Recapping American wrestling since 2013. Not only following the current stuff in WWE, Impact and ROH but also going back in time and doing stuff from back then as well.
Backstage, Cathy Kelley interviews Stephanie Vaquer, who says that she knows Nikki Bella's history, but Nikki does not know hers, and that she will show her who a real champion is. Meanwhile, Jackie Redmond interviews nikki Bella, who says that Vaquer is making threats she cannot follow through on and that Vaquer will respect her legacy when she embarasses her.
We see Michael Cole's recent interview with Becky Lynch.
We see New York Times best-selling author, Emmy Award-winning writer and sports personality's interview with "Dirty" Dominik Mysterio.
In backstage footage from earlier today, Peter Rosenberg interviews WWE Chief Content Officer Paul "Triple H" Levesque, who talks about the difficulties of booking a stadium for a wrestling card, the quick rise of "Dirty" Dominik Mysterio, and the surrealness of the end of John Cena's career coming after watching it since before it began.
Backstage, Cathy Kelley interviews CM Punk. He says that one will deal with egos at the top of the mountain, but tonight, even though he and Roman Reigns do not see eye to eye, he gets to team with his cousins in The Usos (Jimmy and "Main Event" Jey Uso) and a friend in "The American Nightmare" Cody Rhodes, and says that The Vision ("The Oracle" Paul Heyman, Bron Breakker, "Big" Bronson Reed, Logan Paul) and Drew McIntyre will "find out."
We see Jackie Redmond's interview with Roman Reigns.
Jackie Redmond interviews San Diego Padres All-Star pitcher Joe Musgrove about the show.
Cassie B performs The Star Spangled Banner.
We are introduced to the Spanish announce team of Marcelo Rodriguez and Jerry Soto.
Rhea Ripley, Iyo Sky, Alexa Bliss, Charlotte Flair, and AJ Lee beat The Kabuki Warriors (Asuka and Kairi Sane), Nia Jax, Lash Legend and Becky Lynch by submission in a Women's WarGames Match with a Black Widow from AJ Lee to Becky Lynch.
Rapper Lil Yachty, Mexican singer-songwriter Adriel Favela, former Unified World Heavyweight boxing Champion Andy Ruiz, and San Diego Padres pitcher Jeremiah Estrada are seen in the crowd.
"Dirty" Dominik Mysterio beats John Cena to win the WWE Intercontinental Championship for the second time. During the match, Dominik feigns a shoulder injury, allowing Raquel Rodriguez and Roxanne Perez to hit a Tejana Bomb followed by a Pop Rox on Cena. When Dominik gets up and hits the 619, referee Chad Patton refuses to count the pinfall and ejects Raquel and Roxanne from ringside. Later on in the match, referee Chad Patton gets hit inadvertently by a shoulder block from Cena after Dominik ducks, and when Finn Balor and JD McDonagh run into the ring, Cena eventually hits them both at the same time with an Attitude Adjustment. Later still, after Dominik tries to hit Cena with the Intercontinental title and eats an Attitude Adjustment for it, Liv Morgan returns for the first time in months. She slaps Dominik, then jumps into John Cena's arm before jumping off and kicking him in the groin. Dominik hits the 619, Liv Morgan hits Cena with the Intercontinental Championship, and referee Chad Patton comes to just in time to count the pinfall for Dominik.
Stephanie Vaquer retains the Women's World Championship against Nikki Bella.
Backstage, The New Day (Kofi Kingston and Xavier Woods) and Grayson Waller are grieving...Kofi Kingston's fall from the top of the Supercard leaderboards in an advertisement for Supercard.
Actor Gabriel Luna, singer Cassie B, Fuerza Regida lead singer Jesus Ortiz Paz, and actress Danielle Fishel are seen in the crowd.
We see two fans become the recipients of tonight's Xfinity Seat Upgrade, courtesy of Roxanne Perez.
Tonight's attendance is 46,016: a record for Survivor Series.
The Vision (Bron Breakker, Bronson Reed, Logan Paul), Brock Lesnar and Drew McIntyre beat "The American Nightmare" Cody Rhodes, CM Punk Roman Reigns, and The Usos (Jimmy and "Main Event" Jey Uso) in the men's WarGames Match after a man in a black hoodie climbs into the ring, superkicks Punk before hitting him with a curb stomp and climbs back out. This allows Breakker to hit Punk with a Spear to hit the match. Afterwards, Roman says to Cody "This is the last time we will ever team...you know that."
Dustin Starr interviews The New Wave (Justin Case, "The Problem" Aaron Roberts, "The Chosen One" Zay Washington) at the announce desk. As Justin Case says that there will always be trouble, Aaron Roberts says that for weeks leading into months, he has been hearing the fans call him a failure as well as everything under the sun, but now he is starting to hear it from Justin Case and Zay Washington, and wants to know where Washington was in his most recent match with Ray Ray Sanders. Washington says that ever since "he lost that contract," he has been a failure. (This is a reference to Aaron Roberts being released from his WWE ID contract in August due to his association with KnokX Pro Wrestling following the Raja Jackson-Syko Stu incident.) Justin Case says that things are a little different, and tells Aaron Roberts to fall in line.
We see Makkari Kandy looking back on what happened in her most recent match, saying that she has let The Super Friends (Wonder Boy and The Shocker) down and that everywhere hse looks, she sees J. Webb. She says enough is enough and it is time for a change.
Jerry "The King" Lawler is announced for Milestone 250.
Tim Bosby beats VaShawn Harvey and Oso Suave in a two-on-one handicap match.
Backstage, Justin Case and "The Chosen One" Zay Washington catch up with "The Problem" Aaron Roberts, and this leads to tempers flaring between Roberts and Washington, with Roberts telling Washington to take care of Marko "Hangtime" Harris on his own.
Backstage, Marko "Hangtime" Harris meets up with Marko Stunt. Hangtime meets with Stunt about having him as a manager, but Stunt tells Hangtime he does need him and that he can take care of business himself today.
The Disorderlies (Disorderly #1 and Disorderly #2) vs. The Big Manes (K-Toomer and Big John Dalton) ends in a no-contest. During the match, K-Toomer charges at one of The Disorderlies only to inadvertently take out Big John Dalton when The Disorderlies shove him into K-Toomer's path, and this leads to K-Toomer and Big John Dalton shoving each other again. Big Daddy, DJ Klaun and security get in the ring to restore order. Big Daddy gets shoved by K-Toomer, and Big John knocks out DJ Klaun, and the match ends in a no-contest as even the locker room has to help out.
Backstage, The L.A. Hustlers (Notorious Bradley and Ruffshot Lamonte) are trying to figure out what to do regarding Gio Savage, RJW and Uncle Elroy. Lamonte says it is "time to call the boys," and cashes in a favor from someone telling him to make sure Gio Savage does not make it to the WrestleCenter.
It is announced by Jake Brewer that "The Gift" Ray Sanders is on concussion protocol and will not be back until 2026, and that Sycho Simon has been fined and suspended indefinitely.
RJW beats The L.A. Hustlers (Notorious Bradley and Ruffshot Lamonte) in an unplanned two-on-one handicap match. After the match, Uncle Elroy celebrates by dancing all over the ring alongside Muddy Waters.
Marko Stunt guests on commentary for the next match.
Marko "Hangtime" Harris beats "The Chosen One" Zay Washington to become the Memphis Wrestling Internet Champion! During the match, Justin Case distracts the ref so that Zay Washington can hit Marko Harris with a low blow. He then calls for help in the form of "The Problem" Aaron Roberts, who then shoves Washington and refuses to help him. Marko hits Washington with a tope suicida, kicks out of a schoolkid pin, then fights back and hits a cutter from the top rope to win the match and the title.
Drake Morreaux beats Harlem Lewis, earning his first singles win in WWE.
In backstage footage from earlier today, Sarah Schreiber interviews Lainey Reid, who says that while she does not like too many people around here, she will figure it out. Kali Armstrong shows up and says she does not like most anyone in the locker room either and is willing to tag with her, but that does not mean that they are friends.
Layla Diggs and Tyra Mae Steele beat Lainey Reed and Kali Armstrong.
In backstage footage from earlier this week, Cutler James and Dion Lennox are working out when Uriah Connors and Kale Dixon show up wanting Cutler and Lennox in the ring, with Uriah calling Lennox "Great Value Superman" in the process. When Lennox says that Uriah and Kale have jokes and that they can get in the ring, Uriah and Kale back off.
