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Mitchell’s WWE NXT Results & Report! (9/24/24)
The end of an era…
NXT is about to turn the page!
As NXT prepares for their CW debut, a press conference is held! But that means combustible elements are in close proximity, will someone pop off tonight?
OFFICIAL RESULTS
- NXT Women’s North American Championship: Kelani Jordan VS Wren Sinclair w/ No Quarter Catch Crew; Kelani wins and retains the title.
- Hank Walker & Tank Ledger VS The Good Brothers; Hank & Tank win.
- Lexis King VS Oro Mensah w/ Meta Four; Oro wins.
- Ridge Holland VS Riley Osborne w/ Thea Hail; Ridge wins.
- Wendy Choo & Rosemary VS Karmen Petrovic & Brinley Reece; Wendy & Rosemary win.
- Je’Von Evans & Cedric Alexander VS A-Town Down Under; ATDU wins.
PLAY BY PLAY
NXT Women’s North American Championship: Kelani Jordan VS Wren Sinclair w/ No Quarter Catch Crew!
The Standout wanted to make this an Open Challenge, but then the impulsive and ambitious Wren Sinclair went and SLAPPED her! Challenge accepted, but will Wren learn that what goes around comes around? Or will she prove there is someone who can do it like Lani?
The introductions are made, the belt is raised, and we see who steps up and stands out!
The bell rings and the fans rally for “WREN X T!” Kelani hits a headlock, a takeover, but Wren headscissors. Kelani kips free, the two stare down, but then Kelani dodges a shot to SLAP Wren! That’s the payback for last week! Wren headlocks, Kelani powers out, but Wren runs her over! Things keep moving, Kelani rolls to slingshot, but Wren blocks the arm-drag. Kelani rolls Wren, hooks an arm, but Wren rolls through. Kelani wrenches and headlocks while fans dule. Wren pushes Kelani to a corner but Kelani kicks off the corner to hit a flying takeover! Kelani grinds the hold, but Wren fights, bridges, and moves around.
Wren stands, powers Kelani into a corner, but the ref counts. Wren whips, Kelani reverses, then Kelani runs in. Wren goes up and over, keeps moving, and she runs Kelani over again! Then she BASEMENT BULLDOGS! Cover, TWO! Kelani toughs it out but NQCC says Wren was close. Wren clamps on a top wristlock and the fans duel as Kelani endures. Wren thrashes Kelani around, but Kelani fights up. The fans continue to rally as the two go around. Kelani grabs ropes to flip through the hold! Kelani then wrenches and drop toeholds! Step over, LA MA- NO, Wren smothers the cover! TWO, and Kelani has the roll-up, TWO!
Wren hurries to waistlock and bridge! TWHO! Kelani ghost pins, TWO! Both women stand, Wren wobbles, and Kelani runs up! Slingshot arm-drag! Then a DROPKICK! Wren tumbles out, the fans fire up, and Kelani aims. TORNILLO PLANCHA! Down goes Wren and the fans fire up as NXT goes picture in picture.
Kelani looks at her belt on the pedestal, and she nods. Kelani puts Wren in the ring, stalks her, and dragon sleepers. LEG DROP DDT! Cover, TWO! Wren is tough but Kelani stays on her with a facelock. Wren wrenches out, whips, but Wren stops the nightshade to SLAM Kelani down! Then Wren HIP DROPS! And HIP DROPS again! Kelani flounders, Wren HIP DROPS again! Kelani goes to ropes, Wren drags her up and whips. Wren kitchen sink knees Kelani down! Cover, TWO! NQCC coaches Wren up as she clamps onto Kelani with a bearhug. Kelani endures the squeeze, fights around, and stands up, only for Wren to wrangle her! Cover, TWO!
Wren stays on the bearhug and leans on the hold. Roll into a bridging cover, TWO! Wren holds on and tries again, TWO! Kelani stays in this but Wren stays wrapped around her. Kelani fights up, throws elbows, but Wren duck sone! Wren fires body shots, then she ROCKS Kelani. Wren ROCKS Kelani in the back! Kelani goes to ropes, but she catches the hip drop into a sunset flip! TWO, and Wren whisp Kelani, only for Kelani to roll her up! TWO, and both women hurry to their feet. Wren fires body shots, CLUBS Kelani, then hammerlocks an arm. Kelani fights what Wren’s working on, and backdrops free!
Kelani storms over to Wren, drags her up, hooks her up, but Wren slips out to fireman’s carry! ROLLING SENTON! Cover, TWO! Wren keeps Kelani down with body scissors, then shifts into a GROUND OCTOPUS! Kelani endures as NXT returns to single picture. The fans duel, NQCC coaches Wren, and Wren thrashes Kelani in the hold! Kelani endures, fights around, pries at the legs, and she slips free to jackknife bridge! TWO, and both women stand! Wren catches Kelani but they dosido, until Wren has the COBRA TWIST! But Kelani HIP TOSSES free! Kelani dodges Wren, bypasses her, then CLOBBERS her!
Kelani rallies with shots, then cartwheel ELBOWS Wren! Kelani kips up, the fans fire up, and Kelani ducks ‘n’ dodges again. Tilt-o-whirl, into a FACEBUSTER! Cover, TWO!! Wren is showing her toughness, and NQCC is relieved. Kelani grows frustrated, and she runs up in the corner. Wren puts her on the apron, but Kelani ROCKS Wren first! Then she slingshot BOOTS Wren down! But Wren hurries to anchor Kelani! Kelani BOOTS Wren away, jumps right up, and she FIVE STAR- NO, Wren moves! Kelani rolls through, but Wren RAMS into her! And UPPERCUTS! Wren grabs Kelani, GUT WRENCH PLEX!
NQCC is all fired up, as are the fans! Wren underhooks, to BUTTERFLY PLEX! Myles and Tavion are loving this! Wren full nelsons, but Kelani breaks free, switches, and O’Conner Rolls! TWO! Kelani tumbles out right in front of NQCC! Tavion and Myles coach Wren up, but Kelani glares at them. They back off, Wren CROSSBODIES! Kelani moves, Wren takes out the boys! Kelani drags Wren up and in! Kelani blocks a kick, steps over, and WHEEL KICKS! Wren is down, Kelani goes up! ONE OF A KIND SAULT! Cover, Kelani wins!
Winner: Kelani Jordan, by pinfall (still NXT Women’s North American Champion)
NQCC can’t believe it, but that crash and burn a moment ago was the difference maker! Kelani continues to stand out as the inaugural Women’s North American Champion, but who will step to her next?
The NXT Press Conference begins.
Sarah Schreiber welcomes everyone, and says they appreciate everyone for being here. First question for Ethan Page: Is he feeling any pressure going into the NXT CW launch while champion? Ethan says pressure comes with the territory holding the most prestigious prize in NXT. He has always dreamed of being a main eventer, the face of a company, and to completely carry a brand on his back. He is doing it now, and doing it very, very well. But what separates him from the rest is how he handles the pressure. This is one of the most stacked rosters in pro-wrestling, yet here he is, a cut above. Next?
What would Ethan say is something his opponent, Trick Williams, does well in the ring? Well, Trick is a former NXT Champion, so kudos to that. And to accomplish that feat in three years, that shows Trick is resilient. But that resiliency won’t capture back Ethan’s NXT Championship. Okay, he has time for one more, who has it? How big of a factor will CM Punk as special guest referee be in that match? Ethan chuckles, and says it won’t be a factor at all. Ethan will personally guarantee that. Okay, that’s the end of their time with him, he’s going to give “a smidge” of his time to CM Punk to make sure he is a non-factor. You’re welcome.
Ethan steps away, Sarah thanks him for his time, and throws it back to Vic Joseph & Booker T. Just what will All Ego say to CM Punk to make sure he doesn’t affect the outcome?
CM Punk talks with Je’Von Evans.
But then Trick Williams steps in. Je’Von lets Punk and Trick talk, and Trick thanks Punk for stepping in as special guest ref. And know it or not, things have been going crazy. Ethan will do everything in his power, every underhanded move, to try and keep that title, and Trick won’t stand for that. Punk knows. He watched Trick’s rise from the bottom to the top, win the title, and even lose the title. But Trick is still in the mix, so Punk is proud of him, and Trick should be proud of himself. Coming from Punk, Trick appreciates that.
Punk says he knows Ethan’s gonna try and cheat, that’s why he made himself the referee. He won’t let Ethan cheat this. He won’t let Trick cheat it, not that Trick would. But Punk is there to make sure the best man leads NXT into the future. Now, that could be Trick, he’s done it before, and Punk is personally hoping for it. But Punk promises that he won’t lean that way, he’ll keep it even. In the end, if Trick isn’t that night and Ethan wins, then Punk’s gonna raise Ethan’s hand. No favorites here. May the best man win. They shake hands and Trick says he appreciates that. Punk has given his word, but will something force his hand?
Grayson Waller & Austin Theory are in the ring.
A-Town Down Under returns to NXT, and they’ve already got everything set up. Waller welcomes us back to a special edition Grayson Waller Effect. Some fans actually chant “Welcome Back!” but Waller says that is so cringe. He couldn’t care less about the fans here, he can’t wait to leave. But this is where it all started! The last night for NXT on USA Network, and they brought out the big guns! Theory says hey, cut that booing! All of you here are looking at the greatest graduates in NXT history! Keep booing if you’re trash. Oh, well, there you go.
But see, Theory is a TWO-TIME United States Champion, Mr. Money in the Bank, the man that beat John Cena at WrestleMania! And ATDU are the two men that took down the SmackDown Tag Team Championships at the biggest WrestleMania of all time! The two men WWE built an entire PLE around in Australia! And they could keep going, but let’s get to their opponents in two weeks. They are the NXT Tag Team Champions, two great competitors, and two men who are very fast. One is a bootleg Kurt Cobain, the other is a Power Ranger, it’s Nathan Frazer & Axiom, aka FRAXIOM!
The fans cheer as the tag champs make their way to the ring, and they take their seats. Waller welcomes them and mockingly says thanks for dressing for the occasion. But hey, hopefully they haven’t taken any offense at the jokes they’ve made. Waller can’t speak for Theory, but Theory says go ahead. Waller says they’ve been on SmackDown awhile, and they feel Fraxiom would be great on that roster. Imagine these two on Friday nights, as individual competitors. Because this tag thing, lad? It ain’t lasting. Frazer asks if Waller’s talking to them, or about himself. Because he can assure Waller, Fraxiom is fine! More than fine!
Ironically, that’s more than can be said for ATDU. Axiom & Frazer watch SmackDown every week, and they can’t wait to see who in Waller & Theory betrays the other first. Yeah, c’mon, guys. Theory says no, there’s no need to be hearing unnecessary stuff from them. Because the thing is, he and Waller are solid. They run things, they put it down. But Theory can’t believe how vile all that talk coming out of their mouths is. Waller says it is disrespectful. The standards have dropped around here. Thanks a lot, Shawn Michaels. But the truth is, no one wants ATDU to break up. But when they beat Fraxiom, Fraxiom is done, lads! Everyone knows it!
But boys, that’s a good thing. They’re better as singles guys. Theory agrees. Think about it. When Frazer climbs to the top, he can do his flippidy dooda! Yeah, that’s so sick! And Axiom, he does that springboard 630 Spanish Pretzel or whatever! Axiom tells ATDU to callete! Stop making up crap and get back to reality. They like history, right? So how about this. Wolf Dogs! MSK! Chase U! Fraxiom didn’t plan this, but somehow, someway, they have become the Grim Reapers of the NXT Tag Division! Damn right! And on that note, in two weeks, St. Louis, Fraxiom sends A-Town Down six feet under!
Oh, that sounded nice, real smooth. But Theory will remind them who ATDU is! Each and every Friday, it doesn’t matter if it is a Hall of Famer, a living legend or a world champion, bring ’em on! Because they’ve put ’em down! They aren’t saying Fraxiom aren’t impressive, because they are. But just remember, there are levels to the game. Waller agrees. And Waller knows these two move a million miles an hour, putting on banger after banger. But ATDU have been under the brightest lights, on the biggest stages, and not only do they hang, they show that they belong. So in two weeks, Fraxiom gets that rub, but they lose the titles, too.
