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Mitchell’s ROH Results & Report! (9/12/24)

EMERGENCY MEM!

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3 months ago

September 12, 2024

Steven Mitchell

Athena will talk with Minion 400,237 & 3/4ths.

The Fallen Goddess is just days away from becoming THE longest reigning champion in ROH history, but Billie Starkz wants to talk with “Boss” first!

OFFICIAL RESULTS

ROH World Television Championship Proving Ground: Atlantis Jr. VS “Pretty” Peter Avalon; Atlantis wins and denies Avalon a title match.
Queen Aminata VS Harley Cameron; Aminata wins.
Six Man Tag: Top Flight & Action Andretti w/ Leila Grey VS Vin Parker, Dante Leon & CD Bennett; Top Flight wins.
The Outrunners w/ Erica Leigh VS Fly Def; The Outrunners win.
Robyn Renegade VS Angelica Risk; Robyn wins.
The Righteous VS James Blackheart & JC Valentine; The Righteous win.
Sammy Guevara VS Ariya Daivari w/ The Premier Athletes; Sammy wins.
Lady Frost VS Promise Braxton; Frost wins.
Willie Mack VS Exodus Prime; Mack wins.
Preston Vance VS KM; Vance wins.
Six Man Tag: Fuego Del Sol & Spanish Announce Project VS Joe Alonzo & Ace of Space Academy; Fuego & SAP win.
AR Fox & Komander w/ Alex Abrahantes VS Brillante RB & Ariel Dominguez; Fox & Komander win.
Lio Rush VS Rocky Romero; Lio wins.

PLAY BY PLAY

ROH World Television Championship Proving Ground: Atlantis Jr. VS “Pretty” Peter Avalon!

The second generation luchador returns to test the waters! Will he find a worthy challenger tonight? Or will Pretty Peter fail to last ten minutes?

The Code of Honor is upheld, the bell rings, and we’re on the clock. The two feel things out, fans rally up, and Avalon wrenches. Avalon grinds the arm, then wrenches again. Atlantis kicks, wrenches, and ELBOW BREAKERS! Atlantis wrenches to a double wristlock but Avalon grabs the ROPEBREAK! Atlantis lets go and the fans applaud as the two reset. They tie up, and Avalon arm-drags Atlantis! Avalon goes to the corner to flex, and fans are torn. Avalon says he’s the man while Atlantis catches his breath. Avalon shoves Atlantis, but Atlantis shoves back! Avalon swings but into an arm-drag! Things speed up, Atlantis hits another arm-drag!

Atlantis scoops to SLAM Avalon down! Cover, TWO! The fans rally and Atlantis brings Avalon up. Avalon kicks low, CLUBS Atlantis, then headlocks. Atlantis endures, fires body shots, and he powers out. Avalon runs Atlantis over! Things keep moving, Atlantis hurdles, but Avalon leaps over! Atlantis dodges, Avalon hurdles, but his leg jams! The ref checks, Avalon says he’s fine, but Atlantis is a little worried. Atlantis wants to win but not by someone getting hurt. But then Avalon runs up to CLOBBER Atlantis! Fans boo the act, but Avalon whips to DROPKICK Atlantis! Avalon taunts Atlantis with hip swivels, but the fans boo more.

Avalon goes after the mask! The fans boo more, the ref reprimands, and Avalon lets off the mask to stomp Atlantis. Avalon drags Atlantis up, bumps him off buckles, but fans taunt Avalon with “Shave Your Mustache!” Avalon puts Atlantis up, climbs up, but Atlantis fights the suplex! Atlantis fires body shots, ROCKS Avalon, and Avalon drops back. Atlantis adjusts to CROSSBODY! The fans fire up and Atlantis keeps moving. Avalon follows, Atlantis dodges to SUPERKICK! Avalon wobbles, Atlantis whips, and GAMANGIRIS! The fans fire up and Avalon staggers up, Atlantis LARIATS Avalon up and out!

