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Mitchell’s WWE NXT Results & Report! (8/20/24)
Time to figure it out!
Who do you believe in?
No Mercy approaches, and a Triple Threat of Pete Dunne, Wes Lee and Joe Hendry determines the new #1 contender to the NXT Championship!
OFFICIAL RESULTS
- High Stakes Tag: Nathan Frazer & Axiom VS Duke Hudson & Riley Osborne w/ Chase U; Frazer & Axiom win and will challenge Chase & Ridge for the titles at No Mercy.
- Lola Vice VS Wendy Choo; Wendy wins.
- NXT Women’s Championship #1 Contender’s Gauntlet Eliminator: Jaida Parker wins and will challenge Roxanne Perez for the title at No Mercy.
- Hank Walker & Tank Ledger VS The Good Brothers; Hank ‘n’ Tank win.
- Ashante THEE Adonis VS Dion Lennox; Adonis wins.
- NXT Championship #1 Contender’s Triple Threat: Pete Dunne VS Wes Lee VS Joe Hendry; Hendry wins and will challenge Ethan Page for the title at No Mercy.
PLAY BY PLAY
Karmen Petrovic gets attacked Izzi Dame!!
Just as the real-life Beatrix Kiddo is arriving, the selfish volleyball ace knocks her into a car hood and beats her down! Did Izzi just take Karmen out of the gauntlet match? Will that mean someone new gets in on the golden opportunity? Or will it only make things easier for the other five?
Chase U is here!
And everyone, from the student section to the regular fans, are all fired up for the NEW NXT Tag Team Champions! Andre Chase stands with Ridge Holland, Duke Hudson, Riley Osborne & Thea Hail as the fans cheer them on. Chase thanks them for that, and says it is a new year at Chase University. new students, new classrooms, and NEW NXT Tag Team Champions! The fans cheer that, and Thea says to Mr. Chase & “Ridgy,” that she is so proud! They proved they really are red ‘n’ black through and through. Duke congratulates Ridge, and says from the rugby fields to Chase University, his passion and desire and intensity, it was just what Chase U needed to bring home the gold!
Riley says he did give Ridge some flack, but he’s made a believer out of him! And Ridge has his first title in NXT! Chase couldn’t agree more with all that. Without Ridge, Chase wouldn’t be a tag team champion. So on behalf of the entirety of Chase U, Chase says thank you to Ridge. They group hug! But wait, here come the former champs! Nathan Frazer says hey, hey, hey…! Congrats, really. Fair play. It was a tremendous win, and sorry to break up the party. but he and amigo Axiom have something to say. Axiom says that Chase U was the better team last week, but they’re not the best team every week.
Because that is #Fraxiom! They are THE best tag team in NXT! The fans are torn but Frazer says admittedly, they ran themselves into the ground. Rascalz, Speed on Twitter, then another tag title match right after. So Ridge picked the perfect time to challenge them! So this is the perfect time to- Ridge says hold on. Sorry to cut you off, and he appreciates the kind words. What he doesn’t appreciate is them interrupting Chase U’s moment. Chase U, the little engine that could, the underdogs that never give up. That is what Chase U taught him. Ridge came to NXT to find himself, and the more he looked, the more he was lost.
Ridge couldn’t take the pressure, the whispers, and everyone turned their backs on him. But Chase U stood by his side! Mr. Chase said take it one day at a time. Thea rebuilt Ridge’s confidence. And Ridge saw that he could mix it up with the best in NXT! Duke & Riley showed Ridge that his heart was pure and that he cared about the school they represent every day on their chests. Ridge busted his arse for six YEARS to become a champion, and last week, he did it! But last week was bigger than Ridge. It was about gold for Chase U! Ridge begged, pleaded, cashed in all his favors, and the mission statement is: MISSION ACCOMPLISHED!
The fans cheer, but Axiom says that’s all lovely. They still want a rematch. Riley says if they want that, they need to go through the heart of Chase U. Duke says if #Fraxiom can beat the MVP and the Daredevil, then maybe, just maybe, they get their rematch at No Mercy. Frazer and Axiom nod, and CHALLENGE ACCEPTED! See you later tonight. Oh but hold on! That’s the thing about Chase U: they’re always ready! TEARAWAY PANTS?! Duke & Riley are ready NOW, will they check off #Fraxiom from the contender’s list already? Or will things #NeverSlowDown in NXT?
High Stakes Tag Match: Nathan Frazer & Axiom VS Duke Hudson & Riley Osborne w/ Chase U!
The teams sort out, Riley and Axiom start, and they tie up. Axiom wrangles Riley with a wristlock, but Riley reaches back to headscissor. Axiom kips free, the two reset, and the fans cheer. They tie up, Axiom wrenches, and Axiom whips. Riley goes up and over, keeps moving to roll off Axiom’s back, then he DROPKICKS Axiom down! Riley headlocks, Axiom powers up and out, then drops down to hip toss hard! Cover, ONE, but Axiom has the ARMBAR! Riley hurries to stack, TWO! Axiom ducks ‘n’ dodges, then SHOTGUNS Riley up and out of the ring! Axiom keeps moving, but Duke stands in his way!
Frazer SPRINGBOARD MISSILE DROPKICKS Duke! Duke tumbles out, Chase U regroups, and Axiom PLANCHAS, into a ROUNDHOUSE from Riley! Frazer builds speed to DIVE, but into Duke’s hands! Duke THROWS Frazer into the apron! Riley builds speed now, and he FLIES onto Axiom! Chase U is all fired up as NXT goes to break!
NXT returns and Riley ROCKS Axiom! Axiom ROCKS Riley back! Axiom and Riley go back and forth, but then Axiom catches Riley to a SLEEPER! Riley fires body shots, but Axiom shoves to LARIAT at the ropes! Axiom runs, but Riley BOOTS him! Riley runs, into a SPANISH FLY! Cover, TWO, into an ANKLE LOCK!! Axiom twists the foot and keeps Riley back! The fans rally up, Riley fights forward, but Axiom drags him back again! Riley still endures, still fights forward, hot tag to Duke! Axiom still holds on, Riley rolls and sends Axiom into buckles! Duke then slingshots to GERMAN SUPLEX Axiom away!
The fans are thunderous, Axiom scrambles to tag Frazer! Frazer BOOTS Duke, skins the cat to the top, but Duke rolls! STRATUSFACTION! And then a scoop and SWINGING SIDE SLAM! Cover, TWO!! Frazer survives that extra spicy Boss Man Slam, but Duke drags Frazer up. Crucifix rack, but Frazer flips through the River to RANA! Cover, TWO!! Duke escapes, goes to a corner, and Frazer runs up, into a U- NO! Frazer arm-drags free! Frazer runs up again, but no satellite DDT as Duke tosses Frazer! Frazer runs, ducks ‘n’ dodges, wheelbarrows and- NO, Duke stops that to tag Riley! Riley goes up, WHEELBARROW DIAMOND DUST!! Cover, Axiom breaks it!!
The fans are thunderous, and Duke TOSSES Axiom! Riley goes up to aim at Frazer! SHOOTING- NO, he has to roll through as Frazer moves! Frazer blocks a kick, flips Riley, and Riley dodges to go up! But Frazer catches him, INVERTED SPANISH FLY! Cover, Duke breaks it! Axiom SUPERKICKS Duke! Frazer goes up, to PHOENIX SPLSAH- NO, he has to roll through! Riley ROUNDHOUSES Frazer, ROCKS Axiom, then goes up! Frazer goes up after him! Riley fights, shoves Frazer, but Frazer flips back! Frazer goes up, tag to Axiom! SUPERPLEX and roll through, CHASING THE DRAGON!! Frazer FLIES onto Duke!! Axiom covers Riley! FRAXIOM WINS!
Winners: Nathan Frazer & Axiom, by pinfall (EARN the tag title opportunity for No Mercy)
The confidence of Duke & Riley was high, but they could not hold back these hot rods! Will #Fraxiom show Chase U No Mercy when it comes to taking these titles back?
Stevie Turner talks with Robert Stone backstage.
They are discussing the attack by Izzi earlier, and Ava steps in. Doc says Karmen is OUT of the Gauntlet Eliminator. Stevie asks if they should replace her, but Stone has an idea. Stevie has one, too! How does she have an idea after just asking Ava what to do? But before that, Izzi asks if Karmen really is out. Aw, well, it iz what it iz. Time to fix the mistake they made by putting the woman who should’ve been in that match all along, aka Izzi Dame. Ava says yeah, no. Izzi is not getting rewarded for bad behavior. Karmen will be replaced by another deserving superstar, Brinley Reece. Izzi storms off, learning that no crime goes unpunished.
Stevie wants to go tell Brin the good news but Stone’s already halfway there! Ava frowns, but we also see Kelani Jordan looking around upset. Just what is she looking for? Will she find it before the night’s over?
Kendal Grey & Carlee Bright talk backstage.
Kendal is so ready for this big opportunity, and then they’re excited to hear Brin is in it, too! Brin explains how Izzi attacked Karmen, took her out, and that is awful for Karmen, but you gotta take every opportunity that comes your way, right? Brin and Kendal fist bump, and Kendal promises to give everything she’s got. Only one can win, and Kendal wants that shot at Roxie. Wren Sinclair shoots in, humble bragging about working on her grapple game with the boys. And since “Charles” won their Heritage Cup back, Wren’s totally winning the gauntlet to bring even more gold to the #WrenQCC. Wait, the what?
Well, confidence is running high tonight, but who wins the biggest opportunity in their young careers?
Lola Vice VS Wendy Choo!
Both ladies said night-night last week when A) Miami Vice knocked Tatum Paxley for a loop with her spinning backfist and when B) this new spooky scary Wendy surprised Kelani with a sleeper hold. Who will be tucking who in for a good night sleep tonight?
NXT returns and Lola makes her entrance. The bell rings, and Wendy runs right up! THESZ PRESS and fast hands! Lola turns that around to fire hands, but Wendy kicks free. Wendy gets up, gets around, and she wants the Night-Night! Lola RAMS Wendy into a corner and gets free. Lola then kicks, but Wendy blocks to trip and stomp Lola! The fans rally, Wendy storms up on Lola to SMACK her off buckles. Wendy bumps Lola off more buckles, but then Lola blocks to body shot. Lola whips, KICKS, and then wrenches. Lola whips again, but Wendy rolls her, wrenches her, and NIGHT-NIGHT! Lola is caught and fans fire up!
Lola pushes around for a cover, TWO! Wendy lets go of Lola, to CLOBBER her! Lola goes to a corner,. Wendy runs up to ROCK her! Wendy RAMS into Lola, lets off but Lola clinches! Lola fires knee after knee, then KNEES Wendy down! Lola runs up to AX KICK! Wendy writhes, Lola drags her back up and whisp again. Lola scoops for a POWERSLAM! Wendy bails out while Lola gives some Latina Heat, and NXT goes to break.
NXT returns again and Wendy CHOKES Lola on ropes! The ref counts, Wendy lets off at 4, and Lola grits her teeth. Wendy snapmares Lola, pushes her down, and NECK TWISTS! Lola writhes more and the fans are torn. Wendy stalks Lola, drags her up, and HEADBUTTS her back down. Lola flounders, Wendy stalks her, and the fans duel. Wendy fires body shots from all sides, then CLUBS Lola. Lola ROCKS Wendy back! And ROCKS her again! Wendy kicks low, reels Lola in, and snap suplexes! Cover, TWO! Lola is getting frustrated but Wendy is scary stoic. Wendy storms up but Lola kicks! And KICKS!
Wendy kicks Lola in return, then wrenches and CLUBS her. Wendy reels Lola in, but Lola cradle counters! TWO, and Wendy BOOTS Lola down! Wendy snarls, stalks Lola to ropes, and CLUBS her again. Wendy SMACKS Lola off the mat, then puts her in a corner. Wendy digs her boot in, the ref counts, and Wendy lets off. Wendy glares at the ref, then brings Lola around. Wendy reels Lola in but Lola body shots again and again! Wendy kicks, reels Lola in and turns for a NECKBREAKER! Cover, ONE!! Lola shows that toughness and now Wendy is upset. Wendy drags Lola up to whip her to a corner.
Wendy handsprings in to forearm SMASH! Wendy then puts Lola up top, and CLUBS her into a Tree of Woe! Wendy goes corner to corner and back again, to HYDRAULIC DROPKICK! Cover, TWO! Lola survives and flounders but Wendy pounds the mat. Wendy clamps on with a neck wrench, and she traps an arm. Lola endures, the fans rally up, but Wendy twists Lola in all directions! Wendy pulls hair, the ref reprimands, but Lola fights up. Wendy CLUBS Lola, whips her to a corner, but Lola dodges to roll Wendy up! TWO, and Lola is up again! Lola ducks a shot to SPIN KCIK! KICK! SPIN KCIK again! And again!
Wendy falls, the fans fire up, and Lola gives her LIGHTNING KICKS! Then a BUZZSAW! Wendy flounders to a corner, the fans fire up with Lola, because “I’M A LATINA~!” HIP ATTACK! Lola drags Wendy to a cover, TWO!! Wendy survives and the fans fire up again! Lola stands, reels Wendy in, but Wendy sunset flips! TWO, into the NIGHT-NIGHT! Wendy is a backpack and she thrashes around, only for Lola to BACKPACK STUNNER! Both women are down and the fans rally up! But here comes Kelani! She is still mad from last week, and she storms up on Wendy! Wendy ducks as Lola spins, URAKEN hits Kelani!!
Lola apologizes but Wendy gets her pillow! Wendy CLOBBERS Lola with it, covers, and Wendy wins!
Winner: Wendy Choo, by pinfall
What is in that pillow to do that kinda damage?! But one way or another, Wendy is standing tall, and she’s staring down Kelani. Kelani gets a mic to say Wendy literally stole her championship! Wendy needs to earn it! Kelani VS Wendy, at No Mercy! Wendy smiles and nods, and Kelani says she’s getting the belt back! Kelani rushes in to DECK Wendy, and she CLOBBERS Wendy with her own pillow! Because surprise, the belt’s been in the pillow all along! Kelani knows Wendy’s tricks, will Kelani have herself a treat two whole months before Halloween?
Backstage interview with Wes Lee.
