AEW Worlds End Results Coverage, Reactions and Highlights for December 28, 2024

Welcome to our live coverage of AEW Worlds End, broadcasting from the Addition Financial Arena in Orlando, Florida. We’ll be bringing you all the action from this highly anticipated event.

Our live coverage kicks off at 6:30 PM ET, so be sure to join us as we follow the action and share your thoughts in the comments section below. Don’t forget to spread the excitement on social media!

AEW Worlds End Zero Hour Pre-Show (12/28/2024):

AEW Worlds End Zero Hour Pre-Show opens up with Renee Paquette, RJ City and “Daddy Magic” Matt Menard welcoming us. Paquette, City and Menard then preview the show and welcome Mark Sterling to the pre-show panel. Paquette, City, Menard and Sterling then run down the card for tonight’s PPV. The pre-show panel then talk about the Continental Classic semifinals and finals, which includes the reigning AEW Continental Champion Kazuchika Okada.

We then see a giant monster truck pulls up and out comes AEW TBS Champion “The CEO” Mercedes Moné. Moné says Orlando say hello to your C-E-O. Moné then begins walking towards the building.

Madison Rayne then joins the pre-show panel and replaces Mark Sterling, with each panel member complimenting the others attire. The panel then discusses the Tijuana Street Fight for the AEW Women’s World Championship. Rayne says the match should favor Thunder Rosa, but she is still picking Mariah May to retain. Rayne then mentions Statlander defeating Jade Cargill and having her number.

We then head to the back, where Lexy Nair is interviewing Leila Grey about her Zero Hour match against Toni Storm. Grey says she has spent the last few months training at the New Japan Dojo to hone her skills and no longer will she sit on the sidelines. Grey then says with all due respect she is going to beat Storm into oblivion.

They pre-show panel then talks about tonight’s main event, which is the AEW World Champion 4-Way Match.

We then head to the ringside area for the first match of the pre-show and Excalibur, Tony Schiavone and Nigel McGuinness welcomes us. Toni Storm then makes her way down to the ring for the first match of the pre-show and Leila Grey follows.

Singles Match: Toni Storm vs. Top Flight’s Leila Grey

The match kicks off with Toni Storm and Grey locking up in the center of the ring. They exchange submission holds until Storm gains the upper hand with a bodyslam followed by a standing splash. Storm sends Grey into the corner, but Grey counters with a roll-up, forcing Storm to kick out. Grey fires back with a twisting neckbreaker and a dropkick, earning a near fall.

Grey stays on the attack with strikes in the corner and trades forearms with Storm. She then hits a cutter and locks in a submission, but Storm reaches the bottom rope to break the hold. Storm rallies with a Thesz Press, landing hard punches, followed by a Hip Attack and a Northern Lights suplex for a close two-count. Grey counters with a pump kick, sending Storm into the corner and connecting with a Blockbuster off the middle rope, but Storm kicks out again.

Grey nails a step-up knee in the corner and follows with a suplex, but Storm rolls her up for a surprise three-count to win the match.

Winner: Toni Storm!

After the match, Storm looks stunned but quickly celebrates her victory as she heads up the ramp.

Backstage, Lexy Nair interviews QT Marshall. Marshall praises Jeff Jarrett as one of the all-time greats but claims Jarrett lacks the innovation he brings to the table. He brags about selling out the building last month, joking about changing his address due to all the attention. Marshall takes a jab at Jarrett for attacking Aaron Solo with a guitar at ROH Final Battle and accuses Jarrett of refusing to admit his prime is over. Marshall promises tonight will go viral and ends the segment by snapping a selfie with Nair.

The pre-show panel then welcomes Mark Briscoe and TNT Champion Daniel Garcia to discuss the Continental Classic. Garcia picks Kyle Fletcher to win it all, while Briscoe favors Will Ospreay. Briscoe hints at his ambitions for 2025, suggesting his win over Garcia in the tournament might earn him a title shot. Garcia respectfully agrees Briscoe deserves gold but clarifies it won’t be the TNT Title.

QT Marshall heads to the ring for the next match, followed by the entrance of Jeff Jarrett.

Singles Match: “The Last Outlaw” Jeff Jarrett vs. QT Marshall

The match begins with QT Marshall taunting Jeff Jarrett, slapping the back of his head to mock him. Marshall follows up with a boot to Jarrett’s midsection and an open palm strike. Jarrett quickly counters, sending Marshall to the mat with an arm drag and attempting to toss him over the top rope. Marshall clings on but gets clotheslined out of the ring from the opposite side by Jarrett.

Back in the ring, Marshall takes control with a roundhouse kick and goes for a pin, but Jarrett kicks out. Jarrett retaliates with a flurry of offense, including a series of clotheslines, a back body drop, and precise right hands in the corner. He caps off the sequence with an enzuigiri. Marshall climbs to the top rope, but Jarrett yanks him down and locks in a Sharpshooter. Just as Marshall looks in trouble, Aaron Solo jumps onto the apron, forcing Jarrett to release the hold.

The distraction allows Marshall to roll Jarrett up, but Jarrett kicks out. Marshall takes advantage and hits Jarrett’s own finisher, The Stroke. Solo tries to hand Marshall Jarrett’s iconic guitar to seal the deal, but Jay Lethal charges down the ramp, attacking Solo and brawling with him to the back. With the interference neutralized, Jarrett capitalizes, hitting The Stroke on Marshall to secure the victory.

Winner: “The Last Outlaw” Jeff Jarrett!

Backstage, Lexy Nair interviews Toni Storm, who is beaming after her first-ever AEW pay-per-view victory. Storm proudly declares, “There’s a first time for everything,” and says AEW is officially in “Toni Time.” Deonna Purrazzo then interrupts, introducing herself in a sarcastic tone before challenging Storm to a first-time-ever match on Collision. Storm enthusiastically accepts, thanking Purrazzo for the opportunity and expressing excitement for a match she’s been wanting for a long time.

Paquette, City and Menard then spoke at the desk. The pre-show panel points out that Thunder Rosa’s father is already sitting in the crowd.

We then get the entrances of the final match of the pre-show, which is an 8-Man Tag Team Match.

