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 look back on Alberto El Patron vs. Johnny Impact vs. Eli Drake for the IMPACT World Championship from Genesis 2018.
Gia Miller interviews Killer Kelly for Around the Ring. Topics discussed include Killer Kelly becoming a mom, Killer Kelly not knowing she was pregnant while she was TNA Knockouts World Champion and in a deathmatch elsewhere, the popularity of her daughter Ruby in the locker room and her post-partum timetable for her return to TNA.
Backstage, General Manager Nick Aldis tells "The American Nightmare" Cody Rhodes that Drew McIntyre is not here, yet he has signed the contract. He says he has yet to make the public apology, and reminds him of the no physicality clause. Cody leaves, then The Miz wants to know where Joe Hendry is without saying Hendry's name, and tells him to bring him out to the ring with no music. Aldis says he will do that for Hendry and says Hendry's name. Hendry is already in the ring with Otis dressed as Santa Claus, Akira Tozawa dressed as an elf, someone in a bunny suit and four women also dressed as Santa. Hendry sings a Jingle Bells parody where he makes fun of The Miz, the size of Miz's balls, and his Hollywood career. Hendry sings a song where he makes fun of The Miz, the size of Miz's balls, and his Hollywood career. He also mentions that The Miz cannot get win a without Carmelo Hayes and says that Miz has been kicked out of the locker room for half of his career. An angry Miz interrupts, and Hendry chalks that up to the song starting without him. Hendry goes on to state that every time Miz is in a team, he takes all the falls. Miz interrupts again and declares that he is the new locker room leader now that John Cena is gone, then demands that the jokes stop now and demands they have their match now. Nick Aldis shows up and makes the match a Miracle on 34th Street Fight.
Joe Hendry beats The Miz in a Miracle on 34th Street Fight. The person in the bunny suit ends up being R-Truth, who wishes everyone a happy Easter before hitting a Five Knuckle Shuffle.
Backstage, Ilja Dragunov meets with Fraxiom (Nathan Frazer and Axiom) and Carmelo Hayes. Fraxiom lets Dragunov have a word alone with Carmelo, then mentions their tag team win and says their United States title match did not go down well. Carmelo agrees, and Dragunov gives Carmelo his rematch before both men shake hands.
Backstage, Cathy Kelley interviews Drew McIntyre, who has just entered the building. McIntyre mentions that he will give "all the answers to the questions" regarding his match with "The American Nightmare" Cody Rhodes before the end of the night.
We hear from Aleister Black. He talks about a man who is so talented that he takes things far beyond his wildest drink and reached the pinnacle, yet for some reason, he decided to give all of himself away. Zelina Vega shows up and says Damien Priest poured his time into everyone else and had everyone take from him. Aleister Black says that man does not descend to violence, he returns to it. Zelina says they broke Priest down to make him do that, but Priest still does not get it. Aleister says that they have their way of changing Priest and reminding him of what he is, but instead of getting a second chance, he will end it.
Backstage, Byron Saxton interviews Jade Cargill. Cargill says that "Michin" Mia Yim is scared and that she could tell from hitting her with a shinai, then says she does not need weapons because she is the weapon. She tells Michin to bring her shinai, for she will need it. Meanwhile, Michin catches up with B-Fab. B-Fab says that being smart and cautious is not dumb, but things can still get bad. Michin says that Jade Cargill is disrespectful and needs to be humbled, and that class will be in session next week.
Charlotte Flair beats Lash Legend with a Sunset Flip after Alexa Bliss gets on top of Nia Jax for getting on the ring apron, which distracts Lash.
Backstage, General Manager Nick Aldis meets with Trick Williams, who is ready to talk business. "The American Nightmare" Cody Rhodes shows up, and Trick Williams leaves temporarily. Aldis says that Drew McIntyre is in the building, and tells Cody to control his emotions and reminds him of the no physicality clause. Trick comes back and tells Cody to hold on to his title real tight.
We hear from The MFT's (Solo Sikoa, Tama Tonga, Tonga Loa, Talla Tonga, JC Mateo). Solo Sikoa says that Uncle Howdy preaches about a family he does not have while he has created his own family, something he says Howdy knows nothing about. He tells Howdy to hold on to the WWE tag titles for as long as he can, as the fireflies are fading away and the lantern is burning dim. He says that The Wyatt Sicks' blood will be on Howdy's hands while the whole world will be in his.
Carmelo Hayes beats Ilja Dragunov to become the WWE United States Champion! After the match, Ilja Dragunov personally places the United States Championship around Carmelo Hayes' waist.
Backstage, Charlotte Flair and Alexa Bliss are met by Rhea Ripley and Iyo Sky. Rhea mentions their upcoming Women's Tag Team Championship match, and Iyo says the titles will stay with them. Nia Jax, Lash Legend and The Kabuki Warriors (Asuka and Kairi Sane) interrupt, and General Manager Nick Aldis and a referee step out of the background to quell the chaos. Aldis puts all four teams in an eight-woman tag match next week.
Backstage, Cathy Kelley interviews Carmelo Hayes. Carmelo says he was delayed was not denied, and thanks Ilja Dragunov for elevating him and the United States Championship. He says the jerseys are going back in the rafters when He is suddenly attacked from behind by Johnny Gargano, who says that Carmelo ruined everything and that he will take everything from him.
Giulia and Kiana James beat Chelsea Green and Alba Fyre.
We see a video package for Oba Femi.
SmackDown goes to three hours next week.
Backstage, Kit Wilson mentions his mission to eliminate toxic masculinity from SmackDown. General Manager Nick Aldis says he will have an opportunity for him next week. Kit leaves, then "The American Nightmare" Cody Rhodes shows up. After finding out that the Drew McIntyre situation has not changed, McIntyre makes his way to the ring. Cody watches from backstage as Aldis and referee Dan Engler leave the room. After the break, Aldis and Engler are in the ring with McIntyre. Aldis says that things have gone way over the line between Cody and McIntyre, with the attack on Engler sending everything off the rails. McIntyre pays the fine to Aldis, then apologizes to Engler for kicking him in the face, then apologizes to Engler for having to be a referee when he could not make it as a wrestler and apologizes for his wife having to watch him get kicked in the face and wishing she had a husband like him. After calling Engler "a corporate stooge of a father," he dares Engler to hit him. Cody Rhodes gets in the ring, and McIntyre dares Cody to punch him in the face before stating that he wished his family saw him attack him on his tour bus. After saying that he wishes Cody's kids saw what a real father looks, he states that they are taking this to Berlin, Germany, where they will have a Three Stages of Hell Match for the WWE Championship. He then says that when he sends Cody straight to Hell, he tells Cody to say hello to his father for him. Cody moves Aldis out of his way, then McIntyre hits Cody with a Claymore Kick to end the show.
