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.
We hear from David Marquez, who says that there will be "best of" shows for the next couple of weeks as the production team is busy with the Rose Parade in Pasadena, California.
This week's episode is a "best-of" episode and is a repeat of the August 10, 2025 episode.
In previous footage, as David Marquez mentions Big Mama's recent appearance in Memphis Wrestling, Jordan Cruz shows up and makes it obvious that he is the UWN World Champion and that he does not want to listen to him. He says that with the world title, he is in charge now. He says that nobody has the skill set and the intangibles that he has, then says he has a lot of big ideas and that he has no time to tell anyone. This leads to a "Not My Champ!" chant, but Jordan Cruz says nobody gave him a chance and that he does not care. Cruz says that the title is where it belongs, and that he will do things his way and that he does not care what anybody thinks of him.
Jordan Cruz shows up and brags about how be beat the brakes off of Danny Limelight to become the youngest UWN World Champion and says he deserves respect, as he has held all three singles titles. He says he used to care, but not anymore, because now he is the World Champion and he calls the shots. He says that anyone who does not respect him does not respect the title, and for that, he is giving himself the night off.
Mathias beats Auron West.
Backstage, Jack Farmer interviews Jordan Cruz when Scorpio Sky shows up and states that when he gets his shot, he will beat Cruz for the title. Cruz says Scorpio struggles against his opponents and is not that same as he once was, and that he is not ready for him. Scorpio Sky says he is not only ready for him, but for Big Baby Slim.
Before the next match, Jordan Castle announces Maximilien as having a knowledge greater that Aristotle's and a strength that trumps Hercules', and says that Maximilien will leave if the fans do not be quiet. After asking the fans if they want him to leave, Castle says he will not leave until he goes 6-0.
Maximilien beats Aguila Aguirre by submission with the Max Factor and increases his winning streak to 6-0.
Backstage, Jack Farmer interviews Brynn Thorne. Brynn says she has been watching Alex Gracia and that she considers her behavior unacceptable. Gracia rushes in and attacks Brynn, and security has to quickly move in.
The Mighty Zaddies (Shane Haste, Che Cabrera, Bad Dude Tito) beat The Evantourage ("Main Evant" Evan Daniels, Bryce Saturn, Damian Desire) in a six-man tag match.
Ian Riccaboni and The Costco Guys (AJ and Big Justice) get everyone hyped up for tonight's show.
Ricochet beats Will Ospreay via pinfall in the Gold League of the Continental Classic after Ospreay grabs onto the referee, who then gets sandwiched into the corner. Even as Ospreay revives the referee, Ricochet shoves the referee into the ropes to trip Ospreay off the top to hit the Spirit Gun for the pin and the win. Ricochet earns three points and now has the lead with nine points. Will Ospreay still has six points. Before the match, the crowd throws streamers at Ospreay when he makes his entrance, but when Ricochet enters the ring, Ricochet gets a few rolls of toilet paper instead.
We see a video package for Darby Allin vs. Claudio Castagnoli in the Blue League of the Continental Classic later tonight.
Adam Cole heads to the ring. Shortly afterwards, MJF heads to the ring with his own personal security force. MJF admits he is frustrated hearing Cole say he turned on him when, in reality, Cole turned on him, then makes a thinly veiled reference to Cole and Dr. Britt Baker D.M.D. no longer being in a relationship. He says that it ate Cole up inside that he was his sidekick while he was AEW World Champion, and that Cole had plenty of opportunities to win the title before he got anywhere near it only to blow it like his ankle. MJF says Cole turned on him out of jealousy and says that Cole looks like "a crack baby." Cole says he refuses to insult MJF while simultaneously mentioning some damning things about him and says he has been far from a failure everywhere he has ever been. He admits he has some regrets and things he could take back, and says it burns MJF that he turned on him first and did it better before saying that MJF is terrified of having anyone near him because it is a weakness for him. This gets MJF to yell at Cole that he was correct, and tells him that he had every intention of stabbing him in the back a year ago, but he got lucky. He admits he did not care about him at first, but eventually, he did start to care a little bit. He says that as soon as he started caring about Cole, he became a liability, and when he jumped off the ramp at Arthur Ashe Stadium and blew his ankle, he became a distraction when it came to staying World Champion. He says that Cole is not "The Devil," instead, he "beat The Devil to it," and this year, he will end Cole's world. Cole punches MJF, and MJF's security moves in. Cole lays all the security guards out, but MJF kicks Cole in the groin. As MJF readies the knockout punch with the Dynamite Diamond Ring, Matt Taven and Mike Bennett slid einto the ring, and MJF flees.
Backstage, Lexy Nair interviews Orange Cassidy. Cassidy tells "Hangman" Adam Page and "Switchblade" Jay White that Jon Moxley can run and hide between now and Worlds End, but at Worlds End, he will have nowhere to go, and the three of them must remove Moxley from the equation. He says that after that, they can all fight for the AEW World Championship. Orange then says he will see them on Dynamite.
The Learning Tree ("The Learning Tree" Chris Jericho, "The Redwood" Big Bill, "The Bad Apple" Bryan Keith) interrupts as The Costco Guys (AJ and Big Justice) hype the crowd up, and when Jericho asks them if they know who he is, Big Justice says Jericho is a jackass. This leads to a "You're a jackass" chants, and Bryan Keith says "dumbass kids should be seen and not heard." Jericho says they have bodegas in New York, not Costcos, that his favorite bodega is a Walgreens in Flushing, and that The Costco Guys' gimmick belongs in the toilet. Jericho also mocks The Acclaimed's ("Platinum" Max Caster and Anthony Bowens) scissoring, and Anthony Bowens shows up and walks past The Learning Tree. Bowens says he knows what Jericho is trying to do and tells Jericho to shut the hell up, and Big Bill says that when a man tries to silence another man, he is probably afraid of the truth. This leads to a "Big Bill" chant. Bowens says he does not know what that means and dares Jericho to get in the ring so he can kick his ass. The Learning Tree teases heading to the ring, but turn around halfway down the ramp. As AJ says that Bowens has the chance to bring the boom, Bowens stops them to lead a scissoring between him and The Costco Guys.
Backstage, Lexy Nair interviews The Vendetta ("The Virtuosa" Deonna Purrazo and Taya Valkyrie). Taya Valkyrie says everyone deserves a slice of them when Toni Storm suddenly shows up and introduces herself to The Vendetta and Lexy Nair. Deonna says she has had enough of Toni and challenges her to a match with Taya, which Toni innocently accepts.
Daniel Garcia beats Shelton Benjamin via pinfall with a jackknife pin in the Blue League of the Continental Classic. Daniel Garcia earns three points and now has seven points. Shelton Benjamin still has six points. After the match, MVP and Bobby Lashley show up to attack Garcia, but Mark Briscoe shows up with security trying to hold him back. All of a sudden, Swerve Strickland attacks The Hurt Syndicate (MVP, Lashley, Shelton) from the top rope. The locker room has to get between Mark Briscoe and MVP as Prince Nana starts a "Swerve's House" chant, and Swerve tells Lashley that he got his hands on him once already and that he will do it again.
Mark Briscoe beats The Beast Mortos via pinfall in the Blue League of the Continental Classic and earns three points. Mark Briscoe now has nine points and now shares the lead in the Blue League. The Beast Mortos still has zero points and is mathematically eliminated.
We hear from Julia Hart, and says that her "tricks" are really advantages. She says she gave Jamie all the hints and that was being more than reasonable. She says she knows Julia is strong, but she wants to know if she is smart. She says she will see Jamie at Fight For The Fallen and that the House always wins.
Backstage, Alex Marvez interviews "The Glamour" Mariah May. Thunder Rosa attacks Mariah from out of nowhere when Mariah talks about Thunder Rosa's father, and chases her to the ring. Security shows up after Rosa punches Mariah and tries to hit her with a metal folding chair.
Claudio Castagnoli beats Darby Allin via pinfall in the Gold League of the Continental Classic after going underneath the ring, sticking brass knuckles in his trunks, and pulling out a metal folding chair for the referee to take away so he can hit Darby with a cheap shot with the brass knuckles. Claudio Castagnoli earns three points and is tied for the lead with Ricochet with nine points. Darby Allin still has six points. After the match, Claudio is about to continue attacking Darby when Will Ospreay makes the save and grabs the brass knuckles that Claudio used. Claudio leaves through the crowd instead to end the show.
Mike Anthony retains the Memphis Wrestling Internet Championship against "Main Event" Bradley after Bradley hits the Genetic Dream to virtually no effect.
C-Rex retains the Memphis Wrestling Women's Championship against Diana Taylor.
