Generation NXT - NXT recap for December 31, 2024

Kelani Jordan beats Lola Vice with a bridge pin after Cora Jade gets on the ring apron and Kelani pushes Lola into her. After the match, Cora Jade hits both women with her shinai, then Stephanie Vaquer gets in the ring, catches the shinai, takes it away, and waits for Lola to confront Cora. Lola goes for a backfist, but inadvertently hits Stephanie instead.

Match of the Year: Oba Femi vs. Josh Briggs vs. Dijak for the NXT North American Championship; Stand and Deliver

We here from Giulia. She says Roxanne is a great champion, but it is time for her reign to end and for her to take over. She says that she wants to be in the same conversations as some future hall-of-famers, and talks about how she first saw wrestling and knew it was her passion. Giulia says that she has a great career on Japan and that the warrior spirit of those she has faced are telling her not to lose. She then says there is nothing Roxanne cannot throw at her, and that next year will start with a new NXT Women's Champion.

Moment of the Year: Joe Hendry in NXT

Backstage, Sarah Schreiber interviews Cedric Alexander. Cedric says that he has been in the business for fifteen years and has never seen anything like Je'Von Evans' jaw getting smashed. He says that he is worred about Je'Von's quality of life, which "All Ego" Ethan Page has taken away. Ethan shows up and says Je'Von should have warned Cedric about him, as he will put Cedric right next to Je'Von. Cedric punches Ethan, and a referee has to break up the brawl, which soon makes its way to the ring as more referees show up.

"All Ego" Ethan Page beats Cedric Alexander. After the match, Ethan continues to attack Cedric and throw him out of the ring, then find an empty toolbox and slams it onto Cedric's fingers. Medical help has to be called for Cedric Alexander.

Backstage, Tank Ledger and Hank Walker confront Tyriek Igwe and Tyson Dupont. Shawn Spears shows up, but Wes Lee shows up and tells Spears that nobody here needs direction. Hank and Tank show disappointment with Tyriek and Tyson siding with Wes Lee, and say they will have a third man.

Meta-Four (Lash Legend and Jakara Jackson) beat the team of Shotzi and Gigi Dolin and the team of Katana Chance and Kayden Carter in a three-way tag team match after The Fatal Influence (Jacy Jayne, Fallon Henley, Jazmyn Nyx) distract the referee and shove Gigi Dolin off the top rope. After the match, The Unholy Union show up on the Titantron and tell Meta-Four that they will have no problem running through them to become Women's Tag Team Champions again.

Backstage, Kelani Jordan walks in on Lola Vice and Stephanie Vaquer as they argue with each, saying they deserve to be in the position they are in after telling her to clam down last week. Cora Jade watches what is going on when General Manager Ava shows up and says she needs a fourth opponent for an NXT Women's North American Championship #1 Contender's Match against Kelani, Lola and Stephanie before putting Cora in the match.

Backstage, General Manager Ava meets with Lexis King, William Regal and Charlie Dempsey. Ava says that it is a gray area whether or not the Heritage Cup can change hands by disqualification, and makes a match for next week for the Heritage Cup with sudden death rules, which makes it one fall. Ava addresses Regal, who says he wants nothing to do with this match and leaves, then Ava hands the Heritage Cup to Dempsey.

Tag Team of the Year: Nathan Frazer and Axiom

Sarah Schreiber interviews Nathan Frazer and Axiom. Axiom says they started as rivals, but ended up as friends. Frazer says this started with the Dusty Rhodes Tag Team Classic and since then, they have never slowed down. OTM (Bronco Nima and Lucien Price) shows up and say they are coming for the tag team titles next year.

Zaria and Sol Ruca chat before Sol Ruca heads to the ring for her match.

WWE ID Talent is seen in the front row.

Izzi Dame beats Sol Ruca after shoving Zaria - who shows up during the match - into the path of a moonsault to the outside by Sol Ruca. During the match, Shawn Spears is seen watching from the balcony.

Backstage, Hank Walker and Tank Ledger are seen asking someone to be their partner tonight. That someone is Andre Chase.

Female Superstar of the Year: Roxanne Perez

Backstage, Sarah Schreiber interviews Roxanne Perez, who says that the year began with her coming to her senses and realizing nobody was on her level, and calls dropping a pipebomb on CM Punk her personal moment of the year. She says that she made NXT hers in 2024, and says that not even Giulia will be able to change that or take her title away.

Hank Walker and Tank Ledger's tag team partner is revealed to be Andre Chase.

Wes Lee, Tyriek Igwe and Tyson Dupont beat Hank Walker, Tank Ledger and Andre Chase after a lost-looking Andre Chase walks out on the match.

Backstage, Ashante "Thee" Adonis tries to talk to Karmen Petrovic on his phone, saying she is the one and that if he can't spend New Year's Eve with her, he will spend it alone. Meanwhile, Nikkita Lyons shows up and invites Adonis to a New Year's Eve party, but Adonis declines, mentioning Karmen in the process. Meanwhile, Shawn Spears speaks with Izzi Dame, who wants nothing to do with him, and Tony D'Angelo shows up with his family and tells Shawn to leave Izzi alone. Izzi leaves, and Shawn mentions D'Angelo being attacked by Ridge Holland and walks off. D'Angelo tells Stacks to take care of Ridge.

Backstage, Kale Dixon meets with Andre Chase, who tells him that Chase University is dead.

Before ring announcer Mike Rome can announce the Male Superstar of the Year, Oba Femi heads to the ring. Oba takes the award for Male Superstar of the Year from Mike Rome and says that it does not matter who wins, as the award is just a prop for a popularity contest and that the fans do not dictate the narrative. He also says that his performance remains the same regardless of who wins and that the fans control nothing; only he does, and that next week, he will become NXT Champion. Suddenly, Trick Williams shows up and says he sees no problem in getting love from the fans, which he appreciates, but says he must be ruthless and dig deep to retain his championship and get the job done next week. He says that Oba Femi is beatable and that Oba is chasing him to become a champion again, and says that he took time off after losing at Halloween Havoc and asks how long Oba will take off after next week. As Oba approaches Trick, Eddy Thorpe shows up from behind Oba and shoves Oba into Trick, knocking Trick out of the ring before attacking Oba with the award and holding up the NXT Championship to end the show. (After the show, it would be confirmed on Twitter/X that Oba Femi is Male Superstar of the Year.)

Here are the highlights from tonight's show!

Raw Deal - Raw recap for December 30, 2024

The New Day (Kofi Kingston and Xavier Woods) interrupt the start of the show. They are unable to speak due to being booed repeatedly by the crowd before "Main Event" Jey Uso shows up. Jey says that they go way back, then tells The New Day that they suck. Woods drops his microphone and confronts Jey Uso, and Kofi has to hold him back before they both leave the ring as Jey leads a "New Day sucks" chant. Jey then says he has issues to address, such as Solo Sikoa's Bloodline (Solo Sikoa, Tama Tonga, Jacob Fatu) and Drew McIntyre, then calls out McIntyre so they can handle business. Solo Sikoa's Bloodline shows up on the Mini-tron, and Solo says that last week is the beginning of an end and that he did what he had to do to get Roman Reigns' attention. He says Jey and his brother should have joined him, then says he will destroy Roman and remain Tribal Chief. All of a sudden, Jey is attacked from behind by Drew McIntyre. McIntyre goes for a Claymore Kick, but Jey strikes back with a superkick. McIntyre soon lays Jey out with a Glasgow Kiss, but officials stop him from hitting the Claymore Kick. As officials escort McIntyre to the back, McIntyre turns around and dashes past them to hit Jey with the Claymore Kick.

Backstage, Cathy Kelley interviews American Made (Chad Gable, Julius Creed, Brutus Creed, Ivy Nile). Chad Gable says he is sick of the talk that he cannot win a championship, is ducking Otis and cannot wrestle luchadors. He says it is time to kill Alpha Academy (Otis, Akira Tozawa, Maxxine Dupri) and that Otis is the final nail in the coffin, and tonight, Otis will learn that the master retains the master together. Julius and Brutus Creed say that they were not just born and raised here, and Ivy Nile says they were made here.

Chad Gable beats Otis by submission with an ankle lock.

We see a video package for the feud between Rhea Ripley and Liv Morgan.

Backstage, The Judgment Day (Finn Balor, JD McDonagh, Carlito, "Dirty" Dominik Mysterio) and Raquel Rodriguez are wondering where Liv Morgan is. Finn Balor says Liv Morgan has a plan for Rhea Ripley, and that he has a plan to deal with The War Raiders (Ivar and EriK) and Damian Priest. He then tells Raquel to wish Liv the best of luck on Monday.

Pete Dunne attacks R-Truth before their match.

Backstage, Cathy Kelley interviews Iyo Sky and Dakota Kai. Dakota Kai says Pure Fusion Collective do not have what it takes to beat them, and she plans to knock Zoey Stark out of the tournament. She also says it would be an honor to face Iyo in the finals. Iyo Sky agrees, and says that while Lyra Valkyria has her respect, it is not her night, as tonight belongs to her and Dakota.

Tonight is the 44th TV sellout and 66th event sellout of 2024.

Dakota Kai beats Zoey Stark to advance to the finals of the WWE Women's Intercontinental Championship Tournament.

We see a video package of Raw's time on cable television and USA Network.

The War Raiders (Ivar and Erik) and Damian Priest beat The Judgment Day (Finn Balor, JD McDonagh, "Dirty" Dominik Mysterio) in a six-man tag match. After the match, The Judgment Day attack Damian Priest until they are chased out of the ring by The War Raiders.

Backstage, General Manager Adam Pearce meets with "Main Event" Jey Uso, and puts him in a match against Drew McIntyre next week.

