Megan Morant hosts a "best of" episode regarding the best matches on Main Event in 2025. Matches include:
Rey Fenix vs. Grayson Waller (October 18, 2025)
Alpha Academy (Otis and Akira Tozawa) vs. OTM (Bronco Nima and Lucien Price) (November 1, 2025)
Stephanie Vaquer vs. Ivy Nile (July 12, 2025)
Fraxiom (Nathan Frazer and Axiom) vs. Motor City Machine Guns (Chris Sabin and Alex Shelley) (September 6, 2025)
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Thursday, December 18, 2025
Final iMPACT! - iMPACT! recap for December 18, 2025
Frankie Kazarian guests on commentary for the next match.
Bear Bronson last eliminates Eric Young in a twenty-man battle royal to earn a shot at the TNA World Championship in two weeks.
Backstage, we hear from Director of Authority Santino Marella, who says that he will unleash his inner animal tonight. Steve Maclin, Jeff Hardy, and Matt Hardy want NXT out of TNA. Santana says that NXT's team isn't in the ring with five guys; they are in the ring with five dogs who will eat them alive.
As per the Bioflex Injury Report: Matt Cardona is out following a shoulder injury from Lexis King's cane. Dani Luna and Indi Hartwell are out following contusions from their Dog Collar Match. Rich Swann is day-to-day from the Down Payment from AJ Francis earlier tonight.
Mike Santana is on the cover of the newest issue of Pro Wrestling Illustrated digitally tomorrow and in stores on January 13th.
Backstage, Gia Miller interviews Bear Bronson, who says that he is feeling validated following the scars on his body that tell his story and prove that it was worth it. He says that he believed in himself and that all roads led to TNA, and that it is a bad time to be Frankie Kazarian, as he has kicked down the front door to his kingdom and he is coming for him.
The Angel Warriors (Xia Brookside and Lei Ying Lee) beat Tessa Blanchard and Mila Moore.
Backstage, we hear from Dani Luna, who says that she went through hell in a Dog Collar Match and won. She also wants Lei Ying Lee to prove that she is a fighting champion, as she is her doomsday. She says Lei Ying Lee won tonight, but she wants to see if Lei Ying Lee can survive her.
Backstage, Gia Miller interviews The Angel Warriors (Xia Brookside and Lei Ying Lee). Lei Ying Lee says that Dani Luna is strong and tough, and if she wants a fight, she will give it to her and defend her title with honor. Xia Brookside admits that Dani Luna is scary, but Lei Ying Lee is champion for a reason. Lei Ying Lee then tells Dani "Anytime, anywhere...bitch."
Elijah is in the ring for a concert. He talks about what he did to Mustafa Ali at Final Resolution, then sings about El Paso, Texas. All of a sudden, he is interrupted by Tasha Steelz, who has a few ring workers set up a podium on the stage as Special Agent Zero watches. Tasha says she and Special Agent Zero are here to address what Elijah did to Mustafa Ali, who she then welcomes to the podium. Mustafa calls what Elijah did to him at Final Resolution "The Lasso in El Paso" and "his darkest moment," and says that the people cheered when he was dragged away by a horse. Elijah starts a "horse" chant before Mustafa Ali demands that everyone give a brief moment of silence, which is broken by Elijah's guitar. Mustafa says actions have consequences and that he will make Elijah's life hell, but Elijah says he would do it again. Elijah says they can fight about it. All of a sudden, two men in hoodies - who end up being John Skyler and Jason Hotch - attack Elijah, but Elijah overpowers them as Mustafa mocks him. Special Agent Zero steps up, but Mustafa tells him to stand down. Tasha gets in Elijah's face, and Elijah moves her out of the way only for Mustafa to blast him in the back with a guitar.
We hear from Indi Hartwell, who says that last week's Dog Collar Match was a war and that it look a lot from her. She says that Dani Luna beat her and that she is feeling it, but she does not back down. She says that she keeps climbing the ladder and gets knocked down, but Dani Luna took her to a limit she did not know existed, and when she comes back, she will prove that she is the best and one day become Knockouts World Champion.
Backstage, we hear from Moose, who says that he came close to winning tonight's battle royal, and while he will not be #1 contender for the World title, he never used his rematch clause for the X Division Championship. Moose challenges Leon Slater for the X Division title at Genesis, then Cedric Alexander shows up, says he is next in line and tells him to think about his cash in.
Backstage, Frankie Kazarian is talking to a painting of Elvis Presley on a wall, then says he will start 2026 by beating Bear Bronson. He says Bronson may have impressed some people, but it takes a lot to impress him, and his title is staying with him for as long as chooses.
Team TNA (Mike Santana, Jeff Hardy, Matt Hardy, Steve Maclin, Santino Marella) beats Team NXT (Brooks Jensen, Lexis King, Tyson Dupont, Tyriek Igwe, Channing "Stacks" Lorenzo) in a steel cage match During the match, Matt Hardy is attacked by Tyriek Igwe before he can even enter the cage. Later on, The Righteous (Vincent and Dutch) show up and check on Matt Hardy before carrying him off to the back. After the match, Santino stares down Stacks, then Arianna Grace gets in the steel cage, locks the door and hugs Santino before kicking him in the groin. Stacks and Arianna attack Santino, but Stacks climbs out of the cage when Maclin climbs in. Maclin confronts Arianna before she leaves the cage and calls Santana a deadbeat.
Here are the highlights from tonight's show!
Bear Bronson last eliminates Eric Young in a twenty-man battle royal to earn a shot at the TNA World Championship in two weeks.
Backstage, we hear from Director of Authority Santino Marella, who says that he will unleash his inner animal tonight. Steve Maclin, Jeff Hardy, and Matt Hardy want NXT out of TNA. Santana says that NXT's team isn't in the ring with five guys; they are in the ring with five dogs who will eat them alive.
As per the Bioflex Injury Report: Matt Cardona is out following a shoulder injury from Lexis King's cane. Dani Luna and Indi Hartwell are out following contusions from their Dog Collar Match. Rich Swann is day-to-day from the Down Payment from AJ Francis earlier tonight.
Mike Santana is on the cover of the newest issue of Pro Wrestling Illustrated digitally tomorrow and in stores on January 13th.
Backstage, Gia Miller interviews Bear Bronson, who says that he is feeling validated following the scars on his body that tell his story and prove that it was worth it. He says that he believed in himself and that all roads led to TNA, and that it is a bad time to be Frankie Kazarian, as he has kicked down the front door to his kingdom and he is coming for him.
The Angel Warriors (Xia Brookside and Lei Ying Lee) beat Tessa Blanchard and Mila Moore.
Backstage, we hear from Dani Luna, who says that she went through hell in a Dog Collar Match and won. She also wants Lei Ying Lee to prove that she is a fighting champion, as she is her doomsday. She says Lei Ying Lee won tonight, but she wants to see if Lei Ying Lee can survive her.
Backstage, Gia Miller interviews The Angel Warriors (Xia Brookside and Lei Ying Lee). Lei Ying Lee says that Dani Luna is strong and tough, and if she wants a fight, she will give it to her and defend her title with honor. Xia Brookside admits that Dani Luna is scary, but Lei Ying Lee is champion for a reason. Lei Ying Lee then tells Dani "Anytime, anywhere...bitch."
Elijah is in the ring for a concert. He talks about what he did to Mustafa Ali at Final Resolution, then sings about El Paso, Texas. All of a sudden, he is interrupted by Tasha Steelz, who has a few ring workers set up a podium on the stage as Special Agent Zero watches. Tasha says she and Special Agent Zero are here to address what Elijah did to Mustafa Ali, who she then welcomes to the podium. Mustafa calls what Elijah did to him at Final Resolution "The Lasso in El Paso" and "his darkest moment," and says that the people cheered when he was dragged away by a horse. Elijah starts a "horse" chant before Mustafa Ali demands that everyone give a brief moment of silence, which is broken by Elijah's guitar. Mustafa says actions have consequences and that he will make Elijah's life hell, but Elijah says he would do it again. Elijah says they can fight about it. All of a sudden, two men in hoodies - who end up being John Skyler and Jason Hotch - attack Elijah, but Elijah overpowers them as Mustafa mocks him. Special Agent Zero steps up, but Mustafa tells him to stand down. Tasha gets in Elijah's face, and Elijah moves her out of the way only for Mustafa to blast him in the back with a guitar.
We hear from Indi Hartwell, who says that last week's Dog Collar Match was a war and that it look a lot from her. She says that Dani Luna beat her and that she is feeling it, but she does not back down. She says that she keeps climbing the ladder and gets knocked down, but Dani Luna took her to a limit she did not know existed, and when she comes back, she will prove that she is the best and one day become Knockouts World Champion.
Backstage, we hear from Moose, who says that he came close to winning tonight's battle royal, and while he will not be #1 contender for the World title, he never used his rematch clause for the X Division Championship. Moose challenges Leon Slater for the X Division title at Genesis, then Cedric Alexander shows up, says he is next in line and tells him to think about his cash in.
Backstage, Frankie Kazarian is talking to a painting of Elvis Presley on a wall, then says he will start 2026 by beating Bear Bronson. He says Bronson may have impressed some people, but it takes a lot to impress him, and his title is staying with him for as long as chooses.
Team TNA (Mike Santana, Jeff Hardy, Matt Hardy, Steve Maclin, Santino Marella) beats Team NXT (Brooks Jensen, Lexis King, Tyson Dupont, Tyriek Igwe, Channing "Stacks" Lorenzo) in a steel cage match During the match, Matt Hardy is attacked by Tyriek Igwe before he can even enter the cage. Later on, The Righteous (Vincent and Dutch) show up and check on Matt Hardy before carrying him off to the back. After the match, Santino stares down Stacks, then Arianna Grace gets in the steel cage, locks the door and hugs Santino before kicking him in the groin. Stacks and Arianna attack Santino, but Stacks climbs out of the cage when Maclin climbs in. Maclin confronts Arianna before she leaves the cage and calls Santana a deadbeat.
Here are the highlights from tonight's show!
Global Wars: United Kingdom - Ring of Honor recap for December 18, 2025
Michael Oku beats Rocky "Azucar" Romero by submission.
Mark Davis beats Evil Uno.
Backstage, Lexy Nair interviews Madison Rayne. Madison says 2025 is her twentieth year in wrestling and that she is closer to the end of her career than the beginning, and that she is content taking a step back and training the next generation. She then says that every now and then, you have to remind everyone of who you are, and while teaming with "The Virtuosa" Deonna Purrazzo was an easy ask, she has a little more left to give, and as she still has bullets left in the chamber, she promises Athena and Diamanté that she will save two bullets for them.
Alex Windsor beats Nina Samuels by submission with the Sharpshooter.
"Big Shotty" Lee Johnson beats Lio Rush following the distraction by "Vanilla Baby" Blake Christian and Lee Johnson using the ropes for leverage. After the match, Blake Christian brags about snapping Bandido's arm and putting him on the shelf at Final Battle, then he wants to do the same to another person after seeing Lee Johnson. The challenge is answered by Angelico.
"Vanilla Baby" Blake Christian beats Angelico. After the match, Blake continues to attack Angelico. Serpentico makes the save, but "Big Shotty" Lee Johnson gets involved. Angelico and Serpentico are soon laid out.
Red Velvet beats Session Moth Martina in a Proving Ground Match for the ROH Women's World Television Championship.
Before the next match, Wheeler Yuta says that the fans' booing does not change the fact that he is the greatest pure wrestling in Ring of Honor history and that he ended Bryan Danielson's career. He then issues an open challenge to anyone in the back, stating that there is nobody in ROH or "this dogshit country" who can beat him. The open challenge is answered by Nigel McGuinness, who refuses to takes umbrage with the fact that Yuta ended Bryan Danielson's career and takes this as an opportunity to get revenge for Yuta killing "the Batman to his Joker."
Nigel McGuinness beats Wheeler Yuta.
Mark Davis beats Evil Uno.
Backstage, Lexy Nair interviews Madison Rayne. Madison says 2025 is her twentieth year in wrestling and that she is closer to the end of her career than the beginning, and that she is content taking a step back and training the next generation. She then says that every now and then, you have to remind everyone of who you are, and while teaming with "The Virtuosa" Deonna Purrazzo was an easy ask, she has a little more left to give, and as she still has bullets left in the chamber, she promises Athena and Diamanté that she will save two bullets for them.
Alex Windsor beats Nina Samuels by submission with the Sharpshooter.
"Big Shotty" Lee Johnson beats Lio Rush following the distraction by "Vanilla Baby" Blake Christian and Lee Johnson using the ropes for leverage. After the match, Blake Christian brags about snapping Bandido's arm and putting him on the shelf at Final Battle, then he wants to do the same to another person after seeing Lee Johnson. The challenge is answered by Angelico.
"Vanilla Baby" Blake Christian beats Angelico. After the match, Blake continues to attack Angelico. Serpentico makes the save, but "Big Shotty" Lee Johnson gets involved. Angelico and Serpentico are soon laid out.
Red Velvet beats Session Moth Martina in a Proving Ground Match for the ROH Women's World Television Championship.
Before the next match, Wheeler Yuta says that the fans' booing does not change the fact that he is the greatest pure wrestling in Ring of Honor history and that he ended Bryan Danielson's career. He then issues an open challenge to anyone in the back, stating that there is nobody in ROH or "this dogshit country" who can beat him. The open challenge is answered by Nigel McGuinness, who refuses to takes umbrage with the fact that Yuta ended Bryan Danielson's career and takes this as an opportunity to get revenge for Yuta killing "the Batman to his Joker."
Nigel McGuinness beats Wheeler Yuta.
Wednesday, December 18, 2024
Holiday Bash - Dynamite recap for December 18, 2024
Backstage, Renee Paquette interviews Orange Cassidy and "Switchblade" Jay White. Switchblade says that his focus is on the AEW World Championship, but he knows that he has to make it to Worlds End and that he may have to rely on others to get there. Switchblade is okay with teaming with Orange, but not with "Hangman" Adam Page. Hangman shows up and says Jon Moxley is his. Switchblade leaves, satisfied that Hangman is focused and fired up. Orange just says nothing.
We hear from Darby Allin and Will Ospreay before their Continental Classic match. Darby says it is showtime, while Ospreay says that no one fares better in warfare than as assassin and that it is time to prove he is on another level.
Mercedes Moné retains the TBS Championship against Anna Jay.
We hear from FTR (Dash Wilder and Cash Wheeler). Cash Wheeler says they had no problem with The Death Riders (Jon Moxley, Claudio Castagnoli, Wheeler Yuta, PAC, Marina Shafir), but he does agree that AEW needs a change. He says they will not let The Death Riders poison someone with a chemical cleaner. Dax Harwood says that they are not medically cleared for the rest of the year, and says that on January 1st, they will fight The Death Riders and they will not be coming alone.
MJF heads to the ring. MJF says he does not care what the fans think of him, and that if he did, he would have signed on with the Washington Wizards instead of AEW. He then says that he is no Scrooge and that the most important holiday - Hannukah - then says Santa is not real and he is not sorry for saying it. This starts a "Santa" crowd, then MJF says Santa never gave the fans coal because their parents were too poor to give them a real gift. MJF then talks about a fundraiser that he has started, then has piano music play as he talks about a small child in need of nourishment before showing a photoshopped skinny Adam Cole. The piano music stops, and MJF says that if anyone wants to help Adam Cole, all they have to do is scan the QR code on the screen to purchase the Worlds End pay-per-view and send a part of the price to a fund made to put Adam Cole out of his misery. Adam Cole shows up on the video screen and says he had a meeting with Tony Khan, and that the Dynamite Diamond Ring will be guarded by Matt Taven and Mike Bennett. He says MJF has nowhere to run and hide and that it will all come to an end at Worlds End. He then asks MJF if he is kicking his ass yet, then MJF turns around only for Adam Cole to kick his ass. Adam Cole goes for a Panama Sunrise, but MJF gets out of the ring before Cole can hit him with it.
Backstage, we hear from Jamie Hayter. She says she sees Julia Hart for what she is - a coward - and says that Julia had to show up when she was beaten to attack her from behind. She then challenges Julia Hart to a match at Fight For The Fallen.
It is announced that Kenny Omega is nearly done with his recovery and will be competing at Wrestle Dynasty, and will be returning to AEW soon.
The Patriarchy (Christian Cage and "The Prodigy" Nick Wayne) beat Hook and "The Wrestler" Katsuyori Shibata following the distraction from Mama Wayne, who allows Christian to go for Shibata's eyes before hitting the Killswitch.
We see "The Learning Tree" Chris Jericho taking in the sights of New York City before Final Battle.
We see a video package for Bandido.
Harley Cameron plugs the "12 Days of AEW" sale on Shop AEW.
Backstage, we hear from "The Glamour" Mariah May, who questions why Thunder Rosa became a wrestler, then says a hero is just a dreamer who does not realize they are dreaming. Mariah says she has looked out for herself and it has turned out pretty well, and says that if she were in AEW four years ago, Thunder Rosa would not even have been hired. She hopes to end two generations in one night in their Tijuana Street Fight, then asks if failure runs in the family before mentioning that her father will not be at Worlds End so that he does not see what he does to Thunder Rosa.
Tony Schiavone interviews Ricochet in the ring. Before Ricochet can say much, The Hurt Syndicate (MVP, Bobby Lashley, Shelton Benjamin) shows up. Ricochet mentions his progress in the Continental Classic and teases the idea of him and Shelton facing each other, then mentions his match with Will Ospreay. MVP asks Ricochet to show his business card, and when Ricochet produces it, Lashley grabs Ricochet. MVP tears the business card up and says nobody likes a kiss-ass, and Lashley lets go of Ricochet and straightens him up before telling him to leave the ring. MVP tells Shelton he has business to take care of, and to "hurt somebody." MVP guests on commentary for the next match.
