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Backstage Update On AEW TV Tapings This Weekend, ROH Final Battle 2024 News & Notes

– Ring of Honor Final Battle 2024 took place last night at the sold-out Hammerstein Ballroom. AEW utilized a more compact setup for the audience, leaving extra space around the ring to accommodate high-flying dives.

– Both tonight’s AEW Collision taping and tomorrow’s AEW Dynamite taping will feature slightly altered setups.

– Tony Khan expressed his admiration for the Hammerstein Ballroom during the post-show media scrum, stating he would love to return to the iconic venue. It was the first time many in the AEW and ROH roster worked in this historic location.

– Khan also shared updates on Ring of Honor TV discussions, noting they’ve had promising conversations but emphasized the immediate focus is on AEW’s partnership with MAX and Warner Bros. Discovery. He declined to reveal specifics about the progress of a potential ROH TV deal, using a football analogy to avoid giving details.

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– GCW’s Brett Lauderdale attended the show to promote GCW’s January event at the Hammerstein. ARRIVAL Wrestling’s Isaac Rodriguez was also spotted in the audience.

– John Silver is currently working through a torn hamstring.

– Vignettes for Bandido’s return were filmed at Wild West City in Nutmeg, NJ, a well-known filming location. Wrestlers from Create-A-Pro and WrestlePro, including Adam Kirkland, Yoscifer El, Ronnie Moses, and J-Heru, appeared alongside Bandido. During the match, Bandido appeared to hit his head on the mat following a missile dropkick and looked slightly disoriented, but no further updates have been reported.
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Post-Show Highlights

– ROH Women’s TV Champion Red Velvet expressed her desire to face Mercedes Moné during the post-show media scrum, while Tony Khan hinted at potential matchups with STARDOM talents.

– ROH Women’s Champion Athena paid tribute to Batman: The Animated Series’ Two-Face with her dramatic entrance.

– Billie Starkz received a big ovation from fans after Final Battle concluded.

– ROH will film Thursday’s Boxing Day Brawl during tonight’s AEW Collision taping. This includes a segment where Athena is expected to expel one of her minions.

– Tomorrow afternoon, AEW will tape their special Christmas Day Dynamite episode.

(H/T: PWInsider.com)

Producers For Each Match At WWE Raw On December 16

The following producers worked the following WWE Raw matches on this week’s episode of the weekly two-hour WWE on USA Network red brand show on Friday, December 16, 2024:

WWE RAW PRODUCERS (12/16/2024)* WWE Main Event: Dante Chen vs. Josh Briggs: Kenny Dykstra
* WWE Main Event: Dion Lennox vs. Wes Lee: Adam Pearce
* WWE Main Event: Dragon Lee vs. Pete Dunne
* WWE Speed: Natalya vs. B-Fab: Molly Holly
* CM Punk promo: Abyss
* Bron Breakker vs. Ludwig Kaiser: Jamie Noble
* Kayden Carter vs. Zoey Stark vs. Raquel Rodriguez: Petey Williams
* War Raiders vs. Judgment Day: Michael Hayes & Bobby Roode

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Tony Khan Talks About Securing Rights To Legendary Frank Sinatra Song For Chris Jericho’s ROH Final Battle Entrance

Chris Jericho is the self-proclaimed “King of New York.”

With that in mind, what better song than Frank Sinatra’s “New York, New York” to use as entrance music?

Tony Khan spoke about securing the rights to the song for Chris Jericho’s ring walk for his ROH World Championship defense against Matt Cardona at the ROH Final Battle 2024 pay-per-view on Friday night.

“For the King of New York, I thought it would be appropriate,” Khan said at the ROH Final Battle 2024 post-show media scrum. “Chris Jericho is the King of New York, so what better way for him to come to the ring for his championship match than ‘New York, New York?’”

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Khan continued, “I thought it would be something special and it came out great. It was a great part of the presentation. Since we all woke up in a city that never sleeps, we all wanted to play that song. It was a great moment and something special for Final Battle.”

(H/T to Fightful.com for transcribing the above quotes.)

