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Mitchell’s WWE NXT Results & Report! (12/12/23)
Way past the Deadline!
Deadline done, now we count down to New Year’s Evil!
Ilja Dragunov is STILL NXT Champion, and Trick Williams is this year’s Mr. Iron Survivor! They’re on a collision course for the New Year, but who fires the first shot?
OFFICIAL RESULTS
- Mixed Six Tag: The Meta Four VS Country Strong; Country Strong wins.
- Men’s Breakout Tournament, Opening Round: Myles Borne VS Oba Femi; Femi wins and advances.
- NXT North American Championship Open Challenge: Dragon Lee VS Tyler Bate; Dragon wins and retains the title.
- DIJAK VS Eddy Thorpe; Eddy wins, by disqualification.
- Men’s Breakout Tournament, Opening Round: Riley Osborne VS Keanu Carver; Osborne wins and advances.
- Lyra Valkyria & Nikkita Lyons VS Cora Jade & Blair Davenport; Cora & Blair win.
PLAY BY PLAY
Trick Melo Gang arrives.
They both talk about their big wins, and NXT Media asks Trick about winning the Iron Survivor Challenge. He feels good, feels like money, ain’t gonna lie. He’s clutch in the fourth, just call him Trick Brady or Michael Trick. And you already know what it is. New Year’s Evil, Trick VS Dragunov III, this ain’t a movie, it’s the real deal. Melo has since entered inside, is he doing his best to not be jealous?
Melo got attacked!?
Melo clutches a leg, Trick asks whet happened but the refs didn’t see anything! They call for medical, Trick is worried Melo won’t make it to SmackDown now.
Cora Jade is in the ring.
Fans boo as she coughs to get everyone’s attention. “Four months. Four long, hard months. But not for me! For you! Saturday at Deadline, the sun finally emerged from the clouds, and the fog was finally lifted. And I know how hard it was for all of you, me being gone that long. Crying yourselves to sleep in your little Cora Jade T-Shirts. Kissing your little 8 by 10s of me goodnight. But don’t worry, cuz everything’s fine. I’m back now. And that’s what you all wanted, right? Tweeting me every day, every episode, begging me to come back! You guys didn’t like me back then, but all of a sudden, you love me now?
“Saturday at Deadline was just the best day ever. Because I reminded everybody that no matter how deep the NXT roster may be, everything is better when Cora Jade’s around. But hey, I’ll give all those women in that Iron Survivor match their flowers. That was one hell of a match> But let’s be honest, at the end of the day, nobody was talking about a singlet one of those women. They were all talking about the return of Cora Jade. As I stood there, holding that NXT Women’s Championship high-”
Speaking of the championship, here’s Lyra Valkyria! She welcomes Cora back and couldn’t help but notice Cora is leaving out a detail just there: The fact that Cora jumped her from behind! But what’s crazy is, Cora’s been away for four whole months, and nothing has changed. Cora’s still gonna try and take shortcuts, just like always. Oh, did she ruffle some feathers? Lyra tells Cora to listen. Cora may not have changed, but things around here definitely have. Lyra has changed. She isn’t the same woman Cora used to mess with, she’s the NXT Women’s Champion! Fans cheer that!
And Lyra doesn’t care what generation Cora thinks this is, or what she thinks she deserves, there is nothing that- Blair Davenport is here! “Well, you might be at the top right now, Lyra, but I overcame four of the very best women in NXT to become YOUR Iron Survivor! And Cora Jade, you ain’t one of them!” Fans cheer Blair as she tells Lyra she needs to say something important: focus on her right now. Time is ticking on Lyra’s reign, and come New Year’s Evil, Blair will become the champion she was always destined to be.
Oh, don’t worry, Lyra heard what Blair had to say at Deadline. But there’s no way in hell Blair is taking this from Lyra. And it’s surprising Blair and Cora aren’t best friends already, seeing as they both love to jump people from behind. Well, whatever it takes to get the job done. WAIT! Here comes Nikkita Lyons! Did Blair forget what she did to Lyons? Blair throws hands on Lyons, Cora goes after Lyra, and it’s a brawl! The fans fire up, Lyra & Lyons DECK Cora & Blair! Lyra holds up the belt, will the Morrigan and Nikkita send the Punk Rock Mean Girl and Iron Survivor packing?
Backstage interview with Dragon Lee.
Kelly Kincaid is with the NEW NXT North American Champion and congratulates him on beating Dominik Mysterio. Has it sunk it yet that he won? Dragon says hello and that Saturday night was a dream come true. He had the greatest luchador of all time in Rey Mysterio coaching him, and then he finally won a title here in NXT. It is incredible! But he must point out that he would not have had this chance if not for the unfortunate injury to the greatest North American Champion ever, Wes Lee. He tells Wes that he has all Dragon’s respect, and he wishes you a speedy recovery.
And Dragon wants to defend this title like Wes did, meaning as much as possible. And that starts tonight. Then who is he facing? Dragon will be in the ring, and we’ll find out. AKA an Open Challenge! Who answers the call when Boy Wonder hits the ring?
Mixed Six Tag: The Meta Four VS Country Strong!
After losing the Iron Survivor Challenge, Lash Legend had to just lash out at one of the other losers in Fallon Henley. They and their boys all got into it backstage, so now they get at it in the ring! Will Lash, Noam Dar & Oro Mensah put their money where their mouths are? Or will they get whooped by a fired up Fallon, Briggs & Jensen?
NXT returns as Country Strong make their entrance. But then Meta Four attacks! Fans boo, Lash and Fallon brawl in the ring while the boys go outside. The bell rings, Lash CLUBS Fallon down, SMACKS her off the mat, then drops a big elbow! Cover, TWO! Lash stands Fallon up to pie face her, then whips her to a corner. Lash runs in but Fallon BOOTS her! Fallon storms up to pie face back! Fallon is fired up, the two start shoving, and Fallon jumps on for a SLEEPER! Lash RAMS Fallon into buckles, but Fallon hops back on! Lash stays up, throws Fallon off, but Fallon CHOPS! Fans fire up as that one echoes out!
Fallon CHOPS and CLUBS Lash, whips, but Lash blocks to DECK Fallon! Lash brings Fallon, whips her and back drops, only for Fallon to sunset flip! Lash goes Matrix to stay up, and she drags Fallon up. Fallon breaks free, kicks the legs out, then runs up to CALF KICK! Lash wobbles, Fallon runs, springboards, wheelbarrows, but Lash shoves her away. Jensen tags in, Lash eggs him on, but Oro runs in. Jensen dodges and atomic drops Main Man Mensah and fires off forearms! Jensen whips corner to corner, Oro rebounds into a hip toss! Jensen shakes out the bad leg but Oro kicks it!
Oro bumps Jensen, CHOPS him, and reels him in to clinch. Tiff is watching, clearly upset at both Lash and Fallon over her own Iron Survivor loss. Jensen CLUBS Oro to fight the lift, and Jensen headlocks. Oro powers up and out, but Jensen hurdles and FACEBUSTERS! Dar runs in but Briggs runs him over! Briggs puts Dar on ropes with Oro, he and Jensen run, slide and HAYMAKER! The fans fire up as Fallon runs, but Lash catches her! Lash TOSSES Fallon onto the boys and Meta Four stands tall while fans boo and NXT goes picture in picture.
Country Strong flounders while Meta Four talks a lot of trash. Lash goes out to fetch Fallon, POSTS her, them mocks the yeehaw. Lash bumps Fallon off the apron, pushes her around, then pushes her in the ring. Lash has Fallon on the apron to CHOP! And CHOP again! Lash slides in, talks more trash, then HIP DROPS Fallon down. Lash drags Fallon up, scoops, and SLAMS! Cover, TWO! Lash pushes Fallon around, gut wrenches to a Canadian Rack, and she bends Fallon! Fallon endures, fans rally and Fallon kicks fere, only for Lash to throw her down! But Fallon avoids the elbow drop! Lash hurries to keep Fallon from the boys!
Lash scoops again, Fallon slips free, hot tag to Jensen! Oro runs in but Jensen rallies with elbows! Jensen whips, Oro reverses but Jenesn goes up to CROSSBODY! Dar distracts but gets away as Jensen takes a swing. Oro runs in to dropkick the legs out! Jensen clutches the knee, Oro CLOBBERS him from behind! Oro CHOKES Jensen on the ropes, lets off, and kicks Jensen out of the ring. Tag to Dar and he goes around to KICK Jensen! Lash & Jakara talk trash while Dar shoves Jensen in and wrenches an arm. Dar hits an ELBOW BREAKER, then reels Jensen in for knees. Dar puts Jensen in the corner, tag to Oro.
Meta Four mugs Jensen, the ref counts and reprimands, but Dar puts Jensen’s leg in ropes to run and DROPKICK it! Oro then sweeps the leg! NXT returns to single picture as Oro CLUBS Jensen. Jensen throws body shots, then he dumps Oro out! Fans fire up as Jensen hurries to his corner. Oro run sin, Jensen jumps the sweep but that hurts the leg! Oro sweeps the legs again! Tag to Dar and Meta Four DOUBLE FOREARM Jensen down! Cover, TWO! The fans rally but Dar keeps Jensen from his team. Dar has a cobra clutch, then ELBOWS Jensen down! Dar ELBOWS Jensen down again, then flexes.
But Jensen goes after a leg! Dar CLUBS away on Jensen, drags him up and puts him on ropes. Dar throws knees, KICKS and snapmares to cover, TWO! Jensen crawls but Dar clamps onto him with a chinlock. Jensen fights up, throws body shots, but Dar KICKS the bad leg! And UPPERCUTS! Jensen hobbles. Dar runs in but Jensen ELBOWS him! And LARIATS! Fans fire up while both men are down! Jensen crawls, Dar grabs a leg, but Jensen hops up to ENZI- DRAGON SCREW from Dar! ANKLE LOCK! Jensen endures, Dar thrashes the leg, and Dar drags Jensen back! Jensen still claws around!
Jensen BOOTS Dar, but Jakara distracts the ref! Hot tag to Briggs but it doesn’t count with the ref not seeing it !Oro FLYING KNEES Briggs out! Oro runs in to GAMANGIRI Jensen and shove, into Dar’s SPINNING ELBOW! Cover, Fallon breaks it! Fans fire up but Lash pops Fallon up! Fallon RANAS Lash out of the ring! Oro leaps to FLYING UPPERCUT Briggs! Dar and Jensen are still in the ring, and here comes Tiff! Lash DECKS Tiff, DECKS her again, and chases her off! Dar has Jensen, but Jensen cradles!! TWO!! Dar escapes, runs back in, NOVA ROLLA!! But Briggs tags in!!! Briggs rallies on Dar!
Fans fire up with Briggs as he fires off on Dar! Oro runs in but Briggs DECKS him! Briggs sends Oro into Dar, BOOT DDT COMBO!! The fans are thunderous as Briggs runs, CLOTHESLINE FROM HELL!!! Cover, Country Strong wins!!
Winners: Country Strong, by pinfall
Not only does Briggs’ crew win over Meta Four, Briggs just pinned the NXT Heritage Cup Champion! Is the loss at the Iron Survivor only opening the door to another path?
Trick Melo Gang is in the trainer’s room.
Trick says this is awful timing. Doc, tell us something. The trainer says everything seems to be fine, so Melo is medically cleared as tolerated. Trick says that’s great! Melo can still go to SmackDown! But does he know who did this? No, but he has an idea. He won’t tell while they’re here, maybe later, but Melo’s gonna call this guy out. Good. Trick is ready to ride, he just has to handle his business with Dragunov a little later tonight, and then they’ll be good. Melo says yeah, Trick handles his business and Melo will handle his. Just who could it be that Melo thinks attacked him?
The Men’s Breakout Tournament field is here!
Trey Bearhill, Dion Lennox, Luca Crusifino, Tavion Heights, Keanu Carver, Riley Osborne, Myles Borne and Oba Femi are all on stage, but who start off this tournament? LEXIS KING ATTACKS BEARHILL WITH A CHAIR!! The fans boo, refs back King off, that guy’s nuts! Well, Bearhill won’t be starting anything tonight, it’s Borne and Femi up first! Will Drew Gulak’s training pay off for Borne? Or will Femi throw him around easier than a shotput?
Men’s Breakout Tournament, Opening Round: Myles Borne VS Oba Femi!
The bell rings and the two circle. They tie up, Femi pushes Borne to a corner, but Borne comes back to tie up again. Femi throws Borne down! Femi eggs Borne on so Borne headlocks. Femi powers up and out, then RAMS shoulders! Borne stays up but Femi eggs him on. Borne runs, slides under and DROPKICKS! Femi wobbles, but he comes back to ROCK Borne! And CLUB him! And KNEE him low! Femi whips Birne to a corner, Borne goes up and over and DROPKICKS again! Femi wobbles, Borne fires more hands and stomps. The ref counts, Borne lets off, and Borne ROCKS Femi with haymakers!
Fans boo Borne as he bumps Femi, throws more body shots but then Femi blocks the buckle bump. Femi throws a shot but Borne drop toeholds! Borne stomps Femi, DOUBLE STOMPS him, and covers, TWO! The fans rally behind Femi but Borne kicks and knees him in the back. Femi grits his teeth as he’s getting angry! Femi throws body shots but Borne knees low. Borne whips, Femi reverses but Borne goes up again. Only for Femi to catch him! Borne gets loose, only for Femi to LARIAT! Fans fire up, Femi wants Borne to stand, then he ROCKS him! And ROCKS him again! Femi CLOBBERS Borne, then CLOBBERS him again!
