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.
Some matches have been pre-recorded at Full Sail University, while others have been pre-recorded at Barclays Center in Brooklyn, New York.
Backstage at Full Sail University, Roderick Strong says that Christmas is here and that he is a giving man, and states that the North American Championship will be defended against a worthy competitor who will get a season's beating right now.
At Full Sail University, Roderick Strong retains the NXT North American Championship against Austin Theory in the latter's NXT debut with the Strong Hold.
At the Barclays Center in Brooklyn, New York, Isaiah "Swerve" Scott beats "Gentleman" Jack Gallagher.
At Full Sail University, Candice LeRae beats Taynara.
We see a vignette for Arturo Ruas, who talks about how he grew up during a civil war in Brazil and became a black belt and master in multiple martial arts disciplines.
At the Barclays Center in Brooklyn, New York, Dominik Dijakovic beats Bronson Reed.
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We see a vignette for Bianca Belair, who is in action next.
At Full Sail University, Bianca Belair beats Shotzi Blackheart in the latter's NXT debut.
At the Barclays Center in Brooklyn, New York, Lio Rush and Keith Lee beat Damian Priest and "The Premier Athlete" Tony Nese.
It is announced that moments ago, The O.C. ("The Phenomenal" AJ Styles, Luke Gallows, Karl Anderson) have attacked The Undisputed Era (Adam Cole, Bobby Fish, Kyle O'Reilly, Roderick Strong). The O.C. then make their way to the ring, and a member of the ring crew at ringside is attacked in the process. Styles says that if NXT and The Undisputed Era want a war, then they will bring the way to NXT, and since all the champions are out of commission, they are taking over. He then says this is not phenomenal; this is undisputed. Suddenly, Tommaso Ciampa shows up and says that for years, he used to be asked when he is going up to the main roster, then welcomes The O.C. to NXT, which he calls "the main roster." He says that NXT has been and is "the show" in addition to his home, and while he has no problem with them beating up The Undisputed Era, he has a problem with The O.C. trying to take over. Styles mocking asks Ciampa if The O.C. should be worried about him, then says Ciampa is the only one with "big enough balls" to say anything. Suddenly, Keith Lee and Matt Riddle show up, then Ciampa says "It seems to me that we have plenty of balls." Ciampa then tells The O.C. that he, Riddle and Keith Lee might be ready for The Undisputed Era at War Games, but they are going to go to war with The O.C. tonight. Styles tells Ciampa he's on.
Pete Dunne beats Damian Priest by submission after Damian Priest's tactics of backing the referee into the corner to kick Dunne in the groin when Dunne sees the kick coming and kicks Priest in the groin. After the match, Dunne is attacked from behind by Killian Dain, and when Damian Priest shoves Dain out of the way to get at Dunne, Dain headbutts him and sends him out of the ring before hitting Dunne with a Vader Bomb. Dain heads to the back, but Priest attacks him from behind. Dain fights Priest off and lays him out with a cannonball senton into the steel steps.
It is announced that Baszler has picked Bianca Belair and Io Shirai for her team, while Rhea Ripley has picked Tegan Nox and Candice LeRae for hers.
Backstage, Cathy Kelley interviews Dakota Kai. She says that she is not the same person she was before her injury, and she will prove to Rhea Ripley - who has called her "a waste of a pick" on The Bump - why she deserves to be in the women's War Games Match when she kicks her face off tonight.
Taynara beats Santana Garrett.
"The Queen of Spades" Shayna Baszler beats Dakota Kai with the Kirifuda Clutch. After the match, Jessamyn Duke, Marina Shafir and Baszler attack Dakota Kai. Rhea Ripley, Tegan Nox and Candice LeRae run into to make the save, but Bianca Belair and Io Shirai attack them. Mia Yim runs in with a Kendo stick and makes the save for Dakota Kai.
Backstage, Cathy Kelley interviews Tommaso Ciampa. Ciampa says everyone will know who his fourth man is when they need to know, then tells The O.C. ("The Phenomenal" AJ Styles, Luke Gallows, Karl Anderson) to come right in, as the door is wide open.
Angel Garza beats "The Premier Athlete" Tony Nese to become #1 contender for the NXT Cruiserweight Championship. After the match, Lio Rush shows up to congratulate Garza, but when Lio Rush offers to shake his hand as he says that he looks forward to their match, Garza slaps him.
Backstage, Cathy Kelley interviews Rhea Ripley, who says that if "The Queen of Spades" Shayna Baszler wants a fight, she will get it. She then announces that Mia Yim is the last pick for her team. Mia Yim says she is ready for this. Rhea then address Dakota Kai, apologizing to her that she didn't make the cut. Dakota dejectedly understands, and tells Mia Yim she earned it before walking away.
Dominik Dijakovic beats Isaiah "Swerve" Scott.
Next week: Io Shirai vs. Mia Yim in a Ladder Match for the War Games Match advantage! Angel Garza vs. Lio Rush for the NXT Cruiserweight Championship!
The O.C. ("The Phenomenal" AJ Styles, Luke Gallows, Karl Anderson) vs. Tommaso Ciampa, Keith Lee and Matt Riddle ends in a no-contest. During the match, Keith Lee inadvertently takes out the referee as he hits AJ Styles with a massive shove. As Ciampa goes for the Fairytale Ending on Styles, Finn Balor shows up and hits Riddle with a DDT before getting the attention of Styles. After a Bullet Club-style salute from Styles to Balor, Styles goes for the Styles Clash on Ciampa, but Adam Cole takes out Styles before hitting the Last Shot on Ciampa.