And then everyone finds out that that is the Grayson Waller Effect. Frazer has one question, though. What just is the Grayson Waller Effect? Shouldn’t it be the Grayson Waller AND Austin Theory Effect? Waller laughs that off, but Theory says that’d be a good idea. No, wait, what? The show was this before they started teaming, so it’s an issue of trademarks and graphics. Theory says it could be edited in, it’s not that hard. Waller is stuck, so he just DECKS Frazer! Axiom goes after Waller but Theory hits him! ATDU beat down the champs, the fans boo, but ATDU hold up the belts. Will this be how it goes in St. Louis? Or have they just lit a fire in Fraxiom?
Meta Four talks backstage.
Oro Mensah tells Lash Legend & Jakara Jackson that he’ll have to be on the lookout, because loony Lexis King likes to walk around- OH SNAP he’s here! Lexis says he could’ve attacked just now, but no. He sits down to talk. Oro blindsided him, and Lexis could do the same, but they’re just going down the same road again and again. So Lexis thought long and hard on this, and agonized over Oro’s situation. Lexis realized it is a lot more than just anger for Oro. It is a deep-seated trauma over his father. Oro says watch it. Lexis says hey, take it from him. He knows what it is to go through life having no one to lean on for guidance.
That is why Oro always goes to violence. Oro says trust him, he doesn’t know what violence is. Lexis says he’s not doing this to upset Oro. And he knows it is tough to hear, but Oro did not have a good relationship with his father. Now, Lexis’ father wasn’t around at all, but if he was still here, he’d say to be the better man. So tonight, may the best man win. Lexis offers a handshake, Oro takes it, but tells him that Lexis better do this fair and square. Lexis nods and heads out. Will The King be a man of his word? Or should Oro only take him at face value?
Hank ‘n’ Tank walk ‘n’ talk.
They used to look up to Gallows & Anderson! Two-time WWE Tag Team Champions, three-time IWGP and TNA Tag Team Champions! But all that respect went out the window when they cost Hank ‘n’ Tank their NXT Tag Team Championship opportunity! Not so sweet! But time for some sugar, some spice, and everything NOT so nice! Because tonight, revenge is on the mind! In this world, there are two truths: “We hit first, and we hit last!” HONK HONK! Hank ‘n’ Tank head for gorilla, will they bring down the Good Brothers? Or will they learn why Gallows & Anderson were champions everywhere they went?
Karmen Petrovic & Brinley Reece prepare.
They’ve got the energy flowing as they prepare for Rosemary & Wendy Choo. But they are curious about last week, Eddy Thorpe VS Ashante THEE Adonis. Who was that girl in the front row? No one knows, but Ashante walks in with a new rose. Who will accept it tonight? Carlee Bright says no thanks, and same for Kendal Grey. Brin says he’s still on this rose thing? Well what’s it to her? Considering it cost him his match last week… Karmen says that’s a bit harsh. Ashante says he wasn’t even going to offer her one anyway. Okay… Ashante then notices Tatum Paxley. He likes to get freaky, too. She doesn’t scare him, she excites him.
Tatum says her heart belongs to someone else. Oh, well, okay. But Adonisly, miracles don’t happen twice. What’s that supposed to mean? Brin & Karmen refocus, will they be ready to make an impact against the Shadow Assassin & Sleepy Psycho?
Hank Walker & Tank Ledger VS The Good Brothers!
The blue collar boys are ready to go, but Gallows & Anderson are always ready for a fight. Time to see who if NXT is just Too Sweet!
The teams sort out, Gallows and Hank start, and they just throw hands! Anderson and Tank get in, they throw hands, too! The fans fire up as Tank DECKS Anderson, but Gallows ROCKS Hank! Gallows whips Hank to a corner, runs up to back body block, then he LARIATS! Hank flounders, Anderson takes care of Tank, and then Anderson tags in. The Good Brothers stomp a mudhole on Hank, then Anderson soaks up heat. Anderson tags Gallows back in, they mug Hank, and they double whip. Gallows sends Anderson in, but into a BOOT! Hank dodges Gallows, and tags in Tank! SPALSH after SPLASH, and then “HONK! HONK!” DOUBLE BELLY SANDWICH!
The fans fire up, Tank covers, TWO! Tank clamps onto Gallows, rains down fists, then storms around. Gallows stands, Tank knees low, and Tank suplexes. Gallows fights that, Anderson runs in, but Tank DECKS Anderson! Gallows YAKUZA KICKS Tank down! Tag back to Anderson and he BLASTS Hank! The Good Brothers mug Tank, then Anderson bumps Tank off buckles. Anderson whips Tank to a corner hard and Tank falls back just as hard! Tank sputters, Anderson soaks up heat, and then Anderson drags Tank up. Tank fires hands, but Anderson ROCKS Tank! Anderson bumps Tank off buckles then tags Gallows.
The fans duel, “TOO SWEET!” “HONK HONK!” Gallows BOOTS Tank, clamps on a chinlock and he grinds Tank down. Tank endures, fights around, and fights up. But Gallows knees low! Gallows whips Tank to a corner, LARIATS, then whips corner to corner. Hank takes the bump, Tank CLOBBERS Gallows! The fans fire up and Hank is chompin’ at the bit! Tank and Gallows crawl, hot tags to Anderson and Hank! Hank rallies on Anderson with big elbows and haymakers! Hank TOSSES Anderson to a corner, fires body shots, then whips corner to corner. Hank BOOTS Gallows for good measure before he SPLASHES Anderson!
Hank reels Anderson in, BOSS MAN SLAM! Cover, TWO!! Anderson survives and Hank snarls. The fans rally up, Hank goes to a corner! Hank climbs, but Gallows storms up! Hank ROCKS Gallows first! Anderson ROCKET KICKS Hank! Anderson goes up top, SUPER DUPER PLEX! Both men are down but Tank runs in! Anderson SPINEBUSTERS Tank onto Hank! Cover on Hank, TWO!! Hank survives! Anderson tags Gallows, then they drag Hank up. Anderson runs, but Tank trips him up! Hank slips free of Gallows while Gallows yells at Tank! Hank dodges Gallows, tags Tank, and scoop! TACKLE POWERSLAM COMBO!!
Tank covers while Hank intercepts Anderson, HANK ‘N’ TANK WIN!!
Winners: Hank Walker & Tank Ledger, by pinfall
That’s 2-0 against the Good Brothers! Is this a sign that Hank ‘n’ Tank are headed for greatness?
Je’Von Evans talks with Cedric Alexander.
The Young OG is all fired up about Randy Orton, The Apex Predator. He still can’t believe Orton called him out! Orton is one of Je’Von’s favorite wrestlers of all time! And in two weeks, ya boi faces off with him in literally the biggest match of his life. Cedric says that given that, if he needs help preparing, Uncle Cedric’s got him! But then in step ATDU to mockingly fanboy over Je’Von, “the fastest rising star in NXT.” But wait, that reminds Theory of… himself! And what has Theory down? So much. But Je’Von has this roadblock in the way, and it’s Cedric. Uncle Ceddy ain’t gonna help beat Randy Orton!
Je’Von is only 20 years old, but he won’t even be ready at 40! At least Je’Von can say he once got destroyed by Randy Orton, check it off the bucket list. Cedric says that’s cute. Je’Von has a way better chance of beating Orton than ATDU does of becoming NXT Tag Team Champions. Oh, you mean the champs that they just dropped out there? How about not listening to Cedric? Je’Von says he appreciates all this, but Cedric is his guy. And if ATDU wants to throw down, he can show them who’s ready for what. But then Je’Von & Cedric get hyped, and Je’Von says, “Yo, Kevin Owens! What’s up, my boy!?”
ATDU freak out, but they see it was all a trick. What’re they scared for? Oh, haha, they’re not afraid of anyone! But will Waller & Theory be able to take the gold in Chicago? Will The Young OG be able to avoid an RKO in St. Louis?
Lexis King VS Oro Mensah w/ Meta Four!
Two men with very different family lives clash again, having promised to make this a fair fight. But will emotions boil to the surface and make this anything but civil?
NXT returns and Meta Four makes their entrance. The bell rings, Oro and Lexis again shake hands, and they circle. they tie up, go around, Lexis cravats, then Lexis snapmares. Lexis runs to run Oro over, covers, ONE! Lexis clamps onto an arm and wrenches. Oro rolls to UP KICK! Then he CHOPS! And CHOPS! Lexis kicks low, to CHOP back! Lexis whips, Oro flips through the hip toss to RANA! The fans fire up and Lexis runs up again, but into a clinch and EXPLODER POWERSLAM! Cover, TWO! The fans rally while Lexis goes to ropes. Oro storms up, CHOPS, and then whips. Lexis reverses but Oro holds ropes.
Lexis blocks a boot to CHOP again! Lexis whips, Oro blocks, and then SOBATS! We go picture in picture to see Ava Raine preparing the next part of the press conference. Oro runs up on Lexis, goes past him to go up the ropes, but Lexis SHOVES him out to the floor! Lexis cools off, is a bit regretful that he did that, but it was just mean, not illegal. Lexis goes out, puts Oro in, but Oro snatches him for a cradle! TWO, and Lexis scoops to SLAM! The fans duel, Lexis KICKS Oro in the back. Lexis eggs Oro on, stomps him, but Oro fires body shots. Lexis ROCKS Oro, whips him corner to corner, then he scoops to BACKBREAKER!
Oro writhes, Lexis looms over Oro, and Lexis eggs Oro on more. Oro rises up, but Lexis gets a leg. Oro KICKS Lexis away, but Lexis ROCKS Oro! Lexis whips, Oro blocks, and Oro SOBATS! Lexis SUPERKICKS! Oro falls, Lexis covers, TWO! The fans rally while Lexis works to stay cool. Lexis brings Oro up, for a BACKBREAKER! Lexis bends Oro against his knee, but the fans rally up. Oro pries the hold, throws elbows, then CLUBS Lexis! Lexis CHOPS! Oro CHOPS, CHOPS, CHOPS, CHOPS! The fans fire up as Oro OROCKS Lexis, runs, and QUEBRADA! Oro dribbles Lexis off buckles, and fans count all the way to eight before the snapmare.
ROLLING KICK! Lexis falls, Oro covers, TWO! Lexis stays in this but Oro storms up. Oro whips, Lexis breaks and trips Oro, to high stack! Feet on ropes! But then Lexis stops himself!? Lexis says no, he’s not gonna win it like that! Lexis is keeping to his word and fans appreciate it. Oro trips Lexis, stacks, and Oro puts his feet on ropes!! Oro wins!!
Winner: Oro Mensah, by pinfall
Lexis is stunned, but as far as Oro’s concerned, this is payback for last time! This makes them 1-1, will we get quite the tiebreaker in the near future?
The D’Angelo Family begins The Don’s special training.
Tony is dead set on having his rematch with Oba Femi, so it is time to get old school with it. Oba isn’t a monster, he’s a man, so Tony just has to be more of a man than Oba. Tony gets going, from chin ups to rope climbing, to overcoming his fear of being thrown down by incredible heights. Tony remembers the pep talk Rizzo gave him, and he fights harder. He climbs higher, pumps harder, and smashes cinderblocks to bits! he runs longer, hits harder, takes hits, and even pushes a truck with the family sitting in the bed! But there’s one more thing to do before Chicago: spar with a big, BIG man!
Inside the boxing ring, Tony takes a pounding, gets a big shaken up, but he’s motivated by how that defeat to Oba felt. Tony comes back to give as good as he got, and he’s the one standing at the end. The Family is proud of The Don, now to go get that contract signed! The title is on the line in St. Louis, will the Gateway to the West be Tony’s path to the gold?
Ridge Holland VS Riley Osborne w/ Thea Hail!
Yorkshire Grit has already broken the hearts of Chase University, and he’s gone through the list trying to break the bodies of Chase U. Andre Chase is still recovering at home from what happened at No Mercy, and Duke Hudson hasn’t been here since Ridge clobbered him with part of the ringside barriers. Will Turbo Terry only end up the same way? Or can he bring down Ridge to avenge the university?
Ridge makes his entrance, and Riley FLIES out onto him! The fans fire up as Riley fires off forearms! Riley puts Ridge in, Thea cheers him on, as does the whole crowd, and the bell rings! Riley POSTS Ridge, fires off UPPERCUTS, then whips corner to corner, Ridge reverses, but Riley goes up and up to FLYING LARIAT! Cover, TWO! Ridge still has a lot of grit, but Riley goes up and over, ducks under, only for that SOUTHPAW to hit him! Ridge gets free of his coat, to then clinch the arms, and DEADBOLT PLEX! Ridge RIPS Riley’s Chase U shirt off, then throws knees! Ridge snarls, brings Riley up, but Riley SLAPS Ridge!
