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Mitchell’s WWE SmackDown Results & Report! (9/1/23)

The time is now!

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1 year ago

September 1, 2023

Steven Mitchell

DA DADA DAAAA~! DA DADA DAAAA~!

On the last SmackDown before Payback, JOHN CENA RETURNS! What will he have to say before being part of Superstar Spectacle next week?

OFFICIAL RESULTS

Rey Mysterio & Santos Escobar w/ LWO VS Austin Theory & Grayson Waller; Theory & Waller win.
Sami Zayn & Kevin Owens VS Cruz Del Toro & Joaquin Wilde; Sami & Kevin win.
Bayley w/ Damage CTRL VS Shotzi Blackheart; Shotzi wins.
AJ Styles VS Solo Sikoa; Solo wins.

PLAY BY PLAY

John Cena heads to the ring!

Hershey fires up as the trumpets blare and Cena makes his way out on stage! “Let’s go to work!” Cena slides into the ring and gets fired up with the fans! Cena then gets the mic to welcome everyone to SmackDown, live in a sold-out Hershey, Pennsylvania! And yes, right here, the fans have given Cena 20 YEARS worth of moments. “And it never gets old. As a matter of fact, every single time, it gets better. Which is why no matter what I’m scheduled to do, every time I get in this ring, I’m gonna do my best to say, ‘Thank you.’ Thank you for all that you have given, and thank you for all that you continue to give.”

Just look around! The fans have given Cena another chance to come home to the WWE family, and it feels good. The fans have given Cena a chance to be on SmackDown. And not for one night only, but for months! The fans are giving Cena a chance to travel to India, his first match in India, and he thanks us for that. And Cena just found this out right before coming out here, hence the extra pep in his step. But the fans have given him the chance to host tomorrow night’s Payback in Pittsburgh! Back to back nights for Cena! “So for all that you have given me, I give you my word, I’ll do my best to give back to you.”

And that starts right here, and right now! Fans fire up as Cena says it starts with tonight’s epic SmackDown! We saw the video, right? Tonight, we’re getting answers to the questions that have been on our minds for weeks! Tonight’s energy, tonight’s electricity, tonight’s noise, we are getting unforgettable moments, because tonight is Cena VS- Wait, what? Jimmy Uso has a new song as he makes his entrance! A little bit of rap, a little bit of classical a la Roman Reigns, but all 100% Jimmy as he gets in the ring with Cena. Fans boo Jimmy as he paces around. The fans then chant for Cena, and also “WE WANT JEY! WE WANT JEY!”

Cena says this is a vocal bunch tonight, talking about what they want. Jimmy asks Cena what he’s doing here. Fans boo but Jimmy says no, don’t boo him! He wants to know what John is doing here! The fans are here for Jimmy, a top star! Fans boo, because they don’t agree. Jimmy says they’re also here to hear, #WhyJimWhy? The answer is simple: he would save his brother ten times over if he’s got to! It doesn’t matter if each and every person in the audience disagrees, Jimmy did that cuz he loves his brother, Jey. But the funny thing is, he didn’t want Jey to be corrupted like Roman Reigns, and damn sure not to be corrupted like one John Cena!

Fans boo, they don’t see corruption but Jimmy says look at him! Cena right here… Jimmy starts to laugh, because Cena IS this place! Cena admits he has a very “identifiable” fashion sense. #NeverGiveUp. No, Jimmy won’t let Cena take this. Cena may be a GOAT, but Jimmy’s one of the best right now! This is HIS ring now. Jimmy wants to say this: Cena and Roman are exactly alike! Fans boo, they don’t agree. Jimmy knows they want to know how and why, and the answer is simple: they just take, take, take. The only difference is, Cena does his with a smile. Fans chant for Cena while he tries to understand where Jimmy’s coming from.

Cena has to stop Jimmy here. Jimmy’s got a lot going on, has had a crazy run, has made rash decisions and is just trying to make sense of it all in his own head. But Cena’s been wanting to say this for three years, because Cena has only been thinking of one thing: “The wrong Uso quit.” Fans go wild hearing that! Jimmy turns to leave, but SUPER- NO, Cena blocks it! Fireman’s carry, ATTITUDE ADJUSTMENT!! Fans fire up as Cena throws off his shirt! Jimmy bails out, and we all know that Cena IS back! Will Cena make his next few months here the biggest ones of his career?

