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Mitchell’s WWE SmackDown Live Results & Report! (8/20/19)
Will Roman Reigns get the answers he seeks?
SmackDown begins its part of King of the Ring!
Cedric Alexander and Samoa Joe have already advanced for the Raw bracket, now it is time for SmackDown to begin! Will it be Drifter or Prizefighter? El Idolo or rising star?
OFFICIAL RESULTS
- King of the Ring SmackDown Bracket: Apollo Crews VS Andrade Almas w/ Zelina Vega; Almas wins and advances to the next round.
- Buddy Murphy VS Daniel Bryan w/ Rowan; Murphy wins.
- The Revival VS Heavy Machinery; The Revival wins.
- King of the Ring SmackDown Bracket: Elias VS Kevin Owens; Elias wins and advances to the next round.
PLAY BY PLAY
Randy Orton opens SmackDown!
The Viper returns, his icy expression hiding how he must feel about decimating the New Day both last week and last night on Raw. Orton picks up a mic and says “Unlike Kofi Kingston, I am not a liar.” And the truth is, Kofi ran from a fight at SummerSlam, in front of his own wife and children. And why is that? Because Kofi’s “stupid!” Shut up and listen! Orton gave Kofi an opportunity to prove himself, and failed. Kofi got RKO’d twice because he is STUPID! And with help from The Revival, another New Day decimation happened. The best part was holding Kofi down and making him watch Xavier Woods be shattered! Why? Because Kofi is STUPID. Every time Orton gives Kofi a chance, Kofi fails. Orton proved the Power of Positivity can be crushed outta nowhere with the three most destructive letters in sports entertainment!
But wait, the New Day’s music hits. Where is Kofi? Behind Orton! Trouble in Paradise! Kofi gets Orton back, using his own tactics! “We’re going to find out who the stupid one is!” Kofi gets a chair and brings it in the ring. Kofi drags Orton over and puts Orton’s leg in the chair! He slaps Orton around so he’ll be awake for this. Kofi climbs up and aims at the trapped leg, but here comes The Revival! Kofi dropkicks Dash out then mule kicks Dawson. Orton gets away but Kofi uses the chair to jab and SMACK Dash down! Then he jabs and SMACKS Dawson with extra stank! The Viper retreats, but will he regret firing Kofi up like never before?
Shane McMahon is visited in his office.
He called Kevin Owens in to make sure he doesn’t do anything more to disrupt the show. That $100,000 fine will feel like a slap on the wrist. Kevin promises not to make anything worse, he’s focused on the King of the Ring. In that case, what is on Kevin’s mind? Shane knows what Kevin is thinking. He got angry at that massive fine, but who wouldn’t? Kevin took a week to reflect and it donned on him just how bad this is. Kevin and Shane don’t come from the same background, but this fine impacts the family. Shane is a good father, so he should understand. Truth be told, man to man, father to father, Kevin wishes Shane would reconsider. Shane thinks, and says he’ll take it under consideration. Shane dismisses Kevin, but will he forgive Kevin for the sake of Kevin’s family?
King of the Ring SmackDown Bracket: Apollo Crews VS Andrade Almas w/ Zelina Vega!
The path to the throne is opened, but only one can wear the crown! Will Apollo get back at Almas while also heading for the top? Or will Almas go from El Idolo to El Rey?
SmackDown returns as Apollo makes his entrance. The bell rings, and the Blue Brand’s journey to the throne begins!
Almas and Apollo rush each other but it’s Apollo who lands the clothesline! Cover, TWO! Apollo drags Almas up but Almas escapes the scoop. Almas baits Apollo into a corner and the buckles! Vega says to finish this now, CIEN SHADOWS! Cover, TWO! Apollo lives but Almas is glaring as he drags Apollo back up. Almas wants the hammerlock but Apollo powers out to a cradle, TWO! Apollo mule kicks then fireman’s carries, but Almas fights out. Almas gets on the apron and catches Apollo into a hanging armbar! The ref counts and Almas lets go at 4. Apollo staggers away, and Almas climbs up top. Almas leaps but into a dropkick! Both men are down on opposite ends of the ring and Vega is shocked!
Almas slumps out of the ring but Apollo hobbles over. Almas trips Apollo on the apron! Then slingshots, only for Apollo to catch him. Apollo heads for steel steps but Almas huricanranas free of the bomb! Apollo crashes into steel and falls to the floor as SmackDown goes picture in picture.
Almas catches his breath while Vega talks trash to Apollo. Apollo stirs but Almas is on him first. Almas CHOPS Apollo then throws him in the ring. Almas stomps Apollo around then slams his arms on the mat. Apollo gets to a corner but gets a knee and CHOP for it! Almas wrenches Apollo to a shoulder breaker, then hammerlocks to ram him into the buckles! Vega applauds while Almas soaks up the heat. Almas drags Apollo around to put the arm in a mounted armlock. Apollo endures and powers his way up. Almas knees Apollo back down then wrenches him into a facelock. Snap suplex for uno amigo. Then dos amigos. Almas holds on and hits tres amigos! Cover, TWO! Almas grows frustrated but Vega coaches him on.
Almas stomps Apollo then kicks him around. He drags Apollo up by an ear and into a fireman’s carry. Almas dumps Apollo down hard in a drop zone, then heads up top. Almas takes his time soaking up the heat, and Apollo trips him up! Apollo drags Almas up for a CHOP, then another, then fires himself up. Almas hits back as Apollo climbs and now they brawl! Apollo fires off CHOP after CHOP and Almas is barely holding on! Apollo climbs and drags Almas to the very top, but Almas fights back. Smackdown returns to single picture as Almas LEAPS, but into Apollo’s arms! Almas fights free with elbows, but runs into a pop-up gutbuster! Both men are down and Vega is concerned for Almas. Fans rally up and both men slowly rise.
Almas throws hands but Apollo counter punches. Apollo mule kicks, runs and boots Almas, then hits a leaping lariat! And kip-ups! Fans fire up with Apollo while Almas crawls to a corner. Apollo pulls on Almas but Amlas holds ropes. Almas elbows but Apollo hits back. Olympic Slam! Cover, TWO!! Almas survives but Apollo keeps his cool. Apollo and Almas slowly rise again, but Almas fights off Apolo’s waistlock. Apollo still back suplexes but Almas lands on his feet. Almas BOOTS Apollo then hops up top. Apollo enziguris Almas right back! Apollo says he’s going to raise the roof, and has Almas up from the corner. But his arms give out! Almas drop toeholds Apollo into buckles again! Vega says “SI! SI!” and fans do follow along. Almas runs corner to corner, but Apollo gets clear! Almas falls from hitting buckles, and Apollo stands back up.
Apollo has Almas, but Almas arm-drags out of the slam. Almas BOOTS Apollo, then runs, into a boot of Apollo’s! Another enziguri! Apollo hits the standing shooting star! Cover, TWO!! Almas still lives and Vega is at her wit’s end! Apollo himself isn’t sure what to say or what to do. Fans fire up as Apollo gets to his feet. Almas crawls to ropes but Apollo is on him. Vega holds onto Almas and Apollo gets mad. But then Apollo turns around into the boot and elbow! Hammerlock, LA SOMBRA DDT!! Cover, Almas wins!!
Winner: Andrade Almas, by pinfall; advances to the next round
The mastermind La Muneca pulls off another victory for El Idolo! Is the new King of the Ring going to be Tranquilo?
Daniel Bryan and Rowan bring someone to a private room.
This is supposedly the man who is after Roman Reigns. Bryan says he knows what this man did, and the world will know what this man did. This man needs to stay in this room, or face the consequences. Who is the man under the hood?
Elias walks the halls, playing his guitar.
The Drifter is still the WWE 24/7 Champion, but is very wary of his surroundings. He spots one of the referees in disguise. Too easy! But where is the superstar after Elias? Over there… A trunk? Again? Elias has the ref hold his guitar and opens the trunk. Drake Maverick shouts “SURPRISE!” but then Elias chokes him. Maverick is still talking like he has Elias, but Elias says Maverick needs to read a special notice.
“To whom it may concern… Let it be known that the 24/7 Championship rules have been suspended for the entirety of the night so Elias can focus on defeating Kevin Owens in the first round of the King of the Ring tournament. No exceptions. Sincerely, the Best int he World, Shane McMahon.” With that settled, Elias choke slams Maverick back into the trunk and closes the lid. Elias won’t have to worry about running around tonight, but will Maverick ever get to consummate the marriage?
SmackDown presents: A Moment of Bliss!
The WWE Women’s Tag Team Champions once again co-host and welcome everyone to the show. Please make sure to address them as the champions. They take their seats and are “so humbled” by this reign. They had a long conversation, and they want the fans to know that this changes nothing. A Moment of Bliss will still welcome “the less fortunate.” The superstars and people who need this platform, because they don’t have titles of their own. Except for tonight, because the guest for tonight requested to be on the show. Please welcome The Queen, Charlotte Flair! #CharlotteNineTimes arrives, and feels this is the wrong chair. Can she have the throne over in the corner? Clever.
Alexa brings up Charlotte’s win over the great Trish Stratus, and how it is a passing of the torch moment. Charlotte says she didn’t get passed the torch, she took it. And she made Trish admit what everyone knows: Charlotte is the Queen of ALL Eras, and the face of the SmackDown Women’s Division. Well some would say that’s the SmackDown Women’s Champion, Bayley. Not Alexa, no. But some do. People say a lot of things, but here’s the facts: Bayley might be the champion, but Charlotte is SmackDown. Is Bayley going to be on the red carpet? No! Charlotte is marketable, not Bayley. That’s why Charlotte does the press, because she is this brand! Bayley is an afterthought, which is why their title is an afterthought. But speaking of, here comes Bayley!
Bayley tells Charlotte enough with the same shtick over and over. Charlotte can treat Bayley like an afterthought while doing her appearances, but it’s all just excuses. Because at the end of the day, Bayley is champion! Which means Bayley is better than Charlotte! Which eats Charlotte up inside. Charlotte asks Bayley if she knows how people really feel about her. The fans were talking Flair VS Stratus, not Bayley VS Ember. Byaley has brought the title down and now Charlotte must restore the prestige by beating Bayley at Clash of Champions. If that’s a challenge, challenge accepted! Bayley can’t wait to do the fans a favor and finally shut Flair’s mouth! Oh and one more thing. She shoves Charlotte off the chair! Charlotte is shocked but fans are on Bayley’s side. The gauntlet has been thrown, but will Bayley maintain her throne?
Roman Reigns finds Buddy Murphy.
The Big Dog tells him they can either go like they did a few weeks ago, or they can talk man to man. Did Murphy lie to Roman? Or did he lie to Bryan? Murphy knows what Roman is thinking. And Murphy is pretty sure he saw Rowan. Pretty sure? Roman needs definitive! Murphy doesn’t know, he just think he saw Rowan. Everyone is sticking their noses in Murphy’s business but Murphy’s just trying to help. Roman hopes Murphy was sure, because if not, we will see another round of Roman whooping his ass. Can Murphy focus on beating Bryan with that hanging over his head?
Buddy Murphy VS Daniel Bryan w/ Rowan!
The Aussie Juggernaut goes against a Grand Slam Champion and the self-proclaimed Planet’s Champion to defend his honor after the beatings he’s been getting. Can Murphy at least survive having Bryan in the ring and Big Red outside it?
SmackDown returns and Murphy makes his entrance. Bryan grabs a mic and wants to “get this straight.” Now Murphy “thinks” it was Rowan. He maybe sorta saw Rowan? Murphy continues to be a liar, the worst kind of liar at that. He is a cowardly liar! Tonight, Rowan and Bryan promise to reveal the TRUE attacker! But Murphy will be exposed as an accomplice! The bell rings, and Murphy KNEE TRIGGERS Bryan! Cover, TWO!! Murphy drags Bryan up to throw him into a corner. Murphy stomps away on Bryan but the ref backs him off at 4. Bryan bails out but Murphy puts him back in fast. Murphy clibms up but Bryan baiils out again. Murphy gives chase but gets caught by Bryan’s stomp. Bryan throws European Uppercuts and kicks.
