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Mitchell’s AEW Dark Results & Report! (10/20/20)

The Dark Anniversary goes BIG!

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AEW Dark 2

It’s a Sweet Sixteen to start Dark’s second year!

Jungle Boy, Colt Cabana Rey Fenix, Penta El Zero M and Wardlow are all preparing for the AEW World Championship Contender ELIMINATOR Tournament on Dynamite by being in action on Dark! Who will have some powerful momentum going into the bracket?

OFFICIAL RESULTS

  • Christopher Daniels VS Shawn Spears w/ Tully Blanchard; Spears wins.
  • Brandi Rhodes w/ Dustin Rhodes VS KiLynn King; Brandi wins.
  • Ricky Starks VS David Ali; Starks wins.
  • Scorpio Sky VS Fuego del Sol; Scorpio wins.
  • Luchasaurus VS Aaron Solow; Luchasaurus wins.
  • The Butcher & The Blade VS Griff Garrison & Brian Pillman Jr; The Butcher & The Blade win.
  • Penta El Zero M VS QT Marshall w/ Dustin Rhodes; Penta wins.
  • Jungle Boy w/ Luchasaurus VS KTB; Jungle Boy wins.
  • Ivelisse & Diamante VS Kenzie Paige & Skylar Moore; Ivelisse & Diamante win.
  • Colt Cabana VS BSHP King; Cabana wins.
  • “Number 5” Alan Angels w/ The Dark Order VS Adam Priest; Angels wins.
  • Frankie Kazarian VS Jack Evans w/ Angelico; Kazarian wins.
  • The Dark Order VS D3, Louie Valle & Baron Black; The Dark Order wins.
  • Wardlow VS Vinny Pacifico; Wardlow wins.
  • Matt Sydal VS Shawn Dean; Sydal wins.
  • Rey Fenix VS Sonny Kiss w/ Joey Janela; Fenix wins.

PLAY BY PLAY

Christopher Daniels VS Shawn Spears w/ Tully Blanchard!

SoCal Uncensored didn’t appreciate The Chair Man “stalking” Scorpio Sky and dared him to step up. Spears did step up, but to the Fallen Angel! Will Daniels leave anything left for Scorpio to go after?

The bell rings and Spears circles with Daniels. Daniels swipes at Tully to keep him back. Daniels and Spears tie up, Spears wrenches to a wristlock but Daniels drops to trip Spears up. Daniels headlocks, Spears spins out to get a headlock but Daniels powers out. Spears stops himself, cartwheels, and shows 10 before bailing out. Spears and Tully high five and then Spears “springboards” in. Spears grins as fans cheer and Daniels even applauds. Daniels and Spears tie up, Spears headlocks but Daniels powers out. Spears runs Daniels over, things speed up and Daniels hurdles. Daniels fakes Spears out to run him over! Daniels struts and gives a 10 back. Spears runs into Daniels’ EXPLODER! Spears flounders, Daniels kicks and forearms. Daniels whips, Spears bails out but Daniels PLANCHAS!

Daniels stares Tully down before he brings Spears up. Daniels bumps Spears off the apron then CHOPS him! Daniels throws Spears into barriers then CHOPS him again! Daniels refreshes the ring count to whip but Spears reverses to send Daniel into the barriers! Spears refreshes the count before he drags Daniels up for a neckbreaker! The ref keeps counting, Spears refreshes the count again and fetches Daniels into the ring. Spears drops ax handles on Daniels’ back then turns him over. Spears STOMPS Daniels’ head into the mat! Fans rally for Daniels but Spears brings a knee pad down. Spears drags Daniels around and jumps, but Daniels avoids the knee drop! Daniels gets up to throw jabs and CHOPS and then whip. Spears reverses to send Daniels into buckles hard!

Daniels clutches his neck, Spears hits a basement DDT! Spears puts his knee pad back up and says he’ll finish this! Fans boo as Spears watches Daniels rise. Spears fireman’s carries but Daniels slips off to get a COMPLETE SHOT! Fans rally up for Daniels as Spears staggers about. Daniels dodges Spears’ corner splash to rally with forearms and kicks, to an STO! Fans fire up with Daniels as he drags Spears up and whips. Spears reverses to a fireman’s carry but Daniels sunset flips out! TWO, so Daniels clotheslines Spears out! Fans rally as Daniels is on the apron, but Spears trips him up! Daniels counter punches, bumps Spears off the apron and follows him around the way. Daniels puts Spears back in, hotshots him away then climbs up top, BIG crossbody! Cover, TWO!

Daniels keeps his focus and calls for the end! Daniels kicks lows, underhooks but spears pushes out and fireman’s carries. Daniels fights out, underhooks but Spears powers up to back drop. Daniels sunset flips again, TWO!! Spears escapes but Daniels CHOPS and forearms! Daniels whips corner to corner, Spears puts Daniels on the apron but Daniels shoulders in. Daniels slingshots, into the C4!! Spears wins!

Winner: Shawn Spears, by pinfall

#PERFECT10N snatches victory from the jaws of defeat, but he won’t stop until he’s made Daniels pay! ANOTHER C4!! The Fallen Angel has fallen, but Spears still isn’t done! Tully slips him the slug, but here comes Scorpio Sky! He stands in Spears’ way of the ring and Tully has Spears stand down. Spears is so furious, he uses the slug to CLOBBER a crew member! Tully says that’ll be Scorpio soon enough. But will Spears regret trying to #ReachfortheSky?

 

Brandi Rhodes w/ Dustin Rhodes VS KiLynn King!

The Queen of the Nightmare Family is still waiting on a rematch with the Queenslayer, Anna Jay. For now, Brandi can she keep herself sharp against the Queen of Crazy?

The bell rings and the two circle and tie up. King gets the arm, wrenches to a hammerlock but Brandi reaches back to wrench back. King rolls, spins and drop toeholds to get a hammerlock. Brandi rolls, headscissors but King pops out. King headlocks for the takeover but Brandi gets the headscissors again. King pops out but Brandi headlock takeovers back. Brandi hooks the arm, rolls, ghost pin, TWO and King has the cover, TWO! King goes to trip Brandi up but she stays standing, only for King to shift and get both legs in the takedown. King shifts around to a cover, TWO! Brandi sweeps the legs, covers, ONE! Fans cheer as the two stand off! Brandi and King shake hands to show there is good smortsmanship here, and they tie up again.

Brandi arm-drags King one way then the other but King drags Brandi down to an armlock. They stand, King wrenches and whips then follows to run Brandi over! King soaks up the cheers but things speed up. Brandi turns the hip toss into a springboard arm-drag! King ends up in a corner, Brandi runs in for a big elbow! Brandi snapmares and rolls to SUPERKICK! Cover, TWO! Wait a minute, John Silver comes out with a sign that reads “Johnny Hungiee” and #ShotofBrandi. A shout out to Brandi’s YouTube show? Is John Silver interested in being a special guest? Brandi is distracted and perhaps weirdly flattered, but King spins her around! Brandi dodges the punch to run and SLING BLADE! Cover, TWO!

Alex Reynolds comes out to get Silver to come back to the back. Brandi and King throw forearms as they fight up to their feet. Brandi fires off and kicks low, but King body shots out of the facelock to mule kick! King fires up and runs, but Brandi follows and comes back with a SHOT OF BRANDI! Cover off the boot, Brandi wins!

Winner: Brandi Rhodes, by pinfall

Johnny may be hungie, but Brandi is eating up the competition. Brandi shows King respect and encourages her to keep fighting. Will Brandi keep fighting her way towards payback on Anna Jay?

 

Ricky Starks VS David Ali!

Absolute keeps racking up wins in hopes of climbing the ranks and heading for gold! Will he knockout the Street Fighter with a Roshambeaux?

The bell rings and Starks doesn’t seem to take Ali seriously. Ali shoves him so Starks SLAPS him! Starks strikes a pose but Ali fires off on him! Ali whips, Starks reverses but Ali comes back, into a BLUE THUNDER BOMB! Starks stomps away on Ali with fury, and rains down rights! Starks drags Ali up to CHOP him back down! Starks kicks Ali to ropes then digs his knee into Ali’s head! The ref reprimands, Starks lets up and smiles to the camera. Starks brings Ali up to ROCK him, then bump him off buckles! Starks says it’s Stark Season! Starks CHOPS Ali, throws forearms into his back, then brings him around. Ali fights back but Starks knees and CLUBS him down. Fans cheer the aggression as Starks stalks Ali to ropes.

Fans rally up, Ali throws body shots but Starks whips Ali. Ali ends up on the apron and he ROCKS Starks back! Ali goes up top and leaps to missile dropkick! And kip up! Fans fire up with Ali as he runs in, BIG uppercut! Starks flounders, Ali tires to figure out what to do next. Ali goes up top, but Starks trips him up! Ali tumbles down, Starks runs and BOOT WASHES! “Who loves you, baby?!” Starks drags Ali in, strikes a pose before the underhooks, to the Canadian rack and ROSHAMBEAUX! Cover, Starks wins!

Winner: Ricky Starks, by pinfall

Absolute aggression! Starks makes sure Ali and all others understand what he’s bringing to the table! Speaking of, Starks says hey to the commentary table before heading out. Will Starks find a way to add more gold to Team Taz?

 

Scorpio Sky VS Fuego del Sol!

The Closer wants after Spears but has to bide his time for now. Will he stay hot against the Fire of the Sun?

The bell rings and Scorpio circles with Fuego. They tie up, Scorpio puts Fuego in a corner then wrenches and rams shoulders. Fuego rolls, kips up and flips to then spin and wrench to a wristlock! Scorpio gets up, steps through to wristlock then headlock. Fuego powers out, Scorpio runs him over, and things speed up. Fuego kips up, Scorpio runs past to then trip Fuego up and get a facelock. Fuego endures and fans rally up. Scorpio wrenches, whips but Fuego reverses to go up and around to throw Scorpio! Scorpio comes back to whip but Fuego stands on the ropes! Scorpio heads that way but Fuego jumps and dropkicks Scorpio down! Cover, TWO! Scorpio gets to a corner, Fuego goes corner to corner for a big forearm!

Fuego whips Scorpio again but Scorpio reverses to body shot and hook, Russian Leg Sweep! Cover, TWO! Fuego is still in this but Scorpio drags Fuego up. Fuego throws body shots, Scorpio scoops him for a BACKBREAKER! And a backbreaker rack! Fuego endures, Scorpio shoves him down to a cover, TWO! Scorpio keeps his cool as he stalks Fuego to a corner. Fans rally up and Fuego fights back! Scorpio ROCKS Fuego with an uppercut, then another! Scorpio brings Fuego out, shoves and wraps him up in a cobra twist! Fuego endures the stretch as Scorpio gets a leg! Fans rally as Fuego continues to endure, and Fuego pops out, only for Scorpio to block the hip toss. Fuego blocks a hip toss, goes up to arm-drag, then dodges to flapjack dropkick! Scorpio bails out, fans continue to rally as Fuego builds speed, and Fuego FLIES with a Fosbury Flop!

Fuego fires up and he puts Scorpio back in. Fuego aims from a corner, springboards and spins for a crossbody! Cover, TWO! Fuego brings Scorpio up, whips, but Scorpio reverses. Fuego tumbles around to a sunset flip, TWO! Scorpio back suplexes, Fuego lands on his feet and jumping neckbreakers! Cover, TWO! Fuego has the fans rallying behind him as he has Scorpio on his heels. Fuego fires off forearms, runs, dodges and ducks, but Scorpio KNEES him back! Scorpio scoops, Fuego slips out and kicks but Scorpio flips him! Fuego lands on his feet to enziguri! Scorpio wobbles, Fuego goes up top, but his dropkick is caught to a SCORPION DEATHLOCK! Scorpio sits DEEP, Fuego taps out, Scorpio wins!

Winner: Scorpio Sky, by submission

But here comes Spears! Scorpio got in his way earlier, Spear clearly wants payback! But where is he? His music played so where’s Spears? Scorpio keeps looking for him but apparently it was just to mess with him. Will Spears get serious and actually step to Scorpio for a fight?

 

Luchasaurus VS Aaron Solow!

Jurassic Express has been on a roll, and while Jungle Boy is preparing for the contender’s tournament, the wrestling dinosaur wants to keep himself going. Will Luchasaurus stay on track as AEW heads for Full Gear?