Kelly Kincaid is with the Cardiac Kid and notes he wanted to move on to bigger and better things. Is there anything bigger than this Triple Threat tonight? Wes says no, not really. Pete Dunne, chef’s kiss, brilliant technician. But that won’t matter because Wes sends Dunne back to Raw more bitter than before. And then there’s Joe Hendry. A social media sensation who’s only here for the NXT Rub to boost his followers. All good, though, because he’s going back to Thursdays emptyhanded, where he can wave his hands side to side with the rest of the clowns over there. This is Wes’s time in NXT, HE will be the one seeing Ethan Page at No Mercy.
Kelly thanks Wes for his time, and now throws things over to Sarah Schreiber, who is standing by with Joe Hendry. Say his name and he appears… And Hendry hopes Wes can hear this interview. Sarah confirms yes, everyone can. Hendry wants to thank Wes for the extra motivation tonight, calling all of TNA “clowns.” Hendry’s gotten to know Zachary Wentz & Trey Miguel, so what Wes did to them was disgusting! Especially when they came back to lift Wes up when he was at his lowest! Wes tells Hendry to stop there. The pinnacle of Hendry’s career won’t even be the bottom of Wes’s. See you later tonight!
Wes heads out but Hendry says we’ll just see about that. Tonight is the biggest match of Hendry’s life! Two months ago, no one in their wildest dreams could’ve thought it was possible for Hendry to challenge for THE NXT Championship. And now, all that stands between Hendry and that match are two world-class athletes. This ten year odyssey that is Hendry’s career has been all about chasing dreams, making believers out of the world, but tonight, he makes a believer in himself when he becomes #1 contender! Will Wes and Dunne have no choice but to believe in Joe Hendry? Or will they show him no mercy to have their own moment?
NXT hears from this new toxic element.
Fallon Henley says, “Imagine dreaming your entire life of becoming a WWE superstar, finding a dusty, dirty wrestling school to learn to craft and train, go on the independent scene and borrow your parent’s car to go 400 miles to wrestle in front of 40 people for $40, dedicating your entire life for the slight chance that you just might make it to the WWE.” Jacy Jayne adds, “And then you finally make it. You strive to win championships, compete on Premium Live Events, and then you come back to a locker room full of D1, 2, 3 athletes, and the only reason that they’re even in NXT is not because of their love for the business, but because they have a big social media following.”
Fallon asks, “And they think we should respect them?” They don’t care if you’re a national champion, an Olympian, where is the respect for the veterans!? Fallon & Jacy are the real leaders of this division, and only one woman listens to them. Jazmyn Nyx says she came in with these NILs, and she realized these two very decorated women are the real influencers. That makes Jazmyn the smartest woman here. But what people don’t know is that Jacy and Fallon came up in this business together. They were on any show they could get booked while those athletes were just handed tryout spots!
Fallon & Jacy have done great individually, so just imagine what they can do together, with Jazmyn by their side? Now, they’ll make everyone look up to them. They are the example, they are the leaders, and they are the… Fatal Influence.
NXT Women’s Championship #1 Contender’s Gauntlet Eliminator!
A match like this is already hard to prepare for because anyone can be sent out and things can get very chaotic. And on top of that, Izzi took out Karmen so preparations for her went out the window. Will Brinley Reece’s second chance at this golden opportunity be just what she needs? Or will another defy the odds to head for Roxanne Perez and No Mercy?
First out is Wren Sinclair, ready to get her grapple on for the No Quarter Catch Crew. Second out is Sol Ruca! The Sol Surfer came close to becoming the NXT North American Women’s Champion, will she finally capitalize on a golden ticket?
The bell rings and we have three minutes until another superstar is added. These two circle, tie up, and Wren rolls Sol up! ONE, and Sol swings around to sunset flip! ONE, and Wren has a standoff with Sol. The fans rally, the two reset and tie up. Sol arm-drags and holds on, but Wren kips up. Wren arm-drags, holds on, but Sol kips up. They go around, Wren wrenches, then wristlocks, but sol rolls. Wren wrenches again, but Sol rolls. Wren rolls with her! Sol cartwheels, steps over, and she waistlocks. Wren fights the full nelson, uses a leg for leverage, then she trips Sol! Wren runs, Sol drops then hurdles, then trips Wren up!
Sol floats to go for the headlock but Wren fights it. Roxie is watching this backstage, not impressed. Wren has Sol’s leg, pulls back, and it’s a HALF CRAB! The fans rally, Sol powers up, but Wren HIP DROPS the legs! Then Wren goes for an arm. Sol resists so Wren goes back to a leg. Wren cording holds, and she has a modified BOW ‘N’ ARROW! The fans rally as Sol endures, and she powers her way up! But Wren stomps Sol down! now for the traditional BOW ‘N’ ARROW! Wren thrashes Sol, but sol pops free to cover, TWO! Wren gets up, swings, but Sol handsprings! Wren keeps moving, both women RUNNING FACEBUSTER!
The countdown is here, and third out is… Adriana Rizzo! Rizzo goes up the corner fast, to DOUBLE CROSSBODY! Down go both Sol and Wren, and Rizzo rallies with haymakers! EXPLODER for sol, EXPLODER for Wren! Rizzo fires up and the fans are with her! Off come the earrings, and she forearm SMASHES Sol! Then she forearm SMASHES Wren! Sol dodges the next one, and she SUPERKICKS Rizzo! Wren gets around, SLEEPER BACKPACK! Sol stays up, has the ropes, but Rizzo jumps onto Wren! DOUBLE SLEEPERS! Sol RAMS both Wren and Rizzo into buckles but only Rizzo lets go. So Sol BACKPACK SENTONS!
Sol goes for Rizzo but Rizzo BOOTS, then wrenches to a fireman’s carry THROW! Rizzo kips up, the fans fire up, and Rizzo runs to WHOOPIE CUSHION SENTON! Cover, but Wren drags Rizzo up! Rizzo THROWS Wren out, but Sol rolls Rizzo! TWO!! Rizzo escapes, wrenches Sol, and NECKBREAKERS! But Wren is back and she trips Rizzo up! Rizzo BOOTS Wren, Sol CODE BREAKERS Rizzo! Sol fireman’s carries Rizzo for a SWINGING POWERBOMB!? High stack, Sol ELIMINATES Rizzo! That was tubular for Sol, and Wren mocks Rizzo, while NXT goes picture in picture.
Sol sees Wren on the apron and storms up, but Wren RAMS into Sol, then slingshot sunset flips! TWO, and Wren whips. Sol reverses and runs up but Wren BOOTS her! Wren then reels Sol in for a HANGING HEADSCISSOR! Wren trashes around, then lets go to trip Sol up. Wren spins Sol, drags her out, and tucks her under the apron skirt to CLUB away! Wren lets off for Sol to flounder away. Wren storms in, blocks Sol’s takedown, and works to turn things into arm-hooks! Sol fights the backslide, the countdown is done, and here comes Brinley Rece! Brin pushes them both over for a double cover! TWO!!
Brin rolls Wren, TWO! Brin rolls Sol! TWO! Wren rolls Brin! TWO, and Sol rolls Wren! TWO, and Brin rolls Sol! TWO!! All three women stand, Sol trips both Wren & Brin! DOUBLE JACKKNIFE BRDIGE! TWO!! Brin LARIATS Sol up and out! Wren O’Conner Rolls but Brin bucks that! Brin RUNS Wren over, then runs, but has to handspring over the dropdown. Brin then scoops Wren to SLAM her! Brin is all fired up, and she runs in at the corner to RAM Wren! And RAM her again! Sol runs up, Brin sends her into Wren, and RAMS them both! Brin snapmares Sol, then standing SPLASHES! Cover, TWO!
Sol scrambles up, gets around Brin, and O’Conner- NO, Brin bucks that too! But Sol kips up to ROCK Brin! Sol fireman’s carries, but Brin slips free to shove Sol to a corner. Brin runs up but Sol POSTS her! Sol handsprings over Wren’s sweep to then PENALTY KICK her! But Brin ROCKS Sol! And ROCKS her again! Brin throws her shoulder in but Sol goes up to TARANTULA! Brin endures, but Wren gets in to STOMP Sol! NXT returns to single picture as Wren rolls up Brin, TWO! Brin fights the suplex, Sol actually helps Wren! Brin still fights them both!? Brin adjusts to DOUBLE EXPLODER! The fans are thunderous as Brin runs, dodges, and handsprings to DOUBL ELARIAT!
The fans fire up with Brin, and she hauls Sol up! T K O! But then fireman’s carry for Wren, T K O! The countdown is done, next out is… Kendal Grey! She dodges Brin, runs up, and tilt-o-whirls through a scoop! Kendal reels Brin in for a NECKBREAKER! Wren runs up, into a fireman’s carry takeover! Sol runs up, fireman’s carry takeover! Kendal whips, Sol reverses, but Kendal goes up to FLYING RANA! The fans fire up and Wren runs up, into an OVERHEAD SUPLEX! Brin staggers up, into a BELLY2BELLY! Brin gets up again, into another BELLY2BELLY! Cover, Kendal ELIMINATES Brin! Sol runs up, into a drop toehold!
Kendal cravats to a cover, TWO! Wren runs up, into a trip and GEDO CLUTCH! TWO! Kendal whips, Wren reverses but Kendal flips up and over! Kendal headlocks Wren, gets Sol, SNAPMARE RANA COMBO! The fans fire up and Kendal runs to go up, and springboard CROSSBODY! Cover on Sol, ONE!! Wren swings but into a waistlock, then crucifix takedown! TWO!! Wren staggers up, Kendal DROPKICKS her down! Sol runs up, Kendal slips around, and SLEEPER! NO, Sol pops Kendal up for an Electric Chair and SLAM! Sol then stands on Kendal’s legs, CLUBS Kendal, and has the arms! ROMERO SPECIAL SURFBOARD!
The fans fire up as Kendal endures being thrashed around! Kenda frees her arms, but Wren runs up to BULLDOG Kendal! Cover, TWO!! Kendal survives, so Wren hurries to get Sol. Wren whips, but Sol flips through the hip toss to X-FACTOR! Kendal runs up, into a fireman’s carry! Sol TOSSES Kendal out onto Wren! The fans fire up again, and Sol climbs as the countdown is back! Sol ARIHARA MOONSAULTS Kendal & Wren!! And now here comes Jaida Parker! Miss Parker is last in, and she TOSSES Sol over barriers! She THRWOS Wren into barriers, then she shoves Kendal into the ring! The fans fire up as Jaida dragon sleepers to INVERTED-
NO, Kendal slips free to O’Conner Roll, TWO!! Jaida keeps after Kendal but Kandal CROSSBODIES! But Jaida rolls through! Jaida pops Kendal around to RAM her into the corner! Jaida puts Kendal in ropes, CHOPS her, and then runs up for the TEARDROP! Jaida high steps it, then suplexes, GOURD BUSTER! Cover, Jaida ELIMINATES Kendal! Jaida talks smack but she forgets there are others! Wren runs up to O’Conner Roll Jaida, but then Sol gets in! SOL SNATCHER on Wren!! Cover, Sol ELIMINATES Wren! The fans fire up as now it’s just Sol and Jaida. And the fists start flying! Jaida ducks to back suplex, Sol lands out!
Sol runs up, Jaida bypasses her but Sol goes up and out! Sol ROUNDHOUSES Jaida, then springboards, but Jaida catches her! FALCON ARROW!! Cover, TWO!! Sol survives and the fans duel! Jaida GOURD- NO, Sol cradle counters, TWO!! Jaida kicks low, reels Sol in, but Sol turns lift into a seated senton! Cover, with the ropes! The ref says no, and Sol lets off. Sol goes to a corner, watches Jaida rise, and she CARTWHEEL- NO, Jaida avoids the DDT! Jaida swings, Sol catches that to STRAITJACKET GERMAN! Jaida is down, Sol goes up, springboard for the BELLY FLOP! Jaida avoids disaster to DRIVE BY!! Cover, Jaida wins!!
Winner: Jaida Parker, by pinfall (NEW #1 Contender to the NXT Women’s Championship)
Miss Parker cleaned up the entire field, and now she has her shot at the title! OTM joins her to celebrate, and Sarah Schreiber is here to congratulate her. Jaida is going to No mercy, how does she feel? She is hyped! She’s going to No Mercy! Y’all saw that Jaida is a difference maker! “Roxanne Perez, you might be a great champion, but when it comes to that title, Jaida Parker got next!” Is Miss Parker about to bring that title #OutTheMud?
Roxanne Perez seethes backstage, but then simply shrugs this off. Will The Prodigy have just the answer for everything Jaida Parker brings?
Backstage interview with Ethan Page.
Kelly Kincaid is with All Ego and asks if he believes- No no no no, we are not going to entertain a single thought about that man, because Ethan is insulted that someone who is not even ON the NXT roster believes that they deserve a shot at Ethan’s NXT Championship. What is best for this brand is All Ego still NXT Champion. Pete Dunne walks in and says that’s funny coming from “a geezer” who has only been here a few months. Ethan says he is still champion, and that is still on Dunne’s to-do list. That’s because every NXT Champion has been afraid of Dunne. And Dunne looks in Ethan’s eyes, and he sees no different.
Dunne was NXT UK Champion for 685 DAYS, and when he gets a title on his shoulder, it tends to stay there. Well, first, he has to make it to No Mercy. Dunne says when he makes it, Dunne will break Ethan’s fingers, then he breaks Ethan’s ego. Will The Bruiserweight be the one to #FigureItOut in tonight’s main event?
Hank Walker & Tank Ledger VS The Good Brothers!
No more jokes, no more partying, no more being disrespected, Hank ‘n’ Tank are looking to HONK HONK and run through The OC like a couple Mack trucks! But will it really be that easy for these blue collar boys? Or will Luke Gallows & Karl Anderson remind everyone why they’re #JustTooSweet?
NXT returns as Gallows & Anderson make their entrance. The teams sort out, Hank and Anderson start. Hank kicks low, puts Anderson in a corner and fires hands! Hank bumps Anderson off buckles, tags Tank, and then Tank runs up to SPLASH! Tank snapmares Anderson, covers, TWO! Tank keeps on Anderson, wrenches but Anderson ROCKS him! The fans rally for Hank ‘n’ Tank but Anderson CHOPS! Anderson says, “Hank ‘n’ Tank SUCKS!” Anderson whips while fans boo, but Tank goes up and over to SPLASH! Tank goes side to side, tags Hank, then SPLASHES again! Then Tank gives Hank a boost to SEATED SENTON!
