Taped December 29, 2018
To Air January 2, 2019
Pittsburgh, PA
Kalisto defeated Lio Rush via Salida del Sole after interference from Lucha House Party to win a spot in the Fatal 4-Way Cruiserweight title match at the Royal Rumble.
Akira Tozawa defeated Drew Gulak to win a spot in the Fatal 4-Way Cruiserweight title match at the Royal Rumble.

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