Backstage interview with Grayson Waller & Austin Theory.

Kayla Braxton is with the excited Aussie Icon and the rather confident Now, and asks their thoughts on Cena’s return and the news of him hosting Payback. Waller and Theory both look upset, but then they laugh. They’re not upset, Theory beat Cena at WrestleMania! And talk about Payback, outside of Theory reclaiming the “stolen” US Championship, what Waller wants to talk about is how the Grayson Waller Effect is going to feature the American Nightmare, Cody Rhodes! And they say Cody has some big news, so who better to ask the hard hitting questions and expose the truth than Waller?

Theory says if Kayla is done fantasizing about Cena returning, woohoo~, then get ready to see the greatest tag team of all time go out there and beat the Hall of Famer, Rey Mysterio, and his little sidekick, Santos Uno Leggo. Waller says that means one leg. The most obnoxious team on SmackDown heads out, but will they even get close to half their goals here tonight? Or will they get rolled by the Latino World Order’s leading men?

Jimmy’s seething backstage.

He gets mad at a staffer moving a road case in his way, and he demands the guy say his name! “Do you know who I am?!” He pushes the guy and the case aside, storms off down the hall, what will Jimmy do to get over his embarrassment?

Rey Mysterio & Santos Escobar w/ LWO VS Austin Theory & Grayson Waller!

SmackDown returns and Waller makes his entrance, followed by Theory’s. The teams sort out and Waller starts with Escobar. Escobar blocks a kick but Waller JABS him! Waller whips, Escobar reverses, things speed up and Escobar DROPKICKS! Cover, TWO! That bad leg isn’t so bad now, and Escobar wrenches Waller to a wristlock. Tag to Rey and Rey KICKS Waller’s arm! Rey wrenches, Waller ROCKS Rey with a forearm! Waller whips, Rey holds ropes, and Rey BOOTS back! Rey even hits Theory before Theory could hit first! Rey whips Waller out of the ring, but Theory runs up behind him! Back suplex, but Rey lands out!

Rey and Escobar dump Theory out, and fans fire up as Rey builds speed, gets a boost, and FLIES onto Waller & Theory! Zelina and the fans cheer as the King and Emperor of Lucha high-five and SmackDown goes to break.

SmackDown returns again and Waller suplexes Rey high and hard! Fans rally with “619!” but Theory tags in. Waller whips Theory in to clothesline Rey in the corner! Tag back to Waller, and Theory whips Waller in to KNEE Rey low! Rey falls, Waller tries to start a “One More Time!” chant but no one joins in. Tag back to Theory, Waller whips him in but then it’s a swerve for Theory to whip Waller at Escobar! Waller slides and trips Escobar up, leads Escobar on a chase, and Theory rains fists on Rey the whole time! The ref stops Escobar, Waller joins Theory stomping a mudhole into Rey! Fans boo but they get away with it all the same.

Theory ROCKS Rey with a right, puts him in the corner and RAMS into him! Tag to Waller as the fans rally, but Waller and Theory mug Rey. Waller cravats, throws knees and Rey staggers to ropes. Tag back to Theory, he stands Rey up, and Waller runs in, but Rey ducks! Waller DECKS Theory by accident! Waller hurries to help Theory back up and into the ring! Waller tags himself in, hurries and BLASTS Escobar! Waller then stands Rey up, reels him in, but Rey spins it around to DDT! Fans fire up as Rey and Waller crawl! Hot tag to Escobar! Escobar ELBOWS Waller, DECKS Theory, then ducks ‘n ‘dodges to FOREARM!

Escobar sends Waller to a corner, runs in, but Waller puts him on the apron! Escobar blocks a haymaker to GAMANGIRI! Waller staggers, Escobar CROSSBODIES! Cover, TWO! Escobar aims from the corner, spells it out, “L! W! O!” DOUBLE KNEES in the corner! Escobar puts Waller up top, GAMANGIRIS, then whistles before the SUPER STEINER! Cover, Theory breaks it! Rey runs in but Theory kicks him first! Theory scoops Rey, but Rey slips fere and shoves! Rey runs to wheelbarrow and throw Theory out! Escobar CALF KICKS Waller! The fans fire up as the LWO coordinate! Theory runs in, Escobar gets Rey outta the way, CHOP BLOCK into the knee!!