The fans fire up with Hank ‘n’ Tank as they say “HONK HONK!” DOUBLE SPLASH SANDWICH for the Machine Gun! Cover, TWO! Hank stalks Anderson to a corner, and he fires body shots! Hank goes corner to corner, but into BOOTS !Anderson runs, ducks ‘n’ dodges, but Hank hurdles! Anderson ELBOWS Hank and Hank falls out of the ring! Tag to Big LG and he runs up on Hank to BOOT him! The fans boo but Gallows hammers away on Hank. Gallows puts Hank in, and Gallows stomps Hank around. Gallows throws down hands, then bumps him off buckles. Gallows fires more hands on Hank, then he ROUNDHOUSES!
Gallows tags Anderson and he covers Hank, TWO! Hank shows grit but Anderson keeps him down with a cording hold. Anderson then shifts around to a top wristlock! The fans rally, Hank fights up, and he reaches out for Tank! Hank fires body shots, but Anderson CLUBS him and facelocks! Hank keeps reaching for Tank and the fans rally up! Anderson kicks at Tank, but then Hank BACK DROPS free! Hot tags to Gallows and Tank! The fans fire up as Tank CLBOBERS Anderson, SPLASHES Gallows, then repeat! Gallows swings, Tank goes up and around, but inot a YAKUZA KICK! Tag to Anderson!
Anderson brings Tank around, but Hank trips Gallows up! Hank POSTS Gallows, but Anderson whips Tank. Tank goes up and up to FLYING SHOULDER TACKLE! Off comes the jersey and Tank tags in Hank! Hank brings Anderson up, scoop and “HONK HONK!” TACKLE POWERSLAM COMBO!! Cover, HANK ‘N’ TANK WIN!!!
Winners: Hank Walker & Tank Ledger, by pinfall
A massive upset as the blue collar boys get one over on the former tag team champions! Their celebration gets Vic Joseph involved, and then security rushes up! TO CELEBRATE~! But Gallows & Anderson storm up, only for security to stand in their way! Hank ‘n’ Tank are their boys, so no one’s gonna lay a finger on ’em! Will Hank ‘n’ Tank start storming up the ranks until they’re NXT Tag Team Champions?
NXT Media catches up with Shawn Spears.
The reporter asks The Chair Man about his mentoring of Brooks Jensen. Spears stops the guy right there. Jensen spoke from the heart. There was no pressuring him into doing anything. Jensen was- Edris Enofe & Malik Blade step in to say no you don’t! Jensen was in a vulnerable state, and Spears swooped in like a vulture to poison his mind! Jensen may not see it, but they do. Well this is what Spears sees: two more men lost here in NXT, which is a real shame. Talent and talent put together, both very gifted, and yet… It wasn’t Spears that approached them, was it? They came here to find him.
Edris says they’re protecting a friend. Oh, like the friends that they were to Brinley Reece? Now Edris is mad! Don’t ever talk about Brin like that! Malik tries to cool Edris down but Spears sucker punches them both! But that’s 2v1, and they throw Spears around! Edris asks if Spears wants to play! They tell him to never mess with Jensen again! They SMASH Spears against chair racks! But Spears is laughing!? Jensen storms in and is pissed! Are they all just playing into the Chair Man’s twisted game?
The No Quarter Catch Crew is in the ring.
Wren stands alongside Myles Borne and the NEW Heritage Cup Champion, Charlie Dempsey, as Charlie quotes Lou Thesz. “The only gimmick he ever had to wrestle was wrestling itself. Billy Robinson said that wrestling is life. This Heritage Cup is the oxygen that the NQCC needs to live. Now it’s been three long grueling months, but order has finally been restored to this great-” Wren jumps in to say, “The Cup has finally returned home! Now, I don’t know who Lou Robinson or Billy Thesz is, but if Charles says they’re great people, I believe him.” Charlie asks why Wren interrupted. She apologizes, she’s just upset she lost the eliminator. Please, continue.
Charlie says anyway, as he was saying… Wait, where was he? Oh, right! “The D’Angelo Family’s reign of terror is finally over! And the NQCC is going to take this Heritage Cup, we’re going to make it the most prestigious, the most coveted title in ALL of NXT!” The fans applaud, and Charlie says- Wren says that Charles will defend THEIR Heritage Cup against anyone who is brave enough to face him. Any man, any time! And Charles doesn’t care who it is, it- OBA FEMI!? Wren apologizes again. The Ruler tells “Mr. Dempsey, congratulations on reclaiming your Heritage Cup.
“But I just want you and your group to now, that when it comes to prestige, the most prestigious title on THIS brand… is the North American Championship! And it is held by the most dominant champion that NXT has ever seen! THE RULER, Oba Femi!” And he has defended his title against so many strong contenders, former champions and main roster stars, he will not hesitate to add a Heritage Cup champion to the list. But speaking of, here comes the former Heritage Cup Champion, Tony D’Angelo! Charlie says sorry, but Tony’s gone and interrupted him again. And Charlie was totally expecting this appearance.
Surely The Don wants to rematch Charlie for the Cup, right? No, Mini-Don, because Tony now has his eyes on something else. Tony stares Oba down! Tony does not forget, and neither does The Family. They’ll handle business. Tony snaps his fingers, and now Stacks, Luca & Rizzo brawl with Charlie, Myles & Wren! The fans fire up as that all spills out of the ring, leaving Tony and Oba to stare down. Then Oba kicks first! And he reels Tony in, but Ton slips free! Tony SPINEBUSTERS Oba?!? The fans go nuts as The Don stands over The Ruler, and he holds up the North American Championship!
The fans are torn, but are we about to see Tony become The Don of North America? Or is Oba about to add this former champion to his list?
Ashante THEE Adonis walks ‘n’ talks with some ladies.
He would love to handle that “bookworm” Dion Lennox in the ring. The ladies say yeah, Dion is fine~! Hey, not as fine as him! But then look, there’s Dion! Alright, fine, we’ll see who’s fine after this match! Ashante heads out, and the ladies tell Dion they’re so excited to see his match. Dion thanks them. He is pretty nervous but also excited. Wish him luck? They all wish him luck, and Dion heads out. Je’Von Evans sees that and says wow, D! Who knew he had game? Wren stumbles in with the Heritage Cup, and asks Je’Von to watch it for her while she gets water. Je’Von says that’s a bit of a responsibility, but okay.
Then Gallus walks in and asks what’s going on here. No, you saw Wren- Joe Coffey brings up Mark Coffey once having that. Mark says yeah, his name’s right here on the side. Yeah, that’s cool. Mark says this Cup represents proper wrestling. Yeah, what’re they trying to say? Just that it’s a style Je’Von knows nothing about. Not this flipping and bouncing stuff he does. But if Je’Von takes ’em out for a pint, maybe Gallus will teach him how to be a “real wrestler.” Bruh, Je’Von’s only 20 years old, he can’t go to a bar. And then in steps Cedric Alexander. Ease up on the kid, okay? Aw, does Je’Von need Daddy Cedric to fight his battles?
Whoa, now, first off, it’s “Uncle Ceddy.” Second, Je’Von can fight his own battles, okay? Joe says we’ll see about that. Gallus heads out and a lot sure happened in just a few minutes. But will Ashante be able to show up the humble Dion? Will Gallus be sure their style is on top? Or will they see just how bouncy the Young OG can get?
Ashante THEE Adonis VS Dion Lennox!
While Ashante tries to get the ladies to pay attention to him, the ladies are ironically paying attention to Dion because he’s not trying. Will Dion also win this match just as effortlessly? Or will Ashante Adonisly get the attention he craves with a win?
The bell rings and Ashante runs up to fire hands! Ashante fires off in a corner, keeps Dion from getting away, then he fires body shots and stomps away! The ref counts, Ashante lets off, and he argues with the ref. Dion then TOSSES Ashante! The fans fire up, and Dion DROPKICKS Ashante! Dion fires off hands, ROCKS Ashante, then ROCKS him again! Dion whips, ELBOWS and then scoops Ashante for a SLAM! Dion storms around, then runs up to LARIAT in a corner! Dion then hits an EXPLODER, and Ashante tumbles away. Dion sees Ashante bail out, so he goes out after him. Ashante drop toeholds Dion then gest in the ring.
Ashante BOOTS Dion from the apron, then goes up and up to SUPER SKY TWISTER! Down goes Dion and Ashante hurries to put him back in the ring. The fans rally but Ashante covers, TWO! Dion is still in this but Ashante drags him up by an ear. Ashante says he’s the one they want, not Dion! Ashante SLAPS Dion! Dion just gets mad! Ashante shoves Dion around, but then Dion ROCKS Ashante again and again! Dion ducks ‘n’ dodges to DECK Ashante! And DECKS him again! Dion whips Ashante, but Ashante holds ropes to KICK back! Ashante storms up but Dion SLAPS him! Dion then SPINEBUSTERS and covers, TWO!!
Ashante survives but Dion snarls. Dion storms around, tells Ashante to get up, and the fans fire up! Ashante flounders, Dion brings him up for a suplex, and a stall! But Ashante CLAWS Dion’s eyes! Dion BOOTS back, goes up, but Ashante YANKS him down! Dion hotshots off ropes, and Ashante takes aim! Ashante tunes up, for some LONG KISS GOODNIGHT!! Cover, Ashante wins!
Winner: Ashante THEE Adonis, by pinfall
Dion was like Bruce Banner turning into The Hulk, but Ashante blinded him and took him down! Will there be no denying Adonis now?
Lexis King has someone shine his throne.
The Drama King is particular about the details. It has to be gleaming! Meta Four pass by and both Lash Legend & Jakara Jackson say Fallon & Jacy just had to mouth off again. Yes, they’re athletes from outside wrestling. Yes, Lash was WNBA, and yes, Jakara was in world games. But guess what? They made the jump and are doing their thing. Fallon & Jacy are bitter. Don’t get bitter, get better! And Jazmyn is just along for the ride. But next week, they’ll do the thing in the ring and whoop on those little girls! Lexis says ladies, ladies! The King guarantees Meta Four will show… What was it again? Fatal Influence? Okay, pretty cool name, actually.
BUT, all that matters is that The Meta Two go- SKIRRR~! What was that? Meta Two? Well, he sees one two here. Noam Dar is on the injured list, and Oro Mensah lost the biggest match of his career! They don’t want that baggage holding them down, okaaay? SKIRRR~! Oh no he didn’t. King heads out, and Oro walks in. What was that? Don’t even worry. But Oro says he fought so hard, but he couldn’t get the job done. Things haven’t been the same since Noam went down. Jakara says that’s okay, because Meta is betta. That’s true. Then will the Bougie Bully & Miss Jackson humble the toxic twosome?
NXT Championship #1 Contender’s Triple Threat: Pete Dunne VS Wes Lee VS Joe Hendry!
Each man has said their piece tonight, so now it is time to back it all up! Will the Bruiserweight #FigureItOut and have his match with All Ego? Will the Cardiac Kid show that he still has the heart of a champion? Or will we all soon believe in The Prestigious Joe Hendry?
NXT returns as Ethan Page is on commentary. Dunne makes his entrance, then of course, “Say his name and he appears…!” Joe Hendry makes his entrance. Hendry poses in the ring, but Dunne and Wes CLOBBER him from behind! Ethan loves that! Wes wants a fist bump, but Dunne just fires hands! Wes hits back, the bell rings, and Hendry stands. Dunne CHOPS Wes, then runs up on Hendry, but Hendry DUMPS Dunne out! Hendry KNEES Wes down, then runs in at a corner. Wes BOOTS Hendry, goes up, and CROSSBODIES, but Hendry catches him! Hendry pops Wes up, to then TOSS him down!
The fans fire up as Dunne returns, and Hendry dodges to KNEE! Hendry suplexes, and he holds Dunne up! Then the SLAM! The fans cheer and Hendry stands tall, but Wes fires body shots and fast hands! Wes kicks, snapmares, and basement DROPKICKS Hendry in the back! The fans are torn but Dunne CLOBBERS Wes! Dunne basement DROPKICKS Hendry, then drags him up. Dunne wrangles Hendry by an arm to STOMP the hand! The fans boo Dunne and rally for Hendry. Dunne brings Hendry up, CHOPS him, but Hendry CHOPS back! Dunne CHOPs, Hendry CHOPS, repeat! Dunne CLAWS Hendry’s face!
Dunne stomps Hendry in a corner, then turns around, into a kick from Wes! Wes fires forearms, but Dunne CHOPS! Dunne ROCKS Wes, Wes flounders away, but Dunne stands him up. Dunne fireman’s carries but Wes fights around to sunset flip! Dunne stays up, so Hendry has Wes’s legs! CATAPULT into Dunne’s Big Ben! The fans fire up and Hendry smiles, and Ethan isn’t sure who got the worst of that. Hendry hauls Wes up to back suplex but Wes lands out! Wes ducks ‘n’ dodges to ROLLING KICK! Hendry falls, Wes DIVES but Dunne dodges! Dunne goes up, Wes avoids the moonsault and SUPERKICKS!
Wes brings Dunne up to fire hands, but Hendry runs in to PLANCHA! Down goes both Dunne & Wes, and Hendry poses for the camera! The fans rally with “WE BELIEVE!” as NXT goes picture in picture.
Hendry feeds off the energy and brings Dunne up and into the ring. Hendry stomps Wes for good measure before going in the ring. Hendry UPPERCUTS Dunne, bumps him off buckles, then UPPERCUTS again. Hendry stalks Dunne, brings him around to UPPERCUT again, but Dunne CHOPS! Dunne waistlocks but Hendry switches. They go to ropes, Wes RAMS them both! Wes slingshots up and over, SUNSET FLIP GERMAN SUPLEX COMBO! Cover on Hendry, TWO! Wes is frustrated but he has his pick. Wes goes for Dunne, and he punches away on the legs! Wes rains down hands, then runs to PENALTY KICK!
Wes soaks up the cheers and cheers, to STANDING MOONSAULT, but into a TRIANGLE HOLD! Dunne has Wes caught but Hendry stomps Dunne! Hendry puts Dunne in a corner, then goes back for Wes. Hendry wrenches and whips Wes to another corner. Wes flumps down, Dunne stands to CHOP Hendry! And CHOP, and CHOP, and CHOP! Hendry CHOPS back! Dunne DECKS Hendry! Dunne storms over to Wes and TOSSES him out of the ring! Dunne then goes after Hendry with kicks and jabs. NXT returns to single picture as Dunne wristlocks Hendry while firing mocking kicks. Dunne talks smack but the fans chant “WE BELIEVE!”
