Shinsuke Nakamura beats Kit Wilson.
Rayo Americano beats Akira Tozawa after Bravo Americano is able to help Rayo Americano load his mask up with a foreign object.
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Thursday, December 11, 2025
Final iMPACT! - iMPACT! recap for December 11, 2025
It's time for The King's Speech. Frankie Kazarian heads to the ring to start tonight's show. Kazarian brags about retiring JDC and sending him packing while retaining the TNA World Championship, and stating that he is where he belongs. He says that he is the new face of AMC going into 2026, then calls the fans' collective anger his happiness and states that nothing makes him happier than a room full of angry marks. He says that at the end of the day, the fans would backstage even their own mother to be in his possession, then proclaims that he will be World Champion for a long time and demands that the fans get used to it. Suddenly, Mike Santana shows up in the crowd and gives credit to Kazarian for seizing the opportunity and doing what he said he would do, and as much as he wants to stomp Kazarian's head in, he must channel his anger more strategically. He wants Kazarian to be on high alert, as the target is on his head and not his back, and in next week's steel cage match, he will take out the invaders from NXT before pulling the trigger on the target at Genesis. Santana makes it known above Kazarian's protestations that the TNA World Championship is coming back home to him.
We hear from Lexis King, Channing "Stacks" Lorenzo, Brooks Jensen, Tyson Dupont and Tryiek Igwe. Lexis says that TNA refuses to die and calls Matt Cardona nothing more than a glorified backyard wrestler. Tyson and Tyriek state that they will defeat their opponents in next week's steel cage match. Jensen says they have nothing left to lose and everything to gain. Stacks says he warned Director of Authority Santino Marella, but Santino got in his business, and admits that while Santino is a good Director of Authority, he is "a horrible father" who didn't want him in TNA or his life, or around his daughter. Stacks says he gets what he wants, and next week, they all get what they want, and they will continue their takeover of TNA.
Lexis King beats Matt Cardona in an advantage match for next week's steel cage match following the distraction from Channing "Stacks" Lorenzo. After the match, Stacks attacks Cardona from behind, then Lexis strikes Cardona in the arm with his cane. Steve Maclin runs into the ring, and Stacks and Lexis retreat.
We hear from The Angel Warriors (Lei Ying Lee and Xia Brookside). Xia Brookside says that their match at Final Resolution was intense. Lei Ying Lee says they respect each other and fight for honor, then they are met by Robert Stone, Mila Moore, Tessa Blanchard and Victoria Crawford, who mock The Angel Warriors. Xia reminds Tessa that she and Victoria lost to The IInspiration (Cassie Lee and Jessie McKay) at Final Resolution. Tessa says she not yet decided to go after the TNA Knockouts World Championship, but if she has to, she will beat The Angel Warriors.
Before the next match, The Personal Concierge George Iceman calls the fans of El Paso, Texas "no money losers" who cannot afford to give Christmas gifts before stating that he has a gift of his own in The Elegance Brand (Heather by Elegance and M by Elegance).
The Elegance Brand (Heather by Elegance and M by Elegance) beat Myla Grace and Harley Hudson with a roll-up from Heather to Hudson after M rolls Myla and Heather back during a roll up by Myla following Hudson putting a gift box through The Personal Concierge George Iceman's head.
As per the Bioflex Injury Report: Matt Cardona is now out with a severe shoulder injury and cannot compete in next week's steel cage match. Mustafa Ali is day-to-day suffering abrasions following being dragged around by Elijah at Final Resolution. JDC is dealing with hip inflammation and joint manipulation following Final Resolution, and is questionable for in-ring action. Santino Marella is cleared followed being punched in the jaw by Stacks at Final Resolution, and that Santino is also dealing with mobility issues.
Backstage, Gia Miller interviews Rich Swann. Rich Swann the only thing first about Fir$t Cla$$ (AJ Francis and Rich Swann) was AJ Francis putting himself first. He says that he and AJ Francis first met in the back of a plane, and Swann knew his potential. He then talks about how he linked up in the hopes of being tag team champions, but he found out for himself that Francis was a snake. He says that he is tired of the disrespect, and that Fir$t Cla$$ is over and that he will be damned if Francis holds him down. Swann is suddenly attacked from out of nowhere by AJ Francis, who says that he was always Fir$t Cla$$.
Musatafa Ali guests on commentary for the next match.
Cedric Alexander beats BDE, Jake Something, "The Hollywood Hunk" Ryan Nemeth, Dezmond Xavier and Jason Hotch in a six-way scramble to earn a future shot at the TNA X Division Championship after hitting BDE with a Lumbar Check following BDE hitting Jake Something with a top rope splash.
Backstage, we hear from The System (Eddie Edwards, Alisha Edwads, Brian Myers, Moose, JDC) who look forward to seeing if Sinner and Saint (Judas Icarus and Travis Williams) trust The System. Afterwards, JDC tells Eddie Edwards that he will bring it at Genesis, and Eddie says he would not have it any other way.
Backstage, Frankie Kazarian confronts Director of Authority Santino Marella regarding Mike Santana's rematch clause. Santino says that Kazarian should have other challengers, and states that he will defend the TNA World Championship against the winner of an upcoming battle royal featuring much of the TNA roster. He also mentions that Matt Cardona must be replaced in next week's steel cage match. The invaders from NXT (Lexis King, Channing "Stacks" Lorenzo, Brooks Jensen, Tyson Dupont, Tryiek Igwe) show up, and when Channing "Stacks" Lorenzo demands that the steel cage match next week be 5-on-4 and calls Santino "a horrible father," Arianna Grace slaps Stacks in the face.
The System (Eddie Edwards and Brian Myers) beat Sinner and Saint (Judas Icarus and Travis Williams).
The Hardys (Jeff and Matt Hardy) head to the ring. Matt Hardy says it is great to be back in El Paso, Texas and that Eddie Guerrero will always be a member of Team Extreme, then mentions retaining the TNA World Tag Team Championship at Final Resolution as well as next week's steel cage match between TNA and NXT. Jeff Hardy is also happy to be back, then mentions that Matt Cardona is injured and that whoever replaces him must love TNA as much as they do. Matt says they must protect TNA, as 2026 will be TNA's biggest year ever. Jeff then says that they will shut NXT's team up in the steel cage match. All of a sudden, The Righteous (Vincent and Dutch) show up. Vincent introduces The Righteous, then Matt wants to know why The Righteous is here. Vincent says that they admire The Hardys, and state that The Hardys are "eternally loved" by everybody. After Vincent considers the Hardys gods, Dutch admits that The Hardys' fans are nothing like they have ever seen, then says The Righteous stand here because of The Hardys, not to replace them. Vincent says they do not see The Hardys as opponents and that they are grateful, as The Hardys have changed tag team forever. He wishes them luck in next week's steel cage match, with Dutch saying that they will be watching, as they want to bear witness to the ascension into the immortals that The Hardys will become.
Director of Authority Santino Marella and NXT-TNA Liaison Arianna Grace show up. Santino announces that he has analyzed the locker room and that Matt Cardona's replacement in next week's steel cage match is none other than himself.
Dani Luna beats Indi Hartwell in a Dog Collar Match.
Here are the must-see moments from tonight's show!
We hear from Lexis King, Channing "Stacks" Lorenzo, Brooks Jensen, Tyson Dupont and Tryiek Igwe. Lexis says that TNA refuses to die and calls Matt Cardona nothing more than a glorified backyard wrestler. Tyson and Tyriek state that they will defeat their opponents in next week's steel cage match. Jensen says they have nothing left to lose and everything to gain. Stacks says he warned Director of Authority Santino Marella, but Santino got in his business, and admits that while Santino is a good Director of Authority, he is "a horrible father" who didn't want him in TNA or his life, or around his daughter. Stacks says he gets what he wants, and next week, they all get what they want, and they will continue their takeover of TNA.
Lexis King beats Matt Cardona in an advantage match for next week's steel cage match following the distraction from Channing "Stacks" Lorenzo. After the match, Stacks attacks Cardona from behind, then Lexis strikes Cardona in the arm with his cane. Steve Maclin runs into the ring, and Stacks and Lexis retreat.
We hear from The Angel Warriors (Lei Ying Lee and Xia Brookside). Xia Brookside says that their match at Final Resolution was intense. Lei Ying Lee says they respect each other and fight for honor, then they are met by Robert Stone, Mila Moore, Tessa Blanchard and Victoria Crawford, who mock The Angel Warriors. Xia reminds Tessa that she and Victoria lost to The IInspiration (Cassie Lee and Jessie McKay) at Final Resolution. Tessa says she not yet decided to go after the TNA Knockouts World Championship, but if she has to, she will beat The Angel Warriors.
Before the next match, The Personal Concierge George Iceman calls the fans of El Paso, Texas "no money losers" who cannot afford to give Christmas gifts before stating that he has a gift of his own in The Elegance Brand (Heather by Elegance and M by Elegance).
The Elegance Brand (Heather by Elegance and M by Elegance) beat Myla Grace and Harley Hudson with a roll-up from Heather to Hudson after M rolls Myla and Heather back during a roll up by Myla following Hudson putting a gift box through The Personal Concierge George Iceman's head.
As per the Bioflex Injury Report: Matt Cardona is now out with a severe shoulder injury and cannot compete in next week's steel cage match. Mustafa Ali is day-to-day suffering abrasions following being dragged around by Elijah at Final Resolution. JDC is dealing with hip inflammation and joint manipulation following Final Resolution, and is questionable for in-ring action. Santino Marella is cleared followed being punched in the jaw by Stacks at Final Resolution, and that Santino is also dealing with mobility issues.
Backstage, Gia Miller interviews Rich Swann. Rich Swann the only thing first about Fir$t Cla$$ (AJ Francis and Rich Swann) was AJ Francis putting himself first. He says that he and AJ Francis first met in the back of a plane, and Swann knew his potential. He then talks about how he linked up in the hopes of being tag team champions, but he found out for himself that Francis was a snake. He says that he is tired of the disrespect, and that Fir$t Cla$$ is over and that he will be damned if Francis holds him down. Swann is suddenly attacked from out of nowhere by AJ Francis, who says that he was always Fir$t Cla$$.
Musatafa Ali guests on commentary for the next match.
Cedric Alexander beats BDE, Jake Something, "The Hollywood Hunk" Ryan Nemeth, Dezmond Xavier and Jason Hotch in a six-way scramble to earn a future shot at the TNA X Division Championship after hitting BDE with a Lumbar Check following BDE hitting Jake Something with a top rope splash.
Backstage, we hear from The System (Eddie Edwards, Alisha Edwads, Brian Myers, Moose, JDC) who look forward to seeing if Sinner and Saint (Judas Icarus and Travis Williams) trust The System. Afterwards, JDC tells Eddie Edwards that he will bring it at Genesis, and Eddie says he would not have it any other way.
Backstage, Frankie Kazarian confronts Director of Authority Santino Marella regarding Mike Santana's rematch clause. Santino says that Kazarian should have other challengers, and states that he will defend the TNA World Championship against the winner of an upcoming battle royal featuring much of the TNA roster. He also mentions that Matt Cardona must be replaced in next week's steel cage match. The invaders from NXT (Lexis King, Channing "Stacks" Lorenzo, Brooks Jensen, Tyson Dupont, Tryiek Igwe) show up, and when Channing "Stacks" Lorenzo demands that the steel cage match next week be 5-on-4 and calls Santino "a horrible father," Arianna Grace slaps Stacks in the face.
The System (Eddie Edwards and Brian Myers) beat Sinner and Saint (Judas Icarus and Travis Williams).
The Hardys (Jeff and Matt Hardy) head to the ring. Matt Hardy says it is great to be back in El Paso, Texas and that Eddie Guerrero will always be a member of Team Extreme, then mentions retaining the TNA World Tag Team Championship at Final Resolution as well as next week's steel cage match between TNA and NXT. Jeff Hardy is also happy to be back, then mentions that Matt Cardona is injured and that whoever replaces him must love TNA as much as they do. Matt says they must protect TNA, as 2026 will be TNA's biggest year ever. Jeff then says that they will shut NXT's team up in the steel cage match. All of a sudden, The Righteous (Vincent and Dutch) show up. Vincent introduces The Righteous, then Matt wants to know why The Righteous is here. Vincent says that they admire The Hardys, and state that The Hardys are "eternally loved" by everybody. After Vincent considers the Hardys gods, Dutch admits that The Hardys' fans are nothing like they have ever seen, then says The Righteous stand here because of The Hardys, not to replace them. Vincent says they do not see The Hardys as opponents and that they are grateful, as The Hardys have changed tag team forever. He wishes them luck in next week's steel cage match, with Dutch saying that they will be watching, as they want to bear witness to the ascension into the immortals that The Hardys will become.
Director of Authority Santino Marella and NXT-TNA Liaison Arianna Grace show up. Santino announces that he has analyzed the locker room and that Matt Cardona's replacement in next week's steel cage match is none other than himself.
Dani Luna beats Indi Hartwell in a Dog Collar Match.
Here are the must-see moments from tonight's show!
Honor Roll - Ring of Honor recap for December 11, 2025
Athena, Billie Starkz and Diamanté head to the ring to start tonight's show and celebrate three years of Athena being ROH Women's World Champion for three whole years. Athena says she felt it appropriate to celebrate three years as champion with the fans, saying that she has put her all into every title defense while building herself up from ground zero and carrying Ring of Honor and its women's division. She says she has built the women's division up and elevated it, proving that hard work pays off, then proclaims that she will not stop because the ROH Women's World Championship is more precious to her than anything in this world. Athena stats that she and her minions will defend the title and dominate Ring of Honor forever, then wants to know where the Pure Women's Championship is, stating that Bille Starkz was supposed to take them into 2026 with two world titles. She then tells Billie that she will have a tag team match with Diamanté against "The Virtuosa" Deonna Purrazzo and whoever she can find in the back. Athena then states that this is her night and proposes a toast, stating that no man can touch her reign and that no woman can match her legacy, for she is forever.
Spanish Announce Table (Angelico and Serpentico) beat LSG and Josh Crane by double submission.
The Dark Order (Evil Uno, Alex Reynolds, John Silver) beat The Frat House (Griff Garrison, Cole Karter, Preston Vance) in a six-man tag match.
We see backstage footage from Final Battle where "The Virtuosa" Deonna Purrazzo has been her home for the last ten years with the women's division that she is a foundation. She hopes to defend the ROH Women's Pure Championship against Queen Aminata in the future.
Zayda Steel beats Racheal Ellering.
Backstage, we hear from The Swirl ("Vanilla Baby" Blake Christian and "Big Shotty" Lee Johnson). Lee Johnson says they both lost at Final Battle in fluke fashion, and Blake Christian says this was his year all year and that it should never have been Bandido or Rush, and says that the next time he and Bandido are in the ring, he will take his other arm and the ROH World Championship.
Jay Lethal beats Nathan Cruz.
"The Virtuosa" Deonna Purrazzo's mystery partner is revealed to be Madison Rayne.
"The Virtuosa" Deonna Purrazzo and Madison Rayne beat Diamanté and Billie Starkz by submission with a Fujiwara Arm Bar from Purrazzo to Starkz. After the match, Athena shows up and chews out Starkz before dragging both her and Diamanté to the back.
Backstage, Lexy Nair interviews Red Velvet. Red Velvet says it has been a long road, but she beat Mercedes Moné, which makes her the new number one wrestling in the world. She says she is always a fighting champion and will continue to be, as the kitchen is officially open.
Hechicero beats Josh "The Goods" Woods by submission.
Dalton Castle, The Outrunners (Truth Magnum and Turbo Floyd), Adam Priest and "The Dynamite Kid" Tommy Billington beat The Premier Athletes (Tony Nese and Ariya Daivari) and MxM TV (Mansoor, Mason Madden, Johnny TV) in a ten-man tag match.
In backstage footage from Final Battle, we hear from Shane Taylor Promotions (Shane Taylor, "Taiga Style" Lee Moriarty, "The Captain" Shawn Dean, "Bad News and Tattoos" Carlie Bravo, Trish Adora, Anthony Ogogo). Dean says they only care about "championships, checks and cheeks," while Shane Taylor says he is more interested in making history, and says that they cared about each other before anyone else did and that they also made Skyflight (Scorpio Sky, Darius Martin, Dante Martin) interesting. Dean then says that everyone has two options: run or hide.
Red Velvet beats Lacey Lane in an ROH Women's World Television Championship Proving Ground.