Before the next match, Zack Gibson says that growing up in the United Kingdom, all he heard about was how amazing New York City is, yet being here in person and scratching the surface, New York City reveals itself as a post-apocalyptic third world country where the streets are filthy and the people are absolute vermin. He says that the embodiment of New York City in 2025 is Eddie Kingston. He says this has nothing to do witht he fans and everything to do with Eddie Kingston, who shows up from beihind and hits Gibson with a chair before doing the same to Drake. The referee soon takes the chair away, and he soon has to keep Drake away from Kingston in order to start the next match.
Eddie Kingston beats James Drake. After the match, Zack Gibson and James Drake immediately gang up on Eddie Kingston.
Before the next match, ring announcer Bobby Cruise is about to interview a rather skinny santa when "Smart" Mark Sterling and The Premiere Athletes (Tony Nese, Ariya Daviari, Story Denali) show up and Sterling announces that he has put Santa on an Ozempic diet that has helped him lose 175 lbs., which he says the fans would never be able to do. Santa then tells The Premier Athletes that they suck, which gets him beaten up and tossed out of the ring the moment he shoves Sterling.
The Premiere Athletes (Tony Nese, Ariya Daviari, Story Denali) beat VSK, Jon Cruz and Ashley Vox.
Lexy Nair interviews Alex Abrahantes and Komander. Komander looks back on winning the ROH World Television Championship the last time he was in the Hammerstein Ballroom and looks forward to winning the ROH Pure Championship. Alex Abrahantes says that Komander is not just one of the best high flyers, but one of the best technical wrestlers, and that "Taiga Style" Lee Moriarty will find out that Komander was bron to be a champion.
Mina Shirakawa beats Rebecca Scott by submission with the Figure Four Leg Lock.
Backstage, Lexy Nair interviews Bandido and Jay Lethal. Lethal mentions that he and Bandido have a lot in common, especially in having enemies in The Swirl ("Vanilla Baby" Blake Christian and "Big Shotty" Lee Johnson) and offers to team up with Bandido against The Swirl after what they have done with both them. Bandido accepts.
The Swirl ("Vanilla Baby" Blake Christian and "Big Shotty" Lee Johnson) beat Alec Price and Jordan Oliver.
Before the next match, Zack Gibson says that the New York City crowd should be ashamed of themselves, as every single time they try to hijack the show, they try to make it about them. He demands that everyone put respect on the name "GYV" and that when the locker room sees Grizzled Young Veterans (Zack Gibson and James Drake) coming, they will grit their teeth.
Zack Gibson beats Bryce Donovan.
Backstage, Lexy Nair interviews Dalton Castle and The Outrunners (Truth Magnum and Turbo Floyd) when they are suddenly attacked and challenged to a Fight Without Honor by MxM TV (Mansoor, Mason Madden, Johnny TV, Taya Valkyrie).
Boom and Doom (QT Marshall and Big Boom AJ) beat The Frat House (Griff Garrison and Cole Karter) after Preston Vance and Jacked Jameson trick referee Stephon Smith into getting Big Justice and Aaron Solo ejected from ringside for using a metal folding chair as a weapon only to be caught and ejected themselves for trying to hit Big Boom AJ with a chair.
Backstage, Lexy Nair interviews "Taiga Style" Lee Moriarty. Moriarty says that since he defeated Nigel McGuinness last year, he has only gone upwards, and he has since become the longest-reigning ROH Pure Championship, broken records, defended internationally and overcome legends. He says that Komander has earned this opportunity, but he will teach him there is a difference between proving grounds and championship stakes, as the flames are hotter, the pressure is higher, and he is the best technical wrestler on the planet. Moriarty declares that he will still walk out ROH Pure Champion.
Katsuyori Shibata beats Lio Rush by submission after nearly whipping Lio Rush into the ref, causing the ref to turn away so that Shibata can hit Lio Rush with a low blow followed by a cross arm breaker for thew in.
"Taiga Style" Lee Moriarty retains the ROH Pure Championship against Komander by submission with a Gory Special in the ropes.
Blake Christian beat AR Fox after hitting a low blow followed by a double-foot curb stomp after AR Fox considers using a metal folding chair as a weapon only for the referee to take the chair away.
"Big Shotty" Lee Johnson beats Serpentico following interference by "The Judge" EJ Nduka as Lee Johnson distracts the referee.
Before the next match, "Smart" Mark Sterling plugs The Premier Athletes' new T-shirt and calls New York "bootleg New Jersey" before stating that they have looked deep inside their hearts and allowing them to take part in their pre-game cheer. Not surprisingly, the fans tell The Premier Athletes that they suck.
"The Dynamite Kid" Tommy Billington and "The Wrestler" Katsuyori Shibata beat The Premier Athletes (Ariya Daivari and Tony Nese). During the match, Billington makes Daivari tap out, but Josh Woods pulls Billington out of the ring as the referee is distracted by "Smart" Mark Sterling.
Toni Storm beats Rebecca Scott.
We look back on Colt Cabana vs. Nigel McGuinness in a Soccer Riot Match from Night of the Grudges II from August 20, 2005.
Rocky "Azucar" Romero's mystery partner is revealed to be Homicide. QT Marshall grabs the microphone says that the fans should be ashamed of themselves for chanting for Homicide.
Rocky "Azucar" Romero and Homicide beat QT Marshall and Aaron Solo.
In backstage footage from Final Battle, Mason Madden calls out Danhausen for pouring teeth into his mouth and says his teeth are perfect, then says Mansoor had the match won until Danhausen ruined everything. Mansoor says he hates single matches and "nepo babies" like Atlantis Jr., and says that they built everything with their own hands. Madden declares war on all masked wrestlers.
MxM Collection (Mansoor and Mason Madden) beat Miracle Generation (Dustin Waller and Kylon King).
Lexy Nair is in the ring to introduce the very first "Minion Exlcusion." Billie Starkz is introduced first as "the loser of Final Battle," then Lexy Nair showers Athena with praise as she introduces her second. Athena calls her win at Final Battle "another historic victory," then says they are here apologetically to expel a minion. Athena addresses Bilie, saying they have nothing but problems with her, as she ignores her guidance and still sucks. She says that Billie is doing the best she can with what she has, and tells the fans not to boo her, then says she goes home every night wondering how to teach Billie. This leads to a "shut the fuck up" chant from the fans before Athena showers Lexy Nair with praise, saying that Lexy has surprised her. Athena then says that she has made her decision, and expels Lexy, not Billie, for her mediocre introduction at Final Battle and nearly costing her the ROH Women's World Championship on that night. Lexy is stripped of all rankings and is expelled permanently. Lexy leaves the ring, then Athena calls Lexy's expulsion a stepping stone for Billie, then says she cares about Billie's future and says it is "just minion and me forever." Athena and Billie then head to the back together.
Komander retains the ROH World Television Championship against Johnny TV.
OTM (Bronco Nima and Lucien Price) beat Chase University (Andre Chase and Duke Hudson). As per pre-match stipulation, OTM earns a shot at the NXT Tag Team Championships, while Chase University is back to square one on handling their debt.