The fans fire up more and Atlantis builds speed, to DIVE! Direct hit and Avalon tumbles to the ramp! The fans fire up again and Atlantis puts Avalon back in. Cover, TWO! The fans rally, Atlantis brings Avalon up to fireman’s carry> But Avalon slips free to roll Atlantis up, TWO! Atlantis runs up, into an ELBOW! And a BOOT! Avalon goes up and up to QUEBRADA! Direct hit and cover, TWO! Atlantis survives and the fans rally. Atlantis goes to the apron, Avalon runs to triangle jump DROPKICK! Atlantis falls, Avalon builds speed and DIVES! Direct hit in return! Avalon puts Atlantis back in, then runs corner to corner.

Atlantis goes up and over, comes back, and SNAP POWERSLAMS! Atlantis goes up and out then to the top! Latino Heat and a FROG SPLASH! Cover, Atlantis wins!

Winner: Atlantis Jr, by pinfall (denies Peter Avalon a title match)

CMLL’s star is shining bright here in ROH! But will he and Team Mexico defeat Satoshi Kojima’s Team Internacional at the CMLL Anniversario?

Billie Starkz & Athena talk backstage.

Minion 400,237 & 3/4ths says she is the one who called this Emergency Minion Empowerment Meeting. There has been a lot going on in ROH these last few weeks, so Billie just wants to talk with “Boss” Athena about what they’ve got planned. Athena asks what Billie means. Oh, wait, she’s got it. “Lexy Nair, absolute perfection for MIT and everything that it represents. From her plan from Death Before Dishonor, to her helping me singlehandedly be rid of Aminata. And I’m just loving it!” Athena wants to promote Lexy more. New shirt? No, better! Change her minion number! She will be Minion Number 1 Bestie Lexy Nair.

Billie’s face says she’s not so sure so Athena rethinks it. That is too long, anyway. Um… Minion Number 1. That is it! It’s beautiful, sweet, put it on an LED jacket and light it up like the stars! Lexy deserves it, because she has done nothing but live by Athena’s word and everything she represents, and Athena couldn’t ask for a better Minion! Billie says NO! NO!! Is Athena kidding her?! Billie cools off and Athena addresses her as, “Minion?” Billie says she doesn’t understand. Lexy has gotten credit for everything BILLIE has done! Everything she has done for Athena, and everything she has done for the ROH Women’s World Championship. No touchy.

Billie says at the PPV, Lexy got the credit. Tonight, Lexy got the credit. But if you’d actually watched the footage…! Athena repeats, “Footage? Billie, are you snitching on Lexy right now?” Is Billie jealous of all the progress and success Lexy has had? That is not okay. No one likes being around someone who is “jelly,” Billie. But Athena gets it, she understands. Billie is envious of Lexy, and it is okay. But don’t let jealousy overshadow the happiness for Athena’s new Number 1 Minion, okay? And the next time Billie puts hands on Athena, or Her Precious title, just remember: Snitches get stitches.

And what Athena did before to Billie, she is willing to do ten times over. Athena leaves, but is now the time Billie gets out from under her thumb?

Queen Aminata VS Harley Cameron!

Speaking of Aminata, she put up quite the fight against AEW Women’s World Champion, Mariah May, just last night on Dynamite. Aminata still hasn’t had her crowning achievement, but could she be on the doorstep of an opportunity? Or will this Outcast from down under add to the bad mood?

The Code of Honor if upheld, the bell rings, and the fans rally up as the two circle. They tie up, and Harley knees low! Harley headlocks, hits the takeover, but Aminata headscissors. The fans cheer, and Aminata pushes up to twerk on Harley. Harley kips free, Aminata storms up to headlock. Harley brings Aminata down to a knee, then slips out the back to headlock in return. But then Aminata brings Harley down, pops out the back, and then steps over to twerk right on Harley! Aminata wrenches, Harley rolls, and Harley drop toeholds. Harley floats to a headlock, and she grinds Aminata. Aminata fights up, and snapmares free.