We see the formation of a drawing that looks like the face of Penta el Zero Miedo.

Ludwig Kaiser is in the ring. Kaiser says he belongs at the top of the food chain in WWE, as he is "A+ everything" and "European elegance," then demands Bron Breakker head to the ring before Sheamus suddenly shows up. Sheamus and Kaiser brawl, but Sheamus comes out on top with the Brogue Kick.

Backstage, Rey Mysterio tells Otis he will get another shot at Chad Gable and beat him when he does, then The New Day (Kofi Kingston and Xavier Woods) confronts Rey. Kofi Kingston mocks Rey Mysterio for being a locker room leader, and Rey responds by challenging them to a tag team match. The New Day mock the rest of The Latino World Order before accepting the challenge.

Lyra Valkyria beats Iyo Sky with a bridge pin to advance to the finals of the WWE Women's Intercontinental Championship Tournament.

Seth "Freakin'" Rollins heads to the ring. After the commercial break, Rollins proposes ending the night with a bang, then says he will be in the ring after next week while CM Punk will take his ball and go home when things do not go his way. CM Punk shows up and confronts Rollins for his choice of words, then says Rollins feels that he abandoned him. He says that they have made their choices and that he has no regrets. He then says that he is here to make money and not friends and that he will make a boatload of money beating Rollins up, then Rollins says that Punk took shots at WWE and then joined the competition when it did not work. He also says that he did not feel bad about any of his choices, as changes are made in the trenches and not by cowards who abandon their families, and says that Punk will take another ten years off when he makes him. Punk says that Rollins would not be here if it were not for him, then says he loved where he worked but hated the guy who ran it, who loved Rollins, who he says is now playing victim in a situation he created. He says he came back because of the fans chanting his name, and says that he will beat Rollins next week. Rollins says Punk may have been a pioneer, but he is now a cancer that must be cut out. Rollins then tells Punk that he will burn him to the ground next week.

Here are the full highlights from tonight's show!

Championship Gold - Championship Wrestling recap for December 29, 2024

Note: This week's episode is a replay of the January 30, 2022 episode, which was re-aired on March 27, 2022.

"The Dirty Daddy" Chris Dickinson vs. Fred Rosser from the November 10, 2020 edition of Primetime Live

Miranda Alize vs. "The Killer Bae" Heather Monroe from the November 3, 2020 edition of Primetime Live

Shawn Daivari vs. Mike Bennett from the November 10, 2020 edition of Primetime Live

Worlds End 2024 - The LIVE Results

Backstage, Lexy Nair interviews Leila Grey, who says she has been waiting and preparing for this moment and she has spent the last three months training at the New Japan Pro Wrestling dojo to become the best version of herself and give her all. She says she will not be sitting on the sidelines and that everyone will see a whole new Leila Grey before she tells Toni Storm that she will beat her tonight.

Toni Storm beats Leila Grey during Zero Hour with an inside cradle.

Backstage, Lexy Nair interviews QT Marshall. QT Marshall says Jeff Jarrett is a living legend and a hall of famer, but he is not an innovator or revolutionizing the wrestling industry like he is. He says his life has changed since his match with Big Boom AJ, then says Jarrett is trying desperately to stay relevant in wrestling. Marshall says Jarrett wants to be on "the QT bandwagon" and cannot realize that his best years are behind him, then says he will be relevant again when he beats him, as being forgotten is worse than losing and the viral moment from it will last forever. He then takes an awkward selfie with Lexy.

Jeff Jarrett beats QT Marshall after Jay Lethal shows up and brawls with Aaron Solo, who shows up to distract the referee during the match.

Backstage, Lexy Nair interviews Toni Storm. Toni Sotmr says she wnet all out on her first pay-per-view and that AEW is "officially Toni Time." Deonna Purrazzo shows up and proposes a match on next week's Dynamite, calling it a first-time-ever match. (It isn't.) Toni accepts.

Murder Machines (Lance Archer and "The Machine" Brian Cage), Lio Rush and Action Andretti beat Top Flight (Darius and Dante Martin) and The Outrunners (Truth Magnum and Turbo Floyd) in an eight-man tag team match during Zero Hour after Lio Rush tags himself in and hits Dante with the splash as Archer readies a choke slam, much to the chagrin of Murder Machines and Don Callis. After the match, Private Party shows up on the ramp and have a staredown with Andretti and Lio Rush.

Backstage, Lexy Nair interviews Jay Lethal, Jeff Jarrett, Sonjay Dutt and Satnam Singh. Jarrett says that he reflects on his career at the end of ever year, and announces that at Fight For The Fallen, he will make an announcement about his career.

Will Ospreay beats "The Protostar" Kyle Fletcher to advance to the finals of the Continental Classic.

"The Rainmaker" Kazuchika Okada beats Ricochet to advance to the finals of the Continental Classic. After the match, toilet paper gets thrown in the ring while Ricochet is still in it, then Swerve Strickland shows up. Swerve congratulates Ricochet for making it as far as he did in the Continental Classic, then says he expected Ricochet to run his mouth ever since he got to AEW. He says Ricochet talks a lot of mess and that he has to clean it up, then Prince Nana shos up with a cart full of toilet paper rolls which he hands to members of the front row. Swerve, saying that they need a clean slate for 2025 for Ricochet, wish Ricochet a happy new year by having everyone in the front row throw the toilet paper at Ricochet on his signal.

Backstage, Renee Paquette interviews Will Ospreay. Ospreay says that he knows the fans will be exhausted near the end of the show, but he wants the fans to carry him on in his match with his New Japan Pro Wrestling mentor "The Rainmaker" Kazuchika Okada. He says that he will beat Okada and go to Disneyland.

Mariah May retains the AEW Women's World Championship against Thunder Rosa in a Tijauna Street Fight after throwing Thunder Rosa's Tijuana graveyard dirt into Rosa's eyes before piledriving her through a table.

MJF beats Adam Cole with a low blow followed by the Heatseeker to win the Dynamite Diamond ring for a sixth time after he fakes injury to get Matt Taven and Mike Bennett removed from ringside. Taven and Bennett distract the referee as they refuse to be ejected, requiring security to remove them from ringside, allowing MJF to hit the low blow. After the match, MJF grabs a metal folding chair and demands his music be cut so that everyone can hear him break Adam Cole's left leg. He wraps the chair around Cole's leg, but suddenly, Roderick Strong runs into the ring and chases MJF away. Kyle O'Reilly then confronts MJF on the stage. MJF tries to talk his way out of a confrontation, but O'Reilly sends MJF back into the ring where he and Roderick Strong double-team MJF. O'Reilly helps Cole up, then Cole knocks MJF out with the Dynamite Diamond Ring before he, Roderick Strong and O'Reilly celebrate, with Taven and Bennett joining in.

Don Callis guests on commentary for the next match.

"The Alpha" Konosuke Takeshita retains the AEW International Championship against Powerhouse Hobbs after targeting Hobbs' right knee and going for a standing guillotine choke before hitting Raging Fire for the pin and the win.

Backstage, Renee Paquette interviews "The Rainmaker" Kazuchika Okada. Okada says Will Ospreay is like a little brother to him, and says that while he is on another level, he is not on his. He then calls Will Ospreay a bitch.

Mercedes Moné retains the TBS Championship against Kris Statlander following a series of pinfall attempts.

Revolution 2025 is Sunday, March 9th!

"The Rainmaker" Kazuchika Okada beats Will Ospreay to win the 2024 Continental Classic and retain the AEW Continental Championship. After the match, Christopher Daniels congratulates Okada on winning the tournament and retaining the Continental Championship, but tells him that he cannot reward him with the title, as he is no longer an EVP. He then says a certain man can: Kenny Omega, who returns to AEW for the first time in months. Omega awards the Continental Championship to Okada, and the fans chant for Omega as he leaves the ring.

Jon Moxley retains the AEW World Championship against "Switchblade" Jay White, Orange Cassidy and "Hangman" Adam Page thanks to the constant interference of The Death Riders (Wheeler Yuta, Claudio Castagnoli, Marina Shafir). After the match, Wheeler Yuta and Claudio Castagnoli gang up on Switchblade, but FTR (Dax Harwood and Cash Wheeler) suddenly shows up, waits at the stage, and the lights go out. When they come back on, Adam Copeland returns for the first time in months. Edge and FTR brawl with The Death Riders and quickly clean house, then Copeland and Moxley have a staredown before Copeland hits Moxley with a Spear. The Patriarchy (Christian Cage, "The Prodigy" Nick Wayne, Mama Wayne, Kip Sabian), who have been seen watching from the luxury box, leaves. Copeland then breaks off the bottom bar of a metal folding chair and chokes Moxley out with it until Claudio makes the save. Copeland then tells Moxley that they are taking it all and The Death Riders (Moxley, Claudio, PAC, Wheeler) are all his.

Memphis Thing - Memphis Wrestling recap for December 28, 2024

Dustin Starr interviews Mike Anthony at the announce desk to start today's show. Mike Anthony says he thought he would never see the day that he and the fans would be on the same page, and that he is happy about it. He says he knows that Tim Bosby is the greatest Internet Champion of all time and says that he plans to raise the bar, then says his door is always open before heading to the ring.

Mike Anthony retains the Memphis Wrestling Internet Championship in an open challenge against CJ Blaine.

We see Buff Bagwell return to the WrestleCenter with Big John Dalton.

Dustin Starr interviews Ray Ray Sanders at the announce desk. Ray Ray says he is here because he saw the footage of Sycho Simon attacking Derrick King during his retirement ceremony, then says that he is entering the Grind City Rumble in two weeks not only to win, but to get his hands on Simon.