Shelton Benjamin beats The Beast Mortos in the Blue League of the Continental Classic via pinfall and earns three points. Shelton Benjamin now has six points. The Beast Mortos still has zero points and is mathematically eliminated from the tournament. After the match, Bobby Lashley attacks The Beast Mortos, and Shelton joins in. After stating that this is what Daniel Garcia has to deal with to Saturday, Garcia shows up wanting to fight The Hurt Syndicate (MVP, Bobby Lashley, Shelton Benjamin), and Mark Briscoe joins in. MVP breaks his cane on Mark Briscoe's back, and Garcia and Mark are soon overpowered before Shelton Benjamin raises up the TNT Championship above a downed Garcia.
Backstage, Renee Paquette interviews Ricochet. Ricochet is more worried about the Continental Classic than The Hurt Syndicate (MVP, Bobby Lashley, Shelton Benjamin), and that he will be facing Will Ospreay this Saturday. He says he is here to shut the world up and beat Ospreay, then says he has his eyes on the next match. Ricochet then runs into Swerve Strickland Prince Nana, and Swerve says it was only a matter of time before "the real Trevor" showed his real face, and that Ricochet has not changed and is still a follower. Ricochet says he knows "the real Swerve" and that it will eat him up when he wins the Continental Classic, something that Swerve could not do last year.
RJ City interviews Toni Storm, and it becomes obvious that Toni Storm has no memory of being "Timeless."
Darby Allin beats Will Ospreay in the Gold League of the Continental Classic via pinfall following a counter from the Storm Breaker into the Scorpion Death Drop followed by two top rope Coffin Drops. Darby Allin earns three points and is now at six points. Will Ospreay still has six points. After the match, The Death Riders (Jon Moxley, Claudio Castagnoli, Wheeler Yuta, PAC, Marina Shafir) show up in the crowd for the next match, and Claudio Castagnoli stares down Darby.
The Death Riders (Jon Moxley, PAC, Wheeler Yuta) beat Orange Cassidy, "Switchblade" Jay White and "Hangman" Adam Page in a trios match. During the match, Hangman walks out on the match, leaving Orange and Switchblade high and dry. Near the end of the match, Hangman comes back to get his hands on Jon Moxley, but Orange hits Moxley with an Orange Punch before Hangman can hit Moxley with a Buckshot Lariat. After Hangman hits Wheeler Yuta with a Buckshot Lariat and Switchblade hits PAC with Blade Runner, Hangman and Switchblade argue, and that allows Moxley to pin Orange with a schoolkid pin for the win. After the match, Orange, Switchblade and Hangman all argue, and The Death Riders soon surround the ring. Shafir and Moxley flee as the rest of The Death Riders (Wheeler, Claudio Castagnoli, PAC) fall and Hangman wants Moxley to come back to the ring.
Here are the highlights from tonight's show!
We hear from Darby Allin and Will Ospreay before their Continental Classic match. Darby says it is showtime, while Ospreay says that no one fares better in warfare than as assassin and that it is time to prove he is on another level.
Mercedes Moné retains the TBS Championship against Anna Jay.
We hear from FTR (Dash Wilder and Cash Wheeler). Cash Wheeler says they had no problem with The Death Riders (Jon Moxley, Claudio Castagnoli, Wheeler Yuta, PAC, Marina Shafir), but he does agree that AEW needs a change. He says they will not let The Death Riders poison someone with a chemical cleaner. Dax Harwood says that they are not medically cleared for the rest of the year, and says that on January 1st, they will fight The Death Riders and they will not be coming alone.
MJF heads to the ring. MJF says he does not care what the fans think of him, and that if he did, he would have signed on with the Washington Wizards instead of AEW. He then says that he is no Scrooge and that the most important holiday - Hannukah - then says Santa is not real and he is not sorry for saying it. This starts a "Santa" crowd, then MJF says Santa never gave the fans coal because their parents were too poor to give them a real gift. MJF then talks about a fundraiser that he has started, then has piano music play as he talks about a small child in need of nourishment before showing a photoshopped skinny Adam Cole. The piano music stops, and MJF says that if anyone wants to help Adam Cole, all they have to do is scan the QR code on the screen to purchase the Worlds End pay-per-view and send a part of the price to a fund made to put Adam Cole out of his misery. Adam Cole shows up on the video screen and says he had a meeting with Tony Khan, and that the Dynamite Diamond Ring will be guarded by Matt Taven and Mike Bennett. He says MJF has nowhere to run and hide and that it will all come to an end at Worlds End. He then asks MJF if he is kicking his ass yet, then MJF turns around only for Adam Cole to kick his ass. Adam Cole goes for a Panama Sunrise, but MJF gets out of the ring before Cole can hit him with it.
Backstage, we hear from Jamie Hayter. She says she sees Julia Hart for what she is - a coward - and says that Julia had to show up when she was beaten to attack her from behind. She then challenges Julia Hart to a match at Fight For The Fallen.
It is announced that Kenny Omega is nearly done with his recovery and will be competing at Wrestle Dynasty, and will be returning to AEW soon.
The Patriarchy (Christian Cage and "The Prodigy" Nick Wayne) beat Hook and "The Wrestler" Katsuyori Shibata following the distraction from Mama Wayne, who allows Christian to go for Shibata's eyes before hitting the Killswitch.
We see "The Learning Tree" Chris Jericho taking in the sights of New York City before Final Battle.
We see a video package for Bandido.
Harley Cameron plugs the "12 Days of AEW" sale on Shop AEW.
Backstage, we hear from "The Glamour" Mariah May, who questions why Thunder Rosa became a wrestler, then says a hero is just a dreamer who does not realize they are dreaming. Mariah says she has looked out for herself and it has turned out pretty well, and says that if she were in AEW four years ago, Thunder Rosa would not even have been hired. She hopes to end two generations in one night in their Tijuana Street Fight, then asks if failure runs in the family before mentioning that her father will not be at Worlds End so that he does not see what he does to Thunder Rosa.
Tony Schiavone interviews Ricochet in the ring. Before Ricochet can say much, The Hurt Syndicate (MVP, Bobby Lashley, Shelton Benjamin) shows up. Ricochet mentions his progress in the Continental Classic and teases the idea of him and Shelton facing each other, then mentions his match with Will Ospreay. MVP asks Ricochet to show his business card, and when Ricochet produces it, Lashley grabs Ricochet. MVP tears the business card up and says nobody likes a kiss-ass, and Lashley lets go of Ricochet and straightens him up before telling him to leave the ring. MVP tells Shelton he has business to take care of, and to "hurt somebody." MVP guests on commentary for the next match.
Shelton Benjamin beats The Beast Mortos in the Blue League of the Continental Classic via pinfall and earns three points. Shelton Benjamin now has six points. The Beast Mortos still has zero points and is mathematically eliminated from the tournament. After the match, Bobby Lashley attacks The Beast Mortos, and Shelton joins in. After stating that this is what Daniel Garcia has to deal with to Saturday, Garcia shows up wanting to fight The Hurt Syndicate (MVP, Bobby Lashley, Shelton Benjamin), and Mark Briscoe joins in. MVP breaks his cane on Mark Briscoe's back, and Garcia and Mark are soon overpowered before Shelton Benjamin raises up the TNT Championship above a downed Garcia.
Backstage, Renee Paquette interviews Ricochet. Ricochet is more worried about the Continental Classic than The Hurt Syndicate (MVP, Bobby Lashley, Shelton Benjamin), and that he will be facing Will Ospreay this Saturday. He says he is here to shut the world up and beat Ospreay, then says he has his eyes on the next match. Ricochet then runs into Swerve Strickland Prince Nana, and Swerve says it was only a matter of time before "the real Trevor" showed his real face, and that Ricochet has not changed and is still a follower. Ricochet says he knows "the real Swerve" and that it will eat him up when he wins the Continental Classic, something that Swerve could not do last year.
RJ City interviews Toni Storm, and it becomes obvious that Toni Storm has no memory of being "Timeless."
Darby Allin beats Will Ospreay in the Gold League of the Continental Classic via pinfall following a counter from the Storm Breaker into the Scorpion Death Drop followed by two top rope Coffin Drops. Darby Allin earns three points and is now at six points. Will Ospreay still has six points. After the match, The Death Riders (Jon Moxley, Claudio Castagnoli, Wheeler Yuta, PAC, Marina Shafir) show up in the crowd for the next match, and Claudio Castagnoli stares down Darby.
The Death Riders (Jon Moxley, PAC, Wheeler Yuta) beat Orange Cassidy, "Switchblade" Jay White and "Hangman" Adam Page in a trios match. During the match, Hangman walks out on the match, leaving Orange and Switchblade high and dry. Near the end of the match, Hangman comes back to get his hands on Jon Moxley, but Orange hits Moxley with an Orange Punch before Hangman can hit Moxley with a Buckshot Lariat. After Hangman hits Wheeler Yuta with a Buckshot Lariat and Switchblade hits PAC with Blade Runner, Hangman and Switchblade argue, and that allows Moxley to pin Orange with a schoolkid pin for the win. After the match, Orange, Switchblade and Hangman all argue, and The Death Riders soon surround the ring. Shafir and Moxley flee as the rest of The Death Riders (Wheeler, Claudio Castagnoli, PAC) fall and Hangman wants Moxley to come back to the ring.
Here are the highlights from tonight's show!
Speed Demon - Speed recap for November 18, 2024
"Michin" Mia Yim beats Katana Chance 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!@Katana_WWE faces Michin in the Women's No. 1 Contender's Tournament! Who will punch their ticket to the #WWESpeed Semifinals? 🤔 pic.twitter.com/OjTrOrixOb
— WWE (@WWE) December 18, 2024
Monday, December 18, 2023
Raw Deal - Raw recap for December 18, 2023
The Judgment Day (Finn Balor, Damian Priest, Rhea Ripley, "Dirty" Dominik Mysterio, JD McDonagh) head to the ring to start tonight's show.Finn Balor says The Creed Brothers (Julius and Brutus Creed) earned it after running the gauntlet, and while it is the biggest match of their careers and the biggest night of their lives, it is just another night at the office for him and Damian Priest. Rhea Ripley tells Ivy Nile that if she runs her mouth again, she will make what she did to Maxxine Dupri pale in comparison. She then says that The Judgment Day ran 2023 and will run 2024. As Dominik says The Judgment Day will run WWE, R-Truth shows up, still thinking he is a part of The Judgment Day and that the beatdown from last week was his initiation, and says all those licks hurt and that Damian Priest when he said he did not like him. JD McDonagh tells R-Truth to get out of the ring right now if he is worried about getting hurt, then R-Truth says it looks like everyone is looking for a fight and that he needs somebody to beat up on before staring at McDonagh. R-Truth then has an idea and proposes that he and McDonagh squash the beef in a Miracle on 34th Street Fight so they can be a happy family. McDonagh says the match is already happening right now and that R-Truth is not in The Judgment Day when R-Truth looks up where 34th Street is. R-Truth then proposes that this be a "Loser Leaves Judgment Day" match. Priest humorously agrees to this, saying it is a good idea, then McDonagh says that R-Truth will need a miracle to beat him.
R-Truth beats JD McDonagh in a Miracle on 34th Street Fight after R-Truth falls on top of JD McDonagh at the top rope and through a table, laying on top of McDonagh for a pinfall.
Backstage, we hear from Kayden Carter and Katana Chance. They say that they will become women's tag team champions and that Chelsea Green and Piper Niven's time is up.
Nia Jax heads to the ring. Before Nia can say anything at all, Becky Lynch shows up, and Nia leaves the ring. Becky dares Nia to say what she has to say about her to her face, and Nia says that as much as she would like to break her face again, she has more important matters, and that she was going to announce that she is entering the women's Royal Rumble. Becky says that the crowd cares more about her being her and that she has come around for a fight, and Nia says they have never fought because "they" are afraid of what she would do to Becky. She says Becky is the moneymaker of the company and that if they went one-on-one, it would end. She says Becky is the size of her leg and that she would break her face all over again. Becky says that she will fight anyone, any time, anywhere, and that Nia, not "them", is the one person keeping this from happening, and that Nia does not want the fight to happen so she does not lose her notoriety from breaking Becky's nose. She then says that if Nia wants to prove her wrong, all she has to do is fight her right here and right now. Nia Jax calls for a referee, then teases getting in the ring only to tell Becky she will not get her fight and that it will happen on her terms. She then says that it will happen in her hometown of San Diego at Day 1 in two weeks, and that Becky's daughter will ask Becky why she is uglier than usual. As Nia turns around and brags about breaking Becky's face again, Becky runs out of the ring and gets on top of Nia. This starts a brawl where Nia quickly lays Becky out.
We see Kofi Claus' appearance from earlier tonight.
Kofi Claus meets DIY backstage, and Johnny Gargano gets a Jey Uso shirt for his son. DIY then meet with The Miz and thank him for last week, then Jackie Redmond interviews The Miz. The Miz says that the boulder at the top of the mountain is sturdy but the foundation is cracked, and when he rattled Gunther, Gunther showed a bit of personality. Miz says that Gunther is the one feeling the pressure as he says he will become a nine-time Intercontinental Champion.
Gunther retains the WWE Intercontinental Championship against The Miz. (As per pre-match stipulation, The Miz cannot challenge for the Intercontinental Championship again for as long as Gunther is champion.)
We see a video package for The Creed Brothers (Julius and Creed Brothers).
Backstage, Gunther is applauded and complimented by Giovanni Vinci and Ludwig Kaiser. Gunther says they have no reason to be jolly and that he has been the only person pulling his weight, saying that he has been the only one contributing while Kaiser and Vinci have been nothing more than "write-offs." Gunther then says he will leave for a few weeks to recharge while they stay behind and try to impress him. Kofi Claus shows up, but when Kaiser tells him to leave, Kofi gifts him a lump of coal. Kaiser gets mad, and he and Vinci leave.
Backstage, Shinsuke Nakamura reads a Christmas story where he plots to live out "The American Nightmare" Cody Rhodes' story, saying Cody is through before calling his father inbred and making fun of him. He is soon attacked by Cody, and security has to get between them as they brawl through the crowd. The brawl soon makes its way ringside, and Cody gets the upper hand before security stops him from hitting Nakamura with the Cross Rhodes on the announce table.
Backstage, General Manager Adam Pearce meets with Akira Tozawa and makes a match for him - reluctantly - before Chelsea Green and Piper Match show up wanting their match cancelled. Pearce refuses, and they leave. "Big" Bronson Reed then shows up wanting to talk about challenging for the Intercontinental Championship.
Katana Chance and Kayden Carter beat Chelsea Green and Piper Niven to become the WWE Women's Tag Team Champions!
Backstage, Ivy Nile is ready for Rhea Ripley. Maxxine Dupri thanks Ivy for having her back, and Ivy says that she plans to be the next WWE Women's World Champion before leaving to head to the ring with The Creed Brothers. Suddenly, Akira Tozawa shows up and says he has a match with Ivar, who is in the room with Valhalla. Gable tells Tozawa that was not what he meant when he told him to go big.
Backstage, Kayden Carter and Katana Chance are congratulated by the rest of the women's division as well as Kofi Claus. As they leave with Candice LeRae and Indi Hartwell, the former of whom Katana thanks, Natalya tells Shayna Baszler that the new champions will need new challengers.
Ivar beats Akira Tozawa.
WWE wishes "Stone Cold" Steve Austin a happy birthday.
Seth "Freakin'" Rollins heads to the ring. Rollins says that he will continue to the best World Heavyweight Champion in the business and that 2023 will be nothing compared to 2024, when he starts by defending his title against Drew McIntyre. Before Seth can say much else, McIntyre shows up, and Rollins lays the World Heavyweight Championship down flat in the middle of the ring. McIntyre enters the ring, and Rollins says he has not forgotten the Glasgow Kiss from a few weeks ago as he tells him to tread lightly. McIntyre says they have their match, then says he is proud of Rollins for not kissing arse for CM Punk and telling him the truth. He calls Rollins "a real leader" for doing this, and says that Rollins is on top of the world right now. McIntyre then says he has done some reflection as of late and has started to see his family getting older, and for the first time ever, he has questioned if his career was worth it. He says that Becky Lynch has been in the exact same situation of being far away and sacrificing for family and that Rollins has been part of both the good and the bad conversations, and says that his own family has told him to keep making those sacrifices. He also says that some of those family members who were behind him are gone now, and that he no longer wants the title, but needs the title, to show that his career and sacrifices were worth it. Rollins says he does not know whether or not to believe McIntyre due to his actions as of late, then says he respects him for saying he would find his way back and doing it. He then asks what makes McIntyre think the outcome will be different. Rollins says McIntyre may have changed, but McIntyre still points the finger at everyone else and refuses to take responsibility for his own actions. He talks about how he meant it when he told CM Punk that he hated him, and while he does not McIntyre, he pities him. He then wishes McIntyre a merry Christmas and says he will meet him in a couple of weeks. McIntyre grabs Rollins, and Rollins strikes at him immediately. McIntyre strikes back, telling Rollins he does not need his pit, then hits him with the Alabama Slam into the ring steps.
Backstage, "The American Nightmare" Cody Rhodes thanks The Creed Brothers (Julius and Brutus Creed) for their help last week, then tells them to crack The Judgment Day (Finn Balor and Damian Priest) and that he hopes they leave as champions.
