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.
Kyle O'Reilly guests on commentary for the next match.
The Conglomeration (Mark Briscoe, Orange Cassidy, Tomohiro Ishii) beat The Butcher and The Outrunners (Truth Magnum and Turbo Floyd) in a trios match.
"The Native Beast" Nyla Rose beats Erica Leigh after Turbo Floyd's distraction fails to work.
Saraya and Harley Cameron are in the ring. Harley mentions that tomorrow is Saraya's birthday and that not a single person has said anything to her. She says everyone should be ashamed. Saraya stops Harley from singing "Happy Birthday" before saying that in the past year, she was gone from winning the AEW Women's World Championship to losing it and not getting a rematch, losing friends and being overlooked and not being in this year's All In. Suddenly, "Timeless" Toni Storm shows up and tells Saraya that she is about to fight for her life against "a monster of her own creation" in Mariah, but she will not forget what they went through together and what Saraya has become. Toni then wishes Saraya a happy birthday, then tells her that if she can beat her next week, she can become the AEW World Women's Champion and have her All In Match. Saraya calls Toni "a stupid slag" and says she will kick her arse. Toni rebuts Saraya by saying she will need a bigger foot.
"The Prodigy" Nick Wayne beats Kip Sabian after Mama Wayne distracts the referee so that Killswitch can headbutt Kip Sabian.
Backstage, Scorpio Sky tries to get into Private Party's (Marq Quen and Isiah Kassidy) party, but finds out he is not invited. Private Party soon show up to allow Scorpio Sky in.
Kyle Fletcher and Rush beat KM and Rhett Titus.
Backstage, Don Callis says tonight is just a taste of what his family can deliver, then Rush says it is time for Callis to show him something big, as Callis knows who he is and knows he is the best. Rush leaves, then Kyle Fletcher apologizes to Don Callis for not following orders in last week's match, but Callis says Fletcher does not have to apologize for anything because they are family and tells him to focus on the future.
Lio Rush guests on commentary for the next match.
Top Flight (Darius and Dante Martin) beats MxM Collection (Mansoor and Mason Madden).
MJF beats Rush in an opening match with no commercial interruptions. After the match, Cage of Agony ("The Machine" Brian Cage, Bishop Kaun, Toa Liona) and Hechicero show up on the video screen and congratulate MJF on winning before announcing that MJF will be facing Hechicero at Forbidden Door.
Backstage, Renee Paquette interviews Kyle O'Reilly, Mark Briscoe, Dante Martin and Orange Cassidy. Mark Briscoe says that he will get vengeance and redemption today, as they are here again after last week's loss. "Scapegoat" Jack Perry walks by as Briscoe gets psyched up.
Will Ospreay heads to the ring, followed by Prince Nana and Swerve Strickland. Ospreay reminds Swerve of their last in-ring meeting and tells him that he can hold both of their titles at the same time, that he held three different championships from three different continents at the time and that Swerve will be tested. Swerve says that he, not Ospreay, is the best in the world and that they took different career paths to get to this point. He also says that he remembers how Ospreay won last year and expects him to use Don Callis' assistance to win his championship. Ospreay says he does not need Don Callis or his family and that he can beat him all by himself, then reminds Swerve of his "hit list" of opponents that he beat after last year's Forbidden Door. He says that Swerve should be feeling the pressure and ponders what will happen if Swerve's kill shot is just centimeters off, and tells him that no matter what he hits him with, Swerve will wake up without the AEW World Championship. Swerve says he does not run on uncertainties and that he has no friends, for anyone and everyone he had to go through are "bodies" now. He then asks what Ospreay is if he were to break his leg. Swerve warns Ospreay that the AEW World Championship and that he will have to sacrifice everything to become champion, including the love of his family, and Ospreay warns him not to mention his son again and make this personal. Prince Nana steps in and says this is not the time or place, and that they should save this emotion for Forbidden Door. When Nana asks whose house it is, Ospreay says "My house," and leaves. Swerve stops Ospreay, asking what would happen if he made this personal, and tells Ospreay to send his regards to "Al and Harry," which causes Ospreay to make a beeline back to the ring and confront Swerve as Nana gets out of dodge. Backstage, The Don Callis Family (Trent Beretta, "The Alpha" Konosuke Takeshita, Kyle Fletcher) feels betrayed by Will Ospreay, but Don Callis tells everyone that it will be fine.