Buff Bagwell guests on commentary for the next match.

Big John Dalton beats Vashawn Harvey. After the match, Dustin Starr interviews Buff Bagwell and Big John Dalton at the announce desk. Buff says it is time for Big John Dalton to get out of his shadow. Big John Dalton says Buff is the stuff, but Memphis Wrestling is the stuff, at that he is Rumble ready.

Dustin Starr interviews Nixi XS at the announce desk. Nixi insists that she is the real Memphis Wrestling Women's Champion and that she has proven it time and time again. When it is mentioned that C-Rex has done all the work and is nowhere to be seen, Nixi says C-Rex signed a contract and it is not her fault that she did not read the fine print that reads that if C-Rex won, she won. Matchmaker King Cobra shows up and says that one cannot win a title and hand it to somebody else, and makes a Women's Championship Scramble match for the title next week. King Cobra has to force the title out of Nixi's hands, then says that to ensure there are no shenanigans, he is the Women's Champion until the match happens.

Diana Taylor and Makkari Kandy beat Erica Torres and Xya Wolfe.

Backstage, we hear from The Hollywood Clique ("Hollywood" Jimmy Blaylock, Ray Collins, Jay Smooth). Blaylock tells Ray Collins and Jay Smooth that they have to work together to win the tag team titles. Ray Collins reluctantly agrees and shake hands with Jay Smooth, who keeps talking over Blaylock.

We see a vignette for The Twins of Salem (Jacksyn Crowley and Abel Booker). Abel Booker is seen holding a flower, and the sunflower is seen to be on fire. The phrases "Walk the path with us" and "Save me" are heard, and Abel Booker is seen catching up with Abel Booker and somebody else, as if someone else is taking Abel away from him.

Dustin Starr interviews Justin Case, "The Chosen One" Zay Washington and Denzel Rollins at the announce desk. Justin Case says it does not matter what anybody thinks, as The Yung GOATs (Washington and "The Problem" Aaron Roberts) are the best tag team, and now they are back together. Zay Washington says things had to change, and that they are dangerous when separate, but unstoppable together. Justin Case then brings out "The Problem" Aaron Roberts, who says that when you play stupid games, you win stupid prizes, and that "The GunShow" Brett Michaels is not on his level anymore. As he calls his new triad "the new wave of Memphis Wrestling" and that The GunShow does not have a foot in the WrestleCenter anymore, The GunShow shows up and says that while he does not have a lot of friend, Aaron Roberts and company have a lot of enemies. After Justin Case says there are three of them and one of GunShow, GunShow says the odds are against him, but he did not come alone. Gio Savage and Tim Bosby suddenly show up and stand with GunShow. Aaron Roberts says they can do it in the ring, and GunShow accepts the challenge.

"The GunShow" Brett Michaels, Tim Bosby and Gio Savage beat The Yung GOATs ("The Problem" Aaron Roberts and "The Chosen One" Zay Washington) and Denzel Rollins in a six-man tag match.

THE FNL LVL - NXT LVL UP recap for December 27, 2024

Carlee Bright, Kendal Grey and Layla Diggs beat Wendy Choo, Kali Armstrong and Lainey Reid in a six-woman tag match.

Backstage, Dante Chen says he has mixed emotions. He says it is great to be part of NXT Level Up's final match, but he is nervous and has a lot to live up. He says he is proud of everything he has achieved on the show, and his legacy means he has to win tonight, and he will do his best to ensure he has his hand raised as the one and only gatekeeper of NXT.

We look back on some of the WWE Superstars who got started on NXT Level Up.

Dante Chen beats beats Keanu Carver, Harlem Lewis and Kale Dixon in a gauntlet match. When Carver is defeated, he plants Dante with a monster spinebuster before Harlem Lewis enters the match, and Harlem Lewis nearly wins as soon as he gets in the ring. Near the end of the match, Kale Dixon goes for the Gentle Touch, but Dante Chen superkicks him, hits him with a big boot and hits him with a Gentle Touch that turns him inside out for the pin and the win to bring NXT Level Up to a close.

Friday Night's Main Event - Main Event recap for December 27, 2024

Pete Dunne beats Dragon Lee after pulling him down by his mask before hitting the Bitter End.

Josh Briggs beats Dante Chen.

The Teardrop Xplodes - Xplosion recap for December 27, 2024

We look back on Kid Kash vs. Zema Ion vs. Jesse Sorensen vs. Austin Aries for the TNA X Division Championship from Genesis 2012.

Gia Miller interviews Joe Hendry for Around The Ring. Joe Hendry talks about his dog Gromit as well as playing Mafia.

We look back on "Speedball" Mike Bailey vs. Mustafa Ali for the TNA X Division Championship from Slammiversary 2024, which was covered on last night's show.

We look back on the Eight-Man Tag Team Christmas Chaos Cage Match between the team of Booker T, Scott Steiner and The Latin-American Exchange (Hernandez and Homicide) and the team of "The Cowboy" James Storm, Robert Roode The Rock 'n Rave Infection (Jimmy Rave and Lance Hoyt).

New Year's Smash - Rampage recap for December 27, 2024

"The Learning Tree" Chris Jericho beats Anthony Bowens. During the match, "The Bad Apple" Bryan Keith shows up and distracts referee Aubrey Edwards long enough to allow Bowens and "Platinum" Max Caster to hit Jericho with Scissor Me Timbers. Shortly after this, Bryan Keith grabs the ROH World Championship, and when "The Redwood" Big Bill distracts referee Aubrey Edwards, Keith gets in the ring with the title only for Caster to take it away from him and simulataneously inadvertently hit Bowens with the championship. This allows Jericho to get the pin and the win.

We see footage of Private Party (Marq Quen and Isiah Kassidy) being hounded by paparazzi back home in New York City before the next match.

Private Party (Marq Quen and Isiah Kassidy) beat Leo Sparrow and Alex Price. After the match, Lio Rush and Action Andretti show up, and they and Private Party brawl on the outside. All of a sudden, Top Flight (Darius and Dante Martin) jump in, and security shows up to restore order.

Backstage, we hear from Powerhouse Hobbs, who announces that at Worlds End, he will face "The Alpha" Konosuke Takeshita for the AEW International Championship. He says that every time he hears Don Callis' name, he thinks about all the times that he did not contact him while he was injured and constantly tried to replace him. He says that he will take Takeshita's title and bust his head to the white meat. He says the new year is upon us, but for The Don Callis Family, it will be a world's end.

Thunder Rosa beats Leila Grey by submission.

Hook beats "The Prodigy" Nick Wayne by submission with Redrum. During the match, Kip Sabian holds Hook down so that Christian can smash Hook's injured hand with his contract. This gets them and Mama Wayne ejected from ringside. Later on, Nick Wayne rips the cast off of Hook's injured arm to injure the hand even further. Near the end of the match, Christian and Kip Sabian return, but they are chased around the ring and back to the back by "The Wrestler" Katsuyori Shibata, who is carrying a large 2x4. After this, Nick Wayne fights off Redrum twice and goes for Wayne's World, but Hook catches him out of the air and makes him fade with Redrum on the third attempt.

Backstage, The Death Riders (Jon Moxley, Claudio Castagnoli, PAC, Wheeler Yuta, Marina Shafir) gang up on Darby Allin. Moxley tells Darby he has left him no choice and punches him in the gut, then Claudio wraps a metal folding chair around Darby's neck before stomping the chair. He removes the chair, then Moxley kicks Darby down a flight of stairs.

Jon Moxley and Marina Shafir are in the ring. Moxley tells the fans showering him with hate that he forgives them and asks them to look inward, then says he has had to make some tough decisions and difficult choices, as well as some unpopular decisions. He says a lot of people in AEW do not like him or what The Death Riders (Moxley, Claudio Castagnoli, PAC, Wheeler Yuta, Marina Shafir) say or do, and that if anybody in the back that has a problem with him or his people or what they do, they can come to the ring and tells him what problems they have with what they are trying to accomplish. Komander suddenly shows up and is taken out by Claudio Castagnoli. PAC and Wheeler Yuta soon show up and join in on ganging up on Komander. Top Flight (Darius and Dante Martin) run to the ring, but they also get attacked. The Death Riders all go on the attack, then Orange Cassidy shows up and comes face to face with Marina Shafir. He is soon joined by Willow Nightingale, who fights Shafir as Orange heads to the ring while "Hangman" Adam Page and "Switchblade" Jay White come out of the crowd. Orange, Hangman and Switchblade get in the ring, then the locker room empties and fights all over the ring. Christian Cage is seen watching from one of the balconies before more security and more officials show up to try to restore order. Meanwhile, PAC and Wheeler Yuta go into the crowd and destroy the lighting control board, then Shafir grabs a cameraman while he and Moxley head to the production truck. As the locker room brawls in the dark, Moxley and Shafir head into the truck. Moxley says everyone is fighting for scraps, but he will put an end to the chaos at Worlds End, clear the playing field and bring peace to his people. He then puts an end to Rampage, and the show is immediately cut to black.

Layin' da SmackDown - SmackDown recap for December 27, 2024

It is announced by General Manager Nick Aldis that Kevin Owens is not the Undisputed WWE Champion despite claiming that he is, yet he still possesses the Winged Eagle championship belt presented to "The American Nightmare" Cody Rhodes, which he considers very concerning. He says that Owens, who has no claim to the title, has until the end of the night or else he will face immediate and severe consequences that will affect his career. He says that this is not a negotation and that he has only one opportunity to do this, and tells Owens to do the right thing.

