Recapping American wrestling since 2013. Not only following the current stuff in WWE, Impact and ROH but also going back in time and doing stuff from back then as well.
This week's show is the TNA Year-End Awards. Backstage, Gia Miller announces tonight's ten-person Christmas Surprise Tag Team Match, and announces that two captains will pick presents at random to decide who will be on their team.
Male Tag Team of the Year: The Hardys
We look back on the four-waya tag team ladder match for the TNA World Tag Team Championships between The Hardys (Jeff and Matt Hardy), The Nemeths ("The Wanted Man" Nic and "The Hollywood Hunk" Ryan Nemeth), The Rascalz (Myron Reed and Zachary Wentz) and Fir$t Cla$$ (AJ Francis and KC Navarro) from Slammiversary.
We hear from The Hardys (Jeff and Matt Hardy). Matt says they are the greatest for a reason, and now, they are tag team of the year.
Crossover Moment of the Year: Joe Hendry vs. Randy Orton at WrestleMania 41
Mara Sadé gets to pick the members of her team first. Mara opens four presents, and ends up feeling confident about her team.
Knockouts Tag Team of the Year: The Elegance Brand (Ash by Elegance, Heather by Elegance, M by Elegance)
The Personal Concierge George Iceman provides the good news and the plaques, and The Elegance Brand (Ash by Elegance, Heather by Elegance, M by Elegance) thanks their team.
Knockout of the Year: Ash by Elegance
Ash by Elegance is honored to have won not one, but two awards.
We look back on The Elegance Brand (Ash by Elegance, Heather by Elegance, The Personal Concierge George Iceman) vs. Spitfire (Jody Threat and Dani Luna) for the TNA Knockouts World Tag Team Championships from Sacrifice 2025.
X Division Star of the Year: Leon Slater
Leon Slater looks back on the year and says he cannot thank the fans enough for becoming X Division Star of the Year.
We look back on Leon Slater vs. Moose for the TNA X Division Championship from Slammiversary 2025.
2025 Moment of the Year: AJ Styles returns to TNA at Slammiversary 2025
Backstage, "The Hollywood Hunk" Ryan Nemeth is the captain for the other team. He opens four presents to pick the members of his team, but he does not seem to like the last pick.
2025 Match of the Year: Mike Santana vs. Mustafa Ali in a Falls Count Anywhere Match at Rebellion 2025
Mustafa Ali is honored to have this award, proud that Order 4 has been providing moments throughout the year.
We look back on Mike Santana vs. Mustafa Ali in a Falls Count Anywhere Match at Rebellion 2025.
We hear from Mike Santana, who says that last year was a wild ride as he accepts the award for Match of the Year, saying that his match with Mustafa Ali was one to remember after everything that had happened as he thanks the fans.
TNA Male Wrestler of the Year: Mike Santana
Santana talks about how he was a tag team wrestler for a decade before betting on and reinventing himself, then looks forward to 2026.
2025 Inspirational Wrestler of the Year: Chris Bey
2025 Faction of the Year: The System (Eddie Edwards, Alisha Edwards, Brian Myers, JDC, Moose)
It is announced that JDC will face Eddie Edwards in his final match at Genesis.
Mara Sadé, Dezmond Xavier, BDE, Eric Young and Cassie Lee beat "The Hollywood Hunk" Ryan Nemeth, Mance Warner, Rosemary, Jake Something and Jessie McKay in a ten-person Christmas Surprise Match.
Don Callis guests on commentary for the next match.
"The Alpha" Konosuke Takeshita beats Orange Cassidy via pinfall in the Blue League of the Continental Classic. "The Alpha" Konosuke Takeshita earns three points and leads the Blue League with ten points, while Orange Cassidy still has six points.
We hear from Gabe Kidd, who wants revenge against Darby Allin for what he did to him and demands a match against Darby at Worlds End.
Mascara Dorada beats Roderick Strong via pinfall in the Blue League of the Continental Classic. Mascara Dorada earns three points for a total of six points, causing a three-way tie with Orange Cassidy and Jon Moxley. Roderick Strong is still scoreless and still mathematically eliminated.
We see a video package for AEW's recent Pro Wrestling Illustrated year-end award wins.
Renee Paquette interviews Kris Statlander and Jamie Hayter on the stage. Statlander says she gave Hayter a shot at the World Women's title because she knows what it is like to have opportunity taken away, then tells her to stop focus on what was and focus on what could be. Statlander says she did just that and became World Women's Champion. She tells Hayter not to pity her for what she was, but to fear her for what she has become. Statlander tells Hayter that she may have beaten her before, but she is now facing "The Cosmic Killer," and tells her to show why she deserves the throne. Hayter suddenly goes for a Hayterade, but Statlander blocks it, and Hayter says the last time she hit it, Statlander did not get back up. Referees have to separate both women.
MJF quickly beats Dustin Waller by submission with Salt of the Earth. After the match, MJF grabs the microphone, but "Hangman" Adam Page shows up before MJF can speak. Instead of walking down the ramp, however, Hangman shows up from out of the crowd. Swerve Strickland and Prince Nana also arrive, showing up in the middle floor of the crowd. Hangman dares MJF to make another low-brow, 1990s, misogynistic, morally reprehensible joke. He also dares MJF to compare him and Swerve to one of the many sex pests in the news. Hangman, Swerve and Nana make their way down to a speechless MJF as Hangman dares him to make a joke about him before telling him he is getting his ass beat tonight. Hangman, Swerve and Nana make their way to the ring. The Opps' (Samoa Joe, Hook, Powerhouse Hobbs, Katsuyori Shibata) dojo students show up only to get dropped, then Samoa Joe shows up on the video screen and says his men were only there to expose Hangman and Swerve's true natures before stating that the hatred has spread further than anticipated. He tells Hangman, Swerve and MJF that he will come after all of them one by one and put their World title dreams to an end before saying he will see them soon. MJF tries to attack Hangman and Swerve from behind, but they see it coming and lay MJF out, with Hangman choking MJF with a chain while Swerve says that MJF like the fans regardless of where AEW goes as well as the attention that he gets because it feeds "his fragile little ego." MJF is choking as Swerve states he has never seen such a piece of garbage as him, then says that MJF's power in addition to all of his negative traits will make MJF more of a "Diddy" that he will ever be. He mentions all of MJF's victims throughout his time in AEW, saying they have all been worse off because of MJF, and says that he makes whoever he is in the ring with, whether enemy or friend, better. Swerve says he is a better human being than MJF will ever before telling MJF he will see him at Worlds End.
Backstage, Renee Paquette interviews The Babes of Wrath (Harley Cameron and Willow Nightingale). Harley says they will welcome Hyan and Maya World to a world of wrath, then Willow says that she has been needs a confidence boost after what they had been through in the AEW Women's World Tag Team Championship Tournament. Harley gives her just that, then both of them do the same for Renee before Haley tells Mercedes Moné and Athena that The Babes of Wrath are coming for them.
Bandido beats Ricochet to win the Dynamite Diamond Ring after Bishop Kaun and Toa Liona distract the referee to save Ricochet from the 21-Plex only for Bandido to pin Ricochet with an inside cradle for the win and the ring. After the match, Ricochet attacks Bandido in anger until Brody King shows up, forcing Ricochet to retreat.
Backstage, Jack Perry interviews Darby Allin. Darby says he has broken brick walls into door when Gabe Kidd shows up from behind and attacks Darby from behind. Darby is knocked into the camera, knocking out the visual feed briefly. Gabe Kidd takes Darby Allin up a flight of stairs to punch him in the gut and kick him back down to the floor, then says Darby has better things to worry about that him.
"The Problem" Marina Shafir beats Mina Shirakawa by submission with Mother's Milk. After the match, Shafir locks in Mother's Milk again, then "Timeless" Toni Storm shows up only to get booted in the face, causing her to fall right on top of Mina.
Arian Moayed of "Succession" is seen in the crowd.
In backstage footage from last Wednesday, Lexy Nair interviews The Elite (Kenny Omega, Matt Jackson, Nick Jackson). Matt Jackson says they now have their money, but he and Matt will not be clear for the rest of the year. Omega says that The Elite are The Elite whether they tag together or not, then sees this as an opportunity to take care of something he should have done a long time ago.
"Jungle" Jack Perry beats PAC via pinfall in the Gold League of the Continental Classic after countering the Brutalizer by biting PAC's fingers and rolling PAC up for the pin and the win. "Jungle" Jack Perry earns three points for a total of points, leaving the Gold League in a six-way tie for first place. After the match, Luchasaurus shows up with a bag of toys as well as milk, cookies and deer antler headwear for Jungle Boy.
Lola Vice beats Izzi Dame after Tatum Paxley suddenly appears with a chainsaw. After the match, Lola is attacked from behind by Kelani Jordan.
