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Mitchell’s AEW Revolution Results & Report! (3/6/22)
Time for some Cowboy Shiz, BAYBAY!
The Revolution in pro-wrestling continues!
AEW continues to be the Revolution in pro-wrestling, but will Hangman Adam Page continue to be the AEW World Champion against Adam Cole?
OFFICIAL RESULTS
- The Buy In – Leyla Hirsch VS Kris Statlander; Hirsch wins.
- The Buy In – Hook VS QT Marshall; Hook wins.
- The Buy In – Six Man Tag: The House of Black VS PAC, Penta Oscuro & Erick Redbeard; The House of Black wins.
- Chris Jericho VS Eddie Kingston; Kingston wins.
- AEW World Tag Team Championship Triple Threat: Jurassic Express VS The Young Bucks VS reDRagon; Jurassic Express wins and retains the titles.
- Face of the Revolution Ladder Match: Keith Lee VS Wardlow VS “Powerhouse” Will Hobbs VS Ricky Starks VS Orange Cassidy VS Christian Cage; Wardlow wins and earns a future AEW TNT Championship match.
- AEW TBS Championship: Jade Cargill w/ Mark Sterling VS Tay Conti w/ Anna Jay; Cargill wins and retains the title.
- Dog Collar Match: CM Punk VS MJF; Punk wins.
- AEW Women’s World Championship: Britt Baker w/ Jamie Hayter & Rebel VS Thunder Rosa; Baker wins and retains the title.
- Jon Moxley VS Bryan Danielson; Moxley wins.
- Six Man Tornado Tag: Sting, Darby Allin & Sammy Guevara VS AHFO; Sting, Allin & Guevara win.
- AEW World Championship: Hangman Page VS Adam Cole; Hangman wins and retains the title.
PLAY BY PLAY
The Buy In – Leyla Hirsch VS Kris Statlander!
Once friends, now bitter enemies, a tale as old as pro-wrestling. #LEGIT Leyla and the Galaxy’s Greatest Alien are done with words and backstage brawls, it’s time to have it out in the ring! They both say the other was a bad friend, so how far will these two go to prove they were always the better wrestler?
The bell rings and fans rally up as the two stare down. Leyla rushes in but gets run over! Leyla gets up to try again but Kris scoops her for a tilt-o-whirl BACKBREAKER! Kris stays put as Leyla gets back up. Fans are rallying behind “Statlander! Statlander!” and Leyla rushes into a headlock takeover. Leyla fights up, powers out but Kris whips her. Things speed up, Kris handsprings but Leyla PENALTY KICKS the arm! Leyla WRINGS that arm out, then CLUBS Kris from behind. Leyla stomps Kris at the ropes, the ref counts but Leyla lets off. Leyla’s fans cheer her own while Kris flops out of the ring.
Leyla SMACKS Kris off steel steps, then puts Kris’ bad arm in between steps and post! Leyla dropkicks the steps and smashes the arm! Leyla smirks and puts Kris back in, then taunts her. “How’d that feel, you stupid alien!?” Leyla wraps the bad arm around ropes to kick away on it! The ref counts, Leyla lets off at 4 to run, but Kris POWERSLAMS her down! Cover, TWO! Fans rally and duel as Kris drags Leyla to a drop zone. Kris goes up the corner, but Leyla hits the ropes to trip her up! Leyla CLUBS Kris into the Tree of Woe, and she throws knees into Kris’ back! Leyla stomps a mudhole into Kris, then pulls on the arm!
The ref counts, Leyla lets go at 4 to CHOP Kris! Leyla then runs side to side to dropkick the bad arm! Fans rally and duel but Leyla stomps Kris. Kris grits her teeth, Leyla pie faces her, but Kris throws haymakers and CHOPS! Leyla gets around, trips Kris up, ARMBAR! Kris hurries to clasp hands, and she stacks Leyla up for a cover, TWO! Leyla knees low, runs, but springboards into Kris’ arms! Kris SLAMS Leyla down, then sits her up for a body scissor squeeze! Leyla endures, throws back elbows but Kris CLUBS Leyla back. Kris keeps on the squeeze but Leyla works to break the hold. Kris SLAPS Leyla around, so Leyla ROCKS Kris with the elbow!
Leyla rains down elbows but Kris gets away. They get up and they’re throwing wild! Kris ROCKS Leyla, Leyla ROCKS Kris! Kris ROCKS Leyla, Leyla ROCKS Kris! Fans fire up as the forearms keep flying! Leyla gets the edge, shoves, but Kris ducks to fires off and BACKBREAKER! Fans fire up, Kris rallies with lariats and elbows! Leyla gets under the boot to get the leg, and she spins Kris, but Kris ROUNDHOUSES through! BLUE THUNDER BOMB! Cover, TWO! Kris fires up while Leyla is down. Fans rally up as Leyla gets to a corner. Kris runs in, BIG EuroUpper! Kris goes side to side to KNEE Leyla down!
Leyla gets to the apron and Kris goes out after her. Leyla stands, but she blocks the boot to trip Kris up! But then Kris blocks the knee to UPPERCUT! Kris gut wrenches, tucks Leyla in, but Leyla rolls through! They both get up on the edge, Leyla ENZIGURIS the arm! Leyla then goes up to RANA Kris to the floor! Leyla gets herself in the ring while fans lose their minds! The ring count climbs, Kris stands at 5 of 10 and gets in at 6. Leyla runs in, to KNEE Kris down! RIPCORD SAIDO! GERMAN SUPLEX! Bridging cover, TWO!! Leyla holds onto the waistlock, to flip Kris over and get the LEGIT ARMBAR!!
Kris endures, reaches out, crawls over, ROPEBREAK! The ref counts, Leyla lets off at 4. Kris crawls to a corner, Leyla runs in to KICK the bad arm! Leyla fires forearms, sweeps the legs and rolls to run in, DOUBLE KNEES! But Kris puts Leyla on the apron! Kris ROCKS Leyla, goes up the corner and drags Leyla up to join her. Kris CLUBS Leyla, but Leyla throws body shots in return. Leyla ROCKS Kris and she hops down. Leyla drags Kris up with a HANGING SLEEPER! But Kris powers through that to Electric Chair Lift! Kris goes up the corner, to SUPER ELECTRIC CHAIR SLAM! But she’s not done, she fisherman FALCON’S ARROW! Cover, TWO!!
Leyla survives but Kris can’t believe it! Leyla bails out while fans are all fired up! Wait, Leyla gets a spare crossbar! Kris reaches out and gets CRACKED with the bar!! Leyla hurries up the corner, LEGIT MOONSAULT! Cover, Leyla wins!
Winner: Leyla Hirsch, by pinfall
Well, that wasn’t exactly legit! Leyla had help from a little friend hiding under the ring. Will Leyla use whatever she has to in order to continue towards the top?
Wait, Red Velvet rushes out. Velvet was the mutual friend between these two, but she’s clearly siding with Kris over this one. Will the Chef have to be the one to set Leyla right?
Tony Schiavone goes to the ring.
He says tonight, we have a very special guest. Let’s bring that man out right now! Wait, the music and the tron! Kenny Omega?! Nope. Just Don Callis. Callis of course represents The Cleaner in all things as his adviser, but he completely trolled everyone using Omega’s theme song. Callis says, “What? Were you expecting somebody else?” DUH! But sorry, we don’t get Omega tonight. Tonight, we will listen to Callis! Fans tell him to STFU. Callis doesn’t know why the fans are complaining, he and Omega gave us the best world title run in the history of this business!
Multiple title matches, multiple match of the year candidates, multiple five star matches! And all while Omega had catastrophic injuries! And Callis blames the FANS for that! They couldn’t get enough Omega! “One more five-star match, please! One more world title, Kenny!” The fans sucked the life outta Omega! And Callis was thinking of having Omega here, but when he saw what was on the card, he said no! He couldn’t stand the level of violence on this card! A ladder match, Moxley VS Danielson ripping each other’s heads off, and a dog collar match! But it’ll be a great night for The Elite, as Callis expects the Young Bucks to win those AEW World Tag Team titles!
And even Adam Cole has been doing a great job for Kenny. In fact, he’s even created a group within the group. Some might call it a sleeper cell or something, who knows. But we all understand that if Omega were here, HE would be winning the world title in the main event. But since Omega isn’t here, Callis is very confident Adam Cole will be your NEW AEW World Champion! And Callis thinks that’s great! Adam Cole will be a fantastic transitional champion, up until the second Omega walks back through those doors and takes his place as the AEW World Champion! Because as we know, there is only one diamond in this business, and his name is Kenny BAH GAWD Omega.
Callis has stated his opinion and his prediction, but will the Best Bout Machine be able to fulfill everything Callis promised?
The Buy In – Hook VS QT Marshall!
Team Taz’s Cold-Hearted Handsome Devil does things his way, and The Factory doesn’t like that. Speaking of, The Factory walks with QT as he has a mic. “If there’s one thing I’ve learned over my successful career, it’s that when you want something done right, you have to do it yourself.” Fans chant for Hook already, and QT says as much as he doesn’t want to have do this, as “that sensation” is one of QT’s prized students, QT is going to teach Hook what being cold-hearted is really all about. Big words, but will QT be able to back them up?
The bell rings and fans fire up even more for Hook. QT is annoyed, he ties up with Hook and Hook gets around to get a leg and trip QT. Fans cheer as Hook stares QT down. QT gets up, fans sing, “Hook is gonna kill~ you~!” QT points his finger at Hook, Hook grabs the arm for a morote sayanagi! And then Hook hooks QT up in a modified STF! QT gets the ropebreak and the ref counts, Hook lets off at 4. Hook storms over but QT puts him in the corner! Hook turns things right back around to fire off heavy hands, and a headbutt! QT kicks low, fans boo, but QT whips. Hook reverses and reels QT in, T-BONE SUPLEX!
QT gets up, Hook LARIATS QT outta the ring! Fans fire up for Hook and QT dares Hook to come out after him. Hook doesn’t budge. QT gets on the apron and in the ring to pie face Hook! Hook chases after QT at the ropes, but QT cheap shots Hook! QT throws Hook out and then goes out the side. Fans rally behind Hook as QT runs in, Hook catches Boot into SHOULDER CAPTURE SUPLEX! QT writhes, Hook gets him up and into the ring. Hook stalks QT to a corner but QT YANKS him into buckles! QT storms in to stomp Hook down. Fans chant, “QT SUCKS!” but he suplexes Hook high and hard!
QT goes to the corner, then runs out to drop a BIG elbow! Cover, ONE!! QT is frustrated and he drags Hook up. Fans rally, Hook slips out of the scoop but QT elbows him. Hook ducks under, NORTHERN LIGHTS! Bridging cover, TWO!! QT escapes but Hook knees him low. QT rakes Hook’s eyes! Fans boo but QT hauls Hook up to back suplex! QT then goes to the corner and climbs up. QT stands but Hook hits ropes to trip QT up! Hook clinches, EL CAMINO PLEX! Hook waistlocks, QT holds ropes then elbows Hook away! QT shouts out DDP but Hook denies Diamond Cutter! QT ducks the clothesline, goes up but Hook stays back. REDRUM!!
Fans are thunderous as Hook gets the body scissor! QT taps, Hook wins!!
Winner: Hook, by submission
Undefeated, 6-0, and all with the submission hold handed down from his father! Will the rest of the roster hope they don’t #SendHook their way?
The Buy In – Six Man Tag: The House of Black VS PAC, Penta Oscuro & Erick Redbeard!
Buddy Matthews, Brody King & Malakai Black thought they crushed Death Triangle, but they’ve only come back even stronger! Will the Bastard, #CeroMiedo and the Dreadbeard tear down the House? Or will the House always win?
The trios sort out and Malakai BOOTS Pac at the bell! Pac gets up to throw forearms with Malakai, but Malakai kicks and runs. Pac dodges to BOOT Malakai! Malakai gets right up and the two stare down. Fans fire up and Buddy holds out a hand. Malakai tags him, and Pac tags Penta! Penta and Buddy stare down as fans rally up. Fans chant it, so Penta tells Buddy, “CERO! MIEDO!” Buddy takes those fingers and bends them! Penta laughs as he CHOPS back! Buddy doesn’t flinch, but Penta bobs ‘n’ weaves. Penta headlocks, Buddy powers out but Penta ducks and dodges to RANA! Buddy slides out, Penta fires up, but he fakes Buddy out, and the two come face to face!
Fans fire up as Penta says it again, “CERO! MIEDO!” Buddy blocks the superkick, rolls Penta, TWO! Penta blocks, rolls Buddy, TWO! Buddy runs into a sweep, Penta covers, ONE! Penta runs into a sweep, Buddy covers, ONE! They both handspring up and stare down and the fans fire up! Buddy backs away, Brody tags in! Fans fire up for it, so Penta tags in Erick! Erick and Brody rush in and RAM shoulders over and over and over! They’re not backing down! They’re speeding up! They go around, stop to catch their breath, and they throw forearms back and forth! Fans are fired up, the rest of the House goes after Death Triangle!
Malakai ROUNDHOUSES Penta while Buddy is after Pac! Erick fires off on Brody then runs, but Brody follows and dodges, but Erick DROPKICKS him out! Then WRECKS Brody with another dropkick! Erick goes out, he runs and CLOBBERS Buddy and Malakai! Then he comes back to CROSSBODY Brody! Fans fire up with Erick! Erick puts Brody in the ring, tag to Penta. Fans rally and Penta brings Brody up but Brody ROCKS and whips Penta to the House’s corner. Brody DECKS Erick, then runs in to CANNONBALL onto Penta! Tag to Malakai, he drags Penta out to a cover, TWO!
Malakai drags Penta up, whips him to ropes and CLOBBERS him! Cover, TWO! Malakai drags Penta up, wrenches, and tags in Buddy. They mug Penta, Buddy stomps Penta then brings him up to JAB him to the corner. Buddy runs in but Penta kicks him away. Penta hits Brody and Malakai, then runs at Buddy. Buddy throws Penta back, so Penta goes under! Buddy has the leg, but Penta ENZIGURIS! Hot tag to Pac! Pac shoulders into Buddy, slingshots up and over and comes back to sobat, front kick and sobat again! Basement dropkick! Fans fire up and Pac runs in to uppercut Buddy down! Pac then goes up, but Malakai rushes over!
Pac hops down to kick Malakai away. Pac slingshots, but into Buddy’s DRAPING DDT! Both men are down, Buddy crawls over, tag to Brody. Brody drags Pac up, ROCKS Pac with a right then CHOPS him in the corner! Fans are stinging from that shot! Brody ROCKS Pac again, stands him back up and CHOPS him again! Tag to Malakai, they mug Pac, and Malakai snap suplexes. Cover, ONE, but he drags Pac up with a double wristlock. Malakai hits a takedown, headscissors Pac’s head, and fans rally up as Pac gets the ropebreak. But Buddy distracts the ref so the ref misses it! Malakai drags Pac from the ropes to get away with it.
Fans rally, Pac endures and fights around, and now the ref sees him get the ROPEBREAK! Malakai lets off, brings Pac up, snapmare and knee drop! Cover, TWO! Malakai drags Pac up, KICKS him to the House’s corner, and tags in Buddy. Buddy drags Pac up, ROCKS him with a right, and then snapmares him to KICK him in the back! Cover, TWO! Buddy wraps on a chinlock and squeezes tight. Pac is already red but he fights up as fans rally. Buddy brings Pac to the corner, Malakai tags in and they mug Pac again. Malakai KICKS Pac, tags Buddy back in, but Pac fights them off! Buddy knees low, he and Malakai double back suplex, but Pac slips out!
The House tries to get him again, but Pac elbows both Buddy and Malakai away! Hot tag to Penta! Penta goes up to DOUBLE CROSSBODY! Penta also DECKS Brody! Penta CHOPS Buddy, CHOPS Malakai, but Buddy whips Penta to the corner. Penta goes up and over, BACKSTABBER! Penta dodges Malakai to SLINGBLADE! SLINGBLADE for Buddy! Wheelbarrow and roll, DESTROYER for Buddy!! And then SUPERKICK for Malakai! Cover, TWO!! Buddy survives and Penta can’t believe it! “This is Awesome!” as Penta drags Buddy away from the House. Penta reels Buddy in, “CERO! MIEDO!” But Buddy trips Penta!
Buddy catapults Penta, but Erick tags in! Buddy turns around to see Erick there, and Erick ROCKS him, then throws him down! Slingshot senton! Erick gets Buddy up but Buddy slips out. Malakai tags, Erick clotheslines Buddy out! Malakai BOOTS and KICKS and KICKS! Erick blocks, spins Malakai and scoop shim, to then suplex CUTTER! Cover, Brody breaks it! Buddy also gets back in, but Erick grabs Buddy with both hands. Buddy uses both his hands to go after Erick’s eyes! They end up in the corner, Pac tags in, Erick shoves Buddy away. Erick boots but Malakai blocks to JUMP KNEE! Pac springboards to missile dropkick!
Buddy is up top, he METEORAS Pac down! Penta SUPERKICKS Buddy! Penta then dodges Malakai to springboard, into a BOOT! But Pac rolls Malakai up, TWO! Pac ducks the kick, hops up, POISON-RANA for Malakai! Brody tags in to DISCUS Pac! Erick ROCKS Brody with a forearm but Brody comes back with his own! The behemoths brawl again and fans fire up! Brody gets the edge, then HEADBUTTS! Erick stays up but Brody runs, into a BOOT! Brody stays up, Erick runs in but Brody dodges to LARIAT! Erick stays up!? to HEEL KICK! Brody staggers, comes back to LARIAT! Erick rebounds into a fireman’s carry! DEATH VALLEY DRIVER!
Fans are thunderous as Penta tags in! Brody still wants after Erick, but Erick headbutts low! Erick runs but is thrown out! Brody builds speed to DIVE!! Direct hit and the giants go down! Malakai and Buddy crawl after Pac and Penta. They all meet at the center of the ring, and they start throwing hands! Fans fire up as the brawling goes back and forth! Buddy kicks, Penta sends it into Malakai! DOUBLE SUPERKICKS for Buddy! Malakai runs into a SNAP GERMAN! Penta goes out while Pac FLIES onto Buddy! Penta brings Malakai up while Erick whips Brody hard into railing! Penta catches Malakai to pump handle, but Malakai fights free!
Malakai KNEES Penta, but Penta POSTS Malakai! SUPERKICK, then Penta reels Malakai in! Fans fire up, “CERO! MIEDO!” APRON FEAR FACTOR!!! Penta puts Malakai back in and covers, but wait, Malakai isn’t legal!? Buddy has Penta’s arms, SURFBOARD CURB STOMP!! Cover, Pac breaks it!! Pac has Buddy, but Malakai gives him BLACK MASS!! Erick returns and he stalks Malakai and Buddy. Buddy tags Malakai, but they realize who is standing there. Penta tags and Erick stares the two House members down. Erick ROCKS Malakai, puts Buddy in a corner but Buddy elbows and BOOTS him! Buddy goes up, leaps, into a choke grip!
Erick nods his head, but Malakai gives him BLACK MASS!! Erick ends up on the ropes but he drags himself up! Malakai can’t believe what he’s seeing! Malakai and Buddy both rush in, but into choke grips! Buddy gets free and gets in the ref’s way, Malakai MISTS Erick!! Buddy JUMPING KNEES Erick, and Brody returns to scoop Erick for a PILEDRIVER! Cover, the House of Black wins!!
Winners: The House of Black, by pinfall
The darkness returns and destroys the Dreadbeard! Is this the end of things? Or will Death Triangle rise up when Fenix returns?
Chris Jericho VS Eddie Kingston!
Le Champion has Orlando singing Judas for him, because as far as he’s concerned, he’s THE BIG GUY in AEW! Will he prove Kingston is always going to be a big time loser? Or will the Mad King finally win the big one?
The bell rings and these two tie up! Kingston gets around, HALF ‘N’ HALF right away! The fans are thunderous for “EDDIE! EDDIE!” while Jericho clutches his head. Kingston goes after Jericho but Jericho holds ropes. Kingston lets off, Jericho staggers and bails out of the ring. Kingston goes after Jericho, and fish hooks his mouth! Kingston smacks Jericho off the apron and puts him in the ring. Kingston gets Jericho up, turns him, NECKBREAKER! Cover, ONE! Kingston grinds Jericho with a chinlock, covers, ONE! Kingston throws headbutts to put Jericho in a corner. Then Kingston JABS, CHOPS, repeat!
Jericho knees back and pokes Kingston in the eye! Kingston bails out now but Jericho goes out and DECKS him! Jericho drags Kingston up and smacks Kingston off railing! Fans fire up, Kingston CHOPS back! Jericho ROCKS Kingston with a haymaker, puts Kingston in the corner, and he throws down hands! Jericho lets off as fans rally for Eddie, and Jericho flips off the fans! Kingston eggs Jericho on, so Jericho JABS him in the eye! Jericho throws knees, Kingston staggers but he ENZIGURIS! Jericho fires up and Kingston CHOPS! Jericho CHOPS, but Kingston brings down the straps!
Kingston CHOPS, Jericho CHOPS, repeat! Fans fire up for every CHOP, and Kingston grimaces for a moment. Jericho CHOPS again, but Kingston fires up to CHOP and CHOP and CHOP! Kingston has Jericho in the corner for the MACHINE GUN CHOPS! The ref counts, Kingston lets off, but Jericho pokes the eye! Kingston pokes Jericho’s eye back! Kinston hits a DDT! Cover, TWO! Fans are fired up as Kingston checks his eye. Kingston tells the ref he’s fine, and he brings Jericho up to JAB! And CHOP! “I’m gonna hurt you!” Kingston BITES Jericho’s ear! Kingston whips Jericho, Jericho reverses then clotheslines from behind!
Jericho clotheslines point blank over and over and over! But Kingston just gets pissed! So Jericho pokes him in the eye again! Jericho puts Kingston up top, and CHOPS him! And then JABS Kingston in the eye again! Jericho climbs up, Kingston BITES him on the forehead! Jericho BOPS Kingston in the eye again! Jericho climbs up to rain down fists! He gets all 10, then SUPER STEINERS! Fans are thunderous and Jericho covers, TWO! Kingston is still in this but Jericho stomps him down. Fans chant “Y2J!” but Jericho flips them off for that, too. Jericho rips a buckle pad right off, but the ref reprimands.
Jericho drags Kingston up, but Kingston blocks the punch to hit the EXPLODER! Jericho flounders to ropes as fans fire up for “EDDIE! EDDIE!” again. Kingston gets up, staggers over and joins Jericho on the apron. Jericho fights the exploder this time, throws some knees, then snap suplexes Kingston to the floor! It was double-edged and fans lose their minds! Jericho gets up as the ring count starts. “This is Awesome!” as Jericho hobbles over. Jericho drags Kingston up, puts him in, then slowly gets in. He ducks the Uraken, to GERMAN SUPLEX! Kingston sits up in a daze, but Jericho drags him up, for another GERMAN SUPLEX!
Jericho grins and he drags Kingston back up. Jericho CLUBS Kingston, but Kingston fights the waistlock! Kingston throws elbows, runs, but Jericho gets around, GERMAN SUPLEX! LIONSAULT!! Cover, TWO!! Kingston survives and fans are thunderous again! Both men slowly rise as fans rally and duel. Jericho drags himself up the ropes and then stalks Kingston. Jericho brings Kingston up, throws forearms then whips Kingston to the corner, but Kingston comes back to LARIAT! Kingston staggers about, gets over to Jericho and drags him back up. Kingston whips, kitchen sink turns into roll up! ONE, WALLS OF JERICHO!!
Kingston endures as the fans go nuts! Kingston crawls, claws, reaches out, ROPEBREAK! Jericho holds until the ref counts 4, and he raises his hands like he won. Fans are torn while Jericho rests against ropes. Jericho realizes he didn’t win so he gets mad at the ref. The ref pushes Jericho back, not taking any of his attitude! Jericho drags Kingston up, but into the SAIDO! Kingston fires up, drags Jericho back up, another SAIDO! Kingston loads up, URAKEN!! Cover, TWO?!? Jericho survives and no one can believe it! Kingston checks with the ref but no, that was two. Kingston gets up, fires up, and he brings Jericho up.
Kingston scoops but the back gives out! CODE BREAKER! Cover, TWO!?! Jericho is furious but he rains down haymakers and tells Kingston to just stay down! Jericho SLAPS Kingston around, then drags him back up. GERMAN SUPLEX! But Kingston’s right back up!! But he runs into CODE BREAKER!! Jericho won’t cover, he goes to a corner! Jericho wants Kingston to get up as he prepares the elbow. Kingston crawls, Jericho stalks him, JUDAS E- NO! Kingston ducks, Jericho elbows the bare buckle! URAKEN!! And another URAKEN! STRETCH PLUM!! Jericho endures but he’s caught! Fans are going nuts as Kingston TWISTS! JERICHO TAPS, KINGSTON WINS!!
Winner: Eddie Kingston, by submission
He did it! He won the big one!! Kingston even has to ask the ref about that, but it’s true! What a way to open Revolution! And of course, Jericho did say he would shake Kingston’s hand. Kingston offers the handshake, and he has the fans cool off so we can hear Jericho say it. Kingston says he respects Jericho, so Jericho needs to shake his hand. Jericho gets up, reaches out, hesitates, and then leaves! So much for that. But with this win over THE Chris Jericho, will this be a new beginning for Kingston?
AEW World Tag Team Championship Triple Threat: Jurassic Express VS The Young Bucks VS reDRagon!
Jungle Boy & Luchasaurus have wanted to face the very best in AEW, and after two different Battle Royals played out, it looks like they got ’em! Matt & Nick Jackson are on uneasy terms with Bobby Fish & Kyle O’Reilly, will that help the champions get away with the gold? Or will we see new champions here in Orland?
The introductions are made, the titles are raised, and we see if the numbers spell disaster for Jurassic Express!
This kind of Triple Threat, only two teams are legal. JB steps up against Kyle, and Fish starts taunting the champs that they’re not safe anywhere in the ring. JB looks at the Bucks as he circles with Kyle. They feel things out, Kyle kicks a leg and JB goes to a corner. Fans chant for “ALL THESE GUYS! ALL THESE GUYS!” as Kyle gets a headlock. Kyle grinds JB down, but JB fights up and powers out. Kyle runs JB over, things speed up and Kyle BOOTS JB! Kyle then runs, JB hurdles and monkey flips him! JB arm-drags Kyle, Fish gets in but backs down as JB rushes him. JB turns around and Kyle KICKS his leg!
Kyle KNEES JB’s arm, wrenches the arm but JB fights off the elbow breaker while Fish and Luchasaurus banter. JB knuckle locks, CHOPS and KICKS, then goes up and up and rebounds, but Kyle drops down on the arm-drag for an ARMBAR! JB gets the ROPEBREAK, so Kyle stomps him and tags in Fish. reDRagon gets JB up to double wrench and double ELBOW BREAKER! They double whip, for DOUBLE KICKS! Fish brings JB around, wrenches again, then tags Matt Jackson. Matt goes up to drop ax handles on JB! Tag to Nick, the Bucks double whip JB to double hip toss, but JB arm-drags Matt away!
JB knuckle locks and CHOPS Nick, then goes up and up to add another jump to his rebound arm-drag! Then he dropkicks Nick down and kips up to show off! Fans fire up as JB stares down reDRagon. JB tags Luchasaurus in, whips Nick, Matt tags in before Luchasaurus CHOPS Nick down! Matt runs in but Luchasaurus whips him away. Fish tags in before Luchasaurus CHOPS Matt down! Fish gets around Luchasaurus but still gets a CHOP! Kyle BOOTS, but runs into a CHOP! Nick springboards in, but into a choke grip! Luchasaurus aims for outside the ring, but reDRagon saves Nick from the slam!
Fish asks, “What is happening?!” as reDRagon and the Bucks regroup. Luchasaurus builds speed, but they all get away. But JB FLIES and takes them all out! Matt is furious as JB drags Fish up and into the ring. Luchasaurus coordinates with JB but Fish fights back. Luchasaurus CLUBS Fish, tags JB, and then Luchasaurus scoops. Fish slips off to ROCK JB! Fish dodges Luchasaurus, then dumps him out! Fish tags Matt, Matt tags Nick. The Bucks mug JB, double whip him corner to corner, but JB goes up and up and then dodges Nick, only for Matt to SUPERKICK the legs out! JB is stuck in the ropes, Matt holds him out as Nick goes up, DRAPING SWANTON!
The Bucks keep moving, Matt WRECKS Luchasaurus with a dropkick! Luchasaurus gets up but Kyle hits a FLYING KNEE! The Bucks and reDRagon all stomp away on Luchasaurus! Fans boo but Nick gets back in because of the ring count. Nick does his best Macho Man strut, then brings JB over to bump off buckles. Tag to Matt, the Bucks hit the GUTBUSTER to NECKBREAKER BACKBREAKER! Cover, but Kyle breaks it! Matt asks what the hell but Kyle says they have a deal about settling this between them. Matt tags Kyle, and then Kyle tags Fish. reDRagon whips JB to the corner, Fish whips Kyle in for a forearm smash, then adds a KNEE!
Kyle hits a RUNNING KICK then feeds JB to Fish’s tilt-o-whirl BACKBREAKER! Kyle goes up to add a KNEE DROP! Cover, but then Nick breaks it. It’s the deal, remember?! Kyle pretends he forgot, and he wrenches JB. Kyle thinks about tagging the Bucks, but then tags Fish! reDRagon mugs JB, but JB slips out of the double back suplex! JB elbows Fish, throws Kyle out, but Nick tags in off Fish! Matt gets Fish out of the ring and Nick tags Matt. Nick runs into JB’s BOOT! JB elbows Matt, then hops over Matt, only for Nick to shove him! Kyle drags JB out to RAM into railing, but JB comes back with THE COMEBACKER!
