Recapping American wrestling since 2013. Not only following the current stuff in WWE, Impact and ROH but also going back in time and doing stuff from back then as well.
Octagon Jr. and La Parka beat The Latino World Order (Joaquin Wilde and Cruz del Toro), Los Americanos (Rayo Americano and Bravo Americano) and the team of Mr. Iguana and Niño Hamburguesa in a Fatal Four-Way Tag Team Match. Professional boxer Saul "Canelo" Alvarez is in the front row under a La Parka mask after the match, and
"All Ego" Ethan Page beats El Hijo del Dr. Wagner Jr. to become the AAA Latin American Champion...almost. During the match, Ethan Page tries to use the AAA Latin American Championship as a weapon, but the referee takes it away. As this goes on, Ethan Page hits El Hijo del Dr. Wagner Jr. with a wrench, which he hides in his trunk, and wins the match and the title. Afterwards, Mr. Iguana shows up and tells the referee what has happened. The referee checks Ethan Page for weapons and finds the wrench in his trunks, then restarts the match. Seconds later, El Hijo del Dr. Wagner Jr. plants Ethan Page with the Wagner Driver to retain the AAA Latin American Championship.
Before the next match begins, Pagano welcomes The Wyatt Sicks (Uncle Howdy, Erick Rowan, Joe Gacy, Dexter Lumis) to Guadalajara as well as their Carnival of Carnage. The Wyatt Sicks head backstage and find the carnival, then walk right in. They soon find Pagano in a bouncy house, and Joe Gacy fights him. Los Psycho Circus (Psycho Clown, Murder Clown, Dave the Clown) shows up, and the match begins. Not long afterwards, Mascarita Sagrada shows up with a shinai, but Joe Gacy takes him out.
Pagano and Los Psycho Circus (Psycho Clown, Murder Clown, Dave the Clown) beat The Wyatt Sicks (Uncle Howdy, Erick Rowan, Joe Gacy, Dexter Lumis) in a Carnival of Carnage Match. The match sees Mascarita Sagrada swinging a shinai around as well as Pimpinela Escarlata giving Joe Gacy an unexpected kiss.
Backstage, Penta talks with Rey Fenix. Penta apologizes that he cannot team with him tonight, but Fenix tells him his health is more important. He then has someone who can take Penta's place: Rey Mysterio, who wants to teach "Dirty" Dominik Mysterio and El Grande Americano a lesson. Penta says that he knows that they will win and heads to the ring with them.
Laredo Kid retains the AAA World Cruiserweight Championship against Jack Cartwheel and Je'Von Evans in a Triple Threat Match.
We hear from "Dirty" Dominik Mysterio, who says that thanks to him, AAA will be on Fox on January 17th.
UFC fighter Alexa Grasso is seen in the crowd.
Natalya, Lola Vice and Faby Apache beat Las Tóxicas (Flammer, La Hiedra, Maravilla) in a six-woman tag match.
El Hijo del Vikingo beats Dragon Lee. During the match, Vikingo throws the referee into the flight path of Dragon Lee as Dragon Lee leaps over the ropes to hit Vikingo. After this, Vikingo grabs a chair, and Dragon Lee hits Vikingo with Operation Dragon only for the referee to still be down. Vikingo hits Dragon Lee wih a low blow, then Omos shows up and powerbombs Dragon Lee, allowing Vikingo to get the win following a top rope 450 splash after Omos gets the referee back in the ring. After the match, Dorian Roldan shows up, and he celebrates with Omos and Vikingo. He asks if Dragon Lee is the best opponent they can get, then says there is no better athlete than Omos and no better wrestler than Vikingo. He then calls the three of them the new version of "El Ojo."
Puerto Rican record producer DJ Luian and Internet personality Pipe Punk are seen in the front row.
Rey Mysterio and Rey Fenix beat Los Gringos Locos 2.0 ("Dirty" Dominik Mysterio and El Grande Americano) after Penta shows up and stops El Grande Americano from loading his mask with the metal plate. After the match, Dominik shoves El Grande Americano away when El Grande Americano helps him up, then leaves with both of his championships. El Grande Americano then shakes Rey's hand and heads to the back.
"Jungle" Jack Perry beats "Speedball" Mike Bailey via pinfall in the Gold League of the Continental Classic after biting Bailey in the toes before planting him onto the mat for the win. "Jungle" Jack Perry earns three points and is finally on the board, while "Speedball" Mike Bailey still has six points. After the match, Luchasaurus shows up with a black bag full of toys, and he has a present for Speedball.
Eddie Kingston beats Nathan Cruz despite Grizzled Young Veterans' (Zack Gibson and James Drake) involvement in the match.
We see a video package chronicling the recent events in the Continental Classic.
Alex Windsor beats Mercedes Moné to become the RevPro Undisputed British Women's Champion after countering Mercedes' attempts to stop her from reaching the rope and countering the Money Maker with a pinfall match to win the match andthe title. During the match, it is announced that next week's Collision will take place on Thursday at 9 PM Eastern/8 PM Central. After the match, Alex Windsor celebrates with her son in the ring.
Don Callis guests on commentary for the next match.
"The Jet" Kevin Knight beats "The Rainmaker" Kazuchika Okada via pinfall with an inside cradle in the Gold League of the Continental Classic. "The Jet" Kevin Knight earns three points to reach six points in total and create a five-way tie with everyone else in the league except "Jungle" Jack Perry.
VaShawn Harvey beats "The King of Pow" Chris Lexx, Main Event Bradley, CJ Blaine, Major Curtis, "The Gold Standard" Eli Knox, CJ Money, "The Ember" Shawn Embers and Peyton Presley in a Christmas Presents Match.
Dustin Starr interviews Jerry "The King" Lawler at the announce desk. Lawler brings out some special guests: Matchmaker King Cobra, Derrick King, Shane Russell (son of classic Memphis Wrestling announcer Lance Russell) and Santa Claus. Marko Stunt shows up as an elf. Santa puts everyone on the nice list this year, then as Dustin Starr thanks everyone at the WrestleCenter and everyone watching at home, Sycho Simon shows up holding Terrence Ward hostage. He tells everyone to have their fun now, because it is Christmas, then says that he owns Christmas and that he is shutting it down forever.
The Hollywood Clique (Jay Smooth and Kale) vs. The Modern Day Monsters (Bruce and Marrow) ends when The Slaughterhouse (Reverend Ash Taylor, Jagged James, Nasty Nick) show up. Security and referees show up just in time to keep The Slaughterhouse and The Modern Day Monsters from going at it.
Makkari Kandy beats J. Webb in a Season's Beatings Match. Instead of wearing her usual colorful gear and having a bubbly personality, Makkari Kandy is wearing all black and has a vacant stare on her face. J. Webb hits Makkari with a Samoan Drop, then is conflicted with himself. After Wonder Boy and The Shocker show up to support Makkari at ringside, Makkari gets up with arms outstretched, as if she were waiting for a hug. J. Webb approaches Makkari only for Makkari to hit him with a low blow, then pins J. Webb to win after planting him headfirst into the mat.
Big Dan makes his triumphant return to Memphis Wrestling following open heart surgery.
Derrick King guests on commentary for the next match.
"The Gift" Ray Sanders beats Sycho Simon in a No Rules Match with help from Matchmaker King Cobra as well as Derrick King to become the Memphis Wrestling Heritage Champion! As Ray Sanders celebrates, he is soon attacked from behind by Tim Bosby, who cashes in the Cobra Cup and hits two Bos-Plexes followed by the ripcord lariat to win the Memphis Wrestling Heritage Championship.
Grizzled Young Veterans (James Drake and Zack Gibson) beat The Dark Order (Alex Reynolds and John Silver) on the pre-show despite Evil Uno hitting James Drake with the papers.
Hanako beats Harley Cameron on the pre-show.
Undisputed Kingdom (Matt Taven and Mike Bennett) beat The Infantry ("The Captain" Shawn Dean and "Bad News and Tattoos" Carlie Bravo) on the pre-show after Mike Bennett kicks out of Boot Camp.