Ridge ROCKS Riley, gut wrenches, but Riley slips free to SUPERKICK! Ridge wobbles, Riley SHOTGUNS him into a POST! Roll-up, TWO! Riley dodges Ridge, runs up and A-LIST LARIATS! Riley keeps hold of Ridge to SLING-DOG! STANDING MOONSAULT! Cover, TWO! Riley rains down fists to keep Ridge down, then he runs up. Ridge clinches to OVERHEAD SUPLEX Riley outta the ring! Thea panics, coaches Riley up, but Ridge storms out after him. Ridge hauls Riley up, tells him to just have gone along, but Riley RAMS Ridge through barriers! Riley does to Ridge what Ridge did to Duke, and the fans are thunderous!
The ref checks both men, and Ridge is already rising! Riley follows, pushes Ridge into the ring, and ROUNDHOUSES! Riley goes up a corner, aims, and “U~” SHOOTING STARS! But he sees the boots! Riley blocks those, stands Ridge up, only to run into the REDEEMER!! Cover, Ridge wins!
Winner: Ridge Holland, by pinfall
Riley put up a Chase U sized fight, but it wasn’t enough to topple Ridge. And now Ridge beats down on Riley! Thea shouts to stop it, but Ridge scrapes Riley out of the ring. Ridge stands Riley up, but Riley fires haymakers! The fans fire up but Ridge KNEES Riley, then THROWS him into steel steps! Ridge grabs the barrier piece! He wants to do what he did to Duke! But Riley SUPERKICKS! Thea shouts at Ridge, Ridge shouts at her, but Riley LEAPS off the steps! Down goes Ridge! The brawling continues, the refs rush out here, but fans want to “LET THEM FIGHT! LET THEM FIGHT!” Security gets involved, Thea is still shouting, and Ridge backs down!
Things are far from through between Ridge and Chase U, what will it take to put this to rest?
The Miz speaks.
“Tony D’Angelo. I saw your training montage, pretty impressive. Now you and Oba, you can sign your contract in Ava’s office at any time. But how about next week, live on the debut of NXT on the CW, it’s Oba Femi and Tony D’Angelo on Miz TV? Yeah, now that sounds… AWESOME!” The Hollywood A-Lister has invited The Ruler and The Don to the Most Must-See WWE Talk Show, but will that only ensure things get out of control in Chicago?
Oba Femi is at the press conference.
The Ruler is asked about his appearing on Miz TV alongside Tony D’Angelo, and his reaction is… He doesn’t have one. So next question: What does he think of Tony’s training video? Oba chuckles, and says that Tony can fool his family, he can fool the fans, and even fool himself. But Tony can’t fool Oba. Tony is broken, you can see it in his eyes. And Oba is done with questions now. He leaves, Sarah thanks him for his time, and says Oba is closing in on the record of longest reigning NXT North American Champion ever. Will The Ruler blast through that record? Or will he regret not taking The Don seriously?
Wes Lee and Zachary Wentz are interviewed via video chat.
Obviously, these two need to be kept in separate locations, but then Wes asked if Zach can hear him. Zach says he can definitely hear that POS. Why’d he ask? Wants to get away with more talking ish? No, Wes honestly doesn’t wanna think about Zach at all. But Wes is wondering how Trey’s doing. Zach says Wes flew to Ohio just to jump Trey from behind because he’s a b*tch! BUT, Trey’s about to watch Zach beat the F outta Wes next week! But what’s with these separate rooms? Is Wes afraid of Zach? No, this is for Zach’s protection. It is so Wes doesn’t end Zach even before Chicago.
Oh, sorry, if memory serves, Zach beat the F out of Wes at No Mercy. Yeah, well, this time he won’t have Trey! It’ll be just like Detroit, when Wes put Zach through drywall for trying to buck up to him. Nah nah nah, they both know that’s not what happened. Wes says this is the last bit of brother advice he will ever give Zach so STFU for a second. “Next week, just make sure that Gigi doesn’t watch.” W-What did Wes just say? WTF man?! Keep her name out of your mouth!! Wes keeps saying, “Gigi, Gigi, Gigi~!” Wes tells Zach come and find him! Zach leaves his set, Wes thinks he won’t, but then he hears Zach did leave.
Wes says say less! He gets off his set, and goes to meet Zach halfway! They brawl in the prep area! Security hurries but they’re already after each other! The two are separated, but there’s nothing to stop them in their Chicago Street Fight! Who will be the one to walk away from this fight to end all fights?
Wendy Choo & Rosemary VS Karmen Petrovic & Brinley Reece!
While Lyra Valkyria & Tatum Paxley handled them last week, it seems the Sleepy Psycho & Shadow Assassin aren’t done “playing” with the NXT Women’s Division. Will they rebound from last week’s defeat? Or can the Karate Kid and #Brinergy be a bright light in the darkness?
NXT returns as Karmen & Brin make their entrance. The teams sort out, Brin starts against Wendy, and the two tie up. Wendy waistlocks, shoves Brin to a corner, then crawls up on her! Brin goes up and over, arm-drags, then clamps on with an armlock. Wendy fights up, Brin tags Karmen and they double wrench to KICK! Kamren whips, Wendy reverses but Karmen SOBATS! Karmen then DISCUS LARIATS a la Natty! Cover, TWO! Karmen clamps onto Wendy’s arm, grinds the shoulder, but Wendy fights up. Wendy pulls hair to put Karmen in the corner, then she tags Rosemary. They mug Karmen, then bring her out.
Rosemary & Wendy double suplex, but Karmen slips free! Karmen ROUNDHOUSES Rosemary, CHOPS Wendy, then CHOPS Rosemary and ROUNDHOUSES Wendy! The fans rally, Karmen tags Brin, and Karmen feeds Brin to a BODY CHECK! Picture in picture shows us Kelani having her turn at the press conference, Brin covers Rosemary, TWO! Rosemary snarls, Brin is scared, but Rosemary grabs her by the face! Wendy tags in, Rosemary whips and Wendy KCIKS Brin! Brin falls, Rosemary SLIDING LARIATS! Wendy covers, TWO! Wendy drags Brin up to HEADBUTT her down. Brin flounders to the corner while fans rally.
Wendy handspring SPLASHES, then she goes side to side to BOOT! Tag to Rosemary, she climbs up, for a HANGING HEADSCISSOR! The ref counts, Rosemary lets off, and she pushes Brin from ropes. Rosemary facelocks, but Brin powers up! Brin reaches out but Rosemary KNEES her down! Rosemary swings on Karmen, Karmen dodges, and Brin fires body shots! Rosemary CLUBS Brin, tags Wendy, and they DOUBLE SUPLEX! Cover, TWO! Brin stays in this but Wendy stays on her. Wendy whips Brin to the corner, runs up, but into a BOOT! Brin EBLOWS Rosemary, and fires off on Wendy!
The fans fire up as Brin backs Wendy down, but Wendy shoves her. Brin DECKS Rosemary, then HANDSPRING LARIATS! The fans fire up as Brin crawls for her corner! But wait, is that Ashante and his rose? He finds a lady in the front row, but Karmen gets mad that he’s even out here! Wendy tags Rosemary! Brin is alone! Underhooks, SO BELOW!! Cover, Rosemary & Wendy win!
Winners: Rosemary & Wendy Choo, by pinfall
Karmen can’t believe it! She let herself get distracted over nothing, and now she and Brin have nothing to show for this match! But will Rosemary & Wendy continue to haunt the NXT Women’s Division, even in the new CW era?
Sol Ruca talks with CM Punk.
But Ethan Page walks in to say he and Punk need to talk. Sol says he can’t stand this guy so she’ll catch Punk later. Sol leaves, and Ethan says he is not too thrilled with Punk injecting himself as special guest referee. Punk says he isn’t shocked, but he appreciates the honesty. Ethan says he has seen how Punk has handled himself as “pretend referee” in the past, and Ethan has been where Punk’s been. Ethan has worked way too hard for this, and is not in the mood for any of Punk’s drama. Oh, Punk’s drama? Is this about last week when he let Ethan and Trick fight?
Listen, Punk took a redeye from Portland and thought it was funny at the time. But in Chicago, he is not letting any of that go on. He will call it down the middle, neither guy is gonna cheat, and speaking of drama, he won’t let Ethan “desperately low blow” Trick behind the back of the referee, aka Punk. And he isn’t sure about drama, but Punk brings up when Ethan fell on top of a guy, unconscious, to win that belt. But that won’t happen, either. If Ethan is the man he says he is, great! He gets the chance to prove it next Tuesday. Punk will raise Ethan’s hand, even put the belt around his waist. But if Ethan’s not the guy, then Punk won’t.
Punk leaves, will All Ego be able to keep it civil when all these elements are in the ring next week?
NXT returns to the press conference.
Sarah Schreiber introduces The Fatal Influence. First question: Next week, any two of them are set to face Lola Vice & Jaida Parker in a tag team match. Have they decided on which two it’ll be? Fallon Henley says yes, and leaves it at that. Oh, sorry, did he want to know which to? Of course he would, just like Jaida & Lola. But you all find out when they do, next week in Chicago. Next question: The Influence sound extremely confident heading into next week, so- Jazmyn Nyx cuts the reporter off and says yeah, they are. Why not? You don’t believe them? Don’t answer that, it was rhetorical.
And so third question: After they win, what is next for the Fatal Influence? Jacy Jayne says NXT has the strongest Women’s Division in all of wrestling, and they will be at the top of this division. How? Simple: Win championships. Quote her, tweet her, listen to her, and remember that Jacy said it. Kelani Jordan does not deserve to be NXT Women’s North American Champion, and Fatal Influence has no problem taking- OH NO! Here comes Lola & Jaida! Security has to stop The Mayor of Vice City and Miss Parker from storming the stage, but The Influencers all taunt them. But which toxic twosome steps up to put their money where their mouths are?
And this just in: Roxanne Perez is not going to just address the press backstage. She wants HER part of the press conference live in the middle of the ring! What will The Prodigy have to say before she puts her NXT Women’s Championship on the line against Giulia?
Je’Von Evans & Cedric Alexander VS A-Town Down Under!
The Young OG and “Uncle Ceddy” are ready to prove why Randy Orton wanted a match with Je’Von and no one else in St. Louis. But at the same time, Grayson Waller & Austin Theory want to remind everyone in NXT why they graduated from NXT and had gold on SmackDown. Who wins major momentum going into the CW’s next era?
NXT returns and ATDU makes their entrance. The teams sort out, Je’Von starts against Waller, but then Waller sucker punches Cedric! Theory CLOBBERS Je’Von from behind while Waller sends Cedric into barriers on the outside! Theory bumps Je’Von off buckles, then RAMS him in the corner! And again! And again! Waller tags in, ATDU mugs Je’Von, and then Waller taunts the fans. “Ya boi BOUNCY~!” He SMACKS Je’Von off buckles! Waller RAMS Je’Von back in, tags Theory, and Theory says hush. He winds up to whiff as Je’Von dodges! Je’Von then CHOPS Theory! And he swings on Waller!
Waller gets away, Theory rolls Je’Von up, TWO! Je’Von gets moving, and he RANAS Theory! The fans fire up, Waller tags in, but Je’Von dodges him to tilt-o-whirl and RANA! Then he DROPKICKS Waller down! The fans fire up, but Waller ROCKS Je’Von! Tag to Theory, ATDU soak up heat, then Theory runs in at Je’Von. Je’Von BOOTS Theory, goes up and over Waller, and Cedric drags Waller out! Cedric gets payback as he sends Waller into barriers! Je’Von ROCKS Theory, but Theory picks Je’Von up! Je’Von sunset flips it, TWO! Theory runs up, kicks Je’Von and CLUBS him. Theory snapmares, then he stomps Je’Von down!
The fans boo but Theory clamps on a chinlock. Je’Von endures the squeeze and fans rally up. Je’Von fights up, fires body shots, but Theory KNEES low! Theory taunts the fans, they boo, but Theory drags Je’Von up. Je’Von fights the suplex, cradle counters, TWO! Theory escapes to KICK Je’Von low! Theory talks smack, ROCKS Je’Von, but Je’Von fights back. Theory CLUBS Je’Von, whips him, but Je’Von reverses! Je’Von SPLASHES, tag to Cedric! Then they coordinate, ASSISTED SLICED BREAD! PENALTY KICK! Cover, TWO! Cedric wrenches Theory, but Theory kicks low. And then throat chops!