Kyle O'Reilly, Mark Briscoe, Dante Martin and Orange Cassidy beat Zack Sabre Jr., Roderick Strong and The Don Callis Family ("The Alpha" Konosuke Takeshita and Kyle Fletcher) in an eight-man tag match.
Backstage, Rush is met by Don Callis, who tells him that his house is Rush's house if he wants the opportunity.
Before the next match, "The Rainmaker" Kazuchika Okada cuts "Platinum" Max Caster's mic, then sarcastically says he is sorry.
The Acclaimed ("Platinum" Max Caster and Anthony Bowens) beat The Young Bucks (Nicholas and Matthew Jackson) in an AEW World Tag Team Championship Eliminator Match to earn a shot at the AEW World Tag Team Championships after Matthew nearly hits the referee with one of the tag belts and Nicholas inadvertently hits Matthew with the other.
Backstage, Hook and Samoa Joe try to attack The Premier Athletes (Tony Nese, Ariya Daivari, Josh Woods) in their dressing room again, but they find a challenge to a trios match on Collision. "The Wrestler" Katsuyori Shibata, who is holding the camera, says "I am going to smash these goofy bitches."
Mariah May oversees the contract signing for Mina Shirakawa vs. "Timeless" Toni Storm for the AEW Women's World Championship at Forbidden Door. Mina arrives first, followed by Toni. After both competitors are seated, Mariah says that she loves both of them, but Mina takes the microphone and tells Mariah to shut up before saying that Toni is a legend and a star, but got soft as a champion. She also says that Toni got weak as a champion and that everyone says "We want Mina" and does not want Toni, and she plans to take Toni's title as well as Mariah. Mina then signs the contract. Toni threatens to slap Mina's tits off if she raises her voice at Mariah again, then tells her that "this buffet is wide open" and to "grab a bowl and line up," then advises Mina "Chin up, tits out and watch for the shoe." Toni then signs the contract. Mina then tells Mariah that she must choose between her or Toni. Suddenly, Saraya shows up with Harley Cameron, saying she is sick of this and sick of Toni and that they did not come alone. Suddenly, Mina is attacked by Anna Jay. Saraya, Anna and Harley then get a table to the corner before Saraya grabs Mariah. Toni gets in the ring and hits everyone with a shoe before suplexing Saraya and going for a hip check through the table only for Saraya to dodge it.
We see a video package for Claudio Castagnoli vs. PAC in the men's Owen Hart Foundation Tournament.
Kris Statlander beats "The Native Beast" Nyla Rose to advance to the semi-finals of the women's Owen Hart Foundation Tournament. After the match, Stokely Hathaway addresses Willow Nightingale, who says that Willow will be "pop locking in the same cell as Justin Timberlake" if she tries to get her hands on him or Kris. Suddenly, Willow shows up on the video screen and congratulates Kris on her win before saying she has Serena Deeb on Rampage, and when she wins, there will be no more running and she will whup Kris' ass and get closer to All In.
Renee Paquette interviews Private Party (Marq Quen and Isiah Kassidy). Marq Quen says that Chris Jericho learned that they are no joke and that they plan to ride the momentum into Rampage, then The Learning Tree ("The Learning Tree" Chris Jericho, Big Bill, "The Bad Apple" Bryan Keith) shows up. Chris Jericho says Private Party cheated to get the upper hand, then says that when one faces luchadors, one must avoid the martineta, also known as the piledriver. Big Bill says they are looking forward to their match on Saturday and that they will be watching on Friday, then Bryan Keith tells them to respect Chris Jericho.
Daniel Garcia quickly beats Rhett Titus. After the match, "Daddy Magic" Matt Menard is attacked on the outside by Gates of Agony, and "The Machine" Brian Cage and Hechicero join and attack Daniel Garcia. Suddenly, MJF shows up and fights Hechicero, then bites Brian Cage and hits Gates of Agony low. The numbers game soon catches up, however, and Hechicero tries to break MJF's arm. All of a sudden, Will Ospreay shows up and comes to MJF's aid, and he gets the better of Hechicero and Brian Cage. MJF and Ospreay bump into each other and have a brief staredown in the ring. MJF leaves, then Ospreay helps Garcia up and raises his hand.