Kofi Claus shows up to throw more gifts into the crowd. All of a sudden, he is attacked by Ludwig Kaiser and Giovanni Vinci. As they continue to attack Kofi, "Main Event" Jey Uso shows up and makes the save before challenging Kaiser to a match.
"Main Event" Jey Uso beats Ludwig Kaiser after Kofi Claus comes back and beats up Giovanni Vinci.
Backstage, as everyone else in The Judgment Day (Finn Balor, Damian Priest, "Dirty" Dominik Mysterio) makes fun of JD McDonagh for losing to R-Truth, Rhea Ripley says losing reflects negatively on them and tells them to get serious, then says they need to start making an example out of anyone who steps to them. After it is made clear that McDonagh is still in The Judgment Day, Rhea says that she has talked to General Manager Adam Pearce and that Ivy Nile will get her title match at Day 1, then says tonight is about Finn Balor and Damian Priest.
The Judgment Day (Finn Balor and Damian Priest) retain the Undisputed WWE Tag Team Championships against The Creed Brothers (Julius and Brutus Creed).
This week on Raw Talk: R-Truth! Nia Jax! "Main Event" Jey Uso and Kofi Claus!
R-Truth beats JD McDonagh in a Miracle on 34th Street Fight after R-Truth falls on top of JD McDonagh at the top rope and through a table, laying on top of McDonagh for a pinfall.
Backstage, we hear from Kayden Carter and Katana Chance. They say that they will become women's tag team champions and that Chelsea Green and Piper Niven's time is up.
Nia Jax heads to the ring. Before Nia can say anything at all, Becky Lynch shows up, and Nia leaves the ring. Becky dares Nia to say what she has to say about her to her face, and Nia says that as much as she would like to break her face again, she has more important matters, and that she was going to announce that she is entering the women's Royal Rumble. Becky says that the crowd cares more about her being her and that she has come around for a fight, and Nia says they have never fought because "they" are afraid of what she would do to Becky. She says Becky is the moneymaker of the company and that if they went one-on-one, it would end. She says Becky is the size of her leg and that she would break her face all over again. Becky says that she will fight anyone, any time, anywhere, and that Nia, not "them", is the one person keeping this from happening, and that Nia does not want the fight to happen so she does not lose her notoriety from breaking Becky's nose. She then says that if Nia wants to prove her wrong, all she has to do is fight her right here and right now. Nia Jax calls for a referee, then teases getting in the ring only to tell Becky she will not get her fight and that it will happen on her terms. She then says that it will happen in her hometown of San Diego at Day 1 in two weeks, and that Becky's daughter will ask Becky why she is uglier than usual. As Nia turns around and brags about breaking Becky's face again, Becky runs out of the ring and gets on top of Nia. This starts a brawl where Nia quickly lays Becky out.
We see Kofi Claus' appearance from earlier tonight.
Kofi Claus meets DIY backstage, and Johnny Gargano gets a Jey Uso shirt for his son. DIY then meet with The Miz and thank him for last week, then Jackie Redmond interviews The Miz. The Miz says that the boulder at the top of the mountain is sturdy but the foundation is cracked, and when he rattled Gunther, Gunther showed a bit of personality. Miz says that Gunther is the one feeling the pressure as he says he will become a nine-time Intercontinental Champion.
Gunther retains the WWE Intercontinental Championship against The Miz. (As per pre-match stipulation, The Miz cannot challenge for the Intercontinental Championship again for as long as Gunther is champion.)
We see a video package for The Creed Brothers (Julius and Creed Brothers).
Backstage, Gunther is applauded and complimented by Giovanni Vinci and Ludwig Kaiser. Gunther says they have no reason to be jolly and that he has been the only person pulling his weight, saying that he has been the only one contributing while Kaiser and Vinci have been nothing more than "write-offs." Gunther then says he will leave for a few weeks to recharge while they stay behind and try to impress him. Kofi Claus shows up, but when Kaiser tells him to leave, Kofi gifts him a lump of coal. Kaiser gets mad, and he and Vinci leave.
Backstage, Shinsuke Nakamura reads a Christmas story where he plots to live out "The American Nightmare" Cody Rhodes' story, saying Cody is through before calling his father inbred and making fun of him. He is soon attacked by Cody, and security has to get between them as they brawl through the crowd. The brawl soon makes its way ringside, and Cody gets the upper hand before security stops him from hitting Nakamura with the Cross Rhodes on the announce table.
Backstage, General Manager Adam Pearce meets with Akira Tozawa and makes a match for him - reluctantly - before Chelsea Green and Piper Match show up wanting their match cancelled. Pearce refuses, and they leave. "Big" Bronson Reed then shows up wanting to talk about challenging for the Intercontinental Championship.
Katana Chance and Kayden Carter beat Chelsea Green and Piper Niven to become the WWE Women's Tag Team Champions!
Backstage, Ivy Nile is ready for Rhea Ripley. Maxxine Dupri thanks Ivy for having her back, and Ivy says that she plans to be the next WWE Women's World Champion before leaving to head to the ring with The Creed Brothers. Suddenly, Akira Tozawa shows up and says he has a match with Ivar, who is in the room with Valhalla. Gable tells Tozawa that was not what he meant when he told him to go big.
Backstage, Kayden Carter and Katana Chance are congratulated by the rest of the women's division as well as Kofi Claus. As they leave with Candice LeRae and Indi Hartwell, the former of whom Katana thanks, Natalya tells Shayna Baszler that the new champions will need new challengers.
Ivar beats Akira Tozawa.
WWE wishes "Stone Cold" Steve Austin a happy birthday.
Seth "Freakin'" Rollins heads to the ring. Rollins says that he will continue to the best World Heavyweight Champion in the business and that 2023 will be nothing compared to 2024, when he starts by defending his title against Drew McIntyre. Before Seth can say much else, McIntyre shows up, and Rollins lays the World Heavyweight Championship down flat in the middle of the ring. McIntyre enters the ring, and Rollins says he has not forgotten the Glasgow Kiss from a few weeks ago as he tells him to tread lightly. McIntyre says they have their match, then says he is proud of Rollins for not kissing arse for CM Punk and telling him the truth. He calls Rollins "a real leader" for doing this, and says that Rollins is on top of the world right now. McIntyre then says he has done some reflection as of late and has started to see his family getting older, and for the first time ever, he has questioned if his career was worth it. He says that Becky Lynch has been in the exact same situation of being far away and sacrificing for family and that Rollins has been part of both the good and the bad conversations, and says that his own family has told him to keep making those sacrifices. He also says that some of those family members who were behind him are gone now, and that he no longer wants the title, but needs the title, to show that his career and sacrifices were worth it. Rollins says he does not know whether or not to believe McIntyre due to his actions as of late, then says he respects him for saying he would find his way back and doing it. He then asks what makes McIntyre think the outcome will be different. Rollins says McIntyre may have changed, but McIntyre still points the finger at everyone else and refuses to take responsibility for his own actions. He talks about how he meant it when he told CM Punk that he hated him, and while he does not McIntyre, he pities him. He then wishes McIntyre a merry Christmas and says he will meet him in a couple of weeks. McIntyre grabs Rollins, and Rollins strikes at him immediately. McIntyre strikes back, telling Rollins he does not need his pit, then hits him with the Alabama Slam into the ring steps.
Backstage, "The American Nightmare" Cody Rhodes thanks The Creed Brothers (Julius and Brutus Creed) for their help last week, then tells them to crack The Judgment Day (Finn Balor and Damian Priest) and that he hopes they leave as champions.
Kofi Claus shows up to throw more gifts into the crowd. All of a sudden, he is attacked by Ludwig Kaiser and Giovanni Vinci. As they continue to attack Kofi, "Main Event" Jey Uso shows up and makes the save before challenging Kaiser to a match.
"Main Event" Jey Uso beats Ludwig Kaiser after Kofi Claus comes back and beats up Giovanni Vinci.
Backstage, as everyone else in The Judgment Day (Finn Balor, Damian Priest, "Dirty" Dominik Mysterio) makes fun of JD McDonagh for losing to R-Truth, Rhea Ripley says losing reflects negatively on them and tells them to get serious, then says they need to start making an example out of anyone who steps to them. After it is made clear that McDonagh is still in The Judgment Day, Rhea says that she has talked to General Manager Adam Pearce and that Ivy Nile will get her title match at Day 1, then says tonight is about Finn Balor and Damian Priest.
The Judgment Day (Finn Balor and Damian Priest) retain the Undisputed WWE Tag Team Championships against The Creed Brothers (Julius and Brutus Creed).
This week on Raw Talk: R-Truth! Nia Jax! "Main Event" Jey Uso and Kofi Claus!
Sunday, December 18, 2022
Championship Gold - Championship Wrestling presented by CarShield recap for December 18, 2022
Charles "R-Three" Cassus beats Koto Hiro. After the match, R-Three says he is here for revenge, as for all of 2019, he was undefeated at Championship Wrestling From Arizona and won the Silver Spotlight and cashed it in to become the Arizona State Champion. He then says that because of "Pretty" Peter Avalon, he had to relinquish the title to get Avalon to face him, yet at the same time, the match has not happened. He says this may be just a memory to Avalon, but to him, this is unfinished business and a debt that Avalon has to pay. R-Three then says that at Red Carpet Rumble, he will be coming to collect.
Big Hoss beats Sledge.
"The New Age Punisher" B-Boy beats Mikey O'Shea.
Backstage, Howdy Price, Levi Shapiro and Rob meets with Johnny Loaquasto. Loquasto says that has yet to be cleared for competition, yet agrees that something does need to be done about two weeks ago. Rob says this town is not big enough for him and Lord Crewe. Loquasto says that Rob's negotiation skills need work, but he will see what he can do.
Willie Mack vs. "The Golden Boy" Jordan Clearwater for the United World Championship from UWN Primetime Live is replayed.
Big Hoss beats Sledge.
"The New Age Punisher" B-Boy beats Mikey O'Shea.
Backstage, Howdy Price, Levi Shapiro and Rob meets with Johnny Loaquasto. Loquasto says that has yet to be cleared for competition, yet agrees that something does need to be done about two weeks ago. Rob says this town is not big enough for him and Lord Crewe. Loquasto says that Rob's negotiation skills need work, but he will see what he can do.
Willie Mack vs. "The Golden Boy" Jordan Clearwater for the United World Championship from UWN Primetime Live is replayed.
Saturday, December 18, 2021
Honor Roll - Ring of Honor recap for December 18, 2021
Rayo beats Eric Martin, Adrian Soriano and Joe Keys in a Four Corners Survival Match.
We look back on Mike Bennett and Matt Taven's Top Prospect Tournament wins.
We look back on Hanson and Donovan Dijak's Top Prospect Tournament wins.
Eli Isom guests on commentary for the next match.
Before the next match, Rocco says 2022 will be the epitomy of "deuces wild" as it steps into uncharted territory. He says that with no Top Prospect Tournament in the cards, he found "the toppest prospect and the first overall draft pick of pure wrestling," and says that for the next few weeks, the fans' imaginations will go wild and that the only constant will be the pure and utter destruction of his new client, Matt Makowski.
Matt Makowski beats Dante Caballero with a Samoan Drop into a cross arm breaker.
We look back on Lio Rush's Top Prospect Tournament win.
We look back on "The Technical Beast" Josh Woods' and Dak Draper's Top Prospect Tournament wins.
Mike Bennett guests on commentary for the next match.
Before the next match, Dalton Castle and his boys show up with hot dogs. Dalton says that this next match can be a great match, but it is basically an exhibition match because it is "missing the spice" and is lacking excitement. He says that this match could be Golden Globe-worthy, but if there is no risk, he will . Dalton Castle says he wants the ROH Pure Championship on the line to make his television dreams come true. Woods says there are rankings for a reason, and that Dark Draper will have to earn it like everyone else. Dalton Castle says this is boring and that he and Dak Draper are out of here, as "The Last Real Man" Silas Young was right about him ruining wrestling. Woods changes his mind, and the match is on.
"The Technical Beast" Josh Woods retains the ROH Pure Championship against Dak Draper.
We look back on Mike Bennett and Matt Taven's Top Prospect Tournament wins.
We look back on Hanson and Donovan Dijak's Top Prospect Tournament wins.
Eli Isom guests on commentary for the next match.
Before the next match, Rocco says 2022 will be the epitomy of "deuces wild" as it steps into uncharted territory. He says that with no Top Prospect Tournament in the cards, he found "the toppest prospect and the first overall draft pick of pure wrestling," and says that for the next few weeks, the fans' imaginations will go wild and that the only constant will be the pure and utter destruction of his new client, Matt Makowski.
Matt Makowski beats Dante Caballero with a Samoan Drop into a cross arm breaker.
We look back on Lio Rush's Top Prospect Tournament win.
We look back on "The Technical Beast" Josh Woods' and Dak Draper's Top Prospect Tournament wins.
Mike Bennett guests on commentary for the next match.
Before the next match, Dalton Castle and his boys show up with hot dogs. Dalton says that this next match can be a great match, but it is basically an exhibition match because it is "missing the spice" and is lacking excitement. He says that this match could be Golden Globe-worthy, but if there is no risk, he will . Dalton Castle says he wants the ROH Pure Championship on the line to make his television dreams come true. Woods says there are rankings for a reason, and that Dark Draper will have to earn it like everyone else. Dalton Castle says this is boring and that he and Dak Draper are out of here, as "The Last Real Man" Silas Young was right about him ruining wrestling. Woods changes his mind, and the match is on.
"The Technical Beast" Josh Woods retains the ROH Pure Championship against Dak Draper.
Throwback Throwdown II - The Results
Duke Winchester (Sam Beale) beats "The Mysterious" Mr. E (Jackson Stone) on the kick-off show.
We hear from Sex Ferguson ("The Big LG" Doc Gallows), who says that he beat "Downtown" Daddy Brown (Willie Mack) for the International Commonwealth Television Championship and that tonight will be no different when he retains.
It is announced by Dexter Petticoat (Crazzy Steve) that Muscles McGhee ("The Machine" Brian Cage) has been detained at the American border when Sex Ferguson shows up. Sex Ferguson says he makes his statement in the ring.
Sex Ferguson heads to the ring. He says that he is here and that he would never have to come back to the armpit of American known as Kentuckiana, then says that was before he was a wrestler, he was a surgeon, and he stuck the tube in Louisville, Kentucky. Sex Ferguson then says he has the night off tonight, and that his opponents, Muscles McGhee, was detained at the American border. He talks about how "Cowboy" Colt McCoy (Eddie Edwards) until he had car trouble, and says that since "Downtown" Danny Brown cannot face him for the International Commonwealth Television Championship as long as he has it, he will not have an opponent tonight in a million years and that it would take a miracle to get one. Suddenly, "Pops" aka Giuseppe Scovelli, Sr. (Scott D'Amore) shows up, mentions that Winter War '84 is sponsored by Pabst Blue Ribbon, then calls him out for badmouthing Louisville and making his own luck. Sex Ferguson says that with Muscles McGhee got caught with vitamins at the border and that "Cowboy" Colt McCoy had all four of his tires slashed. Knowing that Sex Ferguson is the only person who knows what could have happened to Muscles McGhee and "Cowboy" Colt McCoy and finding it very suspicious, "Pops" tells Sex Ferguson he will be defending the International Commonwealth Television Championship against Santa Claus in a North Pole Street Fight. Suddenly, a man in a Santa Claus suit and a mask runs into the ring and beats up Sex Ferguson.
Chad 2 Badd ("Machine Gun" Karl Anderson) beats Bill Ding (Trey Miguel).
We see the music video for "Keep on Walkin'" by The Rhythmic Warriors, Johnny Swinger (Johnny Swinger) and Mikey Singer (Mike Jackson).
The Sunday Morning Express (Editor-In-Chief [Chris Sabin] and Ace Reporter [KarDaniel Dunn]) heads to the ring. Editor-In-Chief says his newspaper projected that The Rhythmic Warriors (Johnny Swinger and Mikey Singer) will lose, for while they are athletic in real life, then have been up all night drinking beer. Editor-In-Chief says that tonight, The Sunday Morning Express will prove they always get the scoop.
The Rhythmic Warriors (Johnny Swinger and Mikey Singer) beat The Sunday Morning Express (Editor-In-Chief and Ace Reporter).
Backstage, Dexter Petticoat interviews Santa Claus, who sounds somewhat like "Downtown" Danny Brown. After proving he is the real deal by mentioning that Dexter Petticoat sat on his lap at the mall and wanted a Teddy Ruxpin, Santa Claus says Sex Ferguson is on his naughty list after what he has done to "Cowboy" Colt McGhee, Muscles McGhee and "Downtown" Daddy Brown, and even though Daddy Brown will not be here and able to challenge for the International Commonwealth Television Championship, he is. He says he will go down Sex Ferguson's chimney, eat his cookies, shove some coal down his throat and leave him looking up at the new International Commonwealth Television Champion. He also tells Mrs. Claus that "Daddy will be coming home with the gold."
Frank The Butcher (Rhino) beats Rip Rayzor ("Inevitable" Ace Austin, with Rusty Iron [Gia Miller]). After the match, Rusty Iron confronts Rhino in the middle of the ring, but Rhino blocks her punch. Rip Rayzor then slices Frank The Buchters's neck with a razor blade. Two referees have to help Frank to the back while keeping a towel on his neck.
