Rusev beats Otis with the Accolade.
Showing posts with label December 4. Show all posts
Showing posts with label December 4. Show all posts
Thursday, December 4, 2025
Thursday Night's Main Event - Main Event recap for December 4, 2025
Ivy Nile beats Thea Hail.
Rusev beats Otis with the Accolade.
Rusev beats Otis with the Accolade.
Final iMPACT! - iMPACT recap for December 4, 2025
We see footage of several TNA wrestlers making their way back to the old TNA crate from the beginning of the year as a cover of "In The Air Tonight" by Phil Collins plays in the background. They find the crate and bring it back to an old barn, and the inside of the crate glows gold. Kazarian opens the crate, and it is announced that the show is moving from AXS TV to AMC in the United States on January 15th after almost seven years on AXS TV.
Brooks Jensen beats The Home Town Man after Lexis King grabs at Home Town Man for hitting him with a tope suicida, handing Home Town Man his first loss.
The Rascalz (Trey Miguel, Zachary Wentz, Dezmond Xavier, Myron Reed) head to the treehouse. Trey Miguel calls Zachary Wentz's phone just to hear his ringtone and ask who is sitting next to him and because he thinks Wentz is a hologram. Dezmond Xavier, apparently being a different person from Wes Lee, has no idea who Wes Lee is, but Wentz says he and Nash Carter were the same person. Dez asks why he would change his name. The Rascalz say "Office." The four of them mention Order 4 briefly, then get high. Wentz is happy to have all four members of The Rascalz in the treehouse.
The IInspiration (Jessica McKay and Cassie Lee) head to the ring. They brag about beating two teams at once to retain the TNA Knockouts World Tag Team Championships and how they are proud of that accomplishment, then encourages any tag team to shoot their shot and step up in 2026. All of a sudden, the lights go out, then they come back on and Victoria Crawford and Tessa Blanchard are on the ramp. Tessa says they were ready to step up, but she was not medically cleared. She challenges The IInspiration to a tag team title match at Final Resolution, then all of a sudden, The IInspiration are attacked from before by Mila Moore. Tessa and Crawford join, but The IInspiration soon fight back and clean house.
Backstage, Director of Authority Santino Marella meets with The Hardys (Jeff and Matt Hardy), Steve Maclin and Cedric Alexander before their eight-man tag team match tonight and hypes them up.
Xia Brookside beats Dani Luna with an inside cradle to become #1 contender for the TNA Knockouts World Championship after Indi Hartwell shows up and stops Dani from using weapons during the match.
Backstage, we hear from Lei Ying Lee, who says that her best friend and tag team partner Xia Brookside will be her first title defense, and that she respects her like she does Jordynne Grace. She hopes that the best woman wins and that they shake hands afterwards.
As per the Bioflex Injury Report: Mike Santana is cleared following a torn ACL injury and his condition is being monitored. Tessa Blanchard is now cleared for Final Resolution following an upper body injury. Indi Hartwell is now cleared following a contusion suffered from Dani Luna. Zachary Wentz and Dezmond Xavier are not cleared to compete tonight following the attack on them by Special Agent Zero.
Mike Santana quickly beats Robert Stone. After the match, Santana says "One down," then tells Robert Stone to let everyone know that he is "on demon time" and that "Papi's home."
Backstage, we hear from Frankie Kazarian, who says that he cannot believe the audacity that JDC wants a shot at the World Championship that took him decades to win. He says that while people like John Cena are retiring and will be remembered, he will end JDC's "opening match, midcard existence."
It's time for Fir$t Cla$$ Penthouse. Tonight's guest is Leon Slater. Before Slater heads to the ring, Francis says that Slater is only champion because Rich Swann did not get the job done at Turning Point. Slater heads to the ring, After AJ Francis plugs his new album, Slater takes offense to Francis not thinking much of him as well as his slating of Rich Swann, especially given Swann's accomplishments before AJ Francis showed up. Francis says that if he were in TNA when Swann was world champion, the world title slot would have been reserved for him. Slater then tells Francis that he will smack his hand across Francis' bald head and retain the X Division title. AJ Francis says he has put people in the ground for less, but tonight is a joyous occasion as they are celebrating his future X Division Championship victory. He raises a toast, but Slater is handed an empty glass. Francis makes fun of Slater's age before slapping the glass out of his hand. Slater fights back and avoids a Down Payment through the table, but Francis throws the table at Slater and hits him with it. Francis then chokes Slater with his jacket and demands Swann hit Slater with the X Division Championship, but Swann throws the title down. Swann grabs Francis by the throat sand says that if you want something done right, you will have to do it yourself. Slater fights back against Francis again, but Francis hits Slater with a Down Payment before raising up the X Division Championship with a foot on the chest of a downed Slater.
We hear from The System (Eddie Edwards, Alisha Edwards, Moose, Brian Myers). Alisha Edwards consider JDC family as they have more to do, but Eddie Edwards says they have to move on. Moose and Brian Myers say they both have a replacement for JDC in mind, and Eddie says that whoever takes JDC's place will trust The System.
We hear from JDC, who says that he has twenty-years and million of miles, and that he has been insulted by Frankie Kazarian. He asks Frankie Kazarian how many WrestleManias he has done, and while Kazarian is respected, Kazarian has brought up his wife and crossed a line. He says Kazarian will see a personal side that he does not want to see, and that Kazarian will see what a real star is.
Mustafa Ali beats Trey Miguel by submission with a Sharpshooter after Trey misses a top rope meteora. The rest of Order 4 (John Skyler, Jason Hotch, Tasha Steelz, Special Agent Zero) and the rest of The Rascalz (Zachary Wentz, Dezmond Xavier, Myron Reed) were banned from ringside for this match.
Lexis King, Tyson Dupont, Tyriek Igwe and Channing "Stacks" Lorenzo beat The Hardys (Jeff and Matt Hardy), Steve Maclin and Cedric Alexander in an eight-man tag match after Lexis King hits Steve Maclin with his cane before Maclin can hit Stacks with KIA. After the match, Director of Authority Santino Marella shows up none too pleased, and he takes his anger out on Stacks.
Here are the highlights for tonight's show!
Brooks Jensen beats The Home Town Man after Lexis King grabs at Home Town Man for hitting him with a tope suicida, handing Home Town Man his first loss.
The Rascalz (Trey Miguel, Zachary Wentz, Dezmond Xavier, Myron Reed) head to the treehouse. Trey Miguel calls Zachary Wentz's phone just to hear his ringtone and ask who is sitting next to him and because he thinks Wentz is a hologram. Dezmond Xavier, apparently being a different person from Wes Lee, has no idea who Wes Lee is, but Wentz says he and Nash Carter were the same person. Dez asks why he would change his name. The Rascalz say "Office." The four of them mention Order 4 briefly, then get high. Wentz is happy to have all four members of The Rascalz in the treehouse.
The IInspiration (Jessica McKay and Cassie Lee) head to the ring. They brag about beating two teams at once to retain the TNA Knockouts World Tag Team Championships and how they are proud of that accomplishment, then encourages any tag team to shoot their shot and step up in 2026. All of a sudden, the lights go out, then they come back on and Victoria Crawford and Tessa Blanchard are on the ramp. Tessa says they were ready to step up, but she was not medically cleared. She challenges The IInspiration to a tag team title match at Final Resolution, then all of a sudden, The IInspiration are attacked from before by Mila Moore. Tessa and Crawford join, but The IInspiration soon fight back and clean house.
Backstage, Director of Authority Santino Marella meets with The Hardys (Jeff and Matt Hardy), Steve Maclin and Cedric Alexander before their eight-man tag team match tonight and hypes them up.
Xia Brookside beats Dani Luna with an inside cradle to become #1 contender for the TNA Knockouts World Championship after Indi Hartwell shows up and stops Dani from using weapons during the match.
Backstage, we hear from Lei Ying Lee, who says that her best friend and tag team partner Xia Brookside will be her first title defense, and that she respects her like she does Jordynne Grace. She hopes that the best woman wins and that they shake hands afterwards.
As per the Bioflex Injury Report: Mike Santana is cleared following a torn ACL injury and his condition is being monitored. Tessa Blanchard is now cleared for Final Resolution following an upper body injury. Indi Hartwell is now cleared following a contusion suffered from Dani Luna. Zachary Wentz and Dezmond Xavier are not cleared to compete tonight following the attack on them by Special Agent Zero.
Mike Santana quickly beats Robert Stone. After the match, Santana says "One down," then tells Robert Stone to let everyone know that he is "on demon time" and that "Papi's home."
Backstage, we hear from Frankie Kazarian, who says that he cannot believe the audacity that JDC wants a shot at the World Championship that took him decades to win. He says that while people like John Cena are retiring and will be remembered, he will end JDC's "opening match, midcard existence."
It's time for Fir$t Cla$$ Penthouse. Tonight's guest is Leon Slater. Before Slater heads to the ring, Francis says that Slater is only champion because Rich Swann did not get the job done at Turning Point. Slater heads to the ring, After AJ Francis plugs his new album, Slater takes offense to Francis not thinking much of him as well as his slating of Rich Swann, especially given Swann's accomplishments before AJ Francis showed up. Francis says that if he were in TNA when Swann was world champion, the world title slot would have been reserved for him. Slater then tells Francis that he will smack his hand across Francis' bald head and retain the X Division title. AJ Francis says he has put people in the ground for less, but tonight is a joyous occasion as they are celebrating his future X Division Championship victory. He raises a toast, but Slater is handed an empty glass. Francis makes fun of Slater's age before slapping the glass out of his hand. Slater fights back and avoids a Down Payment through the table, but Francis throws the table at Slater and hits him with it. Francis then chokes Slater with his jacket and demands Swann hit Slater with the X Division Championship, but Swann throws the title down. Swann grabs Francis by the throat sand says that if you want something done right, you will have to do it yourself. Slater fights back against Francis again, but Francis hits Slater with a Down Payment before raising up the X Division Championship with a foot on the chest of a downed Slater.
We hear from The System (Eddie Edwards, Alisha Edwards, Moose, Brian Myers). Alisha Edwards consider JDC family as they have more to do, but Eddie Edwards says they have to move on. Moose and Brian Myers say they both have a replacement for JDC in mind, and Eddie says that whoever takes JDC's place will trust The System.
We hear from JDC, who says that he has twenty-years and million of miles, and that he has been insulted by Frankie Kazarian. He asks Frankie Kazarian how many WrestleManias he has done, and while Kazarian is respected, Kazarian has brought up his wife and crossed a line. He says Kazarian will see a personal side that he does not want to see, and that Kazarian will see what a real star is.
Mustafa Ali beats Trey Miguel by submission with a Sharpshooter after Trey misses a top rope meteora. The rest of Order 4 (John Skyler, Jason Hotch, Tasha Steelz, Special Agent Zero) and the rest of The Rascalz (Zachary Wentz, Dezmond Xavier, Myron Reed) were banned from ringside for this match.
Lexis King, Tyson Dupont, Tyriek Igwe and Channing "Stacks" Lorenzo beat The Hardys (Jeff and Matt Hardy), Steve Maclin and Cedric Alexander in an eight-man tag match after Lexis King hits Steve Maclin with his cane before Maclin can hit Stacks with KIA. After the match, Director of Authority Santino Marella shows up none too pleased, and he takes his anger out on Stacks.
Here are the highlights for tonight's show!
Honor Roll - Ring of Honor recap for December 4, 2025
The Beast Mortos vs. Komander ends with Sammy Guevara superkicking Komander and ripping off his mask. Afterwards, Bandido shows up and fights off both Mortos and Guevara. Don Callis then shows up and introduces Hechicero, who attacks both Bandido and Komander from behind. Hechicero then makes it clear that he wants the ROH World Tag Team Championships and has a confrontation with Mortos and Guevara with it.
Before the next match, "Smart" Mark Sterling brags about not being assault by his opponents ever since Story Denali joined The Premier Athletes (Tony Nese, Ariya Daivari, Story Denali). He then allows the fans to tell The Premier Athletes that they rule only to be told they suck.
The Premier Athletes (Tony Nese, Ariya Daivari, Story Denali) beat Philly Collins, Marino Tenaglia and Zoey Linn in a six-person tag match.
Sidney Akeem beats Rosario Grillo.
The Outrunners (Truth Magnum and Turbo Floyd) and Dalton Castle beat Jake Omen, Ashton Adonis and Josh Crane in a six-man tag match. After the match, The Outrunners and Dalton Castle are attacked by The Demand (Ricochet, Bishop Kaun, Toa Liona).
The Death Riders (Daniel Garcia and Wheeler Yuta) beat The Highlight Reel (Damien and Damon Reel).
Backstage, Queen Aminata - who is wearing a neck brace - tells "The Virtuosa" Deonna Purrazzo that she is not cleared to wrestle and that she is now out of the Women's Pure Championship Tournament, which means that Purrazzo has a bye in the tournament. Purrazzo says that she was not looking forward to this, but regardless of who she has to face to become champion, she will be waiting for Aminata when she comes back.
Mercedes Moné quickly beats Lovely Miss Larkan with the Statement Maker.
Billie Starkz beats Yuka Sakazaki in a Pure Rules Match after using the ropes for leverage after both competitors exhaust all of their rope breaks.
Before the next match, "Smart" Mark Sterling brags about not being assault by his opponents ever since Story Denali joined The Premier Athletes (Tony Nese, Ariya Daivari, Story Denali). He then allows the fans to tell The Premier Athletes that they rule only to be told they suck.
The Premier Athletes (Tony Nese, Ariya Daivari, Story Denali) beat Philly Collins, Marino Tenaglia and Zoey Linn in a six-person tag match.
Sidney Akeem beats Rosario Grillo.
The Outrunners (Truth Magnum and Turbo Floyd) and Dalton Castle beat Jake Omen, Ashton Adonis and Josh Crane in a six-man tag match. After the match, The Outrunners and Dalton Castle are attacked by The Demand (Ricochet, Bishop Kaun, Toa Liona).
