Overview
- The Holiday Bash battle royal in Manchester ended with Ricochet and Bandido as the final two after interference and short‑term alliances.
- The Dec. 24 winner secures an AEW men's world championship opportunity on the Jan. 14 Maximum Carnage edition of Dynamite.
- The Demand attacked Brody King and Bandido before the match fully began, and Ace Austin blindsided Ricochet and the Gates of Agony.
- Brody King eliminated himself while lariating Toa Liona to protect Bandido, shifting momentum late in the match.
- Bandido booked the final by sending Bishop Kaun over the top with a Poisonrana as Ricochet returned to the ring for the closing sequence.