Jordynne Grace is watching Thea Hail's win from last week when Thea shows up. Thea Hail thanks Jordynne and says that she will address the fans, still not feeling like her championship win is real, then thanks Jordynne again for standing up for her against Blake Monroe.
Backstage, "All Ego" Ethan Page runs into Myles Borne, who says that he could have the match against him that Leon Slater does if he had just made a small change, then tells him that NXT is a pool full of great whites and tells him up to move up or move out. He also tells Myles that he gets to watch a real champion take care of business and beat one of Total Nonstop Action's best.
Thea Hail heads to the ring. She admits that last week was a little controversial and that she still cannot believe that she won, and while she has heard about what it is like to be a champion, it never prepared her to be one. She says that she grew up in front of the fans since she showed up as a high school senior and that she has been through a lot, and while people doubted her, she believed in herself and became a champion. Thea Hail says that with the Women's North American Championship, she finally feels like "a grown ass woman," and as she wants to celebrate with everyone, Blake Monroe shows up and calls Thea's win a fluke and a mistake. She says that she now has to deal with that mistake, and she now wants the title back. Thea tells her she lost, but Blake says the ref had no idea what she was doing. Thea gives Blake her rematch for New Year's Evil, but Blake punches her in the face. This starts a brawl that referees have to break up.
We see a video package for Eli Knight from Evolve (and formerly from Reality of Wrestling), and Tavion Heights, as they both face off in the Speed Championship Tournament.
Backstage, Sarah Schreiber interviews Zaria and Sol Ruca. Sol Ruca says that you cannot control the waves, but you can learn how to ride them. While she has lost two championships, she beat Bayley in front of millions of fans and is lucky to be friends with Zaria. Sol Ruca hopes to beat Chelsea Green tonight and become a champion again. Zaria says that Sol Ruca deserves to be a champion again and that she will be in her corner.
Tavion Heights beats Eli Knight to advance in the WWE Speed Championship Tournament.
Backstage, Blake Monroe is met by Jackson Drake, and she also meets Swipe Right (Brad Baylor and "The Smoke Show" Ricky Smokes). The three of them give her some Christmas presents and tell her that she should still be champion, and that she will win her title back. When they entertain the idea of Thea Hail still holding the Women's North American Championship, Blake tells them to get out of her face, but leave the presents.
Backstage, Kelly Kincaid interviews Leon Slater and Oba Femi. On the subject of 2025, Oba Femi says that he had a fantastic year and even corrected the one blemish in, then says that he is not here to rule NXT, but to rule WWE, and that "The American Nightmare" Cody Rhodes and the fans felt a shift in the universe. Oba then says that Leon Slater will also feel that shift. Slater says he is walking into the biggest match of his life against Oba Femi, and that his life had a void that was filled by professional wrestling since he was a kid. He also talks about how he was the only man in the house growing up with just a mother and a sister, then says that he has made moments and history and that he will soon make another moment. Oba tells Slater that his story will not have a happy ending, but Slater says that he is not one for trash talk and that they will find out who speaks louder.
General Manager Ava is in the ring with members of security. She introduces Je'Von Evans first, then introduces Ricky Saints. Security stands between them as Saints says that Je'Von does not have the emotional intelligence to carry a brand and should be more like him, but Je'Von says that Saints is jealous of his success. Saints says he can do it all, but Je'Von says that the General Managers of Raw and SmackDown want him on their shows and he was on John Cena's last show while Saints was not even thought about. As Saints and Je'Von are about to throw down, Ava puts them in one last one-on-one match to prove who is better for the last time.
Backstage, Fatal Influence (Jacy Jayne, Fallon Henley, Lainey Reid) show up and mock Kendal Grey and Wren Sinclair. Both sides have a war of words before Javy Jayne says that Kendal Grey is not on her level and challenging Wren Sinclair to a match to warm up. Wren Sinclair accepts the challenge.
Shiloh Hill and Skylar Raye beat Channing "Stacks" Lorenzo and Arianna Grace in a Christmas Chaos Match.
Backstage, General Manager Ava meets with DarkState (Dion Lennox, Cutler James, Saquon Shugars, Osiris Griffin), and Dion Lennox wants Joe Hendry after Hendry cost him a title shot.. Hendry appears, and things nearly come to blows until Ava tells them not to fight in her office. DarkState leaves, with Cutler James telling Joe Hendry to keep his head on a swivel, as they will be watching.. Joe Hendry proposes a concert for next week, which Ava approves.
Backstage, Kelly Kincaid interviews OTM (Bronco Nima and Lucien Price). As they state that Hank Walker and Tank Walker will see them again, The Vanity Project (Brad Baylor, "The Smoke Show" Ricky Smoke, Jackson Drake) show up and interrupt them. OTM almost beats them up for the interruption.
Lexis King beats Andre Chase to advance in the WWE Speed Championship Tournament.
Backstage, Myles Borne meets with Tavion Heights. As Myles Borne considers "All Ego" Ethan Page's advice as they talk about next year, Hank Walker and Tank Ledger show up and says that if they keep going the way they're going, they will get to where they want to go.
Chelsea Green retains the WWE Women's United States Championship against Sol Ruca after "All Ego" Ethan Page puts Chelsea Green's foot on the rope during a pinfall attempt by Sol Ruca. Zaria confronts Ethan, who soon gets beaten up by Moose, and within the confusion, Alba Fyre stops the Sol Snatcher, allowing Chelsea Green to hit the Un-Pretty-Her to win and retain. After the match, Alba hits Chelsea and Alba with a double Spear, and Sol Ruca hits Chelsea and Alba with a double Sol Snatcher.
Backstage, Paul Heyman meets with Austin Theory alone. Theory tells Heyman that he wanted everyone to feel his actions before he saw his face, and while he made mistakes in getting comfortable and injuries, he saw The Vision ("The Oracle" Paul Heyman, Bron Breakker, "Big" Bronson Reed, Logan Paul) and he wants to take opportunities like they do. He also asks Heyman to be part of their match tonight. Heyman says "Interesting. Very interesting."
Backstage, Rhea Ripley asks Iyo Sky to stay backstage during her match.
Asuka beats Rhea Ripley with a schoolkid pin while grabbing the tights when Rhea Ripley checks on Iyo Sky after Iyo Sky shows up to fight Kairi Sane only to be tripped off the ring apron.
Backstage, Bron Breakker and Bronson Reed want to know why "The Oracle" Paul Heyman is putting Austin Theory in their match. Heyman says that compared to a year ago, both men are now main eventing due to his vision for them, and now he has a vision for Theory. He says that either Theory will carry the vision through, or Bronson and Breakker will carry Theory out of the building.
Becky Lynch heads to the ring. Becky says that there will be no celebration for Maxxine Dupri, as she is the real Women's Intercontinental Champion and not Maxxine, and blames Maxxine's title win on corruption. She says that she knows very powerful people who will be able to do something about this, including in Netflix, who told her to head to Grand Rapids, Michigan and take matters into her own hands. She is suddenly interrupted by Maxxine, who says that while she is a rookie and Becky is the greatest of all time, she is a rookie who beat the greatest of all time three times. She tells Becky she can have her rematch any time, anywhere, but she will stop at nothing to win again. Maxxine wants Becky to take her losses on the chin, but she blames corruption and everything under the sun, which makes her look like the greatest of all time and more like someone whose best years are behind her. Becky sucker punches Maxxine and attacks her, then says that the Women's Intercontinental title is hers before attacking her again. Maxxine takes her down for an ankle lock, then grapevines it and makes Becky tap.
Backstage, Je'Von Evans meets with General Manager Adam Pearce, who wants to talk about his future after tonight's match. Je'Von leaves, then Stephanie Vaquer shows up. Vaquer wants a Triple Threat against Nikki Bella and Raquel Rodriguez to handle both of them, and she gets it.
We hear from The Usos (Jimmy and "Main Event" Jey Uso), who brag about their tag team division return before warning "The Phenomenal" AJ Styles and Dragon Lee that they are coming for the World Tag Team Championships next week.
Je'Von Evans beats Rayo Americano, then runs away from him, Bravo Americano and El Grande Americano.
Backstage, Cathy Kelley interviews "The Phenomenal" AJ Styles and Dragon Lee. Styles and Dragon says they have beaten some of the best tag teams in WWE, and Styles says that they are better than the best as long as they are tag team champions and that better than the best is what The Usos (Jimmy and "Main Event" Jey Uso) will get.
We hear from Bron Breakker, who brags about what he has done to CM Punk and says that Punk is "a self-centered piece of trash" who has only cared about himself. He then strokes Punk's ego by asking which version of Punk he will get in their World Heavyweight Championship match before stating that the results will be the same and that Punk won't be worth a dollar to anyone once he beats him for the title.