Gates of Agony (Bishop Kaun and Toa Liona) beat LeeJ ("Big Shotty" Lee Johnson and "The Judge" EJ Nduka) on the pre-show. After the match, Gates of Agony shake hands with LeeJ only for LeeJ to lay them out.
Atlantis Jr. beats Mansoor. During the match, Danhausen crawls out from underneath the ring, takes off his mask and punches Mason Madden in the crotch after Atlantis Jr. kicks Mason Madden off the ring apron. After the match, Mason Madden headbutts Atlantis Jr., but Danhausen gets back in the ring, curses Madden, suplexes him, pours the jar of teeth in his mouth and knees him in the face.
Backstage, Lexy Nair interviews "The Learning Tree" Chris Jericho. Jericho calls New York City his hometown and says he has had a great few days revisiting it. He says he has come home and has done so much championing of the city for so many years that he has brought a positive spin to it, then says that the people of the city love him and that he has a responsibility to defend and retain the ROH World Championship against Matt Cardona and leave as champion.
"The Wrestler" Katsuyori Shibata beats "The Dynamite Kid" Tommy Billington by submission with a sleeper hold.
Before the next match, QT Marshall shows up with a New World Order-style entrance, and Jay Lethal reprises his "Black Machismo" gimmick.
Jay Lethal beats QT Marshall. During the match, Jeff Jarrett shows up and hits Aaron Solo with his guitar after Solo stops "Sensational" Karen Jarrett from slapping him.
Before the next match, Red performs Red Velvet's entrance theme as Red Velvet makes her way to the ring.
Red Velvet retains the ROH Women's World Television Championship against "Legit" Leyla Hirsch after going underneath the ring to pull out a turnbuckle hook. When the referee takes the turnbuckle away, Red Velvet then produces a wrench and knocks Leyla out with it behind the referee's back to retain.
Before the next match, Nigel McGuinness answers "Taiga Style" Lee Moriarty's open challenge for the ROH Pure Championship. McGuinness takes the microphone and says that if they are going to do this, they will do this under the old Pure title rules. Shane Taylor says this is "Taiga Style vs. Tired Style" and says that if Moriarty fights him, he will be arrested for elder abuse. McGuinness says he never had Shane Taylor pegged for a coward, and says that his facial hair is no excuse for "talking like a pussy." Shane Taylor says "you are what you eat," and Nigel says this makes Shane Taylor "Lee Moriarty's asshole." Moriarty tells Shane Taylor to let him do the match, and Shane Taylor says that if he wants it, he has it. McGuinness then dismisses the judges at ringside, allowing them to watch the match from the back. With old school rules, closed fist to the face costs the offender a rope break.
"Taiga Style" Lee Moriarty retains the ROH Pure Championship against Nigel McGuinness by submission with the Border City Stretch. During the match, when Lee Moriarty loses his second rope break due to the use of a closed fish, Shane Taylor demands - and gets - a second referee on the outside to watch McGuinness. While this causes Moriarty to get caught cheating from using the ropes for leverage, it also helps save him at the cost of his last rope break. After the match, Moriarty raises McGuinness' hand in a sign of respect.
"The Natural" Dustin Rhodes and Sammy Guevara retain the ROH World Tag Team Championships against The Righteous (Vincent and Dutch) in a Double Bullrope Match.
Komander beat sWillie Mack, AR Fox, Brian Cage, Mark Davis and Blake Christian in a Survival of the Fittest Match to become the ROH World Television Champion! Mark Briscoe eliminates "The Machine" Brian Cage with a piledriver, and soon after that, Blake Christian eliminates Mark Davis following a low blow.
We hear from Yoshinobu Kanemaru and Sho. They challenge for the ROH World Tag Team Championships at Wrestle Dynasty. Sho says they will keep the titles in Japan while Kanemura claims that they will sanitize "The Natural" Dustin Rhodes and Sammy Guevara with Japanese whisky. Sho says that Guevara and Rhodes are not in the same league as they are.
Before the next match, Matt Cardona shows up from outside of the arena, while "The Learning Tree" Chris Jericho and "The Bad Apple" Bryan Keith come out to a New York City-themed entrance complete with dancing showgirls.
"The Learning Tree" Chris Jericho retains the ROH World Championship against Matt Cardona after "The Redwood" Big Bill - who shows up near the end of the match to hit Cardona with a big boot behind the referee's back - distracts the referee so that "The Bad Apple" Bryan Keith can hit Cardona with the ROH World Championship. Cardona's parents are in the front row during the match. After the match, Big Bill and Bryan Keith attack Cardona, then Bandido shows up and fights them off.
Athena shows up with a Two-Face gimmick for the next match. Also, Lexy Nair introduces Athena during the championship introductions.
Athena retains the ROH Women's World Championship against Billie Starkz. During the match, Athena takes out referee Mike Posey with a tope suicida, then Lexy Nair hands her a microphone to use it as a weapon. Billie blocks the microphone by kicking it out of Athena's hand before planting her on the mat, and Posey is able to come to and count the near-fall in time. Posey is still down for the most part, and as Billie has Athena on her shoulders, Athena removes a middle turnbuckle before hitting a reverse hurricanrana. Billie charges at Athena, but Athena dodges, causing Billie to hit the exposed turnbuckle and allowing Athena to retain after hitting the O-Face.
We look back on The Latin-American Xchange (Homicide and Hernandez) vs. America's Most Wanted ("The Cowboy" James Storm and "Wildcat" Chris Harris) for the NWA World Tag Team Championships from Genesis 2006.
Gia Miller interviews Trent Seven for Around the Ring. Topics including punching people in the balls and playing an almost perfect game of Mafia.
We look back on Miyu Yamashita vs. Jordynne Grace for the TNA Knockouts World Championship from May 2, 2024, which was looked back upon on last night's show.
In a never-before-seen match from 2024 from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Frankie Kazarian beats Sami Callihan after grabbing the referee by the shirt, whipping him into Callihan, and pinning Callihan with a schoolkid pin while grabbing the tights.
Before the next match, The Don Callis Family (Don Callis, Kyle Fletcher, "The Alpha" Konosuke Takeshita, Lance Archer, "The Machine" Brian Cage) heads to the ring to start tonight's show. Callis says that his family are "the true one percenters of the wrestling business" and that they prove it every day, and says that Kyle Fletcher will win the Continental Classic. Fletcher says last Saturday was not a good day for him, but anyone who saw that match can see the bias from this company and that there is as agenda from AEW that does not allow them to succeed. He says that he will win the Continental Classic regardless, then says he does care about Daniel Garcia's feelings or restoring them, because all he speaks is facts and he is the hottest young prospect in the industry and the future of AEW. He says that "the one percent" is not like "the 99% in the back," including Mark Davis and Powerhouse Hobbs, whom he calls "a couple of scab workers." He says that he and Hobbs are not even in the same business and that they have waited until a pay-per-view to show why Takeshita is called "The Alpha" and Hobbs is not even on his level. Don Callis then guests on commentary.
The Don Callis Family ("The Alpha" Konosuke Takeshita and "The Machine" Brian Cage) beat Powerhouse Hobbs and Mark Davis.
Backstage, Renee Paquette interviews Willow Nightingale. Willow says she is excited to head to Wrestle Dynasty and hopefully win the International Women's Cup, then Kris Statlander shows up and says there is a lot she should say before wishing Willow luck and walking off. Willow is taken aback.
Lio Rush and Action Andretti beat Myles Hawkins and Goldy. After the match, Private Party (Marq Quen and Isiah Kassidy) show up, as does Top Flight (Darius Martin, Dante Martin, Leila Grey). When Top Flight's music hits, Lio and Andretti attack Private Party from behind.
