AEW Winter Is Coming in College Park, Georgia, USA, on TBS | December 10th, 2025 — The Episode Recap:

The Babes Of Wraths (Harley Cameron & Willow Nightingale) after they became the first ever AEW Women’s World Tag Team Champions as they defeated Timless Love Bombs in the Final Round of the Tournament. Congratulations to both ladies. (Photo by AEW)

The December 10th Episode of AEW Winter Is Coming — The Match Results:

The Opening Match: Babes Of Wrath (Harley Cameron & Willow Nightingale) defeated Timeless Love Bombs (Mina Shirakawa & Toni Storm) in an AEW Women’s World Tag Team Title Tournament Final Match | via Pin-Fall — (13:52) — TITLE CHANGE!!!!

2nd Match: Kazuchika Okada [6] defeated Jack Perry [0] in a Continental Classic Gold League Match | via Pin-Fall — (12:58)

3rd Match: Adam Page & Swerve Strickland (with Prince Nana) defeated The Opps (Katsuyori Shibata & Powerhouse Hobbs) in a Tornado Tag Team Match | via Pin-Fall — (12:55)

4th Match: Mike Bailey [3] defeated Kyle Fletcher [6] in a Continental Classic Gold League Match | via Pin-Fall — (19:10)

The Main Event Match: Samoa Joe (c) defeated Eddie Kingston in an AEW World Title Match | via Submission — (13:10)

My Thoughts on the December 10th Episode of AEW Winter Is Coming:

My Thoughts: The December 10th episode of AEW Winter Is Coming delivered a strong night of wrestling that balanced in-ring quality with meaningful stakes. Across the card, the show showcased the depth of the roster, advanced key storylines, and built the Continental Classic as a serious, sports-style tournament. While not every match reached the same level, the overall flow of the episode felt cohesive and engaging, anchored by a truly outstanding clash between Mike Bailey and Kyle Fletcher.

The December 10th Episode of AEW Winter Is Coming — The Match Ratings:

The Opening Match: Babes Of Wrath (Harley Cameron & Willow Nightingale) vs. Timeless Love Bombs (Mina Shirakawa & Toni Storm) in an AEW Women’s World Tag Team Title Tournament Final Match | The Match Rating: ***.50 — The show opened with the final of the AEW Women’s World Tag Team Title Tournament, as the Babes Of Wrath, Harley Cameron and Willow Nightingale, took on the Timeless Love Bombs, Mina Shirakawa and Toni Storm. This was a strong choice for an opener and a good introduction to what AEW wants this division to be. The contrast in personalities drove the match: Willow’s infectious energy and power contrasted nicely with the theatrical, old-Hollywood aura of Toni Storm and the charisma of Mina. The match moved at a good pace, mixing character work with solid wrestling, and it never felt like a throwaway comedy segment despite the larger-than-life personas involved. The finishing stretch picked up and delivered some believable near-falls, helping the stakes feel real for a new set of titles. At ***½, this wasn’t a classic, but it did its job well: it warmed up the crowd, gave the women’s tag scene credibility, and set a positive tone for the rest of the night.

2nd Match: Kazuchika Okada [6] vs. Jack Perry [0] in a Continental Classic Gold League Match | The Match Rating: **** — Kazuchika Okada, sitting at six points, faces Jack Perry, who was still at zero, in a Continental Classic Gold League match. This bout played out like a classic story of established ace versus desperate challenger. Okada carried himself like a man in full control of his destiny in the tournament, dictating the tempo and forcing Perry to fight uphill for most of the match. Perry’s desperation was a key part of the drama; with no points on the board, every counter and near-fall felt like it could finally be his breakthrough. Okada brought his trademark big-match feel even in a tournament setting, with crisp offense, deliberate pacing, and a sense that he could end things whenever he chose. At ****, this was a very good match that helped solidify Okada’s role as a dominant figure in the Gold League while continuing Perry’s story as someone talented, dangerous, but still searching for that defining win.