The NXT Tag Team of the Year is The Creed Brothers (Julius and Brutus Creed). The NXT Female Superstar of the Year is Tiffany Stratton. The NXT Male Superstar of the Year is Ilja Dragunov.
Backstage, Trick Williams meets with Carmelo Hayes. Carmelo says it is a shame what happened to Ilja Dragunov, but it will take a lot more to keep Dragunov down. He tells Trick to take his shot and that there is no better time to beat Dragunov than now.
Noam Dar retains the NXT Heritage Cup Championship against Josh Briggs by disqualification. Josh Briggs scores the first fall with 1:43 (one minute, forty-three seconds) left in Round 2 following a powerbomb out of a triangle hold followed by a clothesline. In Round 4, Lash Legend hits Briggs with a bucket, but Briggs kicks out. Jakara Jackson soon gets on the apron, allowing Lash to throw the bucket into the ring. Noam and Briggs fight over the bucket, and the referee turns around to see Briggs hits Noam Dar with the bucket, which ends the match with a disqualification win for Noam Dar.
Backstage, Axiom and Nathan Frazer talk about Bron Breakker not winning Male Superstar of the Year. Bron shows up and tells Frazer to slow down and think before he speaks, but Frazer says he will not slow down and says whatever he has to say about Bron to his face. Bron then takes this as a challenge, which Frazer accepts, and Bron tells Frazer to be careful what he wishes for.
Cora Jade beats Karmen Petrovic. After the match, Gigi Dolin shows up as Cora is about to attack Petrovic again, and Cora retreats.
Riley Osborne beats Lexis King to advance to the finals of the NXT Men's Breakout Tournament following the distraction by Trey Bearhill. After the match, Bearhill gives Lexis King a beating, and Lexis King is forced to retreat.
The NXT Match of the Year is Ilja Dragunov vs. Carmelo Hayes for the NXT Championship at No Mercy. The NXT Moment of the Year is The Undertaker arriving on the October 10th episode of NXT.
Backstage, Ava says that nobody has heard from Ilja Dragunov all week and that it will be up to him if he can defend the NXT Championship next week.
Bron Breakker beats Nathan Frazer.
Backstage, Drew Gulak says that Dragon Lee and The Latino World Order (Joaquin Wilde and Cruz del Toro) will learn what he and the No Quarter Catch Crew (Gulak, Damon Kemp, Charlie Dempsey, Myles Borne) have learned. Damon Kemp says that heart means nothing and that one must be remorseless. Charlie Dempsey says that their flashy moves mean nothing when they grind their faces into the mat. Myles Borne says that they take no prisoners and show no mercy. Kemp says their breaking point is their starting line, then Drew Gulak challenges Lee and the lWo to a six-man tag match at New Year's Evil. Gulak says NXT is about to become "a no-fly zone" and that The No Quarter Catch Crew will show no quarter.
Backstage, Fallon Henley and Brooks Jensen says Josh Briggs nearly had the Heritage Cup, then Jensen says he knows Briggs wants to be a solo star and that Fallon should spread her wings against Tiffany Stratton as well. The three of them decide to go their seperate ways, but they still see themselves as family.
Backstage, Arianne Grace talks to Ava about getting slapped by Roxanne Perez last week and demands that Roxanne enlist in anger management classes. She then finds out that she is facing Roxanne at New Year's Evil.
Backstage, Sarah Schreiber interviews Blair Davenport and Lyra Valkyria. Both Blair and Lyra accuses each other of ducking the other, and Blair says she got everyone's attention with the parking lot attacks, but Lyra says that backfired thanks to Nikkita Lyons' return. Blair says she became Iron Survivor, and Lyra says she welcomes competition. Lyra says she knows Blair will do whatever it takes to become champion, and Blair says she has seen Blair's rise and will be there to see her fall.
Oba Femi beats Tavion Heights to advance to the finals of the NXT Men's Breakout Tournament.
Backstage, Ilja Dragunov says he is looking out for Trick Williams when Kelly Kincaid tries to interview him in the parking lot.
It is announced that an exclusive interview with Ridge Holland will be shown next week.
Joe Gacy beats Joe Coffey after Hank Walker and Tank Ledger pull Mark Coffey and Wolfgang off the ring apron.
Backstage, Kelly Kincaid interviews Dragon Lee, Joaquin Wilde and Cruz del Toro, who accept the No Quarter Catch Crew's challenge, then Elektra Lopez and Lola Vice show up for a reunion. Joaquin and del Toro are proud of Elektra for making her own way, then Elektra introduces a disinterested Lola.
Eddy Thorpe beats Dijak by knockout in an NXT Underground Match following a Manifest Destiny through the announce table.
Ilja Dragunov meets with Trick Williams, who wants to know if Dragunov is willing to defend his title against him before saying he will not hold back and signing the contract for their championship match at New Year's Evil. He says that they can push the match back and that all Dragunov has to do is let him known, but Dragunov takes his neck brace off and says no one and nothing can stop him before signing the contract. Both men shake hands.
We see The Street Profits (Angelo Dawkins and Montez Ford) enter a blank, white room. Montez Ford is initially disappointed, but Angelo Dawkins uses his mind to make some footage of them appear in the walls behind them. We then find out that this week's episode is a clip show of the best of 2022, then Corey Graves and Jackie Redmond host the show. Matches and moments for this year include:
Brock Lesnar vs. Roman Reigns in a Last Man Standing Match for the Undisputed WWE Championship at SummerSlam 2022
John Cena's 20th anniversary return; June 27, 2022 episode of Raw
Kevin Owens vs. Steve Austin from WrestleMania 38
Sami Zayn vs. Johnny Knoxville from WrestleMania 38
We hear from Sami Zayn, who is flabbergasted that his match with Johnny Knoxville has been shown and that while he is disappointed, it is fine, as it is the holidays and nobody can talk about the best of 2022 without talking about The Bloodline.
Backstage, Cathy Kelley interviews The New Day (Kofi Kingston and Xavier Woods). Woods compliments Pretty Deadly (Kit Wilson and Elton Prince) on their talent and bringing the battle, and that it is great to hold the NXT Tag Team Championships. Kofi Kingston says it is great to be part of a small group of people who have held all three tag team titles. Woods then talks about the formation of The New Day (Kofi, Woods, Big E), and Kofi Kingston talks about their history with The Usos (Jimmy and Jey Uso) and what The New Day is all about.
The New Day (Kofi Kingston and Xavier Woods) vs. The Usos (Jimmy and Jey Uso) for the Undisputed WWE Tag Team Championships; November 11, 2022 episode of SmackDown
Bianca Belair talks about the holiday celebrations over in her and Montez Ford's household and her feud with Becky Lynch.
Becky Lynch vs. Bianca Belair for the WWE Raw Women's Championship at WrestleMania 38
Sheamus vs. Gunther for the WWE Intercontinental Championship at Clash at the Castle
Jackie Redmond interviews Sheamus, who talks about his holiday celebration plans, his relationship with Ridge Holland and Butch and their fighting style.