Borne takes a swing, but into Femi’s BLUE THUNDER BOMB! Femi powers up that arm, runs in and UPPERCUTS! Then Femi whips Borne, but Borne dodges! SPIN POWERSLAM! Cover, TWO! Borne grits his teeth in frustration, storms up as Femi bails out, but Femi YANKS him down from the apron! Femi pushes Borne back in, Borne knees low, and Borne reels Femi in. But Femi FLAPJACKS Borne, to the POP-UP POWERBOMB!! Cover, Femi wins!
Winner: Oba Femi, by pinfall (advances to the next round)
Borne flew all around this ring, because of Femi throwing him! Femi heads to the semifinals, who else will he throw out of the tournament?
Nikkita Lyons talks with Lyra Valkyria backstage.
They’ve got a tag match with Cora & Blair now, is the champ good? Lyra has Blair in three weeks at New Year’s Evil, Lola Vice is parading around with her Breakout Contract, and the biggest pain in the ass, Cora, is back. So basically, another day in the life as champion. But seriously, Cora’s return won’t poison this division. Lyons says as bad as Lyra wants after Cora, she wants after Blair ten times as much. Cora attacked Lyra but Lyra was back in one night. Blair attacked Lyons, Lyons was on the shelf for a year. But if you thought last week’s kick was nasty~, just wait for tonight. Lyra opens her locker and Lyons notices a picture hanging there.
Did Lyra put that there? Tatum Paxley’s face over Becky? Lyra doesn’t know when that happened. How creepy. Tatum’s a weird one. Lyons and Lyra have to focus on their tag match, will Tatum work to make Lyra obsess over her?
Backstage interview with Tiffany Stratton.
Kelly brings up there’s no love lost between Tiff and Fallon, and we just saw them scrap again. Tiff tells Kelly that her questions don’t matter, she needs to vent. Tiff is so sick of Fallon and her entire existence. Because of that piece of trash, Tiff lost at Deadline! Fallon never lived a life like Tiff, Fallon’s life is to serve people like Tiff. Fallon owns a bar and yet can’t even afford what’s on the top shelf, unlike Tiff. Fallon can’t dress like Tiff, can’t even come close to her star power! So Tiff is gonna show the cowgirl where she belongs in life. Now Kelly can talk. But then Tiff leaves. Will Fallon be the one putting Tiff in her place next time they meet?
NXT North American Championship Open Challenge: Dragon Lee VS ???
The challenge was put out, and that makes for quite the gamble in Dragon’s first title defense. Will the future of lucha libre be in good hands with Dragon? Or will he regret leaving things up to chance?
Dragon’s opponent is… Tyler Bate! Fans cheer as the Big Strong Boi looks to rebound from his Iron Survivor Challenge loss. Will the NXT UK Triple Crown Champion look to finally strike gold again?
The bell rings, Dragon and Bate shake hands and fans cheer. The two circle, they tie up, and they go around. Bate headlocks, fans cheer “Both These Guys!” as Dragon powers out, Bate goes up the corner, comes back, but into a snapmare. Dragon runs Bate over, things keep moving, and Bate hurdles. Bate runs, Dragon drops and hurdles, but into a fireman’s carry! AIRPLANE- NO, Dragon slips free, but Bate headlocks for a takeover! The fans cheer the exchange, and Bate holds on as Dragon fights up. They both kick, but they both block! They both let the other down, but then they both dropkick! Those cancel out and both men kip up.
The fans fire up, Bate and Dragon tie up, and Bate headlocks. Bate then wrenches, whips, but Dragon reverses. Bate goes up, under, baits Dragon into knuckle locks and he steps over to bait again. Bate leap frogs, slips under, gets Dragon again and rolls him up, TWO! Bate keeps moving, tilt-o-whirl and RANA, but Dragon handsprings through! Dragon runs, RANAS, Bate handsprings through! They both feint dropkicks and fans cheer! Both men run, DOUBLE LARIATS collide! Both men fall but both sit up quick, and fans cheer as NXT goes to break.
NXT returns and Dragon bumps Bate off buckles. Dragon stomps and throws hands, then whips corner to corner. Bate boots, Dragon blocks but Bate knees him away! Bate goes up to FLYING UPPERCUT! Fans fire up, Bate DROPKICKS and Dragon tumbles out! Bate builds speed and FLIES! Direct hit and fans fire up with Bate again! Bate brings Dragon up, puts him in the ring, and then runs up. Dragon swings, but into the clinch! EXPLODER! Bate then kips up and STANDING SHOOTING STARS! Cover, TWO! Dragon is still in this but Bate keeps his cool. Bate stalks Dragon to ropes, drags him up, and fireman’s carries.
AIRPLANE- NO, Dragon fights that with elbows. Dragon goes to a corner, Bate runs in but Dragon pops him up to SUPERKICK him upside-down! Bate flops back, Dragon SUPERKICKS again! Bate tumbles out of the ring and the fans fire up! Dragon DIVES and direct hit at ramp! The fans are fired up again as Dragon puts Bate back in. Dragon runs in at the corner, JUMP KICK! Leg sweep! SWINGING DROPKICK! Combinacion Dragon hits, but Dragon isn’t done there! Dragon runs corner to corner to HYDRAULIC DROPKICK! Then a cover, TWO! Bate stays in this but Dragon stays cool. Fans rally and duel as Dragon aims again.
Bate slowly rises up, Dragon runs back in, but into a pop-up! AIRPLANE SPIN! Bate goes around and around for TEN, then FIFTEEN! Then TWENTY before the DRIVER! Cover, TWO!! Dragon survives and Bate is stunned! Dragon is also dizzy, though, and “This is Awesome!” as Bate stalks him. Bate brings Dragon up, ROCKS him with a right, and another! And another! Dragon wobbles, BOOTS back, but Bate UPPERCUTS! Dragon rebounds, dodges Bate and SNAP GERMANS! Bate stands right up!! Bate runs in, Dragon dodges, but the REBOUNDER hits! Cover, TWO!! Dragon survives but Bate hurries to a corner!
Bate climbs, fans are loving “Both These Guys!” and Bate is up top! Only for Dragon to trip him up! Dragon CLUBS Bate into the Tree of Woe, then he goes up top! Bate sits up but into the WOE STOMPS! And then Dragon reels Bate in, POWER- NO, Bate slips free and underhooks! TYLER DRIVER- RANA!! Cover, TWO!! Bate escapes and Dragon runs up. Bop up, V-TRIGGER instead! BANG still finds Dragon! Bate rebounds again, but Dragon ducks, tilt-o-whirls, OPERACION DRAGON!! Cover, Dragon wins!!
Winner: Dragon Lee, by pinfall (still NXT North American Champion)
A much deserved standing ovation for these two, and the Boy Wonder outlasts the Big Strong Boi! But Dragon shows Bate respect for this awesome first defense and Bate returns the favor. Will Bate just have to fight that much harder to get another shot down the line? Who else will step to Dragon for their own shot?
Jensen and Briggs regroup backstage.
Jensen doesn’t know how Briggs did it, but he pulled through for them tonight. He turned what was looking like a loss into a big win! Briggs says nah, it was a close one either way. Meta Four ain’t as soft they thought. Fallon returns and apologizes for ditching them out there. It’s just, every time she sees Tiff, she sees red! Did she hear what Tiff said? Yeah, no, Tiff’s garbage. Well, Briggs just pinned Dar! And so that must mean Briggs is next in line for the Heritage Cup. How awesome would it be to drink outta that thing?
Jensen doesn’t wanna tell Briggs this, but that division isn’t really Briggs’ style. Not his style? Well, Briggs is a one-round KO kinda guy, but the Heritage Cup is British Rules multiple rounds. Yeah, but if Briggs KO’s Dar, then he wins. And the Iron Survivor wasn’t Briggs’ “kind of match,” but Jensen said he did pretty good, right? Yeah, he meant every word of that. Then Briggs should keep the momentum going, and should start thinking outside of the box. Jensen gets that, and Fallon says his name would look good on the cup. The three agree, Briggs for the cup! They put hands in, will the Scottish Supernova have to worry about that one hit KO?
Lexis King and Ava Raine are outside Shawn Michaels’ office.
King still feels good about what he did to Bearhill, and he’s pretty mad, huh? Yeah, HBK is mad! Ava wouldn’t go in there if she was King, because everyone in that tournament field wants King’s head! As per usual. No, King, they want you in the tournament so they can kick your ass! Then mission accomplished! King makes moments happen on NXT! And he gets it, Ava is fired up and flustered being in the presence of a true superstar like himself. But don’t sweat it, it is completely natural. You’re not the first and you won’t be the last. Yeah… Well, since King is still new around here, King will be replacing Bearhill in the Breakout Tournament.
Oh, you don’t say? Lexis King, Breakout Star. That just made his night, sweetheart. See you around. Lexis might be the king of crazy, but is someone going to knock him off his imaginary throne?
DIJAK VS Eddy Thorpe!
These two have gone back and forth, and #HardJustice is furious after The Alpha Wolf made sure he didn’t win the Iron Survivor. Will either man survive this newest encounter?
NXT returns as Eddy makes his entrance, and Dijak rushes him! But Eddy is ready and they brawl at the ramp! Fans fire up for Eddy as he fires off on Dijak! Dijak hits back, throws Eddy into barriers, but Eddy hits back again. Dijak ROCKS Eddy, but Eddy ROCKS Dijak! Eddy fires hands, Dijak hits back, and he CLUBS Eddy. Eddy fires forearms, Dijak RAMS him into the apron! And then SMACKS him off the desk! Dijak says if Eddy wants to stick his nose in Dijak’s business and cost him the Iron Survivor, this is what he gets! Dijak whips but Eddy reverses, and Dijak hits the steel steps! Fans fire up as Eddy takes off his jacket and necklace!
Eddy puts Dijak in the ring, the bell rings, and Eddy fires hands! Dijak hits back, Dijak hoists Eddy up and RAMS him into buckles! Dijak throws hands, Eddy fires back! Eddy KICKS and KICKS and KICKS! Dijak hoists Eddy up again and RAMS him back into buckles! The buckle BREAKS OFF!! The fans lose their minds, the ref checks both men, and this just escalated to a new level! Dijak has the buckle, aims the hook at Eddy, and CRACKS Eddy in the gut!!
Winner: Eddy Thorpe, by disqualification
Dijak doesn’t care about the match, he CLUBS away on Eddy with the crossbar, going after those ribs he injured in the past! Fans boo, more refs rush out, and Dijak backs off. Dijak exits the ring, but he feels the blood on his forehead, He refuses to let it end here and he rushes back in! Dijak SLAMS Eddy across the second rope’s crossbar!! Eddy writhes and flops to the floor from the damage to his ribs! Dijak storms off into the night, did he finally put Eddy down once and for all?
NXT checks in on Chase U.
Andre Chase brings up the fundraiser ideas they all came up with last week, and this week, they put them into action. So what’re the numbers on the bake sale? $66. Oh. Car wash? $245. Better. Duke Hudson says that’s about one quarter. Of one quarter… of one quarter of the interest. Duke, c’mon, this is just the start. Chase will handle this. Really? Cuz Mr. Chase kinda looks like s*it. Chase says it’s fine, they can brainstorm new ways to fundraise. Seriously, anything at all.
Thea Hail’s been busy on her phone this whole time, and sees that Riley’s match is up next. So, what? She gonna watch from the Chase U section or something? Wait, can they? Duh, it’s their section. Ohhh! The girls look to Mr. Chase, and he says fine, go. Thea & Jacy head out, and asks Duke what he thinks. But then Scrypts walks in and says he has a “proposition” for him. Chase nervously looks at the case Scrypts hands him. Does Scrypts have his own motives for helping Chase U with its debt?
Blair Davenport & Cora Jade talk backstage.
Blair says Cora kinda ruined her moment on Saturday. No she didn’t, Lyra did. Lyra was the one that interrupted Blair midsentence. How rude. And if Lyra didn’t interrupt, Cora wouldn’t have done anything. She would’ve let Blair have her moment. Well, whenever Cora gets her shot, it won’t even be against Lyra. After New Year’s Evil, Blair will be the champion. Arrogant and assertive. Cora likes it. And after what Lyons did to Blair last week, Blair will handle her. Trying to literally kick Blair out of the Iron Survivor Challenge? Can you imagine? Nope, Cora cannot. But that’s perfect since Cora will go after Lyra.
Great. Because after New Year’s Evil- Yeah, Cora gets it. Blair heads out first, will these two be able to coexist long enough to ruin Lyons’ return?
Men’s Breakout Tournament, Opening Round: Riley Osborne VS Keanu Carver!
The newest recruit to Chase U is ready to have his breakout moment, but the same can be said for the former Temple defensive tackle. Will Keanu play power defense on Osborne’s speedy offense? Or will this win be great redemption for Chase U?
The bell rings and the two circle. They tie up, the fans are behind Riley but he gets SLAMMED by Carver! They keep the clinch, but Riley slips around to headlock. Carver back suplexes, Riley lands on his feet to trip Carver and GEDO CLUTCH! TWO, but Riley comes back to SHOTGUN! And STANDING MOONSAULT! Cover, TWO and with power! Riley ends up on the apron, Carver runs in, but Riley slingshots up and over! Riley returns, into a LARIAT!! Jacy & Thea are freaking out in the student section! Riley goes to a corner, Carver runs in, but Riley BOOTS him away! Riley goes up, leaps, but Carver catches him! FALL AWAY SLAM!
Fans fire up as Carver storms around. Riley rises up, Carver RAMS him in the corner! And again! And again! The ref counts, Carver RAMS Riley again, before he hoists Riley up, and SLAMS him! Cover, TWO! Riley survives, but Carver bends him back with the chinlock stretch. The fans rally as Riley endures, and Riley fights up! Riley gets to his feet, pries the hold open, and he throws body shots! And a forearm! Carver staggers, but he ROCKS Riley back! Riley CHOPS! Carver swings, Riley dodges and DROPKICKS! Fans fire up and Riley runs up to SHOTGUN Carver down! Riley keeps moving, but Carter POUNCES!!
