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Mitchell’s WWE SmackDown Results & Report! (1/5/24)

Happy New Year’s Revolution!

Published

12 months ago

January 5, 2024

Steven Mitchell

2024… ACKNOWLEDGE HIM!

The first SmackDown of 2024 sees Randy Orton, LA Knight and AJ Styles compete in a Triple Threat, and the winner will challenge Roman Reigns for the WWE Universal Championship! And best of all, Roman is actually here!

OFFICIAL RESULTS

WWE United States Championship #1 Contender’s Tournament Finals: Santos Escobar VS Kevin Owens; Kevin wins and will challenge Logan Paul for the title at the Royal Rumble.
WWE Women’s Championship: Iyo Sky w/ Damage CTRL VS Mia Yim; Iyo wins and retains the title.
Pete Dunne & ??? VS Pretty Deadly; Pete Dunne & Tyler Bate win.
Undisputed WWE Universal Championship #1 Contender’s Triple Threat: Randy Orton VS LA Knight VS AJ Styles; No Contest, ALL THREE will challenge Roman Reigns for the title at the Royal Rumble.

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A car pulls up backstage.

And the driver opens the door so that The Tribal Chief can step out. Kayla Braxton is there to ask Roman Reigns & Paul Heyman their response to what The Rock had to say on Raw Day One. Roman laughs, moves on, and Heyman just smiles. Will they choose to speak on things on their own time?

WWE United States Championship #1 Contender’s Tournament Finals: Santos Escobar w/ Angel Garza & Humberto Carrillo VS Kevin Owens!

The Emperor of Lucha helped Logan Paul even win the title off Rey Mysterio in the first place, and now Santos wants his shot as a receipt. However, the Prizefighter has already punched Austin Theory and Grayson Waller, so he wants to punch the most punchable face of them all! Who will earn their ticket to the Royal Rumble and a fight with the Maverick?

Wait! Logan Paul is here! The United States Champion makes his way to the ring so he can make this even more about him. Logan joins commentary while both contenders glare at him. The bell rings, and then the LWO jump Garza & Carrillo! Cruz & Wilde get revenge by taking the fight to Santos’ new amigos! The fans fire up, and now things are truly 1v1! Logan loves this hot start! And Kevin SUPERKICKS Santos! Then CANNONBALL! Santos is in the drop zone, Kevin goes up top, FROG SPLASH! Cover, TWO!! Santos survives and Kevin snarls, Logan’s just about to talk trash on Kevin, but SmackDown goes to break.

SmackDown returns and Kevin whips Santos to then ELBOW him down, and SENTON on top! Fans fire up and Kevin stares Logan down. Logan does applaud that string of moves, and then Kevin goes up the corner again. But Santos gets up to ROCK him first! Santos throws hands but so does Kevin! Santos CLUBS the bad hand, then HOTSHOTS that arm! Kevin falls to the floor but Santos goes out to SMACK that bad hand off the post! Santos puts Kevin back in, CLUBS the arm on the apron, then storms in. Santos tells Logan he’s the next champ, but Logan says Santos ain’t nothing. Santos covers, ONE, but Santos HEADBUTTS the bad hand!

Santos drops a leg on the bad hand, grins, and clamps onto a top wristlock. The fans rally up for Kevin, Kevin fights up, and Kevin throws body shots with the good hand. Kevin runs, into a tilt-o-whirl BACKBREAKER! Santos drops an elbow on Kevin’s bad hand, then clamps on a wristlock! Santos says he’ll break it even worse! He traps the arm, stomps it, but Kevin fights up. The fans rally up, Santos wrenches and KICKS the bad arm! Kevin goes to a corner, Santos throws hands, then runs side to side to SHINING WIZARD! Kevin staggers, Santos keeps moving, and RANAS! Kevin bails out, Santos builds speed, and Santos DIVES! Direct hit into barriers!

Logan says that barrier must be thick to keep up after that. Santos stomps Kevin, stands on the bad hand, then drags Kevin up. Santos wrenches, SLAMS the bad hand off the apron but Kevin throws kicks! Kevin slides into the ring, Santos storms in, and fans chant “LOGAN SUCKS!” Kevin HEADBUTTS Santos, HEADBUTTS again, and Logan soaks up the heat. Kevin drags Santos up, but Santos hits back! Kevin ROCKS Santos, climbs back up, and he brings Santos up. Santos fights with body shots! Santos HEADBUTTS Kevin, HEADBUTTS him again, then ROCKS Kevin! Kevin drops back, Santos adjusts, and leaps, into an atomic drop! And DDT!