The bell rings and Solow is wary of Luchasaurus. They tie up, Luchasaurus shoves Solow to the corner then dares him to come back. Solow gets around Luchasaurus, they trade kicks but it’s Luchasaurus’ boot that sends Solow tumbling back! Solow gets up, lets his hair down to get serious, then runs at Luchasaurus! The clothesline does nothing, so Solow SLAPS Luchasaurus! Luchasaurus CHOPS Solow down! Luchasaurus drags Solow up and fires off heavy hands in the corner! Luchasaurus brings Solow around, suplexes and SLAMS Solow down! Solow staggers, Luchasaurus runs but into a back elbow. Solow runs, ducks and dodges and huricanranas! Luchasaurus is up but Solow dropkicks him back down!

Solow takes a moment to blow a kiss to the fans, then DIVES, only to bounce off Luchasaurus! Luchasaurus drags Solow up and lifts, but Solow gets to the apron to boot! And TORNADO DDT! Solow fires up as he stalks behind Luchasaurus. Solow puts Luchasaurus in as fans rally up. Solow climbs up, but Luchasaurus sits up and kips up! Solow leaps over, runs back in and blocks a boot, but Luchasaurus breaks free to KNEE! Luchasaurus runs, Solow dodges to SPINNING KICK! Solow jumps up to drag Luchasaurus down for a DOUBLE STOMP! Cover, TWO! Solow goes out to the apron as Luchasaurus rises. Fans rally up as Solow is back up top. Solow leaps, into the choke grip! JURASSIC-

No! Solow slips out, forearms and SUPERKICKS! Solow ducks a kick to jump and knee, then runs, only for Luchasaurus to follow and LARIAT! Solow rises into the TAIL WHIP! Choke grip, JURASSIC CHOKE SLAM! Standing moonsault! Cover, Luchasaurus wins!

Winner: Luchasaurus, by pinfall

Starks says this is why he went solo from Solow. But whether alone or together, will Jurassic Express keep on rolling towards victory?

 

The Butcher & The Blade VS Griff Garrison & Brian Pillman Jr!

Andy Williams and Braxton Sutter want after the AEW World Tag Team Championships for “the family,” will they cut down the Ivy League MVP and Bulletproof BPJ to get ahead?

The teams sort out and Griff starts with Blade. They tie up, Blade pushes Griff to a corner with fingers in Griff’s face! The ref reprimands, Blade lets off to stomp and punch Griff! Blade ROCKS and CHOPS Griff, then keeps going! Blade whips, Griff goes up and over and then dodges to rolling elbow! Griff runs, Blade hurdles and crossbodies! Griff gets away to tag in BPJ and BPJ rallies and CHOPS Blade! BPJ whips but Blade KICKS back! Tag to Butcher and Butcher runs at BPJ, but BPJ SUPERKICKS! Butcher stays up and throws hands! BPJ throws hands back but Butcher ROCKS BPJ! Butcher gets around, reels BPJ in and CROSSBODIES him! Butcher headbutts BPJ then brings him to the corner.

Tag to Blade, they mug BPJ then double whip. They double kick and double headbutt BPJ to a corner! Blade grinds his hands into BPJ’s face! Blade throws haymakers and CHOPS, then bumps him off buckles. Blade puts BPJ on the ropes, chokes him, and then fish hooks his face! The ref counts, Blade lets off but Butcher CLOBBERS BPJ! Blade covers, ONE! Blade stomps BPJ but BPJ fights back. Blade rakes eyes again then stomps BPJ in the corner. Tag to Butcher, Butcher CHOPS BPJ down! Butcher stomps and drops knees on BPJ’s back, then drags him up for a snap suplex! Butcher drags BPJ up, throws forearms, then CHOPS him! Butcher drags BPJ up, bumps him off buckles, and tags Blade. Blade and Butcher mug BPJ, but BPJ jawbreakers Blade away! BPJ dropkicks Blade down!

Fans fire up as both men crawl, Butcher tags in and drops knees onto BPJ’s back! Butcher drags BPJ up, BPJ throws body shots but Butcher CLUBS him down. Butcher whips BPJ hard to the open corner! Butcher drags BPJ up but BPJ throws body shots. Butcher clubs BPJ, whips him corner to corner hard again! Butcher drags BPJ up but BPJ hits back. Butcher clubs BPJ, whips him again, but BPJ goes up and crossbodies! Both men are down, hurry to their corners, hot tags to Blade and Griff! Griff rallies on Blade, then boots and BOOTS! Fans fire up with Griff as he runs corner to corner, but Blade dodges! Blade comes back but Griff LARIATS! Griff back suplexes to a facebuster! Cover, Butcher breaks it!

BPJ goes after Butcher with CHOPS and clotheslines! Griff is on Blade, they go corner to corner to double attack! Then the other way, but BPJ is thrown out! Blade CLOBBERS Griff, suplexes him, NECKBREAKER POWERBOMB! Cover, Butcher and Blade win!

Winners: The Butcher & The Blade, by pinfall

The merciless mercenaries are sharpening that edge and are ready to cut a path to the titles! Will they win Dynamite’s Fatal 4 Way contender’s match and head to Full Gear?

 

Penta El Zero M VS QT Marshall w/ Dustin Rhodes!

Before going head to head with his own brother, Pentagon Jr. takes on God’s Gift to Wrestling 1v1! Will Cero Miedo make tonight a nightmare for QT?

The bell rings and Penta circles with QT. Fans rally for QT but Penta ignores that. Penta takes off the glove, throws it to the ref, and tells QT to listen. “CERO! MIE-” QT stops that, but gets a back kick for it! Penta headlocks, QT powers out and runs Penta over! Things speed up, Penta hurdles to KICK the leg out! Penta runs, QT hurdles and rolls back, into a KICK! Penta nods and hears the fans rally. QT is up, he dodges Penta in the corner then comes back to tilt-o-whirl headscissor! Penta bails out, QT builds speed to DIVE into a KICK! Penta tells Dustin to be quiet as he drags QT up. Penta KICKS a leg then drags QT into the ring. Penta throws QT back out to then put him against the post. Penta CHOPS QT and asks if the fans want more. So Penta KICKS the leg!

Penta puts QT in the ring, climbs up top, and leaps, but QT dodges the stomps! Penta rolls through but runs into an elbow! QT goes up for a flying uppercut! Fans rally as QT runs corner to corner and uppercuts again! QT hoists Penta up top but Penta slips out just as QT climbs! Penta kicks the legs out! QT his his apples on the way down to the Tree of Woe, and Penta goes up top! Penta WOE STOMPS QT down! Cover, TWO! QT survives and Penta argues the count. Dustin and the fans rally but Penta drags QT up. Penta underhooks, QT powers out and dodges to handspring and NEURALIZER! Cover, TWO! QT keeps his focus as he runs corner to corner, but into a SUPERKICK! Penta runs into an ENZIGURI! QT runs, Penta follows, SLING BLADE! Cover, TWO!

Fans cheer and rally as both men rise. QT gets to ropes, Penta stalks him and brings him up. Eddie Kingston comes out to keep a close eye on his guy. Penta CHOPS QT at the ropes, talks trash, and QT throws haymakers! Penta enziguris QT down! Penta gets in Dustin’s face before going back to QT. Penta drags QT up, clubs QT and QT ends up in a corner. Penta goes up top, rains down right hands, but QT pushes him away. Penta drags QT up, underhooks and lifts but QT powers out of the package driver! Penta runs, double clotheslines collide but neither falls! Double BOOTS take both men down! Fans rally as both men go to opposite corners. Kingston mocks QT with a wave and a, “How you doin’, brother?” Penta runs in but QT dodges!

QT goes to the ramp and Kingston says there’s a little surprise for him. Allie finally returns, but she’s back to being The Bunny! She’s part of the family again! QT turns around into Penta’s CROSSBODY! Kingston and Allie leave, Penta runs at QT but QT puts him in the ring. QT forearms Penta then slingshot sunset flips! TWO, and QT gets around to backslide, TWO! QT spins into a SUPERKICK! Penta pump handle half nelsons, for a DRIVER! Cover, TWO!?! QT survives?! It seems Kingston’s plan didn’t distract QT, it’s fired him up! But Pentagon hooks the hammerlock, gets the other arm, but QT powers out! QT pop-up FAST BALLS Penta, then SCOOP MICHINOKU DRIVER! Cover, TWO!! Penta survives and fans fire up!

QT fires himself up as he calls upon the power of DDP! But no cutter, Penta shoves, mule kicks and goes up! FLYING DESTROYER!! But Penta’s not done, he shouts, “CERO! MIEDO!” and underhooks, PACKAGE DRIVER!! Cover, Penta wins!

Winner: Penta El Zero M, by pinfall

This definitely ended up a nightmare for QT, and not just because he lost! What is QT to do without Allie as his girl?

 

Jungle Boy VS KTB!

Luchasaurus had his turn, now Jungle Jack Perry has his! Will JB head into the contender’s tournament strong as ever?

KTB stares JB down and pushes him. The bell rings and KTB rushes but JB goes up and over and then under to shotgun dropkick KTB down! JB runs in, KTB blocks the monkey flip but JB boots him away. JB goes up and FLYING RANAS! KTB bails out, JB runs and slides but KTB slides in. KTB comes back but JB kicks him away! JB goes up, KTB uses the ropes to trip him up! JB is stuck on the top rope, KTB runs side to side to body check JB down! KTB then goes corner to corner to somersault RAM into JB! KTB snapmares JB, CHOPS him down then runs to FLYING HEADBUTT! A unique offense from KTB, he covers, TWO! KTB taunts Jungle Boy, JB CHOPS back! And CHOPS again! KTB swings, JB gets around to roll up, TWO!

JB KICKS but KTB tanks it! KTB gets up, JB fires off more kicks and forearms, then kicks again. KTB catches it to DRAGON SCREW! KTB rolls through to get the fireman’s carry and WASTELAND SLAM! Cover, TWO! JB survives and fans rally up but KTB brings JB up. JB throws body shots and forearms but KTB throws knees. KTB whips, JB reverses to ROCK him with a forearm! JB runs, KTB pops him up for an atomic drop, SPINE BUSTER and SPLASH! Cover, TWO!! JB survives the string of attacks but KTB drags him up. KTB gut wrenches but JB slips up and out. KTB somersaults but into a knee! JB elbows, forearms and uppercuts KTB! JB whips, KTB reverses but JB LARIATS on the return! Fans cheer as JB drags KTB up. KTB kicks, JB catches it and DRAGON SCREWS back!

KTB gets out, JB runs and DIVES! Direct hit and KTB hits railing! JB puts KTB in, shoulders in, then springboards up and in to hit a tornado DDT! Cover, TWO!! KTB is still in this and JB is surprised! JB keeps his cool as fans rally up. KTB is in a corner, JB runs corner to corner but is put on the apron. JB enziguris back hard! KTB staggers, JB slingshots but KTB CLUBS him! KTB has the crucifix lift, throw to the KNEE!! Cover, TWO!?! JB survives that crucifix buster but KTB drags JB to a drop zone. KTB climbs up the corner and MOONSAULTS, but he FLOPS as JB moves! JB aims and superkicks but KTB ducks it, only for JB to BLINDSIDE LARIAT! KTB is down in a drop zone, JB goes up top, JURASSIC KNEE DROP! Cover, JB wins!

Winner: Jungle Boy, by pinfall

Jungle Boy wins big against the big man! Will that new move of his help him clear the tournament’s first round?

 

Ivelisse & Diamante VS Kenzie Paige & Skylar Moore!

The AEW Women’s Tag Cup winners return to action! Will La Sicaria and the Cuban Diamond stay tough together against these two young stars?

Ivelisse and Diamante don’t give Kenzie and Skylar time to sort out, they attack before the bell! But Kenzie and Skylar throw forearms back! They double whip but Ivelisse and Diamante double reverse to kick low! They throw Kenzie into Skylar then POST Kenzie! Skylar is in the corner, Ivelisse clotheslines then complete shots, and feeds Skylar to Diamante’s suplex! Cover, TWO! Diamante rains down angry fists then powers Skylar all the way to the corner! Diamante rams in and rams again, then runs, only for Skylar to go up and sunset flip! TWO and Diamante ROCKS Skylar with an uppercut! Tag to Ivelisse, she stomps Skylar, and the two double snap suplex! Cover, TWO! Ivelisse grows annoyed but she gets the arms for a surfboard. Skylar fights up but Ivelisse CLUBS her down!

