kris runs up to UPPERCUT! Kris goes side to side but Ford dodges the knee! Ford hits a FISHERMAN SUPLEX! Bridging cover, TWO!
Ford wasn’t quite perfect there but she watches Kris go to a corner. Ford runs corner to corner, handsprings, but Kris catches her! The fans fire up as Kris GERMAN SUPELXES, but Ford lands out! but Kris goes Matrix to dodge! So does Ford! STUNNER! Ford runs, Kris does her best to follow, but Ford hops up for a POISON-RANA! Cover, TWO!! Kris survives and the fans fire up! Ford is beside herself, but she drags Kris to a drop zone. Ford goes up top, and MOONSAULTS BUT FLOPS as Kris moves! Kris hurries to deadlift GERMAN SUPLEX! And then GERMAN SUPLEX again! The fans fire up as Kris scoops to tuck Ford in! STATURDAY NIGHT FEVER! Cover, Kris wins!
Winner: Kris Statlander, by pinfall
Ford gave Kris quite the fight, but Kris came out on top! Wait, here comes Mone! Kris did call the CEO out, so Santa Mone says, “Ho, ho, ho ho ho! New York Citaaaay~! Please say hello to your C E O! Kris, after the year I’ve been having, I was planning on taking Worlds End off. I was planning on going to the Ritz in Boston.” The fans boo Boston, but Mone says since it’s the holidays, Mone feels like being nice. She already beat Kris once anyway, so she’ll just beat her twice! At Worlds End, you see that money changes everything, because Mone is the greatest TBS Champion of all time!
The challenge has been accepted, and Mone is looking to be busy before the New Year. Will Kris make her regret it?
Big Boom AJ & Big Justice return to the ring.
They’re getting Christmas Collision ready to bring the BOOM, but out comes Chris Jericho, who is still ROH World Champion after overcoming Matt Cardona last night at Final Battle. And he has Bryan Keith & “Big Bill” Morrissey with him as he asks if AJ has a permit for being here tonight. Did they talk with Mayor DeBlasio? Because they certainly didn’t run this past Jericho. Do they know who he is? Big Justice says yeah, he knows! “You’re a JACKASS!” Jericho is taken aback, but the fans agree with Justice. The Bad Apple says this is why dumbass kids should be sitting and not heard. Jericho says yeah!
And if being a jackass means he’s the King of New York, then Jericho’s the biggest jackass! And besides, Jericho talks for everyone here saying we do not want AJ & Justice here! The fans boo, they disagree with Jericho. But Jericho says they don’t even have Costcos in New York! New Yorkers shop at bodegas. Fans are torn, because they kind of agree. Jericho says his favorite is the Walgreens a few blocks over in Flushing. And speaking of Flushing, that’s where AJ & Justice belong: in the toilet! This is the Hammerstein Ballroom, the House that Jericho built! The fans boo that, it’s the House that Hardcore built.
But Jericho says there’s no time for goofy gimmicks like BOOM~, or bandit masks, or scissoring! Scissor me, Bad Apple~! But then wait! The Acclaimed is here! Well, Anthony Bowens is, at least. Bowens pushes past The Learning Tree and he joins AJ & Justice in the ring. Bowens has the music cut, and he tells Jericho that he doesn’t get why Scissor King is catching strays, but you caught his attention. Jericho is trying to intimidate a man in a walking boot and an 11 year old child while spouting nonsense about being the King of New York. Why doesn’t Jericho do what he has asked so many others in the past: SHUT THE HELL UP!
The fans cheer but Big Bill says, “As the Learning Tree always says, when a man tries to silence another man, he’s probably afraid of the truth.” The fans do cheer Big Bill because he is from New York. Bowens says he has no idea what that means, Bill. But he does know we’re live on TNT, Christmas Collision, Hammerstein Ballroom, New York City! So Chris, why not walk your ass to this ring and get it whipped by the Scissor King?! Jericho says if Bowens wants him to do that, then not tonight. Jericho waves bye, but AJ says hold on, listen up. We know Jericho is running scared, but we know at some point, Bowens will get to bring the-
Bowens stops the Boom? Because he wants to scissor! AJ says okay, and they SCISSOR BOOM~! But is that true? Will Anthony Bowens be the one to tear down the Learning Tree and be a champion?