The Death Riders (Daniel Garcia and Wheeler Yuta) beat The Highlight Reel (Damien and Damon Reel).
Backstage, Queen Aminata - who is wearing a neck brace - tells "The Virtuosa" Deonna Purrazzo that she is not cleared to wrestle and that she is now out of the Women's Pure Championship Tournament, which means that Purrazzo has a bye in the tournament. Purrazzo says that she was not looking forward to this, but regardless of who she has to face to become champion, she will be waiting for Aminata when she comes back.
Mercedes Moné quickly beats Lovely Miss Larkan with the Statement Maker.
Billie Starkz beats Yuka Sakazaki in a Pure Rules Match after using the ropes for leverage after both competitors exhaust all of their rope breaks.
Wednesday, December 4, 2024
Those Dynamite Kids - Dynamite recap for December 4, 2024
We see a video package recapping the Continental Classic so far.
Don Callis guests on commentary for the next match.
"The Protostar" Kyle Fletcher beats Shelton Benjamin in the Blue League of the Continental Classic via pinfall with a schoolkid pin while using the ropes for leverage. Kyle Fletcher earns three points, and leads the Blue League with six points, while Shelton Benjamin still has three points.
It is announced that "Rock Hard" Juice Robinson was injured in his recent Continental Classic match against Will Ospreay and will be replaced by Komander as we look back on more recent Continental Classic action.
Hook heads to the ring. He calls out "The Prodigy" Nick Wayne after hearing what he had to say, and if Wayne wants to fight him in New York City, he would rather fight Christian Cage in New York City and leave him in worse condition than Christian left Taz. Hook then demands that he wants a fight right now, and Christian shows up with Mama Wayne. All of a sudden, Hook is attacked from behind by Kip Sabian and Nick Wayne, but Hook holds his ground until Mama Wayne distracts him. Christian tries to sneak up on Hook, and while Hook notices him, the numbers game soon takes over. Sabian and Wayne grab two metal folding chairs for a Con-Chair-To to Hook's left hand, and Nick Wayne smashes Hook's hand.
Backstage, Renee Paquette interviews Mercedes Moné, who says that Kamille quit last week and that she has no concerns for her before stating that Anna Jay stuck her nose where it didn't belong. She says that she will be watching Anna's match with Penelope Ford closely before stating that there is a price to pay for messing with her.
Backstage, MVP wants to know why Shelton Benjamin did not hurt Kyle Fletcher and says he is disappointed in him before Lashley walks away, also disappointed. When a production hand runs into him, Shelton beats him up, and when security shows up, MVP and Lashley attack them. MVP says that is what they do.
Adam Cole and Kyle O'Reilly are the last two men in the Dynamite Diamond Battle Royal, and the two of them will face MJF for the Dynamite Diamond Ring next week.
We find out that Julia Hart wants Jamie Hayter to come back at the same time as she does so she can prove that she is stronger than her.
Backstage, Renee Paquette interviews The Acclaimed ("Platinum" Max Caster, Anthony Bowens, "Daddy Ass" Billy Gunn). "Daddy Ass" Billy Gunn says they have been trying to talk Max Caster out of tonight's match and that they have accomplished everything as a team. Max Caster thinks that Anthony Bowens and Billy Gunn are supporting him when they are really disappointed.
Swerve Strickland beats "Platinum" Max Caster with three House Calls. After the match, Swerve hits Max Caster with the Swerve Stomp. Swerve then says it is not over between himself and Lashley.
We hear from MJF, who says that he and Adam Cole were white-hot as a tag team until Adam turned on him because he felt that MJF would turn on him first. He says that because of this, Roderick Strong's arm is broken and Adam will now have to beat Kyle O'Reilly to get to him. He also says that Jon Moxley is now AEW World Champion and murdering people right and left, then says he is sick and tired of Adam pretending to be the hero when he is really the villain who must be terminated. MJF says Adam cannot beat O'Reilly and that it will be proven that he cannot beat him next week.
We see a video package chronicling the events leading up "Switchblade" Jay White vs. PAC tonight.
"Switchblade" Jay White beats PAC despite interference from Wheeler Yuta behind the referee's back. After the match, Yuta tries to attack Switchblade again, but Switchblade hits him with Blade Runner. Marina Shafir slides into the ring to confront Switchblade, who is then attacked from behind by Jon Moxley. Moxley hits Switchblade with Paradigm Shift, and as he and Shafir are about to leave, "Hangman" Adam Page shows up. Moxley confronts Hangman only for a cameraman to choke Moxley from behind with a camera cable. The cameraman is revealed to be Orange Cassidy, and he and Hangman fend off the Death Riders (Moxley, Claudio, PAC, Yuta). Hangman is taken out, but Orange hits the Orange Punch on Yuta and PAC before confronting Moxley and doing the same to him. Switchblade then hits Moxley with Blade Runner, and Hangman gets on the apron to hit Moxley with the Buckshot Lariat. As Orange, Christian and Hangman stand tall in the ring, Christian Cage watches in the distance.
We hear from Jamie Hayter, who says that Julia Hart loves to play mind games and that this does not work for her. She says she is more "face-to-face," then says she is here to right wrongs and settle scores, which has nothing to do with Julia Hart. Jamie says she was on the cusp of something great until it was taken away from here, then says that the International Women's Cup means a lot to her and that she plans to take it all the way. Jamie says she will fight any time, any place, but she cannot fight what she cannot see, so she will find Julia and leave her lying on the mat, with herself being the last thing Julia sees.
We hear from "The Learning" Chris Jericho, who announces about the shows on the weekend before Christmas breaking news style before stating that he will give more information on who he will defend the Ring of Honor World Championship tomorrow night on Ring of Honor Wrestling.
We see a vignette for Bandido.
We look back on the events leading up to Anna Jay vs. Penelope Ford tonight.
Anna Jay beats Penelope Ford. After the match, Anna Jay calls out Mercedes Moné, who shows up and says that if Kris Statlander could not beat her for the TBS Championship, then not even Anna Jay could stand a chance. She says that "The Glamour" Mariah May may have kicked Anna in the head a little too hard, but admits that she likes Anna's confidence and tells her to come back in ten years before facing her. Anna slaps her, and Mercedes teases a brawl before leaving.
In footage from earlier today, Renee Paquette interviews "The Glamour" Mariah May. Mariah says she does not owe anybody any questions, and as long as she is World Champion, what she does is the right thing to do. She says that giving Mina Shirakawa a title shot is the best idea, then says that she will make her work while she is int hering. As this goes on, Mina Shirakawa storms in, hands a champagne bottle to Mariah, and says "Do it to my face. Winter Is Coming...make me work!"
Claudio Castagnoli beats Brody King via pinfall in the Gold League of the Continental Classic via pinfall after raking Brody King in the eyes as he goes for the Gonzo Bomb, hits Brody with a low blow as the referee scolds Castagnoli for the eye rake - which keeps the referee from seeing said low blow - and hitting the Neutralizer for the pin and the win. Claudio Castagnoli earns three points and leads the Gold League with six points, while Brody King still has three points.
Here are the highlights from tonight's show!
Don Callis guests on commentary for the next match.
"The Protostar" Kyle Fletcher beats Shelton Benjamin in the Blue League of the Continental Classic via pinfall with a schoolkid pin while using the ropes for leverage. Kyle Fletcher earns three points, and leads the Blue League with six points, while Shelton Benjamin still has three points.
It is announced that "Rock Hard" Juice Robinson was injured in his recent Continental Classic match against Will Ospreay and will be replaced by Komander as we look back on more recent Continental Classic action.
Hook heads to the ring. He calls out "The Prodigy" Nick Wayne after hearing what he had to say, and if Wayne wants to fight him in New York City, he would rather fight Christian Cage in New York City and leave him in worse condition than Christian left Taz. Hook then demands that he wants a fight right now, and Christian shows up with Mama Wayne. All of a sudden, Hook is attacked from behind by Kip Sabian and Nick Wayne, but Hook holds his ground until Mama Wayne distracts him. Christian tries to sneak up on Hook, and while Hook notices him, the numbers game soon takes over. Sabian and Wayne grab two metal folding chairs for a Con-Chair-To to Hook's left hand, and Nick Wayne smashes Hook's hand.
Backstage, Renee Paquette interviews Mercedes Moné, who says that Kamille quit last week and that she has no concerns for her before stating that Anna Jay stuck her nose where it didn't belong. She says that she will be watching Anna's match with Penelope Ford closely before stating that there is a price to pay for messing with her.
Backstage, MVP wants to know why Shelton Benjamin did not hurt Kyle Fletcher and says he is disappointed in him before Lashley walks away, also disappointed. When a production hand runs into him, Shelton beats him up, and when security shows up, MVP and Lashley attack them. MVP says that is what they do.
Adam Cole and Kyle O'Reilly are the last two men in the Dynamite Diamond Battle Royal, and the two of them will face MJF for the Dynamite Diamond Ring next week.
We find out that Julia Hart wants Jamie Hayter to come back at the same time as she does so she can prove that she is stronger than her.
Backstage, Renee Paquette interviews The Acclaimed ("Platinum" Max Caster, Anthony Bowens, "Daddy Ass" Billy Gunn). "Daddy Ass" Billy Gunn says they have been trying to talk Max Caster out of tonight's match and that they have accomplished everything as a team. Max Caster thinks that Anthony Bowens and Billy Gunn are supporting him when they are really disappointed.
Swerve Strickland beats "Platinum" Max Caster with three House Calls. After the match, Swerve hits Max Caster with the Swerve Stomp. Swerve then says it is not over between himself and Lashley.
We hear from MJF, who says that he and Adam Cole were white-hot as a tag team until Adam turned on him because he felt that MJF would turn on him first. He says that because of this, Roderick Strong's arm is broken and Adam will now have to beat Kyle O'Reilly to get to him. He also says that Jon Moxley is now AEW World Champion and murdering people right and left, then says he is sick and tired of Adam pretending to be the hero when he is really the villain who must be terminated. MJF says Adam cannot beat O'Reilly and that it will be proven that he cannot beat him next week.
We see a video package chronicling the events leading up "Switchblade" Jay White vs. PAC tonight.
"Switchblade" Jay White beats PAC despite interference from Wheeler Yuta behind the referee's back. After the match, Yuta tries to attack Switchblade again, but Switchblade hits him with Blade Runner. Marina Shafir slides into the ring to confront Switchblade, who is then attacked from behind by Jon Moxley. Moxley hits Switchblade with Paradigm Shift, and as he and Shafir are about to leave, "Hangman" Adam Page shows up. Moxley confronts Hangman only for a cameraman to choke Moxley from behind with a camera cable. The cameraman is revealed to be Orange Cassidy, and he and Hangman fend off the Death Riders (Moxley, Claudio, PAC, Yuta). Hangman is taken out, but Orange hits the Orange Punch on Yuta and PAC before confronting Moxley and doing the same to him. Switchblade then hits Moxley with Blade Runner, and Hangman gets on the apron to hit Moxley with the Buckshot Lariat. As Orange, Christian and Hangman stand tall in the ring, Christian Cage watches in the distance.
We hear from Jamie Hayter, who says that Julia Hart loves to play mind games and that this does not work for her. She says she is more "face-to-face," then says she is here to right wrongs and settle scores, which has nothing to do with Julia Hart. Jamie says she was on the cusp of something great until it was taken away from here, then says that the International Women's Cup means a lot to her and that she plans to take it all the way. Jamie says she will fight any time, any place, but she cannot fight what she cannot see, so she will find Julia and leave her lying on the mat, with herself being the last thing Julia sees.
We hear from "The Learning" Chris Jericho, who announces about the shows on the weekend before Christmas breaking news style before stating that he will give more information on who he will defend the Ring of Honor World Championship tomorrow night on Ring of Honor Wrestling.
We see a vignette for Bandido.
We look back on the events leading up to Anna Jay vs. Penelope Ford tonight.
Anna Jay beats Penelope Ford. After the match, Anna Jay calls out Mercedes Moné, who shows up and says that if Kris Statlander could not beat her for the TBS Championship, then not even Anna Jay could stand a chance. She says that "The Glamour" Mariah May may have kicked Anna in the head a little too hard, but admits that she likes Anna's confidence and tells her to come back in ten years before facing her. Anna slaps her, and Mercedes teases a brawl before leaving.
In footage from earlier today, Renee Paquette interviews "The Glamour" Mariah May. Mariah says she does not owe anybody any questions, and as long as she is World Champion, what she does is the right thing to do. She says that giving Mina Shirakawa a title shot is the best idea, then says that she will make her work while she is int hering. As this goes on, Mina Shirakawa storms in, hands a champagne bottle to Mariah, and says "Do it to my face. Winter Is Coming...make me work!"
Claudio Castagnoli beats Brody King via pinfall in the Gold League of the Continental Classic via pinfall after raking Brody King in the eyes as he goes for the Gonzo Bomb, hits Brody with a low blow as the referee scolds Castagnoli for the eye rake - which keeps the referee from seeing said low blow - and hitting the Neutralizer for the pin and the win. Claudio Castagnoli earns three points and leads the Gold League with six points, while Brody King still has three points.
Here are the highlights from tonight's show!
Speed Demon - Speed recap for December 4, 2024
Katana Chance beats Alba Fyre to advance in the second women's tournament to decide a #1 contender for Candice LeRae's WWE Women's Speed Championship.
Next week: "Michin" Mia Yim vs. Ivy Nile!
Next week: "Michin" Mia Yim vs. Ivy Nile!
TODAY on #WWESpeed!