8-Man Tag Team Match: The Outrunners (Turbo Floyd and Truth Magnum) and Top Flight (Dante Martin and Darius Martin) vs. Lio Rush, Action Andretti and Don Callis Family’s Murder Machines (“The Murderhawk Monster” Lance Archer and “The Machine” Brian Cage)

The match kicks off with Darius Martin squaring off against Lance Archer. Darius starts strong with a dropkick, but Archer quickly turns the tide, delivering heavy strikes in the corner, following up with a massive chop, and tossing Darius across the ring. Brian Cage tags in to join Archer in double-teaming Darius, slamming him hard to the mat before Archer looks for the tag. However, Action Andretti tags himself in and immediately tags out to Rush.

Rush and Andretti try to double-team Darius, but he fights them off and manages to tag in Dante Martin. Dante enters with momentum, delivering quick right hands to Rush and taking him down with a clothesline. Truth Magnum tags in, lifts Rush onto his shoulders, and attempts an Airplane Spin. Andretti tags back in, interrupts Magnum’s offense, and lands a standing moonsault. Lance Archer re-enters, hitting a corner elbow on Magnum before Cage tags back in. Meanwhile, Private Party is shown backstage watching the action unfold.

Rush and Turbo Floyd tag in, and Floyd explodes with energy, hitting Rush with a series of clotheslines. Floyd takes out Rush and Andretti with alternating bodyslams and then slams Andretti on top of Rush. Teaming up, Floyd and Magnum deliver a double bodyslam to Archer. Top Flight joins the fray, nailing Andretti with a double superkick. The Outrunners and Top Flight combine forces, hitting double elbow drops on Archer and Andretti.

The chaos intensifies as Cage levels Dante Martin with a devastating clothesline, setting up for the Drill Claw. The Outrunners make the save, hitting Cage with a double boot. Andretti and Rush recover, taking out the Outrunners with a dive to the outside. Back in the ring, Darius hits a Tornado DDT on Rush, but Archer responds with a chokeslam to regain control.

Cage follows up with a brutal double powerbomb on Dante, pinning him, but the Outrunners break the pinfall and send themselves and Cage out of the ring with a clothesline. Seizing the moment, Rush climbs to the top rope and delivers a Frog Splash on Dante, securing the victory.

The winners of the 8-Man Tag Team Match, Lio Rush, Action Andretti and Don Callis Family’s Murder Machines (“The Murderhawk Monster” Lance Archer and “The Machine” Brian Cage)!

After the match, Private Party’s music hits, and the duo makes their way onto the stage, hyping up the crowd. Isiah Kassidy and Marq Quen exchange a tense stare with Andretti and Rush, teasing a potential confrontation. Tony Schiavone notes that all four teams are gunning for the titles, but Rush and Andretti have earned the first shot.

Backstage, Lexy Nair interviews Jeff Jarrett, Jay Lethal, Sonjay Dutt, and Satnam Singh. Lethal jokes about calling Karen Jarrett to celebrate, but the mood shifts as Jarrett argues with Dutt. Jarrett dismisses the bickering, announcing that he will address his career with a major announcement this Wednesday on Fight For The Fallen. The group exits, still questioning Jarrett’s intentions.

The pre-show panel, led by Renee Paquette, shifts focus to the main card, previewing the night’s biggest matches. Paquette thanks Guns N’ Roses for providing the soundtrack as a Worlds End video package plays to the iconic tune “Welcome to the Jungle,” bringing the AEW Worlds End Zero Hour Pre-Show to an exciting close.

AEW Worlds End Results (12/28/2024):

AEW Worlds End opens up with Excalibur, Nigel McGuinness and Tony Schiavone welcoming us to the show. We then get the entrances of the first match of the PPV, which is an AEW Continental Classic Semifinal Match.

AEW Continental Classic Semifinal Match: “The Aerial Assassin” Will Ospreay vs. Don Callis Family’s “The Protostar” Kyle Fletcher

The match begins with Will Ospreay delivering sharp chops to Kyle Fletcher, setting the tone early. Ospreay attempts a hurricanrana, but Fletcher counters with a heavy chop of his own. The two trade kicks, both narrowly avoiding contact, until Fletcher rolls out of the ring for a breather. Back in the ring, Fletcher connects with another chop, but Ospreay fires back with a series of rapid chops, forcing the action to spill to the outside. Ospreay takes flight off the apron, crashing into Fletcher, but Fletcher recovers quickly and boots Ospreay.

Ospreay tries to use the ring steps as a springboard for a hurricanrana, but Fletcher catches him mid-air and powerbombs him into the ring apron. Fletcher hoists Ospreay onto his shoulder and drives him into the barricade. Taking a moment to bask in the crowd’s reactions, Fletcher then returns Ospreay to the ring, delivering a series of right hands in the corner before attempting a pin, which Ospreay kicks out of.

Fletcher mockingly kicks Ospreay, but Ospreay retaliates with stiff right hands, followed by a powerful clothesline that turns Fletcher inside out. Ospreay continues the offense with a back body drop, driving Fletcher face-first into the top turnbuckle, and follows up with a boot and a standing Phoenix Splash.

Ospreay hits a standing Spanish Fly and goes for a pin, but Fletcher kicks out. The two exchange blistering chops in the center of the ring before Ospreay lands a superkick and an Os-Cutter. Ospreay covers Fletcher, but Fletcher kicks out again. Fletcher responds with a back elbow, and the two engage in a heated exchange of headbutts and shoves. Fletcher rolls Ospreay up with his hand on the ropes, but the referee catches the illegal tactic. Frustrated, Fletcher shoves the referee, who retaliates with a strike, allowing Ospreay to capitalize with a Hidden Blade. Ospreay covers, but Fletcher kicks out at the last second.

Fletcher counters with a Brainbuster, nearly securing the win, but Ospreay kicks out. Fletcher follows up with a running knee and a sit-out powerbomb, but Ospreay kicks out yet again. Fletcher hits a running kick to Ospreay’s midsection, but Ospreay counters with a hurricanrana, setting up for a decisive Styles Clash to seal the victory.

Winner: Will Ospreay

After the match, Will Ospreay locks eyes with Kyle Fletcher, signaling with his index fingers that their rivalry is now tied at 1-1. Fletcher seethes with frustration as Ospreay makes his way to the ramp, his body showing the toll of the grueling contest. Selling his exhaustion, Ospreay stumbles slightly on the ramp and wipes some of his own blood on the entrance stage, leaving a visceral reminder of the battle.