Backstage interview with The Vendetta.
Lexy is now with Deonna Purrazzo & Taya Valkyrie, and they’ve got a hot streak going. Deonna’s message last week was ominous, but who was it for? Taya says there are so many options. Everyone deserves a slice of The Vendetta. There’s Mercedes, Mariah, Toni Storm, even Lexy could get some, so watch your back. Speaking of Toni, she stumbles in and apologizes for interrupting. She just wants to say hi to everyone, hello. Oh, Deonna, a pleasure. Deonna says she knows who Toni is. R-Really? So cool! Taya says she’ll make a guess: Toni has a tattoo on her leg, a little duck with a knife through it.
Wow, how’d Taya know? Deonna says no no no, she is not doing this again. She does not get what sick crap Toni’s up to, but she is already done with it. So for Dynamite’s Miracle on 34th Street, Toni VS Taya! Taya says she’ll make Toni forget everything! Toni nervously thanks The Vendetta, and says this is a big opportunity to face someone like Taya. Toni leaves, Deonna and Taya sigh, and Lexy has no idea what to say. Is Toni’s mind unraveling before our eyes? Or is there still a bit of Timeless inside Toni Time?
AEW Continental Classic, Blue League: Shelton Benjamin VS Daniel Garcia!
This showdown was inevitable, but it’s even more fitting after The Standard of Excellence beat up the TNT Champion just because he stood up to the Hurt Syndicate. Will Shelton continue to bring the pain? Or will he not survive Red Death?
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The Continental Classic rolls on, and Brody King takes on Komander in hopes of grabbing three more points towards the top of Gold League!
OFFICIAL RESULTS
- Konosuke Takeshita & Brian Cage w/ Don Callis VS “Powerhouse” Will Hobbs & Mark Davis; Konosuke & Cage win.
- Lio Rush & Action Andretti VS Myles Hawkins & Goldy; Lio & Action win.
- Willow Nightingale VS Harley Cameron; Willow wins.
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Tony Schiavone is in the ring!
Schiavone welcomes out the Blue League’s current points leader, Kyle Fletcher, and of course… Don Callis. But they’re not alone as the rest of the Don Callis Family makes their way out to the ring. Wait, shouldn’t Brian Cage be in New York for Final Battle…? Well anyway, Schiavone says there’s a lot of gold and- Callis takes the mic, and he says, “I have something important to say.” The fans boo and Schiavone excuses himself as Callis says the Don Callis Family are the TRUE One Percenters of professional wrestling! They prove it each and every day!
Murder Machines: The most feared tag team in the world! “Don Callis’ favorite wrestler,” Kyle Fletcher, shows every day why he is THE One Percent! He beat Will Ospreay! He beat Kazuchika Okada! And now, he’s gonna beat Daniel Garcia and win the Continental Classic! Callis hands the mic over to Kyle and Kyle says it might be true that last Saturday wasn’t the best day for Kyle, but anyone watching that match saw the clear bias from the officials in this company! The fans boo as Kyle claims there is an agenda in AEW to see the Don Callis Family NOT succeed. But it doesn’t matter, it changes nothing!
Kyle WILL be the winner of the 2024 Continental Classic. That brings Kyle to Daniel Garcia. “You wanna talk about restoring the feeling, Daniel? I couldn’t care less about your feelings! All I speak are facts! And the fact is, I am the hottest young prospect in this industry, and I will be the future of this whole place!” The fans boo more but Callis says one last thing he wants to say, is when you’re the One Percent, you’re not like the other 99! They are not like all of these fans! They are not like “the boys in the back,” like Mark Davis & Will Hobbs, “a couple of scab workers!” They’re not even in the same business, Hobbs!
