Generation NXT - NXT recap for December 10, 2024

Giulia heads to the ring to start tonight's show. Giulia delcares that she is Iron Survivor and that she will do what she came her to do: become the NXT Women's Champion. Roxanne congratulates Giulia and says she is lucky, then says Giulia is not on her level. While she gives the women's division credit where credit is due, Roxanne says that she has beaten Giulia before and will do it again. She then says this assumes that Giulia even makes it, and while Giulia wants to face Roxanne right now, Cora Jade shows up and reveals that she and attacked attacked Stephanie Vaquer backstage. Giulia attacks Roxanne, but Cora attacks her with her black shinai from behind. As Roxanne and Cora go further on the attack, then Kelani Jordan runs into the ring and fights Cora Jade, making the save for Giulia.

Backstage, everyone looks at "All Ego" Ethan Page's post-match promo from Deadline, then The D'Angelo Family (Tony D'Angelo, Channing "Stacks" Lorenzo, Luca Crusifino, Adrianna Rizzo) meets with Ethan Page. Ethan says he does not know how to get back to the top of NXT, and when Tony D'Angelo offers Ethan a shot at the North American title, Ethan calls the title "a step down." Tony D'Angelo then makes the title first come, first serve, and immediately, Ethan changes his mind as everyone surrounds D'Angelo.

Backstage, Lexis King talks with Charlie Dempsey, saying he has done some soul searching and that he wants another shot at the Heritage Cup. Dempsey says he will think about it. Dempsey then meets with the rest of No Quarter Catch Crew, saying he is proud of how close they all came. Suddenly, OTM shows up and mock them for losing, and this leads to an argument.

Je'Von Evans beats Wes Lee.

Backstage, Nathan Frazer and Axiom talk. Axiom apologizes to Frazer for doubting him, but Frazer gives him credit for their tag team victory. Axiom also says he wanted Frazer to become Iron Survivor, and that he wants success for him. Frazer says he will make things right.

We hear from Josh Briggs and Yoshiki Inamura, who talk about Pro Wrestling Noah's N-1 tournament, what they like in each other, how Inamura loves the craziness in NXT, and how they plan to dominate the tag team division.

Backstage, Sarah Schreiber gets an interview with Giulia and Kelani Jordan. Kelani says that what goes around, comes around, and while Stephanie Vaquer will be okay, Roxanne and Cora cannot run a lemonade stand in a desert, much less NXT, and that she would eat Cora Jade alive.

Backstage, Zaria and Sol Ruca talk about the women's Iron Survivor Match when Lash Legend and Jakara Jackson show up and say they would have done better. They then address Zaria, with Lash saying that Zaria is not her and that she is not scared of Zaria. Sol Ruca stands up for Zaria, saying they would not have lasted against her.

Hank Walker and Tank Walker beat Tyriek Igwe and Tyson Dupont. After the match, Tyson Dupont is willing to shake hands, but Tyriek Igwe is not.

Oba Femi heads to the ring. Oba brags about how he became men's Iron Survivor and how he will reclaim his rightful position on the throne as the ruler of NXT. He says that he and Trick Williams have not crossed paths yet due to their individual paths, then says it is time to see who the real top guy is. Trick shows up, but all of a sudden, Eddy Thorpe also appears and says this is not happening, as he will not ignore Oba Femi attacking him and that he and his people had enough. Oba tells Thorpe to shut his mouth, as he is making some very bold accusation, and asks Thorpe if he saw him attack him. Thorpe says he was attacked from behind and that only one man had that kind of power. Trick says he has been where Oba Femi has been and that they will collide for New Years' Evil. He says he is glad Oba Femi is here, as a title reign is not defined by its length but by who the champion beats during that reign. Oba says the only reason Trick has been the number one guy around is because he let him, and that Trick only had his era because he allowed it. He says that when he was ready, he would take the NXT Championship easily, then looks at Thorpe as he says he and Trick have a date with destiny and that Trick's era will end. Oba leaves, then Thorpe gets in Trick's way and demands a title shot, saying he thought Trick as a man of the people but is really "a manufactured sports entertainer." Thorpe says Trick would not last two weeks in the Japanese dojos he came up in, and as Thorpe questions Trick's pre-WWE resumé, Trick tells him to shut up, as he has silenced his doubters and that Thorpe cannot take his title. He gives Thorpe his title shot next, tells General Manager Ava to set it up, then knocks Thorpe out.

Backstage, The Fatal Influence (Jacy Jayne, Fallon Henley, Jazmyn Nyx) state that they need to get rid of Gigi Dolin. Meanwhile, Gigi Dolin speaks with Tatum Paxley, saying they need a tag team partner. Izzi Dame shows up and confronts them, then Shawn Spears, Niko Vance and Brooks Jensen show up, allowing Gigi and Tatum to walk away. Shawn Spears speaks with Izzi Dame, saying she is impressive, but Izzi says she does not need him saying how impressive she is and walks off.

The Fatal Influence (Jacy Jayne and Jazmyn Nyx) beat Gigi Dolin and Tatum Paxley following interference by Fallon Henley. After the match, Gigi and Tatum get outnumbered when Shotzi Blackheart shows up all of a sudden and makes the save for Gigi and Tatum.

Backstage, Axiom tells Nathan Frazer that he got himself a one-on-one match with Oba Femi next week. Frazer is concerned, but Axiom says he will not stand for what Oba Femi did to him. Frazer says he felt bad for Axiom, and got them a tag team match for next week. Axiom is not happy when he realizes that means he has two matches next week.

Tony D'Angelo retains the NXT North American Championship against "All Ego" Ethan Page.

Backstage, Lexis King talks with Ryan Leaf. Both men consider each other inspirations, and Ryan says he cannot wait to see what came from Lexis next. Lexis thanks him for the inspiration when Charlie Dempsey tells Lexis he will have his title shot in two weeks on the premise that they have a workout first. Lexis accepts.

Backstage, "All Ego" Ethan Page says he is better than this and knows it, and that he has lost his way. He says he is all ego, but in reality, he does not think he is. He says he cannot win the North American title and cannot get back to the NXT title, and that he is lost and ashamed.

Roxanne Perez and Cora Jade beat Giulia and Kelani Jordan after Giulia and Kelani brawl their way to the back. After the match, Stephanie Vaquer's music hits, but Vaquer shows up from behind Cora to beat and break her black shinai before chasing her into the crowd.

Backstage, Eddy Thorpe signs the contract for his NXT Championship match with Trick Williams in front of General Manager Ava. When Ava says that the identity of his attacker is being looked into, Eddy says he knew who attacked him: himself, so he could avoid going through "twenty-five minutes of hell" for a title shot.

Here are the full highlights from tonight's show!

Raw Deal - Raw recap for December 9, 2024

Gunther heads to the ring to start tonight's show. Gunther says that Finn Balor now has his attention and that Saturday Night's Main Event will not be like Survivor Series for him. Suddenly, The Judgment Day (Finn Balor, JD McDonagh, "Dirty" Dominik Mysterio, Carlito) shows up. Finn says Gunther should have given him the title match, but he gave it to Dominik instead, then says he is the only reason Gunther is World Heavyweight Champion right now. He also says that Gunther is right about Saturday Night's Main Event being different from Survivor Series because he will take the title from him and become a world champion for the first time in eight years. Gunther says Finn did not earn a title shot on Saturday and that he knows Finn is frustrated, as he looked up to him and respected him eight years, but that respect faded away as soon as Finn Balor cut corners and aligned himself with The Judgment Day. He also says that Finn chose to play second fiddle to Damian Priest, and with no respect between them left, he is literally looking down on him, as Finn was best in the world for one night while he is the best for a long time to come. Gunther says that Finn will not be champion after Saturday because he was not and never will be at his level. The Judgment Day approaches the ring, but Damian Priest shows up and tears through them. Priest sends JD McDonagh into the ring to be smashed by Gunther, then Gunther hits Priest with a lariat and proceeds to attack him. Finn hits Gunther with a Sling Blade before he can powerbomb Priest through the table, then drop kicks Priest into the steel steps before hitting Gunther with a Coup de Grace. Meanwhile, Priest fights off The Judgment Day, but the numbers game takes over. Priest is soon held in place for not one, not two, but three Coup de Graces.

