The shows the next 2 weeks are filmed ahead, so the crew, wrestlers and staff can celebrate the holidays at home.
Corey and Cole are at the announcer’s desk with Mark Nash, looking after the ring announcing.
Kick Aldis in a suit and a Santa Hat.
Musical Moment: Joe Hendry performed a “Jingle Bells” parody mocking The Miz. Otis dressed as Santa, Akira Tozawa as an elf. (Why is the Easter Bunny out there?) The bunny later reveals himself to be R-Truth.
Festive Chaos: Joe Hendry beat The Miz in a “Miracle on 34th Street Fight”. Otis/Akira are still at ringside in Joe’s corner. Corey is losing it over this match, playing the heel announcer as usual. Joe is listed on the NXT roster, but I can see them testing the waters with him appearing on SmackDown.
Women’s Results: Charlotte Flair won her match against Lash Legend, and the team of Giulia & Kiana James were victorious, beating Chelsea Green/Alba Fire. (Piper Niven is out with a neck injury, which is rumoured to possibly end her career; no date on her return)
Trick Williams in Nick Alid’s office. Williams is getting in Cody’s face, running his mouth; this will not end well at some point.
Main Event is Carmelo Hayes challenging Ilja Dragunov for the Men’s United States Title. I am not sure who pushed whom in the match. I have to be honest, I haven’t seen Mello this good in weeks. That was one hell of a match. What a show of respect by Ilja to Melo, putting the belt on him and shaking hands.
The “Hell” Announcement: A “Three Stages of Hell” match between Cody Rhodes and Drew McIntyre was set for January 9th.
The Cliffhanger: The show ended with Drew McIntyre laying out Cody Rhodes. So, forever, how long, Drew does what he wants, and Cody can’t retaliate?
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