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Backstage ROH/AEW At Hammerstein Ballroom News: Danhausen, Ricky Starks, Bandido & More

– As noted, Bandido is in town for the ROH Final Battle 2024 pay-per-view and the AEW television taping at Hammerstein Ballroom in New York. He was pitched to be factored into the ROH PPV, but whether or not that is the direction they go remains to be seen.

– Ricky Starks is not expected at the shows this weekend. He is telling friends he is out of the country.

– Comp tickets for the shows this weekend in NYC are said to be extremely limited, to almost none at all. They will have some full houses.

– Danhausen made his long-awaited return to the scene at the ROH Final Battle 2024 pay-per-view. He is still under contract with AEW/ROH for several months.

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WWE LFG & NXT Level Up Spoilers, More Detailed WWE NXT Spoilers For 12/31

A more detailed report has surfaced from the WWE NXT taping on December 19 in Orlando, FL.

Additionally, spoilers for matches taped for WWE LFG on A&E and WWE NXT Level Up are also included.

Featured below is the complete report, courtesy of Billy K. and PWInsider.com.

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Blake Howard and Byron Saxton were on commentary.

Match 1) Carlee Bright, Kendall Grey, and Layla Diggs defeated Kali Armstrong, Lainey Reid, and Wendy Choo when Layla pinned Lainey after a scissor kick.

Match 2) Dante Chen won a gauntlet match. – First elimination was Dante Chen over Keanu Carver with a roll up. – Second elimination Dante Chen over Harlem Lewis via a double palm strike – Final elimination was Dante Chen over Kale Dixon via the double palm strike.

LFG: Legends and Future Greats

Vic Joseph and Jeremy Borash were at the commentary table.

Shawn Michaels came to the ring to introduce the show. On the ramp, they introduced 10 of the 16 names that will be involved with the show including names such as BJ Ray, Elijah Holyfield, and some names already seen on LVL UP like Shiloh Hill. The remaining six would be involved in an intergender six person tag match.

Match 1) Drake Morreaux, Troy Yearwood, and Zena Sterling defeated Jasper Troy, Leigh Laurel and ??? when Zena pinned Leigh with a tilt a whirl slam.

Match 2) Shiloh Hill and ??? defeated Anthony Luke and Tyra Mae Steele when Shiloh pinned Anthony.

Maxxine Dupri was sitting in the audience cheering Anthony on as the two are dating.

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Match 1) Kelani Jordan defeated Lola Vice.
Cora Jade came down to ringside to cause a distraction leading to Kelani rolling up Lola for the win. After the match, Cora attacked both Kelani and Lola. Stephanie Vaquer came down to the ring and Cora got sandwiched between Stephanie and Lola. Lola accidentally hit Stephanie with a backfist after Cora dodged it.

Backstage they showed Cedric Alexander being interviewed by Sarah Schreiber asking about Je’Von Evans’s condition following the attack by Ethan Page as well as his upcoming match tonight with Ethan Page. Cedric said Je’Von had a broken jaw. Ethan walked up and warned Cedric that he may end up like Je’Von. The two began brawling making their way down to the ring leading to the match beginning.

Match 2) Ethan Page defeated Cedric Alexander following a Twist of Fate.
After the match, Ethan Page beat down Cedric by ringside and Cedric had to be helped to the back.

They showed a backstage segment with Tyson DuPont & Tyriek Igwe and Hank Walker & Tank Ledger talking about the outcome of their match on 12/24. There is to be a six man tag on tonight’s show with Wes Lee is teaming with Tyson and Tyriek as Wes walks up. Shawn Spears walked up attempting to take Hank & Tank under his wing but they did not want it. Hank & Tank criticized Tyson and Tyriek for going with Wes after all Wes has done. The three of them are asked off while Hank and Tank left looking for a third person to team with them which Tank thought might be tough to find on New Year’s Eve.