And Callis has waited to get Hobbs on a PPV so that the world could watch why they call Konosuke Takeshita “The Alpha.” And Hobbs, YOU are not in the same business as Konosuke, and you find that out at Worlds End! But speaking of, here comes the Powerhouse! Will he and Dunkzilla finish things with the Don Callis Family? Or will the AEW International and ROH World TV Champions get even for last week?
Konosuke Takeshita & Brian Cage w/ Don Callis VS “Powerhouse” Will Hobbs & Mark Davis!
The teams sort out and Konosuke starts against Hobbs to give the DC fans a preview of Worlds End. Hobbs and Konosuke step up, talk trash, and then the forearms go back and forth! The fans cheer for “MEAT! MEAT! MEAT!” and Hobbs ROCKS Konosuke! Hobbs even shouts “MEAT!” before he whips Konosuke. Konosuke ducks ‘n’ dodges but then so does Hobbs! Hobbs SPINE- NO, Konosuke flails free and Hobbs says it was that close. Konosuke says to cool off while he paces on the outside. Konosuke steps back into the ring, but he tags to Cage. The fans stay fired up for “MEAT! MEAT! MEAT!” as Cage and Hobbs circle.
Hobbs and Cage DOUBLE LARIAT! Neither man falls, so they DOUBLE LARIAT again! And again! And again! Cage kicks low, shouts, “Who Betta Than Cage?” But then Hobbs CLOBBERS him! Hobbs even gets Konosuke to back down with a glare. Hobbs brings Cage up to fire forearms, then he tags Davis. Davis & Hobbs double whip and DOUBLE SHOULDER TACKLE! The fans fire up as Davis stalks Cage to a corner. Davis CHOPS Cage, and CHOPS again! And CHOPS again! Cage sputters but Davis scoops to SLAM Cage down! Then ELBOW DROP! Cover, ONE! Cage stays in this but Davis bumps him off buckles.
Tag to Hobbs and he brings Cage out. Hobbs and Davis reel Cage in, fans chant “AUSSIE AUSSIE AUSSIE! MEAT MEAT MEAT!” but Konosuke makes the save! Konosuke swings, Hobbs dodges, so the elbow DECKS Davis! Hobbs ROCKS Konosuke, Cage ROCKS Hobbs! Cage clinches, Konosuke returns, KNEE RUSSIAN LEG SWEEP COMBO! Cage covers, TWO! Cage rains down fists, the ref reprimands, but Cage steps off. Cage drags Hobbs up, bumps him off buckles, and tags Konosuke. The Callis Family stomps a mudhole into Hobbs, but then Hobbs CHOPS Konosuke! Konosuke snarls, and he CHOPS in return!
Konosuke ROCKS Hobbs, climbs up, and he rains down fists! The fans count but then Konosuke BITES Hobbs on the forehead! The ref counts, Konosuke lets off, and Hobbs sputters on the ropes. Konosuke tags to Cage and the Family gets Hobbs up. They DOUBLE SUPLEX Hobbs! Cage covers, TWO! Cage drags Hobbs up but Hobbs fires body shots. Hobbs UPPERCUTS but Cage ROCKS Hobbs! Cage ROCKS Hobbs again, Hobbs fires back, repeat! The fans rally for “MEAT! MEAT! MEAT!” Cage gets the edge, then whips, but Hobbs KICKS him away! Cage swings, Hobbs bobs ‘n’ weaves, to then hit an EXPLODER!
The fans fire up while Hobbs crawls, hot tag to Davis! Davis fires hands on Cage, “MEAT! MEAT!” Davis DECKS Cage, then whips him to ropes. Cage reveres but Davis picks him up, BACKDROP! Davis SENTONS but onto knees! Davis writhes, Cage tags Konosuke! POWER- NO, Davis stops the knee! Davis takes a swing but Konosuke ducks that, to BLUE THUNDER BOMB!! High stack, TWO!! Davis survives and Konosuke snarls, but Rampage goes picture in picture.