The scene transitions to a video package, hyping the stakes and storylines leading into the next match of the evening: an AEW Continental Classic Semifinal Match. The competitors make their entrances, ready to continue the intensity of the pay-per-view.

AEW Continental Classic Semifinal Match: AEW Continental Champion “The Rainmaker” Kazuchika Okada vs. Ricochet

The match kicks off with a traditional lock-up as Kazuchika Okada and Ricochet test each other’s strength. Okada gains the early advantage with a shoulder tackle, but Ricochet quickly recovers, kipping up and nailing Okada with a hurricanrana. Ricochet follows up with a dropkick that sends Okada to the outside, but the veteran slides back into the ring and counters with a big boot to regain control.

Okada sends Ricochet into the corner, but Ricochet counters with sharp knees to Okada’s spine, following up with a flurry of strikes. Okada fights back, landing solid right hands before executing a textbook Flapjack. Ricochet responds by whipping Okada into the corner and then grounding him with a quick takedown, leading into a perfectly executed springboard moonsault.

Ricochet keeps up the pressure, hitting a standing moonsault and going for the pin, but Okada powers out. The momentum shifts as Okada delivers a punishing shoulder-breaker, attempting a pinfall of his own, only for Ricochet to kick out. Okada then connects with a signature dropkick, followed by a bodyslam, setting up for his iconic finisher.

With precision, Okada hits The Rainmaker, sealing the victory in a decisive fashion.

Winner: Kazuchika Okada

After the match, the arena lights dim slightly as Swerve Strickland’s music hits, drawing a roar from the crowd. Swerve strolls onto the entrance ramp, microphone in hand, a sly grin on his face. He congratulates Ricochet on his performance in the Continental Classic, mocking him for only matching his result from the previous year. Swerve reminds Ricochet of his bold claims about winning the tournament and his own promise to embarrass him if he failed.

Swerve continues, taunting Ricochet by saying he’s done exactly what he expected since joining AEW: running his mouth without backing it up. With a smirk, Swerve adds that Ricochet talks a lot of mess, leaving him to clean it up. To drive his point home, Prince Nana appears at the top of the ramp, gleefully pulling a wagon full of toilet paper.

Nana begins handing rolls of toilet paper to fans in the crowd as Swerve encourages them to join in on the fun. Swerve mockingly declares it’s time to wish Ricochet a Happy New Year, leading the crowd in a chant as rolls of toilet paper are hurled into the ring, covering Ricochet in a sea of white.

Swerve and Nana laugh maniacally at the chaos, leaving Ricochet fuming in the ring as the crowd continues to pelt him with rolls of toilet paper.

We then get a video package and the entrances of the next match of the PPV, which is an AEW Women’s World Championship Tijuana Street Fight.

AEW Women’s World Championship Tijuana Street Fight: “The Glamour” Mariah May (c) vs. “La Mera Mera” Thunder Rosa

The pre-match video package airs, hyping the next contest of the evening: a Tijuana Street Fight for the AEW Women’s World Championship. The reigning champion, “The Glamour” Mariah May, defends her title against Thunder Rosa. As the package concludes, “The Dapper Yapper” Justin Roberts handles the introductions. Out first is the challenger, Thunder Rosa, looking fierce in her street gear and flanked by her father, who’s in attendance. Mariah May follows, exuding confidence as Nigel McGuinness heaps his usual praise on commentary. May wastes no time, taunting Rosa’s father, who responds by popping the champion to kick off the action with intensity.

The match begins with brawling at ringside before Rosa drags May back into the ring, delivering a senton off the ropes for a near fall. Rosa keeps the pressure on, propping May against the ropes for a dropkick and nearly scoring another pin. After a hard stomp, Rosa exits the ring to retrieve a variety of weapons, tossing a trash can into the ring to amplify the chaos.

Mariah slips out of the ring to regroup, but Rosa chases her to the ramp. There, May counters with a DDT on the stage, earning a near fall. Seizing the moment, May grabs a bottle of tequila, takes a swig, and spits it in Rosa’s face. This infuriates Rosa, who retaliates with a spear that drives May through a painted board. Rosa picks up a trash can, but May counters, slamming it against Rosa’s elbow and forcing her to step back.

The champion pursues Rosa, who strikes back by smashing an object over May’s head, though it only results in a near fall. Back in the ring, Rosa sets May up in the corner, lands some kicks, and hurls her by the hair into a pile of chairs. Rosa’s frustrations boil over as she berates May for recent remarks, using a chair to drive her point home. May fights back, landing a running knee for a close two-count.

Rosa regains control and attempts a pin after dropping May hard. She then grabs a piñata, breaks it open, and spills thumbtacks onto the canvas. Rosa stomps May and lifts her for a package piledriver, but the champion counters with a Mayday, slamming Rosa onto the tacks. Rosa narrowly kicks out, and the battle continues.

The fight spills outside again, with May sending Rosa into the steel steps before mocking Rosa’s father by stealing his cane. Rosa counters, sending May into the barricade and reclaiming the cane to deliver a few strikes of her own. Rosa forces May to the floor and pulls out a table from under the ring, setting up her next move.

With the table half-propped, Rosa uses it as a launchpad for a dropkick that sends May tumbling to the ground. As Rosa attempts to capitalize, a miscalculation sees graveyard dirt end up in her own face instead of May’s. McGuinness quips, “Oh the irony!” May seizes the opening, delivering a devastating piledriver from the apron through the table. She covers Rosa for the decisive victory.

Winner and STILL AEW Women’s World Champion: “The Glamour” Mariah May

AEW Dynamite Diamond Ring Match: MJF (c) vs. The Undisputed Kingdom’s Adam Cole

The hype video for MJF vs. Adam Cole rolls, setting the stage for their big showdown over the Dynamite Diamond Ring. As the video ends, MJF’s music hits, and out comes the man himself, dripping with confidence. The crowd’s buzzing as MJF struts to the ring, ready to defend his ring in this high-stakes match.

The match begins with Adam Cole charging at MJF, but the champion immediately rolls out of the ring, smugly declaring that everything happens on his time. Cole isn’t having it and quickly catches MJF off guard, dragging him back into the ring. He attempts a Panama Sunrise, but MJF escapes to the outside again, this time setting a trap by slamming Cole into the ring steps.