Fans fire up as Kevin rises up! Kevin glares at Logan one more time while clutching the bad hand. Kevin goes up the corner, but Santos ROCKS him first! Santos climbs up, but Kevin throws body shots! Santos CLUBS Kevin, HEADBUTTS the bad hand, then brings Kevin up. But Kevin turns it around to a SUPER FISHERMAN SUPLEX! Logan seems rather surprised and maybe a bit worried by that move, and SmackDown goes back to break.

SmackDown returns again and Kevin is up top again. He fireman’s carries Santos! But Santos fights free and goes to the apron! Santos throws hands but Kevin HEADBUTTS! Kevin hops down, but Santos HOTSHOTS him! Santos soaks up the heat, goes corner to corner, but Kevin pops him up to the apron! Santos GAMAN- NO, Kevin blocks! And SUPERKICKS! Santos falls to the floor and Kevin goes to the apron! SWANTON BOMB to the floor! The fans fire up, Kevin puts Santos in, and he climbs up. Logan shrugs all this off because he has his multi-million dollar deals on his mind. But then Kevin SWANTON BOMBS but onto Santos’ knees!!

Santos saves himself and Logan does wince at that. Santos runs corner to corner again, and he DOUBLE KNEES! Santos puts Kevin up top one more time, climbs right up, SUPER STEINER! Santos isn’t done, though, he goes right back up! Fans boo, and he FROG SPLASHES! Cover, TWO!! Kevin survives and the fans in Vancouver fire up! Logan is still not impressed, so the fans chant “LOGAN SUCKS!” Logan soaks the heat up, he likes that more than anything. Logan does admit, he respects Kevin moving his big frame around like that. Kevin goes to a corner, Santos storms up and kicks him. Santos fires forearms, hoists Kevin up, and climbs up.

Kevin fires body shots in return, then HEADBUTTS! Santos falls, Kevin adjusts, but Santos gets up to GAMANGIRI! Santos goes up but Kevin has the fireman’s carry! SUPER ROLLING SENTON!! Cover, TWO!! And Logan just laughs. Kevin rises and the fans fire up again. Kevin kicks Santos, but Santos rolls Kevin up! TWO, and Kevin blocks the superkick! To SUPERKICK back! Then whip and POP-UP- RANA!! Santos runs, but Kevin is ready for a POP-UP POWERBOMB!! Fans are thunderous as Kevin roars, kicks, and STUNNERS!! Cover, Kevin wins!

Winner: Kevin Owens, by pinfall (NEW #1 Contender to the WWE United States Championship)

Logan says okay, here we go. He gets the mic, though, to tell Kevin congrats. Kevin won and gets to face “the greatest United States Champ in history.” Look at Kevin, though! Sweating, out of breath. Logan hasn’t even broken a sweat while retaining his title for 62 days. And let’s be honest, y’all thought a Canadian could ever be US Champion? The United States Championship? Kevin being Logan would be like the Canucks winning a Stanley Cup. The fans boo Logan as hard as they can, but Logan says it won’t ever happen. And y’know why it’ll never happen? Because he is Logan- KEVIN DECKS LOGAN!!

Logan flounders around and checks his face! The fans are thunderous, will we get to see KO KO Logan?

BREAKING NEWS for Money in the Bank!

The weekend of July 5th, 6th and 7th is a HUGE weekend for Toronto, Canada! SmackDown, Money in the Bank, and even NXT Heatwave! Get ready for one hot Summer up North!

Logan Paul is accompanied backstage.

He has an icepack where Kevin got him, and Cathy Kelley walks over. She says it is official, it will be Logan VS Kevin for the US Championship in three weeks at the Royal Rumble. And broken hand nor not, Kevin got a punch in, what is Logan’s response? But Theory & Waller walk over. Can’t they see what Kevin did to Logan? Logan can’t do an interview, he has to go to the trainer’s room. Waller & Theory accompany Logan now, but Cameron Grimes walks over and laughs. Seems Logan met Kevin. Waller shoves Grimes, producers stop this from escalating, but will the Aussie Icon and Carolina Caveman go a round themselves?

Bobby Lashley & The Street Profits are here!

Vancouver cheers as The All Mighty has Montez Ford & Angelo Dawkins with him, all dressed to impress. What will they have to say about their 2024 plans? We find out, after the break.