Backstage, The Judgment Day (Finn Balor, JD McDonagh, "Dirty" Dominik Mysterio, Carlito, Liv Morgan, Raquel Rodriguez) are met by General Manager Adam Pearce, who says that Damian Priest will now be in the World Heavyweight Championship match at Saturday Night's Main Event. Finn says it will make his championship win even more satisfying, then Pearce announces that Finn and JD McDonagh will defend the World tag titles against The War Raiders next week with the rest of The Judgment Day banned from ringside. Pearce leaves, then Liv asks Finn for advice for her and Raquel's match tonight. Finn asks Liv to give him a few minutes.

PBR Professional Bull Rider Koltin Hevalow is seen in the front row.

The Final Testament (Karrion Kross, Akam, Rezar) and The Miz beat The Wyatt Sicks (Uncle Howdy, Erick Rowan, Joe Gacy, Dexter Lumis) after Nikki Cross attacks Scarlett and Paul Ellering shows up out of nowhere to throw powder into Uncle Howdy's face.

In backstage footage from earlier today, Jackie Redmond interviews CM Punk. Punk declines to talk about the favor between him and Paul Heyman, then says he will not shy away from a fight with Seth Rollins and that he finds Rollins' hatred of him confusing. He mentions his history with Rollins, even mentioning that Rollins wanted to be trained for free, saying that everything Rollins has done, he has done before him and better, and while Rollins has filled the vacuum from when he was gone, it is time for him to go back on the bench.

Liv Morgan beats Dakota Kai. During the match, Pure Fusion Collective (Sonya Deville, Zoey Stark, "The Queen of Spades" Shayna Baszler) shows up to watch from ringside. Liv gets the win after the brief distraction from Sonya Deville, who gets knocked off the ring apron by Dakota as soon as she sees her. After the match, Pure Fusion Collective surround and attack Dakota Kai before Iyo Sky and Kairi Sane show up and make the save. Kairi takes out Pure Fusion Collective with a dive from the top rope, but Liv returns to hit Iyo Sky with Ob-Liv-Ion.

We hear from Drew McIntyre, who calls Hell In A Cell the most violent match of his career, and says that he succumbed to massive blood loss. He says he had to return to his family in Scotland, and that 2024 should have been his year, but he got screwed time and time again. McIntyre says that he thought people could change, but then he watched Survivor Series, and he knew that he had to take out Roman Reigns' Bloodline (Roman Reigns, "Main Event" Jey Uso, Jimmy Uso, Sami Zayn) and CM Punk in order to change the present and the future.

It is announced that "Main Event" Jey Uso is not medically cleared to compete this week.

Backstage, The New Day (Kofi Kingston and Xavier Woods) show up after General Manager Adam Pearce meets with "The American Nightmare" Cody Rhodes. Cody tells The New Day they should be ashamed of themselves.

Seth "Freakin'" Rollins heads to the ring. Rollins says CM Punk has a future as a politician and calls his backstage interview a master class in spinning the truth, which he says Punk has done his entire life. He calls Punk a fraud and a con man, and admits that he asked Punk to train him. He says that he and CM Punk were friends, then says that Punk failed to mention that when he walked out on WWE, he and several friends reached out to him only to get no response. He mentions that Punk badmouthed the company every chance he could, and that Punk only walked back into WWE because he failed at everything else, he burned every bridge that led to water, and the money was right. Rollins admits that he used to respect and want to be like Punk, but he realized that Punk was a fraud and he wanted to be better, which he did, including main eventing WrestleMania. Suddenly, Sami Zayn shows up, and CM Punk warns him that they will be fighting if he is here to defend CM Punk. Sami says they have said things while angry and that this was bound to happen, then says it was wrong of him to assume that Rollins attacked Jey Uso backstage and that he has known him long enough to know, and for that, he apologizes. Rollins says he is glad Sami brought that up, as they have been close friends for twenty years, and admits that Sami was the first person to come to his mind. Sami says Rollins was out of his mind last week and that he did not even know who he was. Sami also says that Rollins sounded less like himself and more like Drew McIntyre. Rollins says he is not Drew McIntyre, to which Sami agrees, saying he is better than McIntyre. He then says that his anger at Punk brings out the worst in him, and that he probably should not have gotten involved. Sami then says he will stay out of Rollins' business regarding McIntyre, to which Rollins appreciates, and when asked if they are good again, Rollins says "Yeah, we're good." He then says that just like how he has business with Punk, Sami has business with McIntyre. As Rollins leaves, Sami says that is pretty good advice, then says he will end things as quickly as possible with McIntyre. He says he has spoken with General Manager Adam Pearce, and at Saturday Night's Main Event, he faces McIntyre. On his way back up the ramp, Sami is suddenly attacked by McIntyre. Officials have to pull McIntyre off Sami.

Lyra Valkyria beats Ivy Nile and Zelina Vega to advance in the WWE Women's Intercontinental Championship Tournament.

Backstage, Cathy Kelley interviews The New Day (Kofi Kingston and Xavier Woods). They refuse to answer any questions regarding why they berated Big E, then says they will talk to the fans instead. Woods takes the camera with him as they head to the ring. When The New Day are booed by the crowd, Kofi cannot believe it, and neither can Woods, who gets the "Dirty" Dominik Mysterio treatment and gets booed so badly he cannot even speak. Woods says they did nothing to Big E, and Kofi says they could have hit Big E with a weapon and the fans still would have loved them, but the audience refuses to let them finish. The New Day then leaves, drowned out by the audience, and when they do, the fans cheer.

Rhea Ripley beats Raquel Rodriguez in an Anything Goes Match following interference from both Liv Morgan and Iyo Sky. After the match, Iyo Sky grabs the Women's World title at the same time as Rhea, and they have a staredown as the show ends.

Here are the highlights from tonight's show!

Here are the top ten moments from tonight's show!

Deadline 2024 - The LIVE Results

It is announced by General Manager Ava that Eddy Thorpe is not medically cleared to compete following the attack on him from earlier this week, and that a suitable replacement will be found for the men's Iron Survivor Challenge.

Backstage, Sarah Schreiber interviews Wes Lee, who says that he symphatizes with Eddy Thorpe, then tells him to look on the bright side because he was not going to win this match anyway, as it is extremely cutthroat in NXT. He says that he will be winning tonight and that nobody else in the men's Iron Survivor Challenge match will go the lengths that he will. When asked if he took out Eddy Thorpe, he says that it is extremely cutthroat in NXT and refuses to confirm or deny it.

We hear from Trick Williams, who announces that he has been medically cleared for Deadline, and while Ridge Holland took him to Hell and back, he is not taking the NXT Championship, as he is doing this NXT, Chase University and himself.

Backstage, Sarah Schreiber interviews Nathan Frazer and Axiom. Frazer says tonight is a big night, saying he will win the men's Iron Survivor Challenge and retain the NXT Tag Team Champions. Axiom says that this is No Quarter Catch Crew's (Tavion Height and Myles Borne) first premium live event and that they will go all out. On the subject of Eddy Thorpe being taken out, Axiom denies doing it, as does Frazer, but Frazer has the feeling Axiom might replace Eddy.

We hear from Stephanie Vaquer, who says that the women's Iron Survivor Challenge is all about pioneering. She states that the match has elements of dominance, strategy, preparation and adaptation that she is familiar with, as she has blazed a trail from her home country of Chile all the way to here. She says that she is made of fire and that when she has a goal, she achieves it, and tonight, she shows why she is the best luchadora in the world when she sends her four opponents to hell and starts a new era by becoming Iron Survivor.

We hear from Wren Sinclair, who says she has no idea how she will win tonight's women's Iron Survivor Challenge. Charlie Dempsey shows up, and Sinclair shows up and changes her turne, saying she will win the match and that her other challengers will not even know what hit them. When Dempsey leaves, Sinclair whispers "Help me."

We hear from Lola Vice, who tells Jaida Parker that she will not get her moment again and says that Parker is playing the victim when she is the reason for all of what has happened. She says that Parker will pay for everything she has done to her and that she will punish her solely with her fists, because she played with the wrong person, and that she wake up knowing why she should never cross her.

We hear from Jaida Parker, who says that everyone was talking about her when she knocked Lola Vice out. She says that Lola may be good with her hands and that the NXT Underground match may be her kind of match, but she will make the match , she will find out that she does not play when she knocks her out again.