Rey runs in at Theory, Theory pops him up, but Rey throws hands and RANAS Theory and himself outta the ring! Escobar staggers, into Waller’s SOMERSAULT STUNNER!! Cover, Waller & Theory win!!

Winners: Austin Theory & Grayson Waller, by pinfall

The Grayson Waller Effect gets the better of Escobar, but the momentum is behind The Now! Will Theory take the title back? Or can Rey dial it up in the Steel City?

Mia Yim talks with Adam Pearce.

Michin knows she was resting up, but she feels ready to go. He’s glad to hear that. But then Jimmy barges in. Pearce is upset, Mia says, “Hello?” Jimmy says, “Hello! Ain’t nobody talkin’ to you!” Jimmy says Pearce called him to talk to him so here he is! Yes, but Pearce was still talking with Mia! This is part of why Pearce wanted to talk to Jimmy! He’s interrupting, bullying staff, being rude! What’s with him? Seriously. Aight, is that all? Yeah. Jimmy leaves, but his mood doesn’t seem to be improving. Will Jimmy do more than “rude” things tonight?

Mia talks with the rest of The OC.

The Good Brothers know it’s upsetting, but she shouldn’t get wrapped up in that Bloodline drama. But AJ Styles hears the story, and he says that IS a big deal! Styles will handle this. Mia thanks him, the Good Brothers just wanna go hit Happy Hour. Will Styles make sure he hits Jimmy one for Michin?

Bobby Lashley is here!

Fans fire up for The All Mighty as he heads to the ring, dressed in a custom fit suit. He goes to the ring and has his pyro, but what is his business here tonight? We find out, after the break.

SmackDown returns and fans cheer as Lashley has the mic. “Damn, you know how to make somebody feel good. But we have a little business to attend to. See, everywhere I go, from the locker rooms in the back, to the airports, even when I’m at home with my kids, everybody keeps asking me the same question. And that question is, ‘Bobby, what’s going on with you and The Street Profits?’ So I’m here tonight to give you guys a straight answer. And it’s a very simple answer: real recognizes real. And great recognizes great. And that’s why I recognize the Street Profits.” And so here they come! Fans cheer as Montez Ford & Angelo Dawkins make their entrance!

Ford & Dawkins join Lashley in the ring, and Lashley has a huge smile on his face. The Profits get mics, and Lashley says “Y’all know The Street Profits. They’re charismatic.” “Sheesh!” “They’re athletic.” “Sheesh!” “And now, they’re more aggressive than they’ve ever been.” “Whoa, whoa, whoa, whoa, hold up. Bobby. No Boucher. Tonight is not about us. Tonight is simply about us giving the gratitude to you for everything that you’ve done for us!” Think about it: the last time the Profits had this much success, it’s been a looong time. Fresh cuts, fresh watches, fresh suits, and they sexy. They strike the GQ pose, and Dawkins says, “Combination.”

Dawkins says ever since forming this friendship, Lashley’s helped them see the bigger picture. They stepped over what was, and stepped into what is. From was, to is. Was, is. WAS. TO IS! But think about it, it’s nothing personal, it’s just profits! And while they’ve got days and days, hours and hours, weeks and weeks, years and years, centuries and centuries to talk about the goodness of Lashley, they only need two words. “Thank you!” Fans cheer that and Lashley is very flattered. He appreciates that. But they don’t need to thank him other than with continued success. But now, time to send a message to the entire WWE Universe!

“We are putting everybody on notice. We are coming for power, control, and championship gold. We are coming for it all!” Fans like the sound of that! Will this trio be unstoppable from here until that goal is accomplished?

But wait! As this trio heads out, Kevin Owens makes his entrance! The Prizefighter is a champion, and then here comes Sami Zayn! The Undisputed WWE Tag Team Champions look Lashley & The Profits up and down, but Lashley & The Profits step aside. Kevin & Sami are getting ready for their Steel City Street Fight, will they be running at full speed? Or will Cruz & Wilde be a major speedbump heading into Payback?

Sami Zayn & Kevin Owens VS Cruz Del Toro & Joaquin Wilde!