Aminata runs to PENALTY KICK! Cover, TWO! Harley stays in this and says, “My face!” Aminata drags Harley up but Harley fires a forearm! Harley whips, Aminata reverses, but Harley goes up and out. Aminata runs up, but Harley ROUDNHOUSES! And HOTSHOTS! Harley drags Aminata out, fires knee after knee, then SMACKS Aminata off the apron! Harley taunts the fans, then stalks after Aminata. Aminata hits first, but Hartley SMACKS Aminata off the apron, then CHOPS her! Aminata turns things around to CHOP back! Aminata shakes out her hands but fans want that “One More Time!” Aminata puts Harley in first, but Harley knees low!

Harley fires more knees, then clinches, to RUSSIAN LEG SWEEP! Cover, ONE!! Aminata frowns and the fans fire up. Harley tells the fans to shut up, and she brings Aminata up. Aminata fires body shots, Harley fires forearms. Harley shoves, runs, but Aminata ROCKS her! Aminata runs, but Harley LARIATS! Cover, ONE! Aminata stays in this but Harley mocks the fans. “This is your queen?!” The fans chant, “She’s Our Queen! She’s Our Queen!” as Harley drags Aminata up. Aminata fires body shots, but Harley fires forearms! Aminata rises, and she ROCKS Harley right back! The fans fire up, and Aminata wrenches Harley to a snap suplex!

Harley stands, but Aminata ROCKS her again! And then LARIATS! Harley gets up again, but Aminata reels her in! FISHERMAN SCREW! Cover, TWO! Harley survives but Aminata is amused. Harley crawls to a corner, the fans rally with Aminata as she claps. Aminata runs up, but Harley avoid the hip attack! Harley comes back, but Aminata goes up and over to ROCK Harley! Aminata sits Harley down, goes side to side, BOOT WASH! Aminata says she IS the one and only, and drags Harley to a cover, TWO! Aminata is annoyed but she paces around. Aminata turns Harley over, reels her in, but Harley fights the waistlock!

Aminata lifts, Harley fights and fires elbows! Harley is free, she runs, ducks ‘n’ dodges, tilt-o-whirl and RANA! Aminata goes to a corner, Harley shrieks and SPLASHES! Harley RAMS into Aminata, then shrieks as she digs her boot in! The ref counts, Harley snapmares Aminata, but Aminata comes back. Harley wrenches Aminata to serve SOLE FOOD! Aminata wobbles, Harley reels her in, BACKSTABBER! Cover, ROPEBREAK!! The ref saw it in time, and Harley is furious! Harley drags Aminata up, runs, but Aminata blocks the kick, to DOUBLE CHOP! Cover, TWO!! Harley survives and Aminata is stunned!

The fans rally for Aminata, she drags Harley up to Alabama Lift, and AIR- NO, Harley rolls up, TWO!! Aminata rises, ducks the kick, and HEADBUTTS! Cover, Aminata wins!

Winner: Queen Aminata, by pinfall

Heavy lays the head that wears the crown, but it also hits hard! Will Aminata prove herself more than worthy of the gold as we head into the Fall?

Backstage interview with Harley Cameron.

Melissa Santos says Harley went to war with Aminata. How is she- Oh wait, Rachael Ellering steps in. And she mocks Harley by asking if this is ROH. Oh, it is? Well, golly, she’s Rachael, nice to meet you. Oh, tag’s out. And uh, looks like Harley had quite the hard match tonight. How’d it go? Did she win? Harley hesitates and Rachael asks if she won. NO! She didn’t win! Oh, no~! Well, Harley, you know what they say. Fall down five times, stand up six. That’s what they say~! Harley storms off, Rachael mockingly asks “Kid” to come back. Rachael then smiles as she tells Melissa, “Harley’s a good kiddo.”

Seems Harley can’t take her own medicine, but will she and the Queen of Strong Style settle this in the ring?

After The Outrunners VS Fly Def…

Truth Magnum & Turbo Floyd win with that “Mega Powers Slam,” but THE IRON SAVAGES ATTACK! Jacked Jameson cheers but fans boo while Bronson & Boulder beat down Truth & Turbo! Bronson rains down fists on Truth while Boulder CLUBS Turbo. But Turbo fights back! Jameson CLOBBERS Turbo! The fans duel, “TIDDY CITY!” “OUT-RUN-NERS!” Boulder feeds Truth to Jameson’s LARIAT! The fans boo while Jameson mocks the Outrunner spin. Then Boulder lifts Bronson, but wait! THE INFANTRY is here! Shawn Dean & Carlie Bravo may have had beef with The Outrunners in the past, but they won’t stand by and watch this!

