We start off inside the American Bank Center where Jim Ross quickly welcomes us to the show before sending things down to Justin Roberts in the ring with the introductions of our first match.
The Lucha Brothers vs. Hangman Page & Kenny Omega
This tag-team contest will be starting things off on this week’s show. The official introductions are out of the way, and here we go, as AEW Dynamite starts off in style this week.
The fan chants begin as the bell sounds. Kenny Omega and Rey Fenix kick things off for their respective teams. Omega jumps off to an early offensive lead. He goes for a One Winged Angel a couple of times in an attempt to end things quickly, but doesn’t get it either time.
Fenix tags out and Pentagon tags in. Omega then tags Hangman Page in. A Fresh Page and Pentagon stare each other down as the dueling fan-chants spread throughout the arena here in Corpus Christi.
The two exchange chops back-and-forth until Pentagon gets the better of things. He taunts Page by dancing a bit. Page gets Pentagon down finally and tags in Omega, as J.R. points out that Omega and Page didn’t get along so well last week.
Meanwhile, they are getting along fine now, as they utilize great teamwork to take out Pentagon and Rey Fenix as well when he tries jumping into the fray. They clap hands after a brief pause and the fans pop.
As the action spills to the floor for the first time in the evening, Omega hits the first of what will likely be many dives to the floor onto Pentagon. We see replays of the big high spot as the action returns inside the ring.
Back in the ring, things pick up as Hangman Page tags in and is flying all over the place. He hits dives on both members of the Lucha Bros — Pentagon and Rey Fenix — on each side of the ring.
Dropsault for another pin attempt by Page on Fenix, kick out. Pentagon in the ring, up to the second turnbuckle, gets a slam off the ropes to the mat. Both men rolling on the mat, Page gets the tag to Omega who rushes in with refound adrenaline. Omega counters Fenix’s blow, German Suplex with help from Page. Pentagon almost put away by Omega.
Omega with a Slingblade on Pentagon. Snap Dragon Suplex on Fenix. Pentagon with a kick to the midsection of Omega and Pile Driver attempt. Page comes in for the save, hitting Omega by mistake. Double Foot Stomp on Omega by Fenix followed by Pentagon getting the three count pin.
Winner: Pentagon & Rey Fenix
Omega and Page are still in the ring. Page and Omega start getting into it. PAC appears on the titron. He wants Omega to follow him to the back. PAC walks into a room where Michael Nakazawa’s back is towards the door. Omega runs to the back as fast as he can. During the split-screen commercial break, Omega and Page run to the back only to get attacked by The Lucha Brothers once more. Omega gets up and tries to find Nakazawa and PAC. Page is following him.
The camera pans over to Darby Allin, who is set to join Cody and compete against The Butcher and The Blade. That match is next!
Ross, Excalibur, and Schiavone run through all the matches that will happen tonight.
The Butcher & The Blade (w/The Bunny) vs. Cody & Darby Allin
First out to the ring are The Butcher and The Blade who are accompanied by The Bunny as they make their way down the ramp and into the ring. Next out is Darby Allin as his music hits the arena and he reaches the top of the ramp, dropping his skateboard and falling in down the ramp towards the ring not once dropping eye contact with his opponents in the ring. Next out is The American Nightmare, Cody.
The crowd chanting “Cody” as the referee signals for the bell, match begins. Allin (173lbs) enters the ring first with The Butcher (273lbs) for only a short period as The Blade tags in. Allin backs Butcher up to the ropes. Allin manipulating Blade with an Arm Drag off the ropes. Allin looking to Cody and tags him in. Butcher tags in Blade as well. Cody goes low for a take down with no luck on Blade. Cody looks to Allin and then goes at Blade again who counters with an elbow.
The crowd cheering for Cody as Blade turns Cody inside out with a Clothesline. Blade drags Cody to the corner, tagging in Butcher. Butcher takes advantage of the size advantage on Cody, wearing him down before tagging Blade back in. Butcher with a two count pin attempt on Cody.
As we come back from commercial, Blade tags in Butcher who is still attacking Cody center ring. A clip is shown of The Bunny throwing Cody into the ring post outside of the ring during the break. The Butcher drags Cody away from Allin, not letting him get the tag. Cody throws Blade out of the ring, he quickly jumps back in. Both men meet midair for a collision.
Allin tagged in, hits a Code Red, pinning though the referee says he’s not the legal man in. Butcher gets Allin in a submission, Cody tries to knock Butcher off of Allin, no movement. Once again Cody tries to go at the ropes to get Butcher Cross Rodes by Cody, the referee distracted by The Bunny. Cody throws Blade to the outside. Allin and Cody give each other one look and they both go flying through the middle of the ropes onto Butcher and Blade with flying spears. Disaster Kick takes down Butcher by Cody. Allin with a Coffin Drop on the outside of the ropes on Butcher. Cody with Cutter on Blade for the three count pin and win.
