Pay-Per-View: “WrestleCarnage XII”
Location: Madison Square Garden, New York City
Date: May 2025
Tag Team Showcase: New Day vs. Creed Brothers vs. War Raiders vs. Motor City Machine Guns vs. Aussie Open vs. Andrade & Santos Escobar & Dominik Mysterio – #1 Contender for Tag Titles
The energy in the arena is electric as six teams make their way to the ring for a high-stakes contest to determine the #1 contender for the Tag Team Titles. The crowd buzzes with anticipation, as each team brings a different style to the match. The New Day enters with their trademark flair, exuding charisma. The Creed Brothers enter next, focused and ready for war, bringing their raw power to the fray. The War Raiders make their ominous entrance, an embodiment of brutality and aggression, while the Motor City Machine Guns bring high-flying, fast-paced action. Andrade, Santos Escobar, and Dominik Mysterio enter next, the most tactical and underhanded group, using mind games to get inside their opponents’ heads.
As the bell rings, chaos immediately breaks out. The Creed Brothers engage the War Raiders in a battle of power, while the New Day takes on Andrade and Escobar in a back-and-forth exchange of athleticism and taunts. Meanwhile, the Motor City Machine Guns and Aussie Open showcase their tag team precision, performing synchronized high-flying moves and rapid tags to keep the pace fast.
The War Raiders brutalize the Creed Brothers with hard-hitting moves, but the Creed Brothers show surprising agility for their size, countering with double-team suplexes and explosive dropkicks. The Motor City Machine Guns hit a combination of superkicks and dives over the top rope, but just as they start to gain momentum, Dominik Mysterio uses a cheap shot with a low blow to break up their pin.
The match escalates with more high spots and insane dives from the top ropes and over the barricades. The final moments come when the New Day hits a stunning Midnight Hour on Andrade, stunning him in the center of the ring. Kofi Kingston goes for the pin, and after a thrilling sequence where multiple teams vie for control, the New Day’s teamwork and chemistry prevail.
Winner: New Day
Young Bucks (c) vs. Roderick Strong & Kyle O’Reilly – Tag Team Titles (Tornado Tag Match)
The arena erupts as the Young Bucks, reigning Tag Team Champions, make their way to the ring, ready to defend their titles against the former Undisputed Era members, Roderick Strong and Kyle O’Reilly. This is no ordinary tag team match—it’s a Tornado Tag Match, meaning all four men will be involved simultaneously with no tags required.
The match starts at a blistering pace. Immediately, the Bucks take to the air, superkicking Strong and O’Reilly into the ropes, sending them crashing down with a combination of suicide dives and springboard flips. Strong and O’Reilly aren’t rattled, however, and they fight back with vicious strikes and submission holds. O’Reilly locks in a brutal armbar on Nick Jackson, but Matt Jackson dives in with a top-rope leg drop to break it up.
The Bucks dominate with their high-flying offense, constantly keeping their opponents guessing with fast-paced, multi-angle attacks. O’Reilly and Strong slow the match down, using strategic submissions and strikes to target the Bucks’ legs, attempting to ground their aerial assault. Strong uses his brutal backbreaker on Matt Jackson and then O’Reilly locks in a guillotine choke on Nick. But the Young Bucks fight through the pain, hitting an insane sequence of moves, including a Meltzer Driver on Strong, nearly securing the pinfall.
As the match reaches its peak, all four men are exhausted, their bodies battered and bruised from the chaotic brawl. The final sequence sees both Bucks hit synchronized superkicks on O’Reilly, following up with a tag-team Tombstone Piledriver on him. They drag him to the center of the ring, and after a brief struggle, the pinfall is made.
Winners: Young Bucks retain the Tag Titles
Adam Cole vs. Chad Gable vs. Konosuke Takeshita vs. Andrade – #1 Contender for Intercontinental Title
The crowd is on fire as four incredible athletes are about to battle for a shot at the prestigious Intercontinental Championship. Adam Cole, the brash and cunning competitor, is immediately the target of the other three men who recognize his cunning ways. Chad Gable, the mat technician, goes straight to work with his amateur wrestling skills, trying to ground his opponents. Konosuke Takeshita brings his power and hard-hitting strikes into the mix, while Andrade shows off his high-flying and technical brilliance.