SmackDown returns and Lashley welcomes us to New Year’s Revolution! Now, to get a little personal, 2023 was perhaps the toughest year of Lashley’s WWE career. Not because he didn’t put in the work, but because the work he put in didn’t translate to the results he wanted. But in 2023, the highlight was linking up with two of the greatest superstars, and THE greatest tag team in the WWE, his boys, the Street Profits! The fans cheer that! So their resolution for 2024 is simple: They will fight for and they will take everything that they deserve! The fans cheer that, too!

Montez Ford says just listen to Bobby! Bobby, Dawkins & Ford are gonna hop on a train. The fans chant for “BOBBY! BOBBY!” and Ford says even the fans see it. Fast-forward to the part where they think the grass is much greener on the other side. But what will happen is that they will take full advantage of every opportunity when it comes to championship gold. Dawkins says yessir. And it’s been awhile since he and Ford have had those Tag Team Championships, so Judgment Day, keep your heads on a swivel. Not only that, “Big Money Bob” is headed to the top. And Lashley says his personal goal is to get back to being The All Mighty!

Fans cheer that, and Lashley says he starts by officially declaring for the 2024 Royal Rumble match! Fans cheer even more, but then something happens to the lights. There’s a countdown on the tron, and it’s Scarlett! “Do you see the vision?” Karrion Kross says, “You will.” The lights then go down, Kross & Scarlett walk out from the shadows, with PAUL ELLERING!? And then THE AUTHORS OF PAIN attack from behind!! They beat up on Ford & Dawkins, then Kross storms up to get Lashley! He sends Lashley into steel steps! Akam & Razar stand tall, Kross says rack ’em up! They get Ford & Dawkins up, SUPER COLLIDER!!

Kross then drags Lashley into the ring, to pump handle, scoop and DDT!! As the shirt says, #TheFinalPrayer! Will Mr. Doomsday and his Authors destroy everything The All Mighty and his Profits wish to build?

WWE Women’s Championship: Iyo Sky w/ Damage CTRL VS Mia Yim!

The Evil Genius and her cohorts want to take over all of the WWE Women’s Division, but Michin stands in their way! Will Mia make 2024 Just Too Sweet on behalf of the OC? Or will Iyo have a plan for how to handle her?

SmackDown returns as DMG CTRL makes their entrance, and they see Iyo off before surprisingly dropping back. The introductions are made, the belt is raised, and we see who starts 2024 on top!

The bell rings and the two tie up. Mia powers Iyo back but Iyo pulls hair to put Mia in a corner. Iyo lets off, runs back in, but Mia throws Iyo back. Iyo bobs ‘n’ weaves but Mia mule kicks. Iyo avoids the stomp, kicks Mia from below, but Mia blocks a shot to BOOT back! Mia runs up but Iyo BOOTS her away! Iyo runs in, Mia dodges, and things speed up. Iyo handsprings but Mia gets clear. Iyo returns o RANA, but Mia handsprings through! The fans fire up as these two go again. They each block a shot, then Mia backslides! TWO, and Mia schoolgirls, TWO! Mia DROPKICKS Iyo down, then storms up on her.

Mia ROCKS Iyo with a forearm, KICKS then runs. But Iyo follows to wheelbarrow, victory roll, STOMP 182! Fans fire up, Iyo brings Mia up and whips. Mia goes Spider-Woman in the ropes, but Iyo runs in. Mia drops and Iyo falls out of the ring! Mia builds speed to DIVE! Direct hit at the ramp! The fans fire up with Michin while SmackDown goes to break.

SmackDown returns and fans rally up. Iyo scuffs Mia with toying kicks, then eggs her on. But Mia grabs the foot, ROCKS and CHOPS Iyo on repeat, and the fans fire up! Mia SOBATS, reels Iyo in, and gets her up, but Iyo fights off the bomb! Mia tries again, Iyo shoves free and then dodges, only for a KNEE to knock her down! Fans rally, Mia hauls Iyo up in a gut wrench, and Mia gut wrench SUPLEXES Iyo away! Iyo ends up in a corner, Mia puts her hair up and goes corner to corner, CANNONBALL! Mia drags Iyo to then high stack, TWO! Iyo is still in this so Mia lets her hair down again. Mia drags Iyo up, wrenches, but Iyo fights off Da Feet!