Bryan has Murphy in a corner but brings him out with more EuroUppers. Murphy CHOPS and haymakers back! Murphy throws hands in a corner but Bryan turns things around, to bite Murphy’s ear! Bryan gives more kicks then snapmares Murphy to kick him in the back! Bryan keeps calling Murphy a liar, then SLAPS him across the face. Bryan rocks Murphy with a EuroUpper, then drags him up to throw into buckles. He CHOPS Murphy again, and again! Murphy turns things around to CHOP away on Bryan! Murphy whips corner to corner but Bryan goes up and over, then ducks and dodges, only to get clothesline’d out! Murphy runs to FLY! Direct hit topples Bryan! Fans fire up as Murphy looks to give another instant classic! We go to break as Bryan tries to catch his breath.
SmackDown returns again, and Murphy leaps to missile dropkick Bryan down! Fans fire up with Murphy while Bryan gets to a corner. Murphy runs in but is put on the apron. He enziguris Bryan down then climbs up again. Murphy leaps for SUPER METEORA! Cover, TWO! Murphy felt how close he was, but he won’t be deterred. Murphy and Bryan slowly stand and Murphy back suplexes. Bryan lands on his feet and boots Murphy back. Bryan gets Murphy down into the LeBelle Lock! Murphy endures, reaches, moves around, but Bryan hooks his face! The ref reprimands as Bryan shifts into Rings of Saturn!! Murphy endures this new hold, and Bryan even gets a leg for part Bow ‘n’ Arrow! Murphy pops free just enough to reach with his legs! Bryan honors the ropebreak, learning how tough Murphy really is.
Fans rally up for Murphy as he gets to a corner. Bryan calculates what to do next, shaking his head as he looms over Murphy. Bryan unleashes No Kicks, and with some fire! He kicks both ways and tells Murphy to stay down. Murphy refuses, so he gets more kicks. Bryan prepares the buzzsaw, but misses! Spinning heel kick sends Bryan to a corner! Murphy runs in but gets put in a Tree of Woe! Bryan kicks and kicks and kicks, then runs corner to corner for the basement dropkick! Bryan hauls Murphy back up and to the top rope, sitting him backwards. Bryan climbs up to join Murphy, SUPER BACK SUPLEX! High stack cover, TWO!! Murphy still lives! Bryan can’t believe it! Bryan gets frustrated as fans rally for Murphy again. He drags Murphy up for No Kicks in the corner! Bryan shouts “LIAR!” with each kick, then lands another running dropkick!
Bryan puts Murphy up on the very top again, but Murphy pops out to tuck Bryan in! SUPERKICK! POWERBOMB! Cover, TWO!! Bryan survives and Rowan is relieved. Murphy grits his teeth and clutches his arm. Fans are strongly behind Murphy as he drags Bryan up. Murphy forearms, Bryan uppercuts, repeat. They go back and forth with big shots, but Murphy gets the edge. Strike fest! Bryan avoids the knee to throw more EuroUppers! Murphy is wobbly, but he still backslides! TWO, kick to AUSSIE-GOYE! BRAIN BUSTER! Cover, ROPEBREAK!! Bryan saves himself, and Rowan starts shouting at Murphy from the apron. Murphy glares at Big Red, but Bryan rolls Murphy up! TWO and Bryan ends up in Rowan. Murphy SUPERKICKS but it gets Rowan! Bryan rolls Murphy, TWO! Buzzsaw ducked, KNEE TRIGGER! MURPHY’S LAW!! Cover, Murphy wins!!
Winner: Buddy Murphy, by pinfall
The biggest win of Murphy’s career!! Now everyone will know about the Best Kept Secret! But will we know the truth about Roman’s assailant?
The man in the hood gets anxious.
Will he be left backstage much longer? Who even is this man?
Backstage interview with Buddy Murphy.
But Rowan attacks before Murphy can speak! Bryan shouts Murphy is a coward and liar who doesn’t deserve to be here! Rowan Iron Claw CHOKE SLAMS Murphy onto trunks! Bryan says Murphy deserves all of this, and doesn’t deserve the spotlight! The cowardly liar deserves nothing! Rowan grinds his boot into Murphy, but referees and security rush over to get them to leave. Will Murphy be able to get out of this mess?
The Revival VS Heavy Machinery!
The #TopGuys felt Kofi’s wrath earlier tonight, and speak out against it. The fans cheer that?! They like that?! Well newsflash: That’s proof the New day aren’t championship material. They’re like the fans: cowards! They’re afraid of facing The Revival. Big E isn’t even here, he’s still helping Woods walk out of Minneapolis. Stop crying and make sure you’re at Clash of Champions so that The Revival can officially take those SmackDown Tag Team Championships! The Revival will revive and restore glory to this Division! But first, Tucker Knight and Otis Dozovic make their way out! Can Dash & Dawson back up their big words by beating the literally biggest team on the roster?
The teams sort out and Dash starts against Tucker. Dash waistlocks and headlocks but Tucker powers out to run Dash over. Dash winces but keeps up with Tucker, but Tucker rolls and pops Dash up into a bearhug! Tucker squeezes tight on those bad ribs, then tags in Otis. Tucker hands Dash off to Otis to keep the bearhug going. Dash headbutts and Otis lets go, but Otis reels Dash in for a knee. Tag to Tucker, and Heavy Machinery double suplex Dash. Dawson runs in but Otis intercepts, and now we have parallel stalling suplexes! Double drops and double clotheslines, The Revival are writhing on the outside while Heavy Machinery belly bumps! SmackDown goes to picture in picture while #BlueCollarSolid has the ring.
Tucker goes out to fetch Dash but Dash runs for the other side of the ring. Dawson is there but Tucker scoops. Dawson slips out and Dash shoves Tucker into the post! The Revival regroup and recompose themselves, but neither is strong enough to lift Tucker. Dash tags Dawson and they both get Tucker in. Dawson scowls as he kicks Tucker down. Dawson drops a leg, an elbow and a headbutt to keep Tucker down. But Dawson’s ribs start giving him problems, so he drags Tucker up to choke on the ropes. The ref reprimands and Dawson lets up, but Dash gets his own shots in! Dawson bumps Tucker off buckles then CHOPS! He brings Tucker back to tag Dash as SmackDown goes to single picture.
The Revival mug Tucker then snapmare him down. Fans rally for “Tucky! Tucky!” but Dash is on him with a chinlock. Dash pulls back but his ribs start bothering him now. Tucker powers up and fights to his feet. Tucker heads for his corner, but Dash pulls hair! Dash throws Tucker into buckles! Dash hops up and leaps, big bulldog drives Tucker down! Cover, TWO! Dash is frustrated but he tags to Dawson. Dawson climbs up and leaps, but his elbow drop flops! Tucker crawls for his corner while Dawson writhes. Dawson tags Dash first, and Dash intercepts, only to get a flapjack! Hot tag to Otis! The Dozer rallies on The Revival! Otis scoops, spins and slams Dash down! Otis runs corner to corner to splash, then has Dash in the zone! Fans fire up as Otis pumps it up, CATERPILLAR!
Otis drags Dash over and tags Tucker. Otis has Dash but Dawson dropkicks him down! Tucker Thesz Presses Dawson but Dash rolls Tukcer up! The Revival win!
Winners: The Revival, Dash Wilder pinning
The #TopGuys survive despite the damage done to their bodies. Will they be able to take the SmackDown Tag Titles over to Raw?
Backstage interview with Chad Gable.
What does he say about being the underdog in the King of the Ring tournament? “I agree with them.” Fortunately, that’s how it’s always been for him. His first coach ever called him “stupid” and to find another sport because he wasn’t good enough. Gable wasn’t supposed to be on the Olympic team and he wasn’t supposed to be in the WWE, and yet here he is. Meanwhile, his first KOTR opponent, Shelton Benjamin, is sneaking and smirking in the background. Gable knows his life has meant to show the expectations put on him are not the reality. Gable promises to be the underdog that wins, because the KOTR is a tournament to open up some eyes. But then he sees a sign Benjamin put up on the door to the locker room: “You must be at least this tall to participate in the King of the Ring tournament.” And of course, it’s higher than Gable… Funny stuff, guys. But jokes aside, will Benjamin get serious when he has to take on the #ReadyWilling&Gable underdog?
SmackDown presents Miz TV!
The Hollywood A-Lister may be a Raw superstar in the Raw half of King of the Ring, but he’ll be a Wild Card tonight for a special occasion of the Most Must-See WWE Talk Show! We find out what’s going on after the break.
SmackDown returns and Miz welcomes us to the show. His guest requested to be on the show, and we all will learn why. Welcome back, Sami Zayn! The Critic of the Critics is already out of the King of the Ring after losing to Cedric Alexander admittedly quickly. Sami has complained on social media and vaguely noted “it is time for a change.” Sami joins Miz in the ring and takes a seat. Sami admits he doesn’t care about Miz or the talk shows, but he needed time to vent. Well Sami has also been doing a lot of losing, so he must have had a lot of time to think on the mat. Good zinger, Miz. For once, Miz is right. Sami has been on a losing streak lasting months. Last night, Sami had an epiphany. Why? Because Sami got caught up in the same trap as “people like you,” Miz. The WWE Trap of greed! Of selfishness and ambition!
Any success Sami has had is because he fought for something bigger than himself! Sami finally realized, his path to redemption is through altruism and helping others! So many superstars on SmackDown need his help. And who is that? Well the man about to come out right now. Shinsuke Nakamura? The Intercontinental Champion needs help? Miz will bite, how is Sami going to help Shinsuke? Why does Shinsuke want to associate with Sami? Sami asks Miz back, what language does he think Shinsuke will respond in? Shinsuke is from Japan, and is an artist! A poet! Does Miz not understand the pain a poet goes through when he can’t express himself? Sami does, because Sami is also an artist. Sami and Shinsuke have a bond no one will understand! From day one in NXT, that is when he and Shinsuke found they are two sides of the same coin. So Shinsuke will no longer need to feel that pain of suppression. If you want to talk to Shin, talk to Sami!
Miz wants to ask Shinsuke if this is real, and Shinsuke does refer him to Sami. Sami and Shinsuke can express themselves in a language everyone can understand. Roundhouse! KINSHASA! Shinsuke rams his knees into Miz and sends him reeling towards the corner. Shinsuke stomps a mudhole into Miz but Sami pulls him off. But Shinsuke comes back with a boot wash! Sami pulls Shinsuke off, saying that was perfect. It was enough, really. Sami goes back to Miz to check on him. Sami chuckles at Miz’s pain. Sami helps Miz up, but he’s only setting Miz up for another KINSHASA! “That is how you do it!” Sami says that is art! Will both Sami and Shinsuke reach new heights through this alliance?
Daniel Bryan and Rowan return to the secret room.
And they’re not in a good mood. Things will get better, but not for the mystery man. Roman is on his way and we will all find out the truth together. They wait for Roman, but how much longer will that take?
Shane McMahon is visited in his office again.
It is Kevin again. Shane called Kevin in because he remembered what he wanted to say before. Kevin still has to pay for attacking an official, even if it was Elias for the one night. No superstar can. What Kevin hasn’t said is he’s sorry for what he did. Kevin admits he should know better, so he apologizes to Shane. Shane has reconsidered the judgment and punishment. Shane will lift the fine, but if Kevin again intentionally harms a WWE official, Kevin will be fired on the spot. They’re clear, right? Totally. Kevin wants to shake on it, but Shane isn’t “quite there.” Kevin is spared the debt hanging over his head, but can he defeat Elias now that the burden is off his shoulders?
King of the Ring SmackDown Bracket: Elias VS Kevin Owens!
The Drifter also has a burden off his shoulders for the night in that he doesn’t need to worry about the WWE 24/7 Championship attracting contenders. Will Elias be able to overcome the Prizefighter and head for the throne? Or will Kevin grab up that prize for himself?