SmackDown returns, the LWO are back at ringside, and the teams sort out. Wilde starts against Sami and they tie up. Sami wrenches, wristlocks, and YANKS the arm! And YANKS it again! Sami headlocks, Wilde fights up and powers out, but Sami runs him over! Cover, ONE, but Sami headlocks. Wilde powers out again, Sami holds ropes, but Wilde runs in. Sami puts Wilde on the apron but Wilde rams into Sami! Wilde slingshots up and over then rolls to ELBOW Sami down! JUMP ELBOW! Cover, TWO! Wilde is a little annoyed but he whips Sami to ropes. Sami reverses, Wilde slips out of the scoop and runs, but into a LARIAT!

Tag to Kevin and fans fire up as Kevin goes up! SWANTON BOMB! Cover, TWO! Kevin stomps Wilde, CHOPS him to the corner, and throws body shots! Kevin whips Wilde away, pops him up but Wilde DROPKICKS back! Tag to Cruz and he runs in to forearm smash! Cruz JABS, JABS and CHOPS! Cruz whips, Kevin reverses but Cruz slips out to the apron! Cruz ROCKS Kevin, GAMANGIRIS Sami, then PELES Kevin! Fans fire up as Cruz springboards but Kevin gets clear! POP-UP BOMB! Tag to Sami and fans fire up again! Sami runs to BOOT Wilde! Kevin sets Cruz up, Sami runs in to HELLUVA KICK!!

Tag to Kevin, Sami feeds Cruz to a STUNNER!! Cover, Kevin & Sami win!

Winners: Kevin Owens & Sami Zayn, by pinfall

The champs are definitely ready for Payback! And after picking up their belts, Sami picks up a mic to call out The Judgment Day! “Just a little message for tomorrow at Payback. I want you to know right now, tomorrow night, it’s not gonna be fun. It’s not gonna be pretty. Bring everything you have, cuz tomorrow night will be the fight of your LIFE!!” Kevin & Sami hold up their belts, will they still be holding onto them after tomorrow?

AJ Styles confronts Jimmy backstage.

Styles asks where Jimmy’s going, and Jimmy says he’s leaving. Good, no one wants him here anyway. Jimmy asks Styles what his problem is, and Styles asks Jimmy what’s his problem! Jimmy wants to disrespect Michin, and for what? Jimmy doesn’t even know who that is! Jimmy shoves Styles, Styles shoves Jimmy down! But then SOLO SIKOA CLOBBERS Styles! The Enforcer of the Island still has Jimmy’s back, but he tells Jimmy that he’s only out of The Bloodline when Roman Reigns says he’s out. Jimmy stands back up, and he says not Solo, Roman or Paul can tell him anything! Jimmy storms off, how will the Tribal Chief respond?

Backstage interview with AJ Styles.

SmackDown returns as Cathy Kelley asking Styles about that confrontation. The Bloodline thinks they run everything, but they don’t! They think they run SmackDown, they think they run the WWE, but they don’t! So Styles is gonna handle it! He wants Solo tonight, so he can knock Solo’s teeth out and give him a taste of what he’s been doing to everyone else! But the Good Brothers walk over and again say they don’t need to get involved with the drama. But Mia backs Styles up like he did her, and so it is time for a reminder that SmackDown is the House That AJ Styles Built! Styles heads out, will he get that fight with the Enforcer?

The Miz is here!

After mocking LA Knight on Raw, the Hollywood A-Lister is back on SmackDown to confront The Mega Star face-to-face one more time before their high profile match at Payback! Miz gets the mic while fans boo, and Miz says tomorrow night, LA Knight will be in the biggest match of his career! Fans chant for “L A KNIGHT! L A KNIGHT!” but Miz says he gets it. That’s not an insult, that’s just a fact. Miz again copying Knight’s catchphrases, and he brings up how easy it was for Miz to be LA Knight! YEAH~! But Knight is on Miz’s level! Knight isn’t half the star Miz is now, or even half the star Miz was ten YEARS ago!

But wait, here comes the Mega Star himself! Hershey is all fired up as Knight goes right to the ring and gets himself a mic. “LEMME TALK TO YA!” Fans fire up and Knight paces around Miz. “Here’s the Miz with another one of his infamous little cosplay dress-up times, huh? Now let’s go down the line. Who’s he done? He’s done The Rock.” “YEAH!” “He’s done John Cena.” “YEAH!” “And now he’s done L A Knight.” “YEAH!” Knight says what all three of those guys have in common, besides the fact that Miz can’t fill out their clothes, the skinny little turd. All three of those guys are people that Miz wants to be but he can’t!