In backstage footage from earlier today, Renee Paquette interviews Harley Cameron. Suddenly, Penelope Ford shows up when it is mentioned that Harley Cameron has yet to win a match in AEW and proposes an alliance, saiyng they can have each others' backs, which Cameron takes literally as a sign that she has something on her back.
Willow Nightingale beats Harley Cameron. After the match, Penelope Ford attacks Willow, and Harley joins in. Penelope and Harley flee when Kris Statlander slides into the ring. Statlander leaves before Willow can get answers.
We see a video package of Thunder Rosa vs. "The Glamour" Mariah May for the AEW Women's World Championship in a Tijuana Street Fight.
Backstage, Sonjay Dutt, Jay Lethal, Satnam Singh, Jeff Jarrett and Karen Jarrett all look back on 2024. Jeff Jarrett says he would rather look forward than in the rear view mirror, and next week, he is bringing a game plan for 2025.
Brody King beats Komander via pinfall in the Gold League of the Continental Classic. Brody King scores three points and stays in contention with a total of six points. Komander stays at zero points and is mathematically eliminated from the tournament.
In backstage footage from earlier today, Sarah Schreiber interviews Lainey Reid. Lainey says she would beat Lainey and that she will beat Kendal Grey, much to the chagrin of the make-up lady, who leaves her high and dry.
Lainey Reid beats Kendal Grey. After the match, Lainey Reid attacks Kendal Grey again, and this time, Carlee Bright lays her out. Kali Armstrong suddenly gets in the ring with Carlee, and Wendy Choo suddenly shows up and also attacks Carlee. Layla Diggs shows up and makes the save for Carlee, outsmarting everyone to help Carlee and Kendal stand tall as the referee hold everyone else back.
We hear from Dante Chen, who says that he has been synonymous with NXT LVL UP and that many have called him "the gatekeeper of NXT." He says that NXT LVL UP means a lot to him and that he is glad to have been part of it, and announces that next week will be the final-ever episode of the show. He says that he has spoken with General Manager Ava and has issued a gauntlet match against anyone who wants to face him and have their hand raised at the end of an era.
Solo Sikoa's Bloodline (Solo Sikoa, Tama Tonga, Jacob Fatu) heads to the ring to start tonight's show. Solo addresses Roman Reigns' challenge to tribal combat for the ula fala, then accepts the challenge and tells Roman that he is walking both in and out as the Tribal Chief and will stay head of the table. He then says that afterwards, Roman Reigns can sail back to "the Island of Irrelevancy" and acknowledge him. Suddenly, Drew McIntyre shows up. Solo admits that he was happy when McIntyre kicked his brother in the face, then demands to know why McIntyre is interrupting him. McIntyre says it will make this quick as it physically pains him not to be able to beat him within an inch of life, and wants to know if Solo thinks about whether or not he is coming for him, as he cost him the WWE Championship and caused his family pain and misery. He also admits that Solo is the only one to stand up to Roman while the rest of his family just acted tough, and while he wants to jump Solo, they both have the same goals. McIntyre entertains completing his hit list of taking out all of the original Bloodline members while Solo finishes Roman for good, and that after they both take care of business, they will settle things. All of a sudden, McIntyre is dragged out of the ring by Jimmy Uso, who hits him with a crutch and chases him through the crowd before LA Knight, Andrade and Apollo Crews brawl with Solo Sikoa's Bloodline, starting the next match.
Solo Sikoa's Bloodline (Solo Sikoa, Tama Tonga, Jacob Fatu) beat LA Knight, Andrade and Apollo Crews in a six-man tag team match after LA Knight is attacked on the outside by Shinsuke Nakamura.
Backstage, Byron Saxton interviews The Motor City Machine Guns (Chris Sabin and Alex Shelley). Shelley says he is focused only on payback, and Sabin says it amazes him that Johnny Gargano has dropped the mask after twenty years. Shelley says that Johnny Gargano has made the biggest mistake of his life, then wants to know if Gargano is man enough to fight his own battles.
In backstage footage from after Saturday Night's Main Event, Byron Saxton interviews Chelsea Green and Piper Niven. Chelsea says he is not surprised that she is the first ever Women's United States Champion and that she has worked ten years to make Saturday night her night, and that she is in the history books where she belongs. She then says she is going to Disneyland, and she and Piper leave.
In footage from after Saturday Night's Main Event, we see footage of Kevin Owens hitting "The American Nightmare" Cody Rhodes with a package piledriver followed by Cody being taken into an avalanche on a stretcher. We then hear from Kevin Owens, who still has the Winged Eagle belt. Owens says what happened after Saturday Night's Main Event was not his fault and that there a lot of people to blame for it from the referee to WWE management to blame for it. He calls what happened to him "a tragedy" and that he should be standing as WWE Undisputed Champion, then says he has the Winged Eagle belt because he deserves it and will not give it back until he has what he wants. He says it takes a lot to make a man snap, but he has not snapped and that things will get worse, with whatever happens next being on everyone.
Backstage, #DIY (Johnny Gargano and Tommaso Ciampa) converse with each other. Ciampa says that Alex Shelley is "dumb" for wanting a grudge match, but Gargano says that if Shelley wants to do this on his own and test his manhood, then Ciampa should stay behind while he takes care of business.
It's time for The Grayson Waller Effect. Tonight's guest is Braun Strowman. Strowman shows up dressed in Santa garb complete with a sack of WWE merchandise that he tosses into the crowd. Grayson almost ticks Strowman for congratulating him for "helping all the poor people in Hartford," and admits that he finds him intimidating. He then proposes an alliance between Strowman and A-Town Down Under. Strowman responds by throwing the palm trees from the set at Carmelo Hayes before a referee yells at him.
Carmelo Hayes beats Braun Strowman by count-out after Strowman tosses Carmelo back into the ring from the outside first before getting back into the ring himself. After the match, Braun Strowman chases Carmelo Hayes through the crowd.
Backstage, Tiffany Stratton wishes Nia Jax and Candice LeRae luck in tonight's Women's Tag Team title match. Candice says she and Nia want Tiffany to stay backstage during the match, and tells her to get some champagne and streamers for after they win.
Backstage, Carmelo Hayes runs away from Braun Strowman. As Braun Strowman runs into Legado del Fantasma (Santos Escobar, Elektra Lopez, ) and Pretty Deadly (Kit Wilson and Elton Prince), Carmelo hits Strowman from behind with a metal folding chair. This only makes Strowman even more furious.
Johnny Gargano beats Alex Shelley after rolling through and grabbing the tights on a top rope cross body from Shelley after Tommaso Ciampa shows up only for Chris Sabin to chase him around the ring.
We see footage from the Raw on Netflix Kickoff.
Backstage, Byron Saxton interviews Bianca Belair and Naomi. Bianca says the last few weeks have been rough, but she will find out who attacked Jade Cargill and that she will not lose the women's tag team titles, especially with Naomi having her back. Naomi says she knows how important the women's tag titles are and that she will do what it takes to retain them. Bianca hands Naomi one of the title belts, but Naomi says "Not until I've earned it."
Bianca Belair and Naomi retain the WWE Women's Tag Team Championships against Nia Jax and Candice LeRae after Tiffany Stratton shows up and hands the Money in the Bank Briefcase to Nia only for Nia to get caught by the referee. After the match, Naomi takes one of the tag team titles.
This week on The SmackDown LowDown: #DIY (Johnny Gargano and Tommaso Ciampa)! Braun Strowman! Bianca Belair and Naomi!
Swerve Strickland beats Rush in the Gold League of the Continental Championship and earns three points. Swerve Strickland completes the tournament with twelve points. Rush completes the tournament with six points.
Backstage, Chris Jericho says that last week, Kenny Omega ended up in the hospital after suffering the effects of diverticulitis and is now out indefinitely. He says that his and Omega's chances of becoming tag team champions are effective, but Omega's health is more important. He tells Omega that everyone is pulling for him and to take as long as he needs to get healthy, as everyone will be here when he gets back and he will be waiting for him. He then says that this is "good night, mwah, and good night, bang, for now."