The Infantry run off The Savages and the fans fire up! Jameson, Boulder & Bronson tell Infantry that they’ve made a big mistake! But in the end, The Captain & Bravo help Truth & Turbo stand up. The Infantry offer handshakes, the fans cheer, and we get a MEGA POWER HANDSHAKE! They’ve buried the hatchet, it is water under the bridge! But will they all work together to bring down the big bad Bronson & Boulder?

Jacoby Watts speaks.

The false prophet is backstage with Nick Comoroto as he tells EJ Nduka, “You stuck your nose where it doesn’t belong: In Jacoby Watts’ business. How dare you! Well it sounds like you want a fight, my friend. And if it’s a fight you want, it’s what you can have. Whether it’s Jacoby Watts or Nick Comoroto, you can get your fight. And we have no fear, because we live by one simple rule: Praise be the He, and He, is Me.” Watts & Comoroto smile, but will their misplaced faith be their undoing against The Judge?

Sammy Guevara VS Ariya Daivari w/ The Premier Athletes!

The Spanish God and Team Texas already whooped The Premier Athletes at All Out last Saturday, but it seems they’re not going away any time soon. “Smart” Mark tells Bobby Cruise to cease and desist, he’ll handle the introductions. “Everybody knows that we are The Premier Athletes, and this is Ariya Daivari! As a matter of fact, boys, Ariya wants this match to be one-on-one, so you’ve got the night off.” They shake hands, and while Woods & Nese return to the back, Sterling continues with Daivari. Sterling says Daivari is the richest, most fit, and most successful athlete to ever enter the state of Texas!

And their opponent, who is from Texas, represents all of these fat losers! What, is he Jacked Jameson now? Daivari takes the mic to say, “For the past month that I have been here, there is nothing more I would like than to come out there and punch each and every single one of you Texas pieces of garbage in the face!” The fans boo but Daivari says he can’t do that, because he’d get arrested. So he’ll just beat up a Texas local and kick his ass in front of all these fans! The fans boo but does Daivari not realize who he’s facing?

Sammy Guevara makes his entrance, and not only is he NOT a fat loser, he’s one half of the ROH World Tag Team Champions! Will Sammy slap Daivari in the face for every one of the Texas fans here tonight?

The Code of Honor is upheld, the bell rings, and the fans rally as the two circle. They tie up, Daivari headlocks, but Sammy powers up and out. Daivari runs Sammy over, but Sammy kips up so smooth! Sammy and Daivari circle, the fans rally more, but Daivari talks smack on the fans. Sammy lounges on the ropes, but then he and Daivari circle again. They tie up, Sammy waistlocks, but Daivari wrenches free. Daivari talks trash, cranks the wrist, but Sammy moves around. Daivari YANKS the arm, cranks the wrist again, but Sammy spins, flips, and wrenches back! The fans applaud, but Daivari rolls, wrenches, and knees low!

Sterling says there you go! Daivari eggs Sammy on, then he CHOPS Sammy at the ropes. Daivari whips, Sammy reverses, hurdles, and backflips! The fans fire up as Sammy DROPKICKS Daivari! Sammy kips up, Daivari bails out, so Sammy fakes Daivari out to springboard back! Sammy spins and poses, and the fans cheer! Sterling is upset, Daivari runs up, but Sammy BLASTS him down! Sammy storms out, gets Sterling to back off, then Sammy CHOPS! Daivari sputters and goes around the way. Sammy follows Daivari, and he sets Daivari up against railing. Fans even help keep Daivari’s arms back as Sammy CHOPS!

The fans fire up as Daivari is now fighting all of Texas! Sammy puts Daivari in a corner, the fans get the hands again, and Sammy runs up to CHOP! Sterling is furious but this is called karma! Sterling shouts at Sammy, but Sammy storms up on Sterling! Sterling apologizes, but Daivari CLOBBERS Sammy! The fans boo but Daivari sends Sammy into railing! Daivari then POSTS Sammy, drags him into the ring, and he hugs with Sterling. The fans boo as Sterling raises Daivari’s hand. Daivari storms into the ring, whips Sammy into buckles hard, then brings him around. Daivari bumps Sammy off buckles again, and again!