Backstage during the break, Tyra Mae Steele and Layla Diggs celebrate their win, but when Tyra Mae leaves to get some water, Lainey Reed attacks Layla from behind. Tyra Mae notices what is going on and chases Lainey away.
Uriah Connors and Kale Dixon beat Dion Lennox and Cutler James after Connors hits Cutler with an enzuigiri and Kale grabs Cutler's tights on the schoolkid pin.
Joe Hendry heads to the ring. Hendry says he would love to be involved in the World title picture, but tonight, he is in the Turkey Bowl match. He then says that you have to deal with the hand you are dealt, then puts the turkey suit's face on a picture of Hammerstone before asking the crowd to choose between "Hammerturkey" and "Turkeystone" (the crowd chooses "Turkeystone"). Hendry says that while PCO cannot be here tonight, he has been replaced by Rhino, saying TNA could use a different animal if he loses before giving a picture of him the turkey suit face treatment (and the word "Rhino" on his singlet being changed to "TURKEY" in all caps and in Comic Sans). He then brings up "everyone's least favorite wrestler" Brian Myers, saying that technology and AI are getting out of control before taking a picture of Myers and asking a supercomputer to make it worse. The supercomputer responds by zooming in on Myers' face. Hendry says that if he wins the Turkey Bowl, that means him beating five opponents and getting closer to the World Championship. He says that everyone can have all the fun and games that they want, but if they are not here to become the champion, then they should not be in a TNA ring. Hendry says that the reason that the wrestlers of TNA make sacrifices every night to entertain the fans that come to the events is to become World Champion, and if he wins tonight, he gets that little bit closer. Hendry then asks who wants to see some professional wrestling before leading a "TNA" chant, then thanks the fans before leading a "We Believe" chant.
Rosemary beats Xia Brookside and Savannah Evans in the countdown match after breaking up a post-Brooksy Bomb pinfall attempt by Brookside and hitting Brookside with the Spear.
Backstage, Gia Miller interviews Steve Maclin. Maclin says tonight's match will be a fight and that "The Walking Weapon" Josh Alexander has made things personal for months. He says that he has not quit and that he is still standing, as he does not change who he is or how he do things, and he is setting a new standard in TNA. Maclin says there will be a new standard when he leaves Alexander laying.
Mike Santana beats Frankie Kazarian.
Backstage, we hear from The System (Eddie Edwards, Alisha Edwards, Brian Myers, Moose). Myers says they are the most decoated team in professional wrestling and that their accolades speak for themselves, and that wearing a turkey suit will not be one of them. He says he would ask the rest of The System to wish him luck as he leaves, but he does not need it. Moose says Laredo Kid has been in TNA for a long time and has a chance to be relevant, but that relevancy has put him in the face of the franchise and he will beat the hell out of him, take his mask, and give it to his six-year-old kid while leaving Laredo Kid will tell everyone he knows to trust The System. Eddie asks "The Wanted Man" Nic Nemeth if he is proud of himself and what he has accomplished in TNA before telling him that his dream will become a nightmare when he becomes a three-time TNA World Champion.
Before the next match, John Skyler tells the fans to shut up before declaring tonight a monumental occasion for the return of the Turkey Bowl, then guarantees that after he wins, one of the other five "ham sandwiches" will be leaving in a turkey suit, "courtesy of these good hands."
Joe Hendry beats Brian Myers, Eric Young, Hammerstone, Rhino and John Skyler in a Thanksgiving Turkey Bowl Match. Hendry pins Myers, and as a result, Myers must don the turkey suit. Myers tries to run away, but Rhino throws him back in the ring, and he is soon surrounded by Hendry, Myers and Eric Young, who soon give him a beating for trying to run away from wearing the turkey suit. Hendry and Eric then get an unconscious Myers in the turkey suit as the crowd chants "Turkey Myers."
Backstage, we hear from Rosemary, who says that tonight was just a taste of what they want to do and that they need to do more. They then say that they have something in mind, and that they have found something to fill the void. They say that whoever is Knockouts World Champion will not be taken lightly and that they want and will take the Knockouts title as well as everything good in their lives, as the harvester of despair is on their tail and there is nothing they can do to stop them.
Moose retains the TNA X Division Championship against Laredo Kid.
Steve Maclin beats "The Walking Weapon" Josh Alexander in a no-disqualification match following a KIA off the top rope into a pile of shell casings.
Before the next match, Zachary Wentz announces that Trey Miguel could not make it due to travel issues, and that he went to The Treehouse and did some thinking, and the only person who came to mind was "the shaman," so he called "the shaman," and now "The bro is in the building." KUSHIDA and Zachary Wentz' tag team partner is revealed to be Matt Riddle.
"Inevitable" Ace Austin and The Hardy (Jeff and Matt Hardy) beat KUSHIDA, Zachary Wentz and Matt Riddle in a six-man tag match.
Masha Slamovich retains the TNA Knockouts World Championship against Jordynne Grace two falls to one (2-1) in a two-out-of-three falls match. Jordynne scores the first fall after she and Masha trade roll-ups. Masha scores the second fall with an inside cradle after Jordynne hits the Vader Bomb. Masha scores the third and deciding fall following a running knee and two piledrivers, the second being a package piledriver. Rosemary is seen watching from the stage near the end of the match.
"The Wanted Man" Nic Nemeth retains the TNA World Championship against Eddie Edwards despite interference from Alisha Edwards and after Brian Myers shows up to attack Nemeth only for John Layfield to show up from out of the crowd to hit Myers with a Clothesline From Hell.
Bianca Belair, Naomi, Iyo Sky and Rhea Ripley show up and head to the ring to start tonight's show. As they appear, Bayley joins them, officially replacing Jade Cargill in the women's WarGames Match. Rhea says that not everyone on the team is the best of friends, but it does not matter, because tomorrow night, they step into one of the most dangerous matches in WWE: WarGames. She says that everyone on the team has someone that they want to get their hands on, and tomorrow night, it all ends when they step into the steel cage and brutalize the other team after everything they have done to them. Naomi says Nia Jax and her "lap dogs" will get everything they deserve and then some, as they have been a pain in her and Bayley's sides, and she promises that the glow will not be felt, but also dealt. Bianca says she knows one of them took out Jade Cargill, and tomorrow night, all five of them will get it. Rhea tells Liv Morgan that she will wish she never meter her, and Iyo Sky says they will destroy everyone. Suddenly, Liv Morgan, Raquel Rodriguez, Nia Jax, Tiffany Stratton and Candice LeRae show up. Liv says it is funny how confidently they believe they will win, and Nia says everyone will implode before they get in the ring. Naomi says they have bigger problems, like then, and Bianca says that there is some baggage on their team and that Nia will have no friends when this is over. Nia says Bayley is an expert at having no friends, and Liv says they are a united front. Liv also implies that Bayley attacks Jade Cargill to get on the WarGames team, and Rhea tells Liv to shut up and stop wasting everybody's time, as soon, she will not be able to hide between anyone at WarGames and she will have to face her. Liv says Rhea is right, but this is why she will put her money where her mouth is and finish the job with Rhea Ripley tomorrow night. Rhea laughs, saying she will cave Liv's face in so bad that "Dirty" Dominik Mysterio will not even want to look at her. Liv approaches the ring, teasing a brawl, but says they are too smart for that and says they will see them on Saturday. Rhea says she hates waiting, and her team leaves the ring to get the brawl started at the ramp. Officials and security show up to restore order.
Shinsuke Nakamura beats Andrade in his first match since April after exposing a turnbuckle as Andrade charges at him before hitting him with a Kinshasa to the back of the neck. After the match, LA Knight runs into the ring, but Nakamura spits black mist into his face and blinds him before walking to the back.
Backstage, General Manager Nick Aldis meets with Solo Sikoa's Bloodline (Solo Sikoa, Tama Tonga, Tonga Loa, Jacob Fatu, "Big" Bronson Reed), telling them that everyone is banned from ringside for the men's WarGames advantage match. Solo says they get it and understand.
Backstage, Tommaso Ciampa meets with Johnny Gargano, saying that he does not want to be viewed as losers. Gargano says things have changed, but Ciampa says Gargano's friendship with The Motor City Machine Guns (Chris s is becoming more than their title shot. Gargano says he will talk to The Motor City Machine Guns again, but Ciampa says he is sick of talking and that they will do things his way. He tells Gargano he has one more week to figure things out, or else it will be his way.