The ref reprimands but Theory tags Waller. ATDU mugs Cedric while fans boo. Cedric hits back, blocks a kick, and DRAGON SCREWS! Waller bails out, Theory runs up, but Je’Von DUMPS Theory out! ATDU regroups, Cedric helps Je’Von get moving, and he FLIES! Theory goes down but Waller picks Je’Von up! So Cedric FLIES and he takes them all down! The fans fire up as Cedric & Je’Von taunt ATDU from the apron, and NXT goes picture in picture.
Cedric drags Waller into the ring, trips him, and steps through to tie up the legs, into a TRAILER HITCH! Waller endures, reaches out, ROPEBREAK! The ref counts, Cedric lets go, and Waller hobbles. Cedric CHOPS Waller in a corner, then swings again. Waller dodges, but then Cedric dodges, to CHOP! Cedric then hits a ROLLING ELBOW! Waller sputters, Cedric CHOPS him again, and then Cedric goes corner to corner. Waller puts Cedric on the apron, but Cedric ROCKS Waller first! Theory runs up, into a BOOT! Cedric steps in, but Waller JUMP KNEES! Cedric flops out of the ring, Je’Von hurries to check on him, but Waller storms out after them.
Waller SMACKS Cedric off the desk, talks smack on Je’Von, then puts Cedric back in. Tag to Theory, and ATDU mugs Cedric. Theory clamps onto Cedric with a chinlock stretch, but Cedric endures as the fans rally up. Cedric fights up, fires body shots, but Theory SLAMS him down! Cover, ONE!! Theory clamps onto Cedric with a chinlock, NXT returns to single picture, and Cedric fires body shots. Cedric fires hands, whips but Theory reverses. Theory then scoops to BACKBREAKER! Cover, TWO! Theory taunts Je’Von by holding out Cedric’s hand, to then wrench, ELBOW BREAKER, and kick low!
Tag to Waller, ATDU mugs Cedric again, and Waller cravats. Waller grinds Cedric but Cedric fires body shots. The fans rally but Waller fires knees! Waller knocks Cedric down then he taunts Je’Von. Cover, TWO! Waller drags Cedric up, brings him around, but Cedric blocks the suplex! Waller fires shots, but Cedric still fights! Cradle counter! TWO!! Waller escapes, and LEG LARIATS! The fans boo but Waller soaks up the heat. Waller goes up the ropes, talks trash, and then BALLER ELBOW DROPS! Cover, TWO! Waller is annoyed, but he drags Cedric around. The fans rally, Waller has a SLEEPER, but then Cedric ducks the rolling elbow!
Cedric hurries, hot tag to Je’Von! ATDU runs up, Je’Von hurdles to then ROCK, CHOP, and DECK them again and again! Theory blocks a kick, but sends it into Waller by accident! Je’Von then SUPERKICKS Theory! Je’Von DIVES onto Waller and they hit the desk! Je’Von keeps going, he FLIES onto Theory at the ramp! Je’Von puts Theory in, then he springboards to FLYING LARIAT! Cover, Waller breaks it! The fans boo but ATDU is still in this. Waller drags Theory to their corner, tags in, and then storms up on Je’Von. SLEEPER, ripcord, Theory joins in, DOUBLE ELBOW SANDWICH! Cover, Cedric breaks it!
The fans fire up but Theory runs up! Cedric puts Theory outside, then goes out to APRON SIDE EFFECT! Waller slides out to LARIAT Cedric! Waller drags Cedric up to RAM him into the steel steps! Je’Von runs up but Waller ROCKS him first! But then Fraxiom is here! They’re getting in Waller’s face, but then Waller shoves Axiom into Frazer! Waller somersaults into the ring, but Je’Von dodges! Rebound and SCREW KICK! The fans fire up as Je’Von goes up and up and takes aim! But Frazer runs up to the apron! Axiom drags Frazer back down, but that trips Je’Von up! Waller grins, he runs up to ROLLING UNPRETTIER!!
Tag to Theory, he says it’s time! A-TOWN DOWN!! Cover, ATDU wins!!
Winners: A-Town Down Under, by pinfall
Fraxiom runs into the ring but ATDU bails out! ATDU taunts everyone from the desk while Fraxiom argues over what went wrong here. Will they be able to sort things out before meeting Waller & Theory in St. Louis?
Trick Williams takes his turn at the press conference.
The first question is that we are seven days away from perhaps the biggest match in his career. What would winning mean to him? “A win means everything. When you take a look back at all the NXT greats, hundreds of ’em, maybe 20 to 25 of ’em were able to hold the NXT Title. Less than that, maybe 5 to 6 of ’em, were able to hold that thing twice. I wanna be part of that group. I’ve had that title once, and I want it back. Bad. Putting all the history to the side, NXT is reaching new heights. I gotta be in the lead of it. It can’t be Ethan Page. It has to be me. And I’m gonna do everything in my power to make sure that happens next week.”
Then does Trick think CM Punk will be a factor in the match? Trick says he already talked with Punk, they’re good. Trick will focus on Ethan. He may not like Ethan, but he has to respect the fact Ethan always finds a way to get the job done. Trick’s just gotta do what he’s gotta do. He’ll lean on what he learned from Pete Dunne. He has to be confident, has to control his emotions, and just be Trick Williams. If he does all those things, best believe we will have a NEW NXT Champion in the Allstate Arena, he promises us that. Trick thanks them for the time, and heads out.
Sarah thanks the media for being here, and says they’re to head over to the arena, as Roxanne Perez and Giulia will hold their conference there. Everyone moves on from here, what will The Prodigy and the Beautiful Madness have to say to close out the night?
Byron Saxton is in the ring.
He welcomes Roxanne Perez and Giulia as they each sit at their own tables in the ring. They are one week away from NXT’s launch on the CW! Now, as they all know, we have questions from social media, organized under #AskGiulia and #AskRoxanne. In addition, there are the reporters here to ask, but no more wasting time. First question is for Giulia. Is she more impressed or intimidated with Roxie’s reign? And is it a reign she thinks she can uphold? Roxie speaks up, asking if they’re just assuming Giulia is taking the title. The fans chant “YES! YES!” Byron asks Roxie to please let Giulia answer that question.
Giulia smiles and speaks in Japanese. Roxie gets annoyed with how long Giulia goes. The legendary Funaki is there to translate, saying that Roxie has shown she is a “Prodigy,” but her time is up! Giulia knows Roxie came in at 20 years old, and she carried the brand. But Giulia is here to become champion! Giulia became The Beautiful Madness by creating her opportunities, and in Chicago, she shows Roxie not only is it a new era, but that it’s time Roxie passes the torch to Giulia. The fans cheer that. Byron thanks Giulia & Funaki, and we go to the next question.
This is for Roxie. She’s never faced anyone with the hype of Giulia. Not only is the hype real, but Giulia can back it up. How is this going to be different from any other match? Roxie says what she thinks people don’t realize is that she was a Giulia fan before anyone here. Yeah! She studied Giulia, watched every single match she had in Japan. Giulia’s name would pop up on social, and Roxie would wonder if they’d ever cross paths. And look! This is a dream match… for Giulia. Because she’s so excited, having never stepped into the ring with someone that has the equity Roxie has. Everyone forgets Roxie is the reason Giulia is here in the WWE!
Yeah, that’s right! Roxie didn’t go looking for Giulia, Giulia came looking for Roxie! Roxie doesn’t care what titles Giulia has held around the world, THIS NXT Women’s Championship is the only one that matters, and Giulia knows it. That is why Giulia came all the way to NXT. “NXT is entering a whole new realm, and the only person who deserves to be at the forefront of it is the person that built this brand from the ground up! ME!” Giulia smirks and retorts. “Did you ever ask yourself what happens when I beat you?” Roxie says, “No I haven’t, because that’s not gonna happen!” Byron tries to keep the peace and moves on.
Third question: Giulia, your arrival to WWE was one of the most talked about things on social media. Does she feel the hype around that and the NXT Women’s Championship match is making her overconfident? Giulia says no, she feels good. Moving to America has been incredible! The fans cheer that. Giulia says everything is new, but do you know what’s not new? That she is still the most feared wrestler in the world! NXT gets to feel the Beautiful Madness! Giulia then thinks, responds in Japanese, but wait! Who is that also speaking? Byron says whoever that is, please wait until he’s called on you.
BUT WAIT! IT IS STEPHANIE VAQUER!! La Primera is on NXT via the tron! And she has a question for them both: What are either of them going to do when they have HER waiting on the other side of that match? Roxie and Giulia are a bit stunned for a moment, but then they glare back at each other. Roxie holds up her belt, but will she be without that belt after next Tuesday? Or will she make it through one international star just to run into another?
My Thoughts:
Overall, a really good episode, not as epic as you’d think for leaving USA Network, but that was a strong closing moment there. I did not think they’d have Stephanie Vaquer show up on this episode at all, that she would be left for after Roxie VS Giulia happened next week, but I suppose if that wasn’t going to be the closing moment, it works out better here. And while Roxie has a good argument of how someone who has been here longer and helped build NXT through 2.0 and into the White ‘n’ Gold Era should still lead things into the CW Era, this has to be as good a time as any to have a new champion and for Roxie to move on to RawDown.
I’m also a little surprised we got the “press conference” segments all throughout the night rather than all at once, but to be fair, that would’ve been really boring. But each of the segments were all still very well done anyway. Ethan and Trick had very good promos tonight, including with CM Punk. While Punk says he wants things clean and will call it down the middle, you know this is going to go sideways. The chaos and “controversy” can be what protects whoever loses. But as I’ve been saying, this could also be Trick’s moment to move to RawDown.
Good press conference promo from The Fatal Influence, as well as Lola & Jaida, to set up the tag match between them. A little surprised we didn’t get a promo of Lola and Jaida talking out that they need to work together, but maybe we get that before the match. And really, it doesn’t matter which two Influencers step up, the third one will be the distraction on the outside. But since they keep calling Kelani out, maybe she helps tip the scales back in favor of Lola & Jaida. Kelani VS Wren was a great match, maybe a little shaky at times, but a great win for Kelani, and I’m betting she faces the odd Influencer out for the title.
Speaking of titles, good Grayson Waller Effect with Fraxiom, but the timing was a bit off in the trash talk. And even then, not sure Fraxiom’s point about making the talk show “The Grayson Waller & Austin Theory Effect” was all that strong. Seemed like a lame thing to give Waller & Theory to argue over, though I suppose they could’ve argued over what to change the show name to so it incorporates them both. The promo with Je’Von & Cedric was a touch better, and we got a very good tag match out of them, but that timing also felt off. Fraxiom being why ATDU wins was clever. And that doubles down on the go-home math, meaning Fraxiom will of course retain.
A good training montage from Tony D here. Not quite as strong as any of the Rocky movies, even though that’s what they’re referencing with all this. But Oba’s reaction to it was perfect, in that he just doesn’t care, it doesn’t change anything in his mind. They’ll have a good Miz TV segment, and a great match, and as I said last week, Oba losing isn’t the worst thing. Oba can go up to the top title after this to really pump up the CW Era. Then maybe Stacks & Luca get going in the tag division. Hank ‘n’ Tank clearly are, they got a really good win off The Good Brothers. A little surprising, actually, but I suppose that just speeds things up towards new contenders in the Fall season.
Good promo from Lexis and Oro to lead into their rematch, and I’m honestly surprised Lexis followed through on doing things the right way. Also surprising that Oro still gave him the receipt through a cheating pin of his own, but this can motivate another promo and another match. I almost feel like this is a case where enemies can become allies. I have not heard anything about Noam Dar’s return, so Meta Four could make Lexis turn Face and that gives the faction tag teams in both divisions. And then, whenever Noam Dar returns, there can be tension over what that means for Lexis and the group as a whole.
Very interesting story going on between Ashante THEE Adonis and Karmen Petrovic. Is she secretly interested in Ashante? She was the one to bring up Ashante giving the rose to the lady in the crowd, and was bothered by him trying to give it away to others tonight. The distraction was a way to keep Karmen’s team protected in the loss to Rosemary & Wendy, but the only logical move now is that Karmen is interested and she has to work up the courage to admit that. Very good stuff with the Chase U story. While I figured Ridge was winning, I like that Riley got to give him a real fight even after the match. Maybe they do a rematch to bide more time before Mr. Chase’s return.