The crowd chants “He’s our scumbag!” as MJF brushes them off, declaring he doesn’t need their help. He brings Cole back into the ring, mocking him with taunts, pushups, and a forearm strike. Cole starts bleeding, and MJF ruthlessly targets the wound, locking in a chinlock to wear him down.

Max gets heated, yelling at the crowd, which gives Cole a chance to strike back. However, MJF regains control with a devastating powerbomb-backbreaker combo that sends Cole crashing to the mat. Climbing the ropes, MJF looks to hit a “Long Island Sunrise,” but Cole fights back, hitting a knee, an enziguri, a Backstabber, and a brainbuster onto the knee for a close two-count.

Cole sets up for another Panama Sunrise, but lands awkwardly, hyperextending his knee when MJF evades. Sensing an opportunity, MJF zeroes in on the injured knee, dragging Cole to the corner and relentlessly attacking the leg until the referee steps in. Undeterred, MJF sends Cole flying across the ring with a hammer throw, leaving him crumpled in pain.

MJF moves in to attack Cole’s injured leg again, but Cole reverses, pulling Max face-first into the ring post! MJF collapses to the floor, and as he stumbles back to his feet and into the ring, it’s clear his forehead is now busted open.

Seizing the momentum, Cole fires up, unleashing a relentless flurry of offense. He drives MJF into the corner, climbing up to deliver a series of mounted punches as the crowd roars in approval. In a shocking move, Cole takes a bite out of MJF’s forehead, further amping up the intensity.

With the crowd firmly behind him, Cole capitalizes by hitting a picture-perfect Panama Sunrise. He follows it up with The Boom, immediately going for the cover. The crowd counts along, but MJF digs deep and kicks out just before the three, leaving Cole stunned and the audience on the edge of their seats.

MJF exits the ring, slamming Cole’s leg against the ring post and taunting fans in the front row. After breaking the referee’s count, MJF reenters the ring and looks to attack the knee again, but Cole counters with a desperate kick, temporarily keeping the champion at bay.

Cole sets up for another Boom, but MJF collapses to the mat, appearing to be out of energy. As Cole moves to lift him back up, Max counters with a sudden chop block, targeting Cole’s injured knee and sending him crashing down. Both men struggle to their feet, using the ropes for support. MJF glares at Cole and snarls, “I always hated you,” igniting another furious exchange of strikes as the two charge at each other.

MJF gains the upper hand, taking Cole down and locking in a Figure Four Leglock right in the center of the ring. Cole writhes in pain but refuses to tap out, enduring the submission hold. As his shoulders hit the mat, the referee counts a pin attempt, forcing Cole to lift himself back up. In a desperate effort, Cole reverses the pressure, flipping the Figure Four onto MJF.

MJF grimaces in agony, his hand hovering as if he’s about to tap out, but instead, he claws his way to the bottom rope, forcing the referee to call for a break. Both men lie exhausted, the intensity of the match leaving the crowd on the edge of their seats.

MJF slides out of the ring, seemingly plotting his next move, as the Undisputed Kingdom taunts him from ringside. Spotting an opportunity, MJF smirks and lightly smacks his own head against the steel steps before collapsing to the floor. The referee turns just in time to see MJF down and assumes foul play, ejecting the Kingdom from ringside. With his plan working perfectly, MJF grabs the Dynamite Diamond Ring and slides back into the ring.

Before MJF can capitalize, Adam Cole intercepts him, snatching the ring from his hand. Cole raises the ring, ready to strike, but MJF counters with a sneaky low blow, leaving Cole stunned. Wasting no time, MJF props Cole up on the ropes and executes a devastating Heat Seeker. He goes for the cover and scores the victory, retaining his Dynamite Diamond Ring.

Winner: MJF

After the match, MJF begins gloating, grabbing a chair from ringside and taunting the crowd. He threatens to break Adam Cole’s leg, but before he can act, Roderick Strong storms out to make the save! MJF quickly retreats, but before he can escape fully, Kyle O’Reilly’s music hits. MJF tries to reason with Kyle, but O’Reilly blindsides him, dragging the scumbag back to the ring.

Strong and O’Reilly team up to hit a brutal Total Elimination on MJF, leaving him dazed. They set him up perfectly for Adam Cole, who picks up the Dynamite Diamond Ring and knocks MJF out cold. With MJF laid out, Cole casually drops the ring onto his chest, leaving a lasting statement. The Undisputed Kingdom share a triumphant hug in the middle of the ring before making their exit up the ramp to cheers from the crowd.

The show transitions to a video package hyping up the upcoming AEW Dynamite: Fight For The Fallen, billed as “The Mother of All Simulcasts,” live on TBS and Max to ring in the new year.

The video package sets the stage, highlighting Powerhouse Hobbs’ quest for vengeance against the Don Callis Family. His target: Konosuke Takeshita and the AEW International Championship. Hobbs’ determination is clear as the package recaps the rivalry, building anticipation for this high-stakes clash at Worlds End.

AEW International Championship Match: Konosuke Takeshita (c) defends against Powerhouse Hobbs

Back at ringside, Powerhouse Hobbs makes his entrance, exuding intensity as the crowd rallies behind him. Out next is the champion, Konosuke Takeshita, briefly accompanied by Don Callis, who delivers some last-minute words of encouragement before heading to the commentary table to provide his perspective as the match for the AEW International Championship gets underway!

The match begins with Powerhouse Hobbs dominating early, forcing Konosuke Takeshita out of the ring. Hobbs follows, delivering punishing blows to the champion right in front of Don Callis, making sure the man who betrayed him watches every second. Hobbs lifts Takeshita effortlessly onto the ring apron, showcasing his power and sending a clear message.

Takeshita fights back, showing his resilience. He counters by hoisting Hobbs onto his shoulders and slamming Hobbs’ knee onto the hardest part of the ring apron, drawing an approving smirk from Callis at the commentary table. The referee checks on Hobbs as Takeshita seizes the opportunity, dragging Hobbs back to the apron and then into the ring to continue his assault.

Takeshita targets Hobbs’ leg, systematically weakening the powerhouse. He slams Hobbs’ leg into the mat repeatedly, keeping the big man grounded. Hobbs visibly favors the injured leg, but Takeshita stays relentless, using the ropes to apply extra pressure until the referee steps in to enforce the break.