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Monday, December 4, 2023
Raw Deal - Raw recap for December 4, 2023
Drew McIntyre heads to the ring to start tonight's show. He references CM Punk's return at Survivor Series before stating he could be talking about anyone, then tells Jey Uso that his time is coming even with Randy Orton's forgiveness. As he mentions Sami Zayn, Sami shows up as if on cue. Sami tells McIntyre to say what he wants to say about him to his face, and McIntyre calls Sami "the one person who [deserved] to get screwed by The Bloodline" after being their errand boy and joining them to get away from him only to screw them over. Sami says he thought he and McIntyre were a lot like, but he now realizes they are not, because he does not point his finger at everyone else for their shortcomings and he stayed hungry and motivated in order to win the main event of WrestleMania instead of giving up. He says that he redeemed himself and made his family proud before asking McIntyre if he has done the same, and McIntyre demands a referee for a match after stating that one of them will not walk out of the ring tonight.
Drew McIntyre beats Sami Zayn with a chop block to Sami's tweaked leg followed by the Claymore as Sami's tweaked leg buckles.
Backstage, Byron Saxton interviews "The Queen of Spades" Shayna Baszler, who says she has one goal: remind Nia Jax of how she put her on the shelf when he rips her limb from limb.
We hear from "Main Event" Jey Uso, who talks about his road to what will hopefully be his first world title, which includes his falling out with Jimmy Uso, the call from "The American Nightmare"Cody Rhodes telling him to come to Raw, and how he has to fight for himself now.
Backstage, Jackie Redmond is about to interviews Sami Zayn as he is checked on by medical staff when Sami is attacked by Drew McIntyre for bringing up his family. Drew then stomps Sami's hurt knee before officials show up.
Backstage, Jey Uso checks on Sami Zayn as a medical team checks on Sami.
Backstage, Byron Saxton interviews Becky Lynch when Nia Jax shows up. Nia wants to know if she is involved in any fights Becky wants, and Becky mentions that she never got around to facing her again and that she owes her a receipt. Nia tells Becky that when she beats Shayna Baszler, she is all hers.
Nia Jax beats "The Queen of Spades" Shayna Baszler. After the match, Becky Lynch shows up, but Nia Jax gets out of the ring and Becky gets in.
Backstage, Candice LeRae and Indi Hartwell tell #DIY (Johnny Gargano and Tommaso Ciampa) that they will be rooting for them. As they all mock Imperium (Gunther, Ludwig Kaiser, Giovanni Vinci), Giovanni Vinci and Ludwig Kaiser shows up and call them "a lovely couple of losers." After Candice says it will be embarrassing when Vinci and Kaiser lose twice tonight, #DIY, Candice and Indi leave, Kaiser and Vinci are both telling each other not to mess this up.
#DIY (Johnny Gargano and Tommaso Ciampa) beat Imperium (Giovanni Vinci and Ludwig Kaiser) two falls to one (2-1) in a two-out-of-three falls match. Imperium score the first fall after Vinci stops Meet In The Middle on the outside and Kaiser pins Gargano with a schoolkid pin while grabbing the tights. #DIY score the second fall after Ciampa stops the Imperium Bomb on the outside, allowing Gargano to stack Vinci up for the pinfall. #DIY score the third and deciding fall after a near-repeat of the first fall, which ends with Ciampa throwing Vinci into the ring steps and Kaiser eating Meet In The Middle.
Backstage, Chelsea Green and Piper Niven run into Natalya and Tegan Nox. Chelsea tells Natalya that they are not her meal ticket, then Tegan nearly swings at Chelsea before Natalya tells Chelsea that this time, they will not miss.
Backstage, The Creed Brothers (Julius and Brutus Creed) do squats with The New Day (Kofi Kingston and Xavier Woods) on their shoulders while celebrating becoming #1 contenders for the undisputed tag team titles when Alpha Academy (Chad Gable, Otis, Maxxine Dupri, Akira Tozawa) shows up. Chad Gable says the road gets tougher from here and offers to help them train. As Julius Creed says Ivy Nile will neutralize Rhea Ripley, Ivy says she will not back down. We then see Maxxine Dupri do back squats while lifting Akira Tozawa.
Backstage, The Judgment Day (Damian Priest, "Dirty" Dominik Mysterio, JD McDonagh) confront R-Truth as he puts a TV in the clubhouse and kick him out as R-Truth says the clubhouse need security. Damian Priest tell Dominik Mysterio and JD McDonagh to take care of The Creed Brothers (Julius and Brutus Creed) to show who is dominant on Raw.
Chelsea Green and Piper Niven guest on commentary for the next match.
Kayden Carter and Katana Chance beat Natalya and Tegan Nox. After the match, Kayden and Katana knock Chelsea Green off the ring apron.
"The American Nightmare" Cody Rhodes heads to the ring. Cody says he first laid eyes on the poison mist when he was a boy and was terrified of the man who did it: The Great Muta. He says that now that he has witnessed it first-hand, his fear as a boy were justified. He says that he should have paid attention to the clues that Shinsuke Nakamura dropped, as he put a target on his back when he declared for the Royal Rumble, but he is ready, and Nakamura has his attention. Cody then says they can do two things: Nakamura can emerge from the shadows and explain himself, or he can head to the ring so they can fight right now. The lights soon go out, and Nakamura appears on the TitanTron. He says that last week, he made his eyes burn, but tonight, he will open them. He says he will show Cody what he is not seeing, and that is that the path they have taken is the very same story. Nakamura says that like Cody, he has climbed the mountain and has seen the top, and just like Cody, he slipped, tumbled and fell into a bottomless pit. He says they have suffered the same humiliation with a fall from grace and pages left unwritten, and says the devil in Cody's mind tells him he will never make it back there. He says that Cody has awoken him and inspired him, and he is here to relieve him of his story so he can finish his own. The lights come back on, and Cody says that their stories are not the same. He says it is not part of his story to run from a fight, and dares Nakamura to prove that they are the same.
Backstage, General Manager Adam Pearce is met by "Main Event" Jey Uso. Pearce says he is waiting for an update on Sami Zayn, and Jey Uso says he may have to face Drew McIntyre again. He then says that he is "locked in" for tonight. After Jey Uso leaves, Gunther meets with Adam Pearce about a potential next challenger.
The Creed Brothers (Julius and Brutus Creed) beat The Judgment Day ("Dirty" Dominik Mysterio and JD McDonagh) after Brutus pounces Dominik into the announce table before hitting McDonagh with an assisted Brutus Ball off the top rope. During the match, R-Truth shows up to watch from ringside.
Backstage, Seth "Freakin'" Rollins is met by General Manager Adam Pearce, who tells him that he has invited CM Punk to next week's show to sign him to a Raw-exclusive contract. Rollins says that when CM Punk shows his true colors and this blows up in his place, Rollins had better get out of his way when he does what he does. "Main Event" Jey Uso shows up as Rollins says that Jey earned his title shot tonight, and Jey says that he has waited fifteen years for this opportunity. Both men admit to each other that they will finish the other off at the first opportunity and agree on it.
Backstage, JD McDonagh and "Dirty" Dominik Mysterio are met by Damian Priest. As McDonagh is ready to blame R-Truth for their loss, Dominik tells Priest that The Creed Brothers (Julius and Brutus Creed) are "the real deal." Meanwhile, Gunther chews out Ludwig Kaiser and Giovanni Vinci in the background.
Seth "Freakin'" Rollins retains the World Heavyweight Championship against "Main Event" Jey Uso. After the match, Jey Uso is laid out with a Claymore Kick by Drew McIntyre, and when Seth Rollins tries to fight McIntyre, McIntyre lays him out before putting Jey Uso through the announce table.
This week on Raw Talk: Nia Jax! Kayden Carter and Katana Chance! Diamond Mine (Julius Creed, Brutus Creed, Ivy Nile)!
Here are the top ten moments from tonight's show!
Drew McIntyre beats Sami Zayn with a chop block to Sami's tweaked leg followed by the Claymore as Sami's tweaked leg buckles.
Backstage, Byron Saxton interviews "The Queen of Spades" Shayna Baszler, who says she has one goal: remind Nia Jax of how she put her on the shelf when he rips her limb from limb.
We hear from "Main Event" Jey Uso, who talks about his road to what will hopefully be his first world title, which includes his falling out with Jimmy Uso, the call from "The American Nightmare"Cody Rhodes telling him to come to Raw, and how he has to fight for himself now.
Backstage, Jackie Redmond is about to interviews Sami Zayn as he is checked on by medical staff when Sami is attacked by Drew McIntyre for bringing up his family. Drew then stomps Sami's hurt knee before officials show up.
Backstage, Jey Uso checks on Sami Zayn as a medical team checks on Sami.
Backstage, Byron Saxton interviews Becky Lynch when Nia Jax shows up. Nia wants to know if she is involved in any fights Becky wants, and Becky mentions that she never got around to facing her again and that she owes her a receipt. Nia tells Becky that when she beats Shayna Baszler, she is all hers.
Nia Jax beats "The Queen of Spades" Shayna Baszler. After the match, Becky Lynch shows up, but Nia Jax gets out of the ring and Becky gets in.
Backstage, Candice LeRae and Indi Hartwell tell #DIY (Johnny Gargano and Tommaso Ciampa) that they will be rooting for them. As they all mock Imperium (Gunther, Ludwig Kaiser, Giovanni Vinci), Giovanni Vinci and Ludwig Kaiser shows up and call them "a lovely couple of losers." After Candice says it will be embarrassing when Vinci and Kaiser lose twice tonight, #DIY, Candice and Indi leave, Kaiser and Vinci are both telling each other not to mess this up.
#DIY (Johnny Gargano and Tommaso Ciampa) beat Imperium (Giovanni Vinci and Ludwig Kaiser) two falls to one (2-1) in a two-out-of-three falls match. Imperium score the first fall after Vinci stops Meet In The Middle on the outside and Kaiser pins Gargano with a schoolkid pin while grabbing the tights. #DIY score the second fall after Ciampa stops the Imperium Bomb on the outside, allowing Gargano to stack Vinci up for the pinfall. #DIY score the third and deciding fall after a near-repeat of the first fall, which ends with Ciampa throwing Vinci into the ring steps and Kaiser eating Meet In The Middle.
Backstage, Chelsea Green and Piper Niven run into Natalya and Tegan Nox. Chelsea tells Natalya that they are not her meal ticket, then Tegan nearly swings at Chelsea before Natalya tells Chelsea that this time, they will not miss.
Backstage, The Creed Brothers (Julius and Brutus Creed) do squats with The New Day (Kofi Kingston and Xavier Woods) on their shoulders while celebrating becoming #1 contenders for the undisputed tag team titles when Alpha Academy (Chad Gable, Otis, Maxxine Dupri, Akira Tozawa) shows up. Chad Gable says the road gets tougher from here and offers to help them train. As Julius Creed says Ivy Nile will neutralize Rhea Ripley, Ivy says she will not back down. We then see Maxxine Dupri do back squats while lifting Akira Tozawa.
Backstage, The Judgment Day (Damian Priest, "Dirty" Dominik Mysterio, JD McDonagh) confront R-Truth as he puts a TV in the clubhouse and kick him out as R-Truth says the clubhouse need security. Damian Priest tell Dominik Mysterio and JD McDonagh to take care of The Creed Brothers (Julius and Brutus Creed) to show who is dominant on Raw.
Chelsea Green and Piper Niven guest on commentary for the next match.
Kayden Carter and Katana Chance beat Natalya and Tegan Nox. After the match, Kayden and Katana knock Chelsea Green off the ring apron.
"The American Nightmare" Cody Rhodes heads to the ring. Cody says he first laid eyes on the poison mist when he was a boy and was terrified of the man who did it: The Great Muta. He says that now that he has witnessed it first-hand, his fear as a boy were justified. He says that he should have paid attention to the clues that Shinsuke Nakamura dropped, as he put a target on his back when he declared for the Royal Rumble, but he is ready, and Nakamura has his attention. Cody then says they can do two things: Nakamura can emerge from the shadows and explain himself, or he can head to the ring so they can fight right now. The lights soon go out, and Nakamura appears on the TitanTron. He says that last week, he made his eyes burn, but tonight, he will open them. He says he will show Cody what he is not seeing, and that is that the path they have taken is the very same story. Nakamura says that like Cody, he has climbed the mountain and has seen the top, and just like Cody, he slipped, tumbled and fell into a bottomless pit. He says they have suffered the same humiliation with a fall from grace and pages left unwritten, and says the devil in Cody's mind tells him he will never make it back there. He says that Cody has awoken him and inspired him, and he is here to relieve him of his story so he can finish his own. The lights come back on, and Cody says that their stories are not the same. He says it is not part of his story to run from a fight, and dares Nakamura to prove that they are the same.
Backstage, General Manager Adam Pearce is met by "Main Event" Jey Uso. Pearce says he is waiting for an update on Sami Zayn, and Jey Uso says he may have to face Drew McIntyre again. He then says that he is "locked in" for tonight. After Jey Uso leaves, Gunther meets with Adam Pearce about a potential next challenger.
The Creed Brothers (Julius and Brutus Creed) beat The Judgment Day ("Dirty" Dominik Mysterio and JD McDonagh) after Brutus pounces Dominik into the announce table before hitting McDonagh with an assisted Brutus Ball off the top rope. During the match, R-Truth shows up to watch from ringside.
Backstage, Seth "Freakin'" Rollins is met by General Manager Adam Pearce, who tells him that he has invited CM Punk to next week's show to sign him to a Raw-exclusive contract. Rollins says that when CM Punk shows his true colors and this blows up in his place, Rollins had better get out of his way when he does what he does. "Main Event" Jey Uso shows up as Rollins says that Jey earned his title shot tonight, and Jey says that he has waited fifteen years for this opportunity. Both men admit to each other that they will finish the other off at the first opportunity and agree on it.