We hear from Kevin Owens, who says that there are still people who are on "The American Nightmare" Cody Rhodes' side. Owens says he will mention why he is right, and brings up his history with Roman Reigns since 2021. He also says that Cody was never there when Cody attacked him at Royal Rumble 2023, and that Cody deserves everything that he has got coming to him at Saturday Night's Main Event. He says he will turn "The American Nightmare" into "The Canadian Dream."
Before the next match, Carmelo Hayes says Kevin Owens is right and that "The American Nightmare" Cody Rhodes turned his back on him, and says that Cody is someone who would stab somebody in the heart, not in the back, and asks who needs enemies when they have Cody. He says that if Cody wants to re-evaluate him, then he will learn why he is "Him."
"The American Nightmare" Cody Rhodes beats Carmelo Hayes.
We see footage of CM Punk meeting with Paul Heyman and Roman Reigns. Roman asks where Punk is, and Heyman says he does not know. Roman is irritated with Punk leaving him waiting when Punk shows up. Punk says he does not have a lot of time, and says he showed up for Heyman, not for Roman. Roman tells Punk he does not need his help, and Punk says he would feel that way, as he does not feel the need to help Roman, as he is here for Heyman. Roman says he does not like Punk's tone and attitude and does not like Punk to the point that he does not want to team with him, but Heyman tells Roman that Solo has had them in checkmate since WrestleMania and that if they do not take Punk's help, it is over. He also says that if Punk does not help Roman, he will be next, as Solo will bring his entire Bloodline (Solo Sikoa, Tama Tonga, Tonga Loa, Jacob Fatu, "Big" Bronson Reed) after him because he knows he is a threat. He says that divided, they all fall to Solo, but united, at best, they survive. Punk says he does not care if Roman does not like him or his attitude, as he is here for Heyman. He says that if Roman wants his ula fala, then he wants revenge on Solo. Punk says that if they want to revisit this conversation after Survivor Series, he is all ears. Roman says "One time," as does Punk, who then says "One favor." Punk then says Roman will not owe him anything afterwards, but Heyman will. Punk then leaves. Roman asks Heyman what the favor is, and Heyman tells Roman that they should get past WarGames first before they go into further detail. Roman continues to stare down Heyman as the scene fades to black.
"Michin" Mia Yim beats Piper Niven and Lash Legend to advance in the WWE Women's United States Championship Tournament after hitting Lash Legend from the top rope after Lash hits Piper with the Lash Extension. (Mia Yim replaces the injured Jade Cargill in this match.) During the match, B-Fab comes after Chelsea Green, and takes Chelsea Green out of ringside when B-Fab chases her to the back.
Tiffany Stratton plugs the Black Friday sale, in which numerous items are 40% off, on WWE Shop.
Backstage, Byron Saxton interviews LA Knight as his black mist blindness is treated. Knight says he can barely see right now, then says Nakamura was gone for a while only to have a problem with him. He says Nakamura will have a big problem, and says that he will thrive and continue to be the United States Champion after Survivor Series after he drops Nakamura on his head and gets three the hard way.
Backstage, General Manager Nick Aldis meets with Sami Zayn and The Usos (Jimmy Uso and "Main Event" Jey Uso), saying that all seconds are banned from ringside. Jey says it is what it is, and Sami and Jimmy tell Jey that he has this.
Jacob Fatu beats "Main Event" Jey Uso in the men's WarGames advantage match to earn the one-man advantage for Solo Sikoa's Bloodline (Solo Sikoa, Tama Tonga, Tonga Loa, Jacob Fatu, "Big" Bronson Reed).
This week on The SmackDown LowDown: Rhea Ripley! Legado del Fantasma (Santos Escobar, Elektra Lopez, Angel, Berto)!
Natalya beats B-Fab by submission with the Sharpshooter with only three seconds left to advance in the second women's tournament to decide a #1 contender for Candice LeRae's WWE Women's Speed Championship.
"The American Dragon" Bryan Danielson guests on commentary for the next two matches.
Jon Moxley beats Jay Lethal with the leg trap and the bulldog choke in the Gold League of the Continental Classic and earns three points, despite Lethal working at Moxley's knee throughout the match.
In backstage footage from last week's Collision, Eddie Kingston says he knew that the tournament would be tough, and that he came in too arrogant and too cocky like he deserved to win. He says that he has "The American Dragon" Bryan Danielson next and that he must stay humble.
Backstage, Tony Schiavone announces that Sting's final match will take place in Greensboro, North Carolina in the Greensboro Coliseum, where Sting faced "The Nature Boy" Ric Flair for world championship gold in 1988. Schiavone interviews Sting and Flair, and Sting says he never thought that he would have this interview 35 years later following that 45-minute draw, and says it was a make-or-break moment for him before thanking Flair and Schiavone for making it happen. He says that Greensboro is a fitting place to cap off all his career. Flair says that the volume and emphasis of what is about to take place is huge and that Sting made himself, having proven himself against Flair. Flair says he has seen many great moments and that he is honored to be Sting's side, for it will be one for the ages.
Rush beats Mark Briscoe in the Gold League of the Continental Classic and earns three points.
Backstage, RJ City interviews "Timeless" Toni Storm, who says that she is very fatigued and dehydrated after a night of partying. As for her next title defense, Toni says she is not worried and that she will turn out fine.
MJF heads to the ring. MJF says that at Worlds End, he will defend the AEW World Championship against Samoa Joe, and when it comes to Joe as a person, he does not like him, but professionally, he respects him and what he has done and not coming to AEW to line his pockets. He talks about how he got a poster in his mailbox for TNA Wrestling and saw a lot of wrestling that he had never seen before, and most importantly, Samoa Joe. He says that while Joe looked unconventional, he did not care, for he was "the baddest man walking on God's green earth." MJF admits that Joe's talents were not recognized to the point of becoming a world champion in WWE, but Joe proved that one does not have to look like a world-class bodybuilder to be a top man in the sport and that alternatives matter. He says that without Joe, there would be no MJF and no AEW, and he thanks Joe for making both happen. MJF then says that while he is grateful for the road Joe has paved, he is not too shabby himself, for he has helped to build a new alternative in AEW brick by brick by defeating some of the biggest names in the industry. He then says that out of all of the big names he has faced, the luckiest that he has managed to survive against is Samoa Joe. MJF then says Worlds End is not about Joe's legacy, but his own, and he must outlast the final boss of the sport one more time. He then promises to everyone at home and everyone in the arena that regardless of his condition or what Joe does to him, he will show the world that it is about the size of the fight in the dog, and if Joe wants to take what is his, he will have to put him down. After MJF breaks his cane over his knee, the lights go out and spotlights frantically fly around the ring, and men clad in black suddenly gang up on MJF before the lights come back on. Joe shows up and forces the men to flee. We then see a message asking if Joe and MJF will face the unknown in a tag team match and asks MJF is he is a hero. MJF says he is not dealing with the mystery man's crap and that he will take his men out one by one before he unmasks him. As Joe tells MJF to relax, MJF accepts the challenge to a tag team match.
Wardlow beats AR Fox by referee stoppage.
Top Flight (Darius and Dante Martin) and Action Andretti beat The Hardys (Jeff and Matt Hardy) and Brother Zay in a trios match.
Backstage, Renee Paquette interviews Action Andretti and Top Flight (Darius and Dante Martin) when Penta el Zero Miedo and Alex Abrahantes show up. Dante and Penta fistbump, then Komander and El Hijo del Vikingo show up so that Penta can challenge Andretti and Top Flight to a trios match.
Julia Hart retains the AEW TBS Championship against Emi Sakura after using Sakura's own top rope moonsault against her. Under House Rules, Emi Sakura's chosen stipulation is that the match cannot be won via submission.
Backstage, RJ City interviews Mariah May. Mariah May says she is dying to show AEW what she can do, and thanks RJ City for the connections to Toni Storm. Mariah May then meets with Tony Khan in his office.