The bell rings and the two tie up. Kevin headlocks but Elias powers him to ropes. Elias gets a cheap shot in then headlocks, but Elias powers out. Elias runs Kevin over and covers, ONE! Elias throws hands then headlocks. Fans rally for Kevin as he powers out again. Things speed up and Kevin runs Elias over! Kevin clotheslines Elias out hard but Elias stays on his feet. Kevin builds speed but Elias runs off. Kevin goes out to chase after and haymakers Elias around the way. He CHOPS Elias, too! Elias staggers but Kevin keeps up the CHOPS! Kevin whips Elias but Elias reverses to send Kevin into barriers! Elias drags Kevin up into the ring then puts him in a corner. Elias CHOPS Kevin then whips him corner to corner. Kevin reverses and catches Elias as he goes up and over, for a German Suplex! Elias flounders but Kevin takes aim, CANNONBALL! Cover, TWO!
Wait, here comes Shane! But why? Kevin is just as confused as anyone as Shane comes to ringside. This match continues after another break.
SmackDown returns once more, and Elias cranks back on Kevin in a chinlock. Fans rally up for Kevin while Shane is watching ringside. Kevin powers up and fights back but Elias wrangles him back down. Kevin pulls hair but Elias rakes Kevin’s eyes! The ref reprimands them both, but Elias keeps on the headlock. Kevin powers up and fans rally as Kevin throws forearms. Kevin CHOPS Elias then runs, to kick Elias away. Elias comes back with a BIG knee! Cover, TWO! Elias grows frustrated but he keeps on Kevin with a rain of rights. Elias stomps Kevin around as Shane watches with vested interest. Elias drags Kevin up and bumps him off buckles. He stomps and punches away but the ref backs Elias off at 4. Elias comes back to ram his knee in! The ref counts as Elias grinds Kevin into buckles, but Elias does back off again.
Elias drags Kevin up and scoops him for a slam! Cover, TWO! Fans rally up as Elias sits Kevin up. Elias goes back to the chinlock, but Kevin refuses to fade out. Kevin powers up and throws body shots to get free. Elias knees low then whips, but Kevin hits him with a DDT! Both men are down but fans fire up for Kevin. Kevin and Elias slowly stand, but Elias runs into a back elbow. Kevin also boots Elias away, then hops up for a missile dropkick! Fans fire up and Kevin drops a senton! Elias crawls away but Kevin is on him with a whip. Elias holds ropes and boots Kevin away, but Kevin elbows back. Kevin hops up but Elias clubs his back. Elias has Kevin in the Electric Chair, spins him around, sit-out powerbomb! Cover, TWO!! Kevin lives and Shane applauds.
Kevin gets to a corner but Elias grits his teeth. Elias drags Kevin up and to the top rope, and CHOPS! Elias climbs to join Kevin, but Kevin fights back. They brawl up there, and Kevin punches Elias down! Kevin adjusts, and SWANTONS onto knees! Elias saves himself there, but both men are slow to getting up. Elias runs in, but Kevin dumps him out! Kevin is on the apron and CANNONBALLS again! Fans fire up with Kevin as he drags Elias up. Shane is there but he says Elias needs time to breath. Shane is wearing a referee uniform!? He’s made himself an official to stick it to Kevin. Kevin keeps his cool as he gets in, but Shane follows. Elias gets after Kevin but Kevin SUPERKICKS Elias! Kevin wants Shane to watch, but Elias shoves Kevin away at Shane! Kevin stops himself, Elias rolls him up, SHANE counts! Elias wins!?
Winner: Elias, by pinfall; advances to the next round
Shane screws Kevin again! Is there no end to what Shane will do just because of a grudge?!
Roman finds the room.
Is this the guy? The minute the “cowardly liar” pinned everything on Rowan, Bryan defended him. No one would listen! So Bryan went to extremes to find the real guilty party! And he has found the man who nearly ended Roman’s career twice. The hood is taken off, and it’s… A man with a red beard just like Rowan!? Is this a joke?! Who even is this?! Roman is just as confused. Will we get a real conclusion to this mystery?
My Thoughts:
This was definitely an interesting episode right here. We got some good developments in the New Day story with Orton and The Revival. Kofi is showing the aggression I was hoping he would, evening things up with Orton. I was hoping The Revival would be forced to face Kofi and Big E tonight, but I suppose it’s good for Heavy Machinery to get back on TV. The Revival win to stay strong towards their impending challenge for the SmackDown tag titles, but I’m surprised they’re going to say Woods is still likely for Clash of Champions. I’m hoping things escalate and we get No Disqualification for at least Kofi VS Orton rematch. That’s where it feels like this is going, so it should just go ahead and do that. After getting a draw for SummerSlam, a win in such a match would work for Clash of Champions.
It was natural for A Moment of Bliss to set us up with Bayley VS Charlotte for Clash, and as I expected, we’ll be getting all four NXT Horsewomen on the card. I really hope my idea of Banks VS Bayley at Survivor Series comes true, it just feels right. Bayley got herself some great points shoving Charlotte over like that, too. Alexa and Nikki are still without opponents, but maybe something happens to bring a team back into contention, like a Triple Threat of Kabuki Warriors, IIconics and Fire & Desire. As for what must be the Intercontinental Championship story, it seems all they have is putting Shinsuke and Sami together since Sami’s been going downhill, and they’re going after Miz to give Shinsuke an opponent. This practically gives away that Miz isn’t winning King of the Ring, and it might be what causes him to lose to Baron Corbin. I’m not sure if anyone really wins at this point.
Speaking of, Apollo VS Almas was a great match for KOTR to open on SmackDown, both guys looked great. Getting a little tired of Vega almost always needing to help Almas win, but maybe he runs into an opponent that doesn’t work on. Benjamin’s little prank on Gable was not something I would’ve expected from Benjamin necessarily, but it seems to keep the rumors of a new nickname alive. Perhaps to save Gable from the fate of being “Shorty G,” my idea of The Fiend attacking and taking him out of the tournament comes true so that Bray can at least throw off expectations in the tournament’s outcome. Then we all should’ve known Shane would find a way to screw Kevin over. The fine obviously wasn’t going to last, that’s all kayfabe anyway. But Shane revealing he was an official was a nice little twist, so obviously things with him and Kevin can continue all the way to perhaps Hell in a Cell and Shane taking one last dive off something really high.
This Roman Reigns story is all over the place. Buddy Murphy has another incredible match, and it’s so awesome that he won! But he doesn’t get to enjoy it since he gets beat up again. And where we were all hoping we’d get Harper back through this story, doesn’t seem the case just yet. We get a weird swerve where this unnamed man with an orange beard that is not his natural color is supposed to be the culprit. I almost thought they were trying to make him Rowan’s long lost brother. Next week’s Raw and SmackDown will need to give us a good reason as to why we got this bait ‘n’ switch, but I feel like it’s just to keep things going through Clash of Champions to at least Hell in a Cell. If anything, Roman VS the REAL culprit is going to be one of this year’s Cell matches, and I still hope we can circle back to Harper by then. That’d be an amazing spotlight for a guy who is basically held hostage by the contract Vince slapped him with.
My Score: 8/10
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Is MXM Collection too sexy for the ring?
Mansoor & Mason Madden want to make AEW all about the aesthetics, but their runway just ran into The House of Black! Will Brody King & Buddy Matthews make sure torment is “in” right now?
OFFICIAL RESULTS
- All Star 8 Man Tag: The Elite VS Pac & Blackpool Combat Club; Pac & BCC win.
- Queen Aminata VS Missa Kate; Aminata wins.
- Six Man Tag: Dustin Rhodes, Sammy Guevara, Holo.grm & VS The Dark Order; Dustin, Sammy & Hologram win.
- Friday Night Fashion Fight: The MXM Collection VS The House of Black; The House of Black wins.
PLAY BY PLAY
Collision bleeds over into Rampage!
Bryan kicks out of the roll-up, and he wrangles Jack into the LEBELL LOCK!! Jack flails, but The Bucks attack! Claudio & Yuta return to fire off hands! They brawl out of the ring, but Nick sends Claudio into railing! Matt whips Bryan but Bryan ducks ‘n’ dodges to LARIAT! Jack is up top, and he MISSILE DORPKICKS! Jack repays earlier, kips up, but Yuta tags in! Yuta fires off hands on Jack! Yuta ROCKS, CHOPS, repeat, but Jack knees low! Jack CLUBS Yuta, bumps him off buckles, and tags Okada. Okada fires forearms, CLUBS away on Yuta, then brins him up. But Yuta fires forearms with Okada! Yuta CHOPS, runs, but Okada DROPKICKS back!
Okada ripcords, Yuta ducks! But DOUBLE SUPERKICKS are there! Okada gut wrenches, TOMBSTONE!! Cover, Pac & Claudio break it!! The fans hope these teams “FIGHT FOREVER!” but we’re already into another show with this! They brawl, Nick DUMPS Claudio, then SPRINGBOARD CANNONBALLS! But Bryan FLYING KNEES Nick! Okada BLASTS Bryan! Okada sees everyone is on the outside, so he builds speed! To then stop, and flip everyone off! But Pac is back! And he SOBATS! KICKS! And BOOTS! Okada tumbles out, Pac builds speed! Pac FOSBURY FLOPS, down go Okada and Jack!
The fans are thunderous as Pac finds Okada and brings him back into the ring. Pac tags in, springboards, 450 SPLASH!! Cover, TWO!! Pac overshot the target by just a little bit, and that may have saved Okada. But “This is Awesome!” all the same! Pac bumps Okada off buckles, then runs up to BOOT! Okada sputters and slumps down, but Pac BOOTS him again! And again! Okada falls, Pac stalks him, and he brings Okada to a corner. Pac CHOPS! And BOOTS! Pac digs his boots in, tags Bryan, and Bryan drags Okada up. Bryan UPPERCUTS, but Okada shakes his head. Okada UPPERCUTS, but Bryan UPPERCUTS again!
The UPPERCUTS keep going, and the fans fire up! Bryan and Okada each egg the other on, and they just UPPERCUT again and again! Bryan gets the edge, tags Pac back, and Pac BOOTS Okada! Pac digs his boot in, tags Claudio, and Claudio UPPERCUTS! Tag to Yuta, and he ELBOWS! Tag to Bryan, he goes up while Yuta holds Okada, and the fans fire up with “YES! YES! YES!” Bryan MISSILE DROPKICKS! Bryan drags Okada around by his legs, hooks them up, and Pac keeps his eyes on The Bucks. Bryan pulls at the arms, but Okada crawls forward to the ROPEBREAK! The ref counts, so Bryan STOMPS the knees!
Tag to Pac, and he drags Okada up. Pac puts Okada in the corner, sneers at Jack, then UPPERCUTS Okada down! Cover, TWO! Pac stomps Okada, and now Rampage goes picture in picture!
Pac tags Claudio, he drags Okada up, and Claudio whips Okada to the corner to UPPERCUT! Okada just sneers, so Claudio UPPERCUTS! And UPPERCUTS! Okada fires a forearm! Claudio UPPERCUTS! They go back and forth, Okada gets the edge, then ripcords. Claudio ducks the lariat to springboard and UPPERCUT! Cover, Matt breaks it! Claudio is frustrated but he tags Pac. Pac climbs, but Okada avoids the shooting star! Pac rolls through, Okada fireman’s carries, but Pac makes it a STANDING BRUTALIZER! Okada slowly drops to his knees! The Bucks get in to stomp Pac! Rampage returns to single picture as BCC goes after them!
Things settle down and Pac lets off of Okada. Tag to Claudio, but Okada scoops! Claudio fights it to gut wrench Okada! The Bucks get in, but BCC intercepts! Jack stays far away, we get a TRIPLE TOMBSTONE!! Cover, TWO!!! Okada survives, Jack checks on Th eBucks, but Claudio keeps going. Claudio Gotch Lifts, but Okada backdrops free! Nick tags in, CROSSBODY, but Claudio rolls through! Tag to Yuta, CROSSBODY PLEX COMBO! Cover, TWO! Yuta goes back up, Claudio heads over, but Jack runs in to RAM Claudio! The fans boo but Bryan chases Jack! Jack goes into the crowd, so Bryan continues after him!