Iyo SHOTEIS and Mia staggers to a corner. Iyo runs up, but Mia dodges and GAMANGIRIS! Then Mia waistlocks, but Iyo fights free! Iyo kicks, Mia blocks and she ROCKS Iyo! Mia puts Iyo in the ropes to DRAPING CODE BREAKER! Cover, TWO!! Iyo survives and Mia is frustrated. Mia drags Iyo around, has the legs, HALF CRAB! Iyo endures, even as Mia sits deep! Iyo reaches out, claws her way forward, ROPEBREAK! Mia lets go in frustration, but she storms back up on Iyo. Iyo throws a body shot, then has Mia in the ropes, HOTSHOT for the leg! Iyo goes up but Mia DECKS her! Mia goes out to the apron to join Sky!

Mia says it’s done but Iyo slips around! Waistlock, APRON GERMAN!! The fans fire up again while Mia flounders into the ring. Iyo rises up, springboards and MISSILE DROPKICKS! Mia falls into a drop zone and Iyo goes up top! OVER THE MOONSAULT into BOOTS! Mia hurries to get Iyo for a DRAGON SUPLEX! Cover, TWO!! Iyo survives and Mia can’t believe it! Mia hurries to drag Iyo up, reels her in, and she hoists Iyo up. Iyo fights, back drops, but Mia sunset flips! Iyo rolls through, POINT BLANK METEORA! Cover, TWO! Mia survives but Iyo puts her back in a drop zone! Iyo climbs, but Mia springs up to CLUB Iyo!

Mia ROCKS Iyo with forearms and Iyo falls! Mia goes up now, but Iyo returns, SHOTEI!! Iyo hurries up top after Mia, and SUPER- NO, Mia stops the Steiner, and she hooks Iyo up!! Shoutout to Styles, SUPER STYLES CLASH!!! Cover, ROPEBREAK!!! Iyo survives by fingertips and Mia is beside herself!! Vancouver is loving this as Iyo bails out, but Mia builds speed! Mia DIVES but FLOPS as Iyo moves!! Mia sputters, and Iyo METEORAS into the barriers! Iyo puts Mia in, resets, SHINKANSEN in the corner! And then Iyo steps on Mia to go up top, to go OVER THE MOONSAULT!! Cover, Iyo wins!

Winner: Iyo Sky, by pinfall (still WWE Women’s Champion)

Mia gave it everything she had, but it just wasn’t enough against the Evil Genius! Iyo stays golden, will the rest of DMG CTRL join her in the New Year?

Commentary interviews Paul Heyman via video chat.

Kevin Patrick says before bringing up tonight’s main event, does The Wise Man have any response to The Rock’s comments from Monday? Heyman sighs, and says, “The Rock namedrops Roman Reigns because The Rock wants to sit at the head of the table. To sit at the head of the table, one must be invited to a Dinner of Relevancy. The Rock has not been invited, nor will he be. Because The Rock is just like everybody else: he’s looking for a shortcut to the headlines. There’s only two ways in this world to guarantee going viral. One: date Taylor Swift. Two: call out Roman Reigns.

“Roman Reigns wins a match, out comes John Cena. Roman reigns wins a match, out comes Brock Lesnar. Roman Reigns beats Cody Rhodes, Cody Rhodes still talking about finishing his damn story. C M PUNK comes back to WWE, after ten YEARS. Welcome back. CM Punk says he’s the OG Paul Heyman Guy, which he is, until I upgraded from best friend to Advocate, and upgraded from Advocate to Wise Man. Tonight, Randy Orton, AJ Styles and LA Knight all fight for the privilege of getting smashed by Roman Reigns at the Royal Rumble.

“And the one man that wins tonight will be smashed at the Royal Rumble the same way whoever opposes Roman Reigns in the main event of WrestleMania will be smashed by Your Tribal Chief, smashed by the Head of the Table, SMASHED by The Undisputed Heavyweight Champion of the World. Because there is not one man on the face of this planet that can beat Roman… Reigns!” Will Heyman’s words be truth all through WrestleMania season and beyond? Or will someone spoil his spoiler?

Iyo regroups with DMG CTRL backstage.

They all cheer and celebrate, and Bayley says that was amazing! What’d she say, huh? 2024 is the Year of DMG CTRL! Her vision is becoming reality, she saw greatness in everyone here. But greatness needs gold, and that’s what their champ did! Bayley knew Iyo would beat Mia! Iyo says her era will never end! And neither will Bayley’s plan! Next up is Kabuki Warriors getting the Women’s Tag Team Championships! Dakota says not only that, but Bayley will win the Rumble match and take the Women’s World Championship off Rhea! Yeah, that sounds so beautiful.

