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.
Sisters of Sin (Julia Hart and Skye Blue) beat Hyan and Maya World during Zero Hour.
Before the next match, Zack Gibson is interrupted by Eddie Kingston's entrance.
Eddie Kingston beats Zack Gibson during Zero Hour. After the match, James Drake attacks Eddie Kingston and chokes him out with his scarf, and as Zack Gibson has a go with the scarf, Ortiz suddenly shows up for the first time in a while with a madball and chases Gibson and Drake away.
Mascara Dorada and Bandido beat The Don Callis Family (Mark Davis and Rocky "Azucar" Romero) during Zero Hour.
El Clon comes to Collision in January 2026.
JetSpeed ("Speedball" Mike Bailey and "The Jet" Kevin Knight) and Jurassic Express ("Jungle" Jack Perry and Luchasaurus) beat "The Walking Weapon" Josh Alexander and The Demand (Ricochet, Bishop Kaun, Toa Liona) in an eight-man tag team match despite a pre-bell attack that leaves Luchasaurus taken to the back and Jack Perry laid out on the ramp. The match ends with Luchasaurus coming back and hitting Ricochet with a one-handed choke slam as Ricochet readies the Spirit Gun.
Don Callis guests on commentary for the next match.
"The Rainmaker" Kazuchika Okada beats "The Alpha" Konosuke Takeshita to advance to the finals of the Continental Classic after Okada strikes Takeshita with a screwdriver and the ref is unable to see it.
Jon Moxley beats "The Protostar" Kyle Fletcher by submission to face "The Rainmaker" Kazuchika Okada in the finals of the Continental Classic after Moxley locks in a sleeper hold when Fletcher is seen ripping off turnbuckle covers looking for a screwdriver. After the match, a furious Fletcher hits Moxley with a chop block to the left leg.
FTR (Dax Harwood and Cash Wheeler) retain the AEW World Tag Team Championships against The Bang Bang Gang (Juice Robinson and Austin Gunn) in a Chicago Street Fight following two spike piledrivers to Austin Gunn, one on the mat and another on top of one of the tag team championship belts.
The Babes of Wrath (Willow Nightingale and Harley Cameron) retains the AEW Women's World Tag Team Championships against Mercedes Moné and Athena after Willow Nightingale counters the Money Maker with a successful pinfall attempt on Mercedes Moné.
We see footage of a rabbit decomposing playing in reverse interspersed with footage of Darby Allin, followed by the message "I'll Remember You as You Were, Not as What You Will Become."
Darby Allin beats Gabe Kidd after countering a sleeper by Gabe Kidd by rolling backwards and pinning Kidd's shoulders to the mat.
AEW Revolution is live on pay-per-view on March 15, 2026!
"Timeless" Toni Storm and The Conglomeration (Mark Briscoe, Orange Cassidy, Roderick Strong) beat The Death Riders (Claudio Castagnoli, Daniel Garcia, Wheeler Yuta, "The Problem" Marina Shafir) in a comedic Mixed Nuts Mayhem Match. After the match, The Babes of Wrath (Willow Nightingale and Harley Cameron), Luther and Mina Shirakawa celebrate with Toni and The Conglomeration.
Backstage, Mercedes Moné speeds past Lexy Nair to her dressing room, which she trashes in a fit of rage before doing an interview. Mercedes challenges Willow Nightingale to a match at next week's Dynamite, saying that she will "beat [her] fucking ass" before going back into the dressing room and trashing it again.
Kris Statlander retains the AEW Women's World Championship against Jamie Hayter.
In backstage footage from earlier tonight, Don Callis says that Jon Moxley vs. "The Rainmaker" Kazuchika Okada has never happened before tonight, and that Okada will walk out still Unified Champion and win back-to-back Continental Classics. He says he tried to talk with Moxley and collaborate with him only for Moxley to intimidate him, and now he will exact revenge on Moxley for wronging him and scarring his head by having Okada leaving him laying. Okada says Moxley has accomplished much, but he has not and never will beat him, for he is the greatest wrestler of all time.
In backstage footage from earlier tonight, Jon Moxley says he has been hearing about "The Rainmaker" Kazuchika Okada is the greatest and how he has never beaten Okada, then says that the Continental Classic is a beautiful thing. He says it is all about passion and showing the world what you can do and what you have given your life to, and says it is a hill worth dying on. Moxley then says Okada will have to kill him to beat him.
Jon Moxley beats "The Rainmaker" Kazuchika Okada to win the 2025 Continental Classic and become the AEW Continental Champion, ending Okada's reign as Continental Champion at 647 days and Unified Champion at 168 days. After the match, Jon Moxley celebrates with the rest of The Death Riders (Claudio Castagnoli, Wheeler Yuta, Daniel Garcia, "The Problem" Marina Shafir). Tony Schiavone interviews Jon Moxley, who states that the Continental Championship belongs to everybody in the Continental Classic who busted their ass, came to the ring every single night, and gave everything they had. He also says that the title belongs to the fans, and that they owe it to the fans to give it everything they have, for they are the best professional wrestlers in the world today. He says they will continue to give everything they have in the ring, for there is no other company like AEW and that this is what everyone deserves.
Before the next match, Swerve Strickland comes out to Green Lantern-inspired gear and a Green Lantern-inspired entrance. MJF comes out to an orchestral version of his theme and is surrounded by women before his real entrance theme plays.
MJF beats Samoa Joe, "Hangman" Adam Page and Swerve Strickland in a Fatal Four-Way Match to become AEW World Champion for a second time. During the match, "Hangman" Adam Page hits Samoa Joe with two Buckshot Lariat. When he goes for a third, MJF - who has shoved Swerve Strickland off the top rope while going for a Swerve Stomp on Joe - gets in Joe's way and hits Hangman low before hitting Joe with the Heatseeker for the pin and the win as well as the title.
Marko "Hangtime" Harris retains the Memphis Wrestling Internet Championship against "Livewire" Bobby Ford after reversing the roll-up on a German suplex with one of his own.
We see a video package of big guest appearances at past Grind City Rumbles as well as some of the biggest Grind City Rumble moments as the Grind City Rumble returns in two weeks.
Jake Brewer is near a tumbler with the entry numbers for the Grind City Rumble when VaShawn Harvey and Oso show up. Oso picks a number, but VaShawn does not like it.
We see another vignette for Major Curtis, who is not happy with the allotment of men that he has recruited. He wants his recruits to be better than when he found them when he returns next week.
We see a vignette for Jake Passion, who is coming to Memphis Wrestling soon.
Dustin Starr interviews Main Event Money (Main Event Bradley, CJ Money, Mama Money) at the announce desk. Main Event Bradley says that his family had the best Christmas ever and that he got CJ an XBox instead of a PlayStation, and that he did not have to spend any money on Big Nasty Phil, Uncle Mikey or Briar Skimahorn. He says that the only thing he has to be happy about this Christmas is his stepson as well as Mama Money, then CJ says that it is a nice XBox and that he has all the games. Main Event Bradley then says that they have a meeting "The Bizness Mutts" and that it is time for Main Event Money to make that money.
The Bizness Dawgs (Tim Grind, Lil' Homie, Xya Wolfe) beat Main Event Money (Main Event Bradley, CJ Money, Mama Money) in a six-person tag match.
In backstage footage from earlier, Derrick King is not happy about Tim Bosby's Cobra Cup cash-in, saying that "The Gift" Ray Sanders slayed the dragon for nothing after beating Sycho Simon for the Heritage Championship only for Tim Bosby to take the title out from under him. King Cobra tells Derrick King to think about what he is doing. Derrick King says he will.
"The Gold Standard" Eli Knox guests on commentary for the next match.