But Miz comes out and says it’s easy to be Knight. Let’s explore that for a second. Knight brought himself “out of a sewer to stand right here in this ring. I’ve lived in the roach infested apartments. I’ve walked the street when I missed the bus, trying to get to work. I’ve worked every dirty job I could. I’ve slept in my car, I’ve cashed my checks at the payday loan place!” Knight did it ALL, and still he’s here. Miz says it’s easy? Miz wouldn’t last a day in Knight’s boots! But here’s the thing. Miz says Knight isn’t on Miz’s level? Yeah, he’s right. Cuz Miz walked in on his glory from some reality show, rode the elevator up.

But meanwhile, Knight entered down here, stood up to get up here, so now Miz says Knight’s not on his level? Miz is right, because Knight is above and beyond Miz! Miz is the one not on Knight’s level! Miz says Knight wants to talk TV and how they’re different? Knight failed where Miz has succeeded! Knight WAS on a reality show, but you wouldn’t know it cuz he was eliminated the first round! Knight was on The Hero, but he couldn’t even be the hero! Real World Challenges, Raw, SmackDown, and it didn’t take Miz 20 years, it took him THREE! Movies: The Marine series! TV: Miz & Mrs! Miz succeeds because he is a star!

Knight says Miz succeeded by taking advantage of everything he had, which Knight can’t fault him for, Knight would’ve done the same thing. But what Knight sees is that Miz says he’s a star, when he isn’t even the star of his own show! The star of Miz & Mrs. is his WIFE! Miz just carries the bag that Maryse carries Miz’s giblets in! Miz takes his sunglasses off because it is getting serious. Fans go wild chanting “TINY BALLS!” Knight tells Miz that Miz should send Maryse Knight’s regards. Because after Payback, Knight will send her a broken, battered husband, and she will be empty inside. But with one call to Knight, they can fix that real quick, YEAH!

Miz purses his lips and says wow. Guess all those years in that roach infested apartment, playing with his hair brush, cutting promo like a star really paid off. Cuz see? These people all love Knight! They relate to Knight! Cuz these people are failures! They try and they fail, they settle for mediocrity. But hey, Knight is different. He’s had losses. He’s had hopes and dreams crushed, and he’s had setbacks, but hey, to his credit, he didn’t give up. That gives Knight the chance to do something the fans never have: succeed. Too bad for Knight, he’s going up against the wrong superstar for Miz. Miz crushes hopes and dreams all the time!

Don’t believe him? Look at Miz’s past! And this Saturday, oh, Miz isn’t only Knight’s opponent, he is a human time traveler. When Knight loses his match, loses his confidence, loses his popularity and loses his job, he will go back to that roach infested apartment, holding the hairbrush, cutting promos, just like it’s 2003! Fans boo and Knight smirks. Of every stupid thing that Miz just said, the one right thing he just said is that Knight doesn’t quit. And Knight doesn’t quit cuz he doesn’t know how! He never learned! He doesn’t know how to quit!

But Miz wants to live in the past, right? He cries about it, whines about it! Hell, he even glorifies it! So while Miz lives in the past, Knight is living Knight! So Miz, get in that time machine, go as far away as you can, because your present is trash and your future ain’t gonna be much better! Tomorrow at Payback, Miz will get STOMPED OUT, and Miz will learn, whose game is it!? With everybody saying, “L! A! KNIGHT! YEAH!!” Miz takes a swing but Knight dodges it! And Knight shows fist and Miz runs! Knight gets the jacket, Miz slips free to throat chop! SKULL CRUSHING FINALE!! Miz stands tall and fans boo as Miz says, “You wanna talk about future? That’s your future.”

Miz gets the better of Knight, but with a cheap tactic. Will he do the same thing all over again? Or will Knight get his payback at Payback? Wait, Knight rushes Miz at the ramp! Knight fires off but refs and producers rush out! Will Knight keep this energy going 24 hours from now?

Bayley w/ Damage CTRL VS Shotzi Blackheart!