Backstage, Renee Paquette interviews Will Ospreay when "The Machine" Brian Cage shows up with three security guards holding him back demanding an International title shot. Ospreay says he has it at Collision.
"The American Dragon" Bryan Danielson guests on commentary for the next match.
PAC beats Claudio Castagnoli to advance to the semi-finals of the men's Owen Hart Foundation Tournament following a series of pinfall reversals. Claudio is frustrated and disappointed after the match.
"Switchblade" Jay White beats AR Fox. After the match, MJF shows up and tries to take back the AEW World Heavyweight Championship, but fails.
We hear from The Acclaimed ("Platinum" Max Caster, Anthony Bowens, "Daddy Ass" Billy Gunn), who have been Trios Champions for 62 days. As Anthony Bowens announces that next week will be "69 Days," Max Caster says that MJF will be at the front row. It turns out to be a fake MJF account.
The Gunns (Austin and Colten Gunn) quickly The Boys (Brandon and Brent Tate).
We see another Silver Shamrock-esque vignette for Danhausen, wishing everyone a happy Halloween.
Backstage, Lexy Nair interviews "The Hollywood Hunk" Ryan Nemeth, who says that things have gone great for him in Hollywood, but he wants to get some success in AEW. He then announces that he is considering the management services of CJ Perry, but when he knocks on the door, Miro answers and beats him up.
Hikaru Shida retains the AEW Women's World Championship against Abadon in a Fright Night Fight. After the match, "Timeless" Toni Storm shows up and steals the spotlight from Shida.
We see a video package for Dax Harwood vs. "Absolute" Ricky Starks.
AEW Worlds End is live on pay-per-view on Saturday, December 30th!
We see a video package for Keith Lee vs. Swerve Strickland.
Samoa Joe retains the Ring of Honor World Television Championship against Rhett Titus with the Coaquina Clutch.
In backstage footage from Rampage, Renee Paquette interviews QTV (Johnny TV, Harley Cameron, QT Marshall, Aaron Solo). Harley Cameron says that QTV is "The best thing on TV," and QT Marshall says he has been busy defending the AAA Latin American Championship and that he is back in AEW to defend the title there.
We hear from Claudio Castagnoli, who says that he will make Orange Cassidy and Kazuchika Okada pay for what they did to "The American Dragon" Bryan Danielson and that he is coming for them, he will find them, and he will make them pay. He then says that he wants Orange Cassidy next Wednesday for the International Championship, and that the thought of what he is capable of and what he will do to him frightens him. He says that Orange hurt Danielson, and now he will hurt him.
"Absolute" Ricky Starks beats Dax Harwood. Before the match, The House of Black (Malakai Black, Brody King, Buddy Matthews) are seen in the crowd while Julia Hart is on the stage. During the match, Dax hits Starks with a piledriver, tne Big Bill pulls Dax out of the pin. This allows Starks to hit Dax with a piledriver of his own for the win. After the match, the lights go out, and Julia Hart shows up briefly on the stage before The House of Black show up in the ring. All of a sudden, La Faccion Ingobernable (Rush, Dralistico, Preston Vance, Jose the Assistant) show up and get in the ring. All of a sudden, FTR and La Faccion Ingobernable simultaneously brawl with Big Bill, Ricky Starks and The House of Black and send them retreating.
Backstage, Lexy Nair interviews Andrade el Idolo. Andrade says he is a businessman and that this is his business and nobody else when asked about the recent return of La Faccion Ingobernable (Rush, Dralistico, Preston Vance, Jose the Assistant).
Backstage, Kris Statlander wants to know what is going on between Willow Nightingale and Skye Blue. Willow says there is a growing tension between her and Skye ever since they were both misted by Julia Hart and that something is getting even worse with Skye, and that this needs to be addressed now that Julia is back. Skye says that anything she has to say to Julia is between her and Julia.
Backstage, Samoa Joe meets with MJF and reiterates his offer, and says that all MJF has to do is scream out his name and he will be his friend.
MJF retains the AEW World Heavyweight Championship against Kenny Omega. At one point, Don Callis shows up with a screwdriver, but Omega notices him, and Don Callis reconsiders trying to stab Omega with the screwdriver.
Dalton Castle tells the fans that he has a treat for them after a very long year later in the show.
"The Technical Beast" Josh Woods opens gifts and draws his random partners for this year's Holiday 12-Man Tag Match. Woods likes his chances of winning in this week's main event, saying that his picks are all winners.