Dustin Starr interviews Derrick King at the announce desk for the latter's retirement ceremony. We see a compilation of wrestling personalities, both local and national (including Wolfie D and Brandon Baxter), congratulating Derrick King on retirement. Derrick says he has had a lifetime to enjoy all of this and says this would not have been possible without the fans, and that he will miss something that has been his entire life. Dustin Starr awards Derrick King with a celebratory plaque for his services to professional wrestling, then Sycho Simon shows up and says Derrick made a mistake before shoving him. He says that Derrick is not a quitter, then Derrick pops Simon in the mouth, gets him in the ring and hits him with a few jabs before Simon knocks him down with a back elbow. Simon goes for the elbow drop, but Derrick gets out of the way and hits Simon with the superkick. Back on the outside, Derrick grabs Simon, but Simon hits him with the plaque. Security shows up before Simon powerbombs Derrick through a table. After the commercial break, Derrick King is taken out on a stretcher.
The L.A. Hustlers (Notorious Bradley and Ruffshot Lamont) beat Too Kool II (Tim Grind and Flex) in a Hustle Hard Match to become the Memphis Wrestling Tag Team Champions after Bradley dumps a stack of wooden pallets on top of Tim Grind and Lamont hits Flex in the back of the head with a wrench.
"The Problem" Aaron Roberts retains the Memphis Wrestling Heritage Championship against "The GunShow" Brett Michaels after two men in masks and black hoodies distract GunShow while a third man in a blue hoodie grabs at GunShow as he goes for the GunShow Lariat. After the match, the man in the blue hoodie is revealed to be Justin Case, while the masked men in the black hoodies are revealed to be "The Chosen One" Zay Washington and Denzel Rollins. Washington, Roberts and Rollins attack The GunShow, then they and Justin Case celebrate over him as he is down on the floor. Afterwards, Rollins and Washington get GunShow back in the ring for a Problem Bomb as security shows up.
At the beginning of the show, Athena questions why Lexy Nair was hesitant in bringing her the title during her match at Final Battle, then says that the family is back together before stating she will take out the frustrations Lexy caused on her on Maya World later tonight.
Before the next match, JD Drake says that the Dallas area is not just the armpit of Texas, but American in general, and that everyone has a than fidning decent wrestling to ever come out of this area. He says The Workhorsemen (JD Drake and Anthony Henry) will prove that "that other place that produced so many legends" is trash while they are for real.
The Von Erichs (Ross and Marshall Von Erich) beat The Workhorsemen (JD Drake and Anthony Henry). After the match, Kevin Von Erich puts the Iron Claw on Anthony Henry.
Athena beats Maya World, then helps her up only to punch her in the face after the match.
Tony Khan is on the stage. He announces that there has been so much great wrestling in Ring of Honor and that the women's division is getting better and growing, and that it is time to introduce something new: the Ring of Honor Women's World Television Championship.
Dante Martin beats "Big Shotty" Lee Johnson.
In backstage footage from Final Battle, we hear from Scorpio Sky and "All Ego" Ethan Page. Ethan says he has said that he was great, but he has not believed his own words until recently and that he has "faked it until he made it." He says that he means everything he says now and that he can smell the fear and insecurity in the locker room. He says that he is not alone anymore and that he can back his words up by having one of the best champions in his corner. Scorpio Sky remembers Ethan Page having his back when he was TNT Champion, then says he is here to back Ethan Page up until he can bring championship gold home.
Gates of Agony (Bishop Kaun and Toa Liona) beat "All Heart" Blake Christian and Willie Mack.
In backstage footage from Final Battle, "The Premier Athlete" Tony Nese says it took Mark Henry, Scorpio Sky, powder in the eye, crushing his fingers with a 45 pound plate, and smashing his head with a chair to make him quit. "Smart" Mark Sterling says it felt as if the deck was stacked against them before they entered the ring, and that it is time for them to stack the deck against Ring of Honor. Sterling says he has a plan.
Lance Archer and The Righteous (Vincent and Dutch) beat Iron Savages (Boulder, Bronson, Jacked Jameson) in a six-man tag match.
Backstage, Lexy Nair interviews Maria Kanellis-Bennett, Griff Garrison and Cole Karter. Maria says her song brought them to victory last time, then says she has been in the studio all week to put thefinal touches on their new entrance music. She also tells Garrison and Karter that she has signed a conract for an eight-man tag match and that they need some tag team partner. When Karter says he is okay with whomever Maria has picked, Spanish Announce Project (Angelico and Serpentico) appear and high-five each other, then leave. Karter quickly changes his tune, but Maria says they are great.
Taya Valkyrie beats Vertvixen.
Backstage, we hear from Shane Taylor Promotions (Shane Taylor and "Taiga Style" Lee Moriarty). Shane Taylor says that Final Battle did not exactly go to plan for them, and Lee Moriarty says that while he has come up short and may have hit a plateau, he is not stopping here because he is motivated and he is not stopping until he reaches the top. Shane Taylor says that everyone is on notice and that one's hands cannot hit what one's eyes cannot se and that everyone is getting put down.
Rachael Ellering beats Charlette Renegade despite Maria Kanellis-Bennett grabbing at Rachael's foot as "Legit" Leyla Hirsch deals with Robyn Renegade on the outside. This time around, Leyla sees what Maria is up to, and catches Maria out.
Backstage, Lexy Nair interviews Johnny TV and Taya Valkyrie. Johnny TV says he and Taya are ratings king and queen while Dalton Castle is "a pigeon," and where they are from, pigeons are full of "you-know-what."
Backstage, Lexy Nair interviews Dalton Castle. Castle is winded, saying he has been lying awake, devastated for the ROH viewers. He says that the television title was his ticket onto every screen in the world and that he was going to buy the respect that he deserved. He says that his face was going to be on the truths and get a ton of action figures until Johnny TV ruined it for everyone, including his boys. He says that Johnny TV and Taya Valkyrie will pay for ruining ROH and that he will ruin them.
The team of Action Andretti and Dante Martin beat The Outrunners (Truth Magnum and Turbo Floyd) and The Infantry ("The Captain" Shawn Dean and "Bad News and Tattoos" Carlie Bravo) in a three-way tag team match.
Backstage, Lexy Nair interviews Maria Kanellis-Bennett. Maria says that the Women's Television Championship means more opportunities and that Tony Khan has been listening. Suddenly, "Legit" Leyla Hirsch and Rachael Ellering confront Maria for trying to stop Rachael from winning tonight, and Leyla is not buying Maria's explanation for what she was doing. Rachael says their dynamic is not going to get them any closer to the Women's Television title, and Leyla says that if this is Maria's way of helping them, then she does not want it. Maria tells them to see what they do without her help, for it will not be good and her spotlight will always outshine theirs everyday. With Maria out of the way, Rachael and Leyla pledge to do their best.
Gravity, Dalton Castle and The Boys (Brandon and Brent Tate) beat The Spanish Announce Project (Angelico and Serpentico), Griff Garrison and Cole Karter in an eight-man tag match. Before the match, Dalton Castle is lacking in energy as he shows up in his first-ever entrance robe in ROH history from his debut in 2015. When he wins, Dalton Castle is back to his usual self.
Komander and El Hijo del Vikingo beat Gringo Joe and Jack Cartwheel.
This week's episode is a "best of 2023" episode. Matches and memories include:
Bully Ray vs. "The Walking Weapon" Josh Alexander in a Full Metal Mayhem Match for the IMPACT World Championship, Hard To Kill 2023
Mickie James vs. Jordynne Grace for the IMPACT Knockouts World Championship, Hard To Kill 2023
MK Ultra (Masha Slamovich and Killer Kelly) are the Knockouts Tag Team of the Year.
Gail Kim, Jordynne Grace, Mickie James, Trinity and Awesome Kong vs. "The Quintessential Diva" Gisele Shaw, Angelina Love, "The Virtuosa" Deonna Purrazzo, Savannah Evans and Tasha Steelz, IMPACT 1000
The Motor City Machine Guns (Chris Sabin and Alex Shelley) vs. ABC ("Inevitable" Ace Austin and Chris Bey) in an Ultimate X Match for the IMPACT World Tag Team Championships, Rebellion 2023
ABC ("Inevitable" Ace Austin and Chris Bey) are the Male Tag Team of the Year for 2023.
Steve Maclin vs. KUSHIDA for the vacant IMPACT World Championship, Rebellion 2023
It is announced that Eddie Edwards, KUSHIDA, Jade Chung, Brian Myers, Dani Luna and The Rascalz (Trey Miguel and Zachary Wentz) have all either signed or re-signed with TNA/IMPACT for 2024.
Jordynne Grace vs. "The Virtuosa" Deonna Purrazzo for the vacant IMPACT Knockouts World Championsip, Rebellion 2023
KiLynn King is The One To Watch In 2024.
Trinity's debut in IMPACT Wrestling; May 4, 2023
Trinity is Knockout of the Year for 2023.