Ivelisse CHOPS Skylar, tags Diamante and Diamante throws hands. Diamante drags Skylar down, hammers away then clamps on a chinlock. Fans rally as Skylar endures and fights up. Diamante knees low, whips Skylar to a corner and runs in but Skylar dodges! Skylar goes out, kicks Diamante away then climbs up top. Diamante runs back in but into a boot! Skylar adjusts and leaps for a crossbody! Skylar gets up but so does Diamante, DOUBLE CLOTHESLINES take them both down! Fans rally up as a standing count begins. Skylar and Diamante crawl, hot tags to Ivelisse and Kenzie! Kenzie rallies with fire on Ivelisse! Kenzie drags Ivelisse up, whips but Ivelisse reverses and runs. Ivelisse blocks a boot but not the enziguri! Kenzie hits the THROWBACK! Cover, Diamante breaks it!

Diamante KNEES Skylar down, then coordinates with Ivelisse. They drag Kenzie up, double back suplex to wheelbarrow BULLDOG and snapmare KICK! Cover, Ivelisse and Diamante win!

Winners: Ivelisse & Diamante, by pinfall

That killer combo helps the tag cup winners win again! Will their gold medals have a little bit more shine soon enough?

 

Colt Cabana VS BSHP King!

BOOM BOOM Colt Cabana hopes Mr. Brodie Lee hasn’t given up on him, but it has been awhile since Brodie’s let Cabana be around him. Will this win get Cabana back in the Exalted One’s good graces?

The bell rings and Cabana circles with King. They tie up, Cabana headlocks, King powers out but Cabana runs him over! Cabana speeds things up but then fakes King’s hurdle out. Cabana goes the other way, but sees the back drop coming and gets around to roll him up! TWO, King backs off to a corner and fans cheer. Cabana and King go again, tie up and go around, and Cabana arm-drags King. King frowns and shakes that off as he and Cabana go again. Cabana waistlocks, wrenches, wristlocks then arm-drags again. But the Beaver Boys show up to finally be in Cabana’s corner. King rushes Cabana with a waistlock but Cabana spins out to a headlock. King powers out, things speed up and Cabana tries to redirect again, but King is ready and arm-drags him away!

Cabana bails out to the ramp and the Beaver Boys stick close as King goes up top. King hops down, Cabana assures the guys he’s got this, and now Silver and Reynolds leave. Cabana returns to the ring, circles with King again, and they tie up with knuckle locks. They go shoulder to shoulder, Cabana drops down and uses his legs to mess with King’s stance. Cabana breaks free, taunts King while he wobbles with legs set wide, then pushes King over to drop down elbows! Cabana steps over to sit on King’s head and then grabs a leg. King is like a pretzel but he endures so Cabana lets off. King gets up, Cabana CHOPS and ROCKS King, repeat! Cabana bumps King off buckles but King hits back. Cabana throws King out to the apron, then drags him up for another elbow! And another!

Cabana hops up, drags King over, but the Beaver Boys come back? They’re upset about what he’s doing, but Cabana keeps going. King CLUBS Cabana back! King shoves Cabana down, and yet the Beaver Boys act like Cabana’s the one messing up! King SWANTON BOMBS, but onto knees! Cabana runs corner to corner, FLYING APPLE! DOUBLE CHOP! And SUPERMAN CLUTCH! Cabana wins!

Winner: Colt Cabana, by pinfall

It’s like the Beaver Boys are shocked Cabana wins with his own moves! Will Cabana be able to do this his way when he’s up against Hangman Page in the contender’s tournament?

 

“Number 5” Alan Angels w/ The Dark Order VS Adam Priest!

Speaking of the Dark Order, they’re willing to stick around this time. Will Number 5 get the 1-2-3 and rise up the ranks?

The bell rings and Angels SHOTGUN DROPKICKS Priest right away! Angels throws haymakers and body shots and stomps in the corner until the ref counts. Angels whips and CLOBBERS Priest, then drags him up for more stomps! Priest turns things around to stomp back and CHOP! Priest whips Angels corner to corner, Angels goes up and over and then sends Priest back into a corner! Angels runs to LARIAT Priest down! Angels is furious as Priest sits up and he KICKS Priest down! Priest hits back and throws uppercuts! Angels swings into a waistlock but he arm-drags free. Priest runs into an enziguri! Angels goes up, DUMDUM STOMPS! Then MOONSAULT! Cover, TWO!

Angels seethes as he drags Priest around and rains down left fists! Angels lets off and seethes more as Priest gets to a corner. Angels whips Priest corner to corner, runs in, but Priest elbows him back! Fans rally for Priest as he BOOTS Angels! Priest runs and CLOBBERS Angels, then does it again! Priest dodges Angels to tilt-o-whirl BACKBREAKER! Fans fire up for Priest as he drags Angels up. Priest waistlocks, Angels fights out and mule kicks to then BUZZSAW! Angels drags Priest up, fisherman ANARCHY! Angels glares as he tells fans to stop clapping! Angels reels Priest up and in, WING SNAPPER!! Cover, Angels wins!

Winner: Alan Angels, by pinfall

The Dark Order’s dark angel secures the victory all on his own, and the faction continues to stay strong. Will Angels head for gold as part of The Dark Order taking over AEW?

 

AEW hears from Frankie Kazarian.

“In pro-wrestling, respect is not given, it’s earned. Jack Evans, you have my respect. You’re world traveled, you’re unpredictable, you’re athletic. And you’re wildly considered to be underutilized and underrated.” But if we’re going to talk about those overlooked, you can’t have that conversation without mentioning Kaz. For the last 20 years, he’s he has been in the upper tier, built companies from the ground up and has been a multi-time champion. But he’s also considered “always a bridesmaid, never a bride.” That bothers him. It eats him up! Kaz has fought and scratched and worked too damn hard not to be at the top! Consider this the beginning of Kaz’s wedding march, and the holy matrimony he wants is with AEW gold! ALL of it!

Frankie Kazarian VS Jack Evans w/ Angelico!

SCU tops things off with the Heavy Metal Rebel! Will the trio end on a positive tonight? Or will the mouth of The Hybrid2 back up his constant trash talk?

The bell rings and Kaz circles with Evans. They tie up, Kaz powers Evans back and then drops to a fireman’s carry takeover. Kaz gets the wristlock in the cover, ONE as Evans bridges up. Evans moves around, drop toeholds and then shifts to an inverted facelock. Kaz gets up, wrenches around to wristlock then headlocks. Evans throws body shots but Kaz grinds harder. Evans powers out, Kaz runs him over! Kaz runs, sees Evans stay down and Oklahoma rolls! TWO, Kaz hip tosses and arm-drags Evans down! Kaz grinds on the armlock but Evans rolls and gets to his feet. Kaz wrenches, wristlocks again, but Evans cartwheels and then headscissors! Evans kicks Kaz then clubs him at the ropes. Evans whips, Kaz reverses and arm-drags back to the armlock! Fans cheer but Evans moves around.

Evans gets up, Kaz whips but Evans holds ropes. Evans boots Kaz, shoulders in then slingshots up and over. Evans distracts the ref, Angelico gets a cheap shot in! Evans hits the SPINNING ROUNDHOUSE! Cover, TWO! Evans rains down rights on Kaz, kicks him then drags him up. Evans whips Kaz to ropes and jumping kicks him down! Cover, TWO! Fans cheer but Evans grows frustrated. Kaz CHOPS Evans back, then CHOPS him off his feet! Kaz swings but into Evans’ waistlock! Kaz elbows, pries at the hold but swings into a Northern Lights! Evans floats to stand on top of Kaz, to then standing moonsault! Cover, TWO! Kaz gets to ropes but Evans drags him up. Evans throws Kaz out, argues with the ref, and Angelico gets more cheap shots in!

Angelico puts Kaz in, Evans covers, but they’re in the ropes. The ref won’t count so Evans drags Kaz up. Evans throws knees, throws Kaz down by his head, then covers, TWO! Evans grows more frustrated but fans are rallying for Kaz. Evans bumps Kaz off buckles then tells fans to shut up! Evans whips Kaz corner to corner hard and Kaz bounces off buckles! Fans rally for Kaz as he gets up again, Evans runs corner to corner but Kaz goes up and over to sunset flip! TWO, Kaz catches the clothesline to a crucifix, TWO! Evans kicks, Kaz ducks and forearms him down! Kaz dropkicks then whips but Evans reverses. Kaz clobbers Evans with more forearms! Angelico gets on the apron and distracts Kaz. Kaz avoids the shoulder to hit a guillotine leg drop! Angelico hits so hard, his shoes fly off!

Evans gets up, Kaz back kicks and front kicks and LARIATS him down! Cover, TWO!! Evans survives but Kaz keeps his cool. Fans rally up and Kaz drags Evans up. Kaz scoops and SLAMS Evans fast, then springboards, for the LEG DROP! Cover, TWO!! Evans survives again! Angelico is back to talk more trash, but he gets away before Kaz can hit him! Evans hits a spinning heel kick! Cover, TWO! Kaz survives and fans rally up more! Evans drags Kaz up and whips, but Kaz reverses and reels Evans in. Evans knees out of the DDT to then sweep the legs! STANDING SKY TWISTER! Cover, TWO!! Evans is shocked but he puts Kaz in a corner. Evans kicks and goes corner to corner, handspring back elbow hits!

Kaz flounders, Evans whips him but Kaz reverses. Kaz runs but into a boot! Evans goes up, QUEBRADA, but Kaz blocks the DDT! Kaz uses the ropes to shiranui, REVERSE DDT! Cover, Kaz wins!

Winner: Frankie Kazarian, by pinfall

That was basically a handicap match, but Kaz wins big! Angelico SUCKER PUNCHES Kaz from behind! And clamps on an ankle lock with grapevine! Evans adds on with hammering fists, but here comes Daniels! Daniels runs TH2 off and dares them to do something! Angelico and Evans take their leave, but will they and SCU clash again 2v2?

 

The Dark Order VS D3, Louie Valle & Baron Black!

The Numbers 3, 4 and 10 once again team up in trios action! Will the Prince of Rome, “The Hellion Of The Dark Army” and the #EmpBRUH be able to stand up to the Beaver Boys and Preston Vance?

The teams sort out and Valle starts against Number 3, Alex Reynolds. They circle, Reynolds offers him a chance to #JoinDarkOrder. D3 and Baron say don’t do it, but Valle is considering it. Valle raises his hand, but to wag a finger! So Reynolds DECKS him! Reynolds throws haymakers and forearms in the corner, drags Valle back up, but Valle turns it around! Valle throws haymakers of his own! Valle fires up and the fans fire up with him, and he whips but Reynolds reverses. Reynolds runs into a back elbow, and Valle hits a missile dropkick! Tag to Baron but Reynolds DECKS him! Tag to Silver, he and Reynolds stomp Baron then Silver brings Baron up to KICK down! Silver flexes, powers up and runs, but Baron pops him up for an atomic drop!

Baron runs, Silver dodges and comes back with a back elbow! D3 tags in, but he and Silver collide! D3 runs, Silver scoops but D3 slips out to snapmare and leg hook to a La Magistrol, ONE! D3 runs but Silver pops him up for a TOSS! Silver tags Vance in and he whips D3. D3 reverses to enziguri and run, duck and dodge to huricanrana, but Vance blocks! To a BOMB! Vance drags D3 up, scoops and FALL AWAY SLAMS! Tag to Reynolds, then tag to Silver. The Beaver Boys double whip D3, hip toss to a double facebuster! Tag back to Vance and he drags D3 up for a dead lift stalling suplex! Number 10 holds D3 up for 10 before slamming him down! Vance drags D3 up, bumps him off buckles and tags in Silver. Silver bumps D3 off buckles, and TOSSES him corner to corner!

Silver double guns and wants everyone to see this. Silver runs in but D3 uppercuts back! D3 hops up but Silver grabs him, only for D3 to slip off. D3 waistlocks, Silver switches and back suplexes but D3 lands on his feet! D3 hot tags Valle! Valle dodges Silver to dropkick Reynolds and Vance down! Valle LARIATS Silver but Silver stays up! So Valle LARIATS again! Silver still stays up! These two are like mirror images as Valle runs, ducks, dodges and BODY CHECKS! Vance and Reynolds get in, Valle dodges them and goes up top to crossbody! Vance catches Valle and tosses him to Silver, Reynolds runs in, KNEE GERMAN SUPLEX! Baron runs in but Vance SPINE BUSTERS him!