Winner: “The American Nightmare” Cody & Darby Allin
After, a vignette is shown of Jungle Boy preparing for his match against Chris Jericho, tonight.
Next, Awesome Kong and The Nightmare Collective make their way down to the ring.
Awesome Kong vs. Miranda Alize
As we come back from commercial, the arena is black. A spotlight appears on Awesome Kong then walks out from behind her, Brandi Rhodes.
(A video is shown from earlier in the day of Brandy Rhodes babbling about some confusing nonsense at one point saying, “Tonight is the night the alien comes home.” even the commentators are confused as to what all that was about.)
Kong with a spinning back fist, follows it with a face plant, cover, Kong wins.
Winner: Awesome Kong
After the matcj, The Nightmare Collective cut some of the local talent’s hair off.
– A clip is shown of Ross interviewing Jungle Boy before his big match tonight. His match against “Le Champion” Chris Jericho is next! Jungle Boy says Chris Jericho the man doesn’t scare him, but he has respect for Chris Jericho the legend. He admits to feeling pressure for this match up. Jim Ross asks, “If your dad were here, what do you think he would be thinking?” Jungle Boy responds “My dad would be really proud of this. We spent many nights talking about all this and when it would happen. For me to be here talking to you, wrestling Chris Jericho, it’s kinda everything he wanted. I know he would be proud.”
Chris Jericho vs. Jungle Boy
Chris Jericho makes his way to the ring, out next is Jungle Boy. The mother, sister, and grandmother of Jungle Boy are shown in the front row. The bell rings and this match up begins. Jungle Boy wastes no time quickly moving around Le Champion, a fast pin attempt. Chris kicks out.
At 7 minutes and forty seven seconds or so, Le Champion looks up at the clock and goes back over to a very weak Jungle Boy and pins him. As it gets to two, Le Champion lets go, waving his finger saying “Not yet”
Marko Stunt chilled midair by Jack Hager as he comes to the aide of Jungle Boy. Hager is kicked out of the arena by the referee. Hager makes his way up the ramp, saying Luchasaurus should be kicked out as well. Luchasaurus picks up Marko Stunt and leaves ringside as well.
Jungle Boy lands on his feet over the rope after Le Champion gets him with an elbow. Jungle Boy goes through the ropes three different times, landing on Le Champion each time. Jungle Boy throws Le Champion back in the ring, flying off the top rope with a Rolling DDT and a pin attempt. Le Champion kicks out. Jungle Boy with Back Stabber and once again Le Champion kicks out.
The crowd cheering wildly for Jungle Boy. Flying Moonsault with nobody home, Jungle Boy gets a Flying Moonsault of his own directly after and a two count pin attempt. Jungle Boy goes after Le Champion and Le Champion counters, turning Jungle Boy inside out and a pin attempt. Jungle Boy kicks out. Le Champion looks at the clock and there’s two minutes and thirty seconds left. Camera continuously panning to Jungle Boy’s family in the front row.
Jungle Boy being brutalized by Le Champion who walks around the ring listening to the crowd booing. Jungle Boy dazed but still fighting back with multiple forearms, going off the ropes right into Le Champion who lands a Power Bomb. Le Champion gets Jungle Boy in submission move holding the legs of Jungle Boy as Jungle Boy crawls and pulls himself towards the bottom rope. Le Champion changes position to drag Jungle Boy back to the center of the ring. Thirty seconds left.
Ten seconds are left! Time has expired. Jungly Boy did not tap. Jericho grabs a microphone and says he wants 5 more minutes. Jericho heads back to the ring and palm strikes Jungle Boy multiple times. Jungle Boy gets up and lands a hurricanrana, cover, Jericho kicks out. Jericho rolls out of the ring, grabs his title, and leaves.
Jungle Boy Lasted 10-Minutes
During the commercial break, Jericho comes back down to the ring and starts throwing chairs, and yells at Jungle Boy’s family in the front row. He leaves once again. He yells out at the audience.
Schiavone meets Jericho at the top of the ramp. Le Champion argues back and forth at the top of the ramp saying Jungle Boy didn’t last the full ten minutes to which he responds, “Yes he did”. Le Champion says, “No he didn’t” Again, “Yes he did” back and forth, back and forth. Finally Le Champion says, “You’re lucky I don’t beat your ass. Jungle Boy did not beat me. But that’s not the point. He’ll get his later. But this is about the real story, about Jon Moxley, would he join, the Inner Circle.” Le Champion goes on to say there will not be a show next week due to Christmas, but when they come back, it will all be resolved.