Christian Cage heads to the ring. Security is nearby as Christian invites Adam Copeland to the ring, wanting to speak about some of the things he said to him last week. After some waiting, Copeland shows up, and Christian hides behind the security detail. Christian says the security detail was not his idea and that security is not needed, then asks the security detail to vacate the ring, which security does. He then says that the two of them are not going to make it to next week regarding Copeland's challenge for the TNT Championship because he is sorry not for being on an island of his own, especially after what happened to Killswitch. Christian states that after what happened to Killswitch, he went on the road and into a state of reflection as to why he became who he is now and it reminded him of his and Copeland's time treasure trying to make it in professional wrestling. He says that when they did make it, they became the greatest tag team that ever lived and two of the greatest careers in the history of the sport, and that when the wrestling is taken out of the equation, their relationship goes even deeper. Christian then goes into Copeland growing up with a single father and no father figure, which led to them become brothers and Christian's father becoming Copeland's father, to the point that they became family. As Copeland turns his back, Christian tries to hit him with the TNT Championship, but Copeland turns around and kicks Christian in the groin before telling him to shine the title up real nice because it is coming home to him. He also tells Christian "Go fuck yourself."
"The American Dragon" Bryan Danielson guests on commentary for the next match.
Swerve Strickland beats "Switchblade" Jay White in the Gold League of the Continental Classic and earns three points after countering Blade Runner with a pinfall attempt.
Backstage, Andre Chase meets with Thea Hail and Duke Hudson. Huson apologizes to Chase, then mentions that he has gotten a petition from the students of Chase University for Chase to be in the Iron Survivor Challenge. Grayson Waller shows up and tries to tell Andre Chase that Duke Hudson has been "playing [him] since day one," but Chase does not stand for it and neither does Thea Hail. Chase then wants a piece of Waller after he leaves, but Duke Hudson says he will take care of it.
Dominik Dijakovic - now renamed again to "Dijak" - beats Dante Chen. After the match, Dijak says his match was an example of hard justice and undenying annihilation, and that the only thing one will see in his eyes is the infliction of suffering. He says that NXT is a place for refuge, but not from here, and that he is here to "eviscerate a soft society." He says everyone will be brought to his justice.
At the Diamond Dojo earlier today, JD McDonagh tells Tatum Paxley and Ivy Nile that The Creed Brothers (Julius and Brutus Creed) are no match for Indus Sher (Veer Mahaan and Sanga). When The Creed Brothers show up and McDonagh says that to their face, Julius and Creed say they will not back down and will fight fair. McDonagh says Indus Sher will easily crush The Creed Brothers, but The Creed Brothers are undeterred and tell him to leave. McDonagh leaves.
"The Hearbreak Kid" Shawn Michaels, Alundra Blayze, Molly Holly, "Road Dogg" Jesse James and X-Pac bring up possible competitors for the men's Iron Survivor Challenge. X-Pac says that he has had his eyes on a few people, and Holly Molly says some of the top talent have not been around for very long. Alundra Blayze says that the talent in NXT has been incredible as of late. Road Dogg picks Carmelo Hayes, Alundra Blayze brings up Tony D'Angelo, X-Pac brings up JD McDonagh, Molly Holly brings up Joe Gacy, and Road Dogg also brings up Von Wagner while X-Pac brings up Axiom. Shawn Michaels then asks everyone to write down a list of five people who should be in the men's Iron Survivor Challenge, and then he will tabulate who will be in the match from there.
Grayson Waller beats Duke Hudson after Hudson nearly hits a big boot on Thea Hail after Waller ducks out of the way.
Backstage, McKenzie Mitchell reluctantly interviews Javier Bernal. Bernal asks to put everything between them in the past in the spirit of the holiday, then says that tonight is "Big Body Tuesday" and that he has merchandise to sell. Javier Bernal advertises the "Big Body Baseball Bat" - and accidentally calls Aaron Judge "Adam" Judge - the "Big Body Pillow" with his face on it - which already has a trademark on it from someone else, and a "Big Body Cologne" that smells horrible. McKenzie runs away, saying it smells like rotten eggs, then Axiom shows up saying he is medically cleared and has heard that Javier Bernal wants to fight him. McKenzie returns and says that Javier Bernal finally got his wish to face Axiom in a match.
Kiana James beats Fallon Henley after throwing her business bag at her as a distraction.
Backstage, Odyssey Jones and Edris Enofe talk with Malik Blade. Malik Blade says that the sweater Von Wagner tore was originally his father's and the last thing his father gave to him, and that he is angry. Edris Enofe tells Malik to take his anger and get into the "Malik the Freak" mode to beat Von Wagner. Malik asks them to let him handle this himself, as even though Von Wagner made this personal, he wants to finish this on his own terms.
"The Hearbreak Kid" Shawn Michaels, Alundra Blayze, Molly Holly, "Road Dogg" Jesse James and X-Pac bring up possible competitors for the women's Iron Survivor Challenge. Alundra Blayze mentions Roxanne Perez, and Road Dogg mentions Zoey Stark. Molly Holly brings up Indi Hartwell, and X-Pac mentions Cora Jade. Road Dogg also mentions Fallon Henley, and X-Pac also mentions Kiana James. Road Dogg mentions Alba Fyre, but also acknowledges that Alba is focused on Isla Dawn right now. Shawn then asks everyone to list their five choices to help with his decision making.
We see Cora Jade making fun of Wendy Choo on TikTok.
Before the next match, Zoey Stark attacks Nikkita Lyons from behind as she makes her entrance. As Nikkita Lyons is is helped to the back, Toxic Attraction (Mandy Rose, Gigi Dolin, Jacy Jayne) makes fun of her.
We see a video package for Aoife Valkyrie, now known as Lyra Valkyria and coming to NXT after returning from injury.
Backstage, McKenzie Mitchell interviews Elektra Lopez, who says that Indi Hartwell makes it a trend to like her by talking about betting on herself, but she does not follow trends. She also says she is back in NXT to make an empire of her own, and that anyone who bets against her will go broke.
Axiom beats Javier Bernal.
Back in the trainer's room, Nikkita Lyons finds out she is only bruised and that she is medically cleared.
Backstage, McKenzie Mitchell interviews Pretty Deadly (Kit Wilson and Elton Prince). Elton Prince says there has not been enough of them, and Kit Wilson says everyone has been watching the World Cup as of late. The two of them say that they plan to change that with a Christmas story, Pretty Deadly style.
In footage from earlier today, Apollo Crews writes in his journal at the diner when Bron Breakker joins him. Bron Breakker says that it looked like he could not seen beyond Grayson Waller for a while, but Apollo says it was worth the wait. Bron Breakker tells Apollo that when he said that they would run into each other, he believed Apollo. Both men admit that they have spent more time in the gym for their showdown, and Apollo says he is the only guy who can take the NXT Championship from him. Apollo says he has watched all of Bron Breakker's matches, and that after not having the strength advantage against Von Wagner, he will not have one against at all. Nevertheless, both men are convinced that they will be the winner and champion at Deadline.
During the match, Indus Sher (Veer Mahaan and Sanga) show up to watch from ringside.
JD McDonagh vs. Julius Creed ends when McDonagh goes for a chair shot to Creed's back when Sanga pushes Julius Creed aside and takes the shot instead. McDonagh flees in horror, then Veer Mahaan says they want Julius, not Brutus Creed.
We hear from Alba Fyre, who says that Isla Dawn's NXT debut cost her and that whatever spirit told her that messing with her was a good idea must have it out for her, as it will lead to her ultimate demise. She says that if Isla Dawn wants to have fun, then whatever she will do to her will be anything but fun.
Outside of the arena, Dijak is met by Tony D'Angelo and Channing "Stacks" Lorenzo. D'Angelo thanks Dijak for softening Wes Lee up, even though Dijak says he is not here to do any favors. D'Angelo says that he is back in the ring next week, and says that he will see that Wes Lee's days as North American Champion are numbered. When Tony D'Angelo asks if they have an understanding, Dijak says "Something like that."
Von Wagner beats Malik Blade. After the match, Von Wagner goes back on the attack. Edris Enofe tries to make the save, but it takes Odyssey Jones running in and clotheslining Von Wagner out of the ring to make the difference.
"The Heartbreak Kid" Shawn Michaels announces that Carmelo Hayes, JD McDonagh, Grayson Waller and Joe Gacy will be in the men's Iron Survivor Challenge, and that the fifth choice will be determined next week in a wild card match. For the women's match, Zoey Stark, Cora Jade, Roxanne Perez and Kiana James are in, and the final competitor will also be decided in a wild card match next week.