Silver tags Reynolds then Silver atgs Vance. Reynolds runs at Valle but he elbows him! Vance runs in but Valle boots him! Valle goes up, leaps, but is caught again! Silver coordinates with them, PENDULUM CRUCIFIX! Cover, the Dark Order wins!

Winners: The Dark Order, by pinfall

Silver, Reynolds and Vance win with strength in Numbers! Will it be the Beaver Boys, of all teams, that become FTR’s AEW World Tag Team Championship Full Gear challengers?

 

Wardlow VS Vinny Pacifico!

Literally the biggest and strongest man in the contender’s tournament is ready to wage war on the rest of the bracket! But first he needs a tune up! It isn’t so much if he’ll win but how he’ll treat #ThaKid!

The bell rings and Wardlow doesn’t take Vinny serious. Vinny shotgun dropkicks him but Wardlow stays up! Vinny goes for a leg, he can’t tip Wardlow over, and Wardlow gut wrench POWERBOMBS Vinny right down! Wardlow paces, drags Vinny up and suplexes him to the top rope! Thumbs down, KNEE SMASH!! Vinny is OUT! Wardlow wins!

Winner: Wardlow, by knockout

Another powerful statement made through his matches, but he’s adding on! Wardlow drags Vinny up for the F 10!! Vinny lands bad but Wardlow doesn’t care. Will Wardlow rip into Jungle Boy the same way in the tournament?

 

Matt Sydal VS Shawn Dean!

His third-eye is open and he’s ready to fly! Will Sydal fly high above The Captain and on towards the top ranks?

The bell rings and Sydal points to his third eye as he circles with Dean. They tie up, Dean powers Sydal to a corner but Sydal turns it around. Sydal dares Dean to do something with just a stare, and the two tie up again. Sydal waistlocks, shifts to a headlock and takeover, but Dean keeps his shoulders up. Dean goes to headscissors but Sydal headscissors him. Dean pops free, Sydal has the arm again to wrench and shift through for an arm-drag. Sydal has the keylock, Dean headscissors but Sydal pops free. Dean gets up, Sydal arm-drags and rolls back to facelock. Fans cheer the technical exchange and rally up. Dean fights to his feet, Sydal shifts but Dean powers out of the headlock to arm-drag back! And then Japanese arm-drag! And headlock takeover!

Sydal headscissors, Dean pops out and dropkicks Sydal down! Sydal sits up in a huff but Dean whips him corner to corner. Sydal reverses but runs into an elbow, so he comes back with a leaping sobat! Sydal KICKS Dean against ropes and taunts him. Sydal brings Dean up, CHOPS him, then whips him. Dean sunset flips over the back drop but Sydal rolls through to get the leg with a knee drop! Sydal hits the same spinning knee drop, but Dean kicks him away. Dean clutches the leg as he gets to ropes, but Sydal is on him. Dean throws body shots, whips Sydal to ropes but Sydal reverses to sweep the legs! STANDING CORKSCREW SENTON! Cover, TWO! Dean survives but clutches the leg, so Sydal stomps the leg!

Sydal kicks Dean to a corner, drags him up and wrenches to fisherman and BUSTER! Cover, TWO!! Fans cheer as Dean survives and Sydal grows frustrated. Dean gets to a corner, Sydal is after him with more kicks! Sydal drags Dean up, Dean throws body shots and forearms to then DECK Sydal with the uppercut! Dean hobbles, whips Sydal but Sydal sunset flips! TWO, into a BUTTERFLY CLUTCH! Dean endures even as Sydal slaps away on his forehead! Dean pops free, covers, TWO! Sydal is frustrated with Dean and he CHOPS and KICKS him! Sydal whips, Dean reverses and corner dropkicks him! Dean fires up and fights through the pain, TIGER DRIVER 97! Cover, ONE!?! Sydal survives and gets out fast! Dean keeps on Sydal with a back suplex but Sydal huricanranas and KNEES! Cover, TWO!

Dean is still in this but Sydal gets the cobra clutch! Dean elbows free and waistlocks but Sydal switches. Dean elbows, Sydal ROUNDHOUSES! Sydal hooks Dean up, PAGE TURNER! COBRA CLUTCH CROSSFACE! Dean taps, Sydal wins!

Winner: Matt Sydal, by pinfall

The third eye allowed Sydal to see the best way to take The Captain out! Will Sydal be able to defeat anyone both in the sky and on the ground?

 

Rey Fenix VS Sonny Kiss w/ Joey Janela!

The Firebird will face his own Lucha Brother in the opening round of the contender’s tournament, but there’s a chance he and The Bad Boy meet soon after. Will the Concrete Rose help expose Fenix’s weaknesses to Janela in this “Darkiversary” main event?

The bell rings and the two tie up. Kiss pushes Fenix to show he’s serious. Fenix shrugs that off and circles with Kiss again. They approach and tie up with knuckle locks, and Fenix powers Kiss down, only for Kiss to power back up! Fenix stomps a foot out then hops over to have an inverted knuckle lock. Fenix spins Kiss, Kiss kicks free to sweep the legs and cover, ONE! Kiss ducks and tilt-o-whirls and headscissors! Fenix gets up, Kiss huricanranas! Fenix flounders to a corner, Kiss handsprings corner to corner for the back elbow! Fenix blocks and puts Kiss on the apron but Kiss ROUNDHOUSES back! Kiss springboards, Fenix dodges and leaps, but Kiss catches him! Fenix fights free to somersault and huricanrana! Kiss flounders into a STRONG calf kick!

Fenix goes out to keep Kiss in and then takes a moment to catch his breath. Things speed up, Kiss wheelbarrows and splits to arm-drag! Kiss dropsaults Fenix to a corner! Kiss runs but Fenix boots the clothesline away! Fenix knuckle locks, CHOPS and goes up, through ropes and YANKS Kiss into buckles! Fenix has the arm again, laces the arm through ropes then hotshots at 4! The ref reprimands but Fenix drags Kiss back up. Fans rally as Fenix has Kiss down in a seated stretch. Fenix fish hooks the mouth, then ghost pins, TWO! Fenix stays on Kiss to body scissor clutch, TWO, but into a figure four necklock and Half Crab combination! Kiss endures this modified submission but Fenix elbows him in the ribs! Fenix goes after the arm in a Fujiwara of sorts and wrenches the wrist.

Kiss endures, Fenix drags him up and throws body shots. Fenix fireman’s carries, Kiss elbows free and throws hands! Fenix kicks but Kiss ducks and ROCKS Fenix with a right! Fenix ends up in a corner, but comes back, Kiss goes Matrix! But the arm gives out! Fenix is on Kiss again, hooking an arm and a leg for a modified Bow ‘n’ Arrow Crab! Fans rally, Fenix fish hooks Kiss’ mouth but the ref reprimands. Fenix lets up, KICKS the arm, and Kiss hurries away to a corner. Janela coaches Kiss up and Kiss uses the good arm to hit back. Kiss boots then hops up, but Fenix yanks him down! Kiss lands safe in the split, ducks one buzzsaw but not the SECOND BUZZSAW! Fenix taunts Kiss to his face before he SUPERKICKS Kiss down! Cover, TWO!! Kiss lives and Fenix sighs.

Fans rally but Fenix sits Kiss up to CLUB him! Fenix back suplexes, Kiss lands on his feet and shoves Fenix! Fenix swings, Kiss dodges and TORNILLO ELBOWS Fenix down! Kiss fires up as Fenix rises, into an ENZIGURI! Fenix flounders to a corner., Kiss runs in and blocks boots to put Fenix in the ropes! Kiss handsprings, AXES ‘N’ O’S! Kiss goes out, slingshots in, SPLIT LEG DROP! Cover, TWO!! Fenix gets to an apron, Kiss runs over but into a shoulder! Fenix slingshots up and over to roll and Half Crab! Kiss resists, turns and victory rolls, TWO! BICYCLE BOOT! LEAPING COMPLETE SHOT! Fenix is down in the drop zone, Kiss climbs up! But Fenix SHORYUKENS! Fenix drags Kiss out for the KINNIKU BUSTER!! Cover, Fenix wins!

Winner: Rey Fenix, by pinfall

The Concrete Rose showed his thorns, but Fenix burned him down all the same! Will Fenix win over his own brother, Pentagon? Or will Animo fall to Cero Miedo?


My Thoughts:

Are they purposefully adding more matches to these episodes? This was over two hours, no commercials! Everything was pretty good, but not all of this was really needed. Ricky Starks is still a lot of fun on commentary with Taz and Excalibur, but he still gets an obvious win. What did still work was the things relevant to tomorrow’s episode of Dynamite with the AEW World Championship Contender “Eliminator” Tournament and the AEW World Tag Team Championship Contender’s Fatal 4 Way. Butcher and Blade, Penta and Fenix all had great matches and great wins, keeping that faction strong toward their respective goals.

Penta’s match also had the honor of having the Allie betrayal happening, but it was rather anticlimactic. She’s just “Bunny” again after months of being controlling girlfriend Allie? Not a lot of drama there but I’m sure that’ll be fleshed out more as we head for Full Gear. Hell, QT might even cost Butcher and Blade in the Fatal 4 Way since it’s pretty clear the Young Bucks are winning. Then Natural Nightmares VS The Butcher & The Blade can happen as part of the Full Gear Buy-In just to cap off the story. I will say KTB looked pretty good against Jungle Boy, those unique moves and sequences help him stand out a bit. And I’m worried Wardlow’s F10 legitimately hurt Vinny Pacifico the way he held his leg after falling. Wardlow should stick to the falling knee smash and then have something more like a a bomb or slam for his other finisher, it’s easier to control than the F10 literally sending someone flying.

Cabana’s match did great to progress the dysfunction between him and the Dark Order. The Beaver Boys, Reynolds and Silver, being the ones more or less meddling was an interesting touch. They’re clearly moving up in the ranks within the faction, even if Brodie seems to like slapping Silver around. I’m still curious how Evil Uno still being on Cabana’s side is going to work out. I’m sure losing to Hangman Page will add to this, and that can be a story going into the winter.

My Score: 8/10


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Mitchell’s AEW Dynamite Results & Report! (3/22/23)

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Dream matches, grudge matches, title matches, oh my!

The AEW World Tag Team Championships, Moxley VS Grayson, Hook VS Stokely under NO DISQUALIFICATIONS, and Kenny Omega VS El Hijo del Vikingo, all on one night!

OFFICIAL RESULTS

  • Six Man Tag: Orange Cassidy, Darby Allin & Sting VS The Superbad Squad; Cassidy, Darby & Sting win.
  • AEW World Tag Team Championships: The Gunns VS Top Flight; The Gunns win and retain the titles.
  • No Disqualifications: Hook VS Stokely Hathaway; Hook wins.
  • Jon Moxley w/ Wheeler Yuta & Claudio Castagnoli VS Stu Grayson w/ The Dark Order; Moxley wins.
  • Toni Storm w/ The Outcasts VS Skye Blue; Storm wins.
  • Kenny Omega VS El Hijo del Vikingo; Omega wins.

PLAY BY PLAY

There’s a medical emergency backstage!

Hangman Page is on the phone with someone while Brandon Cutler gets in the ambulance. Cutler tells Hangman to make sure someone’s with Nick, meaning MATT Jackson is in the ambulance! The ambulance drives away, and now Nick is loaded into a second! The Young Bucks were attacked before cameras were rolling, Don Callis calms Kenny Omega down, and Hangman rides with Nick. Omega has his main event match with AAA rival El Hijo del Vikingo, but who went after his best friends?

 

Six Man Tag: Orange Cassidy, Darby Allin & Sting VS The Superbad Squad!

Freshly Squeezed is still a champion, as he retained the now AEW International Championship in Canada. But now, a familiar foe is rearing his Superbad head once again. Kip Sabian is bringing Butcher & Blade with him to go after Cassidy while his Best Friends are down and out. But will Cassidy’s new pals be more than enough to turn back the Superbad Squad?

The trios sort out and Cassidy starts against Kip. Fans rally and chant for “FRESHLY SQUEEZED!” but Kip copies Cassidy putting his hands up. Cassidy rushes in, Kip gets around and waistlocks to headlock. Cassidy powers out, headlocks back, but Kip powers out, only for Cassidy to slip around and headlock again. Kip powers out, things speed up and Cassidy arm-drags, but Kip cartwheels through! Kip mocks Cassidy, Cassidy rushes in but Kip dumps him out. Kip fakes Cassidy out with an Arabian Press, then he mocks putting his hands up again. Cassidy rushes back in, dodges Kip now, and sends him out!