The fans are thunderous, Carver is roaring, and he goes to the corner. Carver drags Riley up, but Carver ROUNDHOUSES! Carver falls, Riley climbs, and Riley says “U~!” SHOOTING STAR! Cover, RILEY WINS!!
Winner: Riley Osborne, by pinfall (advances to the next round)
Riley survives Carver’s blitz and takes the win! Will the British Javelin kick in the turbo and win the whole thing?
Drew Gulak’s crew finds Dragon Lee backstage.
They sarcastically applaud his win tonight, and Dragon asks what he means. The title match was legit, what do these guys even want? Damon Kemp says they’re just having a friendly conversation as sportsman. They come in peace. Oh, is that all? No, Gulak also wants to ask Dragon a question. This touching tribute to Wes Lee, is this gonna be a week to week thing or just a one-off? No, Dragon says in Spanish that he’ll do this as many times as possible. Oh, sorry, learn Spanish and you’ll know. Well, Gulak didn’t think about learning, but good to know.
But then that means every week, right? Yes, every week. Then they accept for next week! This is great! Thank you so much, Dragon. Well, fine by Dragon, but uh, which one of them is actually stepping up? Oh, uh, you’ll just have to find out next week. Thanks! Gulak and his goons head out, will the Philly Stretcher fight his own battles here?
Thea & Jacy find Riley backstage.
But Thea’s so nervous about talking to him! Jacy tells her to just go, then gives her a push. Riley sees Thea and thanks her for being out there tonight. Thea appreciates him! Er, uh, y’know, no problem. Okay, cool. So is Riley from around here? Jacy rolls her eyes. No, not quite, Riley is from the UK. Anyway, he’s gonna go shower off. Yeah, go do that, kinda need it. Er, no, uh, she just means, he smells nice but is kinda sweaty. Yeah, catch you in class later, okay? Okay! Riley leaves, Jacy walks up and Thea asks how she did. Uh… Room for improvement.
Kiana James & Izzi Dame then walk up, and Kiana says that was “cute.” Oh don’t start. Why? Cuz little Thea has a little crush? Trust Kiana, she wasn’t. Izzi asks if Thea is delusional. Riley’s a whole man, and Thea’s a whole child. Thea is upset but Jacy keeps her back. Kiana & Izzi leave, but will Thea show them who’s a whole?
Lyra Valkyria & Nikkita Lyons VS Cora Jade & Blair Davenport!
It’s a tag team grudge match as the Morrigan and the Lioness are both ready to roar! Will they bring down “The Generation of Jade” and Miss Iron Survivor? Or will Cora & Blair be likeminded in creating a nightmare before Christmas?
NXT returns and Cora makes her entrance, followed by Blair. Fans boo the entire time, and the teams sort out. Lyra and Blair start as a preview of their title match. They circle, feel things out, and fans rally for Lyra. Cora tells them to shut up but Lyra and Blair tie up. They go around, Lyra spins and snapmares but Blair goes for a leg. Lyra steps over, slips around and rolls Blair up, ONE! Blair runs in, Lyra sweeps and cover, ONE! Blair sweeps and covers, ONE! Blair snapmares and runs but Lyra ducks the kick to kip up! Blair avoids the heel kick and fans fire up. Cora tags in and fans boo again as she talks trash.
Lyra fires off forearms on Cora! Lyra whips, Cora reverses but Lyra goes up the corner, leaps over Cora, then hip tosses her down! Lyra runs up to headlock and takeover! Fans rally, Cora fights up, but Lyra kicks Blair away. Cora reaches out again, Lyra kicks Blair again. Blair storms in, Lyra DROPKICKS Blair to BULLDOG Cora! Cover, TWO! Lyra wrenches and whips Cora to the corner, and then tags in Lyons! Fans fire up as Lyons TOSSES Cora and tells her to tag Blair. Cora does tag Blair, and Blair runs in, but into a scoop and SLAM! Blair tags Cora back in, Cora gets around to waistlock and CLUB her!
Lyons stays up so Cora apologizes, only for Lyons to KICK her down! And again! Lyons scoops but Cora slips free and shoves. Blair trips Lyons up, Cora SHINING WIZARDS Lyons against rope! Cora grins, tags Blair and drags Lyons up by her hair. Blair BOOTS Lyons down, then gets her up for a NECKBREAKER! Cover, TWO! Blair drags Lyons into a chinlock and squeezes tight as NXT goes picture in picture.
Lyons endures, fights up, but Blair drags her over to bump off buckles. Tag to Cora, she stomps a mudhole in then brings Lyons onto ropes. Cora CHOKES Lyons, lets off and runs, to ELBOW Lyons down! Cover, TWO! Cora drags Lyons up, tags Blair in, and they mug Lyons in the corner. Blair stomps Lyons, snapmares and basement dropkicks! Cover, TWO! Blair eggs Lyra on but then stalks Lyons to ropes. Blair CHOKES Lyons as she grinds her knee in. The ref counts, Blair lets off and has Lyons for another snapmare and chinlock. Blair makes that a cobra clutch and she thrashes Lyons around! Lyons endures and fans rally up.
Lyons fights up, throws body shots, but Blair ripcords and ELBOWS her down! Blair drags Lyons to the corner, tags Cora, and they mug Lyons some more. Cora ROCKS Lyons with a forearm then shoves her down. Cora stalks Lyons, runs in and IMPLODER STOMPS! Cora covers, TWO! Cora is annoyed but she drags Lyons up to SMACK her off the mat! NXT returns to single picture, Cora reels Lyons in, but Lyons fights her way forward! The fans rally, Cora holds onto the facelock but Lyons lifts her! Cora CLUBS Lyons, then sucker punches Lyra! But Lyons rolls Cora up, TWO! Cora kicks Lyons low!
Cora CLOBBERS Lyons then tags Blair! Blair drags Lyons around but Lyons BOOTS her away! Hot tag to Lyra and the fans fire up! Lyra rallies on Blair with LARIATS! Lyra whips, Blair reverses but Lyra CLOBBERS her! Fans fire up with Lyra, and she SOBATS, front kicks, and HEADBUTTS! Then a front kick, SOBAT and facelock! FISHERMAN BUSTER! Blair bails out and Lyra snarls. But the fans rally up, Lyra builds speed and she WRECKS Blair with a dropkick! Lyra goes out to put Blair in the ring, but Tatum Paxley emerges from the shadows? She has one of Lyra’s feathers and is nuzzling it…
Lyra goes up, CROSSBODIES but FLOPS as Blair moves! Blair hauls Lyra up but Lyons makes the save! Cora runs in and DECKS Lyons! But Lyra GAMANGIRIS Cora! Blair reels Lyra back in, suplexes, FALCON ARROW! Cover, Lyons breaks it up! Cora runs back in, but Lyons TOSSES her out! Blair BOOTS Lyons! But Lyra waistlocks Blair! Cora tags in before the O’Conner Roll, Blair kicks out, sending Lyra into Cora! Blair drags Lyra up, KAMI-GOYE!! But Lyons drags Blair out! ROUNDHOUSE! Cora hurries to cover, Cora & Blair win!!
Winners: Blair Davenport & Cora Jade, by pinfall
From one obsession to another, Cora comes out on top because she’s only obsessed with herself! Will this guarantee Cora gets her shot at the champion after the New Year? Wait, Tatum then rushes in to TOSS Lyons out of the ring? Tatum is so obsessed with Lyra, and it creeps Lyra out! But Tatum “comforts” Lyra after the loss… What is going on inside that twisted mind?
Hank ‘n’ Tank meet up backstage.
Hank asks Tank what’s up. Same thing he’s been thinking about the past seven days: Hank, Tank and Gallus. Like they said, they will earn their spot at the table. And if that means proving themselves against Mark Coffey & Wolfgang, then they can do that. But Gallus walks over, laughing at Hank ‘n’ Tank. Have the lads been reading Tag Teaming for Dummies? Maybe they should go by the pub and drown their sorrows already. Tank says they know what they’re getting themselves in for. Gallus may have forgotten more fights than Hank ‘n’ Tank have been in, but Hank ‘n’ Tank have more heart than the three of them combined!
Oh, all three? Joe ain’t getting involved, trust him. Oh, right, he’s not getting involved. Sure. They “trust” him. Hank ‘n’ Tank head out, and then someone honks the horn on a forklift? Joe Gacy? Gacy says, “Hey, Joe, what do ya know? Y’know, Joe, it takes a Joe to know a Joe.” And what’s better than one Joe than a cup o’ Joe? Gacy chugs his coffee, and asks why so serious. Is the Joker of NXT about to snap?
Trick Williams heads to the ring!
Just as he said, he’s gonna handle business with Dragunov tonight, and Trick echoes Booker with “What? Huh? Uh-huh! I like it!” Booker loves it, Trick loves it, and then Trick has them cut the music. Fans chant “You Deserve It!” Trick thanks everyone for that, and wants to get to business. “Deadline was a movie. And look man, I walked into this match with four of the best in NXT to do it. And I walked out of this match your Men’s NXT Iron Survivor.” Fans cheer that! Now, usually Trick would cut up his opponent, but not this time, and not tonight. Nothing but love for those other guys, they put on a banger last Saturday.
But Trick also heard NXT is coming out with an awards show at the end of this year, and Trick would put up the Men’s Iron Survivor Challenge against any other match of NXT’s year, let’s talk about it! The fans cheer that, too! But here’s the thing. Trick was in the ring with some dogs, but they made one mistake: They forgot one very important thing. Trick Williams has been ballin’ his whole life. Trick Willy is clutch in the fourth! Forget Steph Curry, this is Trick Curry, Trick Brady, Mike Trick, 23 in LA, nevermind who you thought he was! This is TRICK JAMES, B*TCH!! The fans fire up for that one!
Trick says in three weeks, it is New Year’s Evil. And imagine it now: The Baddest Man in NXT VS The Hottest Star Under the Sun! But speaking of, here comes Ilja Dragunov! The NXT Champion joins Trick in the ring, and says a few months ago, they stood in this ring. And Trick thanked Dragunov for pushing him to a whole new level. Does Trick remember that? He does. Then on that same day, Dragunov said he admired Trick’s courage. Dragunov is proud of Trick. Fans cheer that! Dragunov couldn’t watch it live, he had to get into the zone for his own match. But he watched that match back, and Trick snatched victory from the jaws of defeat within just a few seconds!
A misstep here or there, Dragunov might be having this conversation with someone else. Trick rode a wave of momentum that has barely ever been seen before! Whoop Dat Trick! Fans chant that and Dragunov says this is the talk of the WWE! They secret handshake!! And Dragunov says this with respect to Trick’s journey: “At New Year’s Evil, it comes to an end.” Trick tells Dragunov, “If you’d looked me in the eyes, and you said that a few months ago, I probably would’ve played it cool, and deep down wondered if I had what it takes to face Ilja Dragunov. But this ain’t a few months ago, dog.
“I ain’t in here trying to show my worth in this world, show the world what I can do. I’m that guy now. I’m talking that walk, I’m Trick Williams, I’m the man here in NXT. And in three weeks, I’ma beat the best here NXT has to offer, and I’m gonna be your NEW NXT Champion.” The fans like that! Dragunov nods and says he likes it. He does. But Dragunov suffered too much to become NXT Champion, WAY too much to just stay NXT Champion, and he is so sorry, but he will do whatever it takes to remain N X T CHAMPION! But wait, here comes Melo!?
Trick and Dragunov are both confused as to why Melo is hobbling out here with his bad leg. Melo apologizes to Trick for interrupting, but this cannot wait any longer. But now isn’t the time. He knows, he knows, but remember that business about earlier? This is that. Look, Trick, for two months, they’ve dragged his name through the mud and tha tends tonight! Melo knows exactly who attacked Trick, because it’s the same person who attacked Melo. Dragunov wants everyone to hold on. He will see Trick at New Year’s Evil, and he will leave them to their business.
But then Melo says hold on, Dragunov, don’t go anywhere. “Ilja… It was you!” WHAT?! Dragunov is just as confused as Trick! The fans chant “That’s Not True!” But Melo says it makes sense! Dragunov took Melo out and took Trick out! What the hell is Melo talking about? Dragunov has no part in that! Trick asks Melo what’s going on. Melo says to think about it: Who gains the most from seeing Trick Melo Gang split? Melo put all the pieces together! All that instigating he was doing! Saying that Trick helped Melo at Great American Bash! Why did he do that? Cuz he knew that if he faced one of them, he’d have to face both of them!
And by the looks of it, Dragunov didn’t wanna take that chance. Oh, Melo. Dragunov knew you were arrogant. But delusional, too? Melo says no, he isn’t delusional. Dragunov is more calculating than he looks! He knew that if he pitted Trick Melo Gang against each other, then attack Trick, that he’d have all of this to himself! That the whole world would point fingers at Melo! Melo had Dragunov beat at Halloween Havoc, but Trick came out and distracted Melo, allowing Dragunov to win! But that was all according to Dragunov’s plan! Melo knew he’d do anything to keep the title, but Dragunov has him beat.
Melo, listen. Dragunov doesn’t know what kind of Bogeyman he is creating in his head, but Dragunov did NOT attack him! If Melo even did get attacked. Trick says, “Dragunov, tell me you didn’t just say that.” Dragunov wants them both to understand, he did NOT attack anyone. But Trick & Melo need to talk this out. No, too late for all that! Trick Melo Gang’s back on the same page and there’s nothing Dragunov can do about it! Trick says Melo got his point across, and Melo says yeah, Dragunov needs to learn what it’s like to have something taken from him! The same way Trick did, the same way Melo did!