And great stuff with Wes and Zach tonight. For one, using the video interview set-up to then not do the interview was clever. They just talked major trash to each other and then got into a physical fight. The math is pretty even now, as neither stood tall. Plus, Zach won at No Mercy but he’s also trying to avenge Trey, so I can’t be sure who wins it. It’ll be an awesome match either way, maybe even a show stealer, and if it’s Wes winning, this could propel him to the NXT Championship as well.
My Score: 8.8/10
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Rockin’ around the Christmas Collision!
The Continental Classic continues on Christmas Collision, with crucial points on the line this close to AEW Worlds End! Who will finally take the lead in Gold League?
OFFICIAL RESULTS
- AEW Continental Classic, Gold League: Will Ospreay VS Ricochet; Ricochet wins.
- Kris Statlander VS Penelope Ford; Kris wins.
- AEW Continental Classic, Blue League: Shelton Benjamin VS Daniel Garcia; Garcia wins.
- AEW Continental Classic, Blue League: Mark Briscoe VS The Beast Mortos; Briscoe wins.
- AEW Continental Classic, Gold League: Darby Allin VS Claudio Castagnoli; Claudio wins.
PLAY BY PLAY
Here are the current Continental Classic Gold League standings!
Claudio Castagnoli: 2-1, 6 points
Will Ospreay: 2-1, 6 points
Ricochet: 2-1, 6 points
Darby Allin: 2-1, 6 points
Brody King: 2-2, 6 points
Komander: 0-4, 0 points [ELIMINATED]
Here are the current Continental Classic Blue League standings!
Kyle Fletcher: 3-1, 9 points
Kazuchika Okada: 2-1-1, 7 points
Mark Briscoe: 2-2, 6 points
Shelton Benjamin: 2-1, 6 points
Daniel Garcia: 1-1-1, 4 points
The Beast Mortos: 0-4, 0 points [ELIMINATED]
Ian Riccaboni is in the ring.
He has Big Boom AJ & Big Justice with him in the Hammerstein Ballroom, and yes, they’re ready to bring the BOOM~! They’re ready to watch the action tonight, and even the final face-to-face of MJF and Adam Cole. AJ says if MJF is gonna bring the doom, then you know he and Big Justice will bring the BOOM~! But tonight, their guy, Adam Cole will bring the BOOM~ too! And of course we have big Continental Classic action! Daniel Garcia VS Shelton Benjamin in a critical showdown, and while Shelton is tough, Garcia is going to bring the BOOM~! Plus, Mark Briscoe battles The Beast Mortos! The Chicken is their guy, time to bring the BOOM~!
In Gold League, we have Darby Allin VS Claudio Castagnoli, and the Swiss Superman is a DOOM~! Let’s go, Darby, bring that BOOM~! And then a match everyone wants to see, the fireworks rematch of Will Ospreay VS Ricochet! If you’re a fan of high-flying wrestling, this is the right night to be right here in AEW! Ricochet and their guy, Ospreay, will bring the BOOM~! But speaking of, that match is up first! The Aerial Assassin joins AJ & Big Justice in giving a BOOM~, but will Ricochet make sure tonight is #OuttaThisWorld?
AEW Continental Classic, Gold League: Will Ospreay VS Ricochet!
Wait, are the fans throwing white streamers or is that… No, yeah, it’s toilet paper! Ospreay laughs at the fans basically calling Ricochet crap. Ricochet throws the toilet paper back! The bell rings and we’re on the clock. The fans fire up for Ospreay as he and Ricochet circle. The fans also sing, “F HIM UP, OSPREAY, F HIM UP!” Ricochet shrugs that off, he and Ospreay tie up, and then Ricochet rolls. Ospreay shoots in, waistlocks, but Ricochet switches. They go around, Ricochet gator rolls with Ospreay, then floats to a headlock. Ricochet wrenches, hammerlocks then headlocks again. Ospreay powers up and out, Ricochet runs him over, but Ospreay kips up!
The fans cheer and Ospreay smiles as he and Ricochet reset. They tie up, go around, and Ricochet wrenches to a wristlock. Ospreay rolls, wrenches and wristlocks, but Ricochet spins and wrenches to hammerlock. Ospreay reaches back, headlocks and hits a takeover. Ricochet rolls to a cover, TWO! Ospreay holds onto the headlock but Ricochet powers up and out. Ospreay runs Ricochet over, Ricochet bails out, and then Ospreay handsprings to fake Ricochet out! The fans cheer as Ospreay superhero lands out, and Ricochet is annoyed. Ospreay holds ropes open for Ricochet, but Ricochet goes around the way to step in on his own.
The fans boo Ricochet being a bad sport but Ricochet ignores that. Ospreay and Ricochet knuckle lock, then Ricochet kicks low! And CHOPS! Ricochet whips, Ospreay reverses, but Ricochet rolls off Ospreay’s back! Things keep moving, Ospreay avoids the handspring to then duck ‘n’ dodges and RANA! But Ricochet handsprings through! The fans fire up, and Ospreay arm-drags Ricochet down! The fans cheer while Ricochet endures the grind. Ricochet fights up and puts Ospreay on ropes. The ref counts, Ricochet and Ospreay slowly let g o, and Ricochet SLAPS Ospreay! Ospreay CHOPS Ricochet!
Ospreay takes a swing, Ricochet ducks under to roll back and RANA! But now Ospreay handsprings through! Ricochet dodges to waistlock but Ospreay bucks the O’Conner. Ricochet arm-drags Ospreay down, but Ospreay headscissors back! Ricochet pops free but Ospreay arm-drags! Ricochet headscissors, Ospreay pops free, and Ospreay handsprings, but Ricochet catches him! Ricochet then THROWS Ospreay into the Tree of Woe, and Ospreay falls down! The fans boo while Ospreay bails out, but Ricochet FOSBURY FLOPS! The fans boo but Ricochet takes the toilet paper to wipe himself, then he SMOTHERS Ospreay with it!
The fans boo that literally disgusting act of disrespect, but Collision goes picture in picture.
Ricochet taunts the fans, then drags Ospreay up. Ricochet puts Ospreay in, soaks up more heat, then KNEE-BOARD SENTONS! Ricochet swaggers to taunt the fans more, then he goes back to Ospreay. Cover, ONE!! Another cover, TWO! Ricochet taunts the fans more, then goes back for Ospreay. Ricochet stands Ospreay up to CHOP, and Ospreay goes to a corner. Ricochet RAMS into Ospreay, RAMS him again, then snapmares to UPPERCUT in the back! Cover, TWO! Ospreay stays in this but Ricochet drags him into a motorcycle stretch. Ospreay endures while Ricochet digs a knee into the back. Ospreay fights up, fights with elbows, then runs, but into a DROPKICK!
Ospreay is down in a daze but Ricochet has to shake out the stars in his own head. Ricochet covers, ONE! Ospreay then uses that one to flip off Ricochet. Ricochet RAMS Ospreay in the back! Ricochet then clamps on with a chinlock, and he digs his knee into Ospreay’s back. Ospreay endures, even as Ricochet JAMS Ospreay. Collision returns to single picture as the fans rally for Ospreay again. Ospreay fires up, fires hands, but Ricochet RAMS him into a corner. Ricochet runs up, RAMS into Ospreay, then goes to the apron. Ospreay takes a swing but Ricochet dodges and gets around him to GERMAN SUPLEX! Ospreay lands out!
Ospreay runs, handsprings, NEURALIZER KICK! The fans fire up while both men are down! Ospreay goes to the apron, takes aim, and he springboards to PIP PIP CHEERIO! Down goes Ricochet, Ospreay covers, TWO! Ospreay stays focused and the fans rally up. Ospreay drags Ricochet up, CHOPS him, then CHOPS him again! Ricochet staggers, Ospreay runs, but Ricochet TIGER WALL KICKS! Forearm, SOBAT, and Ricochet runs, but into a POP-UP, and STYLES- NO, Ricochet sits up, slips free, and he underhooks Ospreay for a FACEBUSTER! Cover, TWO! Ospreay survives but Ricochet goes up.
Ricochet has to double clutch, the fans let him hear it, but Ricochet still MOONSAULTS! Ricochet lands out as Ospreay moves, and Ospreay runs up, but into an ELBOW! Ricochet handsprings, but into a pop-up, Electric Chair, spin around, STYLES CLASH!! Cover, TWO!! Ricochet survives and Ospreay is surprised. Ospreay pulls on the elbow pad and the fans fire up! “This is Awesome!” as Ospreay aims, but Ricochet bails out! The fans boo but Ospreay storms after Ricochet. They’re both on the apron and Ospreay goes up a corner. Ricochet anchors Ospreay first! Then Ricochet has the Electric Chair Lift!
Ospreay fights free, fights off a nelson, then he KICKS Ricochet! Ospreay runs, but into a pop-up APRON DEATH VALLEY DRIVER! The fans chant “You Still Suck!” but Ricochet adds a SHOOTING STAR PRESS! Ricochet puts Ospreay in, then springboards to 450 SPLASH! Cover, TWO!! Ospreay survives, but then Ricochet AX KICKS! Dragon sleeper, inverted suplex, VERTIGO! Cover, TWO!? Ospreay survives and Ricochet is shocked! Ricochet snarls and he aims from a corner. The fans rally for Ospreay but Ricochet loads up. SPIRIT- NO, Ospreay ducks under! Ospreay gets up, Ricochet blocks a kick!
Ricochet V-TRIGGERS, then he reels Ospreay in! But Ospreay fights out of the bomb, but then Ricochet returns the favor! Ricochet suplexes, into STUN DOG MILLIONAIRE! Ospreay springboards for the OSC- CUTTER FROM RICOCHET!! Ricochet hurries to get Ospreay up, powerbomb into fireman’s carry, DEATH VALLEY DRIVER! SPIRIT- HIDDEN BLADE!! Both men are down and the fans are thunderous! Ospreay and Ricochet both slowly sit up and the fans rally as hard as ever. Ricochet and Ospreay stare down, talk a bit of trash, then stand up. Ospreay draws a line in the sand and dares Ricochet to step up.
Ricochet steps right up, they stand toe to toe, literally! They start firing forearms! The fans cheer Ospreay, boo Ricochet, and Ricochet wobbles! But then Ricochet comes back with forearm after forearm! Ospreay wobbles, but he grins as he rises and roars! Ospreay fires a flurry on Ricochet, then ROCKS him! Ricochet flops over, Ospreay hauls him up! But Ricochet grabs at the ref! Ospreay kicks Ricochet’s arm away, but then Ricochet RAMS Ospreay into the ref! The fans boo but then Ricochet hurries to HOOK KICK! And VERTI- NO, Ospreay slips free to underhook! STORM BREAKER! Cover, but the ref is down!
The fans count, Ospreay would’ve won twice over! Ospreay calls to the ref, the ref sputters around, and Ospreay goes up. But then Ricochet kicks the ref into ropes! Ospreay gets tripped up and the fans boo more! Ospreay is confused as to what happened, but SPIRIT GUN hits the mark!! Cover, RICOCHET WINS!
Winner: Ricochet, by pinfall (gains 3 points; Ospreay earns 0)
The One & Only got away with murder, but there’s nothing that can be done now! Ricochet has NINE points, will he be headed to Worlds End?
Adam Cole heads to the ring!
The fans cheer as the Panama City Playboy returns to the Hammerstein Ballroom, and yes, they join in for the “BOOM~!” and the “ADAM COLE, BAYBAY~!” Cole grabs a mic, but he keeps his eyes on the ramp. That’s because we all know who’s next. MJF makes his entrance, but with a handful of security guards in front of him first. And not even AEW security, that’s his own personal security. MJF grabs a mic and has them cut his music. The fans boo but MJF tells them, “If I wanted your help, I’d ask for it. Sit down and shut up.” The fans tell MJF to STFU, but MJF shrugs that off.
MJF tells Cole that MJF is frustrated. It’s because for the past few months, MJF has had to listen to Cole say MJF is Cole’s biggest enemy! If memory serves, and MJF’s memory always does because unlike the fans here, he isn’t a complete moron… Didn’t Cole turn on MJF? But then does Cole realize he has bigger enemies out there? Like spray tan, cracks in the floor, gusts of win, and maybe… a cavity. Because last MJF heard, Cole’s dentist isn’t seeing him anymore. Cole was already staring daggers into MJF, but now he’s pissed. MJF has Cole calm down, and he tells the fans to shut up so he can shoot straight.