But in walks Bianca Belair. She’s not here for a fight. She’s here to congratulate the champ, great win out there. But Bayley, you are getting a little ahead of yourself. That little plan has a flaw. Bayley ain’t winning the Rumble, because Bianca’s entering it. And she can’t wait to KOD Bayley right over the top rope. See, Bianca will win the Rumble a second time, and she will take back her title, and then the Iyo Era ends. Oh, and uh, Happy New Year. Bianca heads out, but Iyo tells Dakota something. Dakota translates by saying Bayley being team leader, she should handle Bianca ASAP. They can’t have Bianca jeopardizing the plan, right?

Bayley nods and DMG CTRL heads out. How will the Role Model beat Bianca when Bianca’s had her number for an entire year?

Pete Dunne & ??? VS Pretty Deadly!

The Bruiserweight is without Sheamus and Ridge Holland, but he still picked a fight with Kit Wilson & Elton Prince. Who, if anyone, did Dunne find to be his tag team partner? And will they be able to bring down the “two tastiest dishes” on SmackDown?

SmackDown returns and Dunne makes his entrance. His tag team partner? TYLER BATE! The Big Strong Boi is reuniting with Dunne, will British Strong Style get a big win in 2024? The teams sort out, Bate starts against Kit. Bate and Kit tie up, Bate top wristlocks and arm-drags Kit. Kit headscissors, Bate moves around, and Bate headstands to then pop free! Bate headlocks, Kit fights up, and Kit throws body shots. Bate SMACKS Kit with his foot! Kit powers out, Bate goes up and under, then baits Kit into knuckle locks. Bate breaks one, wrenches the other, baits Kit again then leapfrogs to slip under and bait again.

Kit falls for the step over and roll-up, TWO! Bate DROPKICKS Kit down, then kips up! Fans fire up as Bate poses, and Kit scrambles back to tag Elton. Elton runs in but into a BOOT! Dunne tags in, and Bate goes up, KNEE-BOARD SENTON! Dunne then adds a basement dropkick! Dunne wrenches Elton but Elton kicks low. Elton forearms, headlocks, but Dunne powers out. Things speed up, Dunne hurdles, drops and then DECKS Elton! Kit runs in, but Dunne gets his hand! Dunne bends the fingers, isolates the arm and STOMPS it! Kit bails out, Bate jumps in, and BSS coordinate! Bate FLIES while Dunne ASAI MOONSAULTS!

Fans fire up while Pretty Deadly both go down at the ramp! Bate & Dunne shake hands, and SmackDown goes to break.

SmackDown returns and Elton now has Dunne down in a chinlock. Fans rally, Dunne fights up, and Dunne ROCKS Elton! Dunne BLASTS Kit, BOOTS Elton, then GAMANGIRIS Kit! But Elton BOOTS Dunne! Elton stays between Dunne and Bate, drags Dunne up and reels him in, but Dune X-PLEXES first! Fans fire up while both men are down. Hot tags to Kit and Bate! The fans fire up as Bate rallies on Pretty Deadly with big forearms and elbows! Kick and whip for Kit, but Kit reverses. Bate tilt-o-whirl RANAS Kit away! UPPERCUT for Elton, but Kit runs back in, Kit blocks a boot but gets a KNEE! Bate goes up, FLYING UPPERCUT!

Bate catches Elton to an EXPLODER! Bate kips up and fans fire up for the STANDING SHOOTING STAR! Kit runs up, Bate catches him! AIRPLANE SPIN! The fans fire up as Bate goes around and around and around, and keeps on going! Then the SLAM! Bate is dizzy but he tags Dunne. Dunne & Bate coordinate, TOP BIN double kick combo! Then Dunne waistlocks Kit, Bate runs, REBOUNDER LARIAT GERMAN SUPLEX COMBO!! Cover, Elton breaks it! Fans boo but Bate BACKHANDS Elton! Elton flops out of the ring, Dunne goes up and out and so does Bate. Bate leaps but Elton BOOTS him down!

Kit runs up but Dunne HEDABUTTS him! Kit distracts the ref, Elton SHOVES Dunne down! Kit rolls Dunne up, TWO! Kit wants a Twist but Dunne spins through! And he BENDS those fingers! Bate tags in before the SNAP!! Elton returns, Bop up, BANG!! Dunne & Bate coordinate again, DOUBLE TYLER DRIVER!!! Cover, British Strong Style wins!

Winners: Pete Dunne & Tyler Bate, by pinfall

The fans cheer this reunion’s victorious end! But is this only a new beginning for both Bruiserweight & Big Strong Boi?