Backstage, Jennifer Sterger interviews SCU. The Lucha Brothers interrupt it.
Up next, a number one contenders match to determine who will face Riho for the AEW Women’s Championship!
Dr. Britt Baker D.M.D. vs. Kris Statlander
Both women square up. Statlander cartwheels around Baker. Baker attempts the lockjaw submission, Statlander crawls out of it. Baker with a hanging neckbreaker. Statlander with a forearm strike. Baker sends Statlander to the turnbuckles, follows it up with a stomp. Statlander sends Baker to the ropes and lands a clothesline. Statlander lands multiple strong chops. Statlander with a back elbow. Baker sends Statlander to the turnbuckle and plants a knee near Statlander’s chin. Statlander with a powerful running knee off the apron. Statlander with an inside cradle pin, Baker rolls out. Baker with a sling blade, cover, Statlander slides out of it. Statlander fires back with a lariat. Statlander climbs to the middle rope. Baker follows her up there. Statlander with some right hands on Baker. Baker powerslams Statlander off the middle rope. Baker with a fisherman’s neckbreaker, Statlander counters with a roundhouse kick. Baker tries to lock in the lockjaw submission, Statlander reverses it into The Big Bang Theory. Statlander covers, she wins the match!
Winner: Kris Statlander
Statlander will challenge Riho for the AEW Women’s Championship on January 1st!
Schiavone congratulates Statlander. Statlander touches the nose of Tony and then her own as Brandi Rhodes comes down the ramp holding a mic that wasn’t on. The mic turns on and she dismisses Tony Schiavone. Brandi scolds Tony for sending a mic backstage that wasn’t on to save face as the crowd chants, “What?” after her initially coming out to speak. Then Brandi says, “I have an open ended question that I need to know the answer to. Are you with the Nightmare collective, or not?” She touches her nose, then reaches towards Brandi Rhodes with her finger and waves it back and forth saying no.
Statlander goes to walk up the ramp and sees Awesome Kong and Melanie Cruise and goes to turn back towards Brandi. Brandi smashes Statlander in the head with her heel of her shoe knocking Statlander to the ground. Brandi smiles looking down at Statlander, then up towards Awesome Kong and Melanie Cruise. Sadie Gibbs comes out of nowhere and helps Statlander up.
Backstage, Shawn Spears and Tully Blanchard need to find a guy that can be molded and can work well with Spears and Blanchard. They’re going to keep scouting for the right guy!
SCU (c) vs. The Young Bucks for the AEW World Tag Team Championships
Nick Jackson and Frankie Kazarian begin the match. Kazarian with a kick tag to Scorpio Sky. Matt Jackson is tagged in. Matt with a powerbomb/enziguri on Kazarian. Nick also with an enziguri on the apron. Sky is tagged in. Sky with a cover on Matt, Matt kicks out. Matt tags in Nick. Nick with a step-up enziguri on Sky. The fans applaud. Nick off the top rope with a hurricanrana. Matt is tagged in. Matt with the cover on Sky, Sky kicks out. The fans chant “This is awesome.” Nick flies off the top rope and lands on both members of SCU on the outside.
Sky and Matt roll back in the ring, Sky covers, Matt kicks out. Sky and Kazarian put The Bucks in double sleeper holds. The holds are broken. Kazarian and Matt are tagged in. Both men exchange forearm strikes. Matt puts Kazarian in the tombstone position, Sky slaps Kazarian’s back and tags himself in. Sky with a TKO, Kazarian with an SCU on Matt, cover, SCU retain their titles!
Winners and Still AEW Tag Team Champions: SCU
After the Match, The creepers come out and surround the ring. The arena turns black. “JoinDarkOrder.Com” is seen written across the jumbotron.
Young Bucks you have suffered a hard hard loss, and any other night we would as you to join Dark Order but tonight is not an offer it’s an initiation. Dark Order, put them down. SCU joins forces with Young Bucks to try and fight off The Creepers Alex Reynolds and Jon Silver are maskless. Kenny Omega comes running down the ramp and enters the ring to try and come to the aid of his friends. Cody and Dustin come running down as well trying to even the numbers. Greyson takes down Dustin Rhodes. A gang assault/beat down continues in the middle of the ring. Adam Page is nowhere to be found. Omega is thrown out of the ring.The Young Bucks are the only men left in the ring as everyone else is already thrown out of the ring. Greyson produces two masks. A microphone is handed in. “I told you this was an initiation.” as he hands the masks to Holding the face of Matt Jackson he shoves his hand into his mouth getting blood on it as he holds up a claw and the creepers all do the same as they chant “We are one”.
That concludes this week’s show. AEW Dynamite will be back on Wednesday, January 1st.
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