The fans chant “Sterling Sucks!” but Daivari drags Sammy up. Daivari whips Sammy corner to corner hard and Sammy falls to the mat! Sterling & Daivari mockingly applaud, then Daivari drags Sammy back up. Daivari whips corner to corner again, but Sammy BOOTS back! Sammy runs up, but Daivari wrenches, hooks, and backslides, TWO! Sammy stands, blocks a shot and he ROCKS Daivari! And CHOPS! And ROCKS! Daivari drop toeholds to drop a BIG elbow! The fans boo but Daivari says shove it! Daivari stalks Sammy to ropes, then drags him up by his hair. The ref reprimands but Daivari puts Sammy in the ropes.

Daivari fires hands while Sammy’s hands are held back! The ref counts, Daivari lets off, but then he BITES Sammy’s forehead!? The fans boo, the ref reprimands, and Daivari lets off, only for Sterling to CHOKE Sammy! The fans boo, Sterling scurries away, and Daivari whips Sammy. Sammy gets around, waistlocks, but Daivari switches to a SLEEPER! Sterling says Sammy’s out already! Sammy flails, but Daivari drags him down into body scissors! The fans rally, the ref checks, and the arm drops once! The arm drops twice! The arm- NO! Sammy revives! Sammy stands, pries at the hold, and he RAMS Daivari into buckles!

Daivari holds on, so Sammy RAMS him into buckles again! Sammy powers up and out, then he ducks ‘n’ dodges, DOUBLE LARIATS wipe both men out! The fans fire up and rally behind Sammy. A standing count climbs, Sammy and Daivari stir, and they sit up at 4 of 10. Daivari fires a haymaker, but Sammy fires back! They both stand, the shots keep going! Daivari CHOPS! Sammy CHOPS! Daivari CHOPS again! Sammy CHOPS, forearms, and repeat! Sammy fires off on the ropes, Sterling protests, and the ref counts. Sammy whips, Daivari reverses and FLYING FOREARMS! Kip up and LARIAT!

The fans fire up again, and Sammy has Daivari in a corner. Sammy climbs up, and he rains down fists! The fans count along, Sammy goes to TEN, then brings Daivari in. Sammy suplexes, holds Daivari, goes past TEN to then SLAM Daivari at TWENTY! Cover, TWO!! Daivari survives but the fans rally behind Sammy. Sammy feels that energy, and he drags Daivari up. Sammy torture racks, but Daivari fights free! Daivari hammerlocks, but Sammy ducks the lariat to roll up! TWO, JUMP KNEE! Daivari flops, Sammy calls his shot! The fans fire up, Sammy climbs, but Sterling gets on the apron! The fans boo, but Woods & Nese return!

Woods & Nese trip Sammy up! The fans boo as Sammy flops to the mat! Daivari drags Sammy up and reels him in! Hammerlock and LION’S LARIAT! High stack, TWO?!? Sammy survives Daivari’s best shot and The Premier Athletes are shocked! The fans rally for Sammy again but Daivari drags Sammy up. Daivari reels Sammy in, CHOPS him, then whips corner to corner. Sammy reverses, runs up, and RAMS into Daivari! GAMANGIRI from the apron, then ARIHARA MOONSAULT onto Nese & Woods! The fans fire up, Sammy ROCKS Daivari then springboards, FLYING CUTTER! Sterling gets on the apron, so Sammy DECKS him!

Sammy torture racks Daivari, GO TO HOSPITAL! Cover, Sammy wins!

Winner: Sammy Guevara, by pinfall

The entire stable couldn’t stop the Spanish God! He and Dustin already have the ROH World Tag Team Championships, will Sammy look to go get even more gold for himself?

Backstage interview with Red Velvet.