Dragunov doesn’t deserve that title like Trick does! Melo grabs the belt! Melo and Dragunov tug-o-war, Dragunov loses his grip, and Melo CLOBBERS Trick with the belt!! Everyone freaks out and Dragunov snatches the belt back. Melo looks guilty and the fans chant as much! Melo frowns at Dragunov while Trick is asking to be helped up. Just what is the truth when it comes to HIM?
My Thoughts:
An awesome NXT to follow Deadline and turn the corner towards New Year’s Evil. Great start to the Breakout tournament, though I didn’t think Lexis King would attack someone and take them out of the tournament and then get in as a substitute. A shame for Bearhill, unless Bearhill attacks King to keep him out of the tournament and have a feud with King on the side. But great stuff as Femi beats Borne and then Riley pulls off a big comeback win on Carver, who technically should’ve won. But it works in story with Chase U and now Thea’s story. Honestly a little surprised there hadn’t been a “Thea has a crush” story until now.
Great stuff from the Chase U student meeting, $311 being what they made in a week is pretty funny. Nice detail that Scrypts is getting involved. This probably means we’ll get Chase & Duke VS Out The Mud at some point. And wild stuff with Eddy and Dijak tonight, with them “breaking” the top rope there. Dijak beating Eddy down again, hard to say what’s going to come of that since they already had a Strap Match. Maybe this comes down to a Last Man Standing or I Quit match to really take things up a notch.
Awesome Open Challenge for the North American title, but of course Dragon wins. Bate is great but it just seems he’s not in any title plans just yet. Kinda wish he’d be the one they were sending to SmackDown for the US title tournament but oh well. And I do appreciate Gulak’s group stepping up to Dragon Lee, but is their team name really “No Quarter Catch Crew?” What a garbled mouthful. Is it meant to be a parody of Blackpool Combat Club in AEW, all because of the William Regal connection? Just trim it down to “Team No Quarter” or even just “No Quarter.” But anyway, don’t bet it on being Borne facing Dragon, Borne just lost.
Great Mixed Six Tag and great win for Country Strong, even with Tiffany going after Fallon. Tiff VS Fallon rematch will be great stuff, and I do like Briggs going for the Heritage Cup. I’ve been wanting someone to actually go for a knockout win in a British Rounds match, and Briggs is looking to be that guy. There’s probably any number of ways Meta Four is still gonna screw Briggs over but I’d love if Briggs won.
Good promo between Hank ‘n’ Tank with Gallus, not that it added much. And Joe Gacy is clearly calling out Joe Coffey, but in such a weird way. Almost feels like that could end up a weird Six Man Tag, too. I wanna ask what they’re doing with Gacy but I guess this is it: Gacy is just being random and weird so that he’s different from other eccentric and odd characters.
And great stuff out of the top title stories. Lyra wanting after Cora but Blair wanting after Lyra and then Lyons wanting after Blair with Tatum apparently wanting to be Lyra’s friend is all good stuff, and we got a great tag match main event. Tatum might be the only reason Lola doesn’t get a good cash-in opportunity on Lyra since Tatum’s always gonna be creeping. And then great story with Trick Melo Gang. Melo’s skewed logic is oddly still kinda logical, if not for Dragunov not being the kind to ambush anyone.
And great ending moment with the “accidental” belt shot and then Melo leaving Trick hanging on that helping hand. This has to still be Melo behind it all and he’s just desperate to deflect, and then he costs Trick at New Year’s Evil to start on the Trick Melo Gang feud going into Vengeance Day.
My Score: 9/10
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The festivities don’t end with Christmas!
In the true spirit of giving, ROH keeps things going with the fallout from Final Battle! But wait, Athena is calling a Minion EXPULSION Meeting?!
OFFICIAL RESULTS
- AR Fox VS Blake Christian; Blake wins.
- Lee Johnson w/ EJ Nduka VS Serpentico; Johnson wins.
- Katsuyori Shibata & Tommy Billington VS The Premier Athletes w/ Mark Sterling; Shibata & Billington win.
- Toni Storm VS Rebecca Scott; Toni wins.
- QT Marshall & Aaron Solo VS Rocky Romero & ???; win.
- MXM Collection VS ???
- ROH World Television Championship: Komander w/ Alex Abrahantes VS Johnny TV; wins and
PLAY BY PLAY
AR Fox VS Blake Christian!
Two men who were in Survival of the Fittest at Final Battle but did not survive now battle each other in hopes of reaching the ROH World TV Championship. Will ROH soon be the Whole Fox’n Show? Or will All Heat try and win us over as the “Vanilla Baby Face” he claims to be?
Blake holds out his hand for the Code of Honor and Fox reaches out, only for Blake to pie face him! The fans boo, of course “Vanilla Baby” is a facade! The bell rings, Blake ducks a lariat to waistlock but Fox switches. Blake hurries to ropes, the ref calls the break, and Fox lets off slowly. Blake mule kicks! Blake mocks Fox’s strut then brings him up, but Fox fires off fast hands and CHOPS! Fox whips and CALF KICKS! The fans fire up and Fox brings Blake around. Fox whips, Blake reverses but Fox goes up, only for Blake to catch his legs. Fox kicks Blake away then jumps off the corner for a STUNNER! The fans fire up while Blake tumbles out!
Fox goes to the apron and the fans rally. Fox goes up and up to MOONSAULT off the corner! Down goes Blake and the fans rally behind Fox. Fox brings Blake up and puts him in. Blake goes to a corner, Fox runs in, but Blake dodges! BOOT! Blake cheers but the fans boo. Blake pushes Fox to the corner, then climbs up. MISSILE DROPKICK! Blake grins while fans tell him off. Blake conducts the Hammerstein choir while Fox bails out. The ring count starts but Blake builds speed, only for Fox to catch him! But Blake shoves Fox away! Fox stands while Blake builds speed again, TOPE FOSBURY! The fans are torn while Fox goes down!
Blake soaks up the cheers and jeers, brings Fox up, and Blake fireman’s carries Fox to then hit SNAKE EYES off the apron! The fans are still torn and the ring count is climbing again, but Blake fireman’s carries again. SNAKE EYES off railing! Fox sputters and flounders but Blake mocks the strut again. Blake goes back out to fetch Fox, and he fireman’s carries again. The fans boo but Blake hits SNAKE EYES off the steel steps! Fox flops back, the ref reprimands, but Blake drags Fox up again. Blake puts Fox in the ring, hears the fans telling him off again, then goes in the ring to stomp Fox around!
The fans boo but Fox fires body shots! Blake KNEES Fox down! Blake stands Fox up to fireman’s carry but Fox fights free! Fox throws forearms again and again, but Blake knees low! Blake whips, Fox reverses and follows, but Blake basement tiger feints! Blake mule kicks but Fox blocks! Fox spins Blake, dodges the lariat by going Matrix, and then kips up to ENZIGIRI! The fans fire up while Blake staggers to a corner. The fans rally behind Fox as he runs corner to corner, A-LIST LARIAT! Blake sits down, Fox skins the cat, SWINGING DROPKICK! Blake bails out but Fox goes to the apron! Fox runs but Blake trips him!
The fans rally while Fox writhes on the apron. Blake brings him around to sit down in a chair. Blake throws hands, then he CHOKES Fox! The fans boo but Blake says time to take a lap. Blake struts his way into a run, but Fox slides into the ring! Fox meets Blake on the other side with a DIVE! Direct hit into railing and the fans fire up! Fox roars and he drags Blake back up. Fox puts Blake in the ring, goes up a corner, and SWANTON BOMBS! Cover, TWO! Blake survives and Fox almost falls on the ref! Fox checks on the ref then apologizes before going back for Blake. The fans rally, but Blake fights the firemans’ carry!
Fox powers through to lift Blake, but Blake sunset flips! Fox breaks the grip, steps over and brings Blake up, but Blake blocks the cutter to then CLAW Fox’s face! The fans boo, Blake shoves Fox to a corner, and Blake “apologizes.” But Fox ELBOWS Blake! Fox runs, but into a SPANISH FLY! Cover, TWO!! Fox escapes in time and the fans rally up! Blake rolls outside and he grabs that chair from earlier. The fans boo as Blake brings this chair over. Blake slides it in but the ref snatches that right up! The ref warns Blake, and Fox FLIES! Down goes Blake and the fans fire up! Fox hurries to put Blake back in and go back up! 450 SPLASH!! Cover, TWO!!
Blake survives and Fox is frustrated, but the fans are cheering on “R O H! R O H!” Fox cools off, and he sees the chair… Fox walks over and the fans are torn. Some want him to use it, some want him NOT to use it. The ref warns Fox, it will be a disqualification. Fox hands the chair over and the ref puts it outside, but Blake LOW BLOWS Fox behind the ref’s back!! The fans boo, but Blake grins as he goes to the corner. Blake then runs to STEP-UP DOUBLE STOMP Cover, Blake wins!
Winner: Blake Christian, by pinfall
That was anything but vanilla and anything but baby face! That was ALL HEAT! Blake soaks it all in, even getting in the face of the front row fans, but will there be gold waiting for him in the New Year?
Shane Taylor speaks.
“‘Someone like you isn’t meant to be champion. Your job is to sing, dance, and entertain. There’s nothing that you can do to change this game. People like you need to know your place.’ I heard it all before. Shane Taylor Promotions, we know our place in the game. It’s just not where you want. We’re coming for everything. And there’s nothing, nothing, you can do about it. Rumble, bad man, rumble.” Will 2025 be the Year of STP?
Toni Storm VS Rebecca Scott!
It’s hard to say if “The Portrait of a Rockstar” is just a new role for Timeless Toni, or if this is a genuinely concerning psychological break. The bright spot is that Toni has been winning on AEW shows, and is now making her ROH debut! Is it going to be #ToniTime here in the Hammerstein? Or will the actual newbie get the win?
The Code of Honor is upheld and the bell rings. The fans rally for Toni as she and Rebecca circle. They tie up, Rebecca slips around and jumps on for a SLEEPER! Toni spins around with Rebecca as a backpack, and she throws Rebecca down! Toni goes for a facelock, but Rebecca trips her! Toni uses body scissors, Rebecca goes to stack! ONE and Toni wants the arm! Rebecca works to stack, but then slips around to lateral press. Toni fights up so Rebecca facelocks, but Toni finds an angle to topple Rebecca over. Toni covers, ONE! Toni facelocks now, but Rebecca fights up. Rebecca wrenches and headlocks.
Toni endures the grind, powers up and out, and they RAM shoulders! Toni says try again, so Rebecca pumps up. Rebecca runs, Toni follows and runs Rebecca over! Things speed up, Toni redirects to SHOTGUN! The fans fire up and Toni storms back over to Rebecca. Toni snap suplexes Rebecca and Rebecca goes to a corner. The fans cheer for the HIP ATTACK, but Toni only gets buckles! Rebecca runs up to SHINING WIZARD! Rebecca then digs her heel into Toni! The ref counts, Rebecca lets off, and then she fires off kicks and forearms on Toni! The ref reprimands, Rebecca stops, and the fans boo.
Rebecca kicks, Toni leans back, but then Rebecca mule kicks! Toni staggers back to a corner, Rebecca runs up, forearm SMASH! Rebecca whips corner to corner, Toni reverses, but Rebecca goes up and up! CROSSBODY, but Toni catches Rebecca! SWINGING BACKBREAKER! Toni then hauls Rebecca up and waistlocks to SNAP GERMAN SUPLEX! Rebecca flounders back into a corner and the fans fire up! Toni runs in, HIP ATTACK! And then STORM ZERO! Cover, Toni wins!
Winner: Toni Storm, by pinfall
Toni’s debut is a success here in ROH, and she even keeps the Code of Honor. But will it be Toni Time here in ROH all the time? Or will it take some time for Toni to reach the top?
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It’s a Continental Classic Christmas!
It’s AEW Dynamite on 34th Street, and the greatest Christmas gift is a ticket to the Continental Classic semifinals at Worlds End this Saturday in Orlando! But who reaches the goal while the others get coal?
OFFICIAL RESULTS
- AEW Continental Classic, Gold League: Will Ospreay VS Brody King; Ospreay wins.
- AEW Continental Classic, Gold League: Darby Allin VS Ricochet; Ricochet wins.
- AEW Continental Classic, Gold League: Claudio Castagnoli VS Komander; Komander wins.
- AEW Continental Classic, Blue League: Shelton Benjamin VS Kazuchika Okada; Okada wins.
- Toni Storm VS Taya Valkyrie w/ Deonna Purrazzo; Toni wins.
- AEW Continental Classic, Blue League: Kyle Fletcher VS Daniel Garcia; Kyle wins.
PLAY BY PLAY
Taz is back on commentary!
That’s right, the living legend is back from that awful attack by The Patriarchy, and what better place than the Hammerstein Ballroom? But will Taz have something to say about Christian Cage’s cowardly actions?
Here are the current Continental Classic Gold League standings!
Claudio Castagnoli: 3-1, 9 points
Ricochet: 3-1, 9 points
Will Ospreay: 2-2, 6 points
Darby Allin: 2-2, 6 points
Brody King: 2-2, 6 points
Komander: 0-4, 0 points [ELIMINATED]
Here are the current Continental Classic Blue League standings!
Mark Briscoe: 3-2, 9 points
Kyle Fletcher: 3-1, 9 points
Kazuchika Okada: 2-1-1, 7 points
Daniel Garcia: 2-1-1, 7 points
Shelton Benjamin: 2-2, 6 points
The Beast Mortos: 0-5, 0 points [ELIMINATED]
AEW Continental Classic, Gold League: Will Ospreay VS Brody King!
The Aerial Assassin wraps his run on Christmas against the King of Death, and both men are in a must-win situation! Will Ospreay be headed to Orlando for Worlds End? Or will the House Always Win?