Backstage, JD McDonagh and "Dirty" Dominik Mysterio are met by Damian Priest. As McDonagh is ready to blame R-Truth for their loss, Dominik tells Priest that The Creed Brothers (Julius and Brutus Creed) are "the real deal." Meanwhile, Gunther chews out Ludwig Kaiser and Giovanni Vinci in the background.
Seth "Freakin'" Rollins retains the World Heavyweight Championship against "Main Event" Jey Uso. After the match, Jey Uso is laid out with a Claymore Kick by Drew McIntyre, and when Seth Rollins tries to fight McIntyre, McIntyre lays him out before putting Jey Uso through the announce table.
This week on Raw Talk: Nia Jax! Kayden Carter and Katana Chance! Diamond Mine (Julius Creed, Brutus Creed, Ivy Nile)!
Here are the top ten moments from tonight's show!
Sunday, December 4, 2022
Championship Gold - Championship Wrestling presented by CarShield recap for December 4, 2022
Levi Shapiro vs. Dom Kubrick ends with Lord Crewe attacking Rob (who is accompanying Shapiro and Howdy Price) and El Primohenio Tribeca. After the match, Lord Crewe holds up Howdy Price, and Primohenio hesitates slightly before punching Howdy.
Reno Scum (Adam Thornstowe and Luster The Legend) retain the United World Tag Team Championships against The Voros Twins (Chris and Patrick Voros).
Backstage, Jack Farmer interviews Ju Dizz, who says that this all started because he did not want to join The Instituion ("Benevolent" Jack Banning, Freeman, Divine, Honest) and that Jack Banning wants followers to shield his insecurities. He then says that he has run through The Institution and has earned his hands around Jack Banning's throat, and that their match next week will be a war.
Savanna Stone beats Bryn Thorne.
Charles "R-Three" Cassus guests on commentary for the next match.
24K (Michael Hopkins and Miggy Rose) beat The Agents of Chaos (Bryce Saturn and Evan Daniels) by disqualification after Charles "R-Three" Cassus leaves the commentary table to shove Miggy Rose off the top rope. After the match, The Agents of Chaos and R-Three lay out 24K, then "Pretty" Peter Avalon shows up and stares R-Three down from the stage.
Backstage, Johnny Loquasto promotes a man named Pete to hard cam, then Danny Limelights shows up and congratulates Pete before meeting with Loquasto regarding the Golden Opportunity contract. Limelight says he does not want to wait until 2023 and that he wants to enter the new year as the United World Heavyweight Champion by winning the title at home in southern California. Loquasto says that Jordan Clearwater has yet to sign, so he can make that happen.
Before the next match, Zicky Dice attacks "BHK" Kevin Martenson from behind and throws him from the stage to the ring apron. Zicky Dice then entertains the idea of crushing Martenson's head between the ring post and the ring steps, but does not do it when the referees tell him not to. Zicky Dice then spits on Martenson as Martenson tries to get up, and as Zicky Dice tries to finish Martenson off early after the bell rings, Martenson kicks out.
"BHK" Kevin Martenson beats Zicky Dice - despite a destructive pre-match attack from behind - to become the United Heritage Champion!
Reno Scum (Adam Thornstowe and Luster The Legend) retain the United World Tag Team Championships against The Voros Twins (Chris and Patrick Voros).
Backstage, Jack Farmer interviews Ju Dizz, who says that this all started because he did not want to join The Instituion ("Benevolent" Jack Banning, Freeman, Divine, Honest) and that Jack Banning wants followers to shield his insecurities. He then says that he has run through The Institution and has earned his hands around Jack Banning's throat, and that their match next week will be a war.
Savanna Stone beats Bryn Thorne.
Charles "R-Three" Cassus guests on commentary for the next match.
24K (Michael Hopkins and Miggy Rose) beat The Agents of Chaos (Bryce Saturn and Evan Daniels) by disqualification after Charles "R-Three" Cassus leaves the commentary table to shove Miggy Rose off the top rope. After the match, The Agents of Chaos and R-Three lay out 24K, then "Pretty" Peter Avalon shows up and stares R-Three down from the stage.
Backstage, Johnny Loquasto promotes a man named Pete to hard cam, then Danny Limelights shows up and congratulates Pete before meeting with Loquasto regarding the Golden Opportunity contract. Limelight says he does not want to wait until 2023 and that he wants to enter the new year as the United World Heavyweight Champion by winning the title at home in southern California. Loquasto says that Jordan Clearwater has yet to sign, so he can make that happen.
Before the next match, Zicky Dice attacks "BHK" Kevin Martenson from behind and throws him from the stage to the ring apron. Zicky Dice then entertains the idea of crushing Martenson's head between the ring post and the ring steps, but does not do it when the referees tell him not to. Zicky Dice then spits on Martenson as Martenson tries to get up, and as Zicky Dice tries to finish Martenson off early after the bell rings, Martenson kicks out.
"BHK" Kevin Martenson beats Zicky Dice - despite a destructive pre-match attack from behind - to become the United Heritage Champion!
Saturday, December 4, 2021
Honor Roll - Ring of Honor recap for December 4, 2021
Rok-C guests on commentary for the next match.
Willow beats Mandy Leon to face Rok-C for the ROH World Women's Championship at Final Battle. During the match, Angelina Loe gets a chair, and this leads to a tug of war between the rest of the women's division, which also shows up. Max the Impaler and Amy Rose then show up, then Max takes the chair and throws her into the heels of the women's division. Willow then goes to work on a distracted Mandy Leon and hits a gut wrench powerbomb to face Rok-C for the ROH Women's Championship at Final Battle. Mandy Leon hugs Willow after the match.
Backstage, Brian Zane interviews Willow, who says that hard work brought her to Ring of Honor, and that the she is now a threat, having beaten both Mandy Leon and Angelina Love to face Rok-C. She tells Rok-C to lace up her wrestling boots and see what they can really do.
Highlights of Chris Dickinson vs. Taylor Rust from Week By Week are replayed.
Jonathan Gresham guests on commentary for the next match.
Bandido beats PJ Black by disqualification after Black claps twice, which causes Flip Gordon to attack Bandido on the outside in front of the referee. Rey Horus leaps over referee Todd Sinclair takes out both Black and Flip Gordon, and this leads to a tag team match.
Bandido and Rey Horus beat Flip Gordon and PJ Black.
Willow beats Mandy Leon to face Rok-C for the ROH World Women's Championship at Final Battle. During the match, Angelina Loe gets a chair, and this leads to a tug of war between the rest of the women's division, which also shows up. Max the Impaler and Amy Rose then show up, then Max takes the chair and throws her into the heels of the women's division. Willow then goes to work on a distracted Mandy Leon and hits a gut wrench powerbomb to face Rok-C for the ROH Women's Championship at Final Battle. Mandy Leon hugs Willow after the match.
Backstage, Brian Zane interviews Willow, who says that hard work brought her to Ring of Honor, and that the she is now a threat, having beaten both Mandy Leon and Angelina Love to face Rok-C. She tells Rok-C to lace up her wrestling boots and see what they can really do.
Highlights of Chris Dickinson vs. Taylor Rust from Week By Week are replayed.
Jonathan Gresham guests on commentary for the next match.
Bandido beats PJ Black by disqualification after Black claps twice, which causes Flip Gordon to attack Bandido on the outside in front of the referee. Rey Horus leaps over referee Todd Sinclair takes out both Black and Flip Gordon, and this leads to a tag team match.
Bandido and Rey Horus beat Flip Gordon and PJ Black.
Championship Gold - Championship Wrestling From Hollywood recap for December 4, 2021
Dom Kubrick beats Honest John.
Blake "Bulletproof" Troop and Jordan Cruz beat Beef Candy (Richie Slade and Flex McCalleon; dressed as Ryu and Ken from the Street Fighter series respectively, while also coming out to Ryu's theme from Street Fighter II during their entrance) by knock-out.
Effy vs. "Uptown" Andy Brown from the October 24, 2021 episode of Championship Wrestling From Atlanta is replayed.
"The Dirty Daddy" Chris Dickinson retains the United World Championship against Manders. Both men shake hands after the match.
Blake "Bulletproof" Troop and Jordan Cruz beat Beef Candy (Richie Slade and Flex McCalleon; dressed as Ryu and Ken from the Street Fighter series respectively, while also coming out to Ryu's theme from Street Fighter II during their entrance) by knock-out.
Effy vs. "Uptown" Andy Brown from the October 24, 2021 episode of Championship Wrestling From Atlanta is replayed.
"The Dirty Daddy" Chris Dickinson retains the United World Championship against Manders. Both men shake hands after the match.
Championship Gold - Championship Wrestling From Memphis recap for December 4, 2021
Mike Anthony shows up to start the show, but Dustin Starr tells Mike Anthony he refuses to be bullied. Anthony takes the microphone when it is handed to him and says that he has said it like it is and that he warned everyone to give him what he wants or else, especially after doing what he said he would do regarding "The GunShow" Brett Michaels. He says that he would find a way in after security refused to let him in, and says that hell would come with him. Mike Anthony then tells "The GunShow" Brett Michaels to man up and face him next week in a street fight.
We hear from The Elements of Wrestling ("Casanova" Colton Cage and Ryan Piles) and Van Viciouss. Ryan Pyles says that last week was a disaster and that he was only trying to find help, but the past is the past, and this week, they will get things done against The Skimahorns (Brad and Briar Skimahorn).
"Casanova" Colton Cage and Van Viciouss beat The Skimahorns (Brad and Briar Skimahorn) after "Pretty" Peter Avalon shows up and throws his martini at Uncle Mikey. Mikey ducks it, however, and the martini hits Briar Skimahorn instead. After the match, Van Viciouss and The Elements of Wrestling high-five Peter Avalon.
We hear from Diana Taylor, who says that "The Mad Esthetician" Amber Rodriguez has been in a thorn in her side since day one and that she will settle things with a DDT. We then hear from Amber Rodriguez, who says she cares about her enough to make her perfect in her image. She proposes to offer Diana Taylor her services, and when she is done, the Memphis Women's Championship is hers.
"The Mad Esthetician" Amber Rodriguez beats Diana Taylor.
We hear from The Yung GOATs (Aaron Roberts and Zay Washington). Zay Washington says that no matter who they face, the outcome will always be the same. Aaron Roberts says that if Derrick King, DJ Brown and Danny B. Good want to challenge them, they can go next week.
The Posse (Simon and Lil Chris) beat Jay Smooth and Martin after they place a red wreath around Martin's shoulders again, causing Martin to seemingly regain his memory before Lil Chris pushes Jay Smooth into Martin. After the match, Dustin Starr interviews The Posse. Lil Chris says that they can line them up and The Posse will knock them down, and Simon says they are coming for the tag team titles.
K-Toomer vs. Anthony Idol ends with Idol overpowering K-Toomer and sending K-Toomer into a retreat.
Backstage, Dustin Starr interviews The Hollywood Horror Show ("Hollywood" Jimmy Blaylock, Jacksyn Crowley, Otis Crowley, The Revenant of Walker Hayes). "Hollywood" Jimmy Blaylock says that the fans and their kids are why we need discipline in this world, and says that he will whip his kids and give them discipline when they need it.
We hear from Heather Monroe, who says that while "Smokin' Hot" Nikki Lane was a champion, she was a distracted champion who was more focused on "boy issues" than the title. She says the people need someone who will bring diginity to the Memphis Women's title, and that is her.
"Big Swole" Justin Cole beats The Revenant of Walker Hayes after The Crowleys (Jacksyn and Otis Crowley) get on the apron to motivate Hayes only for Justin Cole to hit the Swole Slam soon after Hayes turns around. After the match, "Hollywood" Jimmy Blaylock hits The Revenant of Walker Hayes with the belt, and Hayes traps Blaylock in the corner. The Crowleys attack Walker Hayes and proceed to hold him down and unmask him. Suddenly, the lights go out and Ivan Warsaw attacks The Crowleys before choke slamming them both. The now-unmasked Walker Hayes and Ivan Warsaw then have a staredown to end the show.
We hear from The Elements of Wrestling ("Casanova" Colton Cage and Ryan Piles) and Van Viciouss. Ryan Pyles says that last week was a disaster and that he was only trying to find help, but the past is the past, and this week, they will get things done against The Skimahorns (Brad and Briar Skimahorn).
"Casanova" Colton Cage and Van Viciouss beat The Skimahorns (Brad and Briar Skimahorn) after "Pretty" Peter Avalon shows up and throws his martini at Uncle Mikey. Mikey ducks it, however, and the martini hits Briar Skimahorn instead. After the match, Van Viciouss and The Elements of Wrestling high-five Peter Avalon.
We hear from Diana Taylor, who says that "The Mad Esthetician" Amber Rodriguez has been in a thorn in her side since day one and that she will settle things with a DDT. We then hear from Amber Rodriguez, who says she cares about her enough to make her perfect in her image. She proposes to offer Diana Taylor her services, and when she is done, the Memphis Women's Championship is hers.
"The Mad Esthetician" Amber Rodriguez beats Diana Taylor.
We hear from The Yung GOATs (Aaron Roberts and Zay Washington). Zay Washington says that no matter who they face, the outcome will always be the same. Aaron Roberts says that if Derrick King, DJ Brown and Danny B. Good want to challenge them, they can go next week.
The Posse (Simon and Lil Chris) beat Jay Smooth and Martin after they place a red wreath around Martin's shoulders again, causing Martin to seemingly regain his memory before Lil Chris pushes Jay Smooth into Martin. After the match, Dustin Starr interviews The Posse. Lil Chris says that they can line them up and The Posse will knock them down, and Simon says they are coming for the tag team titles.
K-Toomer vs. Anthony Idol ends with Idol overpowering K-Toomer and sending K-Toomer into a retreat.
Backstage, Dustin Starr interviews The Hollywood Horror Show ("Hollywood" Jimmy Blaylock, Jacksyn Crowley, Otis Crowley, The Revenant of Walker Hayes). "Hollywood" Jimmy Blaylock says that the fans and their kids are why we need discipline in this world, and says that he will whip his kids and give them discipline when they need it.