Lexy Nair is with The Chef, and is clearly reluctant to talk to the ROH Women’s World Television Champion. Lexy asks how it feels to currently be in possession of Billie Starkz’s belt. Velvet says Lexy meant to call her the champion. No, she did not. There is more to being a champion than holding a shiny piece of metal. Velvet stops Lexy there, and says she is really starting to sound… bitter. But then again, not surprising. That has been the flavor around here for a long time, being around Athena and her… Minions. But Velvet is champ now, and she’s here to say “The Mean Girl Era” has ended.

In fact, it’s time Velvet sweetens things up. But in steps Diamante. Is that what this is about? Because she has been trying to wrap her head around why Velvet would idiotically stick her nose in Diamante’s business. This locker room does not need saving. It is the jungle out there! Dog eat dog! And Velvet’s running around here like “Captain Save-a-ho.” There’s a saying: No good deed goes unpunished. That is what is standing right in front of Velvet. Diamante is her punishment. Velvet says yeah, that’s all Diamante is doing: standing there. When’s Diamante gonna step up? Diamante says she’ll see.

Diamante leaves, Lexy turns her nose up at Velvet, and Velvet leaves. When and where will The Cuban Diamond go after Red Velvet’s gold?

Anthony Henry gets a cameraman.

The Saint of Augusta wants to talk in private. He knows everyone wants to know what’s going on with JD Drake, where he’s been, how he’s doing, when’s he coming back. JD will be back soon, rehabbing, doing his thing. And this whole thing with Henry’s “cousin,” Beef, he just pops up and- Oh, here he comes now. And why is he already so wet? He was stretching, doing box jumps, jumping jacks, push-ups, because they’re on the BIG stage, man! He’s gotta be readyyy~! Y-Yeah, that’s true. He’s doing good. Beef says they’re UNDEFEATED, man! They’re great! Doing great! Henry says yes, they are, technically.

Henry just wants Beef to chill. Chill? Yeah, chill. Hold on, he’s got a phone call. Oh, is that JD? Henry tries to have the call in private but Beef’s still asking, hopping around and stuff. Henry says he’s sure he’s told everyone by now, they’re just cousins through marriage. Yeah, the tattoo is a bit odd. But no, no, he has only a couple weeks left, then he’ll be back so they can start where they left off. They’re still Workhorsemen. Beef adds yeah, Workhorsemen 4 Life! Love you, JD! Henry hangs up and asks Beef what in the world he is doing. What? Beef, this whole hyper thing! Just look. Chill. Out. Because if not, when JD meets Beef in person, JD’s gonna slap Beef in the face!

Beef says he doesn’t want that. Then chill. Please. Henry leaves, Beef takes a breath and says okay, he will work on being chill. But he can’t chill, he’s BEEF! Beef can’t believe he’s here in ROH, alongside his cousin and soon, JD Drake. Let’s go! Will things not go smoothly when the Workhorsemen are reunited?

Lio Rush VS Rocky Romero!

The Bad Child could not quite take the AEW TNT Championship from Jack Perry, but he’s still looking strong in the running. Will a match with his former teacher help him refresh? Or will Azucar show Lio that he still has a lot to learn?

The Code of Honor is upheld, the bell rings, and the fans rally up as the two circle. They feel things out, Lio waistlocks, but Rocky pries at the hold. The fans duel, Rocky slips around to waistlock, but Lio works on his escape. Lio slips under, headlocks, but Rocky powers up and out. Lio slides to a stop, avoids a sweep then headlocks again. Rocky powers up to throw Lio away, then he trips Lio! Cover, ONE! Lio bypasses Rocky, but Rocky turns hip toss into hip toss! Rocky runs to basement dropkick! Rocky gives some Latino Heat and the fans cheer. Lio goes to a corner, Rocky storms up, and he CHOPS!

The fans “WOO~” while Rocky follows Lio to another corner. But Lio turns things around to CHOP! “WOO~!” Lio bumps Rocky off buckles, CHOPS him again, but Rocky CHOPS back! The fans “WOO~” and Rocky gives some more Latino Heat. Rocky whips corner to corner, Lio reverses and then goes up and around. Rocky slips under the rana, whips, but Lio RANAS! Rocky gets up, Lio hip tosses, and he eggs Rocky on. The fans fire up, Lio builds speed, redirects, and redirects again! Rocky runs up, Lio dodges and DROPKICKS! Rocky bails out, Lio builds speed, but Rocky moves. Lio sighs and the fans boo.

