Steve Carrier on December 25, 2024
AEW taped the December 25, 2024 episode of Dynamite back on December 22, at Ballroom in New York City Ringside News has the full results, reactions, and highlights from this pre-taped episode, giving you an exclusive look at what’s ahead.
AEW Dynamite Spoiler Results for December 25, 2024 for December 25, 2024
The taping began with Will Ospreay facing Brody King in a match of speed versus power. They brawled on the floor, with Ospreay slammed onto the ring steps. Ospreay fought back, landing a big dive to the outside. King hit a cannonball in the corner for a near fall and dominated with chops, but Ospreay countered with a close Styles Clash attempt. After several near falls and a hard-hitting exchange, Ospreay secured the pin. The crowd loved the action in this exciting match.
Darby Allin faced Ricochet next. Fans threw toilet paper at Ricochet and chanted “Ricosh**” at him. Allin’s taped ribs became an easy target, and Ricochet focused his attack there. They fought to the floor, teasing the use of a table.
Darby Allin missed a dive to the floor, crashing hard. Ricochet placed him on a table outside and hit a 630 splash through it, leaving Allin barely able to continue after being checked by the ringside doctor. Ricochet kept up the attack, sending Allin into the barricade, repeatedly slamming him into the apron, and tearing off his rib tape. Fully embracing the heel role, Ricochet taunted the crowd and nailed a Ricochet.
They battled on the ropes, with Allin hitting a Code Red, but Ricochet missed a springboard 450 splash. Allin locked in an armbar with two minutes left and managed a final strike, but the match ended in a time-limit draw. With the points, Ricochet advanced to the PPV.
Claudio Castagnoli faced ROH TV Champion Komander in a competitive match. Komander hit a rana off the ropes on the apron, sending Claudio into the ring post. Claudio sent Komander to the floor, but Komander used brass knuckles passed to him by Darby Allin in the aisle. Komander then rolled up Claudio for the pin.
Pac and Wheeler Yuta, joined by Marina Shafir, launched an attack. Jay White came out, but Orange Cassidy ran in from the crowd, helping clear the ring. Jon Moxley stormed in and struck White with a briefcase, earning big cheers from the crowd. Moxley grabbed a mic, declaring it delusional for anyone to think they could be champion.
Hangman Page then arrived, squaring off with Moxley before the challengers surrounded him. Page hit a Buckshot Lariat, only for White to retaliate with a Blade Runner.
Kazuchika Okada faced Shelton Benjamin in a match the crowd was hyped for, chanting “Holy sh**” before the bell. Both delivered excellent back-and-forth action, with fans thrilled to see Shelton. Benjamin attempted a tombstone, but Okada escaped, only to get caught in an ankle lock. Okada broke free and locked in a Cobra Clutch, but Benjamin shoved him into the corner.
Okada hit a flying elbow from the top and followed up with several German suplexes, but Benjamin countered with his own suplexes. Okada got a near fall with a small package, and Benjamin attempted an exploder. However, Okada countered with a Rainmaker to secure the pin.
After the match, Shelton offered a handshake. Okada playfully gave him the finger before finally shaking his hand, which got a great reaction from the crowd.
Next was Taya Valkyrie, accompanied by Deonna Purrazzo, facing Toni Storm. Taya controlled the match early, but Storm fought back and secured the pin. The crowd was firmly behind Storm, cheering her on throughout.
Swerve Strickland and Prince Nana cut a backstage promo, with Swerve vowing to rebound in 2025. Ricochet interrupted, declaring he would win the Continental Classic—something Swerve couldn’t accomplish. Swerve responded by saying that if Ricochet does win, he’ll be waiting for him.
Daniel Garcia faced Kyle Fletcher in a slow-building match. Fletcher stalled on the floor early, but Garcia caught him with punches in the corner before being sent to the outside. Fletcher slammed Garcia on the apron, but Garcia fought back, leading to stiff exchanges and clotheslines. Fletcher missed a running kick in the corner, crashing over the ropes, and Garcia capitalized with a dropkick on the floor.
The match heated up with several near falls. Kyle Fletcher delivered a brainbuster on the apron and a sit-out powerbomb for a close two-count, drawing intense heat from the crowd. The two went nose-to-nose, trading blows. Daniel Garcia unleashed hard chops but ate a superkick in return. Garcia fought back, locking Fletcher in a Crab and dragging him to the center of the ring, tightening the hold.
Fletcher countered by grabbing Garcia’s neck and slamming him backward onto the mat. He followed up with a brutal knee to the face and finished Garcia with a brainbuster off the top turnbuckle to secure the pin.
After the match, Will Ospreay and Kyle Fletcher faced off, quickly breaking into a brawl. Ospreay grabbed a mic and declared that while his back is against the wall at the PPV, he has something Fletcher will never have—the fans. This concluded the tapings.
AEW Dynamite Spoiler Highlights for December 25, 2024
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