"Cold Hearted" Colton Cage retains the Memphis Wrestling Junior Heritage Championship against "Slick" Nick Scott after Scott misses a top rope swanton bomb. After the match, "The Gold Standard" Eli Knox produces $1,000 and puts it on the line, saying that Colton has never seen $1,000. Colton says Knox will have to do better than that, then Knox says that he has something he wants.
Jake Brewer is near a tumbler with the entry numbers for the Grind City Rumble when Wonder Boy and The Shocker. Both of them like their chances after getting their entry numbers, then CJ Blaine shows up and gets his number. CJ Blaine says it is a bit early, but he has been an underdog his entire career and that it will not change at the Grind City Rumble.
We hear from Big John Dalton, who says that it has been tough since K-Toomer attacked his father Big Daddy, especially during the holiday, and that his father had to spend Christmas in the hospital. He tells K-Toomer that he will pay for this. It is announced that Big Daddy suffered internal injuries and bruising from K-Toomer's attack and that he experienced complications stemming from the assault that needed emergency surgery.
We see some footage from after last week's show, which includes the fans burning at Tim Bosby T-shirt.
Dustin Starr interviews Tim Bosby at the announce desk. Bosby says he told everyone he would cash in the Cobra Cup at the right time for months, then tells "The Gift" Ray Sanders that it was just business and that it was a privelege to "throw [his] little ass around in front of his entire family." He then tells Dustin Starr to call Jerry "The King" Lawler so he can crown him as the new king of Memphis Wrestling. Suddenly, Derrick King shows up, and Derrick says that he understood why Bosby did this, but he could have done this at another time instead of interrupting "The Gift" Ray Sanders. Bosby says that if Derrick has a problem, then he should do something about it. Derrick says he may not be able to wrestle Bosby, but he can kick his ass, and punches him in the face. This starts a brawl, and Bosby fights back. Bosby tries to hit Derrick with the Heritage Championship, but Derrick ducks and hits a couple of right jabs. When Derrick goes for the superkick, Bosby catches it and hits him with a low blow before putting him in an ankle lock until he taps out. Multiple referees show up after Bosby lets go. Bosby leaves at first, but slides back into the ring to put Derrick in another ankle lock.
Carlee Bright, Kendal Grey and Layla Diggs beat Wendy Choo, Kali Armstrong and Lainey Reid in a six-woman tag match.
Backstage, Dante Chen says he has mixed emotions. He says it is great to be part of NXT Level Up's final match, but he is nervous and has a lot to live up. He says he is proud of everything he has achieved on the show, and his legacy means he has to win tonight, and he will do his best to ensure he has his hand raised as the one and only gatekeeper of NXT.
We look back on some of the WWE Superstars who got started on NXT Level Up.
Dante Chen beats beats Keanu Carver, Harlem Lewis and Kale Dixon in a gauntlet match. When Carver is defeated, he plants Dante with a monster spinebuster before Harlem Lewis enters the match, and Harlem Lewis nearly wins as soon as he gets in the ring. Near the end of the match, Kale Dixon goes for the Gentle Touch, but Dante Chen superkicks him, hits him with a big boot and hits him with a Gentle Touch that turns him inside out for the pin and the win to bring NXT Level Up to a close.
We look back on Kid Kash vs. Zema Ion vs. Jesse Sorensen vs. Austin Aries for the TNA X Division Championship from Genesis 2012.
Gia Miller interviews Joe Hendry for Around The Ring. Joe Hendry talks about his dog Gromit as well as playing Mafia.
We look back on "Speedball" Mike Bailey vs. Mustafa Ali for the TNA X Division Championship from Slammiversary 2024, which was covered on last night's show.
We look back on the Eight-Man Tag Team Christmas Chaos Cage Match between the team of Booker T, Scott Steiner and The Latin-American Exchange (Hernandez and Homicide) and the team of "The Cowboy" James Storm, Robert Roode The Rock 'n Rave Infection (Jimmy Rave and Lance Hoyt).
"The Learning Tree" Chris Jericho beats Anthony Bowens. During the match, "The Bad Apple" Bryan Keith shows up and distracts referee Aubrey Edwards long enough to allow Bowens and "Platinum" Max Caster to hit Jericho with Scissor Me Timbers. Shortly after this, Bryan Keith grabs the ROH World Championship, and when "The Redwood" Big Bill distracts referee Aubrey Edwards, Keith gets in the ring with the title only for Caster to take it away from him and simulataneously inadvertently hit Bowens with the championship. This allows Jericho to get the pin and the win.
We see footage of Private Party (Marq Quen and Isiah Kassidy) being hounded by paparazzi back home in New York City before the next match.
Private Party (Marq Quen and Isiah Kassidy) beat Leo Sparrow and Alex Price. After the match, Lio Rush and Action Andretti show up, and they and Private Party brawl on the outside. All of a sudden, Top Flight (Darius and Dante Martin) jump in, and security shows up to restore order.
Backstage, we hear from Powerhouse Hobbs, who announces that at Worlds End, he will face "The Alpha" Konosuke Takeshita for the AEW International Championship. He says that every time he hears Don Callis' name, he thinks about all the times that he did not contact him while he was injured and constantly tried to replace him. He says that he will take Takeshita's title and bust his head to the white meat. He says the new year is upon us, but for The Don Callis Family, it will be a world's end.
Thunder Rosa beats Leila Grey by submission.
Hook beats "The Prodigy" Nick Wayne by submission with Redrum. During the match, Kip Sabian holds Hook down so that Christian can smash Hook's injured hand with his contract. This gets them and Mama Wayne ejected from ringside. Later on, Nick Wayne rips the cast off of Hook's injured arm to injure the hand even further. Near the end of the match, Christian and Kip Sabian return, but they are chased around the ring and back to the back by "The Wrestler" Katsuyori Shibata, who is carrying a large 2x4. After this, Nick Wayne fights off Redrum twice and goes for Wayne's World, but Hook catches him out of the air and makes him fade with Redrum on the third attempt.
Backstage, The Death Riders (Jon Moxley, Claudio Castagnoli, PAC, Wheeler Yuta, Marina Shafir) gang up on Darby Allin. Moxley tells Darby he has left him no choice and punches him in the gut, then Claudio wraps a metal folding chair around Darby's neck before stomping the chair. He removes the chair, then Moxley kicks Darby down a flight of stairs.
Jon Moxley and Marina Shafir are in the ring. Moxley tells the fans showering him with hate that he forgives them and asks them to look inward, then says he has had to make some tough decisions and difficult choices, as well as some unpopular decisions. He says a lot of people in AEW do not like him or what The Death Riders (Moxley, Claudio Castagnoli, PAC, Wheeler Yuta, Marina Shafir) say or do, and that if anybody in the back that has a problem with him or his people or what they do, they can come to the ring and tells him what problems they have with what they are trying to accomplish. Komander suddenly shows up and is taken out by Claudio Castagnoli. PAC and Wheeler Yuta soon show up and join in on ganging up on Komander. Top Flight (Darius and Dante Martin) run to the ring, but they also get attacked. The Death Riders all go on the attack, then Orange Cassidy shows up and comes face to face with Marina Shafir. He is soon joined by Willow Nightingale, who fights Shafir as Orange heads to the ring while "Hangman" Adam Page and "Switchblade" Jay White come out of the crowd. Orange, Hangman and Switchblade get in the ring, then the locker room empties and fights all over the ring. Christian Cage is seen watching from one of the balconies before more security and more officials show up to try to restore order. Meanwhile, PAC and Wheeler Yuta go into the crowd and destroy the lighting control board, then Shafir grabs a cameraman while he and Moxley head to the production truck. As the locker room brawls in the dark, Moxley and Shafir head into the truck. Moxley says everyone is fighting for scraps, but he will put an end to the chaos at Worlds End, clear the playing field and bring peace to his people. He then puts an end to Rampage, and the show is immediately cut to black.