Rocky catches his breath, and Lio holds the ropes open. Rocky asks if that’s for real, and Lio says yeah it’s for real. Rocky goes up to the apron, but he is still wary of Lio. He drops back and the fans boo. Rocky is too paranoid about Lio, but maybe because Lio would use Rocky’s Sneaky Style against him. Rocky slides in from another side of the ring, and the two step up. Rocky shoves Lio, Lio shoves back! Lio says lets go then. Rocky CHOPS, so Lio CHOPS! The fans rally up as the CHOPS keep going! Rocky blocks one, spins Lio, but Lio ducks the haymaker to ROCK and CHOP Rocky! Lio CHOPS Rocky into a corner then fires up!

The fans cheer, Lio brings Rocky up to ROCK then whip. Rocky reverses, Lio redirects, eggs Rocky on, then slides under. Lio UP KICKS, runs up, but Rocky drop toeholds him into the buckles! Rocky then brings Lio around to BACKBREAKER! The fans rally, Rocky brings Lio up again, and hits a SPIN OUT BACKBREAKER! Lio writhes, Rocky stalks him to ropes, and drags Lio up. Rocky TOSSES Lio out, goes out to fetch him, and RAMS Lio into the apron! Lio hobbles, the ring count starts, but Rocky brings Lio around to CHOP! The fans rally, Rocky puts Lio in at 7 of 20, and then covers, TWO!

Rocky stays cool while he stalks Lio. Lio pushes Rocky, kicks at a leg, but Rocky stomps Lio down. Rocky stalks Lio to a corner, the fans rally up, and Rocky brings Lio in. Snap suplex! Cover, TWO! Lio stays in this but Rocky sits him up to KNEE him in the back! And KNEE him again! Lio writhes, the fans rally, but Rocky looms over Lio. Rocky drags Lio to center, ties up the legs, and has the BOW ‘N’ ARROW! Lio endures, even as Rocky thrashes him around! Rocky then sets Lio down to pull on the rack! Rocky then shifts into a CAMEL CLUTCH! Lio endures being bent back more, but the fans rally up! Lio powers up to get his arms free!

The fans rally more as Lio rises, and he JAWBREAKERS! Rocky staggers, but he comes back to SOBAT! Rocky snapmares Lio to KICK him in the back! Cover, ONE! Rocky clamps on with a chinlock! Rocky thrashes Lio around, traps him with body scissors, and the fans duel again. Lio endures, fights up, and he fires body shots! The fans fire up as Lio ROCKS Rocky from below! Lio fires more hands, then puts Rocky in a corner to ROCK and CHOP! Lio whips corner to corner, runs up, but Rocky BOOTS him! Rocky storms up, whips, but Lio tilt-o-whirls through to DDT! The fans fire up while both men are down!

Lio grits his teeth and pounds the mat. The fans rally with Lio, and he rises up. Rocky also rises, and they go to corners. Lio runs corner to corner to LARIAT! Lio whips, Rocky reverses and LARIATS! One-ever! Two-ever! But Lio LARIATS back! Lio drags Rocky up, suplexes, FALCON ARROW! Cover, TWO! Rocky survives and Lio is beside himself, but the fans rally up! Lio refocuses, and he waits on Rocky. Rocky rises, Lio fires forearms and kicks. Lio runs, ROCKS Rocky, then eggs him on! So Rocky fires back! The fans fire up as Lio fires a flurry! Lio runs, blocks a kick, ducks the enzigiri, but not the HEEL KICK!

Lio goes to a corner, Rocky runs up, but Lio rolls him, kips up, spin and BASEMENT ENZIGIRI! Rocky staggers around, Lio runs to RUSH- NO, Rocky stops the stunner to spin, scoop, and POP-UP KNEE! Lio didn’t quite go to sleep, so Rocky serves some SLICED BREAD! Cover, TWO!! Lio survives and the fans fire up! Rocky roars, he brings Lio up, and he whips, into RUSH HOUR!! Rocky falls, Lio hurries up top! FINAL HOUR!! Cover, Lio wins!