After some technical difficulties, Dexter Petticoat says he has no word on Frank The Butcher, then introduces Georgia Cobb (Jordynne Grace) and interviews her. She says that The Rough Riders (Blanche Ardmore, Mildred Moore, Georgia Cobb, Ladybird Johnson) (Tessa Blanchard, Alexia Nicole, Jordynne Grace, Havok) had a hell of a ride at the top until Ladybird Johnson wanted to "shut down the tunnel of love" and spread her wings and fly. She says she can respect Ladybird wanting to go solo, but she cannot taking out Mildred's kneecaps with a tire iron and tore the Rough Riders shirt off Blanche before shoving her off the scaffold. She says that while the Rough Riders mantra means nothing to Ladybird, but it still means something to her: "Ride 'em hard until the day you die." As Georgia Cobb leaves, she is attacked from behind by Ladybird Johnson.
Georgia Cobb beats Ladybird Johnson after Ladybird pulls out a tire iron from underneath the ring only for the referee to take it away.
Backstage, Dexter Petticoat interviews Dr. Snow (Al Snow), who says that Frank the Butcher's neck is severed and that he will need to do a trachaeotomy immediately. Suddenly, someone in a silver suit and black hair known as Quincy Cosmos shows up and attacks "Pops" and Dr. Snow.
Quincy Cosmos (Rohit Raju) heads to the ring. After introducing himself, he says that "Pops" has banned his stylist from ringside for blinding Ray Strack (Zachary Wentz) and making him unable to race cars, then reveals he has taken Pops' pendant for his own. Suddenly, Giuseppe Scovelli Jr. (Josh Mathews) leaves the commentary table and says that since "Pops" is out of commission, he is in charge now. He mentions that the pendant has been passed down in his family, and since Quincy wants to take it, he will fight him himself in honor of his father.
Giuseppe Scovelli Jr. beats Quincy Cosmos. During the match, Giuseppe Scovelli Jr. inadvertently takes out the referee with a corner splash. All of a sudden, Quincy's stylist shows up again, but Pops stops her from interfering. Pops makes the count for the winning pinfall, then passes the pendant down to his son.
Backstage, Dexter Petticoat interviews Rip Rayzor and Rusty Iron, but they are not in the mood for it. Suddenly, Ima Belle (Deonna Purrazzo) calls Rip Rayzor and Rusty Iron out, and Duke Winchester (Sam Beale) comes to her defense. This leads to a match between Ima Belle and Rusty Iron afer Rip Rayzor tries to leave and Duke Winchester insists that both women handle their business in the ring. Ima Belle asks Duke Winchester to accompany her to the ring tonight, but he declines, and she warns Duke to be careful as the roads are slick tonight. Duke Winchester speeds off, then crashes his car.
DJ 2 Large (Moose) shows up to give a holiday performance. Suddenly, Col. E. Corn (John E. Bravo) shows up and says "rapping" is "what you do to a Christmas present" and that "rap is crap." He then says that if Louisville, Kentucky wants to hear some real music, then he can introduce Pelvis Wesley (Heath), who shows up. Moose challenges Pelvis Wesley to do a freestyle rap, and Pelvis proceeds to sing "Rudolph The Red-Nosed Reindeer." Moose is unimpressed, then asks the fans if they want to judge the impromptu singing contest in the ring. The fans make it clear that they would much rather hear DJ 2 Large than Pelvis Wesley. Pelvis Wesley then attacks DJ 2 Large from behind, but DJ 2 Large fights back. Col. E. Corn hits DJ 2 Large from behind, and when DJ 2 Large grabs him, Wesley hits him with a low blow followed by a guitar shot to the back.
Backstage, Dexter Petticoat interviews Dr. Ross, who is doing a tracheatomy on Frank The Butcher when Dexter mentions that Duke Winchester is clinging to life following his car crash. Dr. Ross says he will get to Duke Winchester after he is done with Frank.
"Hard" Harry Hall (Jake Something) beats Badlands Bart (Larry D) in a Four Corners Bullrope Match after touching the corners along with Badlands Bart and flipping over him to touch the last one.
Backstage, Dexter Petticoat mentions that star fullback of the Halifax Tiger Cats Emil Grenier will be in next month's show in Halifax, Ontario when he is suddenly met by Sonny Sanders (Sami Callihan) on crutches, who says that it would be a shame if something were to happen to Emil Grenier and that he needs someone like him to watch his back. Suddenly, "The Hit Maker" Sebastian Baker (Jimmy Jacobs) shows up in a wheelchair and says Emil Grenier needs someone who can take him to the top of the charts internationally. Both men argue, and when Petticoat asks what were to happen if Grenier wanted nothing to do with either of them, they both get angry with him.
Ima Belle beats Rusty Iron. After the match, Rip Rayzor and Rusty Iron surround Ima Belle, but Frannk The Butcher shows up with a tube in his neck and chases them out of the ring.
Dexter Petticoat is amazed by Frank The Butcher's recovery, calling it a Christmas miracle. He then interviews Tim Burr ("The Walking Weapon" Josh Alexander). Tim Burr says there is no man or tree that he cannot chop, and he has chopped them all down. After saying there is no challenge too tall for him, he promises that he will take Erik "The Red" Wood (W. Morrissey) off his feet for the first time tonight. As Tim Burr says that the bigger they are, the harder they fall, Dexter says that the bigger they are, the harder it is to find a comfortable pair of slacks. Tim Burr asks Dexter Petticoat if he ate paint chips as a child, to which Dexter replies that they taste just as good as an adult.
Tim Burr beats Erik "The Red" Wood after slamming him in the middle of the ring and hitting the leg drop.
Backstage, Dexter Petticoat interviews Dr. Ross, who says that the trachaetomy was a success, despite the fact that he has no surgical experience. Dr. Ross comes to, but then he talks to a mannequin head.
Before the next match, The $237,000 Man shows up and says that he was once known as "The $300,000 Man" and "The $284,000 Man," but he is now "The $237,000 Man." He says that is still more money than the fans will see in their lives. Jazzy Fitbody (Madison Rayne) exercises as he spikes, and The $237,000 Man says that his fortunes will rise at the expense of Jazzy Fitbody's, and introduces Wanda The Werewoman (Savannah Evans in an obvious reference to Thriller by Michael Jackson).
Jazzy Fitbody beats Wanda the Werewolf by disqualification. During the match, The $237,000 Man tries to hit Jazzy Fitbody with a cellular phone, but Jazzy boots him away. Wanda then bites Jazzy in the neck, and this causes Wanda to lose by disqualification.
Dexter Petticoat interviews S.T.O.M.P. In Paradise (G.I. Broski and Brian Bonecrunching) (Matt Cardona and Brian Myers). G.I. Broski says The Russians (The Stalingrad Strangler and Sergei the Siberian) (Tony Gunn and Madman Fulton) made a mistake stepping into the United States and trying to ruin the Olympics in Los Angeles, and now they have to face them. Brian Bonecrunching says they will light The Russians up like the Fourth of July, and S.T.O.M.P. In Paradise promise The Russians will get a beating. S.T.O.M.P. In Paradise then recite the Pledge of Allegiance.
S.T.O.M.P. In Paradise (G.I. Broski and Brian Bonecrunching) beat The Russians (The Stalingrad Strangler and Sergei the Siberian) after G.I. Broski sprays water into Sergei's face with a Super Soaker. After the match, S.T.O.M.P. In Paradise celebrate with some Pabst Blue Ribbon in the ring.
We look back on "Downtown" Daddy Brown vs. Julian Cumberbun ("All Ego" Ethan Page) for the International Commonwealth Television Championship from the first Throwback Throwdown. We then see how Daddy Brown lost the match in an Empty Arena Match against Sex Ferguson.
Dexter Petticoat interviews Sex Ferguson, who comes out with a garbage can full of weapons. Sex Ferguson says he does not have his own action figure like he does, then says Christmas should be cancelled for all the fans here. He says that Santa Claus is "Downtown" Daddy Brown, calls Pabst Blue Ribbon "near-beer" and calls "Pops" a con artist. He then says he will defeat Daddy Brown and that the legend of "Sexual W. Ferguson" will live forever.
Santa Claus beats Sex Ferguson to become the International Commonwealth Television Champion! Santa then unmasks to reveal that he is indeed "Downtown" Daddy Brown. The locker room then shows up to celebrate with Pabst Blue Ribbon while Daddy Brown gives out gifts in the front row.
We hear from Sex Ferguson ("The Big LG" Doc Gallows), who says that he beat "Downtown" Daddy Brown (Willie Mack) for the International Commonwealth Television Championship and that tonight will be no different when he retains.
It is announced by Dexter Petticoat (Crazzy Steve) that Muscles McGhee ("The Machine" Brian Cage) has been detained at the American border when Sex Ferguson shows up. Sex Ferguson says he makes his statement in the ring.
Sex Ferguson heads to the ring. He says that he is here and that he would never have to come back to the armpit of American known as Kentuckiana, then says that was before he was a wrestler, he was a surgeon, and he stuck the tube in Louisville, Kentucky. Sex Ferguson then says he has the night off tonight, and that his opponents, Muscles McGhee, was detained at the American border. He talks about how "Cowboy" Colt McCoy (Eddie Edwards) until he had car trouble, and says that since "Downtown" Danny Brown cannot face him for the International Commonwealth Television Championship as long as he has it, he will not have an opponent tonight in a million years and that it would take a miracle to get one. Suddenly, "Pops" aka Giuseppe Scovelli, Sr. (Scott D'Amore) shows up, mentions that Winter War '84 is sponsored by Pabst Blue Ribbon, then calls him out for badmouthing Louisville and making his own luck. Sex Ferguson says that with Muscles McGhee got caught with vitamins at the border and that "Cowboy" Colt McCoy had all four of his tires slashed. Knowing that Sex Ferguson is the only person who knows what could have happened to Muscles McGhee and "Cowboy" Colt McCoy and finding it very suspicious, "Pops" tells Sex Ferguson he will be defending the International Commonwealth Television Championship against Santa Claus in a North Pole Street Fight. Suddenly, a man in a Santa Claus suit and a mask runs into the ring and beats up Sex Ferguson.
Chad 2 Badd ("Machine Gun" Karl Anderson) beats Bill Ding (Trey Miguel).
We see the music video for "Keep on Walkin'" by The Rhythmic Warriors, Johnny Swinger (Johnny Swinger) and Mikey Singer (Mike Jackson).
The Sunday Morning Express (Editor-In-Chief [Chris Sabin] and Ace Reporter [KarDaniel Dunn]) heads to the ring. Editor-In-Chief says his newspaper projected that The Rhythmic Warriors (Johnny Swinger and Mikey Singer) will lose, for while they are athletic in real life, then have been up all night drinking beer. Editor-In-Chief says that tonight, The Sunday Morning Express will prove they always get the scoop.
The Rhythmic Warriors (Johnny Swinger and Mikey Singer) beat The Sunday Morning Express (Editor-In-Chief and Ace Reporter).
Backstage, Dexter Petticoat interviews Santa Claus, who sounds somewhat like "Downtown" Danny Brown. After proving he is the real deal by mentioning that Dexter Petticoat sat on his lap at the mall and wanted a Teddy Ruxpin, Santa Claus says Sex Ferguson is on his naughty list after what he has done to "Cowboy" Colt McGhee, Muscles McGhee and "Downtown" Daddy Brown, and even though Daddy Brown will not be here and able to challenge for the International Commonwealth Television Championship, he is. He says he will go down Sex Ferguson's chimney, eat his cookies, shove some coal down his throat and leave him looking up at the new International Commonwealth Television Champion. He also tells Mrs. Claus that "Daddy will be coming home with the gold."
Frank The Butcher (Rhino) beats Rip Rayzor ("Inevitable" Ace Austin, with Rusty Iron [Gia Miller]). After the match, Rusty Iron confronts Rhino in the middle of the ring, but Rhino blocks her punch. Rip Rayzor then slices Frank The Buchters's neck with a razor blade. Two referees have to help Frank to the back while keeping a towel on his neck.
After some technical difficulties, Dexter Petticoat says he has no word on Frank The Butcher, then introduces Georgia Cobb (Jordynne Grace) and interviews her. She says that The Rough Riders (Blanche Ardmore, Mildred Moore, Georgia Cobb, Ladybird Johnson) (Tessa Blanchard, Alexia Nicole, Jordynne Grace, Havok) had a hell of a ride at the top until Ladybird Johnson wanted to "shut down the tunnel of love" and spread her wings and fly. She says she can respect Ladybird wanting to go solo, but she cannot taking out Mildred's kneecaps with a tire iron and tore the Rough Riders shirt off Blanche before shoving her off the scaffold. She says that while the Rough Riders mantra means nothing to Ladybird, but it still means something to her: "Ride 'em hard until the day you die." As Georgia Cobb leaves, she is attacked from behind by Ladybird Johnson.
Georgia Cobb beats Ladybird Johnson after Ladybird pulls out a tire iron from underneath the ring only for the referee to take it away.
Backstage, Dexter Petticoat interviews Dr. Snow (Al Snow), who says that Frank the Butcher's neck is severed and that he will need to do a trachaeotomy immediately. Suddenly, someone in a silver suit and black hair known as Quincy Cosmos shows up and attacks "Pops" and Dr. Snow.
Quincy Cosmos (Rohit Raju) heads to the ring. After introducing himself, he says that "Pops" has banned his stylist from ringside for blinding Ray Strack (Zachary Wentz) and making him unable to race cars, then reveals he has taken Pops' pendant for his own. Suddenly, Giuseppe Scovelli Jr. (Josh Mathews) leaves the commentary table and says that since "Pops" is out of commission, he is in charge now. He mentions that the pendant has been passed down in his family, and since Quincy wants to take it, he will fight him himself in honor of his father.
Giuseppe Scovelli Jr. beats Quincy Cosmos. During the match, Giuseppe Scovelli Jr. inadvertently takes out the referee with a corner splash. All of a sudden, Quincy's stylist shows up again, but Pops stops her from interfering. Pops makes the count for the winning pinfall, then passes the pendant down to his son.
Backstage, Dexter Petticoat interviews Rip Rayzor and Rusty Iron, but they are not in the mood for it. Suddenly, Ima Belle (Deonna Purrazzo) calls Rip Rayzor and Rusty Iron out, and Duke Winchester (Sam Beale) comes to her defense. This leads to a match between Ima Belle and Rusty Iron afer Rip Rayzor tries to leave and Duke Winchester insists that both women handle their business in the ring. Ima Belle asks Duke Winchester to accompany her to the ring tonight, but he declines, and she warns Duke to be careful as the roads are slick tonight. Duke Winchester speeds off, then crashes his car.
DJ 2 Large (Moose) shows up to give a holiday performance. Suddenly, Col. E. Corn (John E. Bravo) shows up and says "rapping" is "what you do to a Christmas present" and that "rap is crap." He then says that if Louisville, Kentucky wants to hear some real music, then he can introduce Pelvis Wesley (Heath), who shows up. Moose challenges Pelvis Wesley to do a freestyle rap, and Pelvis proceeds to sing "Rudolph The Red-Nosed Reindeer." Moose is unimpressed, then asks the fans if they want to judge the impromptu singing contest in the ring. The fans make it clear that they would much rather hear DJ 2 Large than Pelvis Wesley. Pelvis Wesley then attacks DJ 2 Large from behind, but DJ 2 Large fights back. Col. E. Corn hits DJ 2 Large from behind, and when DJ 2 Large grabs him, Wesley hits him with a low blow followed by a guitar shot to the back.
Backstage, Dexter Petticoat interviews Dr. Ross, who is doing a tracheatomy on Frank The Butcher when Dexter mentions that Duke Winchester is clinging to life following his car crash. Dr. Ross says he will get to Duke Winchester after he is done with Frank.
"Hard" Harry Hall (Jake Something) beats Badlands Bart (Larry D) in a Four Corners Bullrope Match after touching the corners along with Badlands Bart and flipping over him to touch the last one.
Backstage, Dexter Petticoat mentions that star fullback of the Halifax Tiger Cats Emil Grenier will be in next month's show in Halifax, Ontario when he is suddenly met by Sonny Sanders (Sami Callihan) on crutches, who says that it would be a shame if something were to happen to Emil Grenier and that he needs someone like him to watch his back. Suddenly, "The Hit Maker" Sebastian Baker (Jimmy Jacobs) shows up in a wheelchair and says Emil Grenier needs someone who can take him to the top of the charts internationally. Both men argue, and when Petticoat asks what were to happen if Grenier wanted nothing to do with either of them, they both get angry with him.
Ima Belle beats Rusty Iron. After the match, Rip Rayzor and Rusty Iron surround Ima Belle, but Frannk The Butcher shows up with a tube in his neck and chases them out of the ring.
Dexter Petticoat is amazed by Frank The Butcher's recovery, calling it a Christmas miracle. He then interviews Tim Burr ("The Walking Weapon" Josh Alexander). Tim Burr says there is no man or tree that he cannot chop, and he has chopped them all down. After saying there is no challenge too tall for him, he promises that he will take Erik "The Red" Wood (W. Morrissey) off his feet for the first time tonight. As Tim Burr says that the bigger they are, the harder they fall, Dexter says that the bigger they are, the harder it is to find a comfortable pair of slacks. Tim Burr asks Dexter Petticoat if he ate paint chips as a child, to which Dexter replies that they taste just as good as an adult.
Tim Burr beats Erik "The Red" Wood after slamming him in the middle of the ring and hitting the leg drop.
Backstage, Dexter Petticoat interviews Dr. Ross, who says that the trachaetomy was a success, despite the fact that he has no surgical experience. Dr. Ross comes to, but then he talks to a mannequin head.
Before the next match, The $237,000 Man shows up and says that he was once known as "The $300,000 Man" and "The $284,000 Man," but he is now "The $237,000 Man." He says that is still more money than the fans will see in their lives. Jazzy Fitbody (Madison Rayne) exercises as he spikes, and The $237,000 Man says that his fortunes will rise at the expense of Jazzy Fitbody's, and introduces Wanda The Werewoman (Savannah Evans in an obvious reference to Thriller by Michael Jackson).