The Brawling Brutes (Sheamus, Ridge Holland, Butch) vs. Imperium (Gunther, Ludwig Kaiser, Giovanni Vinci) in a Good Old Fashioned Donnybrook Match at Extreme Rules 2022
We hear from Sami Zayn, who puts The Bloodline on a pedestal and talks about their dominance throughout the year - and shows off the first edition of the Bloodline Dictionary - before talking about The Bloodline's WarGames Match. Sami then says that The Bloodline's dominance in 2022 is just a small taste of what will happen in 2023.
Drew McIntyre vs. Roman Reigns for the WWE Universal Championship at Clash at the Castle
Jackie Redmond and Corey Graves interview Drew McIntyre about his holiday plans, his match at Clash at the Castle, his wishes for another premium live event in Europe and a potential match with Gunther.
We see a video package of Karrion Kross' return and his feud with Drew McIntyre.
We look back at the many Superstar returns in 2022.
Jackie Redmond and Corey Graves interview "The American Nightmare" Cody Rhodes about his return, his series of matches with Seth "Freakin'" Rollins, his match at Hell in a Cell 2022, and his injury in that match and how he fought throughout it.
"The American Nightmare" Cody Rhodes vs. Seth "Freakin'" Rollins in a Hell In A Cell Match at Hell In A Cell 2022
We look back on Liv Morgan's Money In The Bank Ladder Match victory and her successful cash-in for the WWE Smackdown Women's Championship.
Jackie Redmond and Corey Graves interview Liv Morgan about Money In The Bank 2022 and her championship match with "Rowdy" Ronda Rousey.
"Rowdy" Ronda Rousey vs. Liv Morgan in an Extreme Rules Match for the WWE SmackDown Women's Championship at Extreme Rules 2022
We look back on The Judgment Day's (Finn Balor, Damian Priest, Rhea Ripley) betrayal of Edge and the addition of Dominik Mysterio into their ranks.
We look back at the feud between Seth "Freakin'" Rollins, Austin Theory and Bobby Lashley.
Logan Paul vs. Roman Reigns for the Undisputed WWE Championship at Crown Jewel 2022
"The Native Beast" Nyla Rose and "The Problem" Marina Shafir beat Leva Bates and Karizma via submission from Shafir to Karizma.
Julia Hart beats Promise Braxton with Hartless.
Backstage, Lexy Nair interviews Vickie Guerrero, "The Native Beast" Nyla Rose and "The Problem" Marina Shafir. Vickie says she should be managing champions, but they have nothing, and she feels disrespected and that nothing is working anymore.
The Bunny beats Madison Rayne. After the match, The Bunny and Penelope Ford attack Madison Rayne, but they get out of the ring when Skye Blue runs in to make the save.
We hear from "All Ego" Ethan Page, who brings out Matt Hardy and Isiah Kassidy before he announces that they have the night off for Boxing Day. Matt and Isiah are not happy to have been brought here just to be told that, and Page says that with Marq Quen out for a while, the two of them will be a tag team. He takes credit for last week's win as well as their potential future wins, then leaves. Matt Hardy then pulls a burgundy robe - a reference to his his "Broken" gimmick - out from his briefcase and says "I can't take this shit much longer."
Konosuke Takeshita beats Frankie Kazarian. After the match, Takeshita bows to Kazarian in a sign of respect, then both men shake hands
Willow Nightingale and Ruby Soho beat Vertvixen and Madi Wrenkowski.
Athena retains the Ring of Honor Women's World Championship against Kiera Hogan.
Jay Briscoe opens four presents which will dictate his tag team partners, as he is the captain for his team in tonight's ten-man tag team match. Jay opens four presents, but does not reveal who his tag team partners are.
We hear from Eric Martin and Ken Dixon, two six-year veterans who are recently. Martin has been in the ROH Dojo for a year, while Dixon has recently lost last year's Top Prospect Tournament. Dixon says he knows how to crank it up when needed, and Dixon says he looks forward to beating people up and getting paid for it. We then hear from Dante Caballero, who left Puerto Rico to become a professional wrestler, and Joe Keys, another five-year veteran who first met Caballero and Dixon in the MCW training camp. Caballero talks about his and Keys' history as both tag team partners and opponents, and Keys says that he and Caballero were humbled by the ROH roster and learned to start over again from Jonathan Gresham. Caballero and Keys look forward to winning this match and getting elevated, as they have earned their spot and they are not losing it.
Dante Caballero and Joe Keys beat Ken Dixon and Eric Martin in a ROH Dojo Challenge match with a high angle Boston Crab from Keys to Dixon.
Mark Briscoe, who is the captain of the other team in tonight's ten-man tag match, opens four presents which dictate who his tag team partners will be. Much like Jay, Mark does not reveal who his partners are.
Brian Johnson guests on commentary for the next match (and gifts Caprice Coleman and Ian Riccaboni with "Bozo 1" and "Bozo 2" shirts, respectively).
Jay Briscoe's partners are "The Mercenary" Flip Gordon, Brian Milonas (now known as "Brawler Milonas"), John Walters and PCO. Mark Briscoe's partners are The Beer City Bruiser, Dak Draper, "Hot Sauce" Tracy Williams and Dalton Castle.
Jay Briscoe, "The Mercenary" Flip Gordon, Brawler Milonas, John Walters and PCO beat Mark Briscoe, The Beer City Bruiser, Dak Draper, "Hot Sauce" Tracy Williams and Dalton Castle in a Christmas Surprsie ten-man tag match.
Todd Keneley and David Marquez welcome everyone to the 500th episode of Championship Wrestling From Hollywood.
Richie Slade beats Jordan Clearwater to win the Hollywood Heritage Championship after a masked ring photographer attacks Clearwater from behind with the Heritage title as Flex McCalleon argues with the referee. After the match, the masked ringside worker gets into the ring and unmasks, revealing himself to be Jack Banning, who puts Clearwater in a guillotine choke. Blake Troop leaves commentary as referees try to break the hold.
Before the next match, Howdy Price announces that tonight's match is a handicap match and brings out "The Western Roughneck" Jesse James.
Levi Shapiro retains the United Television Championship as he and "The Western Roughneck" Jesse James beat Dan Joseph in a two-on-one handicap match. After the match, Howdy Price loads Shapiro's glove so that Shapiro can knock Joseph out. Shapiro then pins Joseph while Price makes the count.
Heather Monroe and Halston Boddy beat Ruby Raze and Cece Chanel to save the women's division after Halston throws confetti at Ruby Raze, who has just been inadvertently hit with a top rope cross body by Cece Chanel when Heather Monroe dodges it.