The match starts with intense chain wrestling as Gable and Takeshita exchange holds, with Gable showing off his incredible technical prowess while Takeshita counters with brute strength. Adam Cole takes advantage of their exchanges, hitting them both with superkicks when they least expect it. Meanwhile, Andrade showcases his aerial skills, landing a moonsault onto Takeshita and hitting a backbreaker on Gable.
The pace of the match picks up as all four men trade stiff strikes and quick counters. Cole finds his opening when Andrade attempts a moonsault from the top rope, only for Cole to hit a superkick mid-flight. Takeshita answers by delivering a vicious Tsunami Knee to Cole, stunning him. Gable attempts to put Takeshita in the Ankle Lock, but Takeshita powers out with a German Suplex.
As the match nears its climax, the competitors are all on their knees, exchanging rapid-fire strikes. The finish comes when Takeshita hits Gable with a devastating Tsunami Knee to secure the pin and become the #1 contender for the Intercontinental Title.
Winner: Konosuke Takeshita
Will Ospreay vs. Bronson Reed
The battle of high-flyer versus powerhouse is set as Will Ospreay faces off against Bronson Reed. Ospreay, a master of aerial offense, goes up against Reed, a powerhouse known for his immense size and strength. The contrast in styles is apparent from the start, with Ospreay trying to outmaneuver Reed with speed while Reed uses his power to dismantle the high-flyer.
The match begins with Ospreay attempting to hit quick strikes, but Reed swats him away like a fly. Ospreay uses his agility to slip behind Reed and dropkick him in the knee, trying to take out Reed’s base. Reed, however, catches Ospreay on the top rope, delivering a crushing superplex that sends shockwaves through the arena. Reed continues to dominate with thunderous slams and power moves, including a massive body avalanche in the corner.
Ospreay refuses to be outdone and mounts a comeback, using his speed to get the upper hand. He lands a series of springboard kicks, including a picture-perfect OsCutter that nearly takes Reed’s head off. Ospreay then goes for a diving corkscrew senton off the top rope, followed by a Standing Shooting Star Press, but Reed powers through, lifting Ospreay into a powerbomb that shakes the ring.
However, Ospreay is relentless. He hits a second OsCutter, followed by an incredible Hidden Blade to the back of Reed’s head. Reed is finally laid out, and Ospreay pins him for the 1-2-3, earning an impressive victory.
Winner: Will Ospreay
Malakai Black, Karrion Kross, Buddy Matthews, & Brody King vs. Kazuchika Okada, Rey Mysterio, Ricochet, & Speedball Mike Bailey
A clash of styles and ideologies is set as Malakai Black’s House of Black faces off against a dream team of four high-flying and hard-hitting superstars: Kazuchika Okada, Rey Mysterio, Ricochet, and Speedball Mike Bailey. The atmosphere is electric as the men make their way to the ring.
Black, Kross, Matthews, and King enter with an air of mystique and menace. Okada, Mysterio, Ricochet, and Bailey enter to a thunderous pop, their styles ready to counter the House of Black’s dark, calculated offense. The opening bell rings, and chaos erupts immediately.
Okada faces off with Black, exchanging heavy strikes, but Black is too quick and uses his dark magic-like precision to land a spinning heel kick to Okada’s face. Brody King, with his brute strength, dominates Speedball Mike Bailey, using his massive size to hit powerbombs and chokeslams. Meanwhile, Ricochet and Mysterio combine their quickness to outmaneuver Matthews and Kross.
The middle portion of the match sees all four members of the House of Black taking control, grounding their opponents with submissions and brutal strikes. Kross locks in his Kross Jacket submission on Ricochet, while Matthews hits Okada with a series of stiff elbows. Bailey finds a way to counter, hitting a series of strikes and kicks on Matthews, followed by a brutal shooting star press. However, Brody King cuts him off with a running lariat.
As the match reaches its crescendo, Mysterio hits his 619 on Matthews, followed by a springboard moonsault from Ricochet onto Kross. Okada and Black exchange massive Rainmaker and Black Mass strikes, respectively. In a shocking twist, Buddy Matthews sneaks in with a roll-up on Okada while the referee’s attention is diverted, securing the pinfall.
Winners: Malakai Black, Karrion Kross, Buddy Matthews, & Brody King
AJ Styles Intercontinental Title Open Challenge – Randy Orton answers the challenge
The night’s second-to-last match sees AJ Styles issuing an open challenge for the Intercontinental Championship. He stands in the center of the ring, microphone in hand, awaiting his opponent. The arena is on edge, and then the lights go down. A sinister, slow beat drops, and Randy Orton’s theme hits. The crowd erupts as Orton walks to the ring, eyes locked on the Intercontinental Title.