Trinity vs. "The Virtuosa" Deonna Purrazzo for the IMPACT Knockouts World Championship, Slammiversary 2023
"Absolute" Ricky Starks heads to the ring. Starks admits that he lost last week and says it is on him because he should have known better against MJF, then says he lost like a man while MJF won like a coward, and he can stand with respect and dignity while MJF has neither as well as a pair of balls. He tells MJF to imagine what will happen next time, as he says there will be a next time between them. Starks says this is not the end of the road, but just the start, and if he has to work his way back to title contention, he will do it and become "the man" in AEW. Suddenly, Chris Jericho, Sammy Guevara and Daniel Garcia arrive. Jericho tells Starks he has been watching him for a long time and says that Starks did come close to become World Champion, then tells him he is not a dollar store version of anybody, but a million dollar talent, but he will be a world champion someday. Jericho then tells Starks that he is not just quite ready yet, and that while has everything it takes to make it in AEW, he just needs a little advice, guidance and Chris Jericho. Jericho also responds to the "Sammy sucks" chants by saying that if people says Sammy sucks, they see he sucks. He then asks Ricky Starks to join The Jericho Appreciation Society. Starks praises Jericho for being able to stay relevant and popular, then says Jericho went from being "built like an air fryer" to "looking like a dad on his fifth divorce," then admits the offer is tempting before rejecting it. Starks also tells Jericho that his stock dropped after losing to Action Andretti and that the J in "J.A.S." might as well stand for "jobbers." He then calls Sammy and Garcia "J.A.S.Hole #1" and "J.A.S.Hole #2" before saying they have not done anything, that Daniel Garcia lost the ROH Pure title, and that he could not care for Sammy Guevara before telling Jericho to suck his balls. Starks then challenge Jericho to a match on January 4th, then Jake Hager shows up from behind Starks and attacks him. Sammy and Garcia soon join in while Jericho directs traffic, then Action Andretti runs into the ring. Andretti ducks the baseball bat shot and takes out Jericho and Hager, and Starks is able to get back in the fight before Andretti hits Jericho with a split leg moonsault.
Don Callis guests on commentary for the next match.
The Elite (Kenny Omega, Matt Jackson, Nick Jackson) beats Death Triangle (PAC, Penta el Zero Miedo, Rey Fenix), brining Death Triangle's lead to 3-2 (three wins to two). After the match, Death Triangle viciously attack The Elite.
We see post-match footage from last week's show where MJF calls out "The American Dragon" Bryan Danielson, who he calls a nobody in his world for ruining his moment. He says everyone wants to ride his wave and eat off his place, but Danielson will eat less than he desires and more than he deserves during his reign of terror.
Backstage, Tony Schiavone interviews Action Andretti, who says that he did the unthinkable last week and beat Chris Jericho, and since then, his life has never been the same. He says that while he has gotten a ton of support, he knew The Jericho Appreciation Society would take their anger out on someone. As he talks about how they took their anger out on "Absolute" Ricky Starks, Angelo Parker and Matt Menard show up to compliment him. Angelo Parker says that Andretti is on a hot streak and is "on fire," then Andretti is hit from behind with a fireball by Chris Jericho.
Renee Paquette interviews "The American Dragon" Bryan Danielson in the ring. On the subject of William Regal's departure, he says he does not expect The Blackpool Combat Club (Claudio Castagnoli, Jon Moxley, Wheeler Yuta) to forgive Regal for what he did, then talks about how he fought his first wrestling match in the nearby Far West Rodeo and how he was trained by Rudy Boy Gonzalez and Shawn Michaels. He then says that Regal turned him into the wrestler and the person that he is today. He says that while Claudio Castagonli and Jon Moxley do not have the same relationship he did with Regal, and that when Regal was in the hospital, he cried. Danielson says that Regal made him and so many other people better and has meant so much to the industry, and that he loved having Regal in AEW. He then says that Regal taught him that there are consequences to one's actions. Danielson then says that MJF needs to learn about said consequences, for he has heard every word that MJF has said and that there will be consequences for what he did to Regal and calling him a coward before calling MJF out. "All Ego" Ethan Page and Stokely Hathaway show up instead, and Ethan Page says that he should have been the one to win the battle royal and the AEW World Champonship, and that "Vegetable Man" Danielson is trying to jump the line. Stokely tells Danielson to go home, be a family man, shop at Trader Joe's and eat vegan snacks, then Danielson says that he couldn't hear a word that Stokely said before he makes fun of Stokely's bald head, asks him to grow some hair and shut up, and questions the use of "Vegetable Man" as an insult. Hathaway responds with "You raggedy bitch," then Ethan Page says he called Danielson "vegetable man" not because of what he eats, but because he will make him a vegetable if he jumps the line to the World title. Danielson dares Ethan Page to turn him into a vegetable right now, and Page says that while he has no problem taking his shirt off, the pants will stay on, and they can do it next week.
We hear from Jon Moxley, who says that the $300,000 Three Kings Christmas Casino Trios royale on this week's Rampage is right up his alley and that he will be there. He also says he and "Hangman" Adam Page can fight for as long as Page wants, but he wants to settle this in the ring. He then says there is nothing to settle after he knocks Page out and that it is not his fault that Page has a glass jaw, then says he is not a bad guy before telling Page not to become "a play wrestler." As for his opponent tonight, Darius Martin, it is not his fault that Darius is "injury prone" and that he will have to teach Darius a lesson tonight.
In footage form earlier today in Tampa, Florida, Samoa Joe wishes the AEW fans a happy holidays, then wishes Wardlow the happiest and merriest of holidays, because they both know he will not have a happy new year when he gives him more than he ever asked for. He then says that afterwards, he will take from Wardlow, then wishes him a happy holiday again before telling him the holiday cheer will end on December 28th.
Hook beats Exodus Prime with the Redrum. After the match, Stokely Hathaway shows up on the video screen with Big Bill and Lee Moriarty attacking "Jungle Boy" Jack Perry and throwing him into a dumpster.
Jon Moxley beats Darius Martin.
We see a video package for Hikaru Shida vs. Jamie Hayter for the AEW World Women's Championship later tonight.
We hear from Powerhouse Hobbs, who talks about how he watched his uncle overdose from drugs and cough and vomit up his own blood at three years old and how he was beaten, robbed, stabbed and shot growing up. He says only monsters do this to a child and that they created a monster themselves, and that is time to spill some blood of his own in the next chapter of The Book of Hobbs.
The Gunns (Austin and Colten Gunn) beat FTR (Dax Harwood and Cash Wheeler) after Austin Gunn grabs Colten Gunn's hand as he has Dax Harwood in a roll-up.
Sonjay Dutt makes fun of "Daddy Ass" Billy Gunn and The Acclaimed ("Platinum" Max Caster and Anthony Bowens) while rapping over The Acclaimed's theme.
Tony Schiavone interviews Keith Lee and Swerve Stickland, with hip hop recording artist and mogul Rick Ross acting as a mediator. Keith Lee arrives first, then Rick Ross says history will be made today as business gets taken care before he introduces Swerve and says to Keith Lee "You're a big motherfucker." Swerve's music fails to play before Swerve shows up with a bag in his hand, complaining that this is being done on Keith Lee's time and that he will be doing things his way. Swerve says he tried to give Keith Lee the whole world and that they should own everything, then tells Rick Ross that he cannot deal with all the accusations before telling Keith Lee to keep his eyes on the tag team titles, his health and in the back of his head. All of a sudden, Parker Boudreaux shows up from behind Keith Lee and attacks Lee while dressed in the same shirt as Swerve. Keith Lee soon clotheslines Boudreaux over the top rope, then Rick Ross puts Swerve over as an icon and a legend. As Keith Lee approaches Swerve, he is soon attacked from behind by a man with a lot of tattoos over his body, and he too is an affiliate of Swerve. Keith Lee is then hit from behind with a chair by Parker Boudreaux. Parker Boudreaux and the tattooed man continue to attack Keith Lee as Rick Ross says it is time to make history, then lay him on the stairs so that Swerve can stomp a cinderblock through Keith Lee from the top rope.
We hear from some of the trios in the $300,000 Three Kings Christmas Casino Trios royale.
Jamie Hayter retains the AEW Women's World Championship against Hikaru Shida after Shida fends off Dr. Britt Baker, D.M.D. while Rebel distracts the referee. After the match, Britt Baker attacks Shida, then Toni Storm runs into the ring and takes down Rebel and Britt before Hayter hits her in the back of the head with the AEW Women's World Championship. Rebel and Britt hold Toni Storm, then Saraya runs into the ring and takes down Rebel before kicking Britt Baker in the face to end the show.