R-Truth retained the WWE 24/7 Championship against The Singh Brothers (Samir and Sunil Singh) in a 2-on-1 handicap match that Truth dedicated to his "childhood hero" John Cena. However, afterwards, Samir pinned Truth to win the 24/7 title, then Sunil pinned with brother with a roll-up to take the title from him, giving both brothers one reign apiece. However, R-Truth pinned Sunil to begin his 26th reign as WWE 24/7 Champion.
This week's episode is a look back at the best of 2019. Matches mentioned include:
Toni Storm vs. Rhea Ripley for the NXT UK Women's Championship, NXT UK TakeOver: Blackpool
We hear from Toni Storm, who says that 2019 was a massive year for her and that has a lot has happened. She says that at NXT UK TakeOver: Blackpool II, she will become a two-time NXT UK Women's Champion.
Kay Lee Ray vs. Toni Storm for the NXT UK Women's Championship, NXT UK TakeOver: Cardiff
Moustache Mountain (Tyler Bate and Trent Seven) vs. Grizzled Young Veterans (Zack Gibson and James Drake) for the NXT UK Tag Team Championships, NXT UK TakeOver: Blackpool
Mark Andrews and Flash "Morgan" Webster vs. Gallus (Mark Coffey and Wolfgang) vs. Grizzled Young Veterans (Zack Gibson and James Drake) for the NXT UK Tag Team Championships, NXT UK TakeOver: Cardiff
We hear from Mark Andrews and Flash "Morgan" Webster, who call their NXT UK tag team title win the highest point of an amazing 2019 and plan to become two-time NXT UK Tag Team Champions at NXT UK TakeOver: Blackpool II.
We hear from Dave Mastiff, who admits that Joe Coffey is a great opponent. He calls 2019 "old news," and says he plans to unleash a proper heavyweight on NXT UK in 2020.
We hear from Jordan Devlin, who calls himself the MVP and human highlight reel of NXT UK in 2019 as he says that 2020 will be his year more than ever.
Noam Dar vs. Trent Seven, October 24
We hear from Joe Coffey, who tells Walter that he is facing a definite challenge in him and that he will leave his mark in Walter after he takes the WWE United Kingdom Championship and proves that NXT UK is his kingdom.
Bianca Belair beats Io Shirai, Lacey Evans and Mia Yim in a Fatal 4-Way Match to become the #1 contender for the NXT Women's Championship.
Jaxson Ryker beats Mitch Taverna. (After the commercial break following the first match, there is no commentary on the announcement for the NXT Women's Championship as well as for this match.)
We see a vignette for Velveteen Dream, who says that after a year, he has just begun with his first year and that 2019 will be even better.
We hear from Tommaso Ciampa, who says that he is a man of his word, and that when he makes a promise, he delivers on it. Sometimes, however, he feels like a broken record and that he is a man sitting alone in a room talking to a wall. Last week, however, was his vindication and proof that someone has been listening all along: Johnny Gargano, who followed his lead and led him to a win in a steel cage match against Aleister Black. He says that Johnny Gargano should get a title opportunity, if not at his title, then at the North American Championship. He tells Gargano to think about it, as it is everything they have talked about and that this is their takeover. Ciampa then tells Gargano that the possibilities are endless.
Next week: the NXT 2018 Year-End Awards! "The King of Bros" Matt Riddle vs. Kassius Ohno!
The Undisputed Era (Kyle O'Reilly and Roderick Strong) retain the NXT Tag Team Championships against Heavy Machinery (Tucker Knight and Otis Dozovic).
Drake Maverick is instated as General Manager and the ensuing Cruiserweight Championship tournament - January 30, 2018
Mustafa Ali vs. Cedric Alexander for the vacant WWE Cruiserweight Championship at WrestleMania 34 - April 8, 2018
We hear from Cedric Alexander, who says that it was mind blowing to compete against his best friend on the grandest stage of them all for a title he chased for two years. He says he will always have that night, but it hurt him even more to lose the title. One day, he will become a two-time Cruiserweight Champion.
We hear some New Year's resolutions from the Superstars of 205 Live.
We see a video package for The Lucha House Party (Kalisto, Lince Dorado, Gran Metalik).
Buddy Murphy vs. Cedric Alexander for the WWE Cruiserweight Championship at Super Show-Down - October 6, 2018
We hear from Buddy Murphy, who knew he was going to win at Super Show-Down because he is the best cruiserweight in the world today. He says that Cedric Alexander was on borrowed time when he showed up, and he will be retiring with the title. He dares anyone who has a problem with this to do something about it.
We see the top 10 moments in 205 Live in 2018.
We hear from Drew Gulak, who says that this episode has been a celebration of everything wrong with 205 Live, not the best, and says that he is the best that 205 Live has to offer and that 2019 will be his best year yet for a better 205 Live.
Buddy Murphy's reign as Cruiserweight Champion
Mustafa Ali vs. Buddy Murphy for the WWE Cruiserweight Championship at Survivor Series - November 18, 2018
We hear from Mustafa Ali, who says he has given his heart to 205 Live, which has given him everything and more, and while the brands may have changed, he will always be the heart of 205 Live as you never know when the heart will beat again.
General Manager Drake Maverick thanks the fans for their continued support in 2018, and plans to start 2019 with a bang. He announces that in two weeks, there will be three qualifying matches where the winners face Buddy Murphy for the Cruiserweight title in a Fatal 4-Way Match. Those matches are Kalisto vs. Lio Rush, Akira Tozawa vs. Drew Gulak and Cedric Alexander vs. Hideo Itami.
Zack Gibson and James Drake beat "Wild Boar' Mike Hitchman and the debuting "Primate" Jay Melrose. After the match, Gibson says that the NXT UK Tag Team Championships are right around the corner and that he knows a thing or two about winning tournaments. He says Liverpool has conquered Europe and that they will not will stop. Gibson says he loves his city, but he absolutely hates the people of Liverpool and says the scouse fans turned their backs on him when he found success around the world. He says that nobody in the crowd can take his success from him or the success he and James Drake about to achieve, and that he and Drake are the best tag team in the world and soon to be NXT UK Tag Team Champions.
Backstage, Tyler Bate says the road to NXT UK Takeover has begun, but before he and Trent Seven get there, they have Gallus to contend with. Trent says they've come to blows, but this time, it's two-on-two with the winners going to TakeOver. Both of them have been there before and won, and they plan on becoming crowned the NXT UK Tag Team Champions.
Next week: Moustache Mountain (Tyler Bate and Trent Seven) vs. Gallus (Mark Coffey and Wolfgang) in the semi-finals of the NXT UK Tag Team Championship Tournament!
"Bomber" Dave Mastiff vs. Josh Morrell ends before it begins when Morrell is attacked by Eddie Dennis before the match. Dennis and Mastiff have to be kept separated by referees, who quickly move into place.
Joseph Connors talks about the diversity of the NXT UK landscape, calling them "shiny new toys" and that new toys have a shelf life. Two years ago, he was one of these "new toys," but he is battered, scratched and discarded. If he cannot be a "new toy," then he plans to batter and scratch everyone else as badly as he is.