The Death Riders (Daniel Garcia and Wheeler Yuta) beat Willie Mack and Aaron Solo by submission with a Dragontamer from Garcia to Solo.
Skyflight (Scorpio Sky, Darius Martin, Dante Martin) and Komander beat Shane Taylor Promotions (Shane Taylor, "Taiga Style" Lee Moriarty, "The Captain" Shawn Dean, "Bad News and Tattoos" Carlie Bravo) in an eight-man tag match.
Spanish Announce Table (Angelico and Serpentico) beat LSG and Josh Crane by double submission.
The Dark Order (Evil Uno, Alex Reynolds, John Silver) beat The Frat House (Griff Garrison, Cole Karter, Preston Vance) in a six-man tag match.
We see backstage footage from Final Battle where "The Virtuosa" Deonna Purrazzo has been her home for the last ten years with the women's division that she is a foundation. She hopes to defend the ROH Women's Pure Championship against Queen Aminata in the future.
Zayda Steel beats Racheal Ellering.
Backstage, we hear from The Swirl ("Vanilla Baby" Blake Christian and "Big Shotty" Lee Johnson). Lee Johnson says they both lost at Final Battle in fluke fashion, and Blake Christian says this was his year all year and that it should never have been Bandido or Rush, and says that the next time he and Bandido are in the ring, he will take his other arm and the ROH World Championship.
Jay Lethal beats Nathan Cruz.
"The Virtuosa" Deonna Purrazzo's mystery partner is revealed to be Madison Rayne.
"The Virtuosa" Deonna Purrazzo and Madison Rayne beat Diamanté and Billie Starkz by submission with a Fujiwara Arm Bar from Purrazzo to Starkz. After the match, Athena shows up and chews out Starkz before dragging both her and Diamanté to the back.
Backstage, Lexy Nair interviews Red Velvet. Red Velvet says it has been a long road, but she beat Mercedes Moné, which makes her the new number one wrestling in the world. She says she is always a fighting champion and will continue to be, as the kitchen is officially open.
Hechicero beats Josh "The Goods" Woods by submission.
Dalton Castle, The Outrunners (Truth Magnum and Turbo Floyd), Adam Priest and "The Dynamite Kid" Tommy Billington beat The Premier Athletes (Tony Nese and Ariya Daivari) and MxM TV (Mansoor, Mason Madden, Johnny TV) in a ten-man tag match.
In backstage footage from Final Battle, we hear from Shane Taylor Promotions (Shane Taylor, "Taiga Style" Lee Moriarty, "The Captain" Shawn Dean, "Bad News and Tattoos" Carlie Bravo, Trish Adora, Anthony Ogogo). Dean says they only care about "championships, checks and cheeks," while Shane Taylor says he is more interested in making history, and says that they cared about each other before anyone else did and that they also made Skyflight (Scorpio Sky, Darius Martin, Dante Martin) interesting. Dean then says that everyone has two options: run or hide.
Red Velvet beats Lacey Lane in an ROH Women's World Television Championship Proving Ground.
The Death Riders (Daniel Garcia and Wheeler Yuta) beat Willie Mack and Aaron Solo by submission with a Dragontamer from Garcia to Solo.
Skyflight (Scorpio Sky, Darius Martin, Dante Martin) and Komander beat Shane Taylor Promotions (Shane Taylor, "Taiga Style" Lee Moriarty, "The Captain" Shawn Dean, "Bad News and Tattoos" Carlie Bravo) in an eight-man tag match.
Wednesday, December 11, 2024
Winter Is Coming - Dynamite recap for December 11, 2024
The Death Riders (Jon Moxley and PAC) beat "Switchblade" Jay White and Orange Cassidy by disqualification after "Hangman" Adam Page charges into the ring and attacks Jon Moxley. After the match, Orange tries to pull Hangman off Moxley, but Hangman shoves him away. Orange tries again, and this leads ot a brawl between the two men. Switchblade then gets in and fights Hangman, but eats an Orange Punch. Hangman gets an Orange Punch soon after, but Switchblade hits Orange with Blade Runner.The Death Riders get back in the ring and attack all three men, then take their leave through the crowd.
We see another vignette for Bandido. This time, we see townspeople in a Western town take cover as Bandido shows up and four men confront him. Bandido lets himself get captured only to fight back.
We hear from The Death Riders (Jon Moxley, PAC, Wheeler Yuta, Claudio Castagnoli, Marina Shafir). Jon Moxley says being a wanted man with a knife to his throat and a dynamite stick about to blow is the only way to live. He says everyone wants the next title shot and that their egos run AEW, then challenges "Switchblade" Jay White, Orange Cassidy and "Hangman" Adam Page to a Fatal 4-Way for the AEW World Championship at Worlds End.
We hear from Christian Cage at the skybox. Christian says that he has a problem with all four men in the just-announced Fatal 4-Way Match, saying two of them cost him the World title, that Orange is "a little pissant who gets on his nerve" and that Moxley has what he wants. He then says that if Moxley survives, he will be waiting on the other side to send him back to rock bottom, making him want to drink and go back to rehab, before declaring he is the next AEW World Champion. As he leaves, he suddenly runs into Hook, who punches through the glass window of a door just to attack Christian in the skybox and put him in Redrum. Kip Sabian and Nick Wayne show up to make the save, but Hook overpowers and outsmarts them and gets out of the skybox.
Will Ospreay beats Claudio Castagnoli in the Gold League of the Continental Classic via pinfall with a sudden jackknife pin. Will Ospreay earns three points and has a grand total of six points. Claudio Castagnoli still has six points. After the match, Claudio attacks Ospreay and hits him with the Neutralizer, but Darby Allin makes the save and chases Claudio away with a baseball bat as soon as Claudio grabs a metal folding chair.
Backstage, Renee Paquette interviews Ricochet. Ricochet says that facing someone like Brody King for the first time ever in the Continental Classic is why he came to AEW, and while Brody King is big and formidable, he is not Ricochet, and tonight, he holds all the cards.
MJF is seen arriving at the arena.
Backstage, Renee Paquette interviews Matt Cardona. Cardona says it is great to be back in AEW, as he belongs here. He says that he is always ready and that he has busted his ass for the last five years to reinvent himself, and now he has his biggest opportunity ever against "The Learning Tree" Chris Jericho. He then says he is not standing around before he challenges "The Bad Apple" Bryan Keith to a match at Rampage, and hopes Jericho is watching as he gets a taste of what will happen at Final Battle.
Backstage, Renee Paquette interviews Kyle O'Reilly. All of a sudden, Matt Taven and Mike Bennett show up. Taven says they do not have to do this, but Mike says they are still family at the end of the day. O'Reilly says they should have thought about that before letting one of their brothers get hurt.
Adam Cole beats Kyle O'Reilly after stopping MJF from interfering in the match and countering an ankle lock with an inside cradle to face MJF at Worlds End. After the match, Adam Cole offers Kyle O'Reilly his hand, but O'Reilly rolls out of the ring.
Backstage, FTR (Dax Harwood and Cash Wheeler) pick up where they left off on last week's Collision where they talk about how Hurricane Helene affected them and how they will be at Fight For The Fallen, then challenges The Death Riders (Jon Moxley, PAC, Wheeler Yuta, Claudio Castagnoli, Marina Shafir) to a match this weekend on Collision following their confrontation and saving Orange Cassidy last week.
We hear from "The Learning Tree" Chris Jericho and "The Bad Apple" Bryan Keith for another "New York Minute." Jericho says that Matt Cardona is not happy after being laid out last week on Rampage, and Bryan Keith says that he will take a bite out of Cardona. Jericho also announces a contract signing tomorrow night on Ring of Honor Wrestling. He then tells Cardona to be careful what he wishes for, as he is delusional if he thinks he will walk out as Ring of Honor World Champion. Bryan Keith says Cardona made a mistake putting his hands on Jericho, and that he will make him pay the price.
In backstage footage from earlier today, Tony Schiavone interviews Darby Allin. Darby says the quest is never over and that The Death Riders are slowly chipping away at what makes AEW what it is. He says that he knows the younger members of the locker room do not want to get involved, but if they do nothing, it will just keep happening. He says that inaction bothers him more than the blood and the violence does. He says that the Continental Classic reminds of what is right in AEW and that he must win the tournament, as it represents AEW and its passion. Darby admits there will be collateral damage along the way, as Jon Moxley says that AEW needs saving when it gave him a second chance. He then says AEW took a chance on him, and that Moxley tells himself lies again and again, stating that nothing damages one more than the lies told to one's self.
Ricochet beats Brody King via pinfall with two Spirit Guns after knocking Brody's head into an exposed turnbuckle to earn three points. Ricochet earns three points, and now has six points. Brody King still has three points.
Backstage, we hear from Private Party (Marq Quen and Isiah Kassidy) when Lio Rush and Action Andretti show up wanting the tag team titles. Suddenly, Top Flight (Darius and Dante Martin) and Leila Grey show up saying Lio and Andretti have won zero tag matches, but Lio mentions Darius and Dante being eliminated from the Dynamite Diamond Battle Royal. Isiah Kassidy proposes that Top Flight and the team of Lio and Andretti face each other, with the winner getting a shot at the tag team titles.
We see some footage from the Countdown to All In Texas On Sale.
Backstage, Renee Paquette interviews Anna Jay and Mercedes Moné. Mercedes admits she respects Anna Jay for going to Japan to get better and believing herself, then says that Anna Jay is just getting started while she is a multiple-time world champion. Anna admits she respects what Mercedes has done in the ring and knows she is coming into their match as the underdog, then dares her to underestimate her because she will capitalize on the first mistake she makes in order to become TBS Champion.
"The Glamour" Mariah May retains the AEW Women's World Championship against Mina Shirakawa. Thunder Rosa is seen in the front row with a signing saying "You are not my champ!" After the match, Toni Storm - no longer "Timeless" - shows up for the first time since All In.
Here are the highlights from tonight's show!
We see another vignette for Bandido. This time, we see townspeople in a Western town take cover as Bandido shows up and four men confront him. Bandido lets himself get captured only to fight back.
We hear from The Death Riders (Jon Moxley, PAC, Wheeler Yuta, Claudio Castagnoli, Marina Shafir). Jon Moxley says being a wanted man with a knife to his throat and a dynamite stick about to blow is the only way to live. He says everyone wants the next title shot and that their egos run AEW, then challenges "Switchblade" Jay White, Orange Cassidy and "Hangman" Adam Page to a Fatal 4-Way for the AEW World Championship at Worlds End.
We hear from Christian Cage at the skybox. Christian says that he has a problem with all four men in the just-announced Fatal 4-Way Match, saying two of them cost him the World title, that Orange is "a little pissant who gets on his nerve" and that Moxley has what he wants. He then says that if Moxley survives, he will be waiting on the other side to send him back to rock bottom, making him want to drink and go back to rehab, before declaring he is the next AEW World Champion. As he leaves, he suddenly runs into Hook, who punches through the glass window of a door just to attack Christian in the skybox and put him in Redrum. Kip Sabian and Nick Wayne show up to make the save, but Hook overpowers and outsmarts them and gets out of the skybox.
Will Ospreay beats Claudio Castagnoli in the Gold League of the Continental Classic via pinfall with a sudden jackknife pin. Will Ospreay earns three points and has a grand total of six points. Claudio Castagnoli still has six points. After the match, Claudio attacks Ospreay and hits him with the Neutralizer, but Darby Allin makes the save and chases Claudio away with a baseball bat as soon as Claudio grabs a metal folding chair.
Backstage, Renee Paquette interviews Ricochet. Ricochet says that facing someone like Brody King for the first time ever in the Continental Classic is why he came to AEW, and while Brody King is big and formidable, he is not Ricochet, and tonight, he holds all the cards.
MJF is seen arriving at the arena.
Backstage, Renee Paquette interviews Matt Cardona. Cardona says it is great to be back in AEW, as he belongs here. He says that he is always ready and that he has busted his ass for the last five years to reinvent himself, and now he has his biggest opportunity ever against "The Learning Tree" Chris Jericho. He then says he is not standing around before he challenges "The Bad Apple" Bryan Keith to a match at Rampage, and hopes Jericho is watching as he gets a taste of what will happen at Final Battle.
Backstage, Renee Paquette interviews Kyle O'Reilly. All of a sudden, Matt Taven and Mike Bennett show up. Taven says they do not have to do this, but Mike says they are still family at the end of the day. O'Reilly says they should have thought about that before letting one of their brothers get hurt.
Adam Cole beats Kyle O'Reilly after stopping MJF from interfering in the match and countering an ankle lock with an inside cradle to face MJF at Worlds End. After the match, Adam Cole offers Kyle O'Reilly his hand, but O'Reilly rolls out of the ring.
Backstage, FTR (Dax Harwood and Cash Wheeler) pick up where they left off on last week's Collision where they talk about how Hurricane Helene affected them and how they will be at Fight For The Fallen, then challenges The Death Riders (Jon Moxley, PAC, Wheeler Yuta, Claudio Castagnoli, Marina Shafir) to a match this weekend on Collision following their confrontation and saving Orange Cassidy last week.
We hear from "The Learning Tree" Chris Jericho and "The Bad Apple" Bryan Keith for another "New York Minute." Jericho says that Matt Cardona is not happy after being laid out last week on Rampage, and Bryan Keith says that he will take a bite out of Cardona. Jericho also announces a contract signing tomorrow night on Ring of Honor Wrestling. He then tells Cardona to be careful what he wishes for, as he is delusional if he thinks he will walk out as Ring of Honor World Champion. Bryan Keith says Cardona made a mistake putting his hands on Jericho, and that he will make him pay the price.
In backstage footage from earlier today, Tony Schiavone interviews Darby Allin. Darby says the quest is never over and that The Death Riders are slowly chipping away at what makes AEW what it is. He says that he knows the younger members of the locker room do not want to get involved, but if they do nothing, it will just keep happening. He says that inaction bothers him more than the blood and the violence does. He says that the Continental Classic reminds of what is right in AEW and that he must win the tournament, as it represents AEW and its passion. Darby admits there will be collateral damage along the way, as Jon Moxley says that AEW needs saving when it gave him a second chance. He then says AEW took a chance on him, and that Moxley tells himself lies again and again, stating that nothing damages one more than the lies told to one's self.
Ricochet beats Brody King via pinfall with two Spirit Guns after knocking Brody's head into an exposed turnbuckle to earn three points. Ricochet earns three points, and now has six points. Brody King still has three points.
Backstage, we hear from Private Party (Marq Quen and Isiah Kassidy) when Lio Rush and Action Andretti show up wanting the tag team titles. Suddenly, Top Flight (Darius and Dante Martin) and Leila Grey show up saying Lio and Andretti have won zero tag matches, but Lio mentions Darius and Dante being eliminated from the Dynamite Diamond Battle Royal. Isiah Kassidy proposes that Top Flight and the team of Lio and Andretti face each other, with the winner getting a shot at the tag team titles.
We see some footage from the Countdown to All In Texas On Sale.
Backstage, Renee Paquette interviews Anna Jay and Mercedes Moné. Mercedes admits she respects Anna Jay for going to Japan to get better and believing herself, then says that Anna Jay is just getting started while she is a multiple-time world champion. Anna admits she respects what Mercedes has done in the ring and knows she is coming into their match as the underdog, then dares her to underestimate her because she will capitalize on the first mistake she makes in order to become TBS Champion.
"The Glamour" Mariah May retains the AEW Women's World Championship against Mina Shirakawa. Thunder Rosa is seen in the front row with a signing saying "You are not my champ!" After the match, Toni Storm - no longer "Timeless" - shows up for the first time since All In.
Here are the highlights from tonight's show!
Speed Demon - Speed recap for December 11, 2024
"Michin" Mia Yim beats Ivy Nile to advance in the second women's tournament to decide a #1 contender for Candice LeRae's WWE Women's Speed Championship.
Next week: Zelina Vega vs. Natalya!
Next week: Zelina Vega vs. Natalya!
TODAY on #WWESpeed!
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Monday, December 11, 2023
Raw Deal - Raw recap for December 11, 2023
Before the next match, "Main Event" Jey Uso proclaims that he is excited about CM Punk being here wishes Sami Zayn a speedy recovery, then says Drew McIntyre's actions from last week show something other than honesty and that McIntyre is about to get got. McIntyre shows up and tells Jey Uso to stop with the ass-kissing before stating that CM Punk will destroy Raw from the inside out. He says Sami Zayn deserves where he got, yet apologizes to Sami despite Sami mentioning his family. He asks the fans if they would take revenge if one of their family members were hurt, then calls Jey Uso's apologizes fake. This leads into Jey and McIntyre's match.