The bell rings, we’re on the clock, and Hammerstein barks it up for Brody. Brody and Ospreay circle as the fans cheer “Both These Guys! Both These Guys!” Ospreay kicks to test the waters but Brody shrugs it off. Ospreay kicks again, Brody is annoyed, and the fans sing for “Ospreay~ Ospreay Ospreay Ospreay~!” Ospreay gives more kicks but Brody powers him to a corner. The ref counts, Brody lets off, but Ospreay avoids a chop to CHOP! Ospreay whips but Brody blocks! Brody whips, runs up, but into a BOOT! Ospreay runs, ducks ‘n’ dodges, then RAN- NO! Brody stays up, brings Ospreay up, but Ospreay fires hands!
Brody puts Ospreay back in a corner, then TOSSES him across the way! The fans fire up while Ospreay gets right back up. Ospreay fires forearms, then runs, but Brody CLOBBERS him! Brody barks, the fans join in, and Brody runs in at the corner. Ospreay dodges, and goes to scoop!? Brody is up but he’s too big, Ospreay falls over! Cover, TWO! Brody scoops Ospreay to SLAM him, then he runs to SENTON, onto knees! Ospreay saves himself, and he calls his shot! OSC- NO, Brody CLUBS Ospreay, then has him in a Crucifix! But Ospreay pops up to RANA! The fans fire up while Brody tumbles out!
Ospreay aims, PLANCHAS, but Brody dodges! Brody runs up, Ospreay dodges and then baits Brody. Brody runs up, and Ospreay dropkicks the legs out! Brody hits steel steps with his face! Brody staggers up, Ospreay runs in, but Brody picks him up! SPINEBUSTER on the steps! And perhaps that’s quite literal, as it looked like the edge or even corner of the step got Ospreay in the back. The fans bark it up while Ospreay writhes and Brody checks his teeth. Brody drags Ospreay up to SHOVE into barriers, and then he CHOPS Ospreay down! Brody stands Ospreay back up, and whips him hard into more railing!
The fans fire up as Brody CHOPS Ospreay down! Brody gives thumbs up and a fist bump to the fan in the wheelchair and the fans cheer. Brody puts Ospreay in the ring, storms up on him, and clamps on with a neck wrench. Ospreay endures, the fans rally and duel, but Brody leans on the hold. Ospreay fights with elbows, but Brody CLUBS him again. Brody hauls Ospreay up but Ospreay fires forearms! Brody ROCKS Ospreay right back! Ospreay wobbles but he shakes his head as he stays standing! The fans fire up as Ospreay fires back, but then Brody ROCKS him again! Ospreay SOBATS, then runs, but into a BIG backdrop!
The fans fire up while Ospreay writhes, and Brody still checks his teeth. The fans rally up but Dynamite goes picture in picture.
Brody storms around, drags Ospreay up, and TOSSES him out of the ring. Brody goes out after Ospreay and brings him up, fora CHOP! Ospreay almost teeters over the railing, but then Broody whips him into more railing! Brody gets space, barks it up, then runs back in. Ospreay moves, Brody stops short, and Brody BOOTS Ospreay! Ospreay staggers to the far side, and Brody smirks as he storms over. Ospreay comes back to fire a forearm! Brody ROCKS Ospreay! Brody refreshes the ring count, but Ospreay fires a forearm! Brody ROCKS Ospreay again! And then CHOPS him! Ospreay scrambles away into the ring.
Brody storms in to SENTON! Direct hit this time and Brody covers, TWO! Brody is annoyed but Ospreay’s a former IWGP World Champion, he’s tougher than that. Brody waits on Ospreay, scuffs him and kicks him, then CHOPS him! Ospreay grits his teeth and rises up, then he fires a forearm! Brody CHOPS Ospreay again! Ospreay wobbles and leans back, but he comes back with a forearm! Brody CHOPS again! Ospreay falls over, but Brody stands him up for a BEARHUG! Dynamite on 34th Street returns to single picture as Ospreay fires forearms. Ospreay is free, but Brody then clamps on a GUILLOTINE FACELOCK!
Ospreay endures, fights to get his own facelock, but Brody fights the suplex! Brody FISHERMAN BUSTERS in return! The fans fire up while both men are down. Brody rises, then storms up on Ospreay. Brody reels Ospreay in, but Ospreay uses that to slide under! Ospreay then dodges a lariat to handspring and NEURALIZER KICK! Brody staggers then tumbles out of the ring! Brody returns to the apron but Ospreay BOOTS him back down! Ospreay goes up a corner and climbs, to then SKY TWISTER! Direct hit and the fans fire up for “A E DUB! A E DUB!” giving this as the opener! Ospreay hurries to put Brody in, then aims again.
Ospreay springboards, PIP PIP CHEERIO! Cover, TWO! Brody survives but he again checks his jaw. The fans rally up and Ospreay brings Brody around. Ospreay reels Brody in, but Brody backdrops free! Ospreay is right up and all fired up! Ospreay BOOTS Brody, but Brody just glares at Ospreay! The fans bark and Brody winds up to CHOP! Ospreay grits his teeth to stay up, and he CHOPS in return! Brody shrugs that off!? Ospreay CHOPS, Brody barks! CHOP! Bark! CHOP! Bark! Brody corners Ospreay and dares him to bring it! Ospreay fires shot after shot, then eggs Brody on. Brody DECKS Ospreay with one shot!
Brody puts Ospreay on the top rope, and puts some stank on this CHOP! Ospreay tumbles to the apron and then to the floor! The fans bark even louder while Brody goes out after Ospreay. Brody hauls Ospreay up, ROCKS him, and makes him take a seat. Brody walks to the far side and comes back, CROSSBODY against railing! Both men are down but Brody snarls as he rises up already. Brody puts Ospreay in, Ospreay goes to a corner, so Brody just runs in to CANNONBALL! Cover, TWO! Ospreay survives and Brody grows frustrated. The fans rally up while Brody reels Ospreay in, but Ospreay is a ragdoll.
Brody pushes Ospreay around, stomps him, then steps on him. Ospreay grits his teeth as he pushes up! The fans rally up, but Brody BOOTS Ospreay in the face! Ospreay just gets mad! Brody BOOTS Ospreay again! Ospreay rises and he fires a forearm! Brody fires back! Ospreay staggers but he comes back with another forearm! Brody fires back! Ospreay CHOPS, Brody CHOPS, repeat! Ospreay leans against Brody, but Brody keeps him from falling! Ospreay fires up with that and he CHOPS! Brody CHOPS! The fans “WOO~!” with every CHOP! Ospreay roars and CHOPS, CHOPS, CHOPS! Brody CHOPS, CHOPS, and CHOPS!!
Ospreay sputters as he drops to a knee, and Brody says one more time! RIPCORD- HEADBUTT from Ospreay! Kawada Kicks! BOOT! SUPERKICK! But Brody ROLLING ELBOWS! Ospreay wobbles, but he HOOK KICKS right back! HOOK KICK again! Ospreay springboards, but Brody DECKS him outta the sky!! The fans are thunderous as Brody LAR- NO, Ospreay slips through and he lifts Brody up! To then pop into position! STYLES CLASH!! Cover, TWO!! Brody survives and the fans are thunderous! Ospreay throws off the elbow pad and he loads up! Fans hope these two “FIGHT FOREVER!” but there’s still a time limit!
Ospreay runs up, but Brody LARIATS!! Brody hauls Ospreay up to scoop, GONZO BOMB!! Cover, TWO?!?! Ospreay survives but Brody just LARIATS again!! Cover, TWO!!! Ospreay survives and Brody is beside himself! The fans rally as hard as they can and Brody hauls Ospreay back up. Scoop and- NO, Ospreay slips free, ducks ‘n dodges, FLYING HIDDEN BLADE!! Cover, ONE?!?! WHAT?!? But Ospreay just reloads and runs in, HIDDEN BLADE!! Cover, TWO!?!?! HOW?!? The fans are electric and Ospreay stands Brody up! Ospreay underhooks him, STORM BREAKER!! Cover, OSPREAY WINS!!
Winner: Will Ospreay, by pinfall (gains 3 points, Brody earns 0)
A powerful and triumphant victory for Ospreay, but don’t call this a Christmas Miracle just yet! Ospreay still needs Claudio Castagnoli and Darby Allin to lose or this will be all for naught! Can Ricochet and Komander come through for Ospreay so that he can have a spot in the semifinals? Or will there be no golden ticket to Orlando for the Aerial Assassin?
The Hurt Syndicate arrives backstage.
And waiting for them are Christopher Daniels and AEW security. Renee Paquette is also here to note that tonight, there are huge C2 stakes as Shelton Benjamin faces Kazuchika Okada. As for MVP and Bobby Lashley, she has been asked to inform them that they have been banned from the building tonight. Montel Vontavious Porter repeats, “Banned from the building?” The Standard of Excellence says he’s about to get a nice little warm-up in before his match. Daniels asks they not do that, and MVP has his associates “step off the gas just a little bit.” MVP says out of respect for Renee, they’ll honor the request.
MVP fist bumps Shelton, as does Lashley, but he’s still staring down Daniels. MVP wishes Renee a Merry Christmas, he and the All Mighty leave. The Fallen Angel then lets Shelton enter, will Shelton be one of Blue League’s semifinalists? Or will Okada look to make it rain at Worlds End?
AEW Continental Classic, Gold League: Darby Allin VS Ricochet!
Back to it, we know that The Relentless One feels he needs to win this tournament as a way to oppose The Death Riders, but The Only & Only only cares about The One & Only. Will Ricochet make sure the C2 continues to be #OuttaThisWorld? Or will Darby take out two high-flyers with one Coffin Drop?
The bell rings and the fans chant “YOU SUCK!” at Ricochet for how he cheated Ospreay just last Saturday. Ricochet tells the fans off because a win is a win. Darby storms up on Ricochet, Ricochet backs away to a corner, and now fans taunt Ricochet with, “Why You Bald?” Ricochet and Darby circle, tie up, and they’re in a deadlock. Ricochet finds a point of leverage but Darby turns things around to put Ricochet in a corner. Ricochet complains Darby is pulling hair, and the ref says what hair? Ricochet’s bald! The fans sing, “OH~ We Want Samantha~!” Darby and Ricochet reset, tie up again, and Darby waistlocks.
Darby wrenches, headlocks, but Ricochet powers up, only for Darby to hold on tight. Ricochet fights up, Darby hits a takeover, and the fans rally up. Ricochet fights up to his feet, pushes Darby back to power up and out, but Darby runs him over! Ricochet kips up, but Darby hits a headlock and takeover! The fans cheer but Ricochet rolls to a cover, ONE! Darby holds on, Ricochet fights to roll him again, ONE! They stand now, and Ricochet puts Darby in a corner. Ricochet then throws Darby away, runs back up, but Darby gets him in another headlock takeover! Ricochet kicks and flails in frustration while he endures the grind.
The fans rally as Darby leans on Ricochet, but Ricochet fights up. Ricochet rolls to another cover, ONE! Darby keeps that headlock on tight, but Ricochet powers his way to a corner. The ref counts the break, Darby lets go slowly, but Ricochet JABS! The fans boo that cheap shot and the ref reprimands, but Ricochet just soaks up the heat. Hammerstein reminds Ricochet that he’s “BALD! BALD! BALD!” while Dynamite goes picture in picture.
Ricochet storms back up on Darby, brings him around, and hits a BACKBREAKER! Darby writhes and Ricochet soaks up more heat. Ricochet flips off the fans while Darby goes to a corner. Ricochet runs up and he CHOPS Darby down! Ricochet then scoops Darby for another BACKBREAKER! Darby writhes but Ricochet stands on him, then springboard stomps him! Ricochet stomps Darby more, but lets off as the ref reprimands. Darby crawls along ropes, Ricochet storms up, and Ricochet blocks a boot! Ricochet YANKS Darby from the ropes to SLAM him down! Then Ricochet CLAWS at Darby’s face!
The ref reprimands, Ricochet lets off, and Ricochet soaks up more heat. Ricochet kicks Darby around, taunts him, then BOOTS him down! Ricochet is in control while Dynamite goes to break.
Dynamite on 34th Street returns as Ricochet has Darby in a corner. Ricochet whips Darby corner to corner hard and the fans boo. Ricochet soaks it up while Darby flops out of the ring. Ricochet then goes out to the apron, and he has another of those toilet paper “streamers” from Saturday! Ricochet does the threatening step to one fan, then CHUCKS the TP to the upper deck. A fan catches it with ease, and Darby trips Ricochet up! The fans fire up and Darby hobbles over to Ricochet. Darby tosses the TP to the THIRD deck, but Ricochet BOOTS Darby into railing! The fans rally as hard as they can as Ricochet then RAMS Darby into more railing!
Ricochet stalks Darby, stands him up, and whips him again, but Darby reverses! Now Ricochet crashes into railing! The fans fire up as Darby runs up, COFFIN SPLASH but only into railing! Ricochet comes back to SUPERKICK Darby down! Ricochet hurries to put Darby in the ring, then takes aim. Springboard and FLYING LARIAT! Ricochet keeps moving, LIONSAULT! Ricochet tells the fans to “SUCK IT!” then covers, TWO! Darby stays in this and Ricochet says okay, fine. Ricochet paces around Darby, drags him to a drop zone, then goes to the corner. The fans rally for Darby while Ricochet climbs up.
Ricochet aims, and 450- NO, Ricochet bails out to land on his feet! TIGER WALL KICK, but then Darby shoots around! Waistlock, O’Conner Roll, TWO! Springboard and SPLASH! Cover, TWO! Darby hurries to ghost pin, TWO! Darby steps over, LA MAGISTROL! TWO!! Ricochet narrowly escapes, but Darby SHOTGUNS him to the outside! The fans fire up and Darby fires up with them! Darby builds speed to DIVE but into a KNEE! Ricochet shoots Darby outta the sky, then he brings out a table?! Ricochet isn’t thinking about the win right now, and he hauls Darby up. Ricochet RAMS Darby into the apron, then RAMS him in again!