It is announced by General Manager Nick Aldis that Kevin Owens is not the Undisputed WWE Champion despite claiming that he is, yet he still possesses the Winged Eagle championship belt presented to "The American Nightmare" Cody Rhodes, which he considers very concerning. He says that Owens, who has no claim to the title, has until the end of the night or else he will face immediate and severe consequences that will affect his career. He says that this is not a negotation and that he has only one opportunity to do this, and tells Owens to do the right thing.
Backstage, Cathy Kelley interviews Bianca Belair and Naomi. Naomi says she has wanted to win gold since her WWE return, and that while she did not expect to win like this, she is glad to hold championship gold with Naomi. Bianca says Naomi stepped up to ensure the women's tag titles, and that they will find out who attacked Jade Cargill. Naomi also introduces Bayley as their unofficial tag team partner tonight before they all head to the ring.
Before the next match, Nia Jax says she did not touch Jade Cargill and that neither did Tiffany Stratton or Candice LeRae. She then says Tiffany could not help her win tag team gold and could not possibly have done it. She says that Bianca is doing just find without Jade and took zero time on replacing her, then says that Bianca is trying to avoid the suspicion on herself. Nia concludes that because Jade is bigger, better and stronger than her, Bianca snapped, and says she would have done the same thing. She tells Bianca to just own up to it before she makes her.
Bianca Belair, Naomi and Bayley beat Tiffany Stratton, Nia Jax and Candice LeRae after Tiffany tries to cash in on Nia Jax and Candace stops her from doing, starting an argument between them that allows Naomi to sneak up on Candice and get the win.
Backstage, General Manager Nick Aldis tells A-Town Down Under to take their business with Braun Strowman up with Braun himself before saying that he is waiting for someone. Sami Zayn shows up, and Grayson calls Sami Zayn "a homeless bloke" as he and Theory leave. Sami tells Aldis that they should talk.
After the commercial break, Sami Zayn tells General Manager Nick Aldis that he wants a shot at Solo Sikoa's Bloodline (Solo Sikoa, Tama Tonga, Jacob Fatu) when Carmelo Hayes shows up handing out Christmas cards. Sami tells Carmelo to wait his turn, then wads up the Christmas card and throws it at him. Carmelo says Sami to stay out of his business and off his show, since Solo's Bloodline beats him up every time he is on it. Sami says his Bloodline business can wait, as he wants Carmelo tonight. Aldis says "Consider it done."
Braun Strowman beats Austin Theory despite attempted interference by Grayson Waller.
It is announced that next week, SmackDown will expand to three hours.
We hear from Kevin Owens, who says that he deserves the Winged Eagle championship and is the true and rightful WWE Champion. He also says that he and General Manager Nick Aldis need to have a discussion, and says he will only enter the arena on his terms. Owens demands just himself and Aldis in the ring, and he will talk when he gets that.
Members of the University of Michigan football team are seen in the crowd.
Piper Niven introduces Chelsea Green to the ring for her championship celebration. Chelsea shows up dressed like the Statue of Liberty. Chelsea says that the blue brand is now "the Green house," and calls herself the most glamorous WWE Women's United States Champion before crediting herself as being the one to get herself to this moment, and says if it were not for her, the fans would be stuck with someone else. She says "good riddance" to "Michin" Mia Yim, saying that she will never be champion and that she is surprised she made it to the finals of the tournament, then asks the fans to think not what she can do for them, but what they can do for her. As Chelsea says America will soon be red, white and green, Michin shows up with a shinai in her hands and says that if it were not for Piper Niven, she would have been champion, then introduces Piper and Chelsea to her little friend to give Chelsea the ass whipping she deserves. Piper steps up, but she gets smacked, then swings at Chelsea, who is soon saved by Piper.
Backstage, #DIY (Johnny Gargano and Tommaso Ciampa) is confronted by General Manager Nick Aldis, The Street Profits (Angelo Dawkins and Montez Ford) and B-Fab. Aldis wants to know who attacked The Street Profits backstage, and brings out two eyewitnesses: Pretty Deadly (Kit Wilson and Elton Prince), who want some money for their musical in exchange for their information. After Aldis threatens to fire them, Pretty Deadly say it was Garza who attacked The Street Profits. The Street Profits Garza and Berto and brawl with them until officials jump in. Aldis makes a match between the two teams, which is next.
The Street Profits (Angelo Dawkins and Montez Ford) beat Los Garza (Angel and Berto) after B-Fab takes out Elektra Lopez for getting involved in the match.
We hear from Andrade, who says that Shinsuke Nakamura wants to be seen as the savior of the United States Championship. He says nobody is better than him and that Nakamura showed what kind of man he really is. Andrade says he will expose Nakamura and that everyone will remember that he is inevitable.
Backstage, #DIY (Johnny Gargano and Tommaso Ciampa) confronts Pretty Deadly (Kit Wilson and Elton Prince). Pretty Deadly say that if they scratch #DIY's backs, #DIY can scratch theirs. #DIY likes the agreement and walk away, then B-Fab and The Street Profits (Angelo Dawkins and Montez Ford) show up and thank Pretty Deadly for the help on the way to see General Manager Nick Aldis regarding the WWE Tag Team Championships. On the way, The Motor City Machine Guns (Chris Sabin and Alex Shelley) show up and tell The Street Profits to go to the back of the line. Suddenly, Apollo Crews shows up, tells The Stret Profits that they are getting played, and that #DIY attacked them, which he saw.
Sami Zayn vs. Carmelo Hayes ends with Braun Strowman chasing Carmelo to the back when he tries to run away and Sami Zayn being attacked from behind by Jacob Fatu and Tama Tonga while Solo Sikoa directs traffic. Sanu fights back against Solo Sikoa's Bloodline (Solo, Tama, Jacob), but Solo gets the better of Sami. Braun Strowman returns while carrying Carmelo over his shoulder, drops Carmelo, then overpowers Tama and Jacob on the way to Solo, who he takes out. Jacob then gets back in the ring, teasing a showdown between himself and Strowman, only for Tama to hit Strowman with a chop block. Solo gets back in the ring and hits Strowman with two Samoan Spikes, then Sami gets back in the ring and hits Solo with a takedown only to be overpowered before Jacob hits Sami with a top rope moonsault as officials rush to the ring. Solo then hits Sami with a Samoan Spike after telling Roman Reigns that he is coming for him. Afterwards, Kevin Owens heads to the ring.
After the commercial break, Kevin Owens and General Manager Nick Aldis are in the ring. Aldis demands that Owens do the right thing and return the Winged Eagle championship belt. Owens asks if that is the right thing in his mind, and asks why he should give it back when it is the only bargaining chip that he has for a shot at the Undisputed WWE Championship where the referee cannot rob him of his victory. He says Aldis can have it, but Cody Rhodes has to come and take it. Aldis says this is not a negotiation, and demands Aldis return the title or else he will never set foot in a WWE ring again. Suddenly, "The American Nightmare" Cody Rhodes heads to the ring. Aldis asks Cody to turn around, walk away, and let him handle this, but Cody says he will not walk away and does not want Owens to hand over the title and make a martyr out of someone who wants to be one. Cody says that Owens throws up sheets of logic and says it all came from him teaming with Roman Reigns, but says it is about what Owens is doing, not what he is saying. Cody then says he has not done what he has done for himself for a very long time, and has done it for people who have put faith in him. Cody says it is his responsibility to take the Winged Eagle championship, not Aldis'. Owens mocks Cody, but Cody tells him to shut up. He says that if Owens wants a match where the referee cannot screw him, then he wants a match where the referee cannot stop what he will do to him. Cody then challenges Owens to a ladder match with both WWE Championship belts up for grabs. Aldis makes the match official for Royal Rumble, and Owens accepts the challenge before offering Cody his hand. Cody does nothing, and Owens shoves Aldis into Cody before stomping the latter in the neck, running away as officials run into the ring and declaring himself the true champion.