Nick Aldis meets with Ashante THEE Adonis.

They shake hands and take a seat, and Aldis asks what is on Adonis’ mind. Adonis wants to keep it on the level. He’s been struggling lately, isn’t sure what his place is here on SmackDown, and feels lost. But he doesn’t want any sympathy. He is a starving dog, ribs showing, hungry, and he’s been ready. Honestly, he just needs an opportunity. Aldis doesn’t feel sorry for Adonis, because he’s believed in him from the beginning. As far as opportunities, he has some ideas that Adonis might be interested in hearing. Adonis says okay, and the real meeting begins. What does 2024 hold for Ashante THEE Adonis?

Undisputed WWE Universal Championship #1 Contender’s Triple Threat: Randy Orton VS LA Knight VS AJ Styles!

The Viper, the Mega Star and the Phenomenal One all have a reason to go after Roman Reigns, though some more personal than others. Will that venom help in one man overcoming the odds and heading for the Royal Rumble?

SmackDown returns again, and the match is already going as Knight fires off on Orton in a corner! But then Styles goes after Knight in another corner! Knight turns that around to CHOP and ROCK Styles! Orton returns to CHOP and kick Knight! Orton bumps Knight off buckles, Knight CHOPS back, Orton CHOPS, and then Styles CHOPS Knight! Orton stomps Knight, Styles ROCKS Orton and stomps away in another corner. Fans boo but Knight CLUBS Styles! Aldis is ringside to watch this as Knight CHOPS Styles! Knight whips corner to corner hard and Styles falls back! Fans “YEAH!” with Knight as he storms up on Styles.

Knight stands Styles up, dodges a haymaker and clotheslines! Styles stays in the ring, he fires hands and CHOPS in return. Styles whips, Knight reverses, and this time he clotheslines Styles up and out! Orton TOSSES Knight out! Fans fire up as Orton goes out after Knight. Fans rally for Randy but Knight elbows him back! Knight smiles, fans are a bit mixed, but he SMACKS Orton off the desk again and again! “YEAH! YEAH! YEAH!” Styles storms up but Knight gets him to dribble off the desk! “YEAH! YEAH! YEAH!” Knight lets off Styles, but Orton hits a DESK BACK SUPLEX! Knight flounders away while fans lose their minds!

Orton sees Styles crawling around, hauls him up, and DESK BACK SUPLEXES him, too! The fans want that one more time, so Orton goes with Knight, for another DESK BACK SUPLEX! Knight flops down, Orton looms over both opponents, and he drags Styles up. But Styles slips free of the suplex, to DESK BACK SUPLEX Orton!! All three men are down and Aldis sure is stunned. Styles whips Knight into steel steps, then goes back for Orton. “This is Awesome!” as Styles puts Orton in the ring. Styles climbs up, takes aim, springboard and- NO, Orton trips Styles up! Styles flops back to the apron and fans fire up again!

Orton drags Styles up, and has him through the ropes! Fans fire up for the DRAPING DDT! Styles is down and Orton is all fired up! The fans are with Orton as he kicks Styles around. Orton hears those voices in his head! Orton watches Styles rise, but Knight drags Orton out and sends him into steel steps now! Fans are torn again, but Styles DIVES out to take down Knight! Fans are thunderous as all three men are down, and SmackDown goes to break!

SmackDown returns once more and Styles hits a BACKBREAKER on Knight! Knight writhes, Styles drags him up and snapmares, then runs to SLIDING FOREARM! Fans rally as Orton rises on the outside but Styles tells him to stay out. Orton doesn’t listen and he goes up the apron. Styles throws hands on Orton, he DECKS Orton and then goes back for Knight. Knight fires haymakers! Knight whips, but Styles reverses and kitchen sink knees! Styles scowls as he stands over Knight. The fans rally but Styles drags Knight up, for a BIG back suplex! Cover, TWO! Knight hangs in there but Styles intercepts Orton in the ropes.

Styles kicks Orton, kicks him down, then goes out to fire hands. Styles CHOPS Orton, smacks him off barriers, and then brings him around to send into more barriers. Styles then SMACKS Orton off the steel steps! Styles leaves Orton behind, stands on the apron and he RAMS into Knight! Then slingshot sunset flips, but Knight sits on the cover! TWO!! Styles drags Knight up but Knight JAWBREAKERS free! Orton HOTSHOTS Styles, and then Knight JABS! JABS! And JABS! “YEAH! YEAH! YEAH!” Knight shifts to a mudhole stomp in the corner! Orton runs up but Knight JABS and JABS and JABS!