The fans boo as Ricochet pushes Darby onto the table and throws down hands. The ref says don’t do this, they have to end this in the ring. Darby CLAWS at Ricochet but Ricochet rains down fists! The fans boo, the ref reprimands, but Ricochet lets off. The fans again chant “BALD! BALD! BALD!” Ricochet goes into the ring, climbs up the corner, and he aims at Darby! Ricochet 630 ONTO DARBY AND THE TABLE!!! The fans lose their minds and the ref is furious, but the ref is letting it play for the integrity of the C2! Ricochet talks trash, even as he drags himself to steel steps, and Dynamite goes picture in picture.
Darby is still down by the wreckage while Ricochet stands up. Ricochet talks more trash on fans, then leaves Darby behind. Doc Sampson checks on Darby, as does the ref, and Ricochet says to just call it. Darby stirs and is conscious, but is he able to continue? The ref has Ricochet calm down and stay back while Doc keeps talking with Darby. Darby clutches his lower back while the ring count climbs. Darby slowly sits up, but then Ricochet goes out to fetch him! And THROW him into railing! Darby slumps down but Ricochet drags him back up, just to throw him back into railing! Ricochet leaves Darby behind and Doc checks him again.
Darby grits his teeth and crawls, but he doesn’t get very far very fast. The ring count is climbing, Ricochet paces, but Darby is up at 7! Ricochet goes out right as Darby slides in! Ricochet then drags Darby out to RAM him into the apron! And RAM him again! Ricochet leaves Darby behind once more, and Doc again checks Darby while Dynamite on 34th Street returns to single picture. Darby drags himself up with the apron skirt, and he slides in at 4 of 10! The fans rally but Ricochet stomps away on Darby! The ref reprimands as Ricochet tears at the tape! Ricochet stops for just a moment, then tears at the tape again!
Ricochet stomps away on Darby’s back, no mercy for Darby’s bad back. Ricochet backs off to go to the apron, then springboards over the ref to DOUBLE STOMP Darby!! The fans boo but Ricochet is merciless! He fires shots on Darby’s back in the corner, stops as the ref pulls him back, and the ref checks on Darby. Darby says he’s not giving up! The fans rally for Darby but Ricochet says this is what he gets then. CHOP! CHOP! CHOP! Ricochet stops as the ref counts 4, and Ricochet puts Darby up top. UPPERCUT! The fans boo but Ricochet CHOPS again! Darby wobbles up top and Ricochet climbs up to join Darby.
Ricochet ROCKS Darby, but Darby growls! Ricochet fires another shot, but Darby fires back! Darby fires again and again, Ricochet drops back! But then Ricochet GAMANGIRIS! And SLAPS! Ricochet climbs up, but Darby fires body shots! Darby CLAWS Ricochet’s back and the fans cheer! The ref still reprimands but Darby sumps Ricochet off buckles again and again! Darby then climbs on for a SUPER CODE RED!! And then he hops on, another CODE RED!! Cover, TWO!! Ricochet survives but the fans fire up for Darby. Darby hurries to drag Ricochet into a drop zone, and then he goes back up top!
The fans boo as Ricochet rolls far, far away. Darby hops down, hobbles his way over, and he has Ricochet on the apron. But Ricochet HOTSHOTS Darby! And HOTSHOTS again! And HOTSHOTS again! Darby flops back and Ricochet aims again. Springboard 450 FLOPS as Darby moves! Darby hurries to clamp on with a FUJIWARA ARMBAR!! Ricochet endures, even as Darby bends fingers! TWO MINUTE WARNING!? Ricochet reaches out, but Darby drag shim back! Darby bends those fingers while holding onto that Fujiwara, but Ricochet moves around with his legs! Ricochet fights his way over, reaches out, but Darby gets BOTH arms!
The fans fire up for this INVERTED RINGS OF SATURN! Ricochet still has his feet and he kicks his way over! ROPEBREAK!! Ricochet survives by a literal foot, and the ref counts as Darby holds on. Darby lets off at 4, and we’re at the literal last minute! The fans rally as hard as they can for Darby as he drags Ricochet into a corner. Darby CHOPS, runs, JUMP KNEE from Ricochet! Ricochet hurries to NORTHERN LIGHTS! Roll through and deadlift, but Darby slips through! Dragon sleeper, SCORPION DEATH DROP!! But Darby can’t make a cover! The countdown! Darby climbs, COFFION DROP!! Cover, TIME’S UP!!!
Time Limit Draw; both men earn 1 point
The fans are disappointed, and the toilet paper returns! Darby only getting one point means he only has 7 points, while Ricochet as 10! Ricochet is guaranteed a spot in the semifinals, so now it is only a matter of first or second seed. Will Komander bring Claudio down so Ricochet can be on top? Or will The One & Only be joined by the Swiss Superman at Worlds End?
Wait, speaking of, Komander makes his way out here! The NEW ROH World Television Champion locks eyes with Darby, and Darby tells him and Alex Abrahantes to get this done! Can the Commander of the Skies pull off the greatest upset in C2 history?
Jay White speaks.
“Well, we are well and truly on the road to Worlds End, and I have been stomped out and choked out by the Death Riders, led by their obviously appointed ‘One True King,’ the AEW World Champion, Jon Moxley. A man that to some seems unbeatable, but Jonny knows the truth. That the biggest threat to him and his reign is a one-on-one match with me. That is why we find ourselves in this 4 way for the championship. Jon Moxley, no matter how you crowd the room, I will find my way to you! And I will find my way to the AEW World Championship.” The Switchblade is ready to cut down The Maniac, but will AEW soon Breathe with The Switchblade?
AEW Continental Classic, Gold League: Claudio Castagnoli VS Komander!
Dynamite on 34th Street returns, and Claudio has made his entrance. The bell rings and the clock starts on this moment of truth. The fans rally for Komander as he and Claudio stare down. They feel things out, but then Claudio kicks low and CLUBS away on Komander! Claudio CHOPS Komander, CHOPS again, and Komander flops against ropes. Claudio CHOPS again and Komander almost flops out of the ring. Claudio whips, Komander ducks the boot, then he UP KICKS! Claudio stays up and he BOOTS Komander down! Claudio drags Komander up, TOSSES him to a corner, then runs up, but Komander dropkicks legs, sending Claudio into buckles!
Komander hurries to the outside and he climbs a corner! The fans fire up as Komander tightrope walks to ARABIAN PRESS- NO, Claudio stops the DDT to hit a RUNNING SUPLEX! The fans boo despite the impressive nature of that move. Claudio runs to drop a BIG elbow! Cover, ONE!! Claudio hauls Komander up to scoop and SLAM, then he clamps on a neck wrench. Komander endures and fans rally up. Komander CLUBS at Claudio’s leg, but Claudio whips him to ropes. Claudio then tilt-o-whirl scoops Komander for a BACKBREAKER! Claudio then holds on and lifts Komander back up, to then pop him up into a fireman’s carry!
Fans boo while Claudio goes to a corner and climbs up! Claudio gorilla presses Komander, to SUPER GUT BUSTER!! Komander flounders, Claudio covers, TWO!! Komander survives and the fans fire up! Claudio looms over Komander while he seethes, and then he stalks Komander to a corner. Claudio UPPERCUTS again and again, sits Komander down, then stomps him. The ref counts, Claudio lets off, and Claudio brings Komander up. Komander fires KICKS and forearms and CHOPS! But then Claudio UPPERCUTS him down! Then DOUBLE STOMPS! The fans boo, Claudio covers, TWO! Claudio is annoyed but he stalks Komander.
Claudio sits Komander up to clamp on a chinlock, but the fans rally as Komander fights up. Komander fires body shots, Claudio whips, but Komander ducks ‘n’ dodges ‘n’ RAN- NO! Claudio blocks the rana, and he swings Komander back up! But Komander slips around, POISON- NO! Claudio stops that rana, but Komander gets back up! They go to ropes, Komander RANAS Claudio up and out, but Claudio holds onto Komander! Claudio then ELECTRIC CHAIR SLAMS Komander on the apron! Komander staggers and sputters but Claudio pushes him back in. Claudio hears the fans chant “BALD! BALD!” at him while he steps inside.
Claudio stands Komander up but Komander fires body shots! Komander KICKS away on a leg, then runs side to side! Komander goes up, up, and FLYING RANAS! Claudio is sent into the POST! The fans fire up as Komander then RAMS Claudio into steel steps! Komander has Hammerstein behind him like they were for Final Battle, but then Claudio THROWS him into railing! Komander sputters, Claudio runs up, but then Komander dodges! Claudio crashes into the railing and Komander hurries into the ring. Komander runs corner to corner and back again, to then go up, up and AWAY! Saluting swanton takes Claudio down!
The fans fire up with Komander, this is starting to feel like Final Battle! Komander puts Claudio in, then runs and runs, but into a POP-UP, NO! Komander lands in a way to have the ELEVATED COBRA TWIST! The same move he used on Brody King last Rampage! But Claudio RAMS him into buckles! Claudio then runs up, but into a BOOT! Komander runs, rolls, and FACEBUSTERS! The fans fire up while Claudio is down, and Komander goes to a corner! Komander climbs, but Claudio hurries to trip him up! Komander flops to the mat and Claudio catches his breath. Claudio then hauls Komander up, to CROTCH him on the ropes!
The fans boo and the ref reprimands, but Claudio BOOTS Komander to the floor! Claudio drags Komander up, but the ref reprimands him again. Claudio argues with the ref, but Komander looks under the ring? He finds Darby’s pink jacket! Is this the thing Darby really whispered to Abrahantes earlier!? Komander looks in the pockets, and surprise! BRASS KNUCKLES! Just like what Claudio used to win against Darby! Claudio storms back over, and BRASS KNUCKLE PUNCH!!! Komander hides the evidence then goes up a corner! The fans are thunderous for CIELIETO LINDO!! Cover, KOMANDER WINS!!!
Winner: Komander, by pinfall (gains 3 points, Claudio earns 0)
No one is allowed ringside, but they said nothing about someone leaving something behind at ringside! And with that, Komander pulls off the spoiler! And now Gold League is sending Ricochet and Will Ospreay! Will they end up meeting at the end of the Continental Classic to fight for it all?
Wait, speaking of a fight, The Death Riders attack Komander and even run off Abrahantes! The ringside ban is lifted with the bell, but the fans boo as Yuta & Pac stomp away on Komander. Marina fetches a chair and brings it into the ring! But here comes Jay White! We knew he was here tonight, so the Switchblade wants him a piece of Moxley’s minions! Oh, well, add Orange Cassidy to that as he runs in from the crowd! Freshly Squeezed DUMPS Claudio up and out, then DUMPS Yuta! Pac takes a swing, Cassidy ducks ‘n’ dodges to DIVE onto Yuta! White slides in, and he gets The Bastard with an URENAGE!
The fans fire up as Yuta returns for White to UPPERCUT! Cassidy adds a BEACH BREAK! White and Orange nod, they seem to agree that for the greater good, they gotta work together against The Death Riders. But wait, as Cassidy checks on Komander, someone else slides in! That’s Moxley with the championship briefcase! Moxley CLOBBERS White from behind!! The fans boo but then Cassidy gets in! BRIEFCASE SHOT from Moxley! The fans boo while Moxley storms around.
Moxley grabs a mic to say, “As long as my heart is still beating, this is the closet you two will ever come to the AEW World Championship, and you are delusional if you think either one of you even deserves to lay eyes on it!” The fans boo more, but here comes Hangman Page! The Blackhat Cowboy glares right at The Maniac as he storms down to the ring. Moxley keeps his eyes locked on Hangman, but Cassidy and White are each getting up! Moxley sees he is surrounded by his challengers! The fans fire up again, and Moxley takes a swing! Hangman dodges, Cassidy hits an ORANGE PUNCH on Moxley!
Hangman loads up on the apron, BUCK SHOT!! Moxley staggers back up, into a BLADERUNNER!! The fans fire up as Moxley is sent rolling! And then White grabs the briefcase, only for Hangman to stand on it. The challengers are united against Moxley, but still have a lot of beef with each other. Cassidy has them all back up, and Cassidy puts on his sunglasses. Will these three keep level heads long enough to take off Moxley’s head? Or will this title be far too tempting for any alliance to stand?
BREAKING NEWS: AEW is bringing MAXIMUM CARNAGE to Cincinnati!
That’s right! AEW Dynamite & Collision in Cincy will be the brand new special, AEW: Maximum Carnage! Ticket presale begins this Friday, but the question is: When AEW returns to Cincinnati, will hometown “hero” Jon Moxley still be AEW World Champion?
AEW Homecoming 2025 is set!
AEW returns home to Jacksonville, and it will be a Collision on Saturday, January 25th! Everyone has one month to prepare, who will have the sweeter Homecoming when we get there?
AEW Continental Classic, Blue League: Shelton Benjamin VS Kazuchika Okada!
The Standard of Excellence was already put in a fighting mood by Christopher Daniels laying down the law, and he might just need that when he’s taking on arguably THE best tournament wrestler today. Will Shelton be able to rebound from losing to Daniel Garcia? Or will the Rainmaker secure a spot in the semifinals and truly defend the Continental Championship?
The bell rings and we’re on the clock. Fans chant, “We Hurt~ People!” to go with the Hurt Syndicate’s song, but Shelton offers a handshake. Okada is hesitant, but he takes it. There is respect here and the fans cheer that. Okada and Shelton circle, feel things out, and tie up. They’re in a deadlock, but Okada slips around to waistlock. The fans are on Okada’s side but Shelton wrenches out to a wristlock. Okada reaches for ropes but Shelton keeps him away. The fans start to duel, Okada rolls and wrenches and wristlocks in return. Shelton drops to arm-drag Okada away! The fans cheer the standoff, and the two reset.