We hear from Heather Monroe, who says that while "Smokin' Hot" Nikki Lane was a champion, she was a distracted champion who was more focused on "boy issues" than the title. She says the people need someone who will bring diginity to the Memphis Women's title, and that is her.
"Big Swole" Justin Cole beats The Revenant of Walker Hayes after The Crowleys (Jacksyn and Otis Crowley) get on the apron to motivate Hayes only for Justin Cole to hit the Swole Slam soon after Hayes turns around. After the match, "Hollywood" Jimmy Blaylock hits The Revenant of Walker Hayes with the belt, and Hayes traps Blaylock in the corner. The Crowleys attack Walker Hayes and proceed to hold him down and unmask him. Suddenly, the lights go out and Ivan Warsaw attacks The Crowleys before choke slamming them both. The now-unmasked Walker Hayes and Ivan Warsaw then have a staredown to end the show.
Friday, December 4, 2020
Layin' da SmackDown - SmackDown recap for December 4, 2020
In memory of Pat Patterson, 1941 - 2020.
Kayla Braxton interviews Roman Reigns in the ring to start tonight's show. Roman shows up with Jey Uso and Paul Heyman, and after Heyman tells Braxton how to properly introduce Roman followed by a video package of last week, Roman tells Kayla she is asking a stupid question in asking if he fears Kevin Owens. When asked if he is manipulating Jey Uso, he calls this question "stupid words" and says he is a provider, and that Kayla Braxton has blown it with her first two questions. Heyman handles "this stupid amateur" and says Roman has given his family something to aspire to. Owens then shows up and says that since neither he or Roman fear each other, they can settling things right now. Jey takes the microphone and says they are ready, but Owens says he was talking to "the head of the table," not "the busboy." Owens then proposes that he and Roman can either go at it in a TLC Match for the Universal Championship at TLC: Tables, Ladders and Chairs and settle things like men, or they can do it right now. Roman accepts and says he would beat him up right now, but the time is not right. Roman says he is a gentleman, not a savage, and that there is a lady in the ring, then tells Owens to grow up as he, Heyman and Jey Uso leave. As they leave, Owens says he will grow up when Roman grows some balls, then calls Roman a bitch.
Backstage, Jey Uso apologizes to Roman Reigns, saying he had to challenge Kevin Owens, but Roman stops him and tells him that there are consequences for everything he does.
Bianca Belair guests on commentary for the next match.
Natalya beats Bayley with the Sharpshooter as Bianca Belair stands up and claps at Bayley.
We see a video package chronicling the life of Pat Patterson.
Daniel Bryan, Rey Mysterio and Big E beat Sami Zayn, Shinsuke Nakamura and Dolph Ziggler. After the match, Daniel Bryan, Big E and Rey Mysterio take out Sami and Nakamura, and Ziggler tries to call a truce. Daniel gives Ziggler a powerful atomic drop, then Ziggler falls onto the rope and into place for a 619 before Big E hits Ziggler with a Big Ending.
Backstage, Kayla Braxton interviews Kevin Owens. He says he used to respect Roman Reigns as he was never the guy who had his own locker room or looked down at people, then says Roman changed somehow and it is "despicable." Owens admits he has not been the best person when Kalisto unknowingly walks in on the interview. After an awkward yet polite conversation, Owens says what just happened is somehow hard for Roman. Suddenly, Otis shows up. Otis agrees with Owens, saying that Roman does not respect people like them and he will bulldoze through Roman and Jey Uso tonight.
Carmella and Sasha Banks are interviewed in separate rooms. Sasha says Carmella wishes she could be like her, but says she can give her props despite getting help every chance she got. Sasha says she and Carmella never faced off because Carmella isn't in her league and never will be. Carmella says she has more than Sasha's attention and that Sasha is jealous of her because everything came so easily for her. Carmella says she is superior to Sasha in every way and that Sasha cannot handle it, and that she is "the hot chick" who will embarrass her and take her title. Sasha says Carmella thinking she can take her is embarrassing. Sasha then says they will settle things for the SmackDown Women's Championship at TLC: Tables, Ladders and Chairs.
Two hooded men accompany King Corbin to the ring before the next match. It is announced on commentary by Corey Graves later in the match that the two hooded men are Wesley Blake and Steve Cutler, formerly of The Forgotten Sons with Jaxson Ryker.
King Corbin beats Murphy after Wesley Blake and Steve Cutler attack Rey and Dominik Mysterio. Murphy makes the save and chases them into the ring, but Corbin hits Murphy with End of Days for the win.
Backstage, The Street Profits (Angelo Dawkins and Montez Ford) talk about what is going between Roman Reigns and Jey Uso, then Robert Roode shows up and says he and Dolph Ziggler should be tag team champions, and Cesaro shows up and says he and Nakamura are the number one team. This leads to The Street Profits arguing with Cesaro and Roode.
Kevin Owens and Otis vs. Roman Reigns and Jey Uso ends with Roman putting Owens in a guillotine choke despite not being the legal man. Once again, Jey Uso spends the first few minutes of the match on his own before Roman shows up. After the match, Jey Uso brings some steel chairs into the ring, and he and Roman smack the steel chairs into Owens. Jey then splashes a steel chair into Owens' body from the top rope, then Roman attacks Jey with his own steel chair. Roman tells Owens that if he wanted his attention, then the whole world is watching, and at TLC, he will take everything that Owens loves and Owens' family will feel him.
Talking Smack: Paul Heyman apologizes to Kayla Braxton.
Here are the top 10 moments from tonight's show!
Kayla Braxton interviews Roman Reigns in the ring to start tonight's show. Roman shows up with Jey Uso and Paul Heyman, and after Heyman tells Braxton how to properly introduce Roman followed by a video package of last week, Roman tells Kayla she is asking a stupid question in asking if he fears Kevin Owens. When asked if he is manipulating Jey Uso, he calls this question "stupid words" and says he is a provider, and that Kayla Braxton has blown it with her first two questions. Heyman handles "this stupid amateur" and says Roman has given his family something to aspire to. Owens then shows up and says that since neither he or Roman fear each other, they can settling things right now. Jey takes the microphone and says they are ready, but Owens says he was talking to "the head of the table," not "the busboy." Owens then proposes that he and Roman can either go at it in a TLC Match for the Universal Championship at TLC: Tables, Ladders and Chairs and settle things like men, or they can do it right now. Roman accepts and says he would beat him up right now, but the time is not right. Roman says he is a gentleman, not a savage, and that there is a lady in the ring, then tells Owens to grow up as he, Heyman and Jey Uso leave. As they leave, Owens says he will grow up when Roman grows some balls, then calls Roman a bitch.
Backstage, Jey Uso apologizes to Roman Reigns, saying he had to challenge Kevin Owens, but Roman stops him and tells him that there are consequences for everything he does.
Bianca Belair guests on commentary for the next match.
Natalya beats Bayley with the Sharpshooter as Bianca Belair stands up and claps at Bayley.
We see a video package chronicling the life of Pat Patterson.
Daniel Bryan, Rey Mysterio and Big E beat Sami Zayn, Shinsuke Nakamura and Dolph Ziggler. After the match, Daniel Bryan, Big E and Rey Mysterio take out Sami and Nakamura, and Ziggler tries to call a truce. Daniel gives Ziggler a powerful atomic drop, then Ziggler falls onto the rope and into place for a 619 before Big E hits Ziggler with a Big Ending.
Backstage, Kayla Braxton interviews Kevin Owens. He says he used to respect Roman Reigns as he was never the guy who had his own locker room or looked down at people, then says Roman changed somehow and it is "despicable." Owens admits he has not been the best person when Kalisto unknowingly walks in on the interview. After an awkward yet polite conversation, Owens says what just happened is somehow hard for Roman. Suddenly, Otis shows up. Otis agrees with Owens, saying that Roman does not respect people like them and he will bulldoze through Roman and Jey Uso tonight.
Carmella and Sasha Banks are interviewed in separate rooms. Sasha says Carmella wishes she could be like her, but says she can give her props despite getting help every chance she got. Sasha says she and Carmella never faced off because Carmella isn't in her league and never will be. Carmella says she has more than Sasha's attention and that Sasha is jealous of her because everything came so easily for her. Carmella says she is superior to Sasha in every way and that Sasha cannot handle it, and that she is "the hot chick" who will embarrass her and take her title. Sasha says Carmella thinking she can take her is embarrassing. Sasha then says they will settle things for the SmackDown Women's Championship at TLC: Tables, Ladders and Chairs.
Two hooded men accompany King Corbin to the ring before the next match. It is announced on commentary by Corey Graves later in the match that the two hooded men are Wesley Blake and Steve Cutler, formerly of The Forgotten Sons with Jaxson Ryker.
King Corbin beats Murphy after Wesley Blake and Steve Cutler attack Rey and Dominik Mysterio. Murphy makes the save and chases them into the ring, but Corbin hits Murphy with End of Days for the win.
Backstage, The Street Profits (Angelo Dawkins and Montez Ford) talk about what is going between Roman Reigns and Jey Uso, then Robert Roode shows up and says he and Dolph Ziggler should be tag team champions, and Cesaro shows up and says he and Nakamura are the number one team. This leads to The Street Profits arguing with Cesaro and Roode.
Kevin Owens and Otis vs. Roman Reigns and Jey Uso ends with Roman putting Owens in a guillotine choke despite not being the legal man. Once again, Jey Uso spends the first few minutes of the match on his own before Roman shows up. After the match, Jey Uso brings some steel chairs into the ring, and he and Roman smack the steel chairs into Owens. Jey then splashes a steel chair into Owens' body from the top rope, then Roman attacks Jey with his own steel chair. Roman tells Owens that if he wanted his attention, then the whole world is watching, and at TLC, he will take everything that Owens loves and Owens' family will feel him.
Talking Smack: Paul Heyman apologizes to Kayla Braxton.
Here are the top 10 moments from tonight's show!
205:Alive - 205 Alive recap for December 4, 2020
Ever-Rise (Chase Parker and Matt Martel) beat The Bollywood Boyz (Samir and Sunil Singh).
In footage from two days ago on NXT, Curt Stallion is attacked by Joaquin Wilde and Raul Mendoza. Santos Escobar says "So much for your debut," then the three of them leave.
Curt Stallion beats Ariya Daivari.
In footage from two days ago on NXT, Curt Stallion is attacked by Joaquin Wilde and Raul Mendoza. Santos Escobar says "So much for your debut," then the three of them leave.
Curt Stallion beats Ariya Daivari.
Friday Night's Main Event - Main Event recap for December 4, 2020
Angel Garza beats Humberto Carrillo.
Sarah Schreiber interviews Nikki Cross in the ring. Nikki says The Fiend did not get between her and Alexa Bliss, because The Fiend brainwashed Alexa and turned her into a person she does not even recognize. She says that she has tried to break The Fiend's hold on her, but nothing has worked and Alexa has clearly chosen The Fiend. She says the last straw was when Alexa attacked her, and when that happened, their friendship was done. As for what Alexa did last week by pretending to cry and suckering her in was sad and cruel, as she thought that she had broken through when Alexa was really using her emotions against her. Nikki then says she is glad that happened, as she knows that the Alexa she knows is gone and that she will not make that mistake again, as Alexa made her look like an absolute fool. Suddenly, Peyton Royce and Lacey Evans show up, and Peyton tells Nikki she is indeed a fool, and Lacey says even her eight-year-old could have seen through Alexa. Peyton then asks if Alexa was really her friend, but Nikki tells Peyton that she should know about friendship more than anyone and asks Lacey if she has ever had a real friend in her life. Peyton and Lacey agree that they are fake friends, then Peyton proposes that Alexa was playing Nikki all along. Nikki then tells one of them to get in the ring so they can see who is playing. Lacey and Peyton fight over who will face Nikki.
Peyton Royce beats Nikki Cross thanks to the interference by Lacey Evans.
Sarah Schreiber interviews Nikki Cross in the ring. Nikki says The Fiend did not get between her and Alexa Bliss, because The Fiend brainwashed Alexa and turned her into a person she does not even recognize. She says that she has tried to break The Fiend's hold on her, but nothing has worked and Alexa has clearly chosen The Fiend. She says the last straw was when Alexa attacked her, and when that happened, their friendship was done. As for what Alexa did last week by pretending to cry and suckering her in was sad and cruel, as she thought that she had broken through when Alexa was really using her emotions against her. Nikki then says she is glad that happened, as she knows that the Alexa she knows is gone and that she will not make that mistake again, as Alexa made her look like an absolute fool. Suddenly, Peyton Royce and Lacey Evans show up, and Peyton tells Nikki she is indeed a fool, and Lacey says even her eight-year-old could have seen through Alexa. Peyton then asks if Alexa was really her friend, but Nikki tells Peyton that she should know about friendship more than anyone and asks Lacey if she has ever had a real friend in her life. Peyton and Lacey agree that they are fake friends, then Peyton proposes that Alexa was playing Nikki all along. Nikki then tells one of them to get in the ring so they can see who is playing. Lacey and Peyton fight over who will face Nikki.
Peyton Royce beats Nikki Cross thanks to the interference by Lacey Evans.