Drew McIntyre beats "Main Event" Jey Uso. During the match, McIntyre removes a turnbuckle cover, and as the referee replaces it, McIntyre thumbs Jey in the eye to hit the Claymore Kick for the win.
We hear from Shinsuke Nakamura, who says he has watched "The American Nightmare" Cody Rhodes week after week, time after time, talk about finishing his story but get no closer. He calls him "a dog chasing a car," for as great as he is, he is not enough and never will be. He says Cody says he does not respect him, and notes that Cody strives for the admiration of others, which is his weakness. Nakamura says he freed himself from that habit long ago and draws his own destiny, and he is now reborn and he must end Cody's story. Nakamura calls himself "the real nightmare," and tells Cody that he asked for this.
Backstage, The Judgment Day (Finn Balor, Damian Priest, Rhea Ripley, "Dirty" Dominik Mysterio, JD McDonagh) are irritated with R-Truth breaking into the clubhouse, and Damian Priest says that while things are not going their way, they will not take The Creed Brothers (Julius and Brutus Creed) lightly. Rhea Ripley says The Judgment Day must step up, and that she will start by beating Maxxine Dupri.
Backstage, Alpha Academy and Diamond Mine (Julius Creed, Brutus Creed, Ivy Nile) wish Maxxine Dupri luck, and Ivy Nile says she will be at ringside just in case. R-Truth shows up with Christmas lights to decorate The Judgment Day's (Finn Balor, Damian Priest, Rhea Ripley, "Dirty" Dominik Mysterio, JD McDonagh) clubhouse with. R-Truth insists he is part of The Judgment Day and that they just misunderstood.
Rhea Ripley beats Maxxine Dupri with the Prism Trap. After the match, Ivy Nile has a staredown with Rhea Ripley, much to Rhea's delight.
We see a video package for Katana Chance and Kayden Carter.
Backstage, General Manager Adam Pearce approaches CM Punk with a Raw contract.
General Manager Adam Pearce introduces CM Punk to the ring. Punk shows up, then says that he has a huge decision to make. He says he has been so consumed about which brand to pick because he loves the fans, and admits that tonight's venue has not always been kind to him. He says that he is seeing a lot of ghosts and that he is trying to fight them head-on, and even mentions how he debuted in WWE, ended up going to Ohio Valley Wrestling and embraced being uncomfortable and learned to love it. He talks about how Randy Orton kicked him in the head and caused WWE to strip him of the World Heavyweight Championship when he came back, and how he also walked out in the same city ten years ago. He says that if he disappointed anyone by walking out, he understands and he apologizes. Punk then talks about the three deals for Raw, SmackDown and NXT that have been placed in front of him and admits that Raw's is head and shoulders above the other, then says that he is to bury ghosts and right wrongs, and that his future is now. He says he is back ten years to the day that he walked about, and regardless of how the fans feel, the fans have to learn to love it. He then announces that he is joining Raw and that he is home before shaking Adam Pearce's home and signing the contract. Suddenly, Seth "Freakin'" Rollins shows up and has a staredown with Punk in the middle of the ring. Rollins welcomes Punk to "Monday Night Rollins" and tells Punk not to call Raw home, for he abandoned WWE ten years ago and actively tried to tear it down and slandering him and the locker room before waltzing back in. Rollins says this is his home, that the locker room are his brothers and sisters and that the fans are his family. He says this is "our home" and that he will protect it from people like Punk. He then plainly tells Punk that he hates him, but if Punk wants to be part of WWE again, he has to have him on Raw, for this is his last chance and that Punk will either expose himself and self-destruct or prove that he has changed. He also says that if Punk is lucky to have gas left, he will be lucky enough to face him for the World Heavyweight Championship so he can expose him for the fraud that he is and prove what it really means to be the best in the world. Punk asks Rollins if he is done, then tells him that is his one pass to speak to him disrespectfully without him coming at him. Punk says he has asked for nothing and has always done things the hard way, then tells Pearce to put him in the Royal Rumble. He then says that when he wins, it will be The Best In The World that he is coming after.
We see a video package for "Big" Bronson Reed vs. Ivar.
"Big" Bronson Reed beats Ivar with a Superplex.
Backstage, CM Punk runs into The Judgment Day (Finn Balor, Damian Priest, "Dirty" Dominik Mysterio, JD McDonagh) wanting to know where Rhea Ripley is. Damian Priest welcomes him to "[The Judgment Day's] show", then says he will be waiting with the Money In The Bank Briefcase if he finishes his story.
The Judgment Day (Finn Balor, Damian Priest, "Dirty" Dominik Mysterio, JD McDonagh) heads to the ring. Priest says he cannot help but remind everyone of who The Judgment Day are, and warns the locker room that everyone is on notice. Before Dominik Mysterio can say much, R-Truth shows up and mentions that the clubhouse is locked up before wanting to know where his invitation to the holiday party went. Priest has to stop an angry McDonagh to allow R-Truth in the ring. R-Truth says he has a ton of ideas for The Judgment Day, such as kicking McDonagh out because nobody likes him and that Priest should stop calling himself the boss because it makes Rhea Ripley mad. Priest says he gets why everyone likes R-Truth, then says he does not like him and hits him with a clothesline before everyone else gangs up on R-Truth. The Creed Brothers (Julius and Brutus Creed) run into the ring, and despite being attacked at first, they soon overpower The Judgment Day.
Backstage, CM Punk meets with Drew McIntyre as General Manager Adam Pearce watches. McIntyre says he does not care about any story but his own, then leaves. After Pearce says McIntyre should be happy after getting a shot at the World Heavyweight Championship on the January 1st Raw, Punk then meets with Kofi Kingston, Ricochet and Chad Gable, then leave. Pearce then says he has an idea regarding the Intercontinental Championship that he wants to run by Kofi, Ricochet and Gable.
Chelsea Green and Piper Niven guest on commentary for the next match.
Katana Chance and Kayden Carter beat Candice LeRae and Indi Hartwell.
Backstage, Johnny Gargano is ready to wrestle tonight, but Tommaso Ciampa wants to know if they can trust who Gargano has in mind. Ludwig Kaiser and Giovanni Vinci shows up wanting to know who would team up with DIY (Gargano and Ciampa), but Ciampa tells Kaiser to focus more on trying not to disappoint Gunther again. Gunther shows up and admits Ciampa and Gargano are confident but doubts that they will find someone who will want to team with them.
Becky Lynch heads to the ring. Becky says that she and Nia Jax have never been in the ring one-on-one, and that they have been intertwined ever since Nia broke her nose five years ago. She says that everyone has tried to use that against her for the last five years and that it is time to get to the root of the problem, and says Nia Jax is so unlikeable that even her own knees could not stand up for her. Nia Jax shows up and says she is back and better than ever, and calls her punching Becky in the nose "a lucky swing" that should have ended her career because she never got all of it. When Nia Jax asks Becky what she expected, Becky says she expected nothing less and calls Nia the most dangerous woman in the ring. Nia says that people has not stopped talking about her and that Becky has her to thank for her career. Becky says it is not about her face, but what the night that the punch happened represents, which is about getting knocked down and getting back up. She says that she is not a main eventer just because of Nia and that she has to end the lie and end her. Nia takes this as Becky needing her and proving that she is more than just one moment and that her career was not an accident, or else she will be known as "the woman who made The Man." Becky tells Nia to shut up, as she came to fight, not to talk. She gives Nia a free shot, but Nia tells Becky she needs this a lot more than she herself does and leaves.
Backstage, Jackie Redmond interviews "The American Nightmare" Cody Rhodes. Cody says he is happy that CM Punk is on Raw, but says that only one story can be finished in the Royal Rumble. As for Shinsuke Nakamura, he would be more excited about talking about facing him if he did not spit mist in his face. He says Nakamura is vicious and that this is okay with him, then says that Nakamura was right when he said he asked for this.
#DIY's (Johnny Gargano and Tommaso Ciampa) mystery partner is revealed to be The Miz.
#DIY (Johnny Gargano and Tommaso Ciampa) and The Miz beat Imperium (Gunther, Ludwig Kaiser, Giovanni Vinci).
Backstage, Gunther chews out Ludwig Kaiser and Giovanni Vinci when The Miz shows up wanting an Intercontinental Championship rematch. Gunther says he will give him the title rematch under the condition that if Miz loses, he cannot challenge for the title again as long as he is champion. Miz accepts.
"The American Nightmare" Cody Rhodes beats Shinsuke Nakamura by disqualification after Nakamura spits red mist into Cody's face. After the match, Nakamura continues to attack a blinded Cody. Cody fights back despite being unable to see, and Nakamura hits Cody with the Kinshasa. Nakamura gets a chair as referees try to stop things, and The Creed Brothers (Julius and Brutus Creed) rush into the ring. Nakamura walks out of the ring and heads to the back as Cody is tended to. As Cody is helped to the back, Nakamura rushes back in and hits Cody with a running knee.
This week on Raw Talk: The Miz! Katana Chance and Kayden Carter! Drew McIntyre!
Here are the top ten moments from tonight's show!
Drew McIntyre beats "Main Event" Jey Uso. During the match, McIntyre removes a turnbuckle cover, and as the referee replaces it, McIntyre thumbs Jey in the eye to hit the Claymore Kick for the win.
We hear from Shinsuke Nakamura, who says he has watched "The American Nightmare" Cody Rhodes week after week, time after time, talk about finishing his story but get no closer. He calls him "a dog chasing a car," for as great as he is, he is not enough and never will be. He says Cody says he does not respect him, and notes that Cody strives for the admiration of others, which is his weakness. Nakamura says he freed himself from that habit long ago and draws his own destiny, and he is now reborn and he must end Cody's story. Nakamura calls himself "the real nightmare," and tells Cody that he asked for this.
Backstage, The Judgment Day (Finn Balor, Damian Priest, Rhea Ripley, "Dirty" Dominik Mysterio, JD McDonagh) are irritated with R-Truth breaking into the clubhouse, and Damian Priest says that while things are not going their way, they will not take The Creed Brothers (Julius and Brutus Creed) lightly. Rhea Ripley says The Judgment Day must step up, and that she will start by beating Maxxine Dupri.
Backstage, Alpha Academy and Diamond Mine (Julius Creed, Brutus Creed, Ivy Nile) wish Maxxine Dupri luck, and Ivy Nile says she will be at ringside just in case. R-Truth shows up with Christmas lights to decorate The Judgment Day's (Finn Balor, Damian Priest, Rhea Ripley, "Dirty" Dominik Mysterio, JD McDonagh) clubhouse with. R-Truth insists he is part of The Judgment Day and that they just misunderstood.
Rhea Ripley beats Maxxine Dupri with the Prism Trap. After the match, Ivy Nile has a staredown with Rhea Ripley, much to Rhea's delight.
We see a video package for Katana Chance and Kayden Carter.
Backstage, General Manager Adam Pearce approaches CM Punk with a Raw contract.
General Manager Adam Pearce introduces CM Punk to the ring. Punk shows up, then says that he has a huge decision to make. He says he has been so consumed about which brand to pick because he loves the fans, and admits that tonight's venue has not always been kind to him. He says that he is seeing a lot of ghosts and that he is trying to fight them head-on, and even mentions how he debuted in WWE, ended up going to Ohio Valley Wrestling and embraced being uncomfortable and learned to love it. He talks about how Randy Orton kicked him in the head and caused WWE to strip him of the World Heavyweight Championship when he came back, and how he also walked out in the same city ten years ago. He says that if he disappointed anyone by walking out, he understands and he apologizes. Punk then talks about the three deals for Raw, SmackDown and NXT that have been placed in front of him and admits that Raw's is head and shoulders above the other, then says that he is to bury ghosts and right wrongs, and that his future is now. He says he is back ten years to the day that he walked about, and regardless of how the fans feel, the fans have to learn to love it. He then announces that he is joining Raw and that he is home before shaking Adam Pearce's home and signing the contract. Suddenly, Seth "Freakin'" Rollins shows up and has a staredown with Punk in the middle of the ring. Rollins welcomes Punk to "Monday Night Rollins" and tells Punk not to call Raw home, for he abandoned WWE ten years ago and actively tried to tear it down and slandering him and the locker room before waltzing back in. Rollins says this is his home, that the locker room are his brothers and sisters and that the fans are his family. He says this is "our home" and that he will protect it from people like Punk. He then plainly tells Punk that he hates him, but if Punk wants to be part of WWE again, he has to have him on Raw, for this is his last chance and that Punk will either expose himself and self-destruct or prove that he has changed. He also says that if Punk is lucky to have gas left, he will be lucky enough to face him for the World Heavyweight Championship so he can expose him for the fraud that he is and prove what it really means to be the best in the world. Punk asks Rollins if he is done, then tells him that is his one pass to speak to him disrespectfully without him coming at him. Punk says he has asked for nothing and has always done things the hard way, then tells Pearce to put him in the Royal Rumble. He then says that when he wins, it will be The Best In The World that he is coming after.
We see a video package for "Big" Bronson Reed vs. Ivar.
"Big" Bronson Reed beats Ivar with a Superplex.
Backstage, CM Punk runs into The Judgment Day (Finn Balor, Damian Priest, "Dirty" Dominik Mysterio, JD McDonagh) wanting to know where Rhea Ripley is. Damian Priest welcomes him to "[The Judgment Day's] show", then says he will be waiting with the Money In The Bank Briefcase if he finishes his story.
The Judgment Day (Finn Balor, Damian Priest, "Dirty" Dominik Mysterio, JD McDonagh) heads to the ring. Priest says he cannot help but remind everyone of who The Judgment Day are, and warns the locker room that everyone is on notice. Before Dominik Mysterio can say much, R-Truth shows up and mentions that the clubhouse is locked up before wanting to know where his invitation to the holiday party went. Priest has to stop an angry McDonagh to allow R-Truth in the ring. R-Truth says he has a ton of ideas for The Judgment Day, such as kicking McDonagh out because nobody likes him and that Priest should stop calling himself the boss because it makes Rhea Ripley mad. Priest says he gets why everyone likes R-Truth, then says he does not like him and hits him with a clothesline before everyone else gangs up on R-Truth. The Creed Brothers (Julius and Brutus Creed) run into the ring, and despite being attacked at first, they soon overpower The Judgment Day.
Backstage, CM Punk meets with Drew McIntyre as General Manager Adam Pearce watches. McIntyre says he does not care about any story but his own, then leaves. After Pearce says McIntyre should be happy after getting a shot at the World Heavyweight Championship on the January 1st Raw, Punk then meets with Kofi Kingston, Ricochet and Chad Gable, then leave. Pearce then says he has an idea regarding the Intercontinental Championship that he wants to run by Kofi, Ricochet and Gable.
Chelsea Green and Piper Niven guest on commentary for the next match.
Katana Chance and Kayden Carter beat Candice LeRae and Indi Hartwell.
Backstage, Johnny Gargano is ready to wrestle tonight, but Tommaso Ciampa wants to know if they can trust who Gargano has in mind. Ludwig Kaiser and Giovanni Vinci shows up wanting to know who would team up with DIY (Gargano and Ciampa), but Ciampa tells Kaiser to focus more on trying not to disappoint Gunther again. Gunther shows up and admits Ciampa and Gargano are confident but doubts that they will find someone who will want to team with them.
Becky Lynch heads to the ring. Becky says that she and Nia Jax have never been in the ring one-on-one, and that they have been intertwined ever since Nia broke her nose five years ago. She says that everyone has tried to use that against her for the last five years and that it is time to get to the root of the problem, and says Nia Jax is so unlikeable that even her own knees could not stand up for her. Nia Jax shows up and says she is back and better than ever, and calls her punching Becky in the nose "a lucky swing" that should have ended her career because she never got all of it. When Nia Jax asks Becky what she expected, Becky says she expected nothing less and calls Nia the most dangerous woman in the ring. Nia says that people has not stopped talking about her and that Becky has her to thank for her career. Becky says it is not about her face, but what the night that the punch happened represents, which is about getting knocked down and getting back up. She says that she is not a main eventer just because of Nia and that she has to end the lie and end her. Nia takes this as Becky needing her and proving that she is more than just one moment and that her career was not an accident, or else she will be known as "the woman who made The Man." Becky tells Nia to shut up, as she came to fight, not to talk. She gives Nia a free shot, but Nia tells Becky she needs this a lot more than she herself does and leaves.