Match 3) Meta-Four (Jakara Jackson & Lash Legend) defeated Katana Chance & Kayden Carter and Gigi Dolin & Shotzi (with Tatum Paxley) in a triple threat tag match.
Fatal Influence got involved with Fallon/Jazmyn distracting the referee while Jacy pushed Gigi off the top rope allowing Jakara and Lash to hit Gigi with a double team combination and get the win. At one point during the match, Shotzi went for a suicide dive but her feet caught the ropes and she came crashing down on the floor. She seemed OK after the match was over and not hurt from it.
After the match, Alba Fyre and Isla Dawn came on the screen taunting both Jakara Jackson & Lash Legend and mentioning their claim of wanting the women’s tag titles.

They showed a number of WWE ID signed wrestlers in the crowd for the show.

They showed Sol Ruca and Zaria talking backstage.

Match 4) Izzi Dame defeated Sol Ruca.
During the match, Shawn Spears was watching from the crow’s nest near the ring. Zaria came down to ringside. When Sol went for a moonsault to the floor, Izzi pushed Zaria in the line of fire with Sol hitting Zaria with the moonsault. Izzi defeated Sol soon after. Shawn Spears looked on approvingly as Izzi stood victorious.

They showed Hank Walker & Tank Ledger talking with someone backstage offscreen acknowledging that the person has been through a lot recently but requesting that they team up with them tonight.

It was revealed to be Andre Chase who they were speaking with who was in a white dress shirt compared to his usual Chase U sweater.

Match 5) Wes Lee, Tyson DuPont, and Tyriek Igwe defeated Andre Chase, Hank Walker, and Tank Ledger.
During the match, Andre Chase went to do his “what’s that spell?” Chase U stomps before looking to where the Chase U section used to be and walked out. Tyriek got the winning move on Hank Walker to win the match for his team.

They ran down the card for New Year’s Evil
-NXT Title: Trick Williams (c) vs. Eddy Thorpe vs. Oba Femi
– NXT Women’s Title: Roxanne Perez (c) vs. Giulia
– NXT Heritage Cup: Lexis King (c) vs. Charlie Dempsey – Sudden Death Rules
– Fatal Influence (Fallon Henley, Jacy Jayne, and Jazmyn Nyx) vs. Gigi Dolin, Shotzi, and Tatum Paxley

Mike Rome was in the ring to announce the winner of NXT Superstar of the Year. Oba Femi came to the ring and took the award from Mike before criticizing the importance of the award. Trick Williams came to the ring and the two got into words with Trick stating how Oba is the one currently chasing Trick. Trick also mentioned how everyone has been giving the two of them nicknames mentioning how Oba was recognized as “unbeatable” but he mentioned Oba lost his North American title. Trick was also wondering if Oba would disappear again like how he did after losing at Halloween Havoc after Trick beats him. Eddy Thorpe ran in the ring and laid out both Oba and Trick including hitting Oba with the Award. Eddy stood tall in the ring holding up the NXT title.

After the show concluded in likely an off-screen moment for the crowd, Tony D’Angelo and The Family came to the ring running down how eventful 2024 was for NXT and how the new year will bring more. They tossed a few shirts to fans and took pictures with some fans around ringside.

WWE NXT Senior Writer, Producer Announces Departure From The Company

A key creative member of the WWE NXT team is parting ways with the company.

Jim Smallman, former co-founder of PROGRESS Wrestling who previously worked with WWE NXT U.K., has been working more recently as the WWE NXT Senior Writer and Producer.

Until this week.

Smallman announced via social media that last Thursday was his last day as part of the WWE NXT creative team.

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He released the following statement to announce his intentions on leaving WWE NXT to move back to the U.K. to be with his family:

Yesterday was my last day as part of the NXT creative team, as I resigned from my position as Senior Writer / Producer in order to move back to the UK and be a better dad to my two children.

This was an incredibly difficult decision as I was lucky enough to work with some of the most talented and excellent human beings on the planet, and yesterday was a very emotional day as I said goodbye – for now – to so many great friends.

Alas, it is impossible to be a good dad from 4000 miles away, and some personal health issues last year put that into sharp focus. It’s time to head home and make up for lost time.