In backstage footage from earlier today, Blake Howard interviews Ridge Holland. Ridge says the main thing about coming back to NXT was opportunity and showing what he was all about. He says he put in the effort, but people would not accept him because of his controversies, and he decided to use the fans' hatred for him as fuel. He says that Chase University used him, and that he is sick and tired of his needs not being used in a group; therefore, he had to destroy Chase University. Ridge says he holds resentment towards Trick Williams and his rise to the NXT Championship as he has been haned everything while he tried to work his way to the top and got only a fraction of what Trick got. He says that he came from a sport ten times tougher than American football while Trick got everything handed to him. On the subject of injuring Trick, Trick struck first and he answered back. He then says that he will be walking out of Deadline as NXT Champion, saying the fans can do whatever they want, as it will turn from "Whoop that Trick" to "Smash that Trick."

We hear from Giulia, stating that coming to WWE gave being the beautiful madness a new meaning after travelling all over the world to build a reputation, and that wrestling in Japan gave her a small taste of what it takes to be the beautiful madness. She says that she will be in the ring with in a match nobody can prepare for, and sys it is her against the clock, avoiding the penalty box, and getting pins with the NXT Women's Championship in mind. She says that she wins, Roxanne Perez's biggest nightmare will come true.

Backstage, Sarah Schreiber interviews Sol Ruca. Sol Ruca says she is stoked for her match tonight, and as she talks about it, "All Ego" Ethan Page shows up wanting to know about Eddy Thorpe no longer being in the men's Iron Survivor Match. Sol Ruca tells Ethan Page to use social media, but Ethan says he has no time to check it because he is preparing for the men's Iron Survivor Challenge. Sol Ruca then asks why Ethan is here before threating to snatch his soul if he interrupts her again. When Sarah asks Ethan if he attacked Eddy Thorpe, Ethan says no and that he knows who did, then sarcastically states it is Sol Ruca after the icy reception she gave him.

Backstage, Sarah Schreiber announces that a replacement for Eddy Thorpe has been found for the men's Iron Survivor Challenge.

Eddy Thorpe's replacement in the men's Iron Survivor Challenge is revealed to be Oba Femi, who enters last.

Oba Femi (3 points) beats Je'Von Evans (2 points), "All Ego" Ethan Page (2 points), Wes Lee (1 point) and Nathan Frazer (1 point) to win the men's Iron Survivor Challenge, with Je'Von Evans failing to tie it up in time after hitting Wes Lee with a high-flying cutter.

We hear from Lexis King, who says that he is not even on tonight's show and yet he is here in Minneapolis, Minnesota. He says he is here because the city has a pit in the bottom of his heart as it is where he was left out in the cold with no one to look up to. He says that he hoped to be better than his father, yet he now struggles more than ever did, and that he is in the cold air of the town because nothing feels better than the warm air of satisfaction.

Lola Vice beats Jaida Parker by submission in an NXT Underground match despite injuring her right hand hitting a spinning back first into the ring post inadvertently and Jaida targeting the hand throughout the match.

Backstage, Axiom meets with a badly beaten-up Nathan Frazer. Axiom says he will do the heavy lifting while Nathan does whatever he can.

Nathan Frazer and Axiom retain the NXT Tag Team Championships against No Quarter Catch Crew (Tavion Heights and Myles Borne) despite Frazer being at less than 100% after Axiom kicks out of a crucifix pin by Borne and pins Borne with an inside cradle. During the match, OTM (Bronco Nima and Lucien Price) show up, and Tavion Heights sends them packing after tossing Frazer over the top rope and into them with an overhead belly-to-belly suplex.

Backstage, Sarah Schreiber interviews Je'Von Evans. As he talks about the match and is still in high spirits despite narrowly losing, Wes Lee shows up and chastises Je'Von for acting like he did not lose the match. Je'Von says Wes Lee is salty, and Wes Lee says Je'Von will be like him one day and understand why he is the way he is before punching him out. Officials have to break up the ensuing brawl.

Trick Williams retains the NXT Championship against Ridge Holland despite getting his neck caught in the ropes near the end of the match.

Backstage, "All Ego" Ethan Page says it took him four matches to become NXT Champion but has dropped the ball since, and that it took him eighteen years to get to this point as well as figure out that he has no clue how to get back there.

Backstage, General Manager Ava admits that Oba Femi changed the game for the men's Iron Survivor Challenge, then makes a match between Je'Von Evans and Wes Lee for next week. She then announces that NXT's first show of 2025 will be in Los Angeles, California, then Tiffany Stratton shows up, hinting that she may cash in on the NXT Women's Champion.

Giulia (2 points) beats Wren Sinclair (1 points), Sol Ruca (1 points), Zaria (1 points) and Stephanie Vaquer (1 points) with ten seconds left to go to win the women's Iron Survivor Challenge.

Here are the highlights from tonight's show!

Memphis Thing - Memphis Wrestling recap for December 7, 2024

Dustin Starr interviews "The GunShow" Brett Michaels at the announce desk. GunShow says that "The Problem" Aaron Roberts is running around signing contracts, but keeps ducking the contract for the Heritage title match at Milestone 200. He says he has signed, but Roberts is ducking him, and now, he is going to handle business with Matchmaker King Cobra. King Cobra says he has done everything he can and does not know what else to do, and states there is no stipulation that he says can force Roberts to sign. King Cobra says he can suspend Roberts, but GunShow would have to fight his way from the bottom up again. Roberts says he will defend the title when he feels like it and that he has better things to do, and GunShow says either Roberts will sign the contract, or he will make him sign it.

Backstage, Diana Taylor meets with Makkari Kandy and J. Webb, saying they have a big match today.

The Righteous Path (Brother Bruce and Marrow) beats The Twins of Salem (Jacksyn Crowley and Abel Booker) after Sister Asa distracts Jacksyn Crowley in the corner.

We see footage of Big John Dalton training for the Grind City Rumble.

We hear from Colton Cage, who says it is a beautiful day to be a beautiful day and that he is ready for action today.

Dustin Starr interviews Butterbean at the announce desk. Butterbean says Memphis is "where real wrestling started" and talks about the Jake Paul/Mike Tyson fight, saying it was "more of a punching bag match." As he claims that Jake Paul refuses to fight him, "Main Event" Bradley - dressed like Butterbean - and Big Nasty Phil show up. Bradley says Butterbean may be a legend, but there are three men he cannot knock out - Mike Tyson, Jake Paul, and himself. Bradley says that he is coming for Butterbean and knows that he can put him on the ground, then Big John Dalton shows up for the next match. Butterbean guests on commentary.

Big John Dalton beats "Main Event" Bradley after Bradley confronts Butterbean at the announce desk only to get knocked out.

The L.A. Hustlers (Notorious Bradley and Ruffshot Lamont) beat CJ Squared (CJ Money and CJ Blaine). After the match, Dustin Starr interviews The L.A. Hustlers at the announce desk, demanding that they leave the tag team titles at the desk. They refuse, claiming to have beaten Too Kool II (Tim Grind and Flex) and shoving Dustin before Too Kool II show up and start a brawl. Referees, officials and even Matchmaker King Cobra show up to break up the brawl, and King Cobra makes a Hustle Hard match between the two teams for Milestone 200 before confiscating the tag team titles, which will be on the line for the match.

Colton Cage beats Kale. After the match, Dustin Starr interviews Colton Cage at the announce desk. Colton says he has put another soul down with Cupid's Arrow, then says it was more than a victory; it was a statement. He then says he is ready for the Grind City Rumble.

Backstage, we hear from Tim Bosby, who says that he watched Jonathan Gresham's matches with Zack Sabre Jr. as he was coming up and that he will give Gresham everything has while knowing Gresham will give him even more. He says that he is focused not just on Gresham, but the Grind City Rumble, which he plans to win.

Nixi XS and C-Rex beat Diana Taylor and Makkari Kandy.

THE NXT LVL - NXT LVL UP recap for December 6, 2024

Dion Lennox beats Jasper Troy.

In backstage footage from earlier today, Sarah Schreiber interviews Layla Diggs. Diggs says she and Lainey Reid have gone at it for months despite not knowing what she did to make her angry, and that Lainey messed with the wrong person. She says Lainey can expect a victory for her and the taste of sweet revenge.

Backstage, Lainey Reid says that Layla Diggs does not want to let what is going on between them go, and that while she does not want this rematch, she will beat Layla once and for all.

Lainey Reid beats Layla Diggs and extends her win streak to four matches despite being caught using the bottom rope for leverage on a roll-up pin.