Konosuke rains down fists on Davis, but lets off as the ref reprimands. Konosuke tags Cage and Cage drags Davis up. Cage ROCKS Davis, whips him into a corner, and Davis hits buckles chest first! Cage RAMS into Davis, and RAMS in again, then CHOPS! Davis staggers but Cage whips him to ropes. Davis reverses, to dosido with Cage, only for Cage to CLOBBER Davis! Cage BOOTS Davis down, covers, but Hobbs breaks it! Cage gets mad and the ref reprimands Hobbs, then Cage soaks up heat from DC. Cage stalks Davis to a corner and fires haymakers! The ref reprimands but Cage DECKS Davis! Cage soaks up more heat while he flexes.
Holiday Bash returns to single picture while Davis crawls. Cage storms over but Davis fires hands! Davis CHOPS, CHOPS, but Cage JUMP KNEES! Cage whips Davis, Davis cartwheels and swings on Cage! Cage blocks, waistlocks, but Davis switches! BIG back suplex! The fans fire up as Davis rises and reaches out! Davis crawls, as does Cage, hot tags to Hobbs and Konosuke! Hobbs LARIATS Konosuke, LARIATS again, then runs up to LARIAT in a corner! Cage runs up but he’s send into Konosuke! Hobbs SANDWEICHES the Family! Hobbs whips, Cage reverses, but Hobbs comes back to CLOBBER him! Hobbs scoops Cage for a POWERSLAM!
The fans fire up but Konosuke runs up! Hobbs scoops him, too! POWERSLAM! Hobbs pumps up and the fans are with him! Hobbs stomps and shakes the ropes, then he goes back for Konosuke. Konosuke rises, Hobbs pops him up, but Konosuke ELBOWS him! Konosuke fires hands, then ROLLING ELBOWS! Hobbs staggers, Konosuke whips him, but Hobbs reverses! SPINEBUSTER! Cover, Davis blocks Cage, but Cage SHOVES Davis onto the cover! Cage then TOSSES Davis out, and he goes back for Hobbs. Hobbs TOSSES Cage! Hobbs grins as he has Konosuke alone. The straps come down, and Hobbs runs up, only for Konosuke to dodge!
Konosuke runs, Cage tags in, and Konosuke BOOTS Hobbs in the corner! Cage runs up to UPPERCUT, GAMANGIRI, and then GERMAN SUPLEX! Hobbs flounders, Cage hauls him up, PUMP HANDLE FACEBUSTER!! Cover, TWO!! Hobbs survives and Cage is furious! Cage tags Konosuke, the Family gets Hobbs up, and they double wrench to double whip. But Hobbs breaks the double lariat and Davis tags in! Hobbs DOUBLE LARIATS Cage & Konosuke! Davis runs up, they STEREO LARIAT! Konosuke BOOTS Davis and Cage waistlocks Hobbs. Konosuke runs but Davis GAMANGIRIS! Cage SUPERKICKS Davis!
Hobbs SNAP POWERSLAMS Cage! ALPHA ELBOW from Konosuke! Davis GERMAN SUPLEXES Konosuke! Cage fireman’s carries Davis, F5!! Cage runs up on Hobbs but Hobbs dodges! Hobbs LARIATS Cage and himself out of the ring! The fans fire up while Davis rises again! Konosuke also stands, and they run up! DOUBLE LARIATS! Davis GAMANGIRIS, Konosuke ends up in the corner! Davis goes side to side, SLIDING FOREARM! The fans roar as Davis hauls Konosuke up! Konosuke fights the lift, dodges Davis, and comes back, DOUBLE LARIATS finally take both men down! But not for long as they both roar to their feet!
Konosuke swings, and he SWATS Davis’ enzigiri! Konosuke then POWER DRIVE KNEES!! And then, RAGING FIRE!! Cover, Callis Family wins!
Winners: Konosuke Takeshita & Brian Cage, by pinfall
The Alpha slam dunks on Dunkzilla, and now he has 8 days to prepare for the Powerhouse! Will Konosuke hold onto his International Championship against Hobbs? Or will taking that title be the perfect payback?
Backstage interview with Willow Nightingale.