The action shifts to the apron, where Konosuke Takeshita shows his strength by dragging Powerhouse Hobbs back into the ring the hard way. Takeshita sends Hobbs to the ropes, looking to maintain his momentum, but Hobbs counters with an explosive crossbody, flattening the champion and taking him down hard to the mat. The crowd roars as the powerhouse finally shifts the momentum in his favor.

The crowd erupts into chants of “MEAT” as Powerhouse Hobbs takes control, hammering Konosuke Takeshita with a series of lariats in the corner. Feeding off the energy, Hobbs hoists the champ up and slams him down with a thunderous powerslam, earning a close two-count. Hobbs grimaces, still favoring his injured knee, as he uses the ropes to pull himself back to his feet.

Takeshita also rises, but Hobbs sends him to the ropes. The champ counters, catching Hobbs with a modified tombstone piledriver. Takeshita goes for the cover, but Hobbs refuses to stay down, kicking out at two to the delight of the crowd.

Both men struggle to their feet as chants of “MEAT” fill the arena. They exchange heavy strikes until Takeshita plants Hobbs with a German suplex. The champ looks for a Power Drive Knee, but Hobbs blocks it, only to take a hard kick to the head. Hobbs recovers quickly, catching Takeshita with another powerslam and following up with a massive running lariat that flattens the champ. Hobbs covers, but Takeshita shows his resilience by kicking out at two, keeping the match alive.

Powerhouse Hobbs drags Konosuke Takeshita to his feet, but the champion counters with a sudden Blue Thunder Bomb. Takeshita goes for the cover, but Hobbs powers out at just one, leaving Don Callis in disbelief on commentary. Hobbs, showing his determination, climbs to the top turnbuckle, but his injured knee gives out, causing him to drop to the mat.

The referee checks on Hobbs as Takeshita regains his footing. Despite the crowd’s “please be careful” chants, Takeshita goes after Hobbs, meeting him on the top turnbuckle. With incredible strength, Takeshita delivers a massive superplex, sending Hobbs crashing down.

Takeshita ascends the ropes again, this time landing a senton onto the challenger. He retreats to the corner, lining up for a Power Drive Knee as Hobbs slowly gets to his feet. But Hobbs counters at the last second, catching Takeshita with a thunderous spinebuster that shakes the ring! Hobbs covers the champion, but Takeshita barely kicks out, keeping the match alive to the astonishment of the crowd.

Hobbs, determined to finish the job, pulls down his straps, signaling it’s time to end things. He drags Takeshita to the corner and hoists him up the turnbuckle. Takeshita fights back, landing some desperate strikes, but Hobbs overpowers him and delivers a jaw-dropping avalanche powerslam! The impact shakes the ring, but Takeshita instinctively rolls to the outside for a breather.

Hobbs, clearly in pain, removes his knee brace to relieve the pressure on his injured leg. The limp slows him down, creating an opening for Takeshita. The champion capitalizes with a massive elbow strike, followed by a devastating knee to stagger Hobbs. Sensing his moment, Takeshita locks in a front guillotine, squeezing the life out of the powerhouse. Hobbs struggles, appearing to fade as the crowd rallies behind him, but Takeshita transitions into the Raging Fire to secure the pinfall victory and retain the AEW International Championship.

Winner via pinfall and still AEW International Champion: Konosuke Takeshita

Don Callis rushes to the ring to celebrate with his protégé, raising Takeshita’s hand in victory. The pair exit the ring triumphantly, heading up the ramp with the championship in tow as the crowd reacts to the hard-fought battle.

Backstage, Kazuchika Okada speaks ahead of his AEW Continental Classic finals match against Will Ospreay later tonight. Calm but confident, he acknowledges Ospreay’s impressive skills but delivers a sharp line: “He’s on another level … but not my level, b*tch.” With that, Okada walks off, and the pre-match video package rolls, hyping Mercedes Mone vs. Kris Statlander II for the TBS Championship.

As the package concludes, the crowd inside the Addition Financial Arena in Orlando, FL, comes alive. The second-ever TBS Champion, Kris Statlander, makes her entrance, her accolades highlighted once again—she won the title by defeating a previously undefeated champion. However, Excalibur avoids mentioning Jade Cargill by name this time, unlike earlier references to Madison Rayne on the pre-show.

AEW TBS Championship Match: Mercedes Moné (c) defends against Kris Statlander

Statlander enters the ring to cheers, but the mood shifts as Mercedes Mone’s “CEO” theme hits. Mone makes her way out, complete with her trademark bouncy-dance, drawing mixed reactions from the crowd. The reigning TBS Champion exudes her usual arrogance as she heads to the ring, ready for the highly anticipated rematch.

The match kicks off with Mercedes Mone and Kris Statlander circling the ring, sizing each other up before locking up in the center. Statlander quickly shows her power advantage, shoving the TBS Champion toward the corner. Mone regains her footing and counters with a side headlock, but Statlander powers out, sending Mone to the ropes and leveling her with a strong shoulder tackle. The crowd cheers as the challenger asserts her dominance early in the match.

Mercedes Mone attempts a headscissors, but Kris Statlander powers through, quickly regaining control and taking the fight to the champion. Mone retreats to the ropes but finds herself hoisted onto Statlander’s shoulders. The crafty champion wriggles free, sending Statlander tumbling to the outside. Smirking, Mone mocks her challenger before launching into an aggressive attack, driving Statlander into the steel steps and then the barricade.

Mone capitalizes with a brutal double knee strike against the barricade and steps onto it for a high-risk move. Statlander, however, catches her mid-air, showcasing her strength as she drives Mone into the ring apron. She rolls the champion back into the ring and goes for the pin, but Mone kicks out at two.

Statlander keeps the pressure on, using her power to dominate. Mone slips out of a vertical suplex attempt, only to be caught and slammed to the mat. Statlander doesn’t let up, lifting Mone once more and sending her flying with a fallaway slam, firmly in control of the match.

Mercedes Mone finds herself in the corner as Kris Statlander hoists her up to the top turnbuckle. The champion fights back, catching Statlander off guard and delivering a thunderous powerbomb that sends the challenger crashing onto the hardest part of the ring apron. Mone quickly rolls back into the ring, dragging Statlander in for a nearfall, but the challenger manages to kick out.

Mone stays on the offensive, driving Statlander into the corner and connecting with a double knee strike. She covers again, but Statlander refuses to stay down. Both women rise to their feet, and Statlander fires out of the corner with a powerful lariat, regaining some momentum. Mone, however, counters with a Backstabber, earning another close nearfall as the crowd rallies behind the intense action.