Brian Johnson says Ring of Honor has given him nothing but a headache and refuses to think highly of this week's Holiday 12-Man Tag Match before opens gifts and draws his random partners for the match. Johnson does not like any of the partners that he has gotten, but he says the world will find out it is Mecca vs. Everybody.
Maria Kanellis-Bennett guests on commentary for the next match.
Rok-C retains the ROH Women's World Championship against Holidead.
Dalton Castle says it has been his mission to give the fans what they deserve, and later on, he has a big surprise.
Dalton Castle presents his Classy Christmas Spectacular, where he, his boys and Dak Draper take part in a song and dance routine until one of the boys mess it up. Dak Draper takes it out on the boy at Dalton Castle's behest, saying that he wants this to be so fantastic that when it is not fantastic, he becomes furious. Draper then starts breaking things as the boys cower, then Dalton Castle blames the boys for ruining Christmas.
Before the next match, Brian Johnson says most of the fans are used to "eight crazy nights" or "twelve days of Christmas," but now they are about to see "eleven bozos and one Mecca."
Quinn McKay guests on commentary for the next match.
"The Technical Beast" Josh Woods, "The Last Real Man" Silas Young, Matt Taven, Bandido and The Briscoes (Jay and Mark Briscoe) beat Brian Johnson, Rhett Titus, Kenny King, Rey Horus, Homicide and Flip Gordon in a Holiday 12-Man Tag Match. During the match, Flip Gordon invites everyone on commentary to a holiday party before wishing them a happy 2019. After the match, everyone in the ring celebrates.
Brian Milonas guests on commentary for the next match.
"The Mecca" Brian Johnson beats Eric Martin, World Famous CB, Delirious, Joe Keys and LSG in a Pure Rules Gauntlet Match. Johnson beats LSG after hitting him in the face with a closed fist before using the ropes for leverage. Due to LSG having no rope breaks, referee Joe Mandak cannot break up the pinfall attempt, and Johnson wins.
"Hot Sauce" Tracy Williams guests on commentary for the next match.
Mike Bennett beats Rhett Titus in a Pure Rules Match by judge's decision.
Matt Taven beats Dutch by disqualification. During the match, Vita Von Starr sneaks up on Taven from behind and puts him in a sleeper hold, but Maria Kanellis shows up and ejects her from ringside. Later on, Vincent shows up wearing one of Taven's suits, and when Taven goes after him, he is attacked by Vita Von Starr and Bateman. After the match, Mike Bennett runs in and fights Bateman, and it takes security showing up to stop the brawl.
After the commercial break, Vincent says that Matt Taven will not get the adulation of the fans in the empy arena, then says he knows Taven more than Mike Bennett does. He says that if Taven keeps sacrificing himself, he will have nothing left to show and nobody will care about him, and says that they both know that this is the most important thing to him.
We hear from Jay Briscoe, who says that he will whup Mark Briscoe's ass and knock him out in their Fight on the Farm next week.
Before the next match, Brian Johnson says that if there was a crowd right now, they would tell him that everyone else in the next match would be better than him, then says that this match will be the start of a mecca of excellence before introducing himself to the ring.
Bandido beats Demonic Flamita, Brian Johnson, Rhett Titus, Chris Dickinson and Eli Isom to win the 2021 Survival of the Fittest Tournament and face Rush for the ROH World Championship at Best In The World. After Demonic Flamita is eliminated, he attackes Bandido and powerbombs him through the timekeeper's table before placing a chair on top of him and striking the chair with another chair. Rey Horus has to step in to get Flamita to stop, and security has to show up to escort him to the back while Rey Horus and a crew member check on Bandido. Bandido is able to get back into the match later on. Rhett Titus is eliminated via a knee bar by Chris Dickinson.
It is announced that Matt Taven and Vincent are banned from appearing together at ROH events for now.
Flip Gordon beats Rhett Titus in a Pure Rules Match via pinfall in 14:47 despite hitting a closed fist to the face near the end of the match.
Backstage, Flip Gordon finds out from Quinn McKay that he has been suspended from the ROH Pure Division by the ROH Board of Directors due to his recent behavior. Flip Gordon is undeterred, saying he will enter the other title divisions at a chance for championship gold.