Renee Paquette is with the Babe with the Power who is in action later tonight. But first, Renee wants to congratulate Willow to making it to the finals of the inaugural International Women’s Cup. She heads off to Tokyo very soon, how is she feeling about it? Willow is very excited. Inaugural WrestleDynasty, one step closer to the inaugural International Women’s Cup winner, and so it is mind boggling after how- Kris Statlander steps in. Kris tells Willow that there is a lot she should say, but for now, she’ll say good luck at the Tokyo Dome. #BornAgainKristen takes Willow by surprise, will Willow win tonight and have momentum going to the New Year?
Lio Rush & Action Andretti VS Myles Hawkins & Goldy!
The dysfunction in Top Flight Airlines led to The Bad Child & The Sight to See winning over Darius & Dante Martin, meaning they’re next up to face Private Party. Will this be little more than a tune-up for Lio & Action?
The teams sort out, Lio starts against Myles, but then Lio handspring kicks Goldy off the apron! Myles back suplexes but Lio lands out and then dodges! Myles falls out of the ring, Action handspring kicks him down! Lio DIVES onto Goldy! Action DIVES onto Myles! The fans fire up as Action puts Myles in fast. Lio joins Action and they mug Myles. Myles fights back with forearms and CHOPS! Myle runs, but Lio & Action split the difference. Lio spins Myles for Action to mule kick, knee lift and ROLLING ELBOW! Lio fires fast hands, then DECKS Myles! Goldy springboards but Lio & Action dodge! Lio eggs Goldy on, then he and Action split the difference again!
Action runs up, Goldy dodges, but Lio LARIATS Goldy on the other side! Myles whips Lio but Lio hits RUSH HOUR! Action torture racks Myles for a NECKBREAKER! Lio covers, Lio & Action win!
Winners: Lio Rush & Action Andretti, by pinfall
Fast win for this furious duo, but “Oh my gosh, is that Private Party?” Marq Quen & Isiah Kassidy make their way out here and DC fires up! The AEW World Tag Team Champions call for “SHOTS! SHOTS! SHOTS!” Lio & Action get their shot in the near future, but wait! Dante & Darius make their way out here? Private Party looks to the tunnels, but Lio & Action CLOBBER them from behind! Dante, Darius & Leila don’t worry about the champs, they stare Lio & Action down. Lio & Action hold up the belts, then throw them at the Martins. The refs keep this from getting any more physical, but will Lio & Action take those belts from Quen & Zay soon enough?
Backstage interview with Harley Cameron.
Renee is now with the “multifaceted” Harley and notes she’s in action against Willow Nightingale tonight. Harley says yes, she IS multifaceted. She wants us to appreciate ALL her facets! Renee says yes, but she has yet to earn a singles win in AEW. Fine, ruin her fun. But then Harley asks if some person off camera is gonna say anything or just stand there. In steps Penelope Ford, and Mrs. Superbad says yes, she was simply observing. But Ford couldn’t help but notice that she and Harley share a lot of similar… facets. Harley asks how much Ford’s cost. Uh, no, not those…
Ford meant that she hasn’t had such a good 2024, either. So from The Bad Girl to the… Harley doesn’t have a good nickname yet. Well, don’t worry about it. Ford will watch Harley’s back and Harley will watch Ford’s. Wait, is something on Harley’s back? No, Harley… Just good luck. FEEL THE WRATH OF HARLEY CAMERON! No, she was being nice to you, Harley. Right, don’t feel the wrath of Harley Cameron. There is nothing on your back, Harley, stop scratching. Wait! W-What? Nothing, sorry. But will Harley be feeling Willow’s wrath instead?
Willow Nightingale VS Harley Cameron!
The bell rings and the fans rally as the two tie up. Harley pushes but Willow digs in her heels to SHOVE Harley down. Harley comes back, she and Willow reset and tie up again. Willow puts Harley in a corner, the ref counts, and Willow lets off. DC duels between Willow and Harley, and Harley wants a Test of Strength. Willow accepts the knuckle locks, but then Harley kicks low! Harley runs, wheelbarrows, but Willow turns that into a BIG back suplex! The fans cheer as Willow runs, DIVING BODY PRESS! Cover, TWO! Willow bumps Harley off buckles, then fires LARIAT after LARIAT! The fans count al the way to TEN!