Cassidy mocks Kip, then puts his hands up. To put his hands in his pockets! Kip rushes in, Cassidy dodges and SHOTGUNS! Cassidy kips up and fans fire up, but Kip scrambles away to tag in Butcher. Butcher eggs Cassidy on, but fans cheer as Cassidy tags in STIIIING! The Icon steps to Andy Williams and Andy talks trash. Butcher swings a forearm, but Sting just brushes it off! Butcher throws another forearm, but then Sting counter punches! And back hands! And punches again! Sting kicks low, ROCKS Butcher, then fires off in the corner. But Butcher claws at the eyes! The fans boo but Butcher BITES Sting’s forehead!

Butcher BLASTS Cassidy and Darby, then mocks Sting’s howl. Butcher runs, but misses the splash! Sting runs to hit the STINGER SPLASH! Fans fire up as Sting snapmares and gets the legs! But Blade and Kip attack! Fans boo but Darby and Cassidy fight them off! Kip throws Cassidy out, Blade scoops and dumps Darby out, then the Superbad Squad coordinates. Butcher & Blade reel Sting in, Butcher tags Kip, and then they DOUBLE SUPLEX Sting! Kip goes up the corner, but Sting slow rolls away, a la Cassidy! Speaking of Cassidy, he and Darby go after Butcher & Blade on the outside! Fans fire up but Kip is frustrated.

Kip storms over to another corner and climbs up again, but Sting slow rolls the other way! Fans fire up, Darby reaches out and makes the tag! Kip leaps, Darby gets under to SLAP, HEADBUTT, roll and CODE RED! Cover, TWO! Kip is still in this and Penelope Ford gets on the apron! The ref reprimands her while Darby whips Kip. Kip reverses, Darby goes up the ropes, but Blade trips him up! Darby hits the mat hard, Kip stomps away, and fans boo while AEW goes picture in picture.

Kip drags Darby up while Butcher sends Cassidy into barriers! Kip hits a FISHERMAN SUPLEX! Bridging cover, TWO! Tag to Blade, the squad mugs Darby, then they send him into a corner. Blade runs in to CHOP! And CHOP! And then snapmare to PENATLY KICK! Cover, TWO! Blade drags Darby over, tags in Butcher, and they DOUBLE HEADBUTT Darby down. Butcher drags Darby up to CHOP him back down. Butcher drags Darby up to bump him off buckles, then he tags Kip. Kip stomps Darby, then taunts Sting. The ref reprimands Kip but that allows Blade to CHOKE Darby! Kip howls, tags Blade, and the mugging continues.

Blade brings Darby up to ROCK him with a forearm. Blade brings Darby around to whip him to ropes, to then POWERSLAM! Cover, TWO! Tag to Butcher, he stomps Darby, then ties up the legs. Darby throws hands from below, but Butcher still drags him into a TEXAS CLOVERLEAF! Darby endures, claws his way around, but even Penelope taunts him with shouting, “TAP! TAP!” Dynamite returns to single picture as Darby crawls towards his corner, only for Blade to swing him out into a POWERBOMB! Cover, TWO! Darby survives but Butcher tags Kip. Kip drags Darby up to wrench an arm and whip. Darby uses that to BLAST Butcher & Blade!

Kip runs in, blocks Darby’s boot and spins Darby around to back suplex. Darby lands on his feet, but his knee jams! Darby crawls and scrambles, but Kip drags him back! Kip catches Darby, Blade trips Sting! Blade sends Sting into barriers! Darby sunset flips Kip, Kip stays up so Darby lets him go to hot tag Cassidy! Fans are thunderous as Cassidy eggs Kip on! Kip rushes Cassidy but gets a buckle bump! Cassidy goes up top, and CROSSBODIES! Cassidy keeps moving, he ducks ‘n’ dodges to tilt-o-whirl DDT! And kip up! Fans are thunderous again as Cassidy gives Kip those “devastating” kicks! But then Butcher runs in to CLOBBER Cassidy!

Fans boo and the ref reprimands, but Butcher brings Cassidy up. Butcher lifts but Cassidy fights the bomb! Blade gets in, they DRAG THE LAKE!! Kip covers, TWO!! Cassidy survives and Kip is furious! Kip howls, runs and CANNONBALLS! Fans boo but Kip soaks it all up. Kip is too busy having fun, he misses Cassidy tag STIIIIING! Sting walks up to give those same “devastating” kicks! Kip thinks it’s Cassidy, and turns around into quite the surprise. Sting “beats” his chest, Kip swings, but into a LARIAT! Sting really fires up, and he rallies on the Superbad Squad! Kip springboards, but Sting catches him! SCORPION DEATHLOCK!!

Ford freaks out, Blade gets up and throws hands, but Sting doesn’t flinch! Butcher adds on, the 2v1 is too much and Kip gets free. But Darby returns to fire off on Butcher & Blade! Butcher blocks one, CLUBS Darby and then hoists Darby up. Darby BOOTS Blade, BITES Butcher’s hand, then runs to DOUBLE COFFIN SPLASH! Butcher & Blade bail out but Darby builds speed, into Kip’s body shot! Kip avoids Orange’s punch, to suplex, STUN-DOG MILLIONAIRE! Then Cassidy DIVES to take out Blade! Darby hops up to THROWBACK STUNNER on Kip, then he DIVES into Butcher!

Sting has Kip in the dragon sleeper, and fans are thunderous for the SCORPION DEATH DROP!! Cover, Sting’s team wins!

Winners: Sting, Darby Allin & Orange Cassidy

A huge win for the unlikeliest of trios, and Cassidy adorns Sting with the sunglasses! As for Darby, he is looking at the Double or Nothing banner. The Relentless One wants at MJF and the gold, will he be living it up in Las Vegas?

 

AEW shares backstage footage from last week.

After having his “Re-Bar-Mitzvah” interrupted by Darby Allin, Sammy Guevara and “Jungle Boy” Jack Perry, it was obvious Maxwell Jacob Friedman was mad. He curses up a storm, then says he is the world champion! But Darby Allin says the world title means much more than money and fame. It is him being him. And Jack Perry, for himself, his family, and everyone who supported him all this time, he is going to become champion on his own. Sammy says that the world title is his destiny! He said so since episode ONE of Dynamite that he is going to be world champion. But MJF says that’s not how it works! You don’t waltz up to the champ and call your shot, you EARN it!

MJF has beaten Darby, Sammy and JB once each in 1v1 competition in their AEW careers, and he tells them they have to become #1 contender. Good luck trying, because all three of them SUCK! Sammy says he’ll win as many matches as it takes to get that belt off MJF. JB says that you can check the record books. He’s already won more matches than any of them. Darby says he’s beaten Sammy and he’s beaten JB, so he will stop at nothing to make sure that MJF is no longer champion. Who of these three Young Pillars of AEW will be THE one that challenges MJF at Double or Nothing?

 

AEW takes a closer look at tonight’s main event dream match.

Excalibur narrates that, “In 2021, there was no one hotter in professional wrestling than Kenny Omega. Known as ‘The Belt Collector,’ Omega won championships around the world, including in Mexico, where he won the AAA Mega Championship. At the same time, El Hijo del Vikingo was quickly establishing himself as one of the premier luchadors in all of Mexico. A match was made for December 2021: Vikingo, Omega, for the first time ever for the AAA Mega Championship. Unfortunately, Omega’s injuries at Full Gear were so severe, they required surgery, keeping him out of action for nearly a year.

“Now, with Omega back at 100%, the dream match is on for tonight. Kenny Omega, El Hijo del Vikingo, live!” Who will come out as truly the best today?

 

AEW World Tag Team Championships: The Gunns VS Top Flight!

They may not be the Young Bucks, the Lucha Brothers or the Hardy Boyz, but Austin & Colten are the brother tag team reigning over AEW. But will they soon find out they are not nearly as good as they think they are? Or will the Gunns cause the Coldest Tag Team in the Game to melt down?

The introductions are made, the belts are raised, and we see who is really the better brother duo!

The teams sort out, Austin starts against Dante, and Independence taunts the “ASS~ BOYS!” Austin tunes that out, knuckle locks with Dante, and then he CHOPS! Austin goes up and up, but then says no no no. Austin hops down, swings on Dante, but misses! Dante knuckle locks and CHOPS, then he goes up and up and FLYING ARM-DRAGS! Dante kips up and fans fire up! Austin tags Colten, but Dante arm-drags Colten down! Tag to Darius, the Martins double whip and speed things up, to then DROPKICK Colten down! Austin runs in, but into a DROPKICK! The Gunns regroup, but the Martins double clothesline them up and out!

Fans fire up as Dante says they’re getting those belts. The “ASS~ BOYS!” regroup and Colten slides back in. Tag to Austin, he and Dante circle again, and Austin gets around to shove Dante to ropes. Dante BLASTS Colten before the cheap shot! Dante then goes up and over Austin, only for Austin to pull hair! The ref reprimands, but misses Colten HOTSHOT Dante down! Fans boo as Austin stomps and Dynamite goes picture in picture.

Austin whips Dante out of the ring, then taunts Darius to distract the ref. Colten stomps away on Dante! Colten puts Dante in before anyone notices, and Austin bumps Dante off buckles. Tag to Colten, he stomps Dante, but lets off as the ref reprimands. Colten stomps some more, he and Austin taunt Independence and Darius, then Colten drags Dante up. Colten DECKS Dante, then mocks the fans. Colten ROCKS Dante, ROCKS him again, then suplexes. Cover, TWO! Colten stays between the Martin brothers, drags Dante over and bumps him off buckles. Tag to Austin, he stomps Dante now, then digs his boots in.

The ref reprimands but Austin mocks the fans rallying for Dante. Austin lets off and Colten CHOKES Dante! Colten lets off Dante before he gets caught, and Austin tags Colten in. Colten drags Dante up, whips him to ropes, and the Gunns body shot, knee lift and LARIAT! Cover, TWO! Colten stays between the Martins again, drags Dante up and whips him to the corner. Colten runs in but Dante dodges the splash! Austin tags in and hurries to stop Dante. Austin shoves Dante down, but Dante fakes Austin out to go under! Austin still grabs a leg, tags Colten back in, and the Gunns double back suplex! But Dante lands on his feet!

Dynamite returns to single picture, Dante goes over Austin, over Colten, and tags in Darius! Darius rallies on the Gunns and fans fire up! Darius hits an atomic drop on Austin, then LARIATS Colten! Mule kick for Austin, and Darius whips him at Colten. Austin reverses but Darius uses that to UPPERCUT Colten! Austin runs back in, but is sent into Colten! Darius uses Austin to get up and ENZIGURI Colten! Darius then GERMAN SUPLEXES Austin, and STANDING SPANISH FLIES Colten! Cover, TWO! Fans rally as Darius drags Colten up. Tag to Dante, Top Flight double whip, but Colten ducks and tags Austin!

Darius leaps to CROSSBODY Colten! Austin runs in, but into a hall nelson SLAM! cover, TWO!! Dante keeps cool, he goes to the corner, but Colten grabs his leg! Dante kicks Colten away, Darius DIVES onto Colten to hit him into railing! Dante GAMANGIRIS Austin, goes up and up and NOSEDIVES!! Cover, Colten breaks it!! Fans boo but Colten was within the rules. Wait, is that THE KINGDOM!? Mike Bennett & Matt Taven are mugging Darius over their ROH losses! But Dante FLIES out onto them! Direct hit and fans fire up! Dante hurries back up, springboards again, but Austin gets under!

Colten gets in, Dante runs into a 3:10 TO YUMA!! Cover, the Gunns win!

Winners: The Gunns, by pinfall (still AEW World Tag Team Champions)

Fans boo that the Gunns win, but Darius is pissed at The Kingdom! Darius chases off Mike & Matt, will Top Flight get revenge in ROH? As for the Gunns, they hear FTR coming! Fans fire up again as Dax Harwood & Cash Wheeler step out on stage with mics in their hands! Colten gets a mic to have the FTR music stop. Colten says no one wants to hear that song and no one wants to see FTR. Fans boo because they disagree. FTR says they’re not here to fight. They’re here to talk business. Well, no one wants to hear you talk! The Gunns don’t like or respect FTR. And guess what? FTR are LOSERS! They lost three sets of belts, and lost to the Gunns!