Hendry fires up and he ROCKS Dunne again and again! Dunne staggers but comes back, into a LARIAT! And LARIAT! Wes returns, Hendry dodges to DOUBLE LARIAT! The fans fire up and Hendry scoops Dunne for a FALL AWAY SLAM! Hendry kips up, then scoops Wes, for a FALL AWAY SLAM! Hendry kips up again, then he scoops Dunne again! And then he adds Wes!? Hendry shows his secret strength as he DOUBLE FALL AWAY SLAMS! The fans are thunderous for Hendry as he stands tall again! Hendry gets the fans to stomp stomp clap, and then he choke grips Dunne. He also choke grips Wes, but Dunne ROCKS Hendry!
Wes SUPERKICKS Dunne! Hendry CHOPS Wes! Hendry blocks Dunne’s kick then ducks, the ENZIGIRI hits Wes! Hendry choke grips Dunne, but Dunne JUMP KNEES free! Dunne ROCKS Hendry, Wes DOUBLE QUEBRADAS! All three men are down and the fans love “NXT! NXT!” for making this match! Dunne BUZZSAWS Wes, then goes for Hendry’s arm! FUJIWARA ARMBAR!! Dunne bends the fingers! Wes runs up, Dunne wrangles him onto Hendry, DOUBLE FUJIWARAS!! Dunne bends all the fingers! Wes rolls free, but Dunne reels him back in! X-PLEX onto Hendry! Cover on Hendry, TWO!!
Dunne is frustrated, but he watches Wes crawl to ropes. Dunne reels Wes in, GERMAN SUPLEX, but WEs lands out! Wes dodges Dunne to DIVE onto Hendry! Wes keeps going, he BOOTS Dunne, SUPERKICKS, then goes up and up to ENZIGIRI! Then Wes goes up, QUEBRADA TORNADO DDT! Cover, TWO!! “This is Awesome!” and even Ethan is enjoying this. Wes goes to a corner, climbs up, but Dunne trips him up! Dunne goes out to climb up, and he has Wes out to dry. But Hendry runs up to UPPERCUT Dunne! Wes flops down while Hendry climbs up, and Hendry scoops Dunne! But Wes CHOP BLOCKS Hendry, the Fall Away Slam is more a drop!
Wes goes up and up, and he FROG SPLASHES Hendry! Cover, TWO!! Hendry survives and Wes seethes. Dunne bails out and the fans rally, “WE BELIEVE! WE BELIEVE!” Wes runs, handsprings, but Dunne trips him! Dunne pulls the arm, and SNAPS the fingers!! Wes writhes, Hendry choke grips Dunne! HENDRY CHOKE SLAM!! Cover, but ETHAN yanks the ref out!! The fans boo but All Ego just shrugs. Hendry runs Ethan off, but Wes runs up! Hendry blocks the kick to trip and SPIKE Wes! The fans tell All Ego he’s all something else, but Hendry choke grips Wes! CHOKE SLAMÂ on the desk!!
Hendry is prestigious, but he also has a righteous fury inside! He storms into the ring, dodges Dunne’s kick, and CHOKE SLAMS again!! Cover, but Ethan blocks the new ref from getting in! Hendry is pissed, but Dunne LOW BLOWS! And then pump handle, BITTER END!!! But Ethan doesn’t realize it, he could let the ref go! But then TRICK SHOT from Trick Williams!! He won’t let bitter Pete get his moment! Trick puts the first ref in, Hendry covers, AND HENDRY WINS!!
Winner: Joe Hendry, by pinfall (NEW #1 Contender to the NXT Championship)
Ethan is in disbelief, because even with his interference, “the outsider” wins! Joe Hendry is going to be representing TNA on an NXT event, in a main event match for THE NXT Championship!! And wait! ZACHARY WENTZ is here, and he CLOBBERS Wes Lee!! Wes’s betrayal is not going unpunished! Zach TACKLES Wes in the ring, security rushes in here, but fans want to “LET THEM FIGHT! LET THEM FIGHT!” Will Zach give Wes that No Mercy grudge match he was talking about? Or will these two look to make an impact on a TNA stage?
My Thoughts:
An awesome NXT here with a lot of great stuff heading into No Mercy, as well as set up for the next couple weeks. I was a little surprised Izzi attacked Karmen, but hey, NXT parking lot is the most dangerous place in wrestling, it was bound to happen. But I appreciate Ava defied the cliche trope by NOT putting Izzi in Karmen’s place. Izzi VS Karmen is definitely happening on the side, and I like that it was Brinley put in the gauntlet. Awesome Gauntlet Eliminator match all the same, Kendal really got to show some stuff even though it was clear she wasn’t winning. It fittingly came down to Jaida and Sol, and fans love both, but they really love Jaida. Roxie VS Jaida is going to be great stuff, but I feel like Roxie finds a way to win, even if she has to cheat it.
Great stuff with Chase U, though a little surprising Frazer & Axiom rained on the parade so quickly. Great tag match of Frazer & Axiom VS Duke & Riley, and of course Frazer & Axiom were going to win that match, I’m just surprised they went and gave them the tag title rematch. But now that they have, I cannot be sure who wins. Frazer & Axiom can’t just get these belts right back, can they? I mean, unless Ridge tries to cheat to hold onto the belt, I don’t see why Chase U would be transitional champions for the guys they just beat. If Ridge was going to turn on Chase U, why not just do that last week? But I suppose this at least pads Ridge’s stats so he finally has a title reign.
Great match from Lola and Wendy, and Kelani getting involved was a good way to have Lola lose while protecting her. Very clever use of the “Easter egg in the background” promo style to also set up the title belt being in the pillow. Kelani VS Wendy will be great stuff, too, and honestly, hard to say who wins that. Wendy’s always been solid, but Kelani is building her reign, so I’m 60-40 in favor of Kelani. Good promo from NQCC, Oba and The D’Angelo Family, and I like that Wren was “unaware” of who Lou Thesz and Billy Robinson were. And I also liked that Charlie just assumed Tony wanted the Cup back. But no, Tony VS Oba for the North American Championship is happening while we also set up a Mixed Six on the side.
Tony stands tall here, so depending on what happens next week on the go-home, I would think, nay I would hope, Oba beats Tony to retain. No offense to Tony, but Oba Femi is HUGE. It felt a bit much for Tony to even hit that spinebuster. Now, on the flipside, Hank ‘n’ Tank beating The Good Brothers is an amazing upset, I did not think that’d happen. And I loved them keeping the continuity that Hank being a former security guard, the security guards were totally on their side after. Depending on how the tag title match for No Mercy goes, I’d love to see Hank ‘n’ Tank get in on the title scene.
We got a really good string of segues from promo. The ladies are going for Dion because he isn’t trying to just score with them, and Dion has a great showing against Ashante even in losing. Wren leaving the Cup with Je’Von, and then Gallus getting attitude with him just because, that definitely sets up a tag match with Je’Von and Cedric, and maybe Gallus finds a roundabout way back to the Heritage Cup Division because of it. Great promo from Spears, Malik and Edris, and how surprising that Malik & Edris went so hard on Spears. But yes, this is playing into Spears’ plan, because now Jensen will hold this against Malik & Edris, and we’ll get a very good tag match out of them.
Good promo from the now Fatal Influence, as well as a response from Meta Four. As team names go, Fatal Influence is an odd phrase in and of itself. But when you consider there’s a sort of flipside from “Toxic Attraction,” it’s clever. Usually you hear “fatal attraction” and something akin to “toxic influence,” so they kinda traded words. But as I said last week, pretty sure it’ll be thanks to Jazmyn that Fatal Influence wins next week, motivating Meta Four to get a friend. And per Lexis King’s part of the promo, maybe the group dynamic does change while Noam is recovering. At the very least, they’ll have a loose alliance with someone who also dislikes Fatal Influence that also counts as an NIL athlete recruit. Fatal Influence’s vignette did give us a glimpse of some possibilities…
And great stuff going into the Triple Threat tonight. Everyone had a good promo to hype things up, and Ethan getting involved was a natural move given his Heelish ways. But then it all backfiring because Trick gets his shot in on Dunne was great stuff. As I figured last week, Hendry wins because Trick and Dunne have their grudge match, then Zach showing up to go after Wes, that’s great set up for their grudge match, and even without those stories, how is Hendry not going to be the one challenging Ethan? Hendry is super popular, it feeds Ethan’s hypocritical “No outsiders!” attitude, and it’ll be a great match. Now, I would say Ethan retains because depending on how Trick’s story goes, maybe Trick gets a rematch around the time NXT moves to CW.
My Score: 8.9/10
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The Continental Classic rolls on, and Brody King takes on Komander in hopes of grabbing three more points towards the top of Gold League!
OFFICIAL RESULTS
- Konosuke Takeshita & Brian Cage w/ Don Callis VS “Powerhouse” Will Hobbs & Mark Davis; Konosuke & Cage win.
- Lio Rush & Action Andretti VS Myles Hawkins & Goldy; Lio & Action win.
- Willow Nightingale VS Harley Cameron; Willow wins.
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Tony Schiavone is in the ring!
Schiavone welcomes out the Blue League’s current points leader, Kyle Fletcher, and of course… Don Callis. But they’re not alone as the rest of the Don Callis Family makes their way out to the ring. Wait, shouldn’t Brian Cage be in New York for Final Battle…? Well anyway, Schiavone says there’s a lot of gold and- Callis takes the mic, and he says, “I have something important to say.” The fans boo and Schiavone excuses himself as Callis says the Don Callis Family are the TRUE One Percenters of professional wrestling! They prove it each and every day!
Murder Machines: The most feared tag team in the world! “Don Callis’ favorite wrestler,” Kyle Fletcher, shows every day why he is THE One Percent! He beat Will Ospreay! He beat Kazuchika Okada! And now, he’s gonna beat Daniel Garcia and win the Continental Classic! Callis hands the mic over to Kyle and Kyle says it might be true that last Saturday wasn’t the best day for Kyle, but anyone watching that match saw the clear bias from the officials in this company! The fans boo as Kyle claims there is an agenda in AEW to see the Don Callis Family NOT succeed. But it doesn’t matter, it changes nothing!
Kyle WILL be the winner of the 2024 Continental Classic. That brings Kyle to Daniel Garcia. “You wanna talk about restoring the feeling, Daniel? I couldn’t care less about your feelings! All I speak are facts! And the fact is, I am the hottest young prospect in this industry, and I will be the future of this whole place!” The fans boo more but Callis says one last thing he wants to say, is when you’re the One Percent, you’re not like the other 99! They are not like all of these fans! They are not like “the boys in the back,” like Mark Davis & Will Hobbs, “a couple of scab workers!” They’re not even in the same business, Hobbs!
And Callis has waited to get Hobbs on a PPV so that the world could watch why they call Konosuke Takeshita “The Alpha.” And Hobbs, YOU are not in the same business as Konosuke, and you find that out at Worlds End! But speaking of, here comes the Powerhouse! Will he and Dunkzilla finish things with the Don Callis Family? Or will the AEW International and ROH World TV Champions get even for last week?
Konosuke Takeshita & Brian Cage w/ Don Callis VS “Powerhouse” Will Hobbs & Mark Davis!
The teams sort out and Konosuke starts against Hobbs to give the DC fans a preview of Worlds End. Hobbs and Konosuke step up, talk trash, and then the forearms go back and forth! The fans cheer for “MEAT! MEAT! MEAT!” and Hobbs ROCKS Konosuke! Hobbs even shouts “MEAT!” before he whips Konosuke. Konosuke ducks ‘n’ dodges but then so does Hobbs! Hobbs SPINE- NO, Konosuke flails free and Hobbs says it was that close. Konosuke says to cool off while he paces on the outside. Konosuke steps back into the ring, but he tags to Cage. The fans stay fired up for “MEAT! MEAT! MEAT!” as Cage and Hobbs circle.
Hobbs and Cage DOUBLE LARIAT! Neither man falls, so they DOUBLE LARIAT again! And again! And again! Cage kicks low, shouts, “Who Betta Than Cage?” But then Hobbs CLOBBERS him! Hobbs even gets Konosuke to back down with a glare. Hobbs brings Cage up to fire forearms, then he tags Davis. Davis & Hobbs double whip and DOUBLE SHOULDER TACKLE! The fans fire up as Davis stalks Cage to a corner. Davis CHOPS Cage, and CHOPS again! And CHOPS again! Cage sputters but Davis scoops to SLAM Cage down! Then ELBOW DROP! Cover, ONE! Cage stays in this but Davis bumps him off buckles.
Tag to Hobbs and he brings Cage out. Hobbs and Davis reel Cage in, fans chant “AUSSIE AUSSIE AUSSIE! MEAT MEAT MEAT!” but Konosuke makes the save! Konosuke swings, Hobbs dodges, so the elbow DECKS Davis! Hobbs ROCKS Konosuke, Cage ROCKS Hobbs! Cage clinches, Konosuke returns, KNEE RUSSIAN LEG SWEEP COMBO! Cage covers, TWO! Cage rains down fists, the ref reprimands, but Cage steps off. Cage drags Hobbs up, bumps him off buckles, and tags Konosuke. The Callis Family stomps a mudhole into Hobbs, but then Hobbs CHOPS Konosuke! Konosuke snarls, and he CHOPS in return!
Konosuke ROCKS Hobbs, climbs up, and he rains down fists! The fans count but then Konosuke BITES Hobbs on the forehead! The ref counts, Konosuke lets off, and Hobbs sputters on the ropes. Konosuke tags to Cage and the Family gets Hobbs up. They DOUBLE SUPLEX Hobbs! Cage covers, TWO! Cage drags Hobbs up but Hobbs fires body shots. Hobbs UPPERCUTS but Cage ROCKS Hobbs! Cage ROCKS Hobbs again, Hobbs fires back, repeat! The fans rally for “MEAT! MEAT! MEAT!” Cage gets the edge, then whips, but Hobbs KICKS him away! Cage swings, Hobbs bobs ‘n’ weaves, to then hit an EXPLODER!
The fans fire up while Hobbs crawls, hot tag to Davis! Davis fires hands on Cage, “MEAT! MEAT!” Davis DECKS Cage, then whips him to ropes. Cage reveres but Davis picks him up, BACKDROP! Davis SENTONS but onto knees! Davis writhes, Cage tags Konosuke! POWER- NO, Davis stops the knee! Davis takes a swing but Konosuke ducks that, to BLUE THUNDER BOMB!! High stack, TWO!! Davis survives and Konosuke snarls, but Rampage goes picture in picture.