Willow brings Harley out with a smile, and scoop SLAMS her! Harley flounders, Willow storms up on her for another scoop and SLAM, right as Rampage goes picture in picture.
Willow storms around while Harley staggers up. Willow scoops Harley again, then carries her around to put her in the Tree of Woe! Willow stomps a mudhole in, then lets off to run up! But Harley BOOTS her while upside-down! Harley gets free, ELBOWS Willow, then runs to knee her low! Harley runs with Willow to HOTSHOT BULLDOG! Willow is stuck in ropes, and Harley AX KICKS her! Harley then headscissors Willow to CHOKE her in the ropes! The ref counts, Harley lets go at 4, and Harley soaks up cheers and jeers from DC. Harley stomps Willow, then drags her to the outside. Harley SMACKS Willow off the apron!
Harley paces while Willow flounders, and Harley has her against railing. Harley CHOPS Willow, then brings her around. Willow blocks the bump to SMACK Harley off the apron! Harley turns things around to SMACK Willow off the apron! Harley shoves Willow in, storms up on her, and stands her up for buckle bumps. Harley stomps Willow, digs her boots in, and she thrashes around! The ref counts, Harley lets off at 4, but Willow elbows her in return! Harley RAMS into Willow again and again, but Willow CLUBS Harley! Harley ROCKS Willow, whips her to ropes, and ELBOWS Willow down! Harley soaks up more cheers and jeers while Rampage goes to break.
Holiday Bash returns and Willow CANNONBALLS, but Harley dodges! Willow hits only buckles and she hobbles after Harley. Harley kicks, KNEES, and ENZIGIRIS! Harley roars, runs, and SHINING WIZARDS! Cover, TWO! The fans fire up but Harley grows frustrated. The fans rally while Harley waistlocks, but Willow switches! Harley kicks free to switch back, but Willow ELBOWS Harley back! Willow fireman’s carries, storms around, but Harley pops up! Harley fires down elbows, then victory rolls, TWO! Willow escapes and ROCKS Harley! Fireman’s carry, DEATH VALLEY DRIVER! Cover, TWO!
Harley survives but Willow roars! The fans fire up as the straps come down! Willow gut wrenches for the BABE WITH THE POWER BOMB!! Cover, Willow wins!
Winner: Willow Nightingale, by pinfall
Willow faced the wrath of Harley Cameron and she prevailed! But then PENELOPE FORD goes after Willow! The fans boo but Ford did say she’d back Harley up. They both beat up on Willow, but here comes Kris! Kris Statlander storms the ring, Harley & Ford run away! Willow is again surprised, but the fans want these two to “Hug It Out! Hug It Out!” Kris says no, she doesn’t feel like it’s the right time. Kris lets Willow have the ring, is this proof that the #BornAgainKristen isn’t just a nickname?
Team Triple J speaks backstage.
Standing alongside Jay Lethal, Satnam Singh, as well as Jeff & Karen Jarrett, Sonjay Dutt says, “They’ve asked us to look back and reflect on 2024, and Jeff, guys, what an incredible series of moments we’ve had in 2024.” The group agrees. From Wembley Stadium to Double J being in the Owen Hart Cup, some true career highlights that he will cherish forever. But Jarrett doesn’t like looking in the rearview mirror, he likes to look ahead. Next week, he’s not bringing resolutions, he’s bringing a game plan for 2025! What does the Last Outlaw have in store for himself and the team in the New Year?
AEW Continental Classic, Gold League: Brody King VS Komander!
While the rest of Gold League stands at 6 points, these two men are struggling to keep up. Will the King of Death join that traffic jam at the front of the block? Or will the Commander of the Skies be a spoiler for Christmas?