Backstage, Cathy Kelley interviews Bianca Belair and Naomi. Naomi says she has wanted to win gold since her WWE return, and that while she did not expect to win like this, she is glad to hold championship gold with Naomi. Bianca says Naomi stepped up to ensure the women's tag titles, and that they will find out who attacked Jade Cargill. Naomi also introduces Bayley as their unofficial tag team partner tonight before they all head to the ring.

Before the next match, Nia Jax says she did not touch Jade Cargill and that neither did Tiffany Stratton or Candice LeRae. She then says Tiffany could not help her win tag team gold and could not possibly have done it. She says that Bianca is doing just find without Jade and took zero time on replacing her, then says that Bianca is trying to avoid the suspicion on herself. Nia concludes that because Jade is bigger, better and stronger than her, Bianca snapped, and says she would have done the same thing. She tells Bianca to just own up to it before she makes her.

Bianca Belair, Naomi and Bayley beat Tiffany Stratton, Nia Jax and Candice LeRae after Tiffany tries to cash in on Nia Jax and Candace stops her from doing, starting an argument between them that allows Naomi to sneak up on Candice and get the win.

Backstage, General Manager Nick Aldis tells A-Town Down Under to take their business with Braun Strowman up with Braun himself before saying that he is waiting for someone. Sami Zayn shows up, and Grayson calls Sami Zayn "a homeless bloke" as he and Theory leave. Sami tells Aldis that they should talk.

After the commercial break, Sami Zayn tells General Manager Nick Aldis that he wants a shot at Solo Sikoa's Bloodline (Solo Sikoa, Tama Tonga, Jacob Fatu) when Carmelo Hayes shows up handing out Christmas cards. Sami tells Carmelo to wait his turn, then wads up the Christmas card and throws it at him. Carmelo says Sami to stay out of his business and off his show, since Solo's Bloodline beats him up every time he is on it. Sami says his Bloodline business can wait, as he wants Carmelo tonight. Aldis says "Consider it done."

Braun Strowman beats Austin Theory despite attempted interference by Grayson Waller.

It is announced that next week, SmackDown will expand to three hours.

We hear from Kevin Owens, who says that he deserves the Winged Eagle championship and is the true and rightful WWE Champion. He also says that he and General Manager Nick Aldis need to have a discussion, and says he will only enter the arena on his terms. Owens demands just himself and Aldis in the ring, and he will talk when he gets that.

Members of the University of Michigan football team are seen in the crowd.

Piper Niven introduces Chelsea Green to the ring for her championship celebration. Chelsea shows up dressed like the Statue of Liberty. Chelsea says that the blue brand is now "the Green house," and calls herself the most glamorous WWE Women's United States Champion before crediting herself as being the one to get herself to this moment, and says if it were not for her, the fans would be stuck with someone else. She says "good riddance" to "Michin" Mia Yim, saying that she will never be champion and that she is surprised she made it to the finals of the tournament, then asks the fans to think not what she can do for them, but what they can do for her. As Chelsea says America will soon be red, white and green, Michin shows up with a shinai in her hands and says that if it were not for Piper Niven, she would have been champion, then introduces Piper and Chelsea to her little friend to give Chelsea the ass whipping she deserves. Piper steps up, but she gets smacked, then swings at Chelsea, who is soon saved by Piper.

Backstage, #DIY (Johnny Gargano and Tommaso Ciampa) is confronted by General Manager Nick Aldis, The Street Profits (Angelo Dawkins and Montez Ford) and B-Fab. Aldis wants to know who attacked The Street Profits backstage, and brings out two eyewitnesses: Pretty Deadly (Kit Wilson and Elton Prince), who want some money for their musical in exchange for their information. After Aldis threatens to fire them, Pretty Deadly say it was Garza who attacked The Street Profits. The Street Profits Garza and Berto and brawl with them until officials jump in. Aldis makes a match between the two teams, which is next.

The Street Profits (Angelo Dawkins and Montez Ford) beat Los Garza (Angel and Berto) after B-Fab takes out Elektra Lopez for getting involved in the match.

We hear from Andrade, who says that Shinsuke Nakamura wants to be seen as the savior of the United States Championship. He says nobody is better than him and that Nakamura showed what kind of man he really is. Andrade says he will expose Nakamura and that everyone will remember that he is inevitable.

Backstage, #DIY (Johnny Gargano and Tommaso Ciampa) confronts Pretty Deadly (Kit Wilson and Elton Prince). Pretty Deadly say that if they scratch #DIY's backs, #DIY can scratch theirs. #DIY likes the agreement and walk away, then B-Fab and The Street Profits (Angelo Dawkins and Montez Ford) show up and thank Pretty Deadly for the help on the way to see General Manager Nick Aldis regarding the WWE Tag Team Championships. On the way, The Motor City Machine Guns (Chris Sabin and Alex Shelley) show up and tell The Street Profits to go to the back of the line. Suddenly, Apollo Crews shows up, tells The Stret Profits that they are getting played, and that #DIY attacked them, which he saw.

Sami Zayn vs. Carmelo Hayes ends with Braun Strowman chasing Carmelo to the back when he tries to run away and Sami Zayn being attacked from behind by Jacob Fatu and Tama Tonga while Solo Sikoa directs traffic. Sanu fights back against Solo Sikoa's Bloodline (Solo, Tama, Jacob), but Solo gets the better of Sami. Braun Strowman returns while carrying Carmelo over his shoulder, drops Carmelo, then overpowers Tama and Jacob on the way to Solo, who he takes out. Jacob then gets back in the ring, teasing a showdown between himself and Strowman, only for Tama to hit Strowman with a chop block. Solo gets back in the ring and hits Strowman with two Samoan Spikes, then Sami gets back in the ring and hits Solo with a takedown only to be overpowered before Jacob hits Sami with a top rope moonsault as officials rush to the ring. Solo then hits Sami with a Samoan Spike after telling Roman Reigns that he is coming for him. Afterwards, Kevin Owens heads to the ring.

After the commercial break, Kevin Owens and General Manager Nick Aldis are in the ring. Aldis demands that Owens do the right thing and return the Winged Eagle championship belt. Owens asks if that is the right thing in his mind, and asks why he should give it back when it is the only bargaining chip that he has for a shot at the Undisputed WWE Championship where the referee cannot rob him of his victory. He says Aldis can have it, but Cody Rhodes has to come and take it. Aldis says this is not a negotiation, and demands Aldis return the title or else he will never set foot in a WWE ring again. Suddenly, "The American Nightmare" Cody Rhodes heads to the ring. Aldis asks Cody to turn around, walk away, and let him handle this, but Cody says he will not walk away and does not want Owens to hand over the title and make a martyr out of someone who wants to be one. Cody says that Owens throws up sheets of logic and says it all came from him teaming with Roman Reigns, but says it is about what Owens is doing, not what he is saying. Cody then says he has not done what he has done for himself for a very long time, and has done it for people who have put faith in him. Cody says it is his responsibility to take the Winged Eagle championship, not Aldis'. Owens mocks Cody, but Cody tells him to shut up. He says that if Owens wants a match where the referee cannot screw him, then he wants a match where the referee cannot stop what he will do to him. Cody then challenges Owens to a ladder match with both WWE Championship belts up for grabs. Aldis makes the match official for Royal Rumble, and Owens accepts the challenge before offering Cody his hand. Cody does nothing, and Owens shoves Aldis into Cody before stomping the latter in the neck, running away as officials run into the ring and declaring himself the true champion.

This week on The SmackDown LowDown: "Michin" Mia Yim! The Street Profits (Angelo Dawkins and Montez Ford) and B-Fab! Carmelo Hayes!

Here are the highlights from tonight's show!

Speed Demon - Speed recap for December 27, 2024

Natalya beats B-Fab with a counter into an inside cradle to advance in the second women's tournament to decide a #1 contender for Candice LeRae's WWE Women's Speed Championship. (B-Fab replaces Zelina Vega due to Zelina suffering an injury.)

Next Wednesday: Natalya vs. "Michin" Mia Yim!

TODAY on #WWESpeed!@NatbyNature and @TheVibeBri face off for a spot in the #WWESpeed Semifinals! Who ya got? 💪 pic.twitter.com/dfjqrCS0x6

— WWE (@WWE) December 27, 2024

Final iMPACT! - iMPACT! recap for December 26, 2024

Note: This is part two of the best of 2024. Matches and moments include:

"The Walking Weapon" Josh Alexander vs. "The Wanted Man" Nic Nemeth for the TNA World Championship in a 60-minute Iron Man Match, Emergence 2024

X Division Star of the Year: Mustafa Ali

Mustafa Ali vs. Chris Sabin for the TNA X Division Championship, No Surrender 2024

Knockouts Tag Team of the Year: Spitfire (Dani Luna and Jody Threat)

Spitfire (Dani Luna and Jody Threat) vs. Masha Slamovich and Tasha Steelz for the TNA Knockouts World Tag Team Championships, Victory Road 2024

Male Wrestler of the Year: Joe Hendry

Joe Hendry vs. Eddie Edwards, TNA iMPACT!, May 30, 2024

Match of the Year: Masha Slamovich vs. Jordynne Grace for the TNA Knockouts World Championship; Bound For Glory 2024

Boxing Day Brawl - Ring of Honor recap for December 26, 2024

Blake Christian beat AR Fox after hitting a low blow followed by a double-foot curb stomp after AR Fox considers using a metal folding chair as a weapon only for the referee to take the chair away.

"Big Shotty" Lee Johnson beats Serpentico following interference by "The Judge" EJ Nduka as Lee Johnson distracts the referee.

Before the next match, "Smart" Mark Sterling plugs The Premier Athletes' new T-shirt and calls New York "bootleg New Jersey" before stating that they have looked deep inside their hearts and allowing them to take part in their pre-game cheer. Not surprisingly, the fans tell The Premier Athletes that they suck.