The bell rings, and the match starts with a display of pure wrestling technique. AJ, quick and agile, attempts to use his speed to outwrestle the calculated Orton, while Orton tries to trap Styles in the corner with devastating strikes. AJ attempts to hit a Springboard 450, but Orton catches him in midair with a brutal RKO. The arena gasps.
AJ kicks out at two, and the match continues with Orton using his power to ground AJ. However, AJ counters, locking in a Calf Crusher, causing Orton to writhe in pain. Orton reaches for the ropes, but AJ pulls him back and continues to crank the hold. Orton finally breaks free, tossing AJ to the outside. Orton follows with an RKO on the apron, but AJ again shows resilience, rolling into the ring at the last possible moment.
The final sequence has both men exhausted, with AJ landing a Phenomenal Forearm, but Orton counters with a snap powerslam. As AJ sets up for the Styles Clash, Finn Balor appears at ringside, distracting AJ. Balor grabs his leg, causing AJ to miss the Styles Clash. AJ retaliates, but the distraction is enough for Orton to capitalize with a low blow. He hits another RKO, but this time, AJ counters into a pinfall, securing the win after a hard-fought battle.
Winner: AJ Styles retains the Intercontinental Title
CM Punk & Cody Rhodes vs. Hangman Page & Kevin Owens – Double Dog Collar Match
The atmosphere is tense as CM Punk and Cody Rhodes prepare for a brutal encounter against Hangman Page and Kevin Owens in a Double Dog Collar Match. All four men are strapped to chains, forced to battle with each other in a sadistic, violent match. The crowd is on fire as they know this will be an all-out war.
The bell rings, and immediately Punk and Hangman engage in a fierce brawl, dragging each other across the ring with the chains. Owens and Cody exchange brutal punches and steel-chain slams, each trying to incapacitate the other. Hangman Page slams Punk into the steel steps, while Owens hits a cannonball into Cody in the corner.
The chains become weapons as the men use them to choke each other, whip each other across the ropes, and lash each other with painful strikes. At one point, Punk wraps the chain around his knee and delivers a devastating V-Trigger knee
to Hangman, but Owens breaks it up with a superkick. The match continues with blood spilling and bodies crashing through tables and barricades.
The climax comes when Cody hits Owens with a Cross Rhodes, but Hangman breaks up the pin. As Punk and Hangman exchange blows outside the ring, Owens hits Cody with a Pop-Up Powerbomb through a table. However, as Hangman goes for a Buckshot Lariat on Punk, Punk ducks and hits a Go To Sleep, followed by Cody hitting Cross Rhodes again for the win.
Winners: CM Punk & Cody Rhodes
Kenny Omega vs. Swerve Strickland – World Title Steel Cage Match
The final match of the evening is a steel cage war for the World Title. Kenny Omega defends his championship against the explosive, unpredictable Swerve Strickland. The cage is locked, and there is no way out for either man—only a definitive winner.
The match begins with an explosive exchange of strikes and high-impact moves. Omega looks to control the pace early on, using his technical prowess and strike-heavy offense to wear down Strickland. Swerve, however, uses his agility to stay one step ahead of Omega, hitting him with quick strikes and high-flying maneuvers.
As the match progresses, Omega’s experience takes over. He uses the cage to his advantage, slamming Swerve’s face into it multiple times and hitting brutal V-Triggers that leave Strickland reeling. Swerve fights back with a series of crazy, dangerous moves off the cage, including a moonsault DDT that nearly takes Omega’s head off.
The cage becomes a weapon in its own right, with both men using it to their advantage. Omega climbs to the top, looking for a diving elbow, but Swerve catches him with a superkick to the gut, stunning him. Swerve attempts to escape the cage, but Omega grabs his ankle, pulling him down.
Finally, after a brutal sequence of moves and near falls, Omega nails a One-Winged Angel from the top of the cage onto Swerve, delivering a thunderous impact. He makes the pin, securing the victory and retaining the World Title.
Winner: Kenny Omega retains the World Title
“WrestleCarnage XII” ends with a standing ovation as the crowd chants “Thank you, Omega” and “WrestleCarnage!”