Tommaso Ciampa beats Angel Garza in his first match in seven months since going down with an injury. After the match, The Undisputed Era (Adam Cole, Bobby Fish, Kyle O'Reilly, Roderick Strong) shows up, and as Ciampa sits in the ring lying in wait, Kyle O'Reilly heads to the announce table and hands the commentary team a USB drive, telling them "You might want to see this" as the rest of The Undisputed Era surround the ring. The Undisputed Era then leaves.
We see the contents of the USB drive from earlier: a video from The Undisputed Era (Adam Cole, Bobby Fish, Kyle O'Reilly, Roderick Strong) where Adam Cole states that an example needs to made as Roderick Strong tells a beaten-up Velveteen Dream that actions have consequences. Adam Cole tells Finn Balor and Tommaso Ciampa that the same thing will happen to them if they get in their way. Strong then stomps on Velveteen Dream's glasses.
Imperium (Fabian Aichner and Marcel Barthel) beat Oney Lorcan and Danny Burch.
We see a video package of Johnny Gargano's road to becoming NXT's first-ever Triple Crown Champion.
In footage from earlier today, Cathy Kelley interviews Johnny Gargano. He says his history with Tommaso Ciampa is well-documented, and he will not know how to feel about Ciampa's return until he meets him face-to-face.
Io Shirai beats Kayden Carter. After the match, as Io Shirai namedrops Rhea Ripley, Bianca Belair and "The Queen of Spades" Shayna Baszler, Rhea Ripley shows up and says that Bianca Belair ran her mouth last week and that she will put her in her place next week. She then warns Shirai that if she mentions her again, she will have no problem shutting her mouth, too. Shirai leaves.
Cathy Kelley interviews General Manager William Regal, who announces that Velveteen Dream will not be able to compete for a while due to the beating he received from The Undisputed Era (Adam Cole, Bobby Fish, Kyle O'Reilly, Roderick Strong). However, Roderick Strong will still defend the NXT North American Championship next week against the winner of Keith Lee vs. Dominik Dijakovic, which is happening next.
Keith Lee vs. Dominik Dijakovic ends after Roderick Strong runs in and attacks both men. General Manager William Regal shows up on the balcony above the announce table and tells him that he will defend the NXT North American Championship against both Keith Lee and Dominik Dijakovic next week.
In footage from during the commercial, General Manager William Regal is subjected to verbal abuse from The Undisputed Era (Adam Cole, Bobby Fish, Kyle O'Reilly, Roderick Strong), which he does not respond to.
Matt Riddle beats Bronson Reed.
We see a video package for Bianca Belair.
It is announced that KUSHIDA has re-aggravated a wrist injury against Walter, and that he will be out for about a month.
Tegan Nox beats Taynara. After the match, Cathy Kelley interviews Tegan Nox, and Dakota Kai shows up to congratulate Tegan. Suddenly, "The Queen of Spades" Shayna Baszler, Jessamyn Duke and Marina Shafir show up. Baszler tells Tegan Nox she is running out of limbs to rehab, and tells her to call her for a title shot when she is doing something worth talking about when Tegan Nox demands a title shot.
We see a video package of Finn Balor, who says that to find a road to travel, one must tread the path they have already walked. He says that he has retraced his steps to find his heart, and that next week, his future will be his past.
Killian Dain beats Boa by submission.
Before the next match, Killian Dain confronts Dunne on the way to the back. Dunne responds by twisting one of his fingers.
Next week: Rhea Ripley vs. Bianca Belair! Keith Lee vs. Dominik Dijakovic vs. Roderick Strong for the NXT North American Championship!
Damian Priest beats Pete Dunne after kicking Dunne in the groin out of the referee's field of view.
The Undisputed Era (Adam Cole, Bobby Roode, Kyle O'Reilly, Roderick Strong) lift up their championship gold - the NXT Championship, the NXT North American Championship and the NXT Tag Team Championships - on a balcony above the announce table at the start of the show.
Keith Lee beats Dominik Dijakovic.
Next week:
It is announced that next week's show will contain limited commercial interruption.
In footage from last week after the show went off the air, General Manager William Regal announces that Matt Riddle vs. Killian Dain as a Street Fight will happen again next week, with the winner facing Adam Cole for the NXT Championship.
Next week: Street Profits (Angelo Dawkins and Montez Ford) vs. The Undisputed Era (Bobby Fish and Kyle O'Reilly) for the NXT Tag Team Championships!
Dakota Kai beats Taynara in her first match since being injured.
Cathy Kelley announces that tonight, three members of Imperium (Fabian Aichner, Marcel Barthel, Alexander Wolfe) will take on KUSHIDA and two partners of his choosing tonight.
Next week: Candice LeRae vs. "The Queen of Spades" Shayna Baszler for the NXT Women's Championship!
Matt Riddle beats Killian Dain in a Street Fight with a Fujiwara Arm Bar to face Adam Cole for the NXT Championship next week. After the match, Adam Cole shows up and tells Matt Riddle that the NXT Championship is his property and that he is not in his league. Riddle puts Cole in a Fujiwara Arm Bar, then runs away when the rest of The Undisputed Era (Bobby Roode, Kyle O'Reilly, Roderick Strong) storms the ring.
Rhea Ripley beats Kayden Carter (formerly known as Mae Young Classic competitor Lacey Lane).
Oney Lorcan and Danny Burch beat Chase Parker and Matt Martel, who are now known as "Ever-Rise."
Chelsea Green and Deonna Purrazzo are seen in the front row.
Cameron Grimes beats Raul Mendoza.
KUSHIDA's tag team partners for the next match are Breezango (Tyler Breeze and Fandango).
KUSHIDA and Breezango (Tyler Breeze and Fandango) beat Imperium (Fabian Aichner, Marcel Barthel, Alexander Wolfe). After the match, Walter shows up and hits KUSHIDA with a big boot.