The Role Model and her team took The EST out of the running, for now. But will Bayley keep this momentum going for the group? Or will she have to worry about the Wild Child cutting her down for what DMG CTRL did to her?

SmackDown returns and Shotzi makes her entrance, and fires off the tank cannon! She then rushes to the ring, her hair spiked and ready for a fight! Bayley looks worried already. The bell rings, the two circle, and Bayley wants Shotzi to know she looks good. Shotzi rushes in but Bayley gets away! Bayley rushes up to kick but Shotzi ducks under spider walk style! Bayley freaks out, bails out but Shotzi brings her back in! Shotzi puts the leg in the ropes, fires off fists in the corner, but the ref counts. Bayley shoves Shotzi, then SLAPS her! Shotzi just laughs! Bayley is even more creeped out and Shotzi CLOBBERS her! And again!

Shotzi rains down fists, Bayley pushes her away, and Shotzi runs up to wrench and whip. Bayley reverses, Shotzi BOOTS her back! Shotzi goes up, reels Bayley in, HANGING HEADSCISSOR! The ref counts, Shotzi laughs and lets off at 4. Bayley sputters and falls over, Shotzi slides in. Bayley wants mercy, but then she kicks the legs out! Bayley BOOTS Shotzi down then fires off hands! Shotzi goes to a corner, Bayley stomps a mudhole, but she lets off at 4. Shotzi sits up, Bayley laughs at the spike hair, and then pie faces her around. Bayley’s getting cocky but fans rally for Shotzi. Shotzi ENZIGURIS Bayley down!

Shotzi stalks after Bayley, goes outside to intercept her, and drags her off the apron to TOSS her! Fans fire up as Shotzi brings Bayley around to TOSS her again! Shotzi goes up the apron, howls, and fans howl with her! Shotzi CANNONBALLS and takes Bayley down! Shotzi’s having fun now, and SmackDown goes to break.

SmackDown returns again and Bayley has Shotzi in a chinlock. Shotzi fights up, throws elbows, then body shots and a JAWBREAKER! And another! Bayley goes to a corner, Shotzi runs in but Bayley BOOTS her down! MACHO ELBOW! Cover, TWO! Shotzi is still in this but Bayley drags her around. Bayley goes up again, and hits another MACHO ELBOW but onto knees! Bayley goes to the apron, Shotzi runs in and BOOTS her down! Shotzi grins, builds speed, and she DIVES! Direct hit at the ramp! Shotzi howls again and she brings Bayley back into the ring. Shotzi stalks Bayley while fans rally, Shotzi SLING-DOGS!

Bayley staggers up, into a KNEE! Shotzi ROLLING ELBOWS, QUESTION MARK KICKS, and fans fire up as Shotzi cravats! SLICED- NO, Bayley stops that and puts Shotzi up to! Bayley CLUBS Shotzi, pulls her into the Tree of Woe, and then runs up, springboard ELBOW DROP! Cover, TWO! Shotzi is still in this but Bayley keeps on her. Bayley stalks Shotzi to a corner, reels her in, but Shotzi fights the clinch! Shotzi reels Bayley in, to snap suplex into the corner! Bayley writhes, Shotzi runs in, CANNONBALL! Shotzi puts Bayley in a drop zone and goes up top! But DMG CTRL hurries to distract her! Bayley ROCKS Shotzi! And then HOTSHOTS her!

Bayley calls for the belt so she can clobber Shotzi, but wait! Here comes Charlotte Flair! The Queen won’t let Bayley cheat this one, but Iyo confronts her! Charlotte BOOTS Iyo first! And RAMS her into the barriers! But Dakota runs up on Shotzi! The ref sees her and Dakota defends her innocence, but Charlotte ROCKS Bayley! Shotzi scoops Bayley, FISHERMAN DDT!! Cover, Shotzi wins!!

Winner: Shotzi Blackheart, by pinfall

Charlotte grins as karma bites Bayley on the butt! Shotzi and Charlotte celebrate together, will these two be unlikely allies against DMG CTRL?

AJ Styles VS Solo Sikoa!

The Phenomenal One is standing up for the honor of Michin and the pride of The OC, but what started as a confrontation with Jimmy ended up a fight with Solo! Will SmackDown still be the House That AJ Styles Built? Or will the Enforcer of the Island demolish that house right down to the foundation?