Okada and Shelton feel things out, tie up again, and they’re in another deadlock. Shelton finds a point of leverage to push Okada to the ropes. Okada turns things around while the ref calls for the break. Okada lets off slowly, but then fakes the chop, to pat Shelton on the shoulders. The fans cheer that and Shelton stays cool. The fans duel, “We Hurt~ People!” “O-KA-DA!” Okada dares Shelton to take a shot, and Shelton runs up, but Okada gets around to waistlock. Ripcord, but Shelton ducks the lariat! Shelton then clinches, but Okada fights free of the exploder! Okada dodges a shot, and he arm-drags!
Shelton gets up to arm-drag back! Okada and Shelton have another standoff and the fans cheer. Shelton and Okada reset, circle again, and the fans rally up. Okada and Shelton feel things out, but Okada backs off to bail out. The fans boo but Okada just grins. Okada walks around the outside while he catches his breath and thinks on what’s next. Okada goes to the apron but he wants Shelton to back up. Shelton rushes out instead! But Okada kicks low and DDTS to the floor! The fans are torn but the ring count starts. Okada brings Shelton up and into the ring at 4 of 10, and the fans rally up as Okada steps back in.
Okada stands Shelton up to scoop and SLAM, then the standard formula leads him to the corner. Okada climbs, but Shelton springs up! And climbs up like a cat! Then he SUPER ARM-DRAGS Okada down! The fans fire up and Shelton covers, TWO! Okada stays in this but he rolls away while Dynamite goes picture in picture.
Okada goes to the apron then the floor, but Shelton storms out after him. Shelton drags Okada up to SHOVE into the apron, then the railing, then the apron! Then he sends Okada into the steel steps! Okada goes down in a heap while Shelton leaves him behind. The ring count begins again but Okada stirs at 3. Shelton slides out to fetch Okada and ROCK him with a forearm! The count restarts but Shelton brings Okada around to the ramp side. Shelton ROCKS Okada again, then follows him around the way. Shelton RAMS Okada into the railing, then puts him in the ring. Shelton paces around Okada, and he mocks the Rainmaker Pose!
The fans seem torn on that, but it’s not like Okada does the pose anymore. Shelton rains down fists on Okada, then clamps on a chinlock. Okada endures while Shelton squeezes tight and leans on the hold. Okada fights up to his feet, but Shelton wrangles him back down! The fans rally as Okada fights up again, and Dynamite on 34th Street returns to single picture. Shelton CLUBS Okada, then ROCKS him with a right! Okada fires forearm sin return! Shelton fires some forearms of his own, then taunts Okada. Okada shakes his head and he fires forearms! Shelton ROCKS Okada again and again, then whips, but Okada ducks ‘n’ dodges!
Okada comes in with the BIG ELBOW! The fans fire up while both men are down! Shelton goes to a corner, Okada to the other, and then Okada runs up! BACK ELBOW! Kick and DDT! Cover, TWO! Shelton stays in this, but Okada drags Shelton up. Shelton kicks, Okada blocks, but the DRAGON WHIP comes around! Shelton hurries back after Okada to scoop, but Okada fights free! Okawa waistlocks, Shelton rolls to pick an ankle! ANKLE LOCK! The fans fire up as Shelton uses what Kurt Angle has passed down to him! Okada endures, the fans duel, and Okada fights his way forward! Okada turns over and BOOTS Shelton away!
Shelton comes back but Okada catches him into a MONEY CLIP! Shelton endures and flails around, but Okada has him caught! Shelton is fading already and he drops to a knee. Okada cranks on the hold but Shelton claws at Okada. Shelton RAMS Okada into the corner, but Okada holds on! Shelton RAMS him in again and is free! But then Okada pops Shelton up into an Alabama Lift! REVERSE NECKBREAKER! The fans fire up while and Okada nods. Shelton sits up in a daze but Okada drags him to his feet. Okada scoops and SLAMS Shelton, and now he goes up the corner. The standard formula is back again, MACHO ELBOW!
Okada stands and the fans fire up! Okada winds it up, and Rainmaker MIDDLE FINGER! Okada brings Shelton up, but Shelton fights the ripcord, so Okada GERMAN SUPLEXES! Okada holds onto Shelton and he GERMAN SUPLEXES again! Okada roars as he drags Shelton up again! The fans fire up and Okada ripcords! RAIN- NO, Shelton ducks to GERMAN SUPLEX! Shelton roars and the fans fire up! Shelton waits on Okada, waistlocks again, and GERMAN SUPLEXES! Okada goes flying out of these release Germans and the fans want it “ONE MORE TIME! ONE MORE TIME!” Shelton will oblige, GERMAN SUPLEX!
The fans fire up as New York City becomes Suplex City! Shelton runs corner to corner, STEP-UP KNEE! And then a clinch, but Okada cradle counters! TWO!! Okada BOOTS Shelton, but Shelton stays up and Okada falls! Shelton shakes his head and he fires forearms! Shelton runs, but Okada DROPKICKS! Okada brings Shelton back up, ripcords, but Shelton hits PAYDIRT! Cover, TWO!! Okada survives but Shelton stays focused, and the fans rally up even harder. Okada rises but Shelton has him! But Okada sips around, ripcord, RAINMAKER!! Cover, OKADA WINS!
Winner: Kazuchika Okada, by pinfall (gains 3 points, Benjamin earns 0)
Snatching victory from the jaws of defeat, The Continental Champion stands at 10 points, and he is guaranteed a spot in the semifinals! The main event pits Kyle Fletcher against Daniel Garcia, will it be The Protostar that joins The Rainmaker? Or will both Continental and TNT Champions be heading for Orlando?
As for Shelton, he started the match showing respect, and he ends this showing respect. He offers a handshake, Okada considers it, and then Okada raises his fist… to then shake hands! Shelton at least earned that much from Okada, but Okada does sneak a middle finger as he scratches his face. Will the Standard of Excellence still be eyeing something shiny and gold in the New Year?
Backstage interview with Swerve Strickland.
Renee Paquette is now with The Realest, who is also accompanied by Prince Nana. Renee says Swerve is coming off an incredible 2024, in which he at one point captured the AEW World Championship. As this year comes to a close, what does 2025 have in store for Swerve? Swerve asks Renee if she hears the fans. The fans are indeed audibly chanting, “Whose House?” “SWERVE’S HOUSE!” Renee nods, she hears that. Swerve says hearing the people, this is the type of connection you gain when you have the 2024 that he had. Championship winner, history maker, franchise definer. Nana says, “That’s right!”
But Swerve says not to get him wrong. He has lost a lot this year, too, but it doesn’t compare to the amount that he has gained. And in 2025, Swerve plans to rebound and- Wait, Ricochet walks in laughing, much to Swerve’s annoyance. Ricochet asks if Swerve saw what Ricochet did. No, no, he knows Swerve saw how Ricochet beat Darby’s ass out there. And just like Ricochet said he would, “ya boi” is going on to Worlds End, and he will do what Swerve could not. Ricochet will WIN the Continental Classic, Stefan. NOW Swerve is pissed. Swerve steps up and Ricochet asks if he’s good.
Swerve clenches his fist, but he chuckles and says Ricochet has this all wrong. Swerve is not rooting against Ricochet. If they all succeed in AEW, then AEW succeeds. And trust Swerve when he says he wants AEW to succeed. “But don’t blow it. Because if you do… I’m going to embarrass you. And I’m going to make it big. HAHA~!” Swerve throws that laugh back at Ricochet then heads out, and Ricochet says that’s why he doesn’t have a house anymore. But will Ricochet have anything at all after he goes through Worlds End?
Chris Jericho speaks.
The “King of New York” is once again live in New York with his New York Minute. “And here on 34th Street, in the heart of Historia, I’m still feeling the Christmas spirit. Can you feel it?” Big Bill feels it! Jericho says that is why he has one more Christmas miracle to grant, one more gift to give, and that is to Anthony Bowens. Bowens challenged Jericho on Collision, Jericho was not ready then, but he’ll be ready this Friday night on Rampage. Jericho VS Bowens, and Jericho hopes things get better for Anthony, as he doesn’t seem to have a lot of friends anymore. Isn’t that right, Scissor King?
Let’s hope Bowens didn’t bite off more than he can chew here in “The Grand Apple.” So that’s it, another New York Minute! See you Friday, Anthony! Merry Christmas, everybody, and to all a good night! Jericho waves bye, but will Bowens make sure to cut down The Learning Tree for New Year’s Smash?
Toni Storm VS Taya Valkyrie w/ Deonna Purrazzo!
The Portrait of a Rockstar: A new psychotic break in the already fractured mind of the former AEW Women’s World Champion? Or just a new timeless ruse? It doesn’t really matter to The Vendetta, so long as they can take down said former Women’s World Champion. Will Taya prove there’s only room on the roster for one crazy blonde? Or will it be #ToniTime for Christmas?
The bell rings, and Toni wants a handshake? Taya takes it, just to reel Toni in for a knee down low! The fans boo but Taya stomps Toni, kicks her to ropes, then stands her up. Taya CHOPS Toni, CHOPS again, then whips. Toni reverses but Taya reverses back to mule kick, knee lift, and LARIAT! Taya soaks up heat while Toni stands. Fans chant “She’s a Rookie!” so they’re either playing along or enabling the delusion. Taya blocks a kick, trips Toni, and then floats around a la Johnny TV to rain down fists! The fans boo but Taya soaks up heat. Toni goes to a corner, Taya runs up and Taya ELBOWS Toni!
Taya LARIATS, then she sits Toni down. Taya scowls then smirks, before she HIP ATTACKS! Then she rubs it in with a STINK FACE! The ref reprimands, Taya grins as she lets off, then comes back with a METEORA! Taya drags Toni to a cover, ONE!! Toni shows that toughness, but Taya whips her to another corner. Toni comes back to CLOBBER Taya! And LARIAT! Toni runs in at a corner, but Taya dodges! Toni ELBOWS Taya back, but Taya distracts the ref so Deonna can grab Toni’s foot! Toni kicks free, but Taya runs up to slide and trip Toni! Taya YANKS Toni back into the post, then SLAMS the legs into the steel!
The fans boo but The Vendetta soaks it all up while Dynamite goes picture in picture.
Taya goes back for Toni, drags her out of the ring, and ROCKS her with a right. Toni staggers away, Taya pursues, and the ring count is climbing. Taya whips Toni hard into steel steps! Toni writhes and Taya soaks up more heat. Taya gets Tomi up to then snap suplex to the floor! Toni crawls away but Taya stalks her. Taya KICKS Toni in the side, then puts her in the ring. Taya stands on Toni in a corner, soaks up more heat, then steps off as the ref counts. Taya CLUBS Toni, but Toni fires body shots in return! Taya CLUBS Toni down, then drags her by a foot. Taya stomps away on the leg, then drops an elbow on the knee!
Taya has the toehold, throws down more elbows, but Toni endures. Taya fires more elbows into the leg but Toni fires forearms into Taya’s back! Taya cranks the leg, turns Toni over and ties those legs up. Taya pulls on the legs, throws down elbows, and has an INVERTED BOW ‘N’ ARROW! Toni endures, Taya is pulling hair so the ref counts, and Taya stops. She reminds the ref she has ’til 5. Dynamite on 34th Street returns to single picture as Toni turns bow ‘n’ arrow into ghost pin! TWO, and Toni stands to ROCK Taya! Taya ROCKS Toni, then fires a flurry! The fans fire up as Toni fires more shots in the corner!
Deonna protests, the ref counts, and Toni stops. Toni runs up but Taya slips out to the apron! Taya slides in, sunset flip, TWO! Toni is up, Taya ducks a kick to trip Toni up! But Toni kicks Taya away! Toni blocks Taya’s boot now, but Taya breaks free to KNEE back! Taya runs, redirects, and LARIATS Toni down! Taya roars but the fans boo, and Taya goes back for legs. Taya ties the legs up but Toni crawls to the ROPEBREAK! Taya argues with the ref, and Deonna gets a cheap shot in! Taya then lets off, runs up, but Toni sends her into ropes! Then THESZ PRESS! Toni rains down fists and the fans fire up!
Toni lets off and Taya goes to a corner. Toni runs in to HIP ATTACK! Toni drags Taya right up and in, STORM- NO, Taya fights the lift to wrench and SLAP! Toni is upset, but then she SLAPS back! Deonna says KILL HER! Taya runs up to SPEAR! Taya then talks trash on Toni, saying the real Toni is pathetic! Taya drags Toni up, reels her in, but Toni cradle counters! TONI WINS!!
Winner: Toni Storm, by pinfall
In Toni’s mind, this is a huge upset for an “AEW Rookie” over a woman who has 600 matches in her career! Will The Vendetta ever live this down? Will Toni ever realize the truth about herself?
Backstage interview with Hangman Page.
Renee is with the Cowboy and says we’re literally days away from Worlds End, but we have no idea what’s going on. Are Moxley’s challengers working together? What is happening? Hangman says he will tell us exactly what is going on. At Worlds End, Moxley walks into Orlando for the last time as AEW World Champion. But then in steps Daniels, and he says he has to tell Hangman something. Daniels says Hangman was right last time. Daniels doesn’t know what he’d do if he’d gone through what Hangman’s gone through. The last thing Hangman needs is someone talking at him, telling him what to do.
