Arena: Wells Fargo Arena
City: Des Moines, IA
Tonight opens with The Judgment Day coming out to the ring first. Damian and Finn talk about the Creed Brothers and their match tonight for the tag team titles. Rhea talks about Ivy Nile. As Dominik tried to say something he was booed and then interrupted by R-Truth who says you guys left me. He was asked why he was out there, and he said he is in Judgment Day because last week’s beat down was his initiation. Truth says everyone is looking for a fight. Truth says he wants a Miracle on 34th Street Fight to settle the animosity between JD and him and loser leaves the Judgment Day and Damian says it’s a good idea.
JD McDonagh VS. R-Truth in a Miracle on 34th Street Fight with Loser leaves the Judgment Day
While fighting on the top rope JD tried to pull Truth up but Truth falls forward crashing JD through the table and got the pinfall.
Winner: R-Truth
Kayden Carter and Katana Chance talk about their shot at the Women’s Tag Team Titles tonight.
Nia Jax comes to the ring but before she could say anything Becky Lynch comes out. Becky asked Nia where she was going and if she had something to say about her, she could tell her to her face. Nia said she had more important issues to tend to because before she interrupted her, she was going to announce she was entering the Royal Rumble and Becky said no one cares. Then says she is here to look for a fight. Nia said she never fought her because they are afraid of what she what do to her. Nia said Becky is the money maker and she would end that if they fought because Becky is the size of her leg.
Becky says she needs to prove herself and Nia said fine let’s get a referee out here right now. But after the referee got out there, Nia started to get in the ring then stopped and said see how bad you want this. This is going to happen on my terms. This is going to happen in my hometown on Day One. Nia kept talking and Becky jumped on her up the aisle and officials grabbed Becky and Nia sucker punched Becky knocking her down.
They show a video of Kofi Kingston dressed like Santa Clause throwing stuff to the crowd before the show. Kofi is then shown backstage and gave DIY a Main Event Jey Uso shirt and DIY then walked over to the Miz and then Jackie came into interview The Miz and he talks about his Intercontinental Championship match with Gunther tonight.
The Miz VS. Gunther for the WWE Intercontinental Championship
If Miz loses he cannot challenge for the Intercontinental Championship again while Gunther is the champion.
Great match which saw the Miz kick out of the powerbomb and get to the ropes out of a Boston Crab. Gunther with an injured right hand. With Gunther on the top rope, Miz catches him and kicks his hand and climbs up the ropes and hits a Skull Crushing Finale from the top rope but Gunther rolls out of the ring. Gunther comes back in the ring and gives the Miz a huge clothesline and a couple powerbombs and pins the Miz.
Winner and Still WWE Intercontinental Champion: Gunther
Gunther walked up to Kaiser and Vinci, and they were clapping and congratulating him, and he started telling them they have no reason to celebrate. H is stepping away for a few weeks to recharge but they need to stay here and work hard to impress him. Santa Kofi then walks up to Kaiser and Kaiser said pack up those presents and get out of here. And Kofi gives him a present and it’s a lump of coal. Kaiser then just stared at him. Kofi goes into a rant about being good all year long.
Shinsuke Nakamura is shown reading An American Nightmare before Christmas which ends in Merry Christmas to all, and I will be your last fight. Cody then comes in and attacked Nakamura. Officials had a hard time separating the two who fought out to ringside. Cody attempted to give Nakamura a Cross Rhodes on the announce table but an official grabbed Nakamura at the last second and threw him in the ring.
Adam Pearce was in his office and asked Tozawa if he was sure, it was the match he wanted and Tozawa said let’s do it. Chelsea Green and Piper Niven came in to attempt to get out of their title match, but Pearce refused. Big Bronson Reed then came in to talk to Adam about a chance at Gunther.
Chelsea Green & Piper Niven VS. Kayden Carter & Katana Chance for the WWE Women’s Tag Team Championship.
After knocking Niven down and she got the tag to Green, Carter and Chance hit their After Party finishing move to win the titles.
Winners and New WWE Women’s Tag Team Champions: Kayden Carter & Katana Chance
Alpha Academy are in the locker room and Ivy Nile told them she asked for a match with Rhea Ripley and said she had to go the boys have a big match coming up. Tozawa said I have a match tonight too, and Gable said against who and he said “him” and Ivar and Valhalla walked in.
Ivar VS. Akira Tozawa
With Ivar down, Tozawa goes to the top rope, Valhalla gets on the apron, but Maxxine Dupri pulled her down and she ran at Maxxine and missed and went into the railing at ringside. Ivar then got hung up on the ropes and Tozawa went after him, but Ivar was able to counter, and power slammed him from the second rope and got the victory.
Winner: Ivar
The World Heavyweight Champion Seth “Freakin” Rollins comes to the ring and begins to talk about his title match on Day One against Drew McIntyre and Drew comes out. Drew tells him he is not here to fight; he is here to congratulate him for being a leader and then starts talking about sacrificing family for the business. Drew then says he doesn’t want Seth’s title. He needs the title to prove all the hurt he caused was worth it for validation and he is willing to hurt him to get what he needs. Seth said he doesn’t know if he can believe what he said but he respects him.
Seth then tells Drew he is still blaming everyone else for him not being a world champion and he needs to take responsibility for his actions. Seth then said he stood in the ring last week and told a man (C.M. Punk) he hated him, and he meant that, and he doesn’t hate Drew, he pities him. Seth then tells Drew Merry Christmas I will see you in a couple weeks. Drew then went to grab Seth and they began to fight. During the fight, Drew picked Seth up and dropped him face first on the ring steps and it appeared to be an injury to Seth’s left arm.
Santa Kofi is back at ringside passing out gifts. Kaiser and Vinci come out and attack him. As they continue to beat down Kofi, Main Event Jey Uso comes out to save Kofi. Uso then said come on pretty boy to Kaiser and said I want you in the ring.
Main Event Jey Uso VS. Ludwig Kaiser
With Vinci interfering, Kofi returned to take care of Vinci and Jey was able hit Kaiser with a spear and a splash to get the win.
Winner: Main Event Jey Uso
The Judgment Day is shown in the locker room. Damian was laughing and said to JD you lost to R-Truth. Damian then said you lost, you’re out. Rhea told them to stop bickering and if Ivy Nile wants a match with her, she will defend her title against her on Day One. Damian told JD he is obviously still part of the Judgment Day. JD looked relieved and said thank you. Finn then said they are going to go take care of the Creed Brothers.
The Creed Brothers VS. Damian Priest & Finn Balor for the Undisputed WWE Tag Team Championship.
Finn had Brutus set up for the Coup De Grace but Julius is up to stop him and goes for a superplex. Damian tags in and picks up Julius on his shoulders but Brutus pulls Balor down to the top ring post and gets up on the ropes in front of him. As Julius reverses Damian and puts him on his shoulders, they hit the Brutus Ball. Julius goes for the pin but Balor hits the Coup de Grace on Julius’ back. Brutus and Balor go outside and Priest hits South of Heaven on Julius and got the pin. It did appear that Julius’ arm came up right at the three count.
Winners and Still Undisputed WWE Tag Team Champions: Finn Balor & Damian Priest