JB blocks Nick’s kick from the apron! JB uses Nick’s leg to jump up to the apron and knock him down! Matt rushes over, JB slides under! But Fish trips Luchasaurus to deny the tag! Fans fire up and Matt says they’re too smart. Fish plays dumb, Nick SHINING WIZARDS, GAMANGIRIS, and ROCKS JB, to then BULLDOG DROPKICK with Matt! Cover, but Kyle breaks it! Again, the deal seems to be falling apart. They start shoving, JB rolls Matt, Kyle drags JB off! Kyle and Matt argue, Fish wants things to calm down. Matt runs in but JB puts him on the apron. Kyle runs in, JB dodges and the BOOT hits Matt!
Kyle is shocked, he rushes after JB! JB kicks Kyle away, hot tag to Luchasaurus! Fans fire up as Luchasaurus rallies on everyone! FLAPJACK for Matt! There’s a man in every corner, Luchasaurus hits a back elbow on Kyle! Back elbow on Fish! BOOT for Nick, but Matt dodges! The Bucks rush Luchasaurus together, they get around his boot but he gets under their superkicks! TAIL WHIP hits Nick, ROUNDHOUSE for Matt! Luchasaurus goes up and out to MOONSAULT onto reDRagon! Fans are thunderous as Luchasaurus gets back in the ring. Luchasaurus choke grips Nick but Matt saves himand they fire off kicks!
The Bucks run in, Luchasaurus throws Matt out hard, then puts Nick on the apron. Nick shoulders in but jumps into a choke grip! But he gets free to hit a DESTROYER! Nick looks for Matt, Matt returns to the corner. Nick tags Matt and the Bucks say this is over! They go for Luchasaurus but he choke grips them both! And kips up! DOUBLE CHOKE SLAM! Kyle returns, he gets a CHOKE SLAM! Fish returns, he get a CHOKE SLAM onto Kyle! STANDING MOONSAULT onto Matt! Cover, TWO! Fans fire up for “A E DUB! A E DUB!” as Luchasaurus tags JB. Luchasaurus runs into BOOTS! Matt goes up, but gets caught!
Luchasaurus knuckle locks with JB so he can go up, DOOMSDAY DEVICE! Cover, TWO!! Matt survives but “This is Awesome!” JB sits Matt up, runs but Fish trips him! Fish holds JB up, but JB gets away and the SUPERKICK hits Fish! Matt shrugs, it isn’t that big of a deal anymore. But Kyle tags in off JB and ROCKS him! Now it comes down to Adam Cole’s mutuals! Kyle and Matt start throwing forearms, Nick and Fish get in to throw down the other guy. So then Fish and Nick start throwing hands! Luchasaurus CLOBBERS Fish and Nick! Kyle KICKS Luchasaurus’ leg! Matt SUPERKICKS Luchasaurus down!
Kyle KICKS Matt’s leg, then fires off strikes! Matt jumps the sweep but Kyle blocks the superkick! JB SUPERKICKS Kyle! Kyle yoyos, into Matt’s SUPERKICK! But Kyle comes back just as Matt gets JB, TRIPLE LARIATS!! Kyle, JB and Matt are all down! Fans are giving this a standing ovation and it’s not even over! JB rolls away, Matt stands, JB tags in off him! JB ENZIGURIS Matt, shoulders into Kyle and slingshots up and over. JB runs into a KNEE from Kyle! Tag to Fish and reDRagon gets JB up, DOUBLE UNDERHOOK DDT and WHEELBARROW GERMAN! Fish covers, TWO!! JB survives but Fish drags him back up.
Fish hoists JB up top, throws forearms, then climbs up. JB throws body shots in return, but Fish CLUBS JB. JB CHOPS Fish down! Kyle rushes over but JB BOOTS him! JB adjusts, Fish SWEEPS the leg! JB lands on the buckle, Fish goes back up! Fish ROCKS JB, Kyle tags in, SUPER EXPLODER to KING KONG KNEE DROP! Kyle hits JB’s leg with that knee, then has the HEEL HOOK! Fish goes up while JB crawls for ropes! DIVING HEADBUTT! Direct hit and Kyle drags JB away from ropes for the HEEL HOOK!! Matt MACHO ELBOWS Kyle! Fish spins Matt to SAMOAN DROP, but Nick SHINING WIZARDS Fish!
Luchasaurus tags but Nick SCREW HIGH KICKS him! Nick then goes to the apron to PENALTY KICK Kyle down! Nick slingshots, into a choke grip and SUPER CHOKE SLAM! Kyle gets in, Luchasaurus choke grips him, but Kyle KNEES back! AX ‘N’ SMASH, to a GUILLOTINE! But JB climbs up to SHOOTING STAR PRESS Kyle off the hold! Nick goes up while Luchasaurus covers, 450 SPPLASH to break it! All six men are down and fans are thunderous! A standing count begins on Kyle and Luchasaurus but Luchasaurus crawls over. Tag to JB, he hurries to get Kyle. But the ref sees Matt bring a title belt in!
The ref stops Matt from using the belt, JB switches with Kyle! Kyle bucks JB, snatches the belt from Matt, and CLOBBERS JB with the belt!! Matt and Fish fight at the ropes while Kyle covers, TWO?!?! How did JB survive?! Fish tags in, and reDRagon gets JB up! Fish runs, TOTAL ELIMINATION!!! Cover, Luchasaurus breaks it! Luchasaurus drags JB to safety as fans hope they all “FIGHT FOREVER!” But the Bucks keep Luchasaurus from making the tag! They RAM Luchasaurus into railing and mug him, then hurry to the ring. Matt tags Nick, they DOUBLE SUPERKICK Fish!
The Bucks then get JB up, hook him up on Kyle, and they DOUBLE SUPERKICK the legs out so that Kyle TOMBSTONES JB! Then the Bucks DOUBLE SUPERKICK Kyle down! Nick goes up and up and FLIES onto Luchasaurus! The Bucks hurry to tag again and they sit JB up! B T E TRIGGER!! Cover, Kyle breaks it in time!! Matt can’t even believe this! Matt gets in Kyle’s face, throws him out, and Nick says this will end it! Nick is up top, Matt drags JB up, fireman’s carry and NO bang! JB pushes Matt into buckles, then goes up Matt’s back to SUPER STEINER Nick! And then he DEADLIFT GERMAN SUPLEXES Matt!!
Luchasaurus is back and he FLIES onto reDRagon and Nick! JB waistlocks and O’Conner Rolls Matt, but Matt pushes back! Cover, TWO!!! TAIL WHIP and choke grip! THORASIC EXPRESS!!! Cover, Jurassic Express wins!!
Winners: Jurassic Express, by pinfall (still AEW World Tag Team Champions)
Even against all odds, the champions retain!! After defeating two top teams, does this mean Jungle Boy & Luchasaurus are truly the best team in the world today?
Face of the Revolution Ladder Match: Keith Lee VS Wardlow VS “Powerhouse” Will Hobbs VS Ricky Starks VS Orange Cassidy VS Christian Cage!
The Limitless One, the Maestro of Mayhem, the Powerhouse, the Absolute, the Freshly Squeezed and Captain Charisma all want that TNT Championship. But only the one who rises above the others gets that opportunity! Who brings down the brass ring for that chance at gold?
The bell rings and Cassidy simply continues his slow roll into the ring out of the ring. Keith stares down Team Taz since they made their threat on Dynamite. We get a shot of The Men of the Year, Dan Lambert and Paige VanZant up in their VIP seats. Lambert promised VanZant would be here to sign an AEW contract, so here they are. Fans chant for “KEITH LEE! WOOP WOOP!” and Lee dares Team Taz to do something. Hobbs and Starks go after Keith while Christian and Wardlow brawl on the other end. Wardlow knees low, throws Christian out, and Keith throws Starks out. That leaves Keith, Wardlow, and Hobbs!
Fans fire up seeing this trio of titans stare down! Keith smiles as he sees these two circle with him. And now Cassidy gets back in? Cassidy throws off the sunglasses, to throw those “devastating” shin kicks! Hobbs gets some, then Wardlow, then Keith! Hobbs, Wardlow, Hobbs, Wardlow, repeat! Wardlow and Hobbs rush Cassidy but he slips away and they end up grappling with Keith! Keith holds them back, and Cassidy hops up onto them all! He’s using them as the ladder! Starks gets into push Cassidy down! Wardlow and Hobbs power Keith out of the ring, Starks drags Cassidy out!
Starks RAMS Cassidy into railing, but Christian RAMS Keith with a ladder! Christian RAMS Wardlow with a ladder! Ouch, his head! Christian RAMS Hobbs! And then RAMS Keith again! Christian puts the ladder in the ring, but Starks WRECKS Christian with a dropkick! Starks hurries to get that ladder up! He does, but Cassidy brings him down now. Cassidy has Starks wait, and he puts his hands in his pockets! Starks swings but misses and Cassidy SHOTGUNS him down! Cassidy kips up, and he struts up the ladder! Christian gets in, Cassidy hops off the ladder as he shakes it! Cassidy dodges but Christian goes for the arms!
Christian pulls Cassidy’s arms out of the pockets, turns him, but Cassidy shoves him away. Christian holds ropes, TOSSES Cassidy out, then TOSSES Starks out! Christian adjusts the ladder, but Hobbs trips him up! Hobbs steps on Christian to get up the ladder! He grabs at the ring but Christian CLUBS Hobbs! Christian climbs up, SMACKS Hobbs off the ladder, then climbs over Hobbs! SUPER REVERSE DDT! They both crash to the mat but Hobbs flops out of the ring! Hobbs hurries back in, Christian gets the ladder to a corner. Christian wants Hobbs to get up as he looks to go Rated R. But Keith Lee rises!
Keith grabs Christian to SMACK him off the ladder! Keith then gets in, only for Starks to fire off on! Christian also gets up but Keith choke grips them both and shoves them both to ropes. They both come back. Keith HURDLES them both!? And then ducks under to DOUBLE CROSSBODY! Fans fire up as Keith sees Cassidy up top. Cassidy jumps, but the rana is blocked! Wardlow returns but Keith swings Cassidy into him! And then Keith swings Cassidy into Hobbs! And then into Christian and Starks! Fans fire up even more as Keith realizes he’s alone with the ladder! Keith sets the ladder up and starts to climb.
Keith is at the top, but Wardlow returns to anchor a foot. Wardlow dares Keith to take him on! Fans fire up as Keith obliges. They stare down, but Hobbs slithers in to grab the ladder and RAM them both down! Hobbs resets the ladder and Starks gets in. Team Taz has a conundrum now. They shake hands, and then race up the ladder! Cassidy returns, Team Taz kicks him away but he comes back to shove the ladder over! Starks and Hobbs fall against ropes! Cassidy folds the ladder, Christian returns, but Cassidy starts up a LADDER COPTER! SMASH to Christian! Starks saves Hobbs to get SMASHED, but Hobbs still gets SMASHED anyway!
Wardlow and Keith stop the ladder and Cassidy looks worried for once. They LIFT the ladder, and Cassidy holds on! Cassidy skins the cat to be on top of the ladder! Cassidy reaches up, but he slips and gets crotched by a rung! And then Christian slides in to LOW BLOW Wardlow! Wardlow lets his side drop and Cassidy tumbles down. Christian then runs up the ladder, but Hobbs shoves him and CLOBBERS him! Hobbs RAMS the ladder to hit Keith! Hobbs gets the ladder back up, to RAM it into Keith in the corner! Hobbs turns around to get Cassidy, and TOSSES him into the ladder! That sandwiches Keith, and Keith and Cassidy both fall down!
Hobbs keeps the ladder in the corner, and he climbs it while keeping Keith trapped! Hobbs drags Cassidy up to the top, and STALLING SUPERPLEXES him!! Fans are thunderous as everyone is down! Christian returns, and he brings another ladder into this! Christian wedges this ladder in a corner as fans declare, “This is Awesome!” Christian aims, runs in, but Hobbs catches him! No spinebuster as Christian uppercuts free, and then he SPEARS Hobbs onto the ladder! Fans rally up and Christian stands the second ladder up. But Starks returns and he takes that ladder away. Starks punches Christian through the ladder, then jumps through it to SPEAR Christian!
Starks stands the ladder up and climbs! He grabs at the ring but Wardlow is back! Wardlow tips the ladder and Starks holds on! Wardlow stands the ladder back on and Starks SMACKS into the rungs! Starks falls and Wardlow moves that ladder aside. Wardlow gets the first ladder and brings it over. Wardlow sets that one up, climbs it but Starks climbs on! Hobbs gets in, Cassidy hops onto Starks! Hobbs climbs all alone but somehow Wardlow carries Starks and Cassidy with him! Keith storms in to get the other ladder! Everyone’s reaching for the brass ring but Wardlow shrugs Starks and Cassidy off!
Wardlow and Hobbs fight on the top while Keith sets his ladder up next to theirs. Keith climbs but Starks, Christian and Cassidy creep in. They climb from whatever angle they’ve got! Everyone’s reaching again and they’re fighting each other! Cassidy falls, then Christian! Keith and Starks brawl with Hobbs and Wardlow, but Wardlow and Hobbs shove the other ladder over! Keith and Starks hit ropes on the way down! Wardlow and Hobbs each have a hand on the ring, and they stare down! Fans fire up as they start firing haymakers! But they both fall off! All six men are down and fans are thunderous again!
Keith crawls back in, Lambert and the Men of the Year are discussing things. Wardlow gets up, he and Keith move ladders aside. They and Hobbs are back to staring down! And Cassidy flounders in again? Keith gets Cassidy up to TOSS out onto Starks and Christian at the ramp! Then Wardlow and Hobbs power Keith to ropes! Hobbs tumbles out, Wardlow goes again and clotheslines Keith out! Wardlow has an open path and fans are thunderous! But wait, Wardlow goes out to stomp everyone down first! He and Hobbs mug Keith but they’re going up the ramp. They’re making their way up with every stomp and punch!
Wardlow and Hobbs work together to get the biggest ladder, the one on the stage. They fight over it, but it BREAKS in half! They go to Keith but Hobbs JAMS Wardlow! And then JAMS Keith! And then CLUBS Wardlow! Hobbs tosses his half away, and follows Keith closer to commentary! Taz is there, he wants Hobbs to get on Keith! Hobbs has Keith up, and Keith just gets pissed! Keith breaks Hobbs’ grip but Wardlow BLINDSIDES them both! Keith and Hobbs crash down through tables!! Fans lose their minds as Wardlow fires up and returns to the ring. But Christian is already busy setting up more ladders!
Starks LOW BLOWS Christian! Starks sees the ladder bridge Christian made and he uses that to get up on the main ladder. Wardlow slides in, but wait! Is that DANHAUSEN!? He CURSES Starks! And then YANKS Starks down! Christian drags Wardlow out, and Danhausen shrugs. Danhausen bails out and Christian kicks Starks out. Christian climbs, but Starks gets up and drags him down! Starks CLUBS Christian then YANKS him down! Wardlow returns, he brings Christian up to POWERBOMB him! Fans want that encore, Starks paws at the brass ring, but Wardlow BOX JUMPS to the ladder bridge!
Wardlow CLUBS away on Starks, shifts position, and POWERBOMBS Starks onto the ladder bridge!! Wardlow climbs, and he pulls down the brass ring!! Wardlow wins!!
Winner: Wardlow, by pinfall (2022 Face of the Revolution)
In Orlando, Mr. Mayhem becomes the Face of the Revolution! In San Antonio, Texas, the TNT Champion will have to face him! Scorpio Sky and his pals applaud, but will he only dread the prospect of facing Wardlow?
Tony Schiavone is on stage.
He’s holding a clipboard, and says this is the best part of being part of AEW. This is a contract signing right here live! A year ago, here at Revolution, AEW signed a great competitor in Christian Cage. Now we sign a young man in the formative years of his career. Schiavone called this man’s matches not too long ago. So it is with great pride that we see The Realest, SHANE “SWERVE” STRICKLAND! Swerve swaggers out on stage and fans are fired up! Schiavone says it is great to be working with Swerve again, and Swerve signs on the dotted line!
Swerve takes a moment to soak it all in before he speaks. “Ey yo. The Real is back. I can go on and on about all the dream matches I’m gonna have in AEW. I can go on and on about all the titles I’m eventually gonna take. You’re a witness of it. But all I really gotta say is I’ve got a question to ask all y’all.” But fans already chant, “WHO’S HOUSE? SWERVE’S HOUSE!” Swerve asks, “Whose house?” “SWERVE’S HOUSE!” “Whose house?” “SWERVE’S HOUSE!” “I love you, too.” Swerve is now All Elite, how long will it take for his house to have gold?
AEW TBS Championship: Jade Cargill w/ Mark Sterling VS Tay Conti w/ Anna Jay!
Still undefeated at 28-0, the inaugural TBS Champion vows to be undefeated to and beyond FIFTY! But while she has the live guitarist playing her theme, and while she’s cosplaying as Mortal Kombat’s Jade, will it be the Brazilian Blackbelt Beauty that delivers her reign a fatality? Or will Tay simply be the newest guest on #ThatBitchShow?
The introductions are made, the belt is raised, and we see if Jade can withstand “that karate shit!”
The two get face to face, and then Jade KISSES Tay!? Tay shoves and SLAPS Jade, then fires off forearms! Jade shoves, but the boot is blocked! Tay tries to lift Jade but Jade powers out! Jade Electric Chair Lifts but Tay slips off, only for Jade to chicken wing! Tay victory rolls and ARMBARS! Jade rolls, powers out and has the leg, but Tay gets the ROPEBREAK! Jade lets off and BOOTS Tay down! Tay sits up in a daze, Jade says, “Who gives a damn ’bout that karate shit?” Jade mocks Tay with a crane kick, and then she stomps Tay down. Jade pushes Tay around, strikes a fighting pose, but Tay blocks the chop!
Tay drop sayanagis Jade around, then runs in to BOOT Jade! Tay keeps going, BOOT! And then the other side, BOOT! Tay brings Jade in to TORNADO DDT! Cover, but Tay is under the ropes. Tay shifts the mount to rain down and cover, TWO! Tay goes to a corner while Jade bails out. Sterling talks things over with Jade but Tay goes up top! Tay says she’s crazy! SWANTON hits Sterling! Jade sees Jay there cheering Tay, so Jade BOOTS Jay down! Jade brings Tay up to SMACK off steel steps! And then she puts Tay in the ring. Jade tells Sterling to get his weak ass up. Jade gets in, but Tay ROUNDHOUSES her down!
Tay hurries to hammerlock but Jade slips out! Tay fights the chicken wings, switches, O’Conner Roll, TWO!! Jade has it, TWO! Jade runs into a CHAIR SHOT from Jay! The ref missed it and Tay rolls Jade up, TWO!! Jade survives and Tay can’t believe it! Tay circles Jade, Jade gets up and Tay calls her a bitch! Kiss goodnight for the DD TAY!! Cover, TWO!?! Jade survives Tay’s best shot and she can’t believe it! Jade drags herself up the ropes and shoves Tay away. Tay SUPERKICKS back! Tay gets Jade in the Gory Especial, TAY K- NO! Jade blocks, scoops and SWINGING POWERSLAMS! Eye of the Storm! Cover, TWO!!
Now Jade is frustrated that Tay survives! Jade drags Tay to a drop zone, goes up top, FROG SPLASH! Cover, TWO! Tay survives again and Sterling is frustrated for Jade! Tay flops out of the ring, Jay checks on her. Jade comes in around the way, but Tay KNEES Jade down! Fans fire up and Tay drags Jade into the ring. Tay drags Jade up, reels her in, PILEDRIVER!!! Cover, TWO!?!? How is Jade doing this!? How has Sterling not passed out from stress? Tay drags Jade to a drop zone and goes up top! But Jade POSTS her! Jade drags Tay off with chicken wings, JADED!! Cover, Jade wins!!
Winner: Jade Cargill, by pinfall (still AEW TBS Champion)
And still undefeated at 29-0! Will Jade go to a milestone even beyond her own expectations?
Dog Collar Match: CM Punk VS MJF!
Best in the World, Salt of the Earth. We’ve seen the parallels, heard the origin stories, and for a moment, believed there was still respect between them. But MJF, still following in his childhood hero’s footsteps, pulled the wool over Punk’s eyes and took advantage of his kindness. There’s no going back now, and there might not even be anything of these two left! Does Maxwell Jacob Friedman finally prove he’s better than the Best in the World? Or does the Second City Saint put down the monster he created?
MJF wears a fancy new robe for his entrance. As for Punk, there is smoke and a familiar song playing. Punk kneels on stage as he throws it back to his early days! The introductions are made, the dog collars are on, and we see who survives through the blood, sweat and tears!
Punk backs up to pull the chain tight so MJF tries to return the favor. Punk starts reeling MJF in, but MJF resists, to then WHIP the chain! Punk gets hit in the face and MJF bails out, but he forgets! Punk YANKS the chain and brings MJF right back to the apron! MJF gets choked like how he had Punk choked on Dynamite! MJF flops into the ring, Punk swings but misses! MJF tries to run again but again Punk reels him back in! Punk chokes MJF against ropes and then lets off. MJF sputters, Punk drags MJF up. MJF HOTSHOTS Punk away! MJF then gets in, he balls up some chain, but Punk kicks him low!
Punk bumps MJF off buckles, brings him around and ties some of the chain around the post! Punk then reels MJF into the corner! MJF runs to fight but Punk yanks him back! MJF wants mercy now? Punk chuckles, and KICKS MJF, then STOMPS his hand! Punk stands MJF up to climb up and rains down fists! Fans count along, and Punk gets all 10! Then Punk gets some chain, and he decides to wrap that around his fist! But MJF gets under, and uses the chain to tuck Punk in! CHEEKY NANDOS, to a RUNNING POWERBOMB! High stack, TWO! MJF untangles himself from the chain as he looms over Punk.
MJF has some chain, and he LASHES Punk right on the back! Punk writhes, MJF holds up the chain, and fans boo. MJF tries again but Punk throws body shots. MJF SMACKS Punk, Punk fires off more fists! Punk whips MJF into a corner, then SHINING WIZARDS, to the- NO! MJF slips out of the Bulldog and YANKS Punk down! Punk’s back shows clear chain link marks, but MJF drags Punk up. MJF throws a STEEL CHAIN FIST! And again! Punk is busted open again, just like on Dynamite! MJF uses the chain to smother Punk, then he RAKES the wound with it! MJF goes out and he tells someone to give him the mic!
MJF gets in the ring and he talks while he stomps Punk. “Do me a favor, old timer. Why don’t you tell these people how you don’t care about them?” MJF wants Punk to admit that he wants to quit, just like he quit on MJF! Punk says, “Eat sh*t, Maxwell.” MJF rains down shots from the microphone! MJF hears the fans chanting, “Eat Sh*t, Max!” MJF says the shmucks don’t get it, but then Punk YANKS MJF down! Punk smiles through his crimson mask and the fans chant, “EAT SH*T! WOOP WOOP!” Punk opens MJF’s legs, to LOW BLOW HEADBUTT! MJF writhes as he clutches the bloody stain in his groin!
Punk gathers up some chain, and he has it around his fist again. Punk whips and body shots, then RUSSIAN LEG SWEEPS with the chain! Fans fire up and Punk goes up the corner. ELBOW DROP! Punk stands MJF up to whip him into the corner, SHINING WIZARD, and then he wraps the chain around MJF’s head for the FULL METAL BULLDOG! Fans chant for Punk as he has more chain! Punk LASHES MJF now! “Yeah, it sucks, doesn’t it?” And then AGAIN! MJF flounders but Punk LASHES him again! Punk wraps the chain around MJF’s hand, to drop knees on it! The chain smashes into MJF’s hand!
MJF clutches his hand but he refuses to quit. Punk smiles, his face the most crimson a crimson mask has ever been. Punk says it’s time for night-night, and he brings MJF up. Fireman’s carry, but MJF claws the wound!! And then he has the chain in the choke with the SLEEPER! Just like in Chicago! MJF squeezes tight and Punk fades! MJF thrashes but fans rally up! Punk is fading, MJF has body scissors! The ref checks Punk. The hand drops once! The hand drops twice! But not the third time! Punk has a second wind, and he fights up to run and use the corner to push back! Cover, TWO!!! MJF lets go in time and he gets to a corner.
MJF kicks Punk down, clutches his bad hand, and shakes it out. MJF gets Punk up but the hand won’t let him finish the piledriver. MJF tries again, but Punk fireman’s carries! GO- NO! MJF blocks, spins Punk, SALT OF THE EARTH FUJIWARA!! Punk endures as MJF pushes back, and he BITES the fingers! Punk rolls to a cover, TWO! ANACONDA VICE!!! MJF endures, and there are no ropebreaks in this match! MJF pulls on Punk’s hair to make it a cover, TWO!! Punk finally wipes some blood from his face, and MJF gets away to the far side. Punk winds up chain but MJF YANKS Punk to the apron!
MJF gets up, he drags Punk in, HEAT- NO! Punk ALABAMA SLAMS out of the draping piledriver! MJF crawls away again but Punk gathers up chain. He’s wrapping it around a leg, for a METAL SHINING WIZARD! MJF flops out of the ring! The ref checks on MJF but he’s okay to continue. Punk gets up, MJF is busted open now, and Punk returns the favor by wrapping chain into MJF’s face! Fans cheer and Punk rains down rights to open MJF up more! MJF flounders, “You Deserve It!” Punk balls up chain for a STEEL PUNCH! MJF flounders away and Punk as him in a corner of the railing. Punk rains down fists again! All the way to 10!
Punk brings MJF around, they’re both so bloody now, and Punk whips MJF into steel steps! Punk has more chain around his fist to punch MJF down! Punk again wraps up his leg, but MJF moves and Punk knees steps!! Punk clutches his leg and the ref checks him. Punk refuses to let this end the match, and he gets up as fans rally. Punk LASHES MJF again, punches MJF with the chain again and again, then drags MJF up. Punk puts MJF in the ring, the ref checks MJF now. Punk has a new layer of the crimson mask but now he looks to end this! Punk hobbles over, fireman’s carries, but the leg gives out!
MJF goes to the apron while Punk clutches his knee. Fans rally up again, and Punk crawls over. Punk manages to get on the apron but MJF punches the bad leg! MJF gets up, realizes the chain is tangled in the ropes, so he goes in to undo it. MJF rakes Punk’s eyes, scoops him, but the bad hand! Punk turns things around, APRON TOMBSTONE!!! Fans lose their minds as Punk flops to the floor! Fans start to look worried, but others rally up behind Punk. Punk manages to get up while MJF flounders away to center. Punk somehow gets himself up the corner, and he wraps the chain around an arm. FULL METAL MACHO ELBOW FLOPS as MJF moves!
MJF drags himself to the cover, TWO!!! Punk barely gets that arm up but he still survives! Fans rally up again but MJF goes looking under the ring. And he brings out a black bag… MJF gets in the ring, and he pours the bag out. It’s THUMBTACKS!! MJF SHINING WIZARDS Punk! And MJF mocks the night-night! MJF headlocks, but Punk BITES the hand!! Punk said he was willing to become a monster, but MJF kicks the bad leg! MJF ROCKS Punk but Punk wobbles to stay up! MJF keeps throwing hands but Punk still wobbles up! Punk kicks back, brings MJF in, but he can’t suplex because of the leg!
MJF turns things around, he suplexes, but his hand! Punk swings, misses, MJF runs in and ROCKS Punk! They’re standing over the tacks, MJF tries again! Punk staggers, MJF tries, ROUNDHOUSE! There were tacks on the boot, too! MJF leans against buckles in a corner and Punk hurries to get up top. Punk brings MJF up, and he underhooks the arms! Fans go nuts already and MJF fights! MJF trips Punk up! MJF climbs up to join Punk, brings Punk up, SUPERPLEX onto the tacks!! Punk writhes, having taken the most tacks! Fans are losing their minds as MJF covers, TWO!!! Punk survives and fans rally up again!
Punk gets up, even though he’s in the tacks. MJF comes back to STEEL PUNCH! He crawls through the tacks to make the cover, TWO!! Again, Punk barely gets that arm up. MJF clutches the bad hand, then shouts to Wardlow! MJF wants his henchman, and here he comes! And of course, MJF wants his Dynamite Diamond Ring! Wardlow feels around in his jacket, but he forgot the ring! Punk yanks MJF back in, fireman’s carry, GO TO SLEEP! And MJF falls on the tacks! Punk looks at Wardlow but Wardlow smiles. Now he remembers where the ring was. “Oops.” But Wardlow sets the ring down, within Punk’s reach!
Fans are thunderous as Wardlow walks away! Punk gets the ring, puts it on his finger, and he reels MJF up with the chain. Punk flips MJF off, but MJF SPITS on Punk! So Punk DYNAMITE DIAMOND DECKS MJF! Cover, Punk wins!!
Winner: CM Punk, by pinfall
FINALLY! MJF is finally shut up, and he finally suffers a pinfall loss in AEW! Punk fought through hell and reminds everyone why he’s the Best in the World! What will be next for the Second City Saint now that he’s free of Maxwell Jacob Friedman?
AEW Women’s World Championship: Britt Baker w/ Jamie Hayter & Rebel VS Thunder Rosa!
It was over a year ago that these two battled in the first ever Unsanctioned Match in the AEW Women’s Division. La Mera Mera won, but it was the Doctor who skyrockted to this title. Britt has held that belt ever since, by hook and by crook. But she’s also never beaten Rosa, so something’s gotta give! Will DMD no longer reign in AEW? Or will she finally win back that Lights Out loss?
The introductions are made, the newly redesigned belt is raised, and finally, this one’s on record!
Rosa and Britt circle and tie up. They go around, fans are dueling and they go to a corner. Rosa powers out to throw Britt but they stay tied up! They get back up, keep going around, gator roll but still stay hooked up! Rosa gets up, wrenches and CLUBS away on the arm! Rosa headlocks, Britt fights up but Rosa hits a takeover. Britt throws hammering fists but Rosa holds tight. Britt headscissors and pushes up to CLUB away on Rosa. Britt underhooks and BUTTEFLY SUPLEXES! Cover, ONE!! Britt is annoyed and she CLUBS ROsa. Britt whips Rosa to a corner then fires a forearm! Britt chokes Rosa, the ref counts and Britt lets off to ROCK Rosa again.
