AEW Rampage: Holiday Bash Results 12/20 - Gold League Continental Classic Match, Nightingale Faces Cameron
Welcome to Wrestling Inc.'s results for "AEW Rampage": Holiday Bash on December 20, 2024, coming to you from the Entertainment & Sports Arena in Washington, D.C.!
Brody King will be going one-on-one with Komander in a Gold League Match for the Continental Classic. As of writing, Will Ospreay, Ricochet, Darby Allin, and Clauido Castagnoli are all tied for first place in the Gold League with six points each. In the Blue League, Kyle Fletcher leads with nine points while Mark Briscoe and defending Continental Champion Kazuchika Okada trail behind with seven points apiece.
After defeating Jamie Hayter this past Saturday on "AEW Collision" to secure her spot in the Four-Way International Women's Cup at the upcoming Wrestle Dynasty pay-per-view event with a shot at a title of their choosing up for grabs, Willow Nightingale looks to gain some momentum heading into the bout as she collides with Harley Cameron. Nightingale will be competing against Ring of Honor Women's World Champion Athena, CMLL star Persephone, and a mystery star from Stardom on January 5.
Powerhouse Hobbs and Mark Davis emerged victorious over AEW International Champion Konosuke Takeshita and Lance Archer of The Don Callis Family. Tonight, they look to score another win once again as they join forces to square off with Takeshita and reigning Ring of Honor World Television Champion Brian Cage. Additionally, Takeshita, Archer, and Cage's stablemate leader Don Callis has something on his mind to share while Lio Rush and Action Andretti will be going head-to-head with opponents who have yet to be announced.
We are live! Excalibur, "Daddy Magic" Matt Menard, and Ian Riccaboni greet audiences at home as Tony Schiavone introduces Kyle Fletcher and Don Callis. The pair make their way out to the ring alongside Konosuke Takeshita, Lance Archer, and Brian Cage. Callis brags about the recent accomplishments of The Don Callis Family before he and Fletcher continue to brag and express their confidence in the latter emerging victorious in his upcoming matches.
Powerhouse Hobbs and Mark Davis then make their way out to the ring.
The Don Callis Family vs. Powerhouse Hobbs and Mark Davis
Takeshita and Hobbs begin the action. The bell rings and the two go back and forth. Davis and Cage tag in, and Davis fires off chops on Cage. Hobbs tags in and Takeshita and Cage double team on him. Takeshita tags in and Cage fires off stomps on Hobbs in the corner before Takeshita rains down right hands on him.
Cage and Hobbs exchange right hands on each other before Hobbs connects with a suplex on him and tags in Davis. Davis sets up for a senton on Cage, but Cage gets his knees up and tags in Takeshita. Takeshita delivers a Blue Thunder Bomb to Davis and pins him, but Davis kicks out.
Back from the break, Hobbs and Takeshita tag in and Hobbs connects with an over the shoulder powerslam on him. Hobbs delivers a slam to Takeshita, but Cage tags back in and delivers an enzuigiri to Hobbs. Cage sends Hobbs crashing into the mat and pins him, but Hobbs kicks out. Hobbs delivers a scoop powerslam to Cage, but Cage sends Davis crashing into the mat with an F5. Hobbs then clotheslines himself and Hobbs out of the ring.
Davis and Takeshita level each other with clotheslines, but Takeshita connects with a knee and a Fisherman's Buster on Davis for the win.
Winners: The Don Callis Family
We then head backstage and see Kris Statlander approach Willow Nightingale backstage as she's speaking with Renee Paquette. Statlander says there's a lot she should say to Nightingale, but she wishes her luck at Wrestle Dynasty.
Back from the break, Lio Rush, Action Andretti, Myles Hawkins, and Goldy are all waiting inside the ring.
Lio Rush and Action Andretti vs. Myles Hawkins and Goldy
The bell rings and Hawkins delivers a back body drop to Rush. Rush delivers a springboard Stunner to Hawkins, and Andretti sends him crashing into the mat for the win.
Winners: Lio Rush and Action Andretti
After the match, Private Party confronts Rush and Andretti. Top Flight's music hits, and Rush and Andretti attack Private Party from behind before holding up their AEW World Tag Team Championship and staring down Dante Martin and Darius Martin.
We then head backstage and see Penelope Ford approach Harley Cameron as she speaks with Renee Paquette, telling her that she has her back.
Back at ringside, Willow Nightingale makes her way out to the ring. Harley Cameron follows.
Willow Nightingale vs. Harley Cameron
The bell rings and the two lock up. Cameron delivers a boot to Nightingale's midsection, but Nightingale sends her crashing into the mat with a back suplex and follows it up with a low crossbody. She sends Cameron crashing into the top turnbuckle face first, then follows it up with a pair of bodyslams.
Back from the break, Nightingale gets Cameron up in an Electric Chair position and looks to send her crashing into the mat. Cameron counters into a roll-up, but Nightingale kicks out and lands a Death Valley Driver on her. She goes for a pin, but Cameron kicks out. Nightingale then connects with the Doctor Bomb for the win.
Winner: Willow Nightingale
After the match, Penelope Ford attacks Nightingale from behind and beat her down. Cameron joins in, but Kris Statlander runs down to even the odds. A shocked Nightingale stares her down after Cameron and Ford retreat, but before anything else can happen, Statlander slides out of the ring.
Brody King then makes his way out to the ring. Komander follows.
Brody King vs. Komander in a Gold League Match For The Continental Classic
The bell rings and Komander connects with a kick on King. King levels Komander with a shoulder tackle, but Komander fires off chops on him. King no sells them and lands one of his own to take down Komander, then follows it up with a back body drop to him. Komander fires off a few strikes on King, but King delivers a knee to his midsection. Komander looks to land a springboard crossbody on King, but King catches him and rocks him with a pair of right hands.
Back from the break, King looks to land a senton on Komander. Komander moves out of the way, then connects with a Crucifix Bomb on King before ascending to the top. King clocks Komander from behind, then gets him in an Electric Chair position as he ascends up the ropes. Komander counters into a Sunset Flip Powerbomb and climbs to the top, then delivers a 450 Splash and goes for a pin. King kicks out, but Komander walks the ropes to deliver a moonsault to King's spine. He follows it up with a kick and looks to fly off the ropes, but King catches him with the Gonzo Bomb for the win.
Winner: Brody King