Knight whips, Orton reverses but Knight gets around, RUSSIAN LEG SWEEP! Fans fire up with Knight and spell it out! “L! A! KNIGHT! YEAH!” BOOT in the corner for Styles! Knight whips to then back drop Styles high and hard! Orton is back up, he LARIATS Knight down! And again! Then he dodges Knight to SNAP POWERSLAM! Fans fire up with Orton, and he catches Styles for a SNAP POWERSLAM! Orton stalks Knight, but Knight turns RKO into BFT!! Cover, Styles stops the ref!! Fans are stunned and Knight glares at Styles! Knight ROCKS Styles, Styles ROCKS Knight, repeat! Fans rally and duel as Knight and Styles go back and forth!

Knight ROCKS Styles again but Styles still ROCKS Knight! Then Styles blocks to fire the Phenomenal- NO, Knight ducks the backhand to kick low and KNEE Styles hard! But styles ducks the lariat to PELE! Those two are down and fans fire up again. Styles crawls after Knight, “This is Awesome!” as Styles scoops for a BACKBREAKER! Styles hobbles his way to ropes, goes to the apron, and then takes aim. Springboard and 450 SPLASH!! Cover, TWO!! Knight survives and the fans fire up again! Knight is busted open, though, and Styles is a shark. Styles drags Knight up, punches that bloody wound, and fans rally up.

Knight flounders as Styles lets off, and fans boo as Styles brings Knight back around. Styles reels Knight in, calls for it, but Knight fights the Clash! So Styles TOSSES Knight! Orton runs in, RAMS Styles to a corner, then runs back in. Styles BOOTS Orton and goes out to the apron. Styles ROCKS Orton, then reloads and springboards, PHENOMENAL- R K O!!!! Cover, KNIGHT YANKS THE REF OUT!!! Knight turns things around and keeps this going for his own sake! And Aldis can only shrug, this is a Triple Threat after all. The fans are losing their minds either way, and then HERE COMES ROMAN!!

The Tribal Chief and his Bloodline are storming down to the ring! Jimmy Uso smiles, Solo Sikoa is stoic as ever, and Roman sends the troops! Solo CLOBBERS Knight, then Jimmy gets in! Solo TOSSES Knight, Jimmy & Roman stomp away on Orton, then they stomp on Styles! Fans boo but Roman soaks it all up! Solo & Jimmy pull the steel steps apart! And they set Orton up to RAM him down! Roman dares Aldis to do something about this! Fans boo as hard as they can but Roman drags Styles up. The fans chant for Cody Rhodes but Roman raises his finger. Roman is the one that is here, and he reels Styles in, to POWERBOMB!!

Roman says, “Who’s next?!” Roman TOSSES Styles aside, and Jimmy shoves Knight into the ring. Roman locks ‘n’ loads, Knight stands up, into a SUPERMAN PUNCH!! Roman says this is what happens! Knight should’ve stayed in his lane! SPEAR!!! Then Jimmy drags Orton up to put in the ring. Solo looms over Orton, Roman glares at Aldis, and fans boo as Solo drags Orton up. He and Roman coordinate, SAMOAN SPIKE SPEAR COMBO!!! Jimmy joins in the celebration and Aldis is beside himself. Aldis gets Heyman’s attention but Heyman says to leave him alone. But Aldis still brings Heyman in close so they can talk.

Aldis tells Heyman to tell Roman after this little celebration, “Congratulations.” Why? Because Roman just earned himself a Fatal 4 Way at the Royal Rumble!! Heyman is stunned, and fears what Roman will say… The Tribal Chief raises up the title now, but did he just number the days he has left with it?

My Thoughts:

A great New Year’s Revolution edition of SmackDown, but why didn’t I see that finish to the main event coming? A Triple Threat being No Disqualification is one thing, but then Roman & The Bloodline has to “ruin” things by attacking and making it a No Contest. And just as I was hoping Aldis was gonna stand up for his brand and tell Roman to back off, he instead comes up with the clever Fatal 4 Way idea. I kinda wish Aldis had formally announced it with a mic, but I guess that’s just his way of sticking it to Roman while also making a clean getaway. Now, the only flaw is that as a Fatal 4 Way, even if Jimmy & Solo don’t interfere, it allows Roman to be opportunistic and strike at just the right moment to retain and move on to WrestleMania.