Marcel Barthel beats Mark Andrews in his NXT UK debut with the assist from Fabian Aichner. After the match, Marcel Barthel and Fabian Aichner shake hands as if to imply an alliance.
We see a video package for Toni Storm.
We see a video package for "The Kiwi Buzzsaw" Travis Banks, who will be in action next week.
Rhea Ripley retains the NXT UK Women's Championship against the debuting Deonna Purrazzo. After the match, Rhea Ripley attacks Deonna Purrazzo, but Toni Storm runs in and makes the save. After Rhea Ripley leaves, Purrazzo and Storm fist bump in a sign of respect.
Assistant to the General Manager Sid Scala is in the ring to start tonight's show. He introduces General Manager Johnny Saint to the ring. For the first time in the brand's history, NXT UK will be live from Blackpool, England on the WWE Network. Suddenly, Toni Storm shows up, and says she has been living in Liverpool, England for the past five years before running down what she's done in WWE lately. Due to her Mae Young Classic victory, she is owed a championship opportunity of her choosing, and she announces that she will challenge for the NXT UK Women's Championship at NXT UK TakeOver: Blackpool. Johnny Saint tells Toni she's got her title match. Toni says that the title is hers and that it is "Toni Time."
Jordan Devlin beats "The Lucky Yin" Kenny Williams. After the match, Radzi Chinyanganya interviews Devlin, who tells Radzi to take a knee before gloating about his victory before announcing he has made it a mission to call out all the fakes and pretenders. He says that his next target is an embarrassment to his country and that he will soon learn that you never bet against "The Ace."
Next week: Marcel Barthel debuts!
Backstage, Radzi Chinyanganya interviews General Manager Johnny Saint and assistant Sid Scala when Rhea Ripley shows up and says that she decides who she wants to face. She also wants to defend her title next week, and demands an opponent. Saint and Scala have a moment, and they tell Rhea Ripley that they have an opponent for her who will be debuting next week: Deonna Purrazzo. Rhea Ripley tells Sid Scala she still doesn't like him, then leaves. Johnny Saint says "What can ya do?"
Eddie Dennis beats Dan Moloney by disqualification after "Bomber" Dave Mastiff attacks Eddie Dennis at ringside. After the match, Dan Moloney confronts Mastiff only to get elbowed in the face, who then hits a somersault senton into the corner to send a message to Dennis.
General Manager Johnny Saint and Sid Scala are talking to Ligero. Ligero thanks Scala and General Manager Johnny Saint, then Joe Coffey shows up with the rest of Gallus (Mark Coffey and Wolfgang) and says it's not about Ligero or his opportunity; it is about him and the NXT UK Championship as they will send him into the hospital. Scala tells Coffey to focus on his match, then tells the rest of Gallus to focus on their own match, as they are in the tag team title semi-finals in two weeks against Moustache Mountain (Tyler Bate and Trent Seven). Gallus leaves, then Ligero thanks Johnny Saint and Sid Scala and says that he will prove his worth tonight.
Zack Gibson gives James Drake a tour of Liverpool, England, and says he is so big that if he were to leave, Liverpool would crumble. He says the people of Liverpool will have their eyes on them when they win the NXT UK tag titles, as Liverpool needs him more than he needs Liverpool.
Next week: Zack Gibson and James Drake in action!
Tyson T-Bone and Saxon Huxley beat Tucker and Jack Starz.
Backstage, Radzi Chinyanganya interviews Isla Dawn, who admits she came up short against Rhea Ripley but is prepared to rise up, dust off the ashes and continue on her path to the NXT UK Women's Championship. Suddenly, Jinny shows up and says nobody cares about Isla Dawn or her path and that Isla Dawn blew it, and claims she would have walked out NXT UK Women's Champion as that is the difference between a witch and a queen.
In the locker room, Drew Gulak meets Cedric Alexander as he waits for Enzo Amore to call him. Cedric questions Drew's friendship with Enzo, but Drew says he should be more concerned about his match tonight. Cedric can picture 205 Live without Enzo Amore, and in such a world, Enzo Amore would not be embarrassing Drew Gulak. He says it can be a better 205 Live for everyone, especially Drew.
Before the next match, it is announced that The Brian Kendrick has suffered an orbital bridge fracture and a broken nose as a result of his match last night against Hideo Itami, and that he will be out of action for the next two months. "Gentleman" Jack Gallagher then says he learned that Hideo Itami is no stranger to cruelty after what he did to The Brian Kendrick, and says he will teach him a lesson in cruelty himself, as cruelty knows no bounds.
Dasha Fuentes interviews "The Premiere Athlete" Tony Nese. The next time Nese sees Enzo Amore, Ariya Daivari or Drew Gulak, part of him wants to lay them out where they stand. However, part of him also understands that Enzo is a global superstar. Like him or not, that is a fact. His career has only gone up since joining The 'Zo Train (Enzo, Gulak, Daivari). However, he has no idea what to do. Akira Tozawa shows up and asks if he is on the train or off the train. Nese lays him out with a single punch.
"The Premiere Athlete" Tony Nese beats Akira Tozawa.
Before the next match, Drew Gulak says another year has come to a close, and it is time for a "best of" list in the form of a Powerpoint Presentation. Cedric Alexander and Mustafa Ali interrupt the Powerpoint presentation, however. Cedric apologizes for interrupting, then mentions they are in Mustafa's hometown. Drew may have a Powerpoint presentation, but Mustafa has a few valid points to make. Mustafa says nobody believes that outside of The 'Zo Train, Drew and Ariya Daivari would never be friends. In reality, Daivari would never hang out with someone like Drew, who keeps stealing the spotlight with the Powerpoint presentation. They also mention that Daivari used to be Enzo Amore's right-hand man until Drew came along. They have been played by each other, then by Enzo. Mustafa then asks who Enzo would choose between them: Drew or Daivari.
Mustafa Ali and Cedric Alexander beat The 'Zo Train (Drew Gulak and Ariya Daivari).