The fans fire up as things are now a 3v3! Nick goes after Yuta, to SUPERPLEX! Roll through, and Matt is there! E V P TRIGGER!! Cover, Pac breaks it! Okada TOSSES Pac, but Pac drags Okada out! Okada kicks low to DDT to the floor! The Bucks set up with Yuta, Nick springboards, but Claudio catches the 450!?! The fans go nuts, and now Yuta GERMAN SUPLEXES Matt! Claudio SWINGS Nick!! Nick goes around again and again, past TEN, then FIFTEEN, then DROPKICK at TWENTY!! Cover, BCC WINS!!!
Winners: Pac & Blackpool Combat Club, by pinfall
Chicago fires up and The Elite can’t believe it! Yuta & Claudio just pinned the tag team champions, will they become AEW World Tag Team Champions tomorrow night? Will Pac use this momentum to become International Champion against Will Ospreay? What of Okada having to take on three men to defend his title? And will Bryan not stop chasing Jack until it’s time to go All Out?
Backstage interview with The Outrunners.
Lexy Nair is with Truth Magnum, Turbo Floyd & Erica Leigh, who are still celebrating their first win on AEW TV! Can you believe it?! The Outrunners have done it! Load up the jet skis, pop the champagne, they’re taking this party to the ocean! The same week that they’re topping the merch charts is the same week they get their first win on Collision! But wait! Jon Moxley & Marina Shafir attack! Moxley uses a CROWBAR to take out Truth & Turbo! Marina just uses her bare hands to RAM Erica into a wall!! Moxley “congratulates” them, they should throw a parade.
But this is what Moxley means! Maybe they should’ve checked their egos. Moxley & Marina leave The Outrunners behind, will these two become an absolute menace in AEW?
Queen Aminata VS Missa Kate!
Though she’s come close to gold, The Queen has yet to have her crowning achievement. But will it just be a matter of time before the One & Only African Woman is a champion?
The bell rings, Aminata and Kate circle. They tie up, Aminata waistlocks and SLAMS Kate down! Aminata drags Kate up, snap suplexes, but something more seems to be happening backstage. For now, Aminata drags Kate back up, and GERMAN SUPLEXES! Kate flounders to ropes, the fans rally for Aminata, and she storms up. Kate uses ropes for defense, then she sucker punches Aminata! Kate fires hands, Serena Deeb is watching backstage, and Kate CHOPS! Kate runs, into a DOUBLE CHOP! And a HEADBUTT! Cover, Aminata wins!
Winner: Queen Aminata, by pinfall
The “Brain Drain” just put Kate to bed, and Aminata looks primed for her moment. When and where will that moment be?
Six Man Tag: Dustin Rhodes, Sammy Guevara, Holo.grm & VS The Dark Order!
The ROH World Tag Team Champions have brought this gold from Texas to Chicago, and they also brought the shining star who has already captured the hearts of the fans. But will The Natural, The Spanish God and the futuristic luchador be a top tier trio? Or will Evil Uno, John Silver & Alex Reynolds prove #DarkOrderIsGood enough for golden opportunities?
The teams sort out and Hologram starts against Uno. The fans fire up for Hologram, but Uno offers a handshake? Hologram takes it, but Uno kicks low! Uno whips, Hologram handsprings to arm-drag! Hologram dodges Uno, goes up and over, then slips around to go to the apron! Then he goes to the other side, keeps moving, and Uno gets frustrated. Uno runs up, but into a GMAANGIRI! Hologram shows off with the front flip! Reynolds stomps in to attack! Reynolds fires hands, whips, but Hologram ducks ‘n’ dodges,. Sammy tags, Hologram sends Reynolds into the SOBAT! Sammy sets up, Hologram rolls off his back so he can DDT!
The fans fire up, Silver runs in, but Sammy SUPERKICKS! Dustin joins in, and they build speed! Team Texas fakes out The Dark Order, and they DOUBLE SPINAROONI! Then Hologram fakes Uno out, to handspring and hero pose! The fans fire up, but then Dark Order drags Team Texas out while Rampage goes picture in picture!
Silver RAMS Dustin into railing, Uno does the same to Hologram, and Reynolds whips Sammy into some! Uno drags Sammy into the ring, keeps him from his corner, and then tags in Silver. The Dark Order stomps away on Sammy, but lets off as the ref counts. Silver flexes, drags Sammy up and scoops to SLAM! Silver flexes again, he’s freakin’ jacked, baby! Cover, ONE!! Silver keeps on Sammy and ROCKS him with a forearm. Tag to Reynolds but the whole Dark Order mugs Sammy! The ref counts, Reynolds snapmares, and he stands on Sammy at ropes. Reynolds then IMPLODER ELBOW DROPS! Cover, TWO!
Reynolds swings on Dustin, goes back for Sammy, but the ref keeps Dustin back. Reynolds drags Sammy up, and bumps him off boots! Uno tags in, he drags Sammy up and hits a BIG suplex! Cover, TWO! Sammy stays in this but Uno stays on him. Uno drags Sammy back to stomp a leg! Tag to Silver, and Silver stays between Sammy and his team. But Sammy fires hands! Silver wobbles, Sammy fires more shots, and Rampage goes to break.
Rampage returns as Reynolds back suplexes, but Sammy lands out! Uno back suplexes, Sammy lands out! Sammy ELBOWS Silver, dodges the rest, hot tag to Dustin! The fans fire up as Dustin rallies, then whips. Reynolds reverses but Dustin says “Not Today!” RHODES UPPERCUT! Atomic drop! Dustin runs to BOOT and BULLDOG! Silver runs up, into a SNAP POWERSLAM! Uno runs up, into a SNAP POWERLSAM! Reynolds tries, SNAP POWERSLAM! The fans fire up and Dustin tags Sammy. Sammy tags Hologram, and the trio gets Dark Order up. They all JAB! JAB! JAB! Dark Order shoves back, dodges, and shout STOP! Then TRIPLE SLAP!!
The fans boo but Silver has Hologram on ropes! Silver gets moving, Dark Order TRIPLE KICK COMBO! GERMAN SUPLEX! Silver fires up, the fans are torn, and we see The Premier Athletes all watching. Reynolds & Uno get Hologram up for Silver to run, but Hologram avoids the pendulum! Dustin & Sammy DUMP Silver, Hologram dodges Evil Y Reynolds, and he gives Sammy a boost to MISSILE DROPKICK! The fans fire up as Sammy & Hologram go to the apron! They SUPERKICK Uno & Silver, then go up the corners! DOUBLE ASAI MOONSAULTS!! Direct hits, and then DESTROYER for Reynolds!
Dustin calls to Sammy, Sammy goes up to FLYING CUTTER! Hologram goes up to 450 SPLASH!! Cover, Team Texas wins!
Winners: Dustin Rhodes, Sammy Guevara & Holo.grm, by pinfall
A great debut on Rampage for Hologram, a great win overall for the ROH World Tag Team Champions, will they keep this going until they’re dripping with gold?
The Bang Bang Gang speaks.
Juice Robinson says here’s the thing about the AEW Trios Division: You need momentum on your side. You ain’t gonna get the job done with a win here and there. You need to string ’em together, snowball effect. W after W after W! Austin says chill. They all want W’s, but there is something serious to address. Austin still doesn’t have a nickname! They’ve got Fully Cocked Colten Gunn! Rock Hard Juice Robinson! And… What do they have for Austin? Colten thinks on it. But in steps The Cage of Agony. Bishop Kaun says he has an idea: Ass Boy Austin! Oh, clever, clever. No right, here’s one: Runner Up in the Top Prospect Tournament!
Wow, that was a long time ago, Kaun. Not relevant. The Machine says there has to be a better one. Kaun has it now: Nepo Baby. What? Like he’s got a famous mom or something? Kaun says okay, no, this is the best: Former AEW World Trios Champion. Yeah, yeah, yeah, that’s just everyone here right now. Colten says that’s tough talk coming from the team that lost the ROH World Six Man titles to them. Cage says hey, Colten, you might be a “body guy” compared to the rest of this roster, but stepping to The Machine, watch your tone. Shake weights don’t count, Cage. Cage says the only reason Bang Bang Gang won cuz they had six guys at the time!
Nowadays, the three Bang Bang Gang won’t beat The Cage of Agony. Then let’s find out! If you’re not down with that, they have two words for ya! GUNS- Wait! The Cage of Agony block the finger guns! They clap their hands and say, “Gates, OPEN!” Toa Liona roars, Juice roars back, sorta. Will the Collision Cowboys be able to bring down these three behemoths? Or will they be caught inside The Cage of Agony?
BREAKING NEWS!
Lexy Nair says for the Zero Hour, there will be a TRIOS TRIPLE THREAT! Standing by are two of the three teams, Top Flight Crew’s Darius, Dante & Action, and Shane Taylor Promotions with Beast Mortos. But then the third team can be heard coming as Roderick Strong shouts “BEEEEAST!” Roddy thought Mortos was Kingdom! Shane says Mortos followed the money, so can he help them? Matt Taven says Mortos hasn’t learned the value of a dollar! Mike Bennett says Shane can’t help them, but they can help Shane, because surprise, guess who the third team is? Yeah, it’s The Kingdom. And there’s a BIG winner’s purse put on this one.
Not that it’s going to more matching outfits, Top Flight. The Kingdom leaves, Action says check it. In the end, it doesn’t matter whose side The Beast is on, it won’t be the winning side. And Top Flight IS. They will fly home with that guac. CHACHING~! So buckle up. Lee Moriarty has Shane and Mortos calm down. Will #TAIGASTYLE have just the plan to come away with that big money cash prize?
Friday Night Fashion Fight: The MXM Collection VS The House of Black!
It’s hard to say there are any rules outside the norm for this match, other than to dress to impress. Will Mansoor & Mason Madden prove that no matter what, they’re always the best dressed in the locker room? Or will Brody King & Buddy Matthews give them a makeover involving bruises, lacerations and hospital gowns?
Wait, who is this weirdo in the trash bag and oversized wood sandals? Why is he being carried out here? These are the judges for this Fashion Fight?! Well, what do you expect from modern fashion these days? Anyway, the teams sort out, and the Iron Chic starts against the Aussie Juggernaut. The fans bark for the House of Black, and Mansoor dodges Buddy. Mansoor struts, POSES, and calls for a score. Tens across the board! Buddy scowls, waistlocks, Mansoor switches, but Buddy switches. Mansoor switches again, shoves, and POSES! Another score of tens across the board! Feels like they’re a bit biased, though…
Buddy and Mansoor tie up, Mansoor waistlocks, Buddy switches, but Mansoor ELBOWS free! Mansoor runs, sunset flips, but Buddy stays up! Buddy drags Mansoor up, TOSSES him, then blocks a boot! Buddy swings on Mansoor but Mansoor stays in the ropes! The ref counts, Buddy lets off, and the judges give Buddy all threes! Yeah, definitely biased. Mansoor headlocks, Buddy powers out, and they RAM shoulders! Buddy doesn’t budge, and he headlocks for a takeover! Mansoor headscissors, Buddy kips free, then he avoids the sweep. Buddy headlocks, Mansoor powers up and out, but Buddy CLOBBERS him!
Mansoor gets up, Buddy blocks the kick and FLIPS Mansoor! Mansoor scrambles away, asks for a score, and Buddy gets a total of 4! Mansoor says he is still better than Buddy, and he tags Mason in. The Mahogany Hunk calls out the King of Death, and the fans bark it up! Buddy tags Brody, and Mason is all fired up! Brody stares Mason down, but then Mansoor tags in? Mansoor steps up to Brody, says eat this, and CHOPS! But Brody doesn’t budge! The judges still give all tens! But Brody CHOPS Mansoor! Mansoor falls, the judges can’t hep but admit, that was a seven. Mansoor RIPS that seven, and finds the “YOU SUCK” one among them!
But then Mansoor turns around, and Brody CROSSBODIES them all!! That’s a ten, as in, a STRIKE! The fans fire up as Brody holds up the ten! Mason runs up but Buddy FLYING KNEES him down! Mason is in a daze, Buddy holds up the ten, and Rampage goes picture in picture.