3rd Match: Adam Page & Swerve Strickland (with Prince Nana) vs. The Opps (Katsuyori Shibata & Powerhouse Hobbs) in a Tornado Tag Team Match | The Match Rating: ***.25 — Adam Page and Swerve Strickland, with Prince Nana at ringside, against The Opps, the unlikely but intriguing pairing of Katsuyori Shibata and Powerhouse Hobbs. The real hook here was the uneasy alliance between Page and Swerve, two men with deep, personal animosity now forced to coexist. That tension added an undercurrent to everything they did, whether they were reluctantly working together or visibly on the verge of imploding. Shibata brought his stiff, no-nonsense offense, grounding the more chaotic parts of the match, while Hobbs provided big power spots that gave the match a sense of danger. The tornado rules allowed for non-stop action and brawling, but at times, the lack of structure cost it a bit in terms of storytelling clarity. Still, at ***¼, it was an entertaining, wild detour that primarily served to keep the Page–Swerve rivalry hot and to give Shibata and Hobbs a meaningful presence on the show.

4th Match: Mike Bailey [3] vs. Kyle Fletcher [6] in a Continental Classic Gold League Match | The Match Rating: *****.25 — Mike Bailey versus Kyle Fletcher in another Continental Classic Gold League bout was the clear highlight of the night and your Match of the Night. With Bailey at three points and Fletcher at six, both men wrestled as every second mattered. From the opening bell, the match had a level of intensity and urgency that immediately set it apart. Bailey combined his explosive striking and dynamic kicks with sharp pacing and smart transitions, while Fletcher blended power moves with athletic, well-timed counters. The match built beautifully, starting with technical exchanges and escalating into a series of dramatic near-falls and high-impact sequences. The chemistry between the two was undeniable; they always seemed just slightly ahead of each other, creating that feeling of unpredictability that defines great tournament wrestling. At *****¼, this was more than just a good TV match—this was a genuine standout that elevated both men and made the Continental Classic feel like a career-defining stage.

The Main Event Match: Samoa Joe (c) vs. Eddie Kingston in an AEW World Title Match | The Match Rating: ****.25 — The main event saw Samoa Joe defend the AEW World Title against Eddie Kingston in a hard-hitting, emotionally charged contest. The match leaned heavily into the strengths of both wrestlers: it was not about flashy sequences but about grit, intensity, and physicality. Joe wrestled like a dominant, calculating champion, grinding Kingston down with strikes, submissions, and methodical control. Eddie, as always, brought heart and vulnerability, selling the punishment and firing back with everything he had. Every one of his comebacks felt like it could be his last gasp, which gave the match a strong emotional core. The finish kept Joe looking like a monster at the top of the mountain while protecting Kingston’s aura as a fighter who never quits. At ****¼, this was a fitting main event that sent the show off on a serious, hard-fought note.

Taken as a whole, the December 10th edition of A

The December 10th Episode of AEW Winter Is Coming — The Match of the Night: Mike Bailey [3] vs. Kyle Fletcher [6] in a Continental Classic Gold League Match | The Match Rating: *****.25

The December 10th Edition of AEW Winter Is Coming — The Episode Grade: 8.50/10 (A-) — Taken as a whole, the December 10th edition of AEW Winter Is Coming was a very strong episode. The women’s tag final gave the division direction and energy. The Continental Classic matches with Okada versus Perry and especially Bailey versus Fletcher reinforced the tournament’s importance and delivered high-end wrestling. The tornado tag, while a bit unfocused at times, kept major storylines alive and added variety to the card. The world title main event between Samoa Joe and Eddie Kingston provided a satisfying, hard-hitting conclusion that matched the tone of the show. Based on your individual match ratings and how well the card came together, this episode comfortably earns an A– overall.

Next Week, AEW Holiday Bash in Manchester, England, UK, December 16th Episode — The Announced Matches & Segments:

1. Dynamite Diamond Ring Battle Royale.

2. The Elite (Kenny Omega, Matthew Jackson, Nicolas Jackson) vs. The Don Callis Family (Hechicero, Kazuchika Okada & Konosuke Takeshita) in a 1,000,000 Dollar Six-Man Tag Team Match.

3. FTR (Cash Wheeler & Dax Harwood) (c) vs. Bang Bang Gang (Austin Gunn & Juice Robinson) in an AEW World Tag Team Title Match.