Tommaso Ciampa is in the ring to start tonight's show. Ciampa says that as NXT Champion, he is the hunted and everyone is gunning for him, but as champion, he is different from those who held the title before him, as he does the hunting, and Bron Breakker was the hunted. He says that Bron Breakker may be wanting to interrupt him, but he invites him to the ring, as he has something he wants to say to him face-to-face. Not surprisingly, Bron Breakker shows up. Bron goes for a microphone, but Ciampa says he does not need it, as he knows what Bron is going to say. He says that Bron Breakker made a statement after what he did to him and that he has earned another shot at the NXT Championship on the big stage. Ciampa then says he agrees with Breakker, saying he deserves the NXT Championship. He then says that he hopes Breakker does not drown again like he did the first time, and that in two weeks, Breakker will get his second opportunity. Ciampa then tells Breakker to remember what he said about jumping into the deep end, as he exposed him for his inexperience both in the ring and in life, as there is no replacement for time and experience and he is not ready to be champion in his NXT. Ciampa says his contemporaries spent ten years getting to WWE and another ten perfecting their craft while Breakker has ten to twenty matches, and says that while he is doing great, he does not know if he is ready for superstardom. He says that just like at Halloween Havoc, just one slip-up on the rope could end it all, and while nothing could be better than Breakker winning the title on his own at New Years' Evil and showing it to his family, Ciampa is the reality that will stop that. As Ciampa is that reality, Ciampa slaps Breakker, and Breakker lifts him high into the air before placing him feet-first on the ground, taking the NXT Championship and telling Ciampa that blood is in the water and that the shark will eat him alive in two weeks.
We see an Instagram post from Grayson Waller, saying he used to love "The Phenomenal" AJ Styles, but says that Styles feels like that other guy who held on for too long and tells Styles to get a haircut before calling himself "The Phenomenal" Grayson Waller.
Backstage, Dakota Kai and Raquel Gonzalez brawl backstage, getting their Street Fight started early.
Raquel Gonzalez beats Dakota Kai in a Street Fight with a Chingona Bomb into a trash can. After the match, Raquel Gonzalez says she is sick and tired of waiting and demands Mandy Rose come to the ring so she can get her NXT Women's title rematch.
We hear from Tony D'Angelo, who says that if honesty is dangerous, then he is the most dangerous man in NXT. He says he has beaten everyone who has stood in his way and that he is not afraid of Pete Dunne. He then asks how bad Pete Dunne is after he did nothing when he pulled his mouthpiece out of his mouth, then says he will see Pete Dunne in the ring.
After the commercial break, Raquel Gonzalez continues to call out Mandy Rose, then Cora Jade shows up to congratulate Raquel before saying that as much as Raquel deserves another Women's title shot, she wants Mandy Rose to pay for what she did to her. She says that the only way to beat Toxic Attraction is to cut the head off the snake, and Raquel says as well as they beat Toxic Attraction (Mandy Rose, Gigi Dolin, Jacy Jayne) together, the Women's title is every woman for herself and she will get through anyone to get the title back. Cora Jade says "Not if I get there first," then Mandy Rose shows up on the TitanTron in front of a pool and says that both Raquel and Cora are envious of what she has done for NXT before saying she will make it a Triple Threat Match for the NXT Women's Championship at New Year's Evil. Mandy says she will kill "two ugly birds" with one stone and that they will both get an ass-whipping in the same night, then Raquel and Cora are attacked from behind by Gigi Dolin and Jacy Jayne, and Gigi puts Raquel through a table.
We hear from Joe Gacy and Harland. Joe Gacy says it has been put upon Harland's heart to apologize for his actions last week, as he is a very sensitive man and too shaken up to speak on it, yet regret is written all over his face. He says that The Brian Kendrick triggered an emotion that took Harland back to a time when people did not like him as much as he does, and while they do not condone violence, Kendrick put his hands on Harland and called him a freak as they did as they were told. Gacy says that Kendrick may have nobody to blame but himself, but he is not here to make that argument and hope everyone grows from this experience.
Backstage, James Drake is watching a video of The Creed Brothers (Julius and Brutus Creed) working out. Zack Gibson says The Creed Brothers may be incredible athletes, but they will beat them with their minds.
Backstage, Persia Pirotta meets with Indi Hartwell about their match being postponed when Grayson Walter. Indi calls Grayson a douche, and Persia says Grayson should be more concerned about "The Phenomenal" AJ Styles coming for him. Grayson tells Indi she should move on after he kicked Johnny Gargano out of NXT, and that she should watch what he does tonight. Persia holds Indi back as she tells Grayson to get out.
The Creed Brothers (Julius and Brutus Creed) vs. Grizzled Young Veterans (Zack Gibson and James Drake) ends in a no-contest. During the match, it is announced that there is no timetable on LA Knight's recovery from his injuries from last week. Later on, Jacket Time (KUSHIDA and Ikemen Jiro) show up with their own commentary table and commentate on the match in Japanese. The match ends when both teams in the match collide with Jacket Time, and Brooks and Jensen jump in and get involved in the ensuing brawl while multiple referees rush in to break things up.
Backstage, McKenzie Mitchell interviews Trick Williams and Carmelo Hayes. Carmelo says Trick is a fearless man, and Trick says that if Dexter Lumis shows up with his thumb up, he will leave with is thumb up his ass. Suddenly, Lumis shows up on the monitor, scaring Carmelo and Trick.
In backstage footage from earlier today, Zoey Stark and Io Shirai are met by Joaquin Wilde and Raul Mendoza. Io Shirai yells at Wilde and Mendoza when they try to jump in line at the trainer's room, and Elektra Lopez shows up and says she is not afraid of Shirai. Io Shira says something to her in Japanese, then Lopez, Wilde and Mendoza leave. Zoey Stark says she knew Io Shirai liked her and that she was sticking up for her, but Io Shirai insists she does not.
Dexter Lumis beats Trick Williams with Silence after avoiding a shoe from Trick. During the match, Roderick Strong is seen on the stage, and Malcolm Bivens and Ivy Nile are seen watching from the balcony. When Carmelo Hayes confronts Lumis on the outside, Hayes gets attacked by Strong. After the match, Lumis is attacked from behind with a chair by Grayson Waller, who says that he will take out the best in NXT one by one. Suddenly, "The Phenomenal" AJ Styles is seen heading into the building, and Grayson Waller sits in the chair and waits for him.
We hear from Pete Dunne, who says that nobody in NXT is like him. After listing off his NXT accomplishments, he says he is far from done. He says the new guys are young and hungry, but he is their age and more hungry and will not let anyone stand in his way. He says Tony D'Angelo thinks he had one up on him, but that was before last week, and he will prove to D'Angelo he is the baddest in NXT and that D'Angelo will never forget it.
After the commercial break, Grayson Waller mocks everyone who thanks everyone including the fans when they are inducted in the WWE Hall of Fame, then says that when he is inducted, he will say "I told you so." Before Waller can say much else, "The Phenomenal" AJ Styles shows up. Waller says Styles coming to NXT is part of "The Grayson Waller Effect," then Styles tells him to shut up before calling him "the biggest jackass in NXT." Styles says he has heard what Grayson said on Instagram, and Grayson says he is so great he got Styles' attention before asking Styles why he is here before concluding that his meal ticket (Omos) left him last night and he needs a new one. Styles says Grayson called him out to get the rub, then says Grayson dresses so similarly to him that he does not know who he is watching. He admits that Grayson is cocky and has potential, but he does not see him as a potential Superstar. Styles says the jury is still out on Grayson and that Grayson's problem is that he would rather look good and lose than look bad and win. Grayson says he always look good before bragging about his win at WarGames. Styles says Grayson is more concerned about "swipes and likes," but Grayson says that he does not have Omos and says he could end Styles right now if he wanted to. Styles dares him to do it after having three good weeks, daring him to be phenomenal for more than twenty years in the process. Grayson teases fighting Styles, but leaves the ring and says he will let Omos get him first before he gets next.
We hear from Diamond Mine. Malcolm Bivens says that what happened to Carmelo Hayes earlier tonight is what happens when Diamond Mine is disrespected, and that it is all about respect and money. Bivens then proposes a champion vs. champion match between Roderick Strong and Carmelo Hayes at New Year's Evil, then Strong tells Carmelo he has two weeks to find his balls.
We see MSK (Nash Carter and Wes Lee) and Matt Riddle. Riddle says a scooter is like a journey to one's destination. Wes Lee admits he did not think this would pan out, but he is glad he stuck around. After Nash Carter says a scooter is like a tag team partner, Riddle says he cannot wait to share his knowledge with Randy, then MSK get some RK-Bro merchandise. Riddle then says that next week, he will be with MSK in NXT. The three of them then go on a scooter ride until they crash into a car. Nash Carter and Wes Lee then wake up, revealing this was a dream, but when they see their RK-Bro shirts, Riddle shows up with scooters and the three of them go scooter riding, this time watching out for traffic.
Edris Enofe gets an upset win on Von Wagner after reversing a powerbomb into a Sunset Flip. After the match, Von Wagner throws Enofe back into the ring and and takes his anger out on him while Robert Stone watches from the bottom of the entrance ramp.
Backstage, McKenzie Mitchell interviews Imperium (Fabian Aichner and Marcel Barthel). Barthel says that MSK (Nash Carter and Wes Lee) is trying to pick up the pieces after their ramp, and Aichner says that while MSK may have Riddle, it was them who ran them out of town. Barthel says MSK may have found a shaman, but they have a general.