Britt wrenches and WRINGS Rosa, to then hammerlock. Rosa fights, rolls, KICKS Britt then hooks up her arm! Rosa wants the Fujiwara but Britt resists. Britt fights up, but Rosa rams a shoulder. Britt ROCKS Rosa with a forearm, wrenches back and rolls with Rosa, but Rosa slips out to sunset! TWO, Britt sits on the cover, TWO! Rosa facelocks, cranks on the Chancery, but Britt fights up. They end up in ropes, the ref counts and the two throw shots. Britt and Rosa let off slowly, and Britt sucker punches! Rosa forearms back then kicks low. Rosa whips, scoops and BACKBREAKER! Britt gets to a corner, Rosa runs in to ENZIGURI!
Rosa goes corner to corner to DOUBLE KNEE! Rosa fires up and goes corner to corner again, but Britt sends A-List Lariat into ropes! DRAPING NECKBREAKER! Britt fires hands but the ref calls the ropebreak. Britt digs her boots in at the corner but lets off. The ref argues with Britt so Hayter gets her shots in! Britt then drags Rosa up, ROCKS Rosa then reels her in with a cravat. Britt throws cravat knees, then lets Rosa drop. Fans boo even while Hayter and Rebel cheer Britt on. Britt drags Rosa up, ripcords and spins, but Rosa ENZIGURIS back! Rosa runs in at the corner, into a BUCKLE SHOT! Britt stomps a mudhole as fans duel!
The ref counts, Britt lets off at 4, to give one more stomp. Rosa crawls to the apron but Britt brings Rosa into the post! Britt pulls on Rosa’s arm then scrapes her with a boot! Britt soaks up the cheers and jeers as she gets back in the ring. Britt wraps Rosa’s legs around the ropes. Is she copying Paradise? The ref counts, Britt lets off to scrape Rosa’s face! And now Rebel and Hayter both get cheap shots in! Britt drags Rosa up to snap suplex! Cover, TWO! Britt drags Rosa up to fire off forearms, but Rosa turns it around to fire back! Fans duel, Rosa arm-drags Britt but Britt counters to get the hammerlock!
Britt dribbles Rosa’s face off the mat! The ref reprimands over pulling hair, but Britt digs Rosa’s face into mat until 4. Britt throws body shots but Rosa throws elbows! Britt spins Rosa but Rosa gets around to GERMAN SUPLEX! Rosa fires up and Britt ends up in a corner. Rosa runs in and rallies with clotheslines! Britt runs into a drop toehold that puts her on ropes! Rosa runs and dropkicks her in the back! Fans fire up as Rosa goes again, another dropkick against the ropes! Rosa drags Britt up to NORTHERN LIGHTS! Bridging cover, TWO! Britt survives and fans rally up again. Rosa watches Britt get to a corner, SWINGING KNEES!
Rosa then goes again, but Britt pops her up and Alabama Lifts! AIR RAID CRASH! Cover, TWO! Britt drags Rosa back up, but Rosa fights the fisherman to scoop! Britt slips free to ROCK Rosa with a right! Britt CLUBS away on Rosa, but Rosa gets up. Britt catches her for a PENDULUM SUPLEX! Cover, TWO! Britt kicks Rosa, Rosa throws body shots! Britt ROCKS Rosa, but Rosa comes back to elbow Britt in the corner! And again! But Britt fires off on Rosa, BUTTERFLY SUPLEX again! Cover, TWO! Rebel prepares the glove and Britt puts it on! Fans fire up and Britt waves, but Rosa SHOTGUNS Britt to the corner!
Rosa uppercuts Britt, puts her up top, then climbs. Rosa drags Britt up, to SUPERPLEX! But she holds on! Fireman’s carry, TKO!! Rosa sits Britt up, runs, SLIDING LARIAT! Cover, TWO!! Britt survives and fans are dueling again! Rosa drags Britt up, scoops, but Britt slips out to ripcord, ROLLING ELBOW! Britt reels Rosa in, FISHERMAN SCREW! But she’s not done, TWISTING BUTTERFLY SUPLEX! Cover, TWO! Britt and Rosa start throwing forearms while they’re on the mat! Fans are torn, Rosa SLAPS! Britt blocks the next one to get RINGS OF SATURN! Rosa rolls it to a cover, TWO!! Britt has the ghost pin, TWO!!
Britt gets a CROSSFACE! Rosa rolls that and gets Britt up, FISHERMAN BACK SUPLEX! Cover, TWO! Rosa gets herself to a corner and goes up top! Britt hurries and ROCKS Rosa! Britt climbs to join Rosa, Alabama Lifts her up there, SUPER AIR RAID CRASH!! Cover, TWO!! Rosa survives and Britt is beside herself! Fans are dueling hard as ever as the two glare each other. They throw forearms as they get to their feet. Britt whips, Rosa goes up and sunset flips! Britt rolls through but Rosa scoops her! But Britt fights free to get Rosa up, only for Rosa to drop and victory roll! TWO!! Rosa hurries to get Britt up and scoop!
Rebel distracts as Rosa hits the TOMBSTONE!! Cover, Rosa would’ve won twice over by now! Britt’s damn little sidekicks save her again! Rosa DECKS Rebel, but Britt rolls Rosa! TWO, Rosa sits on the cover, TWO!! SUPERKICK! Britt stomps Rosa, then she calls to Hayter. Hayter hands Britt the title! CURB STOMP on the title!! Cover, TWO!!! Rosa survives the shiny belt screw job! Britt hammers away on Rosa and puts on RINGS OF SATURN! And then LOCK- NO! Rosa fights and moves around! They kick off the ropes, Rosa STEALS LOCKJAW!! Britt endures so Rosa hammers away on her head!!
Rosa keeps Britt from ropes as she hammers away even more! Britt rolls it, TWO!! Rosa wraps on the PERUVIAN NECKTIE! Rebel distracts again as Britt taps!! Rosa would’ve had another win!! Rosa has had it, and she SPEARS Rebel off the apron!! Rosa dodges Hayter to CLOBBER her, too! Rosa gets back in, but CURB STOMP! Cover, Britt wins!
Winner: Britt Baker, by pinfall (still AEW Women’s World Champion)
Her insurance policies, her minions, her pawns, call them what they really are! Britt still holds onto the gold, but is her luck running out?
Jon Moxley VS Bryan Danielson!
The Maniac and the American Dragon have history that goes back decades. And that history is why Bryan wants Moxley to join him in forging the future of pro-wrestling. But Moxley says he doesn’t fight alongside someone he hasn’t bled with. Will this battle be bloody enough for Moxley? And will they still form an alliance no matter who wins?
The bell rings and Moxley says a quick prayer before he circles with Bryan. They feel things out, fans chant, “WE WANT VIOLENCE!” as the two grapple. They go to ropes, Bryan has the facelock, then the arm. They go around, Moxley powers Bryan to the mat and they end up in ropes. The ref calls the ropebreak, the two get up and reset as fans cheer. Moxley and Bryan go again, Moxley waistlocks but Bryan slips out to drop toehold and he rear mounts to fish hook. The ref reprimands, Bryan chinlocks, but Moxley powers out to a cover, ONE! Bryan facelocks, they tumble out of the ring and to the floor!
Bryan gets up and in quickly while Moxley steadies himself. Moxley gets in, but Bryan uses ropes as a defense. Fans boo but Moxley honors the rules here. Then he SLAPS Bryan! Bryan manages to laugh that off and the two feel out another grapple. They knuckle lock, go forehead to forehead, fight for leverage, but Bryan breaks the grips to SLAP Mox back! And snapmare for a KICK to the back! Moxley just shakes it off and gets up! Bryan does jumping jacks then goes to the apron. Moxley dares Bryan to try that slap again. Moxley puts his hands behind his back, Bryan gets in. Bryan steps up to SLAP, so Moxley CHOPS!
Moxley CHOPS again, snapmares and he KICKS Bryan! Moxley does the jumping jacks to mock Bryan. Bryan shakes the kick off and gets up. Fans are behind Mox but Bryan ROCKS him! Mox ROCKS Bryan, they throw hands back and forth, Bryan EuroUppers but Moxley fires off more forearms! Moxley puts Bryan in a corner to stomp a mudhole! The ref counts, Moxley lets off at 4. Moxley whips, Bryan goes up and over and keeps moving. Bryan ducks but Moxley CLOBBERS him with that elbow! Moxley waits on Bryan to sit up, and he KICKS Bryan in the chest! And again! And again! And again!
Moxley runs, but Bryan blocks to DRAGON SCREW! Moxley sits up and Bryan KICKS him! And KICKS! And KICKS! Bryan powers up, but Moxley blocks the buzzsaw, so Bryan KICKS the ribs! Moxley sputters as he gets to the ropes and the ref checks on him. Bryan does more jumping jacks, then he KNEES Moxley in the ribs! And again! And again! Bryan stands on Moxley’s ribs and soaks up the cheers and jeers. The ref counts, Bryan lets off at 4. Bryan EuroUppers Moxley then fires off more shots! Bryan CHOPS and KICKS and KICKS again! Bryan CHOPS, but Moxley gets pissed! Moxley eggs Bryan on so Bryan CHOPS again!
Moxley powers Bryan to a corner to fire off CHOPS! Bryan turns it around to sobat! Moxley falls over and Bryan digs his knee into his face. Bryan smothers the nose, but the ref counts. Bryan lets off, drags Moxley up, SNAP HALF HATCH! Fans fire up as Bryan goes to the corner and climbs up! DIVING HEADBUTT FLOPS as Moxley moves! Both men are down, the ref starts a standing count, but Moxley is up to throw hands on Bryan again! Moxley whips, Bryan reverses and kitchen sink knees! Bryan runs in at the corner to DROPKICK! Moxley stays up so Bryan KICKS him! Bryan runs again, to DROPKICK!
“How’s that, Mox?” Bryan KICKS Moxley, then goes corner to corner again, but Moxley swings! Bryan ducks, but Moxley switches! SNAP GERMAN! Bryan is back up, but into a SNAP SAIDO! Moxley drags Bryan up and reels him in, but Bryan lands on his feet out of the suplex! ROUNDHOUSE! And then GUILLOTINE! Moxley stays standing but his head’s already red! Moxley powers up and X-PLEXES Bryan down! Fans fire up as both men are down, and a standing count begins. Both men stir, they’re up at 4 of 10. Moxley storms in at the corner to climb up and rain down rights! Moxley gets 9 before Bryan slips out and KICKS!
Bryan KICKS Moxley again but Moxley eggs him on! Bryan KICKS again, Moxley SLAPS Bryan! Moxley fires off shots so Bryan rakes the eyes! Bryan runs, but Moxley dumps him up and out! Moxley then builds speed, but Bryan slides in! Moxley stops from crashing ‘n’ burning, and he catches Bryan’s tope! They start throwing hands at the railing! Moxley throws knees, Bryan gives them back! The ref tries to get them to go into the ring but Moxley is throwing headbutts! Bryan knees low, they both throw forearms! Both men fall and fans fire up! Moxley is busted open and has half a crimson mask already!
Moxley and Bryan get in the ring, Bryan has a tiny bit of blood on his forehead, too. Moxley sits up in a daze, fans rally up as the blood just flows! Moxley and Bryan go after each other, Moxley throws more knees! Bryan throws knees in return! Moxley throws more knees, but Bryan gives them back again! Moxley goes back to headbutts! Then he underhooks, but Bryan fights free to ROLLING ELBOW! Moxley rebounds to KING KONG LARIAT! Fans cheer on “A E DUB!” as both men slowly rise. “This is Wrestling!” as Moxley gets to his feet. Moxley puts Bryan on the top rope, CHOPS him, then CHOPS again!
Moxley climbs, CLAWS Bryan’s back, then goes to underhook the arms! Bryan slips out and shoves Moxley down! Bryan then climbs up behind Moxley, SUPER BACK SUPLEX! Cover, TWO! Moxley is still in this, despite all the blood on his face. Bryan sits Moxley up to rain elbows into his shoulder and neck! Again and again and again, Bryan hammers Moxley, then gets the arms, DRAGON SLEEPER! Moxley endures, moves around, and reaches out for the ROPEBREAK! The ref counts and Bryan lets off at 4. Bryan stands up to get the arm and KICK the ribs! Wrench and ELBOW BREAKER! Another KICK, another ELBOW BREAKER!
But Moxley makes it a SLEEPER HOLD! Bryan reaches, Moxley jumps on! But Bryan rolls through to DRAGON SLEEPER, only for Moxley to roll through! And now Moxley rains down those elbows! Over and over and over, then back to the SLEEPER! Bryan endures so Moxley gets the ARMBAR! Bryan turns to alleviate pressure, but Moxley rolls him back! Bryan slips out the back, omoplata and LEBELLE LOCK! Moxley endures so Bryan throws crossface forearms! Moxley claws around, ROPEBREAK! Bryan lets go at 4 and fans cheer again. Fans duel as Bryan gets back up. Bryan says he’s gonna kick Moxley’s head in!
Bryan gets the arms, but Moxley kicks Bryan down! They’re giving each other DANIELSON STOMPS!! Fans are thunderous as Moxley gets the edge to give Bryan more STOMPS! BULLY CHOKE!!! Bryan endures, but he’s starting to fade! But he gets a second wind as fans rally up! Bryan rolls it to a cover, TWO! Moxley holds on but Bryan fights up SNAP SHOULDER CAPTURE SUPLEX! But Moxley’s right up! Bryan KICKS Moxley in the stomach, then runs to BUSAIKU KNEE!! Cover, TWO!! Moxley survives but Bryan is feeding off that! Bryan has the arms now, to give DANIELSON STOMPS!
Bryan then drags Moxley into the TRIANGLE HOLD! Bryan flexes on Moxley, then rains down elbows! Moxley is somehow still in this and he grabs Bryan’s beard! The ref reprimands, Bryan elbows and hammers Moxley more, but Moxley is fighting up. Bryan throws haymakers into Moxley’s face! Moxley still fights, to JACKKNIFE! MOXLEY WINS!!
Winner: Jon Moxley, by pinfall
And Bryan can’t believe it! He argues with the ref but the ref says it was what it was! Bryan and Moxley just keep fighting! The ref calls in reinforcements as Moxley TACKLES Bryan! Referees and security rush in to pull these two apart but fans want to “Let Them Fight!” Wait, is that WILLIAM REGAL!?!? Regal is in AEW?!?! Regal gets in and he gets these two to stop fighting! Fans are losing their minds as Regal tells each man to cool off. Moxley wants more but Regal keeps him back. And then SLAPS him! Bryan applauds that, but Regal then SLAPS Bryan! Then Regal brings them both in to tell them to shake hands.
Fans are loving this! They chant “YES! YES! YES!” Bryan and Moxley shake hands! Did the alliance form right here and now, thanks to William Regal?!
Schiavone is back on stage.
He reminds us that Dynamite will have the TNT Championship, Guevara VS Scorpio, and then the winner moves on to St. Patrick’s Day Slam against Wardlow! Then in the Women’s Division, Leyla Hirch VS Thunder Rosa will be a #1 contender’s match! Winner faces Britt for St. Patrick’s Day Slam, as well! Will La Mera Mera get a #LEGIT rematch with the underhanded DMD?
Six Man Tornado Tag: Sting, Darby Allin & Sammy Guevara VS AHFO!
This one has been a long time coming, considering how the Icon, the Relentless One and the Spanish God have all had run-ins with El Idolo. But considering how the TNT Championship Triple Threat went on Rampage, can Darby and Sammy still work as teammates? Or will Andrade, Matt Hardy and Isiah Kassidy take advantage of the rift?
Darby’s got a new video. A funeral of sorts? “Today we are gathered here to pay our respects to Matthew, Isiah and Andrade.” But the moment of silence is interrupted by a CAR flying in and crushing an RV! Darby gets out and then COFFIN DROPS the mourners. Sting tells them all to run, before he uses a flamethrower to burn the memorial! “It’s showtime.” Darby gets in to CLOBBER Andrade! The bell rings, Sammy brawls with Kassidy and Sting is after Hardy! Darby tackles Andrade into railing while Sting whips Hardy into some. Darby puts Andrade on the apron and clubs away, but Andrade gets up and knocks Darby down.
Jose the assistant helps out but Sting throws him into railing! Darby and Andrade hit timekeeper’s table, Sting smacks Jose off it. Sammy TOSSES Kassidy over railing, Jose is whipped hard into the steel steps! Darby brings out a trash can! And a chair! Darby sets up the chair and Sting makes Jose take a seat. Darby puts the can around Jose and gets in the ring. Darby builds speed to DIVE into the trash can and Jose! But Andrade CLOBBERS Darby with a chair! Andrade gets the can off Jose to SMACK Sting with it! Hardy SMACKS Sting, too, then puts Sting in the ring. Sammy dives but Andrade catches him! GOURD BUSTER to the railing!
Andrade drags Sammy up for another suplex while Kassidy and Hardy mug Sting! Darby helps Sammy fight Andrade off, and they double suplex him to the floor! Kassidy and Hardy give Sting a LEG DROP SPLASH COMBO! “Did you see what we did to the Icon?!” But Sting’s right up! He CLOBBERS Hardy, CLOBBERS Kassidy, and Darby tosses him the can! SMACK for Hardy! SMACK for Kassidy! Darby COFFINS SPLASHES back and forth, again and again! Sting SMACKS Hardy, Sammy springboard CUTTERS Kassidy! Kassidy flops out of the ring, Andrade throws Sammy out. Andrade aims at Sting, and he dropkicks the can into him!
Darby runs in at Andrade, but Andrade rolls him up! BRILLANTE BUCKLE BOMB! Andrade gets Darby up, hoists him up top and CHOPS him on the back! Then he puts Darby in a Tree of Woe. But Sammy springs right up! Andrade shoves Sammy away, WOE STOMPS Darby, then BOOTS Sammy! Hardy adds the TWIST OF FATE! Cover on Sammy, Sting breaks it! Hardy criticizes Andrade for that but he dumps Sting out. Hardy ROCKS Sting with forearms and then bumps him off apron. Andrade throws Darby out while Sting fights back! Sting DECKS Hardy! Andrade springboards, but Darby swats him down!
Sting stalks Hardy, Lambert looks disappointed. Sammy puts Kassidy in the ring, Sting whips Hardy into railing! MARQ QUEN appears and he THROWS a chair into Sammy’s face! Sting SNAKE EYES Hardy off railing while Quen drags Sammy around. Quen sits Sammy on steep steps as Kassidy climbs. But Sammy throws Quen over railing! Kassidy hurries but Sammy throws him over! SILLY STRING DDT to the floor!! Sting and Hardy brawl in the crowd, Sting SMACKS Hardy with a chair! And again! Private Party keeps on Sammy as Sting SMACKS Hardy more! Darby and Andrade are in this area as Hardy smacks Sting off trash cans.
Andrade brings Darby around, Hardy ROCKS Sting. Darby shoves Andrade away, Sting whips Hardy into the retaining wall! Fans fire up but here come Butcher & Blade! This really is the entire AHFO now! Butcher SWINGS Darby into the wall over and over! Meanwhile, on the stage, Sammy is set up on tables while Kassidy stands on top of the tunnel! Kassidy flexes, but Sammy kicks Quen away! Then SUPERKICKS him! Kassidy sees he’s stuck and Sammy goes up after him! Kassidy and Sammy brawl up there, fireman’s carry but Kassidy fights free! Sammy hits back, brings Kassidy in, SUPER SPANISH FLY through the tables!!!!
Fans lose their minds as these two almost missed the landing zone! But meanwhile, Butcher & Blade have set up multiple tables in a stack! Sting gets up while Hardy rains down on Darby. Sting fights back and fans fire up! Sting throws hands on Butcher & Blade, but Andrade SMACKS Sting with the trash can lid! Matt Hardy LOW BLOWS Sting! Hardy drags Sting up the stands! They brawl in the upper area, through the sea of humanity! Hardy goes to the area above the table stack! Darby and Andrade fight jus below! Andrade scoops, Darby slips out and they continue to brawl! Sting fights Hardy off, Andrade rests on tables.
Sting sees Andrade is there, SUPER SPLASH through all the tables!! As if this wasn’t insane already!! Darby clears wreckage as fans chant, “You Still Got It!” for Sting! Darby tries to figure out where Hardy went. But then he sees Hardy at ringside and goes right after him! Hardy hits low and then whips Darby over railing! Darby gets up but Hardy puts him in the ring. Hardy brings a chair in, and he SMACKS Darby on the back! Hardy sits the chair up, puts Darby’s head through the gap, but no Twist! Darby JAMS Hardy with the chair legs! SCORPION DEATH DROP onto the chair! Darby goes up, COFFIN DROP! Cover, Darby and team win!!
Winners: Sting, Darby Allin & Sammy Guevara, by pinfall
It didn’t matter that they fought each other on Rampage, Darby and Sammy fought together and put it all on the line to win! But now, Scorpio Sky has a tenderized Sammy Guevara. Will the Spanish God lose his title while Scorpio keeps his win streak going?
AEW World Championship: Hangman Page VS Adam Cole!
From ROH to NJPW to now in AEW, Adam Page and Adam Cole have been connected in pro-wrestling. They’ve fought alongside each other as well as against each other, and it was always the Panama City Playboy that came out on top. But things have changed in Cole’s time away, and most of all, Hangman has changed. Will Hangman finally show Cole who the better Adam is? Or will Cole simply burn another bridge and add another title to the list?
The introductions are made, the belt is raised, and it’s time for Cowboy Sh*t, BAYBAY!
Fans chant, “Let’s Go, Adam!” since they’re not wrong either way. Hangman and Cole circle, tie up, and go around. Hangman puts Cole on ropes, the ref counts and Hangman gives hard pats on the shoulder. Cole lets that slide and they go again. Cole waistlocks, Hangman sits and slips out to wrench, but Cole rolls. Cole rolls and wrenches, but Hangman rolls and slips through to wring Cole out. Hangman has the hammerlock but Cole fights up. Cole gets up, switches the hammerlock onto Hangman, then puts him in the corner. The ref counts, Cole lets off but sucker punches Hangman hard!
Cole fires off more, “What you got?” Hangman DECKS Cole! “F him up, Adam, F him up!” Hangman CHOPS Cole, follows him around and CHOPS him again! Cole kicks low, but Hangman CHOPS again! Hangman whips Cole corner to corner, then runs in to clothesline! And then short arm LARIAT! Cole flounders, Hangman stands him up to CHOP! Hangman whips, Cole holds ropes and bails out. “We Want Adam!” and Hangman WRECKS Cole with a dropkick! Hangman whips Cole hard into railing, then gets him up to whip him into more railing! Fans fire up, Hangman drags Cole up and puts him on the apron.
Hangman CLUBS Cole, fires up and fans rally. Hangman runs and BOOTS Cole down! Cole flounders but Hangman stalks him around the way. Hangman kicks Cole, refreshes the ring count, then has the timekeeper move. Cole resists the bomb, slips under and dodges, Hangman lariats POST! Cole BOOTS Hangman down, then drags him up. Cole hammerlocks the arm and RAMS it into steel steps! The ring count is climbing again but Cole refreshes it. Cole drags Hangman up, RAMS him back into steel steps, then brings Hangman up and into the ring. Cole stomps Hangman in the corner, digs his boots in, but lets off at 4.
Fans chant for “A~DAM!” Hangman gets up to CHOP and CHOP and run, into USHIGOROSHI! Cover, ONE!! Cole can’t believe that but Hangman’s proven his toughness. Cole drags Hangman up and turns him for a NECKBREAKER! Cole drives elbows into Hangman’s shoulder, then drags him back up. Cole ROCKS Hangman, fires more forearms, then wraps the arm around ropes. Cole pulls on the arm, the ref counts and Cole lets off at 4. The ref tells Cole to break when he starts counting, but Cole tells the ref to shut up. But then Hangman CHOPS Cole! And CHOPS! And CHOPS!
Hangman runs in but misses in the corner! Cole torture racks and spins, TOWER HACKER BOMB! Cover, TWO! Cole grows frustrated but he sits Hangman up for a top wristlock. Fans rally as Hangman endures. Hangman fights up, throws body shots, and then forearms. Cole knees low, runs, but Hangman BOOTS! Hangman runs but he catches Cole in a fireman’s carry! Only for Cole to pop out and BACKSTABBER! Cover, TWO! Cole says, “When are you gonna learn, Hangman?” Cole says the title belongs to him. Hangman will never be Cole. Hangman SLAPS and ROCKS Cole! But Cole uses 52 Fake Out!
Cole goes to the corner, goes up, but leaps into a BOOT! Fans fire up as both Adams are down! The standing count begins, Cole and Hangman go to opposite ends. Hangman DECKS Cole, and DECKS him again! Hangman whips but Cole ducks only to jump into Hangman’s FALL AWAY SLAM! Hangman kips up while Cole goes to the apron. Fans fire up, Hangman TRIANGLE JUMP LARIATS! Then PLANCHA, but he has to land on his feet! Cole runs in, POP-UP APRON BOMB! Hangman is up top fast, for an ARIHARA MOONSAULT! Fans chant for “COWBOY SH*T!” as Hangman puts Cole in the ring.
Hangman aims from the apron, but Cole bails out before the slingshot. Hangman hurries to grab at Cole, but Cole PELES him down! Cole hurries in and reels Hangman into another BACKSTABBER! Cole runs, but Hangman hits a SIT-OUT POWERBOMB! Cover, TWO! Fans rally up and Cole gets to a corner. Hangman storms over and CHOPS Cole again! Hangman then hoists Cole up top, CHOPS him again, then climbs up to join him. Cole resists and throws body shots, then he CLUBS Hangman. Cole gets up to SUNSET FLIP, but Hangman fights the bomb! Hangman mule kicks then ARIHARA into a SUPERKICK! Cover, TWO!!
Cole is about to lose his cool but the fans are thunderous! Cole hurries back to a corner and he tunes up the band. Fans boo, he’s an Adam, not a Shawn! But Cole doesn’t care, he runs in and misses! Alabama Lift, DEADEYE!! Cover, TWO!! Cole survives but Hangman keeps his cool. “This is Awesome!” and Hangman goes to Cole. Cole throws a forearm, “This is Adam!” as Hangman throws it back. The forearms keep going, Cole stands to rain down shots! But Hangman keeps him from bringing the kneepad down! Hangman fires off palm strikes, but runs into a BOOT! Cole runs and SUPERKICKS!
Cole runs again, into a ROLLING ELBOW! Hangman throws off the elbow pad but Cole turns lariat into CROSSFACE! Hangman crawls forward to the ROPEBREAK! Cole reluctantly lets go at 4 and he goes to the apron to join Hangman. “ADAM SH*T!” as Hangman throws forearms! Cole WRINGS the arm into the apron! Cole gets Hangman up, fireman’s carry, USHI- NO! Hangman lands out, scoops, and with one good arm, TOMBSTONE! Cover, TWO!! Both Adams are down again and fans rally up. Cole and Hangman sit up, they throw more forearms, and fans do their best to come up with more Adam chants.
The hands fly fast and furious and fans are loving it! Hangman HEADBUTTS Cole! Cole BOOTS Hangman! ROLLING ELBOW from Hangman, ENZIGURI from Cole! DEADLIFT GERMAN SUPLEX from Hangman, and he gets Cole up, but Cole hits GHOSTBUSTER! Cover, TWO! Cole is growing frustrated but fans chant, “FIGHT FOR ADAM!” Cole goes up the corner again and takes aim. Hangman stands, and he ROCKS Cole first! Hangman then goes up, but Cole throws body shots. Cole smacks Hangman off buckles, wants to try again, but Hangman fights with body shots again! And another HEADBUTT!
Hangman stands Cole up for a SUPER FALL AWAY SLAM! Cover, TWO!!! Cole survives and no one can believe it! Hangman drags himself to the apron but here comes reDRagon! Kyle & Fish distract, Cole BLINDSIDE SUPERKICKS Hangman down! The ref tells reDRagon to stay back and Cole sets up on the apron! PANAMA SUNRSISE to the floor!! Maybe even the ramp! Cole drags Hangman up and into the ring, fans chant, “HOLY ADAM!” Cover, TWO!?! Now even reDRagon is frustrated with this! Cole hurries to get up the corner again, tries again, PANAMA- NO! But no Deadeye either!
ELBOW and ROLLING ELBOW, but reDRagon distracts the ref! Cole doesn’t just 52 Fake Out, he LOW BLOWS! Then he resets on the corner, PANAMA SUNRISE again!! And THE BOOM!! Cover, TWO!??!?! HOW?!?!? Is Hangman a cowboy or a superhuman? Fans chant and duel for real now, “Let’s Go, Hangman!” “ADAM COLE!” Cole SUPERKICKS Hangman back down! And another SUPERKICK! Then he brings the kneepad down! Cole runs, but Hangman LARIATS!! Hangman hurries to the apron, fans are thunderous, BUCK- SUPERKICK!!! Cole runs, dodges the lariat to SUPERKICK! BLINDSIDE SUPERKICK!
All about the- NO! Hangman falls over and denies the Boom! Fans are loving “A E DUB!” but Cole tells reDRagon to get the table! They take the timekeeper’s table and put it ringside! Hangman is on the apron, and Cole brings him around! Cole says it’s over, but Hangman hits DEADEYE through the table!!!! Fans lose their minds again and here comes the Dark Order! Hangman’s friends are here to check on him, but then a brawl breaks out with the Dark Order and reDRagon! Talk about being outnumbered! Kyle & Fish run away and now we’re back to just the Adams! Hangman drags Cole from the wreckage and into the ring!