Backstage, Jackie Redmond interviews "The American Nightmare" Cody Rhodes. Cody says he is happy that CM Punk is on Raw, but says that only one story can be finished in the Royal Rumble. As for Shinsuke Nakamura, he would be more excited about talking about facing him if he did not spit mist in his face. He says Nakamura is vicious and that this is okay with him, then says that Nakamura was right when he said he asked for this.
#DIY's (Johnny Gargano and Tommaso Ciampa) mystery partner is revealed to be The Miz.
#DIY (Johnny Gargano and Tommaso Ciampa) and The Miz beat Imperium (Gunther, Ludwig Kaiser, Giovanni Vinci).
Backstage, Gunther chews out Ludwig Kaiser and Giovanni Vinci when The Miz shows up wanting an Intercontinental Championship rematch. Gunther says he will give him the title rematch under the condition that if Miz loses, he cannot challenge for the title again as long as he is champion. Miz accepts.
"The American Nightmare" Cody Rhodes beats Shinsuke Nakamura by disqualification after Nakamura spits red mist into Cody's face. After the match, Nakamura continues to attack a blinded Cody. Cody fights back despite being unable to see, and Nakamura hits Cody with the Kinshasa. Nakamura gets a chair as referees try to stop things, and The Creed Brothers (Julius and Brutus Creed) rush into the ring. Nakamura walks out of the ring and heads to the back as Cody is tended to. As Cody is helped to the back, Nakamura rushes back in and hits Cody with a running knee.
This week on Raw Talk: The Miz! Katana Chance and Kayden Carter! Drew McIntyre!
Here are the top ten moments from tonight's show!
Sunday, December 11, 2022
Championship Gold - Championship Wrestling presented by CarShield recap for December 11, 2022
Zeda Zhang beats Alex Gracia by submission. After the match, Savanna Stone runs into the ring and attack Zeda Zhang, then Johnnie Robbie shows up for the first time since Golden Opportunity and makes quick work of Savanna Stone before raising Zeda Zhang's hand.
Backstage, Invictus Khash and Jordan Clearwater talk. Jordan Clearwater tells Khash that with Prince Nana on the East Coast handling business, he calls the shots, and he tells Khash to shut up and do what he is told. Khash runs into Danny Limelight and talks to him, then Clearwater attacks Limelight from around the corner. After pushing him into a basket, Clearwater puts a cinderblock near Limelight's head, and Khash kicks the cinderblock into Limelight's head. Johnny Loquasto shows up and confronts Clearwater and Khash, then Clearwater throws a signed contract at Loquasto before he and Khash leave.
TMDK (Shane Haste and Bad Dude Tito) beat Beef Candy (Richie Slade and Flex McCalleon).
Backstage, Jack Farmer interviews Reno Scum (Adam Thornstowe and Luster the Legend). Luster says what's next is anything they want, and what they want is more competition. He says that Reno Scum will be waiting for anyone who thinks they have what it takes. Adam Thornstowe say that they are now three-time United World Tag Team Champions, and that they will line all their challengers up and take them all down.
"Benevolent" Jack Banning beats Ju Dizz with the guillotine choke when Ju Dizz hits Honest from the top rope as he has the match won while the rest of The Institution (Honest, Freeman, Divine) surround the ring. After the match, Honest attacks Ju Dizz as the rest of The Institution swarms him, then Jordan Cruz jumps into the ring and fights The Institution only to be hit by Banning's pop-up cutter.
Backstage, Johnny Loquasto talks with "Pretty" Peter Avalon. Avalon says a lot of things happened between him and Charles "R-Three" Cassus in the last year in Arizona when The Agents of Chaos (R-Three, Evan Daniels, Bryce Saturn) suddenly surround and attack Avalon.
Before the next match, Willie Mack's new tag team partner is revealed to be Bateman.
The Embassy ("The Golden Boy" Jordan Clearwater and Invictus Khash) beat Willie Mack and Bateman. During the match, as Invicitus Khash and Willie Mack brawl on the outside, Jordan Clearwater nearly shoves Bateman into the referee, allowing him to hit a low blow for the win. After the match, Danny Limelight gets into the ring and smacks Khash in the head with a piece of cinderblock. Clearwater barely pulls Khash out of the ring, but leaves the United World Championship behind for Limelight to raise up in the ring.
Backstage, Invictus Khash and Jordan Clearwater talk. Jordan Clearwater tells Khash that with Prince Nana on the East Coast handling business, he calls the shots, and he tells Khash to shut up and do what he is told. Khash runs into Danny Limelight and talks to him, then Clearwater attacks Limelight from around the corner. After pushing him into a basket, Clearwater puts a cinderblock near Limelight's head, and Khash kicks the cinderblock into Limelight's head. Johnny Loquasto shows up and confronts Clearwater and Khash, then Clearwater throws a signed contract at Loquasto before he and Khash leave.
TMDK (Shane Haste and Bad Dude Tito) beat Beef Candy (Richie Slade and Flex McCalleon).
Backstage, Jack Farmer interviews Reno Scum (Adam Thornstowe and Luster the Legend). Luster says what's next is anything they want, and what they want is more competition. He says that Reno Scum will be waiting for anyone who thinks they have what it takes. Adam Thornstowe say that they are now three-time United World Tag Team Champions, and that they will line all their challengers up and take them all down.
"Benevolent" Jack Banning beats Ju Dizz with the guillotine choke when Ju Dizz hits Honest from the top rope as he has the match won while the rest of The Institution (Honest, Freeman, Divine) surround the ring. After the match, Honest attacks Ju Dizz as the rest of The Institution swarms him, then Jordan Cruz jumps into the ring and fights The Institution only to be hit by Banning's pop-up cutter.
Backstage, Johnny Loquasto talks with "Pretty" Peter Avalon. Avalon says a lot of things happened between him and Charles "R-Three" Cassus in the last year in Arizona when The Agents of Chaos (R-Three, Evan Daniels, Bryce Saturn) suddenly surround and attack Avalon.
Before the next match, Willie Mack's new tag team partner is revealed to be Bateman.
The Embassy ("The Golden Boy" Jordan Clearwater and Invictus Khash) beat Willie Mack and Bateman. During the match, as Invicitus Khash and Willie Mack brawl on the outside, Jordan Clearwater nearly shoves Bateman into the referee, allowing him to hit a low blow for the win. After the match, Danny Limelight gets into the ring and smacks Khash in the head with a piece of cinderblock. Clearwater barely pulls Khash out of the ring, but leaves the United World Championship behind for Limelight to raise up in the ring.
Saturday, December 11, 2021
Honor Roll - Ring of Honor recap for December 11, 2021
Holidead guests on commentary for the next match.
Sledge beats PCO in an Anything Goes Match after putting PCO through a table.
The Allure (Angelina Love and Mandy Leon) guest on commentary for the next amtch.
Miranda Alize beats Chelsea Green. During the match, The Allure (Angelina Love and Mandy Leon) leave the commentary desk to distract Chelsea Green, and this allows Miranda Alize to hit a cutter followed by the Drive-By Shining Wizard for the win.
Dalton Castle guests on commentary for the next match.
EC3 beats "Infinite" Eli Isom with The Purpose.
Sledge beats PCO in an Anything Goes Match after putting PCO through a table.
The Allure (Angelina Love and Mandy Leon) guest on commentary for the next amtch.
Miranda Alize beats Chelsea Green. During the match, The Allure (Angelina Love and Mandy Leon) leave the commentary desk to distract Chelsea Green, and this allows Miranda Alize to hit a cutter followed by the Drive-By Shining Wizard for the win.
Dalton Castle guests on commentary for the next match.
EC3 beats "Infinite" Eli Isom with The Purpose.
Final Battle 2021 - The Results
The Righteous (Vincent, Bateman, Dutch) beat Shane Taylor Promotions (O'Shay Edwards, Moses, Kaun) to become the ROH World Six-Man Tag Team Champions!
Backstage, Quinn McKay interviews Jay Lethal, who says there is more at stake than winning and losing, as the person who wins his match has the potential to be the last ROH World Champion, the honor of which Lethal says will belong to him.
It is announced that the match between Jonathan Gresham and Jay Lethal tonight will be for the original Ring of Honor World Championship. (This is because Bandido has tested positive for COVID-19.)
Backstage, Quinn Mckay interviews Rocky Romero, who is here to represent New Japan Pro Wrestling and also guest on commentary. VLNCE UNLTD (Brody King, Homicide, Tony Deppen) shows up, and Brody tells Rocky he has done too much to just be on commentary for the last show, and proposes that he still has some violence up his sleeve. After some further coaxing by Homicide, Rocky Romero takes up the offer.
Maria Kanellis-Bennett guests on commentary for the next match.
Miranda Alize and The Allure (Mandy Leon and Angelina Love) beat The Hex (Allysin Kay and Marti Belle) and Chelsea Green. Both teams hug after the match.
We hear from EC3. Suddenly, Tyler Rust, Eli Isom and "Hot Sauce" Tracy Williams show up, and Eli Isom asks him if he still feels honor is real before asking him to join them in their match against VLNCE UNLTD (Brody King, Homicide, Tony Deppen) and Rocky Romero. EC3 accepts.
Danhausen guests on commentary for the next match.
The Bouncers (The Beer City Bruiser and Brian Milonas), World Famous CB, Flip Gordon and "The Darewolf" PJ Black beat LSG, Demonic Flamita, Will Ferrara, Sledge, and Max the Impaler in a ten-person tag match.
Dragon Lee beats Rey Horus.
We hear from Eddie Edwards, who thanks the fans who have supported Ring of Honor throughout the years and giving him and many others a chance to show what they could do in a wrestling ring. He says that ROH will be missed and hopes that ROH will come back better than ever.
Dak Draper guests on commentary for the next match.
Rhett Titus beats Dalton Castle, Silas Young and Joe Hendry in a four-way match with a drop kick to Dalton Castle to become the ROH World Television Champion!
We hear from "Hangman" Adam Page, who says that he enjoyed his time in ROH and talks about how ROH helped him make wrestling a full-time job and allowed him to travel the world. He sends everyone in ROH his well-wishes.
Brian Zane guests on commentary for the next match.
Before the next match, "The Mecca" Brian Johnson says that while it is not known what the future will hold for ROH, there are twenty years of the best wrestling on the planet to look back on. He then tells everyone to get bent before saying it is "Mecca vs. Everybody."
"The Technical Beast" Josh Woods retains the ROH Pure Championship against "The Mecca" Brian Johnson by referee stoppage following a guillotine choke on the top rope.
We hear from Jimmy Jacobs, who says that when he thinks about Ring of Honor, he thinks about his ten years there and how he and the rest of the wrestlers would spend all night talking about how they would take over the wrestling business and make it their business. He says that it would not be possible without Ring of Honor, and asks the fans to enjoy ROH one more time.
Shane Taylor beats Kenny King in a Fight Without Honor. Both men hug after the match.
We hear from CM Punk, who admits that while he is not up to speed on the future of ROH, he is a big part of its past. He says that his ROH was "lightning in a bottle" and that if this is the end for ROH, the fans should be "damn happy" that it happened. Punk says that he looks back on his time in ROH with pride.
Quinn McKay guests on commentary for the next match.
Rok-C retains the ROH Women's World Championship against Willow. After the match, the crowd boos Rok-C and cheers for Willow before the two of them shake hands. Afterwards, "The Virtuosa" Deonna Purrazzo shows up and says that Rok-C has what has truly been hers and that she wants it. She says that she can supply the "anyone" and "anywhere" to Rok-C's "anyone, anywhere, anytime," and says that after she beats Mickie James for the Impact Knockouts Championship at Hard To Kill, she will challenge Rok-C to a winner takes all match. Rok-C shakes hands with Deonna.
We hear from Adam Cole, who says that thanks to ROH, he discovered other kinds of professional wrestling in the world and decided to become a professional wrestler as well as the wrestler he wanted to be.
VLNCE UNLTD (Brody King, Homicide, Tony Deppen) and Rocky Romero beat EC3, Eli Isom, Tyler Rust and "Hot Sauce" Tracy Williams in an eight-man tag match. After the match, EC3 says that today, we pay homage to the past, then asks Eli Isom to stand. EC3 takes Eli's hand and pulls him up, then says that they stand in a ring of honor yet there is no honor in what they do, and yet they do it for the fans. As he talks about how everyone gives their blood, sweat and tears while the corporate types keep their office jobs, he mentions Dak Draper and "The Mecca" Brian Johnson, who both show up. EC3 reminds Johnson that he has lost his job and his match tonight and that something like this makes someone like Johnson dangerous. He says that in order to free one's self, one must control their narrative. Suddenly, two men in hoodies show up on the ramp, one of them being Westin Blake (formerly Wesley Blake in WWE). EC3 says he knows what it has been like to be fired, and says that if Draper and Johnson can suffer for him physically, he can give them their freedom, but they have to fight. EC3 then says "Free The Titan," then Adam Scherr - formerly known as Braun Strowman in WWE - shows up and attacks everyone else in the ring alongside the two men in the hoodies. EC3 says this is not an invasion; this is an awakening. Adam Scherr then takes Eli Isom with him backstage, while the men in the jackets take Draper and Johnson with them.
We hear from The Young Bucks (Matt and Nick Jackson), who look back fondly on their time in ROH and thanks Cary Silkin for everything over the years.
Before the next match, The OGK (Matt Taven and Mike Bennett) come out with Maria Kanellis-Bennett while the pre-Matt Taven led Kingdom theme plays. Cary Silkin also guests on commentary for the match, and the entire Briscoe family is seen in the front row.
The Briscoes (Jay and Mark Briscoe) beat The OGK (Matt Taven and Mike Bennett) with three Jay Drillers, a Doomsday Device and a Froggy 'Bow to become ROH World Tag Team Champions for the twelfth time. After both teams shake hands, Jay Briscoe says this may be the end of an era, but it is not the end of The Briscoes, and if any tag team wants a piece of them, they're right here. Suddenly, the lights go out, and when they come back on, FTR (Dax Harwood and Cash Wheeler) are on the apron, and they get in the ring and brawl with The Briscoes. Security and backstage staff quickly move in to try to stop the brawl.
We hear from Bryan Danielson, who talks about his time in ROH and says that without ROH, he would not be where he is today. He also talks about how Final Battle has a place in his heart, then thanks ROH as well as the fans, as the fans made the shows what they wre. He hopes that ROH will stick around.
Jonathan Gresham beats Jay Lethal with the chickenwing to win the original Ring of Honor World Championship as the locker room watches the entire match from ringside. (The match was originally Gresham vs. Bandido for the ROH World Championship, but Bandido tested positive for COVID-19 and could not compete as a result.) After the match, Jordynne Grace and Baron Black congratulate Gresham.
It is announced that in April 2022, Ring of Honor Wrestling will return.
Championship Gold - Championship Wrestling From Memphis recap for December 11, 2021
Derrick King guests on commentary for the next match.
Danny B. Goode and "The Last Hotstepper" DJ Brown - now known as The Hotsteppers - beat The Yung GOATs (Aaron Roberts and Zay Washington) to become the Memphis Tag Team Champions after Derrick King leaves the announce desk to superkick Zay Washington.
Backstage, The Posse (Simon and Lil Chris) meet with Terrence Ward as they try to get a shot at the Memphis Tag Team Championships.
K-Toomer beats Anthony Idol.
Uncle Mikey beats "Pretty" Peter Avalon after Brad Skimahorn gives him a chain to use as a weapon only for Mikey to refuse to use it and win with a Shining Wizard moments later.
We hear from Heather Monroe, who says she is taking time out to celebrate her win over Rebel Kel and "Smokin' Hot" Nikki Lane. She says she wants those who are deserving enough of a title shot to face her after saying Nikki Lane was "too giving."
We see a video package for Ivan Warsaw, who is in action next week.
Dustin Starr interviews The Hotsteppers (Danny B. Good and DJ Brown). Derrick King joints them, but Danny tells Derrick to go to the back and that he does not believe in cheating or breaking rules. Danny B. Good chews out Derrick King for his actions after having seen how he and DJ Brown won the titles backstage and says he will not cheat to win, and that he wants The Yung GOATs (Aaron Roberts and Zay Washington). The Yung GOATs show up, and Danny B. Goode tells them that they were cheated and wants to hand the tag team titles back to them. Aaron Roberts says that they don't want the belts handed to them and that they want to earn them. After DJ Brown asks the fans if they want a rematch, a rematch for the tag team titles is on.