Jazzy Fitbody beats Wanda the Werewolf by disqualification. During the match, The $237,000 Man tries to hit Jazzy Fitbody with a cellular phone, but Jazzy boots him away. Wanda then bites Jazzy in the neck, and this causes Wanda to lose by disqualification.
Dexter Petticoat interviews S.T.O.M.P. In Paradise (G.I. Broski and Brian Bonecrunching) (Matt Cardona and Brian Myers). G.I. Broski says The Russians (The Stalingrad Strangler and Sergei the Siberian) (Tony Gunn and Madman Fulton) made a mistake stepping into the United States and trying to ruin the Olympics in Los Angeles, and now they have to face them. Brian Bonecrunching says they will light The Russians up like the Fourth of July, and S.T.O.M.P. In Paradise promise The Russians will get a beating. S.T.O.M.P. In Paradise then recite the Pledge of Allegiance.
S.T.O.M.P. In Paradise (G.I. Broski and Brian Bonecrunching) beat The Russians (The Stalingrad Strangler and Sergei the Siberian) after G.I. Broski sprays water into Sergei's face with a Super Soaker. After the match, S.T.O.M.P. In Paradise celebrate with some Pabst Blue Ribbon in the ring.
We look back on "Downtown" Daddy Brown vs. Julian Cumberbun ("All Ego" Ethan Page) for the International Commonwealth Television Championship from the first Throwback Throwdown. We then see how Daddy Brown lost the match in an Empty Arena Match against Sex Ferguson.
Dexter Petticoat interviews Sex Ferguson, who comes out with a garbage can full of weapons. Sex Ferguson says he does not have his own action figure like he does, then says Christmas should be cancelled for all the fans here. He says that Santa Claus is "Downtown" Daddy Brown, calls Pabst Blue Ribbon "near-beer" and calls "Pops" a con artist. He then says he will defeat Daddy Brown and that the legend of "Sexual W. Ferguson" will live forever.
Santa Claus beats Sex Ferguson to become the International Commonwealth Television Champion! Santa then unmasks to reveal that he is indeed "Downtown" Daddy Brown. The locker room then shows up to celebrate with Pabst Blue Ribbon while Daddy Brown gives out gifts in the front row.
Championship Gold - Championship Wrestling From Memphis recap for December 18, 2021
The show starts with Swoggle chasing The Grinch around the ring and to the back, but not before telling Dustin Starr that he hates The Grinch and that he is going to break his legs.
Derrick King and Danny B. Good head to the announce table. Derrick says he wants a match with him and Danny B. Good against The Yung GOATs (Aaron Roberts and Zay Washington) for the Memphis Tag Team Championships next week, and Danny B. mentions that they are still #1 contenders and can be champions again.
Country Rock (Carter Matthews and Chris Hayes) beat Jay Smooth and Martin after Big Jack stops Kross from interfering and ducks a shot from Jay Smooth, which leads to Country Rock hitting Jay Smooth with the 3D - now known as the Country Rock Drop - for the win.
The Yung GOATs (Aaron Roberts and Zay Washington) head to the announce desk. Zay Washington says they have been ready, and Aaron Roberts calls out Danny B. Good and Derrick King. Danny and Derrick King show up, and Aaron Roberts says they are ready when they are. Washington says they can do it right now. When it is mentioned by Dustin Starr that the challenge is scheduled for next week, Danny B. Good says Santa Claus has a present for them in the form of the Memphis tag team titles.
We hear from "Big Swole" Justin Cole, who says that he will be rumble ready for the Grind City Rumble.
"Big Swole" Justin Cole and The Posse (Simon and Lil' Chris) beat The Skimahorns (Brad Skimahorn, Briar Skimahorn, Uncle Mikey) after Briar stops Uncle Mikey from going up top and Mikey stops Briar from cheating with a chain. After the match, Simon and Lil Chris read a letter to Santa Claus, appealing for a shot at the Memphis Tag Team Championships, saying they have been the nicest guys for years and that they believe in Christmas miracles.
Heather Monroe heads to the announce desk. Suddenly, as Dustin Starr is interviewing her, Swoggle chases The Grinch to the back again, then tries to kiss Heather Monroe's hand. Heather stops him and leaves.
Backstage, Amber Rodriguez calls Skyler, saying that she knows she has blown up all over social media and that she has been avoiding all of her calls, and that they need to talk before the Grind City Rumble.
Backstage, Shalonce Royal is heard singing "Silent Night." It is announced that she will be singing Christmas carols next week.
"The GunShow" Brett Michaels heads to the announce table. He says he is a different GunShow now, and asks Mike Anthony where he is at. Suddenly, we hear from Mike Anthony, who is outside of the arena where he attacked him from behind. He says that Brett Michaels won the battle, but the war ends when he says so, and tells Brett not to find him next week because he will find Brett. Brett says that if Mike Anthony wants to show up on Christmas Day, then he has something for him.
Carlos Alexander Rios beats The Gunslinger. After the match, K-Toomer shows up, and Carlos Alexander Rios fights him. During the commercial break, K-Toomer lays out Rios, then hits The Gunslinger with Big Bang. Rios gets back up, but K-Toomer hits him with Big Bang.
We hear from K-Toomer, who lays out numerous people as he says that Grind City Rumble is him versus everybody as he says that he is ready to lay waste to the competition.
The Hollywood Horror Show ("Hollywood" Jimmy Blaylock, Jacksyn Crowley, Otis Crowley) heads to the announce desk. Blaylock says The Revenant of Walker Hayes has let them down and turned his back on them, then promises there will be more discipline, and says that next week will be "Christmas With The Crowleys."
Ivan Warsaw beats Jacksyn Crowley by disqualification after "Hollywood" Jimmy Blaylock hits Warsaw with a leather strap. After the match, The Crowleys (Jacksyn) hold Warsaw down so that Blaylock can hit Warsaw with the strap, then Walker Hayes - no longer a Reventant - shows up, stops Blaylock and sends them and The Crowley into a retreat to make the save for Ivan Warsaw.
Derrick King and Danny B. Good head to the announce table. Derrick says he wants a match with him and Danny B. Good against The Yung GOATs (Aaron Roberts and Zay Washington) for the Memphis Tag Team Championships next week, and Danny B. mentions that they are still #1 contenders and can be champions again.
Country Rock (Carter Matthews and Chris Hayes) beat Jay Smooth and Martin after Big Jack stops Kross from interfering and ducks a shot from Jay Smooth, which leads to Country Rock hitting Jay Smooth with the 3D - now known as the Country Rock Drop - for the win.
The Yung GOATs (Aaron Roberts and Zay Washington) head to the announce desk. Zay Washington says they have been ready, and Aaron Roberts calls out Danny B. Good and Derrick King. Danny and Derrick King show up, and Aaron Roberts says they are ready when they are. Washington says they can do it right now. When it is mentioned by Dustin Starr that the challenge is scheduled for next week, Danny B. Good says Santa Claus has a present for them in the form of the Memphis tag team titles.
We hear from "Big Swole" Justin Cole, who says that he will be rumble ready for the Grind City Rumble.
"Big Swole" Justin Cole and The Posse (Simon and Lil' Chris) beat The Skimahorns (Brad Skimahorn, Briar Skimahorn, Uncle Mikey) after Briar stops Uncle Mikey from going up top and Mikey stops Briar from cheating with a chain. After the match, Simon and Lil Chris read a letter to Santa Claus, appealing for a shot at the Memphis Tag Team Championships, saying they have been the nicest guys for years and that they believe in Christmas miracles.
Heather Monroe heads to the announce desk. Suddenly, as Dustin Starr is interviewing her, Swoggle chases The Grinch to the back again, then tries to kiss Heather Monroe's hand. Heather stops him and leaves.
Backstage, Amber Rodriguez calls Skyler, saying that she knows she has blown up all over social media and that she has been avoiding all of her calls, and that they need to talk before the Grind City Rumble.
Backstage, Shalonce Royal is heard singing "Silent Night." It is announced that she will be singing Christmas carols next week.
"The GunShow" Brett Michaels heads to the announce table. He says he is a different GunShow now, and asks Mike Anthony where he is at. Suddenly, we hear from Mike Anthony, who is outside of the arena where he attacked him from behind. He says that Brett Michaels won the battle, but the war ends when he says so, and tells Brett not to find him next week because he will find Brett. Brett says that if Mike Anthony wants to show up on Christmas Day, then he has something for him.
Carlos Alexander Rios beats The Gunslinger. After the match, K-Toomer shows up, and Carlos Alexander Rios fights him. During the commercial break, K-Toomer lays out Rios, then hits The Gunslinger with Big Bang. Rios gets back up, but K-Toomer hits him with Big Bang.
We hear from K-Toomer, who lays out numerous people as he says that Grind City Rumble is him versus everybody as he says that he is ready to lay waste to the competition.
The Hollywood Horror Show ("Hollywood" Jimmy Blaylock, Jacksyn Crowley, Otis Crowley) heads to the announce desk. Blaylock says The Revenant of Walker Hayes has let them down and turned his back on them, then promises there will be more discipline, and says that next week will be "Christmas With The Crowleys."
Ivan Warsaw beats Jacksyn Crowley by disqualification after "Hollywood" Jimmy Blaylock hits Warsaw with a leather strap. After the match, The Crowleys (Jacksyn) hold Warsaw down so that Blaylock can hit Warsaw with the strap, then Walker Hayes - no longer a Reventant - shows up, stops Blaylock and sends them and The Crowley into a retreat to make the save for Ivan Warsaw.
Friday, December 18, 2020
Layin' da SmackDown - SmackDown recap for December 18, 2020
Kevin Owens shows up to start tonight's show and calls out Roman Reigns so they can settle things right now. When Roman does not show up immediately, Owens mentions that he has talked with his family and told them not to watch their match under any circumstance due to what he will do to Roman. He also mentions Roman telling Jey Uso what his sons think of him, and says that if his kids were to judge him from their past actions, they will know he is nothing more than a hypocrite after using his own family members as pawns. Owens then tells Roman that he is nothing more than a coward, then Paul Heyman shows up on the TitanTron to "confess his sins," saying he made a mistake about him, think Owens was a masochist while Roman is a sadist, when Owens is really a martyr. He says that mutilation will not not be enough and that Owens will have to be eliminated, but Owens says he has heard enough from him and says that if Roman won't find him, he will find Roman. Owens then goes to the back.
Backstage, Adam Pearce tries to stop Kevin Owens, but Owens refuses to listen to him and finds Roman Reigns' dressing room door locked. Suddenly, Roman Reigns heads to the ring with Paul Heyman. Roman says he does not want to hurt Owens or his family, then says he is not a bad guy and that he is doing what he has to do to be "the guy," which Owens does not understand. He tells Owens to stay in his lane, then says he will show he is a good guy. He gives Owens the same opportunity as Jey Uso to acknowledge him as the head of his family's table, and says that if he does, everything is good. He then says that if he doesn't, he won't make it out of the arena tonight. Owens heads to the ring, but he is attacked by Jey Uso. Jey and Owens brawl, and Roman joins in on attacking Owens. Officials have to step in to stop the brawl.
Backstage, Roman Reigns tells Jey Uso that Kevin Owens will not listen to them and will not stop, then tells Jey Uso to end Owens and take him out.
The Street Profits (Angelo Dawkins and Montez Ford) retain the WWE SmackDown Tag Team Championships against Dolph Ziggler and Robert Roode after Ford reverses a roll-up with a tights grab with a schoolkid pin where he grabs Roode's tights. After the match, Ziggler and Roode argue with referee Charles Robinson, who threatens to get both men suspended if they do not listen to him.
Backstage, Jey Uso attacks Kevin Owens with a steel chair.
Backstage, Kayla Braxton interviews Bianca Belair, who says that a role model is someone one inspires to be and that Bayley is someone she inspires to be. While she calls Bayley her measuring stick, she has her name in her mouth and tonight, she will beat Bayley.
The Riott Squad (Ruby Riott and Liv Morgan) beat Billie Kay and Tamina after Billie Kay tags herself in as Tamina has the match won.
Carmella has a champagne toast to her championship victory against Sasha Banks on Sunday. She says that it is not too early to celebrate and that she knows better than the fans because she is better than them, then says Sasha Banks is weak, "not championship material" and in uncharted waters as she drowns in her own expectation. Carmella says that Sasha Banks got herself disqualified when she felt the SmackDown Women's Championship slipping from her fingers, and due to that, Carmella says she has Sasha beaten. She then says that Sasha cannot get disqualified again because she has to prove herself against her, and says that Sasha will fall into a turmoil so dark and so deep on Sunday that she might break, as Sasha becomes desperate if she is not the best or The Boss. Carmella then says that nothing lifts her spirits more than a fine glass of champagne, which she drinks and complains tastes "cheap and frantic" like Sasha. Suddenly Sasha's theme plays, but she shows up from behind Carmella. Sasha then throws the champagne into Carmella's face and puts her in the Banks Statement. Carmella's assistant pulls Sasha off Carmella only to get slapped, and Carmella hits Sasha in the back with another champagne bottle.
Jey Uso and Kevin Owens brawl in the trainer's room, and Jey puts Owens through a table.
Otis beats Shinsuke Nakamura after Nakamura nearly wins on an inside cradle when Chad Gable tells him to go for a suplex instead of the Caterpillar.
Sami Zayn puts the final touches on the Sami Awards, then Big E shows up and shuffles the awards cards.
WWE wishes everyone a happy holiday with Drew McIntyre and other Superstars beating up 2020...literally.
Backstage, Chad Gable tells Otis that he should have went for the Caterpillar, then tells him "Don't do what I do, do what I mean."
It's time for the Sami Awards. Sami says that his awards are about the will of the people compared to the Slammys, then shows a 2020 year in review of himself narrated by Corey Graves. The first award is Comeback of the Year, and the award goes to himself. Next is Match of the Year, which goes to Sami winning the Intercontinental Championship in a Ladder Match. After that comes Superstar of the Year, which goes to Big E. Big E shows up and takes the trophy from a confused Sami Zayn, who gest shoved away by Big E as he thanks people. As Sami tries to make a correction, Big E beats Sami up and throws him down the ramp.
Backstage, Kayla Braxton interviews Bayley, who says that while it was refreshing to hear some nice words from Bianca Belair, she will not go easy on her. She says that Bianca has all the potential in the world, but she will put her on the map.
The Slammy Awards are next Wednesday at 10 AM Eastern on WWE Network, with host R-Truth.
Bayley beats Bianca Belair with the Rose Plant after raking Bianca's eyes to counter a powerbomb attempt.
Randy Orton vs. The Fiend at TLC is officially a Firefly Inferno Match.
Roman Reigns, Jey Uso and Paul Heyman head to the ring. Roman says he has been trying to understand why anybody would blow the opportunity to be in the ring with him, then Kevin Owens shows up. Jey Uso goes after Owens, but Owens beats him to the punch. Owens then goes after Roman, but Roman and Jey gang up on him and Roman hits the Spear before hitting Owens with a steel chair. Jey sets up two tables, and Owens is soon put through one of them with a spinebuster by Jey before Roman puts Owens through the other with a Samoan Drop. Roman then buries Owens with tables, ladders and chairs with Jey's help, and Roman and Jey smack Owens with chairs before leaving with Paul Heyman. Backstage, Kayla Braxton interviews Roman Reigns, but Jey Uso lets Roman know that Owens has gotten back up after the beating they have given him. Owens tells Roman that nothing he or his family will do to him will keep him down. Owens then tells Roman he will take the Universal Championship from him on Sunday or he will die trying.
Talking Smack: Sami Zayn expresses his outrage with Big E.
Here are the top ten moments from tonight's show!
Backstage, Adam Pearce tries to stop Kevin Owens, but Owens refuses to listen to him and finds Roman Reigns' dressing room door locked. Suddenly, Roman Reigns heads to the ring with Paul Heyman. Roman says he does not want to hurt Owens or his family, then says he is not a bad guy and that he is doing what he has to do to be "the guy," which Owens does not understand. He tells Owens to stay in his lane, then says he will show he is a good guy. He gives Owens the same opportunity as Jey Uso to acknowledge him as the head of his family's table, and says that if he does, everything is good. He then says that if he doesn't, he won't make it out of the arena tonight. Owens heads to the ring, but he is attacked by Jey Uso. Jey and Owens brawl, and Roman joins in on attacking Owens. Officials have to step in to stop the brawl.
Backstage, Roman Reigns tells Jey Uso that Kevin Owens will not listen to them and will not stop, then tells Jey Uso to end Owens and take him out.
The Street Profits (Angelo Dawkins and Montez Ford) retain the WWE SmackDown Tag Team Championships against Dolph Ziggler and Robert Roode after Ford reverses a roll-up with a tights grab with a schoolkid pin where he grabs Roode's tights. After the match, Ziggler and Roode argue with referee Charles Robinson, who threatens to get both men suspended if they do not listen to him.
Backstage, Jey Uso attacks Kevin Owens with a steel chair.
Backstage, Kayla Braxton interviews Bianca Belair, who says that a role model is someone one inspires to be and that Bayley is someone she inspires to be. While she calls Bayley her measuring stick, she has her name in her mouth and tonight, she will beat Bayley.
The Riott Squad (Ruby Riott and Liv Morgan) beat Billie Kay and Tamina after Billie Kay tags herself in as Tamina has the match won.