Hangman gets on the apron as fans fire back up! BUCKSHOT!!!! But the bad arm holds Hangman back from the cover! Cover, ROPEBREAK!!! LITERAL FINGERTIPS! Hangman is in disbelief, even though he sees it with his own eyes! Hangman takes off his belt and ties Cole’s hand up to the ropes! Payback for Dynamite! SUPERKICK! SUPERKICK!! SUPERKICK!!! Hangman runs, but Cole SUPERKICKS back! Cole works to get his hand free, and he rushes over, into a SUPERKICK! Hangman brings his kneepad down now! Hangman makes Cole sit up, runs and STEALS THE BOOM!! But he’s not done here!! BUCKSHOT!!! Cover, Hangman wins!!!
Winner: Hangman Adam Page, by pinfall (still AEW World Champion)
The better Adam did win, because that is Hangman Adam Page!! The Cowboy holds up the title, having proven himself once again! And he even shakes Cole’s hand to show his respect. Who will be next for Hangman to go to the limit with?
My Thoughts:
This was the biggest AEW PPV, it was the bloodiest AEW PPV, and I dare say it was the BEST AEW PPV ever! Once again, AEW even makes their preshow awesome with three great matches that could’ve easily been on a Dynamite or Rampage. A great Heel win for Leyla, despite the promos in the build sounding like Kris was the Heel. A great win for Hook on the biggest night in his career. And a great Six Man Tag for House of Black VS Death Triangle & Erick, but clearly this isn’t done until Fenix can be part of the feud again. And then I noticed throughout the night, there were a lot of Tombstone piledrivers. Perhaps AEW is shouting out Undertaker since he’s going into WWE’s Hall of Fame?
Jericho VS Kingston was a great choice for opener, and it was booked in a great way given Jericho’s disrespect towards Kingston. Kingston winning was the right move, and in a way, so was Jericho not shaking his hand. They could leave it at that, they could escalate for the Spring going towards Double or Nothing, either path would work great for Kingston. The Triple Threat Tag was amazing stuff, and the finish wasn’t at all what I expected. Jurassic Express cleaned up and got a legit win, that is big for Jungle Boy & Luchasaurus. I’m thinking a team like Santana & Ortiz will step up next for a great 2v2 feud.
The Face of the Revolution Ladder Match was also awesome, and for just a few seconds, I thought Cassidy was going to win because, for one, just how hilarious it’d be to see him with the “brass ring” inner tube. But in the end, Wardlow won as I expected. I just wish Starks didn’t have to take that ladder bomb. He has neck issues, AEW, why would you make him take such a move? We all knew Jade was going to stay undefeated, but she basically had win entrance to make it clear to those not paying attention. Tay put up a good fight, but Jade continues on, maybe she’ll take on Anna Jay next.
Holy crap that Dog Collar Match. “Bloody” barely covers it, that went above anything I could’ve expected. Masterful storytelling from the moment Punk made his entrance bringing back his ROH theme and ring gear. Wardlow played his part perfectly, too, that was even better than my idea of him clobbering MJF with the TNT title. Punk wins, MJF will have beef with Wardlow, maybe we get MJF VS Wardlow at Double Or Nothing. And there’s a good chance the TNT title will be part of it so MJF can literally take that title off Wardlow. The AEW Women’s World title match was very good but had the misfortune of following Punk VS MJF.
I will say, Britt’s getting good Heel Heat even from me over using her helpers yet again. But also getting the news that we’ll have Hirsch VS Rosa, winner goes to St. Patrick’s Day Slam, did they really rob Rosa a PPV win to give her a title win on Dynamite? Seems a bit lame to me, but I suppose Rosa getting the title is the main thing AEW wants us to focus on. Moxley VS Bryan was another bloody fight, and in a very subtle Taker reference, that triangle hold jackknife was how Taker once got beat by Kurt Angle. But anyway, them brawling and WILLIAM REGAL showing up to sort them out was amazing. I hope Regal is the manager in the faction that these guys are creating.
That Tornado Trios match was wild in a very good way, but I really feared for those guys during those table spots. At least Sammy kinda learned his lesson from his Last Man Standing with Matt Hardy a couple years ago, in how to line up tables properly for spots like that. The Faces winning here really surprised me given a Face won the title on Rampage. But I suppose this is more for the AHFO story of Hardy leaving and Andrade assuming full control. And then in the main event, Adam Page VS Adam Cole was everything we knew it’d be and more, and I loved how the fans had all those Adam chants. When a crowd is good, it really adds to things.
Hangman retains, as I figured, and given how Callis was talking crap on Cole while hyping Omega’s return, we are just one moment away from The Elite OG VS The Undisputed Era while Hangman defends against any number of guys on the roster.
My Score: 9.7/10
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The Maniac takes on the Powerhouse!
In the wake of AEW Dynasty, in perhaps Will Hobbs’ biggest match, he takes on IWGP World Heavyweight Champion, Jon Moxley! Will the Don Callis Family have even more gold?
OFFICIAL RESULTS
- AEW World Championship Eliminator: Swerve Strickland VS Kyle Fletcher; Swerve wins and denies Fletcher a title match.
- Mina Shirakawa w/ Mariah May VS Anna Jay; Mina wins.
- Casino Gauntlet: Will Ospreay wins and will challenge for the AEW International Championship at Double or Nothing.
- IWGP World Heavyweight Championship: Jon Moxley VS “Powerhouse” Will Hobbs; Moxley wins and retains the title.
PLAY BY PLAY
The Elite arrives at Daily’s Place.
They roll up together in the same SUV, showing off all their gold, from Kazuchika Okada still being the AEW Continental Champion to The Young Bucks being the NEW AEW World Tag Team Champions. Matthew congratulates The Rainmaker, and says he is so proud. Nicholas says he is proud of being the first-ever THREE-TIME AEW World Tag Team Champions. Wait, who is this pulling up next? It’s JACK PERRY! He just smiles at the cameraman, and Matt says alright, gentlemen, it’s a big night! They head in, but then security flags Jack down, saying he can’t be here.
Matt has security stop there, Jack is with The Elite. Hands off the merchandise. And cameraman, stick with The Elite, they’ve got some business to attend to. The Scapegoat walks with The Elite, just what will they do on this Homecoming night?
Orange Cassidy is here!
Daily’s Place fires up as Freshly Squeezed makes his way out, or rather is TOSSED out by Trent Beretta! Trent’s modified the old T-Shirt so it now reads, “Trent & Orange w/ Chuck Taylor win the big one.” Trent DECKS Cassidy down the ramp while fans boo the further betrayal! Trent DECKS Cassidy again, and Cassidy flops into the ring! Trent rains down fists, soaks up the heat, and then he gets a mic. “Chuck. Chuck, it’s time. Please get out here.” Trent waits, but tells the fans they have no idea what they’re talking about so please. Chuck walks out on stage and Trent apologizes? He is sorry… that he didn’t do this a long time ago!
Trent is sorry that Best Friends spent five YEARS hugging a narcissistic p*ick! Cassidy was brought in here to be their sidekick, yet somehow he made Best Friends into his lackies! Best Friends fought for Cassidy, protected him, did EVERYTHING for him, and yet Cassidy gave them NOTHING! Cassidy does NOT care about Chuck! Cassidy is NOT his friend! Trent looms over Cassidy while the fans rally for “FRESHLY SQUEEZED! FRESHLY SQUEEZED!” Trent tells Chuck that Trent cares about him. Trent IS Chuck’s friend. So please… Do the right thing and give the people what they want. Trent tosses the mic to Chuck so he can respond.
Trent holds his arms open, and then Chuck holds his arms open, to then stop and say he always thought Trent was a POS! Chuck DECKS Trent!! Trent tumbles away, gets back up, but avoids Chuck’s haymaker! The Kentucky Gentleman tells Trent he knows that they won’t clear Chuck for a fight in this ring. But Chuck doesn’t wanna fight in this ring, he wants to fight in the damn parking lot!! The fans go nuts hearing that! Trent shakes his head, but will he have no choice but to fight his former Best Friend?
Jon Moxley speaks.
“I am confident tonight that I will defend successfully my IWGP Championship, but I don’t want you to mistake that for arrogance, or ignorance, or an underestimation of my opponent, ‘Powerhouse’ Hobbs. I know exactly who ‘Powerhouse’ Hobbs is, what he’s capable of. A truck of a man who hits like one, too. Born and bred with a killer instinct, an instinct I can see and smell from a mile away. I’m acutely aware of what’s at stake tonight. I know it’ll only take one mistake for my entire world to come crashing down around me. And I know that this Callis Family put a hit out on my friend, so I know just how far they’re willing to go to get an edge to win.
“But nobody knows better than me what it takes to get to the top. More importantly, what it takes to stay at the top. So I know, honestly, for me, tonight’s gonna suck. It’s gonna be a walk through Hell. A march through mud and fire, slings and arrows, a march through Hell. But there’s no place I’d rather be, there’s no better way to feel alive. I don’t play golf, man. This is pro-wrestling, this is the king of sports, the greatest thing int he world. And tonight, I’m gonna remind the world just who I am, in case they’ve forgotten. When all the oxygen is pulled out of Powerhouse’s lungs and his carcass hits the canvas, they’re gonna feel it, from Jacksonville to Tokyo!”
The Maniac heads out, but will the Book of Hobbs’ next chapter be written in gold?
AEW World Championship Eliminator: Swerve Strickland w/ Prince Nana VS Kyle Fletcher w/ Don Callis!
Whose Dynasty? SWERVE’S DYNASTY! Because The Realest did dethrone the One True King of Wrestling Television to become the NEW AEW World Champion! Prince Nana leads the way with his dance as Swerve looks to be a fighting champion! Will Swerve snipe the Aussie Arrow? Or will the Don Callis Family already have a win on a world champion to start the night?
The bell rings and the fans rally for Swerve as he stares Kyle down. They circle, get face to face, talk some trash, and then Swerve goes for a leg! Kyle facelocks to fight the takedown, then slips around to a waistlock. Swerve switches and hammerlocks, but Kyle reaches back to headlock. Swerve cranks the hammerlock, but Kyle reaches for legs. Kyle manages to switch, snapmare and then ghost pin, TWO! Kyle headlocks but Swerve slips right out to hammerlock again. Swerve grinds Kyle down but Kyle fights to the ROPEBREAK. Swerve lets off and waits on Kyle. Kyle stands, the two reset, and they tie up again.
Swerve headlocks, Kyle powers up and puts Swerve on ropes. The ref counts, Kyle lets off but then takes a swing! Swerve ducks the chop, snapmares Kyle down and slips around to roll Kyle to a cradle, TWO! Kyle hurries after a leg, but Swerve spins around, victory roll and step over, SHORT ARM SCISSOR! Kyle scrambles around to stack, TWO! Swerve gets up, Kyle goes for a leg, but Swerve steps over. Kyle dodges the dropkick, but then Swerve avoids the Penalty Kick! Both men block the other’s kick, and the fans fire up as they both let off. The two reset, the fans rally for “Whose House?” “SWERVE’S HOUSE!”
Swerve and Kyle circle, Kyle kicks but Swerve blocks, only for Kyle to ROCK Swerve with a forearm. Kyle whips, Swerve goes up and over then JUMP SOBATS! The fans fire up as Kyle sputters, and then Swerve UPPERCUTS, snapmares, and goes up to FALLING UPPERCUT! Swerve hits the Griddy and the fans fire up! Swerve says “DU~VAL~!” and the fans echo it. Swerve goes for Kyle but Kyle gets to ropes. Swerve waits on Kyle, goes for an arm, wrenches, but Kyle whips Swerve out! Kyle runs to CALF KICK Swerve to the floor! The fans boo but Kyle snarls and Swerve checks his arm. Kyle goes out after Swerve, brings him around, but tells Nana to back off.
Swerve BACK DROPS Kyle away! Kyle writhes, Swerve goes to the apron and he tells fans to pay attention, get off their phones. PENALTY KICK and Kyle goes down! The fans cheer while Dynamite goes picture in picture.
Swerve struts around before he fetches Kyle, and whips him into railing! Swerve again tells fans to watch the show, not their phones. He fist bumps the front row, gets Kyle back up, and pushes him into the ring. Swerve has Kyle on the apron to CLUB him. Swerve then stalks Kyle to a corner, ROCKS him, then has him on ropes. Swerve UPPERCUTS Kyle, whips him to ropes, but Kyle reverses to scoop and SLAM! Swerve writhes while Kyle mockingly shouts, “Whose house?!” Kyle even gets on a corner to soak up the heat and tell Jacksonville up theirs! Kyle goes back to Swerve, Swerve throws body shots, but then Kyle swings. Swerve blocks to fire more body shots!
Swerve turns Kyle for a NECKBREAKER! Swerve drags Kyle around, covers, TWO! Kyle is still in this but Swerve clamps onto him with an armlock and chinbar. Swerve grinds his elbow into Kyle’s face, then grabs the other arm. Swerve wrangles Kyle into a CAMEL CLUTCH, but then makes it a SLEEPER STRETCH! Kyle still endures, fights free, and Dynamite returns to single picture as he stands. Kyle fires body shots, but Swerve grabs the arm. Kyle KICKS and KICKS but Swerve blocks, slips around, LEG CAPTURE BACKBREAKER! Swerve again grinds on the arms, pulls on back, but Kyle slips through to arm-drag free!
Swerve has the wristlock but Kyle fires forearm after forearm! Swerve swings, Kyle swats it to SLAP Swerve! Kyle whips, Swerve flips up and around but Kyle SUPERKICKS him! Then scoop and MICHINOKU DRIVER! Both men are down and the fans fire up! A camera is backstage, and we see The Elite plus Jack Perry walking right up to Tony Khan’s office. Matthew doesn’t even knock as he leads the way right in. In the ring, Swerve and Kyle rise while the fans rally up. Swerve goes to ropes, Kyle runs in, but is put on the apron! Kyle waistlocks to drag Swerve out, and half nelsons! Swerve fights that, slips around, APRON NECKBREAKER!
The fans rally for Swerve while he shakes out his arm, then he encourages them to get louder. Swerve goes up the corner, Kyle slowly sits up, APRON KILL STOMPS!! Swerve clutches a leg, that was a risky move that may have been double-edged! Swerve walks off the pain and fans rally up. Swerve pushes Kyle into the ring, hurries to another corner, and then runs up, HOUSE- NO, Kyle catches the foot! ANKLE LOCK!! Kyle THRASHES the foot but Swerve endures! The fans rally for Swerve as he fights around, reaches out, but Kyle drags him away from ropes! GRAPEVINE!! Swerve is caught, and Kyle is even stomping Swerve’s back!
Swerve endures, the fans are thunderous, and Swerve crawls to the ROPEBREAK! Kyle lets go but keeps his eyes on Swerve. Kyle brings Swerve around to KICK him in the chest! And KICK him again! And KIJCK again, but Swerve blocks! Swerve ROCKS Kyle, Kyle ROLLING ELBOWS! Swerve MULE KICKS, HAYMAKERS, and whips to HIP TOSS! Roll through to the deadlift, but the bad foot holds Swerve back! Kyle suplexes, Swerve slips around and half nelsons but Kyle breaks that. Swerve still O’Conner Rolls so that he can BOOT from below! Kyle wobbles, into the SOMERSAULT FLATLINER! Swerve rolls through again, for the BRAINBUSTER!
The fans fire up as Swerve crawls back to cover, TWO!! Kyle survives and Swerve is frustrated. Swerve snarls, drags Kyle up for a gut wrench, but Kyle flails and kicks his way to turn it around! But then Swerve flails and kicks to turn it back around! So Kyle drops, victory roll and deadlift, into the JUMPING TOMBSTONE!! Cover, TWO!! Swerve survives and now Kyle is frustrated! Kyle pounds the mat, Callis tells him number four, and Kyle nods. Kyle goes outside, looks under the ring, but then shakes his head. Kyle doesn’t wanna do number four, he awnts to do it his way! GAMANGIRI! He puts Swerve up top and climbs!
Kyle has Swerve up on the very top, lifts, but Swerve fights! Swerve throws body shots, haymakers, and then he ROCKS Kyle! Kyle ends up in the Tree of Woe, and Swerve hits WOE STOMPS!! Cover, TWO!!! Kyle survives but Swerve just reloads! HOUSE CALL!! Cover, Swerve wins!!
Winner: Swerve Strickland, by pinfall (denies Kyle Fletcher a title opportunity)
The Realest crosses Kyle off the list, and Callis is disappointed Kyle didn’t play things how he wanted. Are tensions rising in the Don Callis Family? Who will be next to step to Swerve’s Dynasty?
BREAKING NEWS for Dynamite!
As AEW returns to Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada, so will The Cleaner! Kenny Omega finally makes his way back to Dynamite, what will he have to say about The Bucks’ new Elite?
Backstage interview with Thunder Rosa.
Renee Paquette is with La Mera Mera and notes her being so close to winning the AEW Women’s World Championship, only to fall short. What does Rosa feel went wrong out there? Rosa says she can either stand here and complain about what happened, or she can move on. Honestly, Rosa could bring up who Deonna Purrazzo again got involved in her business, or how “Antonia Tormenta” kicked Rosa in the ovarios. But she won’t. She’s just proud of herself for- Oh, wait, Deonna walks in. The Virtuosa doesn’t get it. Rosa says she doesn’t wanna talk about Deonna, yet all she does is say her name!
Deonna dares Rosa to say things to her face, and Rosa tells Deonna en Espanol that she’s already told her before. The two start shoving, security rushes in, will we see these two have it out before one of them goes back for Toni Storm?
Mina Shirakawa w/ Mariah May VS Anna Jay!
Speaking of Toni Storm, her protege’s old mentor has been coming around AEW & ROH more and more, mostly because of Mariah May. Will Stardom’s Fighting H Cup Idol prove she’s elite? Or will Anna remind us she’s still the Star of the Show?
The bell rings and the two circle. They approach, Anna dodges and she takes a bow. The fans cheer, but Mina says okay, c’mon now. Then Mina dodges and shimmies! Anna mockingly applauds before she BOOTS Mina down! Anna brings Mina up to fire off forearms, then shows off her assets. Anna runs, but Mina dropkicks the legs out! Mina then runs to SHOTGUN Anna down! Mina grabs a leg to SMASH the knee! Mina steps over to SPLASH onto the leg, then struts around. The fans fire up as Mina brings Anna up, ties up the legs, and then DOUBLE KNEE SMASHES! Mina gets the legs again, steps through, but Anna kicks her away.
Anna runs in but Mina dodges in the corner. Mina ducks a forearm, ROCKS Anna with a forearm, then goes up to REBOUND ENZIGIRI! Cover, TWO! Mina stays on Anna while the fans rally. Mina dragon sleepers, but Anna fight the suplex! Anna swings, Mina dodges and tilt-o-whirls, to then RUSSIAN LEG SWEEP! Mina drags Anna by her leg, drops an elbow on the knee, and then another! And then another! And another! Mina shakes it up again and the fans cheer as she drops one more elbow! Mina steps through, FIGURE FOUR! Anna endures, crawls, and gets the ROPEBREAK! Mina lets go and Anna goes to the apron.
Mina lines up a shot, runs in, but Anna ducks to CLAW the eyes! Anna brings Mina into the ropes, give her a kiss right in front of Mariah, and HOTSHOT NECKBREAKERS! Mariah is upset but has to stay back, and Anna goes in to cover, TWO! Mina hangs in there while Dynamite goes picture in picture.
Anna CHOKES Mina, lets off as the ref counts, and then she drags Mina up. Mariah says boo Anna, but Anna puts Mina in a corner. Anna digs her boot in, lets off as the ref counts, and Mina sputters as Anna brings her around. Anna ROCKS Mina, brings her around and bumps her off buckles. The fans rally, Anna CHOPS Mina, then she struts. But Mina runs up to ROCK Anna! Anna CLUBS Mina, then pushes her around. Anna stands on Mina but that’s a CHOKE! The ref counts, Anna steps away, and she blows kisses at everyone. Anna brings Mina up, to snap suplex! Cover, TWO! Anna is frustrated but she brings Mina back to ropes.
Anna CHOKES Mina more, taunting Mariah to reach out, then Anna steps off as the ref counts. Mina coughs, Anna brings her up, but Mina fires body shots! Anna CLUBS Mina and has her in a corner. Anna drags Mina up, CHOKES her more, but the ref counts. Anna lets off, Mina coughs and sputters, but Anna soaks up the heat. Anna drags Mina up, cravats and snapmares, then clamps on a FULL NELSON! Mina endures, fights around, and Mariah cheers Mina on as she fights up. Mina throws elbows to fight the hold, but Anna holds tight! Dynamite returns to single picture as Mina breaks free and ROCKS Anna!
Anna comes back to ROCK Mina, but Mina ROCKS Anna again! The fans rally as the forearms go back and forth! Anna gest the edge, runs, but into a ROLLING ELBOW! Anna stands, into Mina’s URAKEN! Anna flounders to a corner, Mina roars and runs in, but Anna puts her on the apron! Mina knuckle locks, ROCKS and climbs up to FALLING KNEE DROP onto Anna! Cover, TWO!! Anna survives but Mina keeps her focus. Mina ROCKS Anna again, brings her in, but Anna wrenches out of the suplex to HOOK KICK! Then Gory Especial, GORY BOMB! Shoutout to Tay and Anna covers, TWO!!
Anna is beside herself but Mariah is also worried. Anna brings Mina up but Mina fights the STO! Mina gets free, blocks a kick, and DRAGON SCREWS! Then she steps through on the legs, FIGURE FOUR! The fans “WOO~” but Anna endures and fights to the ROPEBREAK! Mina lets go fast to go up a corner. MISSILE DROPKICK! Anna staggers back up, into the GLAMOROUS SWORD! Cover, TWO!! Anna survives Mina’s enzigiri but Mina drags her into the dragon sleeper! GLAM- NO, Anna slips free to have the QUEENSLAYER!! Mina flails, reaches out, but Anna is too busy staring down Mariah! Mina wrenches out to wrangle Anna!
Mina hooks legs, GLAMOROUS COLLECTION MINA! MINA WINS!!
Winner: Mina Shirakawa, by pinfall
Anna got cocky and got caught! Mariah brings in the champagne and glasses, and they toast the victory! But then Anna CLOBBERS Mariah and DECKS Mina! The fans are torn as Anna puts the QUEENSLAYER on Mariah!! Mariah flails, but here comes Toni Storm! The champ runs Anna off to protect her protege! “How DARE~ you!” Storm checks on Mariah, but wait! SERENA DEEB is here! The Professor of Professional Wrestling is looking rather glamorous herself as she struts out, tosses Storm’s shoes aside, and looks at the AEW Women’s World Championship! Deeb sits down beside it on the ramp and has the camera come in close.
Deeb says she could hold the title up, but she won’t. Because instead, she’s going to make the AEW Women’s Division a promise: the next time she holds the belt, it will truly belong to her as the NEW AEW Women’s World Champion. Deeb is undefeated, will she remain that way all the way through dethroning Timeless Toni Storm?
Kris Statlander & Stokely Hathaway are in the ring.
Dynamite returns as the Galaxy’s Greatest and #BigStoke are here, balloons at all the corners of the ring, and the fans cheering them on. Stokely says, “In 1977, Bill Withers created one of the greatest songs of all time, Lovely Day. And that’s exactly how I felt when one of my best friends became TBS Champion at Dynasty!” The fans cheer that! Stokely wants to know, is Jacksonville ready to partaaay~?! They sure sound like it! Stokely says Caprice Coleman is on commentary, Krissy Stat is right here, and she says this one’s for Willow.
“She is the Babe with the Power, and we are here to give her her flowers She reminds us that nothing matters and to smile anyway, because every time we see her, she brightens our day. I’m standing her in silver because she is our gold. And now, she has the TBS Championship to hold.” Stoke says with all due disrespect, that was two packs of ass! So let’s just bring out the NEW Face of TBS, “HOO! HOO!” WILLOW~ NIGHTINGALE! Coleman sings along with the theme song just like in ROH, and the Babe with the Championship makes her entrance. Willow gets the mic, Stokely says when this whole thing to started, he didn’t like her. Well she didn’t like him, either.
Stokely says Willow was like a fungus that they couldn’t cut off. But look at them now! Willow earned that title, and they are proud of her! Willow thanks Stokely and Kris, and is proud of herself, too. Because tonight in JACKSONVILLE~, the very place where she hit the big time. She’ll take us back to Spring of 2020. Willow was right here, in the front row, trying to get her big break. Then in 2022, she was in the ring, Tony Schiavone stepped in to join her, and on that big tron, we saw the graphic: Willow is All Elite! But tonight, Willow isn’t trying to catch a break, she is not a rookie. She is THE FACE OF TBS!! WHAT WHAT!
But wait, here comes The CEO. Mercedes Mone again steps on Willow’s moment, just like she did at Dynasty. But it’s already obvious why as she struts her way to the ring. Mone gets her own mic while the fans chant “C E O! C E O!” Mone tells “Jacksonviiiiille~” to say hello to the C E O. Willow tells Mone this has to be like the fourth time she’s done this. And this is Willow’s time! So it just feels like if Mone has something to say, then go ahead and say it. Mone says she just wanted to congratulate Willow! And to enjoy the celebration now, because in just 23 days, at Double or Nothing, you will be looking at the NEW Face of TBS, Mercedes Mone.
The fans are torn, but Mone says she just wanted to ask if Willow was the b*tch who attacked her in the dark two weeks ago! What? Why would she? Kris steps up to tell Mone that Willow got attacked just last week, so how do we know Mone didn’t do that? Well how do we know it wasn’t Kris?! They argue, Stokely speaks up and says while he hates getting up in women’s business, we all know it was Julia Hart. Willow says even before this whodunnit, it feels like there’s been a personal vendetta against her. Does Mone really think Willow meant to injure Sasha during the NJPW Women’s Tournament? Stokely says of course Mone thinks that, but then Kris shuts him up.
Mone asks Willow if she really just asked if Mone blames Willow for almost ending her career. Is Willow really asking if Mone blames Willow for all the pain and suffering Mone went through? Is Willow really asking if Mone was blaming Willow for taking away the one thing Mone loves most for a whole year? Willow doesn’t want the truth, she just wants to feel better about what she did to Mone. Willow says she genuinely feels so awful what happened. But there were a lot of questions and doubts for her, too. She went to hotel room, she looked at the NJPW Strong Women’s Championship, and she should’ve been smiling.
But the whole time, she wondered to herself, “Could I have beaten Mercedes Mone at 100%?” And then the next day, Willow saw everyone saying that online. She heard the locker room saying it! And so that NJPW Strong Women’s title reign has quite the asterisk next to it. But THIS title reign? This? There is NOT asterisk next to this! The fans fire up for that! So at Double or Nothing, Mone, Willow wants you at 100%! Because Willow wants to show Mone that she CAN beat her, and why Willow IS TBS Champion. The fans fire up for that! Mone says to enjoy it while she can, because they both know deep down, Willow CAN’T beat Mone.
The fans are torn as the two stare down, and then Mone says bye. Kris grabs at Mone, Mone turns around and mistakenly SLAPS Willow!! Kris has to stop Willow from retaliating, and then refs get out there to stop it! Kris’s mistake only just turned up the heat on this one! Will there be no holding back from the CEO or the Babe with the Power when it’s Double or Nothing?
Alex Marvez waits outside Tony Khan’s office.
Jack Perry is the first to exit and Marvez says they’ve been in there a long time. Is Jack reinstated in AEW? Jack doesn’t answer and moves on, so Marvez asks “Okada-san” if that’s the case. The Rainmaker just pats Marvez on the shoulder and follows Jack. Nicholas, is Jack All Elite again? Matthew, please, Marvez needs the scoop! Is Jack Perry once again in AEW? Matt wishes he had a better scoop for Marvez, but things are still uncertain. One thing Matt will tell Marvez is… Tony Khan literally just agreed to talk with Jack in the ring, live here tonight. That’s still a pretty big scoop! Will TK bring the Scapegoat back into the fold?
Casino Gauntlet!
AEW shuffles the deck and puts a golden opportunity for Double or Nothing on the line! This isn’t your typical gauntlet, either! It is “sudden death,” so anyone that scores a pinfall or submission wins, BUT! There are also timed intervals, so more and more competitors will be added, meaning things can get really crazy really quickly. One way or another, the AEW International Champion will have a new challenger, but who will it be when it’s the luck of the draw?
First out, it’s King Switch! Jay White leads Austin & Colten Gunn out as the NEW unified AEW & ROH World Trios Champions, but will Bullet Club Gold be adding even more gold to the collection? Second out, Top Flight’s Dante Martin! Will Angel Dorado get himself a golden ticket instead?
Jay White VS Dante Martin!
The bell rings, the two circle, and they tie up. White pulls hair to put Dante in the corner, but Dante slips free. They circle again, Dante waistlocks but White switches. White headlocks, Dante powers up but can’t power out as White holds on. White wrenches to wristlock, but Dante flips through and breaks free. White CHOPS, then CHOPS, then CHOPS again! Dante is stinging, the fans “WOO~” and White says guns up! White whips, runs in, but Dante slips out to the apron! Dante then goes up and around, GAMANGIRIS, then springboards. White gets under, Dante comes back, and turns hip toss into RANA! Then he DROPKICKS White down! Cover, TWO!
White bails out, Dante builds speed, and Dante FLIES, but has to handspring through as White moves! White CHOPS, CHOPS, and then brings Dante around. APRON- NO, Dante slips free of the suplex to JUMP KNEE! Dante puts White in, hurries to the apron, and then slingshots to roll, only for White to catch him! EXPLODER out of the ring! But here comes the third man, PENTA EL ZERO MIEDO! The Man with No Fear now makes this a Triple Threat, will he be able to survive these odds?
Jay White VS Dante Martin VS Penta El Zero Miedo!
White storms up but Penta GAMANGIRIS him away! Penta goes up the corner, leaps, CROSSBODY! Penta runs, ducks ‘n’ dodges then SLINGBLADES! Dante returns, but into a SLINGBLADE! Penta whips Dante corner to corner but Dante reverses. Penta SUPERKICKS back, then pops Dante up on the corner, for another SUPERKICK! Dante wobbles into Penta’s fireman’s carry, and Dynamite goes picture in picture.