Konosuke rains down fists on Davis, but lets off as the ref reprimands. Konosuke tags Cage and Cage drags Davis up. Cage ROCKS Davis, whips him into a corner, and Davis hits buckles chest first! Cage RAMS into Davis, and RAMS in again, then CHOPS! Davis staggers but Cage whips him to ropes. Davis reverses, to dosido with Cage, only for Cage to CLOBBER Davis! Cage BOOTS Davis down, covers, but Hobbs breaks it! Cage gets mad and the ref reprimands Hobbs, then Cage soaks up heat from DC. Cage stalks Davis to a corner and fires haymakers! The ref reprimands but Cage DECKS Davis! Cage soaks up more heat while he flexes.
Holiday Bash returns to single picture while Davis crawls. Cage storms over but Davis fires hands! Davis CHOPS, CHOPS, but Cage JUMP KNEES! Cage whips Davis, Davis cartwheels and swings on Cage! Cage blocks, waistlocks, but Davis switches! BIG back suplex! The fans fire up as Davis rises and reaches out! Davis crawls, as does Cage, hot tags to Hobbs and Konosuke! Hobbs LARIATS Konosuke, LARIATS again, then runs up to LARIAT in a corner! Cage runs up but he’s send into Konosuke! Hobbs SANDWEICHES the Family! Hobbs whips, Cage reverses, but Hobbs comes back to CLOBBER him! Hobbs scoops Cage for a POWERSLAM!
The fans fire up but Konosuke runs up! Hobbs scoops him, too! POWERSLAM! Hobbs pumps up and the fans are with him! Hobbs stomps and shakes the ropes, then he goes back for Konosuke. Konosuke rises, Hobbs pops him up, but Konosuke ELBOWS him! Konosuke fires hands, then ROLLING ELBOWS! Hobbs staggers, Konosuke whips him, but Hobbs reverses! SPINEBUSTER! Cover, Davis blocks Cage, but Cage SHOVES Davis onto the cover! Cage then TOSSES Davis out, and he goes back for Hobbs. Hobbs TOSSES Cage! Hobbs grins as he has Konosuke alone. The straps come down, and Hobbs runs up, only for Konosuke to dodge!
Konosuke runs, Cage tags in, and Konosuke BOOTS Hobbs in the corner! Cage runs up to UPPERCUT, GAMANGIRI, and then GERMAN SUPLEX! Hobbs flounders, Cage hauls him up, PUMP HANDLE FACEBUSTER!! Cover, TWO!! Hobbs survives and Cage is furious! Cage tags Konosuke, the Family gets Hobbs up, and they double wrench to double whip. But Hobbs breaks the double lariat and Davis tags in! Hobbs DOUBLE LARIATS Cage & Konosuke! Davis runs up, they STEREO LARIAT! Konosuke BOOTS Davis and Cage waistlocks Hobbs. Konosuke runs but Davis GAMANGIRIS! Cage SUPERKICKS Davis!
Hobbs SNAP POWERSLAMS Cage! ALPHA ELBOW from Konosuke! Davis GERMAN SUPLEXES Konosuke! Cage fireman’s carries Davis, F5!! Cage runs up on Hobbs but Hobbs dodges! Hobbs LARIATS Cage and himself out of the ring! The fans fire up while Davis rises again! Konosuke also stands, and they run up! DOUBLE LARIATS! Davis GAMANGIRIS, Konosuke ends up in the corner! Davis goes side to side, SLIDING FOREARM! The fans roar as Davis hauls Konosuke up! Konosuke fights the lift, dodges Davis, and comes back, DOUBLE LARIATS finally take both men down! But not for long as they both roar to their feet!
Konosuke swings, and he SWATS Davis’ enzigiri! Konosuke then POWER DRIVE KNEES!! And then, RAGING FIRE!! Cover, Callis Family wins!
Winners: Konosuke Takeshita & Brian Cage, by pinfall
The Alpha slam dunks on Dunkzilla, and now he has 8 days to prepare for the Powerhouse! Will Konosuke hold onto his International Championship against Hobbs? Or will taking that title be the perfect payback?
Backstage interview with Willow Nightingale.
Renee Paquette is with the Babe with the Power who is in action later tonight. But first, Renee wants to congratulate Willow to making it to the finals of the inaugural International Women’s Cup. She heads off to Tokyo very soon, how is she feeling about it? Willow is very excited. Inaugural WrestleDynasty, one step closer to the inaugural International Women’s Cup winner, and so it is mind boggling after how- Kris Statlander steps in. Kris tells Willow that there is a lot she should say, but for now, she’ll say good luck at the Tokyo Dome. #BornAgainKristen takes Willow by surprise, will Willow win tonight and have momentum going to the New Year?
Lio Rush & Action Andretti VS Myles Hawkins & Goldy!
The dysfunction in Top Flight Airlines led to The Bad Child & The Sight to See winning over Darius & Dante Martin, meaning they’re next up to face Private Party. Will this be little more than a tune-up for Lio & Action?
The teams sort out, Lio starts against Myles, but then Lio handspring kicks Goldy off the apron! Myles back suplexes but Lio lands out and then dodges! Myles falls out of the ring, Action handspring kicks him down! Lio DIVES onto Goldy! Action DIVES onto Myles! The fans fire up as Action puts Myles in fast. Lio joins Action and they mug Myles. Myles fights back with forearms and CHOPS! Myle runs, but Lio & Action split the difference. Lio spins Myles for Action to mule kick, knee lift and ROLLING ELBOW! Lio fires fast hands, then DECKS Myles! Goldy springboards but Lio & Action dodge! Lio eggs Goldy on, then he and Action split the difference again!
Action runs up, Goldy dodges, but Lio LARIATS Goldy on the other side! Myles whips Lio but Lio hits RUSH HOUR! Action torture racks Myles for a NECKBREAKER! Lio covers, Lio & Action win!
Winners: Lio Rush & Action Andretti, by pinfall
Fast win for this furious duo, but “Oh my gosh, is that Private Party?” Marq Quen & Isiah Kassidy make their way out here and DC fires up! The AEW World Tag Team Champions call for “SHOTS! SHOTS! SHOTS!” Lio & Action get their shot in the near future, but wait! Dante & Darius make their way out here? Private Party looks to the tunnels, but Lio & Action CLOBBER them from behind! Dante, Darius & Leila don’t worry about the champs, they stare Lio & Action down. Lio & Action hold up the belts, then throw them at the Martins. The refs keep this from getting any more physical, but will Lio & Action take those belts from Quen & Zay soon enough?
Backstage interview with Harley Cameron.
Renee is now with the “multifaceted” Harley and notes she’s in action against Willow Nightingale tonight. Harley says yes, she IS multifaceted. She wants us to appreciate ALL her facets! Renee says yes, but she has yet to earn a singles win in AEW. Fine, ruin her fun. But then Harley asks if some person off camera is gonna say anything or just stand there. In steps Penelope Ford, and Mrs. Superbad says yes, she was simply observing. But Ford couldn’t help but notice that she and Harley share a lot of similar… facets. Harley asks how much Ford’s cost. Uh, no, not those…
Ford meant that she hasn’t had such a good 2024, either. So from The Bad Girl to the… Harley doesn’t have a good nickname yet. Well, don’t worry about it. Ford will watch Harley’s back and Harley will watch Ford’s. Wait, is something on Harley’s back? No, Harley… Just good luck. FEEL THE WRATH OF HARLEY CAMERON! No, she was being nice to you, Harley. Right, don’t feel the wrath of Harley Cameron. There is nothing on your back, Harley, stop scratching. Wait! W-What? Nothing, sorry. But will Harley be feeling Willow’s wrath instead?
Willow Nightingale VS Harley Cameron!
The bell rings and the fans rally as the two tie up. Harley pushes but Willow digs in her heels to SHOVE Harley down. Harley comes back, she and Willow reset and tie up again. Willow puts Harley in a corner, the ref counts, and Willow lets off. DC duels between Willow and Harley, and Harley wants a Test of Strength. Willow accepts the knuckle locks, but then Harley kicks low! Harley runs, wheelbarrows, but Willow turns that into a BIG back suplex! The fans cheer as Willow runs, DIVING BODY PRESS! Cover, TWO! Willow bumps Harley off buckles, then fires LARIAT after LARIAT! The fans count al the way to TEN!
Willow brings Harley out with a smile, and scoop SLAMS her! Harley flounders, Willow storms up on her for another scoop and SLAM, right as Rampage goes picture in picture.
Willow storms around while Harley staggers up. Willow scoops Harley again, then carries her around to put her in the Tree of Woe! Willow stomps a mudhole in, then lets off to run up! But Harley BOOTS her while upside-down! Harley gets free, ELBOWS Willow, then runs to knee her low! Harley runs with Willow to HOTSHOT BULLDOG! Willow is stuck in ropes, and Harley AX KICKS her! Harley then headscissors Willow to CHOKE her in the ropes! The ref counts, Harley lets go at 4, and Harley soaks up cheers and jeers from DC. Harley stomps Willow, then drags her to the outside. Harley SMACKS Willow off the apron!
Harley paces while Willow flounders, and Harley has her against railing. Harley CHOPS Willow, then brings her around. Willow blocks the bump to SMACK Harley off the apron! Harley turns things around to SMACK Willow off the apron! Harley shoves Willow in, storms up on her, and stands her up for buckle bumps. Harley stomps Willow, digs her boots in, and she thrashes around! The ref counts, Harley lets off at 4, but Willow elbows her in return! Harley RAMS into Willow again and again, but Willow CLUBS Harley! Harley ROCKS Willow, whips her to ropes, and ELBOWS Willow down! Harley soaks up more cheers and jeers while Rampage goes to break.
Holiday Bash returns and Willow CANNONBALLS, but Harley dodges! Willow hits only buckles and she hobbles after Harley. Harley kicks, KNEES, and ENZIGIRIS! Harley roars, runs, and SHINING WIZARDS! Cover, TWO! The fans fire up but Harley grows frustrated. The fans rally while Harley waistlocks, but Willow switches! Harley kicks free to switch back, but Willow ELBOWS Harley back! Willow fireman’s carries, storms around, but Harley pops up! Harley fires down elbows, then victory rolls, TWO! Willow escapes and ROCKS Harley! Fireman’s carry, DEATH VALLEY DRIVER! Cover, TWO!
Harley survives but Willow roars! The fans fire up as the straps come down! Willow gut wrenches for the BABE WITH THE POWER BOMB!! Cover, Willow wins!
Winner: Willow Nightingale, by pinfall
Willow faced the wrath of Harley Cameron and she prevailed! But then PENELOPE FORD goes after Willow! The fans boo but Ford did say she’d back Harley up. They both beat up on Willow, but here comes Kris! Kris Statlander storms the ring, Harley & Ford run away! Willow is again surprised, but the fans want these two to “Hug It Out! Hug It Out!” Kris says no, she doesn’t feel like it’s the right time. Kris lets Willow have the ring, is this proof that the #BornAgainKristen isn’t just a nickname?
Team Triple J speaks backstage.
Standing alongside Jay Lethal, Satnam Singh, as well as Jeff & Karen Jarrett, Sonjay Dutt says, “They’ve asked us to look back and reflect on 2024, and Jeff, guys, what an incredible series of moments we’ve had in 2024.” The group agrees. From Wembley Stadium to Double J being in the Owen Hart Cup, some true career highlights that he will cherish forever. But Jarrett doesn’t like looking in the rearview mirror, he likes to look ahead. Next week, he’s not bringing resolutions, he’s bringing a game plan for 2025! What does the Last Outlaw have in store for himself and the team in the New Year?
AEW Continental Classic, Gold League: Brody King VS Komander!
While the rest of Gold League stands at 6 points, these two men are struggling to keep up. Will the King of Death join that traffic jam at the front of the block? Or will the Commander of the Skies be a spoiler for Christmas?
The bell rings and we’re on the clock. Brody and Komander circle while the fans bark it up. There are fans who sing “OLE~ OLE OLE OLE~” for Komander as the two tie up. But then Brody picks Komande up with both hands, and puts him on the to rope. Brody pats Komander on the shoulder, and the fans bark more. Komander hops down, not intimidated by Brody’s size. Komander then dodges Brody, DROPKICKS him, but Brody CLOBBERS Komander on the return! Brody eggs Komander on and then scuffs him. Komander gets mad and CHOPS! Brody grins and eggs Komander on. Komander CHOPS, but Brody wants more!
Komander fires up to CHOP, but Brody CHOPS Komander down! The fans fire up and Brody grins. Komander sputters, Brody paces, and Brody drags Komander up. Brody CHOPS Komander again! Brody bumps Komander off buckles, CHOPS again, and Komander flounders away! Brody stalks Komander to the corner, CHOPS him again, and Komander falls over! Brody hauls Komander up, whips him, but Komander goes up and over! Komander ducks ‘n’ dodges, but Brody BACKDROPS Komander! The fans bark while Komander writhes, and Brody drags Komander up. But Komander fires body shots and a CHOP!
Brody KNEES low and Komander drops. Brody CHOPS Komander again! Brody asks, “Are you done?!” Brody whips Komander, but Komander ducks ‘n’ dodges to then springboard, but Brody catches Komander with ease! Brody pops Komander up, but Komander pops free, sunset flip, ONE!! Brody drags Komander up and CLUBS him! Komander wobbles, Brody ROCKS him again! Brody drags Komander off the ropes, suplexes, but Komander slips around! SLEEPER! Big men still have to breathe, but Brody RAMS Komander into the buckles! Brody swings, misses, and that bad hand hits post! Komander fires KICKS on the legs!
Komander bobs ‘n’ weaves, kicks, mule kicks and ENZIGIRIS! Brody wobbles and the fans rally up! Komander knuckle locks, CHOPS, and he goes up and up and jumps around! But Brody breaks the grip and DOUBLE CHOPS Komander to the floor! The fans bark it up and the ref checks Komander while Rampage goes picture in picture.
Brody storms out after Komander, who is somehow still in this. Brody drags Komander up, and he whips Komander hard into railing! Brody revels in the DC dogs barking, and Brody stands Komander up. Brody CHOPS Komander off his feet, then refreshes the ring count. Brody drags Komander up, and whips him hard into railing! So hard, in fact, that Komander goes up and over! Brody hurries to haul Komander back up, and he suplexes Komander to the floor! Komander writhes more while Brody refreshes the count again. Brody goes back to Komander, scuffs him, and brings him back up.