Nikki Bella shows up unannounced and bashes the Detroit Lions as she says that she is the star of the women's division and that she will destroy Stephanie Vaquer's reign and become Women's World Champion. She says that Vaquer may be a big deal in the ring, but she is a big deal everywhere, and that the Women's World Championship should be around the waist of a global superstar.
Bayley beats Roxanne Perez after Raquel Rodriguez costs Roxanne an easy win involving an exposed turnbuckle that Liv Morgan allowed for only for Lyra Valkyria to take out Liv and Raquel with a cross body from the announce table before slapping Bayley and firing her up, allowing Bayley to hit a top rope elbow drop for the win.
Backstage, Austin Theory meets with "Big" Bronson Reed. Theory asks what the plan is, and Bronson tells Theory to follow his lead. Theory tells Bronson he is not his kid, then says he will start the match and that Bronson will follow his lead.
Backstage, Liv Morgan, Raquel Rodriguez and Roxanne Perez are arguing. Liv says everyone should be on the same page, but Raquel says it would be great if everyone knew what everyone is doing. Raquel says she cannot have this and has a world title match to prepare for.
Gunther heads to the ring. Gunther takes in the boos from the crowd from both the ring and the announce table, then says that the fans should not be mad at him and that they should be mad at the guy who tapped out like a little bitch. CM Punk shows up, then Gunther laughs at him and leaves. CM Punk shows up, then Gunther laughs at him and leaves, but not before making fun of John Cena on the ring steps. Rey Mysterio then shows up and confronts Gunther on his way to the ring, but Gunther laughs at him on the way out.
Backstage, Gunther runs into "The Phenomenal" AJ Styles. Styles says "You don't shut up, do you?" Gunther says "Guess I don't," then laughs on his way out.
The Vision ("Big" Bronson Reed and Austin Theory) beat CM Punk and Rey Mysterio after Theory hits Rey with The Stomp. After the match, Bron Breakker gets into the ring with Punk and brawls with him, and Punk is able to fend him off along with Theory, who gets in the ring shortly afterwards. The show ends with Breakker hitting Punk with a Spear.
We hear from David Marquez, who says that there will be "best of" shows for the next couple of weeks as the production team is busy with the Rose Parade in Pasadena, California.
This week's episode is a "best-of" episode and is a repeat of the August 10, 2025 episode.
In previous footage, as David Marquez mentions Big Mama's recent appearance in Memphis Wrestling, Jordan Cruz shows up and makes it obvious that he is the UWN World Champion and that he does not want to listen to him. He says that with the world title, he is in charge now. He says that nobody has the skill set and the intangibles that he has, then says he has a lot of big ideas and that he has no time to tell anyone. This leads to a "Not My Champ!" chant, but Jordan Cruz says nobody gave him a chance and that he does not care. Cruz says that the title is where it belongs, and that he will do things his way and that he does not care what anybody thinks of him.
Jordan Cruz shows up and brags about how be beat the brakes off of Danny Limelight to become the youngest UWN World Champion and says he deserves respect, as he has held all three singles titles. He says he used to care, but not anymore, because now he is the World Champion and he calls the shots. He says that anyone who does not respect him does not respect the title, and for that, he is giving himself the night off.
Mathias beats Auron West.
Backstage, Jack Farmer interviews Jordan Cruz when Scorpio Sky shows up and states that when he gets his shot, he will beat Cruz for the title. Cruz says Scorpio struggles against his opponents and is not that same as he once was, and that he is not ready for him. Scorpio Sky says he is not only ready for him, but for Big Baby Slim.
Before the next match, Jordan Castle announces Maximilien as having a knowledge greater that Aristotle's and a strength that trumps Hercules', and says that Maximilien will leave if the fans do not be quiet. After asking the fans if they want him to leave, Castle says he will not leave until he goes 6-0.
Maximilien beats Aguila Aguirre by submission with the Max Factor and increases his winning streak to 6-0.
Backstage, Jack Farmer interviews Brynn Thorne. Brynn says she has been watching Alex Gracia and that she considers her behavior unacceptable. Gracia rushes in and attacks Brynn, and security has to quickly move in.
The Mighty Zaddies (Shane Haste, Che Cabrera, Bad Dude Tito) beat The Evantourage ("Main Evant" Evan Daniels, Bryce Saturn, Damian Desire) in a six-man tag match.
Octagon Jr. and La Parka beat The Latino World Order (Joaquin Wilde and Cruz del Toro), Los Americanos (Rayo Americano and Bravo Americano) and the team of Mr. Iguana and Niño Hamburguesa in a Fatal Four-Way Tag Team Match. Professional boxer Saul "Canelo" Alvarez is in the front row under a La Parka mask after the match, and
"All Ego" Ethan Page beats El Hijo del Dr. Wagner Jr. to become the AAA Latin American Champion...almost. During the match, Ethan Page tries to use the AAA Latin American Championship as a weapon, but the referee takes it away. As this goes on, Ethan Page hits El Hijo del Dr. Wagner Jr. with a wrench, which he hides in his trunk, and wins the match and the title. Afterwards, Mr. Iguana shows up and tells the referee what has happened. The referee checks Ethan Page for weapons and finds the wrench in his trunks, then restarts the match. Seconds later, El Hijo del Dr. Wagner Jr. plants Ethan Page with the Wagner Driver to retain the AAA Latin American Championship.
Before the next match begins, Pagano welcomes The Wyatt Sicks (Uncle Howdy, Erick Rowan, Joe Gacy, Dexter Lumis) to Guadalajara as well as their Carnival of Carnage. The Wyatt Sicks head backstage and find the carnival, then walk right in. They soon find Pagano in a bouncy house, and Joe Gacy fights him. Los Psycho Circus (Psycho Clown, Murder Clown, Dave the Clown) shows up, and the match begins. Not long afterwards, Mascarita Sagrada shows up with a shinai, but Joe Gacy takes him out.
Pagano and Los Psycho Circus (Psycho Clown, Murder Clown, Dave the Clown) beat The Wyatt Sicks (Uncle Howdy, Erick Rowan, Joe Gacy, Dexter Lumis) in a Carnival of Carnage Match. The match sees Mascarita Sagrada swinging a shinai around as well as Pimpinela Escarlata giving Joe Gacy an unexpected kiss.
Backstage, Penta talks with Rey Fenix. Penta apologizes that he cannot team with him tonight, but Fenix tells him his health is more important. He then has someone who can take Penta's place: Rey Mysterio, who wants to teach "Dirty" Dominik Mysterio and El Grande Americano a lesson. Penta says that he knows that they will win and heads to the ring with them.
Laredo Kid retains the AAA World Cruiserweight Championship against Jack Cartwheel and Je'Von Evans in a Triple Threat Match.
We hear from "Dirty" Dominik Mysterio, who says that thanks to him, AAA will be on Fox on January 17th.
UFC fighter Alexa Grasso is seen in the crowd.
Natalya, Lola Vice and Faby Apache beat Las Tóxicas (Flammer, La Hiedra, Maravilla) in a six-woman tag match.
El Hijo del Vikingo beats Dragon Lee. During the match, Vikingo throws the referee into the flight path of Dragon Lee as Dragon Lee leaps over the ropes to hit Vikingo. After this, Vikingo grabs a chair, and Dragon Lee hits Vikingo with Operation Dragon only for the referee to still be down. Vikingo hits Dragon Lee wih a low blow, then Omos shows up and powerbombs Dragon Lee, allowing Vikingo to get the win following a top rope 450 splash after Omos gets the referee back in the ring. After the match, Dorian Roldan shows up, and he celebrates with Omos and Vikingo. He asks if Dragon Lee is the best opponent they can get, then says there is no better athlete than Omos and no better wrestler than Vikingo. He then calls the three of them the new version of "El Ojo."
Puerto Rican record producer DJ Luian and Internet personality Pipe Punk are seen in the front row.
Rey Mysterio and Rey Fenix beat Los Gringos Locos 2.0 ("Dirty" Dominik Mysterio and El Grande Americano) after Penta shows up and stops El Grande Americano from loading his mask with the metal plate. After the match, Dominik shoves El Grande Americano away when El Grande Americano helps him up, then leaves with both of his championships. El Grande Americano then shakes Rey's hand and heads to the back.
"Jungle" Jack Perry beats "Speedball" Mike Bailey via pinfall in the Gold League of the Continental Classic after biting Bailey in the toes before planting him onto the mat for the win. "Jungle" Jack Perry earns three points and is finally on the board, while "Speedball" Mike Bailey still has six points. After the match, Luchasaurus shows up with a black bag full of toys, and he has a present for Speedball.
Eddie Kingston beats Nathan Cruz despite Grizzled Young Veterans' (Zack Gibson and James Drake) involvement in the match.
We see a video package chronicling the recent events in the Continental Classic.