SmackDown returns and Styles makes his entrance. The bell rings and Styles fires off on Solo! Solo TOSSES Styles to a corner, Styles ELBOWS Solo back! Styles CHOPS and CHOPS and CHOPS, but Solo shoves Styles away. Solo runs Styles over! Fans boo while Solo snarls at Styles. Solo shouts at Styles, drags him up and HEADBUTTS him down! Solo eggs Styles on, stands him back up, and headbutts him back down! DIVING HEADBUTT onto knees! Styles KICKS Solo down, runs and drops a knee! Styles fumes as he looms over Solo, then scoops- NO, Solo is too big! Solo ELBOWS Styles, scoops him and SLAMS him first!

Fans rally for Styles and Solo storms up. Solo CHOPS Styles against the ropes, then whips. Styles KICKS Solo back, but Solo runs in. Styles dodges, then hurdles, then drops, then DROPKICKS! Solo staggers to a corner, Styles clotheslines him! Fans boo as Paul Heyman finally makes his way out here. Solo CLOBBERS Styles from behind! The Wise Man approves, and Solo stalks Styles. Styles drags himself up the ropes, Solo runs in, but Styles dumps him out! Styles then hurries to the apron, to SLIDING KNEE! Solo staggers away and Heyman is not happy anymore. Styles slingshots to FLYING FOREARM Solo down!

Styles glares at Heyman, Heyman backs away, and fans rally as SmackDown goes to break.

SmackDown returns once again and Solo blocks a whip! Solo whips Styles to a corner, runs in, but into a BOOT! Styles goes up, leaps, but Solo UPPERCUTS Styles outta the air! Styles staggers to a corner, Solo runs him and slides him into the POST! Styles flops out of the ring and the ref checks on him. Styles is hurting but he isn’t out of this just yet. The ring count climbs but Solo goes out to SMACK Styles off the desk! And again! Solo puts Styles in at 6 of 10, then stalks him again. Heyman is happy again as Solo hits a BELLY2BELLY! Cover, TWO! Styles survives but Heyman is still enjoying this.

Solo drags Styles up, fans rally, and Styles throws body shots! Styles CHOPS, ROCKS, but Solo knees low! Solo whips Styles to back drop him high and hard! Even Heyman is shocked and impressed by that one! Solo aims the thumb at Styles, but Styles flounders to the ropes. Solo storms up on Styles, but into a BOOT! And ENZIGURI! Styles PELES Solo down! Fans fire up while Heyman is worried again! A standing count starts, both men stir, and Solo drags himself up with ropes. Both men rise at 5 of 10, and Styles fires off forearms! Styles bobs ‘n’ weaves to fire more, then whips. Solo reverses but Styles dropkicks the legs out!

Styles runs to SLIDING FOREARM! Fans fire up with Styles and he glares at Solo. Styles runs in, clothesline in the corner! Fireman’s carry, but Solo fights free! Solo fireman’s carries, but Styles fights free! Styles blocks a forearm to fire off the Phenomenal- NO, Solo ducks the lariat to whip, pop-up and SAMOAN DROP! Cover, TWO!! Styles survives and Heyman is frustrated! Fans rally up, Solo looms over Styles, and Solo drags Styles up. Solo HEADBUTTS Styles to a corner, goes to the far side, and runs in, but Styles dodges! Styles keeps moving, to LARIAT Solo down! Fans fire up as Styles LIONSAULTS! Cover, TWO!!

Fans fire up but Heyman is relieved that Solo survives. Styles huffs and puffs, he drags Solo up, and he reels Solo in. Fans fire up as Styles calls his shot, but Solo fights the Clash! Solo lifts Styles, but Styles grabs ropes! Styles slips to the apron, ROCKS Solo, but Solo staggers into the ref! Styles glares at Heyman, but wait! JIMMY is creeping up!? Jimmy trips Styles out of the slingshot!! Fans boo as Jimmy slithers away like the snake he is, and Solo has Styles for the SAMOAN SPIKE!!! Cover, Solo wins!