Backstage, Elektra Lopez says tonight is the biggest match of her career, but she is not worried, because tonight, she will destroy Io Shirai. Meanwhile, Xyon Quinn is watching Lopez from a distance.
We see NXT Superstars take part in WWE's community outreach programs with other organizations in the Orlando, Florida area for the holiday season.
Io Shirai beats Elektra Lopez after Xyon Quinn distracts Elektra Lopez with some mistletoe and fends off Legado del Fantasma (Santos Escobar, Joaquin Wilde, Raul Mendoza).
We hear from Carmelo Hayes and Trick Williams. He says that if Roderick Strong wants the smoke, he's got it, and he will be the one walking out with two titles.
We hear from The Brian Kendrick, who thanks Joe Gacy and Harland for their apology. He then says he has resigned as a coach and has signed a waiver as he removes his neck brace, and if Harland wants an apology, he will get it from him in the ring next week.
Pete Dunne beats Tony D'Angelo when D'Angelo goes for Dunne's mouthguard again. After the match, D'Angelo sneaks up on Dunne, but Dunne sees him coming and attacks him. D'Angelo has the last word, however, and hits a Fisherman's Neckbreaker on the outside. D'Angelo then grabs his crowbar and chokes Dunne with it before smacking it into Dunne's left hand.
The Gunn Club (Austin and Colten Gunn) bet "Big Shotty" Lee Johnson and Brock Anderson after Colten Gunn punches Brock Anderson in the back and Austin rolls Brock up with an inside cradle.
Abadon beats Charlette Renegade.
Eddie Kingston beats Colin Delaney.
Penelope Ford beats Willow Nightingale with the Muta Lock.
Backstage, Tony Schiavone interviews Sonny Kiss. Sonny says that he and Janela took each other to their limits in New Jersey and that next week will be no different. Janela shows up and wishes Sonny happy holidays before he executes him, and tells him not to lay his hands on him as he will have him next week and it will be a fight to survive.
Brandi Rhodes beats Robyn Renegade with the Stretch Mark after "The Enforcer" Arn Anderson shows up and threatens to pull an imaginary Glock on Charlette Renegade for getting involved in the match before chasing her off.
Jora Johl beats Julius Coleman.
"The Hollywood Hunk" Ryan Nemeth and "Pretty" Peter Avalon give "Santa Cezar" their Christmas lists, but Cezar Bononi says they have been way better this year and that this Christmas, they will "beat Best Friends' ass." Nemeth says there will fighting and not smooching underneath the mistletoe, and Avalon says they will "deck those halls." Avalon and Bononi will face Orange Cassidy and Wheeler Yuta next week.
Isiah Kassidy beats Carlie Bravo.
Kiera Hogan beats Shalonce Royal.
Bear Country (Bear Boulder and Bear Bronson) beats Zack Clayton and Mike Orlando. After the match, Tony Schiavone interviews Bear Country. Boulder says that a few weeks ago, he said seeing is believing and that the fans saw Bear Country, but to believe Bear Country, they want the biggest, baddest and best AEW have to offer. That challenge is answered by The Acclaimed ("Platinum" Max Caster and Anthony Bowens). Anthony Bowens tells Bear Country that if they want a challenge against a popular, accomplished team, they have it against The Acclaimed. Max Caster says they need challengers, as they have embarrassed all of the top teams to the point that they do not want to wrestle them anymore. Caster proposes a match next week, and says that they will diss them and make them wish they never challenged them in the first place.
Preston "10" Vance beats Leroy Patterson with the full nelson. (Patterson is managed by UWN manager Howdy Price, and during the match, -1 steals Howdy's hat before Howdy gets tackled by 10.) After the match, -1 rides Howdy Price like a horse when Howdy checks on Patterson.
Charlotte Flair heads to the ring to start tonight's show. Charlotte asks what the Thunderdome would be without her, and says that she walked into it a champion as that is what she always is, for nothing has changed in the last six months. She then introduces Asuka to the ring. Asuka says that the "Empress of Tomorrow" is the double champion of today, then says Nia Jax and "The Queen of Spades" Shayna Baszler were not ready for her or Charlotte. As Charlotte hints at trying to get a Raw Womens' title shot from Asuka, Nia and Shayna show up. Nia notes that six months may have healed her arm, it did not heal her "robotic voice." She then says that she and Shayna have a list of their own like Santa Claus does, but they hand out beatings like they did to Lana or Kairi Sane. Mandy Rose and Dana Brooke show up and says that Shayna looks like "Rudolph with a nose job" and Nia is missing a pair of antlers before noting they have not lost the Women's Tag Team Championships as they get in the ring. Charlotte then calls for a referee to officiate a match while she and Asuka watch from ringside.
Nia Jax and "The Queen of Spades" Shayna Baszler beat Mandy Rose and Dana Brooke with a Kirifuda Clutch to Dana Brooke. After the match, Mandy and Dana sends Nia and Shayna out of the ring as they taunt Charlotte Flair and Asuka.
Backstage, The Hurt Business (MVP, Bobby Lashley, Shelton Benjamin, Cedric Alexander) tear the New Day (Kofi Kingston and Xavier Woods) shirt off of a random man's back and put him in a Hurt Business shirt.
It's time for The VIP Lounge. MVP says that if there was ever a night to celebrate with champagne, it would be tonight, and in the most exclusive club in WWE. Shelton Benjamin says that last night, The Hurt Business (MVP, Bobby Lashley, Shelton Benjamin, Cedric Alexander) showed why they are better than any other tag team, and Cedric Alexander says the Raw tag team titles have the prestige they deserve. After Cedric says they are surrounded by champagne and custom-made suits, Bobby Lashley says they are a dominant force and that there is not a man alive who can beat him for the United States Championship. MVP then announces that he has hired a photographer to record this moment digitally for eternity, and as The Hurt Business poses for the camera, R-Truth poses behind them with the 24/7 Championship, and a gaggle of Superstars and a referee chase after him. Jeff Hardy and Matt Riddle show up, and Matt Riddle congratulates The Hurt Business before telling them don't need to spend so much money on champagne and the club and that they should just relax at home. He also says there is no reason to spread negativity, for they are all the same, but MVP begs to differ. Jeff Hardy says there are more important things than status or money and that character matters more than anything. Jeff then says that if they are to win tonight, then they must do it with something that The Hurt Business can never buy: faith.
Backstage, Sarah Schreiber interviews Angel Garza, who gives her a rose before saying that he will be thinking of her while wrestling Drew Gulak, and that after the match, she can interview him under the mistletoe.
Angel Garza beats Drew Gulak.
Backstage, Charly Caruso interviews AJ Styles, who says that he was absolutely livid with The Miz for costing him the WWE Championship. He wants to know what The Miz has to say for himself, and that it had better be good.
It's time for Miz TV. The Miz says he had a chance to etch his name in the history books last night, but he failed himself and his family. He then introduces "The Phenomenal" AJ Styles, who shows up with Omos. Miz tells Styles he invited him to the show to explain himself, and says that Styles would have taken advantage of the opportunity much like he would have. Styles tells Miz he is selfish and incompetent, and cost him the WWE Championship after cashing in. After Styles says they both lost because of him, The Miz says he has dedicated himself to get the respect he deserved and become WWE's poster child, but nobody respects him. He says that the WWE Championship would change all that and let him take Raw to new heights. He then says that he cannot do this now, and all he can do is make this right and apologize, as both of them were robbed last night. Miz admits they both lost because of him, then presents him an opportunity to co-star in The Marine 7. When Omos has more of a presence on the poster than AJ and John Morrison is not even on it, Omos says there is no defending John Morrison for cashing in, and Styles and Morrison threaten to beat each other up. Miz then says Omos is right and that Morrison cashed in and not him, and demands that he be given the Money In The Bank contract back. Drew McIntyre shows up and says he will be taking Miz, Morrison and Styles out, not each other. McIntyre then says he had a little celebration "with the lads" with a few pints as they laughed at Styles' holiday story from last week before reading a sequel called "The Nightmare After TLC." Sheamus and Keith Lee show up from out of nowhere to recite the story with McIntyre as they surround the ring, but they forget "the finish" and decide to make a new finish in the ring with a brawl. Chairs get thrown around and Morrison gets thrown out of the ring, but Styles drop kicks Keith Lee into Sheamus, causing Sheamus and Keith Lee to argue with each other until McIntyre stops them.
Backstage, Keith Lee and Sheamus continue to argue, and Drew McIntyre have to stand between them once again. He tells Sheamus to cool down, then tells Keith Lee that it was an accident and that they need to be on the same page.
T-Bar beats Ricochet after Ricochet attacks Mustafa Ali. After the match, T-Bar tells Ricochet that Retribution is his ally, not his enemy, and that he either join them or have his existence ended.
In backstage footage from earlier today, The New Day (Kofi Kingston and Xavier Woods) congratulate The Hurt Business (Shelton Benjamin and Cedric Alexander) for beating them on Sunday and says they will win tag team gold again. Kofi says he lost pieces of teeth in their match, and that a man is known by how he bounces back upon defeat.