The Yung GOATs (Aaron Roberts and Zay Washington) beat The Hotsteppers (Danny B. Good and DJ Brown) to become the Memphis Tag Team Champions for a second time after a short but very physical match. Both teams shake hands after the match.
"The GunShow" Brett Michaels retains the Memphis Heritage Championship against Mike Anthony in a street fight. During the match, a cameraman gets laid out early in the match as Brett Michaels and Mike Anthony brawl ringside, and minutes later, the broadcast truck loses signal. The rest of the match is shown in a photo montage that concludes with Brett Michaels retaining the title. It is then announced that they will go at it for the title again at Grind City Rumble. After the match, we hear from Mike Anthony, who says that he has one more match in him and wants to know if Brett Michaels has one more in him. Mike Anthony says he got here on his own without the fans, then tells Brett Michaels that he will be at Grind City Rumble and that this street fight will not be for the weak at heart. We then hear from Brett Michaels, who says that he also has one more match in him and tells Mike Anthony that he has to earn the Memphis Heritage Championship. He then tells Mike Anthony to stay home next time, as he will lay him out if he gives him too much room.
Danny B. Goode and "The Last Hotstepper" DJ Brown - now known as The Hotsteppers - beat The Yung GOATs (Aaron Roberts and Zay Washington) to become the Memphis Tag Team Champions after Derrick King leaves the announce desk to superkick Zay Washington.
Backstage, The Posse (Simon and Lil Chris) meet with Terrence Ward as they try to get a shot at the Memphis Tag Team Championships.
K-Toomer beats Anthony Idol.
Uncle Mikey beats "Pretty" Peter Avalon after Brad Skimahorn gives him a chain to use as a weapon only for Mikey to refuse to use it and win with a Shining Wizard moments later.
We hear from Heather Monroe, who says she is taking time out to celebrate her win over Rebel Kel and "Smokin' Hot" Nikki Lane. She says she wants those who are deserving enough of a title shot to face her after saying Nikki Lane was "too giving."
We see a video package for Ivan Warsaw, who is in action next week.
Dustin Starr interviews The Hotsteppers (Danny B. Good and DJ Brown). Derrick King joints them, but Danny tells Derrick to go to the back and that he does not believe in cheating or breaking rules. Danny B. Good chews out Derrick King for his actions after having seen how he and DJ Brown won the titles backstage and says he will not cheat to win, and that he wants The Yung GOATs (Aaron Roberts and Zay Washington). The Yung GOATs show up, and Danny B. Goode tells them that they were cheated and wants to hand the tag team titles back to them. Aaron Roberts says that they don't want the belts handed to them and that they want to earn them. After DJ Brown asks the fans if they want a rematch, a rematch for the tag team titles is on.
The Yung GOATs (Aaron Roberts and Zay Washington) beat The Hotsteppers (Danny B. Good and DJ Brown) to become the Memphis Tag Team Champions for a second time after a short but very physical match. Both teams shake hands after the match.
"The GunShow" Brett Michaels retains the Memphis Heritage Championship against Mike Anthony in a street fight. During the match, a cameraman gets laid out early in the match as Brett Michaels and Mike Anthony brawl ringside, and minutes later, the broadcast truck loses signal. The rest of the match is shown in a photo montage that concludes with Brett Michaels retaining the title. It is then announced that they will go at it for the title again at Grind City Rumble. After the match, we hear from Mike Anthony, who says that he has one more match in him and wants to know if Brett Michaels has one more in him. Mike Anthony says he got here on his own without the fans, then tells Brett Michaels that he will be at Grind City Rumble and that this street fight will not be for the weak at heart. We then hear from Brett Michaels, who says that he also has one more match in him and tells Mike Anthony that he has to earn the Memphis Heritage Championship. He then tells Mike Anthony to stay home next time, as he will lay him out if he gives him too much room.
Friday, December 11, 2020
Layin' da SmackDown - SmackDown recap for December 11, 2020
Sasha Banks shows up to start tonight's show. Adam Pearce is in the ring to moderate a contract signing between her and Carmella. When Sasha opens the folder, there is no contract. Carmella shows up on the TitanTron with the contract, saying she makes the rules and Sasha follows them. She has someone else in a suit and tie bring the contract to the ring, and says she would not get in the ring with after what happened two weeks ago. Carmella goes on to say that she is playing chess with her life and is always four steps ahead as the contract is brought to the ring, and Sasha proposes game ideas such as how far back she can bend Carmella or make her cry. Carmella says that as soon as Sasha signs the contract, her days as SmackDown Women's Championship are almost over. Sasha puts her stamp on the contract, then tells Carmella that if she wants the title, they can go at it tonight. Carmella accepts, then Sasha sends a message to her by beating up her assistant.
Backstage, Kayla Braxton interviews The Street Profits (Angelo Dawkins and Montez Ford). Concerning the comments by Robert Roode saying they are "too funny to make money," The Street Profits make it clear that it will not be funny when they are in action tonight, even if Solo cups or Robert Roode clones rained from the sky.
Before the next match, Dolph Ziggler says that The Street Profits (Angelo Dawkins and Montez Ford) are "the poor man's version of Desus and Mero" and less funny than his stand-up comedy routine, and that them being tag team champions are also not funny. Robert Roode tells them to get a good laugh, because when they get a chance at the titles, their reign will go up in smoke.
Dolph Ziggler beats Montez Ford following the distraction by Robert Roode. During the match, blue Solo cups (which officially replace the red ones as of tonight) rain down from the top of the arena as Robert Roode helps Ziggler regroup.
Backstage, Sami Zayn demands to know why he does not have a shirt despite being Intercontinental Champion. Big E shows up with his own shirt and says merch should be the last thing on his mind and that he should worry about himself. Apollo Crews then displays a shirt of a stick figure Sami Zayn saying "I am Sami Zayn," which angers Sami to the point that he tries - and fails - to tear the shirt in half before leaving in a huff.
Sami Zayn is in the ring. He says that he has beaten many opponents as Intercontinental Champion, but he has no respect and no T-shirt, and says he just wants a T-shirt so his fans can show him some respect. He also says that WWE took the time to honor a fellow Quebecois in Pat Patterson only to turn around and mistreat him before Big E shows up for the next match.
Sami Zayn beats Big E by count-out after Sami fakes a hand injury only to slap Big E in the face, which only makes Big E mad enough to chase him out of the ring. Big E follows Sami underneath the ring and grabs him by the leg, but Sami stomps him and gets back in the ring in time to win by count-out.
We hear from Bayley, who sends her well-wishes to Carmella in tonight's women's title match, and says that she still runs the division and that Sasha Banks is the most overpaid and overrated Superstar in history. Bayley also makes fun of Bianca Belair, saying she should be gone. Bianca shows up from behind and produces actual receipts as she brags about what she's done lately, none of which are things that Bayley has done lately.
Backstage, Kayla Braxton interviews Carmella, who says she has been itching for a match with Sasha Banks for weeks now and that she is what the SmackDown Women's Championship and that she will beat Sasha and look good doing it. Carmella's assistant then returns, and Carmella asks him to bring the champagne to ringside so she can celebrate in style while Sasha's tears fall to the ground.
Backstage, Jey Uso and Roman Reigns talk. As Kevin Owens heads to the ring, Jey Uso tells Roman "Let me get him." Roman tells Jey Uso to go get Kevin Owens.
Kevin Owens comes to the ring and sets up a table, a ladder and a chair. He says that even if Roman Reigns wants him to fear him and is better than he has ever been, he does not fear him, for he relates to him. He also says that regardless of how good he is, Roman is having his family fight his battles for him, and while their match at TLC is the most important of his career, he is aware that he will need all the help he can get to beat him. Owens says that while he fights for his family as well, his family is not part of the business and supports him at home. He then says he has a few friends to help him: a chair, a ladder and a table. Owens says that chairs are cold and unforgiving and that they will give him a hard time sitting at the head of the table, then says tables are hard but are willing to welcome him at TLC, then says ladders are rough and unpredictable but will get him back to the top. Owens climbs up the ladder, and as he wants Roman about mentioning his family, he is attacked with a chair from behind by Jey Uso, who proceeds to put him through a table only to be smacked with a chair by Owens. Owens then puts Jey through a table with a pop-up powerbomb just before Roman Reigns shows up. Owens dares Roman to enter the ring, but Paul Heyman tells Roman he calls the shots, not Owens, and Roman heads back to the back with Heyman. Owens then grabs a steel chair and heads to the back with it.
Backstage, Kayla Braxton tries to interview Kevin Owens, but as he says that what happened to Jey Uso earlier is on Roman Reigns, Roman suddenly attacks Owens. Roman then looks at the camera and introduces himself to Owens' family before telling them to talk sense into him before he takes the food off their table. He stomps Owens one last time, then leaves.
The Riott Squad (Ruby Riott and Liv Morgan) beat Billie Kay and Natalya.
In footage from Instagram, Otis trains with a blindfold with Chad Gable. Chad then throws medicine balls and hits him as he is blind to train him, but after several hours, Otis makes progress.
Backstage, Kayla Braxton interviws Chad Gable and Otis. Gable says life has knocked Otis down time and time again, but Otis has grit and personality, and after their training, he will mold a lump of clay like him to the proportions of Michaelangelo's "David." As Otis says Gable is capable of great things despite his small stature, Cesaro and Shinsuke Nakamura show up to mock them, then leave.
We hear from Mario Lopez, who says that he and his daughter cannot wait for tonight's main event and that Sasha Banks will show Carmella why she should not cross The Boss.
Cesaro and Shinsuke Nakamura beat Chad Gable and Otis.
Backstage, Chad Gable and Otis talk. Gable tells Otis he didn't really want him to tag in and that he wanted him to finish the job. He says that the failed the test, but he is teaching him what to do by teaching him what not to do. He then tells Otis to rehydrate and that he will explain everything later before leaving.
Backstage, King Corbin talks with Wesley Blake and Steve Cutler, who scan Alyse Ashton with a wand before interviewing Corbin. Corbin says that Cutler and Blake are now "The Knights of the Lone Wolf" and have pledged their ruthless, cold-blooded loyalty to him, and that Rey Mysterio can step up and bring Murphy and Dominik Mysterio with him, but he will realize that the consequences will be more severe than just losing an eye.
Next week: SmackDown is on FS1! Dolph Ziggler and Robert Roode vs. The Street Profits for the SmackDown Tag Team Championships! Bianca Belair vs. Bayley!
Carmella beats Sasha Banks by disqualification when Sasha refuses to let her out of the corner following the interference of Carmella's assitant. After the match, the assistant goes after Sasha again, but Sasha beats him up a second time before Carmella attacks her from behind. Carmella attacks Sasha with an ice bucket, then grabs a bottle of champagne and breaks it on Sasha's back before having a champagne toast. Sasha Banks retains the WWE SmackDown Women's Championship.
Here are the top ten moments from tonight's show!
Talking Smack: Paul Heyman's advice leaves Big E speechless.
Backstage, Kayla Braxton interviews The Street Profits (Angelo Dawkins and Montez Ford). Concerning the comments by Robert Roode saying they are "too funny to make money," The Street Profits make it clear that it will not be funny when they are in action tonight, even if Solo cups or Robert Roode clones rained from the sky.
Before the next match, Dolph Ziggler says that The Street Profits (Angelo Dawkins and Montez Ford) are "the poor man's version of Desus and Mero" and less funny than his stand-up comedy routine, and that them being tag team champions are also not funny. Robert Roode tells them to get a good laugh, because when they get a chance at the titles, their reign will go up in smoke.
Dolph Ziggler beats Montez Ford following the distraction by Robert Roode. During the match, blue Solo cups (which officially replace the red ones as of tonight) rain down from the top of the arena as Robert Roode helps Ziggler regroup.
Backstage, Sami Zayn demands to know why he does not have a shirt despite being Intercontinental Champion. Big E shows up with his own shirt and says merch should be the last thing on his mind and that he should worry about himself. Apollo Crews then displays a shirt of a stick figure Sami Zayn saying "I am Sami Zayn," which angers Sami to the point that he tries - and fails - to tear the shirt in half before leaving in a huff.
Sami Zayn is in the ring. He says that he has beaten many opponents as Intercontinental Champion, but he has no respect and no T-shirt, and says he just wants a T-shirt so his fans can show him some respect. He also says that WWE took the time to honor a fellow Quebecois in Pat Patterson only to turn around and mistreat him before Big E shows up for the next match.
Sami Zayn beats Big E by count-out after Sami fakes a hand injury only to slap Big E in the face, which only makes Big E mad enough to chase him out of the ring. Big E follows Sami underneath the ring and grabs him by the leg, but Sami stomps him and gets back in the ring in time to win by count-out.
We hear from Bayley, who sends her well-wishes to Carmella in tonight's women's title match, and says that she still runs the division and that Sasha Banks is the most overpaid and overrated Superstar in history. Bayley also makes fun of Bianca Belair, saying she should be gone. Bianca shows up from behind and produces actual receipts as she brags about what she's done lately, none of which are things that Bayley has done lately.
Backstage, Kayla Braxton interviews Carmella, who says she has been itching for a match with Sasha Banks for weeks now and that she is what the SmackDown Women's Championship and that she will beat Sasha and look good doing it. Carmella's assistant then returns, and Carmella asks him to bring the champagne to ringside so she can celebrate in style while Sasha's tears fall to the ground.
Backstage, Jey Uso and Roman Reigns talk. As Kevin Owens heads to the ring, Jey Uso tells Roman "Let me get him." Roman tells Jey Uso to go get Kevin Owens.
Kevin Owens comes to the ring and sets up a table, a ladder and a chair. He says that even if Roman Reigns wants him to fear him and is better than he has ever been, he does not fear him, for he relates to him. He also says that regardless of how good he is, Roman is having his family fight his battles for him, and while their match at TLC is the most important of his career, he is aware that he will need all the help he can get to beat him. Owens says that while he fights for his family as well, his family is not part of the business and supports him at home. He then says he has a few friends to help him: a chair, a ladder and a table. Owens says that chairs are cold and unforgiving and that they will give him a hard time sitting at the head of the table, then says tables are hard but are willing to welcome him at TLC, then says ladders are rough and unpredictable but will get him back to the top. Owens climbs up the ladder, and as he wants Roman about mentioning his family, he is attacked with a chair from behind by Jey Uso, who proceeds to put him through a table only to be smacked with a chair by Owens. Owens then puts Jey through a table with a pop-up powerbomb just before Roman Reigns shows up. Owens dares Roman to enter the ring, but Paul Heyman tells Roman he calls the shots, not Owens, and Roman heads back to the back with Heyman. Owens then grabs a steel chair and heads to the back with it.
Backstage, Kayla Braxton tries to interview Kevin Owens, but as he says that what happened to Jey Uso earlier is on Roman Reigns, Roman suddenly attacks Owens. Roman then looks at the camera and introduces himself to Owens' family before telling them to talk sense into him before he takes the food off their table. He stomps Owens one last time, then leaves.
The Riott Squad (Ruby Riott and Liv Morgan) beat Billie Kay and Natalya.
In footage from Instagram, Otis trains with a blindfold with Chad Gable. Chad then throws medicine balls and hits him as he is blind to train him, but after several hours, Otis makes progress.
Backstage, Kayla Braxton interviws Chad Gable and Otis. Gable says life has knocked Otis down time and time again, but Otis has grit and personality, and after their training, he will mold a lump of clay like him to the proportions of Michaelangelo's "David." As Otis says Gable is capable of great things despite his small stature, Cesaro and Shinsuke Nakamura show up to mock them, then leave.
We hear from Mario Lopez, who says that he and his daughter cannot wait for tonight's main event and that Sasha Banks will show Carmella why she should not cross The Boss.
Cesaro and Shinsuke Nakamura beat Chad Gable and Otis.
Backstage, Chad Gable and Otis talk. Gable tells Otis he didn't really want him to tag in and that he wanted him to finish the job. He says that the failed the test, but he is teaching him what to do by teaching him what not to do. He then tells Otis to rehydrate and that he will explain everything later before leaving.
Backstage, King Corbin talks with Wesley Blake and Steve Cutler, who scan Alyse Ashton with a wand before interviewing Corbin. Corbin says that Cutler and Blake are now "The Knights of the Lone Wolf" and have pledged their ruthless, cold-blooded loyalty to him, and that Rey Mysterio can step up and bring Murphy and Dominik Mysterio with him, but he will realize that the consequences will be more severe than just losing an eye.