There is nothing FTR can say or offer them to get a rematch. NOTHING! Nothing? So like, if they said they’ll never challenge the Gunns again for those titles should they lose- NO! Do you not hear what Austin is saying, “you hillbillies? NOTHING! There’s NOTHING! What do you have to offer?! NOTHING!!” Then if the Gunns wanna prove their first win wasn’t a fluke, should they win against FTR again, FTR will never tag together in AEW again. Oh, the break up? So heartbreaking! LOOK AT HIS FACE! NOTHING!! Okay, okay. Dax says if FTR can’t beat the Gunns to win the AEW World Tag Team Championships, FTR will just quit AEW.

Fans boo, but it seems that got through to the Gunns. If the Gunns beat FTR again, FTR leaves AEW forever? Yes, that’s what Dax said. Well, in that case, deal! The Gunns and FTR shake on it, but then Gunns literally spin in FTR’s faces! The Gunns run for it, but the match is coming either way. Will the “ASS~ BOYS!” get their asses kicked? Or will they be the team that banishes FTR from AEW?

 

Backstage interview with Jade Cargill, Leila Grey & Mark Sterling.

Renee Paquette is with the AEW TBS Champion, her Last Baddie Standing and her legal representation. Renee says that Taya Valkyrie is All Elite now, and she has her eye on the TBS title. What is Jade’s reaction to that? “Renee, cut the sh*t. We had this Taya girl come in and interrupt my moment to answer an open challenge that was already closed, baby girl. And then, had the audacity to use my finisher. Mark, tie this up.” Sterling has a document, it is a Cease & Desist order. This will be sent to Taya Valkyrie, telling Taya that she is no longer allowed to use the chicken wing facebuster, which is also Jade’s move, as her finisher.

Leila says that she should deliver this document to Taya personally, this Saturday on Rampage. Because she has a few words of her own for Taya. So that’s an official challenge? Yes. Welcome to #ThatBitchShow. Will La Wera Loca have a jaded response to this frivolous lawsuit?

 

No Disqualifications: Hook VS Stokely Hathaway!

An injured arm turned into a suspension turned into a settlement turned into a high stakes bet that The Firm lost, and now it has resulted in this match. And though Ethan Page, Matt Hardy, Isiah Kassidy, Lee Moriarty & “Big Bill” Morrissey see Stokely off, they can’t stay per the stipulations of the bet. As the introduction says, “He’s not as large as the men he represents, he has the heart of a lion and the wisdom of an owl.” But will any of that help him defeat The Cold-Hearted Handsome Devil?

As Hook makes his entrance, Stokely grabs the mic to say, “Whoa, whoa, whoa! I’ve got some breaking news! I spoke to Dr. Simpson (he means Sampson) earlier, and he said I am not medically cleared to compete. I know, I know. I wanted to so bad. And I would also, what a coinky-dink, announce that I am retiring.” What? Stokely thanks all 12 of his fands, God bless! Justin, here, doctor’s note. Make it official. Justin takes the note, and it reads, “He is SICK.” Justin says that with all due respect, that’s a receipt for Wingstop. The ref RIPS the receipt! And the bell rings! Fans fire up and Hook is ready, so Stokely bails!

Stokely runs around the ring, out to the crowd, but Hook pursues! Fans fire up as Hook chases Stokely down, drags him back, CLUBS him, then brings him over to KNEE and TOSS! Stokely ends up at ringside again and fans are thunderous! Hook stalks Stokely, Stokely runs in to UPPERCUT, but Stokely bounces off of Hook! Stokely scurries away, gets back up, and runs in, but into a leg capture! EL CAMINO to the floor! Fans fire up as Hook drags Stokely up, puts him in the ring, and then looks under the ring. Fans fire up more, because here comes a SPARE GUARD RAIL! Hook puts that in the ring while the Firm can only watch.

Hardy tries to calm the group down, Stokely can take care of himself with things getting “hardcore.” Ethan says no he can’t, they didn’t practice any of the hardcore stuff! Stokely bails out again but Hook puts the railing in a corner. Hook drags Stokely up but Stokely BLASTS Hook with the fire extinguisher! Fans boo but Stokely gets a chair! Stokely smacks the steps a couple times, he says, “I’m not a killer, but don’t push me! That’s Tupac.” Stokely hurries in, fans rally up, and Stokely swings, but Hook blocks! Hook BOOTS Stokely, then SMACKS him on the back! And again! And again! And again!

Hook throws the chair aside, Stokely is barely moving! But Hook drags Stokely up to EL CAMINO onto the railing! The railing BENDS! Hook drags Stokely off the railing, covers, but then pulls him up at TWO! Hook wants REDRUM!!! Stokely is OUT, Hook wins!

Winner: Hook, by submission

The FTW Champion could’ve ended it sooner, but he chose to teach Stokely a lesson: Do not get on Hook’s bad side. Hardy says Ethan must avenge Stokely! Ethan can beat Hook! Hardy is gonna get a match made right now! All Ego is ready, but will he be ready when they #SendHook?

 

Adam Cole is here!

Fans fire up as the Undisputed One heads to the ring. Naturally, everyone joins in on the “BOOM!” and “ADAM COLE BAYBAY!” Cole gets the mic and says, “Wow. Hey, hey, I think I know the answer to this, but who’s ready for Storytime with Adam Cole, baybay?” Everyone cheers! Cole continues with, “Seven days. We are just seven days away from me making my in-ring return here in AEW. And listen, I know I’ve talked a ton about my struggles and what I went through, but as far as how I’m feeling right now? Guys, I feel freaking great. I have never been more ready, never been more prepared, to get back in this ring, doing what I love, and that is wrestle for AEW.”

Fans are fired up, and Cole knows everyone has questions. “The biggest one being: Who is my opponent going to be on March 29th?” Fans echo, “Who? Who? Who?” Cole starts to speak, but here comes Daniel Garcia! Fans boo as Red Death has the mic to say, “Hey, hey, hey, hey, hey. Who’s ready for Storytime with Daniel Garcia, baybay?” Garcia knows Cole’s been gone awhile, so here’s an update on a few things. Fans tell Garcia to STFU already but Garcia says since Cole’s been gone, Garcia’s become a real veteran in AEW. All the boys in the back respect him so much that he is a locker room leader!

Fans boo more but Garcia says as locker room leader, it is his duty to come out here to not only welcome Cole back, but to put him in his place, too. Garcia says Cole may not remember, but here’s an update on what Garcia’s been doing the last nine months while Cole was home, “playing stupid video games on Twitch.” Cole smirks but allows it. Brody King: beat him! Ricky Starks: beat him! Bryan Danielson: Garcia beat him, too. Garcia’s main-evented more AEW programming over the past year than anyone else on the roster! Garcia is the lifeblood that pumps through this company. And he’s to respect Cole? To welcome Cole back? Where’s Garcia’s warm welcome?

Where is Garcia’s respect when he’s been here, been doing this, and proved himself as one of the best pro-wrest- Oops. Freudian slip there? Garcia corrects himself, “Sports entertainers on the planet today!” That’s what Garcia is! So what makes Cole so special? “What makes me special? When they ring the freakin’ bell, that’s what makes me special! That’s what makes m e special.” Cole admits he likes Garcia. Garcia is really, really good. And some day, he could be leading the charge in AEW. The problem is the company he keeps.

“The Jericho Appreciation Society, they’ve done a great job of giving you this false sense of security. This overconfidence, which sometimes is good, and sometimes is bad. But let me remind you, even me not wrestling for nine months, I am still Adam Cole Baybay. I am a multi-time world champion. I have traveled the globe, fought and beat some of the very best! As a matter of fact, while I was sitting at home for nine months, I was wondering if I’d ever get the chance to wrestle again, hoping, praying, willing to do anything for a second chance. And looks like I found that second chance.”

Fans fire up and Cole says if Garcia is crazy enough to want the match, then dammit, he’s on! Adam Cole VS Daniel Garcia, first-time-ever, next week on Dynamite! But Cole will remind Garcia of something: “This is not just my return match; this is a statement. It’s a statement to the entire locker room that one of the best damn pro-wrestlers on the planet is BACK, baybay.” Fans are fired up for “ADAM COLE! ADAM COLE!” Cole hopes Garcia realizes what he’ sin for. Because Cole promises next week will be a great night. A great night for Cole, for the fans, but for Garcia… Not so much. “See you next week, Garcia. BOOM.”

Cole is ready, Garcia is ready, but will the Dragonslayer stay a great sports enner-tay-ners? Or will the pro-wrestler in him rise to the surface against one of the greatest pro-wrestlers alive today?

 

Alex Marvez is outside The Elite’s locker room.

Marvez can hear a conversation going on inside, and he steps inside. Callis and Omega are talking, and Callis wants Marvez to hold on. What is Omega’s concern here? Omega’s concern is that his best friends left in an ambulance! He should’ve gone with them! Callis says he sent Cutler and Nakazawa with them. Omega has a match tonight! Hear Callis out. He’s a glass half full kind of guy. Injuries happen, but hear him out. The Bucks going to the hospital might’ve been the best thing for Omega and Callis. It allows for focus! Omega is in a singles match, the God of Pro-Wrestling is back! “Those kids will be fine in a few months.”

Callis now has Marvez join in. “Kenny Omega VS El Hijo del Vikingo is gonna blow the roof off! The God of Pro-Wrestling is BACK, and it starts tonight on Dynamite! Now get out.” Marvez throws this back to ringside, but is Callis only thinking of his benefit, not Kenny’s?

 

Jon Moxley w/ The Blackpool Combat Club VS Stu Grayson w/ The Dark Order!

The Maniac, along with Claudio Castagnoli & Wheeler Yuta, have torn into the Dark Order from Silver to Reynolds to Evil Uno. They did all that to anger Hangman Page, but they’ve also angered #PlayerTwo! Moxley may be #ForgedByCombat, but will he survive someone born and bred for combat?

The bell rings and Stu RAMS Moxley into a corner! Fans fire up as Stu fires off on Moxley but lets off as the ref counts. Moxley turns things around to CHOP! And CHOP! And CHOP! Moxley pie faces Stu, but Stu turns things around to CHOP back! Stu stalks Moxley to another corner, KNEES him and CLUBS him, then stalks him to a third corner. Moxley kicks low, ROCKS Stu with a forearm, then another, then digs his boots in. The ref counts, Moxley steps off at 4, then Moxley drags Stu up to headlock takeover. Stu keeps his shoulders up, the Dark Order coaches him up but Moxley gets a knuckle lock cover. TWO as Stu gets his left arm up.

Moxley pushes the hand down, covers, TWO as Stu gets the right arm up. Moxley pushes that arm down again, covers, ONE as Stu gets his left arm back up. Stu fights to his feet but Moxley kicks low. Moxley headlocks, Stu powers out but Moxley RAMS him! Moxley runs, but Stu RAMS him! Moxley runs in, clips Stu but is sent out of the ring. Stu hurries out after Moxley, Moxley throws a chair! Stu avoids it, ROCKS Moxley and puts him in the ring. Moxley kicks back, but Stu RANAS! Stu fires forearms, CHOPS Moxley in the corner, then throws knees. Stu whips corner to corner, Moxley reverses and avoids the up ‘n’ over!

Moxley reels Stu in for a SAIDO! Stu staggers up but then flops out to the apron. Moxley runs to BLAST Stu off and to the barriers! Moxley flips Stu off while Dynamite goes picture in picture.

Yuta & Claudio taunt Stu as the ring count climbs. The Dark Order coaches Stu up and he gets in the ring at 5 of 10, but Moxley is right on him. Stu throws a forearm, then another, and another, and another! But Moxley ROCKS Stu with just one! Stu falls over and Claudio yawns. It seems this isn’t competitive enough for the Swiss Superman. Moxley has the legs, he stomps Stu in the stomach, then ties the legs up. But Stu fights back with fists! Moxley still powers Stu into the TEXAS CLOVERLEAF! Stu endures as Moxley sits deep, and he reaches out to the ROPEBREAK! The ref counts, Moxley lets off at 4.

Moxley drags Stu up to CHOP, but Stu CHOPS back! Stu fires forearms, whips, and DROPKICKS Moxley! Moxley goes to a corner, Stu is after hm with a whip, but Moxley reverses to clothesline! Moxley then brings Stu out to X-PLEX! Moxley paces around, the BCC applauds, but the Dark Order coaches Stu. Moxley reels Stu in, lifts him, and hooks the legs to hit the GOTCH PILEDRIVER! Cover, TWO!! Stu is still in this, but Moxley has the knuckle locks back. Dynamite returns to single picture as Moxley rains down the DRAGON STOMPS! Cover, TWO!! Stu hangs tough again, but Moxley just taunts him.