General Manager Daniel Bryan shows up to start tonight's show. It is announced that the first hour of SmackDown Live this week is commercial-free (though once again, it applies only to the United States). Daniel Bryan says last week was a rollercoaster night, and mentions Dolph Ziggler's supposed departure from SmackDown Live coming out of nowhere. He has been trying to call Dolph all week, but he has not answered him back; therefore, due to Dolph's actions, Dolph Ziggler has voluntarily relinquished the United States Championship. Daniel then wishes Dolph the best of long along with the fans, and says that Dolph is one of the all-time greats. However, the show must go forward. He announces that he and Shane are happy to have the United States title on SmackDown Live, and that a tournament has been made to crown a new United States Champion. That tournament starts tonight. Former United States Champion Baron Corbin will take on Bobby Roode in the first round. Before another match can be announced, Shelton Benjamin and Chad Gable show up. Chad says he is happy about the United States title, but wants to know what Daniel Bryan will do about the tag team title situation. As the crowd chants "Rusev Day," Daniel Bryan asks them if they had a shot two weeks ago at Clash of Champions. Chad Gable asks if that title shot was fair, and Shelton Benjamin says they never got their one-on-one shot before asking why other teams were involved. Shelton says they beat Rusev and Aiden English last week, proving that if they had their way, they would be SmackDown Tag Team Champions. Suddenly, Aiden English is heard singing as he shows up with Rusev. Aiden English asks why he and Rusev deserve to face The Usos (Jimmy and Jey Uso), then says they beat the champions two weeks ago, they did not lose at Clash of Champions, and that today is Rusev Day, even though Gable says it is Boxing Day. Suddenly, The New Day (Kofi Kingston, Big E, Xavier Woods) shows up. Kofi tosses pancakes into the crowd, then Woods says all the other teams are wasting his time. If he wants to know who the real #1 contenders are, all he has to do is take the Kofi Kingston True/False Challenge. Big E says that Benjamin and Gable lost at Clash of Champions, that Rusev and Aiden English got pinned by The New Day last week, and that The New Day deserves a title shot. Woods says logic dictates they are the #1 contenders to the tag titles. Rusev tells The New Day to shut up, as nobody wants to see their spinning hips, leading the fans to chant "Rusev Day" again. Rusev asks Daniel Bryan if he can make up his mind or if he has to consult Commissioner Shane McMahon. Daniel Bryan says he can make this decision on his own, and says all the teams in the ring have valid points. Therefore, all three teams will be in a Triple Threat Match where the winners will face The Usos for the SmackDown tag team titles...and that match happens right now. The Usos then guest on commentary for the match.
Shelton Benjamin and Chad Gable beat the team of Rusev and Aiden English and The New Day (Big E and Xavier Woods) in a Triple Threat Tag Team Match to become #1 contenders for the WWE SmackDown Tag Team Championships.
Backstage, General Manager meets with Commissioner Shane McMahon. Shane asks about Daniel Bryan telling him he is turning into Mr. McMahon last week, and says that while his father can be ruthless, cold and calculating, he made WWE and wrestling into what it is by himself. At the end of his day, Vince McMahon is still his father. Daniel Bryan tells Shane that he throws his weight around and that some of his father's negative qualities are showing. Shane also mentions that Baron Corbin has a rematch for the United States title. Daniel says SmackDown is the land of opportunity, and he wanted to give several people opportunities at the United States title. Shane also mentions AJ Styles vs. Kevin Owens as the main event tonight, as well as Sami Zayn not being banned from ringside. Shane then says perception is reality, and that word is going around that Daniel is showing favoritism between Sami and Owens. He wants to know he can trust Daniel. Daniel says that Owens vs. Styles was one of the year's best rivalries, and what could be better than one more match.
Another episode of The Fashion Files is now streaming on WWE.com, where it is mentioned that The Ascension (Konnor and Viktor) have given Breezango (Tyler Breeze and Fandango) a rematch against The Bludgeon Brothers (Harper and Rowan) tonight.
The Bludgeon Brothers (Harper and Rowan) beat Breezango (Tyler Breeze and Fandango) by disqualification when The Ascension (Konnor and Viktor) rush in the ring, attack The Bludgeon Brothers and carry Breezango to the back.
Backstage, Dasha Fuentes tries to interview Breezango (Tyler Breeze and Fandango), but Konnor says that The Bludgeon Brothers (Harper and Rowan) crossed the line. Viktor then announces that Breezango are challenging The Bludgeon Brothers to a rematch next week.
Ruby Riott quickly beats Naomi with the distraction from Liv Morgan and Sarah Logan. After the match, The Riott Squad takes the boots to Naomi, but Charlotte Flair shows up and takes them down. It is not long before the numbers game takes over, and The Riot Squad toss Charlotte out of the ring. As The Riott Squad celebrates, Natalya, Carmella, Lana and Tamina get in the ring and outnumber them. The Riott Squad leaves the ring immediately, but the four of them quickly meet up with them and start a brawl at the aisle.
Renee Young interviews "The Phenomenal" AJ Styles. He is planning for Kevin Owens like he did for Jinder Mahal. As for Daniel Bryan showing favoritism, he is the favorite when he gets in the ring. He started 2017 as WWE Champion and plans to end it that way. He says SmackDown Live is the land of opportunity, but opportunity is not simply handed to you; instead, you have to earn it. If Owens is going to beat him, he will have to outwork, outsmart and outhustle him. It didn't happen this year, and it won't happen tonight. He says 2018 will be no different from 2017, as SmackDown Live will continue to be the house that AJ Styles built.
Bobby Roode beats Baron Corbin to advance to the semi-finals in the United States Championship Tournament after reversing a move into a sunset flip powerbomb pin.
Jinder Mahal beats "The Perfect Ten" Tye Dillinger to advance to the semi-finals of the United States Championship Tournament.
Tonight on 205 Live: Hideo Itami vs. "Gentleman" Jack Gallagher!
Dasha Fuentes interviews Kevin Owens and Sami Zayn. Owens has a bottle of champagne, but he is waiting to beat AJ Styles before he opens it. It is the same bottle General Manager Daniel Bryan refused last week. Owens mentions that Commissioner Shane McMahon was the special guest referee the last time he faced Styles, but that was then and this is now, and now he has a guardian angel in Sami Zayn by his side. He then says Daniel Bryan knows he will need the champagne after he beats Styles, and says he is better than phenomenal. After the match, he will have a private party, and only he and Sami are the only invited guests.
Renee Young interviews Randy Orton. Orton says there is not much to say except that he has dealt with everyone's issues except for his. He is looking to the future, and all he is concerning himself with is the Royal Rumble Match, which he is entering. Suddenly, "The Artist" Shinsuke Nakamura shows up, saying that is a good idea. He then says "Let's rumble" before leaving, confirming that he is entering the Men's Royal Rumble Match.
Kevin Owens beast "The Phenomenal" AJ Styles During the match, Commissioner Shane McMahon shows up after Sami Zayn repeatedly gets on the apron to distract Styles, and has the referee toss Sami out of the ring. Styles oes for an inside cradle, but the ref is not there to count it as he is too busy with Sami. Owens then goes for a schoolboy pin on Styles and gets the win, much to the chagrin of both Shane and Styles.
The Shining Stars (Primo and Epico) propose some timeshares for Bob Backlund, but when they say that Bob Backlund is retired, Backlund goes off and both Bo Dallas and Darren Young have to hold him back.