Tuesday, December 4, 2018
Layin' da SmackDown - SmackDown Live recap for December 4, 2018
General Manager Paige is in the ring. She says that SmackDown Live is not just the land of opportunity, but the brand that makes history, and she is sanctioning the very first TLC Match for the SmackDown Women's Championship, which is also a Triple Threat Match. Asuka is introduced first, followed by Charlotte Flair and SmackDown Women's Champion Becky Lynch. Becky says today must be Tuesday, as she makes history whenever she steps in the ring and she will make it again at TLC, as the pain in that night's match is nothing compared to the pain in making it to where she is tonight. She does not care how her opponents got to where she did, and says she will do anything it takes to retain at TLC. Charlotte tells Becky to change the song, because she sings the same one about her career every time. She says that she picked up the ball Becky dropped at Survivor Series and destroyed "Rowdy" Ronda Rousey with a kendo stick, just like it took one punch for Nia Jax to bust Becky's face open. Charlotte then tells Becky to imagine what she will do to her with tables, ladders and chairs. Asuka interrupts them both to say that Becky beat Charlotte, that Becky hasn't beaten her, that she could have beaten Ronda, and that she will beat Becky at TLC. Charlotte reminds Asuka that she beat her and broke her streak at WrestleMania, but Asuka says she got lucky one time. All three women argue, then Becky says neither of them could beat Ronda or her before signing the contract and leaving. Charlotte says Becky can go ahead and leave, as Becky is all talk and she will beat her and beat Asuka again. Asuka says something, but Charlotte says she broke her mystique and that she will finish her at TLC. Paige calms both women down and asks them to sign the contract. Charlotte signs the contract, as does Asuka, who proposes breaking Charlotte right now. Suddenly, Mandy Rose and Sonya Deville show up. Mandy is not impressed with the contract signing, saying both Asuka and Charlotte are undeserving of the match, as Paige personally groomed the two of them for stardom. She also reminds Charlotte that she lost at Survivor Series. Sonya says Asuka only won last week's battle royal because she made one tiny mistake, and promises that it will not happen again. Mandy says they are driven to action, and if Paige wants fire and desire, they are it. She then asks what happens if Charlotte and Asuka fail to make it to TLC despite signing the contract for their match at TLC, and Paige makes a tag team match between the team of Mandy and Sonya and the team of Charlotte and Asuka right now.
Backstage, Commissioner Shane McMahon is met by The Miz. Miz wants to know why he is hosting Miz TV with Daniel Bryan tonight, and Shane says it is his show and it is must-see. Miz wants to be partners with Shane, but Shane wants him to interview Daniel Bryan to get some insight out of him. Miz says that if he is going to this, Shane owes him, but Shane says he owes him nothing.
Mandy Rose and Sonya Deville beat Charlotte Flair and Asuka after miscommunication between Charlotte and Asuka following an inadvertent big boot to Asuka. During the match, Becky Lynch watches from ringside.
Former Daily Show host Jon Stewart, who will star in Tribute To The Troops, is in the front row.
It is announced that The New Day (Kofi Kingston, Big E, Xavier Woods), The Usos (Jimmy and Jey Uso) and The Bar (Sheamus and Cesaro) will be in a Triple Threat Match for the WWE SmackDown Tag Team Championships at TLC.
Jey Uso beats Xavier Woods and Cesaro in a Triple Threat Match.
Backstage, Kayla Braxton interviews Rusev and Lana. Rusev says Shinsuke Nakamura attacked him before the match because he is afraid of him, his strength and his hunger for the United States Championship. He says that the United States title represents honor, courage and tradition - things Nakamura does not have - and when he gets his hands on him, he will feast on Nakamura on the greatest holiday of them all: Rusev Day.
It's time for Miz TV. Before The Miz can get the show started, Carmella and R-Truth show up to interrupt Miz and do a dance break on the stage before leaving. Tonight's guest is "The New" Daniel Bryan, who teases doing a "Yes!" chant before simply walking to the ring. Miz notices that Daniel Bryan seems more confident and carefree about what people think about him, and Miz proclaims that he was right all along. Daniel says everyone thought the old him was smart, but the old him also catered to the fans and allowed their expectations to subvert his dreams. He has realized he does not care about the fans, and allowed his dreams to take control. He says he does not have many peers to share his ideas with, but he has books to consult the greatest minds in history. He then says the fans are fickle, and says Alexander Hamilton stated that giving power to the mindless masses is bad for people and society. He then says the knowledge of the old him combined with the tenacity of the new him is even more dangerous, then Miz asks if what Hamilton wrote is exactly what he has been saying and telling him for years: do what it takes to win. Daniel says Miz dances around the issue and never gets to the point. He says that he kicked "The Phenomenal" AJ Styles in the groin, and did it to one man on one day. He then goes militant vegan/environmentalist mode on the fans before bragging about kicking Styles in the groin again. Miz says that Daniel painted him as the bad guy for eight years and had everyone fooled but him, and states that he wants a simple answer to a simple question: whether or not Daniel is WWE Champion because he listened to him. Daniel Bryan says "Yes," then "no," then alternates quickly between the two answers before saying it does not matter. He says all that matters is that the old him and the Yes Movement is dead as he tosses his championship side plates onto the mat. He then says that he is the WWE Champion and "The New" Daniel Bryan before calling the fans fickle again as Styles shows up. Daniel pushes Miz into Styles before running out of the ring and into the stands, but Styles catche sup with him and yanks him back into the ringside area. Styles follows Daniel into the ring, but Miz gets involved. Daniel is able to get away as Miz hits Styles with the Skull Crushing Finale.
"The Phenomenal" AJ Styles vs. The Miz is made official for later tonight.
Randy Orton beats Jeff Hardy. During the match, Hardy hits Orton on the announce table and is about to hit a Swanton Bomb onto the table before Samoa Joe is seen at a bar on the TitanTron saying Hardy is doing a great job. The distraction allows Orton to hit the RKO for the win. After the match, Joe is seen on the TitanTron again, still at the bar and talking about the dangers of excess when it comes to alcohol in an attempt to make fun of Hardy's past substance abuse issues again.
Next week: A rap battle between The Usos (Jimmy and Jey Uso) and The Bar (Sheamus and Cesaro) hosted by The New Day (Kofi Kingston, Big E, Xavier Woods)! Charlotte Flair vs. Asuka in a WrestleMania rematch!
Backstage, Kayla Braxton interviews "The New" Daniel Bryan. Daniel says he is here because the new him does not run, and that everything he does is done with purpose. He then announces he is guesting on commentary for the next match.
"The Phenomenal" AJ Styles beats The Miz with the Calf Crusher despite Daniel Bryan's interference attempts. After the match, Daniel Bryan assaults AJ Styles around the ring, repeatedly attacking the back of Styles' leg before putting it in the heel hook. Daniel Bryan lets go after multiple referees show up, then kicks Styles in the head before stomping it into the mat and running a victory lap around the ring and doing it again. Daniel Bryan then aggressively demands that ring announcer Greg Hamilton call him "The New Daniel Bryan" before standing on the announce table and calling the fans fickle. The show ends with Daniel Bryan running back in the ring and locking the heel hook on Styles' hurt leg once more.
Here are the top 10 moments from tonight's show!
Backstage, Commissioner Shane McMahon is met by The Miz. Miz wants to know why he is hosting Miz TV with Daniel Bryan tonight, and Shane says it is his show and it is must-see. Miz wants to be partners with Shane, but Shane wants him to interview Daniel Bryan to get some insight out of him. Miz says that if he is going to this, Shane owes him, but Shane says he owes him nothing.
Mandy Rose and Sonya Deville beat Charlotte Flair and Asuka after miscommunication between Charlotte and Asuka following an inadvertent big boot to Asuka. During the match, Becky Lynch watches from ringside.
Former Daily Show host Jon Stewart, who will star in Tribute To The Troops, is in the front row.
It is announced that The New Day (Kofi Kingston, Big E, Xavier Woods), The Usos (Jimmy and Jey Uso) and The Bar (Sheamus and Cesaro) will be in a Triple Threat Match for the WWE SmackDown Tag Team Championships at TLC.
Jey Uso beats Xavier Woods and Cesaro in a Triple Threat Match.
Backstage, Kayla Braxton interviews Rusev and Lana. Rusev says Shinsuke Nakamura attacked him before the match because he is afraid of him, his strength and his hunger for the United States Championship. He says that the United States title represents honor, courage and tradition - things Nakamura does not have - and when he gets his hands on him, he will feast on Nakamura on the greatest holiday of them all: Rusev Day.
It's time for Miz TV. Before The Miz can get the show started, Carmella and R-Truth show up to interrupt Miz and do a dance break on the stage before leaving. Tonight's guest is "The New" Daniel Bryan, who teases doing a "Yes!" chant before simply walking to the ring. Miz notices that Daniel Bryan seems more confident and carefree about what people think about him, and Miz proclaims that he was right all along. Daniel says everyone thought the old him was smart, but the old him also catered to the fans and allowed their expectations to subvert his dreams. He has realized he does not care about the fans, and allowed his dreams to take control. He says he does not have many peers to share his ideas with, but he has books to consult the greatest minds in history. He then says the fans are fickle, and says Alexander Hamilton stated that giving power to the mindless masses is bad for people and society. He then says the knowledge of the old him combined with the tenacity of the new him is even more dangerous, then Miz asks if what Hamilton wrote is exactly what he has been saying and telling him for years: do what it takes to win. Daniel says Miz dances around the issue and never gets to the point. He says that he kicked "The Phenomenal" AJ Styles in the groin, and did it to one man on one day. He then goes militant vegan/environmentalist mode on the fans before bragging about kicking Styles in the groin again. Miz says that Daniel painted him as the bad guy for eight years and had everyone fooled but him, and states that he wants a simple answer to a simple question: whether or not Daniel is WWE Champion because he listened to him. Daniel Bryan says "Yes," then "no," then alternates quickly between the two answers before saying it does not matter. He says all that matters is that the old him and the Yes Movement is dead as he tosses his championship side plates onto the mat. He then says that he is the WWE Champion and "The New" Daniel Bryan before calling the fans fickle again as Styles shows up. Daniel pushes Miz into Styles before running out of the ring and into the stands, but Styles catche sup with him and yanks him back into the ringside area. Styles follows Daniel into the ring, but Miz gets involved. Daniel is able to get away as Miz hits Styles with the Skull Crushing Finale.
"The Phenomenal" AJ Styles vs. The Miz is made official for later tonight.
Randy Orton beats Jeff Hardy. During the match, Hardy hits Orton on the announce table and is about to hit a Swanton Bomb onto the table before Samoa Joe is seen at a bar on the TitanTron saying Hardy is doing a great job. The distraction allows Orton to hit the RKO for the win. After the match, Joe is seen on the TitanTron again, still at the bar and talking about the dangers of excess when it comes to alcohol in an attempt to make fun of Hardy's past substance abuse issues again.
Next week: A rap battle between The Usos (Jimmy and Jey Uso) and The Bar (Sheamus and Cesaro) hosted by The New Day (Kofi Kingston, Big E, Xavier Woods)! Charlotte Flair vs. Asuka in a WrestleMania rematch!
Backstage, Kayla Braxton interviews "The New" Daniel Bryan. Daniel says he is here because the new him does not run, and that everything he does is done with purpose. He then announces he is guesting on commentary for the next match.
"The Phenomenal" AJ Styles beats The Miz with the Calf Crusher despite Daniel Bryan's interference attempts. After the match, Daniel Bryan assaults AJ Styles around the ring, repeatedly attacking the back of Styles' leg before putting it in the heel hook. Daniel Bryan lets go after multiple referees show up, then kicks Styles in the head before stomping it into the mat and running a victory lap around the ring and doing it again. Daniel Bryan then aggressively demands that ring announcer Greg Hamilton call him "The New Daniel Bryan" before standing on the announce table and calling the fans fickle. The show ends with Daniel Bryan running back in the ring and locking the heel hook on Styles' hurt leg once more.
Here are the top 10 moments from tonight's show!
All Mixed Up - Mixed Match Challenge recap for December 4, 2018
"The Phenomenal" AJ Styles is carried to the back by two referees at the start of the show.
The Fabulous Truth (R-Truth and Carmella) beat Charlotte Flair and Jeff Hardy to advance to the semi-finals of the Mixed Match Challenge Tournament after Carmella puts herself on top of R-Truth, allowing R-Truth enough time to recover and get the knees up to block the Swanton Bomb even after Charlotte yanks Carmella out of the ring.
Next week: Mahalicia (Jinder Mahal and Alicia Fox) vs. BNB (Bayley and Finn Balor)!
Backstage, Kayla Braxton interviews The Fabulous Truth. Carmella says winning feels fabulous, and that they are one step closer to winning Royal Rumble slots and a paid vacation. R-Truth considers going to Memphis, Egypt for their vacation after they win it all. Jimmy Uso shows up and says that he and Naomi are about to welcome their opponents to the Uso Penitentiary, and R-Truth replies by saying he didn't know that Jimmy used to be in the penitentiary.
Awe-Ska (The Miz and Asuka) beats Day One Glow (Jimmy Uso and Naomi) with an Asuka Lock to Naomi to advance to the semi-finals of the Mixed Match Challenge Tournament after The Miz argues with Asuka, saying that he does not trust her and that she lost for them.
Next week: The Fabulous Truth (R-Truth and Carmella) vs. Awe-Ska (The Miz and Asuka)!
The Fabulous Truth (R-Truth and Carmella) beat Charlotte Flair and Jeff Hardy to advance to the semi-finals of the Mixed Match Challenge Tournament after Carmella puts herself on top of R-Truth, allowing R-Truth enough time to recover and get the knees up to block the Swanton Bomb even after Charlotte yanks Carmella out of the ring.
Next week: Mahalicia (Jinder Mahal and Alicia Fox) vs. BNB (Bayley and Finn Balor)!
Backstage, Kayla Braxton interviews The Fabulous Truth. Carmella says winning feels fabulous, and that they are one step closer to winning Royal Rumble slots and a paid vacation. R-Truth considers going to Memphis, Egypt for their vacation after they win it all. Jimmy Uso shows up and says that he and Naomi are about to welcome their opponents to the Uso Penitentiary, and R-Truth replies by saying he didn't know that Jimmy used to be in the penitentiary.
Awe-Ska (The Miz and Asuka) beats Day One Glow (Jimmy Uso and Naomi) with an Asuka Lock to Naomi to advance to the semi-finals of the Mixed Match Challenge Tournament after The Miz argues with Asuka, saying that he does not trust her and that she lost for them.