Next week: SmackDown is on FS1! Dolph Ziggler and Robert Roode vs. The Street Profits for the SmackDown Tag Team Championships! Bianca Belair vs. Bayley!
Carmella beats Sasha Banks by disqualification when Sasha refuses to let her out of the corner following the interference of Carmella's assitant. After the match, the assistant goes after Sasha again, but Sasha beats him up a second time before Carmella attacks her from behind. Carmella attacks Sasha with an ice bucket, then grabs a bottle of champagne and breaks it on Sasha's back before having a champagne toast. Sasha Banks retains the WWE SmackDown Women's Championship.
Here are the top ten moments from tonight's show!
Talking Smack: Paul Heyman's advice leaves Big E speechless.
205:Alive - 205 Live recap for December 11, 2020
"The Premiere Athlete" Tony Nese and Ariya Daivari beat The Bollywood Boyz (Samir and Sunil Singh).
August Grey, Curt Stallion and Ashante "Thee" Adonis beat Legado del Fantasma (Santos Escobar, Joaquin Wilde, Raul Mendoza) following a schoolkid pin from Stallion on Wilde after Grey grabs Mendoza's foot to stop the double team finish. After the match, Legado del Fantasma gang up on Curt Stallion, but August Grey and Ashante "Thee" Adonis get in the way. Stallion then knocks Wilde and Mendoza off the ring apron.
August Grey, Curt Stallion and Ashante "Thee" Adonis beat Legado del Fantasma (Santos Escobar, Joaquin Wilde, Raul Mendoza) following a schoolkid pin from Stallion on Wilde after Grey grabs Mendoza's foot to stop the double team finish. After the match, Legado del Fantasma gang up on Curt Stallion, but August Grey and Ashante "Thee" Adonis get in the way. Stallion then knocks Wilde and Mendoza off the ring apron.
Friday Night's Main Event - Main Event recap for December 11, 2020
In memory of Pat Patterson, 1941 - 2020.
Elias is in the ring with Jaxson Ryker, who has not been seen in months. Elias says his 2020 has been a rollercoaster, as he won at WrestleMania only to nearly have his career ended by a drunk driver only to come back stronger with a #1 album. He then says that he was riding high up until last week on Raw, when he was electrocuted. He says that the doctors have told him that he may never play guitar again, then proceeds to prove the doctors wrong by playing guitar. He also says that the voltage he experienced would have killed a lesser man, but it only made him stronger and more extraordinary, as when the electricity folowed through his veins, he saw visions, including one of Jaxson Ryker and of the universal truth. Elias then proceeds to play guitar for the crowd when R-Truth is chased around the ring with the 24/7 Championsip around his shoulder. When R-Truth runs into the ring, however, Akira Tozawa gets laid out by Ryker. R-Truth then says while he likes Elias' song, his is better, then performs his entrance theme.
Keith Lee beats Angel Garza.
Elias is in the ring with Jaxson Ryker, who has not been seen in months. Elias says his 2020 has been a rollercoaster, as he won at WrestleMania only to nearly have his career ended by a drunk driver only to come back stronger with a #1 album. He then says that he was riding high up until last week on Raw, when he was electrocuted. He says that the doctors have told him that he may never play guitar again, then proceeds to prove the doctors wrong by playing guitar. He also says that the voltage he experienced would have killed a lesser man, but it only made him stronger and more extraordinary, as when the electricity folowed through his veins, he saw visions, including one of Jaxson Ryker and of the universal truth. Elias then proceeds to play guitar for the crowd when R-Truth is chased around the ring with the 24/7 Championsip around his shoulder. When R-Truth runs into the ring, however, Akira Tozawa gets laid out by Ryker. R-Truth then says while he likes Elias' song, his is better, then performs his entrance theme.
Keith Lee beats Angel Garza.
Wednesday, December 11, 2019
Generation NXT - NXT recap for December 11, 2019
Angel Garza beats Lio Rush to become the NXT Cruiserweight Championship!
We see a preview of the first episode of Prime Target, which focuses on "The Queen of Spades" Shayna Baszler, airing next Tuesday on WWE Network.
Next week: Rhea Ripley vs. "The Queen of Spades" Shayna Baszler for the NXT Women's Championship!
We hear from Finn Balor, who is none too happy to be in a Triple Threat Match to prove himself a worthy contender to the NXT Championship, then says his future will be his past when he beats Adam Cole next week.
In footage from the commercial break, Angel Garza thanks the fans and his family for his support, then proposes to his girlfriend in the middle of the ring. She says yes.
We see footage form last night where Cameron Grimes assaults KUSHIDA in the WWE Performance Center.
Raul Mendoza beats Cameron Grimes following the distraction from KUSHIDA. After the match, KUSHIDA takes Cameron Grimes' hat and puts it on before heading to the back.
Backstage, Cathy Kelley interviews Mia Yim, who says that tonight is beyond revenge as Dakota Kai put her in an ambulance and took away the biggest night of her career. She says she will inflict so much pain that Dakota will be in an ambulance tonight.
We get a closer look at NXT UK's "The Kiwi Buzzsaw" Travis Banks, who is in action next.
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"The Kiwi Buzzsaw" Travis Banks gets a surprise win on Jaxson Ryker.
Dakota Kai beats Mia Yim after running her into a turnbuckle that she exposed after the referee takes Tegan Nox's knee brace away from her. After the match, Mia Yim attacks Dakota Kai and takes their brawl into the crowd, where Mia Yim puts Dakota Kai through two tables at the tech area.
We hear from Keith Lee, who says that he will have to go out of his way to dismantle Tommaso Ciampa and that everyone is really watching him, not Finn Balor. He says that tonight, Ciampa and Balor will have no choice but to bask in his glory.
Breezango (Tyler Breeze and Fandango) beat The Singh Brothers (Samir and Sunil Singh).
We see another preview of the first episode of Prime Target, which also focuses on Rhea Ripley, which airs next Tuesday on WWE Network.
Bianca Belair beats Kayden Carter.
Adam Cole watches from the balcony for the next match.
We hear from Tommaso Ciampa, who says that he will change nothing and that tonight is for the NXT Championship and nothing else. Nine months ago, he was forced to relinquish the NXT Championship, and after he wins tonight, he wants Adam Cole to know that his days are numbered.
Finn Balor beats Keith Lee and Tommaso Ciampa in a Triple Threat Match to become #1 contender for the NXT Championship after Balor hits Lee with the Coup De Grace as Lee hits Ciampa with the Fighting Spirit Bomb.
Here are the top ten moments from tonight's show!
We see a preview of the first episode of Prime Target, which focuses on "The Queen of Spades" Shayna Baszler, airing next Tuesday on WWE Network.
Next week: Rhea Ripley vs. "The Queen of Spades" Shayna Baszler for the NXT Women's Championship!
We hear from Finn Balor, who is none too happy to be in a Triple Threat Match to prove himself a worthy contender to the NXT Championship, then says his future will be his past when he beats Adam Cole next week.
In footage from the commercial break, Angel Garza thanks the fans and his family for his support, then proposes to his girlfriend in the middle of the ring. She says yes.
We see footage form last night where Cameron Grimes assaults KUSHIDA in the WWE Performance Center.
Raul Mendoza beats Cameron Grimes following the distraction from KUSHIDA. After the match, KUSHIDA takes Cameron Grimes' hat and puts it on before heading to the back.
Backstage, Cathy Kelley interviews Mia Yim, who says that tonight is beyond revenge as Dakota Kai put her in an ambulance and took away the biggest night of her career. She says she will inflict so much pain that Dakota will be in an ambulance tonight.
We get a closer look at NXT UK's "The Kiwi Buzzsaw" Travis Banks, who is in action next.
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"The Kiwi Buzzsaw" Travis Banks gets a surprise win on Jaxson Ryker.
Dakota Kai beats Mia Yim after running her into a turnbuckle that she exposed after the referee takes Tegan Nox's knee brace away from her. After the match, Mia Yim attacks Dakota Kai and takes their brawl into the crowd, where Mia Yim puts Dakota Kai through two tables at the tech area.
We hear from Keith Lee, who says that he will have to go out of his way to dismantle Tommaso Ciampa and that everyone is really watching him, not Finn Balor. He says that tonight, Ciampa and Balor will have no choice but to bask in his glory.
Breezango (Tyler Breeze and Fandango) beat The Singh Brothers (Samir and Sunil Singh).
We see another preview of the first episode of Prime Target, which also focuses on Rhea Ripley, which airs next Tuesday on WWE Network.
Bianca Belair beats Kayden Carter.
Adam Cole watches from the balcony for the next match.
We hear from Tommaso Ciampa, who says that he will change nothing and that tonight is for the NXT Championship and nothing else. Nine months ago, he was forced to relinquish the NXT Championship, and after he wins tonight, he wants Adam Cole to know that his days are numbered.
Finn Balor beats Keith Lee and Tommaso Ciampa in a Triple Threat Match to become #1 contender for the NXT Championship after Balor hits Lee with the Coup De Grace as Lee hits Ciampa with the Fighting Spirit Bomb.
Here are the top ten moments from tonight's show!
Those Dynamite Kids - Dynamite recap for December 11, 2019
Jon Moxley beats Alex Reynolds in seconds to start tonight's show. After the match, Jon Moxley throws Reynolds out of the ring, then hits John Silver with a DDT when Silva confronts him in the ring. The Inner Circle shows up and surrounds the ring, then Jericho gets in the ring. He tells the crowd to watch their language when they chant "Fuck him up, Moxley, fuck him up," then tells Moxley to be cool, as The Inner Circle would have already ambushed him if they wanted to and it is just between them. He tells Moxley that The Inner Circle that they are impressed with him and that they are top guy as far as Jericho is concerned, which is not surprising, concerning that they have history together and he asked him for help in his career ten years ago only for the two of them to become adversaries. Jericho tells Moxley that he taught him to become a main eventer and a champion, and when and when Moxley needed to reignite his career, Moxley called him and he navigated Moxley to AEW. He says that Double or Nothing proved that Moxley still had a chip on his shoulder and that Moxley is a winner, then says that Moxley is only beginning to harness the power he has and that he will need him again. Jericho askes Moxley to imagine what it would be like if he joined forces with The Inner Circle, then personally asks him to join. Jericho produces an Inner Circle shirt, then tells Moxley that this will not be an answer he cannot give in one night and to talk it over with his family, enjoy his holidays and then give him an answer then, as the two of them taking control of AEW would be "a true paradigm shift." Jericho tells Moxley to think hard, choose wisely and that The Inner Circle will be waiting for his answer before giving him the shirt. The Inner Circle then head to the back, but not before telling Moxley not to listen to the crowd.
We see a short video package starring Excalibur for the Texas Street Fight between Proud 'n Powerful (Santana and Ortiz) and The Young Bucks (Matt and Nick Jackson) later tonight.
The Butcher and The Blade beat "The American Nightmare" Cody Rhodes and QT Marshall. After the match, Darby Allin shows up and extends his hand to Cody to help him up, then leaves after helping Cody up.
MJF and Wardlow show up. He asks a member of the camera crew to get in the ring, then confronts him for laughing about "The American Nightmare" Cody Rhodes talking about his attempt at the Cross Rhodes, then says all will be forgiven if he kisses the Dynamite diamond ring. The man kisses the ring, but MJF puts him in the Cross Rhodes, anyway. He then says that Cody is one of the greatest wrestlers of his generations and untouchable with a microphone in his hands, then tells him not to throw rocks at a man with a machine gun and that when his mouth opens, "these bullets don't miss." He then admits he enjoyed Cody's proposal to a match, then says he wants nothing from him as he has enough money to last him a lifetime. MJF then says he wants Cody to suffer, and brings up Cody calling him "a knock-off Chris Jericho," saying it must have taken all night to come up with that line due to his scarf, which some people think is fake. MJF calls it apropos that Cody used the word "fake," because he thinks of Cody when he thinks about the word "fake," and that Cody's "shitty little lisp" is the only thing real about Cody. MJF then dares Cody to fire him, then says Cody won't do it because Cody wants to get his hands on him more than anything else and he would be letting the fans down as they want to see them go at it. After getting the fans fired up for a potential match between them, MJF tells Cody he's on, but he has a couple of stipulations that he won't reveal until next week. MJF then tells Cody that he knows he is backstage, and that he is in control now, not Cody.
We see another vignette for The Dark Order (Evil Uno and Stu Grayson). In this one, Alex Reynolds is in his hotel room when the person in the advertisement speaks directly to him, telling him to join The Dark Order. John Silver then shows up, thinking Reynolds is hallucinating.
Big Swole beats Emi Sakura in her Dynamite debut. Hikaru Shida is seen watching this match in the front row.
Backstage, Jenn Decker interviews PAC, who says he came to AEW for one reason: opportunity. However, when he stepped foot into the door, he has gotten nothing but injustice and has received a pittance for all of his outstanding performance. He demands his rubber match from AEW and Kenny Omega, or he will not be held accountable for what he does next.
"Hangman" Adam Page and Kenny Omega beat "Superbad" Kip Sabian and Shawn Spears. During the match, the lights go out, and when they come back on, Tully Blanchard is on the stage, gagged and tied up in a chair with "The Bad Boy" Joey Janela. Spears runs to the stage and brawls with Janela before freeing Tully, and Janela and Spears take their brawl tot he back, leaving Sabian on his own.
We hear from Brandi Rhodes, who says AEW looks like a kids' gymnastic meet without her. She then says Riho has not been around for weeks, and calls Dr. Britt Baker "a pathetic groupie" who keeps talking about her boyfriend. She says that she will wants Kris Statlander, then brings out the woman from last week. She says that the family is almost complete, and that The Nightmare Collective is waiting for their alien to come home. A bald headed man nearby is about to look back, but Brandi tells him not to look at the camera yet.
Chris Jericho and Jake Hager guest on commentary for the next match, kicking Excalibur and Tony Schiavone off the announce table in the process.
Luchasaurus beats Sammy Guevara. After the match, Chris Jericho and Jake Hager attack Luchasaurus, but Jungle Boy jumps in and gets the upper hand on Jericho, with Marko Stunt counting the "pinfall."
AEW presents Revolution live on pay-per-view on February 29th!
Next week: The Lucha Bros. (Pentagon Jr. and Rey Fenix) vs. "Hangman" Adam Page and Kenny Omega! Jungle Boy vs. Chris Jericho in a ten-minute non-title match! Britt Baker vs. Kris Statlander in a #1 contender's match for the AEW Women's World Championship! The Young Bucks (Matt and Nick Jackson) or Proud 'n Powerful (Santana and Ortiz) (depending on who wins tonight's main event) vs. SoCal Uncensored (Frankie Kazarian and Scorpio Sky) for the AEW World Tag Team Championships!
The Young Bucks (Matt and Nick Jackson) beat Proud 'n Powerful (Santana and Ortiz) to become #1 contenders for the AEW World Tag Team Championships next week. Before the match begins, Proud 'n Powerful attacks The Young Bucks along with Sammy Guevara. Brandon Cutler shows up to make the save, but he is put through a wooden panel near the stage by Proud 'n Powerful. During the match, SoCal Uncensored (Frankie Kazarian and Scorpio Sky) are seen watching the match from the front row. Later on in the match, Jake Hager gets involved by dragging referee Ric Knox out of the ring, and Ric Knox is inadvertently kicked into the head afterwards. "The Natural" Dustin Rhodes shows up and fights Hager, taking him out of the equation. Aubrey Edwards has to replace Ric Knox as the referee for the match. After the match, SoCal Uncensored have a staredown with The Young Bucks in the ring.
We see a short video package starring Excalibur for the Texas Street Fight between Proud 'n Powerful (Santana and Ortiz) and The Young Bucks (Matt and Nick Jackson) later tonight.
The Butcher and The Blade beat "The American Nightmare" Cody Rhodes and QT Marshall. After the match, Darby Allin shows up and extends his hand to Cody to help him up, then leaves after helping Cody up.