This week on The SmackDown LowDown: "Michin" Mia Yim! The Street Profits (Angelo Dawkins and Montez Ford) and B-Fab! Carmelo Hayes!
Natalya beats B-Fab with a counter into an inside cradle to advance in the second women's tournament to decide a #1 contender for Candice LeRae's WWE Women's Speed Championship. (B-Fab replaces Zelina Vega due to Zelina suffering an injury.)
Jon Moxley beats "Switchblade" Jay White and Swerve Strickland in the Gold League Finals of the Continental Classic.
Backstage, Tony Schiavone interviews Prince Nana and Swerve Strickland. Swerve says he wanted the AEW World Championship badly and that he has proved he is one of the best in the industry, then says that if Keith Lee is looking for him, then he will be at Worlds End. Tony Schiavone then produces a contract for Swerve vs. Keith Lee, and when Prince Nana says that he has not approved of the match, Swerve says that they will simply see if Keith Lee will show up on Saturday.
Renee Paquette interviews Mariah May on the stage. Mariah says she attacked Riho in support of "Timeless" Toni Storm, then announces that her debut will be next week on the first Dynamite of 2024 because 2023 did not have enough energy and 2024 is all about her. Riho shows up, and Mariah May runs away before Toni Storm shows up and brawls with Riho in the ring. Riho gets the upper hand, and Toni gets out of the ring as quickly as she gets in. That does not stop Riho from hitting Toni and Luther with a top rope cross body on the outside.
Backstage, we hear from Top Flight (Darius and Dante Martin) and Action Andretti. Dante says they came up short against The Acclaimed ("Platinum" Max Caster, Anthony Bowens, "Daddy Ass" Billy Gunn), but there are other trios they can match up against. As Darius issues an open challenge, Orange Cassidy, Rocky Romero and Trent Beretta show up, and Orange says they will see them Friday. Action Andretti then takes a plastic water bottle and squashes the bottom, downing the entire contents in about three seconds.
We hear from Miro, who says that he thought that wrestling poisoned CJ Perry only to realize CJ poisoned him. He says he is done avoiding people and that he is ready to destroy everyone, and he wants to fight Andrade not because he is CJ's client, but because he is an asshole.
Tony Schiavone interviews The Don Callis Family (Don Callis, Powerhouse Hobbs, Kyle Fletcher, Konosuke Takeshita) in the ring. Don Callis says that the last two weeks have been very difficult and that he could not get through it without his family. He then reveals some "Boxing Week" gifts for the family in the form of highly stylized paintings. Before Don Callis can say much else, Sammy Guevara shows up and interrupts Callis, but Callis reveals that he has a special painting for Sammy. Sammy unveils it to see a group painting of the family with Guevara, which also has Guevara's newborn child on it. Sammy takes offense to his new child being in the painting, and Callis says Sammy is not mentally capable of raising a child and needs all the help he can get. Sammy accuses Callis of clouding his accomplishments and says Callis never called him recently. Callis says that Sammy dropped the ball when he got injured and didn't show up for five months, then gives Sammy the choice of "the other family" or his family. He also tells Sammy to answer carefully before he is remembered as much of a failure of a wrestler as he is a parent. Sammy shoves Callis, and he is attacked by The Don Callis Family before Chris Jericho shows up and goes on the attack with a baseball bat. Jericho then smashes three of the paintings before llowing Sammy the satisfaction of smashing the picture with him and his newborn child in it, which Sammy does. Sammy then hugs Jericho, then Big Bill and Ricky Starks attack them. The lights go out, and when they come back on, Sting and Darby Allin are in the ring. Starks is tossed out of the ring while Big Bill is ganged up on with baseball bats.
Backstage, Renee Paquette interviews Roderick Strong. Roddy and The Kingdom (Matt Taven and Mike Bennett) reveal their research that reveals that all roads lead to MJF, and says that he will prove MJF is The Devil.
Eddie Kingston beats "The American Dragon" Bryan Danielson in the Blue League Finals of the Continental Classic. After the match, Jon Moxley shows up and says that all he has ever asked of Eddie is his best, and says that Eddie has a lot of people who love him for a man who thinks the world is against him. He says that everyone loves Eddie and that they deserve his maximum effort, then says that he knows Eddie better than Eddie knows himself and knows that Eddie cannot beat him and has already lost. He says that in their last meeting, he let him go out on his shield so he could come back stronger, and says that he will have to earn every inch this time. Eddie tells Moxley not to treat him like "his young boy bitch" Wheeler Yuta and that he should be lucky he let him breathe.Eddie says he will show his fighting spirit and demands that Moxley show his when he busts him up and enjoys it.
Backstage, Lexy Nair hosts a sit-down meeting between Adam Copeland and Christian Cage. Copeland is nowhere to be seen at the beginning until the moment that the meeting is about to begin. After the commercial break, Adam Copeland shows up and attacks "The Prodigy" Nick Wayne before brawling with Christian Cage. Security quickly moves in only to get decked, and Copeland continues to throw Christian around. This time, the locker room has to get between Copeland and Christian.
Stokely Hathaway guests on commentary for the next match.
Skye Blue beats Kris Statlander with an avalanche Skye Blue after Julia Hart shows up and nails Kris Statlander at the top rope with the TBS Championship. After the match, Skye Blue and Julia Hart both attack Kris Statlander, then Willow Nightingale runs into the ring and makes the save. As Skye Blue and Julia Hart are on the ramp, however, Abadon suddenly shows up at the top of the ramp.
Backstage, Renee Paquette interviews The Outcasts (Saraya and Ruby Soho). Saraya brings out Harley Cameron, then Ruby Soho gets a call from "Cool Hand" Angelo Parker and takes it before Harley suddenly brandishes a knife.
Before the next match, Samoa Joe does not show up when his music plays, and it is revealed that Joe has been attacked backstage. MJF elects to wrestle the match as a two-on-one handicap match.
Two of The Devil's masked men beat MJF for the Ring of Honor World Tag Team Championships after a third masked man shows up from underneath and hits MJF with a pipe. After the match, two more masked men show up from underneath the ring and attack MJF, and Samoa Joe hobbles out to the ring with a chair. The masked men run away, then The Devil appears on the video screen and says "Pleasure doing business with you." Joe then takes the chair and smashes it into MJF. Joe then says "I did this to you!" before hitting MJF with the Muscle Buster.
Backstage, The Creed Brothers (Julius and Brutus Creed) get focused back on in-ring action, while JD McDonagh says he will give Julius Creed a gift in the form of a loss tonight.
Julius Creed beats JD McDonagh after avoiding a top rope moonsault. After the match, Indus Sher (Veer Mahaan and Sanga) show up. Sanga says The Creed Brothers (Julius and Brutus Creed) have proven themselves, and Veer Mahaan says they will finally face off in two weeks at New Year's Evil and get the respect they deserve by beating The Creed Brothers.
Backstage, McKenzie Mitchell interviews Tony D'Angelo and Channing "Stacks" Lorenzo. D'Angelo says he will end this year with his first title after what has happened between him and Wes Lee, and Stacks says that Dijak will not be an issue tonight.
We hear from The Schism (Joe Gacy, Rip Fowler, Jagger Reid, Ava Raine). Gacy says he has heard their lifestyle has been intimidating to everyone in 2022 and that everyone who has opposed them has not been treated favorably. Rip Fowler, Jagger Reid and Ava Raine say that Malik Blade, Edris Enofe and Odyssey Jones' look for short-term thrills lead to long-term insecurities. Rip Taylor say they were masks of fake happiness and that they cannot live happily and multiply, and Gacy says that The Schism's bonds are what allows The Schism to be successful.
Wendy Choo beats Cora Jade.