Carmella has a champagne toast to her championship victory against Sasha Banks on Sunday. She says that it is not too early to celebrate and that she knows better than the fans because she is better than them, then says Sasha Banks is weak, "not championship material" and in uncharted waters as she drowns in her own expectation. Carmella says that Sasha Banks got herself disqualified when she felt the SmackDown Women's Championship slipping from her fingers, and due to that, Carmella says she has Sasha beaten. She then says that Sasha cannot get disqualified again because she has to prove herself against her, and says that Sasha will fall into a turmoil so dark and so deep on Sunday that she might break, as Sasha becomes desperate if she is not the best or The Boss. Carmella then says that nothing lifts her spirits more than a fine glass of champagne, which she drinks and complains tastes "cheap and frantic" like Sasha. Suddenly Sasha's theme plays, but she shows up from behind Carmella. Sasha then throws the champagne into Carmella's face and puts her in the Banks Statement. Carmella's assistant pulls Sasha off Carmella only to get slapped, and Carmella hits Sasha in the back with another champagne bottle.
Jey Uso and Kevin Owens brawl in the trainer's room, and Jey puts Owens through a table.
Otis beats Shinsuke Nakamura after Nakamura nearly wins on an inside cradle when Chad Gable tells him to go for a suplex instead of the Caterpillar.
Sami Zayn puts the final touches on the Sami Awards, then Big E shows up and shuffles the awards cards.
WWE wishes everyone a happy holiday with Drew McIntyre and other Superstars beating up 2020...literally.
Backstage, Chad Gable tells Otis that he should have went for the Caterpillar, then tells him "Don't do what I do, do what I mean."
It's time for the Sami Awards. Sami says that his awards are about the will of the people compared to the Slammys, then shows a 2020 year in review of himself narrated by Corey Graves. The first award is Comeback of the Year, and the award goes to himself. Next is Match of the Year, which goes to Sami winning the Intercontinental Championship in a Ladder Match. After that comes Superstar of the Year, which goes to Big E. Big E shows up and takes the trophy from a confused Sami Zayn, who gest shoved away by Big E as he thanks people. As Sami tries to make a correction, Big E beats Sami up and throws him down the ramp.
Backstage, Kayla Braxton interviews Bayley, who says that while it was refreshing to hear some nice words from Bianca Belair, she will not go easy on her. She says that Bianca has all the potential in the world, but she will put her on the map.
The Slammy Awards are next Wednesday at 10 AM Eastern on WWE Network, with host R-Truth.
Bayley beats Bianca Belair with the Rose Plant after raking Bianca's eyes to counter a powerbomb attempt.
Randy Orton vs. The Fiend at TLC is officially a Firefly Inferno Match.
Roman Reigns, Jey Uso and Paul Heyman head to the ring. Roman says he has been trying to understand why anybody would blow the opportunity to be in the ring with him, then Kevin Owens shows up. Jey Uso goes after Owens, but Owens beats him to the punch. Owens then goes after Roman, but Roman and Jey gang up on him and Roman hits the Spear before hitting Owens with a steel chair. Jey sets up two tables, and Owens is soon put through one of them with a spinebuster by Jey before Roman puts Owens through the other with a Samoan Drop. Roman then buries Owens with tables, ladders and chairs with Jey's help, and Roman and Jey smack Owens with chairs before leaving with Paul Heyman. Backstage, Kayla Braxton interviews Roman Reigns, but Jey Uso lets Roman know that Owens has gotten back up after the beating they have given him. Owens tells Roman that nothing he or his family will do to him will keep him down. Owens then tells Roman he will take the Universal Championship from him on Sunday or he will die trying.
Talking Smack: Sami Zayn expresses his outrage with Big E.
Here are the top ten moments from tonight's show!
205:Alive - 205 Live recap for December 18, 2020
Ever-Rise (Chase Parker and Matt Martel) beat The Bollywood Boyz (Samir and Sunil) in a Tornado Tag Team Match.
Jake Atlas beats "The Premier Athlete" Tony Nese despite the attempted interference by Ariya Daivari after Nese distracts the referee by grabbing a steel chair. After the match, Atlas keeps Daivari from grabbing a steel chair, and forces him and Nese to retreat.
Jake Atlas beats "The Premier Athlete" Tony Nese despite the attempted interference by Ariya Daivari after Nese distracts the referee by grabbing a steel chair. After the match, Atlas keeps Daivari from grabbing a steel chair, and forces him and Nese to retreat.
Final Battle 2020 - The Results
Special thanks to Fightful for making this recap possible.
At the beginning of the show it is announced that Flamita, Bandido, Kenny King and EC3 are not on the show tonight due to possible COVID-19 exposure.
Tony Deppen defeats LSG, Josh Woods and Dak Draper with a roll-up to LSG for a shot at the ROH World Television Championship.
Backstage, Tony Deppen says he is already one match in and Dragon Lee may have the advantage on him, but he will make it up to his wife and newborn son and that he will not tell his son that he was a failure. He tells Dragon Lee to look into his eyes, as they are all he will ever know about him, and that Dragon Lee will have to kill him because he is not leaving without the ROH World Television Championship.
Backstage, it is announced that Shane Taylor and The Soldiers of Savagery (Moses and Kaun) are officially the ROH World Six-Man Tag Team Champions by forfeit after Flamita and Bandido are unable to appear to defend the titles after also not having had defended them in so long. Shane Taylor says that he wanted himself, Moses and Kaun to make history after being promised championship gold in a year, and says that this is not the way they want to do it. He says that when they make history, they will do it the right way. Taylor says that they are not a charity, and tells ROH to keep the six-man titles.
Backstage, Brian Johnson says he will make an example of Danhausen in their match tonight, where Danhausen will get an Ring of Honor contract if he wins.
Backstage, Jay Briscoe - whose match with EC3 has been called off - says he has some real business to take care of. When he tries to tag team with his brother Mark Briscoe, Mark tells him he already has a partner tonight. Shane Taylor then shows up, and the two of them agree to have a match.
The Foundation (Tracy Williams and Rhett Titus) beat Fred Yehi and Wheeler Yuta in a Pure Rules tag team match with a crossface from Williams to Yuta.
The Foundation (Jay Lethal and Jonathan Gresham) retain the ROH World Tag Team Championships against PCO and Mark Briscoe and PCO accidentally Spears Mark Briscoe and Lethal rolls PCO up for the win.
Rey Horus beats Dalton Castle.
Matt Taven and Mike Bennett - now known as "The OGK" (short for "The Original Kingdom) - beat The Righteous (Vincent and Bateman). After the match, Vita Von Starr attacks The OGK before Vincent hits Matt with Orange Sunshine and ties Matt to the ropes with zip ties. Vita then chokes Matt unconscious as Vincent looks on before he brings a wooden plank into the ring, separates Bennett's legs with it, and smashes Mike's ankles with a stell chair.
Danhausen beats Brian Johnson by disqualification after spitting his collection of teeth out of his mouth into the referee's face - blinding the referee in the process - and faking being hit with a microphone by Brian Johnson when the ref is able to see what is going on again. As per pre-match stipulation, Danhausen has won a Ring of Honor contract.
Dragon Lee retains the ROH World Television Championship against Tony Deppen.
Shane Taylor beats Jay Briscoe. Both men shake hands after the match.
Jonathan Gresham retains the ROH Pure Championship against "The Mercenary" Flip Gordon by referee stoppage after knocking Flip Gordon unconscious following a flurry of punches.
Rush retains the ROH World Championship against Brody King after Dragon Lee distracts the refree, allowing Rush and Dragon Lee's father La Bestia del Ring to hit Brody with a steel chair. After the match, The Foundation (Jay Lethal and Johanthan Gresham) show up and stare down Rush and Dragon Lee from the stage.
At the beginning of the show it is announced that Flamita, Bandido, Kenny King and EC3 are not on the show tonight due to possible COVID-19 exposure.
Tony Deppen defeats LSG, Josh Woods and Dak Draper with a roll-up to LSG for a shot at the ROH World Television Championship.
Backstage, Tony Deppen says he is already one match in and Dragon Lee may have the advantage on him, but he will make it up to his wife and newborn son and that he will not tell his son that he was a failure. He tells Dragon Lee to look into his eyes, as they are all he will ever know about him, and that Dragon Lee will have to kill him because he is not leaving without the ROH World Television Championship.
Backstage, it is announced that Shane Taylor and The Soldiers of Savagery (Moses and Kaun) are officially the ROH World Six-Man Tag Team Champions by forfeit after Flamita and Bandido are unable to appear to defend the titles after also not having had defended them in so long. Shane Taylor says that he wanted himself, Moses and Kaun to make history after being promised championship gold in a year, and says that this is not the way they want to do it. He says that when they make history, they will do it the right way. Taylor says that they are not a charity, and tells ROH to keep the six-man titles.
Backstage, Brian Johnson says he will make an example of Danhausen in their match tonight, where Danhausen will get an Ring of Honor contract if he wins.
Backstage, Jay Briscoe - whose match with EC3 has been called off - says he has some real business to take care of. When he tries to tag team with his brother Mark Briscoe, Mark tells him he already has a partner tonight. Shane Taylor then shows up, and the two of them agree to have a match.
The Foundation (Tracy Williams and Rhett Titus) beat Fred Yehi and Wheeler Yuta in a Pure Rules tag team match with a crossface from Williams to Yuta.
The Foundation (Jay Lethal and Jonathan Gresham) retain the ROH World Tag Team Championships against PCO and Mark Briscoe and PCO accidentally Spears Mark Briscoe and Lethal rolls PCO up for the win.
Rey Horus beats Dalton Castle.
Matt Taven and Mike Bennett - now known as "The OGK" (short for "The Original Kingdom) - beat The Righteous (Vincent and Bateman). After the match, Vita Von Starr attacks The OGK before Vincent hits Matt with Orange Sunshine and ties Matt to the ropes with zip ties. Vita then chokes Matt unconscious as Vincent looks on before he brings a wooden plank into the ring, separates Bennett's legs with it, and smashes Mike's ankles with a stell chair.
Danhausen beats Brian Johnson by disqualification after spitting his collection of teeth out of his mouth into the referee's face - blinding the referee in the process - and faking being hit with a microphone by Brian Johnson when the ref is able to see what is going on again. As per pre-match stipulation, Danhausen has won a Ring of Honor contract.
Dragon Lee retains the ROH World Television Championship against Tony Deppen.
Shane Taylor beats Jay Briscoe. Both men shake hands after the match.
Jonathan Gresham retains the ROH Pure Championship against "The Mercenary" Flip Gordon by referee stoppage after knocking Flip Gordon unconscious following a flurry of punches.
Rush retains the ROH World Championship against Brody King after Dragon Lee distracts the refree, allowing Rush and Dragon Lee's father La Bestia del Ring to hit Brody with a steel chair. After the match, The Foundation (Jay Lethal and Johanthan Gresham) show up and stare down Rush and Dragon Lee from the stage.
Friday Night's Main Event - Main Event recap for December 18, 2020
Sarah Schreiber interviews R-Truth in the ring. R-Truth says his third middle name is "Dangerously," and the only other person who eats, drinks and breathes "dangerously" is his "childhood hero" John Cena. He then says a legendary contract signing is the only thing holding him back from reaching Cena's level. Suddenly, Drew Gulak shows up with a clipboard, saying a contract signing might be his best idea yet. R-Truth wants to know if this is not a trick, but Gulak says he would like to be part of the very first 24/7 Championship contract signing, having looked up to R-Truth like an uncle. Gulak says he has the contract already drawn up, and all that is needed is an official in order to do the signing right. R-Truth states that a "bouncy castle", "a United States of Declaration conference table," laser pens and Gary Oldman dressed as Commissioner Gordon. Gulak has R-Truth read the contract, and as he reads it, Drew Gulak calls for a referee as R-Truth isn't looking. R-Truth then sees a stick figure drawing of him and Gulak in the ring. Gulak then tries to pin R-Truth, but R-Truth kicks out and hits Gulak with the Attitude Adjustment.
Before the next match, Peyton Royce and Lacey Evans mock Nikki Cross, with Lacey saying the only reason people know Nikki exist is because she was Alexa Bliss' best friend before they both call her a loser.
Nikki Cross beats Lacey Evans by countering an inside cradle with one of her own following the inadvertent distraction by Peyton Royce, who costs Lacey the match.
Before the next match, Peyton Royce and Lacey Evans mock Nikki Cross, with Lacey saying the only reason people know Nikki exist is because she was Alexa Bliss' best friend before they both call her a loser.
Nikki Cross beats Lacey Evans by countering an inside cradle with one of her own following the inadvertent distraction by Peyton Royce, who costs Lacey the match.
Wednesday, December 18, 2019
Those Dynamite Kids - Dynamite recap for December 18, 2019
The Lucha Bros. (Pentagon Jr. and Rey Fenix) beat "Hangman" Adam Page and Kenny Omega after Pentagon Jr. ducks a Buckshot Lariat and Omega gets nailed instead. During the match, Evil Uno appears on-screen briefly in the form of a transmission cut-off. After the match, Page and Omega have a brief shoving match, then PAC shows up on the video screen saying that he has not gotten an answer to his challenge before going into the locker room and attacking Michael Nakazawa. Omega leaves through the crowd to head to the back.
Darby Allin and "The American Nightmare" Cody Rhodes beat The Butcher and The Blade.
We see a montage of Jungle Boy training for his match with Chris Jericho later tonight.
Awesome Kong quickly beats Miranda Alizee. After the match, Awesome Kong cuts a piece of Miranda's hair off and adds it to the hair trophy in Melanie Cruise's hand.
We see Jim Ross interview Jungle Boy. Jungle Boy thinks of Chris Jericho in two forms: "the man" and "the legend." He says that Chris Jericho the man does not scare him; however, he has a lot of respect for Chris Jericho the legend and what he has done in the industry. He says that he is very aware of the pressure and the gravity of the situation, but pressure makes greatness and he is ready to tackle the situation head-on. He says that his late father Luke Perry would be very proud of him, as they have had many talks about his wrestling career and he knows that his father would be very happy about it.
Chris Jericho vs. Jungle Boy ends in a ten-minutes time limit draw. During the match, it is announced that Dynamite will be back in two weeks due to the Christmas holiday. After the match, a livid Jericho demands five more minutes from ring announcer Justin Roberts, and the bell is rung for another five-minute match. It is not long before Chris Jericho leaves with the AEW World Championship.
Tony Schiavone interviews Chris Jericho on the stage. Jericho says that Jungle Boy could not beat him, but Schiavone reminds him that he told Jungle Boy he could not last ten minutes, much less win, and Jericho takes the microphone away from Schiavone and says that Jungle Boy will get his before addressing whether or not Jon Moxley will join The Inner Circle. Jericho says he knows what the answer is and that The Inner Circle has a lot of surprises for Moxley when he joins them. He says there will be no episode of Dynamite next week due to it being Christmas, but that the week after, The Inner Circle will have a great big surprise for Moxley when he joins The Inner Circle.
Backstage, Jenn Decker interviews SoCal Uncensored ("The Fallen Angel" Christopher Daniels, Frankie Kazarian, Scorpio Sky). Daniels says that The Young Bucks (Matt and Nick Jackson) may be the tag team of the decade, but they are the tag team of the moments. The Lucha Bros. (Pentagon Jr. and Rey Fenix) show up and say that Daniels "doesn't have it anymore," and when Daniels confronts them, he looks at Pentagon Jr., then walks away.
Kris Statlander beast Dr. Britt Baker D.M.D. During the match "joindarkorder.com" and "#JoinDarkOrder" are briefly seen at the bottom of the screen. Riho is seen in the front row. After the match, Tony Schiavone interviews Statlander, but Brandi Rhodes shows up to congratulate Statlander before asking if she is with The Nightmare Collective (Brandi, Awesome Kong< Melanie Cruise) or not. Statlander wags her finger in front of Brandi's face before coming face-to-face with Melanie Cruise and Awesome Kong. Statlander is then hit in the eye with one of her high heels, and Sadie Gibbs shows up with two referees as The Nightmare Collective leave.
We hear from Shawn Spears, who says that life hinges on a moment and that the moment is now due to tag team wrestling mattering in All Elite Wrestling. However, Shawn Spears is missing a tag team partner, and Tully Blanchard says they need a good partner who is impressionable and is able to connect on a mental level.
SoCal Uncensored (Frankie Kazarian and Scorpio Sky) retain the AEW World Tag Team Championships against The Young Bucks (Matt and Nick Jackson). After the match, the Creepers show up and surround the ring, then the lights go out. The Dark Order (Evil Uno and Stu Grayson) show up and congratulate SoCal Uncensored on their victory, then tell The Young Bucks that they have suffered a hard loss. Stu Grayson then stays tonight is not a recruitment night after stating that they would have asked The Young Bucks to join on any other night, and says that tonight is an initiation. The Creepers then attack SoCal Uncensored and The Young Bucks. Alex Reynolds and John Silver are the only two Creepers who are unmasked as the Creepers attack both teams in the previous match, and even with "The Fallen Angel" Christopher Daniels helping them out, they are still overpowered by the Creepers. Kenny Omega tries to make the save, but he too is overwhelmed, as "The American Nightmare" Cody Rhodes and "The Natural" Dustin Rhodes have to jump in, but they too are overwhelmed. Alex Reynolds and John Silver are handed masks as Evil Uno states that The Dark Order will never be doubted again.
Darby Allin and "The American Nightmare" Cody Rhodes beat The Butcher and The Blade.
We see a montage of Jungle Boy training for his match with Chris Jericho later tonight.
Awesome Kong quickly beats Miranda Alizee. After the match, Awesome Kong cuts a piece of Miranda's hair off and adds it to the hair trophy in Melanie Cruise's hand.