Brody drags Mansoor up to run and RAM him into railing! Brody CHOPS Mansoor against apron, Buddy says ten! The fans cheer, “TEN! TEN! TEN!” Brody kicks Mansoor into the ring, drags him up, and CHOPS! TEN! Mansoor stings, he feels more like a two right now. Buddy tags, he drags Mansoor up and CHOPS him down! TEN! Mansoor bails out, the House pursues, and they put Mansoor back in. But Mason ancohrs Buddy! Buddy kicks Mason, but Mansoor DRAPING DDTS Buddy!! Tag to Mason, and he SENTONS! Anmd ELBOW DROPS! And covers, ONE!! Mason snarls, he tags Mason, and MXM double whip.
MXM DOUBLE ELBOW, POSE, but no judges to score it. DOUBLE ELBOW DROP! Cover, TWO! Mansoor drags Buddy up, tags Mason in, and MXM mugs Buddy. Mason whips Mansoor in, but Buddy BOOTS him! Buddy goes up and over Mason, but Mansoor lifts Buddy! Mason runs, HIGH KICK SPINEBUSTER! Cover, TWO! Mason stares Brody down, drags Buddy up, and puts him on ropes. Mason CHOKES Buddy, lets off as the ref counts, and Mansoor hip attacks! Mansoor says kiss this, and Mason tags him in. MXM regroup on the apron, finger boop and DOUBLE HIP ATTACK! Buddy sputters as MXM clap them cheeks!
MXM go again, but Buddy mores! Mansoor takes the worse of that, and Buddy BLASTS them both off the apron! Mansoor hurries back in, and he CLOBBERS Buddy! Mansoor drags Buddy up, brings him over, and Mason steps in. MXM whips Buddy to the corner, then shake their booties. Rampage returns to single picture, Mansoor runs in, but Buddy BOOTS him down! Mansoor falls to his knees, Buddy runs up and uses him for a step! FLYING KNEE into Mason! The fans fire up as Buddy and MXM are all down! Buddy crawls, but Mason YANKS Brody down! The fans boo, but Mason eggs Brody on. Mansoor rolls Buddy, TWO!
Buddy blocks a boot but Mansoor ENZIGIRIS! Mansoor runs, springboards, into a V-TRIGGER!! Both men are down again and the fans fire up! Mansoor and Buddy crawl, hot tags to Brody and Mason! The fans fire up as the two RAM shoulders! Chants of “MEAT! MEAT! MEAT!” begins! The forearms fly, “MEAT! MEAT! MEAT!” The CHOPS and the BOOTS, “MEAT! MEAT! MEAT!” Mason dodges, fireman’s carries, but Brody elbows free! ROLLING ELBOW! Fireman’s carry, but Mansoor makes the save! SUPERKICK! Brody LARIATS back! Mason is still up, and he choke grips! Brody pries free, so Mason HEADBUTTS!
Brody goes to a corner, Mason runs up, but Brody OVERHEAD SUPLEXES him into buckles! Mason slumps upside-down, and the fans bark again! Brody storms around as he barks, and then he runs in to CANNONBALL! Mason sputters, Brody drags him to a cover, TWO!! Mason survives and Brody is surprised! Brody frowns, but Mansoor goes after Buddy! Mansoor sends Buddy into steps! Brody drags Mansoor up but Mansoor HOTSHOTS! And CHAIR SHOTS!! The ref was busy checking Mason! Mason SITOUT CHOKE SLAMS!! Cover, TWO!! Brody survives “South of Paris,” but Mason says time to kill ’em fashionably!
Tag to Mansoor, and he storms in. Mason underhooks, but Brody’s too big! Brody sends Mason into Mansoor, tags Buddy, and Buddy METEORAS Mason! Mansoor runs up, into a POP-UP KNEE! SHINING WIZARD in the corner! Buddy puts Mansoor up top then climbs! But Mason CLUBS Buddy! Mason Electric Chairs, but Buddy slips free! Mason is sent into Mansoor, Mansoor lands hard on his runway! Mason grabs Buddy, but Buddy flips free of the choke slam! Buddy then DUMPS Mason out, Brody is in! Brody DIVES onto Mason!! The big men hit railing, and Buddy has Mansoor! SUPER DUPER PLEX!
Buddy rolls through, Brody is in, Mansoor is thrown into DANTE’S INFERNO!! Cover, The House of Black wins!
Winners: The House of Black, by pinfall
Talk about “Brutal fashion,” this was a victory as beautiful as it was vicious! Brody & Buddy proved #TheHouseAlwaysWins, but will they win their way back to title opportunities?
Will Ospreay speaks.
“I have been asked all day today, ‘How you feelin’, Will? You feelin’ alright?’ I dunno how you feel when you’ve taken a Poison-Rana on the stage and a brainbuster on some stage carts, mate, but yeah, hunky dury. I’m feeling great. I’m feeling great to cut these ties that bind myself to Pac. That’s history, right? See, Pac, everybody might know you as The Bastard right now, or maybe they know you as The Man Gravity Forgot. I know you as a UK backyard wrestler. You see, I could say words to you right now that’d perk your ears up that no one else knows. I could say stuff like Steve Farrow. I could say stuff like NAW.
“Because I’ve walked in your shoes. When I walked into that territory that you left, they’d say, ‘Man, you’re good. You ain’t Pac.’ They said the same thing on the UK independents. They said, ‘You’re good, but you’re not Pac.'” Ospreay made them all eat their words, and then he walked on the bridge Pac built, from England to Japan. Pac paved the way for him and Ospreay is thankful. But when Ospreay walked in there, they also said, “You’re good, but you’re not Pac.” Ospreay has been chasing Pac, and five years ago, Pac was Dragon Gate Dream Gate Champion, and Ospreay was NEVER Openweight Champion, and they didn’t get a decision. It was a 30 minute time limit draw.
You think Ospreay is satisfied with that? Nah, bruv! Ospreay’s still been chasing Pac! And here it is. Without even realizing it, Ospreay has lapped Pac. When Pac hit that rana, and Ospreay heard that crappy northern accent, “Don’t you underestimate me.” You thought Ospreay forgot? Nah, bruv. Ospreay could never forget Pac. Not all the work Pac’s done, not all the history they have. No one has forgotten about Pac. He just has been in this position so many times, we’ve lost faith. Wanna change it? Then there’s 24 hours left, bruv. These two may not have had their Wembley Moment together, but who walks away having won THE moment?
My Thoughts:
A great Rampage as part of the go-home night to All Out, though they of course accommodated the bleed over from Collision. Good stuff, already talked about it all for the Collision article, and I also touched on Moxley & Marina jumping The Outrunners with that article, too. It was easy heat for Moxley & Marina beating up on The Outrunners, who just had their big moment, but Moxley touched on not celebrating mediocrity and being humble in victory. Darby Allin will probably respond by saying this is just Moxley being a bully. Anyway, good win for Aminata, and Deeb watching her sets up how they’ll be feuding soon enough.
Good promo of Bang Bang Gang and Cage of Agony, and they’ll have a very good match, probably naming the winners the #1 contenders to the World Trios Championships. More than I can say for Premier Athletes. What business do Nese, Daivari & Woods have watching Dustin & Sammy like they’re gonna get any of the ROH titles off them? Nese, Daivari & Woods lose to all sorts of established names, Dustin, Sammy & The Von Erichs will be no different. But still a really good, really fun Six Man Tag of Dustin, Sammy & Hologram beating Dark Order. Dark Order really is a trio that should’ve been given more, but oh well.
Good promo segment from Kingdom, STP and Top Flight, with another of these kayfabe’d money prize matches happening just because. Like, title opportunities not being won here? I know Roddy is waiting to go after the FTW Championship, but why not have him & The Kingdom try to move up from ROH titles to AEW titles in this match? Though, Top Flight might be right. They won that $3000 trios royale thing a year or so ago, they might win this one so that they keep making money and building their budget for more airline pilot gimmick gear.
And while I was expecting a fashion show themed Street Fight, I suppose judges giving scores was good enough of a gag for this match. The fashion themed Street Fight would’ve probably been better, though. But the House of Black would’ve won out anyway, so best to do it in a standard rules match. And then a great promo from Ospreay to properly frame this feud with Pac. I do wish they would’ve let this be the All In match but whatever, this will still be a show stealer of a match for All Out. But as I said for Collision, and even Dynamite on Wednesday, Pac has been standing tall so the math favors Ospreay retaining the title.
My Score: 8.7/10
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It’s All Out Eve and the stars are shining!
Before putting up a lot of gold on the line, The Elite battles Blackpool Combat Club & PAC in an All Star 8 Man Tag main event! But will Jack Perry make Bryan Danielson into a sacrifice even before their world championship match?
OFFICIAL RESULTS
- Continental Contenders Challenge: Mark Briscoe VS Lance Archer; Mark wins and advances to All Out.
- Grizzled Young Veterans VS The Iron Savages w/ Jacked Jameson; GYV win.
- Continental Contenders Challenge: Orange Cassidy VS Bryan Keith; Cassidy wins and advances to All Out.
- The Outrunners w/ Erica Leigh VS Davey Bang & August Matthews; The Outrunners win.
- Continental Contenders Challenge: Konosuke Takeshita VS The Beast Mortos; Konosuke wins and advances to All Out.
- Hikaru Shida VS Deonna Purrazzo; Shida wins.
- All Star 8 Man Tag: The Elite VS Pac & Blackpool Combat Club; Pac & BCC win.
PLAY BY PLAY
Jon Moxley has arrived.
The Maniac has also brought The Problem, and no one bothers messing with them. Moxley told Darby Allin to come find him so they can talk, will The Relentless One take him up on that?
Continental Contenders Challenge: Mark Briscoe VS Lance Archer!
The ROH World Champion has- JUST BEEN ATTTACKED! The Murderhawk Monster isn’t letting the Sussex County Chicken get going, and they brawl their way down to ringside! Archer RAMS Mark into railing, then scoops and SLAMS him on the railing! Mark writhes, Archer THRWOS him into more railing! “Everybody dies! That includes the Chicken!” The ref reprimands but Archer tells Aubrey to shut up. But then Mark CHOPS, ROCKS and repeat! Archer knees low, ROCKS Mark, then puts him in the ring. The fans boo but Archer storms into the ring. Mark is on him and the bell rings!
Mark headlocks, Archer powers up and out, and they RAM shoulders! The fans fire up, Mark is busted open already, but he runs to RAM Archer! Archer just laughs it off! Mark RAMS Archer again, ducks ‘n’ dodges, then RAMS Archer again! Archer staggers, the fans fire up, and Mark runs up. But Archer DUMPS Mark out! Mark flounders, Archer storms out after him, and Archer whips Mark hard into railing! The fans boo but Archer stalks Mark. The ring count climbs, but Archer CHOPS Mark! Archer CHOKES Mark against railing, and says he’s coming for Okada’s belt! Archer leaves Mark behind to refresh the count, and Mark hobbles away.
Archer storms up but Mark fires forearms! Archer ROCKS Mark in return! The count begins again, but Archer whips Mark hard into railing again! Mark sputters, Archer refreshes the count, and he soaks up the heat from the fans. Archer runs up, but Mark moves! The cannonball hits only railing! Mark tosses a chair into the ring, and he hurries inside. The fans fire up as Mark sets the chair up. Mark builds speed, and FLIES! Down goes Archer and the fans fire up again! Mark uses his bloodied shirt to CHOKE Archer! The ref reprimands, Mark lets off, and then he CHOKES Archer again! The ref counts, Mark stops, and he gives the shirt away.
Mark puts Archer into the ring, covers, ONE!! Archer is tough, but Mark goes to fireman’s carry! Archer powers out, whips Mark, and hits a SPINEBUSTER! Archer laughs having Mark’s blood on his face! Archer drags Mark up to rain down fists, and Collision goes picture in picture.