The Hurt Business (MVP and Bobby Lashley) beat Matt Riddle and Jeff Hardy with a Hurt Lock to Jeff Hardy.
The Miz and John Morrison argue with "The Phenomenal" AJ Styles and Omos backstage.
Elias and Jaxson Ryker are in the ring. Elias talks about the 2020 that he has had, saying it has been a whirlwind, then thanks his fans and says that his music changes people's lives, and that Jaxson Ryker has been reborn in the universal truth. Before Elias can say much else, The Lucha House Party shows up.
Jaxson Ryker beats Gran Metalik. During the match, Elias sits on the top rope and plays guitar and sings, but Metalik catches Elias and hits him with a hurricanrana only for Jaxson Ryker to hit him with a sit-out choke bomb for the win.
Randy Orton shows up. Orton says that in his life, he has been called many things - sick, twisted, deranged and demented - and proved them all after burning The Fiend alive. He says that The Fiend is no man and that he is not normal. He says that he enjoyed every second of watching The Fiend burn, then kneels down in the spot in the ring where The Fiend laid and says that if he closes his eyes, he can see and smell it, as the scent of burning flesh has a tendency to linger. Orton then says he did not sleep because the voices inside of his head that he has been accustomed to for years were gone, and all he hears is the sound of The Fiend gasping for his last breath as the fire grew hotter and higher. He says that The Fiend is gone and no more, and he is the "evil son-of-a-bitch that took him out." Suddenly, the lights gradually go out, and Orton has the foresight to leave the ring. When they come back on, there is a swing set and a rocking horse in the middle of the ring, and Alexa Bliss is on the swing. Alexa invites Orton to play with her, then jokingly states The Fiend could be anywhere. She then says that The Fiend is not here, as if he was absorbed into the ring mat and buried under the ground. She then says that The Fiend is home, but if The Fiend comes back, it will be to her playground, and it will be like nothing Orton has seen before. The lights go out again.
Backstage, Sarah Schreiber interviews Lacey Evans and Peyton Royce. Evans says they wanted the next match, and Peyton says it would not have happened if they did not take initiative. Both of them agree they will not take hand-outs. After Lacey heads to the ring, Peyton tells Sarah that the match was all her.
Charlotte Flair and Asuka beat Lacey Evans and Peyton Royce with a Figure Eight to Peyton Royce.
In footage from last Friday, Titus O'Neil and the Bullard Family Foundation gives away a car, which is one of five given away over the weekend.
Backstage, The Miz tries to get his Money In The Bank contract back when "The Phenomenal" AJ Styles and Omos approach and Styles hangs up Miz's phone.
Drew McIntyre, Sheamus and Keith Lee beat "The Phenomenal" AJ Styles, The Miz and John Morrison in a Holiday Street Fight with a Spirit Bomb to Miz after Omos puts Morrison through a table. After the match, Sheamus hits Keith Lee with a Brogue Kick to end the show.
Raw Talk: Ricochet says something needs to change.
Ian Riccaboni hosts a recap of the best of 2019. Matches covered and other things in the episode include:
Bandido vs. Shane Taylor for the ROH World Television Championship, Best In The World
Matt Taven vs. Jay Lethal, 17th Anniversary Show
Villain Enterprises ("The Villain" Marty Scurll, Brody King, PCO) winning the ROH World Six-Man Tag Team Championships in March
Villain Enterprises ("The Villain" Marty Scurll, Brody King, PCO, "The Mercenary" Flip Gordon) vs. Barbaro Cavernario, Hechizero, Okumura, Rey Bucanero) at Global Wars Espectactular
Matt Taven vs. Jay Lethal for the ROH World Championship, G1 Supercard
The Briscoes (Jay and Mark Briscoe) vs. Rush and Dragon Lee, June 29th
Zicky Dice beats "All That" Keita Murray to qualify for the PP3 Tournament after Murray throws Dice over the top rope.
The Classic Connection (Levi Shapiro and Buddy Royal) beat The Friendship Farm ("Sweet" Robin Shaw and Super Beetle). After the match, Howdy Price says that he invests in winner, and that he has recruited two men who have wrestled grizzly bears and chopped down icebergs to put in his drink. Howdy then challenges Che Cabrera and a partner of his choosing to a tag team match at Milestone.
Halston Boddy, dressed as Santa Claus, tells us that we are watching a special holiday edition of the show.
Simone Sherie vs. Lacey Ryan ends with Heather Monroe pulls Sherie off the apron and attacks Ryan. Sandra Moone runs in and attacks Heather, then all four women go at it with one another until referees run in to keep them all separated.
Sandra Moone beats Simone Sherie, Lacey Ryan and Heather Monroe in an impromptu four-way elimination match.
Howdy Price, who is wearing a party hat over a cowboy hat and a shirt with a photo of Dan Severn all over the front, tells us to tune in next week for the special New Year's Eve episode.
Ray Rosas and "Uptown" Andy Brown beat Wasted Youth (Adriel Noctis and Sketch) to qualify for the PP3 Tournament.
The show ends with the real Santa Claus showing up and blinding the rude Santa who has been around the entire show with Christmas magic before Dustin Starr gives the rude Santa a superkick.
Before the next match can begin, Zachary Wentz is thrown into the ring by Jeremiah, who attacks him before saying that there is a change of plans and that he is Wentz's opponent tonight.
Zachary Wentz beats Jeremiah.
The Killer Death Machines (Jessicka Havok and Nevaeh) beat Samantha Heights and Allie.
Before the next match, Moose talks about how he and Sami Callihan found a nice steakhouse in Dayton, Ohio, then calls Sami Callihan a loser for buying buffalo wings. He also says that Ohio can't be the best state in American because only fat, ugly, sloppy, stinky losers live in Ohio. He also makes fun of the local sports teams before saying it doesn't matter who he faces tonight, because if they're from Ohio, they're going to be a loser.
Moose beats Mad Man Fulton with a low blow after pushing referee John E. Bravo into the ropes.
The Latin-American Xchange (Santana and Ortiz) retain the Impact World Tag Team Championships against The Besties In The World (Davey Vega and Mat Fitchett) and The Dirty (Austin Manix and Brandon Edwards).
Before the next match, Stone Rockwell introduces himself following a chorus of boos after stating he is as excited to be here as much as the people are excited to see him. He then says it is a pleasure to see Jon Murray, then shakes his hand before Murray before reciprocating the pleasure before introducing himself to the crowd. Rockwell tells Murray he knows about him, and says that Murray's thumb "will not enter the end point." Murray then thumbs Rockwell in the gut to start the next match.
"The Professional Athlete" Jon Murray beats Stone Rockwell in a comedic match after a blow dart shot at Murray as the referee takes Rockwell's whip away from him only to get flattened during a scoop slam attempt when Murray fails to fall to the effects of the blow dart.
Before the next match, Kevin Bennett tries to rap on the microphone, but Trey Miguel takes the microphone away from Bennett and tells him to wrap it up. (Bennett later gets the rap in only to turn around and eat a 3CC through the ropes by Clayton Gainz.)
Trey Miguel beats Kevin Bennett, Clayton Gainz, "Reborn" Matt Sydal, Ace Austin and Ron Mathis in a Mosh Pit Scramble Match.
Eddie Edwards beats Larry D with a Kendo stick shot from the outside followed by a Boston Knee Party. After the match, Larry D hits Eddie Edwards with a right hand during a post-match show of respect.
oVe (Sami Callihan, Jake Crist, Dave Crist) beat The Night Riders (Aaron Williams, Dustin Rayz, Alex Colon) in a match contested by oVe Rules. After the match, the fans celebrate with oVe in the ring.
Eddie Edwards beats Marcus Lewis in a match that sees chaos at the commentary table - which is right in front of the ring - very early on, with Eddie knocking out a monitor and knocking over a can of soda. Eddie raises Marcus Lewis' hand after the match.
Backstage, AJ Kirsch interviews Moose, who tells Johnny Impact the only reason he is Impact Wrestling World Champion is because he is flying around the world in grand style, but tonight, Johnny steps into the ring with a legend. He says he is the real "Mr. Impact Wrestling" while Johnny is just the mayor of a town.
"The Highlander" Calder McColl beats Kaka Meng.
Backstage, AJ Kirsch interviews Tessa Blanchard, who says that she and Kiera Hogan have some history, and while Kiera is a good wrestler, person and friend, she is great, because good doesn't the job done or make someone a champion. She will not only retain tonihgt, but prove that she will knock down whoever is put in front of her.
Jules beats Lisa Lace.
Backstage, AJ Kirsch interviews oVe (Jake and Dave Crist). Dave says that tonight, they finally figure out if "The Machine" Brian Cage breaks or not. As for Rich Swann, they have certain order they are supposed to be following, and suggests that tonight, he watch his back. Jake says that tonight, everybody finds out exactly why it's Ohio versus everything.