Backstage, we hear from Ikemen Jiro, who says his jacket is part of who he is and that it is what makes him number one, and without it, he is just Jiro. He says the jacket is what makes people smile more, and he will beat Scrypts tonight and take his jacket back.
Backstage, Josh Briggs gets Fallon Henley focused on her match for the bar with Kiana James tonight. Meanwhile, Brooks Jensen is more focused on his shirt, and does not mention Fallon by name when Briggs asks Jensen whose side he is on.
Scrypts beats Ikemen Jiro. After the match, Scrypts drapes Jiro's jacket on top of a downed Jiro and leaves.
We hear from Oro Mensah, who says that he is in the middle of the action and that night life heightens one's senses. He says that when the music is right, it is all about the moment, and he is bringing that moment to NXT.
Lyra Valkyria is next!
We hear from Alba Fyre, who says that Isla Dawn's mystical darkness has pushed her to her breaking point and that she has awakened a deeper fire inside her soul. She says that the fire of her ancestors is stronger than the darkness of Isla Dawn's spirits, and next week, anything goes, and she will end this feud and end Isla Dawn as well.
Lyra Valkyria beats Lash Legend.
We hear from Gigi Dolin and Jacy Jayne. Gigi says that this year has been Toxic Attraction's (Mandy Rose, Gigi Dolin, Jacy Jayne), and Jacy Jayne says that even at their lowest point, everyone's eyes have not shifted away from them. Gigi says that they were created by doubt and that they have built their success off the back of the non-believers, and Jacy says they will rebuild and regroup by taking down the woman who took down their empire. (Mandy Rose is not seen or even mentioned once during this promo.)
Backstage, McKenzie Mitchell interviews Bron Breakker. Bron admits he fell into Grayson Waller's trap, and while he is all better now, he is not in the mood for games and he will be calling him out tonight. After McKenzie tells him that Grayson is not here tonight, she shows him a video message from Grayson Waller. Grayson says that while Bron is big and strong, he is smarter, and that he is home in Australia getting ready for his match with Bron. Grayson brags about being in Sydney Harbor and being at the Sydney Opera House and Bondi Beach, then says he is taking care of his body and his mind before taking Bron Breakker's title. He says that while Australia is home, he is bigger than Australia, and that he had to leave Australia to be even bigger. He then says he will be there for the contract signing on a special edition of The Grayson Waller Effect. Bron Breakker responds by throwing the TV into the lockers and leaving with the NXT Championship.
The Schism (Joe Gacy, Rip Fowler, Jagger Reid) beat Malik Blade, Edris Enofe and Odyssey Jones in a six-man tag match.
Backstage, McKenzie Mitchell interviews Carmelo Hayes and Trick Williams. Trick Williams says that while Axiom is good, he cannot "whoop that trick." Carmelo says he will be NXT Champion in 2023, but Apollo Crews is standing in his way, and he has no problem getting him out of his way.
Fallon Henley beats Kiana James to regain control of her family's bar.
Backstage, McKenzie Mitchell interviews Roxanne Perez. Roxanne says being NXT Women's Champion is a dream she does not want to wake up from, but the honeymoon phase will wear off soon and she needs to be on point in order to defend her title. She says that all the past champions are Hall of Fame material while she is not even close, and that she does not take being champion lightly. Roxanne then says she will do everything she can to defend the championship.
We hear from Isla Dawn, who says that she is having fun with Alba Fyre and that she knows the evil in inside of her and is dragging it to the surface. She says an extreme resolution will happen when they face off next week.
Drew Gulak and Hank Walker are in the ring for The Drew Gulak Invitational. Hank Walker heads to the corner to Drew Gulak as he tells him that he will meet all sorts of opponents, then calls forward a newcomer named Lucah. Drew Gulak exhibits a chickenwing on Lucah, who taps out as soon as Drew lays on the hold. Gulak says a hold should be released as soon as the opponent taps, then brings forward Tavion Heights. Tavion and Gulak exhibit some amateur wrestling and how he can take control, and puts him in a leg bar. Tavion taps, and Gulak releases. Gulak then brings forward Myles Borne, then the two of them lock up. Myles gets behind Gulak, and as they go back and forth, Gulak eventually gets behind him and puts him in a sleeper, and Hank Walker has to remind him to let go when Myles taps. Shortly after this, Charlie Dempsey shows up and tells Gulak that if he wants to step up to a real wrestler, he can give him a run for his money. Hank Walker holds Gulak back before Dempsey says he will make an example out of Hank next week. Gulak says Hank will be ready.
Wes Lee retains the NXT North American Championship after Dijak shows up and holds Channing "Stacks" Lorenzo hostage, distracting D'Angelo in the process.
Angelico beats Dante Casanova with the Navarro Death Roll.
Backstage, Lexy Nair interviews Brock and Arn Anderson. Brock Anderson says that he and Arn Anderson have been backed against a corner by The Jericho Appreciation Society, but now, he fights his way out of that corner starting tonight against "Daddy Magic" Matt Menard. Arn Anderson says it has been the Anderson against the world and that they have hurt people and done bad things in the last 40 years, and that . He also tells Brock that he is ready to dump him out of the nest and give him a chance to show who he is and kick Matt Menard's ass.
The Workhorsemen (J.D. Drake and Anthony Henry) beat The Hughes Brothers (Terrence and Terell Hughes).
Backstage, Lexy Nair interviews "Daddy Magic" Matt Menard. Menard says The Jericho Appreciation Society is like an itch he loves to scratch, and he is scratching alone against Brock Anderson. He says that Arn Anderson leaving Brock Anderson to fight on his own makes his nipples hard.
Before the next match, Fuego del Sol says everyone will be elated and captivated, mesmerized and hyptonized by "The Fuego Experience" and that his opponent will be hearing everyone chant for him all match long.
Fuego del Sol beats Lucky Ali.
"Daddy Magic" Matt Menard beats Brock Anderson after ripping the cover off of a top turnbuckle and later sending Anderson head-first into it.
Evil Uno beats Blake Li.
Red Velvet beats Billie Starkz.
The Iron Savages (Boulder and Bronson) beat Brandon Bullock and Jameson Ryan.
RK-Bro (Randy Orton and Matt Riddle) head to the ring to start tonight's show. Riddle produces a Christmas card before welcome everyone to tonight's show, then says that if the crowd loves what they did in 2021, they will love what they do in 2022. Riddle says that he did some self-reflecting as well as some "self-Vipering," and as he says that he was transforming into a snake, Orton tells him to go see a doctor before showing what happened last week. Riddle, not knowing what a production truck is, asks how Orton got footage to show up on the TitanTron before Riddle says Otis may be "un-RKO-able" due to his supposed lack of a neck. As Orton says that Otis can be a powerhouse, Chad Gable shows up with Otis and praises Otis' neck before asking how a "nitwit" like Orton got so far ahead of the curve. Gable says that everyone will learn that there is no more dangerous a man or a threat than Otis, as he has taught him everything he knows. He then talks about how he earned his Master's degree with a 4.0 GPA before mocking the crowd for "booing education." He then says he may be too advance for a talent like this, and that maybe even "the mindless morons" of Detroit, Michigan can comprehend the fact that Orton is no match for Otis. Gable then says that Otis will send Orton limping into Day 1 and that it will not be long before he and Otis are champions, but Riddle says that he and Orton are a product of "higher education," and asks what the curriculum of Alpha Academy (Chad Gable and Otis) is. Riddle also says that he may have some stuff to teach Randy when he takes Gable on tonight, and Gable says Riddle is what he likes to call "an ignoramus" for wanting to challenge an elite athlete like him days before a big match. Gable then says that if he wants to give him and Otis a chance to take out RK-Bro before their big day, he accepts, and Riddle says that he will have a surprise for Orton after they both win tonight.
Matt Riddle beats Chad Gable. After the match, Otis pounces on Riddle and knocks him out of the ring.