Alex Windsor beats Mercedes Moné to become the RevPro Undisputed British Women's Champion after countering Mercedes' attempts to stop her from reaching the rope and countering the Money Maker with a pinfall match to win the match andthe title. During the match, it is announced that next week's Collision will take place on Thursday at 9 PM Eastern/8 PM Central. After the match, Alex Windsor celebrates with her son in the ring.
Don Callis guests on commentary for the next match.
"The Jet" Kevin Knight beats "The Rainmaker" Kazuchika Okada via pinfall with an inside cradle in the Gold League of the Continental Classic. "The Jet" Kevin Knight earns three points to reach six points in total and create a five-way tie with everyone else in the league except "Jungle" Jack Perry.
VaShawn Harvey beats "The King of Pow" Chris Lexx, Main Event Bradley, CJ Blaine, Major Curtis, "The Gold Standard" Eli Knox, CJ Money, "The Ember" Shawn Embers and Peyton Presley in a Christmas Presents Match.
Dustin Starr interviews Jerry "The King" Lawler at the announce desk. Lawler brings out some special guests: Matchmaker King Cobra, Derrick King, Shane Russell (son of classic Memphis Wrestling announcer Lance Russell) and Santa Claus. Marko Stunt shows up as an elf. Santa puts everyone on the nice list this year, then as Dustin Starr thanks everyone at the WrestleCenter and everyone watching at home, Sycho Simon shows up holding Terrence Ward hostage. He tells everyone to have their fun now, because it is Christmas, then says that he owns Christmas and that he is shutting it down forever.
The Hollywood Clique (Jay Smooth and Kale) vs. The Modern Day Monsters (Bruce and Marrow) ends when The Slaughterhouse (Reverend Ash Taylor, Jagged James, Nasty Nick) show up. Security and referees show up just in time to keep The Slaughterhouse and The Modern Day Monsters from going at it.
Makkari Kandy beats J. Webb in a Season's Beatings Match. Instead of wearing her usual colorful gear and having a bubbly personality, Makkari Kandy is wearing all black and has a vacant stare on her face. J. Webb hits Makkari with a Samoan Drop, then is conflicted with himself. After Wonder Boy and The Shocker show up to support Makkari at ringside, Makkari gets up with arms outstretched, as if she were waiting for a hug. J. Webb approaches Makkari only for Makkari to hit him with a low blow, then pins J. Webb to win after planting him headfirst into the mat.
Big Dan makes his triumphant return to Memphis Wrestling following open heart surgery.
Derrick King guests on commentary for the next match.
"The Gift" Ray Sanders beats Sycho Simon in a No Rules Match with help from Matchmaker King Cobra as well as Derrick King to become the Memphis Wrestling Heritage Champion! As Ray Sanders celebrates, he is soon attacked from behind by Tim Bosby, who cashes in the Cobra Cup and hits two Bos-Plexes followed by the ripcord lariat to win the Memphis Wrestling Heritage Championship.
We look back on Moose vs. Lashley from Genesis 2018.
Gia Miller interviews AJ Francis for Around the Ring. Topics discussed include temperature differences between Florida and the rest of the United States and Christmas decorations and traditions.
We look back on Steve Maclin, The Hardys (Jeff and Matt Hardy), Mike Santana and Santino Marella vs. Tyson Dupont, Tyriek Igwe, Brooks Jensen, Lexis King and Channing "Stacks" Lorenzo in a steel cage match from last week's show.
The IInspiration (Jessie McKay and Cassie Lee) beat Rosemary and Killer Kelly.
Damian Priest heads to the ring to start tonight's show. Priest says the last few days have not been easy due to John Cena's retirement, as Cena has inspired so many and has become the greatest of all time, to which he says "Thank you, Cena." He then addresses how he and Rhea Ripley dropped Aleister Black and Zelina Vega, saying that business has been handled. As he looks to 2026, Zelina's laughter is heard. Zelina calls Priest a hypocrite and says that getting Rhea Ripley to fight his battles does not make him a real man, especially when he did not get the pin, and states that Priest cannot stand the fact that Aleister broke him. She says that Priest made his decision and now he will have to live with Aleister's. Priest is attacked from behind by Aleister, which starts a brawl. Priest hits South of Heaven on the ring apron on the outside, then pulls a table out from under the ring. Aleister strikes back with a metal folding chair after Priest sets the table up, then counters a potential South of Heaven into the table by shoving Priest into the ring post and kicking him. Priest goes for another South of Heaven after landing on the table, but Aleister escapes it and puts Priest through the table with a running Meteora off the knee apron.
Backstage, Byron Saxton interviews Nia Jax and Lash Legend. Nia says that Lash beat Alexa Bliss handily, and Lash says Alexa stood no chance against her. She then says they are moving on from Charlotte Flair and Alexa Bliss, and Nia says that when they beat The Kabuki Warriors (Asuka and Kairi Sane), they will slide into the women's tag title match and become the new champions. Nia says that they will be the champs regardless of who holds them, as does Lash. Nia says that they will be the champs regardless of who holds them, as does Lash.
Backstage, Damian Priest is being helped to medical when he is attacked from behind by Aleister Black again. Aleister soon smacks Priest with a snow shovel before hitting Black Mass.
Nia Jax and Lash Legend beat The Kabuki Warriors (Asuka and Kairi Sane). After the match, Charlotte Flair and Alexa Bliss run into the ring and brawl with Nia and Lash. Charlotte and Alexa overpower them, and Lash pulls Nia out of the ring to save her from Twisted Bliss.
Backstage, Jackie Redmond is interrupted by Kiana James and Giulia. Kiana reminds Jackie that she has to go through her first to interview Giulia, who says that she will take out Alba Fyre before telling Chelsea Green that time is running out.
We see footage of General Manager Nick Aldis - with police - meeting with Drew McIntyre at the latter's home. Aldis offers McIntyre a WWE Championship match, but asks for a public apology to referee Dan Engler. He also mentions that McIntyre's payday from Survivor Series will cover his fine. McIntyre declines, saying this is what "The American Nightmare" Cody Rhodes and Nick Aldis wants and that he will be screwed again and that SmackDown has unsafe working conditions. He wants to pick the stipulation for the WWE title match, and wants no physicality before the match from cody or else Cody is stripped of the WWE title. Aldis tells McIntyre he has a deal, then McIntyre finds out that Cody Rhodes is at his home and thinks Aldis has set him up. Aldis deals with it, but when McIntyre arrives, Cody rushes at McIntyre, starting a brawl that police have to stop.
Backstage, Byron Saxton interviews General Manager Nick Aldis, who says that everything has gotten out of hand between "The American Nightmare" Cody Rhodes and Drew McIntyre. He says that Cody was out of line, but it is up to local authorities and not him. The Miz suddenly shows up, wanting a match with Joe Hendry, refusing to name him and does not want Aldis to name him either. Aldis says he can make that happen, then Miz turns around and sees R-Truth turn around and say "I believe in Joe Pesci" before clapping.
Giulia beats Alba Fyre.
We hear from The Wyatt Sicks (Uncle Howdy, Erick Rowan, Joe Gacy, Dexter Lumis, Nikki Cross). Uncle Howdy says that Solo Sikoa's greed for status power has led him down a dark path. He says the truth lies beneath the surface and that the image Solo portrays will launch his family into a whole new world full of adversity and abandonment, and there will be nowhere for him to run. He states that what will happen will force Solo and his family to surrender.
"The American Nightmare" Cody Rhodes heads to the ring. He admits to what he did at Drew McIntyre's home, then mentions McIntyre's comments of SmackDown being an unsafe working environment and asks if Staples would be a safe environment for him. Cody says that brawl at McIntyre's home was a tenth of what would happen in the ring, then General Manager Nick Aldis shows up and says that while McIntyre is full of crap, Cody made McIntyre's point for him and got the both of them in a lot of trouble. He says that he had to make a bad deal with McIntyre and reminds Cody is not above the law, and that he cannot help him with that, then tells Cody cannot lay a finger on McIntyre or else he will be stripped of the WWE Championship. Cody guarantees that he will not touch McIntyre, but in the spirit of all these demands, he says that Aldis has forgotten who he is talking to and that as long as he has the WWE title, he is the law. He says that he works for the fans, not for Aldis, and that Aldis works for him before leaving.
Backstage, Ilja Dragunov meets with Carmelo Hayes and thanks him for last week. Tama Tonga is watching from the background as Carmelo says there was nothing to it. As Dragunov says that they will both put #DIY (Johnny Gargano and Tommaso Ciampa) down, Fraxiom (Nathan Frazer and Axiom) show up and wish them luck, then ask them to leave #DIY for them after stealing Axiom's mask. Dragunov says that #DIY asked for this battle and that Ciampa is no longer a jackass; he is now his prey.
Ilja Dragunov and Carmelo Hayes beat #DIY (Johnny Gargano and Tommaso Ciampa).