Next week: The Fabulous Truth (R-Truth and Carmella) vs. Awe-Ska (The Miz and Asuka)!
Monday, December 4, 2017
Raw Deal - Raw recap for December 4, 2017
General Manger Kurt Angle shows up to start tonight's show. Kurt Angle welcomes everyone to tonight's show, and says there is a rematch of Seth Rollins and Dean Ambrose vs. Sheamus and Cesaro for the Raw tag team titles. There will also be an Intercontinental title as well. Before it can be announced, Jason Jordan shows up. Jason Jordan says he wants Roman Reigns. Angle tells him his knee is still taped up, but Jason Jordan insists he is still fine, and says since he showed up on Raw, he has held his own against the best. He then mentions Roman Reigns' open challenge to anyone who wants to step up and take the Intercontinental title. He knows he can take Roman Reigns; he just needs the chance. Suddenly, Roman Reigns shows up. Roman tells Kurt he is a fighting champion, but he is not fighting Jason Jordan; instead, he wants Samoa Joe. He then gives Jason Jordan advice: if he wants opportunity, he should step up and take it, not run to Kurt Angle. Jason Jordan thinks this is a joke, and says Roman is the poster boy for everything WWE management wants. Roman jokes that he's been on a lot of posters and chairs because he's main evented a lot of shows, but it is because he earned it after grinding for seven years straight. He then insists that if he wants an opportunity, he needs to step up and take it. Kurt Angle is about to stand between Roman and Jordan when Samoa Joe shows up. Joe says that as much as he would love to see Roman and Jordan puff up their chests and pretend to talk tough, his patience has worn thin. Samoa Joe then tells Roman that he accepts his challenge, and gives Roman five seconds to withdraw his challenge as he can't beat him. Jason Jordan tells Joe he does not have to stand in the ring and talk tough, and unlike Joe, he actually is tough as he does not have to come out and attack people from behind; instead, he issues challenges to people's face like he did to Roman and like he will to Joe. Roman tells Jason Jordan to stay in his lane, then tells Joe his five seconds are down. Jason Jordan then grabs Roman from behind and hits him with a belly-to-belly suplex. Kurt Angle forces Jordan out of the ring. Roman tells Joe that he can wait until later tonight, then tells Jason Jordan to get in the ring right now before telling Angle to make the match. Angle calls in a referee, and John Cone shows up. This match is next.
Roman Reigns retains the WWE Intercontinental Championship against Jason Jordan. After the match, Samoa Joe - who has been watching the whole match from the stage - says Jason Jordan wore him out, and now he is getting into the ring to put him to sleep. Joe runs in, hits several knees, then goes for the Coaquina Clutch. Suddenly, Jason Jordan grabs Joe and puts him in a belly-to-belly suplex, and dares him to come get some. Referee John Cone has to keep Joe away and get him to go to the back. Jordan then turns around and eats a Superman Punch from Roman.
General Manager Kurt Angle is on the phone with Commissioner Stephanie McMahon, and tells her he will get everything under control. Jason Jordan shows up wanting a rematch with Roman Reigns and another match with Samoa Joe. Angle says he does not want anyone thinking he is playing favorites. Jason Jordan demands the match, and Angle says he will take it under advisement. After Angle tells Jason Jordan to get out of his office, Jordan is suddenly smashed into the wall by Samoa Joe.
Alexa Bliss guests on commentary for the next match, and Sasha Banks is accompanied by Bayley and Mickie James on her way to the ring.
We see a video package concerning Absolution's (Paige, Mandy Rose, Sonya Deville) path of mayhem from last week.
Paige beats Sasha Banks in her first WWE match in over a year after Sonya Deville and Mandy Rose lay out Bayley and Mickie James at ringside, distracting Sasha. After the match, Sonya and Mandy attack Sasha Banks.
General Manager Kurt Angle is met by a guitar-playing Elias backstage. Elias wants another shot at the WWE Intercontinental Championship, but calls Jason Jordan getting the shot "favoritism." He says the fans want to walk with him, but all they will get is a song. He then warns "some will rise, some will fall," and says his favoritism towards his "bastard son" will end him. Angle agrees, and says he will find him an opponent during his concert.
It is announced that MGK - who is in the front row tonight - will be performing live at Tribute To The Troops on December 14th at 8 PM Eastern, 7 PM Central.
We see a video package of what happened between Braun Strowman and Kane last week.
Enzo Amore is backstage with The 'Zo Train (Drew Gulak, Noam Dar, Ariya Daivari, "The Premiere Athlete" Tony Nese). He says Nese and Gulak have the opportunity tonight, and he tells them, Daivari and Noam Dar to seize it. Enzo is not happy about Rich Swann last week, and says The 'Zo Train is a direct reflection of him. He says he is a winner, not a loser, and they will not lose and lose again. He tells Nese and Gulak to get out there and get the job done. Suddenly, Enzo turns around and looks at a smiling Nia Jax. She simply asks "How you doin'?" then turns and walks away.
Drew Gulak beats Mustafa Ali, Cedric Alexander and "The Premiere Athlete" Tony Nese in a Fatal 4-Way Match to face Rich Swann next week to decide a #1 contender to the WWE Cruiserweight Championship. Charly Caruso interviews Drew Gulak after the match. Gulak is about to present a Powerpoint presentation to address if he is conflicted, but instead we see Elias backstage.
Before the next match, Elias says that he is beyond celebrity and that he is talent, fame, music, the air the fans breathe and everything. He then says General Manager Kurt Angle promised him some competition, but until then, he has a song to sing. He then sings, plays guitar and makes fun of the Los Angeles, California crowd. The music is then interrupted by Braun Strowman. As Braun Strowman gets in the ring, Elias runs out. When Braun turns his back, Elias tries to attack him from behind. This has no effect, and Braun grabs Elias before he can get back out.
Elias vs. Braun Strowman ends when Kane makes his presence known as Strowman is about to hit Elias with a running powerslam on the steel steps. Kane appears on the TitanTron and says Strowman has been a monster among men for so long her forgot how to be a monster among monsters. He delights in pain and horror, and next week, he will send him into the abyss as only one monster will survive.
Backstage, Roman Reigns says he did his part, and now Seth Rollins and Dean Ambrose have to do theirs. Seth Rollins says The New Day is out of the way, and now it's just them and Sheamus and Cesaro. Ambrose says he can smell the Raw tag team titles in their grasp, then he and Rollins fist bump Reigns and leave the locker room.
John Cena will be on The Tonight Show With Jimmy Fallon on Wednesday and on Today on Thursday!
Asuka beats Alicia Fox with the Cross Arm Breaker, then Absolution (Paige, Mandy Rose, Sonya Deville) show up. They surround the ring yet again, and this time Alicia Fox is in the ring with Asuka. Asuka shakes her head and refuses to turn her back as she leaves the ring. Alicia Fox is now in the ring alone. Paige then tells Alicia Fox to relax, and says she is not here to hurt her and that she is her friend. She says Alicia was the only one who liked her when she was still here a year ago. She then says from the bottom of her heart that she loves Alicia Fox, but she does not think Sonya and Mandy feel the same way. Sonya and Mandy then get in the ring and approach Alicia Fox. They then attack Alicia Fox, and Paige watches from the corner.
We get a sneak peak at Charlotte Flair's role on Psych: The Movie, premiering this Thursday on USA Network.
Finn Balor beats Bo Dallas.
Bray Wyatt appears on the TitanTron. He asks who Matt Hardy, then says he and the universe knows, but not Matt Hardy himself. Suddenly, Matt Hardy interrupts. The transmission switches between Bray, who says Matt Hardy does not know what is real, and Matt, who says he has traveled through space and time. Matt says he has been "woken" by Bray Wyatt. Bray says he feels alive again. He says his fire will not cleanse or save Matt, but instead it will burn him. Matt sentences Bray to "deletion." Both men are then seen laughing maniacally.
Sheamus and Cesaro retain the WWE Raw Tag Team Championships against The Shield (Dean Ambrose and Seth Rollins). The match initially ends with The Shield winning by disqualification when Sheamus refuses to listen to the referee. As Sheamus and Cesaro leave, General Manager shows up and tells them that they are not getting away that easily and they will prove they are as good as they say they are, then restarts the match under no-disqualification rules. Shortly after the match restarts, Samoa Joe shows up and attacks Ambrose and Rollins. Roman Reigns runs in and hits Cesaro with a Superman Punch while chasing Samoa Joe into the crowd, but after he leaves, Sheamus rolls Cesaro onto Dean Ambrose, allowing them to retain.
Here are the top 10 moments from tonight's show!
Roman Reigns retains the WWE Intercontinental Championship against Jason Jordan. After the match, Samoa Joe - who has been watching the whole match from the stage - says Jason Jordan wore him out, and now he is getting into the ring to put him to sleep. Joe runs in, hits several knees, then goes for the Coaquina Clutch. Suddenly, Jason Jordan grabs Joe and puts him in a belly-to-belly suplex, and dares him to come get some. Referee John Cone has to keep Joe away and get him to go to the back. Jordan then turns around and eats a Superman Punch from Roman.
General Manager Kurt Angle is on the phone with Commissioner Stephanie McMahon, and tells her he will get everything under control. Jason Jordan shows up wanting a rematch with Roman Reigns and another match with Samoa Joe. Angle says he does not want anyone thinking he is playing favorites. Jason Jordan demands the match, and Angle says he will take it under advisement. After Angle tells Jason Jordan to get out of his office, Jordan is suddenly smashed into the wall by Samoa Joe.
Alexa Bliss guests on commentary for the next match, and Sasha Banks is accompanied by Bayley and Mickie James on her way to the ring.
We see a video package concerning Absolution's (Paige, Mandy Rose, Sonya Deville) path of mayhem from last week.
Paige beats Sasha Banks in her first WWE match in over a year after Sonya Deville and Mandy Rose lay out Bayley and Mickie James at ringside, distracting Sasha. After the match, Sonya and Mandy attack Sasha Banks.
General Manager Kurt Angle is met by a guitar-playing Elias backstage. Elias wants another shot at the WWE Intercontinental Championship, but calls Jason Jordan getting the shot "favoritism." He says the fans want to walk with him, but all they will get is a song. He then warns "some will rise, some will fall," and says his favoritism towards his "bastard son" will end him. Angle agrees, and says he will find him an opponent during his concert.
It is announced that MGK - who is in the front row tonight - will be performing live at Tribute To The Troops on December 14th at 8 PM Eastern, 7 PM Central.
We see a video package of what happened between Braun Strowman and Kane last week.
Enzo Amore is backstage with The 'Zo Train (Drew Gulak, Noam Dar, Ariya Daivari, "The Premiere Athlete" Tony Nese). He says Nese and Gulak have the opportunity tonight, and he tells them, Daivari and Noam Dar to seize it. Enzo is not happy about Rich Swann last week, and says The 'Zo Train is a direct reflection of him. He says he is a winner, not a loser, and they will not lose and lose again. He tells Nese and Gulak to get out there and get the job done. Suddenly, Enzo turns around and looks at a smiling Nia Jax. She simply asks "How you doin'?" then turns and walks away.
Drew Gulak beats Mustafa Ali, Cedric Alexander and "The Premiere Athlete" Tony Nese in a Fatal 4-Way Match to face Rich Swann next week to decide a #1 contender to the WWE Cruiserweight Championship. Charly Caruso interviews Drew Gulak after the match. Gulak is about to present a Powerpoint presentation to address if he is conflicted, but instead we see Elias backstage.
Before the next match, Elias says that he is beyond celebrity and that he is talent, fame, music, the air the fans breathe and everything. He then says General Manager Kurt Angle promised him some competition, but until then, he has a song to sing. He then sings, plays guitar and makes fun of the Los Angeles, California crowd. The music is then interrupted by Braun Strowman. As Braun Strowman gets in the ring, Elias runs out. When Braun turns his back, Elias tries to attack him from behind. This has no effect, and Braun grabs Elias before he can get back out.
Elias vs. Braun Strowman ends when Kane makes his presence known as Strowman is about to hit Elias with a running powerslam on the steel steps. Kane appears on the TitanTron and says Strowman has been a monster among men for so long her forgot how to be a monster among monsters. He delights in pain and horror, and next week, he will send him into the abyss as only one monster will survive.
Backstage, Roman Reigns says he did his part, and now Seth Rollins and Dean Ambrose have to do theirs. Seth Rollins says The New Day is out of the way, and now it's just them and Sheamus and Cesaro. Ambrose says he can smell the Raw tag team titles in their grasp, then he and Rollins fist bump Reigns and leave the locker room.
John Cena will be on The Tonight Show With Jimmy Fallon on Wednesday and on Today on Thursday!
Asuka beats Alicia Fox with the Cross Arm Breaker, then Absolution (Paige, Mandy Rose, Sonya Deville) show up. They surround the ring yet again, and this time Alicia Fox is in the ring with Asuka. Asuka shakes her head and refuses to turn her back as she leaves the ring. Alicia Fox is now in the ring alone. Paige then tells Alicia Fox to relax, and says she is not here to hurt her and that she is her friend. She says Alicia was the only one who liked her when she was still here a year ago. She then says from the bottom of her heart that she loves Alicia Fox, but she does not think Sonya and Mandy feel the same way. Sonya and Mandy then get in the ring and approach Alicia Fox. They then attack Alicia Fox, and Paige watches from the corner.
We get a sneak peak at Charlotte Flair's role on Psych: The Movie, premiering this Thursday on USA Network.
Finn Balor beats Bo Dallas.