Randy Orton beats Otis after avoiding a Vader Bomb and hitting the RKO out of the corner. After the match, Riddle congratulates Orton for hitting the RKO on Otis, then announces that it is time for Randy's present. He says there is only one present big enough and good enough for Orton: a hug. Orton is reluctant, but he eventually gives Riddle a hug before teasing hitting Riddle with an RKO.
Backstage, Kevin Patrick interviews Kevin Owens. We see a video message from Big E, who says that he has spent the last few months talking about his opponents and their motivations, but in the end, it is all about him and making all of the sacrifices and tribulations he has lived through worth it. He says this is about him walking out of Day 1 still as WWE Champion. Owens says Big E is wrong, and that while his story is about him and overcoming the odds, it won't happen this week as he is saying it from his house. Owens says only his story matters, and that while he and Seth Rollins took out Bobby Lashley, it is about him becoming champion.
We see another vignette for Veer Mahaan, who is still coming soon to Raw.
Dana Brooke and Reggie beat Tamina and R-Truth. After the match, R-Truth tells Tamina she should be listening to him. Tamina punches at R-Truth, but R-Truth ducks, and Dana and Reggie get the better of Tamina.
Backstage, Megan Morant interviews Nikki A.S.H. Nikki says that Rhea Ripley was victorious without her help, as Rhea did not need. She says she has been inspirational to Rhea despite her being down on her luck, and while Queen Zelina and Carmella are trying to get in their heads, it only makes them stronger. She then tells Zelina and Carmella to put their money where their mouths are as she challenges them to a Women's Tag Team title rematch.
The Street Profits (Angelo Dawkins and Montez Ford) beat Rey and Dominik Mysterio to win the RK-Bro-Nament and a shot at the WWE Raw Tag Team Championships.
Backstage, The Miz makes it clear to a backstage worker that he only wants the best roses for the renewal of his wedding vows, and also mentions that he has even called in Eric Bischoff to officiate the ceremony. Bischoff shows up and says that he could not turn down the opportunity, and says that the renewal of the vows will be must-see.
"The Phenomenal" AJ Styles heads to the ring. Styles talks about how Omos will have him in a match the next time he sees him, then says he is here in the ring and wants to know where Omos is. Styles thinks that Omos is not showing up because he is scared he will not reach his full potential, then says he was that way as well before saying he was not selfish and ungrateful. He says Omos will pay his dues and he will make sure he pays them. He then tells Omos that when they have their match, he will kick his teeth in, as he has over twenty years of experience over him and that while he has seen giants come and go, there is only one AJ Styles. Suddenly, Grayson Waller shows up and mocks Styles, and after Styles gives him attention, says he also has yet to pay his dues and calls him "not yet a Superstar," Styles lets him in the ring. Styles introduces Grayson Waller to the rest of the world, and Grayson says that since Styles came to his house, he says he might as well come to his. As for the subject of paying his dues, all he had to do with get under Styles' skin. He says that Monday nights feels right, and that they will feel better when Omos is done with Styles and he takes Styles' spot. Styles says this is where stars are made and that Grayson is not even close to one. Styles also offers to show Grayson around before showing him the lights on the way out, then Apollo Crews and Commander Azeez show up. Apollo says he and Styles are similar, yet Styles' giant has left him while he and Azeez are a united front, and while Omos is not here, Azeez is. Azeez says that if Styles is interested in slaying giants, he will face him right now. Styles accepts Azeez's challenge.
Backstage, Megan Morant interviews Carmella. Carmella says she and Queen Zelina have accepted Nikki A.S.H. and Rhea Ripley have accepted their tag team title rematch to put them back in their place, as nobody compares to her and Zelina despite her appreciation for Rhea Ripley's fashion sense. She says that since the challenge is for a tag team match, Nikki A.S.H. will eventually have to tag in, as Nikki A.S.H. is not even close to a superhero and "almost second-best," and "almost" doesn't count.
"The Phenomenal" AJ Styles beats Apollo Crews. After the match, Styles gets away from Commander Azeez. As Azeez helps Apollo up, Styles hits him with the Phenomenal Forearm and successfully fends him off.
We hear from Seth Rollins, who says Kevin Owens is trying to take all the credit for what they did to Bobby Lashley before saying he is in the giving mood for the holidays and will give him all the credit before he takes what is rightfully his: the WWE Championship.
Kevin Owens heads to the ring. Owens says he is in a festive mood tonight after having a great Christmas with his family and main eventing in Madison Square Garden, and says the world will rejoice when he becomes WWE Champion at Day 1. He says being the only person in the WWE Championship match here tonight makes him smarter than everyone else in the match, and says that it is important to be in "a dump like Detroit, Michigan" as the fans will get a WWE Champion they can be proud of. He says the odds may be against him due to who he is up against, then mentions that Seth Rollins took out Bobby Lashley last week, how Lashley is dealing with "MVP's crap", and how he and Rollins are friends and how his plans will make him WWE Champion. MVP shows up and says Owens could not be more wrong about his Day 1 predictions before giving him credit for his month-long plan to get things to go his way before stating that Lashley has not forgotten about him. He says that according to Lashley, it takes more than The Stomp or a ring apron powerbomb to take Lashley, and that Lashley will wreak absolute havoc on Seth Rollins before, according to a text message, he rips Owens' "wet, noodle-like arms off his endomorphic body." Lashley also states in the text message that it does not matter who he beats, as everyone is back in "The Almighty Era." Kevin says he still feels good about his odds and his chances of winning, then The Hurt Business (Cedric Alexander and Shelton Benjamin) show up. Cedric says Kevin Owens is right about how one man cannot beat three, and Shelton says even Lashley cannot take on the whole world. Cedric says Lashley was at his best in The Hurt Business, but MVP says Lashley needs no one. MVP then says that they can do business, however, and Owens cuts to the chase and says Cedric wants to face him in the ring and win in order to get The Hurt Business back together as a four-man faction. MVP agrees on this, and Cedric vs. Owens begins.
MVP guests on commentary for the next match.
Kevin Owens beats Cedric Alexander. After the match, Shelton Benjamin wants Kevin Owens in the ring, and as he goes for the microphone, Owens hits Shelton with the Stunner.
We see a video package chronicling the feud between Liv Morgan and Becky Lynch.
In backstage footage from earlier today, Priest says everyone has a darkness and that he keeps his at bay, but last week, his came out. He says that if he is disrespected, his darkness will take over and there is nothing anyone can do about it. He says that Dolph Ziggler may have won just about every title there is and can steal the show, if Ziggler triggers his rage, it will be a big mistake for him, and it will ensure that the United States title will stay with him where it belongs.
Dolph Ziggler beats Damian Priest by disqualification after Damian Priest refuses to listen to the referee's five count in the corner as he beats up Ziggler in a blind rage. Damian Priest retains the WWE United States Championship. After the match, Damian Priest throws Dolph Ziggler into the barricade before hitting the Reckoning on the outside.
Eric Bischoff heads to the ring to officiate the renewal of The Miz and Maryse's wedding vows. Bischoff says he is glad to be back in a WWE ring, especially for a cherished moment. He then introduces The Miz first, followed by Maryse. Miz trips on the steps on the way to the ring. Miz talks about the year that he has hard so far, and says that at Day 1, he will dominate against Edge. He then says that in honor of Day 1, he and Maryse will bring the fans something uplifting by renewing their wedding vows. After Miz mocks Detroit, Michigan and thanks Eric Bischoff, Maryse renews her vows first and gets viciously booed before saying that Miz will prove he is a better father, husband and Superstar than Edge at Day 1. Miz mocks Detroit, Michigan again, saying the fans' opinions don't matter because they root for the Detroit Lions. He then renews part of his vows in French before going into Spanish before going into English. Miz and Maryse renew their vows, then Bischoff asks if anyone has any objections before he says "Hell, we all know how this is gonna turn out!" and Edge shows up. Edge carefully walks up the steps to spite Miz, and says he is not here to wreck anything or insult Miz because he finally has a match against Miz and he is going to beat his ass. Miz says he and Maryse knew he would show up to ruin things and gave him a front row seat to what true love looks like, then Edge admits they embarrassed him for weeks before saying what goes around comes around. After Edge says he will embarrass them, Miz and Maryse frantically look around before saying he was messing with them. Edge then asks "You didn't want this to be a white wedding, did you?" before walking away. The arena lights glow red, Gangrel's music hits, then dark brown colored goop drops onto Miz and Maryse to end the show.