Penta spins for the SWINGING DEATH VALLEY! Penta then goes back to a corner, climbs up, but White SHOVES Him to the ramp! White then runs up, fireman’s carries, but Penta fights free! And SUPERKICKS! White flops to the apron, Penta uses him as a step to get up and in and hit a DESTROYER on Dante!! Fans lose their minds as Penta stands, and says “CERO! MIEDO!” Dante bails out so Penta goes after White. Penta CHOPS White, then hears the fans rally up. Penta goes out after Dante, gets him in the ring, and stands him up against ropes. Penta winds up, to CHOP! Dante grits his teeth, but White BOOTS Penta down!
White stands Penta up, CHOPS Penta, but Penta CHOPS in return! Penta hears the fans rallying for “CERO! MIEDO!” and he goes back to SUPERKICK White! Penta stands Dante up, whips him to ropes and SUPERKICKS him down! But then White gets Penta for a cradle, TWO!! Penta escapes, White UPPERCUTS him down! White snarls, stomps Dante, then stomps a mudhole into Dante at the corner. White drags Dante up, whips him to ropes, and back drops him away! White covers, TWO! Penta is after White but White scrambles away as Dynamite returns to single picture. Penta brings Dante up, but Dante fights the suplex!
White storms back in, CLUBS them both down, and next up is KYLE O’REILLY! Whoa, #CombatKyle is now #CleanKyle as his hair and beard are trimmed. Maybe he’s going back to those babyface assassin days!
Jay White VS Dante Martin VS Penta El Zero Miedo VS Kyle O’Reilly!
Kyle KICKS White down, KICKS Penta down, and KICKS Dante down! Kyle fires forearms on White, then wrenches. Dante gets up, Kyle BOOTS him away, then gives White an ELBOW BREAKER! Kyle wrenches Dante, BOOTS Penta, then hits an ELBOW BREAKER! Wrench on Penta, ELBOW BREAKER! Kyle whips, Penta reverses but Kyle goes up and over. Kyle also ducks Dante so Dante’s LARIAT takes down Penta! Dante runs up, Kyle blocks the kick and gives it to Penta. Then Kyle gets one of Penta’s legs, DOUBLE DRAGON SCREW!! White KNEES Kyle low, runs but into a KNEE from Kyle! Kyle snapmares White, runs, but feints to then SLAP him!
The fans fire up while White frowns. White gets up but Kyle fires off fast strikes! KICK, LEG SWEEP, and the fans fire up! Dante wheelbarrows Kyle, but Kyle drops that into the ARMBAR! White stomps but Kyle catches that, to a HEEL HOOK! White flails, ROPEBREAK! Kyle lets go, and now we add WILL OSPREAY! Will the Aerial Assassin take his momentum from Dynasty and make it Double or Nothing?
Jay White VS Dante Martin VS Penta El Zero Miedo VS Kyle O’Reilly VS Will Ospreay!
Ospreay storms right in, Kyle staring him down! They fire forearms and the fans are thunderous already! Ospreay fires up to fire off a flurry! Kyle KICKS, whips, but Ospreay BOOTS back! Ospreay goes up and out to springboard, PIP PIP CHEERIO! Penta runs up to KICK Ospreay’s leg! Dante gets in, he and Penta double whip, but Ospreay handsprings to DOUBLE PELE! But White SLEEPER- NO, Ospreay arm-drags free! These two know each other well and the fans are thunderous to see this one! White and Ospreay shake hands, but then White CLAWS Ospreay’s face! And CHOPS! And CHOPS! And CHOPS!
White clinches, but Ospreay fights free to CHOP! Ospreay whips, White holds ropes to bail out, but the fans boo. Dante kicks Ospreay and runs, into a SPANISH FLY! Cover, TWO! And out comes LANCE ARCHER! The Murderhawk Monster says #EverybodyDies, will that be the case in this sudden death gauntlet?
Jay White VS Dante Martin VS Penta El Zero Miedo VS Kyle O’Reilly VS Will Ospreay VS Lance Archer!
Ospreay shakes his head, but Archer storms right in! Ospreay gets in Archer’s… well, chest, but he fires off forearms! Archer DECKS him! Kyle returns, Archer LARIATS! Penta runs up, Archer LARIATS! White runs up, into a half nelson, dragon sleeper, but Dante jumps in! But into Archer’s hand! CHOKE SLAM DDT COMBO!! Penta jumps onto Archer, fires off hands, then whips. Archer reverses to CLOBBER Penta! Kyle gets up, Archer choke grips, but Kyle turns slam into GUILLOTINE! Kyle thrashes, but Archer THROWS him away! Kyle goes to the apron, Archer DECKS Kyle! Ospreay BOOTS Archer, goes up, but Archer STEP-UP KNEES!
Archer picks Ospreay up in the reverse crucifix! BLACKOUT BOMB onto the others on the outside!! The fans are thunderous and Dynamite goes picture in picture!
Archer storms out to go looking under the ring. Archer brings out a TABLE! Daily’s Place loves it as Archer sets up the furniture at ringside. Archer positions that but Ospreay runs up to fire shots! Archer knees low, SMACKS Ospreay off apron, and then goes around to BOOT Kyle down! And CLUB White down! And get another TABLE! Archer drags that table over White, then sets it up with the other. Archer drags Ospreay up, but Ospreay fires forearms first! Archer RAMS Ospreay into railing! Archer CLUBS away on Ospreay, SMACKS Kyle off apron, BOOTS Dante, then CLUBS White. Archer brings White over, and SMACKS him off the table.
Ospreay fires forearms on Archer, then brings him around to SMACK off the apron. Ospreay goes up, takes aim, and FLYING- BODY CHECK!! Archer just has Ospreay bounce right off him! White ROCKS Archer, ROCKS him again, then brings him around to the tables. White fireman’s carries, but Archer’s too big! Archer CLUBS White, CLUBS him again, then ROCKS him! Archer BOOTS Penta, sends him into railing, then goes back for White. White fights the choke grip but gets an APRON CHOKE SLAM for it!! Archer roars, White dangles before he flops, then Archer goes back up the apron. Archer grins while Dynamite returns to single picture.
Archer drags White up to the apron, but next is KOMANDER! The AAA Cruiserweight Champion’s entrance distracts Archer so that White can CLAW the eyes! We’re now at a Lucky 7 Way, is this where someone’s luck runs out?
Jay White VS Dante Martin VS Penta El Zero Miedo VS Kyle O’Reilly VS Will Ospreay VS Lance Archer VS Komander!
Komander hurries to the corner, climbs up and tightrope walks, to FLYING RANA, but Archer blocks!! Archer brings Komander back up, only for Komander to RANA Archer down through the tables!! The Murderhawk Monster is hoisted on his own petard and even Komander is stunned! Komander hurries to springboard in at Ospreay, but Ospreay ducks! Komander rolls through, comes back and kicks, then runs, only for Ospreay to TIGER WALL KICK and- NO, Komander ducks the enzigiri, to TIGER WALL KICK back! Things speed up, Komander tilt-o-whirls around the world, DEJA VU DDT!! Cover, White breaks it!!
White clinches to URENAGE!! Cover, TWO!! Komander survives, but White goes back to Ospreay. But Ospreay flips up and through Bladerunner to LIGER BOMB!! Cover, TWO!!! White survives, but Ospreay takes off the elbow pad! White rises, but here comes JAY LETHAL! We’re at eight, how much longer can this go?
Jay White VS Dante Martin VS Penta El Zero Miedo VS Kyle O’Reilly VS Will Ospreay VS Lance Archer VS Komander VS Jay Lethal!
Lethal runs in, Ospreay is ready and they brawl! Ospreay kicks, whips but Lethal reverses! Ospreay handsprings through the arm-drag but Lethal still cartwheels to DROPKICK! Dante returns but into the LETHAL COMBINATION! Penta is back and he KICKS Lethal’s leg! Penta whips, Lethal sunset flips but Penta rolls through. Lethal dodges and handsprings, LETHAL INJECTION!! But White’s back to clinch! Lethal slips free, but swings into the SNAP SLEEPER SUPLEX! White hurries to clinch again, but Dante MISSILE DROPKICKS them both down! Lethal runs in, Dante goes up and over, then Dante dodges Kyle!
Kyle CLOBBERS Lethal, ducks Dante’s enzigiri, AX & SMASH!! Ospreay returns, Kyle fights the nelson to fire off strikes! KICK, KICK, but Ospreay BUZZSAWS and HEEL KICKS! Kyle yoyos to LARIAT, but Ospreay slips through to pick Kyle up! But Kyle slips free to ROLLING ELBOW! Ospreay SUPERKICKS! Kyle YOYOS into HIDDEN BLADE!! Cover, TWO!!! Kyle survives but Ospreay calls for his shot! Underhooks, but wait, he hesitates. Storm Driver 93 damn near destroyed Bryan Danielson, does he want to do that to Kyle? Kyle back drops free first! Then ARMBAR!! But Komander is up top! CIELITO LINDO onto Kyle!! Cover, HIDDEN BLADE!!!
Ospreay drags Komander to a cover, OSPREAY WINS!!
Winner: Will Ospreay, by pinfall (NEW #1 Contender to the AEW International Championship)
The Assassin found a target and took them out! But here comes the Undisputed Kingdom, the Savior of the Backbreaker leading the way. Roderick Strong stares Ospreay down, with Mike Bennett, Matt Taven, Wardlow and Adam Cole all backing him up. Ospreay doesn’t back down, will he simply tear that gold away from The Kingdom?
Chris Jericho is here!
And as his new theme says, he is The Learning Tree. But what we see is that he is the NEW FTW Champion after cracking Hook in the head with a baseball bat at Dynasty. Jericho smiles and waves at the fans while he gets a mic, but they’re booing back. “Hey, guys! It’s true, I’m the new FTW Champion! It’s great, right? And there’s been a lot of negative connotation with the letters F T W. Does it mean F The World? Does it mean Forget The World? No, it’s none of those things, I’m changing it right here, right now. From now on, this means FOR The World Championship, because this was FOR all of you!”
The fans boo and Taz can’t stomach this on commentary. Jericho says “we” won this together! The whole world is buzzing and he knows why. Jericho is doing God’s work. The Wrestling God, that is, and that’s Terry Funk. Terry once told Jericho that it is now Jericho’s responsibility to teach the younger generation and take them to the next level, and that is what Jericho is doing! Thank you, Terry Funk, and thank you, fans. And thanks, Hook! What a great champion and a tough competitor in the ring. Hook beat the hell outta Jericho, but his only flaw is that there are still certain things he needs to take from The Learning Tree.
There are lessons Jericho wants to teach Hook, including how to get rid of the dead weight that surrounds him: Taz, Shibata, the collateral damage, and all the clowns that support him. More importantly, Hook, you need to listen to Jericho when he says to stay down. Jericho told Hook to stay down but Hook kept getting back up. Even after two Judas Effects! Hook forced Jericho to hit him in the head with the baseball bat. So that’s on Hook. But Jericho knows Hook is listening, thinking on the lessons he learned, and that is exciting to Jericho.
What is also exciting to Jericho is the list of men and women who have been drawn into the #JerichoVortex and come out the other side even bigger and better stars! So many! Jericho is so excited- Wait! “Big Bill” Morrissey is here! Bill has a mic already as he steps to Jericho in the ring. Bill tells Jericho, “I have been in the back listening to you, and I only have one thing to say.” Jericho waits as Bill thinks on his words, and Bill says he needs The Learning Tree! The fans boo, they were clearly hoping for something else.
Bill says everyone knows Jericho is the Socrates of Professional Wrestling! Always willing to give advice, to lend a hand, and to take a less established guy and bring him up to the top with him. That is Chris Jericho to a T. Jericho nods, and Bill knows there is a long line of guys foaming at the mouth for the very opportunity to be under the Learning Tree. But Bill wants Jericho to take this into consideration: there is nobody bigger than Bill, nor better fit for the Learning Tree. Jericho knows it deep down in his heart that Bill is the very best fit for The Learning Tree.
Jericho does have to say, Bill, he has been watching Bill a long time. A fan of his for years. It’s partly why Bill is in AEW. But Jericho will think on what Bill said, and he’ll keep his eye on Bill to see if what he says is true. Bill says go ahead and do that, because he’ll do just that. Just watch him. Bill heads out, Jericho says he sure will be. Let’s celebrate together! Jericho waves and gives a thumbs up, but will Bill be The Learning Tree’s first true pupil?
Backstage interview with The Don Callis Family.
Renee is with Will Ospreay, Kyle Fletcher and Callis himself as she congratulates Ospreay on becoming #1 contender to the International Championship. Callis, the rest of the Family has had an evening of ups and downs, so- Callis “apologizes” for interrupting but he has to say, he is so happy for the “golden goose,” and now Ospreay will have the gold. An international star deserves the International Championship. The only note Callis has, that Tiger Driver 91, AKA Storm Driver 93. He had that all set up, why didn’t Ospreay use it? No, Ospreay doesn’t wanna do that anymore. Not after what he did to Bryan.
Callis doesn’t understand, what happened? Ospreay says we all saw what happened to Bryan because of his neck, and Kyle O’Reilly has a bad neck, too. Storm Driver has to go. Callis doesn’t care about any of that, Ospreay should win! Roddy’s got a bad neck, so what’s gonna happen if Ospreay shows weakness? Fletcher speaks up saying that Ospreay still won, and he’ll win at Double or Nothing, what does it matter about that move? Callis tells Fletcher shouldn’t be talking about winning after how tonight went. Ospreay WILL be International Champion because he’s gonna nail Roddy with Storm Driver, break his neck, and take his title!
Now, Callis needs to go find Hobbs, he’s gonna coach Powerhouse to a championship tonight, just like Ospreay will win at the PPV. Callis leaves Ospreay and Fletcher behind, Fletcher apologizes on Callis’ behalf. Are the former Empire boys still united despite how Callis is leading this “family?”
BREAKING NEWS for Saturday Night!
Once again, Saturday nights are alright for fighting, and it will be another THREE HOUR BLOCK, but this one will be live coast to coast! The Bang Bang Gang will defend their Unified AEW & ROH World Trios Championships against Top Flight, will Jay White & The Gunns make Dante, Darius & Action breathe with The Switchblade? After what happened tonight, Toni Storm will take on Anna Jay, will Mariah May be avenged? And then on Rampage, Thunder Rosa and Deonna Purrazzo finally have it out 1v1, and we get the Parking Lot Brawl! Trent Beretta, Chuck Taylor, who proves they were the strongest Best Friend all along?
Collision and Rampage will follow NBA Playoff coverage, keep your eyes open for this one!
IWGP World Heavyweight Championship: Jon Moxley VS “Powerhouse” Will Hobbs!
It was a Windy City Riot when The Maniac took this title off Tetsuya Naito, and he made a point of saying he runs from no challenge. NJPW’s Ren Narita and Shota Umino are both waiting on the other side of this match, will they still get their shot at Moxley? Or will the Don Callis Family start to take over the wrestling world?
The introductions are made, the belt is raised, and we see who makes history in this historic main event!
The bell rings and the two circle. They feel things out as the fans rally, and Moxley KICKS a leg. Hobbs stays up, feel things out with Mox, but Moxley KICKS again. The two tie up, Moxley waistlocks the SLEEPERS, but Hobbs RAMS Moxley into buckles. Hobbs throws elbows, stomps a mudhole, then fires hands! Hobbs puts Moxley in a corner, ELBOWS him, but Moxley CHOPS! Hobbs pie faces Moxley, Moxley CHOPS, but Hobbs ROCKS him. Hobbs talks smack, then whips Moxley corner to corner. Moxley stops himself, ROCKS Hobbs, then fires more forearms and KICKS! Moxley runs, but leaps into Hobbs’ arms!
Hobbs pops Moxley up but Moxley slips free to waistlock and GERMAN SUPLEX! But Hobbs is right up!? The fans fire up and Hobbs grins. Moxley runs up, into a clinch! EXPLODER! Moxley writhes, bails out, and Hobbs grins as he goes out after him. Hobbs CLUBS Moxley, but Moxley fires a forearm! Moxley SMACKS Hobbs off the timekeeper’s table, but Hobbs body shots in return! Hobbs SMACKS Moxley off railing, then he runs up, only for Moxley to avoid the boot! Hobbs gets caught up on the railing, Moxley BOOTS him over! Moxley goes up the railing, Hobbs rises, but Moxley AX HANDLES him down!
Moxley headlocks, brings Hobbs around the back of the fans, and throws hands. Moxley ROCKS Hobbs, Hobbs HEADBUTTS, and they brawl! The ring count starts, both men have until 20, and we’re at 4 now. Hobbs SMACKS Moxley off a trash can! Hobbs stalks Moxley around the way, CHOPS, then brings Moxley around to ROCK him! Hobbs stalks Moxley, CLUBS him, then pushes him. Moxley hobbles his way back to railing, but turns around to fire haymakers! Hobbs KNEES low, TOSSES Moxley over railing, then storms after him. The count is 15 but Moxley gets in the ring. Hobbs follows and Dynamite goes picture in picture.
Hobbs storms up on Moxley, talks trash, but Moxley SLAPS him and flips him off! Moxley eggs Hobbs on so Hobbs BOOTS him down! Moxley flops to the apron then the floor. Hobbs storms out after Moxley, and RAMS him into railing! Hobbs scoops Moxley to APRON POWERSLAM! And APRON POWERSLAM again! And again!! Hobbs snarls, brings Moxley around and SLINGS him down! Hobbs leaves Moxley behind in the ring to soak up cheers and jeers, and even make the pecs dance. IWGP rules do let titles change hands on count-outs, will Hobbs settle for that? No, Hobbs goes out to fetch Moxley, wanting to beat him directly.
Moxley blocks a suplex, fires forearms, but Hobbs hits back! They brawl, Moxley whips but Hobbs reverses! Moxley hits railing hard, and slumps down. Hobbs sits Moxley up to throw down hands, then goes up to rain down mores fists! The ring count climbs, but Hobbs still goes to TEN! Hobbs brings Moxley around to suplex to the floor! Moxley hobbles away, but Hobbs storms up after him. They go up the steel steps and into the ring, and Hobbs eggs Moxley on. Hobbs stomps Moxley, soaks up more cheers and jeers, then BOOTS Moxley down as Dynamite goes to break!
Dynamite returns and Hobbs says he’s whooping Moxley’s ass! Moxley crawls, Hobbs brings him up, but Moxley CHOPS! And CHOPS! And CHOPS! But Hobbs body shots, then BEARHUGS! Moxley endures, even as Hobbs squeezes tight! Hobbs throws body shots, Moxley throws elbows, and Moxley is free. But Hobbs CLUBS Moxley first! Hobbs whips Moxley to a corner, then has him on the rebound. Callis doesn’t want Hobbs to wait, keep on him! Hobbs whips Moxley to the other corner, runs in, but Moxley BOOTS! Moxley runs, but Hobbs SLAMS the cutter down! Moxley staggers up, Hobbs runs in, but the splash only gets buckles!
Hobbs falls, clutching a knee. Hobbs bails out, Moxley goes to ropes and takes aim. Moxley builds speed as Hobbs rises, to DIVE! Down goes Hobbs again! The ref checks Hobbs as Hobbs still clutches his knee. The fans rally for Moxley as he rises, fires himself back up, and then gets Hobbs up. Moxley puts Hobbs in, storms around to slide in from the other side, and then waits on Hobbs. Hobbs rises, hobbles, and Moxley runs up to RAM him into a corner! Moxley goes up to rain down fists! Moxley goes way past ten, all the way to TWENTY!! Moxley keeps going past even that! Hobbs can barely guard, Moxley gives him PARADIGM SHIFT!! Cover, TWO?!?
Moxley slips around to a REAR NAKED CHOKE!! Hobbs sputters, flails, reaches out, but Moxley squeezes tight! Hobbs is fading, the ref calls it! MOXLEY WINS!
Winner: Jon Moxley, by submission (still IWGP World Champion)
Hobbs is a powerhouse, but even he needs to breathe! The Maniac has his first defense in the books, but NJPW Wrestling Dontaku is coming. Will the #SouledOut Ren Narita take this title from Moxley? Or is Moxley going to blast through him to then take on his former protege, Shota Umino? Wait! Konosuke Takeshita appears on stage. The Alpha wants his own shot at that IWGP World Championship, will he get in line ahead of Narita and Shota?
Backstage interview with Katsuyori Shibata.
Renee is with The Wrestler and brings up Jericho’s “choice words” for him. But what does Shibata have to say in response? Shibata uses his Google Translate voice-to-text to say, “Jericho called me deadweight and collateral damage. Next week, I’m going to damage him in his hometown of Winnipeg, and become FTW Champion.” So then that’s an official challenge for the title? “Yes, with FTW Rules. Jericho, I’m going to chop down your Learning Tree.” Okay then, Winnipeg, Jericho VS Shibata for the FTW title, it is official! Shibata then adds that the rhinestones on Renee’s shirt make a heart, how nice. Yes, she thought so, too.
Shibata is ready to take the fight to Jericho, will The Wrestler prove the Learning Tree is all bark and no bite?
Tony Schiavone is in the ring.
“Ladies and gentlemen… Jack Perry.” The fans are torn as The Scapegoat makes his way out, with no music since he isn’t an AEW talent anymore. Jack takes the mic from Schiavone while fans sing, “OH~ Cry Me a River~!” Jack says first thing’s first, he wants it known that he’s had some of the best nights of his life right here in Jacksonville! The fans cheer that! Jack says tonight… they have business to handle. And he wants to handle it right here, right now, face to face… with Tony Khan! Jack waits, the fans chant “He’s Our Scapegoat!” and here comes TK. Tony Khan joins Jack in the ring, as promised earlier tonight.
Jack says it has been a long road. TK agrees. Almost five years ago was the very first Double or Nothing. And since then, AEW has gone on to change the world. But now, TK, it is no secret they’ve had their ups and downs, haven’t always seen eye to eye. But Jack will say right now, from the bottom of his heart, he swears to God, the only thing that Jack has ever wanted is what’s best for AEW. The fans cheer that and TK applauds as he agrees there. So Jack just wants to ask TK to please shake his hand, reinstate him, and let’s go on to continue to change the world together. The fans like the sound of that!
TK gives a big thumbs up, he and Jack shake hands, and they hug it out! Jack is All Elite once again, and then Jack smiles at the camera… Jack raises TK’s hand, the fans cheer, and then Jack DECKS TK!! The Elite rush out here, from Nick to Matt to Okada, and they ask Jack what the hell! This is TK, THE boss of AEW! You can’t just do that, Jack! Jack nods, backs away, and The Bucks help TK sit up, but it looks a little suspicious…! The Bucks realize the optics, as does Okada, and they all say no no no, it’s not what anyone thinks. They help TK to his feet, and then Okada says do it. Matt scoops TK!! Nick goes up a corner!! T K DRIVER ON TK?!?!
The fans lose their minds as The EVPs stand over Tony Khan’s body! Jack drags TK to the center of the ring so all four of them can stand together. The refs rush out and ask what the hell is wrong with the EVPs! Jack says he waited for eight MONTHS to do that! Matt thanks Jacksonville for a great night, they love everyone so much! Jack, Okada, Nick & Matt leave the ring to have their curtain call on the stage. The Elite is running All Elite Wrestling now, are they going to change the world and remake it in their image?
As for Tony Khan, not only do wrestlers like Top Flight, The Infantry, Penta and Komander rush out to check on him, Tony’s father, Shahid Khan, is here! Shahid checks on his son, what will be done as the consequences for The Elite’s actions?
My Thoughts:
A really good episode of Dynamite here, but they were really not handling the audio that well. It was so hard to hear quite a few of the promos, well delivered as they all were. Rosa VS Deonna being set up was a good move, that’s definitely gonna be great. Really good stuff from Jericho as he leans into the obliviously selfish veteran persona, and I was definitely surprised Big Bill wanting to join him. Shibata has a good promo to call Jericho out, but if it’s FTW Rules, pretty sure Bill is gonna screw Shibata over so Jericho wins. And great stuff with the former Best Friends, Chuck VS Trent in a Parking Lot Brawl is going to be awesome stuff, but I wonder if Orange Cassidy messes it up for Chuck.
Great stuff with the Don Callis Family through the night. Moxley had a good promo to hype up the main event with Hobbs, but unfortunately, I think the match got cut down because Hobbs actually got hurt. Moxley was of course retaining, but this doesn’t help. Konosuke stepping up is fine, though, a natural move given this BCC VS DCF story going on. Fletcher stepped up to Swerve in the match tonight, but it was also very clear Swerve was going to win. The Casino Gauntlet wasn’t really named well, and they didn’t really explain it properly before it started, but it was clearly based on William Regal’s Gauntlet Eliminator from NXT a couple years ago.
However, in execution, it was amazing! Great win for Ospreay and a great showing for all the wrestlers involved, Ospreay VS Roddy will be great stuff. But I also really like that they’re not only going with Ospreay being hesitant about Storm Driver, but they’re going with what I was hoping for. Ospreay and Fletcher are likeminded but that means they clash with how Callis wants to do things. This very well could lead to Ospreay & Fletcher VS Konosuke & Hobbs, so long as Hobbs isn’t out of action. Maybe Don Callis Family finds someone else to bring in to make up for that, but also as foreshadowing of Ospreay and Fletcher leaving the group.
I also like that they seem to be heading for another idea I had when it comes to Toni Storm, Mariah May and Mina Shirakawa. Great match from Mina VS Anna with a good win for Mina, but also Anna going Heel on her and Mariah. For that matter, that should mean Mariah and Storm are turning Face to counter, which is fitting since the fans love them so much anyway. Storm defends Mariah, she’ll definitely beat Anna this Saturday, and then we can move into Storm and Mina fighting for Mariah’s affections. And great stuff from the TBS Championship story. Great promos, for one, and then great detail that Kris gets Willow hit. Has it been Kris behind the attacks all along? If Willow somehow retains at Double or Nothing, Kris going after her would be a wild twist.
And of course, incredible stuff out of this story with Jack Perry’s return. Good opening bit as Jack arrives and the EVPs vouch for him, and good little backstage bit to set up the closing segment. I just knew the moment Jack asked for a handshake, he was just setting Tony Khan up. The entire Elite beating TK down was wild but powerful, and this is very much their nWo moment. This combined with Kenny Omega making his return next week, there is something big brewing in a very nWo VS Wolfpac kinda way. Kenny, Hangman & FTR uniting against Okada, Jack & Bucks? Feels like an awesome 8 Man to me.
My Score: 8.8/10
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AEW Coverage
Mitchell’s AEW Dynasty Results & Report! (4/21/24)
AEW passes through the Gateway City!
Who will establish their Dynasty?
Swerve Strickland has one more shot at the AEW World Championship as he takes Samoa Joe on 1v1! Will Swerve’s House become Swerve’s Dynasty?
OFFICIAL RESULTS
- Zero Hour – Trent Beretta VS Matt Sydal w/ Mike Sydal; Trent wins.
- Zero Hour – Orange Cassidy & Katsuyori Shibata VS Shane Taylor Promotions; Cassidy & Shibata win.
- Zero Hour – AEW World & ROH World Trios Championships Winners Take All: The Acclaimed & Billy Gunn VS Bullet Club Gold; Bullet Club Gold wins and are the undisputed AEW & ROH World Trios Champions.
- AEW Continental Championship: Kazuchika Okada VS PAC; Okada wins and retains the title.
- Six Man Tag: Adam “Edge” Copeland, Mark Briscoe & Eddie Kingston VS The House of Black; The House of Black wins.
- AEW TBS Championship Open House Rules: Julia Hart VS Willow Nightingale; Willow wins and becomes the new AEW TBS Champion.
- AEW International Championship: Roderick Strong VS Kyle O’Reilly; Roddy wins and retains the title.
- FTW Championship: Hook VS Chris Jericho; Jericho wins and becomes the new FTW Champion.
- AEW Women’s World Championship: Toni Storm w/ Luther & Mariah May VS Thunder Rosa; Storm wins and retains the title.
- Bryan Danielson VS Will Ospreay; Ospreay wins.
- Vacated AEW World Tag Team Championships Ladder Match: The Young Bucks VS FTR; The Bucks win and are the new AEW World Tag Team Champions.
- AEW World Championship: Samoa Joe VS Swerve Strickland; Swerve wins and becomes the new AEW World Champion.
PLAY BY PLAY
It’s the Dynasty Zero Hour!
Join Renee Paquette and RJ City in discussing, analyzing and predicting all of the action happening in St. Louis!
The Young Bucks arrive backstage.
And they’re in a Tesla Cybertruck…? As RJ says, “That’s a choice.” The EVPs fist bump and Nicholas says can you believe it, a quarter of a million for this truck. Matthew says it’s a bit more than that. Did you hear about the recall? Anyway, The Bucks are ready to become THREE-TIME AEW World Tag Team Champions! But will they be the ones to make history? Or will the Bucks stop here as FTR stay the Top Guys?
Zero Hour – AEW World & ROH World Trios Championships Winners Take All: The Acclaimed & Billy Gunn VS Bullet Club Gold!
Max Caster, Anthony Bowens & Daddy Ass have had it with the Bang Bang Gang! Betrayal over greed was one thing, but Jay White helped Austin & Colten break into Billy’s house, after they broke Darby Allin’s ankle! But of course, Platinum Max has a diss track! “It’s the scissor guys from the Six Man Division. We’ll hit you little p*icks with that circumcision! In America, Jay White’s just an opening act. All the fans like, ‘Yo, nobody told me he’s whack!’ I sent you right back to Korakuen Hall. You like to choke on the mic? You can choke on these balls! It’s the three man Dynasty running the game. In St. Louis, everybody loves The Acclaimed!”