"The Dynamite Kid" Tommy Billington and "The Wrestler" Katsuyori Shibata beat The Premier Athletes (Ariya Daivari and Tony Nese). During the match, Billington makes Daivari tap out, but Josh Woods pulls Billington out of the ring as the referee is distracted by "Smart" Mark Sterling.

Toni Storm beats Rebecca Scott.

We look back on Colt Cabana vs. Nigel McGuinness in a Soccer Riot Match from Night of the Grudges II from August 20, 2005.

Rocky "Azucar" Romero's mystery partner is revealed to be Homicide. QT Marshall grabs the microphone says that the fans should be ashamed of themselves for chanting for Homicide.

Rocky "Azucar" Romero and Homicide beat QT Marshall and Aaron Solo.

In backstage footage from Final Battle, Mason Madden calls out Danhausen for pouring teeth into his mouth and says his teeth are perfect, then says Mansoor had the match won until Danhausen ruined everything. Mansoor says he hates single matches and "nepo babies" like Atlantis Jr., and says that they built everything with their own hands. Madden declares war on all masked wrestlers.

MxM Collection (Mansoor and Mason Madden) beat Miracle Generation (Dustin Waller and Kylon King).

Lexy Nair is in the ring to introduce the very first "Minion Exlcusion." Billie Starkz is introduced first as "the loser of Final Battle," then Lexy Nair showers Athena with praise as she introduces her second. Athena calls her win at Final Battle "another historic victory," then says they are here apologetically to expel a minion. Athena addresses Bilie, saying they have nothing but problems with her, as she ignores her guidance and still sucks. She says that Billie is doing the best she can with what she has, and tells the fans not to boo her, then says she goes home every night wondering how to teach Billie. This leads to a "shut the fuck up" chant from the fans before Athena showers Lexy Nair with praise, saying that Lexy has surprised her. Athena then says that she has made her decision, and expels Lexy, not Billie, for her mediocre introduction at Final Battle and nearly costing her the ROH Women's World Championship on that night. Lexy is stripped of all rankings and is expelled permanently. Lexy leaves the ring, then Athena calls Lexy's expulsion a stepping stone for Billie, then says she cares about Billie's future and says it is "just minion and me forever." Athena and Billie then head to the back together.

Komander retains the ROH World Television Championship against Johnny TV.

Dynamite on 34th Street - Dynamite recap for December 25, 2024

Will Ospreay beats Brody King via pinfall in the Gold League of the Continental Classic. Will Ospreay earns three points and has a total of nine points. Brody King still has six points, and is mathematically eliminated from the tournament.

Backstage, Renee Paquette interviews The Hurt Syndicate (MVP, Shelton Benjamin, Bobby Lashley). MVP and Bobby Lashley find out they are banned from the building tonight, and Interim Executive Vice President Christopher Daniels and security guards are seen guarding the entrance. Shelton gets heated, but MVP cools things down by saying he and Lashley will honor this request before they both leave.

Darby Allin vs. Ricochet in the Gold League of the Continental Classic ends in a twenty-minute time limit draw. Both Darby Allin and Ricochet earn one point each. Ricochet has now ten points, and is able to advance to the semi-finals. Darby Allin now has seven points, and is mathematically eliminated from the tournament. During the match, more rolls of toilet paper are thrown at Ricochet. After the match, Komander heads to the ring for the next match. Darby whispers something in both Alex Abrahantes' and Kalisto's ears, then leaves.

We hear from "Switchblade" Jay White, who says that Jon Moxley knows that a match with him is the biggest threat to his World title match. He says he will find his way to Moxley and the World Championship no matter what.

Komander beats Claudio Castagnoli via pinfall in the Gold League of the Continental Classic. During the match, Komander looks underneath the ring and finds Darby Allin's jacket, and inside, he finds brass knuckles. Komander waits for Claudio on the outside and punches him in the with the knuckles, with the referee being unable to see it happening, and pins Claudio to play spoiler. Komander earns three points and is finally on the board, but is still mathematically eliminated. Claudio Castagnoli still has nine points, but due to Will Ospreay's head-to-head victory over him, he is also mathematically eliminated, which allows Will Ospreay advances to the semi-finals. After the match, The Death Riders (PAC, Wheeler Yuta, Marina Shafir) run into the ring and attack Komander. Marina Shafir grabs a metal folding chair, but "Switchblade" Jay White shows up at the ramp while Orange Cassidy sneaks in from the crowd. Switchblade takes out PAC after Orange takes everyone else. Orange hits Wheeler with a Beach Break, then Orange checks on Komander only for Moxley to show up. Moxley hits Switchblade with a briefcase, then does the same to Orange. Moxley then grabs the microphone and says that as long as his heart is still beating, this is the closest that Orange and Switchblade will come to the World title. He also says they are delusional if they think they deserve to lay eyes on it before "Hangman" Adam Page shows up. Moxley is soon surrounded by Orange, Hangman and Switchblade, and despite his best efforts, Moxley is taken out by all three men. Switchblade goes for the briefcase, but Hangman steps on it. Orange backs both men away from the briefcase and puts on his sunglasses.

We see a short video package for Kris Statlander vs. Mercedes Moné for the TBS Championship at Worlds End.

"The Rainmaker" Kazuchika Okada beats Shelton Benjamin via pinfall in the Blue League of the Continental Classic. "The Rainmaker" Kazuchika Okada earns three points and now has a total of ten points, which allows him to advance to the semi-finals. Shelton Benjamin still has six points, and is mathematically eliminated from the tournament. Shelton Benjamin and Kazuchika Okada shake hands after the match.

Backstage, Renee Paquette interviews Swerve Strickland and Prince Nana. The fans chant "Swerve's House," and Swerve says that when you have a year as good as his, you get that kind of connection with the fans. He says he lost a lot in 2024, but it does not compared to what he will gain in 2025. Suddenly, Ricochet shows up and brags about his Continental Classic advancement and says that he will win, but Swerve tells Ricochet that he is not rooting against him. He also tells Ricochet not to blow it, because he will majorly embarrass him if he does. Ricochet says this is why Swerve does not have a house anymore.

We hear from The Learning Tree ("The Learning Tree" Chris Jericho, "The Redwood" Big Bill, "The Bad Apple" Bryan Keith) on 34th Street in Manhattan. Jericho says he is still feeling the Christmas spirit and has one more miracle to grant to Anthony Bowens, and tells Bowens that he will face him Friday night on Rampage. Jericho says he hopes that things get better for Bowens, as he does not seem to have many friends lately.

Toni Storm beats Taya Valkyrie with an inside cradle.

We see a video package for Adam Cole vs. MJF for the Dynamite Diamond Ring at Worlds End.

Backstage, Renee Paquette interviews "Hangman" Adam Page, who says that Jon Moxley will walk into Worlds End one last time as World Champion. Interim Executive Vice President Christopher Daniels shows up and tells Hangman he was right and that he does not need someone talking at him, then says that if he needs help, he will be there. Hangman asks why he would want help from "an ineffective office stooge," and Daniels - taking that as a fair swipe - says that his opponents has friends and he doesn't, and while he also does not have any friends in the locker room, he knows Hangman better than he thinks, and if he needs a friend, he will be there.

"The Protostar" Kyle Fletcher beats Daniel Garcia via pinfall in the Blue League of the Continental Classic. "The Protostar" Kyle Fletcher earns three points and now has a total of twelve points, allowing him to advance to the semi-finals. Daniel Garcia still has seven points, but is now mathematically eliminated alongside Mark Briscoe, who has nine points. The semi-finals are set at Worlds End, with Will Ospreay facing "The Protostar" Kyle Fletcher and "The Rainmaker" Kazuchika Okada facing Ricochet. After the match, Will Ospreay - who Kyle Fletcher will face in the semi-finals of the Continental Classic - shows up and confronts Fletcher.

Backstage, we hear from Jon Moxley and Marina Shafir. Moxley says it is three for the price of one and that things are going his way. He says the wheat will be separated from the chaff in triplicate, and that the work will continue in the crusade against ego and delusion. He says his opponents lack heart and that they do not really want extraordinary things and do not want to make extraordinary sacrifice. He says the tanks are rolling in, and he will sacrifice them. He says that the AEW World Championship is not a goal, but an identity, and he was born to be king and all the things that come with it, for he is the only king that has ever been.

Generation NXT - NXT recap for December 24, 2024

It is announced that after the match, Trick Williams is still NXT Champion following the double pinfall from last week's main event. Eddy Thorpe is furious.

Santa Claus is seen at the start of tonight's show.

Stephanie Vaquer beats Cora Jade. After the match, Cora Jade is attacked from behind with a black shinai by Kelani Jordan, and Stephanie has to hold Kelani back.

We hear from The D'Angelo Family (Tony D'Angelo, Channing "Stacks" Lorenzo, Luca Crusifino, Adrianna Rizzo). Tony D'Angelo says it's time for the whole family to have championship gold. Stacks talks about how somebody dressed up as Santa as a kid, tried to steal presents and got whacked with a broomstick by his mother before saying that he and Crusifino are coming for the tag team titles.

Backstage, Lexis King is met by William Regal, who is impressed by Lexis' growth and dedication and asks to be in his corner. Lexis says he is the best version of himself and that he will become Heritage Cup Champion.

Lexis King beats Charlie Dempsey by disqualification in the third round to become the NXT Heritage Cup Champion! As the ref checks on Dempsey, William Regal hands Lexis King brass knuckles, which Lexis refuses. Regal punches Lexis out, knocking the knuckles out of Lexis' hand. Dempsey picks up the knuckles, but the ref sees Lexis knocked out before seeing Dempsey with the knuckles. The ref concludes that Dempsey knocked Lexis out with the knuckles, and ends the match, with Lexis becoming champion as the Heritage Cup can be won by disqualification.