Before the next match, Eli Drake jokes around with the crowd (who respond with "free pie and cake" chants), then says that he has home field advantage before saying that his opponent will come out with cool piercings and tattoos but have no chance against him in the ring.
Eli Drake beats Sledge.
Backstage, AJ Kirsch interviews Kiera Hogan. She tells Tessa Blanchard that she is one of the best in the world, but every time they wrestle, she takes something from her and uses it to evolve, and tonight, she has it all figured out. She says that Tessa has been through a lot, but so has she, and she has gotten better. She says that tonight is the evolution of "The Girl On Fire," and Tessa is going to feel every flame.
"Jackpot" Scotty Wringer beats "Mr. Ego" Tony Vargas after using the referee as a human shield before hitting Vargas with a foreign object behind the referee's back.
Backstage, AJ Kirsch interviews "The Machine" Brian Cage and Rich Swann. Cage says he's done this song and dance with oVe (Jake and Dave Crist) so many times, but this time, Sami Callihan is not backing them up. He also admits that while they may not be former tag team champions, oVe will need every trick in the book to beat them and that their "everything" isn't better than them. Swann says that when you step in the ring with charisma, atheltic, raw talent and a machine like Brian Cage, oVe will have to bring everything, and that everything won't match up when they know they can't handle this.
oVe (Jake and Dave Crist) beat "The Machine" Brian Cage and Rich Swann. Before the match begins, Dave Crist attacks Brian Cage with a chair to the point that Cage cannot participate in the match and has to be helped back to the back. It is announced that the match is officially a two-on-one handicap match afterwards, and that Cage is on his way to the hospital. Later on in the match, however, Brian Cage returns and participates in the match after tagging out Rich Swann and helps his team get the win. After the match, Rich Swann and Brian Cage dance.
We look back at the Ultimate X Match from Bound For Glory 2009.
Tessa Blanchard retains the Impact Wrestling Knockouts Championship against Kiera Hogan.
We see a video package for "The Machine" Brian Cage vs. Johnny Impact for the Impact Wrestling World Championship at Homecoming.
Backstage, AJ Kirsch interviews Johnny Impact. Johnny says Moose likes to make fancy nicknames for himself, and that he takes Moose seriously. He knows that when he enters the ring and defends the Impact Wrstling World Championship, he knows that there is alwayss omeone like Moose who can take the title from him. He then says that he started his wrestling career in California, and taht he has worked too hard and too long to become World Champion, and he will be walking out with the title tonight. Johnny says that Moose will bring all he's got, but he wil bring just a little bit more.
Before the next match, Johnny Impact is accompanied to the ring by an American flag-waving. Moose rips out one of the man's hands on his way around the ring. When Johnny gives his sunglasses to a fan, Moose takes the sunglasses and breaks them.
Johnny Impact retains the Impact Wrestling World Championship against Moose. During the match, Moose inadvertently punches out the referee, and Moose hits a spear before alling for another official. Johnny still kicks out, and Moose headbutts the substitute referee in response. He then takes a young fan's chair and proceeds to whack Johnny in the back of the knee with it, then goes for a head shot only for the chair to rebound and hit him in the head. Johnny is then able to hit Starship Pain for the win and retain his title.
This week's episode is part one of the best of 2017.
We see a video package describing the beginning of NWA: Total Nonstop Action, which eventually became what is now known as Impact Wrestling.
Impact Wrestling looks back at the following moments:
Bruce Prichard declaring "TNA is dead" and the debut of Alberto El Patron (March 9)
Alberto El Patron vs. Lashley for the Impact Wrestling World Heavyweight Championship (March 9)
Sonjay Dutt vs. Suicide vs. Dezmond Xavier vs. Andrew Everett vs. Low Ki vs. Trevor Lee for the Impact Wrestling X Division Championship (April 20)
Decay (Abyss, Crazzy Steve, Rosemary) vs. LAX (Konnan, Santana, Ortiz, Homicide, Diamante) in a Street Fight for the Impact Wrestling World Tag Team Championships (April 27)
Impact Wrestling coming to India (month of June)
Sonjay Dutt vs. Low Ki for the Impact Wrestling X Division Championship (June 15)
Billie Kay beats Daria Berenato with help from Peyton Royce. After the match, Billie makes an example out of Daria after Peyton tosses Daria out of the ring, saying that Daria's fate is the rest of the NXT women's division's if they step up to her and Peyton. Peyton tells Asuka that she and Billie are her competition, and that they'll be waiting if she's got the guts.
The Authors of Pain (Akam and Rezar) quickly beat John Ertegun and Anthony Bowens after Ertegun and Bowens can no longer fight. After the match, Paul Ellering says that all roads lead to San Antonio, and they don't care who they have to beat to take the NXT tag titles.
As Asuka tells Billie Kay and Peyton Royce that they are no competition for her and that they should be careful, we see Nikki Cross laughing before walking away.
Bobby Roode beats Tye Dillinger, Andrade "Cien" Almas and Roderick Strong in a Four Corners Elimination Match to become #1 contender for the NXT Championship.
The Mack beats Cage, Jeremiah Crane and "The Darewolf" PJ Black in a Four Corners Elimination Match in the finals of the Battle of the Bulls Tournament to become the #1 contender for the Lucha Underground Championship. During the match, Texano interferes and attacks Cage, effectively costing Cage the match.
Fenix and Aerostar are looking for Drago in the arena bathroom. All of a sudden, Kobra Moon shows up, telling them that Drago has come home to her tribe. Aerostar says Drago vowed never to return, and now Pindar and Vibora - her two reptilian henchmen - will break them. Fenix and Aerostar fight off Kobra Moon's reptilian soldiers, but are overpowered with the help of Kobra Moon adding to the numbers game. After that, Kobra Moon tells them that next time, it will be her Drago that leaves them for dead.
Sexy Star congratulates The Mack on winning the Battle of the Bulls Tournament. Both of them are now one match away from becoming Lucha Underground Championship, and Sexy Star says that it would be an honor to defend the title against The Mack after she beats Johnny Mundo. As they leave the locker room, we see another tarantula.
Jeremiah Crane sees Dario Cueto in his office. It turns out Crane left something in his office when he was a kid and pulls it out of the ceiling. He leaves with the object only to run into Catrina. We find out that this object is an Ouija board as Crane tells Catrina he's got his match against Mil Muertes, and when he wins and makes him wish he died in the earthquake, he'll have her all to himself.
Johnny Mundo retains the Lucha Underground Championship against Sexy Star in a Steel Cage Match after ripping Sexy Star's mask off while climbing out of the cage. As Mundo heads to the back, he is hit with a Stunner by The Mack.
We learn that Drago is being held captive by Kobra Moon in her throne room. Drago tells Kobra Moon he will never call her queen. Kobra Moon says she will get a small meal, and that Drago will feast on the bones. Drago says he'd rather starve, but Kobra Moon tells him that eventually, a dragon must feed. Kobra Moon leaves, and Drago breathes fire in a sign of frustration.
Trinity is on the set of The Marine 5 with Heath Slater, Bo Dallas and Curtis Axel in Vancouver. Trinity wants to make sure she doesn't screw this up, but Slater says she'll do well.
Brie and Bryan are renting a house in Del Mar for a week so they can have a place of their own while away from home. As Nikki visits, they try a doggy IQ test with Josie and Winston. They also have to put up with Nikki's competitive nature.
Rusev and Lana head to a bar, and Renee Young joins them. Renee and Lana go line dancing, and Lana shows Rusev a few moves. Lana brings up some country-tinged ideas to their wedding.
For the first time in a while, Nattie is part of the forefront of the Women's Division and is happy to showcase her Hart family legacy.
Mike and Maryse are on set for The Marine 5, and Maryse meets up with Trinity, who is going to lengths to succeed at her first movie. Maryse wants to hang out with her when they have a day off from shooting, but Trinity is more worried about the movie.
Brie, Nikki and Bryan have a meal when Bryan brings up the idea of Brie and Nikki taking an IQ quest. Brie thinks she is the smarter Bella and wants to get Nikki worked up.
Nattie gets a call from her mom, who says that her sister Jenni, who suffers from social anxiety, has run away from home.
Nattie picks up Jenni while back home. Jenni is look for a job, but Nattie wants her to live her passion and do a cooking job. Nattie comes up doing a cooking class together with her.
Lana is thinking of putting an American touch to her wedding and wants to do a Nashville theme instead of a beach wedding, but Renee Young and Mark Carrano don't think it's a good idea.
Nattie has gotten Jenni and her mom on board with the cooking class idea, but Jenni is still a bit reluctant. Nattie and her mom put up some flyers.
Bryan preps Brie and Nikki for an IQ test, which he has set up with a psychologist who specializes in these things. Brie says she wants to beat Nikki, but now she's nervous that Nikki might come out on top and brag about it for years to come.
Nattie invites Titus O'Neil to come to the cooking class to help Jenni get more confident.