Dragon Lee retains the ROH World Television Championship against Rey Horus.
We hear from Dalton Castle, who thinks Brian Johnson is very rude and pushed him too far when he was not in a good emotional state by throwing a drink in his face and insulting him. He says that Johnson has all the tools to succeed, but his mind is his greatest weakness. He says that with "The Darewolf" PJ Black gone, so is the respect, and that Johnson should be lucky to be in ROH given who is in the roster. Dalton says that he has a lot of anger in him and that Johnson is in the right shape to break. We then hear from Brian Johnson, who is tired of ROH focusing on its past, and admits that while he was in the wrong for throwing a drink in Dalton Castle's face, Dalton was in the wrong for interrupting him. He says that people should be coming to see him, but ROH keeps talking about Dalton Castle while painting him in a bad light. He says that ROH has held on to relics like Dalton Castle for "too damn long," and that Dalton Castle had his chance, won the ROH World Championship, and crumbled under pressure and broke down like an old dog that should be put to sleep. Johnson says honor is not real with him, as nobody has honored him since he has been here, and that he will run through him as he shows the whole world finds out that it is "Mecca vs. Everybody."
Dalton Castle beats Brian Johnson.
Backstage, Quinn McKay interviews Dalton Castle, who says he just did what he does in the ring. He says that Brian Johnson had a beating coming, and after getting a win tonight, he is focused and on the right track again . He also says that Brian Johnson has walked away not wanting to mess with him again.
We hear from LSG, who says that nobody expected him to go the distance with Jay Lethal. He says that the rules beat him, not Lethal, and that he could have tapped him out if he had another minute. LSG says he has finally earned his spot and Lethal's respect, and if he has to go through Kenny King to earn more respect and make his legacy, he will do it. He says that while Kenny King is smart, he is smarter, and he is coming with an agility that Kenny King used to have. He says that while he lost to the rules against Jay Lethal, Kenny King will lose to him. We then hear from Kenny King, who says that Shane Taylor was the better man in his last television match and that Taylor has leveled up. He says that he has love and respect for Shane Taylor, then says he has to hold himself accountable for that loss. He admits that LSG is swift and talented, then says that LSG is more of a tag wrestler than a singles wrestler and that nobody is going to help him. Kenny says that he is everything LSG wishes he could be, and that winning matches is what really matters in the new ROH. After telling LSG that this is the worst possible scenario he can be in, and that he will not let LSG "hang with him" like he was able to "hang" with Lethal, he says that while LSG is hungry, he is starving and used to eating good. Their match will be on December 24th on Honor Club and YouTube.
We hear from Rhett Titus, who says that he cannot remember what life was like before Ring of Honor and that his life has revolved around it for the last 15 years. He says while he has not always been the focus of Ring of Honor, Ring of Honor has always been his throughout his ups and downs. He says that The Foundation (Jay Lethal, Jonathan Gresham, "Hot Sauce" Tracy Williams) will reward him for his hard work in preserving ROH's history, and that he is going to start with his own personal history against Delirious, who he credits with making him a stronger person. He then says that Delirious cannot outwrestle him in a Pure Rules Match, and that he has a strategy against the Cobra Stretch. He then tells Delirious to bring his best, because he will when he closes this chapter once and for all. We then hear from Delirious, who calls Rhett Titus a major part of his career, and while they have gone to war over the years, he has always won. He says that Rhett Titus is undervalued and underappreciated, that he has a family to fight for and has become a big part of ROH history, but so has he. He says that he was there are the beginning of Rhett's career, but Rhett was there at the end of his full-time career, and he wants Rhett to know that he is a master of the craft and that he will always beat him.
Rhett Titus beats Delirious via pinfall in 12:24 in a Pure Rules Match.
Ian Riccaboni and Quinn McKay host a recap of recent events. Matches covered and other things in the episode include:
Flamita, Bandido and Rey Horus vs. Villain Enterprises ("The Villain" Marty Scurll, Brody King, "The Mercenary" Flip Gordon) for the ROH World Six-Man Tag Team Championships at Saturday Night at Center Stage
Joe Hendry and Dalton Castle beat Master and Machine (Marcus Kross and Griff Garrison) in a television-exclusive match.