Mark Briscoe beats Jay Lethal in the Gold League of the Continental Championship with a Burning Hammer followed by the Jay Driller and earns three points. Mark Briscoe completes the tournament with three points. Jay Lethal completes the tournament with zero points.
In footage from last Monday in Long Island, NY, MJF is inducted into the Jewish Sports Hall of Fame.
We hear from Wardlow, who says that this has always been a battle between good and evil and that the clock is ticking for MJF. He says they are getting closer to MJF's world ending, for he has been running, crying and weak, and soon the world will see him broken. Wardlow says the payment for his sins cannot be delayed any longer, and he will be the one to bring the Devil to his knees.
Samoa Joe heads to the ring. He says that he is here to seek answers, and says that while he was asking the right questions, he may not have asked the right people. He says that The Devil has been attacking people week after week, and while his victims have been seen being attacked, MJF was just seen on the ground. Samoa Joe then demands that MJF head to the ring and answer some questions right now, and MJF arrives. MJF asks Joe if he is accusing him of being The Devil, and finds it interesting, as he remembers Samoa Joe having his back and declaring him his property, and says Joe only cares for his property as much as his diet. MJF then says he has some accusations of his own, saying that he does not remember The Devil's minions laying a finger on Samoa Joe, and says that he does not like or trust Joe to the point that they might as well not wait to fight until Worlds End. MJF shoves Joe, but when Joe is about to shove back, masked men all clad in black suddenly flood the ring. Joe and MJF fend them off, but more show up from over the barricade and surround the ring. The lights then go out, and when they come back on, The Devil appears on the video screen followed by a message of "Where can you go? Who can you trust? Next week, will you accept a challenge...for your ROH World Tag Team Championship? Are you a hero, Max?" MJF says he knows Joe will say no even though he made a promise to Adam Cole, then Joe takes the microphone and screams "We accept!" He then tells MJF that the best way to beat a devil is with one's bare hands, and next week, they will "beat his boys' asses."
Bckstage, Renee Paquettte interviews Kris Statlander, Orange Cassidy, Rocky Romero and Trent Beretta. Rocky says he spent almost a year as a champion in Mexico and is now looking for new international opportunities. Orange Cassidy takes this as a challenge and tells him he will see him next week. Rocky is aghast, as he was not asking for a title shot.
"Timeless" Toni Storm guests on commentary for the next match.
Riho beats Saraya to earn a shot at the AEW Women's World Championship at Worlds End. After the match, Luther carries "Timeless" Toni Storm to the ring, and as Toni looks at Riho with some opera glasses, Riho beats her up. When Riho turns around, she is attacked with the AEW Women's World Championship by Mariah May.
Tony Schiavone presents a prepared statement from Christian Cage, who admits that his absence has left a hole in everyone's lives and that he has taken Nick Wayne on a well-deserved vacation. He then addresses Adam Copeland's challenge, saying he will make his return at Collision and addresses Copeland and any questions people may have regarding his previous AEW appearance. He also says he expects nothing more than a hero's welcome upon his return.
Backstage, MJF tells Samoa Joe that he does not want him involved. As Samoa Joe walks away, MJF finds a facemask near a door with "Mogul Embassy." MJF knocks on the door and demands an explanation from Prince Nana, then Swerve Strickland walks out of the room and confronts MJF. MJF mentions their history together after Swerve says MJF has been ducking him, then says Swerve is not on his level. Swerve mentions MJF's interactions with William Regal and says MJF became "a little bitch." Swerve then says MJF does try-outs while he signs contracts. MJF compliments Swerve on his promo skills, then tells him that he is his champion before questioning whether or not he and The Mogul Embassy are The Devil and his minions so he can break his arms so he always swerves while he drives. Swerve threatens to drop MJF if he keeps waving his championship in his face. Joe finally shows up and says he and MJF has business elsewhere, then he and MJF leave.
Roderick Strong beats Komander. After the match, The Kingdom place "MJF is the Devil" flyers on the barricade as Renee Paquette interviews Roderick Strong. He tells Samoa Joe to listen to him and that it is obvious that MJF is The Devil, and that it is time to wake up. When Renee Paquette asks Roderick Strong if he thinks that Samoa Joe would heed his advice if that were true, Roderick says that Samoa Joe is his friend by proxy.
"Switchblade" Jay White beats Jon Moxley in the Gold League of the Continental Classic after reversing Death Rider with Blade Runner and earns three points. Jon Moxley completes the tournament with twelve points. "Switchblade" Jay White completes the tournament with twelve points. As a result, the Gold League finals is a triple threat match between Moxley, Jay White and Swerve Strickland to decide a winner. After the match, Swerve Strickland shows up on the ramp. When Jon Moxley tries to get up, Jay White clips him in the knee before egging Swerve on.
Carmelo Hayes beats Axiom following the interference from Trick Williams. After the match, Axiom hits Trick Williams with a moonsault to the outside.
Backstage, Grayson Waller says he cannot believe Roxanne Perez is champion after refusing to wait and calling her shot, then says he wants his title match tonight. When told Bron Breakker is not here and is on a media tour for Vengeance Day elsewhere, Waller does not care and wants Breakker in the ring anyway.
Backstage, Tony D'Angelo finds out he has a North American Championship match, then Channing "Stacks" Lorenzo asks what to do next. D'Angelo tells Stacks to tell Dijak to stay out of his way and that Dijak can get the first shot at the title afterwards. Grayson Waller then shows up looking for Bron Breakker, and tells D'Angelo to let him know if he sees him.
Zoey Stark beats Nikkita Lyons after rolling Nikkita up in the corner and grabbing the bottom rope for leverage.
Backstage, McKenzie Mitchell interviews Cora Jade, who says Roxanne Perez is the luckiest person alive right now and that the NXT Women's title should be hers. Suddenly, she gets attacked by Wendy Choo, and referees have to hold both women back.
In footage from earlier this week, Josh Briggs, Brooks Jensen and Fallon Henley talk about the status of the bar. As Briggs and Jensen think about how to become tag team champions again, Kiana James shows up with her assistant. Kiana James says she has taken care of the financial situation. While the commercial debt is done, there is a lien placed on the bar by the bank and that she can sell the bar outright. Fallon Henley calls Kiana James "a real bitch," but Kiana says she prefers "businesswoman," then puts the bar on the line in a match next week. If Fallon Henley wins, her parents keep the bar with none of the debt, and Kiana removes the lien and leaves them alone. If Kiana James wins however, she gets the bar for only what she paid for it, pennies on the dollar. Kiana James accepts the challenge.
Katana Chance and Kayden Carter retain the NXT Women's Tag Team Championships against the team of Ivy Nile and Tatum Paxley and Toxic Attraction (Gigi Dolin and Jacy Jayne) in a Triple Threat Tag Team Match after Kayden Carter walks up the rope to pin Ivy Nile as Ivy has her in the Diamond Chain.
We see a vignette of Oro Mensah at a dance club as he says that while he may not be here for a long time, but he is here for a good time, as it is his time to shine.
In footage from earlier today, Booker T interviews Roxanne Perez. Roxanne Perez says he is overwhelmed and did not expect to win the NXT Women's title when she did, but she pulled it off after coming to Booker T's school five years and pulling off several first in nine months in NXT. She also says that she remembers Booker T telling her to bet herself, and last week, she bet on herself and everything worked out. Roxanne then asks Booker T for advice, Booker says he has always been about checks and championships, and that if one has butterflies, they must make those butterflies line up.
Apollo Crews heads to the ring. Apollo congratulates Roxanne Perez on becoming the new NXT Women's Champion, then says he expected to walk out of Deadline as NXT Champion, as it was his night and his vision was clear. He says that he has been knocked down a few pegs, but he is not out of championship contention, as Bron Breakker and Grayson Waller will be wrestling each other for the title, then Carmelo Hayes shows up. Carmelo tells him he cannot see the NXT Championship from the back of the line, then says he is next in line for the title. He also says that he has no problem beating Apollo Crews in a wrestling match. Apollo says he expected more from Carmelo, and says that while Carmelo has it all, no matter how good Carmelo is, there is always someone better. He says that he does not have to tell him he is better, and that Carmelo can name the time and place so he can show him that he is.