Speaking of Mania, another great promo from Heyman as always, and I appreciate him tying in Cody and Punk. But it feels like this is just steering things closer and closer to Roman VS Rock, which is okay for Punk since he has Rollins to face. As for Cody, not sure. Moving on, great match from Santos and Kevin, especially with Cruz & Wilde getting Garza & Carrillo outta there. Logan was good on commentary and soaking up heat from the fans, and of course Kevin is the one facing him now. Good moment to have Kevin punch Logan out, and good moment backstage to get Grimes back in on the story. Wallers VS Grimes will be good, hopefully we get Grimes & Kevin VS A-Town Down Under, and then sadly, pretty sure Kevin loses to Logan.

Great women’s championship match, Mia got a great showing, but I wish the fans were a bit more active during that because it was good stuff. Iyo retained, of course, but we also got a good promo backstage with Bianca calling DMG CTRL out. Bianca VS Bayley 1v1 could go either way, and there’s a good chance Bianca and Bayley cost each other in the Women’s Rumble match. It also depends on other plans, as Elimination Chamber is in Perth and you best believe Rhea Ripley will be on that card somewhere. Plus, Chamber is always used as a #1 contender match event for whatever titles the Rumble doesn’t designate. For example, if Becky wins the Rumble, Bianca, Bayley and whoever else can battle through the Chamber to go after Iyo’s title.

Great tag match, I just knew Tyler Bate would be Pete Dunne’s partner. I hope this helps Dunne move on from the Brawling Brutes presentation on some level, and British Strong Style goes for the tag titles. And speaking of, great promo from The All Mighty Profits that then gets interrupted by Kross and the returning AOP. The moment sadly wasn’t as shocking as it could’ve been as I heard the talks of AOP returning going on, and then we get Kross saying the word “authors” in his most recent promo, and two big silhouettes with him. Who else was it gonna be? The actual surprise is Paul Ellering returning, which is great because his absence felt like a big reason why AOP didn’t do so well pre-Pandemic. This is going to be a great feud that helps both sides, really.

My Score: 8.8/10

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

Merry Collision!

Published

13 minutes ago

December 21, 2024

Steven Mitchell

Rockin’ around the Christmas Collision!

The Continental Classic continues on Christmas Collision, with crucial points on the line this close to AEW Worlds End! Who will finally take the lead in Gold League?

OFFICIAL RESULTS

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

PLAY BY PLAY

Here are the current Continental Classic Gold League standings!

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

Here are the current Continental Classic Blue League standings!

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

Ian Riccaboni is in the ring.

He has Big Boom AJ & Big Justice with him, and yes, they’re ready to brin gthe BOOM~! THeyr’e ready to watch the action toinght, and even the final face-to-face of MJF and Adam Cole. AJ says if MJF is gonna bring the doom, then you know he and Big Justice will bring the BOOM~! But tonight, their guy, Adam Cole will bring the BOOM~ too! And of course we have big Continental Classic action! Daniel Garcia VS Shelton Benjamin in a critical showdown, and while Shelton is tough, Garcia is going to bring the BOOM~! Plus, Mark Briscoe battles The Beast Mortos! The Chicken is their guy, time to bring the BOOM~!

In Gold League, we have Darby Allin VS Claudio Castagnoli, and the Swiss Superman is a DOOM~! Let’s go, Darby, bring that BOOM~! And then a match everyone wants to see, the fireworks rematch of Will Ospreay VS Ricochet! If you’re a fan of high-flying wrestling, this is the right night to be right here in AEW! Ricochet and their guy, Ospreay, will bring the BOOM~! But speaking of, that match is up first! The Aerial Assassin joins AJ & Big Justice in giving a BOOM~, but will Ricochet make sure tonight is #OuttaThisWorld?

AEW Continental Classic, Gold League: Will Ospreay VS Ricochet!

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

Brody King is on a Rampage!

Published

22 hours ago

December 20, 2024

Steven Mitchell

Have a Holly Jolly Rampage!

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

OFFICIAL RESULTS

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

PLAY BY PLAY

Tony Schiavone is in the ring!

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Winners: Konosuke Takeshita & Brian Cage, by pinfall

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

Backstage interview with Willow Nightingale.

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

Lio Rush & Action Andretti VS Myles Hawkins & Goldy!

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

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

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

Winners: Lio Rush & Action Andretti, by pinfall

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

Backstage interview with Harley Cameron.

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

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

Willow Nightingale VS Harley Cameron!

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

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

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

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

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

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

Winner: Willow Nightingale, by pinfall

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

Team Triple J speaks backstage.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

My Thoughts:

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

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

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