We hear from OTM (Bronco Nima and Lucien Price). Bronco Nima says they are the realest tag team in NXT, and Lucien Price says the fans will be disappointed by their gifts yet have no choice but to thank their family, who Bronco says they cannot wait to see leave. He also says they want the rest of the teams out of the tag title picture, and that in 2025, they will become tag team champions.

Backstage, Kelani Jordan tells Stephanie Vaquer that she does not need her for protection. Lola shows up, telling her to calm down and saying Stephanie is just looking out for her. Kelani is not having it, citing their recent actions, and tells them to get out of her face.

Santa Claus is seen again before the next match, this time in the upper levels with Katana Chance and Kayden Carter.

The Unholy Union (Alba Fyre and Isla Dawn) beat The Fatal Influence (Jacy Jayne and Jazmyn Nyx). During the match, Shotzi, Tatum Paxley and Gigi Dolin show up to watch from ringside, and Shawn Spears, Brooks Jensen and Niko Vance are also seen watching the match from backstage. Katana Chance and Kayden Carter are seen watching from ringside near the end of the match. The match ends with a double team by The Unholy Union on Jacy Jayne after Fallon Henley and Jazymn Nyx confront Katana and Kayden at ringside, which allows Gigi Dolin to shove Jacy Jayne off the top rope behind the referee's back.

Backstage, Tavion Heights and Myles Borne feel Charlie Dempsey was robbed, then concentrate on the tag team title picture. Meanwhile, Zaria thanks Sol Ruca for pushing her out of the way in last week's match when Izzi Dame shows up to tell them they are better off alone. Shawn Spears shows up and says that just because she is alone does not mean she has to be alone, but Izzi just wants Shawn to go away.

We see a tweet on Twitter/X from Eddy Thorpe, stating and showing that his foot was below the bottom rope at the end of last week's main event.

Ashante "Thee" Adonis beats Dion Lennox after countering a roll-up with one of his own. Nikkita Lyons shows up to watch from ringside during the match, and near the end of the match, she puts Ashante's foot on the bottom rope to stop a pinfall attempt by Lennox.

We hear from Hank Walker and Tank Ledger, who say that there are three teams waiting to be taken down as they become NXT Tag Team Champions.

Backstage, Shotzi, Tatum Paxley and Gigi Dolin meet with Katana Chance and Kayden Carter when Lash Legend and Jakara Jackson also show up, saying they are the best. Kayden and Katana make it clear they are not worried about them and leave, leaving Lash and Jakara to argue with Shotzi, Tatum and Gigi.

We see a video package for Roxanne Perez, courtesy of Progressive.

Backstage, Sarah Schreiber interviews Lexis King. Lexis says that if he stuck to his integrity, tonight would be the night and he could be champion. He does not address what happened between him and William Regal.

We hear from "All Ego" Ethan Page, who blames Je'Von Evans for his actions from last week after he had to hear him carry on about how his year was and says that he is ending it eating through a star thanks to him. He says that if he wanted to see the real him, he got it, and that he can still picture the sound of Je'Von's mandible cracking. Ethan Page says he took Je'Von Evans' smile away from him, and he feels neither remorse or regret, calling finding his smile by taking Je'Von's the highlight of his career.

OTM (Bronco Nima and Lucien Price) beat The D'Angelo Family (Channing "Stacks" Lorenzo and Luca Crusifino), the team of Hank Walker and Tank Ledger, and No Quarter Catch Crew (Tavion Heights and Myles Borne) in a Christmas Chaos Fatal 4-Way #1 Contender's Match to become #1 contenders for the NXT Tag Team Championships after Tyson Dupont and Tyriek Igwe show up to brawl with Hank and Tank, Tony D'Angelo hands Stacks and Crusifino candy cane crowbars, and Santa Claus hits Tony D'Angelo with a DDT to reveal himself to be Ridge Holland.

Trick Williams heads to the ring. As Trick Williams addresses last week's main event, Oba Femi shows up says that last week is done and that it is time to look to the future. Suddenly, Eddy Thorpe shows up and says he cares about last week and that Oba will have to deal with it, too. Thorpe says that his foot was under the bottom rope and that Trick escaped him, but Trick says he should have beaten him cleanly. Oba Femi says Trick is the champion right now, and that this will only last for two more weeks until he beats him. Thorpe says he has business with Trick and that Oba has to wait, but Oba says he is done waiting. Oba says Thorpe blamed him for the attack on him and put it on his people, and calls him a liar. Trick Williams makes a Triple Threat Match between himself, Thorpe and Oba, knowing the risks that comes with it, but says he will come out proving his doubters wrong. Oba says Trick is being slick, as he knows he cannot beat him one-on-one and has to put Thorpe in the title to keep the title. Oba then warns Thorpe that with him in the mix, his chances are zero. General Manager Ava shows up and says that if Trick wants this match, she will sign off on it. Trick says he wants this, and Ava makes the match official for New Year's Evil. Thorpe throws a fist at Trick, but Trick ducks and Thorpe hits Oba instead. Oba clotheslines both men at once, then goes to town on both of them individually. Thorpe manages to avoid Oba, but Oba raises up the NXT Championship.

Here are the highlights from tonight's show!

Raw Deal - Raw recap for December 23, 2024

Drew McIntyre heads to the ring to start tonight's show. McIntyre talks about how he went home because a close family member passed away after his Hell In A Cell match, and mentions that not a single person asked him if he was okay. He also says his brother would not stab in the back for his spot like a lot of the locker room. He also says that he does not believe Sami Zane when he says that Roman Reigns is a changed man, and says he has given so much time only to be told to go screw himself. He says he will give no more for anyone and will start taking. He also says that anyone who sides with Roman Reigns or CM Punk, or has wronged him, should sleep with one eye open before Sami shows up and says that everyone just thought that McIntyre was just recovering from a brutal Hell In A Cell match. Sami says he has gone through everything that McIntyre has had to go through, and that they chose this path and chose to be WWE Superstars. He also says that the fans have a story much like theirs. He says that the fans go through their struggles and losses like they do without pointing the finger, and says that the people made McIntyre and did not forget him. Sami says that just because McIntyre is mad does not make him special and that what he or The Usos (Jimmy and "Main Event" Jey Uso) do have nothing to do with him, but if McIntyre wants to stay angry, nobody will stop him and he will have no problem being McIntyre's problem. McIntyre says his anger comes from a place of pain and wants to know why Sami wants this fight when he has never beaten him and he is not 100%, then suggests that Sami walk back to his family and leave the arena, for he is the least of his worries. Sami admits that McIntyre is right about having his number and that he is not 100%, and while he should rest and recover with his family, he would rather fight McIntyre, and punches McIntyre in the face. McIntyre fights back, and Jey Uso shows up as McIntyre readies the Claymore. Sami and Jey clothesline McIntyre out of the ring following a thrust kick from Jey.

Backstage, General Manager Adam Pearce is met by Pure Fusion Collective (Sonya Deville, Zoey Stark, "The Queen of Spades" Sonya Deville). Sonya Deville says she wants the opening in the Women's Intercontinental Championship Tournament, but Pearce says he has filled the vacancy they caused with Iyo Sky.

Iyo Sky - replacing Kairi Sane - beats Natalya and Alba Fyre to advance in the WWE Women's Intercontinental Championship Tournament.

Backstage, Finn Balor is irritated with not having any championship gold for Christmas to the misery of the rest of The Judgment Day (JD McDonagh, "Dirty" Dominik Mysterio, Carlito, Liv Morgan, Raquel Rodriguez), and Dominik Mysterio says he will get a match with Damian Priest, saying that he has a plan.

Backstage, Sami Zayn thanks "Main Event" Jey Uso for having his back. Jey says he had to get revenge on Drew McIntyre for dropping him weeks ago, but Sami says he started something with Drew and he has to finish it.

Chad Gable beats Akira Tozawa with the ankle lock. After the match, Gable refuses to let go of the hold, and Otis grabs Gable and throws him to break the hold. Julius and Brutus Creed stand with Gable, but the three of them soon retreat when Otis refuses to stand down.

Backstage, The New Day (Kofi Kingston and Xavier Woods) are met by "Dirty" Dominik Mysterio, who says that even though he hated Big E, "that was just crazy." Woods calls Dominik "a broke-ass Tom Selleck." Dominik says "Tom Selleck wishes."

Damian Priest beats "Dirty" Dominik Mysterio by disqualification after being attacked by Finn Balor on the outside. This is after attacking JD McDonagh disguised as Santa Claus in the front row and finding Carlito underneath the ring and beating him up as well. The numbers game takes over, but The War Raiders (Ivar and Erik) show up to even the numbers and save Priest, who tosses McDonagh out of the ring and attacks Finn Balor. Together, they and Priest clean house. Priest then raises The War Raiders' hands.

In footage from this past weekend, Jackie Redmond interviews Seth "Freakin'" Rollins. Rollins says he has tried to explain how he felt about CM Punk many times over the years, saying CM Punk needs WWE and not the other way around, and that it eats away at him and he cannot let it go. He says he has to have this fight with CM Punk after seeing him hand-in-hand with Roman Reigns and becoming viscerally angry, and that he wants the fans as well as CM Punk to see this anger. Rollins says there will be a side to him that nobody has ever seen and that he must "extract this demon from [his] soul" or else he is going down.