This week on Raw Talk: Eric Bischoff! MVP! The Street Profits (Angelo Dawkins and Montez Ford)!
The Dark Order (John Silver, Alex Reynolds and Preston "10" Vance) beat Fodder, JR Miller and Brandon Scott.
Jade Cargill and "Smart" Mark Sterling guest on commentary for the next match.
Thunder Rosa beats Dani Mo. After the match, "Smart" Mark Sterling has to stop Jade Cargill from going at it with Thunder Rosa in the ring.
Anthony Ogogo beats Duncan Mitchell.
Proud 'n Powerful (Santana and Ortiz) beat Movie Myk and Alexander Moss.
Shawn Spears beats Lee Moriarty.
The Gunn Club (Billy, Austin and Colten Gunn) beat The Dark Order (Evil Uno, Stu Grayson, Alan "5" Angels) after Colten Gunn uses the ropes for leverage to pin Angels.
Tay Conti and Anna Jay beat Diamante and Emi Sakura with the Queenslayer from Anna Jay to Diamante.
Elias is in the ring playing guitar to start tonight's show. He sings about the past year, and sings that he is looking for 2020 before singing about Lacey Evans' appearance on A Moment on Bliss and the triple threat match between King Corbin, Daniel Bryan and The Miz to see who will face "The Fiend" Bray Wyatt for the WWE Universal Championship.
Before the next match, King Corbin says he sees Daniel Bryan chomping at the bit, but SmackDown is his kingdom and things are done his way. He says the fans only like Daniel because they are jealous of his own success, and while Daniel and The Miz have a lot in common, Daniel would have had brain matter ripped out with his hair if he thinks he will beat him. He tells Daniel to step aside, saying he earned his opportunity when he beat Roman Reigns twice and that the fans should be begging for him to vanquish Bray, as only the most powerful, most fearful Superstar - him - should be champion. Corbin then says that while Daniel Bryan is a nice guy, he is no longer championship material, much like The Miz, who only plays an action hero. He says only he is good enough to beat Bray, then Roman Reigns shows up. Corbin falls out of his sedan suddenly, and after Corbin yells at his servants, he turns around only to be attacked by Roman Reigns. Corbin escapes through the crowd, and referees and officials have to keep Roman from chasing after him.
Backstage, King Corbin demands that tonight's triple threat match be postponed in the trainer's room.
The New Day (Kofi Kingston and Big E) and Braun Strowman beat Cesaro, Shinsuke Nakamura and Sami Zayn after Kofi stops Nakamura from using The New Day's pancake platter as a weapon. After the match, Kofi says that while Braun Strowman is a monster among men, he also has a great set of hips on him and that it is time to see what those hips can do. Big E says it is time for Braun to dance. The New Day's music plays, and Braun pushes both members of The New Day to opposite corners before dancing in the middle of the ring.
Backstage, Kayla Braxton announces that tonight's triple threat match will not be postponed, and that it will now be a one-on-one match between Daniel Bryan and The Miz.
Backstage, Sonya Deville tells Mandy Rose she will be in her corner after she delivers some programs, then Otis shows up, hands her a fruitcake, then apologizes for last week.
It is announced that Roman Reigns will face Dolph Ziggler on New Year's Eve in New York City this Tuesday on Fox.
Carmella beats Mandy Rose, with Sonya Deville never showing up to be in Mandy's corner.
We hear from Sheamus, who says that he has watched other inferior men try to fill the void and take advantage of opportunities after he left, saying that none of them could be champion or capable of facing him. He plans to open the door on a whole new SmackDown.
The Miz vs. Daniel Bryan ends in a double disqualification after King Corbin's servants attack both men. Backstage, King Corbin says the attack on both men is justice, saying the match should not have happened without him. He tells Braxton to save his questions for Roman Reigns, but Braxton says that Roman has been asked to leave the building. Corbin - having said he would not compete with Roman in the building earlier - says he will put himself in that triple threat match and win his opportunity at the Universal title. All the while, Miz and Daniel Bryan team up to attack Corbin and his servants backstage.
It is announced that the Triple Threat Match between The Miz, Daniel Bryan and King Corbin is back on, with the winner facing "The Fiend" Bray Wyatt for the WWE Universal Championship at Royal Rumble.
It's time for A Moment of Bliss. Tonight's guest is Lacey Evans. Lacey says she is proud of her daughter, who is a fighter just like her, then says that Sasha Banks crossed a line getting in her daughter's face last week, as "Mama Bear mode" came out. She says that her daughter means everything to her, and says that there is nothing that would have stopped her from protecting her daughter, stating that if she wasn't held back, she would have torn Sasha apart. She also says that she will not allow herself to be attacked by "two nasty things" who are incapable of being role models for anybody, then says she will get in the ring, for she is ready for a fight. When Dana Brooke is announced as Lacey Evans' tag team partner, however, Sasha Banks and Bayley show up with Dana Brooke to attack her, with Sasha calling Lacey a terrible tag team partner. This starts a brawl between the two teams that referees have to break up and get in the ring.
Bayley and Sasha Banks beat Lacey Evans and Dana Brooke after Sasha reverses a schoolkid pin from Dana into the Banks Statement.
Backstage, Mandy Rose tastes the fruitcake that Otis has given her when Dolph Ziggler shows up and asks Mandy if she has any plans. Mandy says that she doesn't, then Ziggler sees the fruitcake and thinks that it is for him. Ziggler says Otis gave everyone a fruitcake as he has a taste, then asks what Otis would know about what she wants before stomping on the fruitcake. King Corbin then shows up and hauls Ziggler off, needing to talk to him backstage.
We hear from Mustafa Ali, who admits that 2019 was filled with plenty of dark times, then says that he refuses to stay in the dark and that he will continue the fight, bring change and become a champion in 2020.
Otis finds his fruitcake destroyed backstage.
Daniel Bryan beats The Miz and King Corbin with a Lebell Lock to Miz despite Miz attacking his right leg throughout the match. During the match, Dolph Ziggler shows up and superkicks Daniel Bryan before placing King Corbin on top of Daniel Bryan, but Corbin is yanked off Daniel Bryan and out of the ring by Roman Reigns, who proceeds to wallop Roman before hitting Ziggler with a Superman Punch. After the match, Bray Wyatt appears on the TitanTron and congratulates Daniel Bryan on his victory before telling him he will have so much fun before stating that "The Fiend" may not be done with Daniel quite yet. Bray asks Daniel if he is willing to do whatever it takes and let The Fiend in, then disappears off the TitanTron. Daniel then leads a "Yes!" chant to end the show.
Tonight in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania as part of a WWE live event, Samir Singh pinned R-Truth in a 2-on-1 handicap match - in which Samir teamed with his brother, Sunil Singh - to win the WWE 24/7 Championship for the third time. Before the title change was announced, however, the ring announcer pulled a fast one and got the belt!
That's right, Mike Rome is now one of the few non-wrestlers employed by WWE to win the 24/7 Championship. Of course, this didn't last, as Sunil Singh soon pinned him to win the title for the third time, giving Sunil and Samir Singh six reigns with the 24/7 title between them.