MJF and Wardlow show up. He asks a member of the camera crew to get in the ring, then confronts him for laughing about "The American Nightmare" Cody Rhodes talking about his attempt at the Cross Rhodes, then says all will be forgiven if he kisses the Dynamite diamond ring. The man kisses the ring, but MJF puts him in the Cross Rhodes, anyway. He then says that Cody is one of the greatest wrestlers of his generations and untouchable with a microphone in his hands, then tells him not to throw rocks at a man with a machine gun and that when his mouth opens, "these bullets don't miss." He then admits he enjoyed Cody's proposal to a match, then says he wants nothing from him as he has enough money to last him a lifetime. MJF then says he wants Cody to suffer, and brings up Cody calling him "a knock-off Chris Jericho," saying it must have taken all night to come up with that line due to his scarf, which some people think is fake. MJF calls it apropos that Cody used the word "fake," because he thinks of Cody when he thinks about the word "fake," and that Cody's "shitty little lisp" is the only thing real about Cody. MJF then dares Cody to fire him, then says Cody won't do it because Cody wants to get his hands on him more than anything else and he would be letting the fans down as they want to see them go at it. After getting the fans fired up for a potential match between them, MJF tells Cody he's on, but he has a couple of stipulations that he won't reveal until next week. MJF then tells Cody that he knows he is backstage, and that he is in control now, not Cody.
We see another vignette for The Dark Order (Evil Uno and Stu Grayson). In this one, Alex Reynolds is in his hotel room when the person in the advertisement speaks directly to him, telling him to join The Dark Order. John Silver then shows up, thinking Reynolds is hallucinating.
Big Swole beats Emi Sakura in her Dynamite debut. Hikaru Shida is seen watching this match in the front row.
Backstage, Jenn Decker interviews PAC, who says he came to AEW for one reason: opportunity. However, when he stepped foot into the door, he has gotten nothing but injustice and has received a pittance for all of his outstanding performance. He demands his rubber match from AEW and Kenny Omega, or he will not be held accountable for what he does next.
"Hangman" Adam Page and Kenny Omega beat "Superbad" Kip Sabian and Shawn Spears. During the match, the lights go out, and when they come back on, Tully Blanchard is on the stage, gagged and tied up in a chair with "The Bad Boy" Joey Janela. Spears runs to the stage and brawls with Janela before freeing Tully, and Janela and Spears take their brawl tot he back, leaving Sabian on his own.
We hear from Brandi Rhodes, who says AEW looks like a kids' gymnastic meet without her. She then says Riho has not been around for weeks, and calls Dr. Britt Baker "a pathetic groupie" who keeps talking about her boyfriend. She says that she will wants Kris Statlander, then brings out the woman from last week. She says that the family is almost complete, and that The Nightmare Collective is waiting for their alien to come home. A bald headed man nearby is about to look back, but Brandi tells him not to look at the camera yet.
Chris Jericho and Jake Hager guest on commentary for the next match, kicking Excalibur and Tony Schiavone off the announce table in the process.
Luchasaurus beats Sammy Guevara. After the match, Chris Jericho and Jake Hager attack Luchasaurus, but Jungle Boy jumps in and gets the upper hand on Jericho, with Marko Stunt counting the "pinfall."
AEW presents Revolution live on pay-per-view on February 29th!
Next week: The Lucha Bros. (Pentagon Jr. and Rey Fenix) vs. "Hangman" Adam Page and Kenny Omega! Jungle Boy vs. Chris Jericho in a ten-minute non-title match! Britt Baker vs. Kris Statlander in a #1 contender's match for the AEW Women's World Championship! The Young Bucks (Matt and Nick Jackson) or Proud 'n Powerful (Santana and Ortiz) (depending on who wins tonight's main event) vs. SoCal Uncensored (Frankie Kazarian and Scorpio Sky) for the AEW World Tag Team Championships!
The Young Bucks (Matt and Nick Jackson) beat Proud 'n Powerful (Santana and Ortiz) to become #1 contenders for the AEW World Tag Team Championships next week. Before the match begins, Proud 'n Powerful attacks The Young Bucks along with Sammy Guevara. Brandon Cutler shows up to make the save, but he is put through a wooden panel near the stage by Proud 'n Powerful. During the match, SoCal Uncensored (Frankie Kazarian and Scorpio Sky) are seen watching the match from the front row. Later on in the match, Jake Hager gets involved by dragging referee Ric Knox out of the ring, and Ric Knox is inadvertently kicked into the head afterwards. "The Natural" Dustin Rhodes shows up and fights Hager, taking him out of the equation. Aubrey Edwards has to replace Ric Knox as the referee for the match. After the match, SoCal Uncensored have a staredown with The Young Bucks in the ring.
Tuesday, December 11, 2018
Layin' da SmackDown - SmackDown Live recap for December 11, 2018
Before the next match, "The New" Daniel Bryan apologizes to the fans for calling them sheep last week, and apologizes to real sheep for comparing them to humans destroying the Earth with their endless consumption and carbon footprint. He then calls the fans "parasites." Daniel Bryan then continues to call the fans fickle, as they continue to take without giving anything in return. He says he is not surprised, as they latched onto the old him and latched onto his success, living vicariously through him. He then declares the old him and the Yes! Movement dead, and says that the "parasites" have moved on the next fickle field: the couch of the house that "The Phenomenal" AJ Styles built. Daniels proclaims he is the WWE Champion, not AJ Styles, and at TLC, he will crush Styles' dream of becoming WWE Champion again, and at the end of the match, the champion will be "The New" Daniel Bryan. He then says that he does not know whether the fans are stupid or intentionally pull the wool under their own eyes so they don't know the facts about what is going on, and says stupidity is the deliberate cultivation of ignorance. Suddenly, Mustafa Ali from 205 Live - Daniel Bryan's advertised opponent for tonight - and introduces himself, but Daniel stops him, saying he knows who he is before asking him to join him in the ring. Daniel Bryan introduces Mustafa Ali to the fans, saying he is an incredible performer and that he sees a lot of himself in Ali. He says that they do not need to have this match, as the people won't care after this match as they are too self-absorbed, xenophobic and consumed by mindless consumption. He also says that the fickle fans do not deserve their match. Ali asks Daniel what happened to him, saying it was Daniel who proved it was possible for him and the rest of the 205 Live roster to be part of the WWE roster. He says the old Daniel Bryan would want a fight, and that he wants a fight, too. Daniel asks Ali what kind of car he drives, and when Ali answers with "an SUV," Daniel calls him a small, small man and asks why he needs one. Ali says he has a wife and two kids, and Daniel slaps him, calling him ignorant. Ali has enough and fights back, starting their match early.
"The New" Daniel Bryan beats Mustafa Ali with the heel hook after rolling away from the 054. After the match, Daniel Bryan attacks Mustafa Ali on the stage, stomping at the back of his knee before putting him in the heel hook.
Randy Orton vs. Rey Mysterio in a Chairs Match is now official for TLC.
The New Day (Kofi Kingston, Big E, Xavier Woods) show up to host the rap battle between The Usos (Jimmy and Jey Uso) and The Bar (Sheamus and Cesaro), who show up during the commercial break. Kofi Kingston introduces everyone to the rap battle after The Usos and The Bar show up during the break, and Xavier Woods proclaims that The New Day will be tag team champions again at TLC. Big E reminds both sides to keep it clean, and The Bar go first. The Bar break into "Ice Ice Sheamy," which does not go over very well with The New Day. The Usos go afterwards, and when it becomes obvious that they have won, The Bar try to attack them and fail. The Usos then argue with The New Day, but The Bar get back in the ring and and attack everyone else.
We hear from Asuka, who says she thought nobody was ready for her, but she was wrong when it came to Charlotte Flair. At TLC, she will climb, grab the title and win. Tonight, Charlotte will not be ready for her.
The Miz is in the ring with the Best In The World Trophy. He tells Commissioner Shane McMahon that he may custody of the trophy right now, he is not giving it back until he shows up, as he has a lot to say. When Shane fails to show up, Miz gets on one knee and begs for Shane to show up, saying this is about life choices. Shane eventually shows up and wants to know why Miz is in the ring with the trophy, and Miz says this is the only way he can get through to him, saying they can be good if he just gives them a chance. Miz says he owes it to the two of them to tag again, but Shane the thing with the trophy is getting weird. Miz says this is about their accomplishment, and Shane asks for some enlightenment. Miz says he owes it to the two of them to tag again, but Shane the thing with the trophy is getting weird. Miz says this is about their accomplishment, and Shane asks for some enlightenment. Miz says it would be better if he shows him, and asks for a referee. He then proposes a match where they tag against Chip and Chad, the Vegas Boys.
Shane McMahon and The Miz beat The Vegas Boys (Chip and Chad) with a Triangle Hold from Shane McMahon.
Backstage, General Manager Paige chews out the referee from the last match for officiating a match without her sanctioning. The Vegas Boys (Chip and Chad) then show up and show Paige invoices for $5,000 each, and Paige tears them up before telling them to get out.
Randy Orton shows up. Before getting in the ring, he takes a steel chair from ringside and takes it with him into the ring, where he examines it. He says there is nothing like a good old solid steel chair, which has many uses, including sending a statement or message. We then see footage of what Orton did to Rey Mysterio three weeks ago. After that, we see footage from what happened a week after that, when Orton further bruised Rey's trachea. Orton then says he finds it amazing that Rey is okay with having a Chairs Match against him on Sunday after what he has done to him, and says Rey is his victim. He then says that while everyone else worries about TLC, Rey will be worrying about RKO. Sudenly, Rey Mysterio sneaks up on Orton from behind and strikes him multiple times with a steel chair. Rey goes for the 619, but Orton rolls out of the ring before he can drop the dime.
Backstage, Kayla Braxton interviews Becky Lynch, who says that she has to road test her face and her head on Sunday and that she has no advantage. However, she loves it, as fighting against the odds is what she does. Tonight, she will scout both Charlotte Flair and Asuka out at ringside, and on Sunday, she will show what chaos can happen when "The Man" comes around.
Before the next match, Carmella and R-Truth show up to have a dance break.
Jeff Hardy and Rusev beat Samoa Joe and Shinsuke Nakamura.
Backstage, Commissioner Shane McMahon confronts The Miz for crossing several lines by hiring people to attack him and starting an unsanctioned match as he takes the Best In The World trophy from him. Miz says he was never considered best in the world despite all of his accomplishments until Shane came along, but Shane refuses to give back the trophy.
Backstage, Kayla Braxton interviews "The Phenomenal" AJ Styles. Styles says he is biding his time, as nobody wants to beat up "The New" Daniel Bryan more than him and that he is waiting for TLC to beat "the real" Daniel Bryan and get the WWE title back.
Backstage, Kayla Braxton interviews Charlotte Flair. Charlotte says she knows what is at stake on Sunday, and while Asuka said she would break her, she says that queens don't break - and that she breaks undefeated streaks - and that she will give Becky and Asuka a taste of what will happen to them on Sunday.
Becky Lynch shows up to watch the next match from ringside.
Asuka beats Charlotte Flair by disqualification after Charlotte hits Asuka with a Kendo stick. After the match, Charlotte hits Becky Lynch with the Kendo stick before going back to hitting Asuka with it. Becky takes the Kendo stick away and smacks Charlotte with it, then Asuka kicks Becky before tossing her over the commentary table. Asuka then strikes both Charlotte and Becky with the Kendo stick to end the show.
Here are the top 10 moments from tonight's show!
"The New" Daniel Bryan beats Mustafa Ali with the heel hook after rolling away from the 054. After the match, Daniel Bryan attacks Mustafa Ali on the stage, stomping at the back of his knee before putting him in the heel hook.
Randy Orton vs. Rey Mysterio in a Chairs Match is now official for TLC.
The New Day (Kofi Kingston, Big E, Xavier Woods) show up to host the rap battle between The Usos (Jimmy and Jey Uso) and The Bar (Sheamus and Cesaro), who show up during the commercial break. Kofi Kingston introduces everyone to the rap battle after The Usos and The Bar show up during the break, and Xavier Woods proclaims that The New Day will be tag team champions again at TLC. Big E reminds both sides to keep it clean, and The Bar go first. The Bar break into "Ice Ice Sheamy," which does not go over very well with The New Day. The Usos go afterwards, and when it becomes obvious that they have won, The Bar try to attack them and fail. The Usos then argue with The New Day, but The Bar get back in the ring and and attack everyone else.
We hear from Asuka, who says she thought nobody was ready for her, but she was wrong when it came to Charlotte Flair. At TLC, she will climb, grab the title and win. Tonight, Charlotte will not be ready for her.
The Miz is in the ring with the Best In The World Trophy. He tells Commissioner Shane McMahon that he may custody of the trophy right now, he is not giving it back until he shows up, as he has a lot to say. When Shane fails to show up, Miz gets on one knee and begs for Shane to show up, saying this is about life choices. Shane eventually shows up and wants to know why Miz is in the ring with the trophy, and Miz says this is the only way he can get through to him, saying they can be good if he just gives them a chance. Miz says he owes it to the two of them to tag again, but Shane the thing with the trophy is getting weird. Miz says this is about their accomplishment, and Shane asks for some enlightenment. Miz says he owes it to the two of them to tag again, but Shane the thing with the trophy is getting weird. Miz says this is about their accomplishment, and Shane asks for some enlightenment. Miz says it would be better if he shows him, and asks for a referee. He then proposes a match where they tag against Chip and Chad, the Vegas Boys.
Shane McMahon and The Miz beat The Vegas Boys (Chip and Chad) with a Triangle Hold from Shane McMahon.
Backstage, General Manager Paige chews out the referee from the last match for officiating a match without her sanctioning. The Vegas Boys (Chip and Chad) then show up and show Paige invoices for $5,000 each, and Paige tears them up before telling them to get out.
Randy Orton shows up. Before getting in the ring, he takes a steel chair from ringside and takes it with him into the ring, where he examines it. He says there is nothing like a good old solid steel chair, which has many uses, including sending a statement or message. We then see footage of what Orton did to Rey Mysterio three weeks ago. After that, we see footage from what happened a week after that, when Orton further bruised Rey's trachea. Orton then says he finds it amazing that Rey is okay with having a Chairs Match against him on Sunday after what he has done to him, and says Rey is his victim. He then says that while everyone else worries about TLC, Rey will be worrying about RKO. Sudenly, Rey Mysterio sneaks up on Orton from behind and strikes him multiple times with a steel chair. Rey goes for the 619, but Orton rolls out of the ring before he can drop the dime.
Backstage, Kayla Braxton interviews Becky Lynch, who says that she has to road test her face and her head on Sunday and that she has no advantage. However, she loves it, as fighting against the odds is what she does. Tonight, she will scout both Charlotte Flair and Asuka out at ringside, and on Sunday, she will show what chaos can happen when "The Man" comes around.
Before the next match, Carmella and R-Truth show up to have a dance break.
Jeff Hardy and Rusev beat Samoa Joe and Shinsuke Nakamura.
Backstage, Commissioner Shane McMahon confronts The Miz for crossing several lines by hiring people to attack him and starting an unsanctioned match as he takes the Best In The World trophy from him. Miz says he was never considered best in the world despite all of his accomplishments until Shane came along, but Shane refuses to give back the trophy.
Backstage, Kayla Braxton interviews "The Phenomenal" AJ Styles. Styles says he is biding his time, as nobody wants to beat up "The New" Daniel Bryan more than him and that he is waiting for TLC to beat "the real" Daniel Bryan and get the WWE title back.
Backstage, Kayla Braxton interviews Charlotte Flair. Charlotte says she knows what is at stake on Sunday, and while Asuka said she would break her, she says that queens don't break - and that she breaks undefeated streaks - and that she will give Becky and Asuka a taste of what will happen to them on Sunday.
Becky Lynch shows up to watch the next match from ringside.
Asuka beats Charlotte Flair by disqualification after Charlotte hits Asuka with a Kendo stick. After the match, Charlotte hits Becky Lynch with the Kendo stick before going back to hitting Asuka with it. Becky takes the Kendo stick away and smacks Charlotte with it, then Asuka kicks Becky before tossing her over the commentary table. Asuka then strikes both Charlotte and Becky with the Kendo stick to end the show.
Here are the top 10 moments from tonight's show!
All Mixed Up - Mixed Match Challenge recap for December 11, 2018
Mahalicia (Jinder Mahal and Alicia Fox) beat Apollo Crews and Bayley to advance to the finals of the Mixed Match Challenge Tournament after interference by The Singh Brothers (Samir and Sunil Singh) - who drag Alicia Fox out of the ring and out of a pinfall following a Bayley-To-Belly - pays off. The Singh Brothers receive Bayley-To-Bellys for their efforts, but Jinder boots Apollo Crews in the face and Alicia boots does the same to Bayley after she gets her back in the ring to get the win.