Commissioner Stephanie McMahon shows up to start tonight's show. She announces that General Manager Mick Foley has had a busy Christmas and has been given the night off. After Stephanie burns the crowd for their CM Punk chant by saying that they would last a second longer than CM Punk did if they kept their chant up for two minutes and fifteen seconds, Seth Rollins shows up. After Seth asks if Stephanie gave her husband Triple H his manhood back, and when Seth says that Stephanie has Triple H all tied up at the office, Stephanie says Triple H is more of a champion than Seth will ever be. Rollins then asks for a match with Braun Strowman after what happened in last week's main event after saying he came to Chicago, Illinois looking for a fight. Roman Reigns shows up, saying Strowman made a big mistake last week, and wants a match. Seth says he asked for the match first, and tells Reigns to step aside. Roman says he'll just go to the back and find him, and Seth decides to join him anyway. Stephanie McMahon gets over-excited and says that SmackDown is happening in the same building as Raw, and asks if the crowd wants to see Dean Ambrose be part of the fun so The Shield can reunite. Stephanie says that's not happening, but gives Seth his match against Braun Strowman and Roman a match against an opponent of Stephanie's choosing. She then kicks off the show with a tag team title rematch between The New Day (Kofi Kingston, Big E, Xavier Woods) and the team of Sheamus and Cesaro.
Sheamus and Cesaro retain the WWE Raw tag team championships against The New Day (Kofi Kingston and Xavier Woods).
We see a video package of Brock Lesnar concerning his spot being confirmed in the Royal Rumble match. It is then announced that Goldberg returns to Raw next week.
Braun Strowman runs into Jeri-KO (Chris Jericho and Kevin Owens) backstage, and Jeri-KO approve of his running roughshod last week. Owens knows that Strowman is looking for competition, and he gives Strowman a shot at the WWE Universal Championship after he beats Roman Reigns at Royal Rumble. Jeri-KO also tells them Seth Rollins and Roman Reigns have said things about them tonight, while also embellishing the truth a bit.
The Golden Truth (Goldust and R-Truth) meet Bayley backstage. Truth gets a hug, while Goldust gets a hug as well as a Dusty Rhodes bear. After Bayley leaves, Gallows & Anderson (Luke Gallows & Karl Anderson) show up and make fun of them before ripping the head off the Dusty bear.
Charly Caruso interviews Scarlett Bordeaux, who is wearing a Sasha Banks T-shirt and says she's taking Nia Jax on for Sasha, whom she calls an inspiration.
Nia Jax quickly beats Scarlett Bordeaux, then tells her to choose a better role model next time before hitting her with a leg drop.
After Commissioner Stephanie McMahon shakes hands with Charlotte, Jeri-KO (Chris Jericho and Kevin Owens) show up and complain about the Royal Rumble match between Owens and Roman Reigns for the WWE Universal Championship with Chris Jericho in a shark cage as they make a formal complaint against General Manager Mick Foley. Stephanie puts Roman Reigns in a match against Owens tonight with the WWE United States Championship on the line.
Bayley shows up. She celebrates having beaten Charlotte for the third time in a row, and says it's time for her to win the Raw Women's title. Charlotte shows up, and says that her right shoulder left the mat before the three count last week. She has talked to her lawyers and Commissioner Stephanie McMahon, and announces that Bayley's victory last week has been expunged from the record books as she brags that she was born with a silver spoon in her mouth and how she knows how the system works as well as how to make it work for her. She then decides to give Bayley a second chance by having a match right now, then Charlotte says she got a ref that would call the match down the middle as part of the settlement between her, her lawyers and Commissioner Stephanie McMahon. That referee is Dana Brooke.
Charlotte beats Bayley. Dana Brooke is the guest referee, but she falls to a Bayley-to-Belly early and is replaced by another official. Bayley nearly has the match won when a recovered Dana Brooke drags the referee out of the ring, causing Bayley to chase after her and force her into a corner, allowing Charlotte to win via a schoolgirl pin with her foot on the ropes as Dana Brooke does a fast count.
Commissioner Stephanie McMahon finds Braun Strowman raising hell backstage, looking for Sami Zayn. Stephanie McMahon says he can't find Sami, but guarantees him a match against him next week. Braun Strowman tells Stephanie he will bust up Sami Zayn really badly next week, and wants it to be a Last Man Standing match. Stephanie agrees, and tells Strowman to show what he's going to do next week by pretending that Seth Rollins is Sami Zayn in his match against Rollins tonight.
Neville beats TJ Perkins by grabbing the tights after reversing the knee bar. Charly Caruso interviews Neville after the match, and Neville says that after you leave a trail of bodies in your bath, everyone walks to talk to you. He says that Americans only talk about him when they insult his accent or his personality, and tells the American wrestling fans that their ignorance and arrogance is keeping them from respecting him. He says that he is true king of the Cruiserweight Division.
Big Cass is seen pushing Enzo Amore in a wheelchair backstage.
Enzo Amore - now in a wheelchair - and Big Cass show up. Enzo calls Rusev a coward for the beating he gave him last week, and if Rusev is looking for him, he's not too hard to find. Big Cass dares Rusev to trap him alone in a room and see how well he does, and calls Rusev a coward while saying that he would slap the taste out of his mouth and that if he has a problem with Enzo, he has a problem with him. He then calls Rusev out, and Rusev shows up along with Jinder Mahal. Jinder slaps Enzo, and Enzo jumps out of the wheelchair and yanks Jiner off the apron. Cass tosses Rusev out of the ring, then Enzo kicks Jinder into the wheelchair and he and Cass hit Jinder with Badaboomshakalaka. Cass then gets back in the ring and hits Rusev with a big boot.
Bo Dallas and Darren Young vs. The Shining Stars (Primo and Epico) comes to a quick end thanks to Braun Strowman.
Seth Rollins vs. Braun Strowman ends with Sami Zayn showing up and attacking Strowman before Strowman chases him into the crowd. After this, Chris Jericho slides into the ring and hits Seth Rollins with a Codebreaker not once, but twice as referees tell Jericho to get out of the ring.
Charly Caruso interviews Kevin Owens backstage. Chris Jericho shows up, and it becomes apparent that he and Owens have Roman Reigns where they want him.
Gallows & Anderson (Luke Gallows and Karl Anderson) beat The Golden Truth (Goldust and R-Truth) after Anderson grabs the tights during a schoolboy pin on Goldust.
Rich Swann beats Ariya Daivari. Charly Caruso interviews Swann after the match, who calls Neville a royal sourpuss but admits that he is one of WWE's best athletes. If Neville wants a fight, he's got it. He is then attacked from behind by none other than Neville.
Charly Caruso interviews Ariya Daivari shows up and challenges him to a duel for calling him a scoundrel. He slaps Daivari in the face with a glove and then leaves.
We see a video package of Goldberg concerning his confirmed spot in the Royal Rumble match.
Tomorrow night on 205 Live: Rich Swann vs. Neville! Ariya Daivari vs. Jack Gallagher in a Gentlemen's Duel!
Roman Retains retains the WWE United States Championship against Kevin Owens after Seth Rollins rushes in and hits Chris Jericho with a Pedigree, distracting Owens and allowing Roman to hit the Spear. Rollins hits Owens with a Pedigree after the match, then Roman hits Jericho with a Spear.
