Overview
- MJF debuted a custom Big Burberry Belt and opened New Year’s Smash from Omaha’s Liberty First Credit Union Arena.
- He publicly demanded a travel bonus from Tony Khan for appearing in Omaha.
- Kenny Omega vowed by video to chase a title shot, Hangman Adam Page and Swerve Strickland were stopped by security as they pursued MJF, and Samoa Joe insisted he deserves the next opportunity.
- Continental Champion Jon Moxley met Josh Alexander in an eliminator that barred outside interference and allowed Alexander to earn a future title shot by winning or lasting the 20‑minute limit.
- The show also featured Mercedes Moné vs. Willow Nightingale for the TBS title and Ricochet vs. Jack Perry for the National title, with MJF’s first defense reported for Jan. 14 against ROH champion Bandido.