Toxic Attraction (Mandy Rose, Gigi Dolin, Jacy Jayne) beat Kayden Carter, Katana Chance and Nikkita Lyons in a six-woman tag match after Mandy Rose distracts Nikkita Lyons by trying to tag in from the opposite corner. When Lyons' hurt knee buckles from trying to kick Mandy off the apron, Gigi Dolin and Jacy Jayne hit the double team for the win. After the match, Zoey Stark is seen on the balcony to end the show.
The Factory (QT Marshall, Lee Johnson, Cole Karter) beat Justin Corino, Ryan Mooney and Steven Josifi in a trios match.
"The Reality" Zack Clayton beats Chris Wylde.
Hikaru Shida - accompanied to the ring by Japanese wrestler Hagane Shinno - beats Layla Luciano.
The Jericho Appreciation Society ("Magic Daddy" Matt Menard, "Cool Hand" Angelo Parker, Daniel Garcia) beat "Hot Sauce" Tracy Williams, Jack Tomlinson and LSG in a trios match with a rear naked choke from Garcia to Tomlinson.
"The Machine" Brian Cage beats Tony Deppen.
Angelico beats Hagane Shinno with the Navarro Death Roll.
Emi Sakura beats Tiara James.
"All Ego" Ethan Page guests on commentary for the next match, and before the match, he yells at Matt Hardy and Private Party (Marq Quen and Isiah Kassidy), telling them to stop dancing around and take the match seriously.
Matt Hardy and Private Party (Marq Quen and Isiah Kassidy) beat The Wingmen ("Pretty" Peter Avalon, Cezar Bononi, "The Hollywood Hunk" Ryan Nemeth). During the match, Matt Hardy almost hits Peter Avalon with the Twist of Fate, but "All Ego" Ethan Page stops him and Matt Hardy gets DDT'd by Ryan Nemeth. When Private Party hit stereo tope suicidas to the outside shortly after this, Matt Hardy wins the match with an Ego's Edge on Avalon.
Backstage, Matt Hardy and Private Party (Marq Quen and Isiah Kassidy) argue with "All Ego" Ethan Page. Matt Hardy boasts about performing the Ego's Edge - which he calls "The Fall of Fate" - better than Ethan Page. Ethan Page tells Private Party to leave, then Page and Hardy argue. Page says that Matt Hardy has been defiant since Stokely Hathaway bought out his contract. Page says he is Matt Hardy's boss and that he is defiant, and that he will eventually break him. He then says that if Matt defies him, he will also be defying Stokely Hathaway and The Firm and that Private Party will pay the price. Matt Hardy tells him that this has always been between the two of them and that if he takes his anger out on Private Party, he will live to regret it. Page says it is now out of hands, and dares him to defy him again and see what happens.
Seth Rollins heads to the ring to start tonight's show. He says that after last week, the fans may have expected him to be in a bad mood, but he is "Seth Freakin' Rollins" and nobody can keep him down. Rollins says he is in a very good mood because he has a secret: at Day 1, he will face Big E for the WWE Championship. Rollins says that this will be the first day of a new year, a new year and his next championship reign, which he says will define the future of Raw and the WWE. Suddenly, Finn Balor shows up and brawls with Rollins, knocking him into the timekeeper's area and throwing him over the announce table before sending him back into the ring, where Rollins strikes back just before referees show up. Finn Balor fights back and hits Rollins with the ring steps before both men get in the ring for their match.
Seth Rollins beats Finn Balor after a thumb to the eye.
Backstage, Vince McMahon meets with Austin Theory, and has him stay in the office to watch the entire show and see if anyone expects the unexpected, and if that occurs, they will see how they respond. He also tells Austin that if he steals from him again, he will kill him.
Becky Rollins heads to the ring. After the commercial break, she is in the ring with WWE official Sonya Deville, who officiates the contract signing for her WWE Raw Women's Championship Match at Day 1 against her opponent Liv Morgan, who is then introduced into the ring. Becky tells Liv Morgan that she wanted to get her angry to see if she had that fire and that chip on her shoulder, and admits she has "a hell of a right." She then says Liv held herself back like she always does, and says it takes more than that to beat her. She asks if Liv will do the same thing when she is in their match, and after stating she has already signed the contract and has nothing to prove, Sonya announces their match will be next week on Raw. Becky says that the fans are not ready for the big title match, then mocks the New York Islanders before Liv Morgan tells her to shut up for once, signs the contract, then says she channeled her energy into her fists instead of being a big, blubbering mess. She mentions Becky Lynch crying about her Survivor Series Charlotte Flair, and even shows the footage from last week before making fun of her for crying and stating that she is nothing but a bully and everything she once despised. Liv says that her friends are gone because of Becky's big money contract, then says she will not be Becky's "number two" and that she learned from all of her mistakes. She then says that if the first punch didn't teach Becky anything, the next will. Becky says Liv knows nothing about big emotions after a big match, and Liv laughs as Becky says she has proposed a ten-woman tag match for tonight. Liv says Becky is too selfish to be a real leader, and tells her to consider her challenge accepted.
Backstage, Matt Riddle meets with Randy Orton, having expected him to dress up like him after what happened last week. After a Freaky Friday reference and a recap of last week, Orton dismisses that notion and says they must be more ruthless than ever before and "ten steps ahead of the competition." Riddle then places a blond wig on Orton's head, and after Orton sees it, he tells him he has two seconds to take it off. Riddle removes it at one, then they head to the ring.
RK-Bro (Randy Orton and Matt Riddle) retain the WWE Raw Tag Team Championships against Dolph Ziggler and Robert Roode.
Backstage, Seth Rollins is met by Kevin Owens, who tells him that he also has some big news. He says that according to WWE official Adam Pearce, if he beats Big E tonight, he will be added to the WWE Championship match at Day 1. Rollins laughs thinking this is a joke, but Owens says this is no joke and tells him to talk to Pearce if he does not believe him. Rollins says he will talk to Pearce, but he does not believe Owens because Owens is a liar.
Backstage, Seth Rollins meets with WWE official Adam Pearce, and finds out that Kevin Owens is lying about getting a shot to enter the WWE Championship match at Day 1. When Rollins leaves, WWE official Sonya Deville shows up, and when Pearce tells her about his conversation with Rollins, Sonya says "That's not a bad idea."
Edge heads to the ring for the first time in a month. Edge talks about his Hell In A Cell Match against Seth Rollins, and says that Rollins deserves a shot at the WWE Championship after competing on a different level before saying he has a new set of opponents to sink his teeth into. As Edge says the future is wide open, The Miz, much like Edge, returns for the first time in a month after being off programming to take part in Dancing With The Stars, and this time, he has Maryse with him. After a Dancing With The Stars video package, Miz says Edge has been waiting for an opportunity while he has been representing WWE during his time off, and yet Edge gets the big return package and he does not. Miz then says that what really ticks him off is that Edge has not mentioned him, but Edge says he thought Miz was busy paiting himself like a genie and dancing. Maryse says Miz has been busy entertaining, but Edge mentions that Miz placed ninth in the competition. Miz chalks it up to his fanbase not voting for him, then says he was dancing with stars while Edge was dancing with injuries. Edge tells Miz he could have went to WWE officials Adam Pearce and Sonya Deville, but he did not, and thinks that Miz's agenda is to antagonize him to get into the main event picture. Edge says he could get take the easy way out and get the crowd to chant "Miz sucks" on the count of three - which he ends up doing anyway - but he won't. Miz says he deserves more respect, saying he held the WWE Championship six months ago and that Edge was in the opening bout while he main evented with John Cena, and while Edge has a big career, he has surpassed it. Miz says Edge should have went home for good, and while Edge admits that he has had to struggle to come back from retirement, is dancing with a body that may not allow him to wrestle for much longer, people still want to face him and he and the competition have mutual respect for each other. He says that this mutual respect is something that Miz will never understand, as he keeps moaning and complaining and that Miz just wants a pat on the back, and gives Miz credit where credit is due, saying he made it higher than anyone else but Miz himself thought he could. He says that Miz willed that into existence, and says that while he fought with every fiber being to get this small window of time where he can still wrestle back, Miz just used the opportunity to get notoriety for his next endeavor while other people talk about him in other companies and Miz leaves his tag team partner high and dry to get fired (a reference to John Morrison's recent WWE release), and says that while Miz demands respect, he has earned it. Miz takes his shades off, and Edge dares Miz to fight him. Miz teases doing just that, but he just says "no" and leaves with Maryse.