They're On A Rampage - Rampage recap for December 6, 2024

"The Rainmaker" Kazuchika Okada beats Mark Briscoe in the Blue League of the Continental Classic by pinfall and scores three points. "The Rainmaker" Kazuchika has a grand total of four points, while Mark Briscoe still has zero points.

"The Learning Tree" Chris Jericho leaves commentary to enter the ring. Jericho says that he challenged anyone from New York City to face him at Final Battle for the Ring of Honor World Championship only to be interrupted by Matt Cardona, then says nobody touches a man's hat and that "us native New Yorkers do not stand for that." Jericho says Cardona should be lucky that he did not punch his face and knock his teeth down his throat when he "accosted and assaulted" him last night. He says that if Cardona were here right now, he would have no idea what he would do to him. Cardona suddenly shows up, and the crowd chants "Always ready!" before Cardona saying that he is always ready for any opportunity and that Final Battle may be the biggest opportunity of his career. He then tells Jericho that he is not the same kid that he met fifteen years ago, as he has been busting his ass for the past five years to reinvent himself, then says he will prove himself right and beat Jericho for the ROH World Championship. Jericho says that he respects everything Cardona has done and has become a bigger star now than he was in the past fifteen years, but even after all Cardona has accomplished, he is still "just Zack." Jericho slaps Cardona, and Cardona slaps back before going for the ground and pound. "The Bad Apple" Bryan Keith rushes in and attacks Cardona, and the numbers game takes over before Bryan Keith holds Cardona down so that Jericho can smack him with the ROH World Championship. Jericho then holds Cardona down so that Bryan Keith can wrap a belt around his fist and punch Cardona in the face.

Daniel Garcia beats The Beast Mortos in the Blue League of the Continental Classic via pinfall after countering a discus lariat with a jackknife pin. Daniel Garcia earns three points and now has a total of four points. The Beast Mortos still has zero points.

We see a video package for Darby Allin vs. Komander in the Gold League and "The Rainmaker" Kazuchika Okada vs. "The Protostar" Kyle Fletcher in the Blue League of the Continental Championship tomorrow night on Collision.

The Vendetta ("The Virtuosa" Deonna Purrazzo" and Taya Valkyrie) beat Ella Elizabeth and Freya States by submission with the Fujiwara Armbar from Deonna to Ella.

Ricochet beats Komander in the Gold League of the Continental Classic via pinfall. Ricochet earns three points and is finally on the board. Komander still has zero points. (Komander replaces the injured "Rock Hard" Juice Robinson in this and all future Continental Classic matches.)

Here are the highlights from tonight's show!

Layin' da SmackDown - SmackDown recap for December 6, 2024

It is announced that "Big" Bronson Reed is out indefinitely with a broken foot, Tonga Loa is out indefinitely with broken knee, and Jimmy Uso is out indefinitely with a broken toe.

Backstage, Solo Sikoa's Bloodline (Solo Sikoa, Tama Tonga, Jacob Fatu) attack Apollo Crews at the security gate, then attack the security guards when they jump in.

"The American Nightmare" Cody Rhodes heads to the ring to start tonight's show. Cody talks about his match with Kevin Owens at Saturday Night's Main Event before American Made (Chad Gable, Julius Creed, Brutus Creed, Ivy Nile) shows up. Gable says they are here because the transfer window is about to open and that General Manager Nick Aldis is about to bring him to the blue brand, then says the fans in Minnesota are simple-minded and offers to speak the truth to them and Cody. Gable goes on to call Cody a beacon of what he wanted to be, then says that while it is easy to look the part, it is harder to be a good friend like Kevin Owens. He then calls Otis "a bad friend" who left him high and dry like Cody did to Owens. Gable says that Cody is not only "a terrible friend," but also "the definition of superficial," as he only cares about what everyone thinks about him, and if others have to fall by the wayside, so be it. He then says that he would never team with the one guy who made Owens' life a living hell like Cody did, and tells Cody that he deserve what is coming to him. Cody says he is disappointed that Gable is spewing vitriol at him when he sees a lot of himself in Gable, as he has taken things that were not necessarily special and made them special, then brings up the "Shorty G" gimmick. This leads to a "Shorty G" chant before telling Gable that he is looking at "Stardust," which leads to a "Stardust" chant, then says he knows why Gable has garnered the fans' attention and what he is aiming for, then says Gable has so much to lose when he fails again. Cody says that if he learned anything from WrestleMania 39, he could look nowhere else but himself, and asks what happens when Gable goes for his end game again and does not get it before stating that he will take his anger out on the rest of American Made. Gable says that he is a man who will always take an opportunity and that he would whup Cody's ass if he was not wearing a suit right now. Cody tells him to talk to Nick Aldis and get a match with him tonight, then warns Gable that having Kevin Owens on his mind is no good for him.

Backstage, Naomi and Bianca Belair talk about tonight's Triple Threat Match as well as who took out Jade Cargill. After Naomi leaves, Chelsea Green and Piper Niven show up to annoy Bianca. Bianca says Chelsea is lucky she took herself out of the match, then accuses Piper of attacking Jade. Piper says she did not do it and tells Bianca to watch what she accuses her of, then says she can beat Bianca up right now. Bianca fights both Chelsea and Piper, but gets overpowered.

Jesse "The Body" Ventura is seen in the front row before the next match. It is announced that he will guest on commentary next Saturday at Saturday Night's Main Event.

Tiffany Stratton beats Elektra Lopez and Naomi in a Triple Threat Match to advance in the WWE Women's United States Championship Tournament after tossing Naomi out of the ring follwoing a split leg moonsault on Lopez and hitting Lopez with the Prettiest Moonsault Ever.

Backstage, Byron Saxton reports that The Street Profits (Angelo Dawkins and Montez Ford)) have been attacked backstage. General Manager Nick Aldis calls for medical attention, then Johnny Gargano and The Motor City Machine Guns (Chris Sabin and Alex Shelley) show up and Aldis relays the news to them. Gargano offers to have #DIY (Johnny Gargano and Tommaso Ciampa) replace The Street Profits as the Machine Guns' opponents, and while Aldis is reluctant, Alex Shelley says the Machine Guns are more than happy to have that match for the WWE Tag Team Championships. Aldis allows it, then tells Gargano to tell Tommaso Ciampa not to make him regret this.

Despite having hurt ribs from the backstage attack by Chelsea Green and Piper Niven, Bianca Belair beats Piper Niven with the K.O.D. on Chelsea Green after Bianca makes Chelsea pay for getting on the ring apron.

We see a video package of Shinsuke Nakamura's return and road to the WWE United States Championship.

Backstage, Bianca Belair meets with Naomi. "Dirty" Dominik Mysterio is seen talking with General Manager Nick Aldis before Byron Saxton interviews Bianca Belair and Naomi on who attacked Jade Cargill. Naomi say they have multiple suspects, and Bianca says that when they find out who did it, "it's on sight."

Shinsuke Nakamura heads to the ring. All of a sudden, LA Knight shows up with a microphone in his hand and calls Nakamura "the single sorriest example of a United States Champion." Knight says he is the real deal and that the United States title belongs to him, then demands his rematch right now. Nakamura stays silent, and Knight says Nakamura has only sneak attacked him and hit him with the mist. Knight then puts his sunglasses on and threatens to beat Nakamura up, then Andrade shows up and says he is here for Nakamura, but Knight says Nakamura is in debt. All of a sudden, Andrade and Knight are attacked by Tama Tonga and Jacob Fatu. Nakamura stands there and lets the black mist fall from his mouth, and Solo holds Jacob and Tama back as Nakamura leaves the ring. Solo Sikoa's Bloodline (Solo, Tama, Jacob) goes for Andrade, but Knight fights back. Andrade and Knight both end up recipients of a Samoan Spike by Solo, then Solo proclaims that his Bloodline is still powerful and dares anyone to take a shot at him so they can lay them out. Solo says he is tried of people not taking him seriously and thinking he is a joke, then says that he is still Tribal Chief and the head of the table and that he still has the ula fala. He then warns that anyone who steps up to him will end up acknowledging him and his Bloodline.

Backstage, Johnny Gargano tells Tommaso Ciampa that they now have their title match. Ciampa says that Gargano has not answered his question from a few months ago, then says he will find out the answer soon enough.