When MJF was the longest-reigning and greatest AEW World Champion of all time, Cole was nothing more than MJF’s cute little sidekick. That ate Cole up inside. Cole wanted to be MJF. Cole wanted #TripleB. But the sad truth is, Cole had many opportunities to win the title before MJF got anywhere near it. It’s almost like when it comes to Cole being elite enough to become world champion, just like his “s*itty little ankle,” Cole blows it. MJF laughs at his own joke, and then tells the fans he is talking, it is not that complicated. But this is why MJF doesn’t buy the hogwash that Cole turned on MJF because MJF would turn on Cole first.
Cole turned because he, like all these shmucks, is jealous of MJF. And who can blame Cole? MJF is rich, handsome, funny, entertaining, and then look at Cole. For crying out loud, Cole used to be ADAM COLE BAYBAY. Now, he’s just a crack baby! Cole asks if MJF is done. Was that the last line? Because it felt like MJF practiced that for two weeks in front of a mirror. But MJF killed it, really. Cole could come back with childish comments to hurt MJF’s feelings, but he won’t. Cole could mention MJF has had two surgeries on that fake head of hair of his while only in his 20s, which is hilarious, but he won’t.
Cole could talk about how MJF pulled some strings to get his girlfriend hired, like the real politician he is, but Cole won’t go there. Cole could talk about how every single time MJF enters a room, everyone waits for him to leave because he is loud, obnoxious and annoying as hell. But Cole won’t go there. Because Cole is not like MJF. They are nothing alike. That is why the friendship was ruined. Because, MJF, the truth is you say Cole is a failure, but in virtually every wrestling company Cole has worked for, he is the longest-reigning champion in so many!
In this very building, Cole bled BUCKETS against Kyle O’Reilly, wanting to prove he was one of the best in the world, and that is exactly what he did! Does Cole have regrets? Sure. Are there things Cole wishes he could take back? Absolutely. But Cole does NOT regret turning on MJF. The only reason it drives MJF insane is because Cole beat MJF to it. That’s MJF 101: Get close to someone, then turn on them. It’s what MJF does. Cole just did it better than MJF, and MJF knows it.
But Cole has been thinking, trying to understand what’s going on in MJF’s head, and he finally figured it out. MJF is terrified of having anyone close to him, because he feels it is a weakness. That hit a chord? Because not only does MJF act like a child, he thinks like a child! MJF knows in his heart that he was going to be the one to turn on Cole first! DAMN RIGHT HE WAS!!! MJF realizes he let the cat out of the bag. MJF says congrats, Cole, he solved the mystery! A regular Scooby-Doo! Great job, Adam.
But you want the truth? Here it is. The fact of the matter is, last year at Worlds End, MJF had every intention on stabbing Cole in the back that night. Cole just got lucky. When #BetterThanYouBaybay started, MJF didn’t give a damn about Cole. Cole was nothing more than a pawn. But MJF will admit, he did eventually start to care. For the first time in MJF’s life, he cared about someone else. Fans mockingly go, “Aww…” But MJF says that is just when Cole became a liability. And since Cole’s “a fragile little freak,” him jumping off that ramp and exploding his ankle made him a distraction!
Distractions, liabilities, emotions, there are no room for those when all you should be concerned with is maintaining the world championship! But Cole doesn’t get it, does he? Last year was a fluke. Cole ain’t the Devil, he just beat the Devil to it. But this year, Worlds End, December 28th, the same show where Cole tried to end MJF’s world, MJF ENDS Cole!! MJF throws down the mic and the fans are torn. Cole smirks and says MJF ends things then? Well, how about Cole ends this? COLE DECKS MJF! The guards rush in, but Cole fights them off! MJF sends more but Cole SUPERKICSK! And SUPERKICKS! And SUPERKICKS!
But then MJF LOW BLOWS Cole! MJF tells the fans to shut up! MJF takes out the Dynamite Diamond Ring! But then The Kingdom rushes out here! MJF runs away from Matt Taven & Mike Bennett, but he vows this ends at Worlds End. We have one week left, is that the last week Cole has in AEW? Or will MJF finally lose the one thing he has left in that diamond ring?
Backstage interview with Kris Statlander.
Lexy Nair is with the #BornAgainKristen and brings up her trying to make amends with Willow Nightingale last night, as well as making the save when Harley Cameron & Penelope Ford were beating Willow up. Kris says what she and Willow have to discuss is between them. But as far as her and Penelope go, they’ve got a lot of history, and if Ford wants a fight, Kris will give her a fight. Then speaking of history, Kris still has her eyes set on the TBS Championship, can she tells us more on that?
Kris says she looked back on 2024 and she had a downward spiral that started with losing that title. Maybe if she wins it back, Kris will right her wrongs. On that note, Mercedes Mone, you don’t have an opponent for Worlds End so here Kris is. Let her know when you’re ready for round two. Kris heads out, will she prove to everyone that she is still the Galaxy’s Greatest?
Backstage interview with Orange Cassidy.
AEW returns and Lexy is now with Freshly Squeezed. In exactly one week, he will compete against three other men for the AEW World Championship. There are a lot of combustible elements at play, and Cassidy says yeah, we saw that on Dynamite. Jay White, Hangman Page and Cassidy can’t exactly have a conversation. So really, Cassidy wants them to listen. “Between now and Worlds End, Jon Moxley can run and hide. He can hide behind his goons, he can run away in a pickup truck. But when that bell rings in seven days, he has nowhere to go. He will be in the ring with us. Us three. And you both know that we need to remove Jon Moxley from the equation.
“We can. We’ve done it. And after that, us three, we can fight for the AEW World Championship and one of us will become the AEW World Champion. Just something to think about. See you guys on Dynamite.” Cassidy is ready to remove the Maniac from the throne, but will the Switchblade and Cowboy listen to reason?
Kris Statlander VS Penelope Ford!
As Kris just said, she’s calling out The CEO in hopes of one more TBS Championship match. But will the Superbad Girl be more like the Grinch for Kris this Christmas?
The bell rings and the fans rally as Kris circles with Ford. They tie up, Kris powers Ford to a corner, then throws Ford back into the corner! The ref counts, Kris lets off, but Ford shoves her! Kris ROCKS Ford, TOSSES her, then runs up on her. Kris whips, drops down, then hurdles over. Kris CLOBBERS Ford and the fans fire up as she flexes. Kris drags Ford up, reels her in, and suplexes, and she holds Ford up! The fans cheer and Kris goes all the way to TEN, but Ford slips into a SLEEPER! Kris pries the hold open and she brings Ford around for another suplex! The fans fire up as Kris holds Ford up for five before the SLAM! Cover, TWO!
Kris drags Ford up, whips her to the corner, but Ford goes up, only for Kris to Electric Chair Lift! Kris climbs, Ford fights with fists, and she shoves Kris down! Ford steadies herself, then hits a FLYING BLOCKBUSTER! Cover, TWO! Ford is frustrated but she storms up on Kris. Ford bumps Kris off buckles but the fans rally behind Kris. Ford stomps a mudhole, but she lets off as the ref counts. Kris goes to the apron, but Ford jumps up to drop KNEES on her! The fans boo but Ford soaks up the heat, and Collision goes picture in picture.
Ford brings Kris around to THROW her into railing! Ford soaks up more heat, then drags Kris up and RAMS her into the apron! Ford refreshes the count, then stalks Kris around the way. Ford whips Kris into the steel steps! Kris falls over in a heap but Ford drags her up into the ring. Ford covers, TWO! Kris stays in this but Ford kicks her around. Ford CHOKES Kris on the ropes, thrashes around, but lets off as the ref counts. Ford drags Kris up and whips her to ropes, then LARIATS as Collision goes to break.
Christmas Collision returns and Ford CHOKES Kris on the ropes again! The ref counts, Ford lets off and Kris sputters to the apron. Ford runs and goes up, up, and KNEE DROPS on only apron! Kris then SHOTGUNS Ford off the apron! The fans fire up and Kris brings Ford up, to THROW into railing! Kris puts Ford in the ring, the fans fire up, but Ford kicks low. Ford reels Kris in, but Kris suplexes, FISHERMAN BUSTER! Cover, TWO! Ford flounders to a corner but Kris has the fans rallying behind her. Kris runs up to UPPERCUT! Kris goes side to side but Ford dodges the knee! Ford hits a FISHERMAN SUPLEX! Bridging cover, TWO!
Ford wasn’t quite perfect there but she watches Kris go to a corner. Ford runs corner to corner, handsprings, but Kris catches her! The fans fire up as Kris GERMAN SUPELXES, but Ford lands out! but Kris goes Matrix to dodge! So does Ford! STUNNER! Ford runs, Kris does her best to follow, but Ford hops up for a POISON-RANA! Cover, TWO!! Kris survives and the fans fire up! Ford is beside herself, but she drags Kris to a drop zone. Ford goes up top, and MOONSAULTS BUT FLOPS as Kris moves! Kris hurries to deadlift GERMAN SUPLEX! And then GERMAN SUPLEX again! The fans fire up as Kris scoops to tuck Ford in! STATURDAY NIGHT FEVER! Cover, Kris wins!
Winner: Kris Statlander, by pinfall
Ford gave Kris quite the fight, but Kris came out on top! Wait, here comes Mone! Kris did call the CEO out, so Santa Mone says, “Ho, ho, ho ho ho! New York Citaaaay~! Please say hello to your C E O! Kris, after the year I’ve been having, I was planning on taking Worlds End off. I was planning on going to the Ritz in Boston.” The fans boo Boston, but Mone says since it’s the holidays, Mone feels like being nice. She already beat Kris once anyway, so she’ll just beat her twice! At Worlds End, you see that money changes everything, because Mone is the greatest TBS Champion of all time!
The challenge has been accepted, and Mone is looking to be busy before the New Year. Will Kris make her regret it?
Big Boom AJ & Big Justice return to the ring.
They’re getting Christmas Collision ready to bring the BOOM, but out comes Chris Jericho, who is still ROH World Champion after overcoming Matt Cardona last night at Final Battle. And he has Bryan Keith & “Big Bill” Morrissey with him as he asks if AJ has a permit for being here tonight. Did they talk with Mayor DeBlasio? Because they certainly didn’t run this past Jericho. Do they know who he is? Big Justice says yeah, he knows! “You’re a JACKASS!” Jericho is taken aback, but the fans agree with Justice. The Bad Apple says this is why dumbass kids should be sitting and not heard. Jericho says yeah!
And if being a jackass means he’s the King of New York, then Jericho’s the biggest jackass! And besides, Jericho talks for everyone here saying we do not want AJ & Justice here! The fans boo, they disagree with Jericho. But Jericho says they don’t even have Costcos in New York! New Yorkers shop at bodegas. Fans are torn, because they kind of agree. Jericho says his favorite is the Walgreens a few blocks over in Flushing. And speaking of Flushing, that’s where AJ & Justice belong: in the toilet! This is the Hammerstein Ballroom, the House that Jericho built! The fans boo that, it’s the House that Hardcore built.
But Jericho says there’s no time for goofy gimmicks like BOOM~, or bandit masks, or scissoring! Scissor me, Bad Apple~! But then wait! The Acclaimed is here! Well, Anthony Bowens is, at least. Bowens pushes past The Learning Tree and he joins AJ & Justice in the ring. Bowens has the music cut, and he tells Jericho that he doesn’t get why Scissor King is catching strays, but you caught his attention. Jericho is trying to intimidate a man in a walking boot and an 11 year old child while spouting nonsense about being the King of New York. Why doesn’t Jericho do what he has asked so many others in the past: SHUT THE HELL UP!
The fans cheer but Big Bill says, “As the Learning Tree always says, when a man tries to silence another man, he’s probably afraid of the truth.” The fans do cheer Big Bill because he is from New York. Bowens says he has no idea what that means, Bill. But he does know we’re live on TNT, Christmas Collision, Hammerstein Ballroom, New York City! So Chris, why not walk your ass to this ring and get it whipped by the Scissor King?! Jericho says if Bowens wants him to do that, then not tonight. Jericho waves bye, but AJ says hold on, listen up. We know Jericho is running scared, but we know at some point, Bowens will get to bring the-
Bowens stops the Boom? Because he wants to scissor! AJ says okay, and they SCISSOR BOOM~! But is that true? Will Anthony Bowens be the one to tear down the Learning Tree and be a champion?
Backstage interview with The Vendetta.