Backstage, Sarah Schreiber interviews "The Phenomenal" AJ Styles and Omos. AJ Styles puts his sunglasses on and pretends to be blind as he says The Street Profits (Angelo Dawkins and Montez Ford) sprayed him with a fire extinguisher because they could not beat him and Omos. He then says The Street Profits blinded him and he may not be able to see again. Styles says they gave him the smoke right in his eyes, but that is okay, for where there is smoke, there is fire, and The Street Profits will get burned.
"The Phenomenal" AJ Styles and Omos guest on commentary for the next match.
The Street Profits (Angelo Dawkins and Montez Ford) beat Alpha Academy (Chad Gable and Otis) despite "The Phenomenal" AJ Styles running at Montez Ford while Ford is on the top rope, which causes Ford to boot Styles away before hitting the top rope frog splash on Chad Gable for the win.
Backstage, Vince McMahon and Austin Theory agree that "The Phenomenal" AJ Styles pretending to be blind was horrible and that The Street Profits (Angelo Dawkins and Montez Ford) expected it.
Backstage, Dana Brooke is seen talking to Reggie.
Backstage, Seth Rollins meets with Kevin Owens and calls him out for lying, but Owens tells him he is not lying. Rollins parties with Owens maintaining his story and wishes Owens luck in his match tonight.
Damian Priest retains the WWE United States Championship against Apollo Crews after Commmander Azeez gets ejected from the match.
Backstage, Seth Rollins meets with WWE officials Adam Pearce and Sonya Deville, saying that Kevin Owens is still lying. Pearce says that they are now considering putting Owens in the WWE Championship match at Day 1 if he beats Big E tonight. Rollins is livid.
Rey and Dominik Mysterio beat The Hurt Business (Cedric Alexander and Shelton Benjamin).
Team Liv (Liv Morgan, Bianca Belair, Nikki A.S.H., Rhea Ripley, Dana Brooke) beats Team Becky (Becky Lynch, Queen Zelina, Carmella, Tamina, Doudrop). After the match, Becky Lynch attacks Liv Morgan, and both teams continue to brawl with each other. Team Liv cleans house, and when Becky goes for the Manhandle Slam, Liv counters with an arm drag and hits Ob-Liv-Ion.
Backstage, Vince McMahon and Austin Theory continue to talk about the unexpected.
Backstage, Big E wipes Kevin Patrick's mouth.
We see another vignette for Veer Mahaan.
We see a video package of Bobby Lashley's life and WWE career.
Backstage, Kevin Patrick interviews Big E. When asked if a potential Triple Threat Match adds pressure, Big E says "no," pretends to leave, then says he fears no man yet facing two men instead of one makes it harder to retain. Big E then says that if he can beat Kevin Owens, he will keep his match one-on-one and kick off the new year as champion.
The Street Profits (Angelo Dawkins and Montez Ford) plug the Cyber Monday deals on WWEShop.com.
Backstage, Vince McMahon and Austin Theory adjourn their meeting after Austin says he has learned to expect the unexpected. After Vince says Austin gets it, they shake hands only for Vince to suddenly slap him in the face. Vince then tells Austin he still has a lot to learn.
Seth Rollins guests on commentary for the next match.
Kevin Owens beats Big E by disqualification after Owens attacks Rollins during the match and Rollins attacks him in the ring in response. After the match, Rollins avoids The Stomp from Rollins, but Big E falls victim to it when Rollins attacks him afterwards. It is then announced that as per pre-match stipulation, Owens is now in the WWE Championship match at Day 1. Rollins is livid.
This week on Raw Talk: Damian Priest! Liv Morgan! Rey and Dominik Mysterio!
"The Native Beast" Nyla Rose, Emi Sakura, Diamante and The Bunny beat Julia Hart, Skye Blue, Leyla Hirsch and Ryo Mizunami in an eight-woman tag match.
Tay Conti and Anna Jay beat Alice Crowley and Missa Kate with the Queenslayer from Anna Jay to Alice Crowley.
Proud 'n Powerful (Santana and Ortiz) beat Brayden Lee and Isaiah Moore.
"The Premier Athlete" Tony Nese beats Vic Capri.
The Hardy Family Office (Matt Hardy, Isiah Kassidy, The Blade) beat The Dark Order (Evil Uno, Stu Grayson, Alan "5" Angels).
Jay Lethal beats Trenton Storm.
The Varsity Blonds (Griff Garrison and Brian Pillman Jr.) and The Dark Order (John "3" Silver and Alex "4" Reynolds) beat The Acclaimed ("Platinum" Max Caster and Anthony Bowens) and Chaos Project (Luther and Serpentico).
We hear from "Gentleman" Jack Gallagher, who says that while Lady Luck has not exactly been on his side, he will show Angel Garza he is the most technically proficient in 205 Live. He also says he does not know what to do if he does not win tonight. We also hear from Angel Garza, who could care less about Gallagher's need of a win as he says that he will clip Gallagher's win tonight before taking the Cruiserweight title from Lio Rush.
Danny Burch beats Greg Williams in his 205 Live debut.
In footage from two days ago, Lio Rush is being interviewed when Akira Tozawa shows up. Tozawa and Rush shake hands, then Angel Garza shows up to taunt Rush. Tozawa has to hold Rush back.
Angel Garza beats "Gentleman" Jack Gallagher. After the match, Gallagher messes up the announce table and loses his cool, throwing water a referee and throwing steel chairs at the referee. Security shows up, but Gallagher attacks them.
Roman Reigns shows up to start tonight's show. Roman talks about Thanksgiving being about family, good health and happiness and how he only had one of those things this time last year, and thanks the fans for their support over the past year. He also talks about SmackDown winning the men's Survivor Series match on Sunday, and thanks Ali, Shorty G and Braun Strowman for their teamwork. He then brings up King Corbin, calling him "that one dummy on the team." He says that "the dummy" should be thanking him, and brings out King Corbin so he can thank Roman and apologize. Corbin shows up and says he eliminated two people before he betrayed the team and got him eliminated, and accuses Roman of being selfish and having ulterior movies, because he was going to be sole survivor and get the job done. Roman tells him he didn't get the job done, then gives him a chance to do it tonight by facing him in a match. Corbin says Roman does not have him fooled, then says he had a very good Thanksgiving while Roman had a crummy one. Corbin then says he doesn't have to put on a fake smile, eat the same food as Roman, and live in a place where the food is worse than the football. He then tells Roman to fight someone else who won on Sunday - Robert Roode - and get wheeled out on a stretcher.
Roman Reigns beats Robert Roode despite the constant interference and distractions by Baron Corbin and Dolph Ziggler. After the match, Ziggler attacks Roman, and while Roman fights back, the numbers game catches up in the form of Roode and Corbin. Roode then grabs Corbin's staff and tries to bash his head in, but Roman dodges it and Superman Punches Roode. Roman, seeing that the staff dented the steel chair his head was on, goes after Roode and Spears him through an announce table. Roman then smacks Ziggler over the guardrail with some steel steps as Ziggler confronts him, then tumbles another announce table on top of Roode.
It's time for Firefly Fun House. He says that he is thankful for the WWE Universal Championship, and after thinking that "The Fiend" Bray Wyatt should have a title of his own, he asks the kids if they want to see him face Daniel Bryan again. He then says that he can make Daniel's wish come true and change his life for the better if Daniel lets him in.
We see a silhouette state that SmackDown used to be a land of opportunity with fierce opponents, but now all he sees are a bunch of misfits and cowards. He says that nobody on the brand is like him, and says it is the time to return and break down everyone and everything in his way of making SmackDown his. The silhouette is then revealed to be Sheamus, who has not been seen in months.
Mustafa Ali beats Drew Gulak.
Heavy Machinery (Tucker and Otis) advertise the Black Friday sale at WWEShop.com.