Dexter Lumis beats The Miz by disqualification after Akam and Rezar attack him on the outside. After the match, Dexter is surrounded by The Final Testament (Karrion Kross, Scarlett, Akam, Rezar) when the lights go out and the rest of The Wyatt Sicks (Erick Rowan, Joe Gacy, Nikki Cross) show up when they come back on. The Wyatt Sicks clean house in the ring quickly.

The War Raiders (Ivar and Erik) are met by Damian Priest backstage. Ivar admits they have not always seen eye-to-eye, but there is honor between them, and they owed Priest after last week. Priest says that if they go to war with The Judgment Day, he will go to war with them.

The New Day (Kofi Kingston and Xavier Woods) suddenly show up and want to know why everyone hates them, and also confront Joe Tessitore for talking about them. Woods says that Wade Barrett is not man enough to lace his boots up like Big E. The New Day then get in the ring, and Kofi says they could have beaten Big E up, but they did not. Woods wants to know why the fans are so upset, and Kofi says tonight was supposed to be a homecoming for him and his mother, who is in the front row. Woods says they gave the fans the ten best years of their lives, but stops speaking as he continues to be booed. Kofi apologizes to his mother, saying she did not come here for this and asks for a hug. Kofi's mother gets up from her seat and gives him the business for what he did to Big E, then refuses to hug him and walks off.

Backstage, The New Day (Kofi Kingston and Xavier Woods) are met by Rey Mysterio. Rey says he thought about what Kofi said last week and apologizes, saying he could have handled things differently, and says he has the responsibility to help everyone as much as he can. He says that what they did to Big E was out of pocket, and says they should apologize, but Kofi says they did not do anything wrong, as does Woods. Rey then says "Don't say I didn't try," and tells them they are on their own and to get used to being told that they suck.

Drew McIntyre beats Sami Zayn. After the match, McIntyre continues to attack a downed Sami Zayn, then "Main Event" Jey Uso shows up, runs into the ring and hits McIntyre with a Spear. All of a sudden, he is shoved off the top rope by Tama Tonga, who is joined by Solo Sikoa and Jacob Fatu. McIntyre leaves the ring as Tama and Jacob attack Jey, but Jey avoids the hip attack by Jacob and superkicks Tama. Solo gets in the ring for a Samoan Spike, but Jey is able to avoid and counter before Jacob downs him. Solo is about to hit Jey with the Samoan Spike, but Sami stops him. Sami is soon overpowered, and Jacob hits him with the top rope moonsault before Solo finally nails Sami with the Samoan Spike. Solo Sikoa's Bloodline (Solo, Tama, Jacob) celebrates to end the show.

Here are the highlights for tonight's show!

Championship Gold - Championship Wrestling recap for December 22, 2024

Note: This is a repeat of Championship Wrestling Presented By Pro Shingle from September 28, 2019.

#13 Watts beats #19 "Uptown" Andy Brown to win the 2019 Red Carpet Rumble and become the CWFH Hollywood Heritage Champion!

During the match:

Dan Joseph leaves commentary and enters the Red Carpet Rumble at #7, with Coach Flex McCalleon guesting on commentary. He is eliminated by #8 Dicky Mayer.

Ray Rosas shows up at #14 and sits on the ramp to bide his time. When Jordan Clearwater shows up at #17, Clearwater gets him in the ring, but Rosas uses his momentum against him and eliminates him.

"Hollywood" Jimmy Blaylock tells Dustin and Maria Starr that he has somebody waiting to take them out at Fights at the Fiesta who is so big, he can be called "Humongous."

Sketch comes out at #26, hits an eliminated DJ Talamandez with a clothesline on a skateboard, then hits a Van Daminator with a skateboard on Suede Thompson to eliminate him. He is eliminated during the commercial break.

Dustin Starr, who is one of the hosts for Championship Wrestling presented by PRO Shingle, the local CWFH show for the Memphis, Tennessee/Jackson, Mississippi area, comes in at #27. He is eliminated by Ray Rosas after Rosas grabs Maria Starr by the wrist, then uses Dustin's momentum against him.

Rogelio

R-Three

JK Frizm

"Sweet" Robin Shaw

Gran Mammut

Ty Matthews

Dan Joseph

Dicky Mayer

Gentleman Jervis

Fidel Bravo

"Professional" Peter Avalon

GPA

Watts

Ray Rosas

Dr. Phil Goode

Adriel Noctis

Jordan Clearwater

Piranacanrana

"Uptown" Andy Brown

Zicky Dice

Suede Thompson

Isaias Velazquez

DJ Talamandez

Pinx

Eye Candy Elliott

Sketch

Dustin Starr

Jayme Beachler II

Jeffrey Excellence

"D-Man" Dan Parker

Christmas Collision - Collision recap for December 21, 2024

Ian Riccaboni and The Costco Guys (AJ and Big Justice) get everyone hyped up for tonight's show.

Ricochet beats Will Ospreay via pinfall in the Gold League of the Continental Classic after Ospreay grabs onto the referee, who then gets sandwiched into the corner. Even as Ospreay revives the referee, Ricochet shoves the referee into the ropes to trip Ospreay off the top to hit the Spirit Gun for the pin and the win. Ricochet earns three points and now has the lead with nine points. Will Ospreay still has six points. Before the match, the crowd throws streamers at Ospreay when he makes his entrance, but when Ricochet enters the ring, Ricochet gets a few rolls of toilet paper instead.

We see a video package for Darby Allin vs. Claudio Castagnoli in the Blue League of the Continental Classic later tonight.

Adam Cole heads to the ring. Shortly afterwards, MJF heads to the ring with his own personal security force. MJF admits he is frustrated hearing Cole say he turned on him when, in reality, Cole turned on him, then makes a thinly veiled reference to Cole and Dr. Britt Baker D.M.D. no longer being in a relationship. He says that it ate Cole up inside that he was his sidekick while he was AEW World Champion, and that Cole had plenty of opportunities to win the title before he got anywhere near it only to blow it like his ankle. MJF says Cole turned on him out of jealousy and says that Cole looks like "a crack baby." Cole says he refuses to insult MJF while simultaneously mentioning some damning things about him and says he has been far from a failure everywhere he has ever been. He admits he has some regrets and things he could take back, and says it burns MJF that he turned on him first and did it better before saying that MJF is terrified of having anyone near him because it is a weakness for him. This gets MJF to yell at Cole that he was correct, and tells him that he had every intention of stabbing him in the back a year ago, but he got lucky. He admits he did not care about him at first, but eventually, he did start to care a little bit. He says that as soon as he started caring about Cole, he became a liability, and when he jumped off the ramp at Arthur Ashe Stadium and blew his ankle, he became a distraction when it came to staying World Champion. He says that Cole is not "The Devil," instead, he "beat The Devil to it," and this year, he will end Cole's world. Cole punches MJF, and MJF's security moves in. Cole lays all the security guards out, but MJF kicks Cole in the groin. As MJF readies the knockout punch with the Dynamite Diamond Ring, Matt Taven and Mike Bennett slid einto the ring, and MJF flees.

Backstage, Lexy Nair interviews Kris Statlander. Statlander says what she and Willow Nightingale have to discuss is between them, and as for Penelope Ford, they have history, and if she wants a fight, she is here. She says her downward spiral started when she lost the TBS Champion, and now she is righting some wrongs. She mentions that Mercedes Moné does not have an opponent for Worlds End, and tells Mercedes to let her know when she is ready for Round 2.

Backstage, Lexy Nair interviews Orange Cassidy. Cassidy tells "Hangman" Adam Page and "Switchblade" Jay White that Jon Moxley can run and hide between now and Worlds End, but at Worlds End, he will have nowhere to go, and the three of them must remove Moxley from the equation. He says that after that, they can all fight for the AEW World Championship. Orange then says he will see them on Dynamite.

Kris Statlander beats Penelope Ford. After the match, Mercedes Moné shows up and says she was planning on taking Worlds End off, but since it is the holiday season and she feels like being nice, she accepts her challenge, saying that she beat her once and she will beat her again.

The Learning Tree ("The Learning Tree" Chris Jericho, "The Redwood" Big Bill, "The Bad Apple" Bryan Keith) interrupts as The Costco Guys (AJ and Big Justice) hype the crowd up, and when Jericho asks them if they know who he is, Big Justice says Jericho is a jackass. This leads to a "You're a jackass" chants, and Bryan Keith says "dumbass kids should be seen and not heard." Jericho says they have bodegas in New York, not Costcos, that his favorite bodega is a Walgreens in Flushing, and that The Costco Guys' gimmick belongs in the toilet. Jericho also mocks The Acclaimed's ("Platinum" Max Caster and Anthony Bowens) scissoring, and Anthony Bowens shows up and walks past The Learning Tree. Bowens says he knows what Jericho is trying to do and tells Jericho to shut the hell up, and Big Bill says that when a man tries to silence another man, he is probably afraid of the truth. This leads to a "Big Bill" chant. Bowens says he does not know what that means and dares Jericho to get in the ring so he can kick his ass. The Learning Tree teases heading to the ring, but turn around halfway down the ramp. As AJ says that Bowens has the chance to bring the boom, Bowens stops them to lead a scissoring between him and The Costco Guys.

Backstage, Lexy Nair interviews The Vendetta ("The Virtuosa" Deonna Purrazo and Taya Valkyrie). Taya Valkyrie says everyone deserves a slice of them when Toni Storm suddenly shows up and introduces herself to The Vendetta and Lexy Nair. Deonna says she has had enough of Toni and challenges her to a match with Taya, which Toni innocently accepts.