Backstage, Kayla Braxton interviews Mahalicia (Jinder Mahal and Alicia Fox). Jinder Mahal says he has seen this coming after training with The Great Khali and Ranjin Singh, and that he sees the two of them on vacation. Alicia says this has all happened because she is captain of the team. Asuka then shows up and says that she will win.
The Fabulous Truth (R-Truth and Carmella) beat Awe-Ska (Asuka and The Miz) to advance to the finals of the Mixed Match Challenge Tournament after Asuka turns on The Miz following miscommunication between Asuka and The Miz after Miz tosses Asuka into a superkick from Carmella. After an argument, Asuka turns on The Miz, hitting him with a flurry of punches and a few kicks before leaving The Miz high and dry.
Backstage, Kayla Braxton interviews Mahalicia (Jinder Mahal and Alicia Fox). Jinder Mahal says he has seen this coming after training with The Great Khali and Ranjin Singh, and that he sees the two of them on vacation. Alicia says this has all happened because she is captain of the team. Asuka then shows up and says that she will win.
The Fabulous Truth (R-Truth and Carmella) beat Awe-Ska (Asuka and The Miz) to advance to the finals of the Mixed Match Challenge Tournament after Asuka turns on The Miz following miscommunication between Asuka and The Miz after Miz tosses Asuka into a superkick from Carmella. After an argument, Asuka turns on The Miz, hitting him with a flurry of punches and a few kicks before leaving The Miz high and dry.
Monday, December 11, 2017
Raw Deal - Raw recap for December 11, 2017
Samoa Joe is in the ring to start tonight's show. He says everyone has heard of The Shield (Dean Ambrose, Seth Rollins, Roman Reigns) and their track record for dominance. He has seen them up close, and he is not impressed, especially after he snapped Rollins' leg his first night on the main roster. He is also not impressed with Dean Ambrose's pattern of avoiding him (calling him a "human cockroach"), nor is he impressed with Roman Reigns. Later tonight, he has a match with Ambrose, but he wants to finish what he started with Roman Reigns right now. He also tells Roman Reigns to come to the ring alone, saying he wants only him. Seth Rollins is watching from backstage, and Ambrose takes a look. Rollins tells Ambrose to get Roman as Samoa Joe continues to talk. As Joe brags about putting Roman Reigns in the Coaquina Clutch last week, he tells Roman he would have ended him if it were not for Jason Jordan. He also says Rollins and Ambrose are not Raw tag team champs because of him, and there is nothing Roman can do about it. He then tells Roman to come face him if he has a problem with anything he has to say about him, saying he can take him out on his own without anyone else as he can stand on his own too feet. Joe says if it weren't for The Shield, he would be nothing. Joe says that if Roman has a problem, he can face him in the ring. Roman is now looking at the television screen backstage. He tells Rollins and Ambrose he can take care of this as he heads to the ring. Roman Reigns heads to the ring alone, and he and Joe brawl in the ring. Cesaro and Sheamus get in the ring, and their distraction allows Joe to get the upper hand and put Roman in the Coaquina Clutch. Sheamus and Cesaro take the boots to Roman, but it is not long before Ambrose and Rollins run in to fight Sheamus and Cesaro at ringside. Ambrose and Rollins make quick work of the Raw tag team champions, but when they go for Joe, Sheamus and Cesaro quickly get in the ring and the numbers game catches up. Sheamus, Cesaro and Joe stand tall in the ring, then leave.
WWE's first women's match in the Middle East in Abu Dhabi between Sasha Banks and Alexa Bliss is mentioned.
Before the next match, Paige says she had his first match in WWE in over a year and squashed a boss. Now the Absolution (Paige, Mandy Rose, Sonya Deville) train will run past two more champs. Mandy says they will purge the Women's division of the feeble and unworthy. Sonya Deville tells them it is time to put their hair up and square up, for Absolution is a symphony of carnage and the music is about to start. Paige tells Mickie James, Bayley and Sasha Banks that Absolution is the future and that the ring is her house.
Absolution (Paige and Mandy Rose) beat Bayley and Mickie James.
Bray Wyatt is here. So is Matt Hardy, who says he is woken.
Bray Wyatt is on the TitanTron again. He says good has always battled evil and it is his favorite game. We then see Matt Hardy, who says the Great War has transcended space and time for eons, and now it continues in WWE. Bray says Matt Hardy is now "woken" and the yin to his yang, and that he has waited for him. Matt says darkness has fallen, but he will illuminate the masses. Bray says Matt is a modern day "golden cow" and a liar. Matt moos, then laughs. Bray says his words mean nothing. Matt says Sister Abigail has existed for eternity. They have met in the passed, but Sister Abigail has fallen victim to the darkness and now exists in the vessel known as Bray Wyatt. Bray asks why you would follow a jester when you can fight with a king. Matt says the "woken warriors" are preparing for the "Wyatt swarm" and that they are prepared to delete. Bray laughs, as does Matt.
Enzo Amore is talking to the WWE Cruiserweight Championship when he asks Drew Gulak what he can do for him. Gulak says Rich Swann's opportunity is revoked, and a second chance Fatal 4-Way will happen tonight where the winner faces Enzo. Enzo suddenly mentions Nia Jax by accident as he mentions potential contenders, and Drew Gulak says Enzo wants him to be prepared for any opponent after catching him out. Enzo pretends that they are on the same page to avoid embarrassment. (In reality, Rich Swann is indefinitely suspended following battery and false imprisonment charges following a fight between himself and his wife, independent wrestler Su Yung, in Gainesville, Florida.)
Bo Dallas and Curtis Axel laugh at Finn Balor before the next match. Curtis Axel rips the neck brace off, then hits Balor with a cheap shot. Bo Dallas also gets a few shots in as well.
Finn Balor makes quick work of Curtis Axel.
Backstage, Kane tells Braun Strowman that tonight, they will step into the abyss - a place normal men fear to tread. However, neither man is normal, and know what it is like to squeeze a man's throat until he loses the will to fight. He and Braun will step into the abyss, but only he will walk out, and when he does, he will face Brock Lesnar at Royal Rumble and become the WWE Universal Champion.
Seth Rollins beats Sheamus despite the damage to his left knee during the match.
Renee Young interviews Dean Ambrose. Ambrose says he has to avoid being kicked in the face and being put in the Coaquina Clutch. He says Joe has gotten him worked up, and it's too much. He's ready for Samoa Joe.
Drew Gulak guests on commentary for the next match.
Cedric Alexander beats "The Premiere Athlete" Tony Nese, Mustafa Ali and Ariya Daivari in a "Second Chance" Fatal 4-Way Match to face Drew Gulak to decide a #1 contender for the WWE Cruiserweight Championship next week. Charly Caruso interviews Cedric after the match. He says this was his second chance, and he plans to take full advantage of it by beating Drew Gulak and Enzo Amore to become the Cruiserweight Champion.
Drew Gulak talks to Enzo Amore about his match with Cedric Alexander and how he will be Cruiserweight Champion afterwards. Enzo tells Drew they are not friends and that he works for him, and almost says his Powerpoint presentations are "sawft." Gulak says they are "informative." Enzo then meets a smiling Nia Jax. Nia is happy to see Enzo, and tells Drew he likes his Powerpoint presentation. She then tells Enzo they should talk when he's not busy.
Roman Reigns retains the WWE Intercontinental Championship against Cesaro.
Braun Strowman tells Kane he tried to crush his throat and end his career, but he sent him crawling out of the arena gasping for air with a taste of his own medicine. Tonight, Kane gets the full dose, because he wants another piece of Brock Lesnar at Royal Rumble. Kane may be in his way, but not for long.
Before the next match, Absolution (Paige, Mandy Rose, Sonya Deville) shows up instead of Alicia Fox. Paige reveals that Alicia Fox is hurt, and that a referee is checking on her backstage. Paige then says she respects Asuka and has heard about her, and has allowed her to walk away. She says that not even Asuka can stop Absolution. She tells Asuka to move out of the way, or else Absolution will make her. Asuka shakes her head "no." Asuka then starts fighting Absolution off, and she gets Paige in the arm bar. However, the numbers game takes over. Before Paige can hit Ram-Paige on Asuka, the entire Raw women's locker room goes after Absolution. Mandy Rose has to be dragged out of the ring by Paige and Sonya before the whole women's locker room can overwhelm her.
General Manager Kurt Angle asks for the ring to be reinforced, then Jason Jordan shows up and apologizes for last week, saying his intensity got the best of him. He keeps his cool, but he still wants a match with Samoa Joe after what he's done. Jason Jordan says he has held his own, but Kurt tells him he has not won yet and he will get the match when he says so. Jason gets ticked off with Angle and leaves.
Samoa Joe beats Dean Ambrose with the Coaquina Clutch following the constant interference from Jason Jordan, who shows up at the beginning of the match to watch the match from the stage.
Dana Brooke thanks Apollo Crews and Titus O'Neil for the opportunity to join Titus Worldwide as the head of "Research and Development." Gallows & Anderson (Luke Gallows and Karl Anderson) show up and call them nerds. Suddenly, Braun Strowman shows up and scares everyone out of the way.
A ring crew is seen reinforcing the ring before the next match.
Next week: Brock Lesnar returns to Raw!
Kane vs. Braun Strowman ends in a double count-out. After the match, Braun Strowman goes after Kane. Eventually, both men have steel steps in their hands. Both sets run right into each other, then Braun tries to injure Kane's windpipe again. Kane fights out of it. Braun Strowman then pulls out a table from underneath the ring, but Kane reaches in there for a steel chair and whacks Strowman in the leg with it. Kane continues to punish Strowman with the steel chair, then sets up the table. Strowman hits a running clothesline, and both men are down. Kane gets back up, then looks at Strowman. Strowman also gets up in similar fashion and looks at Kane. Kane is taken aback, and he backs into the corner. Kane grabs a charging Strowman and almost choke slams him into the table, but Strowman breaks the hold and hits him with a running power slam through the table.
Here are the top 10 moments from tonight's show!
WWE's first women's match in the Middle East in Abu Dhabi between Sasha Banks and Alexa Bliss is mentioned.
Before the next match, Paige says she had his first match in WWE in over a year and squashed a boss. Now the Absolution (Paige, Mandy Rose, Sonya Deville) train will run past two more champs. Mandy says they will purge the Women's division of the feeble and unworthy. Sonya Deville tells them it is time to put their hair up and square up, for Absolution is a symphony of carnage and the music is about to start. Paige tells Mickie James, Bayley and Sasha Banks that Absolution is the future and that the ring is her house.
Absolution (Paige and Mandy Rose) beat Bayley and Mickie James.
Bray Wyatt is here. So is Matt Hardy, who says he is woken.
Bray Wyatt is on the TitanTron again. He says good has always battled evil and it is his favorite game. We then see Matt Hardy, who says the Great War has transcended space and time for eons, and now it continues in WWE. Bray says Matt Hardy is now "woken" and the yin to his yang, and that he has waited for him. Matt says darkness has fallen, but he will illuminate the masses. Bray says Matt is a modern day "golden cow" and a liar. Matt moos, then laughs. Bray says his words mean nothing. Matt says Sister Abigail has existed for eternity. They have met in the passed, but Sister Abigail has fallen victim to the darkness and now exists in the vessel known as Bray Wyatt. Bray asks why you would follow a jester when you can fight with a king. Matt says the "woken warriors" are preparing for the "Wyatt swarm" and that they are prepared to delete. Bray laughs, as does Matt.
Enzo Amore is talking to the WWE Cruiserweight Championship when he asks Drew Gulak what he can do for him. Gulak says Rich Swann's opportunity is revoked, and a second chance Fatal 4-Way will happen tonight where the winner faces Enzo. Enzo suddenly mentions Nia Jax by accident as he mentions potential contenders, and Drew Gulak says Enzo wants him to be prepared for any opponent after catching him out. Enzo pretends that they are on the same page to avoid embarrassment. (In reality, Rich Swann is indefinitely suspended following battery and false imprisonment charges following a fight between himself and his wife, independent wrestler Su Yung, in Gainesville, Florida.)
Bo Dallas and Curtis Axel laugh at Finn Balor before the next match. Curtis Axel rips the neck brace off, then hits Balor with a cheap shot. Bo Dallas also gets a few shots in as well.
Finn Balor makes quick work of Curtis Axel.
Backstage, Kane tells Braun Strowman that tonight, they will step into the abyss - a place normal men fear to tread. However, neither man is normal, and know what it is like to squeeze a man's throat until he loses the will to fight. He and Braun will step into the abyss, but only he will walk out, and when he does, he will face Brock Lesnar at Royal Rumble and become the WWE Universal Champion.
Seth Rollins beats Sheamus despite the damage to his left knee during the match.
Renee Young interviews Dean Ambrose. Ambrose says he has to avoid being kicked in the face and being put in the Coaquina Clutch. He says Joe has gotten him worked up, and it's too much. He's ready for Samoa Joe.
Drew Gulak guests on commentary for the next match.
Cedric Alexander beats "The Premiere Athlete" Tony Nese, Mustafa Ali and Ariya Daivari in a "Second Chance" Fatal 4-Way Match to face Drew Gulak to decide a #1 contender for the WWE Cruiserweight Championship next week. Charly Caruso interviews Cedric after the match. He says this was his second chance, and he plans to take full advantage of it by beating Drew Gulak and Enzo Amore to become the Cruiserweight Champion.
Drew Gulak talks to Enzo Amore about his match with Cedric Alexander and how he will be Cruiserweight Champion afterwards. Enzo tells Drew they are not friends and that he works for him, and almost says his Powerpoint presentations are "sawft." Gulak says they are "informative." Enzo then meets a smiling Nia Jax. Nia is happy to see Enzo, and tells Drew he likes his Powerpoint presentation. She then tells Enzo they should talk when he's not busy.
Roman Reigns retains the WWE Intercontinental Championship against Cesaro.
Braun Strowman tells Kane he tried to crush his throat and end his career, but he sent him crawling out of the arena gasping for air with a taste of his own medicine. Tonight, Kane gets the full dose, because he wants another piece of Brock Lesnar at Royal Rumble. Kane may be in his way, but not for long.
Before the next match, Absolution (Paige, Mandy Rose, Sonya Deville) shows up instead of Alicia Fox. Paige reveals that Alicia Fox is hurt, and that a referee is checking on her backstage. Paige then says she respects Asuka and has heard about her, and has allowed her to walk away. She says that not even Asuka can stop Absolution. She tells Asuka to move out of the way, or else Absolution will make her. Asuka shakes her head "no." Asuka then starts fighting Absolution off, and she gets Paige in the arm bar. However, the numbers game takes over. Before Paige can hit Ram-Paige on Asuka, the entire Raw women's locker room goes after Absolution. Mandy Rose has to be dragged out of the ring by Paige and Sonya before the whole women's locker room can overwhelm her.
General Manager Kurt Angle asks for the ring to be reinforced, then Jason Jordan shows up and apologizes for last week, saying his intensity got the best of him. He keeps his cool, but he still wants a match with Samoa Joe after what he's done. Jason Jordan says he has held his own, but Kurt tells him he has not won yet and he will get the match when he says so. Jason gets ticked off with Angle and leaves.
Samoa Joe beats Dean Ambrose with the Coaquina Clutch following the constant interference from Jason Jordan, who shows up at the beginning of the match to watch the match from the stage.
Dana Brooke thanks Apollo Crews and Titus O'Neil for the opportunity to join Titus Worldwide as the head of "Research and Development." Gallows & Anderson (Luke Gallows and Karl Anderson) show up and call them nerds. Suddenly, Braun Strowman shows up and scares everyone out of the way.
A ring crew is seen reinforcing the ring before the next match.
Next week: Brock Lesnar returns to Raw!
Kane vs. Braun Strowman ends in a double count-out. After the match, Braun Strowman goes after Kane. Eventually, both men have steel steps in their hands. Both sets run right into each other, then Braun tries to injure Kane's windpipe again. Kane fights out of it. Braun Strowman then pulls out a table from underneath the ring, but Kane reaches in there for a steel chair and whacks Strowman in the leg with it. Kane continues to punish Strowman with the steel chair, then sets up the table. Strowman hits a running clothesline, and both men are down. Kane gets back up, then looks at Strowman. Strowman also gets up in similar fashion and looks at Kane. Kane is taken aback, and he backs into the corner. Kane grabs a charging Strowman and almost choke slams him into the table, but Strowman breaks the hold and hits him with a running power slam through the table.
Here are the top 10 moments from tonight's show!
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