Sasha Banks and Bayley show up. Sasha says they are not here for a "rah rah" speech, and Sasha says she did not choose her team, because if she did, her team would have won with her eyes closed. Bayley calls the SmackDown women's team's loss an embarrassment, then says SmackDown lost because the entire locker room let her and Sasha down. Sasha says that the weak link of her team is the rest of the team, and looks down on the rest of the team while Bayley says they would have won if Lacey Evans didn't keep sipping her tea. Lacey suddenly shows up and says she is not in the mood for lip from Sasha and Bayley, saying she wouldn't trust them to lead the chicken dance at a garden party. She then says that if Bayley and Sasha want to hide behind excuses for their failures, then it is time for a woman with class, style, confidence and sophistication who wouldn't tap out under pressure to take over the SmackDown women's division. When Lacey makes fun of Bayley tapping out to "The Queen of Spades" Shayna Baszler, Sasha confronts Lacey only to eat a Woman's Right.
Backstage, Kayla Braxton interviews Daniel Bryan when Bray Wyatt suddenly shows up on the nearby monitor for a remix of the "Muscle Man Dance' song. Daniel Bryan is then seen thinking about whether or not to take Wyatt's challenge.
Before the next match, Mandy Rose makes fun of Nikki Cross' appearance, saying she looks like "a cold plate of Thanksgiving leftovers."
Nikki Cross beats Sonya Deville with an inside cradle. After the match, Mandy Rose and Sonya Deville attacks Nikki Cross, but Alexa Bliss runs in and fights them both off.
Backstage, The Miz talks with Daniel Bryan, telling him what effect "The Fiend" Bray Wyatt has had on people he has faced for the worse, and asks Daniel Bryan to ask himself if he feels this is worth it. He asks Daniel Bryan if he knows how important he is not only to SmackDown, but also to his family. Daniel glares at The Miz, and The Miz backs away.
Backstage, Drake Maverick meets with Dana Brooke to kiss her underneath some mistletoe. Dana Brooke is not interested, and then asks if Drake realizes he is married. Suddenly, Elias shows up and says he has returned from a journey, then plays his guitar to sing that he has returned while taking a dig at Drake Maverick.
The New Day (Kofi Kingston and Big E) show up. Big E talk about his and Kofi Kingston's Thanksgiving, then talk about Black Friday and how they have decided to open for business with an open challenge for the WWE SmackDown Tag Team Championships. Suddenly, Sami Zayn, Shinsuke Nakamura and Cesaro show up, and Sami says it makes him sick to his stomach when The New Day romanticize "a holiday for the gluttonous masses" that symbolizes "imperialistic evil" while trivializing Black Friday. He then says it is time that the SmackDown tag titles were held by men who can see through the nonsense in the form of Nakamura and Cesaro tonight.
The Ne Day (Kofi Kingston and Big E) retain the WWE SmackDown Tag Team Championships against Shinsuke Nakamura and Cesaro after Sami Zayn is ejected from the match for attempted interference after attempting to use THe New Day's pancake tray as a weapon.
It is announced that Robert Roode is being medically evaluated as footage from earlier tonight of Robert Roode being taken away on a stretcher is played.
Daniel Bryan shows up. He mentions "The Fiend" Bray Wyatt's challenge as well as what The Miz told him earlier, and says that he felt changed during his match against Wyatt, not because of Wyatt, but because of the fans. He says that the fans' passion and voice reminded him who he should have been this whole time, and while he has said on numerous occasions that the "Yes! Movement" is dead, the fans brought it back to life. Through the fans, Daniel Bryan states that he accepts Wyatt's challenge. Suddenly, Bray Wyatt shows up on the TitanTron. Wyatt says that this energy is exciting, then tells Daniel Bryan tells The Miz is right when he says he will be changed and his mask will be taken off. He then says it is only fair, as he helped build The Firefly Fun House. After asking Daniel if he remembers - as "The Fiend" certainly does - he then introduces a new member of the Firefly Fun House. The arena lights go down, then turn red. The Fiend comes out from underneath the ring and grabs Daniel before putting him in the Mandible Claw before dragging Wyatt into the depths with him and ripping his hair out.
The Lucha Bros. (Pentagon Jr. and Fenix) beat Rich Swann and Willie Mack. After the match, The Latin-American Xchange (Santana and Ortiz) show up, and Ortiz says that the match was "pure fuego." He says that it also got him thinking who is next for LAX, and asks who could be better than The Lucha Bros. Santana says they have beaten every team Impact has to offer and defended the titles around the world to beat the best the world has to offer, but there is one thing they want to do: give The Lucha Bros. - who he views as brothers - a title shot at Homecoming and give the people what they want. The Lucha Bros. accept the challenge, then both teams raise each other's hands in a sign of sportsmanship.
We see a video package of "The Machine" Brian Cage talking about his match with Johnny Impact for the Impact Wrestling World Championship at Homecoming.
Backstage, Konnan chews out Santana and Ortiz for giving The Lucha Bros. (Pentagon Jr. and Fenix), saying it was not time yet and that he is worried that friendships will be shattered beyond repair after past experiences. Konnan then says he has to take care of something.
Jordynne Grace beats Katarina with a bear hug.
In footage from earlier today, KM apologizes to Fallah Bahh for coming up short against The Latin-American Xchange (Santana and Ortiz), but says this is not the end of the road and just a minor setback before they go gambling. Seven minutes later, they have lost everything at the casino. Suddenly, "The Smoke Show" Scarlett Bordeaux shows up and says they were at the top of their list, but now they are at the bottom, and if they want to impress her, there is a lot of competition.
The GWN Flashback Moment of the Week is the Ultimate X Match from April 20, 2017.
Backstage, Tessa Blanchard is met by referee Brandon Tolle that she attacked a few weeks ago, saying that just because she is champion does not mean she cannot put her hands on officials. He says that it is his way out in the ring, and she will learn. When asked if they are clear, Tessa says they are "very clear."
Backstage, McKenzie Mitchell interviews Tommy Dreamer, who says that Eli Drake is everything he hates about society in 2018, saying Drake has this entitlement where he is always right and that he does not care about anyone else in the business. He mocks Eli Drake for sounding like The Rock as well as blaming everyone else for his mistakes, and says that Drake lost the World title and settled for complacency when he could have been the face of the company. Meanwhile, people will say that he gave everything for this business and that he did everything for Impact while Eli Drake will be looked at as nothing more than a dummy.
Taya Valkyrie beats Ray Lyn by submission. After the match, Taya is attacked from behind by Tessa Blanchard, and when referee Brandon Tolle tells him to get off Taya, Tessa punches him to the mach before choking him.Scott D'Amore, Sonjay Dutt and three referees try to stop her, but Gail Kim - who hasn't been seen in some time - yanks Tessa off Taya and throws her to the corner. Taya then hits Tessa with a Spear, and Tessa retreats.
We see a video package where Johnny Impact talks about his World title defense against "The Machine" Brian Cage at Homecoming. Suddenly, Johnny is approached by Killer Kross, who tries to get Johnny to ally himself with him, but Johnny wants none of it.
The Rascalz (Dezmond Xavier and Zachary Wentz) beat Chris Bey and Mike Sydal (Mike Sydal is the brother of "Reborn" Matt Sydal.).
Backstage, McKenzie Mitchell interviews Kiera Hogan, who says that Rosemary does not have Allie like she thinks she does, and that Allie did not hurt her when she had the chance and knows that the real Allie would not hurt her. She says that Allie has been with her since the beginning, and they promised that they would have each others' backs no matter what. She tells Allie to fight the darkness and prove that she is stronger than this, and asks her "Please come home."
At Shady Acres in Baltimore, Maryland, Alisha Edwards tells her that she has had him committed to keep him from going to jail for more than 20 years, and says that she has lost him once and does not want to lose him again. When asked why Eddie is not speaking, the doctor says that they are doing everything they can for Eddie and that the medicine takes time to work, and when it levels out in his system, he will be okay again. For now, he needs some rest. Later, Eddie is met by Moose, who brags that he is a better man than Eddie before producing a book about Eddie and asking why recent events aren't covered before saying that while Eddie may eventually get out, he will check on Alisha on the way home, saying that she seems upset.
Next week: qualifying matches for the Ultimate X Match at Homecoming!
Backstage, Mackenzie Mitchell interviews Eli Drake, who says the issue is with Impact Wrestling, not hardcore wrestling, and that nobody seems to understand. He says that he has struck a nerve with Tommy Dreamer, and says that Dreamer has a soft ego who thinks he can stand up to a real man. He says he has already sent a business career to the graveyard, and Dreamer's is going to the retirement home before he buries his career in the ground.