A video package chronicling the history of "The Darewolf" PJ Black and Brian Johnson as a tag team
Quinn McKay interviews LifeBlood ("Overkill" Mark Haskins and "Hot Sauce" Tracy Williams). Haskins says that Bully Ray had been a thorn in his side, but he is done from him and he is now focused on doing what he and Williams can do professionally. He says that he can be on top, and going forward, his sights are set on the ROH World Championship.
Rhett Titus beats Danhausen in a television-exclusive match.
The Briscoes (Jay and Mark Briscoe) vs. LifeBlood ("Overkill" Mark Haskins and "Hot Sauce" Tracy Williams) vs. Dan Maff and Jeff Cobb at Saturday Night at Center Stage
Ian Riccaboni and Quinn McKay host a recap of Saturday Night At Center Stage and Global Wars Espectacular as well as a preview for Death Before Dishonor. Matches covered and other things in the episode include:
The feud between LifeBlood ("Overkill" Mark Haskins, "Hot Sauce" Tracy Williams, Bandido) and Villain Enterprises ("The Villain" Marty Scurll, Brody King, PCO, "The Mercenary" Flip Gordon)
The Rock & Roll Express (Ricky Morton and Robert Gibson) vs. The Briscoes (Jay and Mark Briscoes) for the ROH World Tag Team Championships
A backstage promo during Saturday Night at Center Stage from "The Villain" Marty Scurll, who says that it is funny how life has a habit of dragging one down, and how he finds himself on top of the wrestling world yet feels frustrated. He admits that Bandido is one of the best wrestlers in the world, yet he goes out there and hides everything behind a mask. Scurll says he does not need to hide anything, and that Bandido will find out why.
A backstage promo from Bandido, who tells "The Villain" Marty Scurll that he will meet one of the best wrestlers in the world in the ring during Saturday Night at Center Stage
Angelina Love vs. Sumie Sakai
A backstage promo from Kelly Klein, who tells Angelina Love has yet to name the time and place for a Women of Honor World Championship match and show up
A backstage promo from Shane Taylor, who says that "The Mercenary" Flip Gordon and "Hot Sauce" Tracy Williams' biggest gamble in Las Vegas, Nevada is getting in the ring with him and getting their asses kicked while he retains the ROH World Television Championship at Death Before Dishonor
A promo from Rhett Titus, who says that while there is a lot of truth to what Kenny King has said to him, he is ready to treat every match like both his first and his last
A television exclusive match: Rhett Titus beats Shaheem Ali.
A backstage promo from Matt Taven, who says that it was a year ago when Rush changed his life forever and shaved his head, which set a fire under him that led him to the ROH World Championship. He says he should be thanking him for that, and tells Rush that he is not the same man he was able to bulldoze through in Mexico and that nothing happens unless he says so
Next week: LifeBlood ("Overkill" Mark Haskins, "Hot Sauce" Tracy Williams, Bandido) and Villain Enterprises ("The Villain" Marty Scurll, Brody King, PCO, "The Mercenary" Flip Gordon)
"The Villain" Marty Scurll vs. Bandido at Saturday Night at Center Stage
Kenny King guests on commentary for the next match.
Shane Taylor beats Rhett Titus. After the match, Kenny King heads to the ring and tells Rhett Titus he is "flat out disgusted" after his performance and asks what happened to him. He says that they fought and scrapped together and became one of the best tag teams in ROH history, and that Rhett Titus has "the body of a god and the heart of a bitch." He says that he would tear up his contract right now, then brings up his family, saying that his future son would see him as a coward and that his wife is disappointed in him. Rhett Titus gets mad, and when Kenny King dares Rhett Titus to hit him, Rhett Titus walks away, and Kenny King says the Rhett Titus he knew was a man, but now he is "a punk-ass bitch."
We hear from Kelly Klein, who says that ROH has some of the best women's wrestling in the world, and she loves it. She says that if Maria Manic wanted her attention, she's got it, for she will take on all comers and defend her title.
We see a video package where Alex Shelley surprisingly shows up as Matt Taven and Jay Lethal are in the ring, where he tells Matt Taven to respect what he has done for pro wrestling before proclaiming that he still has talent on loan from God.
Kelly Klein guests on commentary for the next match.
Before the next match, Velvet Sky says that Angelina Love is the only person in the next match that matters and the true #1 contender to the ROH Women of Honor World Championship, having proved herself when she beat Kelly Klein at Best In The World, while everyone else in the ring does not belong here.