Backstage, Jackie Redmond interview Charlotte Flair and Alexa Bliss. Alexa says that Nia Jax and Lash Legend are not next in line like Rhea Ripley and Iyo Sky are, and Charlotte says they are in the way. Jade Cargill shows up, and Charlotte and Alexa walk past before Jackie tries to interviews Cargill. Cargill says she was shocked to see "Michin" Mia Yim get up after she knocked her down, then says she will give Michin the spotlight before knocking her lights out. Michin shows up from behind and whacks Jade with a shinai, and has to be held back by officials.
We hear from Solo Sikoa, who says that Uncle Howdy talked a bunch of nonsense that means nothing, then says they have a problem when he threatens his family. He says he does not play games when it comes to his family, and that he will embarrass him in front of the whole world. He says the fireflies are here and that they will watch The MFTs (Solo Sikoa, Tama Tonga, Tonga Loa, Talla Tonga, JC Mateo) take the tag team titles, as he has the whole world in his hands.
The MFTs (Tonga Loa and JC Mateo) vs. The Wyatt Sicks (Joe Gacy and Dexter Lumis) for the WWE Tag Team Championships ends with everyone in The MFTs (Solo Sikoa, Tama Tonga, Tonga Loa, Talla Tonga, JC Mateo) and The Wyatt Sicks (Uncle Howdy, Erick Rowan, Joe Gacy, Dexter Lumis) brawling on the outside after Talla Tonga hits a big boot on Joe Gacy. The Wyatt Sicks (Joe Gacy and Dexter Lumis) retain the WWE Tag Team Championships. Erick Rowan clotheslines Talla Tonga out of the ring after Talla hits just about everyone with a top rope cross body, then Solo Sikoa hits Rowan with a Samoan Spike. Uncle Howdy goes for Sister Abigail on Solo, but Tama Tonga puts a stop to that, and everyone keeps brawling as the show fades to black.
Frankie Kazarian guests on commentary for the next match.
Bear Bronson last eliminates Eric Young in a twenty-man battle royal to earn a shot at the TNA World Championship in two weeks.
Backstage, we hear from Director of Authority Santino Marella, who says that he will unleash his inner animal tonight. Steve Maclin, Jeff Hardy, and Matt Hardy want NXT out of TNA. Santana says that NXT's team isn't in the ring with five guys; they are in the ring with five dogs who will eat them alive.
As per the Bioflex Injury Report: Matt Cardona is out following a shoulder injury from Lexis King's cane. Dani Luna and Indi Hartwell are out following contusions from their Dog Collar Match. Rich Swann is day-to-day from the Down Payment from AJ Francis earlier tonight.
Mike Santana is on the cover of the newest issue of Pro Wrestling Illustrated digitally tomorrow and in stores on January 13th.
Backstage, Gia Miller interviews Bear Bronson, who says that he is feeling validated following the scars on his body that tell his story and prove that it was worth it. He says that he believed in himself and that all roads led to TNA, and that it is a bad time to be Frankie Kazarian, as he has kicked down the front door to his kingdom and he is coming for him.
The Angel Warriors (Xia Brookside and Lei Ying Lee) beat Tessa Blanchard and Mila Moore.
Backstage, we hear from Dani Luna, who says that she went through hell in a Dog Collar Match and won. She also wants Lei Ying Lee to prove that she is a fighting champion, as she is her doomsday. She says Lei Ying Lee won tonight, but she wants to see if Lei Ying Lee can survive her.
Backstage, Gia Miller interviews The Angel Warriors (Xia Brookside and Lei Ying Lee). Lei Ying Lee says that Dani Luna is strong and tough, and if she wants a fight, she will give it to her and defend her title with honor. Xia Brookside admits that Dani Luna is scary, but Lei Ying Lee is champion for a reason. Lei Ying Lee then tells Dani "Anytime, anywhere...bitch."
Elijah is in the ring for a concert. He talks about what he did to Mustafa Ali at Final Resolution, then sings about El Paso, Texas. All of a sudden, he is interrupted by Tasha Steelz, who has a few ring workers set up a podium on the stage as Special Agent Zero watches. Tasha says she and Special Agent Zero are here to address what Elijah did to Mustafa Ali, who she then welcomes to the podium. Mustafa calls what Elijah did to him at Final Resolution "The Lasso in El Paso" and "his darkest moment," and says that the people cheered when he was dragged away by a horse. Elijah starts a "horse" chant before Mustafa Ali demands that everyone give a brief moment of silence, which is broken by Elijah's guitar. Mustafa says actions have consequences and that he will make Elijah's life hell, but Elijah says he would do it again. Elijah says they can fight about it. All of a sudden, two men in hoodies - who end up being John Skyler and Jason Hotch - attack Elijah, but Elijah overpowers them as Mustafa mocks him. Special Agent Zero steps up, but Mustafa tells him to stand down. Tasha gets in Elijah's face, and Elijah moves her out of the way only for Mustafa to blast him in the back with a guitar.
We hear from Indi Hartwell, who says that last week's Dog Collar Match was a war and that it look a lot from her. She says that Dani Luna beat her and that she is feeling it, but she does not back down. She says that she keeps climbing the ladder and gets knocked down, but Dani Luna took her to a limit she did not know existed, and when she comes back, she will prove that she is the best and one day become Knockouts World Champion.
Backstage, we hear from Moose, who says that he came close to winning tonight's battle royal, and while he will not be #1 contender for the World title, he never used his rematch clause for the X Division Championship. Moose challenges Leon Slater for the X Division title at Genesis, then Cedric Alexander shows up, says he is next in line and tells him to think about his cash in.
Backstage, Frankie Kazarian is talking to a painting of Elvis Presley on a wall, then says he will start 2026 by beating Bear Bronson. He says Bronson may have impressed some people, but it takes a lot to impress him, and his title is staying with him for as long as chooses.
Team TNA (Mike Santana, Jeff Hardy, Matt Hardy, Steve Maclin, Santino Marella) beats Team NXT (Brooks Jensen, Lexis King, Tyson Dupont, Tyriek Igwe, Channing "Stacks" Lorenzo) in a steel cage match During the match, Matt Hardy is attacked by Tyriek Igwe before he can even enter the cage. Later on, The Righteous (Vincent and Dutch) show up and check on Matt Hardy before carrying him off to the back. After the match, Santino stares down Stacks, then Arianna Grace gets in the steel cage, locks the door and hugs Santino before kicking him in the groin. Stacks and Arianna attack Santino, but Stacks climbs out of the cage when Maclin climbs in. Maclin confronts Arianna before she leaves the cage and calls Santana a deadbeat.
Michael Oku beats Rocky "Azucar" Romero by submission.
Mark Davis beats Evil Uno.
Backstage, Lexy Nair interviews Madison Rayne. Madison says 2025 is her twentieth year in wrestling and that she is closer to the end of her career than the beginning, and that she is content taking a step back and training the next generation. She then says that every now and then, you have to remind everyone of who you are, and while teaming with "The Virtuosa" Deonna Purrazzo was an easy ask, she has a little more left to give, and as she still has bullets left in the chamber, she promises Athena and Diamanté that she will save two bullets for them.
Alex Windsor beats Nina Samuels by submission with the Sharpshooter.
"Big Shotty" Lee Johnson beats Lio Rush following the distraction by "Vanilla Baby" Blake Christian and Lee Johnson using the ropes for leverage. After the match, Blake Christian brags about snapping Bandido's arm and putting him on the shelf at Final Battle, then he wants to do the same to another person after seeing Lee Johnson. The challenge is answered by Angelico.
"Vanilla Baby" Blake Christian beats Angelico. After the match, Blake continues to attack Angelico. Serpentico makes the save, but "Big Shotty" Lee Johnson gets involved. Angelico and Serpentico are soon laid out.
Red Velvet beats Session Moth Martina in a Proving Ground Match for the ROH Women's World Television Championship.
Before the next match, Wheeler Yuta says that the fans' booing does not change the fact that he is the greatest pure wrestling in Ring of Honor history and that he ended Bryan Danielson's career. He then issues an open challenge to anyone in the back, stating that there is nobody in ROH or "this dogshit country" who can beat him. The open challenge is answered by Nigel McGuinness, who refuses to takes umbrage with the fact that Yuta ended Bryan Danielson's career and takes this as an opportunity to get revenge for Yuta killing "the Batman to his Joker."
We hear from Jon Moxley, who says that the Continental Classic changes people, and when it is over, everyone will have left it all in the ring.
Orange Cassidy beats Mascara Dorada via pinfall with a surprise backslide pin in the Blue League of the Continental Classic. Orange Cassidy earns three points for a total of six points while Mascara Dorada stays at three points.