Of course, this didn't last, as R-Truth would pin Sunil to win the 24/7 Championship for the 27th time.
This week's episode is a series of highlights from this week's Raw and SmackDown. Highlights include:
Daniel Bryan's explanation of what happened to him, which leads to the set-up to King Corbin and Dolph Ziggler vs. Daniel Bryan and The Miz from later that night
The New Day (Kofi Kingston and Big E) vs. Shinsuke Nakamura and Cesaro
Kevin Owens vs. Mojo Rawley in a no-disqualification match, as well as the beatdown Seth Rollins and AOP (Akam and Rezar) gave Owens after the match
The Miz and Daniel Bryan vs. King Corbin and Dolph Ziggler
Randy Orton and The Viking Raiders (Ivar and Erik) vs. The O.C. ("The Phenomenal" AJ Styles, Luke Gallows, Karl Anderson)
Seth Rollins vs. Rey Mysterio for the WWE United States Championship
We hear from Fenix, who remembers wanting to be one of the best wrestlers as a child. At Homecoming, he and Pentagon Jr. are looking to become the best when they win the tag team titles.
Fenix vs. Rich Swann, July 5, 2018
We hear from The Latin-American Xchange (Santana and Ortiz), who say that their Toronto Street Fight against The OG'z (Homicide and Hernandez) was their most memorable match this year, and compare the match to watching TV shows like Blue Bloods.
The Latin-American Xchange (Santana and Ortiz) vs. The OG'z (Homicide and Hernandez) in a Toronto Street Fight, August 16, 2018
We hear from Tessa Blanchard, who states that Taya Valkyrie has used every word in the book to describe her: entitled, conceited and a coward. She takes nothing from Taya and admits she is great, but says that Taya is not Tessa Blanchard or the Knockouts Champion. At Homecoming, she plans to show everyone that Taya will never be anything more than "Johnny Impact's wife."
The top five matches of the year are as follows:
#5: Taya Valkyrie vs. Tessa Blanchard for the Impact Wrestling Knockouts Championship, Bound For Glory 2018
#4: Fenix vs. Pentagon Jr. vs. Austin Aries for the Impact Wrestling World Championship, Redemption
Impact Wrestling returns to Las Vegas, Nevada for TV tapings on February 15-17!
We hear from The Latin-American Xchange (Santana and Ortiz), who talk about the history in The Asylum in Nashville, Tennessee as well as the tag team title match they will have there at Homecoming.
#3: The OG'z (Homicide and Hernandez) vs. The Latin-American Xchange (Santana and Ortiz) for the Impact World Tag Team Championships, Slammiversary XVI
We hear from Johnny Impact, who says that out of all the cities he could kick "The Machine" Brian Cage's ass in, Nashville, Tennessee is the best bet. He equates Nashville with country music, which deals with "America, feelings of loss, sadness and not getting the things we want," which is how Cage will be feeling when he is sitting at the Slamtown Hotel breakfast buffet without the X Division title.
#2: Johnny Impact vs. Austin Aries for the Impact Wrestling World Championship, Bound For Glory 2018
We hear from Sami Callihan, who congratulates himself as he says that he is finally getting the respect he deserves when the fans voted his match at Slammiversary XVI as Match of the Year. He says that he and and Pentagon Jr. have fought around the world, and that Slammiversary XVI would be a Match of the Year contender. At Homecoming, he is calling his shots again and he is promising he will have another Match of the Year contender.
#1: Sami Callihan vs. Pentagon Jr., Slammiversary XVI
Street Profits (Angelo Dawkins and Montez Ford) beat Kris Starr and Riley Apex. After the match, Montez Ford tells the crowd that in 2017, they came and saw, and in 2018, they will conquer. After namedropping the best in the tag team division, they announce they will be coming for the tag team titles. Angelo Dawkins then finishes by saying "We here."
Ember Moon retains the NXT Women's Championship against Sonya Deville. After the match, Kairi Sane shows up. She points her telescope at Ember Moon and looks at her through it before making it clear she wants the Women's title. Suddenly, Kairi Sane is choked out from behind with a sleeper hold by "The Queen of Spades" Shayna Baszler, and referees have to pull Baszler off Kairi Sane.
Paul Ellering says that in NXT history, The Authors of Pain have defined it, and became undefeated NXT Tag Team Champions and the winners of the Dusty Rhodes Classic. The Undisputed Era think they may have the pen of creativity, but The Authors will write the next chapter. He says that this is The Authors' house and that they are judge, jury and executioner, and that The Undisputed Era are on borrowed time.
Backstage, Christy St. Cloud interviews Ember Moon. She says she knew she would have a target on her chest, and she is not hard to find. If Shayna Baszler or Kairi Sane want to make a statement, all they have to do is step into the ring next time.
Next week: the 2017 Year in Review!
Johnny Gargano beats Killian Dain, Aleister Black and Lars Sullivan in a Fatal 4-Way Match to become #1 contender for the NXT Championship after The Undisputed Era (Adam Cole, Bobby Fish, Kyle O'Reilly) attack Aleister Black and Johnny Gargano.
John Cena returns to start tonight's show. Cena jokes around with the crowd, then announces that SmackDown Live's titles are all on the line tonight. He then says that people are speculating about his future and admits this year wasn't exactly a good year, but he's not done, he's not finished and this is the "My Time Is Now" era. He is watching the main event very closely, as he will challenge the winner at Royal Rumble...because he can.
Dasha Fuentes tries to interview The Miz and Maryse, who are guarded by a bevy of security guards. The Miz tells Dasha that if she wants the scoop, she'll have to get it from Renee Young, who slapped him last week, as she is the only interviewer he will speak to.
American Alpha (Jason Jordan and Chad Gable) beats the team of Heath Slater and Rhyno, The Usos (Jimmy and Jey Uso) and The Wyatt Family (Luke Harper and Randy Orton) to become the WWE SmackDown Tag Team Champions when Randy Orton inadvertently pushes Luke Haper off the apron during an attempted superplex. When The Usos are eliminated, they attack American Alpha in revenge for eliminating them. Harper and Orton argue after the match, and Bray Wyatt has to play peacekeeper.
Renee Young interviews Dolph Ziggler backstage. He says Baron Corbin came looking for a fight last week, and he got one. Now the World title is on the line in a Triple Threat match, and he does not plan to let that opportunity go to waste, as he knows this is his chance.
Dasha Fuentes interviews James Ellsworth. Carmella shows up, saying she finds Ellsworth "uniquely attractive."
Alexa Bliss retains the WWE SmackDown Women's Championship against Becky Lynch. During the match, someone shows up dressed as La Luchadora, and nearly costs Becky Lynch the match. When Dasha Fuentes asks Alexa Bliss who the woman behind the mask is after the match, Alexa Bliss doesn't even know, saying it could be Sasha Banks or Nia Jax.
Renee young has found The Miz. Maryse confronts Renee, but The Miz cuts Maryse short. Miz shoos the security guards away, and as he says that 2017 will be the year of The Miz, Dean Ambrose, who is standing nearby, starts throwing punches at The Miz. Miz's security shows up, but they don't fare any better.
Dasha Fuentes interviews Nikki Bella. Nikki says she has worked too hard to be where she is, and she says she will say what she wants to say to Natalya to her face.
Renee Young interviews Baron Corbin, who says that AJ Styles and Dolph Ziggler are the only ones feeling pressure and are about to see the End of Days.
Next week: Dean Ambrose vs. The Miz for the WWE Intercontinental Championship!
AJ Styles retains the WWE Championship against Dolph Ziggler and Baron Corbin. After the match, John Cena runs in, confronts Styles and extends his hand. Styles lays the WWE Championship on the mat and shakes Cena's hand.
Neville says that his inferior competiton will respect him as the king of the Cruiserweights on 205 Live.