The ref reprimands about closed fists, but Archer CHOKES Mark! The ref counts, Archer lets off, and Mark goes to ropes. Archer storms up to CHOKE Mark again! The ref counts, Archer lets off at 4, and he paces around. Mark storms up to CHOP, ROCK, and repeat! Archer goes to a corner, he dodges Mark, and then he CHOPS! And CHOPS! And CHOPS again! Mark sputters, Archer hears the fans, and Archer says one more time! Archer winds up, but Mark dodges! Mark CHOPS, CHOPS and CHOPS! Mark fires up to whip corner to corner. Archer reverses and Mark hits buckles hard! Mark falls, Archer snarls, and Archer rises.
Archer hears the fans, shakes his head, but Mark fires up! Archer SPLASHES Mark in the corner! Mark slumps back down, but Archer drags him back up. Archer digs his boot into Mark’s face, lets off as the ref counts, and then he CLAWS at Mark’s face! Archer grinds his forearm into Mark’s bloody face, but the ref counts. Archer lets off, then digs his knee in! Archer mocks the fans with clapping, and lets off as Collision returns to single picture. Archer dares Aubrey to do something, then he goes after Mark with knees and haymakers! Archer whips corner to corner, but Mark goes up and out! Archer still BLASTS Mark off the apron!
The fans boo but Archer smirks. Archer goes out to fetch Mark, and puts him against the apron. Mark CLAWS at Archer’s face, so Archer ROCKS Mark! Archer APRON CHOKE SLAMS Mark! The fans boo and the ref checks Mark, but Archer clamps on again! Archer drags Mark up but Mark fires ridge hand chops! And an uppercut! Mark BOOTS Archer into the POST! The fans fire up as Mark rises, and he runs up to BLOCKBUSTER to the floor! The fans fire up with Mark and he rises again! Mark drags Archer into the ring, hops up a corner, and then FLYING SHOULDER TACKLES! The fans fire up, and Mark fireman’s carries!
Mark manages a ROLLING DEATH VALLEY! Mark goes up, FROGGY-BOW!! Cover, TWO!! Archer survives and the fans can’t believe it! Mark is also shocked, but he calls his shot! Mark reels Archer in, underhooks, but Archer fights out! IRON CLAW! But Mark breaks free! And CHOSP! And ROCKS! And CHOPS! Mark runs, but into a BOOT! Choke grip, CHOKE SLAM!! Archer drags Mark right up, reels him in, and BUCKLE BOMBS him! Mark staggers, into a ripcord and HELLICOASTER! Cover, TWO!! Mark survives and the fans fire up again! Archer snarls, he drags Mark back up, and Archer puts Mark on the top rope.
The fans rally for “DEM BOYS!” but Archer climbs up after Mark. Mark fires body shots, but Archer CLUBS Mark! Mark still fights back, and he BITES Archer! REDNECK KUNG-FU UPPERCUT! Archer falls, Mark adjusts, and FROGGY-BOW again!! Cover, ONE?!?! Archer flips Mark off, so Mark SLIDING LARIATS! Mark rises to the top rope again and the fans are thunderous! FROGGY-BOW!! Cover, Mark wins!!
Winner: Mark Briscoe, by pinfall (advances to All Out)
Everybody dies, but not before their time! Mark promises he’s gonna add a second belt to his collection! “Okada, I’m coming for ya… B*TCH!” But who else will join the Chicken and the Rainmaker in that Continental Fatal 4?
Chris Jericho speaks.
The Learning Tree stands with The Redwood & Bad Apple as he says, “As we’ve seen recently, The Conglomeration is such a well-oiled machine. Each member, a very important cog in the wheel that makes them roll. From Orange Cassidy, to Mark Briscoe, to Kyle O’Reilly, to Tomohiro Ishii, one of my favorite opponents ever in AEW. One of the toughest men I’ve ever faced! And even though I would’ve loved to wrestle him again in AEW, now’s just not the right time.” Big Bill says time is the most valuable commodity humans possess. But time runs out for every man. Keith says especially this one. THEY’RE STANDING OVER ISHII! Sayonara, Ishii.
Refs rush in and call for a medic! The Learning Tree says “Arigato, guys~!” The Stone Pitbull was taken down in a 3v1 ambush, but what will the rest of The Conglomeration do to get their revenge?
Grizzled Young Veterans VS The Iron Savages w/ Jacked Jameson!
Zack Gibson & James Drake want to prove they’re the best, and that means going after everyone! Will Bulk Bronson & Beefcake Boulder learn the hard way that when you face the GYV, you’ve got to #GritYourTeeth?
The teams sort out, Gibson starts against Boulder. They stare down, tie up, and then Gibson goes for an arm. Boulder powers out, RAMS Gibson, but Gibson talks trash. Boulder kicks low, CLUBS Gibson, and then scoops. Gibson CLAWS Boulder in the face, then CHOP BLOCKS him! Gibson fires off forearms, then clinches. Boulder powers out but Gibson KNEES Boulder down! Tag to Drake and GYV drag Boulder around. A leg is isolated on ropes, for Drake to run and DROPKICK! The fans are torn, but Drake DECKS Bronson! Drake ROCKS Boulder with forearm after forearm, then headlocks for punches!
The ref reprimands, the fans boo, but Drake tags Gibson. GYV drag Boulder up, but Boulder’s too big for them! Boulder DOUBLE SUPLEXES GYV! The fans fire up and Boulder tags Bronson! Bronson climbs up the corner, Boulder Electric Chair Lifts him! But Drake slides in to CHOP BLOCK! The Savages fall, but Boulder grabs Drake! Gibson clinches Boulder, so Drake can ENZIGIRI! Then a throat chop! GYV DUMPS Boulder out hard! But Bronson returns, dodges Gibson and LARIATS Drake! Bronson ROCKS Gibson, fires hands, but Gibson manages to block some. Bronson still wrenches to short arm LARIAT!
The fans fire up as Bronson fireman’s carries Gibson. Gibson elbows free, then clinches. Drake tags in, shove, hurdle and bypass, for a DOUBLE HOTSHOT! Bronson sputters, GYV remind him, GRIT YOUR TEETH!! Cover off the high-low, GYV wins!
Winners: Grizzled Young Veterans, by pinfall
Liverpool’s Number One and Mr. Mayhem have just manhandled some Savages, but wait! Here comes FTR! Cash Wheeler & Dax Harwood make their way down to the ring, GYV stands their ground, and the brawl is on! The fans fire up as Dax is after Gibson, Cash is after Drake, and then FTR TOSS Gibson! Drake staggers up, but Gibson saves him from Shatter Machine! Jameson talks smack on the English Muffins, then celebrates with FTR! The fans cheer, but then FTR give Jameson a SHATTER MACHINE!! GYV says FTR had their run, but FTR says prove it! Who will truly be the #TopGuys in AEW?
Backstage interview with Orange Cassidy.
Lexy Nair is with Freshly Squeezed, and notes that in moments, he faces Bryan Keith in a Continental Contenders Challenge match, and winning means going to All Out tomorrow night for a very full schedule. But how is Cassidy handling this seeing what The Learning Tree and cohorts just did to Ishii? Cassidy says yeah, his schedule is filling up. But what isn’t full is his backpack. So while Kyle checks on Ishii, Cassidy will punch Keith right in the face for what he did. Then at All Out, Cassidy takes that title and puts it in his backpack, right next to the seven grand in cash. Cassidy heads out, will Orange beat the pulp out of the Bad Apple?
Continental Contenders Challenge: Orange Cassidy VS Bryan Keith!
The bell rings and the fans fire up as Cassidy takes off both his own merch shirt, and the brand new Conglomeration shirt. Cassidy then puts his hands up, but Keith runs up! Keith avoids an Orange Punch, Cassidy avoids a boot, and Cassidy SHOTGUNS Keith out! Then Cassidy DIVES! Direct hit and Keith hits railing! The fans fire up, Cassidy builds speed again! Another DIVE! Keith again hits railing, and Cassidy seethes. Cassidy builds speed again, to DIVE! Down goes Keith and the fans fire up for the hattrick! Cassidy storms up on Keith, drags him up, and whips him into railing! Cassidy refreshes the ring count, he is furious!
Cassidy ROCKS Keith, refreshes the count, then ROCKS Keith again! Cassidy again refreshes the count, but Keith blocks! Cassidy blocks back to ROCK Keith again! Cassidy whips Keith into railing! Cassidy sends Keith the other way! Cassidy brings Keith around, whips, but Keith reverses! Cassidy stops himself, but Keith blocks his elbow! Keith HEADBUTTS Cassidy, then he SMACKS the hand off the steps! Cassidy flounders away, but Keith grabs the hand to SLAM it on steps again! Keith CHOPS Cassidy, then BOOTS him down! Keith roars but fans boo, and Collision goes picture in picture.
Keith storms over to Cassidy, sits him up, and KICKS him in the back! Keith refreshes the count, drags Cassidy up, and wrenches the bad arm, to UPPERCUT it! Cassidy staggers away, Keith refreshes the count again, and he drags Cassidy into the ropes! Keith pulls the bad hand into the ropes, then lets off as the ref counts. Cassidy crawls, but Keith stands on that hand! The ref counts,. Keith lets off, to then dig his boots in at the corner. Keith lets off to argue with the ref, but he stalks Cassidy to a corner. Keith snapmares Cassidy to then SLAM the hand off the mat! Keith taunts the fans, stands on Cassidy’s hand, but lets off as the ref counts.
Cassidy goes to a corner, he fires up by headbutting buckles, but Collision goes to break.
Collision returns as Cassidy fights to put his hands in pockets! Keith tries to stop him, and fans fire up as Cassidy kicks at Keith! Keith drops to a knee, and the hand goes in the pocket! The fans fire up and Keith is worried now. Cassidy dodges him, SHOTGUNS him down, and then hurries corner to corner, SHOTGUN again! Keith falls, Cassidy kips up, and the fans fire up! Cassidy storms up to “stomp” away. Then he actually stomps a mudhole! Cassidy goes corner to corner, HYDRAULIC DROPKICK! The fans fire up as Cassidy pulls at the elbow pad. No, his hand hurts, so he leaves that alone.
But then Keith grabs the arm to WRING it out! Keith underhooks, but Cassidy fights the suplex! Keith fights the Alabama Lift, but Cassidy still fights the lift! Keith sunset flips, Cassidy rolls through, PENALTY KICK! The fans fire up, but Keith rises! Keith clinches to EXPLODER! Cassidy flounders to a corner, rises up, and Keith runs up, into a BOOT! Cassidy goes up, but Keith RISING HEADBUTTS! Keith roars, climbs up after Cassidy, and the fans boo. Keith brings Cassidy up, but Cassidy rains down elbows! Cassidy shoves Keith down, adjusts, and DEEP IPM- NO, Keith turns that around to shove Cassidy to a corner.
Cassidy goes up and over, but Keith gets him, CORNER EXPLODER! Scoop and MICHINOKU DRIVER! Cover, TWO!! Cassidy survives and the fans fire up, but Keith snarls. Keith stalks Cassidy, taunts the fans, then drags Cassidy up. Wrench, ELBOW BREAKER, and then another ELBOW BREAKER! And then another- NO, Cassidy cradle counters! TWO, Cassidy ducks ‘n’ dodges to tilt-o-whirl, but Keith stops the DDT! Both men fight for control, and Keith suplexes, into STUN DOG MILLIONAIRE! And then Alabama Lift, BEACH BREAK! Cover, TWO?!? Keith survives and the fans boo, but Cassidy fights through the pain!
Cassidy takes off the elbow pad, takes aim from the corner, and he runs up, but Keith SWATS the arm! Then KNEES Cassidy down! Cover, TWO!!! Cassidy survives that near knockout, but Keith snarls. Cassidy flounders, the fans rally up, but Keith brings his kneepads down. Keith runs in, into an ORANGE PUNCH!! Cassidy tilt-o-whirls to DDT!! Keith flounders, Cassidy goes up a corner! DEEP IMPACT!! Cover, Cassidy wins!!
Winner: Orange Cassidy, by pinfall (advances to All Out)
Ishii has been avenged, and Cassidy will NOT be paying Jericho back for that ruined $7,000 jacket. And now, The Conglomeration has two spots in the Continental Championship match! Will the word of the day on Saturday be, “Inevitability?” As it, is it inevitable that Okada loses that championship?