We see Jim Ross interview Jungle Boy. Jungle Boy thinks of Chris Jericho in two forms: "the man" and "the legend." He says that Chris Jericho the man does not scare him; however, he has a lot of respect for Chris Jericho the legend and what he has done in the industry. He says that he is very aware of the pressure and the gravity of the situation, but pressure makes greatness and he is ready to tackle the situation head-on. He says that his late father Luke Perry would be very proud of him, as they have had many talks about his wrestling career and he knows that his father would be very happy about it.
Chris Jericho vs. Jungle Boy ends in a ten-minutes time limit draw. During the match, it is announced that Dynamite will be back in two weeks due to the Christmas holiday. After the match, a livid Jericho demands five more minutes from ring announcer Justin Roberts, and the bell is rung for another five-minute match. It is not long before Chris Jericho leaves with the AEW World Championship.
Tony Schiavone interviews Chris Jericho on the stage. Jericho says that Jungle Boy could not beat him, but Schiavone reminds him that he told Jungle Boy he could not last ten minutes, much less win, and Jericho takes the microphone away from Schiavone and says that Jungle Boy will get his before addressing whether or not Jon Moxley will join The Inner Circle. Jericho says he knows what the answer is and that The Inner Circle has a lot of surprises for Moxley when he joins them. He says there will be no episode of Dynamite next week due to it being Christmas, but that the week after, The Inner Circle will have a great big surprise for Moxley when he joins The Inner Circle.
Backstage, Jenn Decker interviews SoCal Uncensored ("The Fallen Angel" Christopher Daniels, Frankie Kazarian, Scorpio Sky). Daniels says that The Young Bucks (Matt and Nick Jackson) may be the tag team of the decade, but they are the tag team of the moments. The Lucha Bros. (Pentagon Jr. and Rey Fenix) show up and say that Daniels "doesn't have it anymore," and when Daniels confronts them, he looks at Pentagon Jr., then walks away.
Kris Statlander beast Dr. Britt Baker D.M.D. During the match "joindarkorder.com" and "#JoinDarkOrder" are briefly seen at the bottom of the screen. Riho is seen in the front row. After the match, Tony Schiavone interviews Statlander, but Brandi Rhodes shows up to congratulate Statlander before asking if she is with The Nightmare Collective (Brandi, Awesome Kong< Melanie Cruise) or not. Statlander wags her finger in front of Brandi's face before coming face-to-face with Melanie Cruise and Awesome Kong. Statlander is then hit in the eye with one of her high heels, and Sadie Gibbs shows up with two referees as The Nightmare Collective leave.
We hear from Shawn Spears, who says that life hinges on a moment and that the moment is now due to tag team wrestling mattering in All Elite Wrestling. However, Shawn Spears is missing a tag team partner, and Tully Blanchard says they need a good partner who is impressionable and is able to connect on a mental level.
SoCal Uncensored (Frankie Kazarian and Scorpio Sky) retain the AEW World Tag Team Championships against The Young Bucks (Matt and Nick Jackson). After the match, the Creepers show up and surround the ring, then the lights go out. The Dark Order (Evil Uno and Stu Grayson) show up and congratulate SoCal Uncensored on their victory, then tell The Young Bucks that they have suffered a hard loss. Stu Grayson then stays tonight is not a recruitment night after stating that they would have asked The Young Bucks to join on any other night, and says that tonight is an initiation. The Creepers then attack SoCal Uncensored and The Young Bucks. Alex Reynolds and John Silver are the only two Creepers who are unmasked as the Creepers attack both teams in the previous match, and even with "The Fallen Angel" Christopher Daniels helping them out, they are still overpowered by the Creepers. Kenny Omega tries to make the save, but he too is overwhelmed, as "The American Nightmare" Cody Rhodes and "The Natural" Dustin Rhodes have to jump in, but they too are overwhelmed. Alex Reynolds and John Silver are handed masks as Evil Uno states that The Dark Order will never be doubted again.
Generation NXT - NXT recap for December 18, 2019
Adam Cole retains the NXT Championship against Finn Balor following the sudden appearance and distraction to Finn Balor from Johnny Gargano. After the match, Gargano takes a steel chair from the front row and smacks Finn Balor with it. Finn Balor is forced to retreat through the crowd.
Damian Priest beats Killian Dain.
The Dusty Rhodes Tag Team Classic will return next year, with teams being announced on the January 1st episode.
Cameron Grimes beats KUSHIDA, then gets his hat back.
We see a video package for Io Shirai, who is in action next.
Io Shirai beats Santana Garrett.
Worlds Collide returns on January 25th!
Pete Dunne beats "The Kiwi Buzzsaw" Travis Banks.
Backstage, Cathy Kelley interviews Dakota Kai, who says that she won last week despite being put through two tables and that she will continue to win until she is NXT Women's Champion.
Next week: Roderick Strong issues a North American Championship Challenge! Lio Rush and Keith Lee vs. Damian Priest and "The Premier Athlete" Tony Nese!
Rhea Ripley beats "The Queen of Spades" Shayna Baszler to become the NXT Women's Champion! After the match, Rhea Ripley celebrates with fans in the ring.
Here are the top ten moments from tonight's show!
Damian Priest beats Killian Dain.
The Dusty Rhodes Tag Team Classic will return next year, with teams being announced on the January 1st episode.
Cameron Grimes beats KUSHIDA, then gets his hat back.
We see a video package for Io Shirai, who is in action next.
Io Shirai beats Santana Garrett.
Worlds Collide returns on January 25th!
Pete Dunne beats "The Kiwi Buzzsaw" Travis Banks.
Backstage, Cathy Kelley interviews Dakota Kai, who says that she won last week despite being put through two tables and that she will continue to win until she is NXT Women's Champion.
Next week: Roderick Strong issues a North American Championship Challenge! Lio Rush and Keith Lee vs. Damian Priest and "The Premier Athlete" Tony Nese!
Rhea Ripley beats "The Queen of Spades" Shayna Baszler to become the NXT Women's Champion! After the match, Rhea Ripley celebrates with fans in the ring.
Here are the top ten moments from tonight's show!
Tuesday, December 18, 2018
Layin' da SmackDown - SmackDown Live recap for December 18, 2018
The show begins with Commissioner Shane McMahon mentioning what happened on Raw last night and how the plans for Raw are also taking place on SmackDown Live. He mentions that they need to make the best possible product they can for the fans, and that it starts tonight. He tells everyone to rip down the brass ring and take everything that comes with it, and thanks General Manager Paige for her hard work before relieving her of the General Manager position. Paige will not be going anywhere, but her role has changed a bit.
Becky Lynch shows up. Becky says she does not care who runs the show, as she is in the charge, and while everyone else is in a corporate meeting, she is with the people as this is where the real business is conducted. She demands "Rowdy" Ronda Rousey, saying that when she get in her business, she left her laying, and at TLC, she cost her the SmackDown Women's title and did not have the decency to fight her. Becky says she has worked way too long and hard to let someone like her take it all away from her. Suddenly, Charlotte Flair shows up. Charlotte tells Becky to take number two and stand behind her, because Ronda stole her opportunity at TLC. Becky says her days of standing behind are long gone, but Charlotte says the days of looking up at her are then, now and forever. She also says that if Ronda had not been there, she could have become an eight-time Women's Champion. Suddenly, Asuka shows up. Asuka tells Charlotte and Becky to forget Ronda, for she is the champion now. Becky tells Asuka to prove it, and Charlotte tells Asuka to thanks Ronda, as she never beat the two of them, and call her a paper champion. Suddenly, WWE Chairman Vince McMahon shows up. Vince wishes the fans a happy holiday, then congratulates Asuka on winning the SmackDown Women's Championship. She then Becky's conduct is unbecoming of an official, as is Charlotte's, saying anything went last night. He then says that anything was Ronda, who promised to write the next chapter, and tells them to take their anger out on Ronda. As for Asuka, he asks if she would like to defend her championship tonight. After Vince asks if anyone is ready for Asuka, Naomi shows up. Naomi says Charlotte had her opportunities and that Becky used to be "The Man" but doesn't have the title anymore and she wants it. Vince then makes a match between Naomi and Asuka for the WWE SmackDown Women's Championship right now official. Charlotte and Becky Lynch watch from ringside for the next match.
Asuka retains the WWE SmackDown Women's Championship against Naomi with the Asuka Lock.
Backstage, The Miz knocks on the door to the McMahon Family's office. Vince comes out, then Miz mentions the trust issues he has with Commissioner Shane McMahon and the WWE World Cup trophy. Miz asks Vince for his blessing to team with Shane, and Vince gives Miz a chance to prove himself in a tag team match, and says he will find a team as well as a partner for him.
Backstage, Kayla Braxton interviews Rusev and Lana. Rusev says he hopes the McMahons are paying attention, as he is a Superstar and a man of action and crushed Shinsuke Nakamura. After putting his beard over and comparing Nakamura to Sonic The Hedgehog, he says that he will eventually get his hands on Nakamura and take the United States Championship from him.
Jeff Hardy shows up. Hardy says he has heard that Samoa Joe wants to apologize to him, and while he has made mistakes in the past, that was then and this is now, and he worships the fact that he is alive, well and here. He then tells Samoa Joe to get it over with and come to the ring, as he wants to hear his apology face to face. Joe shows up, and says he is sorry...because this is an intervention. He says he has known Jeff Hardy for a long time, and says a man in Hardy's fragile condition can be rough at this time of year, as his demons will catch up to him. Hardy says this is reminding him that he is never going back, and that he sees right through him. Hardy tells Joe he attacks weaknesses to hide his insecurities, and mentions that Joe has only won one title in WWE. Joe pretends to back off, then tries to attack Hardy only to eat a Twist of Fate.
The Miz's tag team partner is revealed to be Mandy Rose, and their opponents are revealed to be The Fabulous Truth (R-Truth and Carmella). R-Truth announces their victory in Mixed Match Challenge and their vacation at WWE Headquarters in Stanford, Connecticut, and that he looks forward to their match against Miz and "Maryse," who is really Mandy Rose.
The Miz and Mandy Rose beat The Fabulous Truth (R-Truth and Carmella) after a Skull Crushing Finale to R-Truth in the middle of a seven-second dance break.
It is announced that Mustafa Ali has been officially added to the SmackDown Live roster.
We see vignettes for Lars Sullivan, Lacey Evans, Heavy Machinery (Tucker Knight and Otis Dozovic), Nikki Cross and EC3.
The Usos (Jimmy and Jey Uso) show up. The Usos say that no matter what, one thing stays the same: they run SmackDown Live. They may not have won the tag team titles, they still have gold on their mind and call out The Bar. Instead, they get Gallows & Anderson (Luke Gallows and Karl Anderson). Anderson says it's The Bar, The New Day and The Usos week after week, and while they are great teams with great matches, they haven't been on television since August. Gallows says they have been on the sidelines for four months, but no more. He says it is time to clean slates and clean the house. The Usos say they are not the reason why they aren't on TV, then tell them to step up or get stepped on, as they move for no one. Gallows and Anderson get in the ring, and a referee stands between both teams. It is then announced that, as per the McMahon family, there will be a match between the two teams right now.
The Usos (Jimmy and Jey Uso) vs. Gallows & Anderson (Luke Gallows and Karl Anderson) ends with The Bar (Sheamus and Cesaro) showing up only for SAnitY (Eric Young, Alexander Wolfe, Killian Dain) to also show up for the first time in months and attack both teams in the match. Afterwards, The Bar rush into the ring and pick the bones.
We hear from Shinsuke Nakamura, who says that Rusev is a "Total Diva," not a United States title contender or a SmackDown Live star, and that he shouldn't be afraid of him.
The New Day (Kofi Kingston, Big E, Xavier Woods) advertise The New Day's WWE 2018 Pancake Powered New Year Spectacular tomorrow night at 10 PM Eastern, 9 PM Central.
Before the next match, "The New" Daniel Bryan says he killed the Yes! Movement and destroyed the house that "The Phenomenal" AJ Styles built, but unlike the fans, he is not about destruction; he is about creation of something better. He says that on SmackDown Live, he is creating a brave new world that he knows the people will not like because they fear change. He calls the people out on their "vacuous consumption," and says the people of Fresno, California are the guiltiest of all. He says the people are proud of themselves, then says Fresno ranks #1 in pollution in the state of California (which the fans nevertheless cheer to upon hearing). He then says "Shame!" repeatedly to the fans. He then states that Sir Isaac Asimov once said that self-education is the only education there is, then says the people would not know wisdom if it were pumped with GMOs and handed to them through a drive-thru window. Daniel Bryan then tells the people of Fresno not to try self-education, as they will fail and they have failed already, then tells them they have someone to show them the way and how to live: "The New" Daniel Bryan.
"The Phenomenal" AJ Styles and Mustafa Ali beat "The New" Daniel Bryan and Andrade "Cien" Almas.
Here are the top 10 moments from tonight's show!
Becky Lynch shows up. Becky says she does not care who runs the show, as she is in the charge, and while everyone else is in a corporate meeting, she is with the people as this is where the real business is conducted. She demands "Rowdy" Ronda Rousey, saying that when she get in her business, she left her laying, and at TLC, she cost her the SmackDown Women's title and did not have the decency to fight her. Becky says she has worked way too long and hard to let someone like her take it all away from her. Suddenly, Charlotte Flair shows up. Charlotte tells Becky to take number two and stand behind her, because Ronda stole her opportunity at TLC. Becky says her days of standing behind are long gone, but Charlotte says the days of looking up at her are then, now and forever. She also says that if Ronda had not been there, she could have become an eight-time Women's Champion. Suddenly, Asuka shows up. Asuka tells Charlotte and Becky to forget Ronda, for she is the champion now. Becky tells Asuka to prove it, and Charlotte tells Asuka to thanks Ronda, as she never beat the two of them, and call her a paper champion. Suddenly, WWE Chairman Vince McMahon shows up. Vince wishes the fans a happy holiday, then congratulates Asuka on winning the SmackDown Women's Championship. She then Becky's conduct is unbecoming of an official, as is Charlotte's, saying anything went last night. He then says that anything was Ronda, who promised to write the next chapter, and tells them to take their anger out on Ronda. As for Asuka, he asks if she would like to defend her championship tonight. After Vince asks if anyone is ready for Asuka, Naomi shows up. Naomi says Charlotte had her opportunities and that Becky used to be "The Man" but doesn't have the title anymore and she wants it. Vince then makes a match between Naomi and Asuka for the WWE SmackDown Women's Championship right now official. Charlotte and Becky Lynch watch from ringside for the next match.
Asuka retains the WWE SmackDown Women's Championship against Naomi with the Asuka Lock.
Backstage, The Miz knocks on the door to the McMahon Family's office. Vince comes out, then Miz mentions the trust issues he has with Commissioner Shane McMahon and the WWE World Cup trophy. Miz asks Vince for his blessing to team with Shane, and Vince gives Miz a chance to prove himself in a tag team match, and says he will find a team as well as a partner for him.
Backstage, Kayla Braxton interviews Rusev and Lana. Rusev says he hopes the McMahons are paying attention, as he is a Superstar and a man of action and crushed Shinsuke Nakamura. After putting his beard over and comparing Nakamura to Sonic The Hedgehog, he says that he will eventually get his hands on Nakamura and take the United States Championship from him.
Jeff Hardy shows up. Hardy says he has heard that Samoa Joe wants to apologize to him, and while he has made mistakes in the past, that was then and this is now, and he worships the fact that he is alive, well and here. He then tells Samoa Joe to get it over with and come to the ring, as he wants to hear his apology face to face. Joe shows up, and says he is sorry...because this is an intervention. He says he has known Jeff Hardy for a long time, and says a man in Hardy's fragile condition can be rough at this time of year, as his demons will catch up to him. Hardy says this is reminding him that he is never going back, and that he sees right through him. Hardy tells Joe he attacks weaknesses to hide his insecurities, and mentions that Joe has only won one title in WWE. Joe pretends to back off, then tries to attack Hardy only to eat a Twist of Fate.
The Miz's tag team partner is revealed to be Mandy Rose, and their opponents are revealed to be The Fabulous Truth (R-Truth and Carmella). R-Truth announces their victory in Mixed Match Challenge and their vacation at WWE Headquarters in Stanford, Connecticut, and that he looks forward to their match against Miz and "Maryse," who is really Mandy Rose.
The Miz and Mandy Rose beat The Fabulous Truth (R-Truth and Carmella) after a Skull Crushing Finale to R-Truth in the middle of a seven-second dance break.
It is announced that Mustafa Ali has been officially added to the SmackDown Live roster.
We see vignettes for Lars Sullivan, Lacey Evans, Heavy Machinery (Tucker Knight and Otis Dozovic), Nikki Cross and EC3.
The Usos (Jimmy and Jey Uso) show up. The Usos say that no matter what, one thing stays the same: they run SmackDown Live. They may not have won the tag team titles, they still have gold on their mind and call out The Bar. Instead, they get Gallows & Anderson (Luke Gallows and Karl Anderson). Anderson says it's The Bar, The New Day and The Usos week after week, and while they are great teams with great matches, they haven't been on television since August. Gallows says they have been on the sidelines for four months, but no more. He says it is time to clean slates and clean the house. The Usos say they are not the reason why they aren't on TV, then tell them to step up or get stepped on, as they move for no one. Gallows and Anderson get in the ring, and a referee stands between both teams. It is then announced that, as per the McMahon family, there will be a match between the two teams right now.
The Usos (Jimmy and Jey Uso) vs. Gallows & Anderson (Luke Gallows and Karl Anderson) ends with The Bar (Sheamus and Cesaro) showing up only for SAnitY (Eric Young, Alexander Wolfe, Killian Dain) to also show up for the first time in months and attack both teams in the match. Afterwards, The Bar rush into the ring and pick the bones.