Backstage, Lexy Nair interviews Athena and Mercedes Moné. Mercedes mentions their history, and Athena proposes that they face The Babes of Wrath (Willow Nightingale and Harley Cameron) for the AEW Women's World Tag Team Championships at Worlds End. Mercedes also proposes defending the TBS Championship against as well as the Revultion Pro Undisputed British Women's Championship on the line against someone local as long as they are in Manchester, England.
Jamie Hayter beats Isla Dawn. After the match, Hayter and Isla Dawn are attacked by Triangle of Madness, and Thekla hits Hayter with a leather belt before Kris Statlander rushes in and overpowers them. When she works together with Hayter, however, Hayter inadvertently lays her out with the Hayterade. That does not stop Hayter from raising up the AEW Women's World Championship.
FTR (Dax Harwood and Cash Wheeler) retain the AEW World Tag Team Championships against The Bang Bang Gang (Juice Robinson and Bang Bang Gang) by submission with an ankle lock from Dax to Juice. During the match, The Bang Bang Gang think they have the match won, but unbeknownst to them, Cash gets Dax's foot on the bottom rope. FTR are able to weaken Juice's recently injured knee in order to get Juice to tap out to an ankle lock.
Jon Moxley beats Roderick Strong via pinfall in the Blue League of the Continental Classic. Jon Moxley earns three points and now has six points, while Roderick Strong still has zero points and is mathematically eliminated from winning the Continental Classic.
Backstage, we hear from Eddie Kingston. He says you either win or you learn, and while he did not win against Samoa Joe, he learned from it, and now his future opponents will see what he learned. He says he does not stop or quit and that professional wrestling is all he is. He says that he learns and moves forward, and that he will see everyone again, hopefully at Collision when somebody wants to step forward.
Don Callis guests on commentary for the next match.
The Elite (Matt Jackson, Nick Jackson, Kenny Omega) beat The Don Callis Family ("The Alpha" Konosuke Takeshita, Rey Hechicero, "The Rainmaker" Kazuchika Okada) in a $1,000,000 (£750,000) Winner Takes All Trios Match. After the match, The Don Callis Family attack, then Okada and Takeshita get on the same page for once and Matt and Nick Jackson. After that, they start fighting again, but that does not last long when Omega gets back into the ring with a push broom and swings it at them. Takeshita and Okada flee, as does Don Callis, who also drops the bag containing $1 million.
Tony Schiavone is in the ring for a contract signing for the AEW World Championship match at Worlds End. "Hangman" Adam Page is introduced first, followed by Swerve Strickland and Prince Nana, followed by Samoa Joe. Samoa Joe shows up with Hook and Powerhouse Hobbs on his way to the ring. Joe says that when it comes to Hangman and Swerve, the sum is always volatile and unpredictable, and that his friends are here in case there is anything to trigger anyone into doing something stupid. Joe then signs the contract. Swerve says he came back to AEW for the World Championship, and if the finish of that match was different, he would be coming after Joe. He also notes that there is a bit of mutual respect between himself and Hangman despite what they have both done to each other. Swerve then mentions that he hates Joe just as much as he respects Hangman, all because Joe left him laying in a pool of his own blood in their last contract signing and he ended up beating him for the World title, which he plans to do again. He also hopes to leave a bootprint on Joe's face that will be uglier than the face tattoo he had in 2007. Swerve tells Joe and Hangman to bring their best to Worlds End, because you cannot kill a god with bullets. Swerve signs the contract. Hangman mentions that he and Joe once fought together to take the AEW World Championship from Jon Moxley, but acknowledges that Swerve or Joe could have been champion. In the end, he ended up beating Moxley to become World Champion. Hangman says that he knew both Joe and Swerve would find a way to face him for the World Championship. He says he gave Joe that opportunity, but when he failed, he turned into something worse than Moxley. He says that Joe may be World Champion, but he has no self-respect, and that the title is all he has left. Hangman says he planned the World Championship against everyone who helped him, including Swerve. He says that if Swerve defeated him, he would have accepted that defeat and handed the title to him. Hangman says that Joe will not be leaving Worlds End as World Champion, as he has messed up by making enemies out of him and Swerve. Hangman signs the contract, and as Tony Schiavione announces that this is official, the lights go out. MJF's theme then plays, and MJF shows up for the first time in months. "Smart" Mark Sterling is on the outside to give MJF his Casino Gauntlet contract, which MJF signs. MJF cashes in his guaranteed World Championship match, making the match a four-way match. MJF says he is executing this contract and facing three men instead of one, then MJF takes what Hangman said about him being a coward and saying that he will beat him and his two greatest rivals in one fell swoop to really hurt Hangman. MJF tells Joe that he still hates Joe for taking the World title from him and making the fans turn on him in response, then says the fans dictate who goes down as an all-time great and says that he must go down as an all-time great. He tells Joe that his time has just run out and that he will make Joe fall back harder than his hairline, and at Worlds End - where Joe ended his title reign - he will end Joe's reign. Swerve tells MJF that if he should be afraid of anyone, it is him. MJF mentions the history that he and Swerve both have (while making light of Swerve's run in WWE) as well as Swerve's time in AEW, then says that Swerve is in his way and that AEW is his house and rent is due, and the Devil is here to collect. He then says he will handle all his family business in one night like Michael Corleone and win the AEW World Championship.
Backstage, we hear from JetSpeed. The two of them hope to be in the finals of the Continental Classic. Speedball hopes to keep his momentum going, and Kevin Knight hopes to beat Okada on Collision. It is announced that Collision has a special start time of 2:30 PM Eastern/11:30 AM Pacific this Saturday.
Marina Shafir, Megan Bayne, Athena and Mercedes Moné beat Timeless Love Bombs ("Timeless" Toni Storm and Mina Shirakawa) and The Babes of Wrath (Willow Nightingale and Harley Cameron) in an All-Star 8-Woman Tag Team Match.
PAC beats "The Protostar" Kyle Fletcher via pinfall in the Gold League of the Continental Classic. PAC wins three points and increases his total to six points, tying him with "The Protostar" Kyle Fletcher, "The Rainmaker" Kazuchika Okada and "Speedball" Mike Bailey.
Ricochet and Bandido are the last two participants in the Dynamite Diamond Ring Battle Royal, and will face each other on next week's Dynamite, which has a special start time of 5 PM Eastern/4 PM Central.
Backstage, General Manager Ava runs into Je'Von Evans, who is waiting in the parking lot for Ricky Saints. Ava wants Je'Von to return to the building to reason with him, but Je'Von insists on waiting.
Thea Hail beats Blake Monroe to become the NXT Women's North American Champion! During the match, Thea Hail hits Blake Monroe with a springboard senton, and while Blake gets her right shoulder up in the nick of time, the referee does not see it.
We hear from The Culling (Shawn Spears, Niko Vance, Izzi Dame0. They see two dolls of Niko Vance and Shawn Spears, and Izzi Dame says that Tatum Paxley cannot accept defeat and cannot move on like they have have.
"All Ego" Ethan Page heads to the ring. Ethan Page complains that more people care about John Cena than him, especially after he was attacked, then says he wants answers as to why he was attacked by Tony D'Angelo, who he calls out. Channing "Stacks" Lorenzo and Arianna Grace show up instead, and Stacks says he does not know or care about D'Angelo or what his problem is, then mentions Ethan talking about being a champion and how Arianna wants more gold for Christmas. Stacks says the AAA Mixed Tag Team Championships would look better on him and Arianna, then Moose suddenly shows up and takes offense to Stacks being Total Nonstop Action International Champion, saying "the boys are pissed" and that he is going to do something about it. As Ethan leaves the ring, Moose says he is also laser-focused on Ethan Page, who stops in his tracks to take one of NXT's most prestigious titles back. As Ethan says there are rules, Moose says that General Manager Ava and TNA Director of Authority Santino Marella have signed off on it. He announces that Ethan will defend the North American title against him at the end of year awards show. Ethan goes for a cheap shot, but Moose overpowers him.
Backstage, Leon Slater is talking to Je'Von Evans in the parking lot, saying that Ricky Saints may not show up tonight and that they have a tag team title #1 contender's match. Je'Von joins Slater back in the arena.
Hank Walker and Tank Ledger beat OTM (Bronco Nima and Lucien Price). During the match, a black Chevrolet luxury vehicle pulls up in the parking lot. Later on in the match, Bronco Nima has Hank Walker up for a vertical suplex, but Tank bounces off the corner and bumps Lucien into Bronco, allowing Hank to counter with an inside cradle on Bronco for the win.
Ricky Saints is seen coming out of the black Chevy SUV from earlier and entering the arena alongside security. (Interestingly, the front security guard on the left - Ricky's right - is Chris Island from LFG.)
Backstage, General Manager Ava meets with Jasper Troy. Ava announces that next week, there is another WWE Speed Championship tournament, and Jasper Troy says that is bad news for whoever is in the tournament as well as whoever he has to face.