Mercedes Mone regains her composure, locking Kris Statlander in a straightjacket hold and transitioning into another Backstabber, followed by a second for good measure. Keeping the pressure on, Mone drives her knees into Statlander’s back, leaving her writhing on the canvas.

Statlander fights through the pain, managing to get to her feet and send Mone into the corner. The champ counters, yanking Statlander down by her hair before climbing the turnbuckle. Mone leaps off for a Meteora, but Statlander counters mid-air, catching her with a makeshift powerbomb! Both women collapse to the mat, Statlander still feeling the effects of the earlier apron powerbomb.

The champ is the first to her feet, but the challenger isn’t far behind. Statlander bursts forward, leveling Mone with a pair of lariats before a hammer throw sends the champ crashing into the corner. Statlander follows up with a deadlift German suplex, earning a close nearfall that leaves the crowd roaring.

Statlander, showing her resilience, powers the champ up once more, slamming her down with a Michinoku Driver. She covers for the win, but Mone digs deep and kicks out at the last possible second, keeping the match alive!

Kris Statlander drags Mercedes Mone to the corner, lifting her onto the top turnbuckle and delivering a stinging chop. However, the champ counters, fighting back with precision and sending Statlander face-first into the middle turnbuckle. Wasting no time, Mone capitalizes with a tornado DDT, driving Statlander into the mat. She quickly goes for the cover, but the challenger kicks out at two, keeping the match alive.

Mercedes Mone gets back to her feet, hoisting Kris Statlander up and executing a flawless Three Amigos suplex sequence. Not stopping there, she follows it up with another set, earning cheers from the crowd as she pays homage to Eddie Guerrero. With Statlander down, Mone drags her to the corner and climbs to the top rope, delivering a picture-perfect frog splash. She hooks the leg for the cover, but Statlander refuses to stay down, kicking out at two.

Mone stays on the attack, charging at Statlander in the corner for a running double knee strike. Statlander narrowly dodges, causing Mone to crash into the turnbuckle. Seizing the opportunity, Statlander sets up and delivers a devastating package piledriver. The move would finish most opponents, but Mone kicks out at two, leaving the crowd stunned.

Both women are back on their feet, with Mone quickly delivering a trio of jawbreakers to the challenger. Statlander absorbs the punishment and fires back with a right cross that sends Mone stumbling into the ropes. The tension escalates as the two warriors trade strikes in the middle of the ring, each blow drawing gasps from the crowd.

The action spills to the outside in chaotic fashion, with the ring apron coming loose in the process. Mercedes Mone capitalizes, catching Kris Statlander with a Moné Maker on the floor. Both women are down as the referee begins the ten-count.

At the count of six, Mercedes manages to crawl back into the ring. Statlander struggles on the floor as the count approaches nine, seemingly unable to stand. Just as it looks like the match might end, Mone slides out of the ring, breaking the count—not to continue the match but to trap Statlander’s foot under a cable beneath the ring, restarting the count. However, Mone grows visibly frustrated as she leaves the ring again, opting to inflict more punishment on her challenger.

The referee steps in, forcing Mone back into the ring while Statlander works to free herself, eventually untying her boot to escape the trap. Mone attempts a Meteora off the apron, but Statlander counters, slamming the champ hard onto the apron. Wasting no time, Statlander rolls Mone back into the ring and plants her with a thunderous F5-like move. She covers, but Mone barely gets a shoulder up before the three-count.

Statlander ascends the turnbuckle, looking to finish things, but Mercedes cuts her off. In a shocking display of brutality, Mone delivers a devastating tombstone piledriver on the apron, sending Statlander crashing to the floor. The referee checks on the challenger before starting the count once again. Mone begins celebrating, confident she’s secured the countout victory.

But to the crowd’s amazement, Statlander leaps into the ring at the very last second, keeping the match alive and leaving Mone stunned.

Mercedes Mone, visibly furious, sets up Kris Statlander for the Statement Maker, wrenching back on her challenger’s neck. Statlander fights through the pain, clawing her way to the ropes. Just as she’s about to reach safety, Mone drags her back to the center of the ring and transitions into a modified STF. The crowd rallies behind Statlander, who digs deep and manages to grab the bottom rope, forcing the break.

Frustrated and desperate, Mone shouts at Statlander before delivering a sharp slap to the face. She hits the ropes for momentum, but Statlander intercepts her. Statlander sets up for Saturday Night Fever, but Mone counters, trapping her in an ankle lock. Statlander writhes in pain but escapes, nearly pinning Mone in the process.

The two then engage in a frantic series of pin attempts, each countering the other in a rapid display of technical prowess. Finally, Mone catches Statlander in a pinning combination that the challenger can’t escape, securing the three-count to retain her TBS Championship.

Winner via pinfall and still TBS Champion: Mercedes Mone

Mone snatches her title and makes her way up the ramp, celebrating her hard-fought victory. Back in the ring, the crowd shows their appreciation for Kris Statlander’s incredible effort, giving her a well-deserved ovation.

The broadcast transitions to a brief segment featuring RJ City and Renee Paquette, who deliver a quick word on behalf of DraftKings, encouraging fans to get in on the action. Immediately following, a high-energy video package hypes up the upcoming AEW Revolution event, set to take place in Los Angeles. The video teases major matches and moments, building excitement for one of AEW’s most anticipated shows of the year.

AEW Continental Classic Finals: Will Ospreay vs Okada

Back at ringside, the anticipation builds as Will Ospreay’s music hits, and he makes his way to the ring, focused and ready for the challenge ahead. The stakes couldn’t be higher as the winner of this match will claim this year’s Continental Classic crown.

Out next is Kazuchika Okada, the AEW Continental Champion, who confidently makes his entrance, his iconic Rainmaker aura radiating as he glances at the championship belt on his shoulder. The crowd buzzes with excitement as the gravity of this matchup sinks in.

Both competitors receive formal introductions, the atmosphere electric as the two stare each other down in the ring. The referee signals for the bell, and this highly anticipated showdown to determine the Continental Classic winner is officially underway!

The crowd is electric as Kazuchika Okada and Will Ospreay circle the ring, sizing each other up. They lock up, and Okada powers Ospreay into the ropes. The referee steps in for a clean break, which Okada initially gives—only to follow up with a sharp forearm strike, drawing a mixed reaction from the crowd.

