WWE TLC 2018 Live Results: Who Won on Sunday?

WWE fans are going to see 12 matches at this year's Tables, Ladders and Chairs pay-per-view between the kickoff and main card.

A majority of these matches will have lasting impacts on both Monday Night RAW and SmackDown Live heading into 2019 and WrestleMania season. Whether WWE Champion Daniel Bryan continues his reign on the top of the SmackDown men's division at the end of the night will be decided. On the women's side, a history-making TLC match will decide who runs the females of the blue brand as current champ Becky Lynch tries to fend off Charlotte and Asuka.

On the RAW side, Baron Corbin attempts to keep his general manager position by defeating Braun Strowman, who may or may not be at the show, while Ronda Rousey defends her title against Nia Jax. Drew McIntyre and Bobby Lashley look to keep the faces down and keep the balance of power with Corbin as they go head-to-head against Finn Balor and Elias.

Intercontinental Champion, Seth Rollins, tries to not only defend his title but knock some sense into his former SHIELD brother Dean Ambrose.

There's a lot expected to go down at TLC 2018 and you can follow along with the live results below.

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TLC 2018 RESULTS

Kickoff Show

Baron Corbin Interview

As far as #RAW GM-Elect @BaronCorbinWWE is concerned, there's only one plausible outcome for his match against @BraunStrowman tonight at #WWETLC! pic.twitter.com/dbWiEukFJH

— WWE (@WWE) December 16, 2018

Buddy Murphy (c) vs Cedric Alexander - Cruiserweight Championship Match

  • Murhpy wins via pinfall after Murphy's Law
  • During the match, Murphy got his foot on the rope to kick out of a Lumbar Check.

Becky Lynch Interview

  • Becky is asked about the attack by Asuka on Tuesday night. Becky says she's going to rip both Asuka and Charlotte's head off. She also teases the triple threat match will main event TLC, asking when was the last time a women's match or SmackDown match main evented a dual-branded pay-per-view?
  • Becky says that she's changing the game even on RAW, keeping Ronda Rousey and Nia Jax relevant. While the RAW women are in the building, Becky says she may hand out receipts to some of them.

#SmackDown #WomensChampion @BeckyLynchWWE has a few receipts to hand out... and there's no time like the present. #WWETLC pic.twitter.com/8MagmBsh7N

— WWE (@WWE) December 16, 2018

Elias vs Bobby Lashley - Guitar on a Ladder Match

  • Elias wins after powerbombing Lashley through a ladder and getting the guitar..
  • After the match, Lio Rush stops Elias from hitting Lashley with the guitar. The distraction allows Lashley to slam Elias to the ground. After a Frog Splash from Lio Rush, Lashley hits Elias with the guitar.

TLC Main Card

Carmella/R-Truth vs Alicia Fox/Jinder Mahal - Mixed Match Challenge Final

  • Carmella/R-Truth win via submission after Carmella makes Alicia Fox tap with the Code of Silence
  • R-Truth chose for the team to go to the WWE Headquarters in Stamford, Connecticut. Carmella wasn't happy with that.

The Usos vs The New Day (Xavier Woods/Kofi Kingston) vs The Bar (c) - SmackDown Tag Team Championship Match

  • The Bar wins via pinfall after Sheamus hits Xavier Woods with the Brogue Kick.

Braun Strowman vs Baron Corbin - TLC Match

  • Before the match, Corbin gets on the mic and says the WWE Universe needs to get used to him being the GM after Heath Slater (the referee) gives the 10 count.
  • At the seven count, Braun Strowman comes out in a sling. He enters the ring and says that Corbin forgets that in a TLC it's no DQ and that if someone wanted to help him win, they could.
  • Apollo, Bobby Roode and Chad Gable, and Finn Balor surround the ring with chairs. Slater takes off his referee shirt and punches Corbin.
  • Corbin leaves the ring and starts to head to the back but Kurt Angle shows up to cut him off. Angle hits Corbin with a chair back into the ring and everyone starts to do their finishers.
  • Slater puts his shirt back on and counts the pinfall for Strowman.
  • Corbin is no longer the GM of Monday Night RAW, and Strowman gets his Universal Champion shot at the Royal Rumble.

#RAW Superstars, referees, and even a @WWE Hall of Famer have A LOT of aggression to take out on @BaronCorbinWWE tonight! @BraunStrowman #WWETLC pic.twitter.com/inqjIs8iid

— WWE (@WWE) December 17, 2018

Natalya vs Ruby Riott (with Sarah Logan and Liv Morgan) - Tables Match

  • Natalya wins after putting Ruby through a table with Riott's decal on it.
  • During the match, Natalya put Liv and Sarah through tables to get them out of the match.

Drew McIntyre vs Finn Balor

  • Finn Balor wins via pinfall after a Coup de'Grace.
  • Towards the end of the match, Dolph Ziggler came out and Superkicked McIntyre and distracted him enough for Balor to get the upperhand.

Rey Mysterio vs Randy Orton - Chairs Match

  • Mysterio wins via pinfall after a roll up

Finn Balor Interview

  • Finn says it's good to defeat Drew but Dolph interrupts saying you're welcome.
  • Finn tells Dolph to stay out of his business next time. Dolph is about to walk away when Finn grabs his arm because he wasn't done talking to him. Dolph turns and punches Finn and walks away.

Ronda Rousey (c) vs Nia Jax (with Tamina) - RAW Women's Championship Match

  • Rousey wins via submission after an Arm Bar

Backstage

  • Nia is walking backstage and Becky walks up to her.
  • Becky punches Nia in the face and tells her to "get her name out of her mouth."
  • Tamina runs to Nia and they both look at Becky walking away.

Daniel Bryan (c) vs AJ Styles - WWE Championship Match

  • Before the match, AJ is interviewed and asks if he's ready. AJ says there is no difference between the old and new Daniel Bryan, because they are both beatable. He says he's played into Bryan's mind games for too long, but tonight it's his turn.
  • Daniel Bryan wins via pinfall after a reverse roll up.

Backstage

  • Ronda and Natalya are congratulating each other for their victories. Ronda is asked what's next for her. Ronda says "payback is a bitch and she's the baddest on the planet."

Seth Rollins (c) vs Dean Ambrose - Intercontinental Championship Match

  • Dean Ambrose wins via pinfall after a Dirty Deeds

Asuka vs Charlotte Flair vs Becky Lynch (c) - SmackDown Women's Championship TLC Match

  • Asuka wins
  • Ronda Rousey came out toward the end to push the ladder with both Charlotte and Becky over.

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