Bray Wyatt appears on the TitanTron. He asks who Matt Hardy, then says he and the universe knows, but not Matt Hardy himself. Suddenly, Matt Hardy interrupts. The transmission switches between Bray, who says Matt Hardy does not know what is real, and Matt, who says he has traveled through space and time. Matt says he has been "woken" by Bray Wyatt. Bray says he feels alive again. He says his fire will not cleanse or save Matt, but instead it will burn him. Matt sentences Bray to "deletion." Both men are then seen laughing maniacally.
Sheamus and Cesaro retain the WWE Raw Tag Team Championships against The Shield (Dean Ambrose and Seth Rollins). The match initially ends with The Shield winning by disqualification when Sheamus refuses to listen to the referee. As Sheamus and Cesaro leave, General Manager shows up and tells them that they are not getting away that easily and they will prove they are as good as they say they are, then restarts the match under no-disqualification rules. Shortly after the match restarts, Samoa Joe shows up and attacks Ambrose and Rollins. Roman Reigns runs in and hits Cesaro with a Superman Punch while chasing Samoa Joe into the crowd, but after he leaves, Sheamus rolls Cesaro onto Dean Ambrose, allowing them to retain.
Here are the top 10 moments from tonight's show!
Sunday, December 4, 2016
WWE TLC: Tables, Ladders and Chairs 2016 - The LIVE Recap
American radio DJ Peter Rosenberg replaces Jerry "The King" Lawler on the kick-off panel.
Alexa Bliss is in the social media lounge. She says that Trish Stratus is her inspiration as a wrestler, but she has also implemented bits and pieces of other people into her style. She has no doubts after her loss to Becky Lynch at Glasgow, and she plans to prove tonight that she deserves to be champion more than Becky. When asked what she can do as champion that Becky can't, Alexa Bliss says that she is what a future champion is supposed to look like.
American Alpha (Jason Jordan and Chad Gable), The Hype Bros (Zack Ryder and Mojo Rawley) and Apollo Crews beat The Vaudevillians (Aiden English and Simon Gotch), The Ascension (Konnor and Viktor) and Curt Hawkins during the kick-off.
The Wyatt Family (Randy Orton and Bray Wyatt) beat Heath Slater and Rhyno to become the WWE SmackDown Tag Team Champions after Luke Harper pushes Randy Orton out of the way of a Gore from Rhyno, allowing Randy Orton to hit an RKO on Rhyno shortly afterwards.
Dasha Fuentes interviews Dean Ambrose. He says that James Ellsworth is safe at home and recuperating tonight, then sings AJ Styles' praises before saying that Styles is an "easy way out kinda guy" and that he will make the easy way out anything but. He says the only way to win is through horrible pain and suffering, and that it will be "hard times."
Renee Young interviews AJ Styles, who has been in a match like the one he will have with Dean Ambrose before. He says that Ambrose will keep getting back up in time to see him hold the WWE World title.
Nikki Bella beast Carmella in a no-disqualification match. After the match, Carmella tells Nikki that she hopes she is proud of herself, and says she didn't attack Nikki at Survivor Series. Instead, it was Natalya.
Natalya helps WWE fan Anthony pick an engagement ring for his girlfriend Eva at a local Kay Jewelers.
Dasha Fuentes interviews SmackDown Live General Manager Daniel Bryan. Daniel Bryan admits he would rather Ziggler be the Intercontinental Champion, as Ziggler made it to that level under his own power, but admits The Miz brings a star quality to the title. The Miz shows up, convinced that Daniel Bryan does not like him. Daniel Bryan tells The Miz that he has never liked him. The Miz tells him he will retain the Intercontinental Championship, and tells Daniel Bryan to enjoy.
The Miz retains the WWE Intercontinental Championship against Dolph Ziggler with a low blow. After the match, Miz dedicates the win to SmackDown Live General Manager, saying D-Bry's hatred for him was a motivation factor and that Ziggler - and the rest of the crowd - is only deserving of a participation award.
Baron Corbin beats Kalisto in a Chairs Match.
Dasha Fuentes interviews Natalya, who denies that she attacked Nikki Bella at Survivor Series, and wishes Becky Lynch the best of luck tonight in her title defense against Alexa Bliss. As for Carmella, she says she's a liar.
Alexa Bliss powerbombs Becky Lynch from the apron to a table outside of the ring to beat Becky Lynch in a Tables Match and win the WWE SmackDown Women's Championship! Dasha Fuentes interviews Becky, who is upset with herself for setting herself up for the loss and declines an interview.
Anthony proposes to Eva in the ring before TLC. Eva says yes.
John Cena hosts Saturday Night Live next Saturday on NBC at 11:30 PM Eastern, 10:30 PM Central.
AJ Styles retains the WWE World Championship against Dean Ambrose when James Ellsworth shows up to distract Styles and help Ambrose, only for Ellsworth to push the ladder down as Ambrose climbs to the title, sending Ambrose into two tables outside of the ring. Ellsworth then cheers on Styles and wills him to the title, allowing Styles to retain.
On Talking Smack, Alexa Bliss calls her championship win one of overwhelming feelings, especially when her parents were there to see it live where it happened. She says that Becky Lynch didn't try hard enough to keep the title, and that she should be trying harder to take the title from here, which she says will never happen.
On Talking Smack, Baron Corbin says he enjoyed every moment of giving Kalisto a beating tonight, and thanks Daniel Bryan for it. Daniel Bryan admits that Baron Corbin deserves an opportunity in the main event spot, and Corbin says he will do everything he has to do to become World Champion.
On Talking Smack, James Ellsworth reveals he turned on Dean Ambrose to get his shot at the World title against AJ Styles and not Dean Ambrose. He believes that he has AJ Styles' number, and when he wins the World title, he will give Dean Ambrose the first shot. Daniel Bryan tells Ellsworth that Styles will hurt him, and then Ambrose will hurt him worse after Daniel Bryan and Renee Young tell him that he may have made a bigger enemy in Ambrose. Ambrose says he isn't focused on what he did tonight, and is focused on his World title match this Tuesday. He then takes off his neck brace and leaves. The Miz then shows up and bashes Daniel Bryan for all the things happening on SmackDown Live, but Daniel Bryan says that without him, Miz wouldn't be at the place he is now, and that his treating him like a lazy hack forced him to step his game up. Maryse tells Daniel Bryan to apologize for his comments. Miz and Daniel Bryan argue as Talking Smack ends.
Alexa Bliss is in the social media lounge. She says that Trish Stratus is her inspiration as a wrestler, but she has also implemented bits and pieces of other people into her style. She has no doubts after her loss to Becky Lynch at Glasgow, and she plans to prove tonight that she deserves to be champion more than Becky. When asked what she can do as champion that Becky can't, Alexa Bliss says that she is what a future champion is supposed to look like.
American Alpha (Jason Jordan and Chad Gable), The Hype Bros (Zack Ryder and Mojo Rawley) and Apollo Crews beat The Vaudevillians (Aiden English and Simon Gotch), The Ascension (Konnor and Viktor) and Curt Hawkins during the kick-off.
The Wyatt Family (Randy Orton and Bray Wyatt) beat Heath Slater and Rhyno to become the WWE SmackDown Tag Team Champions after Luke Harper pushes Randy Orton out of the way of a Gore from Rhyno, allowing Randy Orton to hit an RKO on Rhyno shortly afterwards.
Dasha Fuentes interviews Dean Ambrose. He says that James Ellsworth is safe at home and recuperating tonight, then sings AJ Styles' praises before saying that Styles is an "easy way out kinda guy" and that he will make the easy way out anything but. He says the only way to win is through horrible pain and suffering, and that it will be "hard times."
Renee Young interviews AJ Styles, who has been in a match like the one he will have with Dean Ambrose before. He says that Ambrose will keep getting back up in time to see him hold the WWE World title.
Nikki Bella beast Carmella in a no-disqualification match. After the match, Carmella tells Nikki that she hopes she is proud of herself, and says she didn't attack Nikki at Survivor Series. Instead, it was Natalya.
Natalya helps WWE fan Anthony pick an engagement ring for his girlfriend Eva at a local Kay Jewelers.
Dasha Fuentes interviews SmackDown Live General Manager Daniel Bryan. Daniel Bryan admits he would rather Ziggler be the Intercontinental Champion, as Ziggler made it to that level under his own power, but admits The Miz brings a star quality to the title. The Miz shows up, convinced that Daniel Bryan does not like him. Daniel Bryan tells The Miz that he has never liked him. The Miz tells him he will retain the Intercontinental Championship, and tells Daniel Bryan to enjoy.
The Miz retains the WWE Intercontinental Championship against Dolph Ziggler with a low blow. After the match, Miz dedicates the win to SmackDown Live General Manager, saying D-Bry's hatred for him was a motivation factor and that Ziggler - and the rest of the crowd - is only deserving of a participation award.
Baron Corbin beats Kalisto in a Chairs Match.
Dasha Fuentes interviews Natalya, who denies that she attacked Nikki Bella at Survivor Series, and wishes Becky Lynch the best of luck tonight in her title defense against Alexa Bliss. As for Carmella, she says she's a liar.
Alexa Bliss powerbombs Becky Lynch from the apron to a table outside of the ring to beat Becky Lynch in a Tables Match and win the WWE SmackDown Women's Championship! Dasha Fuentes interviews Becky, who is upset with herself for setting herself up for the loss and declines an interview.
Anthony proposes to Eva in the ring before TLC. Eva says yes.
John Cena hosts Saturday Night Live next Saturday on NBC at 11:30 PM Eastern, 10:30 PM Central.
AJ Styles retains the WWE World Championship against Dean Ambrose when James Ellsworth shows up to distract Styles and help Ambrose, only for Ellsworth to push the ladder down as Ambrose climbs to the title, sending Ambrose into two tables outside of the ring. Ellsworth then cheers on Styles and wills him to the title, allowing Styles to retain.
On Talking Smack, Alexa Bliss calls her championship win one of overwhelming feelings, especially when her parents were there to see it live where it happened. She says that Becky Lynch didn't try hard enough to keep the title, and that she should be trying harder to take the title from here, which she says will never happen.
On Talking Smack, Baron Corbin says he enjoyed every moment of giving Kalisto a beating tonight, and thanks Daniel Bryan for it. Daniel Bryan admits that Baron Corbin deserves an opportunity in the main event spot, and Corbin says he will do everything he has to do to become World Champion.
On Talking Smack, James Ellsworth reveals he turned on Dean Ambrose to get his shot at the World title against AJ Styles and not Dean Ambrose. He believes that he has AJ Styles' number, and when he wins the World title, he will give Dean Ambrose the first shot. Daniel Bryan tells Ellsworth that Styles will hurt him, and then Ambrose will hurt him worse after Daniel Bryan and Renee Young tell him that he may have made a bigger enemy in Ambrose. Ambrose says he isn't focused on what he did tonight, and is focused on his World title match this Tuesday. He then takes off his neck brace and leaves. The Miz then shows up and bashes Daniel Bryan for all the things happening on SmackDown Live, but Daniel Bryan says that without him, Miz wouldn't be at the place he is now, and that his treating him like a lazy hack forced him to step his game up. Maryse tells Daniel Bryan to apologize for his comments. Miz and Daniel Bryan argue as Talking Smack ends.
Friday, December 4, 2015
TNA One Night Only - Global Impact: USA vs. The World - The Recap
Here's Larry Csonka's review if you want it.
Team USA consists of: Ethan Carter III, James Storm, Mr. Anderson, Gunner, Austin Aries, Davey Richards, Eddie Edwards, Jessie Godderz, DJ Z, and Taryn Terrell
Team World consists of: The Great Muta, The Great Sanada, Tigre Uno, Magnus, Bram, Rockstar Spud, Drew Galloway, Khoya, Sonjay Dutt, Angelina Love
Davey Richards beats Tigre Uno to earn one point for Team USA.
Taryn Terrell beats Angelina Love to earn one point for Team USA.
Austin Aries beats The Great Sanada to earn one point for Team USA.
Bram beats Eddie Edwards to earn one point for Team World.
Drew Galloway beats Jessie Goddez to earn one point for Team World.
Khoya beats Gunner to earn one point for Team World.
Rockstar Spud beats DJ Z to earn one point for Team World.
"The Cowboy" James Storm and Magnus fight to a double count-out. No points are earned.
Ethan Carter III beats Sonjay Dutt by using his arm brace to earn one point for Team USA.
The Great Muta beats Mr. Anderson to earn one point for Team World.
Team World beats Team USA, 5-4.
Team USA consists of: Ethan Carter III, James Storm, Mr. Anderson, Gunner, Austin Aries, Davey Richards, Eddie Edwards, Jessie Godderz, DJ Z, and Taryn Terrell
Team World consists of: The Great Muta, The Great Sanada, Tigre Uno, Magnus, Bram, Rockstar Spud, Drew Galloway, Khoya, Sonjay Dutt, Angelina Love
Davey Richards beats Tigre Uno to earn one point for Team USA.
Taryn Terrell beats Angelina Love to earn one point for Team USA.
Austin Aries beats The Great Sanada to earn one point for Team USA.
Bram beats Eddie Edwards to earn one point for Team World.
Drew Galloway beats Jessie Goddez to earn one point for Team World.
Khoya beats Gunner to earn one point for Team World.
Rockstar Spud beats DJ Z to earn one point for Team World.
"The Cowboy" James Storm and Magnus fight to a double count-out. No points are earned.
Ethan Carter III beats Sonjay Dutt by using his arm brace to earn one point for Team USA.
The Great Muta beats Mr. Anderson to earn one point for Team World.
Team World beats Team USA, 5-4.
Come As You Are (WWE Superstar) - Superstars recap for December 4, 2015
Zack Ryder beats Heath Slater.
Neville beats Bo Dallas.
Neville beats Bo Dallas.
Thursday, December 4, 2014
Come As You Are (WWE Superstar) - Superstars recap for December 4, 2014
Paige beats Emma with the PTO.
Sin Cara beats Curtis Axel.
Sin Cara beats Curtis Axel.
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