Chris Jericho speaks, again.
Jericho says hi to Orange, and congratulates him on the win. But he wants to document this. Since he’s not getting his $7,000, he’ll take something from Cassidy. And hopefully, Cassidy will become champion. Not that he’ll have his backpack to put it in. Jericho will keep the backpack until Cassidy gives him the money. And possession is nine-tenths of the law. So think wisely, Cassidy, because Jericho has a big pair of scissors. Thanks, Orange~! Will the Learning Tree tear the backpack to shreds? Or will Cassidy pay what is now a ransom fee to Jericho?
Backstage interview with Mercedes Mone & Kamille.
Lexy is now with The CEO, and her Brickhouse, and says that as we learned on Dynamite, Kamille will be banned from ringside for the TBS Championship match with Hikaru Shida. How is she now preparing for the match? Mone mocks that question, then answers it by saying she prepares like she always does: TO WIN. Mone wants us to ask why Christopher Daniels has to be all up in Mone’s business! But while Shida got Daniels to ban Kamille, that doesn’t mean she’s banned tonight. So stay tuned to see what happens when you mess with Mone.
The Outrunners w/ Erica Leigh VS Davey Bang & August Matthews!
Truth Magnum & Turbo Floyd had a rough week getting rocked by Grizzled Young Veterans and then beat by Top Flight. But will “The Youngest Men Alive” rebound on the eve of All Out?
The teams sort out, Truth starts against August and the fans fire up. Truth and August approach, August dodges to CHOP! Truth just scowls, and the fans fire up. Truth powers August to a corner, August turns it around, but then Truth dodges to CHOP! Truth CHOPS August again, but August tags in Bang. So BANG, Truth takes him down! The fans fire up, Truth wrenches and tags Turbo. Turbo goes up, pumps up, and the fans fire up for an AX HANDLE! Bang tags August, but Turbo kicks him low! Turbo suplexes August for the ANARCHY! Tag to Truth, they whip and DOUBLE ELBOW August! MEGA POWER DOUBLE ELBOW~!
The fans fire up as The Outrunners flex! Bang runs in, but gets a double HIP TOSS! Then a DOUBLE LARIAT! Bang tumbles out, and Turbo fires all up! The fans fire up with him as he tags back in! The Outrunners shake the ropes, then the hoist August up! TOTAL RECALL!! Cover, The Outrunners win!
Winners: The Outrunners, by pinfall
They did it! A boyhood dream comes true! They win ON TNT! Will this just be the first of many?
Sit-down interview with Willow Nightingale and Kris Statlander.
Renee Paquette moderates this face-to-face between The Babe with The Power, and the Galaxy’s Greatest Traitor. She thanks them for taking time to have this meeting. There are a lot of emotions here heading into their Chicago Street Fight for All Out. Renee has not really heard much from Kris, especially since Double Or Nothing and her turning on Willow. Can Kris walk us through that moment? Why then? Kris says she could go on, where should she begin? First, when Willow got to AEW. Who was by her side? Two Long Island girls just trying to make it big. When Kris was TBS Champion, she gave Willow a shot because she cared about her.
But when Kris lost the title, no one was there for her. Kris never got pinned, and where was her rematch? And who won it after? Willow! Willow says yeah, Kris got signed here while Willow was on the indies, grinding, cheering Kris, paying for PPVs just to watch Kris! And when Willow got here, yes, Kris was there for her. Willow was so happy, because of all people, no way Kris was gonna stab her in the back. Kris says let her finish. What did Willow not do while champion? Give Kris a chance. Willow knew how much that belt to Kris. Ever since winning that title and them becoming tag partners, it’s always been about Willow.
Willow says it feels like there’s one factor that really wasn’t present: Stokely. This has nothing to do with him! This is about Willow and Kris! Willow’s “I’m so nice, I’m always smiling, nothing matters!” persona. Of course nothing matters to Willow. Renee asks how it feels to hear all this. Willow says this is blindsiding. Which is funny given everything Kris has done to her. But there’s nothing that can be done now. They have a Street Fight, all the wrongs don’t matter. It only matters that Willow makes Kris pay. Kris is glad this is a Street Fight. Now Kris can have physical scars to go with the emotional ones,.
Willow is so lucky that Kris is a calm, calculated and composed person. She knows when it’s time to strike, and it’s at All Out. Kris storms out, but will she be the one standing in the end?
Continental Contenders Challenge: Konosuke Takeshita VS The Beast Mortos!
The Alpha did not take kindly to Kazuchika Okada brutalizing Kyle Fletcher, so now he is coming for that Continental Championship! However, he has to make it through a brutal battle here! Will Konosuke conquer this menacing minotaur? Or will he miss out on his shot at The Rainmaker?
The bell rings and Callis says this is a great challenge for young Konosuke. Konosuke and Mortos stare down, the fans fire up and the shoving begins! Mortos fires up, Konosuke pie faces him! Mortos winds up, runs up, and RAMS shoulders with Konosuke! And again! And then DOUBLE LARIATS! And then DOUBLE LARIATS! “MEAT!” Mortos gest around, shoves Konosuke to a corner, UPPERCUT and GAMANGIRI! Then a SNAP POWERSLAM! Mortos fires up and so do the fans. Mortos runs up but Konosuke BOOTS him! Mortos tries gain, but Konosuke TOSSES him up and out! The fans fire up and Konosuke builds speed, to FLY!
The fans fire up as Mortos falls down again and Konosuke smiles. Konosuke tells the camera he will slay this beast! Konosuke drags Mortos up, whips him, and Mortos hits railing hard! The fans fire up, Konosuke HAMMERS away on Mortos, then CLAWS Mortos’ eyes through the mask! Konosuke lets off, refreshes the count, then goes back for Mortos. Konosuke ROCKS Mortos, SMACKS him off the chair in the corner, then CLAWS at the mask! The fans are torn, Konosuke drags Mortos around and puts him into the ring. Konosuke soaks up cheers and jeers, then goes after Mortos. Mortos UPPERCUTS first!
Konosuke drops back, but Mortos DIVES! Direct hit with the tope tornillo and the fans fire up as Mortos rises! Mortos drags Konosuke up to UPPERCUT again! Konosuke staggers, then leans against the apron. Mortos puts Konosuke in, Callis admits he is impressed. Konosuke staggers to the far side, Mortos pumps up and runs in, but Konosuke puts him on the apron! Mortos ROCKS Konosuke, goes up, but Konosuke ROCKS Mortos! Konosuke goes up, fires forearms, but Mortos hits back! Mortos HEADBUTTS, but Konosuke BITES the mask! Konosuke drags Mortos to the very top, for a SUPER DUPER PLEX!!
The fans are thunderous while both men are down! Konosuke crawls but he can’t reach Morots, and Collision goes picture in picture.
Konosuke and Mortos goes to ropes, and Konosuke rises first. Konosuke storms up, stomps Mortos, then digs his boot in! The ref counts, Konosuke lets off, and Konosuke argues with the ref. Konosuke goes back for Mortos, drags him up, and scoops to SLAM! Konosuke then goes up the corner, fires everyone up, and SUPER SENTONS! Cover, TWO! Mortos stays in this, but Konosuke keeps calm. Konosuke drags Mortos up, ROCKS him, but Mortos ROCKS Konosuke back! Mortos suplexes but Konosuke blocks! Konosuke body shots, then DDTS! Konosuke clamps onto Mortos for a chinlock and he grinds the monster down!
Mortos endures, fights around, but Konosuke thrashes him. Mortos fights up, fires body shots, but Konosuke CLAWS him again! Konosuke puts Mortos in ropes, to CHOKE him! The ref counts, Konosuke lets off, but he sneaks some clawing fingers in! Konosuke lets off for real, and then he brings Mortos up. Konosuke winds up to ROCK Mortos! Mortos goes to a corner, Konosuke climbs up and rains down fists! Konosuke fires up, the fans are torn, but Konosuke puts some stank on his CLAWS TO THE EYES! Konosuke lets off, Collision returns to single picture, and he whips corner to corner. Mortos BOOTS back!
Mortos runs to SLING-DOG! And a HEADBUTT!! Mortos roars, the fans fire up, and he drags Konosuke up. Mortos whips, scoops, and torture racks! BACKBREAKER DROP! Mortos then whips to POP-UP SAMOAN DROP! Cover, TWO!! Konosuke survives but the fans rally behind Mortos. Mortos aims, ROLLING-0 NO, Konosuke blocks! Konosuke swings, Mortos gest around to waistlock, but Konosuke switches! GERMAN SUPLEX!! A high and hard landing, but he’s right back up! But he swings int the BLUE THUNDER BOMB!! Cover, TWO!! Konosuke roars and the fans fire up again! Mortos crawls, but Konosuke takes aim.
“This is Awesome!” as Konosuke puts Mortos up top. Konosuke climbs up after him, but Mortos fights! Mortos throws elbows, then he brings Konosuke up. Konosuke fires shots back, but Mortos still SUPER GORILLA PRESS SLAM!! A rough landing, Mortos covers, TWO!!! Konosuke survives somehow, but Mortos roars! Mortos stomps around, the fans are thunderous, and Mortos aims as Konosuke rises. Mortos runs in, but Konosuke POSTS him! GERMAN SUPELX! Konosuke runs, Mortos dodges and SPEARS!! But Mortos can’t make the cover! Mortos crawls, ONE?!?!? HOW?!?!? The fans are thunderous all the same!
Mortos reloads, runs up again, but into an ALPHA ELBOW!! Mortos LARIATS back!! Mortos stands Konosuke up, but DOUBLE HEADBUTTS collide!! The fans are thunderous again as both men lean on the other. Mortos drags Konosuke up, roars, and whips., But Konosuke turns fireman’s carry into CRUCIFIX DRIVER! POWER DRIVE KNEE!!! Konosuke roars, hauls Mortos up, and he suplexes, RAGING FIRE!!! Cover, Konosuke wins!!
Winner: Konosuke Takeshita, by pinfall (advances to All Out)
That WAS brutal, but it is The Alpha who survives The Beast! The field of four is complete, but will Konosuke prove he truly IS The Alpha?
BREAKING NEWS for Rampage!
While Queen Aminata didn’t win in last week’s Fatal 4 Way, she’s back in action to prove she is still worthy! Who will be taking on the One & Only African Woman? Plus, the MXM Collection takes on The House of Black’s Brody King & Buddy Matthews in their “Fashion Week Fashion Fight!” Will this one be a fashion nightmare come to life?
The Outcasts speak.
Saraya tells Jamie Hayter that they were watching on Dynamite, and you know what they learned? That she’s the biggest SLAG! The biggest slag that ever did… exist? Yes! Saraya didn’t like Hayter disrespecting her, her family, or how she hurt sweet baby Harley. So now Saraya & Harley are gonna turn the tables! One of these days, Hayter will get them in a match, and she won’t like it! Hayter is gonna be in a lot of trouble, that slu- SLAG. Right, slag. The Outcasts head out, but when and where will they go after Hayter?
Mariah May speaks.
“When this championship touched my waist, it marked a new moment in wrestling history. The champion you always wanted but never knew you needed. I don’t run from fights, I get off on them. I haven’t shaken a single hand in that locker room because I know the best way to really get to know a woman is to make her scream at your feet. Ladies, I look forward to meeting you. But here I stand, the world desperately needs Glamour and I still haven’t had my AEW Women’s World Championship Celebration. Well, tomorrow is All Out. And there’s nothing more worth the money than watching me… be me.
“But the saddest part about being me is that I’ll never get to meet Mariah May.” The champ is playing coy, but will she bare it all before the world?
Hikaru Shida VS Deonna Purrazzo!
The Shining Samurai won that star-studded Fatal 4 Way last week, and she’s ready to sharpen her edge before going All Out with The CEO. But will Mone have an impact on this match here? Or will Shida handle her business with The Virtuosa before Mone makes a move?