Komander KICKS Brody, CHOPS, but Brody CHOPS him down! Brody revels in the noise from DC while he stands on Komander’s neck! The ref reprimands, Brody steps off and rolls into the ring. Brody again refreshes the count so he can fetch Komander. Brody puts Komander in the ring, covers, TWO! Komander is still in this but Brody is more amused than anything. Brody paces then brings Komander up. Brody CHOPS Komander to a corner, then revels in the noise a bit more. Brody then digs his boot into Komander, but lets off as the ref counts. Brody drags Komander up to CHOP, but Komander CHOPS! Brody CHOPS Komander down!
Brody digs his boots in again, but the ref counts. Brody steps away, then drags Komander to his feet. Brody ROCKS Komander as the Holiday Bash returns to single picture. Brody eggs Komander on, stands him up, and ROCKS him again! Komander flops against ropes but Brody dares him to keep fighting. Komander staggers up, but Brody CHOPS him! Komander is stinging but Brody ROCKS him! Brody whips, Komander ducks ‘n’ dodges to QUEBRADA, but Brody catches him! But Komander slips down into the STANDING BONE LOCK! The fans fire up but Brody powers up! Brody THROWS Komander right off! SENTONÂ FLOPSÂ as Komander moves!
Komander hurries to basement DROPKICK! The fans fire up as Brody and Komander both crawl to ropes! They both stand, Brody runs up, but Komander swings around, CRUCIFIX DRIVER! Brody flops out to the floor! Komander sees that and the fans fire up! Komander builds going side to side, and he goes up and up and CROSSBODIES, but Brody catches him! Brody RAMS Komander into the railing! And then whips him hard into more railing! Brody makes Komander take a seat, then CHOPS him! The fans bark with Brody as he gets space, and Brody runs back in, but Komander ducks! Brody CRASHES into railing!!
Komander has the fans all fired up as he rises! Komander rolls into the ring, the count is climbing, but Brody is rising! So Komander runs corner to corner to go up, up and AWAY!! Direct hit with that escalara cannonball! The fans fire up as Komander rises again! Komander and Brody both head for the ring while fans sing again, “OLE~ OLE OLE OLE~!” Komander has Brody in the drop zone! Komander goes up the corner, but Brody CLUBS him first! Brody has Komander in the Electric Chair Lift, then goes up the corner!? But Komander fights, shifts, and SUPER SUSNET FLIP POWERBOMBS!!
Brody is in the drop zone again and Komander rises! 450 SPLASH!! Cover, TWO!! Brody survives and Komander cannot believe it! “This is Awesome!” as Komander rises and goes to another corner. Komander tunes up the band, runs corner to corner, but Brody SLAPS him first! Brody runs but Komander dodges, Brody POSTS himself! Komander is on the apron and he runs up, to SHOTGUN Brody to the floor! Brody sputters, Komander climbs the corner, and the fans are thunderous! Komander springboards to ARIHARA MOONSAULT! Another direct hit and Komander feels so close to his first points in the C2!
Komander hurries to get in the ring, but then slides out to start a new ring count. Komander climbs again while Brody rises. Komander watches Brody slide in, then tightrope walks to CIELITO LINDO!! But that was on Brody’s back! Komander pushes Brody but that’s a lot of dead weight to push! Brody sits up but Komander KICKS him! Komander roars, the fans fire up, handspring- TORTURE RACK! Brody flips Komander around, GONZO BOMB!! Cover, Brody wins!!
Winner: Brody King, by pinfall (gains 3 points; Komander earns 0)
If it wasn’t clear before, this was a painful punctuation mark, Komander is mathematically ELIMINATED from the semifinals. However, Komander’s final C2 match is Dynamite’s Miracle on 34th Street against Claudio Castagnoli! Can Komander be the biggest spoiler of this entire tournament? Can Brody prove to everyone in the Gold League that the House Always Wins?
My Thoughts:
A great Rampage here for Holiday Bash, though some clear redundancies from last week’s Winter is Coming edition. We got another group Don Callis Promo, and we barely got anything different from Callis and Kyle. The tag match’s only changes were Cage switching in for Archer, even though Cage is in reality defending his ROH World TV Championship in the Hammerstein Ballroom for Final Battle, and then the Callis Family wins this time so Hobbs and Konosuke can be even going towards Worlds End. Now, Konosuke could very well retain the International Championship at Worlds End because NJPW is totally open to Konosuke Takeshita VS Shingo Takagi being Winner Takes All, AEW International and NEVER Openweight titles on the line together.
Lio & Action of course won their match, but the real purpose was to get a confrontation out of them, Private Party and OG Top Flight, Darius & Dante. Good stuff, and it teases anywhere between a Triple Threat to Lio & Action VS Darius & Dante Round 2. Very good promo from Triple J to set up for something, anything really, for 2025. Fight for the Fallen can even be the start of whatever that plan is as part of the “mother of all streams.” And good stuff with the women’s division tonight. Ford & Harley makes a natural duo now given their names, and Willow and Kris could possibly reunite now that Kris is a Face again. That wouldn’t really make up for the weird fumble in the middle where Tony Khan just wanted Kris to get away from Stokely, but hey, this story itself could be really well done.
And great stuff out of Brody VS Komander, really got the drama going before the end. I mean, we all knew Komander was out of the running before tonight, and was most certainly taking the loss here, but Komander got to really show some grit. And now, five people at 6 points going into the final round, they’re really adding great drama to Gold League. Collision tomorrow and then Dynamite Miracle on 34th Street will be some great stuff, but I still think Ospreay should be one of the semifinalists, the second spot can be whoever they want.
My Score: 8.8/10
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With Jade Cargill out of action, Naomi is stepping in to help Bianca Belair defend the WWE Women’s Tag Team Championships tonight on SmackDown!
OFFICIAL RESULTS
- Six Man Tag: The Bloodline VS LA Knight, Apollo Creed & Andrade; The Bloodline wins.
- Braun Strowman VS Carmelo Hayes; Melo wins.
- Johnny Gargano VS Alex Shelley; Gargano wins.
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Solo Sikoa is here!
The fans boo as the “Undisputed” Tribal Chief leads the Samoan Werewolf and Good Bad Guy to the ring. Roman Reigns put out the challenge for Tribal Combat, and on January 6th, in Los Angeles, for the first-ever Monday Night Raw on Netflix, it will happen! But first, Solo and his Bloodline go to the ring, and the fans chant “O T C! O T C!” Solo tells them all, “ACKNOWLEDGE ME.” The fans boo instead, as expected. Solo lets that slide, and he says, “Roman Reigns sat on his little boat with The Wise Man and decided to challenge me on January 6th to a Tribal Combat match for the ula fala on Monday Night Raw, the debut on Netflix.”
The fans “WHAT?” Solo says instead of saying that, the fans should ACKNOWLEDGE HIM. The fans boo more, but Solo says shut your mouths and listen to what THE Tribal Chief has to say! The fans continue to boo and they continue to chant, “O T C! O T C!” Solo tells Roman that if he wants Tribal Combat, if he wants to take THE Tribal Chief to war, then let’s do it! Solo will leave his Bloodline behind, “WHAT?” Roman will leave his behind, “WHAT?” They’ll leave the Wise Man behind. “WHAT?” Jimmy and Jey, too. So listen and listen carefully: On January 6th, Solo walks in and walks OUT as THE Tribal Chief!
The fans boo more but Solo says on January 6th, he will STILL be the Head of the Table! He will STILL be YOUR Tribal Chief! And he will STILL have the ula fala! So Roman, after Solo beats your ass in LA, Roman can go back out on his little boat, sail off to the Island of Irrelevancy, and Roman can finally ACKNOWLEDGE SOLO. But wait! Drew McIntyre is here!? The Scottish Terminator has already hit Jey Uso, Jimmy Uso and Sami Zayn, but let’s not forget Solo was chief among those who screwed McIntyre out of the world championship. Solo has Jacob Fatu & Tama Tonga stand down as McIntyre goes to the ring.
McIntyre grabs a mic but Solo tells him, “I gotta admit, I was very happy when you kicked my brother, Jimmy, in the face last week. Yes, I was very, very happy. But you better have a damn good reason why you’re interrupting me.” McIntyre says he’ll make it quick because it causes McIntyre physical pain to be this close to Solo and not beating Solo within an inch of his life. You like what McIntyre did to Jimmy? What about Sami and Jey? McIntyre wants to know, when Solo lies in bed at night, is he asking when McIntyre is coming after him? Because Solo is the one that cost McIntyre the title at Clash at the Castle.
Solo is the one who caused McIntyre’s family the pain and misery that caused him more pain and misery! But Solo also stood up to Roman Reigns. The only one to have the balls to stand up to Roman! The rest of them acted tough, acted like they were going to do something, but Roman snapped his fingers, didn’t change one bit. McIntyre’s heart says jump Solo, but McIntyre’s head says he and Solo have the same goal. So here’s what McIntyre is thinking: McIntyre can start working through the hit list, taking out more and more OG Bloodline members, and Solo does one thing for him: Take out Roman for good.
The fans boo but McIntyre says once all that business is finished, then he and Solo can settle theirs. But then JIMMY yanks McIntyre out of the ring! And CRACKS him with the crutch! And again! And then he runs up to CLOBBER McIntyre! McIntyre goes running into the crowd, Jimmy does his best to pursue, but now here comes LA Knight, Apollo Creed & Andrade! The Bloodline has a Six Man Tag on their hands, will Knight even let Solo make it to LA?
Six Man Tag: The Bloodline VS LA Knight, Apollo Creed & Andrade!
The brawl is on, Apollo after Tama, Andrade after Jacob, and Knight after Solo! Solo shoves back, but Knight LARIATS him up and out! Apollo DUMPS Tama and Andrade BOOTS Jacob! Apollo BOOTS Jacob, then Andrade BOOTS him again! Jacob tumbles out but Solo has him stand down! The Bloodline regroups while SmackDown goes to break.
SmackDown returns and the match is already going as Apollo ducks ‘n’ dodges Tama to then slide under. Tama keeps moving, Apollo hurdles over, drops down, then DROPKICKS! Apollo fires up and the fans are with him, then Apollo gorilla presses Tama! The fans fire up and Apollo marches around. Apollo says this is for Solo, and he DROPS Tama! Tama flounders, Apollo brings him over, and he tags in Knight. Knight fires hands on Tama, “YEAH! YEAH! YEAH!” Knight brings Tama around to whip but Tama reverses. Knight catches Tama for a SWINGING NECKBREAKER! Cover, ONE!! Tama is tougher than that but Knight stomps him.
Tag to Andrade and the unlikely partners mug Tama. Andrade CHOPS Tama, then has him in a corner. Andrade tags Apollo, they double whip Tama to DOUBLE ELBOW! Apollo covers, TWO! Tama stays in this but Apollo drags Tama up. Apollo ROCKS Tama, the fans rally, and Apollo ROCKS Tama again. Apollo tags Andrade back in, they mug Tama, but Tama fires body shots! Tama shoves Andrade but Andrade RANAS on the return! Tama tumbles out, Jacob runs in, but Andrade DUMPS him out! Tag to Apollo, and then Andrade climbs! Apollo builds speed, and Apollo FLIES while Andrade ARIHARA MOONSAULTS!
The fans fire up as Knight then gets in to keep Solo back! Knight dares Solo to try something, but Solo stays back. Knight goes back to his corner while Apollo puts Tama in. The fans fire up as Apollo reels Tama in. Tama fires body shots and switches to a waistlock. Apollo elbows free, but Jacob sneaks a tag! Tama shoves Apollo and Jacob BODY CHECKS Apollo! The Werewolf is all geeked up while SmackDown goes to break.
SmackDown returns again and Solo whips Apollo to ELBOW him down! Solo throws up the one but the fans boo. Solo drags Apollo up, bumps him off buckles, and the fans rally. Solo UPPERCUTS Apollo down, then stalks him along the ropes. Solo drags Apollo up but Apollo fires hands! Solo keeps Apollo from his corner but Apollo throws more shots! Solo whips Apollo hard into the Bloodline corner! Tag to Jacob and he looms over Apollo. Jacob drags Apollo up to scoop and SLAM! The fans boo but Jacob runs to SENTON, onto knees! Apollo saves himeslf and both men are down! They crawl, hot tag to Andrade!
El Idolo dodges Jacob, BLASTS Tama then ROCKS Solo! Andrade fires hands on Jacob, runs, then ducks ‘n’ dodges to FLYING FOREARM! Jacob tumbles to a corner while Andrade kips up! The fans fire up and chant “SI! SI! SI!” Andrade runs in, CIEN SHADOWES! Cover, TWO!! Jacob survives but Andrade keeps his cool. Andrade goes up a corner, MOONSAULT DOUBLE! Cover, TWO!! Andrade is frustrated now as Jacob survives again! Andrade thinks on what to do, and he brings Jacob up. Andrade fires forearms but Jacob grabs Andrade’s neck! Andrade fights free and fires more shots, but Solo sneaks a tag!
Andrade whips, Jacob reverses, but Andrade KICKS Jacob away! Jacob just roars! Andrade runs up, Jacob FLAPJACKS him into Solo’s HOTSHOT! That combo sends Andrade tumbling out to the floor, and Solo brings him up to POST him! The fans boo as The Bloodline stands tall, and Solo shows off his ula fala. Solo goes back to Andrade and puts him in the ring. Tag to Jacob, and Jacob whips for a POP-UP SAMOAN DROP! Andrade sputters and coughs while Jacob is geeked up again, and SmackDown goes picture in picture.
Jacob watches Andrade crawl to the apron, and waits for him to go to a corner. Andrade sits up but into the HIP ATTACK! Jacob snarls as he kicks Andrade around. Tag to Solo and he whips Jacob for Jacob to whip him! Another HIP ATTACK on Andrade! Solo scowls at the fans, then talks trash on Andrade. Solo drags Andrade by his foot and brings him over to tag Tama. Tama then slingshot ELBOW DROPS! Andrade sputters more but Tama covers, TWO! Andrade is still in this, but Tama rains down fists on Andrade to keep him down! Tama HAMMERS and CLUBS Andrade, then he talks smack on Apollo and Knight.