Ospreay fires back with forearm strikes of his own, sending Okada into the corner. With his speed and agility, Ospreay takes Okada down with a headscissors, forcing the champion to retreat to the outside. Seizing the moment, Ospreay launches himself over the ropes with a spectacular dive, crashing into Okada and sending him sprawling to the floor.

The referee begins the count as Ospreay gets back to his feet, bringing Okada to the barricade and delivering a series of stinging uppercuts. Breaking the count, Ospreay rolls back into the ring briefly before heading back out to continue his assault.

Okada turns the tables, sending Ospreay toward the barricade. But Ospreay, ever the high-flyer, leaps onto it, aiming for a dive onto Okada. The champion counters mid-air, planting Ospreay with a devastating DDT on the floor. The referee’s count reaches four as Okada drags Ospreay onto the apron. Ignoring the referee’s verbal warnings, Okada delivers another DDT onto the floor, leaving Ospreay dazed and the crowd buzzing over the intense start to this championship showdown.

Okada rolls Ospreay back into the ring, maintaining his dominance as he takes him down again, this time going for a pin but only earning a nearfall. Ospreay struggles to his feet, meeting Okada strike for strike in a heated exchange. The champion gains the upper hand, snapping Ospreay to the mat with a precise neckbreaker.

The referee checks on Ospreay, who is clearly feeling the effects of the match. Okada, ever the showman, taunts his opponent, mockingly waving one of his bloodied gauze pads at him, drawing jeers from the crowd.

Suddenly, Ospreay summons his resilience, catching Okada off guard with a powerful suplex. The move shifts the momentum, giving Ospreay a chance to regroup as the crowd rallies behind him. Slowly but surely, he starts to claw his way back into the contest.

Ospreay pushes forward, trying to build momentum as he sets up for the Hidden Blade. However, Okada counters, dropping him to the mat and keeping control. The champion smirks as he sends Ospreay out of the ring and follows, targeting his knee with calculated attacks.

The referee begins the count, but Okada quickly rolls back into the ring to reset it. He attempts a tombstone piledriver on the outside, but Ospreay escapes, sending Okada into the barricade. Seizing the moment, Ospreay hits a thrust kick and follows with an incredible Oscutter off the barricade, turning the tide.

Ospreay rolls back into the ring as the referee starts a new count. Okada struggles to his feet and slides back into the ring just before the count reaches ten. Ospreay immediately pounces, hitting another Oscutter and going for the pin, but Okada kicks out at the last moment, keeping the match alive.

Ospreay brings Okada to his feet, delivering sharp kicks to the face followed by a knee strike. Okada counters, lifting Ospreay and slamming him down with a neckbreaker onto his knee. The champion climbs to the top rope, delivering a big elbow drop before flipping off the crowd for the second time, pointing to Ospreay as he sets up for the Rainmaker. Ospreay evades the lariat, but Okada recovers quickly, launching him into the corner with a dropkick.

Ospreay fights back, only to be grounded again by another precision dropkick from Okada. The champion goes for the Rainmaker, but Ospreay counters, hitting a Styles Clash and covering for the pin. Unlike the semi-finals, it’s only good for a nearfall as Okada kicks out.

Okada rallies, catching Ospreay with a Rainmaker lariat of his own and making the cover. This time, Ospreay kicks out, shocking Okada and the crowd. Determined, Okada looks to hit another Rainmaker, but Ospreay battles to his feet. Both men are shaky as Okada connects with a hard right hand, sending Ospreay back to the mat.

Okada follows up with kicks and a headbutt, reopening Ospreay’s earlier wound. Despite the damage, Ospreay counters with a German suplex, keeping himself in the fight. Okada goes for another Rainmaker, but Ospreay counters with a standing Spanish Fly, earning a close two-count.

Ospreay positions himself in the corner, aiming for a Hidden Blade, but Okada intercepts with a dropkick. Ospreay rebounds, going for an Oscutter off the ropes, but Okada counters with another dropkick. Undeterred, Ospreay responds with a Rainmaker lariat of his own, leveling the champ. He follows with a Storm Zero and a pin, but Okada kicks out at two.

Ospreay tries for a Tiger Driver to finish things, but Okada escapes, taking Ospreay down once again with another devastating Rainmaker lariat, leaving both men drained in the ring.

The champion, Kazuchika Okada, hoists Ospreay to his feet, setting up for a decisive lariat. However, Ospreay counters with a well-placed kick, positioning Okada for the Storm Breaker. At the last second, Okada escapes with a slick arm drag, pulling Ospreay into a devastating Rainmaker lariat. The impact is enough to secure the pinfall victory, crowning Okada the 2024 Continental Classic winner and retaining his AEW Continental Championship.

Winner via pinfall (2024 Continental Classic winner and still AEW Continental Champion): Kazuchika Okada

After the match, Ospreay receives medical attention while Okada celebrates another monumental achievement, adding to his legacy alongside his four G1 Climax victories in New Japan Pro Wrestling.

In a moment of respect, Okada extends his hand, and Ospreay accepts the handshake, showcasing mutual sportsmanship before exiting the ring. As Okada continues his celebration, the mood shifts when Christopher Daniels steps onto the stage, his presence hinting at what could come next for the reigning champion.

Christopher Daniels grabs a mic and congratulates Kazuchika Okada on his victory in the Continental Classic and successfully defending his title. However, Daniels explains, “Normally, I’d be here to present the title to you, but I can’t do that anymore…because I’m no longer an EVP of All Elite Wrestling. But… this man is.”

The arena erupts as Kenny Omega’s music hits, drawing a massive pop from the crowd. Omega steps onto the stage, locking eyes with Okada in an intense stare-down. Without breaking eye contact, Omega walks over to the pedestal holding the AEW Continental Championship, picks it up, and slowly makes his way down the ramp toward the ring. The crowd buzzes with anticipation as the moment sets the stage for a potential clash of legends.

Kenny Omega steps into the ring, holding the AEW Continental Championship. With a nod of respect, he presents the title to its rightful owner, Kazuchika Okada, acknowledging Okada’s triumphant run in the Continental Classic. The tension between the two New Japan rivals is palpable as they lock eyes, the crowd buzzing with anticipation. Okada hoists the championship high, making his dominance clear.