We hear from Shinsuke Nakamura, who says that Rusev is a "Total Diva," not a United States title contender or a SmackDown Live star, and that he shouldn't be afraid of him.
The New Day (Kofi Kingston, Big E, Xavier Woods) advertise The New Day's WWE 2018 Pancake Powered New Year Spectacular tomorrow night at 10 PM Eastern, 9 PM Central.
Before the next match, "The New" Daniel Bryan says he killed the Yes! Movement and destroyed the house that "The Phenomenal" AJ Styles built, but unlike the fans, he is not about destruction; he is about creation of something better. He says that on SmackDown Live, he is creating a brave new world that he knows the people will not like because they fear change. He calls the people out on their "vacuous consumption," and says the people of Fresno, California are the guiltiest of all. He says the people are proud of themselves, then says Fresno ranks #1 in pollution in the state of California (which the fans nevertheless cheer to upon hearing). He then says "Shame!" repeatedly to the fans. He then states that Sir Isaac Asimov once said that self-education is the only education there is, then says the people would not know wisdom if it were pumped with GMOs and handed to them through a drive-thru window. Daniel Bryan then tells the people of Fresno not to try self-education, as they will fail and they have failed already, then tells them they have someone to show them the way and how to live: "The New" Daniel Bryan.
"The Phenomenal" AJ Styles and Mustafa Ali beat "The New" Daniel Bryan and Andrade "Cien" Almas.
Here are the top 10 moments from tonight's show!
Monday, December 18, 2017
Raw Deal - Raw recap for December 18, 2017
General Manager Kurt Angle shows up to start tonight's show. Angle talks about last week's main event, and says it did not have a decisive winner. Brock Lesnar is here tonight, and by the end of the night, Angle will determine who he will face. Before he can say much more, Braun Strowman shows up. Strowman tells Angle he earned the opportunity to face Brock Lesnar, as he was the only one standing. Kane shows up, and says he has caused more destruction than anyone else in WWE for over 20 years. He says there is no way anyone is stepping in front of him, and while Lesnar's list of victims is impressive, it does not include him. He says he will get his chance at Royal Rumble unless Strowman is man enough to stop him. Angle has to stand between them, but all of a sudden, Paul Heyman shows up. Heyman states this discussion will not happen without Brock Lesnar present, and he introduces his client, who shows up. Kurt Angle wastes no time making the match a Triple Threat Match before getting out of the ring. Kane, Strowman and Lesnar then go at it all at once. Lesnar sends Strowman out of the ring, then manages to hit Kane with an F5. Lesnar sends Strowman out of the ring, then manages to hit Kane with an F5. Lesnar makes his way back to the stage, and Kane gets up from the F5. Heyman and Lesnar do not know what to make of this.
Before the next match, Jason Jordan says he understands that he is not the guy Seth Rollins wants to see. He knows he wants Samoa Joe, but he wants him, too, and has wanted a match with him for the last two weeks. He is now done asking, and while he has nothing but respect for Seth, if he has a bone to pick with Samoa Joe, he will have to pick the bones when he is done. Seth says he respects Jordan and what he is trying to do, but before he can say much else, Samoa Joe shows up. Joe says they are making him feel like the belle of the ball and that all the boys want to dance with him. He has a solution to both of them wanting to get their hands on him: both men have a match, and the winner gets put to sleep by him. Rollins says the match is made, and he tells Joe to come on down here so he can beat him up while Jordan "looks for his daddy's approval somewhere else." Jordan responds by shoving him to the mat. This starts the match Joe has proposed. Samoa Joe sits at ringside as the match is made official.
Seth Rollins beats Jason Jordan. During the match, Samoa Joe gets out of his chair when he sees Seth Rollins looking at him, and Rollins responds by tossing Jason Jordan's head into his gut before superkicking Joe in the face. After the match, Seth Rollins and Samoa Joe brawl, and Joe has his hands up to protect himself. When the ref pushes Seth away from Joe, Joe makes his move and punches him until referees rush in to restore order. As Joe leaves, he hits Jason Jordan with a cheap shot.
Seth Rollins tells General Manager Kurt Angle he wants Samoa Joe tonight, as does Dean Ambrose. Jason Jordan shows up wanting a piece of Joe. Kurt puts them in a six-man tag match against Sheamus, Cesaro and Joe for later tonight.
Bray Wyatt appears on the TitanTron. He wants to know what draws people to Matt Hardy, whether it be the words he says, his childish laugh, or the faces he makes. He says it is all fun and games until someone gets hurt, and that is where he comes in. He wants to make sure the right people get hurt, and those people are Matt Hardy and his fans. If he wants to continue with their chess match, he will play, but he does not play well at all. He claims to be able to see through Matt, and says The Great War must end.
Finn Balor beats The Miztourage (Bo Dallas and Curtis Axel) by disqualification when Bo Dallas pulls Finn Balor off the top rope and he and Axel assault Finn Balor. As Bo Dallas and Curtis Axel continue to attack Finn Balor, the attack is suddenly interrupted by Hideo Itami, who has not been seen since his feud with Kassius Ohno in NXT. He runs to the ring and fights off both Bo and Axel.
Finn Balor and Hideo Itami beat The Miztourage (Bo Dallas and Curtis Axel) in an impromptu tag match.
Renee Young interviews Cedric Alexander. Cedric says he wants to be Cruiserweight Champion so badly he can taste it. He wants to beat Enzo and represent 205 Live, but he can't do all that in one night. He has a second chance, and he will take advantage of it. The only way he will be overlooking Drew Gulak is when he stands over him after he beats him, looking forward to his match with Enzo.
Before the next match, Enzo Amore hypes up the match between Drew Gulak and Cedric Alexander, saying it will be better than the new Star Wars movie before handing his microphone to Gulak. Gulak considers himself a Jar Jar Binks, and says "Now that's a hero!" He says tonight is the biggest match of his life, and he owes it all to Enzo. As a token of appreciation, he introduces the "Enzo Amore Tribute Edition" of his Powerpoint presentation. Cedric Alexander's entrance puts a stop to that, however. Enzo Amore then guests on commentary for the next match.
Cedric Alexander beats Drew Gualk to become #1 contender for the WWE Cruiserweight Championship after Enzo Amore checks on his phone and heads to the back, which distracts Gulak.
Backstage, Enzo Amore runs into Nia Jax. Enzo says he got her Twitter DM. Nia wants to finish their conversation from last week. Before it can go anywhere, a bloodied Drew Gulak says he has lost and let The 'Zo Train. Nia says she'll see Enzo later. Drew Gulak says he does not know what went wrong. Enzo says he did a lot of things wrong and walks away.
Asuka beats Alicia Fox with an arm bar.
We see a sneak peak of the next episode of Total Divas featuring The Miz and Maryse.
We look back on the WWE debut of Chris Jericho from August 1999, courtesy of Snickers.
Samoa Joe, Sheamus and Cesaro beat The Shield (Dean Ambrose and Seth Rollins) and Jason Jordan after Dean Ambrose is hurt at ringside following a suicide dive from Rollins and Sheamus hits Rollins with a Brogue Kick behind the referee's back.
A silver limousine pulls up, and out of the back door comes Commissioner Stephanie McMahon.
Matt Hardy is seen playing chess. We find out his opponent is a goldfish in a bowl. The fish's name is Napoleon. Matt Hardy bids him adieu, as he has business to attend to. He talks about The Great War, and says one wrong move can lead to annihilation. He says he and Bray Wyatt have fought since the beginning of time, but his light will win out over Bray's darkness. Now that the new battlefield is set, he will stand side-by-side with his "woken warriors" in The Great War against Bray Wyatt. He says Sister Abigail must be stopped. He then starts a "delete" chant.
As Seth Rollins is tended to by a trainer, Sheamus, Cesaro and Samoa Joe attack Seth Rollins, then Joe viciously slams an open trunk door into the arm of Dean Ambrose.
It is announced that Dean Ambrose has been transported to a local medical facility.
The Revival (Dash Wilder and Scott Dawson) come back after months on the injured list to beat Heath Slater and Rhyno.
Backstage, Heath Slater and Rhyno meet with General Manager Kurt Angle. He tells them to toughen up if they want more opportunities. Heath Slater is afraid they are going to be fired. Rhyno says he has a plan to toughen Heath Slater up. Slater is reluctant.
Hideo Itami debuts on 205 Live tomorrow night! John Cena returns on next week's Christmas edition!
Elias plays guitar and sings for the crowd again. He almost breaks into "Jingle Bell Rock" before asking who wants to walk with him. He says he has crossed paths with Tom Brady, who says his music is the soundtrack to his success...then proceeds to openly mock Tom Brady. Elias talks about how he has taken Roman Reigns to the limit and survived Braun Strowman. He says General Manager Kurt Angle is afraid of what he is, and says he will win the Royal Rumble. Elias then proceeds to play guitar and sing a song about NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell. All of a sudden, he is interrupted by Sasha Banks. Elias thanks Sasha Banks for joining in, but before he can play and sing again, Mickie James shows up. Elias seems to enjoy the fact that all the women want to walk with him. Before he can play and sing, he is interrupted yet again, this time by Bayley. Elias walks away as Bayley tries to give him a hug.
Bayley, Alicia Fox and Mickie James beat Absolution (Paige, Mandy Rose, Sonya Deville) when Mandy Rose and Sonya Deville mercilessly beat up Sasha Banks. After the match, Mandy and Sonya take the boots to Sasha, then Nia Jax suddenly shows up. Nia Jax starts fighting Absolution off single-handedly. She then puts Sonya and Mandy in a Samoan Drop at the same time. Paige then takes Nia's knee out from under her with a chop block, then Absolution takes the boots to her until the rest of the Raw Women's locker room runs into the ring and attacks them. This brawl then gets interrupted by Commissioner Stephanie McMahon. Stephanie talks about how the Women's Revolution started three years ago, and how everyone in the ring turned the revolution into an evolution and brought women's wrestling back to the forefront. However, Stephanie says that is not enough, and now they will make history once again. She asks the crowd if they want to see that, and announces that at Royal Rumble, there will be an all-female Royal Rumble match for the first time ever.
Here are the top 10 moments from tonight's show!
Before the next match, Jason Jordan says he understands that he is not the guy Seth Rollins wants to see. He knows he wants Samoa Joe, but he wants him, too, and has wanted a match with him for the last two weeks. He is now done asking, and while he has nothing but respect for Seth, if he has a bone to pick with Samoa Joe, he will have to pick the bones when he is done. Seth says he respects Jordan and what he is trying to do, but before he can say much else, Samoa Joe shows up. Joe says they are making him feel like the belle of the ball and that all the boys want to dance with him. He has a solution to both of them wanting to get their hands on him: both men have a match, and the winner gets put to sleep by him. Rollins says the match is made, and he tells Joe to come on down here so he can beat him up while Jordan "looks for his daddy's approval somewhere else." Jordan responds by shoving him to the mat. This starts the match Joe has proposed. Samoa Joe sits at ringside as the match is made official.
Seth Rollins beats Jason Jordan. During the match, Samoa Joe gets out of his chair when he sees Seth Rollins looking at him, and Rollins responds by tossing Jason Jordan's head into his gut before superkicking Joe in the face. After the match, Seth Rollins and Samoa Joe brawl, and Joe has his hands up to protect himself. When the ref pushes Seth away from Joe, Joe makes his move and punches him until referees rush in to restore order. As Joe leaves, he hits Jason Jordan with a cheap shot.
Seth Rollins tells General Manager Kurt Angle he wants Samoa Joe tonight, as does Dean Ambrose. Jason Jordan shows up wanting a piece of Joe. Kurt puts them in a six-man tag match against Sheamus, Cesaro and Joe for later tonight.
Bray Wyatt appears on the TitanTron. He wants to know what draws people to Matt Hardy, whether it be the words he says, his childish laugh, or the faces he makes. He says it is all fun and games until someone gets hurt, and that is where he comes in. He wants to make sure the right people get hurt, and those people are Matt Hardy and his fans. If he wants to continue with their chess match, he will play, but he does not play well at all. He claims to be able to see through Matt, and says The Great War must end.
Finn Balor beats The Miztourage (Bo Dallas and Curtis Axel) by disqualification when Bo Dallas pulls Finn Balor off the top rope and he and Axel assault Finn Balor. As Bo Dallas and Curtis Axel continue to attack Finn Balor, the attack is suddenly interrupted by Hideo Itami, who has not been seen since his feud with Kassius Ohno in NXT. He runs to the ring and fights off both Bo and Axel.
Finn Balor and Hideo Itami beat The Miztourage (Bo Dallas and Curtis Axel) in an impromptu tag match.
Renee Young interviews Cedric Alexander. Cedric says he wants to be Cruiserweight Champion so badly he can taste it. He wants to beat Enzo and represent 205 Live, but he can't do all that in one night. He has a second chance, and he will take advantage of it. The only way he will be overlooking Drew Gulak is when he stands over him after he beats him, looking forward to his match with Enzo.
Before the next match, Enzo Amore hypes up the match between Drew Gulak and Cedric Alexander, saying it will be better than the new Star Wars movie before handing his microphone to Gulak. Gulak considers himself a Jar Jar Binks, and says "Now that's a hero!" He says tonight is the biggest match of his life, and he owes it all to Enzo. As a token of appreciation, he introduces the "Enzo Amore Tribute Edition" of his Powerpoint presentation. Cedric Alexander's entrance puts a stop to that, however. Enzo Amore then guests on commentary for the next match.
Cedric Alexander beats Drew Gualk to become #1 contender for the WWE Cruiserweight Championship after Enzo Amore checks on his phone and heads to the back, which distracts Gulak.
Backstage, Enzo Amore runs into Nia Jax. Enzo says he got her Twitter DM. Nia wants to finish their conversation from last week. Before it can go anywhere, a bloodied Drew Gulak says he has lost and let The 'Zo Train. Nia says she'll see Enzo later. Drew Gulak says he does not know what went wrong. Enzo says he did a lot of things wrong and walks away.
Asuka beats Alicia Fox with an arm bar.
We see a sneak peak of the next episode of Total Divas featuring The Miz and Maryse.
We look back on the WWE debut of Chris Jericho from August 1999, courtesy of Snickers.
Samoa Joe, Sheamus and Cesaro beat The Shield (Dean Ambrose and Seth Rollins) and Jason Jordan after Dean Ambrose is hurt at ringside following a suicide dive from Rollins and Sheamus hits Rollins with a Brogue Kick behind the referee's back.
A silver limousine pulls up, and out of the back door comes Commissioner Stephanie McMahon.
Matt Hardy is seen playing chess. We find out his opponent is a goldfish in a bowl. The fish's name is Napoleon. Matt Hardy bids him adieu, as he has business to attend to. He talks about The Great War, and says one wrong move can lead to annihilation. He says he and Bray Wyatt have fought since the beginning of time, but his light will win out over Bray's darkness. Now that the new battlefield is set, he will stand side-by-side with his "woken warriors" in The Great War against Bray Wyatt. He says Sister Abigail must be stopped. He then starts a "delete" chant.
As Seth Rollins is tended to by a trainer, Sheamus, Cesaro and Samoa Joe attack Seth Rollins, then Joe viciously slams an open trunk door into the arm of Dean Ambrose.
It is announced that Dean Ambrose has been transported to a local medical facility.
The Revival (Dash Wilder and Scott Dawson) come back after months on the injured list to beat Heath Slater and Rhyno.
Backstage, Heath Slater and Rhyno meet with General Manager Kurt Angle. He tells them to toughen up if they want more opportunities. Heath Slater is afraid they are going to be fired. Rhyno says he has a plan to toughen Heath Slater up. Slater is reluctant.
Hideo Itami debuts on 205 Live tomorrow night! John Cena returns on next week's Christmas edition!
Elias plays guitar and sings for the crowd again. He almost breaks into "Jingle Bell Rock" before asking who wants to walk with him. He says he has crossed paths with Tom Brady, who says his music is the soundtrack to his success...then proceeds to openly mock Tom Brady. Elias talks about how he has taken Roman Reigns to the limit and survived Braun Strowman. He says General Manager Kurt Angle is afraid of what he is, and says he will win the Royal Rumble. Elias then proceeds to play guitar and sing a song about NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell. All of a sudden, he is interrupted by Sasha Banks. Elias thanks Sasha Banks for joining in, but before he can play and sing again, Mickie James shows up. Elias seems to enjoy the fact that all the women want to walk with him. Before he can play and sing, he is interrupted yet again, this time by Bayley. Elias walks away as Bayley tries to give him a hug.
Bayley, Alicia Fox and Mickie James beat Absolution (Paige, Mandy Rose, Sonya Deville) when Mandy Rose and Sonya Deville mercilessly beat up Sasha Banks. After the match, Mandy and Sonya take the boots to Sasha, then Nia Jax suddenly shows up. Nia Jax starts fighting Absolution off single-handedly. She then puts Sonya and Mandy in a Samoan Drop at the same time. Paige then takes Nia's knee out from under her with a chop block, then Absolution takes the boots to her until the rest of the Raw Women's locker room runs into the ring and attacks them. This brawl then gets interrupted by Commissioner Stephanie McMahon. Stephanie talks about how the Women's Revolution started three years ago, and how everyone in the ring turned the revolution into an evolution and brought women's wrestling back to the forefront. However, Stephanie says that is not enough, and now they will make history once again. She asks the crowd if they want to see that, and announces that at Royal Rumble, there will be an all-female Royal Rumble match for the first time ever.
Here are the top 10 moments from tonight's show!
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