I wrote 216 episodes of NXT UK, 150 episodes of Level Up, worked on 190 episodes of NXT and I lost count of how many in ring and backstage promos that I wrote and produced. I am forever grateful to Shawn and Hunter for giving me my chance, Johnny and the writing team for being amazing, Mr Regal for putting me forward for everything, Joe for showing me the ropes… and to every gifted talent that I’ve worked with in both Europe and the USA. I wish I could have thanked every single person yesterday but we had a tv show to film! Thank you for tolerating a strange British idiot.

I’m a very lucky man to have lived this life, but even luckier to be heading home now to an 8 year old who wants to play Fortnite and Hot Wheels and a 21 year old who wants to come to Japan with me.

And this might be goodbye to the NXT creative team, but not to WWE. I hope to see all of my friends again down the line.

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Former World Champion Spotted In Town Ahead Of AEW TV Tapings This Weekend At Hammerstein Ballroom

Bandido’s return is coming soon.

The former ROH World Champion has been spotted in town for the ROH Final Battle pay-per-view and AEW television taping this weekend at the Hammerstein Ballroom in New York City, New York.

Ahead of the show, the pro wrestling veteran has been featured in vignettes across AEW and ROH programming promoting his long-awaited return.

As noted, Bandido has been medically cleared for return after being on the sidelines for 18 months, and was even backstage at a recent episode of AEW Dynamite.

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AEW tapes AEW Collision and AEW Dynamite shows this weekend at the Hammerstein Ballroom, in addition to the year-end ROH Wrestling pay-per-view at the venue tonight.

We will keep you posted as more details regarding Bandido’s return and the ROH/AEW shows this weekend continues to surface.

(H/T: Fightful Select)

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Rey Mysterio’s Uncle, Wrestling Legend Rey Misterio Sr., Passes Away At Age 66

Another pro wrestling legend has passed away.

AAA Lucha Libre confirmed the news that Rey Misterio Sr., the Uncle of WWE Hall of Fame legend Rey Mysterio, has passed away at the age of 66.

Misterio Sr., real name Miguel Ángel López Días, started his wrestling career in 1976 and retired in 2009. He returned in 2023 for a one-time match.

Mysterio took the name of his Uncle, initially working as Rey Mysterio Jr. in WCW and ECW, before transitioning to simply Rey Mysterio upon his arrival in WWE in 2002.

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In 1995, Mysterio had a run as WWA Tag-Team Champions with his legendary Uncle Misterio Sr.

We extend our condolences to the family and friends of the wrestling legend.

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Spoilers & Backstage News For Tonight’s WWE NXT Taping For Dec. 31 Episode

Some spoilers and backstage notes have surfaced ahead of tonight’s WWE NXT on The CW Network taping from Orlando, FL.

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* The taping will be for the December 31 episode of the weekly NXT on CW show.

* WWE will be taping matches for the NXT Level Up as well as the new WWE LFG on A&E show.

* Wes Lee is scheduled for a six-man tag-team match. He took part in pre-show rehearsals without any issues.

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* Andre Chase, without Chase U gear, will also be featured on the show.

* The internal name for the 12/31 episode is “New Year’s Eve.”

Make sure to check back here tonight for complete WWE NXT spoilers for the 12/31 show.

(H/T: Fightful Select)

AEW Dynamite Ratings & Viewership For December 18, 2024 (Numbers Rise For Holiday Bash Show)

The numbers are in for this week’s AEW Dynamite show.

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On Wednesday, December 18, 2024, the episode of AEW Dynamite drew 625,000 viewers on TBS, according to F4WOnline.com.

By comparison, the previous week’s AEW Dynamite show on 12/11 drew 594,000 viewers.

Additionally, the 12/18 episode of the AEW on TBS two-hour prime time Wednesday night program scored a 0.19 rating in the coveted 18-to-49 year old demographic, also up from the 0.17 rating in the same key demo for last week’s show on 12/11.

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AEW Dynamite featured the annual “Holiday Bash” theme for the 12/18 show, which was held in Washington, D.C.