Omega steps back, offering a slow clap of respect, before moving to the apron as the crowd erupts into chants of “Omega!” With a final glance at Okada, Omega makes his way up the ramp, but not without stopping at the stage for one last stare-down. The intensity lingers as Okada’s music hits again, resuming his celebration in the ring while the crowd absorbs the electric moment between two of wrestling’s greatest.

Commentary reflects on the intense stare-down between Kenny Omega and Kazuchika Okada, but quickly shifts focus to the night’s highly anticipated main event. The question is posed: Who, if anyone, can wrest the AEW World Championship from Jon Moxley and put an end to the Death Riders’ reign of destruction in AEW?

A video package airs, recapping Jon Moxley’s ruthless mission to “reform” AEW in his own image. The footage highlights his stranglehold on the World Championship, offering three fierce rivals—Orange Cassidy, Jay White, and Hangman Adam Page—a chance to dethrone him and reclaim the title for AEW.

AEW World Championship 4-Way Match: Jon Moxley (c) vs. Orange Cassidy vs. Hangman Page vs. Jay White

Back at ringside, the atmosphere is electric as the entrances begin for the main event. First out is Orange Cassidy, with his signature laid-back demeanor masking the intensity of the moment. Next is Hangman Adam Page, laser-focused and determined to take back the championship he feels is rightfully his. The crowd erupts as Jay White makes his entrance, exuding confidence as he prepares for the biggest fight of the night. The stage is set for an epic battle for the AEW World Championship.

Jon Moxley, the AEW World Champion, makes his entrance through the crowd, joined by Marina Shafir. He steps into the ring as Shafir hands the championship briefcase to the referee. The referee raises the AEW World Championship to signal the stakes, and the match begins!

The match begins with an unexpected mishap as the championship briefcase is accidentally handcuffed to the ring ropes. Marina Shafir quickly breaks the cuff and removes the case, but the distraction causes tension as Page and White argue over their plan. Meanwhile, Cassidy stays focused, cutting off Moxley with a dive to the floor as the champion tries to leave the ring.

Page and White put their differences aside momentarily, teaming up with Cassidy to beat down Moxley and keep him in check. As they back off, Claudio Castagnoli appears, helping Moxley to his feet. The two begin retreating through the crowd, but the challengers give chase, turning the fight into a chaotic brawl among the fans.

Moxley zeroes in on Cassidy, while Jay White and Hangman Page battle Castagnoli. Eventually, Mox drags Cassidy back to the ring, mocking him with lazy kicks before hitting the ropes—only for Cassidy to roll out of the ring. Frustrated, Mox goes after him again, but Cassidy stalls, putting his hands in his pockets, distracting Mox long enough for Page and White to flank him.

The three challengers reunite for a devastating triple powerbomb, driving Mox through a table. However, the alliance doesn’t last long as Page attacks White and Cassidy, throwing Switchblade back into the ring for a fallaway slam. Cassidy follows, only to be caught by Page for a nearfall, which White breaks up.

Page sends White into the corner and then levels Cassidy with a running boot, going for another nearfall as the action heats up.

As Hangman Page continues his assault, the camera cuts to the stands, showing the Patriarchy watching intently, along with HOOK, who keeps a close eye on his rivals. Back in the ring, Page fends off Jay White’s offense, dragging him out of the ring and smashing him into the barricade. Turning his focus to Cassidy, Page rolls him back into the ring. However, chants of “Whose House? Swerve’s House!” from the crowd fluster Page, allowing Cassidy to counter briefly, though Jay White quickly takes control.

Cassidy fights back, but Jon Moxley returns to the ring, taking down both Cassidy and White. Mox, bleeding from the back of his head, locks eyes with Page. The two slug it out until Mox sends Page out of the ring. He deals with Cassidy but is caught off guard by Jay White for a nearfall. Mox reverses with a quick roll-up, but White kicks out. Mox regains control, taking down both Cassidy and White, though he collapses from exhaustion. The referee checks on all four competitors as they struggle to their feet.

Cassidy drops first, while White unloads on Mox and Hangman with strikes, following with a suplex on Mox. Before White can capitalize, Page takes him down with a thunderous discus lariat. Page lands a Dead Eye on Mox, only to be met with an Orange Punch from Cassidy. White attempts a Blade Runner on Page, but Mox intervenes. The action escalates as the four men trade big moves, with Page setting up for a Buckshot Lariat on Mox. However, Wheeler Yuta grabs Page’s foot, halting his momentum. Page shoves Yuta away and finally hits the Buckshot on Mox, waiting for the referee to recover—only for Cassidy to surprise him with a crucifix pin for a nearfall.

With Cassidy and Page down, Jay White nails Mox with a Blade Runner and covers him, but Yuta interrupts by dropping onto the referee, stopping the count. Furious, White confronts Yuta, only to be blindsided by Marina Shafir. White hits Shafir with a Blade Runner but is immediately struck by a Busaiku Knee from Yuta. This sets up White perfectly for a Death Rider DDT from Moxley, who covers for the pinfall to retain the AEW World Championship.

Winner via pinfall and still AEW World Champion: Jon Moxley

As the match concludes, Jon Moxley and The Death Riders grab steel chairs, preparing to unleash a violent beatdown to close the evening. Just as they’re about to strike, the familiar sounds of FTR’s theme music echo through the arena, bringing out Dax Harwood and Cash Wheeler to a massive pop. They pause on the stage, building suspense.

Suddenly, the lights go out. When they come back on, the FTR logo has transformed into “Rated-FTR,” and the iconic entrance music of Adam Copeland hits. The crowd erupts as “The Rated-R Superstar” makes his entrance alongside Harwood and Wheeler. The trio storms the ring, taking the fight to Moxley and The Death Riders, forcing them to retreat.

Copeland grabs a microphone, visibly fired up, but it doesn’t work. After a tense few seconds, the mic is fixed. Copeland addresses Moxley directly: “MOXLEY! You look at me when I’m talking to you, KID! Yeah, I called you kid, because you were just growing pubes when I started this!” The crowd roars as Copeland delivers his message. “Your collective asses belong to me and FTR!”

With that, Copeland’s theme hits once more, and he stands tall with FTR as the crowd cheers. The AEW Worlds End 2024 pay-per-view closes on a high note. Thanks for tuning in, and have a Happy New Year, everyone!