Winner: Solo Sikoa, by pinfall

Jimmy gets in the ring, much to the shock and confusion of Heyman! Jimmy celebrates with Solo, but Solo grabs Jimmy by the neck! Heyman tells Solo to spare Jimmy, even though fans want to see it! Solo obeys, and lets Jimmy off the hook. Or in this case, spike. Jimmy smiles, and SUPERKICKS Styles down! Jimmy goes up top, takes aim, USO SPLASH!! Jimmy may have said no one tells him what to do, but he still raises the finger to the sky. So then is this Jimmy’s idea to rejoin the Bloodline? Again, how will The Tribal Chief respond?

My Thoughts:

A great SmackDown, especially for a go-home to Payback tomorrow night. Great promo from Cena to open the night, and what a surprise that Jimmy Uso was the one to confront him. Great stuff from both of them, and of course Cena comes out on top of that. Jimmy’s mood carrying over into a confrontation with The OC was a good way to get us to our main event, and we got a really good match from Styles VS Solo. Jimmy’s own interaction with Solo does make Jimmy interfering a surprise. Maybe just as Jimmy is in denial about why he turned on Jey, he could be the one starting to gaslight and trick everyone else. But I would love if there was a Six Man Tag of The OC VS what’s left of The Bloodline, and maybe, just maybe, Styles challenges Roman for the title.

Really good stuff from Rey & Escobar VS Waller & Theory, and really good tag match of Kevin & Sami VS Cruz & Wilde, but not a good night for the LWO really. Two losses in one night, it feels like something’s gotta give. Waller & Theory winning tonight, that might mean Rey retains the US title, but maybe there’s more cheating shenanigans that costs him. But either way, I feel like Theory & Waller should stick together, they’d make a good duo and it’d give Theory something more than what he’s been doing. Plus, they can add Pretty Deadly when Elton Prince is 100% again for a very strong Heel quartet.

Speaking of factions, Lashley & The Profits make their faction official here, just no name yet. I did like their interaction with Kevin & Sami on the ramp, you can bet we’ll get more of that down the line. And as I’ve said before, things like Lashley & Profits VS The OC, Lashley & Profits VS LWO, Lashley & Profits VS The Bloodline would be a lot of fun. Really good stuff out of Bayley VS Shotzi tonight, though that crowd sure went to sleep during the first part. Charlotte helping Shotzi get the win is good stuff, and we’re getting a tag match of those two against Bayley & Iyo, that should go a long way to determining who Iyo defends her title against for Fastlane or sooner.

And awesome stuff out of Knight and Miz in tonight’s promo. I know Knight was kinda flubbing, and Miz called him out on it on Raw, but I think that’s because Knight is getting legitimately worked up giving these promos. This is basically a worked shoot for him because he rly did do all the random things, the odd jobs, and “paid his dues” for so long, so it all does mean something to him to be here now. Miz was standing tall tonight until Knight attacked him on the ramp. The go home math now favors Miz, and I suppose Miz could cheat to win, but what’s the point of that? To prove that Knight could lose and fans are still going to love him? Which I suppose is true, but oddly, I’d rather just see Knight win to stick it to Miz.

My Score: 8.7/10

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Mitchell’s AEW Collision Results & Report! (12/21/24)

Merry Collision!

Published

15 minutes ago

December 21, 2024

Steven Mitchell

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

PLAY BY PLAY

Here are the current Continental Classic Gold League standings!

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

Here are the current Continental Classic Blue League standings!

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

Ian Riccaboni is in the ring.

He has Big Boom AJ & Big Justice with him, and yes, they’re ready to brin gthe BOOM~! THeyr’e ready to watch the action toinght, 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!

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

Brody King is on a Rampage!

Published

22 hours ago

December 20, 2024

Steven Mitchell

Have a Holly Jolly Rampage!

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

OFFICIAL RESULTS

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

PLAY BY PLAY

Tony Schiavone is in the ring!

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Winners: Konosuke Takeshita & Brian Cage, by pinfall

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

Backstage interview with Willow Nightingale.

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

Lio Rush & Action Andretti VS Myles Hawkins & Goldy!

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

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

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

Winners: Lio Rush & Action Andretti, by pinfall

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

Backstage interview with Harley Cameron.

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

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

Willow Nightingale VS Harley Cameron!

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

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

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

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

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

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

Winner: Willow Nightingale, by pinfall

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

Team Triple J speaks backstage.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

My Thoughts:

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

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

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