Backstage, "Reborn" Matt Sydal tells Ethan Page that he knew the path to enlightenment was not going to be straight and that it would be fraught with suffering, but he knew that if he looked deep within his third eye, he would eventually find it. Unfortunately, he keeps stumbling along the way. Ethan tells Sydal that the old him would have been furious that Sydal has been losing, but he knows the universe has a plan. Sydal says this is not exactly the right path, and says that the X Division Championship is part of the right path when they face each other to qualify for Ultimate X at Homecoming next week. Sydal says there is a lesson, and Page says that he is willing to learn it.
Tommy Dreamer beats Eli Drake by count-out after Eli Drake allows himself to be counted out at ringside...almost. After the match, Josh Mathews gets word from Impact officials will be restarted and it will be no-disqualification.
Eli Drake beats Tommy Dreamer in a no-disqualification match after putting a steel chair around Dreamer's neck and smacking it with a paddle in response to Dreamer kicking out of the Gravy Train.
Backstage, Eli Drake finds a letter addressed to him after his match with Tommy Dreamer. After reading the contents of the letter, he is incensed.
Here are the top five moments from Rich Swann and Willie Mack vs. The Lucha Bros. (Pentagon Jr. and Fenix)!
Here are the top five moments from tonight's show!
At Brie and Bryan's summer home, Nikki shows up. Kathy sends a text about a breast milk donation company who wishes to donate the breast milk of other women to women who need it.
At Mike and Maryse's house, Maryse's mom Marjolaine is happy to see them. She tells them about a big "boom" noise that she heard. It is mentioned that their home has been broken into for the third time in five years, and Marjolaine does not feel safe. Marjolaine mentions seeing a window broken, too. Maryse is scared, but Miz refuses to be bullied out of house and home by burglars. He says that Marjolaine can learn how to fire a gun, which Maryse is not exactly okay with.
Brie and Bryan meet with the head lady of Mother's Milk Bank, the breast milk donation company from earlier. The local hospital is allowing her to come in to hear the story of a mother who is in dire need of breast milk. She meets the mother, who has given birth to twins. She and her husbands have decided to accept donor breast milk to help them with their growth, as they are in an incubator. She feels bad for the parents, but she is happy to be their twins' donor, and feels that is something that she was meant to do. She starts pumping breast milk on the drive back home.
At SmackDown Live, Lana meets with Mark Carrano and finds out that she has spurred new ideas in creative. She finds out that she has another match, and if she wins, she will go on to SummerSlam.
Miz, Maryse and Marjolaine go to a shooting range so that Marjolaine can learn to fire a gun. Maryse is concerned about the idea of Marjolaine defending their home, as she is not in the best of shape. She feels tired at the range, and has to lie down in the back of their Jeep on the way back home.
At Nikki and John Cena's beach out, Nikki and Brie are heading to Comic-Con. Brie is trying to meet the requirements for the breast milk donation company, which she finds are not what they are cracked up to be. She also chugs down down a bottle of water.
At Raw, Mike meets with Maryse in private, and confronts her for putting their house up for sale without him knowing. She did not know that the press would pick it up in less than 24 hours. Miz does not want to leave the house, but Maryse does not feel safe anymore.
At the San Diego Comic-Con, Mattel and WWE debut the first-ever WWE Barbie dolls, and Brie and Nikki sign autographs. Brie is wondering where to pump breast milk, and tries to pump more milk to produce more milk. Renee Young shows up, and Brie and Nikki let her know what is going on before Brie, Nikki, Charlotte Flair, Becky Lynch and Renee Young have a panel on the WWE Barbie dolls.
Brie Bella begins to wonder if she can donate 100 ounces of breast milk.
Carmella, Nia Jax and Nattie talk about Lana and how driven she is. Nattie admits all of Lana's test messages are driving her crazy. Suddenly, Lana shows up. Lana really wants to get good, but she feels that the other women are not supportive of her efforts. She knows that success and skill does not come overnight, but the discussion turns into an argument over who is good and bad at what, and Nia and Lana really go at it with the arguing. Carmella says that everyone has different strengths and weaknesses, but Lana says that unless the women's division are good at promos and at wrestling, they will not beat the John Cenas in the ring right now.
At Brie and Bryan's summer house, Brie is three days away from donation day and she only has 40 ounces. She also mentions that it starting to affect Birdie. Bryan says Birdie should be the #1 priority right now.
Nattie has a conversation with Mark Carrano with her problems and argument with Lana.
Backstage at the Mae Young Classic, Nia Jax and Natalya decide they did not handle the situation with Lana too well.
At Mike and Maryse's house, Maryse gets a call from the real estate agent, and finds out that a potential buyer wants to make a full price cash offer for the house. When Mike finds out about it, he does not know how to respond at first, and is shocked that this happened. Maryse says she felt bad about not taking the offer down, but she doesn't want to live scared for the rest of her life. Mike changes his mind about moving due to the profit they will make off the house, and considers going to Vegas.
Brie donates the breast milk that she has produced. Even though she did not make the 100 ounces, her efforts are appreciated.
At Battleground, Nattie refuses to let Lana be the judge of what is good and bad in the wrestling business.
Bonus clip: Nia Jax has a talk with Lana after their verbal spat.
Bonus clip: Mike and Maryse find out that somebody has broken into their home.
Street Profits (Angelo Dawkins and Montez Ford) beat Tino Sabbatelli and Riddick Moss.
We see exclusive footage from last week where Trent Seven and Tyler Bate call out Pete Dunne backstage for leaving Wolfgang high and dry in their last counter before challenging him to another tag team match, assuming Dunne can find someone who trust him to tag with him.
Christy St. Cloud interviews Trent Seven and Tyler Bate. Seven denounces Pete Dunne for leaving Wolfgang high and dry against The Undisputed Era (Adam Cole, Bobby Fish, Kyle O'Reilly). They have decided to challenge him to a tag team match, assuming he can find someone who can trust him, while saying they are a real tag team.
We see footage from earlier today where Mark Andrews says he and Pete Dunne go way back. He is tagging with him on the condition where if he and Dunne win, he is #1 contender for the WWE United Kingdom Championship.
We see a video package for Lars Sullivan.
Kairi Sane beats Peyton Royce.
Next week: Ruby Riott vs. Sonya Deville in a no-holds-barred match!
We see footage from after NXT TakeOver: War Games where Drew McIntyre is attended to by a trainer, before it is announced that he is officially injured.
Next week: Zelina Vega and Andrade "Cien" Almas' championship celebration!
Tyler Bate and Trent Seven beat Pete Dunne and Mark Andrews. After the match, Mark Andrews tries to help Pete Dunne up, but Pete gets up himself. When Andrews turns his back, Pete attacks him from behind. He teases leaving, then rushes back into the ring and hits Andrews with Bitter End.
We are introduced to the Superstars of 205 Live: Rich Swann, TJ Perkins, Jack Gallagher, Ho Ho Lun, The Bollywood Boyz (Gurv and Harv Sihra), Noam Dar, Tony Nese, Drew Gulak, Ariya Daivari, Cedric Alexander, Lince Dorado, Akira Tozawa, Mustafa Ali, Gran Metalik and WWE Cruiserweight Champion The Brian Kendrick.
We take a look at The Bollywood Boys (Harv and Gurv Sihra), who plan to bring the Bollywood spirit to the WWE.
The Bollywood Boyz (Harv and Gurv Sihra) beat Tony Nese and Drew Gulak. Dasha Fuentes interviews Nese and Gulak after the match, and Nese makes excuses about the conditions of the ring.
We take a look at Noam Dar.
Backstage, Tom Phillips interviews The Brian Kendrick. The Brian Kendrick says he is a safe bet to retain, and that Rich Swann is going to take risks only to crash and burn. Suddenly, TJ Perkins shows up, telling Kendrick that he still owes him a rematch for the Cruiserweight title and that he will hunt him down until he gets it. He then says that he is glad that Kendrick feels confident about his chances, and wishes him luck.
Coming soon to 205 Live: Gran Metalik!
Jack Gallagher beats Ariya Daivari.
We take a look at Lince Dorado.
We take a look at Rich Swann.
Rich Swann beats The Brian Kendrick to become the WWE Cruiserweight Champion! Dasha Fuentes interviews Swann after the match, and Swann thanks his mom, who is in the arena in spirit as he dedicates his victory to her. Tom Phillips then interviews The Brian Kendrick, who says that this is supposed to be the biggest day of his life and that he was robbed.