Backstage, Pretty Deadly (Kit Wilson and Elton Prince) show up with all the Christmas presents that The New Day (Kofi Kingston and Xavier Woods) have asked for, but they have yet to get Nailz's prison outfit in exchange for an NXT tag team title shot.
Backstage, Isla Dawn blinds Alba Fyre with some sort of orange dust.
In footage from last week, Malik Blade, Edris Enofe and Odyssey Jones suddenly notice Ava Raine. Raine asks them if the feeling they are looking for is only temporary, then the rest of The Schism (Joe Gacy, Rip Fowle,r Jagger Reid) shows up and mocks them for going out for a night on the town.
Backstage, Isla Dawn gets checked out at the trainer's room as Grayson Waller looks around for Bron Breakker.
Elektra Lopez beats Indi Hartwell with some brass knuckles that she hid in a top turnbuckle as Indi Hartwell grabs her out of the corner, then hides the evidence in her gear after the match.
Backstage, Alba Fyre finds out she is cleared for her match against Sol Ruca, which is up next.
Backstage, McKenzie Mitchell interviews Wes Lee, who says he refuses to be "a reactionary champion" and that he will give his all against all his opponent. He says that he will beat Tony D'Angelo, then he will deliver cold, hard facts to Dijak to keep his title.
Before the next match can begin, Alba Fyre is pulled off the ring apron by Isla Dawn, who traps Alba's arm behind the ring steps before hitting the steps with Alba Fyre's baseball bat to injure the arm.
At Chase University, everyone is having a Christmas party. Thea Hail gifts Andre Chase a new sweater, then Chase chews someone out for presenting fruitcake, which he is allergic to. This causes a few people to question their gift choice of fruitcake. Duke Hudson, having no gift, tricks someone into thinking the principal wants to see them, then takes their gift of a "#1 Professor" plaque and gifts it to Andre Chase.
Backstage, Mackenzie Mitchell interviews Josh Briggs, Brooks Jensen and Fallon Henley. Briggs says he and Jensen are ready to rock against The New Day, and Jensen says this is the fight of their life and that 2023 will be their year. Kiana James shows up and wishes Jensen good luck, much to the confusion of Briggs and Henley.
In footage from earlier today, Drew Gulak practices in a wrestling ring when Hank Walker shows up and asks him for advice. Gulak asks Hank to attend his seminar next week, which Hank Walker agrees to do.
The New Day (Kofi Kingston and Xavier Woods) retain the NXT Tag Team Championships against Josh Briggs and Brooks Jensen. Both teams shake hands after the match. Kiana James and her assistant are seen watching from the front row during the match.
Backstage, Channing "Stacks" Lorenzo practices warning Dijak not to get in Tony D'Angelo's way.
Backstage, Grayson Waller tells Bron Breakker to meet him in the ring.
Backstage, Ivy Nile says she and Tatum Paxley made great strides as a team, and Brutus Creed says he and Julius Creed are proud of them. Suddenly, Indus Sher (Veer Mahaan and Sanga) show up knowing The Creed Brothers (Julius and Brutus Creed) are clear, but they want to know if there are no trust issues between them. Julius says that Indus Sher will see that there are no trust issues in Diamond Mine when he faces JD McDonagh next week.
Grayson Waller heads to the ring. Waller calls out Bron Breakker, saying he is not waiting any longer and that he is calling his shot. When Bron Breakker fails to show up, Waller calls him a coward and says he has carried NXT on his back all year and is the biggest star here. He then says that there is nobody who can do what he does and that he is soon to become the greatest NXT Champion of all time, then says Bron Breakker is not the dog he thinks he is before Bron Breakker suddenly shows up at the arena. Breakker runs to the ring and hits Waller with a Spear, but Waller is the one left standing when he reveals that he had body armer and a steel plate behind his jacket. Waller brags that he has outsmarted Bron Breakker again, and that he will outsmart him one more time at New Year's Evil when he becomes NXT Champion.
"The Problem" Marina Shafir beats Angelica Risk by submission.
We hear from Julia Hart, who says The House of Black are just human beings who like a little bit of violence. She says good people can do bad things and bad people can do things, and that it all about perspective and the mask one hides behind. She talks about how she showed up as a cute little cheerleader until The House took her in, then says she is tired of explaining herself and that if anyone wants to play, she will be in the ring.
Parker Boudreaux beats Gus de la Vega.
Angelico and Chaos Project (Luther and Serpentico) beat Jay Marte, Jarett Diaz and Richard Adonis in a Trios match. After the match, Tony Schiavone interviews the three of them, who will be known as "The Spanish Announce Project" from this point on. This leads to a "S.A.P." chant, and Angelico say that everyone can not only enjoy his technical expertise in the ring, but now, also verbally and in Spanish. Serpentico finally cuts a promo for the first time in Spanish, and Luther also cuts a Spanish promo.
Julia Hart beats Saraha Seven with Hartless.
Backstage, Lexy Nair interviews The Wingmen ("Pretty" Peter Avalon, Cezar Bononi, "The Hollywood Hunk" Ryan Nemeth). When asked what they have planned for 2023, Nemeth and Avalon state that next year is "the year of the Wingmen," and Bononi will be "an absolute ass-kicking."
Before the next match, Jeff Jarrett says that has has brought some extra body bags with after reiterating his claim that he would need a lot of body bags by the time he was done in AEW, then sics Satnam Singh on tonight's opponents.
Jeff Jarrett and Satnam Singh beat Dean Alexander and Rosario Grillo. After the match, Jeff Jarrett brags about hitting "Platinum" Max Caster with a guitar last week and says that for every action, there is a reaction. He says that "Daddy Ass" Billy Gunn and The Acclaimed ("Platinum" Max Caster and Anthony Bowens) are next, and one way or another, he, Sonjay Dutt, Jay Lethal and Satnam Singh will take the AEW World Tag Team Championships from them.
The Wingmen ("Pretty" Peter Avalon and "The Hollywood Hunk" Ryan Nemeth) beat Jake St. Patrick and Sage Scott.
Kip Sabian beats Caleb Konley.
Jade Cargill beats Dream Girl Ellie in a TBS Championship Eliminator match and brings her win-loss record to 44-0.
"Absolute" Ricky Starks beats Cezar Bononi. After the match, Starks takes part in a fan's selfie, then says that while he came up short against MJF, he will be at Dynamite and what he has to say will be absolutely great.
MVP and Bobby Lashley head to the ring to start tonight's show. MVP talks about what Bobby Lashley did last week, saying it would be considered "impossible," and yet Lashley beat Seth Rollins, Kevin Owens and Big E to earn a shot at the WWE Championship at Day 1. He says the fans would not understand the Herculean feat that Lashley performed, saying that Lashley makes doing the impossible "routine" and comparing it to winning a marathon, a basketball game and a boxing match back-to-back-to-back. As MVP says that everyone is living in "The All Mighty Era," Big E shows up. Big E congratulates Lashley on doing everything he said he would do, but says that while the Lashley he knows is strong, dominant and has a lot of sisters, the Lashley he knows does it all on his own. He mentions MVP hitting him with his cane last week, then says Lashley does not have "the plums" that he thinks he does. Lashley says he did not need help from anyone and that he would have beaten him anyway. Lashley says he did not need MVP's help to win his matches last week, and while he is no saint, he did what he did to get the win. He then says the fans are questioning whether he would have won on his own. He mentions MVP saying that he would beat Big E if Lashley could not, then Lashley puts MVP to the test in a match against Big E while he watches from ringside. MVP raises his cane against Big E, then all of a sudden, Lashley is attacked from behind by Seth Rollins and Kevin Owens. Big E fights Owens and Rollins, but they gang up on him. Owens and Rollins throw Big E into the barricade, the go after Lashley again. Owens holds Lashley down for The Stomp, but Big E stops The Stomp and Lashley plants Rollins in the center of the ring.