Nikki talks with Bryan about the IQ test.
Maryse and Trinity have a free day out, but Trinity doesn't exactly see the point of it due to being stressed out about doing well on the movie. Maryse just wants Trinity to relax and have fun, and Trinity eventually gets it. Trinity has some fun on a trapeze.
Jenni and Nattie host the cooking class. The cooking class goes well, and Jenni is very confident.
Lana and Rusev do a Nashville-themed photo shoot.
As Jenni and Nattie host the cooking class, the cat is let out of the bag when someone asks if they will be paid every time they come to the class. Nattie explains that she had to pay people to come to the class so she wouldn't be hosting an empty class. Everyone leaves, and Jenni feels embarrassed as she feels people are here for the money and not for the class.
Rusev gives Lana a present: a framed picture of one of the photos from the Nashville-theme photo shoot.
Bryan is back with the IQ results, but Brie decides to throw the results away before they can even do damage to the relationship between her and Nikki, but Nikki catches Brie reading them. Nikki beats Brie, 113 to 99.
Nattie apologizes to Jenni for hiring people to come to the class and said she did it to make her feel confident, but Jenni says that it made it look like she was nothing without her. Nattie then notices the smell of alcohol on Jenni's breath, and mentions than an entire bottle of wine is gone.
Nattie calls Jenni, who says that she doesn't want to let her down. Nattie asks Jenni to take life one day at a time and promises not to force her ideas on her.
Trinity is finally able to ride a motorcycle. She also manages to nail a scene in The Marine 5.
Bonus clip: Lana and Rusev get ready for the CMT Awards.
Bonus clip: Nattie and Jim "The Anvil" Neidhart interview people for the cooking class.
Rivalry of the Year: The Undertaker vs. Brock Lesnar
Paul Heyman accepts the Slammy for Rivalry of the Year on behalf of Brock Lesnar.
Best John Cena U.S. Open Challenge: vs. Cesaro on the July 6th Raw Tag Team of the Year: The Usos (Jimmy and Jey Uso) Hashtag of the Year: #SuplexCity
Best Original WWE Network Show: The Stone Cold Podcast
Corey Graves accepts the Slammy for The Stone Cold Podcast on "Stone Cold" Steve Austin's behalf.
Celebrity Moment of the Year: Stephen Amell diving onto King Barrett and Stardust at SummerSlam Tell Me You Did Not Just Say That Award: Brock Lesnar says "Suplex City, bitch" at WrestleMania 31
Double Cross of the Year: Damien Sandow turning on The Miz at WrestleMania 31
The Miz tries to accept Damien Sandow's award for Double Cross of the Year, but Sandow shows up, mimicks Miz, then takes it from him and tells him he's beating him in the Superstar of the Year vote. The Miz finds out he's locked out of Twitter, then walks away with a huff.
Extreme Moment of the Year: Roman Reigns hitting a Spear on Triple H at TLC
Booker T accepts Roman Reigns' award for Extreme Moment of the Year on his behalf, as Roman Reigns is getting ready for the beginning of the show.
Stephanie McMahon kicks off Raw. She gets the WWE Universe hyped up for the 2015 Slammy Awards, and says that she's moving forward after all that happened in the last week as tonight is a night of celebration...which gets spoiled for her when Roman Reigns makes his entrance. Roman Reigns tells Stephanie he doesn't sweat her or anybody in her family, and as a message for Triple H: he's here and not hard to find. Stephanie tells Roman to get out of the ring, but Roman adamantly refuses, and has a plan to make her mad: turn his back on her. Stephanie goes from wanting him out to wanting him back in. Stephanie then makes two matches: The New Day (Kofi Kingston, Big E, Xavier Woods) vs. The Usos (Jimmy and Jey Uso) in a 3-on-2 handicap match, and Dean Ambrose vs. Sheamus in a steel cage match. Roman does care as he walks back up the aisle in the crowd.
Dolph Ziggler presents the Breakout Star of the Year Slammy.
Breakout Star of the Year: Neville
Neville admits he did not expect to get Breakout Star of the Year. Kevin Owens shows up, and says he should have won. Neville leaves and Owens continues to say this, then catches Dolph Ziggler laughing. Owens says that Ziggler would only win a Slammy if there was a "Has-Been of the Year" award. Ziggler goes straight after Owens and both men brawl until officials break it up.
Kane is back for the first time since Survivor Series in a match against Bray Wyatt, but it quickly becomes a 4-on-1 brawl with The Wyatt Family (Bray Wyatt, Luke Harper, Erick Rowan, Braun Strowman) until The Dudley Boyz (Bubba Ray and D-Von Dudley) and Tommy Dreamer show up to fight off the Wyatts.
The Wyatt Family (Bray Wyatt, Luke Harper, Erick Rowan, Braun Strowman) beat Kane, Tommy Dreamer and The Dudley Boyz (Bubba Ray and D-Von Dudley).
Santino Marella returns for the first time in about a year to present the LOL Moment of the Year.
LOL Moment of the Year: R-Truth thinking he's in the Money in the Bank match and in the WWE World Heavyweight Championship Title Tournament
Santino Marella accepts the LOL Moment of the Year Award on R-Truth's behalf, then R-Truth shows up and demands his award. Santino then tricks Truth and runs away, and Truth chases after him.
Santa Claus is here again! He congratulates all the Slammy winners and thanks the WWE Universe for their festive spirit, then says giving Xavier Woods a trombone was not a good idea last year.
Paul Heyman presents the OMG Shocking Moment of the Year Slammy.
OMG Shocking Moment of the Year: Kalisto with the Salida Del Sol on Jey Uso off a ladder and into another ladder at TLC
Kalisto accepts his award, and says the award as motivating him to keep fighting and flying higher.
Kevin Owens beats Dolph Ziggler.
Stephanie McMahon presents the Superstar of the Year Slammy.
Superstar of the Year: Seth Rollins
Seth Rollins makes his first appearance on Raw since his injury during the European tour, hobbing to the podium on crutches. He's not surprised he won Superstar of the Year, and says he will rebuild and redesign himself in 2016 and take back the WWE World Heavyweight Championship.
John Cena takes on Alberto Del Rio in his first match - and their first match - since Hell in a Cell next week on Raw.
Alberto Del Rio beats Jack Swagger. After the match, Del Rio, Rusev, King Barrett and Sheamus attack Swagger.
Mark Henry presents The Hero In All Of Us Slammy.
The Hero In All Of Us: John Cena
Mark Henry accepts the award on Cena's behalf, saying that this is a big team effort.
Bo Dallas shows up dressed up as Santa Claus, saying Santa is real if you Bolieve. He presents the Surprise Return of the Year Slammy.
Surprise Return of the Year: Sting
Sting is not here, and Bo Dallas accepts the award on his behalf.
The New Day (Kofi Kingston, Big E, Xavier Woods) are ashamed the WWE Universe didn't vote for them for a Slammy, and threaten to spoil Star Wars: The Force Awakens.
The Usos (Jimmy and Jey Uso) steal a win from The New Day (Kofi Kingston, Big E, Xavier Woods) in a 3-on-2 handicap match with a roll-up on Big E.
The New Day (Kofi Kingston, Big E, Xavier Woods) defend the WWE Tag Team Championships against The Lucha Dragons (Sin Cara and Kalisto) tomorrow night on the live SmackDown!
R-Truth presents the Diva of the Year Slammy. In a reference to Steve Harvey's verba the recent Miss Universe competition, Paige is initally called the winner, but R-Truth admits his mistake, tells her she is the first runner-up and says the real winner is Nikki Bella.
Diva of the Year: Nikki Bella
Nikki Bella dedicates her Slammy to every woman currently in NXT and WWE right now, right down to the WWE Universe.
The Miz guests on commentary for the next match.
Rusev beats Neville with the Accolade. Rusev, Alberto Del Rio, Sheamus and King Barrett attack Neville after the match.
The Miz presents the "This Is Awesome" Moment of the Year Slammy.
"This Is Awesome" Moment of the Year: The Rock and Ronda Rousey at WrestleMania 31
The Miz accepts the award on The Rock and Ronda Rousey's behalf, and self-promotes himself as he does so.
Becky Lynch beats Brie Bella with the Disarmher.
"The Nature Boy" Ric Flair presents the Match of the Year Slammy.
Match of the Year: Brock Lesnar vs. The Undertaker at Hell In A Cell
Paul Heyman accepts the Match of the Year Slammy Award.
The League of Nations (Sheamus, Rusev, King Barrett, Alberto Del Rio) attack The Usos (Jimmy and Jey Uso) backstage in an attempt to keep them from helping Dean Ambrose in the next match.
With the help of Roman Reigns, Dean Ambrose beats Sheamus in a brawl over the top of the cage when Ambrose falls to the floor first. After Ambrose gets out successfully, Roman Reigns hits a Spear on Sheamus.
Stephanie McMahon slaps Tom Phillips beyond silly when he asks for her reaction to the end of the match backstage.