Bowens wants his turn but Caster shouts out the other Max with “Cut my music, cut my music! Yo.” “Yo.” “Yo!” “Yo!” “YO!” “YO!” “Listen… Switchblade, you had to grow a beard, you got a kid’s face. Lookin’ like you hang outside of the six grade. Talkin’ to these kids like ‘I made you a mixtape!’ Your hype is all fake like the Donald Trump piss tape.” Bowens says okay, careful now, but he also says Caster can keep going. “Yo, I’ll treat you like a light, Switchblade’s what I switch. I’ll fulfill your fantasy and I’m a make you mah b*tch. Yo, this dude’s just making me sick, I’ll violate you so bad, you’ll have to tell the legal team about the taste of my-”
Okay, Bowens stops Caster there! The fans cheer Caster on, and Bowens says this was a cappella edition. But “ST. LOUIS, MISSOURRIIII~! The Acclaimed have arrived! Scissor me, Daddy Ass~!” And he does~! The fans all cheer, but who passes through the Gateway with all the golden gear?
The trios sort out while fans sing “OH~ Scissor Me, Daddy~!” White steps up, as does Bowens, and they’re all fired up at the bell. But then White tags out to Colten! The fans boo but Colten and Bowens circle. They tie up, go around, end up on ropes, and the fans taunt the “ASS~ BOYS!” as Bowens has Colten on ropes. Colten headlocks back, but Bowens powers up and out. Colten runs Bowens over, taunts him, then things speed up. Bowens drops, but Colten whips him out of the back drop. Colten then sets up but Bowens hurdles him and runs him over! The fans fire up for Bowens and he is on Colten in a corner.
Bowens whips, Colten reverses but Bowens goes up and over. Colten comes back, into a back drop! Bowens then hits a headlock takeover and the fans cheer. Colten fights up, Austin tags in as Colten powers out, then Austin blows past Bowens to trip him up! Austin says it’s too easy, but then Billy tags in! The fans cheer as Daddy Ass storms up on his son, and offers a hand? Austin takes it, and Billy helps Austin up, into a headlock and takeover! Austin headscissors, Billy kips free and runs Austin over! The fans cheer and things speed up again. Billy hurdles, blocks the arm-drag then whips, but Austin ducks ‘n’ dodges!
Austin handsprings through the hip toss, ducks ‘n’ dodges again, and avoids a back drop to shove, only for Billy to LARIAT him! Colten runs up, into a LARIAT! White steps in, but then steps right out when Billy heads his way! The Gunns regroup to CLOBBER their dad! They CLUB away, White tags in, and now White stomps a mudhole in! The fans boo but White RAMS Billy, fires hands, then taunts The Acclaimed. The ref has to keep Caster and Bowens back, then White CHOPS Billy. Billy just blows snot out of his nose! White CHOPS again, but Billy storms up to him. Billy TOSSES White to the corner, but White dodges, and bails out!
White wants a timeout but there’s no timeouts in wrestling! White slips in, sneaks a tag to Colten before distracting Billy. Colten CLUBS Billy, but Billy just frowns and turns around. The fans tell Colten he messed up and Colten apologizes to his dad. Colten hugs his dad, but dad wags his finger. Then DECKS him! Billy drags Colten over, tags Caster, and Caster ROCKS Colten. Caster whips and ELBOWS Colten, then snapmares to clamp on a chinlock. Colten fights around, wrenches out, but Caster rolls, kips up and arm-drags free! Caster runs up to arm-drag again, then has a cording hold! The fans fire up but Colten fights up.
Colten whips, Bowens tags in and Caster sunset flips! Bowens runs up, NECKBREAKER BACKBREAKER COMBO! White runs up but Bowens DECKS him! Austin runs up but Caster kicks him! Caster scoops and SLAMS Austin, then Bowens goes up! The fans fire up for SCISSOR ME TIMBERS! White protests but Bowens brings Austin around to tag Caster back in. The Acclaimed mug Austin, whip him corner to corner, then Caster runs in, only for Austin to dodge! Caster tumbles out and hard, White tags in and tells people to get clear! White whips Caster hard into railing! White drags Caster up, sends him back into railing, then refreshes the count.
Caster crawls, White brings him up and CHOPS him down! The fans taunt the Ass Boys more, but White chases Caster back into the ring. White stomps Caster, digs his boots in, but the ref counts. White says guns up! Tag to Austin, he asks, “Who’s the Ass Boy now, b*tch?!” St. Louis says “YOU~!!” Austin tags back to White and White stomps a mudhole. White drags Caster up to CHOP! Tag to Colten, he brings Caster around and snapmares. The fans rally, Caster fights up, and Caster JAWBREAKERS free! Austin tags in, he and Colten get between Caster and his corner, but Caster dodges them to hot tag Bowens!
The Five Tool Player rallies on the Gunns and the fans fire up! Austin whips, Bowens reverses then follows, but Austin dodges. Bowens redirects, spins, Rock Paper Scissors SUPERKICK! The fans fire up with Bowens, he runs White off, but then White sneaks up on him. Bowens still DECKS White! But Colten DROPKICKS Bowens out of the ring! The fans boo but Austin crawls his way over to the BCG corner. White hurries up, he tags in, and he gets Bowens up for an APRON GOURD BUSTER! Bowens flops down again, White sees Caster storming up so the ref stops Caster. White gets Bowens up again, for another APRON GOURD BUSTER!
White hauls Bowens up and into the ring, covers, TWO! Bowens survives but White keeps on him. White mocks the scissor fingers, brings Bowens up and CHOPS him back down! White stands Bowens up again while fans rally, and White CHOPS Bowens back down again! Tag to Colten, he drags Bowens up so he can CHOP! Colten puts Bowens back in, tags Austin, but Bowens starts swinging! Austin kicks Bowens low, snapmares, then clamps on a chinlock. Austin grinds Bowens down but the fans rally up. Bowens fights to his feet, RAMS Austin into a corner, then reaches out! But Austin runs up to clinch!
Bowens RAMS Austin into another corner, and he hurries over. But Austin catches him in a headlock, only for Bowens to back suplex! The fans rally while both men are down! Bowens and Austin crawl, kick at each other, hot tags to Colten and Billy! The fans fire up as Daddy Ass DECKS Colten, DECKS Austin, DECKS White, and repeat! Billy TOSSES White out, then TOSSES Austin! Billy runs up to SPLASH Colten in a corner, then brings him around. “SUCK IT!” and FAMOUS- NO, Colten dodges! Colten runs up, Billy dodges but Austin slides in! Austin runs in, but into the ONE AND ONLY! But Colten returns to FAMOUSER!! Cover, TWO!!
The fans fire up as Billy survives his own move, and Colten says he knew that move sucked! Colten calls to Austin and they wanna get this train on the tracks! Billy stands, but he shoves Colten into Austin! Bowens returns to FAMOUSER Colten! Caster returns, to BACKHAND Austin! The ref reprimands The Acclaimed, and then Austin BLASTS them both off the apron! Austin argues with the ref, and that lets White CRACK Billy with the golden baseball bat!! Billy hobbles, White stands him up for 3:10 TO YUMA!!! Cover, TWO?!?! Billy survives and shocks everyone!! Is Billy just that much of a badass?!
White tags in, he coordinates the Bang Bang Gang and they all take aim at Billy. But Bowens & Caster return, to TOSS the Ass Boys! The fans fire up, White wants them to hold on now. But Bowens BOOTS, Caster BACKHANDS and Bowens SUPERKICKS! White falls, The Acclaimed scissor finger~! They get White up, but they also have to fight off the Gunns! White TOSSES Caster, then he clinches Bowens for the URENAGE! White brings Billy around, drags him up in a SLEEPER, but Billy pries free! FAMOUSER!! MIC DROP!! Caster then PLANCHAS Colten while Billy covers, TWO?!?! White survives and shocks St. Louis again!
Billy storms around, dares White to get up, and then he says BANG and F U!! FAMOUS- NO, White slips free, clinches, but Billy rolls him up! TWO!!! White escapes, clinches, BLADERUNNER!!! Cover, BULLET CLUB GOLD WINS!!
Winners: Bullet Club Gold, by pinfall (UNDISPUTED World Trios Champions)
The AEW & ROH titles are now unified under the name of the Bang Bang Gang! Three men, six belts, two trios divisions now under their command! Will nothing stop AEW and ROH from breathing with The Switchblade?
“Life is all about the chase.”
“But it is what you chase that shapes a legacy. For some, it is the ascent to power. Or the revealing of true strength. For others, it’s achieving history. Or simply, to be known as The Greatest. On this night, for every chase pursued, an opportunity. For every path taken, a moment to create… a Dynasty.”
AEW Continental Championship: Kazuchika Okada VS PAC!
The Rainmaker not only shocked the world when he became All Elite, but he shocked us again when he joined THE Elite! He took this title from the Mad King, but now he has to face a Bastard! Will Pac dry up the reign here in St. Louis? Or will Okada keep The Elite on the path to a new golden age?
The introductions are made, the belt is raised, and we see what it takes to be a truly Elite champion!
The bell rings and the fans fire up already as the two stare down. St. Louis is already losing their minds getting what is itself a dream match. Pac and Okada circle, feel things out, and they tie up. Pac waistlocks, SLAMS Okada then floats all over him. Pac slaps Okada around, taunts Okada, but Okada stands up, completely stoic. Okada paces around Pac while the fans rally up again. They tie up again, Okada waistlocks, but Pac switches. Okada pries the hold open to drop toehold and waistlock. Pac fights up, wrenches and wristlocks, but Okada moves around. Okada rolls, wrenches, wristlocks, but Pac uses ropes to flip through!
Pac breaks free, headlocks for the takeover, and he grinds Okada down. Okada endures and the fans rally. Okada rolls Pac to a cover, ONE! Pac holds on, Okada stands, but Pac hits another takeover. The fans applaud this exchange as Okada still endures. Okada fights around, fights to his feet, and he throws body shots. Okada powers up and out, Pac slides out, and Pac eggs on the champion. Okada runs and slides out but Pac slides in! Okada hurries back in but Pac RANAS! The fans fire up while Okada tumbles out. Pac builds speed to FOSBURY FLOP! Direct hit and the fans fire up behind Pac! Pac then drags Okada up, and whips him hard into railing.
The ring count climbs but Pac taunts Okada. Pac whips Okada into more railing, and Okada falls in a heap! The count is 5 of 10, but Pac takes his time as he drags Okada up. Pac puts Okada in at 7, then stalks Okada in. The fans rally up, Okada is in a corner, and Pac runs up to UPPERCUT! Pac hoists Okada up top, climbs up after him, and then goes to the very top. The fans rally up for the SUPER DUPER BRAINBUSTER!! The fans fire up and Pac crawls to the cover, TWO!! Okada survives that one, but Pac isn’t sweating it. The fans rally, Pac taunts the champ, and even kicks him around. Pac eggs Okada on as he slaps him around.
The fans are torn as Pac brings Okada up and pushes him to a corner. Pac storms up but Okada puts him on the apron! Pac GAMANGIRIS back and Okada falls! The fans fire up as Pac climbs! But Okada gets up to DROPKICK Pac to the floor! The fans fire up again and Okada goes out after Pac. Okada storms up on Pac, drags him up and whips him into railing! Okada’s returning the favor as he brings Pac around to whip into more railing! Pac leans on the railing but Okada paces. The count passes 5 of 10 so Okada is doing this step for step like Pac did. Okada puts Pac in at 7, the fans cheer as Okada storms in.
Okada drags Pac up, brings him around, snapmare and then Okada runs to BASEMENT DROPKICK! The fans are torn but Okada soaks up both cheers and jeers. Okada eggs on Pac as the challenger now, and scuffs him. Okada kicks at Pac more, just toying with him. Pac gets up, Okada dares him to take a shot, so Pac fires a forearm! And another! And another! Okada UPPERCUTS Pac! Okada whips, Pac reverses but Okada reverses again! Pac ends up on the apron but he RAMS into Okada, goes up and over then runs, but into a DROPKICK! The fans fire up while Pac tumbles out of the ring.
Okada goes out after Pac, brings him around, and hangs him out to dry on the railing! DRAPING DDT to the floor!! The fans go nuts and Okada laughs at what he just did to Pac! Maybe Okada’s the real bastard! Okada takes his time returning into the ring while the ring count climbs. Pac writhes at 5 of 10, the fans rally up, and Okada just waits. Pac sits up at 7, hobbles up at 9, and slides in at 9.9! The fans cheer and Okada is amused. Okada looms over Pac while the fans rally up. Okada brings Pac up, the fans dueling now. Okada reels Pac in, to DDT again! Cover, TWO!! Pac is still in this and Okada pretends to be shocked.
Okada drags Pac up, clamps on a chinlock and the fans rally up. Pac endures, fights to his feet, but Okada wrangles him back down. The ref checks but Pac is still fighting. The fans rally again, Pac fights up to his feet, and Pac throws body shots! Pac fires forearms but Okada ROCKS him back! Okada back suplexes but Pac lands out of it! Pac DUMPS Okada out, then hurries to the apron! SUPERKICK staggers Okada, and Pac springboards to ARIHARA MOONSAULT!! Direct hit and the fans are thunderous! Both men are down but still able to go, so the ref starts a ring count. Both men stir, Pac sits up at 3 of 10.
Pac stands at 5, slides in, but there’s still Champion’s Advantage in play. Okada stands at 7, slides in at 8, he wants to keep fighting! The fans fire up, and Okada swings, only for Pac to counter punch! And counter punch again! And again! Pac fires forearms again and again, then whips. Okada reverses but Pac CLOBBERS him! Pac has Okada down and goes to a corner. Pac climbs, watches Okada like a hawk, and when Okada stands, Pac MISSILE DROPKICKS! Cover, TWO! Okada stays in this but Pac stays focused. The fans rally up again as Pac looms over Okada. Okada rises, and Pac SOBATS! And KICKS! And SOBATS again!
Pac runs, but Okada avoids the boot, only for Pac to avoid the elbow! Pac throws a forearm, Okada throws an UPPERCUT! Pac snarls, runs up, but Okada dodges to SNAP GERMAN, only for Pac to land on his feet! Pac dodges Okada no, to SNAP GERMAN! Okada stands to SHOTGUN Pac into a corner! The fans are thunderous again while both men are down! “This is Awesome!” as Okada crawls his way to the opposite corner. Pac drags himself with the ropes, as does Okada. The fans rally, Pac runs in, but Okada pops him up to an Alabama Lift! REVERSE NECKBREAKER! Cover, TWO! Pac survives and Okada is frustrated now.
Okada drags Pac up, scoops him, and SLAMS him! The standard formula says to go up so Okada goes up. MACHO ELBOW! The fans fire up, and Okada encourages them to get louder! Rainmaker Middle Finger! No pose for you, St. Louis! Okada goes for Pac, but Pac cradles! TWO!! Okada narrowly escapes, runs back up, and he ELBOWS Pac in the corner! Okada smirks while the fans tell him off. Okada runs but Pac follows, only for Okada to BOOT him first! Okada runs again but blocks a superkick! Okada spins Pac but Pac SUPERKICKS again! Pac runs, to LARIAT! The fans fire up as Pac waistlocks and deadlift GERMAN SUPLEXES! Bridging cover, TWO!!
The fans can’t believe Okada escapes again, and Pac is also frustrated! But again St. Louis declares, “This is Awesome!” Okada goes to a corner, Pac runs in, and he BOOTS Okada! Pac pushes Okada down, goes up the corner, and the fans fire up! Pac takes aim for the BLACK ARROW FLOP!! Okada avoids disaster and both men are down again! A standing count climbs, and we’re at 5 of 10 before either man sits up. Okada stands at 6, brings Pac up to gut wrench, TOMBSTONE! But that’s not enough for Okada! The fans boo as Okada drags Pac up, ripcords, RAIN- NO, Pac catches and powers through to a cradle, TWO!!
Okada hurries to ripcord and DISCUS- VICTORY ROLL!! TWO!! Okada and Pac stand, Okada fireman’s carries, but Pac uses that for the FLOATING BRUTALIZER!! Okada felt this just last night on Collision, and he’s falling to his knees! The Bucks can’t save Okada this time, so Okada CLAWS Pac’s face! The fans boo but Okada is free all the same. Okada grins, drags Pac back up and gut wrenches. But Pac flips that around on Okada to TOMBSTONE!! Okada is in the drop zone and Pac climbs again! But Okada grabs the ref’s leg! Pac is furious and he hops down to pus the ref aside. Pac stomps away on Okada’s face!
The fans fire up as Pac then reloads up top, for the BLACK ARROW, onto knees!! Ripcord, RAINMAKER!! Cover, Okada wins!
Winner: Kazuchika Okada, by pinfall (still AEW Continental Champion)
The Rainmaker bent the rules to hold onto this gold, and he’s also set the tone for tonight! Will The Elite complete the golden sweep later tonight?
As for Pac, the fans cheer him on as he stands back up. He may be a Bastard, but he’s our bastard! Will Pac find his way back to a championship in AEW?
Six Man Tag: Adam “Edge” Copeland, Mark Briscoe & Eddie Kingston VS The House of Black!
The Rated R Superstar, The Sussex County Chicken and The Mad King all have issue with Malakai Black, Brody King & Buddy Matthews, so they’re ready to tear down the House! Will the combined forces of the AEW TNT, the ROH World and the NJPW Strong Openweight Champions be enough? Or will The House Always Win?
The teams sort out and Mark starts against The Dark Father himself. The fans hoot it up for Brody while Malakai and Mark circle. Then a chant of “DEM BOYS! DEM BOYS!” starts up for Mark as he and Malakai tie up. Mark headlocks, Malakai powers out to wrench and wristlock. Mark rolls, breaks free, then snapmares Malakai. Malakai gets up, Mark runs him over and covers, ONE! Malakai arm-drags, then brings Mark up to wrench the arm. Tag to Buddy, he goes up and DOUBLE STOMPS the arm! Buddy stares Edge down, then wrenches Mark to YANK the arm. Buddy grinds the arm but Mark endures.
Mark fights up, rolls, headlocks, but Buddy powers out. Edge tags in, Mark BOOTS Buddy and Edge LARIATS! Edge & Mark double whip, then DOUBLE SHOULDER TACKLE! The fans fire up and Edge stalks Buddy to a corner. Edge climbs up and rains down fists! The fans cheer as Edge goes past TEN! Buddy shoves Edge, runs in, but into a FLAPJACK! The fans fire up, Edge wrenches, then whips. Buddy holds ropes to block, then he kicks Edge away. Malakai tags in and the fans like this stare down. Malakai and Edge step forward, but then Malakai tags out to Brody. The fans boo but then they hoot it up.
Edge and Brody approach, Edge dodges Brody but Brody uses that to DECK Eddie! Edge dodges Brody again, and tags to Eddie! Eddie CHOPS, Brody CHOPS, repeat! The fans fire up as these kings CHOP back and forth! Eddie brings down the straps and CHOPS again! Brody CHOPS, Eddie CHOPS, repeat! Brody DECKS Eddie with a forearm, but Eddie avoids the elbow drop! Eddie paces, then KICKS! And CHOPS! KICK! CHOP! Brody snarls with every KICK and every CHOP! Brody stands, but Eddie ENZIGIRIS! Brody ends up in a corner and the fans fire up for “KOBO!” MACHINE GUN CHOPS!
The fans fire up as Eddie CHOPS again, then whips corner to corner. Brody reverses to BIG BOSS MAN SLAM! Eddie flounders to a corner, Brody hoots and the fans join in. Brody goes corner to corner to CANNONBALL! Eddie sputters from getting crushed, but Brody covers, ONE!! Brody tags Buddy, and Buddy slingshot SENTONS! Cover, TWO! Buddy KNEES Eddie in the back, KNEES him again, then KICKS! Eddie snarls as he stands up, but then he sits down, daring Buddy to give him more! Buddy runs to BASEMENT DROPKICK! Cover, TWO! Buddy drags Eddie up, UPPERCUTS him to the corner, then tags Malakai.
The fans rally for Eddie as the House mugs him. Malakai snapmares Eddie to run and BASEMENT DROPKICK! Cover, TWO! Malakai clamps on with a chinlock and he grinds Eddie down. The fans rally as Eddie endures and fights up. Malakai KNEES low, but Eddie CHOPS! Malakai fires a forearm, but Eddie CHOPS again! Malakai fires another forearm, blocks a kick then gives a KICK, but Eddie RIDGEHANDS! Malakai BACK ELBOWS! Eddie staggers to a corner, but he BOOTS back! Eddie ducks the roundhouse to GERMAN SUPLEX! Both men are down again and the fans fire up! Eddie and Malakai crawl, hot tags to Marks and Buddy!
Mark dodges Buddy to CHOP, CHOP and CHOP! Mark whips, Buddy reverses but Mark ducks ‘n’ dodges to CLOBBER Buddy! The fans fire up and Mark swings, but Buddy fires a strike fest in return! Stomp to the foot, but Mark avoids the knee to HELL STAB! The fans fire up and Mark runs in, but into a BOOT! Buddy runs in but Mark puts him on the apron to PELE! Buddy falls to the floor and fans fire up as Mark WRECKS him with a dropkick! Mark then goes to the apron, but Malakai and Brody storm over. Edge and Eddie hurry over, Edge ROCKS Malakai but Brody CLUBS away on Edge!
Eddie fires hands on Malakai, Brody sends Edge into railing! Eddie whips but Malakai reverses to send Eddie into railing! Eddie takes a seat, Malakai BOOTS him down! Speaking of chairs, Buddy throws one at Mark! Mark catches it, kicks Buddy, then BACKHANDS him! Mark BOOTS Buddy off the railing, sets the chair up, and then gets some space. Mark runs to use the chair to LAUNCH onto Brody! The fans are thunderous as the Chicken flies! Mark goes to the apron, Buddy runs up from inside, but Mark ROCKS him first! Mark drags Buddy to the apron, but Buddy throws hands. They brawl on the edge as the fans rally up!
Mark ROCKS Buddy, fireman’s carries, but Buddy fights free! Buddy ROCKS Mark, but Mark blocks the boot to HELL STAB again! Brody storms up but Mark MULE KICKS! Buddy V-TRIGGERS! Brody catches Mark to DEATH VALLEY DRIVER into barriers!! The fans lose their minds and that barrier is dented! Security helps push that back into place while Brody rises up. Brody drags Mark back into the ring, Malakai tags in to cover, TWO!! Mark survives, but Malakai drops knees on the shoulder! Malakai stomps Mark, then stands him up to KICK him back down! Malakai then wrenches Mark, tags in Brody, and the House mugs the Chicken.
Brody CHOPS Mark, digs his knee in, but lets off as the ref counts 4. Brody storms back up on Mark, drags him up, and CHOPS again! Tag to Malakai, they mug Mark some more, then Malakai whips Mark to ropes. Malakai ELBOWS Mark down, covers, TWO! Malakai clamps onto Mark with a hammerlock and chinlock. The fans rally as Mark endures and fights up. Malakai shifts around for a COBRA TWIST! The fans rally again as Mark continues to endure, and then Eddie storms in to CLUB Malakai down! Mark is free, though still in enemy territory, and Brody CHOKES Mark in the corner! Malakai snarls at Eddie, then tags Brody.
Brody stomps a mudhole into Mark, lets off as the ref counts, then drags Mark up again. Brody whips Mark back in hard, but Mark CHOPS Buddy! And ROCKS Malakai! Mark BOOTS Brody, fires off on the others, then dodges to hot tag Edge! Edge dodges Brody to BLAST Buddy! Malakai backs away, and Brody runs back in! Edge dodges again, Brody hits buckles, and Edge runs side to side to BOOT Brody and Buddy! Edge then brings Brody around, for the IMP- NO, Brody fights the DDT and powers out! Edge LARIATS but Brody stays up! Edge runs, ducks ‘n’ dodges and RAMS into Brody! Brody goes to a corner, Edge RAMS in again!
Edge puts Brody up top, climbs up after him, and the fans fire up as Edge fires forearms! The fans count along as Edge goes all the way to nine, then BITES Brody! But Brody throws body shots and forearms, and then CHOPS Edge off the corner! Eddie & Mark hurry to BLAST Malakai & Buddy! Eddie fires off on Brody, then CHOPS! Eddie hits Brody so hard, Eddie falls over! Mark helps Eddie up and they both climb after Brody. But Buddy and Malakai return to get them! DOUBLE POWERBOMBS! But they miss Edge as he goes back up! SUPER DUPER PLEX!! All six men are down and the fans are thunderous!
The fans cheer on “A E DUB! A E DUB!” as a standing count starts. Edge finds his way to Brody, brings him around, but Brody again fights the DDT. Buddy METEORAS! Eddie runs up to LARIAT Buddy! ROUNDHOUSE for Eddie! MISSILE DROPKICK for Malakai! DISCUS LARIAT for Mark! The fans hoot as Brody rises! Brody drags Eddie up, but Eddie URAKENS! Edge kicks low, IMPALER DDT!! Mark goes up for the FROGGY BOW!! Edge hurries to cover, Buddy breaks it! The fans rally up again as another standing count starts. Brody crawls his way over, tag to Malakai. Malakai steps up to Edge, even with wobbly legs.
Malakai grins at Edge as Edge stands. The fans fire up but then Mark fires off on Malakai! Edge brawls with Brody, Eddie brawls with Buddy! V-TRIGGER takes Eddie down! JUMP KNEE takes Mark down! Brody ROCKS Edge, Buddy GAMANGIRIS! Brody SPLASHES Edge and he sits down! The hooting returns, the House sets up, but Mark and Eddie rise! TRIPLE SPEARS take down the House!! Cerberus’ three heads all take a hit and the fans are thunderous again! Edge looks around, he needs to get Malakai back in here. Malakai rises and finds his own way back in, and the fans rally up!
Edge fires himself up as he aims at Malakai! But BLACK MIST hits first!! The ref missed the mist, he was checking on Brody! And then THE END!! Cover, The House wins!
Winners: The House of Black, by pinfall
The Rated R Superstar didn’t see the mist coming, and then he couldn’t see The End! Will Malakai look to end Edge once and for all?
AEW TBS Championship Open House Rules: Julia Hart VS Willow Nightingale!
From one part of the House to the other, the Princess of the Black Throne vows to never let go of this gold. However, the Babe with the Power has her friends and family in attendance, she vows to not let them down! As for Dealer’s Choice, it’s simple: complete ringside ban! No Skye, no House, no Kris! Something’s gotta give, who will be THE Face of TBS?
The introductions are made, the belt is raised, and we see if truly, The House Always Wins!
The bell rings and the two rush in! Willow BOOTS Julia down and the fans fire up! Stokely’s on commentary, he loves what he sees as Willow fires forearms! Willow then bumps Julia off buckles, brings her around to another corner to bump off another buckle, then pushes her out. Willow goes up, but Julia SUPERKICKS her to the floor! Willow tumbles, Julia storms out and stomps her down! Julia grins as she TOSSES Willow into the timekeeper’s area! The fans boo but Julia gets Willow back in the ring. Julia CLUBS Willow, dribbles her off the mat, then lets off as fans boo. Julia stomps Willow, stalks her to ropes, and CHOKES her!
The ref counts, but Julia reminds her there are no ropebreaks! The ref still reprimands, and Julia lets off. We see Mercedes Mone watching backstage, as she wants next. Julia has Willow in the ropes again, for a HANGING HEADSCISSOR! Willow can only endure, but Julia eventually lets off. Julia CLUBS Willow while fans duel. Willow throws body shots, Julia CLUBS her again. Julia RAMS Willow into a corner, then runs up to back elbow! Julia brings Willow around to SMACK her off the mat, then covers, TWO! Willow is tougher than that but Julia clamps onto her again with a CAMEL CLUTCH!
Julia bends Willow, but Willow endures and the fans rally up. Willow gets an arm free, powers her way forward, but Julia SMACKS her off the mat again! And again! Willow flounders, but she throws body shots! Willow runs but Julia catches her to a sleeper! Willow powers out, and then gets Julia in a SLEEPER! Julia sits down to KICK from below again and again and again! Willow lets go in order to guard but Julia gets up to stomp her! Julia runs, but into a SPINEBUSTER! The fans fire up and Willow high stacks, TWO! Julia goes to a corner but Willow fires up! Willow runs corner to corner to BACK BODY BLOCK!
Willow then clotheslines, snapmares, and goes up! Julia turns around, but avoids the missile dropkick! Julia clamps on, HARTLESS LOCK!! Willow endures, fights around, and she powers up! Willow lifts Julia and the fans fire up! But Julia shifts to a sunset flip! Willow sits on it! TWO!! SUPERKICK! Willow just snarls! Julia SUPERKICKS again, but Willow shakes her head! Willow CHOPS, CHOPS and whips Julia to a corner. Willow runs up, but into BOOTS! Julia goes up to the very top, to MOONSAULT into BOOTS! Willow fires up as she LARIATS! The fans fire up as the straps come down! Willow hauls Julia up, gut wrenches, BABE WITH THE POWER BOMB!! Cover, WILLOW WINS!!
Winner: Willow Nightingale, by pinfall (NEW AEW TBS Champion)
Stokely says, “Chuck E. Cheese, here we come!!” Willow goes from former NJPW Strong Women’s Champion to the Queen of Harts to now the NEW Face of TBS! Kris and Stokely join Willow in the ring to HUG it out! But then here comes The CEO! Mone wants next, and she wants the rematch with Willow from that NJPW Strong Women’s Tournament. Mone gets in the ring, and Willow lifts the title high. Double or Nothing is coming, but is this the match-up we’ll see?
AEW International Championship: Roderick Strong VS Kyle O’Reilly!
The Kingdom may be undisputed, but friendships are fragile things, as are egos. The Savior of the Backbreaker couldn’t stand the fact #CombatKyle thought for even a moment that someone else would hold this title, so he struck first. But will Kyle not only strike back, but make Roddy’s fear come true? Or will Roddy break Kyle’s back along with his heart?
The introductions are made, the belt is raised, and we see who is truly undisputed!
The bell rings and the fans rally as the two circle. They tie up, go around, clinch, fight for control, and Roddy powers Kyle back. Kyle turns that around to have Roddy on the ropes, grabs a leg, but Roddy grabs for a facelock. Kyle slips away and backs off, and the fans applaud the exchange. The two go again, Roddy headlocks then wrenches to a wristlock. Kyle squats, spins, drop toeholds, then floats around on Roddy to get a facelock. Roddy wrenches free again, hits a headlock and takeover, but Kyle rolls it to a cover! ONE, Roddy headlocks, and he tells the fans to shut up. Kyle rolls free, the two stand off, and the fans cheer again.