We hear from Kevin Owens, who mentions that he is here for an interview with Michael Cole. He says it sucks as he does not want to be in Minneapolis, Minnesota, especially for a Michael Cole interview, and if Cole wants to do it, he will have to find him outside due to being kept out of the building.

#DIY (Johnny Gargano and Tommaso Ciampa) beat The Motor City Machine Guns (Chris Sabin and Alex Shelley) to become the WWE Tag Team Championshis after the communication breakdown between Gargano and Ciampa ends up being a complete ruse, with Gargano hitting Sabin with a low blow as Ciampa distracts the referee with a metal folding chair.

Backstage, #DIY (Johnny Gargano and Tommaso Ciampa) celebrate winning the WWE Tag Team Championships with Candice LeRae.

Michael Cole interviews Kevin Owens inside Owens' car. Owens refuses to believe that Cole's interview will be unbiased, but Cole tells Owens he has known him for twelve years. Owens says he cannot believe Cole does not see things like he sees them, especially when Cody called him an egomaniac despite leaving in 2016 because he was not getting opportunities. He says that he will cross the bridge with Sami Zayn when he comes to it and that The Usos were going to rejoin Roman Reigns anyway. Cole tells Owens that he is being petty and advises him to look in the mirror, as he is the problem. Owens tells Cole to leave his car, which Cole does, then calls him back to the car only to close the window in his face and drive off.

Backstage, Gunther shakes hands with General Manager Nick Aldis, then leaves as Carmelo Hayes shows up. Carmelo says he is considering heading to Raw, and Aldis tells him that he has an opponent in mind for him.

"The American Nightmare" Cody Rhodes beats Chad Gable despite his left ankle being hurt during the match. After the match, Kevin Owens is in the ring, and he stomps on Cody's bad ankle. Cody fights back as officials and referees rush to the ring, and Cody and Owens brawl as everyone tries to hold them back.

This week on The SmackDown LowDown: Tiffany Stratton! Bayley! LA Knight!

Here are the highlights from tonight's show!

Here are the top ten moments from tonight's show!

Final iMPACT! - iMPACT! recap for December 5, 2024

KUSHIDA beats Leon Slater, Trent Seven, "Inevitable" Ace Austin and JDC in a five-way match to become #1 contender for the TNA X Division Championship at Final Resolution.

Backstage, Gia Miller interviews Tasha Steelz. Tasha calls Jordynne Grace a thorn in her side who cannot mind her business, and states that she will finally remove that thorn for good tonight after doing the same song and dance for so long. Tasha says she will take Jordynne Grace to "Pettyville" and give her a permanent residence as she approaches the Knockouts World Championship.

Before the next match, John Skyler calls North Carolina "South Carolina" before stating that Sami Callihan should be embarrassed for being "an unwashed, dirty pig who has not showered in PCO" and PCO should be embarrassed for dressing for Halloween past Halloween. He then says the two of them should get in the ring and get embarrassed by "these good hands."

Sami Callihan and PCO beat The Good Hands (John Skyler and Jason Hotch). After the match, the lights go out, and the number "23" is seen.

Backstage, we hear from "The Wanted Man" Nic Nemeth. Nemeth says that 2025 was a hell of a year when Fir$t Cla$$ (AJ Francis and KC Navarro) shows up. AJ Francis says that 2024 has been the best year of his career, but he wants to enter 2025 as TNA World Champion. Nemeth agrees, and says he will defend the title against him. Director of Authority Santino Marella shows up and makes the match official for Final Resolution. AJ Francis says this is the best decision Santino has made and the biggest box-office match TNA has ever seen.

The Hardys (Jeff and Matt Hardy) retain the TNA World Tag Team Championships against The System (Eddie Edwards and Brian Myers) by disqualification after Alisha Edwards hits The Hardys with a shinai. After the match, The System powerbombs Jeff Hardy both into Matt Hardy and through a table.

We hear from Spitfire (Jody Threat and Dani Luna). Jody Threat says she had her match won when the personal concierge George Iceman got involved, and Dani Luna says that Iceman, Ash by Elegance and Heather by Elegance are running around like they own TNA. Dani sys that next week, she will take on Heather, and Jody says that she will have Dani's back.

Director of Authority Santino Marella shows up. Santino says the tag team title match from earlier ended unacceptably to him, and makes a rematch between The System and The Hardys for the tag team titles for Final Resolution as a tables match.

Backstage, Sami Callihan and PCO confront Hammerstone and Jake Something, with Sami thinking that Hammerstone and Something are "23." Hammerstone says they are not afraid of a fight, and Sami he and PCO are not afraid of a fight, either. Sami then says he will got to Director of Authority Santino Marella and make a tag team match.

Tasha Steelz beats Jordynne Grace after Alisha Edwards shows up and distracts Jordynne as she goes for Shades of Samoa, causing Tasha to slip out and pin Jordynne with her feet on the ropes for leverage at the corner. Rosemary is seen watching from the rafters during the match. After the match, Jordynne attacks Alisha, and Tasha sees what is going on and joins her. All of a sudden, Masha Slamovich shows up and makes the save for Jordynne. Alisha confronts Masha, and Jordynne hits Alisha with a spinebuster.

Joe Hendry guests on commentary for the next match.

The Northern Armory ("The Walking Weapon" Josh Alexander, Judas Icarus, Travis Williams) and Frankie Kazarian beat Eric Young, Jonathan Gresham, Steve Maclin and Mike Santana in an eight-man tag match after Kazarian hits Gresham with the Call Your Shot Gauntlet Trophy behind the referee's back.

Honor Roll - Ring of Honor recap for December 5, 2024

Backstage, we hear from Grizzled Young Veterans (Zack Gibson and James Drake). Zack Gibson says disrespect is run rampant, then says that the veterans and the locker room eat first before the extras. They then go after someone in the background and chastise him for eating a cake and taking food off their plates, warning him not to disrespect them again or else they will make him pay.

"The Wrestler" Katsuyori Shibata beats Alex Reynolds by submission.

JD Drake and Beef beat Waves and Curls (Jaylen Brandyn and Traevon Jordan).

Backstage, Sonjay Dutt, Jay Lethal, Satnam Singh, Jeff Jarrett and Karen Jarrett advertise his new Jay Lethal "Black Machismo" Ringside Collectibles action figure. After the commercial, Jay Lethal talks with Sonjay Dutt, and QT Marshall shows up and meets with Lethal, brags about getting an action figure, then says he is at the top of his game and that it is time that Lethal jump on "the QT Marshall train" by facing him in a match. Lethal says he has his sights set on "a bigger fish" for his return to ROH at Final Battle, then takes the action figure back and leaves with Sonjay.

Trish Adora beats Rachael Ellering.

It's time for TV Time with "The Learning Tree" Chris Jericho. The Learning Tree ("The Learning Tree" Chris Jericho and "The Bad Apple" Bryan Keith) heads to the ring, and Jericho almost calls Indianapolis, Indiana "Minneapolis." He says he has sent Big Bill on a pilgrimage to Nepal to learn the knowledge of the learning tree, then says Bryan Keith is here. Bryan Keith demands that everyone respect Jericho. Jericho then announces that at Final Battle, he wants to give the fans something special and keep himself on his toes, and says that he will face somebody from New York City with a warrior mentality and the attitude of a fighter, calling himself "The King of New York" in the process, and names some potential opponents, including Frank Sinatra, as he does it. Bryan Keith says Jericho could kick Sinatra's ass, and Jericho says he will do it his way. All of a sudden, Matt Cardona shows up, and Jericho shoves one of the cardboard trees in the ring in frustration before confronting Cardona, who takes the microphone away from Jericho as he almost calls him "Zack Ryder." Cardona tells Jericho to learn his name quickly, as he will be the one to wrestle him at Final Battle and become ROH World Champion. He then knocks the cowboy hat off Jericho's head before leaving.

Backstage, we hear from Alex Reynolds and Evil Uno. Reynolds says "The Wrestler" Katsuyori Shibata is every bit of the legend that he is and that there is no shame in losing to him, then John Silver showed up and says that he stole Grizzled Young Veterans (Zack Gibson and James Drake)'s scarves backstage while they were being mean to the extras.

Gates of Agony (Bishop Kaun and Toa Liona) beat Griff Garrsion and Preston Vance.