Ricky Saints heads to the ring, with the security guards from earlier standing around the ring apron. Saints says that he is not out here to apologize for the day he stepped foot into the ring and bring in "The Absolute Era," as he wanted to prove to the world that he is the guy who can carry any brand as he is relentlessly booed. He says that he took a gamble on himself and did not have any more options, and that he had to be obsessed with being number one. Saints that he was the man to beat Oba Femi and he did it, yet the fans really wanted Je'Von Evans to beat Oba. Saints says this is why nobody cared when Je'Von jumped the line and cashed in his title shot in front of him, and that he had to put him in check and tell him that he is not the man until he says so. Saints says he will not be ignored or passed over anymore and that he will take what he wants, and if he has to stab someone in the back to do it, so be it. He then says that he will prove that Je'Von and everyone will have to wait, for he is done with the popularity contest with people chasing clout when he is a real main eventer. He says that the revolution is televised and that will nobody will get to the top and take the risks to keep the top spot more than him. All of a sudden, he is attacked by Je'Von Evans from the outside of the ring. The security guards move in, and this leads to a brawl. Saints overpowers Je'Von and puts him through the announce table with a Ro-Sham-Bo.
Backstage, "All Ego" Ethan Page interrupts General Manager Ava and she talks with Sol Ruca and Zaria, angry about what has happened to him tonight. Chelsea Green and Alba Fyre soon join Ethan, and Chelsea complains about what has been going on in NXT as of late. Ava says she is not to blame for what is happening to Chelsea, and says that Chelsea and Ethan will be tested for the next two weeks. While Ethan will defend the North American Championship in two weeks, Chelsea will defend the Women's United States Championship against Sol Ruca next week.
Jacy Jayne guests on commentary for the next match.
Wren Sinclair and Kendal Grey beat Fatal Influence (Fallon Henley and Lainey Reid) by submission with a cross arm breaker from Kendal to Fallon.
Backstage, Kelly Kincaid interviews Thea Hail. Thea rambles on, still surprised that she is now a champion. Jordynne Grace shows up, amazed that Thea was able to beat Blake Monroe faster than she could, then Blake shows up furious that she is lost. Jordynne tells Blake to lick her wounds somewhere else and let Thea have her moment. Blake says she wants her rematch, then leaves.
Backstage, Izzi Dame is met by Lola Vice, who says that she would be watching her own back if she did what Izzi did to Tatum Paxley. Meanwhile, Kelani moves back into the women's locker room, thinking less of Lola because of her own success, but Lola warns her that gymnastics is nothing compared to MMA.
Backstage, Shiloh Hill is talking with Skyler Raye about their recent happenings in NXT when Channing "Stacks" Lorenzo and Arianna Grace. Shiloh Hill thinks Stacks it talking about a real moose when Stacks mentions Moose, and this leads to Stacks going off on Shiloh. Skyler thinks that Stacks and Arianna have a problem, and Arianna takes exception to Skyler's response. This soon leads to Stacks challenging the two of them to a mixed tag match when DarkState (Dion Lennox, Cutler James, Saquon Shugars, Osiris Griffin) shows up and heads to the ring.
Voting is now open for the NXT Year-End Awards on WWE's website!
Leon Slater beats Myles Borne, Joe Hendry and Dion Lennox in a Fatal 4-Way Match to become the new #1 contender for the NXT Championship. After the match, Oba Femi shows up to raise the NXT Championship at the ramp while Tony D'Angelo watches from a distance from above the crowd.
Gunther heads to the ring to start tonight's show. Along the way, he stands on the announce table in triumph. The crowd chants "You suck!" and "You tapped out!" before Gunther says he did what he said he would do and made John Cena give up, and when he gave up, he tapped out like a little bitch. He then leaves the ring only to re-enter it. Gunther then stands on the second rope in celebration before the fans chant "You suck!" again, then Gunther leaves and turns back around a second time. This time, he celebrates again on the announce table and declares that he made John Cena tap out like a little bitch, and for that, he will be known as the man that made John Cena give up. Gunther then heads to the back for real this time, then the camera follows him. Akira Tozawa and Otis confront him for being happy about what he has done, as does R-Truth, who calls him a piece of trash. General Manager Adam Pearce asks Gunther if he is proud of what he has done, and says that his actions make him an asshole, not "The Ring General." Pearce then tells him to leave after Gunther asks him if he is done, and Gunther promptly leaves. Gunther asks "The Phenomenal" AJ Styles if there is anything he wants to tell him on his way out, then mockingly tells Styles that he cannot see him after he gets in his car.
The Usos (Jimmy and "Main Event" Jey Uso) beat The New Day (Kofi Kingston and Xavier Woods).
We hear from The Kabuki Warriors (Asuka and Kairi Sane). Asuka is still angry that Iyo Sky would not address her as senpai, and Kairi Sane says that they both loved Iyo. Asuka says that Iyo sided with Rhea even after Rhea disrespected her, and declares that on January 5th, they will put an end to Rhea and Iyo and win the WWE Women's Tag Team Championships.
Backstage, Logan Paul and Bronson Reed talk about what they did to LA Knight last week, then Bron Breakker tells them that CM Punk is here and that they should destroy him. When Logan Paul says that the masked man will show up, Paul Heyman shows up and says that if the masked man is aligned with The Vision ("The Oracle" Paul Heyman, Bron Breakker, "Big" Bronson Reed, Logan Paul), he will take the help. Bron Breakker wants to take out CM Punk, but Heyman reminds Breakker to wait until January 5th to take him out so he can become World Heavyweight Champion.Logan reminds Breakker that he has Rey Mysterio tonight after Heyman leaves, and that he would appreciate the help.
It is announced that LA Knight is injured and will be out indefinitely with a score of injuries, including a cracked sternum.
Iyo Sky and Rhea Ripley head to the ring. As they head over to the ring, The Kabuki Warriors (Asuka and Kairi Sane) suddenly attack them from the front row, with Asuka spitting blue mist into Rhea's face. Referees try to restore order, but as Asuka holds Rhea down for an In-Sane Elbow, Iyo covers Rhea and takes the In-Sane Elbow to the small of the back, protecting Rhea. Medical staff check on a still-blinded Rhea.
Maxxine Dupri retains the WWE Women's Intercontinental Championship against Ivy Nile by submission with the ankle lock.
We see a video package for Oba Femi.
We see a video package for Oba Femi, Sol Ruca, Joe Hendry, Je'Von Evans and Leon Slater at Saturday Night's Main Event. Backstage, General Manager Adam Pearce is meeting with Je'Von when Los Americanos (El Grande Americano, Rayo Americano, Bravo Americano) show up. Je'Von knows enough Spanish to know that El Grande Americano is talking down on NXT. This leads to Je'Von Evans having a match with Rayo Americano next week.
CM Punk heads to the ring. Punk says that he was forced to miss the last two weeks because he could not get medically cleared and that he had to listen to Bron Breakker talk. He calls Breaker "a cross-eyed Neanderthal nepo baby" and says that brains do not run in Breakker's family. He also mentions Breakker mentioning that it was too easy to beat him, then says that Breakker cannot beat him without help from his friends. He says that Breakker may have pinned him for a World title shot, but he did not do it on his own. CM Punk says he has been there before and that Heyman has taken plenty of people with a little bit of talent and gassed them up. He also tells Breakker that if he mentions AJ Lee again, it will go from business to personal. Punk says he would tell Breakker to come to their World Heavyweight Championship match alone, but he will not, not because he does not have the guts, but because he does not have the heart. He tells Breakker to bring all the help he can, including his father and uncle, as he has no chance of beating him for the World Heavyweight Championship.Punk says that when Breakker finds out that Heyman has left him for the next big thing and that his masked mystery man never showed up, all he will have left is his father and uncle, and that even in Steiner Math, "GTS = 1, 2, 3."
Backstage, "Dirty" Dominik Mysterio hopes that Logan Paul puts an end to his deadbeat bad, then mentions that Finn Balor is with JD McDonagh and that McDonagh will be on the shelf for a while. Liv Morgan and Roxanne Perez then focus on Raquel Rodriguez's Women's World title match. Raquel says she can take Stephanie Vaquer alone as Liv focuses on her and Roxanne winning the women's tag titles. Raquel is glad that Liv is back and that the women's titles are coming back.
Raquel Rodriguez vs. Stephanie Vaquer for the Women's World Championship ends with Nikki Bella showing up from out of the crowd to attack both women. After the match, Nikki Bella hits Vaquer with the Rack Attack 2.0 in the middle of the ring.
Backstage, Paul Heyman insists to General Manager Adam Pearce that he has no idea who the masked man helping The Vision ("The Oracle" Paul Heyman, Bron Breakker, "Big" Bronson Reed, Logan Paul) is, and Pearce wants to know by the end of the night as Heyman leaves. Rhea Ripley then shows up wanting a match with Asuka, and Pearce gives it to her for next week.