Winner: Lio Rush, by pinfall

The Bad Child makes himself The Man of the Hour tonight as he gets one over on his former mentor! Will it finally be Lio’s time as he goes for gold in ROH and AEW?

My Thoughts:

I feel like ROH is entering a full on AEW Dark phase, just without being free on YouTube. It was two hours long again, so I suppose they do get some points for being consistent with that. But most of the matches were filler, which is why I skipped most. On the plus side, those matches were all still very competitive, and really allowed the newer, younger wrestlers to show their stuff. Especially in the case of Willie Mack VS Exodus Prime. Mack is back from a stint with JCW, Juggalo Championship Wrestling, so he also got to remind viewers what he can do.

Preston Vance also had a good promo before his match where he said he’s striking out on his own, to honor Brodie Lee and how Mr. Brodie chose him out of all the other potential Dark Order recruits. I really do hope Vance gets going again, it’s a shame that The dark Order fell by the wayside after Brodie’s passing. Anyway, very good match to start with Atlantis VS Avalon, and of course Atlantis won. Very good match of Aminata and Harley, good rebound win for Aminata after the loss to Mariah May. Good promo from Harley with Rachael where Rachael gave back that taunting from before. We definitely need that match already.

Great promo from Billie and Athena where Billie starts standing up for herself again, which keeps us on the road of Athena VS Billie rematch. Also good promo from Lexy, Velvet and Diamante. Lexy being all condescending to Velvet was great, because of Lexy being Athena’s ally. Diamante and Velvet are definitely setting up their own match, that’ll be great stuff. And great stuff with Infantry helping The Outrunners. Just as I was wondering where Dean & Bravo were, here they are, and all it’d take is Iron Savages recruiting a fourth big meaty man to team with them against Infantry & Outrunners for a great 8 Man Tag.

Very good stuff with Sammy taking on Daivari, but a little surprising he soloed The Premier Athletes, no appearances by Dustin Rhodes & The Von Erichs. Maybe there’s more interaction in the following weeks, but I still don’t see Premier Athletes taking any belts off Team Texas. At least, not without cheating super hard, and then getting the pin off one of the Von Erich boys. And good promo from Jacoby calling out Lee Johnson & EJ Nduka. Pretty sure we get a tag match of Jacoby & Comoroto VS #LeeJ, that I’m pretty sure Big Shotty & The Judge win. And great promo with Henry and Beef, Beef is hilarious. I really hope that Henry is wrong and that JD accepts Beef so they can be a trio.

Really good match from Lio and Rocky to be the main event, and a very good win for Lio here. I don’t know how long they’re going to give Atlantis with the TV Championship, but I’d love if Lio challenged him next, they could really bust out some speedy, high-flying action, and I feel like Lio is a name that’s good enough to take the title.

My Score: 8.7/10

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Merry Collision!

Published

6 minutes ago

December 21, 2024

Steven Mitchell

Rockin’ around the Christmas Collision!

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

OFFICIAL RESULTS

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

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[Coverage will begin once NCAA College Football Playoff coverage ends]

Here are the current Continental Classic Gold League standings!

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

Here are the current Continental Classic Blue League standings!

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

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Brody King is on a Rampage!

Published

22 hours ago

December 20, 2024

Steven Mitchell

Have a Holly Jolly Rampage!

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

OFFICIAL RESULTS

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

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Tony Schiavone is in the ring!

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Winners: Konosuke Takeshita & Brian Cage, by pinfall

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

Backstage interview with Willow Nightingale.

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

Lio Rush & Action Andretti VS Myles Hawkins & Goldy!

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

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

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

Winners: Lio Rush & Action Andretti, by pinfall

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

Backstage interview with Harley Cameron.

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

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

Willow Nightingale VS Harley Cameron!

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

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

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

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

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

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

Winner: Willow Nightingale, by pinfall

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

Team Triple J speaks backstage.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

My Thoughts:

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

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

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