Daniel Garcia beats Shelton Benjamin via pinfall with a jackknife pin in the Blue League of the Continental Classic. Daniel Garcia earns three points and now has seven points. Shelton Benjamin still has six points. After the match, MVP and Bobby Lashley show up to attack Garcia, but Mark Briscoe shows up with security trying to hold him back. All of a sudden, Swerve Strickland attacks The Hurt Syndicate (MVP, Lashley, Shelton) from the top rope. The locker room has to get between Mark Briscoe and MVP as Prince Nana starts a "Swerve's House" chant, and Swerve tells Lashley that he got his hands on him once already and that he will do it again.

Mark Briscoe beats The Beast Mortos via pinfall in the Blue League of the Continental Classic and earns three points. Mark Briscoe now has nine points and now shares the lead in the Blue League. The Beast Mortos still has zero points and is mathematically eliminated.

We hear from Julia Hart, and says that her "tricks" are really advantages. She says she gave Jamie all the hints and that was being more than reasonable. She says she knows Julia is strong, but she wants to know if she is smart. She says she will see Jamie at Fight For The Fallen and that the House always wins.

Backstage, Alex Marvez interviews "The Glamour" Mariah May. Thunder Rosa attacks Mariah from out of nowhere when Mariah talks about Thunder Rosa's father, and chases her to the ring. Security shows up after Rosa punches Mariah and tries to hit her with a metal folding chair.

Claudio Castagnoli beats Darby Allin via pinfall in the Gold League of the Continental Classic after going underneath the ring, sticking brass knuckles in his trunks, and pulling out a metal folding chair for the referee to take away so he can hit Darby with a cheap shot with the brass knuckles. Claudio Castagnoli earns three points and is tied for the lead with Ricochet with nine points. Darby Allin still has six points. After the match, Claudio is about to continue attacking Darby when Will Ospreay makes the save and grabs the brass knuckles that Claudio used. Claudio leaves through the crowd instead to end the show.

Milestone 200 - Memphis Wrestling recap for December 21, 2024

Mike Anthony retains the Memphis Wrestling Internet Championship against "Main Event" Bradley after Bradley hits the Genetic Dream to virtually no effect.

C-Rex retains the Memphis Wrestling Women's Championship against Diana Taylor.

Dustin Starr interviews Derrick King at the announce desk for the latter's retirement ceremony. We see a compilation of wrestling personalities, both local and national (including Wolfie D and Brandon Baxter), congratulating Derrick King on retirement. Derrick says he has had a lifetime to enjoy all of this and says this would not have been possible without the fans, and that he will miss something that has been his entire life. Dustin Starr awards Derrick King with a celebratory plaque for his services to professional wrestling, then Sycho Simon shows up and says Derrick made a mistake before shoving him. He says that Derrick is not a quitter, then Derrick pops Simon in the mouth, gets him in the ring and hits him with a few jabs before Simon knocks him down with a back elbow. Simon goes for the elbow drop, but Derrick gets out of the way and hits Simon with the superkick. Back on the outside, Derrick grabs Simon, but Simon hits him with the plaque. Security shows up before Simon powerbombs Derrick through a table. After the commercial break, Derrick King is taken out on a stretcher.

The L.A. Hustlers (Notorious Bradley and Ruffshot Lamont) beat Too Kool II (Tim Grind and Flex) in a Hustle Hard Match to become the Memphis Wrestling Tag Team Champions after Bradley dumps a stack of wooden pallets on top of Tim Grind and Lamont hits Flex in the back of the head with a wrench.

"The Problem" Aaron Roberts retains the Memphis Wrestling Heritage Championship against "The GunShow" Brett Michaels after two men in masks and black hoodies distract GunShow while a third man in a blue hoodie grabs at GunShow as he goes for the GunShow Lariat. After the match, the man in the blue hoodie is revealed to be Justin Case, while the masked men in the black hoodies are revealed to be "The Chosen One" Zay Washington and Denzel Rollins. Washington, Roberts and Rollins attack The GunShow, then they and Justin Case celebrate over him as he is down on the floor. Afterwards, Rollins and Washington get GunShow back in the ring for a Problem Bomb as security shows up.

Final Battle 2024 - The Results

Grizzled Young Veterans (James Drake and Zack Gibson) beat The Dark Order (Alex Reynolds and John Silver) on the pre-show despite Evil Uno hitting James Drake with the papers.

Hanako beats Harley Cameron on the pre-show.

Undisputed Kingdom (Matt Taven and Mike Bennett) beat The Infantry ("The Captain" Shawn Dean and "Bad News and Tattoos" Carlie Bravo) on the pre-show after Mike Bennett kicks out of Boot Camp.

Gates of Agony (Bishop Kaun and Toa Liona) beat LeeJ ("Big Shotty" Lee Johnson and "The Judge" EJ Nduka) on the pre-show. After the match, Gates of Agony shake hands with LeeJ only for LeeJ to lay them out.

Atlantis Jr. beats Mansoor. During the match, Danhausen crawls out from underneath the ring, takes off his mask and punches Mason Madden in the crotch after Atlantis Jr. kicks Mason Madden off the ring apron. After the match, Mason Madden headbutts Atlantis Jr., but Danhausen gets back in the ring, curses Madden, suplexes him, pours the jar of teeth in his mouth and knees him in the face.

Backstage, Lexy Nair interviews "The Learning Tree" Chris Jericho. Jericho calls New York City his hometown and says he has had a great few days revisiting it. He says he has come home and has done so much championing of the city for so many years that he has brought a positive spin to it, then says that the people of the city love him and that he has a responsibility to defend and retain the ROH World Championship against Matt Cardona and leave as champion.

"The Wrestler" Katsuyori Shibata beats "The Dynamite Kid" Tommy Billington by submission with a sleeper hold.

Before the next match, QT Marshall shows up with a New World Order-style entrance, and Jay Lethal reprises his "Black Machismo" gimmick.

Jay Lethal beats QT Marshall. During the match, Jeff Jarrett shows up and hits Aaron Solo with his guitar after Solo stops "Sensational" Karen Jarrett from slapping him.

Before the next match, Red performs Red Velvet's entrance theme as Red Velvet makes her way to the ring.

Red Velvet retains the ROH Women's World Television Championship against "Legit" Leyla Hirsch after going underneath the ring to pull out a turnbuckle hook. When the referee takes the turnbuckle away, Red Velvet then produces a wrench and knocks Leyla out with it behind the referee's back to retain.

Before the next match, Nigel McGuinness answers "Taiga Style" Lee Moriarty's open challenge for the ROH Pure Championship. McGuinness takes the microphone and says that if they are going to do this, they will do this under the old Pure title rules. Shane Taylor says this is "Taiga Style vs. Tired Style" and says that if Moriarty fights him, he will be arrested for elder abuse. McGuinness says he never had Shane Taylor pegged for a coward, and says that his facial hair is no excuse for "talking like a pussy." Shane Taylor says "you are what you eat," and Nigel says this makes Shane Taylor "Lee Moriarty's asshole." Moriarty tells Shane Taylor to let him do the match, and Shane Taylor says that if he wants it, he has it. McGuinness then dismisses the judges at ringside, allowing them to watch the match from the back. With old school rules, closed fist to the face costs the offender a rope break.

"Taiga Style" Lee Moriarty retains the ROH Pure Championship against Nigel McGuinness by submission with the Border City Stretch. During the match, when Lee Moriarty loses his second rope break due to the use of a closed fish, Shane Taylor demands - and gets - a second referee on the outside to watch McGuinness. While this causes Moriarty to get caught cheating from using the ropes for leverage, it also helps save him at the cost of his last rope break. After the match, Moriarty raises McGuinness' hand in a sign of respect.

"The Natural" Dustin Rhodes and Sammy Guevara retain the ROH World Tag Team Championships against The Righteous (Vincent and Dutch) in a Double Bullrope Match.

Komander beat sWillie Mack, AR Fox, Brian Cage, Mark Davis and Blake Christian in a Survival of the Fittest Match to become the ROH World Television Champion! Mark Briscoe eliminates "The Machine" Brian Cage with a piledriver, and soon after that, Blake Christian eliminates Mark Davis following a low blow.

We hear from Yoshinobu Kanemaru and Sho. They challenge for the ROH World Tag Team Championships at Wrestle Dynasty. Sho says they will keep the titles in Japan while Kanemura claims that they will sanitize "The Natural" Dustin Rhodes and Sammy Guevara with Japanese whisky. Sho says that Guevara and Rhodes are not in the same league as they are.

Before the next match, Matt Cardona shows up from outside of the arena, while "The Learning Tree" Chris Jericho and "The Bad Apple" Bryan Keith come out to a New York City-themed entrance complete with dancing showgirls.

"The Learning Tree" Chris Jericho retains the ROH World Championship against Matt Cardona after "The Redwood" Big Bill - who shows up near the end of the match to hit Cardona with a big boot behind the referee's back - distracts the referee so that "The Bad Apple" Bryan Keith can hit Cardona with the ROH World Championship. Cardona's parents are in the front row during the match. After the match, Big Bill and Bryan Keith attack Cardona, then Bandido shows up and fights them off.

Athena shows up with a Two-Face gimmick for the next match. Also, Lexy Nair introduces Athena during the championship introductions.

Athena retains the ROH Women's World Championship against Billie Starkz. During the match, Athena takes out referee Mike Posey with a tope suicida, then Lexy Nair hands her a microphone to use it as a weapon. Billie blocks the microphone by kicking it out of Athena's hand before planting her on the mat, and Posey is able to come to and count the near-fall in time. Posey is still down for the most part, and as Billie has Athena on her shoulders, Athena removes a middle turnbuckle before hitting a reverse hurricanrana. Billie charges at Athena, but Athena dodges, causing Billie to hit the exposed turnbuckle and allowing Athena to retain after hitting the O-Face.