Backstage, CM Punk tells Rey Mysterio that he has his back against Logan Paul.
Jackie Redmond interviews AJ Styles and Dragon Lee. Styles says that they are ready to defend the World Tag Team Championships, and Dragon Lee says that they will bring the fire against any team at any time. After they leave, Nikki Bella shows up and says she is not apologizing for putting people beneath her in their place, then says that the locker room does not appreciate the road that she paved and that Raquel Rodriguez and Stephanie Vaquer should be polishing her boots.
Backstage, Bayley congratulates Maxxine Dupri on retaining the WWE Women's Intercontinental Championship, then Lyra Valkyria meets with Bayley. Bayley says her loss to Sol Ruca has gotten her thinking about what Asuka said. Lyra says that this is not the Bayley she grew up watching and that this Bayley would lose to Roxanne Perez, but Bayley says that she will not be losing to Roxanne next week. Lyra is smiling as Bayley walks away.
Logan Paul beats Rey Mysterio. During the match, Bron Breakker and "Big" Bronson Reed head to the ring, but CM Punk is close behind them, and he hits them both with a metal folding chair and sends them running back to the back. "The Oracle" Paul Heyman hands the brass knuckles to Logan, but Rey trips Logan into the ropes and hits the 619, knocking the brass knuckles out of Logan's hand in the process. As Rey goes for the brass knuckles, he is suddenly curbed stomped by the masked man clad in black. Logan Paul then hits Rey with a splash from the top rope to win. After the match, the masked man gets on the apron, and he and Logan Paul look at each other before the masked man flees through the crowd, unmasks, and reveals himself to be Austin Theory. CM Punk turns around and is hit by a Spear from Bron Breakker. Breakker tells Punk that if he mentions his family again, he will never stand on two feet ever again. Breakker then holds up the World Heavyweight Championship to end the show.
We hear from Jordan Castle and "One in a Million" Maximilien. Jordan Castle says that a ten-month prophecy will come to pass when Maximilien becomes the Heritage Champion and proves that he is the best thing Championship Wrestling has going. He then tells "Poppin'" EJ Sparks that the only head that he should be worried about is his own when it gets ripped off.
Che Cabrera beats Luster the Legend.
Backstage, Jonny Loquasto is on the phone when he is interrupted by The Evantourage ("Main Evant" Evan Daniels, Bryce Saturn, Damian Desire). Bryce Saturn says that they are on a roll, and Evan Daniels says that they have more in store for 2026 in the form of championship gold. Loquasto proposes putting Bryce Saturn and Damian Desire in a match against each other to see who should be #1 contender for a singles title, and while The Evantourage are irritated at first, they go with it, and even have Loquasto leave this time.
We see Marti Belle vs. Big Mama for the UWN Women's Championship from Gotham Wrestling.
Backstage, Alex Gracia makes fun of Jonny Loquasto before demanding her Women's Championship match against Big Mama, saying that Big Mama is scared of her and that it is her time. She says that she has beaten the locker room and that she wants her title match.
"One in a Million" Maximilien beats "Poppin'" EJ Sparks by submission with the Max Factor to become the UWN Heritage Champion!
Backstage, Byron Saxton interviews Chelsea Green. Chelsea shares advice from John Cena: There is no substitute for hard work.
Backstage, Jackie Redmond interviews Shawn Michaels. Shawn says that John Cena has always been wonderful with NXT and praises his work ethic, saying he is the hardest-working man anyone will ever meet. He calls Cena "one of the rare good dudes in this line of work."
Backstage, Jackie Redmond interviews Oba Femi. Oba says that he was a big fish in a small pond for a very long time, but tonight is a much bigger stage due to John Cena's very last match. He hopes that Cena's end is his beginning, and that "The American Nightmare" Cody Rhodes views him as a distant future when he has already arrived. He says that Cody's time is up and his time is now.
Sam Roberts and Megan Morant interview Je'Von Evans and Leon Slater. Slater admits he is nervous, but he and Je'Von will make history and show who they are tonight. Je'Von feels the same way, and hopes that tonight proves that they can hang with the big dogs.
We see WWE Superstars at The Children's Inn at NIH Bethesda in Bethesda, Maryland as part of WWE's community outreach.
Backstage, Byron Saxton interviews Trish Stratus. She says that Cena is a once-in-a-generation Superstar and that we will never see another like him again, and that Cena has mastered "the art of the comeback" and has made decisions that have ensured his legacy.
Sam Roberts and Megan Morant interview Sol Ruca. Sol Ruca mentions John Cena picking her for the women's Iron Survivor Challenge, then says that it is time to show that she belongs here with her match against Bayley tonight. She is focused on one day at a time, one night at a time, and tonight, she is focused on Bayley.
Jackie Redmond interviews Stew, the WWE cameraman that John Cena has mentioned for many years. Stew says John Cena is a good man all the way through, which he considers a rarity. He says that John Cena did something great in WWE and that he will continue to do something great. Jackie Redmond then interviews Stephanie McMahon, who says that John Cena is something special and has given his all throughout his career, and that as much of a hero Cena has been in the ring, he has been one outside of the ring through the Make-A-Wish program.
Sam Roberts and Megan Morant interview The Miz. The Miz says that he never got his final match with John Cena despite being an important part of Cena's career, then mentions that only the people who have matches tonight get cappucinos in catering.
Byron Saxton interviews CM Punk. Punk says that John Cena's retirement gave everyone a chance to say goodbye, and tonight is it. He says he would not have missed tonight for the world, and says that legends are always taken overnight. He is proud to have been a small part of Cena's story and career.
Lilian Garcia sings The Star Spangled Banner.
"The American Nightmare" Cody Rhodes beats Oba Femi by disqualification after he is suddenly attacked by Drew McIntyre. Oba Femi confronts McIntyre and shoves him to the mat, and Cody hits the Cody Cutter on McIntyre before Oba hits McIntyre with a choke slam. Cody then takes the NXT and WWE Championships and hands the NXT title to Oba before raising his hand. Oba returns the favor and raises Cody's hand.
Indiana Pacers player Tyrese Halliburton, actor Jon Bernthal, and actor and stuntman Chuck Zito are all seen in the crowd.
Sol Ruca beats Bayley after hitting the Sol Snatcher, getting Bayley back into the ring, and reversing a roll-up by Bayley with one of her own.
Michelle McCool, Mark Henry, Kurt Angle, Eve Torres, Trish Stratus, Rob Van Dam, and Sami Zayn are seen in the front row.
Michael Cole thanks Taz, JBL, Corey Graves, Jerry "The King" Lawler and Jim Ross for being among the commentators who called John Cena's matches throughout Cena's career.
"The Phenomenal" AJ Styles and Dragon Lee retain the World Tag Team Championships against Je'Von Evans and Leon Slater after Styles catches Slater out of the air for the Styles Clash.
Rapper Metro Boomin and retired Navy SEAL Master Chief and Medal of Honor Recipient Edward Byers are seen in the crowd.
The Miz is suddenly in the ring. He says that John Cena's retirement tour pretends that he does not exist when he was the one to beat John Cena in the same gear he is currently wearing in the main event of WrestleMania 27. R-Truth shows up dressed like John Cena and confronts The Miz for switching around the balls in Smackdown General Manager Nick Aldis' tumblr and costing someone an opportunity. The Miz reads out loud the name in the ball in R-Truth's hand: Joe Hendry. Joe Hendry shows up out of nowhere, and The Miz becomes absolutely furious. The Miz swings at Joe Hendry, but Joe Hendry fights back, and after he and R-Truth hit a double Five Knuckle Shuffle, Joe Hendry hits the Standing Ovation on The Miz.
Gunther beats John Cena in Cena's final match by submission following six consecutive sleeper attempts. On the sixth attempt, John Cena faintly smiles, then softly taps out. After the match, the fans chant "Bullshit!" before giving Cena a standing ovation. Cena kisses the ring before the fans chant "Thank you, Cena." John Cena takes a bow before a locker room full of wrestlers, legends, Hall of Famers, producers and officials empties and heads to the ring. CM Punk and "The American Nightmare" Cody Rhodes pay it forward, placing the WWE and World Heavyweight titles on Cena's shoulders. The crowd chants "You fucked up" at first before chanting "Thank you, Cena" again. Cena raises both of the titles up multiple times before handing them back to Cody and Punk. Triple H is booed as he congratulates Cena, and we see a video package chronicling Cena's career. After the video package, Cena takes a bow before leaving his sneakers, his armband and his wristbands in the center of the ring. He high-fives the fans on the way out, then takes one last look around and winks at the camera before taking one final bow and one final salute. John Cena then looks at the camera and says "It's been a pleasure serving you all these years. Thank you." He then heads to the back, and the show fades to black.