Lexy is now with Deonna Purrazzo & Taya Valkyrie, and they’ve got a hot streak going. Deonna’s message last week was ominous, but who was it for? Taya says there are so many options. Everyone deserves a slice of The Vendetta. There’s Mercedes, Mariah, Toni Storm, even Lexy could get some, so watch your back. Speaking of Toni, she stumbles in and apologizes for interrupting. She just wants to say hi to everyone, hello. Oh, Deonna, a pleasure. Deonna says she knows who Toni is. R-Really? So cool! Taya says she’ll make a guess: Toni has a tattoo on her leg, a little duck with a knife through it.
Wow, how’d Taya know? Deonna says no no no, she is not doing this again. She does not get what sick crap Toni’s up to, but she is already done with it. So for Dynamite’s Miracle on 34th Street, Toni VS Taya! Taya says she’ll make Toni forget everything! Toni nervously thanks The Vendetta, and says this is a big opportunity to face someone like Taya. Toni leaves, Deonna and Taya sigh, and Lexy has no idea what to say. Is Toni’s mind unraveling before our eyes? Or is there still a bit of Timeless inside Toni Time?
AEW Continental Classic, Blue League: Shelton Benjamin VS Daniel Garcia!
This showdown was inevitable, but it’s even more fitting after The Standard of Excellence beat up the TNT Champion just because he stood up to the Hurt Syndicate. Will Shelton continue to bring the pain? Or will he not survive Red Death?
The bell rings and Garcia goes right at Shelton! Garcia fires hands but Shelton RAMS him into the corner! Shelton fires hands but Garcia turns things around to fire more shots! The ref counts, Shelton shoves Garcia back, but Garcia runs up to fire hands! Shelton shoves Garcia again, but Garcia gets under the lariat to waistlock. Shelton fights the lift but Garcia shoves him to SLAP! And CHOP! Shelton just grins and he picks Garcia up again! Shelton TOSSES Garcia away and Garcia goes to ropes. Shelton brings Garcia back up, scoops and SLAMS him, then brings him up again. Scoop SLAM! Shelton drags Garcia up and puts him in a corner.
Shelton whips corner to corner hard and Garcia falls! The fans sing, “We Hurt People!” Shelton drags Garcia around, stomps him around, then TOSSES Garcia out hard! Garcia sputters but Shelton storms outside. Shelton brings Garcia up but Garcia fires hands! Shelton RAMS Garcia into the apron, then railing, then back to the apron! And repeat! Garcia falls in a heap and the fans fire up. Shelton grins as he drags Garcia up, to then THROW into steel steps! Shelton leaves Garcia behind and the ring count climbs on Garcia. Garcia drags himself up at 7 but Shelton goes out after him again.
Shelton puts Garcia in the ring, then grabs at him. Garcia grabs ropes but Shelton stomps him. Shelton stands Garcia up to DECK him! The fans cheer but Shelton brings Garcia up again. Garcia fires a forearm, then he CHOPS! Shelton eggs Garcia on, so Garcia CHOPS! Shelton grins, Garcia CHOPS, but Shelton DECKS him again! The fans duel but Shelton whips Garcia to ropes, for a BIG backdrop! Garcia flounders and Collision goes picture in picture.
Shelton stalks Garcia to the ropes, brings him up and around, then puts him on other ropes so he can CHOKE him! The ref counts, Shelton steps off, and Garcia coughs and sputters to a corner. Shelton stalks behind Garcia, stands him up, and winds up to ROCK Garcia! Garcia flounders against ropes then falls to the mat! Shelton stands over Garcia, drags him up and puts him in the corner. Shelton throws hands and Garcia stumbles. Garcia falls, but Shelton stands on him. Shelton stomps Garcia, drags him up, but Garcia fires up! Garcia breaks free to fire CHOPS and forearms on repeat!
Garcia whips, Shelton reverses and Shelton BOOTS Garcia down! Cover, TWO! Shelton is still amused, and he clamps onto Garcia with a chinlock. Garcia endures as Shelton grinds him down, and Garcia fights up, only for Shelton to wrangle him back down! Shelton leans all his weight on the hold and he squeezes tight. Garcia fades but the fans rally, and Garcia gets a second wind! Garcia fights up, Christmas Colilsion returns to siongle cipture, and the fans duel as Garcia fires hands! Garcia runs, ducks ‘n’ dodges, then SHOTGUNS SHelton down! The fans fire up and Garcia aims from a corner. Garcia runs up, Shelton gets around, GERMAN SUPLEX!
The fans are torn while Shelton storms around. Shelton waits on Garcia, waistlocks, GERMAN SUPLEX! Garcia flops around but Shelton stalks him to the ropes. Shelton goes to the apron, runs up, but Garcia BOOTS him! Garcia takes a swing, but Shelton waistlocks! Garcia holds ropes to fight off the suplex to the floor! Garcia stands up and elbows Shelton away! Then Garcia LEAPS, but into Shelton’s clinch! OVERHEAD BELLY2BELLY to the floor! Garcia flounders, fans sing, “We Hurt People!” Shelton runs up but Garcia drop toeholds him into a chair! Shelton sputters and the fans rally up. Garcia makes Shelton take a seat, then rains down fists!
The fans count along and Garcia goes to nine, puts up the dukes, then hits TEN! Garcia gets space, runs back in, and he SHOTGUNS Shelton outta the chair! The fans are thunderous as Garcia goes back for Shelton. Garcia drags Shelton up but Shelton pushes him away. Shelton LARIATS Garcia, then rolls into the ring. The ring count starts, the fans help Garcia stand, and the fans fire up! Garcia hurries to the ring, but Shelton BOOTS, only for Garcia to block! DRAGON SCREW! Garcia runs, Shelton gets around, GERMAN SUPLEX! Even with a bad leg, Shelton has so much strength! Shelton storms up in the corner, but Garcia dodges!
Shelton’s knee hits buckles, and Garcia leg scissor rolls him! Garcia steps through for the DRAGON TAMER!! Shelton endures and the fans fire up! Garcia sits on the hold, but Shelton powers up! Shelton powers out of the hold, has Garcia’s legs, and he turns Garcia over into a QUEEN ANGELITO STRETCH! Garcia endures, reaches out, and he army crawls his way forward! But Shelton drags Garcia back! Garcia cradles Shelton! TWO!! Shelton escapes, but Garcia BOOTS him! Shelton SUPERKICKS Garcia! Both men are down and the fans are thunderous! Shelton covers, TWO!! Garcia barely gets out of that and Shelton is furious!
“This is Awesome!” as Shelton looms over Garcia. Shelton drags Garcia up, but Garcia trips Shelton! Jackknife bridge, GARCIA WINS!!
Winner: Daniel Garcia, by pinfall (gains 3 points; Shelton earns 0)
A Christmas Collision miracle? Who knows! But Garcia is still alive in the C2, but Lashley snatches Garcia into a SLEEPER! The fans boo but MVP hands the pimp cane to Shelton! But here comes Mark Briscoe, and he has a chair! Security wants this to stop before it gets out of hand, and even producers get out here! But wait! Is that Swerve Strickland rushing in from the crowd?! It is! He goes right up top to SUPER SWERVE STOMP the Syndicate and security guards! Garcia gets free of the pile, Mark Briscoe is with him, and now the locker room hurries out here to stop this from getting worse!
The fans chant, “Whose House?” “SWERVE’S HOUSE!” and Nana eventually hands the mic to Swerve. “Bobby FREAKIN’ Lashley! Didn’t I say I was gonna get my hands on you by the end of ’24? By the end of 2024, I said I was gonna get my hands on you, and that’s what I did, courtesy of the most dangerous man in AEW. Whose house?!” “SWERVE’S HOUSE!” Swerve is still aiming for Lashley’s head, will he and Lashley have it out at Worlds End?
AEW Continental Classic, Blue League: Mark Briscoe VS The Beast Mortos!
After getting a couple shockers, The Sussex County Chicken could easily jump up to the front of the block with one more! But will he #ManUp and bring down the menacing minotaur? Or will The Beast be a massive spoiler for Briscoe?
The bell rings and we’re on the clock again. The fans rally and duel while both men fire up. They RAM shoulders, and then fire forearms! The fans fire up as Mark gets the edge, but Mortos swings! Mark dodges to CHOP, then fire forearms! Mark ROCKS Mortos, whips, but Mortos reverses and SPLASHES Mark! Mortos runs but Mark follows to LARIAT! Mark runs, Mortos follows, but Mark dodges to CHOP! And CHOP! And forearm! And Mongolian Chop! Mark fires forearms against the ropes, then roars. Mark runs but Mortos follows to UPPERCUT! The fans fire up, Mortos runs but Mark follows to FOREARM!
Mark runs, Mortos follows, and he slingshots to hook and backslide, TWO! Mark trips Mortos to jackknife, TWO! Mortos gets around, hammerlock and cradle, TWO! Mark slips around to roll Mortos, TWO! Both men stand, both men dodge, and the fans cheer the standoff. The fans cheer “BOTH THESE GUYS! BOTH THESE GUYS!” as they reset. Mark and Mortos run up to RAM shoulders again! And again! Mortos is getting the better of this, and he CLOBBERS Mark! The fans cheer Mortos while Mark goes to ropes. Mortos runs in but Mark TOSSES him up and out! Mortos clutches a leg, stands up, but Mark runs!
Mortos slides in, dodges, and he SPEARS Mark! The fans fire up and Mortos roars while Collision goes picture in picture.
Mark rolls to a corner while Mortos headbutts buckles. Mortos then runs corner to corner to DROPKICK Mark! Mark sputters, Mortos drags him to a cover, TWO! Mark stays in this but Mortos drags him into a chinlock. Mark endures, even as Mortos leans on the hold. Mark fights up as the fans rally, and Mark fires body shots. Mortos THROWS Mark down! Mortos then CRANKS Mark’s neck, then KICKS him in the chest! Cover, TWO! Mark is still in this and he goes to ropes. Mortos storms up but Mark CHOPS! Mortos SMACKS Mark and Mark falls into a corner. Mortos stomps Mark, then digs his boots in!
The ref reprimands and counts, Mortos steps off, then Mortos snapmares Mark so he can step on Mark’s face! Then NECK TWIST! Cover, TWO! Mark stays in this and he goes back to ropes. Mortos waits on Mark to stand, then SMACKS him down! Mark dangles out of the ring in the ropes, but Mortos goes after a leg while Collision goes to break.
Christmas Collision returns and Mortos has Mark in a corner. Mortos whips corner to corner, then runs up to UPPERCUT, CHOP, and HEADBUTT! Mark staggers and the fans rally up for Mortos. Mortos brings down his kneepads, runs corner to corner, but Mark dodge! Mortos hits buckles then falls to the outside! The fans fire up as Mark then WRECKS Mortos with a dropkick! Mark builds speed and he DIVES, direct hit on Mortos! The fans fire up and Mark even hugs a few! Mark tosses a chair into the ring, and fans rally for #DEMBOYS. Mark sets the chair up, but Mortos anchors Mark’s legs! Mortos then SMACKS Mark!
Mortos drags Mark to the apron, Mark fires forearms. Mortos shoves Mark, but Mark fireman’s carries! Mortos fires elbows to get free! Mark REDNECK KUNG-FU UPPERCUTS! Then APRON GERMAN SUPLEXES! Mortos falls to the floor while the fans lose their minds! Mark rises up, takes aim, and he fires the fans up more. Mark goes up a corner, for a SUPER SKY TWISTER! The fans are thunderous and Mark high-fives the front row. Mark then goes back to the ring and builds speed! Mark uses the chair to FLY! Direct hit and Mark even lands on his feet! The fans fire up and Mark hurries to get Mortos back up.
Mark puts Mortos in the ring, “This is Awesome!” as Mark takes aim. FROGGY-BOW onto knees! Mortos saves himself there, and then roars! Mortos whips Mark, scoops him, and has the torture rack! BEAST BACKBREAKER! Then Mortos hauls Mark up for a POWER BREAKER!! The fans fire up for Mortos and he DISCUS- NO, Mark dodges, runs, but into a POP-UP SAMOAN DROP! Cover, TWO!! Mark survives and the fans fire up again! Mortos snarls, hauls Mark up, and then scoops! But Mark slips free! Mark crane kicks, then underhooks! But Mortos backdrops free! Mark rises, Mortos runs, but into a fireman’s carry!