Tama kicks Andrade to the Bloodline corner, drags him back up, and then fires a BODY SHOT! Andrade sputters, Tama tags Jacob, and then Jacob whips Tama in for a STINGER SPLASH! Andrade falls over, Jacob clamps claws into the shoulders! Andrade endures, fights up, but Jacob HEADBUTTS him down! Jacob clamps the claws on again and really digs into Andrade’s shoulders! Andrade kicks and flails in pain but Jacob just thrashes him around more! Jacob shouts at Andrade but Andrade fights up to his feet! Andrade fires body shots, but Jacob HEADBUTTS him down again! Jacob stalks Andrade to a corner as SmackDown returns to single picture.
The fans boo but Jacob rains down fists in the corner! Jacob then sucker punches Apollo! Andrade sits up, Jacob runs in, but Andrade moves! Hip attack hits buckles and the fans fire up! Andrade and Jacob crawl, Solo shouts for Jacob to get up! Jacob grabs Andrade’s foot and brings him up! Andrade ENZIGIRIS free! Hot tags to Tama and The Mega Star! The fans are thunderous as Knight dodges then CLOBBERS Tama! Tama flounders to a corner, Knight stomps away on him, “YEAH! YEAH! YEAH!” The ref counts, Knight stops at 4, but then he CLOBBERS Jacob! KNEE for Tama! Solo runs up to TOSS Knight!
Knight dodges Solo in the corner and hits a NECKBREAKER! The fans fire up even more and Knight tags Apollo. Knight hits Tama with the BIG back suplex! Apollo goes up top for the FROG SPLASH! Cover, TWO!! Tama survives but Apollo clamps on with a CROSSFACE! Knight WRECKS Jacob with a dropkick, and the Samoan Werewolf tumbles up and over the desk! Knight goes out to say that’s what Jacob gets, BUT SHINSUKE IS HERE!? Nakamura CLOBBERS Knight into the desk! The King of Strong Style gets away with that while the ref was busy checking Tama! Solo CLOBBERS Apollo, but Andrade whips Solo!
Solo reverses and ELBOWS Andrade! Solo drags Tama to their corner and then tags in. Solo aims at Apollo, HIP ATTACK! Solo hauls Apollo up, URENAGE! And then SAMOAN SPIKE!! Cover, Bloodline wins!!
Winners: The Bloodline, by pinfall
It seems Drew McIntyre isn’t the only one who is surprisingly on Solo’s side. The sinister samurai made sure to strike from the shadows to screw over Knight, will Knight make sure Nakamura comes to regret it? As for Solo, he is rolling towards the Raw Netflix debut, will he not need his Bloodline to retain the ula fala?
Backstage interview with Motor City Machine Guns.
Byron Saxton is with Alex Shelley & Chris Sabin ahead of the emotional grudge match. Shelley takes on his former friend, student, and the man who betrayed MCMG to take those WWE Tag Team Championships. That man is Johnny Gargano, so what thoughts are flowing through Shelley’s mind? Shelley says it is one thought: Payback. Sabin says they’ve known Gargano almost 20 YEARS, and only now does Gargano let the mask fall away to show us the truth. Shelley says it cuts a lot deeper when it’s someone you considered a little brother. Shelley tells Johnny that he makes sure Gargano knows he made the BIGGEST mistake of his life.
Sabin asks Shelley if he’s ready to do this. Shelley says this is something he has to do alone. He wants to see if Gargano is man enough to do the same. Sabin says okay, let’s get warmed up. Shelley wants a 1v1 shootout with Johnny Wrestling, but will Gargano do anything but do this himself?
SmackDown shares footage from after Saturday Night’s Main Event.
Byron Saxton was with Chelsea Green & Piper Niven and said before anything else, congratulations. Chelsea pats herself on the back, Piper pats Chelsea a bit, too, and Byron takes her back through the closing moments. Unpretty-Her on Michin, the bell rings, and we hear Lilian Garcia say the words, “AND NEW Women’s United States Champion, Chelsea Green.” What went through her mind? Chelsea takes out her gum and puts it in “Bryan’s” hand, and then tells him that she always knew this would happen. He might be surprised, and that’s so cute, but she wasn’t. She’s been doing this for ten YEARS, and worked her entire life to be an overnight success.
This is Chelsea’s time! Red, white and Green! Say it with her, Bryan! #RedWhiteAndGreen. So then, let’s talk the historical significance. Chelsea will now go down in the history books as the FIRST-EVER Women’s US Champion, so how does she’s now synonymous with the likes of Harley Race, the first-ever Men’s US Champion? She would say, “Duh.” She’s in the books where she belongs. Probably should’ve been three years ago, but she was released. It should’ve been way back in 2015, but she wasn’t hired. So now is the time. NOW IS THE FREAKIN’ TIME!! Yes, it is her time. What does a Chelsea Green reign look like going forward?
Chelsea says it looks like she’s going to Disneyland, so she’s got a plane to catch. Can they wrap this up? Of course. Have fun in Disneyland. Yes, well-deserved. Piper calls for champagne. Will we never hear the end of this now that Chelsea has gold to go with the ego?
Kevin Owens speaks.
“What happened after Saturday Night’s Main Event was not my fault. There’s a lot of people to blame for it. Cody Rhodes, the referees, Nick Aldis, WWE Management, they’re all to blame. I was screwed out of winning that championship. What happened to me is a travesty, a tragedy! I should be standing here Undisputed WWE Champion, but I’m not. But I took this (the Winged Eagle belt) because I deserve it. And I’m not giving it back until I get what i want. Everyone needs to understand, you can only push a man so much until they snap. But the good news is, I haven’t snapped yet.
“It can all get so much worse, trust me. You don’t want me to snap. So Cody, Nick Aldis, WWE officials, what happens next is on all of you.” The Prizefighter has said his piece, will he hold the championship hostage until his demands are met?
DIY talks backstage.
Ciampa gets it, Gargano’s known MCMG a long time. So it surprises Ciampa that Shelley is so dumb! He wants this grudge match but he can’t win the tag titles back in a singles match. So what’s he doing? Gargano says Shelley wants his payback, that’s obvious. But Shelley wants to challenge Gargano’s manhood?! Gargano is all man! He made a kid! Yeah, Papa John, Daddy Ciampa, of course they made kids. But Shelley did specify that he wants to do this on his own, so Ciampa knows what that means, right? Ciampa has to stay backstage, too. Gargano will handle business by himself. He’s not some naive 18-year-old kid with a dream anymore! Dream came true!
Gargano will go remind Shelley that he’s Johnny Freakin’ Wrestling! So Ciampa can just relax right back here. Ciampa says go get him! Ciampa won’t even move a muscle from here, you can trust him. Can he? Or is this all another facade to lower everyone’s guard?
It’s an all new Grayson Waller Effect!
A-Town Down Under is already in the ring, and fans boo as Austin Theory & Grayson Waller show off the abs. Waller then welcomes us to the Grayson Waller- And Austin Theory…! Effect. The hottest show keeps getting hotter cuz Waller gets scoop after scoop, lads. And tonight is a big scoop! A big, BIG scoop! The first transfer from Raw to SmackDown, it’s the Monster of All Monsters, BRAUN STROWMAN! The fans cheer as Braun makes his way to the ring, and he’s coming out as Santa Braun! Or perhaps, Strowman Claus? Either way, Braun throws free merchandise to the fans, what a gift for Christmas!
Braun empties the bag and then goes to the ring. Turns out, nothing for Waller & Theory! Waller sits behind the desk and thanks Braun for coming. And how nice of Braun to help all the poor here in Hartford. The fans boo and Braun asks if Waller’s really starting this like that. Is he really trying to piss Braun off already? No no no! Braun is right, it really is nice. And this is big! The biggest acquisition in SmackDown history! On the biggest talk show in WWE history! Braun says it doesn’t get any bigger than this, baby! The fans cheer and Waller says before we start, he knows how this goes, sometimes.
Waller just wants us to know that he invested a lot of money into the new set. Maybe we continue to spread Christmas cheer and have a civil conversation. No damage. Well, if Waller runs his mouth, then Braun can promise he’ll wear Waller out using all the stuff in here. Waller says he’s a bit surprised Braun agreed to this. If no one has said before, but Braun is a little intimidating. But the more Waller thought about it, the more it made sense. Even Braun sees the sense in associating with ATDU! The fans boo and Braun says he threw up a little bit in his mouth, and that get a good laugh.
Waller says okay, but SmackDown’s a bit scary right now. Bloodline is going wild, people are getting attacked backstage, and you don’t wanna be alone in the car park. Sorry, parking lot. Braun asks if Waller knows who he’s talking to. No, he didn’t mean anything by it. Waller just figures, it’d be a good idea if Braun looked after Braun for once. And that means setting up the ultimate alliance. Braun Strowman & A-Town Down Under as the same team! They’d be untouchable! The cunning and intelligence of Waller & Theory, Braun’s strength. Get it? Brains & Braun. Braun says he already told Waller to watch his mouth! Does Waller want his set shoved up his-
Wait! Carmelo Hayes makes his way out here! Braun sighs and Melo says no, no, no, cut this out. Melo has a bone to pick with Braun. Aldis thought he was going to humble Melo by setting him up against Braun. Everybody here knows that that wasn’t fair. But newsflash, Nick Aldis, you can’t humble greatness! Melo might lose, but he’ll never quit. So Braun, “you big ugly dumb Santa Claus b*tch,” let’s run this thing back right here, right now! Cuz now, Melo’s ready! Braun says if Melo didn’t learn his lesson last week, Braun will remind him what the Braun Strowman Effect is! Waller & Theory run away as Braun grabs the fake palm trees!
Braun CHUCKS trees at Melo but Melo just laughs. Will Melo not miss the game winner in this rematch? Or will Braun be the one to humble H1M?
Braun Strowman VS Carmelo Hayes!
SmackDown returns and the bell rings. Braun chuckles at Melo wanting to tie up. They do tie up but then Melo slips around to KICK the leg! Braun just brushes that off as he and Melo circle. Melo uses the ropes and even the ref as a shield so Braun backs off. Melo comes back, taunts Braun, then drops back to ropes. The ref wants Braun to let off, and Braun does, but then Melo sucker punches him! Melo talks smack, then whips, but Braun blocks! B raun shakes his head, whips Melo, but Melo ducks ‘n’ dodges ‘n’ slides out. Melo says safe! Melo says he’s smart, but then gets spooked as Braun storms up to ropes!
The ref has Braun stay back, and Melo gets cocky again. Braun signals to the fans that he’s taking a lap and the fans fire up. Braun goes outside, builds speed, but Melo runs! Melo slides into the ring, Braun gets on the apron, but Melo KICKS him! The fans boo but Melo hits the FADE AWAY! Braun flounders, Melo CLUBS and KNEES and repeat! Braun SHOVES Melo out of the ring! Braun shakes it off then storms back up on Melo. Braun YANKS Melo up by his hair! And then he TOSSES Melo across the way! The fans fire up and Braun drags Melo up again. Braun whips, Melo dropkicks the legs out! Braun falls, Melo runs, FADE AWAY, but into Braun’s hands!
Braun pops Melo up, but Melo SPIKE-RANAS! Braun sputters and Melo soaks up heat. Braun rises up like the monster he is! Melo turns around, Braun runs up, but Melo DUMPS Braun out! Melo BOOTS Braun away, then gets cocky again. Melo goes out the side and he runs up a la Braun. But Braun BOOTS Melo right down! The fans fire up and Braun looms over Melo. Braun drags Melo up, whips him at steps, but Melo goes up! Melo leaps, but into Braun’s arms! We’re at 7 of 10 as Melo slips free! Melo SLAPS Braun! Braun grabs Melo by the neck and TOSSES him into the ring! We’re at 10!! MELO WINS!
Winner: Carmelo Hayes, by count out
Talk about rope-a-dope! Melo steals this win by getting the better of Braun’s anger! Braun scowls at smart-aleck Melo, and he storms in! Melo runs out to the crowd and into the night, but Braun pursues! Will Melo #GetTheseHands one way or another?
Nia Jax and Candice LeRae talk backstage.
They’re both excited for the tag title match tonight, because Nia can become a double champion. Tiffany Stratton walks in and Nia says there she is! Tiff wishes them luck tonight, and cannot wait to be there ringside when the ref raises their hands. Nia gets a guilty look on her face and Candice tells Tiff that they were talking… It’s best if Tiff stays in the back. But hey, she can take some notes if she wants. And if she wants to help, she can prepare champagne, balloons and maybe even streamers. They’re gonna need all that after the big win. So Tiff should get on that while Candice & Nia strategize.
Tiff looks to Nia but Nia just says, “Thanks, Tiff.” Tiff leaves, Nia shrugs off the guilt and says she and Candice are ready. Candice is sure Tiff will have the most beautiful party ready for them. Will the Irresistible Force & Poison Pixie succeed in taking the tag titles for their own? Or will it be Bianca & Naomi having that champagne to celebrate?
Melo returns backstage.
And he’s on high alert knowing Braun is still hunting him down. Melo bumps into Legado Del Fantasma, and then Braun storms up! Braun asks where Melo went. Santos Escobar says screw that, he’s no snitch. Braun says not telling is gonna get Santos worse. Angel steps in and says Melo went that way. Braun thanks Angel and storms off after Melo. But then Pretty Deadly asks Braun to please read through their script. Braun slaps the script down and says he doesn’t care about their stupid musical! But then Melo SMACKS Braun with a chair! And SMACKS him again! Melo talks trash before heading out, but Braun gets back up.
Braun is angrier than ever, and he still hunts Melo down! Is there going to be nothing left of H1M after Braun #GetsTheseHands on him?
Johnny Gargano VS Alex Shelley!
Longtime friendships thrown away in order to get ahead is practically cliche in pro-wrestling, but to think Johnny Wrestling would be the kind to do that. Will Shelley make Gargano regret ever treating 20 YEARS like it was nothing?
The bell rings and Gargano runs up! Shelley dodges to fire hands, then he bumps Gargano off buckles. Shelley stomps a mudhole in, then stands Gargano up to dig his forearm in! The ref counts, Shelley lets off, then he climbs up to rain down fists! Gargano YANKS Shelley down! Shelley flounders, Gargano CHOPS Shelley to a corner, then he mocks the MCMG hand pointing. Gargano CHOPS Shelley, ROCKS him, then wrenches him to whip corner to corner. Gargano runs up but Shelley ELBOWS him away! Shelley goes up to FLYING KNEE! And then he CLOBBERS Gargano! The fans fire up as Shelley drags Gargano up.