The bell rings and we’re on the clock. Brody and Komander circle while the fans bark it up. There are fans who sing “OLE~ OLE OLE OLE~” for Komander as the two tie up. But then Brody picks Komande up with both hands, and puts him on the to rope. Brody pats Komander on the shoulder, and the fans bark more. Komander hops down, not intimidated by Brody’s size. Komander then dodges Brody, DROPKICKS him, but Brody CLOBBERS Komander on the return! Brody eggs Komander on and then scuffs him. Komander gets mad and CHOPS! Brody grins and eggs Komander on. Komander CHOPS, but Brody wants more!
Komander fires up to CHOP, but Brody CHOPS Komander down! The fans fire up and Brody grins. Komander sputters, Brody paces, and Brody drags Komander up. Brody CHOPS Komander again! Brody bumps Komander off buckles, CHOPS again, and Komander flounders away! Brody stalks Komander to the corner, CHOPS him again, and Komander falls over! Brody hauls Komander up, whips him, but Komander goes up and over! Komander ducks ‘n’ dodges, but Brody BACKDROPS Komander! The fans bark while Komander writhes, and Brody drags Komander up. But Komander fires body shots and a CHOP!
Brody KNEES low and Komander drops. Brody CHOPS Komander again! Brody asks, “Are you done?!” Brody whips Komander, but Komander ducks ‘n’ dodges to then springboard, but Brody catches Komander with ease! Brody pops Komander up, but Komander pops free, sunset flip, ONE!! Brody drags Komander up and CLUBS him! Komander wobbles, Brody ROCKS him again! Brody drags Komander off the ropes, suplexes, but Komander slips around! SLEEPER! Big men still have to breathe, but Brody RAMS Komander into the buckles! Brody swings, misses, and that bad hand hits post! Komander fires KICKS on the legs!
Komander bobs ‘n’ weaves, kicks, mule kicks and ENZIGIRIS! Brody wobbles and the fans rally up! Komander knuckle locks, CHOPS, and he goes up and up and jumps around! But Brody breaks the grip and DOUBLE CHOPS Komander to the floor! The fans bark it up and the ref checks Komander while Rampage goes picture in picture.
Brody storms out after Komander, who is somehow still in this. Brody drags Komander up, and he whips Komander hard into railing! Brody revels in the DC dogs barking, and Brody stands Komander up. Brody CHOPS Komander off his feet, then refreshes the ring count. Brody drags Komander up, and whips him hard into railing! So hard, in fact, that Komander goes up and over! Brody hurries to haul Komander back up, and he suplexes Komander to the floor! Komander writhes more while Brody refreshes the count again. Brody goes back to Komander, scuffs him, and brings him back up.
Komander KICKS Brody, CHOPS, but Brody CHOPS him down! Brody revels in the noise from DC while he stands on Komander’s neck! The ref reprimands, Brody steps off and rolls into the ring. Brody again refreshes the count so he can fetch Komander. Brody puts Komander in the ring, covers, TWO! Komander is still in this but Brody is more amused than anything. Brody paces then brings Komander up. Brody CHOPS Komander to a corner, then revels in the noise a bit more. Brody then digs his boot into Komander, but lets off as the ref counts. Brody drags Komander up to CHOP, but Komander CHOPS! Brody CHOPS Komander down!
Brody digs his boots in again, but the ref counts. Brody steps away, then drags Komander to his feet. Brody ROCKS Komander as the Holiday Bash returns to single picture. Brody eggs Komander on, stands him up, and ROCKS him again! Komander flops against ropes but Brody dares him to keep fighting. Komander staggers up, but Brody CHOPS him! Komander is stinging but Brody ROCKS him! Brody whips, Komander ducks ‘n’ dodges to QUEBRADA, but Brody catches him! But Komander slips down into the STANDING BONE LOCK! The fans fire up but Brody powers up! Brody THROWS Komander right off! SENTON FLOPS as Komander moves!
Komander hurries to basement DROPKICK! The fans fire up as Brody and Komander both crawl to ropes! They both stand, Brody runs up, but Komander swings around, CRUCIFIX DRIVER! Brody flops out to the floor! Komander sees that and the fans fire up! Komander builds going side to side, and he goes up and up and CROSSBODIES, but Brody catches him! Brody RAMS Komander into the railing! And then whips him hard into more railing! Brody makes Komander take a seat, then CHOPS him! The fans bark with Brody as he gets space, and Brody runs back in, but Komander ducks! Brody CRASHES into railing!!