Tasha Steelz beats Stella Grey, Jenny Rose and Angelina Love in a Four Corners Survival Match to become #1 contender for the ROH Women of Honor World Championship. After the match, Maria Manic shows up behind Tasha and Angelna. Angelina gets out of the ring, and security has to get between Tasha and Maria. Tasha gets out of the ring, but Maria lays out security in no time flat.
We hear from Rush, who says he is sick and tired of Dalton Castle, and if Dalton Castle wants to mess with his family, he has no problem taking him out.
Timekeeper Amy Rose leaves at Jay Lethal's request before the next match.
The Bouncers (The Beer City Bruiser and Brian Milonas) and Jay Lethal beat The Kingdom (Matt Taven, Vinny Marseglia, TK O'Ryan). After the match, Taven yanks Lethal off the apron and hits him with the Climax on the outside.
LifeBlood (Juice Robinson, Bandido, "Hot Sauce" Tracey Williams) beats Dalton Castle and The Boys.
We hear from Jay Lethal, who says that he is excited to wrestle in Madison Square Garden and that the only thing that would make it sweeter would be him still being ROH World Champion. He plans on still holding the title come April 6th.
We hear from The Briscoes (Jay and Mark Briscoe), who says that Madison Square Garden will be their stage at G1 Supercard, where they will prove they are the best tag team in the business and of the century.
Willie Mack retains the NWA National Championship against Rhett Titus.
We hear from Bully Ray, who says that he is the only one in ROH and New Japan to perform in the arena and main event there. He plans to steal the show at G1 Supercard, and the only question left is who he will make famous.
Jonathan Gresham and Jay Lethal beat Coast To Coast (Shaheem Ali and LSG).
Shane Taylor beats Rhett Titus, Luchasaurus, Chris Sabin, Flip Gordon and Kenny King in a six-way match. During the match, Kenny King gets ejected from the match after being caught hitting Flip Gordon with a steel chair by referee Paul Turner.
The Bouncers (The Beer City Bruiser and Brian Milonas) beat Marcus Kross and Griff Garrison.
Before the next match, Chuckie T introduces his replacement for Trent Barreta, who is out of the match due to a family emergency: Colt Cabana, who has his ring gear underneath normal clothes as he leaves the commentary table.
The Briscoes (Jay and Mark Briscoe) retain the ROH World Tag Team Championships against Trent Barretta and Colt Cabana. After the match, The Briscoes continue to attack Chuckie T before putting him through a table with Mark Briscoe's Froggy 'Bow.
Ian Riccoboni interviews Jay Lethal in the ring. Lethal says there is a lot on his mind and that it might take a while, and asks Ian to let him take it from here. Ian hands Lethal the microphone and leaves, then Lethal lays the ROH World Championship on the mat. Lethal says he does not even know where to begin, as there is so much pressure on me other than being ROH World Champion. He says he has watched the company he has put his heart and soul into deteriorate before his very eyes, and guys like Bully Ray and The Briscoes (Jay and Mark Briscoe) run around and cause chaos because they can. He says that he will not stand for this anymore, and he says that the worst part about it is that there is a man with a fake belt running around with a fake World Championship. Lethal says that when he thinks about this, his soul cries out for change in ROH, which he says will change soon. Suddenly, Lifeblood (Juice Robinson, Mark Haskins, David Finley, Bandido, "Hot Sauce" Tracy Williams, Tenille Dashwood) shows up, and Juice Robinson says they are speaking the same language. Lethal tells Robinson says it does not end with them, and says he does not want to join Lifeblood, but Robinson says there was never an invitation. Lethal tells Robinson he respects that, and that he believes they want what is best for the company. He gives massive respect to each individual wrestler in Lifeblood, then tells Robinson he does not have to tell him what he has to do to get ROH back on track. He says that he believes Lifeblood can get ROH back on the track it should be on, but he has tried and it is not easy. He wishes Lifeblood luck, but as he leaves the ring, Robinson tells Lethal that they both feel the same way, and says that if there are more like-minded individuals like them in the back, then they should stop singing and start bringing. He then tells Lethal to find four such individuals, then they can get to it. Lethal says he has so much on his plate, but since Lifeblood want to lead by example, he is willing to do this and give the fans a match they can be proud of next week.