Mark hits a ROLLING DEATH VALLEY! Then Mark goes up the corner, and the fans fire up for the FROGGY-BOW!! Cover, TWO?!? Mortos survives but Mark shakes his head. Mark just goes back up top! Mortos sits up and roars! But Mark still FROGGY-BOWS!! And then he underhooks, lifts, JAY DRILLER!! Cover, Mark wins!
Winner: Mark Briscoe, by pinfall (gains 3 points; Mortos earns 0)
And with that, Mark is now even with Kyle Fletcher, who Mark already beat earlier on! That is all the difference between the one seed and the two seed, how will this final round shake out?
Julia Hart speaks.
“Jamie, Jamie, Jamie. I’m no coward. What you call tricks, I call advantages. I suggested that you watch your back. I gave you all the warnings. So I’m not understanding why you feel the need to call me classless and sneaky. I thought I was being more than reasonable. I know you’re strong, but are you smart? Are my ‘tricks’ too much for you? I guess we’ll find out January 1st, Fight for the Fallen. But remember: The House Always Wins.” The Princess of the Black Throne is ready, but will she learn Hayter Hits Hard?
Backstage interview with Mariah May.
Alex Marvez is with the AEW Women’s World Champion and says in one week’s time, it will be Mariah VS Thunder Rosa for the title, in a Tijuana Street Fight! Marvez notes that Mariah not only had some harsh words for Rosa, but for her father, as well. Mariah says, “Aw~, Papa Rosa is gonna be in the front row. Is that to watch the match? Or does Thunder need a new mami?” But speaking of Rosa, she RAMS Mariah right into the door! And dribbles her off it, too! Mariah pulls hair, Rosa tries to choke Mariah, and then Mariah shoves Rosa away. Mariah calls Rosa crazy, but Rosa says she’s not done with Mariah!
Rosa storms after Mariah into the hall, and then to the stage area! Mariah has made it to ringside, Nigel tries to warn her, but Rosa CLOBBERS Mariah! Rosa rains down fists, then stomps away! Rosa SMACKS Mariah off steel steps, then grabs a chair! Mariah sputters, but gets away before Rosa swings the chair! Security rushes out here for the third time tonight, and Rosa LEAPS! The cluster keeps her away from Mariah but fans want to “LET THEM FIGHT!” Rosa holds up the AEW Women’s World Championship, will she send the “Woman From Hell” back where she came from in order to have the gold again?
AEW Continental Classic, Gold League: Darby Allin VS Claudio Castagnoli!
While The Relentless One has been after each and every Death Rider, he gets one served up to him on a silver platter. But will Darby bring down the Swiss Superman before the final round? Or will Claudio crush Darby’s hopes and dreams this close to Christmas?
But before Claudio even gets in the ring, Darby DIVES out onto him! The fans fire up as Darby fires fast hands! Claudio gets away but Darby pursues, jumps on, and throws more hands! Claudio carries Darby up the ramp to then THROW him down! Darby writhes, Claudio drags him up, and Claudio gorilla presses! Darby slips free, goes to the entry, and then dodges Claudio to send him into the light truss! And then he shoves Claudio into it again! Claudio falls, and now Darby climbs up!? The fans fire up as Darby is up on the camera balcony! Darby SUPER CROSSBODIES Claudio down!
Claudio tumbles down the ramp and Darby sputters while fans lose their minds. The ref checks Darby, his fall was still really wicked. Claudio sits up in a daze as he’s now ringside, and somehow Darby pursues! They both get in the ring, the bell rings, and Darby runs up! But into a POP-UP UPPERCUT!! Cover, TWO!! Darby survives and Claudio is already frustrated. Claudio drags Darby by his legs, to GIANT SWING~! The fans count as Darby goes around and around, and Claudio goes past TEN, past FIFTEEN, past TWENTY, and all the way to THIRTY!! Darby flounders out of the ring while Collision goes picture in picture.
The ref goes out to check on Darby, and somehow he’s okay to continue. Claudio steps out to fetch Darby, and lift shim up with one hand! Claudio then gut wrenches and carries Darby, to SLAM him onto railing! And DUMP him down! Claudio drags Darby up again, gut wrenches again, and he TOSSES Darby onto the railing! Darby flops back down and clutches his lower back, but Claudio leaves him behind. The ring count begins but Darby sits up. Claudio goes out after him again, and brings him up to CHOP! Darby staggers away to a corner, Claudio storms up and CHOPS again! Darby flops down but Claudio looms over him.
Claudio gets space, runs up, and he UPPERCUTS Darby against railing! Darby stumbles away, Claudio goes to the ring, but Darby rolls in, just to roll back out. Darby earns himself some time, but then Claudio storms out after him. Darby hurries int he ring to get away, but Claudio is after him there, too. Claudio stands on Darby’s hands, then stomps them! Darby writhes, but Claudio stomps his hands more! Darby goes to a corner. Claudio stands him up and CHOPS! Claudio UPPERCUTS, CHOPS, and Christmas Collision returns to single picture. The fans duel, Darby fires hands, but Claudio UPPERCUTS!
Claudio whips, Darby springboards, COFFIN- NO, Claudio catches Darby! Darby fights free, runs, but Claudio runs up! Darby DUMPS Claudio, then runs to DIVE! Direct hit at the ramp! The fans fire up again and Darby puts Claudio in. Claudio rolls out the far side but Darby DIVES again! Claudio is sent into railing but Darby goes up a corner! The fans fire up for the SUPER COFFIN SPLASH! Direct hit and both men are down again. The ref starts the ring count, the fans rally up, and Darby refreshes the count. Darby LEAPS onto Claudio for a SLEEPER! Claudio goes to steel steps and he steps up, but Darby squeezes tight!
Claudio steps back down, and he runs into the timekeeper’s area! BACKPACK SENTON through the table! The fans lose their minds again while Claudio leaves Darby behind in the wreckage. Darby stirs, the ref starts another ring count, and Darby crawls. “This is Awesome!” as Darby leaps in at 7! Claudio runs but Darby slips around! O’Conner Roll, TWO, springboard and SPALSH! Cover, TWO! Ghost pin, TWO! Claudio is up, but Darby sunset flips! Claudio stays up, and DOUBLE STOMPS! Claudio deadlifts Darby to then TOSS him out of the ring! Darby hits apron on the way out and fans tell Claudio he’s sick!
Claudio goes out after Darby and drags him up again. Claudio scoops and then POSTS Darby! And POSTS him again! Claudio TOSSES Darby aside, rolls into the ring, but only to refresh the count. Claudio then drags Darby by a leg and brings him over. Claudio SWINGS Darby into steel steps!! Claudio puts Darby in the ring, stands him up, and runs to LARIAT! Darby flips through the air! Claudio covers, TWO!! Darby survives and Claudio is frustrated. The fans rally for Darby but Claudio rains down HAMMER ‘N’ ANVIL ELBOWS! Then Claudio tucks the arms, RICOLA- CODE RED!! Cover, TWO!! Claudio escapes in time!
The fans rally while both men are down again. Darby and Claudio slowly rise, and Ricochet watches, very amused as Darby is his next opponent in the round robin. Darby crawls to a corner, climbs up, but Claudio UPPERCUTS! Claudio HEADBUTTS Darby, then climbs up again. Claudio brings Darby up and suplexes, but Darby fights around! SUPER SCORPION DEATH DROP!! The fans are thunderous for “A E DUB! A E DUB!” as Darby rises up. Darby climbs to the very top, COFFION DROP onto knees! Claudio saves himself, then he hauls Darby up. Straitjacket and RICOLA~ BOMB!! Cover, TWO!?!?
Darby survives and shocks Claudio! Claudio argues with the ref but the count was fair! Darby’s just that tough! Claudio goes back to Darby and ripcords him into the RICOLA~ BOMB!! Cover, TWO!?!?! HOW?!? Claudio goes outside, and he brings out something from under the ring. He also has a chair! The ref takes the chair from Claudio, but Claudio has BRASS KNUCKLES! BRASS KNUCKLE PUNCH!!! Cover, CLAUDIO WINS!
Winner: Claudio Castagnoli, by pinfall (gains 3 points; Darby earns 0)
The Swiss Superman screws over Darby, but then he gets that chair back. But wait, Ospreay slides into the ring! And HE has the brass knuckles that Claudio tossed aside! Ospreay dares Claudio to do something, but Claudio simply leaves. Does this mean Ospreay’s ready to ride against the Death Riders with Darby? Or will we see a Miracle on 34th Street send Ospreay and Darby to Worlds End?
My Thoughts:
A great Collision here as the last one before Worlds End, and therefore a bit of a go-home in itself. While the continued feud of MJF and Cole has still been a bit clunky since they did the double turn, their faceoff did a good job addressing some of that. They got good digs at each other as always, and MJF snapping and revealing “the truth” was their big move to recover this story. We of course got a brawl, and good save by The Kingdom. It feels like MJF still finds a way to hold onto the diamond ring, but c’mon, how fitting is it for Cole to get a diamond.
Good bit with Toni Storm and The Vendetta, and Deonna’s reaction to Toni was great. Deonna is justified in thinking this is still an act from Toni, not a legitimate psychological problem, and Toni VS Taya will be good stuff. Good promo from Kris Statlander, good match from her and Penelope Ford, and of course a good win for Kris. Good promo from Mone to make Worlds End official, but as I’ve been saying, Mone is more likely to lose the NJPW Strong Women’s Championship as part of the big NJPW Tokyo Dome weekend. The irony is, Mina Shirakawa is her challenger and Mina shows up plenty in AEW, so I don’t know how that math is supposed to work.
Good promo from Mariah May as it also turned into a brawl with Thunder Rosa. As it stands, Rosa standing tall holding up the belt means she is NOT winning at Worlds End, but they could still give us a little more from Rosa and Mariah on Dynamite’s Christmas episode to turn the tables. Good promo from Julia Hart to respond to Jamie Hayter, they’ll have a good match. Good promo from Orange Cassidy to try and reason with Jay White and Hangman Page, but that’s all the more reason Moxley likely uses the challengers all against each other like he did on Wednesday. Though, it would be fun if they at least started the match all annihilating Moxley with their finishers, making us think it’ll work out in favor of “Team AEW.”
Good stuff with Big Boom AJ & Big Justice here tonight, both hyping up the show but also interacting with Jericho’s group and even Anthony Bowens. They’re adding some more foreshadowing to The Acclaimed breaking up, and I guess we’re supposed to see this as a positive move, Bowens feuding with Jericho. Unless Bowens is going to be the guy that dethrones Jericho for whatever ROH cable TV debut/return is planned, the Jericho Vortex strikes again. Bowens should be going for an AEW midcard title, but right now, those are all tied up what with the C2 going on and the International Championship being tied up in Worlds End and NJPW plans.
Speaking of the C2, great stuff with all the matches tonight. Shelton VS Garcia was great stuff, and while Garcia gets the win, they’re still giving us some set-up for a TNT Championship match of Garcia VS Shelton. Mark Briscoe of course made the save, but great surprise for Swerve to show up. Lashley VS Swerve for Worlds End just needs to be said, it already feels a given. All that brawling was also a good segue into Mark VS Mortos, and another great showing for Mortos, even in losing. But as Mark has already had all his matches and is at 9 points, Kyle doesn’t even need to win against Garcia, he just needs to draw so that Mark will be out, and Garcia with him.
While Ospreay VS Darby on Wednesday raised the bar, Ospreay VS Ricochet still had great stuff of its own. Plus, Ricochet is bringing out more of his Heel side what with using the ref, and Ricochet’s win puts the pressure on Ospreay for Christmas Dynamite. Now, no offense to Brody King, but I’m thinking Ospreay wins that to take one of the semifinal spots. Darby VS Claudio tonight was also great, but Darby doing his best Sting off the truss was not the best when he gets that whiplash on the floor. I really thought that match was going to be called for concussion protocol, but Darby’s weirdly indestructible.
Claudio still cheats this win so there’s more heat on the Death Riders and Darby is also behind the 8 ball. Ospreay making the save was good, we can definitely have another “Team AEW” VS Death Riders with Ospreay joining Darby and a couple others, but the way they did the order of matches, Claudio’s got a seemingly easy ride against Komander for Christmas. Though, how awesome would it be if Komander pulled off the spoiler? Or if they were really going to add some drama, they should create a situation where the Death Riders end up ringside, violating the Continental Rules of no cornermen and that disqualifies Claudio. Claudio misses out on the semifinals because of a technicality, sending Ospreay and maybe Ricochet to the semifinals.
My Score: 8.8/10
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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.
My Score: 8.8/10
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