Fans rally, Stu rises, and Moxley KICKS him in the chest! And KICKS him again! Moxley eggs Stu on, then KICKS him more! Moxley SLAPS Stu! Stu snarls and stands up to fire off forearms! Stu whips, Moxley reverses but Stu CLOBBERS him! Stu dodges, tilt-o-whirls and REVERSE DDTS! Then he rains down HAMMER ‘N’ ANVIL ELBOWS! Fans fire up as Stu gives Moxley a taste of his own medicine! And then the SIDE EFFECT! SPRINGBOARD MARIPOSA! Cover, TWO!! Moxley survives and Stu grows frustrated. Stu hurries up a corner, but Yuta distracts! Fans boo but the Dark Order storm up on the BCC!

Stu decides to change course, he ARIHARA MOONSAULTS onto Yuta & Claudio! But Moxley DIVES onto Stu! Moxley puts Stu in the ring, hurries after him, but Stu BOOTS Moxley down! Stu hurries back up top, for the 450 SPLASH!! Cover, TWO!! Moxley survives again and Stu is shocked! But Stu slashes the throat and drags Moxley up. Torture rack, but Moxley slips off right into the BULLY CHOKE!! Stu endures, but he’s turning red! Moxley shifts to the facelock to throw in KNEE after KNEE! Then he shifts to the REAR NAKED CHOKE! But Stu fights up to his feet! Fans fire up but Stu is fading again!

But Stu is still on his feet, and he revives! BACKPACK CANNONBALL!! Both men crash into buckles and Stu is free! Fans are thunderous again and Moxley sputters back to his feet. Moxley brings Stu up, but Stu slips out of the underhooks! PELE!! Moxley falls down and the BCC coach him up. Stu goes back to a corner, climbs back up top, but Moxley ROCKS him first! Moxley climbs, CLUBS away on Stu, then CLAWS Stu’s back. Moxley HEADBUTTS Stu, brings him up into underhooks! SUPER DEATH RIDER!! Cover, Moxley wins!!

Winner: Jon Moxley, by pinfall

The Dark Order hurry into the ring and Moxley backs off, there won’t be any extracurriculars here. But will the Dark Order ever get payback on the mean SOBs in the BCC?

 

Backstage interview with Ricky Starks.

Renee says she can feel the frustration coming off The Absolute. The back ‘n’ forth with him and Juice Robinson, where do they stand? You tell him! Starks is “sick and tired of talking back and forth. No action, all talk.” Starks doesn’t wanna stand around, take time off his vacation, just to say Juice, he doesn’t like that you attacked him from behind. That’s cool and all, but whatever! How about this, though? Saturday Night Rampage, Starks is done talking. If Juice wants to face him man to man, then he can find Starks on Rampage! If not, just stop! Starks is over it, he is so sick of it! This is the craziest thing he’s been a part of his whole life!

Starks is issuing the open challenge to Juice. If Juice accepts it or not, is a man or not, Starks doesn’t give a damn anymore. The Absolute will be waiting, but will the Booster oblige?

 

AEW presents an all-new episode of QTV!

QT Marshall says great job last week in their debut, keep the “credibility train” rolling. CHOO-CHOO~! He needs scoops! Harley Cameron says she actually has discovered a “hot new prospect.” Goes by the name of Rey Fenix. And actually, here’s some footage. Hobbs POUNCING Fenix into buckles int heir TNT title match, and the spinebuster, and the Town Business. Everyone has a laugh, and QT says, “Imagine being in the Lucha Brothers, and your own lucha brother doesn’t come out to help you.” Aaron Solo says there is definitely some miedo! Then he laughs while also puffing mouth spray…?

QT asks who the hecc is Alex Abrahantes? Harley says Alex should work on his “character development.” Speaking of, how about Solo stealing Wardlow’s identity and freezing all of his accounts? Oopsie~! Yeah, Wardlow’s gonna lose his house and car, too! And Solo hacked into some observer’s accounts, started this whole thing about hotels. HAHA! QT just got a call from Hobbs. This Saturday on Rampage, another Open Challenge for the TNT title! Can’t wait to see who is the next chapter in the Book of Hobbs. Well, wait no longer! PENTA wants payback for Fenix as he answers the call! Will Hobbs be the one with some fear?

 

Toni Storm w/ The Outcasts VS Skye Blue!

The Lightning From Down Under has been striking down “spoiled rookies” again and again, but in the Dark. Will she do so again in the spotlight of Dynamite? Or will Skye roll the Storm away?

The bell rings and Storm BLASTS Skye with a forearm! Then she stomps a mudhole into Skye in the corner! The ref counts, Storm lets off but she grins and soaks up the heat. Soho & Saraya mock Skye, then Storm bumps her off buckles., Skye elbows back, fires forearms in return, and the fans fire up! But Storm knees low! Storm whips Skye, Skye kicks back! Skye ROCKS Storm again and again, but Storm shoves her away. Skye comes back, spins Storm for a KNEE SMASH and a DROPKICK! Storm bails out, fans fire up and Skye goes to the apron! FLYING RANA! Fans fire up with Skye but Saraya is mad.

Skye puts Storm in the ring, climbs up the corner, but Storm ROCKS her! Skye falls to the apron, then Storm HIP ATTACKS Skye to the floor! Storm distracts the ref, allowing Soho & Saraya to stomp away on Skye! Fans boo but the Outcasts get away with it! Saraya says, “This is OUR house!” Storm goes out to fetch Skye, and RAMS her into the apron. Storm CHOPS Skye against the post, then bumps her off the other. Storm CHOPS Skye again! Saraya says do it again! Storm puts some stank on this one, but Skye ducks, so the chop hits POST! Saraya & Soho panic as Storm clutches her fingers! Skye then runs in, but Storm dodges so Soho gets DECKED!

Storm CLOBBERS Skye from behind while the ring count climbs. Storm refreshes the ring count, Saraya shouts at Skye, and Storm CHOPS Skye again. Storm stalks Skye around the way as Dynamite goes picture in picture.

Storm drags Skye around to snap suplex her to the floor! Storm flexes, perhaps taunting Jamie Hayter wherever she’s watching this from, and then she goes back for Skye. Storm puts Skye in the ring, flexes more, then drags Skye up. Storm whips Skye to ropes, BOOTS her down, covers, ONE! Cover again, TWO! Another cover, TWO!! Skye is still in this but Storm clamps on with a full nelson. Storm leans on the hold, thrashes Skye around, but Skye endures. Skye fights up, but Storm throws her down by her hair! The ref reprimands but Storm just stalks Skye. Storm kicks Skye around, has her in the corner, and digs her boot in.

The ref counts, Storm stomps but lets off at 4. Storm drags Skye up to snap suplex! Storm grins then stalks Skye. Storm drags Skye up to snap suplex again! Storm flexes more, stalks Skye to another corner, then wrenches her hair to TOSS her across the way! The ref reprimands but Storm just wrenches hair and TOSSES Skye again! Dynamite returns to single picture as Storm soaks up the heat. But Skye shoves Storm down! And then TOSSES Storm by her hair! And again! Skye fires up, runs corner to corner, but Storm puts her on the apron. Skye ROUNDHOUSES! Skye climbs up, to CROSSBODY!

Fans fire up, Skye keeps moving, she ducks ‘n’ dodges to tilt-o-whirl headscissor! Storm ends up on ropes, Skye runs to SHINING WIZARD! Snapmare and SUPER- NO, Storm blocks and spins Skye, but Skye BASEMENT ENZIGURIS! Cover, TWO!! Storm survives and Skye grows frustrated. Saraya & Soho are also frustrated, they rally for Storm but the fans rally for Skye. Saraya tells the fans to shut up! Skye runs, hops on, but Storm shrugs her off! Skye SUPERKICKS! Skye runs, into a THESZ PRESS! Storm rains down fists, then she snarls as she stands back up. Storm gets the legs, but Skye kicks her away!

Skye runs in, only for Storm to spin her around! Storm uses the ropes, TORNADO DDT! Cover, TWO!! Skye survives and fans fire up! Saraya is furious but the ref says the count was fair. Skye goes to a corner but Storm says kiss this. SWEET HIP- NO, Skye picks the ankle! Skye KNEES Storm, runs, avoids Soho’s swipe, and she hits CODE BLUE!! But Soho is still distracting the ref!! Skye would’ve had this if not for Soho! Skye gets in Soho’s face, swings at her, but Storm runs in! Skye sends Storm into Soho, rolls and bridges, TWO!!! Storm stands, into a BOOT! Skye full nelsons, Storm arm-drags free to SHOTGUN Skye down!

Saraya says Storm has this now! Storm says kiss this, and here comes SWEET HIP MUSIC!! GERMAN SUPLEX, and then STORM ZERO!! Cover, Storm wins!

Winner: Toni Storm, by pinfall

The Outcasts with the assist, but now they bring out the spray paint! Fans boo as the Outcast scare off the ref, then surround Skye! But here comes Riho and Willow! Just like last week, Riho has the pipe!! Riho runs the Outcast off and warns them. The Outcasts leave for now, having gotten the win. Will Riho, Willow and Skye start thinking of sticking together from now on?

 

The AEW medical staff checks on Stu Grayson.

They’re working on his left arm, where did they feel it pop? But then Moxley sneaks up to say, “It’s just business.” And he puts on the SLEEPER!! Claudio & Yuta TOSS the medics aside! Stu is all alone as Moxley chokes him out, then SMACKS him off a trunk! The BCC give Stu the icepack back then leave, what will Hangman & the Dark Order have to say about this?

 

Kenny Omega VS El Hijo del Vikingo!

The AAA Mega Championship match that was meant to happen in December of 2021 was denied because of injury and misfortune. But now we are all fortunate enough to have this match happen here! “HE was the longest reigning Mega Champion at 765 days, 292 days more than El Hijo del Vikingo. HE never lost that title. HE is undefeated in singles matches in Mexico and also on Dynamite. Many people say HE is also undefeated at life. HE is often complimented on his accomplishments, matches, chiseled physique and hair, yet he is personally proud of his win-loss record in Independence, Missouri, which is better than his record of 1-1 in… NOOOORTH CAROLINA~!

“He arrives tonight after his 833 mile journey from Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada. Weighing 224 pounds, HE is…! KENNY! OOOOOOOOOOOOMEEEEGAAAAAA~!” The fans go wild for the Cleaner, the Best Bout Machine, and Don Callis’ God of Pro-Wrestling, but will Omega prove he is better than the Mega Champion?

But as Omega makes his way down the ramp, El Hijo del Vikingo DIVES onto him! Fans fire up, EHDV throws off his cape, then he runs again, to FLY! Direct hit again and Independence is thunderous! EHDV puts Omega in the ring, springboards and MISSILE DROPKICKS! Omega ends up in a corner, EHDV runs in to clothesline! EHDV fires off forearms, but Omega turns it around to fire them back! The ref wants them to let off, this isn’t a match yet! Omega rains down fists, lets off, and now the bell rings! Fans are thunderous as Omega stomps EHDV down. Omega drags EHDV up, whips him corner to corner, but EHDV slips out to the apron!

Omega hits buckles, then EHDV ENZIGURIS! And GAMANGIRIS! EHDV climbs up, and jumps to IMPOLODER DRAGONRANA! Omega goes flying, then staggers up into the SCREW HIGH KICK! Omega’s on the ropes, EHDV runs to DOUBLE KNEE him through the ropes! Omega falls to the floor, EHDV refreshes the count, and fans say “This is Awesome!” EHDV SHOOTING STAR PRESSES to the floor! A bit double-edged, but fans lose their minds! Callis protests, the ring count climbs, but EHDV puts Omega in the ring. EHDV aims, slingshots and then springboards to 450 SPLASH! Cover, TWO!!

Omega goes to a corner, EHDV runs in to GAMANGIRI again! Omega staggers away, EHDV pursues but Omega CHOPS! And CHOPS again! EHDV falls over but Omega stalks him to a corner. Omega brings EHDV up to JAB! And JAB! fans rally and duel, Omega drags EHDV up to whip. Omega scoops EHDV for a tilt-o-whirl BACKBREAKER! Cover, TWO! Omega drags EHDV back up fast, to fisherman BUSTER! Cover, TWO! EHDV hangs tough and Omega is frustrated but the fans are loving this. Omega stalks EHDV to the ropes, scrapes him to the apron, and then Omega goes out to follow EHDV.