Kyle and Roddy reset again, knuckle lock, and Roddy knees low! Roddy wrenches, hammerlocks, but Kyle reaches back. Kyle gets up and under, back drops, then drops to an ARMBAR! Roddy clasps hands to fight that, tries a headscissor, but Kyle gets the leg for an ANKLE LOCK! Roddy flails around, reaches out, ROPEBREAK! Kyle lets go, to drop a knee on the arm! Kyle then kicks Roddy to a corner, wrenches his arm, but Roddy ROCKS Kyle! Kyle wrenches again, but Roddy ROCKS him again! Another wrench, but Roddy pulls hair to put Kyle in a corner. The ref reprimands, Roddy CHOPS, then scoops to BACKBREAKER!
The ref reprimands, but Roddy drags Kyle up. Roddy CHOPS, but Kyle just scowls! Kyle KNEES, FOREARMS, KICKS and KICKS! Roddy hobbles, but he drops back to avoid another kick! Kyle smirks, he KICKS Roddy’s leg guard. Roddy still keeps up that guard, so Kyle jumps! Roddy gets under, but Kyle sits on the roll-up, TWO! Roddy sunset flips, TWO! Roddy dodges a kick to CALF KICK! The fans cheer the exchange, Roddy covers, TWO! Roddy drags Kyle up, whips him to a corner, then runs in. Kyle puts Roddy on the apron, but Roddy ROCKS Kyle first! Roddy brings Kyle around but Kyle HOTSHOTS the arm!
Kyle storms up but Roddy RAMS into him! Roddy steps in, but into an ARM WRINGER! Roddy writhes and flounders away while fans cheer. Kyle storms over to Roddy, brings him up and KICKS the leg out! Roddy drops to his knees but Kyle just KICKS and KICKS and KICKS him in the chest and arms! Kyle runs, but into a CHOP! Roddy runs, but into a JUMP KNEE, but he catches Kyle! BACKBREAKER! Roddy drags Kyle up by his hair, brings him around, and puts him in a corner. The ref reprimands and counts, but Roddy CHOPS! Roddy puts Kyle up top, climbs, but Kyle has a KIMURA! Roddy CLUBS away to fight back!
Roddy turns Kyle sideways, scoops him, TOP ROPE BACKBREAKER! Kyle flops to the mat and the ref checks. Roddy turns Kyle over and rains down fists! The fans boo but Roddy lets off to sit Kyle up. Roddy clamps on for a modified Cobra Twist! The fans rally while Kyle endures. Kyle slips around, TRIANGLE HOLD! Roddy CLUBS and HAMMERS away on Kyle to get free! Roddy drags Kyle up, puts Kyle on ropes to CHOP, but Kyle just snarls! Kyle forearms, Roddy CHOPS, then they fire forearms back! Roddy knees low, CLUBS away at the ropes then stomps Kyle down! The ref counts, the fans boo, but Roddy lets off at 4.
Roddy soaks up the heat to then bring Kyle up again. Roddy KNEES Kyle low, but Kyle ROCKS Roddy! Roddy ROCKS Kyle, Kyle ROCKS Roddy, and the forearms keep going! Roddy shoves to then clinch Kyle, BACKBREAKER! Kyle writhes while Roddy catches his breath. Roddy says this is what Kyle wanted! The fans rally, Roddy brings Kyle up, and half nelson for a BACKBREAKER! Roddy says he could end this right now! Kyle wanted this! Roddy mockingly claps along with the fans while Kyle crawls. Roddy eggs Kyle on, Kyle drags himself up, and the fans fire up! Roddy CLUBS Kyle, torture racks him, and hits a BACKBREAKER DROP! Cover, TWO!!
The fans fire up as Kyle survives! Roddy seethes, he drags Kyle up, and he reels Kyle in to suplex. Kyle knees free, but Roddy tries again! Kyle knees Roddy again, then has the GUILLOTINE! The fans fire up but Roddy wrenches out! Kyle blocks chop but Roddy rolls through the armlock! Kyle fires knees and kicks and fast hands! KICK, LEG SWEEP! The fans fire up as Roddy flounders away! Kyle runs up to forearm SMASH! Then a wrench to an ELBOW BREAKER, then a back suplex SLAM, into the HEEL HOOK! Roddy scrambles to the ROPEBREAK! The ref counts, Kyle lets go, and Kyle walks off the pain as he waits on Roddu.
Roddy stands, Kyle KICKS the leg! Kyle wrenches but Roddy OLYMPIC SLAMS! Kyle flounders to ropes, drags himself up, but Roddy runs side to side to forearm SMASH, and SMASH, and SMASH again! Four forearm strikes, then Roddy runs up, only for Kyle to block the knee! Kyle puts Roddy’s leg in the ropes, KICKS him, then goes up! Roddy dangles, Kyle hits the GUILLOTINE KNEE DROP! The fans fire up as Kyle climbs again! KING KONG KNEE on the leg! KNEEBAR HEEL HOOK COMBO!! Kyle has the leg trapped, but Roddy stomps away with his free leg! Roddy finally gets Kyle to let go, and he clutches his ankle.
Kyle and Roddy grab a wristlock, stand up, and they start firing forearms! The fans are on Kyle’s side as he ROCKS Roddy again and again! But Roddy ducks the kick for a BACKBREAKER! Cover, TWO!! Kyle is still in this and the fans rally again! Roddy huffs and puffs and brings Kyle back up. Roddy puts Kyle up top again, climbs up after him, and goes to the very top! SUPER DUPER PLEX, but Kyle cradles it!! TWO!! Roddy has it, TWO!! Both men stand, Roddy fires boxing elbows! Roddy runs, Kyle yoyos and DOUBLE LARIATS collide! The fans fire up with both men down again! A standing count starts, but Roddy drags himself up.
Both men stand at 3 of 10, and Kyle KICKS! Roddy CHOPS! Kyle KICKS! Roddy CHOPS! KICK! Roddy body shots, Kyle KICKS! Roddy CHOPS, Kyle KICKS, and they pick up speed! KICK, CHOP, “YAY! BOO!” Roddy goes for a leg, Kyle steps over and KNEES him! Then GERMAN SUPLEX! Then AX ‘N’- NO, Roddy scoops! But Kyle KNEES free! AX ‘N’- JUMP KNEE!! Both men are down again and the fans are thunderous! “This is Awesome!” as a standing count begins. The count passes 5, then climbs to 8! Both men stand at 9, and the forearms fly! Roddy fires off a flurry, then underhooks to TIGER- NO, Kyle slips into a GUILLOTINE!!
Roddy goes to ropes, to CATAPULT GUILLOTINE Kyle! Kyle flops to the apron, Roddy goes after him, but Kyle elbows back! APRON ARM WRINGER!! Roddy flounders away, distracts the ref, and here’s Wardlow!! But then the ref spots Wardlow on the apron! Wardlow steps away, Kyle cradles Roddy! TWO!! Roddy fireman’s carries, but Kyle ghost pins! TWO, and Roddy fireman’s carries again! GUT BUSTER DROP! But Kyle yoyos and LARIATS! The fans fire up for Kyle as he suplexes, BRAINBUSTER! Cover, TWO!! ARMBAR! Roddy moves around, clasps hands, but Kyle goes after the grip! They move around, Kyle uses Roddy’s own leg for leverage!
Roddy scrambles, ROPEBREAK, and Kyle lets go. Wardlow says Roddy needs to end this, but the fans rally as Kyle stomps away on Roddy! The ref counts, Kyle lets off, and he paces. Off come the wrist tape, but Roddy fights the lift! Kyle dodges but runs into a DROPKICK! Roddy hurries to get Kyle up, END OF HEARTACHE!! Cover, Roddy wins!
Winner: Roderick Strong, by pinfall (still AEW International Champion)
Kyle put up quite the fight, but Roddy still finds a way to win! Wardlow celebrates with his guy, as does the rest of the Undisputed Kingdom! Adam Cole applauds, and… he stands! Cole, Taven & Bennett join everyone in the ring, and they hoist Roddy up victorious! Cole frowns at Wardlow when he isn’t looking, though… Cole hugs it out with Roddy, but will The Undisputed Kingdom only look to add more gold to the treasury?
FTW Championship: Hook VS Chris Jericho!
The Cold-Hearted Handsome Devil knew to be wary of The Lionheart, even with all the talk about respect and wanting to help him. And as always, The Ocho puts himself at the center of attention. Will the #JerichoVortex #SendHook on a downward spiral? Or will another win over the former world champion prove Hook is more than ready for the next level?
The introductions are made, the belt is raised, and we see who rules when it’s FTW Rules!
The bell rings and the fans boo Jericho, though he doesn’t seem to register that. Jericho steps to Hook and wants a fist bump. Hook gives a fist bump, and the two tie up. Hook wrenches, hammerlocks, then wrangles Jericho. Jericho wrenches out to have the arm. Hook fights up, he slips around and wrenches to wristlock. Fans chant “FOZZY SUCKS! FOZZY SUCKS!” Hook headlocks, hits a takeover, but Jericho fights up. Jericho wrenches out, CHOPS Hook, and Hook snarls. Hook ROCKS Jericho, Jericho CHOPS Hook, repeat! Jericho CHOPS and CHOPS, whips, but Hook reverses. Jericho KICKS back, runs up, but into a clinch!
Hook powers up to NORTHERN LIGHTS! Hook gets Jericho again, for a T-BONE! Jericho stands again, Hook clotheslines him up and out! Hook goes to the apron, takes aim, and he runs up to FLYING FOREARM! A glancing blow but Jericho still staggers. Hook gets Jericho to SMACK him off barriers. Jericho elbows back, then SMACKS Hook off steps! Jericho brings Hook around, points at Taz, then SMACKS Hook off the desk! The fans boo but Jericho soaks it up. Jericho looks under the ring, and he brings out a table! Fans cheer the table, even as Jericho’s the one setting it up at ringside.
Jericho goes back to Hook, brings Hook in, but Hook fights the bomb! Hook gets around, to GERMAN SUPLEX to the floor! Hook covers, TWO! Jericho survives that rough landing but Hook gets up and storms around. Hook looks under the ring, and he brings out a trash can lid! Hook SMACKS Jericho right in the head! Jericho leans against the railing, Hook runs and uses the steps as a boost for a FLYING LID ATTACK! Hook shows off the FTW right on the lid, and goes again, but Jericho BOOTS Hook out of the air! DDT onto the lid! Cover, TWO! Jericho shows off the trash can lid but fans boo.
Jericho stalks Hook, drags him up, and SMACKS him with the lid! Jericho puts Hook in the ring, storms up on him, but Hook throws body shots! Hook runs, but Jericho BOOTS him down! The fans boo but Jericho puts Hook on the apron. Jericho brings Hook up, reels him in, but Hook fights the suplex! Hook throws more body shots, then clinches! T-BONE SUPLEX down through the table!! The fans lose their minds over that crash landing! Hook rises up, finds Jericho, and covers, TWO!! Jericho survives again but Hook hauls him up. Hook puts Jericho in the ring, drags him up, and waistlocks to GERMAN SUPLEX!
The fans chant “Go Home, Jericho, Go Home!” Hook hauls Jericho up to whip him corner to corner hard! Hook runs up but into another BOOT! Jericho soaks up more heat, he drags Hook up again, and CHOPS! Jericho whips Hook to clothesline in the corner! Jericho hauls Hook up top, goes up after him, and he rains down fists! The fans still count along, to OCHO, then TEN, for the SUPER STEINER!! Jericho fires up, covers, TWO!! Hook survives but Jericho goes up the corner. Jericho goes looking under the ring, and he brings out a trash can! Jericho puts that in the ring, blows kisses to the fans, then storms in after Hook.
Jericho gets the trash can, runs up, but Hook gets around! GERMAN SUPLEX! Both Jericho and trash can go flying! Both men are down, the fans rally, and Hook goes to get the can. Hook SMACKS Jericho with the can! Hook puts the can around Jericho, and he gets a kendo stick! The fans fire up as Hook SMACKS the can! Jericho staggers around, Hook SMACKS it again! Hook then clinches, TRASH CAN EXPLODER! Hook drags Jericho out of the can, covers, TWO!!! Jericho survives again! Hook storms around, goes back out to look under the ring, and Hook brings out another table! The fans cheer as Hook gets the table in the ring.
Hook props this table up in a corner, makes sure it’s just right, and then fetches Jericho. Hook clinches, but Jericho fights with forearms! Hook hits back, they brawl, and Hook runs, but into another BOOT! Jericho runs, but into a clinch! NORTHERN LIGHTS! Hook then gets Jericho up, but Jericho CODE BREAKERS! Both men are down and the fans rally up! Fans chant “PLEASE RETIRE!” at Jericho, but he rises up. Hook sits up, Jericho CHOPS! Hook fires a forearm, Jericho fires back, and then they stand. Hook fires more shots, but Jericho CLAWS the eyes! Jericho LARIATS Hook down! Jericho goes to a corner, climbs up, and soaks up more heat.
Jericho leaps, but Hook avoids the fist drop! Jericho hobbles, Hook hops on! REDRUM!! Jericho flails, reaches out, but the ref reminds him that ropebreaks won’t do anything. So Jericho RAMS Hook through the table! Hook lets Jericho go, Jericho covers, with feet on ropes! TWO!!! Hook survives and the fans boo Jericho as he lines up a shot. Jericho runs up, but Hook ducks Judas Effect to get a takedown! KNEEBAR!! Jericho flails, fights up, has Hook’s legs, and stomps Hook into the WALLS OF JERICHO!! Hook endures, the fans are dueling, and Jericho pulls Hook away from ropes! Hook flails, fights, rolls, drags Jericho into a cradle, TWO!!
Both men hurry up and Hook gets around Jericho! REDRUM!! Jericho fights, flails, and LOW BLOWS! The fans boo but FTW Rules means anything goes! Jericho snarls, runs up, JUDAS EFFECT!! Cover, TWO?!?! Hook survives and shocks Jericho! The fans fire up, Jericho waits on Hook to get up, and he winds up again. Hook stands, Jericho says he’s sorry about this, and he hits JUDAS EFFECT again! Cover, TWO?!?!? Hook survives again and no one can believe it!! Jericho is getting frustrated with Hook, and tells him to just stay down. Jericho goes out to fetch Floyd the Baseball Bat! Jericho gets in and he tells Hook, “Don’t make me do this!”
Hook stands, refusing to give up. Hook FLIPS Jericho off!! So Jericho CRACKS Hook with the bat!!! Taz stands up from commentary, but he can’t bring himself to go to the ring. Cover, Jericho wins!
Winner: Chris Jericho, by pinfall (NEW FTW Champion)
Jericho says he’s sorry, but Taz gets up to the apron. Taz tells Jericho to back away, and Jericho takes the belt with him as he goes. “The Learning Tree” has gold back around his waist, having taught Hook a lesson. But is the lesson what Jericho claims it is? Or is it that Jericho will do anything to have the spotlight?
AEW Women’s World Championship: Toni Storm w/ Luther & Mariah May VS Thunder Rosa!
The leading lady of AEW may have lost her mind, but she still does whatever she has to in order to keep this title. However, La Mera Mera never lost this title in the first place, and is ready to do what she has to in order to get it back! The Storm and the Thunder are about to collide, who will be left standing when the smoke clears?
In a new look, Rosa is wearing a mask rather than face paint. Storm’s also changed her look a little with the all white gear and silverish hair. The introductions are made, the belt is raised, and we see who shines in the spotlight!
The bell rings and Storm gets in Rosa’s face. Rosa pulls her mask away to show there’s no face paint at all, and she fires off fists! The fans fire up as they both swing wild! They end up in a corner, the ref counts, but Storm KNEES and CHOPS and CHOPS and CHOPS! Then CHOPS again! Storm stomps then CHOPS Rosa again! The fans cheer while Rosa flounders along ropes. Rosa shoves Storm away but Storm CHOPS! And CHOPS! But Rosa DOUBLE CHOPS in return! And DOUBLE CHOPS again! Rosa CHOPS Storm into a corner, then stalks her to another. Rosa CHOPS again, that was a blunt one!
Rosa snapmares Storm, pushes her to a cover, ONE! Rosa keeps on Storm with forearms, then fans rally up, and Rosa whips. Storm BOOTS in return! Storm storms around while the fans rally, and then Storm steps on Rosa’s face! Storm kicks her around, stomps her to ropes, then stomps her at ropes! Storm CHOPS Rosa, then TOSSES her across the way! The fans rally as Storm CLUBS Rosa, whips her corner to corner, but Rosa tilt-o-whirls to RANA! The fans fire up as Storm bails out, and Rosa goes up a corner! Luther is there to help Storm up, and Rosa TORNILLOS down onto them both!
The fans fire up with Rosa but Mariah is lurking! The ref tells Mariah to back up, which she does, and Rosa gets Storm into the ring. Rosa digs her boot into Storm at the corner, then stomps a mudhole in! The fans fire up as Rosa stands on Storm! Rosa drags Storm up, reels her in, and snap suplexes! Float over to the cover, TWO! Rosa clamps onto Storm, and she brings up Storm saying Hell is in her bedroom. Well, then consider Rosa’s one of Storm’s demons! Rosa CLUBS away on Storm’s chest! Rosa digs her knee into Storm’s back, but the fans rally up. Rosa shoves Storm down to a cover, TWO!
The fans rally up for Rosa as she brings Storm up. Rosa scoops, Storm slips free and shoves, but Rosa leaps! Storm catches her to a BACKBREAKER! Cover, TWO! Storm is seething as she paces around. Storm drags Rosa up as the fans duel, and she scoops for another BACKBREAKER! Storm stands on Rosa’s back, digs her elbow into the spine, then drops an elbow! The fans rally harder as Storm covers, TWO! Rosa is tougher than that but Storm keeps on her. Storm puts Rosa under the ropes so she can stand on her! Storm stomps around, the ref counts, but Storm drops knees as she lets off! Rosa writhes but Storm drags her back up.
The fans rally harder as Storm puts Rosa in a corner. Storm hoists Rosa up top, SLAPS her, then goes up. Storm CLUBS away on Rosa, but Rosa hits back with body shots! Rosa HEADBUTTS Storm, keeps her up, so that she can SUPER SUNSET FLIP POWERBOMB! High stack, TWO! Storm survives and Rosa is fuming! The fans rally as Rosa goes to the corner. Rosa climbs, watches Storm rise, and then MISSILE DROPKICKS! Storm flounders, Rosa roars, and she hauls Storm back up! Fireman’s carry, SAMOAN DROP! Storm staggers to her feet, Rosa runs up to get around, CRUCIFIX DRIVER! Cover, TWO!
Storm survives again but her butler and protege are both very worried! The fans rally up as Rosa watches Storm crawl to ropes. Rosa runs side to side to DROPKICK Storm! Rosa and Storm both go to the apron, and Rosa fireman’s carries. APRON DEATH VALLEY DRIVER!! The fans fire up, Rosa drags Storm back into the ring for a cover, TWO!! Rosa is a bit frustrated that Storm is still in this, and the fans continue to duel between them. Rosa reels Storm in, tucks, but her back won’t let her lift! Storm goes to a corner, Rosa runs in, but Storm ELBOWS her away! Rosa comes back, but Storm goes up and over!
Storm comes back, blocks boots and puts Rosa in the ropes, DRAPING BACKSTABBER! Storm gets up the corner, to TORNADO DDT! But she’s not done there, she has the leg, FISHERMAN SUPLEX! Bridging cover, TWO!! Storm is not quite perfect and Rosa survives because of it! Storm hurries to get Rosa up. FACE- NO, Rosa turns X-Factor into victory roll and STOMP 182! Cover, TWO!! Storm survives again and shocks Rosa! Mariah is still worried but Rosa tells Storm to just die already! Rosa goes up and up and DIVING- NO, Storm avoids the stomps! Storm runs up, but Rosa tries to body scissor! Storm drags her back up, SKY HIGH! Cover, TWO!!
Now Storm is frustrated as Rosa survives! The fans continue to rally, Storm drags Rosa up, and Storm whips to CLUB Rosa in the back! Rosa drops to her knees, but Storm gets her up to whip and CLUB her again! Storm drags Rosa up again, whips, but Rosa ROCKS Storm first! Storm ROCKS Rosa! Rosa ROCKS Storm! The fans rally as Storm CHOPS! Rosa CHOPS back! Storm fires a forearm, Rosa gives it back, and they start throwing haymakers! Rosa gets the edge with shots from all side! The fans fire up as Storm wobbles around! Rosa runs, but into a HEADBUTT!! Storm stays up, but Rosa rises! ENZIGIRI!
Rosa waistlocks, Storm switches, GERMAN SUPLEX! Storm powers up, but Rosa rises again! GERMAN SUPLEX! Both women are down now, and Mariah gets on the apron! The ref reprimands, but then here comes Deonna Purrazzo! She CHOP BLOCKS Mariah, to then Electric Chair SLAM off the apron! Deonna then RAMS Mariah into steel steps! Luther comes rushing over, but Deonna RAMS him into steps, too! The fans fire up as Deonna and Mariah brawl! They go up the ramp, Storm sneaks up on Rosa! Waistlock and GERMAN SUPLEX! Rosa flounders to a corner, and Storm says it’s time for her close up!
Storm runs in, SWEET HIP MUSIC!! And then STORM ZERO!! Cover, TWO?!?!? Rosa survives and shocks everyone! Storm hurries to get Rosa’s legs and ties those up! “This is Awesome!” as Storm has the TEXAS CLOVERLEAF! Storm’s bringing back a classic but Rosa endures it! Rosa fights, even as Storm sits deep! Rosa shouts, “She’s going to Hell!” Rosa claws around, and gets the ROPEBREAK!! The ref counts, Storm lets off in frustration, and Storm paces around as she thinks what she has to do. Storm says she is ending this, and she drags Rosa up. But Rosa gets around, BACKSTABBER!
Rosa clamps onto Storm, COBRA CLUTCH STRETCH!! Rosa shifts around, Storm fights around, and Storm gets the ROPEBREAK! Rosa lets go in frustration, and she drags Storm back! Storm holds onto the apron skirt! Storm BOOTS Rosa away, the ref fixes the skirt, but Storm LOW BLOWS then STORM ZEROS!!! Cover, Storm wins!!
Winner: Toni Storm, by pinfall (still AEW Women’s World Champion)
Just when it looked like Storm wrote herself into a corner, she found a way to make this a happy ending for herself! With all these tricks in her back pocket, will Toni truly be timeless?
Bryan Danielson VS Will Ospreay!
The American Dragon has said it himself, this is his last year as an active pro-wrestler. As such, this first-time-ever showdown could also be the only-time-ever! Will Bryan prove he is still the best wrestler in the world today? Or will that honorary title soon belong to the #BillyGOAT?
Don Callis of course joins commentary to watch “the golden goose” of the Don Callis Family. Callis also takes credit for all the fans chanting “OSPREAY! OSPREA!” with Ospreay’s theme song. And the fans are already losing their minds watching Bryan and Ospreay stare down. The two go to their corners, the bell rings and the fans are thunderous already! Ospreay and Bryan circle, Callis says to keep emotions under control, they’re in for a long night. Bryan and Ospreay circle as fans cheer “A E DUB! A E DUB!” They tie up, go around, Bryan facelocks, floats, but Ospreay moves around. Bryan stays on Ospreay but Ospreay rolls.
The fans cheer for “BOTH THESE GUYS! BOTH THESE GUYS!” as Bryan powers Ospreay to ropes. The ref counts, Bryan lets off slowly, and fans sing for Ospreay. Bryan pats Ospreay on the shoulder then backs away. The fans cheer the sportsmanship and Ospreay nods. The singing continues as the two reset. They tie up, Bryan headlocks for the takeover, and he holds off the headscissors. Ospreay moves around, headscissors after all, but Bryan headstands, turns Ospreay over, and bridges up to get around and tie up the legs. Bryan brings Ospreay into the BOW ‘N’ ARROW, but Ospreay pops right free to cover, ONE!
The two reset again and the fans fire up. Ospreay and Bryan circle, the fans chant “BRUV! BRUV! BRUV!” Ospreay and Bryan feel things out, knuckle lock, and they go shoulder to shoulder in a Test of Strength. The fans duel as the two fight for control! Ospreay rolls back to wrench the wrists, but Bryan spins to reverse the pressure. Bryan wrangles Ospreay and twists the wrist. Ospreay moves around, handsprings up and steps over to headlock. Bryan powers up but Ospreay hits the takeover. Bryan headscissors, Ospreay kips free, and the fans cheer “This is Awesome!” as the two reset again.
Ospreay and Bryan tie up, Bryan headlocks and hits another takeover. Bryan palm strikes Ospreay, traps a leg, then palm strikes again! And again! Ospreay endures as Bryan keeps hitting him in the head! Ospreay fights to his feet, powers up and out, then drops to hurdle and drop again. Bryan tips him over, but Ospreay avoids the kick! Ospreay sweeps to cover, ONE! Ospreay blocks Bryan’s kick but Bryan blocks Ospreay’s kick! Ospreay gets around, Bryan elbows free then CHOPS! Bryan whips, but he gets under the handspring to wrangle Ospreay! Ospreay rolls through, but Bryan avoids both buzzsaw and heel kick! The two stand off and the fans are thunderous again!
Ospreay and Bryan reset as the fans chant for “A E DUB! A E DUB!” The fans hope Bryan and Ospreay “FIGHT FOREVER!” but this isn’t even the main event yet. Ospreay shoots in for a leg, trips Bryan, and then has a standing toehold. Bryan turns over, stands up, but he knows he can’t reach Ospreay so he just flips him off! Ospreay CHOPS Bryan for it! And CHOPS him again! Bryan paces around the ring, then CHOPS back! Ospreay CHOPS! Bryan trips Ospreay and has his own standing toehold. Ospreay pries at the grip, the fans rally and duel, but Bryan traps a leg to then cravat into a neck wrench.
Fans tell off Callis, but Ospreay fights up to throw body shots. Ospreay CLUBS free, ROCKS Bryan, but Bryan CHOPS back! Bryan cravats again, but Ospreay powers free. Bryan cravats again, but Ospreay rolls. Bryan holds on tight, Ospreay stands back up, but Bryan throws knees! Bryan snapmares but Ospreay handsprings through and SHOTGUNS Bryan down! The fans fire up again as Ospreay whips. Bryan reverses but Ospreay RANAS! Ospreay nods as the fans fire up more. Ospreay brings Bryan up, ROCKS him and BOOTS him, then UPPERCUTS! Bryan goes to a corner, Ospreay UPPERCUTS again!
Ospreay CHOPS, and CHOPS, and then follows Bryan. Ospreay CLUBS Bryan, CHOPS him, but Bryan pushes Ospreay with his head. Ospreay eggs Bryan on, so Bryan CHOPS! Ospreay drops back, but Bryan gets him with an UPPERCUT! And UPPERCUTS again! And UPPERCUTS again! Then Bryan KICKS, CHOPS, and UPPERCUTS! Bryan whips, Ospreay holds ropes, then FLAPJACKS Bryan onto ropes! Ospreay runs to BOOT Bryan out of the ring! The fans are thunderous, Callis says to stop pandering, but Ospreay gets them started in an “OI! OI! OI!” Ospreay aims to PLANCHA, and down goes Bryan!
The fans fire up, Ospreay high-fives the front row, then Ospreay checks his teeth before going back to Bryan. Ospreay drags Bryan up, puts him in, and then aims from the apron. The fans rally, Ospreay springboards, but into a KICK! Bryan’s antiair might’ve gotten Ospreay in the liver, but Bryan drags him up for knees! Bryan whips, then kitchen sink knees! Then KICK to the back! Cover, ONE!! Ospreay shows his grit but Bryan grabs an arm. Bryan knees the shoulder, KNEES Ospreay in the side, then steps over into a toehold. Ospreay fights but Bryan still has the INDIAN DEATHLOCK! The fans rally while Ospreay endures!
Ospreay keeps his shoulders up but Bryan top mounts to throw down body shots and forearms! The body shots fly in from all sides, then Bryan headscissors Ospreay into a move similar to Zack Sabre Jr’s Yes I’m a Long Way From Home. Ospreay knows ZSJ well and endures this move and fight around, and Ospreay gets the ROPEBREAK! Bryan lets Ospreay go cleanly, then looms over him at the ropes. Bryan drags Ospreay up to CHOP! Ospreay CHOPS back! Bryan CHOPS, Ospreay CHOPS, repeat! Ospreay is grimacing from the pain in his side, but he still CHOPS! And CHOPS! But then Bryan puts Ospreay in a corner to body shot again and again!
The fans are torn as Bryan KICKS, whips, but Ospreay reverses. Bryan goes up and over, ducks ‘n’ dodges, but Ospreay still handsprings to NEURALIZER! The fans fire up while both men are down! Ospreay grits his teeth while going to ropes. Bryan goes to the other end, and then a corner. Ospreay runs corner to corner to BOOT Bryan and then push him down! Ospreay goes back to the apron, springboard, PIP PIP CHEERIO! Cover, TWO! Bryan is still in this but Ospreay brings him back up. Bryan fights the lift, so Ospreay fires Kawada Kicks! Bryan blocks one, to CHOP! And UPPERCUT! And UPPERCUT, and BODY SHOT!
Bryan runs, but into the TIGER WALL KICK and ENZIGIRI! Bryan bails out, the fans fire up, and Ospreay climbs! SKY TWISTER!! Direct hit and Ospreay rolls back to his feet! The fans lose their minds, but Ospreay still needs to catch his breath first. Ospreay puts Bryan in, goes back up, and he BLINDSIDE CHEERIOS! The fans fire up as the elbow pad is prepared! Ospreay runs up, but Bryan KICKS the Hidden Blade! Then he PENALTY KICKS the arm! Bryan hurries to chicken wing Ospreay, TIGER SUPLEX! Bridging cover, TWO! But Bryan holds onto Ospreay for the HAMMER ‘N’ ANVIL ELBOWS!