Backstage, Lexy Nair interviews Rachael Ellering when Harley Cameron shows up to say she was rooting for Rachael before giving her a golden dog trophy for being "top dog." Rachael tries to take it, but it ends up being glued to Harley's hand. Rachael says Harley is growing on her before giving her a group hug, then Harley leaves. Rachael then says Harley may not be that bad after all.

Billie Starkz beats Lady Frost.

We look back on Naomichi Marufuji vs. Nigel McGuinness for the ROH World Championship at Final Battle 2008.

Backstage, we hear from Matt Taven. Taven says he and "Taiga Style" Lee Moriarty are playing cat and mouse, but Moriarty has the wrong person to play mind games with. He then admits he has never learned patience, and that he has gotten a match with Moriarty for the ROH Pure Championship from the powers that be. He says that next week, he will go from a mind games player to a history maker and become the only person to win all the titles in Ring of Honor.

Top Flight (Darius and Dante Martin) and Action Andretti beats Shane Taylor Promotions (Shane Taylor, "The Captain" Shawn Dean, "Bad News and Tattoos" Carlie Bravo) in a six-man tag match.

Here is the recap for tonight's show!

Those Dynamite Kids - Dynamite recap for December 4, 2024

We see a video package recapping the Continental Classic so far.

Don Callis guests on commentary for the next match.

"The Protostar" Kyle Fletcher beats Shelton Benjamin in the Blue League of the Continental Classic via pinfall with a schoolkid pin while using the ropes for leverage. Kyle Fletcher earns three points, and leads the Blue League with six points, while Shelton Benjamin still has three points.

It is announced that "Rock Hard" Juice Robinson was injured in his recent Continental Classic match against Will Ospreay and will be replaced by Komander as we look back on more recent Continental Classic action.

Hook heads to the ring. He calls out "The Prodigy" Nick Wayne after hearing what he had to say, and if Wayne wants to fight him in New York City, he would rather fight Christian Cage in New York City and leave him in worse condition than Christian left Taz. Hook then demands that he wants a fight right now, and Christian shows up with Mama Wayne. All of a sudden, Hook is attacked from behind by Kip Sabian and Nick Wayne, but Hook holds his ground until Mama Wayne distracts him. Christian tries to sneak up on Hook, and while Hook notices him, the numbers game soon takes over. Sabian and Wayne grab two metal folding chairs for a Con-Chair-To to Hook's left hand, and Nick Wayne smashes Hook's hand.

Backstage, Renee Paquette interviews Mercedes Moné, who says that Kamille quit last week and that she has no concerns for her before stating that Anna Jay stuck her nose where it didn't belong. She says that she will be watching Anna's match with Penelope Ford closely before stating that there is a price to pay for messing with her.

Backstage, MVP wants to know why Shelton Benjamin did not hurt Kyle Fletcher and says he is disappointed in him before Lashley walks away, also disappointed. When a production hand runs into him, Shelton beats him up, and when security shows up, MVP and Lashley attack them. MVP says that is what they do.

Adam Cole and Kyle O'Reilly are the last two men in the Dynamite Diamond Battle Royal, and the two of them will face MJF for the Dynamite Diamond Ring next week.

We find out that Julia Hart wants Jamie Hayter to come back at the same time as she does so she can prove that she is stronger than her.

Backstage, Renee Paquette interviews The Acclaimed ("Platinum" Max Caster, Anthony Bowens, "Daddy Ass" Billy Gunn). "Daddy Ass" Billy Gunn says they have been trying to talk Max Caster out of tonight's match and that they have accomplished everything as a team. Max Caster thinks that Anthony Bowens and Billy Gunn are supporting him when they are really disappointed.

Swerve Strickland beats "Platinum" Max Caster with three House Calls. After the match, Swerve hits Max Caster with the Swerve Stomp. Swerve then says it is not over between himself and Lashley.

We hear from MJF, who says that he and Adam Cole were white-hot as a tag team until Adam turned on him because he felt that MJF would turn on him first. He says that because of this, Roderick Strong's arm is broken and Adam will now have to beat Kyle O'Reilly to get to him. He also says that Jon Moxley is now AEW World Champion and murdering people right and left, then says he is sick and tired of Adam pretending to be the hero when he is really the villain who must be terminated. MJF says Adam cannot beat O'Reilly and that it will be proven that he cannot beat him next week.

We see a video package chronicling the events leading up "Switchblade" Jay White vs. PAC tonight.

"Switchblade" Jay White beats PAC despite interference from Wheeler Yuta behind the referee's back. After the match, Yuta tries to attack Switchblade again, but Switchblade hits him with Blade Runner. Marina Shafir slides into the ring to confront Switchblade, who is then attacked from behind by Jon Moxley. Moxley hits Switchblade with Paradigm Shift, and as he and Shafir are about to leave, "Hangman" Adam Page shows up. Moxley confronts Hangman only for a cameraman to choke Moxley from behind with a camera cable. The cameraman is revealed to be Orange Cassidy, and he and Hangman fend off the Death Riders (Moxley, Claudio, PAC, Yuta). Hangman is taken out, but Orange hits the Orange Punch on Yuta and PAC before confronting Moxley and doing the same to him. Switchblade then hits Moxley with Blade Runner, and Hangman gets on the apron to hit Moxley with the Buckshot Lariat. As Orange, Christian and Hangman stand tall in the ring, Christian Cage watches in the distance.

We hear from Jamie Hayter, who says that Julia Hart loves to play mind games and that this does not work for her. She says she is more "face-to-face," then says she is here to right wrongs and settle scores, which has nothing to do with Julia Hart. Jamie says she was on the cusp of something great until it was taken away from here, then says that the International Women's Cup means a lot to her and that she plans to take it all the way. Jamie says she will fight any time, any place, but she cannot fight what she cannot see, so she will find Julia and leave her lying on the mat, with herself being the last thing Julia sees.

We hear from "The Learning" Chris Jericho, who announces about the shows on the weekend before Christmas breaking news style before stating that he will give more information on who he will defend the Ring of Honor World Championship tomorrow night on Ring of Honor Wrestling.

We see a vignette for Bandido.

We look back on the events leading up to Anna Jay vs. Penelope Ford tonight.

Anna Jay beats Penelope Ford. After the match, Anna Jay calls out Mercedes Moné, who shows up and says that if Kris Statlander could not beat her for the TBS Championship, then not even Anna Jay could stand a chance. She says that "The Glamour" Mariah May may have kicked Anna in the head a little too hard, but admits that she likes Anna's confidence and tells her to come back in ten years before facing her. Anna slaps her, and Mercedes teases a brawl before leaving.

In footage from earlier today, Renee Paquette interviews "The Glamour" Mariah May. Mariah says she does not owe anybody any questions, and as long as she is World Champion, what she does is the right thing to do. She says that giving Mina Shirakawa a title shot is the best idea, then says that she will make her work while she is int hering. As this goes on, Mina Shirakawa storms in, hands a champagne bottle to Mariah, and says "Do it to my face. Winter Is Coming...make me work!"

Claudio Castagnoli beats Brody King via pinfall in the Gold League of the Continental Classic via pinfall after raking Brody King in the eyes as he goes for the Gonzo Bomb, hits Brody with a low blow as the referee scolds Castagnoli for the eye rake - which keeps the referee from seeing said low blow - and hitting the Neutralizer for the pin and the win. Claudio Castagnoli earns three points and leads the Gold League with six points, while Brody King still has three points.

Here are the highlights from tonight's show!

Speed Demon - Speed recap for December 4, 2024

Katana Chance beats Alba Fyre to advance in the second women's tournament to decide a #1 contender for Candice LeRae's WWE Women's Speed Championship.

Next week: "Michin" Mia Yim vs. Ivy Nile!

TODAY on #WWESpeed!

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— WWE (@WWE) December 4, 2024

Generation NXT - NXT recap for December 3, 2024

Wren Sinclair beats Cora Jade, Jaida Parker and Kelani Jordan in a Last Chance Women's Iron Survivor Qualifier after Lola Vice shows up and hits Sinclair with a spinning back fist meant for Jaida Parker, who soon brawls with Lola.

Backstage, Sarah Schreiber interviews Eddy Thorpe, who says that he is competing tonight because the tapes showed that he did nothing wrong last week. Lexis King shows up and tells Eddy to learn to control his temper, but Eddy takes this as patronizing and has none of it.