Omega CLUBS EHDV, and whips him hard into barriers! EHDV falls in a heap, but Omega goes looking under the ring. Omega brings out a TABLE! Fans fire up for that, and Omega stands that table up near the ring. The ref reprimands, this isn’t a Tables match or anything like that. But fans chant, “WE WANT TABLES!” as Dynamite goes picture in picture.

Omega drags EHDV up, puts him in the ring, and Omega storms up to scoop and BACKBREAKER! Cover, TWO! Omega clamps on with an armlock and chinbar, but he also fishhooks EHDV’s face! The ref reprimands, Omega lets off, but then pulls on EHDV’s hair! The ref counts but Omega lets off at 4. Omega looms over EHDV, stomps him, stomps him more, then springboard stomps! Omega drags EHDV around to KNEE him in the side! And again! Cover, TWO! EHDV hangs tough but Omega just snarls. Omega drags EHDV up to CHOP him back down! Omega drags EHDV up again to CLUB him back down!

Omega drags EHDV up at the ropes, ROCKS him with a right hand, then ROCKS him again! And again! And again! The ref reprimands and counts, Omega lets off, but then Omega CHOKES EHDV with his foot! Dynamite returns, the fans boo and the ref counts, but Omega lets off at 4 again. Omega ROCKS EHDV again, JABS him, then whips him to ropes. EHDV ducks ‘n’ dodges to tilt-o-whirl RANA! Omega goes to the apron, fans fire up as EHDV pursues! EHDV ROCKS Omega, but Omega tomahawk chops back! EHDV CHOPS, but Omega CHOPS! EHDV CHOPS back, so Omega BOOTS him! Omega runs in, goes up, and he MONKEY FLIPS EHDV on the apron!

EHDV falls to the floor while fans lose minds over how tight that one was. Omega drags EHDV up to the apron, and he grins as he looks at the table he set up. Omega drags EHDV up, the ref reprimands but Omega full nelsons! EHDV slips free to GAMANGIRI again! EHDV goes up top, balances on the post, and FLYING DRAGONRANAS!! Fans are thunderous as Omega hits the floor! Omega flounders into the ring, EHDV shoves him further in. Fans say “This is Awesome!” as both men go to corners. EHDV runs corner to corner to clothesline! EHDV hoists Omega up top, and GAMANGIRIS yet again!

EHDV climbs up after Omega, fans fire up again as they start to brawl! Omega HEADBUTTS, reels EHDV in, and SUPER POWER- STEINER!!! EHDV reverses just in time, Omega clutches his head! EHDV goes to the ropes, stands from the middle and PHOENIX SPLASHES in!!! Cover, TWO?!?! Omega survives by nanoseconds!! Independence is electric as both men rise up! They hope these two “FIGHT FOREVER!” but it has to end somehow! EHDV throws a forearm, a SOBAT, and then he runs to springboard, into a POWERBOMB!! And then another POWERBOMB! Roll through and V-TRIGGER!! Cover, TWO!!!

Omega is furious as EHDV survives! Omega slashes his throat, drags EHDV up, and he full nelsons for a SNAP DRAGON SUPLEX! Omega snarls, he puts EHDV on the ropes and takes aim. BANG and V-TRIGGER!! But that’s not the end of it! Omega drags EHDV up, deadweight as he is, and Electric Chair Lifts! But EHDV throws down fists! EHDV hops down, UPPERCUTS, then goes up and up to FLYING POISON-RANA!!! Omega tumbles to the apron, and EHDV crawls over to push him onto the table! EHDV builds speed while fans fire up, and he goes up to ESCALARA 630 SENTON through the table!!!!

Independence is volcanic for “A E DUB! A E DUB!” while Callis is freaking out! Both men are down in the wreckage as the ring count starts. EHDV crawls away at 3 of 10, Omega finally stirs at 4. Both men drag themselves up at 6, stand at “OCHO!” And both men slide in at 9! EHDV covers, TWO!!! Omega is still in this and EHDV is beside himself! Fans rally up, both men rise again, and EHDV throws a haymaker! Omega gives it back, they go back and forth, faster and faster! They go forearm for forearm, stand up, and keep throwing shots! EHDV gets the edge, SOBATS, runs, into a V-TRIGGER!!

Omega whips, EHDV rolls up and SUNSET FLIP BOMBS! TWO?!?!? Omega narrowly escapes again and even HE is shocked! But EHDV hurries to a corner and climbs up top! Omega flounders in the drop zone, EHDV 630 SENTONS but FLOPS as Omega moves!! EHDV flounders up, into a V-TRIGGER!!! Omega drags EHDV up, Electric Chair Lifts, ONE WINGED ANGEL!!!! Cover, OMEGA WINS!

Winner: Kenny Omega, by pinfall

This was a dream match the moment it was made, but this became an all-time classic by the end! Tony Schiavone joins Callis and Omega in the ring to say this was an incredible match. Omega is back in singles competition, and that was one for the ages! Omega thanks Schiavone for that. The more time goes by, the more he wonders if he can still do this kind of stuff for the fans. Wait, wait! THE BCC JUMPS OMEGA!! Moxley, Claudio & Yuta all mug Omega, and fans boo while Callis can only shout at the ref to stop this! The BCC stand Omega up so they can throw body shots and haymakers!

Fans continue to boo, but wait! Sirens? An ambulance has returned? For who? Wait, HANGMAN is driving it!! The Cowboy has a 2×4, with nails in it! Fans are going nuts for “COWBOY SH*T!” while the BCC stomp away on Omega. But here comes Hangman, wood in hand! The BCC decide to bail! Callis checks on Omega but the damage has been done. Hangman wants Moxley to get his ass back in here, but he stays back. Callis tries to calm Hangman down, but he almost gets 2×4 to the face! Callis keeps pulling at Hangman’s arm to hold him back, but Hangman shakes free and Callis falls right down! Omega comes to, and misunderstands why Callis is down!

Callis blames Hangman but Hangman says he didn’t do anything to Don! Omega and Hangman argue, Callis cowers behind Omega, and Omega takes Callis’ side. Fans boo, but is this just Callis keeping Omega all to himself?


My Thoughts:

A great episode of Dynamite, but it already feels like they’re gonna keep things going until Double or Nothing, no big thing for April. We got a great promo out of the Four Young Pillars, and MJF is making the other three run the #1 contender race like he did Bryan Danielson from now until, I dunno, probably May 3rd so that May can focus on building MJF VS his challenger. Hard to say who it’ll be, but Darby’s off to a good start with that great Six Man Tag. Darby, Sting and Cassidy made an eclectic but great combination, especially with Sting borrowing some Freshly Squeezed tactics. And Cassidy’s International Championship card is open to just about anyone at this point.

Really good tag title match, but I should’ve figured shenanigans would help The Gunns retain. The Kingdom and Top Flight are solidly ROH Tag title contenders with #ReachForTheSky needing teams. Plus, The Gunns’ real story is with FTR, who came back to have a really good promo with them. Gunns VS FTR, Titles VS AEW contracts could honestly go either way. There’s a lot of talk out there of FTR going back to WWE since it’s under HHH right now, so this move could be how FTR exits AEW, but this could also be what guarantees FTR staying. Either way, this is going to be some really big stuff for the titles.

Good promo from Jade and her group, and you do have to appreciate Sterling’s gimmick of bringing about frivolous lawsuits on behalf of people to poke fun at wrestling tropes. The security guards finally got justice, even though they also got crushed by Wardlow, and now finishers that are exactly the same but with different names are being questioned. Pretty sure Leila loses the match and Taya tears up that document, though. Then it’ll be about who hits the chicken wing facebuster first to win that title. Jade has done an amazing job being an undefeated inaugural TBS Champion, but now is the time to move on to someone else so Jade can move on to the top title.

Great segment out of Hook, Stokely and The Firm. Great show from Stokely with trying to weasel out of this, then trying to run away from this, but of course he gets thrown around. Awesome use of spare guard railing, though. I figured Hook VS Ethan was going to be how this wraps up, can’t wait to see how that goes. And I appreciate Starks getting a little meta on the bad pacing of feuds. Starks VS Juice for Rampage, if it happens, will be great stuff, and maybe shenanigans helps Juice win to keep this going. Though, I feel like Starks and Juice could each be doing something better than spinning their wheels with each other. Give me Starks VS Hobbs and Orange VS Juice for those respective titles.

Speaking of which, only the second QTV segment and I’m just done with it. But they did point out the weird logic of Penta not being out there with Fenix last week. Penta VS Hobbs will probably go the same as Fenix VS Hobbs did, and Wardlow will come back for revenge. Also, another wrestling trope that needs poking at: Solo confessed to illegal activities but he won’t get investigated or arrested because it’s wrestling. If Sterling were a Face lawyer, he’d be right on Solo’s ass. But maybe Wardlow beats the crap out of Solo as his punishment, then he gets his shot at Hobbs at Double or Nothing to put this story to rest.

Great promo from Cole and Garcia, and I appreciate they had Garcia have that slip of the tongue. Garcia is of course enjoying the fun side of being a sports entertainer, showing off his personality and just doing whatever shenanigans he wants, but he also clearly enjoys the pro-wrestling stuff of just fighting. Garcia VS Cole is going to be awesome stuff, but Garcia and the JAS also have their story with the House of Black so who knows how the finish goes. Great match out of Storm VS Skye, and Skye looked great even in defeat. Another inconsistency in wrestling logic: Riho & Willow should’ve been ringside to start because they know The Outcasts will be up to no good. But I suppose that does give Riho & Willow their moment of heroism in running the Outcasts off.

I bring up that inconsistency in logic because that match was after Moxley VS Grayson, where both men had their allies ringside. The men can think to bring their boys but the women’s division can’t think to bring their friends along, when we’ve also always seen Britt have Rebel and/or Hayter and vice-versa? Anyway, great stuff out of Moxley VS Grayson, and Grayson also looked awesome even in defeat. The BCC apparently went after everyone Hangman considers a friend, as the Bucks were taken out off-camera by them, and then the BCC jump Grayson.

And then, for being a non-title TV main event, Omega VS El Hijo del Vikingo went above and beyond anything I would’ve expected. There were some scary moments, like that Super Steiner counter to the powerbomb. But then again, it wouldn’t feel like an AAA match if there wasn’t some risk like that. BCC jumping Omega after he wins was a good way to keep the Elite reunion story going, but now there’s the new wrinkle of Don Callis wanting Omega to stay a singles star. To be fair, this is very much like the story of Callis, Omega and The Elite when AEW first got started. Callis wants Omega to return to that Omega, and he throws Hangman under the bus.

Another pro-wrestling logic thing is that no one watches the show back when it’s done, unless it helps the story. And I would hope Omega does that here to see what really happened as opposed to just trusting Callis and distrusting Omega. Or if not Omega, the Bucks can. The Bucks will have seen it on TV at the hospital (kayfabe) and The Bucks will tell Omega that Hangman didn’t hit Callis. Callis is also trying to recruit Konosuke, so it’d be great if Callis only comes out of this with one client. If Omega realizes not to trust Callis over The Elite, then Callis and Konosuke can stick together. If Omega still keeps Callis around, Konosuke can reject Callis to stay his own man.

My Score: 8.9/10


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Mitchell’s AEW Dark Results & Report! (3/21/23)

Toni Storm gets Dark!

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AEW Dark is on #ToniTime!

The Outcasts have drawn a line in the AEW Women’s Division, and are daring everyone else to cross it! Will Toni Storm strike down another “entitled rookie?”

OFFICIAL RESULTS

  • Juice Robinson VS Leon Ruffin; Juice wins.
  • Kiera Hogan VS Leila Grey; Leila wins.
  • The Iron Savages VS The Wingmen; The Iron Savages win.
  • The Renegades VS Avery Breaux & Mafiosa; The Renegades win.
  • Toni Storm VS Billie Starkz; Storm wins.

QUICK NOTES

Another surprisingly short line-up for Dark, with a couple matches that could go either way. The Iron Savages, formerly Bear Country, and the Wingmen will be a good one, but I’m leaning towards Bronson & Boulder winning that. Kiera Hogan VS Leila Grey, former Baddie taking on Jade’s last sidekick standing, could also go either way, but I’m leaning towards Kiera. But it’ll be good to see Robyn & Charlette Renegade get a win here to build that unofficial Women’s Tag Division AEW has.


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