We see a video package of the events leading up to CM Punk vs. MJF.
Brandi Rhodes is in the ring. She accidentally calls Chicago, Illinois "Cleveland," then Dan Lambert and The Men of the Year (Scorpio Sky and "All Ego" Ethan Page) show up and Lambert says that Brandi believes her own bullshit and needs a reality check instead of a reality show. He says Brandi can pretend "The American Nightmare" Cody Rhodes earned his spot in the company and that she has a real title that isn't an excuse to stroke her own ego before stating her boobs aren't natural and that she can't pretend she isn't getting booed out of the building. Brandi says she does not understand the beef why Dan Lambert is trying to run her down when he has a great list of accomplishments in his own right, but understands things could be going better for Lambert right now. As the crowd continues to boo Brandi, Brandi says it is telling that his best fighter got knocked out by Jake Paul, then mentions Amanda Nunez before saying Lambert should spend less time in AEW and more time in America's Top Team. Lambert appreciates Brandi's wit, but asks when Brandi's family will turn heel because it is better than her old job where she was turned face down. Brandi slaps Lambert in the face, then Lambert says he knew Brandi was in a fighting mood tonight. Lambert, knowing he has things to do before going down in a blaze of cancel culture and not having knocking her out on his bucket list, brings out Paige Van Zant, who goes after Brandi. The women's locker room quickly runs into the ring with some referees to break up the brawl.
Backstage, Matt Hardy tells Private Party (Marq Quen and Isiah Kassidy) that he is disappointed in their performance last week, then states that he wants the TNT Championship before Andrade el Idolo shows up. Andrade says he does not want any mistakes, and Isiah Kassidy says he will get the TNT Championship on Friday. When Matt Hardy asks why Darby Allin is not signed yet, Andrade says that Darby Allin may want more money.
Before the next match, PAC heads to the ring blindfolded with help from Alex Abrahantes. Shortly after the match starts, he reveals that he is able to see again.
The Kings of the House of Black (Malakai Black and Brody King) beat Death Triangle (PAC and Penta el Zero Miedo) after Malakai Black spits black mist into Penta's eyes.
We hear from Adam Cole, who says that he is still undefeated in singles competition and that Orange Cassidy did not beat him, saying his win was a fluke. He says that he is one of the best on the planet for years and that everyone will see a new side of him. He says that side takes what he wants, and when he faces and beats Evil Uno on Rampage, everyone will know what he wants.
Rancid bassist Matt Freeman is seen in the front row before the next match.
"The Native Beast" Nyla Rose beats Ruby Soho.
Backstage, The Gunn Club (Billy, Austin and Colten Gunn) annoys and aggravates Jungle Boy, which starts a very one-sided brawl on the outside of the arena. After they throw him in the snow, Christian Cage chases them off.
Tony Schiavone interviews "Hangman" Adam Page in the ring. Adam Page says he has been World Champion for 81 days and has defended it twice, then says he does not care if next week's match is a Texas Death Match and that he wants the match now. He then calls out Lance Archer, telling him to get in the ring so they can have a fight. Jake "The Snake" Roberts and Dan Lambert show up, and Lambert shows his surprise that Adam Page is here tonight. Roberts tells Adam Page to shut up, then says that Adam Page is acting different and that he is scared. Lance Archer then shows up, then both he and Adam Page brawl. Lambert hits Adam Page with a chair, but when Adam Page goes after him, Archer hits him with a chair from behind and choke slams him on the ring steps. Archer then puts Adam Page through a table with the Blackout, then says that next week, he will become the next AEW World Champion.
Backstage, Chris Jericho tells Proud 'n Powerful (Santana and Ortiz) that when they did not tag him in last week, it was disrespectful and embarrassing to him. He says he has more influence than Eddie Kingston, and that he wants them to tell him why they did what they did last week. He then calls a full Inner Circle meeting next week, and that all members will have to attend, especially Santana and Ortiz.
MJF beats CM Punk with a sleeper with a body scissors with some wrist tape hidden underneath his arm...almost. After MJF is declared the winner, he accidentally drops the wrist tape, and referee Bryce Remsburg declares that the match will continue.
MJF beats CM Punk and hands Punk his first loss in AEW after Wardlow shows up and stares down CM Punk before stepping away. Punk, distracted by and distrusting of Wardlow, is decked by MJF when he hits him with the Dynamite Diamond Ring for the win. During the replay, it is revealed that Wardlow passed the Dynamite Diamond Ring to MJF.
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