Shelley wrenches, hammerlocks, but Gargano elbows free! Gargano brings Shelley around to schoolboy ROUNDHOUSE! Shelley sputters, Gargano brings him up, and Gargano says he’s no longer the student. Gargano ROCKS Shelley, stomps away, but stops as the ref counts. Gargano soaks up heat, then shakes out his left hand before he runs up. Shelley puts Gargano on the apron to HOTSHOT! Gargano falls, Shelley aims, and Shelley slingshots to stomp Gargano’s bad hand! Gargano staggers away, but runs back up on Shelley, only for Shelley to jump the sweep! SUPERKICK! Then FLYING KNEE!
The fans fire up while Gargano goes down, and Shelley says that’s what Gargano gets while SmackDown goes to break.
SmackDown returns and Gargano has Shelley in a clinch. Gargano fires body shots, then he hits a JAWBREAKER! Gargano goes to a corner, Shelley runs up, but Gargano BOOTS back! Gargano runs up and slips around Shelley to SLINGBLADE BACKBREAKER! Cover, TWO! Gargano is frustrated but he stalks Shelley to the apron. Gargano brings Shelley up, talks more smack, and he fireman’s carries. Shelley slips out but Gargano ROCKS him! SLINGSHOT- SUPERKICK! Shelley takes Gargano out of the air and both men are down! The fans rally up, and Shelley stands to CHOP! And CHOP! And CHOP again!
Shelley CHOPS, whips, then kitchen sink knees! And then PENALTY KICKS! Ghost pin, TWO! Gargano escapes, but Shelley wants the arm! Shelley uses the Garga- NO, Gargano turns chicken wing into roll up, TWO!! Shelley escapes, clinches, and spins Gargano, ASAI DDT! Cover, TWO! Shelley wants the arm again! The fans rally as Shelley drags Gargano up, wrenches and wristlocks, but Gargano ROCKS Shelley with forearms! Shelley CHOPS back, CHOPS again, and CHOPS again! Shelley wrenches to an ELBOW BREAKER! But Gargano ENZIGIRIS! Shelley runs up, Gargano dodges and SUPERKICKS!
Gargano scoops Shelley, takes aim at a corner, LAWN DART! Cover, TWO!! Shelley survives and the fans rally up! Gargano grows frustrated but he brings Shelley around. Gargano wants the arm now! GargaNO Escape, but Shelley says NO to that! They both fight up, end up in a corner, and the ref counts. Gargano lets off, to then ROCK Shelley with a cheap shot! Gargano runs up, but into a BUCKLE SHOT! Shelley shakes out the stars and he goes to the corner. The fans fire up as Shelley climbs, but Ciampa shows up! Gargano GAMANGIRIS Shelley down! But wait, here comes Sabin! Ciampa violated the deal first so Sabin’s not letting him do worse!
Gargano climbs up while Sabin chases Ciampa off, but Shelley SHOVES Gargano! CROSSBODY! Gargano rolls through, and pulls tights! Gargano wins!!
Winner: Johnny Gargano, by pinfall
Distraction tactic and pulling the tights? Gargano has no shame! But he and Ciampa have the WWE Tag Team Championships, so is that all that matters?
Backstage interview with Bianca Belair & Naomi.
Byron Saxton is at gorilla with The EST & The Glow, and before they head to the ring, he wants to recap the crazy couple of weeks. The mysterious attack on Jade Cargill, the big win at Survivor Series in WarGames, and now they can solidify themselves as WWE Women’s Tag Team Champions. Bianca says these past few weeks have been rough to say the least. And while you can trust Bianca will find out what happened to Jade, you best believe they won’t be stripped of the tag titles. That’s just what the culprit wants and Bianca isn’t going down without a fight. Thankfully, Bianca has a friend who always has her back.
Naomi says yeah, she’s got her back forever! And she can never turn down a good “snatch ‘n’ drag.” But she also knows how important these titles are to Bianca & Jade, and they’re just as important to her. Naomi will go out there and do everything she has to in order to keep the titles. Bianca holds out Jade’s belt to Naomi, but Naomi says no. Not until she’s earned it. Bianca says okay, and the music hits. Naomi is fired up, will this be the StrongEST Glow yet?
WWE Women’s Tag Team Championships: Bianca Belair & Naomi VS Nia Jax & Candice LeRae!
SmackDown returns as the Irresistible Force & Poison Pixie make their entrance together. The introductions are made, the tag titles are raised, and we see who is truly the strongest duo!
The teams sort out and Bianca starts against Candice. They tie up as the fans rally, and Bianca powers Candice right to a corner. But Candice pulls the braid! The ref reprimands, Candice shoves Bianca, then pie faces her! But Bianca SHOVES Candice to the corner! Bianca runs up but into an elbow! Candice goes up but Bianca ROCKS her! Bianca gorilla presses Candice but Candice scrambles free! Candice hurries away and she tags in Nia. Bianca says bring it and the fans rally for the “E S T! E S T!” Nia and Bianca tie up, Bianca headlocks, but Nia powers up and out. Tiff is watching backstage as Nia scoops Bianca, only for Bianca to slip free.
Bianca runs, ducks ‘n’ dodges and DROPKICKS! Nia rebounds but Bianca avoids the elbow drop! Bianca tags Naomi then sets Nia up! Naomi and Bianca both run the ropes, Bianca handsprings, SPLIT LEG DROP AND MOONSAULT COMBO! Naomi covers, TWO! Naomi hurries back after Nia but Nia shoves her away. Naomi slides under the lariat then mule kicks! Naomi runs but into a POP-UP HEADBUTT! Nia drags Naomi to a cover, TWO! Naomi stays in this for Bianca’s sake but Nia storms back up as SmackDown goes picture in picture.
Nia DRIBBLES Naomi off the mat, then stares Bianca down. Nia stalks Naomi to a corner, puts her on ropes, and CHOKES her! The ref counts, Nia lets off, and then Nia drags Naomi over to the corner. Nia traps Naomi while she tags Candice. Nia fires some elbows before backing off, and Candice RAMS Naomi! Candice ROCKS Naomi, sits her down, then stomps a mudhole in. Candice taunts Bianca, drags Naomi to a cover, TWO! Candice CLUBS Naomi down, then clamps on with a top wristlock. Naomi endures while Candice leans on the hold. Naomi fights up, arm-drags free, then hurries for her corner!
Candice scrambles after Naomi and THROWS her by her hair! Candice stomps Naomi to the corner, tags Nia, and Nia runs up to HIP ATTACK! Nia taunts Bianca, drags Naomi up, and clamps on with a cobra clutch! Nia leans on Naomi to grind her down. Naomi endures, fights up, and JAWBREAKERS free! Nia staggers around, but she scoops Naomi! Naomi slips free to the apron and HOTSHOTS Nia! Naomi BOOTS Candice. RAMS Nia, then reels Nia in for a HEATSEEKER! Naomi is down, but she BOOTS Nia away before heading for her corner. Candice hurries and tags in, but Naomi hot tags Bianca!
Bianca rallies on Candice with shoulder tackles and DROPKICK! Bianca kips up, wrenches, and suplexes Candice! SmackDown returns to single picture as Candice slips free! Candice dodges Bianca, Nia sneaks a tag, and Bianca scoops Candice for a GUT BUSTER! Bianca runs at the corner to RAM Candice, then she climbs up! The ref tries to explain but Nia runs up! Bianca backflips up and over! Nia almost squashes Candice, but she turns around. Bianca dodges Nia, but Candice hits a CODE BREAKER! SAMOAN DROP from Nia! Cover, TWO! Bianca survives and the fans fire up! Nia snarls as she drags Bianca into a motorcycle stretch!
Bianca endures and the fans rally up. Bianca fights up but Nia POSTS her first! Nia then mocks the fans with clapping, then she scuffs Bianca. Nia dares Bianca to tag, then she THROWS Bianca by the braid! Bianca goes to ropes, and Nia pulls the braid around them! The ref reprimands, Nia lets off, but Candice gets her shots in! The fans boo but Bianca gets away. Nia soaks up the heat and then brings Bianca around. Nia has the cobra clutch back on and she thrashes Bianca around. The fans rally as Bianca endures, and Bianca fights back up. Nia kicks Bianca but Bianca rebounds to reel Nia in!
Bianca tries to suplex but Nia’s too big! Nia shoves Bianca to the corner, but Bianca BOOTS back! Bianca ELBOWS Candice, runs up on Nia, but Nia picks her up! Nia RAMS Bianca into the corner! Tag to Candice and she climbs. Nia holds Bianca up, Candice MISSILE DROPKICKS Bianca into the SPINEBUSTER! Candice then BLASTS Bianca off the apron, then uses Nia as the step for the STEP-UP SENTON! Cover, TWO!! Bianca survives, she’s the toughEST for a reason! Candice is frustrated and she CLUBS away on Bianca! The fans rally for “E S T! E S T!” Bianca throws a body shot but Candice CLUBS her down again.
Candice tags Nia and Nia pulls the braid to keep Bianca back. Nia whips Bianca to Candice but Bianca slips around. Candice standing switches, Nia runs up, but Bianca ducks and Nia clips Candice! Bianca scrambles while Nia checks Candice, hot tag to Naomi! Naomi LARIATS Nia but Nia stays up! So Naomi UPPERCUTS Nia! Nia still stays up! Naomi dodges, goes up the ropes, FLYING CHUCK! Nia wobbles and the fans fire up with Naomi! Naomi reels Nia in but Nia whips her away! Naomi BOOTS from the corner, then goes up! FLYING FACEBUSTER! Cover, TWO! Nia stays in this but Naomi pounds the mat.
The fans rally up, Naoim brings Nia up, but Nia HEADBUTTS her! Nia runs up at the corner, but Naomi dodges to POST her! Nia is down, Naomi goes up! SPLIT LEG MOONSAULT FLOPS as Nia moves! Nia CLUBS Naomi, puts her in the drop zone, then goes up! But Naomi SMACKS Nia off the post! Tag to Bianca, and Naomi gets under Nia?! POWERBOMB!! Naomi drags Nia into the drop zone! Bianca aims for the 450!! Cover, CANDICE BREAKS IT! The fans fire up, Nia is busted open from hitting that post, but here comes TIFFANY! Is she doing what it looks like? Tiff cheers on Candice & Nia, no cash-in yet.
Candice tags in, goes after Bianca, but Bianca RAMS Candice into the corner! Bianca runs but into a BOOT! Candice goes up, TORNADO DDT! Cover, Naomi GAMANGIRIS Candice! Fans cheer “CASH IT IN!” at Tiff but Bianca tags in Naomi. Nia sneaks a tag, and as the Naomi goes after Candice, the ref has to explain. In that distraction, Nia asks for the briefcase! Tiff is conflicted, but she hands it over. But then the ref sees Nia with it! Bianca HANDSPRING KICKS Nia off the apron! Nia falls right at Tiff’s feet! Bianca tags Naomi, then PLANCHAS onto Nia! Naomi has Candice but Candice cradles! TWO!! Naomi KNEES Candice down!
Naomi hurries up, up and SPLIT LEG MOONSAULT! Cover, NAOMI & BIANCA WIN!
Winners: Bianca Belair & Naomi, by pinfall (still WWE Women’s Tag Team Champions)
Tiff’s hesitation costs Nia, and that means Naomi has earned that title belt! Bianca personally hands it to her and the two celebrate together. Will they hold onto the titles all the way ’til Jade is back in action? Or will a team come along that outshines even the StrongEST Glow?
My Thoughts:
A great episode of SmackDown here, though I think it was also prerecorded. They were in Hartford last week, weren’t they? And I thought that was prerecorded given how Jimmy Uso’s promo was received… But speaking of, good stuff from Bloodline to open. McIntyre calling a true with Solo was a bit of a surprise, but I suppose we should’ve seen that coming with how McIntyre is a Heel and often a hypocrite. Jimmy going after McIntyre was also good stuff, he can clearly still be a factor even with a bad toe. Very good Six Man Tag, too, but I should’ve known Nakamura would interfere and cost Knight’s team. Good win for Solo, and we’ve still got a couple weeks before Raw on Netflix, so the go-home math will still sort out with the first SmackDown of 2025.
Very good promos from MCMG and DIY, and of course Ciampa still went out to ringside despite the “promise” he made. And of course Gargano cheated, but that adds heat to the coming tag title rematch. They might even put that on the first SmackDown of 2025 to hype it up. Especially as I think it’s going to be the first THREE HOUR SmackDown. NBC is willing to do that knowing Raw is going to Netflix, meaning SmackDown will get more time to do more great things, which works with all the belts we’ve got now.
Good stuff with Braun and the Grayson Waller Effect, but of course we set up more between Braun and Melo. Clever move for Melo to win by count out, and of course Melo gets cocky for it. Braun was almost classic Braun with how he shrugged the chair shots off backstage. We’ll of course get one more Braun VS Melo, and maybe someone from Legado or Pretty Deadly screws Braun over given how he treated them. Very good promo from Chelsea after her big win on Saturday, and I’m sure she’ll be celebrating this win in both kayfabe and real-life through the holidays, ready to start her first title feud on January 3rd.
Very good promo from Kevin Owens, but I feel like he had to contradict himself here from what he said during the Raw on Netflix “kickoff show” on Wednesday. Kevin said then that he’s going to act as the defending champion with the holiday house show tour, but he said here he isn’t the champion since he got screwed. Either way, he’ll really play up how he is somehow the victim in all this, making the return of Cody Rhodes all the better. We’ll surely get one last match of Cody VS Kevin, maybe with a big stipulation on it, and then we’ll have a moment of (more than likely) Cody holding up both Winged Eagle and corporate logo championships.
And of course, very good stuff in the two main Smackdown women’s stories. That promo from Nia, Candice and Tiff was really good because you kinda feel for Tiff being treated as the odd one out. And then very good promo right before the match with Bianca & Naomi. I like Naomi wanting to earn the belt, and we got a great tag match. Nia surely got busted open “hard way,” aka legitimately, that post surely has edges you gotta watch out for. But Tiff showing up was of course for the briefcase distraction, not cashing in. Tiff hasn’t been pushed that far yet, that might come with the Netflix debut. But Naomi & Bianca of course retained the titles, that’ll cue up Jade making a return to identify her attacker, and it might be Naomi after all…
My Score: 8.8/10
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