Komander has the fans all fired up as he rises! Komander rolls into the ring, the count is climbing, but Brody is rising! So Komander runs corner to corner to go up, up and AWAY!! Direct hit with that escalara cannonball! The fans fire up as Komander rises again! Komander and Brody both head for the ring while fans sing again, “OLE~ OLE OLE OLE~!” Komander has Brody in the drop zone! Komander goes up the corner, but Brody CLUBS him first! Brody has Komander in the Electric Chair Lift, then goes up the corner!? But Komander fights, shifts, and SUPER SUSNET FLIP POWERBOMBS!!
Brody is in the drop zone again and Komander rises! 450 SPLASH!! Cover, TWO!! Brody survives and Komander cannot believe it! “This is Awesome!” as Komander rises and goes to another corner. Komander tunes up the band, runs corner to corner, but Brody SLAPS him first! Brody runs but Komander dodges, Brody POSTS himself! Komander is on the apron and he runs up, to SHOTGUN Brody to the floor! Brody sputters, Komander climbs the corner, and the fans are thunderous! Komander springboards to ARIHARA MOONSAULT! Another direct hit and Komander feels so close to his first points in the C2!
Komander hurries to get in the ring, but then slides out to start a new ring count. Komander climbs again while Brody rises. Komander watches Brody slide in, then tightrope walks to CIELITO LINDO!! But that was on Brody’s back! Komander pushes Brody but that’s a lot of dead weight to push! Brody sits up but Komander KICKS him! Komander roars, the fans fire up, handspring- TORTURE RACK! Brody flips Komander around, GONZO BOMB!! Cover, Brody wins!!
Winner: Brody King, by pinfall (gains 3 points; Komander earns 0)
If it wasn’t clear before, this was a painful punctuation mark, Komander is mathematically ELIMINATED from the semifinals. However, Komander’s final C2 match is Dynamite’s Miracle on 34th Street against Claudio Castagnoli! Can Komander be the biggest spoiler of this entire tournament? Can Brody prove to everyone in the Gold League that the House Always Wins?
My Thoughts:
A great Rampage here for Holiday Bash, though some clear redundancies from last week’s Winter is Coming edition. We got another group Don Callis Promo, and we barely got anything different from Callis and Kyle. The tag match’s only changes were Cage switching in for Archer, even though Cage is in reality defending his ROH World TV Championship in the Hammerstein Ballroom for Final Battle, and then the Callis Family wins this time so Hobbs and Konosuke can be even going towards Worlds End. Now, Konosuke could very well retain the International Championship at Worlds End because NJPW is totally open to Konosuke Takeshita VS Shingo Takagi being Winner Takes All, AEW International and NEVER Openweight titles on the line together.
Lio & Action of course won their match, but the real purpose was to get a confrontation out of them, Private Party and OG Top Flight, Darius & Dante. Good stuff, and it teases anywhere between a Triple Threat to Lio & Action VS Darius & Dante Round 2. Very good promo from Triple J to set up for something, anything really, for 2025. Fight for the Fallen can even be the start of whatever that plan is as part of the “mother of all streams.” And good stuff with the women’s division tonight. Ford & Harley makes a natural duo now given their names, and Willow and Kris could possibly reunite now that Kris is a Face again. That wouldn’t really make up for the weird fumble in the middle where Tony Khan just wanted Kris to get away from Stokely, but hey, this story itself could be really well done.
And great stuff out of Brody VS Komander, really got the drama going before the end. I mean, we all knew Komander was out of the running before tonight, and was most certainly taking the loss here, but Komander got to really show some grit. And now, five people at 6 points going into the final round, they’re really adding great drama to Gold League. Collision tomorrow and then Dynamite Miracle on 34th Street will be some great stuff, but I still think Ospreay should be one of the semifinalists, the second spot can be whoever they want.
My Score: 8.8/10
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