Fans duel, “YES!” “NO!” “YES!” “NO!” “YES!” “NO!” with every shot! Bryan then shifts things over, into CATTLE MUTILATION! Ospreay endures as he’s stuck facedown! Ospreay fights around, reaches out with a leg, and finds the ROPEBREAK! The fans cheer while Bryan lets go. Bryan snarls as he rises up, and he storms up on Ospreay. Bryan wrenches an arm to ELBOW BREAKER! Then he KICKS Ospreay in the corner, CHOPS him, then goes corner to corner, DROPKICK! Bryan puts Ospreay up top then climbs up to join him. SUPER STEINER, but Ospreay lands through!! The fans are thunderous as Ospreay dusts himself off.
Ospreay eggs Bryan on, then BOOTS his lariat! HOOK KICK, underhooks, TIGER DRIVER! Cover, TWO!! Ospreay shakes out the arms and puts Bryan in a drop zone. Ospreay climbs, but Bryan trips him up! Ospreay gets stuck on the corner, Bryan climbs up behind him! But Ospreay throws down elbows! Bryan just throws down elbows in return! Bryan chicken wings one arm but Ospreay flails to resist! Bryan gets the other arm, brings Ospreay way up, for a SUPER TIGER SUPLEX!!! Ospreay flounders, clutching his neck, and the fans lose their minds again! Even Callis stands up out of his seat after that one.
The ref checks Ospreay but he’s somehow okay to continue. Bryan covers, ROPEBREAK!! Ospreay survives by a literal foot, but Bryan stays focused. Bryan KICKS Ospreay in the side, then KICKS the arm! And KICKS! And KICKS! Ospreay falls over but he slaps feeling into his arm. Ospreay sits up as he shakes his head, so Bryan PENALTY KICKS him down! Ospreay snarls, sits back up, and the fans fire up! Bryan PENALTY KICKS again! Ospreay sits right up! Ospreay eggs Bryan on again, so Bryan SLAPS him! Ospreay DECKS Bryan with a forearm! The fans are thunderous and Ospreay shakes his bad arm out.
Ospreay KICKS and stomps away at Bryan, rains down palm strikes, but the ref backs him off. Ospreay goes out after Bryan on the apron now, and reels him in. The fans freak out as Ospreay underhooks, but Bryan holds onto ropes! Bryan pries his way free, to KICK Ospreay in the chest! And KICK! And KICK, but Ospreay blocks! Ospreay CLUBS the leg, HOOK KICKS, then goes up the corner! APRON OSCUTTER!!! The fans are thunderous again while the ref checks Bryan. Somehow Bryan is still in this, so Ospreay takes aim. The fans chant “WE’RE NOT WORTHY!” like they’re Wayne Campbell and Garth Algar.
Bryan stands, Ospreay runs up, FLYING HIDDEN BLADE!!! Ospreay wipes out Bryan and almost takes out the ref with him!! The fans lose their minds, the ref reprimands, but Ospreay goes for Bryan. Callis says it himself that Bryan is dead weight, so Ospreay leaves Bryan behind. Ospreay lets the ring count climb, Bryan stands at 5 of 10, only to fall over! The count is 7, 8, and Bryan flounders! Bryan gets in before 9, but Ospreay goes COAST2COAST! And then POWERBOMB! High stack, TWO!?!? Callis is frustrated for Ospreay but the fans are thunderous again! “This is Wrestling!” as Ospreay powers up and aims.
Bryan sits up, into the BUZZSAW! And HEEL KICK! Ospreay goes to the ropes to springboard, but Bryan catches him!! Bryan turns Ospreay over, but Ospreay rolls and high stacks! TWO, deadlift, but Bryan shifts to a GUILLOTINE!! Ospreay is in the body scissors, but he powers out! Bryan slips free of the suplex to LA MYSTICA! And then LEBELL LOCK!!! Ospreay flails, endures, but Bryan pulls back on the hold! Ospreay fights, claws at the mat, and the fans rally as hard as they can! Ospreay reaches out but Bryan gets that arm to make this a RINGS OF SATURN! Ospreay still endures, and again uses his legs for the ROPEBREAK!!
The fans are thunderous as Bryan has to let go again. The fans again hope they “FIGHT FOREVER!” and maybe they will after all! Bryan and Ospreay rise, and Bryan KICKS! And KICKS! And KICKS! “YES!” “NO!” “YES!” “NO!” Bryan aims, to BUZZSAW! The fans are torn but they’re all standing as Bryan runs in, only for Ospreay to catch him! Bryan throws down elbows, but Ospreay fights the rana off! Ospreay POWER- RANA!!! Cover, TWO!!!! Ospreay escapes, swings, but into a full nelson! Ospreay breaks it, victory rolls, TWO! Bryan has it, TWO! Bryan brings Ospreay up to GERMAN SUPLEX, but Ospreay lands out!?
But Bryan ducks the Hidden Blade! BUSAIKU KNEE!!! Cover, TWO!?!?!?!? Ospreay survives again and the fans are electric! Bryan is too tired, he can’t even be shocked about it! The fans are again cheering “A E DUB! A E DUB!” for making this match a reality. Bryan stands and the fans know: It’s time to kick Ospreay’s head in! Bryan gets the hands, and he gives Ospreay the DRAGON STOMPS! “YES!” “NO!” “YES!” “NO!” “YES!” “NO!” “YES!” “NO!” Bryan then drops into the omoplata, but Ospreay fights the LeBelle Lock! Ospreay moves around, pushes into Bryan, but Bryan powers him down, and fishhooks his way to the crossface!
Ospreay powers up, powers through, and he rains down forearms! But Bryan powers Ospreay back to the omoplata! Ospreay still fights through and he rains down forearms! Bryan’s own arms drop, but then he drags Ospreay into a TRIANGLE HOLD! Ospreay deadlifts to POWERBOMB, but Bryan holds on! And he rains down elbows on Ospreay! The fans continue to duel, “YES!” “NO!” “YES!” “NO!” But Ospreay deadlifts, steps over, STYLES CLASH!!! But he can’t turn Bryan over, he’s that tired! The fans are electric again as Ospreay slowly stirs to life. Bryan sits up in a daze, and the two men find each other.
Ospreay and Bryan go forehead to forehead, give junkyard dog headbutts, or perhaps goat headbutts. Then they start firing haymakers! “YES!” “BRUV!” echoes out, but then Bryan HEADBUTTS and HEADBUTTS! But Ospreay fires Kawada Kicks! Bryan SLAPS back! And SLAPS again! And fires palm strikes from all sides! Ospreay is on noodle legs, Bryan gets him in, SHOULDER CAPTURE PLEX! Ospreay rises!! HIDDEN BLADE!!! But Ospreay isn’t done there, he calls his shot! Springboard, OS- BUSAIKU KNEE!!! Both men are down again and while the fans cannot believe it, they are loving it!
A standing count starts as both men stir. We pass 5 as Bryan goes to a corner. Bryan sits up at 7, and the “YES! YES! YES!” begins again. St. Louis is torn, but Ospreay goes to the other corner. Ospreay stares Bryan down as he takes off the elbow pad. This has turned to a showdown at high noon, and the fans are dueling as hard as they can! Both men run in, HIDDEN BLADE HITS FIRST!!! And then Ospreay underhooks Bryan, for the TIGER DRIVER 91!!!! Ospreay is roaring, the fans are going nuts and Bryan is writhing from being dropped right on his head! The ref calls for Doc Sampson!? But Ospreay doesn’t care, HIDDEN BLADE!!!!! Cover, Ospreay wins!!!
Winner: Will Ospreay, by pinfall
The Aerial Assassin respects The American Dragon, but he shows no mercy for him! The medics get in there to check on Bryan after that brutal finish, and even Callis is concerned. Ospreay realizes after that Bryan is in excruciating pain. Ospreay slayed the dragon, but did he just cut Bryan’s last year short?
Vacated AEW World Tag Team Championships Ladder Match: The Young Bucks VS FTR!
Matthew & Nicholas Jackson have been trying to deflect on why they lost at All In London 2023, but it’s hard to say anyone is buying it. Cash Wheeler & Dax Harwood don’t even care about that day anymore, they’re more upset about how the EVPs have let power and authority go to their heads. Will FTR humble the Bucks once and for all when they bring down these belts? Or will Matt & Nick prove that they’re the real #TopGuys?
The introductions are made, the belts are already high above, and we see who are THE Three-Time AEW World Tag Team Champions!
The bell rings and the fans rally up behind FTR while booing The Bucks. The Bucks SUPERKICK but FTR block! FTR fires off hands, Dax putting Matt in a corner and Cash putting Nick on ropes. Cash UPPERCUTS Nick, Dax hurries over and they double whip, but Matt CLOBBERS Cash to stop Shatter Machine! Nick sunset flips, he and Matt set up, E V P- KNEES MEET as Dax ducks! Cash goes up, DOUBLE FLYING LARIATS! FTR hurry to fetch ladders, but the Bucks ROCK them first! Matt rains down fists on Cash, Nick sends Dax into barriers! The fans boo but Matt throws Cash into the LED apron while Nick soaks up the heat.
The Bucks regroup, get a ladder up, but Dax is in the ring! Dax runs in, but the Bucks lift the ladder out of the way. They WRECK Dax with the ladder, but then Cash DROPKICKS the ladder into the Bucks! The Bucks stagger, Cash grabs the ladder, but so does Matt! They tug-o-war, so Matt RAMS Cash into the railing! Nick ENZIGURIS Cash! The Bucks get the ladder up and into the ring, stand it up, then climb. But Dax returns to drag Nick down, then drag Matt down. Dax fires hands on Matt, whips, but Matt ducks ‘n’ dodges, to go up the ladder! Dax hurries after him, but Nick is there to CLUB Dax! Cash returns to drag Matt down!
The teams brawl again, haymakers for haymakers, until the Bucks CLAW FTR’s eyes! The Bucks send FTR into the ladders! Then they SUPERKICK FTR down! The fans boo as the Bucks fold the ladder up, to RAM Cash down! Matt puts the ladder in the ropes, Nick fetches Dax, and Nick ROCKS Dax with a right hand. Matt ROCKS Dax, too, and they put Dax on the ladder. Nick goes to the corner, Matt lifts the ladder, but Dax ROCKS Matt! Dax gets Nick to ROCKET LAUNCH him onto the ladder! Matt kicks Dax, runs, but Dax BACK DROPS Matt onto the ladder! The Bucks are both writhing, and Cash brings out TABLES!
The fans fire up as Cash props one table against railing, then stands the other up. Dax CHOPS Matt, fetches another ladder, but Matt drop toeholds Dax into steel steps! Dax crashes, taking a hit from the ladder, too! Nick PENALTY KICKS Cash from the apron! Cash flops onto the ladder, and now Matt lifts that one! Nick goes from the apron to CANNONBALL onto Cash and the ladder! Nick clutches his back, Matt shakes out his hands, but the Bucks still get the ladder in the ring. They stand it up, but Dax manages to get in the ring, too! Dax drags Nick down, CLUBS Matt’s legs and ROCKS him! But Nick CLUBS Dax!
The Bucks mug Dax, DECK him, and then Nick goes out to grab a chair. We’re now in TLC territory, and Dax is busted open! Matt shows it off to the fans before he ELBOWS Dax in the head. Nick SMACKS Dax with the chair! Matt has a chair now, he SMACKS Dax! The Bucks kick Dax around, then they bring him over to the shorter ladder. They put Dax inside the ladder, pressing it down on him, and Nick SMACKS away with the chair! Cash returns so Nick CHUCKS the ladder into his face! The fans boo but the Bucks soak up the heat. Dax sputters through the crimson mask as he crawls out of the ladder.
The fans boo as Nick leans the ladders in the corners. The Bucks double whip Dax hard into the ladder, and the ladder even falls onto Dax! The Bucks mug Cash now, and whip him hard into ladder! Cash bounces off and writhes around while a ref checks Dax’s wound. The Bucks soak up more heat, and Matt rains down fists on Dax’s bloody forehead! Nick goes out to bring out another table. He has an idea, so Matt joins in. They set a ladder bridge up between apron and timekeeper’s area. They mug Dax, bloody as he already is, and they double whip Dax into the bridge! Dax flounders and sputters, and the Bucks go to get Cash.
The Bucks double whip Cash, but he slides under! Cash RAMS the ladder into the Bucks, goes up onto the ladder, and he ASAI MOONSAULTS off it! Cash takes out The Bucks, and it seems FTR’s done away with the days of “No Flips, Just Fists.” Cash puts Matt on the ladder bridge, stands him up, but Nick trips Cash up! Cash falls into the rungs, right on his Revival! The Bucks then get on the ladder, sit Cash up, E V P TRIGGER!!! Cash flops out of the ladder, The Bucks soak up the heat, and they go back to the ring. Dax is there with a ladder but Matt kicks him low! Matt bumps Dax off buckles, then throws hands.
Dax flops into the ropes, Matt and Nick coordinate again. Matt moves the short ladder aside so he and Nick can bring Dax to the ropes. They double suplex, but Cash makes the save! FTR DOUBLE SUPLEX The Bucks! Cash rallies with haymakers, then whips! Cash gives Matt a back drop! Cash whips Nick but Nick reverses, but Cash ducks ‘n’ dodges! Nick leaps but into a POWERSLAM! Cash roars and the fans fire up! Cash gets the tall ladder and he stands that back up under the belts. Cash climbs, but Matt hurries after him! Matt YANKS Cash down, climbs up, but Cash Electric Chair Lifts! Dax is up top, STEINER BULLDOG!!
The fans cheer as Dax drags himself back up. Dax sputters, but he sees he’s the only one standing. Dax paces around, gets Matt’s legs, and he steps through! SHARPSHOOTER! Cash positions the ladder so that it pins Matt down! Cash climbs, but Nick SUPERKICKS Dax! Nick then hurries after Cash and throws hands! Cash falls off the ladder, but Dax is back to YANK Nick down, into a SLINGSHOT SITOUT POWERBOMB! But Matt SUPERKICKS Dax! Matt runs at Cash, Cash puts him on the apron! Cash runs to DIVE and send Matt down through table and railing!! Nick hurries after Dax, but Dax kicks low!
Dax reels Nick in, but Nick RANAS Dax down through a table!! Everyone is down around ringside, this is becoming a human demolition derby. Nick and Cash return in the ring, but Nick gets the short ladder to stand it up next to the other. Nick climbs both ladders and he throws hands on Cash! Cash hits back, but so does Nick! Matt and Dax are back somehow, and they go after each other, as well as after Cash and Nick! The four men brawl, grab for belts, and Cash falls! Dax DECKS Nick, but Matt SMACKS Dax off rungs! Matt reaches up but the belts are moving around! Dax shakes the ladder, pulls a shoe off, and then SHATTER MACHINE!!!
Nick crawls, he has a chair, and he JAMS Cash with it! And he JAMS Dax with it! Nick SMACKS Cash, SMACKS Cash again, then leaves him behind. Nick drags the short ladder to a corner, so he can SMACK Cash off the tall one! Nick then puts the tall ladder in another corner. Nick stomps Cash, climbs a corner to then climb the ladder, but Dax hurries up after him! Dax throws hands on Nick, Cash climbs the taller ladder! The fans fire up as we get a SUPER DUPER POWER, and a SUPER DUPER GLORY!! The fans are thunderous while all four men are down again! FTR regroup and they get the short ladder under the belts.
Dax intercepts Matt but Matt still fights around. Matt powers Dax into the ladder and tips it over! Cash HOTSHOTS off ropes, then Matt SUPERKICKS him! Matt TOSSES Dax out, but Dax trips Matt up! Dax SMACKS Matt off the ladder bridge! And again! Nick has Cash on a table! Nick goes up a corner, but Dax has Matt on the bridge! Nick 450 SPLASHES through the table!! But then Dax LADDER PILE DRIVERS!!! The bridge gives way, that’s bad for both men! The fans are losing their minds at this pure carnage! “This is Awesome!” as Nick and Dax each get out of the respective piles of wreckage. Dax gets in the ring first, and he brings a ladder around.
Dax climbs, but Nick springboards up to join him! Nick then SUNSET FLIP POWERBOMBS Dax down!! Dax is dazed while Nick goes to the ladder and climbs! But Cash is back! Cash drags Nick down, dodges a lariat, then clotheslines Nick up and out of the ring! Nick grazes a ladder that was sitting there on the apron, but he still stands back up. Cash builds speed, DIVES but through a table!! Nick avoids disaster but Cash crashes ‘n’ burns! The fans lose their minds again after seeing another human car crash! Nick drags himself back to the ring where Dax is getting a ladder up again. Dax drags himself up but Nick follows!
The fans chant “Please Be Careful!” and maybe they should’ve started with that. Nick and Dax throw hands, Nick grabs for a belt! Dax ROCKS Nick, Nick ROCKS Dax! Each man grabs for a belt, but then they throw hands again! Dax SMACKS Nick with a belt!! The fans are thunderous, but that’s because a man in a Sting mask jumps into the ring! The man SHOVES the ladder over! Security grabs him, unmasks him, and it’s JACK PERRY!!! The Scapegoat smiles and fans are losing their minds! Nick smiles, too, as he climbs the ladder, and brings down a belt! The Bucks win!!
Winners: The Young Bucks (NEW AEW World Tag Team Champions)
Jack Perry returns from NJPW, and even breaks the law, all to help Matthew & Nicholas!! The Bucks are the first THREE-TIME AEW World Tag Team Champions thanks to Jack, will the EVPs return the favor by bailing him out?
AEW World Championship: Samoa Joe VS Swerve Strickland w/ Prince Nana!
The One True King of Wrestling Television? Well, hard to argue with Samoa Joe considering he willingly gave up the ROH World Television Championship so that he could reach the highest heights. The Realest is taking aim at those same heights, and when you come for the king, you best not miss. Will Swerve hit the killshot on Joe? Or will there be no stopping Joe’s reign of terror?
The introductions are made, the belt is raised, and we see who makes this their Dynasty!
The bell rings and the fans are fired up again as the two circle. “Whose House?” “SWERVE’S HOUSE!” echo out, and the two tie up. Joe powers Swerve to a corner, grinds his forearms in, then lets off to say this is HIS house. The fans boo but Joe just smirks as he and Swerve reset. The two go again, Joe powers Swerve to another corner but Swerve turns it around. Swerve lets off slowly, but Joe and Swerve each take a testing kick. The two reset, feel things out, then Joe KNEES low! Swerve sputters as he drops to his knees, but Joe brings him up to CHOP! Swerve staggers to a corner, Joe storms up and whips him corner to corner.
Joe runs up but into a BOOT! Swerve goes up, leaps, but Joe steps aside. Except Swerve counted on that! Swerve lands on his feet, and DROPKICKS Joe down! The fans fire up as Swerve outsmarts Joe, then builds speed, to DIVE! But Joe catches Swerve to URENAGE onto the desk! Joe is furious, and he CHOPS Swerve right off the desk! Commentary moves aside so Joe can fetch Swerve, and Joe TOSSES Swerve back over the desk! Joe then storms around, and he starts pulling up floor mats! Swerve gets into the ring and the ref reprimands, but then Swerve FOSBURY FLOPS! Down goes Joe and the fans fire up!
Joe sits up, Swerve KICKS him around! Swerve then goes to the apron, runs up, but Joe blocks the boot to YANK Swerve into position! But Swerve pops free of the Muscle Buster! Swerve BOOTS, runs up, but into a POWERSLAM onto the concrete!! The fans lose their minds while Joe roars! Joe drags Swerve up, puts him in the ring, and the fans rally again with “Whose House?” “SWERVE’S HOUSE!” Joe paces around Swerve as he sits up. Joe JABS and Swerve falls right over! Joe taunts Swerve, JABS and JABS and JABS again! Joe JABS, JABS, JABS and he sits Swerve down in the corner! The fans boo but Joe soaks it up.
Joe goes back to Swerve, drags him up, and then HEADBUTTS! Swerve wobbles, but he comes back to CHOP! And CHOP again! Nana coaches Swerve on as he CHOPS and fires hands! Joe SWATS and then LEG SWEEPS! Swerve falls on his face and clutches his nose! Joe looms over Swerve, drags him back up, and then CHOPS him on the back! And KICKS him in the front! Then runs to FLASH ELBOW! Cover, TWO! Swerve hangs in there and the fans rally up. Joe clamps onto Swerve with a neck wrench. Swerve endures as Joe tries to twist his head off. The fans continue to rally, Swerve fights around, but Joe throws him down!
Joe mockingly applauds so the fans boo. Joe chuckles, then he kicks Swerve. Swerve kicks from below, Joe kicks again, repeat! Joe then throws down a punch! Swerve goes to ropes, Joe CHOPS him! And CHOPS him! And CHOPS him again! ROLLING ELBOW! Joe snapmares Swerve, then drops a knee! Cover, TWO! Swerve shakes his head and the fans rally up but Joe keeps cool. Nana coaches Swerve, but Swerve can’t even stand. Joe makes Swerve stand so he can CHOP! Swerve CHOPS back! Joe CHOPS again! Swerve BOOTS! And CHOPS! And fires boxing elbows! Swerve runs, but into an ELBOW from Joe!
Swerve tumbles out of the ring, Joe goes out after him, and Joe throws body shots. Joe throws more hands, then clotheslines! Swerve ducks, Joe’s arm hits POST! Swerve gets in the ring, Joe hurries to the apron, but Swerve HOTSHOTS that bad arm! Swerve peels away the padding on the crossbar, and then gets Joe’s arm for a HANGING ARMBAR! Joe endures, the ref counts, and Swerve BOOTS Joe away. Swerve hurries in to KICK the arm! And then wrench it for an ARMBAR CODE BREAKER! Cover, ONE!! Joe toughs it out but Swerve keeps his cool. Nana continues to coach Swerve and he brings Joe up.
Swerve half nelsons but Joe elbows free! So Swerve ROCKS Joe in the back, then KICKS the legs! Swerve CLUBS the bad arm, waistlocks, and uses ropes to help in the GERMAN SUPLEX! Cover, TWO! Joe survives again but Swerve shakes his head. Joe rises, Swerve runs up to fire off fast hands! Swerve CHOPS, runs, but Joe catches him to a SLEEPER! Swerve drops to BOOT from below! Swerve then dodges Joe, goes up and around, SOMERSAULT COMPLETE SHOT! Cover, TWO!! Swerve grows frustrated as Joe goes to a corner. The fans rally, Swerve storms up, but Joe CHOPS! Joe goes up, but Swerve throws body shots!
Swerve CHOPS, and CHOPS, and CHOPS again! Joe wobbles, Swerve climbs, and the fans fire up as Swerve CLUBS away on the bad arm! Swerve then hits a FLYING ARMBAR BULLDOG! Then he wraps on a SHORT ARM SCISSOR! Joe endures, but Swerve shifts! Joe holds off the armbar and powers through, but Swerve has the TRIANGLE HOLD! Joe deadlifts Swerve, to BUCKLE BOMB him! And then Joe brings Swerve up, tucks him in, MUSCLE BUSTER!! Cover, TWO!??! Joe is beside himself that Swerve survived his best shot! Joe storms out of the ring, Nana asks where he’s going, and Joe grabs his belt! Nana says Joe can’t just leave, but Joe scares him off!
Joe isn’t leaving, he gets in the ring with his belt! Only to get a HOUSE CALL!! Joe’s stuck in ropes and Swerve goes up! 450 SPLASH GUILLOTINE!! Then Swerve goes back up, Joe flounders around, into the KILL STOMPS!!! Cover, TWO!!! Now Joe survives Swerve’s best shot!! Swerve storms up, but Joe CLAWS at Swerve’s face! Nana protests, but Joe grabs the belt again! Nana tells the ref to watch out, but Swerve BOOTS Joe first! Swerve has the belt, but Joe ducks the shot! COQUINA CLUTCH!!! Joe has Swerve caught and Swerve flails! Joe’s bad hand is having a hard time holding on, and the fans rally for Swerve to keep fighting!
Swerve reaches out, pries at the bad hand, and sits up! Joe is losing his grip, and Swerve bends fingers! Swerve stands, wrangles and gets Joe down, then traps the other arm! Swerve stands on the bad arm, to SNAP it!! Joe writhes in agony and Swerve looks to the belt. It inspires him, motivates him, and Swerve says this is it! Swerve reloads and aims from a corner! HOUSE CALL!!! Cover, TWO?!?!? Joe survives and Swerve can’t believe it! The fans are rallying, Nana tells Swerve he’s got this in the bag! Swerve climbs up a corner again, but his own body is hurting. Joe trips Swerve up! Joe CLUBS away on Swerve, brings him up to the top rope, and fireman’s carries!
Swerve CLUBS away on Joe! And he twists Joe’s nose! Swerve stares Joe right in the eyes, jumps, but Joe gets under! Swerve comes back to carry Joe out for a POWERBOMB!! And then Swerve goes back up, for the KILL STOMPS!!! Cover, SWERVE WINS!!!
Winner: Swerve Strickland, by pinfall (NEW AEW World Champion)
St. Louis explodes with excitement! The Gateway City has become the gateway to history as The Realest finally has this championship! And the first African American AEW World Champion at that! The purple confetti and all sorts of pyro goes off as Swerve celebrates with the fans! Whose Dynasty? SWERVE’S DYNASTY! Long Live the NEW King of Wrestling Television, long may he reign!
My Thoughts:
An awesome event for the first-ever AEW Dynasty, especially with that main event. Awesome stuff from Swerve and Joe as always, and of course a great win and crowning moment for Swerve. He’s been MLW World Champion but no offense to MLW, Swerve has been waiting a long time for a world title of this level. He did great in NXT though never getting THE NXT Championship, it was unfortunate that Vince could not figure out a damn thing to do with Hit Row, and even Swerve’s early days in AEW were hit and miss. But Swerve never gave up, he won the fans over, and now he has his moment, I’m sure Dynamite this Wednesday will greet him with “You Deserve It!”
I did skip most of the Zero Hour stuff because it’s on YouTube for free, and because that’s just an extra hour AEW needs to really trim down. If AEW is going to be doing their own 12 PPVs a year, they gotta start streamlining things, realizing some things are better for TV like Collision or Rampage and only the most important stuff needs to be here. Though I will say, great to see Mike Sydal with Matt, and then Trent goes and destroys them both for the fun of it. Chuck Taylor made the save, Trent acts like Chuck’s the one in the wrong, can’t wait to see those guys have it out. And great stuff for Cassidy & Shibata as they won, I wonder if those two stick together as a tag team.
I did still cover the Trios title match because that’s some big stuff. That’s like the one match that was still PPV preshow worthy cuz it’s certainly important. I guessed right that Bullet Club Gold was winning, but I’m surprised they didn’t cheat. But hopefully they do what I was also thinking, Bang Bang Gang needs to be part of AEW programming like Collision but also part of ROH weekly programming because they are the trios champions of both promotions now and Tony Khan needs to remember that. ROH is prerecorded, sure, but just edit in a backstage segment from tonight into ROH this week so that at least they’re on the episode.
I didn’t expect the Continental Championship to open but it was an awesome match to start us off. I figured Okada would win, but I like the sneaky way he used the ref against Pac to do it. Then combined with The Bucks winning the tag titles, we have a new Golden Elite. That Ladder Match was a little scary, though, especially when it ended up following a scary moment to end Bryan VS Ospreay. Cash also didn’t really sell getting crotched on the ladder and taking an EVP as much as he should’ve. But then, with all the foreshadowing, of course Jack Perry returns to screw FTR over and help his new friends in The Bucks. Forbidden Door may not be until June but I’d love if Jack brings House of Torture around, we get a weird alliance of HOT and Elite going towards that PPV.
Speaking of that Bryan VS Ospreay match, that was an absolute epic, but I’m unsure what to make of the finish. Bryan’s faked bad neck and such before, so maybe he was acting here for story. Ospreay is happy he won but worried he overdid it with Bryan, that could be another thing that tears him away from the Don Callis Family. Meanwhile, great Six Man Tag of House of Black VS Edge, Briscoe & Eddie. They did a great job with the black mist spot leading to the finish, great win for House of Black and I would think this gives us Double or Nothing’s TNT Championship match, Edge VS Malakai.
Following House of Black with more House of Black was a natural move, and Willow VS Julia felt rather quick. There was rumors that Julia has been nursing an injury so they probably made this a quick win to spare her from getting any more beat up. But at the same time, of course it was going to be Willow VS Mone for Double or Nothing. They were teasing that things could still change in the next month, but I feel like if Julia had defenses along the way and didn’t lose, Willow can have defenses along the way and not lose. If Mone wins, Willow’s reign will be short, but if she gets two or three defenses in beforehand, the reign won’t look weak. At least, that’s how it’s supposed to look, we all have different opinions on what builds a reign.
On the flipside, AEW kinda fast-tracked us to title matches for Roddy VS Kyle and Hook VS Jericho. They didn’t have to shoehorn turns to then shoehorn more matches onto this card, but Tony Khan seems to have pacing problems. Roddy of course won in part thanks to Wardlow, and then unfortunately, Jericho won to prolong this feud. But y’know what? Kudos to Hook taking a baseball bat as the finish. A good detail in the International Championship was Cole frowning at Wardlow. Feels like with how Wardlow almost messed up his distraction, he’s on thin ice with Cole and any misstep will get him a superkick and then kicked out of the Kingdom.
Great Women’s World Championship match out of Toni Storm and Rosa, great looks from both their gear tonight. Storm of course had Mariah May there to help, but logical move for Deonna to go after Mariah. Storm retaining made some sense, she’s just too good as this character and the fans love her so much. I’m still sticking by my idea that Mina Shirakawa is gonna come around to this title because of her connection to Mariah and how Mariah will have to choose between her two mentors. Storm can retain the title but lose Mariah so that then Mariah and Storm battle for the belt, maybe at All In London 2024.
My Score: 9.2/10
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