Jay Lethal welcomes everyone to tonight's show, and announces tonight's annual Christmas Surprise ten-man tag. He and Matt Taven and the team captains, and they will be opening gifts to see who their partners are. The scene then switches to Matt Taven, who says that he hates surprise and that he does not want to be teamed with "a single Melvin." He says that the only present he has ever wanted is the facsimile ROH World Championship on his shoulder, and he, TK O'Ryan and Vinny Marseglia knock presents over as Taven says he hates Christmas.
Twisted Sisterz (Thunder Rosa and Holidead) beat Britt Baker and Madison Rayne.
Jay Lethal likes his randomly chosen teammates, while Matt Taven is far less than satisfied.
We look back on Jeff Cobb beating Punishment Martinez to become the ROH World Television Champion.
Backstage, Jay Lethal expresses to Caprice Coleman his dissatisfaction that for once, Cheeseburger is not on his team. Caprice tells Lethal to check under his desk, and Cheeseburger finds out that Cheeseburger is one of his tag team partners after all. Matt Taven, on the other hand, considers his tag team partner to be "another Melvin" like all the rest.
We look back on Jay Lethal winning the ROH World Championship for the second time.
We look back on SoCal Uncensored ("The Heavy Metal Rebel" Frankie Kazarian and Scorpio Sky) beating The Briscoes (Jay and Mark Briscoe) for the ROH World Tag Team Championships.
We look back on Sumie Sakai becoming the inaugural ROH Women of Honor World Champion.
Jay Lethal, Cheeseburger, Rhett Titus, Vinny Marseglia and Jeff Cobb beat Matt Taven, Jonathan Gresham, The Bouncers (The Beer City Bruiser and Brian Milonas) and "The Villain" Marty Scurll in a Christmas Surprise ten-man tag team match.
"The Heavy Metal Rebel" Frankie Kazarian shows up. He says he is not here for a friendly visit, and asks the audience if they respect "The Almighty" Christopher Daniels. The crowd cheers. He asks if they respect the contributions he and Daniels have made for Ring of Honor. The crowd cheers again. He finds this interesting, because last week, there was zero respect shown to him and the crowd booed him. He says that he has to look at the audience and say they are lying their asses off and do not respect even themselves. Speaking of Daniels, he does not know if he will compete in the ring again, as the audience does not deserve to watch him wrestle and probably are only here to throw streamers. Suddenly, a few people in the crowd throw streamers into the ring. Kazarian says this is not Japan and he hates streamers. He says the crowd is here to shout stupid chants. He then says he will take everything people love about ROH and ruin it because "they deserve it." He then calls the crowd "stupid marks" and leaves.
Punishment Martinez beats Flip Gordon. After the match, Martinez is attacked by Jay White as he makes his way to the back, and this starts a brawl in the aisle between both men that security has to break up.
We hear from Kenny King. Ever since the match was announced, he has wanted KUSHIDA. He says KUSHIDA's time is up, and that it is time for the reign of the King.
Colt Cabana interviews The Tempura Boyz (Sho and Yo), who speak in their native Japanese. Colt says there is only room for one pair of boys, and it is the Tempura Boyz.
Rhett Titus beats Cheeseburger after the distraction from Will Ferrara.
"The American Nightmare" Cody Rhodes says he has been everywhere and beaten everybody. He tells anyone who says they are working harder than he is to come find him, and that until then, their claim is false and the ROH World Championship is truth.
Dalton Castle and The Boys show up. He says that he has Colt Cabana is running his mouth on commentary, and reminds he can hear every word he is saying. He says that if Colt Cabana thinks he can beat him, even with his own boys, there is no way he will be winning. Dalton Castle decides to make this a thing, and even puts the ROH World Six-Man Tag Team Championships on the line and makes it for next week. It ends up being signed for next week.
We see a vignette for Shane Taylor.
KUSHIDA retains the ROH Television Championship against Kenny King by disqualification when he is attacked by Hangman Page and "The Villain" Marty Scurll...almost. After the break, Kenny King takes the microphone and says he has waited too long to have the match spoiled by "Bullet Club's B-Team." He tells KUSHIDA this isn't over between them yet, then asks for the privilege of teaming up against Page and Scurll. He agrees, and the tag match is official.
Kenny King and KUSHIDA beat Hangman Page and "The Villain" Marty Scurll. King and KUSHIDA shake hands after the match.