Backstage, Sarah Schreiber interviews Bianca Belair. Bianca says she stays in her line and minds her own business, yet Doudrop is obsessed with her. She says their match will be the final match where Doudrop will find out not to mess with her.
Backstage, Kevin Owens and Seth Rollins agree that they have to get Bobby Lashley out of their WWE Championship match. Suddenly, Adam Pearce and Sonya Deville show up and puts them in a tag team match against Big E and Lashley.
Bianca Belair beats Doudrop.
Backstage, Kevin Patrick interviews Austin Theory. Theory says he feels like the luckiest Superstar in the world, and says Vince McMahon is proud of him either because of his selfies, because he sees promise in him or because he sees him as a future champion.
Finn Balor beats Austin Theory after reversing a pinfall attempt with a selfie into a crucifix pin attempt before hitting the Coup De Grace for the win.
Backstage, The Miz is taking with Omos. "The Phenomenal" AJ Styles shows up and meets with The Miz, who mentions a "revealing conversation" before leaving. Styles says he hopes to win tonight and be back in the tag team title picture by year's end.
It's time for Miz TV. Tonight's special guests are "The Phenomenal" AJ Styles and Omos. Before introducing his guests, The Miz tells Maryse that he loves her and not to mention their relationship on Cutting Edge. Omos throws his chair out of the ring before The Miz mentions that Styles and Omos have been "out of sync" as of late. Styles says that describes Miz and Maryse before chalking it up to "growing pains." He says that he meant what he said last week and that he and Omos are unstoppable when they are on the same page, and says that he not only noticed his potential, but feels Omos can be a tag team champion on his own. He says that they got off the rails, but it happens, and he is proud of their tag team before saying that they two of them should take all the titles. Miz likes the idea, but says he has heard otherwise from Omos. Styles asks Miz what kind of man puts the mother of his children in harm's way, and Miz accuses Styles of deflecting before saying that Omos does not feel the same way as he does, telling him that Omos confided in him that he is sick and tired of carrying him. He says that Omos also told him that he was the biggest and brightest star when he showed up and that Styles has does nothing but hold him back, and that the mutual respect between them is one sided and that Omos had WWE begging him to come while Styles had to toil to get there. Miz also says that Omos had WWE begging him to come while Styles had to toil to get there. As Styles asks Omos for the truth, Rey and Dominik Mysterio show up for the next match.
Rey and Dominik Mysterio beat "The Phenomenal" AJ Styles and Omos after Omos refuses to let Styles tag out. After the match, Styles says that he should never have taken Omos under his wing bcause he is a piece of trash. Omos shoves Styles, and Styles attacks Omos only to be shoved out of the ring. Styles goes for a Phenomenal Forearm, but Omos grabs him and drops him down. Omos then tells Styles that the next time he sees him will be in a match between them.
Backstage, Austin Theory almost knocks on Mr. McMahon's door, but cannot bring himself to do so.
Randy Orton beats Chad Gable. After the match, Otis gets in the ring, and after two RKO attempts, Otis pushes Orton out of the ring.
Backstage, MVP meets with Bobby Lashley in the locker room. MVP asks Lashley if he is alright and if he can trust Big E. Lashley says no on both counts and says he will beat Kevin Owens and Seth Rollins, and if Big E looks at wrong, he will beat him, too. Lashley asks MVP to get him some water after MVP asks Lashley if he still needs him.
In footage from earlier today, Dana Brooke and Reggie check out some lit-up Christmas trees in a local park. As they do, Akira Tozawa - dressed as an elf - looks for R-Truth but is stopped by Tamina. Dana Brooke and Reggie soon meet R-Truth dressed as Santa Claus, and Tamina chases after Dana Brooke before the two of them fight in strings of Christmas lights. Dana and Reggie are able to get away. Tamina gets mad at R-Truth and Tozawa, who both run off.
Dolph Ziggler beats Damian Priest in a WWE United States Championship Contender's Match by count-out when Robert Roode trips Damian Priest off the ring apron and Priest responds by attacking him. After the match, Priest gets in the ring, and when Ziggler drop kicks him, Priest chases him out of the ring before grabbing Roode again and hits him with The Reckoning. Priest then chases Ziggler to the back.
Backstage, Kevin Patrick interviews Finn Balor, who is soon attacked from behind and slammed into a road case by Austin Theory. Theory ten takes a selfie with Finn Balor.
Backstage, Austin Theory meets with Vince McMahon and apologizes for losing the way he did tonight before getting Finn Balor back. Vince notes that Theory still lost and considers firing people, saying firing people before the holiday gives him a warm feeling in his stomach. Vince puts him in a rematch against Finn Balor, then says that he did not become a ruthless billionaire by making minor adjustments before erasing marks on his paper and blowing eraser scrapings in his face.
It's time for The Cutting Edge. Tonight's guest is Maryse. Maryse says she is not here to be Edge's friend and that she is here to use The Cutting Edge to talk, as The Miz will not even let her speak. She says that most people know here as this larger-than-life character who has everything figured out, but at the end of the day, she is a human being who wants respect and wants a big thank you for everything she does for the family. Maryse admits she is tired and exhausted, and she admits that Edge could have hurt her badly but did not, and at the end of the day, she is a woman with a family and two children, and if something were to happen to her, no one would be there to take care of her kids. Maryse almost breaks down before asking if Edge would ever have done this to his wife, and Edge says he is sorry that Maryse's life is a sad country song and that The Miz trotted her out to lead him to a false sense of security. After Edge calls The Miz out, saying that this is low even for him, Edge says he would not do this to his wife Beth Phoenix, because he respects her. The Miz's music hits, and Miz attacks from behind, but Edge is ready. Maryse then slaps Edge, and Miz hits the Skull Crushing Finale. Miz and Maryse then laugh and kiss, revealing that this was part of their plan all along.
We see another vignette for Veer Mahaan.
Before the next match, Queen Zelina says that Rhea Ripley is not royal enough to end the reign of the one true queen in WWE.
Rhea Ripley beats Queen Zelina.
Backstage, Sarah Schreiber interviews Big E, who says that tonight is not about whether he or Bobby Lashley can co-exist, but whether he can set the tone for Day 1. Bobby Lashley shows up and says he will not need MVP or anyone's help to become WWE Champion. He says that tonight, he is focused on Kevin Owens and Seth Rollins, and asks Big E if he can trust him. Big E tells him to leave MVP in the back, and Lashley says not to worry about that.
Liv Morgan heads to the ring. Liv talks about how she challenged Becky Lynch to a rematch at Day 1 and how Becky tried to injure her before accepting it, and says that as she laid on the steel steps, she knew she could not let Becky get the upper hand. She says that with Becky heading home to "her try-hard husband's" gym in Iowa to train, she decided to follow her over there this past weekend. We see footage of Liv Morgan in the training ring where Becky is training with somebody. Liv produces a Kendo stick and smashes it into Becky's back, but the person she did not strike is Becky, who is really behind her. Becky takes Liv's Kendo stick, and the two women fight. Liv hits an enzuigiri before smacking the real Becky Lynch in the back, leaving Becky livid. Liv admits that Becky may have been a step ahead, but says Becky is so threatened by her that she had one of her student disguise herself as Becky, and while she did not want to hurt an innocent person, she cannot help but laugh at Becky's behavior. She says that is is disgusting that Becky is willing to sacrifice someone like that, and says that while she knows Becky will try to cheat again, she welcomes it, because she knows she will win and become the champion. Liv says that Becky can try to break her arm, but she will break her face and win the Raw Women's title. Suddenly, Becky Lynch heads to the ring. Becky says you have to crack a few eggs to make an omelette and that her students know they have to pay their dues, then says it takes more than a Kendo stick to keep her down, for when one is big time, there's no time to be down. As Becky mentions Liv's arm, Liv says it took one arm to kick her ass. Becky tells Liv she got lucky before telling her she stepped up more than she thought she would and made a spotlight for herself. She then says it gets hot under those lights and that Liv cannot handle the heat, but Liv says she will become Raw Women's Champion and that her spotlight is bright and feels just fine. Liv dares Becky to get in the ring, and Becky says that as much as she wants to finish what they started, she will not go in there with the Kendo stick in her hands. Liv says she brought it for Becky, not for herself, and tosses it to her. Becky becomes insulted, and says that Liv should be lucky she has a private jet to catch.