Jaida Parker returns to the ring and calls out Lola Vice for an NXT Underground match, wanting the match right now. After the commercial break, Jaida Parker is in the ring as the turnbuckles are being broken down, continuing to call Lola out. General Manager Ava says she is willing to do this, but not tonight, and makes the match official for Deadline. Lola shows up, saying Jaida's ego did her the biggest favor and that she will knock her out. Jaida then tosses the brick in her hands to Lola, saying she does not need it, and knocks Lola out with a back elbow.

Karmen Petrovic talks with Dion Lennox and Brinley Reece regarding Ashante "Thee" Adonis. All of a sudden, someone delivers roses to Karmen Petrovic with a note where Ashante apologizes to Karmen and wishes her luck tonight.

Myles Borne last eliminates Tank Ledger and Lucien Price within seconds to win the #1 Contenders' Tag Team Battle Royal. No Quarter Catch Crew (Myles Borne and Tavion heights) are #1 contenders for the NXT Tag Team Championships at Deadline.

Eric Bischoff heads to the ring. Bischoff talks about how he has always been on the cutting edge of professional wrestling with WCW Monday Nitro and The New World Order, and says that when he walked into NXT's doors, the feeling was awesome and it felt like a revolution. He says that the Superstars of NXT have the potential to take the business into the stratosphere, then introduces Ridge Holland and Trick Williams into the ring. Bischoff says the tension between them is palpable, with Ridge reminding him of wrestlers from his childhood that took no prisoners and said whatever they wanted while Trick is "the evolution of the revolution." After Bischoff says he cannot wait to see what happens between them, Ridge calls Trick "a stand up comedian" and an insult to the vision of what NXT should be. He says that Bischoff can sing Trick's praises and the fans can cheer Trick all they want, but when he becomes NXT Champion, he will not have to listen to anyone regarding anything about him, because NXT's future will be in his hands and will go where he says it will go. Trick says Ridge may be "built like a fridge," but he is unoriginal and boring and he has no problem taking his jewelry off and giving him "a cold ass-whupping," saying Ridge does not have what he has. Ridge says he proved what he was about when he dismantled Chase University and that he will prove it when he beats Trick, then says he is not caught in Trick's aura and that Trick is soft compared to him. Ridge says that he will put Trick down at Deadline and leave as NXT Champion. Trick counters Ridge calling him soft by hitting him with the microphone, starting a brawl. Ridge then breaks down the announce table and hits Trick with a DDT on top of it, and referees have to separate both men to call for medical attention for Trick. Trick has to be put on a stretcher as the show goes to break.

Backstage, Sarah Schreiber states that Trick Williams has been taken to the hospital and that General Manager Ava has joined Trick in the ambulance, and that the status of Ridge Holland vs. Trick for the NXT Championship at Deadline is now up in the air.

Karmen Petrovic beats Nikkita Lyons after Ashante "Thee" Adonis helps Karmen up from the apron and pushes her out of the way of a right hand by Nikkita, which allows Karmen to hit the Silent Slice for the win. After the match, Karmen gets mad at Adonis for pushing her.

Backstage, Shawn Spears congratulates Niko Vance on taking out Tony D'Angelo, then tells him and Brooks Jensen that with the talent that they have, they can achieve even more, and that they are missing one more thing. Tatum Paxley and Gigi Dolin pass by, and Shawn Spears tells Gigi that he looks forward to her return match and will be watching.

Backstage, Charlie Dempsey congratulates the rest of No Quarter Catch Crew (Tavion Heights, Myles Borne, Wren Sinclair) on a job well done so far, and everyone else says it is time to bring home the gold.

Gigi Dolin beats Izzi Dame as Shawn Spears watches from the ramp.

Backstage, Sarah Schreiber interviews Je'Von Evans when X-Pac shows up and says he has been watching Je'Von, then says that Je'Von Evans has a big shot in the men's Iron Survivor Challenge and that he believes in him.

"All Ego" Ethan Page guests on commentary for the next match, Wes Lee watches from the balcony, and Je'Von Evans watches from the crowd.

Eddy Thorpe beats Lexis King, Axiom and Cedric Alexander to qualify for the men's Iron Survivor Challenge after Cedric and Axiom go for the pin on Lexis King only for Eddy Thorpe to stop both pinfall attempts and pin Lexis himself to qualify.

Backstage, Stevie Turner and Robert Stone talk with General Manager Ava regarding the NXT Championship match at Deadline via FaceTime. Ava states that Ridge Holland insists on having his NXT Championship match.

Backstage, after Cora Jade gets mad at Stevie Turner and Robert Stone and leaves, Eddy Thorpe shows up and asks them to thank General Manager Ava for not suspending him, because now he is going to get the job done and win the Iron Survivor Challenge.

Roxanne Perez heads to the ring. Roxanne says the women's Iron Survivor Challenge will be life-changing for whoever wins it, then says it is not going to be easy because everyone is fighting to be second place compared to her. She congratulates Wren Sinclair on qualifying earlier tonight before stating that she or anyone else will not be able to beat her when it counts for the NXT Women's Championship. Sol Ruca shows up, followed by Zaria, Stephanie Vaquer and Giulia. Roxanne says all four of them have to get through each other before they can get to her, and all four women brawl before Wren Sinclair shows up and pulls Roxanne out of the ring. Security and officials rush in to restore order as the show ends, then it is revealed that Eddy Thorpe has been attacked backstage. (The attack on Eddy Thorpe is cut off on some CW affiliates due to the nightly news.)

Here are the full highlights from tonight's show!

Raw Deal - Raw recap for December 2, 2024

CM Punk heads to the ring to start tonight's show, and is met by "Main Event" Jey Uso and Sami Zayn on the way there. CM Punk says that he knows where he is going from here after handling his business with Drew McIntyre and taking care of business for Paul Heyman, and that he knows what the future holds. He points upwards and says he is going on the road to WrestleMania, and this time, he has a favor or two he can call upon. As he asks the fans to come on the journey with him, Seth "Freakin'" Rollins heads to the ring. Rollins says he has been thinking a lot and says that he should have knocked Punk out the day that he returned, and that he regrets not doing that for the past year, during which a lot of things got in the way. He says that the last time he saw him, he had pity for him, which he says was his mistake, and after seeing him triumphant with Roman Reigns' Bloodline, it was time to rectify some mistakes. Rollins takes off his jacket as he states that there is nothing in each others' way but air and hatred and that tonight is the night he knocks Punk on his ass. Punk says Rollins talks too much and does not listen enough, then says he has put personal things aside and running races with people he did not know he was running. He says Rollins was champion, but now he has nothing. He says that he knows what is in his future and that Rollins is not in it, and says that while Rollins has thought about him for six month, he has not thought of him at all, then says he has things to do in this business and tells Rollins to stay out of his business. Rollins says Punk talks too much and does not listen enough, then says this is his business before shoving him to the mat. This starts a brawl that Sami Zayn and Jey Uso have to break up. General Manager Adam Pearce arrives with officials just as Rollins goads punk back in the ring. Punk leaves, with Rollins telling Punk and Jey to get out. Sami confronts Rollins for talking to Jey like he just did, and Rollins apologizes for going there, then asks what Sami's excuse is, as Sami is not family with Roman and that they are closer than he is with Roman. Sami reminds Rollins that he did not ask to team with Punk and had to under the circumstances, and that he wanted to team with Rollins, but Rollins turned them down both times because he is "too damn stubborn." Rollins says he did not want "that monster" Roman Reigns to regain his power, but Sami reminds Rollins that he made that monster when he turned on The Shield ten years ago. Rollins says he is not a saint in all of this and that he has atoned for that, then tells Sami to look in the mirror as he did the same thing, even though he did it for the right reasons. He says that Roman has not changed and has not apologized to anyone for his past actions, and that neither has CM Punk. Rollins says that naivety, not stubbornness, is the issue, and that Sami is being "really stupid." Sami says Rollins is really angry and frustrated, and if he wants to blow off steam, he has no problem facing him in a match tonight. Rollins accepts.

We see footage of Damian Priest attacking Finn Balor after Survivor Series only for The Judgment Day (Finn Balor, JD McDonagh, "Dirty" Dominik Mysterio, Carlito) to attack Priest.

Backstage, Finn Balor tells Liv Morgan he handled Damian Priest because Dominik Mysterio cannot get the job done, and that if she had listened to him, she would not have lost at WarGames. Liv says she and Raquel will focus on Damage CTRL (Iyo Sky and Kairi Sane) tonight, then hopes Finn knows what he is doing. Finn says that when everyone listens to him, The Judgment Day (Finn Balor, JD McDonagh, "Dirty" Dominik Mysterio, Carlito, Liv Morgan, Raquel Rodriguez) wins.