But when Worlds End comes, if Hangman needs anything- Hangman stops “CD” there and asks why he would need help “from an ineffectual office stooge” like him. Daniels does his best to laugh that off, saying that is fair. But see, these other guys have groups: Bullet Club Gold, Conglomeration, and Death Riders. Daniels knows Hangman thinks he stands alone, having absolutely no friends, but Daniels can relate. SCU is not here anymore, Matt Sydal’s gone (surgery on an old injury), so Daniels is alone in the locker room. But Daniels has known Hangman for 15 YEARS, and they’ve been AEW before AEW was even a thing.
All Daniels is saying is that he knows Hangman better than he thinks. And at Worlds End, if Hangman needs a friend, Daniels will be there. Daniels leaves to let Hangman think on that. Hangman says the interview’s over, it’s Christmas. But will the Cowboy call upon the Fallen Angel in his time of need?
AEW Continental Classic, Blue League: Kyle Fletcher VS Daniel Garcia!
The last round robin match is here, and it’s for that final spot in the semifinals! The Protostar could advance with even just a draw, so he might just play defense the entire time. Will that work out for the Don Callis Family’s pride and joy? Or will Red Death be headed for even more gold?
The bell rings and we are once again on the clock. The two tie up and Kyle puts Garcia right in a corner. The ref counts, Kyle lets off with a roll back. Garcia shrugs that off and the fans duel as the two reset. They tie up, Kyle’s height again helps him push Garcia back, but Garcia turns things around in the corner. The ref counts, Kyle protests, but Garcia lets off with a roll of his own. And then Garcia puts the dukes up, to DANCE! Kyle bails out to says he isn’t playing that. The fans boo but Garcia waits for Kyle’s return. Kyle takes his time, then runs up. They tie up, Garcia headlocks, but Kyle blocks the takeover!
Kyle brings Garcia up to shove away and then CLOBBER him! The fans boo but Kyle soaks up that heat. Kyle stomps Garcia and Garcia goes to ropes. Kyle drags Garcia up, the fans tell Kyle off, but then Garcia slips out of the scoop! Garcia waistlocks, Kyle bucks the O’Conner Roll, but then Garcia ducks the lariat! Garcia goes for drop toehold but Kyle stays up! Garcia avoids a stomp, goes for a leg, but Kyle steps over that to BOOT him! Kyle mockingly asks if Garcia wants to do his dance. This isn’t dancing, this is wrestling! Garcia ROCKS Kyle and then fires more shots in the corner! The fans cheer, the ref counts, and Garcia lets off.
Garcia comes back and climbs up, and he rains down fists! The fans count along, but Kyle DUMPS Garcia out at 7! Garcia slips buckle on the way to the apron and floor! The fans boo and the ref checks Garcia, but Garcia manages to sit up. The fans insult Don Callis and he isn’t even here. Kyle storms up but Garcia CHOPS! And CHOPS! And CHOPS! Right in front of the sign that says Kyle “only likes Home Alone 3.” Garcia rains down fists on Kyle against railing, but Kyle picks him up at 7! APRON POWERBOMB!! Kyle soaks up the heat while Garcia’s down in a heap, and Dynamite goes picture in picture.
Kyle soaks up even more heat while paces around, and then he mockingly “checks his watch.” Time is going to be on Kyle’s side the whole 20 minutes, but he still puts Garcia in now. Kyle stands Garcia up to then put through ropes, and Kyle brings Garcia out along them! Garcia fights but Kyle doesn’t even feel it while he imitates the Legend Killer. DRAPING DDT! Cover, TWO! Kyle shrugs that off while he soaks up more heat, but Garcia goes to a corner. Kyle storms over to Garcia, stomps and scuffs him, but stops as the ref counts. Kyle then drags Garcia up, whips him to ropes, and ELBOWS him down!
Kyle pushes Garcia over for a cocky cover, ONE! Garcia is tougher than that but Kyle lets him go to ropes. Kyle soaks up more heat, then brings Garcia around to ROCK him with a right. Dynamite on 34th Street returns to single picture while Garcia flops to the ropes. Kyle stands on Garcia, the ref counts, and Kyle steps away. Garcia reaches out to the crowd and the fans rally up. Kyle brings Garcia up and ROCKS him again! Garcia again flops against ropes, but the fans rally for “D G! D G!” Kyle stands Garcia up to ROCK him, but Garcia stays on his feet! The fans fire up but Kyle hits him again! Garcia roars and he fires back!
The fans fire up as Garcia throws hands, whips, but Kyle reverses. Garcia ducks ‘n’ dodges to LARIAT! Kyle stays up! Garcia dodges Kyle’s lariat to run and LARIAT again! Kyle staggers, Garcia runs, but into a BOOT! Kyle runs, but into a LARIAT! Garcia takes Kyle down and the fans fire up! Garcia reels Kyle in, TWIST- NO, Kyle slips through to reel Garcia in! Kyle suplexes, but Garcia fights free! Garcia goes to a corner, Kyle runs up, but Garcia dodges! Kyle tumbles up, over and to the floor! The fans fire up while Kyle flounders. Garcia goes out the side, runs in, and he DROPKICKS Kyle against railing!
The fans fire up for Garcia and he puts Kyles in the ring. The fans rally again, and Garcia steps in, only for Kyle to snatch him! But Garcia slips free of the ropes to put Kyle in! Now Garcia does his best Viper imitation with a DRAPING TWIST ‘N’ SHOUT! Cover, TWO!! Kyle survives Garcia’s fusion of Viper and Ace, but Garcia drags him back up. Kyle fights the suplex, CLUBS away, but Garcia reels him back in! Kyle standing switches, and SNAP HALF ‘N’ HALF! Garcia goes to a corner, Kyle runs in, GAMANGIRI! Then suplex and- NO, Garcia counters to a GUILLOTINE FACELOCK, with the body scissors!
The fans fire up as Kyle goes to ropes, and he TOSSES Garcia out! Garcia holds onto ropes, then he catches Kyle! GUILLOTINE FACELOCK in the ropes! The ref reprimands but fans fire up! Kyle steps out onto the apron, and he powers through to suplex! APRON BRAINBUSTER!! The ref checks Garcia but Kyle shoves him in! And he isn’t done, either! LAST RIDE!!! Cover, TWO?!?! Garcia survives two horrible impacts and Kyle is beside himself! The fans rally for Garcia as hard as they can, and Garcia rises to his feet! Kyle runs in, Garcia trips him! Garcia has the legs, steps through, but Kyle kicks him at the ref!
The ref takes cover in a corner, Kyle runs up to LOW BLOW Garcia!!! The fans boo but now Kyle hits a SHEER DROP BRAINBUSTER!!! Cover, TWO?!?!? HOW?!?! Garcia shocks everyone but he must have literal stones down there! Kyle seethes, slaps Garcia’s hands away from him, but he drags Garcia back up by those hands. Kyle puts Garcia in a corner, then puts him up top, and UPPERCUTS! Garcia wobbles, but Kyle UPPERCUTS again! Kyle says that was for the fans! Kyle climbs up, taunts the fans more, and he has Garcia on the very top! But Garcia slips around to get a SLEEPER! Kyle tries to hold onto ropes, but they both fall to the mat!
The fans rally while the ref checks. Kyle and Garcia both stir so they’re still in this, but what about the clock? The fans rally up again and Garcia sits up slowly. Garcia nods, he feels the energy building behind him. Kyle and Garcia go forehead to forehead, they talk some smack, and they rise up to fire hands! The fans cheer Garcia and boo Kyle! “YAY! BOO! YAY! BOO!” Garcia windmills haymakers, then runs, but into a BOOT! But Garcia clamps onto Kyle’s neck! Kyle breaks free but Garcia CHOPS him! And CHOPS, CHOPS, CHOPS! Garcia winds up, but Kyle SUPERKICKS! Then SUPERKICKS again!
Garcia wobbles, Kyle runs, but into a body scissor capture! Roll and step through! DRAGON TAMER!!! Kyle endures while Garcia sits deep on those legs! Kyle flails, powers up, reaches out, but Garcia drags him back! Kyle is flat on the mat at center, and he grits his teeth as he thinks about it. Garcia then leans way back on the hold!! Kyle flails, grits his teeth, claws at his own forehead, but he CLAWS at Garcia’s face! Kyle DRIBBLES Garcia’s head off the mat and is free! The fans boo but that’s the flaw of bridging back that far. Kyle goes to a corner, takes aim at Garcia, and Garcia sits up. Kyle POWER DRIVE KNEES!
Kyle borrows a move from Don Callis Family member, Konosuke Takeshita, but now he hauls Garcia up. But Garcia fights the driver to trip Kyle! Jackknife bridge! TWO!!! Kyle escapes, LARIATS Garcia, but Garcia goes to a corner! Kyle runs in, BOOT!! Kyle says goodnight, Garcia! ANOTHER BOOT!! And then Kyle puts Garcia back up top! TOP ROPE BRAINBUSTER!!!! Garcia flops to the apron and Kyle almost goes with him! Kyle manages to drag Garcia back in and covers, Kyle wins!
Winner: Kyle Fletcher, by pinfall (gains 3 points, Garcia earns 0)
An insane ending to one wild Christmas night, and the Aussie Arrow shoots down Garcia. Kyle dominates Blue League and stands at 12 points, meaning he is the one seed and Okada is the two seed! But look at how the semifinals take form: Gold League #1 VS Blue League #2, and Blue League #1 VS Gold League #2. That means we will see Ricochet VS Kazuchika Okada, and Kyle Fletcher VS Will Ospreay! As such, here comes the Aerial Assassin! Worlds End is about to give us a rematch from Full Gear, can Kyle crush Ospreay once and for all? Or will Ospreay redeem himself in the biggest way possible?
Jon Moxley speaks.
The Maniac was on his way out but he says he almost forgot. “It’s three for the price of one at Worlds End, that’s a hell of a deal. Everything’s just working out in my favor, just like it’s supposed to, just like it has to. Even if it isn’t always pretty, even if it isn’t always comfortable, I’ve accepted that. On Saturday night, I separate the weak from the chaff in triplicate. And then we continue our work. There’s a lot of work to do and not a lot of time to do it in. We continue our crusade against ego! Against delusion! Hangman Page, Jay White, Orange Cassidy, they lack will, they lack spirit, they lack heart!
“Up and down AEW, at every level, around every corner, NOBODY WANTS IT! They say they do, they think they do, but they don’t really, really want. Extraordinary things, extraordinary feats, require extraordinary sacrifice. And if you are not willing to sacrifice, if it’s too hard for you, if you can’t take that much time to look up from your phone while tanks are rolling in… well, then I will sacrifice you. These guys, they think the AEW World Championship you can win, a goal you can achieve, it’s something you can be awarded, it’s something you can hold in your hands. No. It is something you are. It’s who you are, it’s in here!
“It’s not for me to parade trophies around, showing off my gold, get in a limo with my belt, take Instagram pictures with my belt, sit by the pool with my big, shiny, fancy belt. Everybody, look at me! Look at my big shiny trophy! I can wear what I want, I can do what I want, I can say what I want, cuz I know exactly who I am. When I speak, they listen. When I’m on the move, they get the hell outta the way. I am the king. I was born to be king, and born for all the things that come with it. And I am the only king there has ever been.” The Maniac “King” heads out, but will he still meet his end at Worlds End?
My Thoughts:
A great Dynamite, even for being recorded and a go-home towards Worlds End. Toni Storm VS Taya Valkyrie was really good stuff, and great win from Toni using a quick pin, the signature win of the “underdog/newer wrestler” beating a “veteran.” I feel like we’ll get Toni VS Deonna next to help extend this story of Toni’s scrambled brain. Good “New York Minute” from Jericho, and I guess I should’ve expected one more of those while Jericho’s still going on about being the “King of New York.” Bowens VS Jericho will be really good, and as I said last week, it’ll be used mostly to further split The Acclaimed. We probably get a Six Man Tag, Learning Tree VS Acclaimed & Billy Gunn, and that can even be the moment the split happens.
Awesome stuff from the final Continental Classic matches tonight, and while I expected the “Final Four” we were given, they did great work in putting drama on it all. Excellent opener from Ospreay VS Brody with the big win for Ospreay, and good stuff going right into Darby VS Ricochet. Awesome match there, great win for Ricochet to join Ospreay as the Gold League entries, and a good promo from Ricochet with Swerve. Ricochet adds to his Heel persona with that uncalled for final jab about the housefire. This is of course going to be a top feud in 2025, even without the Continental Championship involved, can’t wait to see it.
Good segue from Darby VS Ricochet to Komander VS Claudio, and what a clever move having Darby leave his jacket and the brass knuckles waiting for Komander. It was perfect to leave the “spoiler” win for this last round, but of course Death Riders would go after Komander over it. Great save by Moxley’s challengers, but clearly with them standing tall, Moxley will find that way to retain. Very good promos from everyone, even Moxley’s “post credits scene” we got here. Moxley words it as if there’s still some “outside force” compelling Moxley, but hard to say if that’s still where they’ll go with this. And I still think Worlds End is a great opening for Christian Cage to cash-in his Casino Royale contract.
Great Blue League stuff, such as Daniels standing firm as the last EVP standing, and Shelton VS Okada was awesome stuff, a real dream match, or at least a match we would not have thought possible even a year ago. Great win for Okada to make sure he moves on, because you gotta let the Continental Champion have a chance at actually defending his title. And then just an instant classic from Garcia and Fletcher, two young stars who are already incredibly talented and at the top of their Face and Heel heat levels. Great bit of cheating from Kyle and quite the surprising false finish with it.
But that did give Kyle reason to turn up the violence as he likes to do, making for a powerful finish. Good stare down between Kyle and Ospreay, the C2 semifinals are going to set a high bar for Worlds End, as will whatever combination we get in the title match. I’m going to bet on Ospreay VS Okada because again, Okada should go down swinging if he’s gonna lose his title. That’s a big “if” but Ospreay’s bested Okada before, why not here?
My Score: 9.1/10
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