Big E and Bobby Lashley beat Kevin Owens and Seth Rollins after Lashley inadvertently hits Big E with a Spear meant for Rollins. After the match, Rollins attacks Lashley, and he and Owens pull Lashley out of the ring and gang up on him before grabbing some rings steps and hitting Big E with them before nailing Lashley. Rollins and Owens then powerbomb Lashley on the ring apron before Rollins hits The Stomp on Lashley on the ring steps. Owens and Rollins then hug in the ring.
This week on Raw Talk: Miz and Maryse! Rhea Ripley! Austin Theory!
Ruby Soho guests on commentary for the next match.
"The Native Beast" Nyla Rose, The Bunny and Emi Sakura beat Jessica Jame, Gigi Rey and Lady Bird Monroe.
Red Velvet beats Madi Wrenkowski.
Bear Country (Bear Boulder and Bear Bronson) beats Chaos Project (Luther and Serpentico).
Andrade el Idolo beats Kaun by submission.
Thunder Rosa beats Amber Rodriguez.
The Dark Order (Evil Uno, Stu Grayson, Preston "10" Vance) beat The Hardy Family Office (Matt Hardy, The Blade, Isiah Kassidy) with the full nelson from 10 to The Blade.
Daniel Bryan, Otis, Chad Gable and Big E beat King Corbin, Cesaro, Shinsuke Nakamura and Sami Zayn in an eight-man tag team match on the kick-off after Big E has Sami Zayn alone in the ring.
Drew McIntyre beats "The Phenomenal" AJ Styles in a TLC Match to retain the WWE Championship, even after The Miz cashes in the Money In The Bank briefcase to make the match a Triple Threat Match.
Backstage, Kayla Braxton interviews Paul Heyman. Heyman says his favorite sport other than WWE is NASCAR due to the crashes, and says that wrestling is a dangerous enough profession as it is due to people getting hurt. He then says that someone will get hurt badly tonight, and that someone is Kevin Owens at the hands of Roman Reigns.
Sasha Banks retains the WWE SmackDown Women's Championship against Carmella with the Banks Statement despite interference by Carmella's assistant and sommelier Reginald Thomas.
Backstage, Billie Kay meets with Asuka and offers her headshot and resume, and offers to become Asuka's tag team partner. Asuka then tells her the position has been filled and that she is not ready for Asuka.
Backstage, Charly Caruso interviews The New Day (Kofi Kingston and Xavier Woods). Kofi Kingston says this match with The Hurt Business (Shelton Benjamin and Cedric Alexander) won't be any different from the rest, and Xavier Woods says that they are about to face the "big match New Day" tonight.
The Hurt Business (Shelton Benjamin and Cedric Alexander) beat The New Day (Kofi Kingston and Xavier Woods) to become the WWE Raw Tag Team Champions after Cedric Alexander tags himself in to hit the Lumbar Check on Xavier Woods, this time with success.
Royal Rumble is live on WWE Network on January 31st!
Leaked audio of Sami Zayn yelling at somebody for ruining the Sami Awards is re-played after originally being played during the kick-off. Sami Zayn confronts Kayla Braxton, who refuses to reveal her sources. Sami is furious, saying he is the only person with ethics around here. (The leaked audio is a direct reference to Tom Cruise's recent chewing out of two crew members on the set of Mission Impossible 7 for violating on-set COVID-19 regulations.)
Before the next match, it is announced that Lana has injured her elbow and knee and is currently being evaluated. Asuka's partner is then revealed to be Charlotte Flair, who has not been seen on WWE programming in months.
Asuka and Charlotte Flair beat Nia Jax and "The Queen of Spades" Shayna Baszler to become the WWE Women's Tag Team Champions!
Backstage, R-Truth and Big E laugh at Sami Zayn for his audio leak, and Big E says he has nothing to do with it. Sami Zayn calls Big E "a joke who has been trading water ever since he went solo," and Big E tells Sami he will see him soon if he keeps playing.
Roman Reigns retains the WWE Universal Championship against Kevin Owens with a low blow on the ladder in a destructive TLC Match that also saw constant interference from Jey Uso.
This Friday on SmackDown: Big E vs. Sami Zayn for the WWE Intercontinental Championship!
Randy Orton beats "The Fiend" Bray Wyatt in a Firefly Inferno Match. After the match, Orton pours gasoline on The Fiend's body and lights it on fire with a match.
Daniel Bryan shows up to start tonight's show. Daniel says he doesn't know what happened to him, and that he felt "The Fiend" viscerally rip out his beard and hair, and all he noticed is that the brand he created was gone, and when his daughter saw him without the long hair and beard, she cried. He says that while his daughter did not recognize him, he recognized himself, as he saw the man who had never been given opportunity, which became the man who kicked Bray Wyatt's ass. Daniel says that Bray Wyatt may have succeeded at changing him, but he will change Bray Wyatt, too, and calls out Bray saying that he will make him feel pain that he is unable to feel. Instead of Bray, Daniel gets The Miz. The Miz tells Daniel Bryan that what happened to him may have been awful, but Bray Wyatt attacked his family and that TLC was about protecting his family, which is something that Bray will never have. Miz says that Bray has nothing but puppets in his fantasy world, and that he will take away the one thing he treasures most: the Universal title. Suddenly, King Corbin shows up. Corbin mocks what The Miz was put through by Bray Wyatt, and says that if The Miz's daughter had a few more of his wife's genes, it would not have been as scary. He also makes fun of Daniel Bryan's daughter not recognizing Daniel, and says that Daniel's brand is failure. Corbin boasts about his win at TLC last Sunday, and "Here is your winner...King Corbin" is played over and over again before Corbin says that the next Universal Championship shot belongs to him, not Miz or Daniel. He also states that Miz and Daniel have failed as both Superstars and fathers. Miz and Daniel look at each other, toss away their microphone, then advance towards Corbin only to be superkicked from behind by Dolph Ziggler. Corbin then hits Daniel Bryan with End of Days.
The Miz and Daniel Bryan vs. King Corbin and Dolph Ziggler is official for later tonight.
Backstage, Cathy Kelley interviews Heavy Machinery (Tucker and Otis). Tucker says that he and Otis' spirits are not crushed after last week, and that Otis is a big man with a big heart. Otis says he likes giving out gifts, especially ham. Tucker says that they will win tonight, then Mandy Rose shows up. Mandy Rose says she saw what happened last week, then gives him a Christmas ham and a kiss before Heavy Machinery head to the ring.
Heavy Machinery (Tucker and Otis) beat The Revival (Scott Dawson and Dash Wilder) in a Miracle on 34th Street Fight.
Backstage, Otis is met by Mandy Rose and Sonya Deville. Sonya leaves for her match, then Otis apologizes about the ham being thrown down on the floor during the last match. Mandy says it is all right and hugs him, then gets sweat all over her dress.
In the ring, The Revival (Scott Dawson and Dash Wilder) feel that their careers have turned into a joke at their experience and have started to become their legacy, and as Dawson says that old-school tag team wrestling is gone, Elias shows up. Elias says he knows that The Revival are frustrated and have put that frustration into song, in which he then proceeds to mock them and says that they will have to make a big change.