Liv Morgan and Raquel Rodriguez beat Damage CTRL (Iyo Sky and Kairi Sane). After the match, Liv and Raquel go back on the attack before Rhea Ripley shows up again. Liv runs away so that Raquel can fight Rhea. Liv gets on top of Rhea as she gets carried away, but Rhea sends her into the ring post. Raquel then grabs Rhea and throws her eye-first into the corner of the announce desk, and security has to hold both women back.

Backstage, Finn Balor and "Dirty" Dominik Mysterio meet with Gunther. Finn says Gunther owes him a title match, as he helped him keep the title again. Gunther says he owes Finn nothing and that he did not need him, and that he needed to win Survivor Series by himself, for himself. He then says Dominik deserves something for having a win against Damian Priest after noticing that Dominik is looking confident, then says he has leverage around here as World Champion and that he will have a chat with General Manager Adam Pearce.

Dakota Kai beats Katana Chance and "The Queen of Spades" Shayna Baszler to advance in the WWE Women's Intercontinental Championship Tournament.

We see a video package of the ten-year history of The New Day (Kofi Kingston, Big E, Xavier Woods).

Liv Morgan and "Dirty" Dominik Mysterio plug the Cyber Monday sales at WWE Shop.

General Manager Adam Pearce is in the ring, with the ring decorated for The New Day's (Kofi Kingston, Big E, Xavier Woods) tenth anniversary celebration. Pearce introduces Kofi and Woods to the ring. Woods says that reaching the ten-year mark is more than he and Kofi could ever have hoped for, and thanks the fans for making this possible. Kofi admits he never would have thought they would have achieved all of their accolades, and says it would not have been possible without each other as well as the fans, whom he thanks. Woods then says that what they are about to tell the fans is not their fault, as they have nothing but love but each and every one of them. Kofi says they have talked in light of what happened last week, then Big E shows up and heads to the ring. Big E thanks the fans, then says he wishes he was here under different circumstances, as he has seen the two of them argue and bicker and say some of the most hurtful things people can say to each other hurts him deeply. He says that when they started this ten years ago, they only had themselves, with Kofi mulling retirement and he and Woods close to getting fired, and at the worst moment of his life, Kofi and Woods were at his bedside. Big E talks about how he held Kofi's daughter in his arms and how he was the first to greet Woods after he became King of the Ring, then says that what they have built means so much. He then states that until he is medically cleared to return to the ring, he will remind the two of them who they are and will be here every single to serve as their managers.Woods questions Big E wanting to come back now, saying that Big E left them, and Kofi agrees with Big E. Kofi says "Stone Cold" Steve Austin, Kurt Angle and Edge had broken necks and came back, and Woods said they had to evolve in spite of all this. Big E says he has been seeing doctors, but Woods says he came back from tearing his Achilles tendon in nine months for him. Kofi says that if Big E cared for them, he would have chosen them for a new life. Woods then says that Big E has become a burden. He says that they miss Big E, but Big E does not miss them. Kofi says that Big E chose himself over them, and Woods says that Big E will never be medically cleared before telling him to get out of the ring and get back to his desk where he belongs. Woods also tells Big E "We'll call you if we need you." Big E says he will not let them throw ten years away like this, but Kofi stops him. Woods looks away from Big E in disgust before Big E leaves, then Kofi and Woods look at each other and agree it is just them now.

We hear from Karrion Kross, who is angry that Nikki Cross attacked Scarlett. He says that words will not get him what he wants, and that he wants Wyatt Sicks in the ring next week. He says they started the fire, and he will make sure they burn in it.

Gunther beats "Dirty" Dominik Mysterio. After the match, Finn Balor runs into the ring and attacks Gunther, hitting him with the Coup de Grace multiple times after telling Dominik to watch and learn.

Backstage, Cathy Kelley interviews Pete Dunne. Dunne says R-Truth has no idea what is going on tonight, and tells him that he is facing Pete Dunne, not Butch. Suddenly, "Main Event" Jey Uso is attacked in the background.

R-Truth beats Pete Dunne with a schoolkid pin after Pete Dunne wants to pick a fight with some fans.

Backstage, Cathy Kelley interviews Bron Breakker. Breakker is soon met by Ludwig Kaiser, who says he was seconds away from becoming champion, then says he did what he need to do in ending Sheamus. He then says there is nothing stopping him from bringing the title back to Imperium. Breakker says he would love to face Kaiser and beat him, knowing that he will never hold the Intercontinental Championship. He gives Kaiser credit for getting out of Gunther's shadow, then tells him to get out of it faster, as Gunther's stock is plummeting.

Backstage, General Manager Adam Pearce is met by Sami Zayn regarding who attacked "Main Event" Jey Uso, and Pearce asks him "Who do you think did it?" Sami says he knows and that he will beat him in the middle of the ring.

Backstage, Finn Balor meets with General Manager Adam Pearce, wanting to know when he faces Gunther for the World Heavyweight Championship. Pearce tells Finn he will get his wish at Saturday Night's Main Event, then says they will talk about his other title match next week.

Seth "Freakin'" Rollins beats Sami Zayn with an inside cradle after Sami almost attacks Rollins with a metal folding chair, saying he knows Rollins attacked "Main Event" Jey Uso. Rollins says he did not do that, and asks Sami if he asked CM Punk. Sami throws the chair to the outside, then Rollins wins with an inside cradle. After the match, Sami Zayn is hit with a Claymore by a hooded Drew McIntyre.

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Championship Gold - Championship Wrestling recap for December 1, 2024

Note: This show is a repeat of Episode 40 from June 18, 2011.

We hear from "The Mirror Image" Ricky Mandel and Hector Canales. Hector "interviews" Mandel, who says that Phoenix Star has been running his mouth about how good lucha libre is and says that he and Hector will show why they do what they do best.

"The Mirror Image" Ricky Mandel beats Phoenix Star by disqualification when Zokre bumps into the referee as he goes for a tope suicida on Hector Canales after Canales attacks Phoenix Star behind the referee's back. At the beginning of the match, David Marquez is special guest announcer for the week, but he is kicked out of commentary by Stu Stone, who takes over for the rest of the show.

Colt Cabana and Willie Mack vs. Disorder (BC Killer, Kyle Webb, Leo Blaze and Pinky) in a four-on-two handicap match.

Backstage, Jeff Resnick interviews The RockNES Monsters (Johnny Yuma and Johnny Goodtime). Yuma says this should have been over last month between them and The Cutler Brothers (Brandon and Justin Cutler), but they could not settle it. All of a sudden, The Cutler Brothers confront The RockNES Monsters, with referees standing between both teams.

Backstage, Jonny Loquasto interviews Rico Dynamite and Sylvia. Rico addresses Famous B claiming that women beg for him and that he gets women in "cheap please" by stating that Famous B's people beg on the corner of Melrose and Western, and on any given night, any given man can get lucky. He says Famous B got lucky one time, unlike him, who gets lucky every night, and that he will take Famous B to school.

Rico Dynamite beats Famous B after the referee catches him using one of Sylvia's crutches as a weapon only for Sylvia to hit Famous B in the back with her other crutch as the referee is putting the first crutch away.

Backstage, Jonny Loquasto interviews Candice LeRae, who is back from suspension from injuring Buggy and in action next week. Candice compares her actions towards Buggy to killing a fly, then says that Buggy did not get the hint and has wanted to challenge her. She says she will not accept her challenge as Buggy does not deserve to touch her again for as long as she is in NWA.

We see a picture of a hand closing into a fist followed by the words "I will fight."

"Rockstar" Joey Kaos beats Nick Madrid to advance in the Be The Star Television Tournament. Before the match begins, Nick Madrid is attacked by Disorder, and Joey Kaos says that this is what happens to those who mess with him , and demands that NWA officials show up and either give him another opponent or give him the victory. David Marquez shows up, and Kaos tells him to do the smart thing and nobody will get hurt. After the next match, Marquez says that if Madrid cannot compete, the match is his. Kaos is the victor at first, but Madrid comes back out from the back to wrestle Kaos. David Marquez then ensures the match is one-on-one by banning Disorder from ringside, and Disorder leaves after the referee starts counting to ten.