In the locker room, Sami Zayn meets with Braun Strowman and asks what he should get for him concerning the Secret Santa program. Strowman calls Sami out for verbally burying the holidays, then Cesaro and Shinsuke Nakamura show up. Strowman says that if Sami wants to give him something he wants, then he can give him an opportunity against Nakamura at the WWE Intercontinental Championship. Sami says Nakamura and Cesaro already have a match tonight, but he will keep it in mind.
Carmella beats Sonya Deville with the Code of Silence.
We hear from Sheamus, who says that all things that change and that change is good for the soul, but that change was not good for SmackDown because the soul left with him and SmackDown became soft, weak and small as a result. He then says that change will happen once again, because he is back to battle for the soul of SmackDown.
The New Day (Kofi Kingston and Big E) beat Cesaro and Shinsuke Nakamura after Kofi pins Cesaro with an inside cradle. After the match, Sami Zayn, Cesaro and Nakamura attack The New Day, then Braun Strowman shows up and takes Cesaro and Nakamura out. Sami Zayn has to rescue Nakamura from Strowman so that they can retreat.
In the locker room, The Miz thanks Daniel Bryan from saving him from Bray Wyatt's mallet. Daniel says he only did it for him and that he is sorry about what Bray did to him. After they argue over how much they hate each other, Miz says they have to work together. After that, the Universal title will be his.
Bayley beats Dana Brooke. After the match, Bayley and Sasha Brown verbally put Dana Brooke down, and Lacey Evans shows up and runs them out of the ring. Lacey Evans calls out Sasha, saying she is more of a "legit bully with a big mouth and no backbone" than a "legit boss," then challenges her to a match right now so she can make her a "legit loser."
CC Sabathia is seen in the front row.
Lacey Evans vs. Sasha Banks ends in a double count-out after Sasha beats Lacey up in front of her own daughter. After the match, Dana Brooke has to hold Lacey back along with several referees.
The Miz and Daniel Bryan beat King Corbin and Dolph Ziggler with a Figure Four Leg Lock to Ziggler. After the match, it is announced that Daniel Bryan, Dolph Ziggler and Baron Corbin will have a Triple Threat Match to determine a new #1 contender for the WWE Universal Championship next week. All of a sudden, the lights go out and Bray Wyatt's laughter is heard.
The show begins with a rendition of The Star Spangled Banner.
The Fabulous Truth (R-Truth and Carmella) hand out gifts to the Fort Hood crowd along with The New Day (Kofi Kingston, Big E, Xavier Woods). Big E says today is the holliest, jolliest day of them all, then The New Day talk about the annual Tribute To The Troops show and how the United States military are the real heroes. The New Day talk about their favorite holiday traditions, then get a "USA" chant going.
"Rowdy" Ronda Rousey and Natalya beat The Riott Squad (Liv Morgan and Sarah Logan) and the team of Nia Jax and Tamina in a Triple Threat tag team match with a double arm bar to Morgan and Logan. After the match, Ronda says it has been an incredible honor to perform in front of the military at Fort Hood, and while she has talked about what a real champion is, she says the US military are the real champions and thank them for everything they do.
We see footage from earlier today where former Daily Show host Jon Stewart talks about the Tribute To The Troops and also meets with the troops at Fort Hood.
Morgan Wallen performs.
Before the next match, Elias shows up playing his guitar, then asks who wants to walk with him.
Elias and Finn Balor beat Bobby Lashley and Drew McIntyre after Finn Balor stops Lio Rush from grabbing Lashley to stop a pinfall.
A few of the WWE Superstars thank the troops.
It's time for Miz TV. Miz counters the "This is awesome!" chants with "No, you are awesome." Tonight's guests are Charlotte Flair and Becky Lynch. Becky Lynch threatens to hurt Charlotte, but Miz asks for decorum and both women sit down. He then talks about Becky and Charlotte's former friendship in an attempt to get to the root of the problem. After Miz says that Charlotte has never stood in anyone's shadow, Charlotte Flair says that queens cast shadows, not stand in them. Miz then says he feels he has overshadowed Becky on the set of The Marine 6, and says he is sorry. Becky says that is big of The Miz, and says that is something that has never been said about Miz about all. She then accuses Miz of being a fake Marine and Charlotte of being her, while she is being what she is: The Man. Mandy Rose and Sonya Deville show up, and say they are tried of the SmackDown Live women's division revolving around Becky and Charlotte, and that she is what the face of the women's division should look like. Sonya says Mandy has more class than Charlotte, and that she herself hits harder than Nia Jax, who also broke Nia's face. Mandy proposes they stop arguing between themselves so they can show who really deserves the spotlight. Charlotte accepts the challenge.
Charlotte Flair and Becky Lynch beat Mandy Rose and Sonya Deville with a Dis-Arm-Her on Sonya Deville.
We see footage from earlier today where The New Day enjoy a meal at Denny's near Foot Hood with members of the United States military.
Jon Stewart shows up. He says it is an honor to be at Fort Hood, then talks about a recent visit to see some soldiers in Iraq and Afghanistan.
We see footage from earlier today where the WWE Superstars meet with members of the United States military at Fort Hood.
Morgan Wallen performs again.
"The Phenomenal" AJ Styles and Seth Rollins beat Dean Ambrose and "The New" Daniel Bryan after an inadvertent running drop kick from Daniel Bryan to Dean Ambrose. After the match, Rollins says that he and Styles may be tough and resilient, but toughness and resilience are really defined by the United States military, and he calls them "the true fighters." Styles says that he knows the troops' sacrifice, having been in a military family himself, and thanks the troops for everything that they do.
The show ends with even more footage of WWE Superstars with members of the United States military.
Rich Swann says he has enjoyed every moment he has been in Impact, and he knows that he has made an impact since he stepped foot in the X Division. He says that the X Division is where it all started, and he cannot wait for the Ultimate X Match at Homecoming.
Rich Swann and Willie Mack vs. "Reborn" Matt Sydal and Ethan Page, Bound For Glory 2018
Tessa Blanchard says she came to Impact in 2018 because she traveled the world and proved herself, and that Impact was the only place left. She came to Impact to run through the entire Knockouts locker room and claim the Knockouts title. She then tells Taya Valkyrie that she will prove that Taya will be nothing more than "Johnny Impact's wife," and says that there is no way in hell that she will leave with the Knockouts Championship.
Tessa Blanchard vs. Allie, Slammiversary 2018
"The Machine" Brian Cage says 2018 has been "The Age of Cage," and says he could not have a better year. At Homecoming, he goes back to where it began to win the Impact World Championship.
"The Machine" Brian Cage vs. Lashley, March 29, 2018
Eddie Edwards says he has had an interesting year this year, but he is still alive and kicking. While things are a little bit different, he likes what this year has done to him, as it has made him what he is and he likes it. At Homecoming, Moose is coming to an end while his dream of hitting Moose with a Kendo stick will come true.
Eddie Edwards vs. Sami Callihan, March 1, 2018
KM and Fallah Bahh look back on Fallah's match with Austin Aries for the Impact World Championship, and while Fallah may have lost, he proved he was World Champion material. They promise to become tag team champions in 2019.
Fallah Bahh vs. Austin Aries for the Impact Wrestling World Championship, September 13, 2018
Moose talks about his favorite moments of 2018 that took place outside of the ring, then says that after Homecoming, Eddie will not be coming back.
Moose vs. Austin Aries for the Impact Wrestling World Championship, Slammiversary 2018
Johnny Mundo says 2018 was the year that Starship Pain crashed into the Impact Zone and he started his ascent up the Impact mountain. He talks about his match at Slammiversary and slamming Kongo Kong into a pool before winning the World Championship at Bound For Glory. He says it is good looking down from the Impact mountain, and next year - which stats with "The Machine" Brian Cage at Homecoming with the World title on the line - will start off with a bang. He hopes that Cage is, as he has his ticket for the Slamtown breakfast buffet punched.
Johnny Mundo vs. "The Canadian Destroyer" Petey Williams vs. Fenix vs. "The Bone Soldier" Taiji Ishimori, Slammiversary 2018