The bell rings and the fans rally as the two circle. They tie up, go around, and then break. Shida and Deonna reset, and the fans fire up again. Shida and Deonna circle, tie up, and Deonna pulls hair to put Shida in a corner. Deonna stomps away, the ref counts, but Deonna lets off at 4. Deonna “kicks dirt” at Shida, then storms back up. Deonna whips corner to corner, Shida reverses, but Deonna goes up, under, and around. Shida still trips Deonna to a jackknife bridge, ONE! Deonna sunset flips, TWO! Shida has the cradle, ONE! Deonna has a ghost pin, TWO! Shida dodges to backslide, TWO! Shida and Deonna are still hooked as they rise up!
The fans fire up as Deonna swings Shida, but Shida blocks the lariat! Shida kicks again and again, then short arm LARIATS! The fans fire up again and Shida storms after Deonna. Shida goes up the corner to rains down fists! Deonna stops her at three, but Shida slips free to BOOT! Deonna gets around Shida to roll up, and then POST! Shida falls back, Deonna THROWS her into buckles! Deonna soaks up heat while Collision goes picture in picture.
The fans rally, Deonna drags Shida up, and she wrenches an arm to a wristlock. Deonna wrangles Shida, stands on the arm, and Deonna STOMPS it! Deonna keeps Shida from the ropes, covers, TWO! Shida toughs it out, but Deonna grows frustrated. Deonna drags Shida around, traps an arm, and she knee drops the elbow! Deonna then drops a leg on the arm, and has it in a short arm scissor! Shida endures, but Deonna pulls on the arm! Shida fights up, then RAMS into Deonna! Shida fires forearms, whips, but Deonna KICKS back! And LARIATS! Shida falls, Deonna soaks up the heat, then Deonna paces around.
Deonna slaps Shida around, scrapes her sole off Shida’s face, then drags her up. Deonna hammerlocks Shida, facelocks, and she grinds Shida down. Shida endures, flails, but Collision goes to break.
Collision returns and Deonna has the arm. Deonna wrenches, but Shida fires forearms! Deonna wrenches again, but Shida fires another forearm! Another wrench, but Shida fires a flurry! Deonna CLUBS Shida, fires off in the corner, then whips corner to corner. Shida reverses but Deonna reverses back! Shida goes up and MISSILE DROPKICKS! The fans fire up and Shida storms after Deonna. Shida ROCKS Deonna, climbs up, and she rains down fists! Shida stays fired up and the fans are with her as she BULLDOGS Deonna! Shida comes back to TAMASHII KNEE her down! Cover, TWO! Deonna stays in this, but Shida stays on her!
Shida sits Deonna up, climbs a corner, and the fans fire up again. Shida aims to DOUBLE- NO, Deonna avoids the stomps! Deonna then dodges, tilt-o-whirl, takedown! FUJIWARA ARMBAR! Shida endures, fights around, then rolls free! But Deonna hoists her up to POWERBOMB! High stack, TWO!! Shida survives and Deonna grows frustrated. Deonna drags Shida up, vows to end this, and Gotch lifts, but Shida fights it! Shida SLAPS Deonna! Deonna kicks low! Deonna runs, but Shida blocks the kick into a STRETCH MUFFLER!! Deonna endures, reaches out, but Shida lifts her! Deonna headscissors free, but Shida CLUBS her!
Deonna ROCKS Shida! Shida QUESTION MARK KICKS! Deonna BOOTS back! Shida KNEES Deonna down! Shida drags Deonna up to FALCON ARROW! Cover, TWO!! Deonna survives but the fans are thunderous! Shida warns Mone, this is what’s coming! KATANA!! Cover, Shida wins!
Winner: Hikaru Shida, by pinfall
That edge is razor sharp, and Shida is ready to cut down The CEO with it! But speaking of, here comes Mone! Except, no Kamille? Mone says she isn’t afraid to take Shida on alone. But that’s because Kamille sneaks in from the crowd side! Even in those heels! And she DECKS Shida! The fans boo but Mone now joins Kamille in the ring. Mone grabs Shida’s kendo stick, and Kamille stands Shida up for her! Mone says you wanna mess with this, then she’s gonna get it! Shida ducks, the stick SMACKS Kamille! Kamille staggers, Shida DECKS Mone! Shida DUMPS Kamille out, then DROPKICKS her! But Mone hits a BACK- NO! Shida stops that, and KATANA!!
Mone flounders and the fans fire up with Shida! Is the Shining Samurai about to cut Mone’s treasury in half by taking the TBS title?
Backstage interview with FTR.
Alicia Atout is with the Top Guys and brings up the last two weeks, GYV going after them. They almost had revenge until GYV ran away. Yes, two weeks in a row, GYV left FTR laying. FTR tried to give GYV a face-to-face interaction, but what happens? GYV tuck tail and run. That doesn’t seem very grizzled to them. But Dax likes these guys a lot, because they remind him of another team. Y’know, one guy’s bald, another with hair. It’s like GYV are a less talented FTR. FTR suggests that next week, Collision in Dayton, Ohio, we get for the first time ever, FTR VS GYV! And this will be them “welcoming” GYV to AEW. #TopGuysOut.
Backstage interview with The Acclaimed.
Lexy Nair is with Max Caster, Anthony Bowens & Billy Gunn, and she says it was a valiant effort at All In. But then, what is next for them after losing out on the AEW World Tag Team Championships? Caster thanks Lexy, the effort was valiant. They’re looking live at the best wrestler alive, and let’s check his good side. Caster turns around, and asks what it says on his jacket. Best Wrestler Alive. That’s right! Jackets don’t lie! And look what they’ve done this year. No top team can beat them. The Bucks? Beat ’em! GYV? Beat ’em! FTR? 30 minute time limit, FTR hasn’t been the same since! The road back to the tag titles continues on for The Acclaimed!
And this time, they nut up or shut up! Bowens says that’s right! But then MXM peek in! Mason Madden says, “That’s wrong~!” Mansoor says The Acclaimed should be claiming bankruptcy, food stamps, and unemployment paychecks. No one wants them here. But what do they want? MXM, the hottest tag team in AEW! They will beat The House of Black on Rampage in the first-ever Friday Night Fashion Fight! And judging by how these boys look, maybe watch, get some fashion tips. Speaking of, frost his tip. MXM go to boop but Daddy Ass grabs both fingers with one hand! Bowens says first off, EVERYONE Loves The Acclaimed!
And secondly, there is only one team around here that does finger stuff! Let’s roll. Bowens, Caster & Billy head out. Mason says that wasn’t cute, Acclaimed. But will these teams meet again on that road to the AEW World Tag Team Championships?
All Star 8 Man Tag: The Elite VS Pac & Blackpool Combat Club!
While Jack Perry has the TNT Championship, he wants THE AEW World Championship. And while The Bastard, The Swiss Superman & The Decoder are the AEW World Trios Champions, they all want more, too! But which side will be looking like a real team as we roll right into All Out?
The teams sort out and Bryan starts against Okada. The fans cheer this revisit to a past classic, but then Jack asks to tag in. Okada obliges but the fans boo. Bryan says fine, get in here. Jack and Bryan stare down, circle, and the fans sing “OH~ Cry Me A River~!” But then The Bucks grab Bryan! Jack RAMS into Bryan again and again, lets off to stomp a mudhole, but he lets off as the ref counts. Jack tags Matthew Jackson, and Matt drags Bryan up. Matt winds up but Bryan counter punches! Bryan ROCKS Matt again and again, then tags in Claudio. They mug Matt, Claudio CHOPS, then bumps Matt off buckles.
Tag to Yuta, Claudio CHOPS and Yuta ROCKS Matt. The fans rally for Yuta as he brings Matt up to hit a BIG back suplex! Cover, TWO! Yuta clamps onto Matt with a facelock, brings him around, and suplexes. Matt slips free, waistlocks, and Nick tags in. The Bucks mug Yuta, the fans boo, but The Bucks double whip. They double kick, then Nick runs for the ALLEY-OOP DROPKICK! The fans boo but Jack applauds. Nick puts Yuta in a corner, whips corner to corner, then runs up. Yuta goes up and over to scoop and SLAM! Then SENTON! Cover, TWO! Yuta drags Nick over, tags in Pac. and Pac CLUBS Nick.
The Bastard bumps Nick off buckles, then snapmares to basement dropkick! Cover, TWO! Pac stays on Nick but Nick JAWBREAKERS! Tag to Matt and he runs up to fire hands! Matt ROCKS Pac again and again, then stands on Pac! The ref counts, Matt lets off, and he drags Pac up. But Pac turns things around to stomp away on Matt! The fans cheer, the ref counts, but Pac lets off. Matt sputters, Pac drags Matt up and wrenches. Tag to Claudio, he UPPERCUTS Matt, and the fans fire up. Claudio brings Matt up to scoop and SLAM! Claudio then runs to DOUBLE STOMP! Matt sputters and fans cheer again.
Claudio drags Matt up, around, and tags Bryan. Bryan climbs, Claudio hangs Matt out to dry! Bryan GUILLOTINE KNEE DROPS! Tag to Yuta, he tags Pac, and BCC whips Matt to CLOBBER him! Pac sets up, STANDING MOONSAULT! Cover, Nick AND Okada break it! And the brawl is on! The fans fire up as Bryan has Jack, Yuta has Okada, Pac has Matt and Claudio has Nick! QUADRUPLE RAIN OF FISTS! The fans count all the way to TEN, so that’s 40 total! Then The BCC TOSSES The Elite out! Bryan says it is time to kick Jack’s head in! But The Elite drag the Scapegoat to safety! The fans boo but Collision goes picture in picture.
Jack hides behind railing while The Bucks call for a timeout. The fans join in on “YES! YES! YES!” with Bryan, and then things settle down. Pac waits as Matt returns, and they circle. Pac knees low, wrenches, then whips. Matt ends up in a corner, Pac whips him corner to corner hard! Matt falls, Jack slowly creeps back to ringside, and Pac stalks Matt. Pac brings Matt up to put in the corner, and he digs his boot in. The ref counts, Pac lets off, and he KICKS Matt! Tag to Bryan, and Bryan KICKS Matt! And KICKS! And KICKS! “YES! YES! YES!” The fans are fired up as Bryan just fires KICK after KICK after KICK!
Bryan finally lets off, and he tags Pac back in. Pac stomps Matt, drags him up, but Matt CLAWS Pac’s face! The ref reprimands but Matt SCRAPES Pac’s face off ropes! Tag to Okada, he snapmares Pac to run and basement dropkick! Okada stands on Pac for a cocky cover, TWO! Okada tags Jack in, he drags Pac up to CHOKE him on ropes! The ref counts, Jack lets off, and then Nick CHOKES Pac! Nick gets away with that, then brings Pac up. Jack tags Nick as Collision returns to single picture. Slingshot LEG DROP BACKBREAKER COMBO! Cover, TWO! Pac toughs it out but Nick tags Matt. The fans rally but Matt tags Okada.
The Bucks mug Pac, whip him to the corner, and then Nick runs in., Pac puts Nick out! Then he puts Matt out! But Okada runs in, TRIPLE ATTACK int he corner! Jack climbs while Okada hits a REVERSE NECKBREAKER! Jack FROG SPLASHES! Matt covers, The BCC break it! The brawl is on again and fans fire up! The Elite outnumber BCC in this moment, but Bryan drags Jack out to fire hands! Bryan whips, but Jack reverses! Bryan hits railing hard! Matt puts Pac in ropes, tags Nick, but Claudio runs up! Okada CLUBS Claudio first! Now Claudio is added, only for Yuta to attack! So Jack CLUBS Yuta!
Jack adds Yuta to this, and Nick goes up to TRIPLE SWANTON!! Cover, ROPEBREAK!! Pac stays in this for his team and the fans fire up, but The Elite soaks up all that heat. Matt stomps Pac, scuffs him, but Pac gets mad. Matt talks trash on Pac, pie faces him, but Pac rises! Matt pie faces again, but Pac fires body shots! Matt digs his laces into Pac’s face! Tag to Nick, and Matt trips Pac. CATAPULT GAMANGIRI COMBO, then Pac falls back! Nick goes up to DOUBLE STOMP BACKBREAKER! Nick says they’re the best ever but Chicago is torn. Nick swaggers, stomps Pac, then drags him up. Nick bumps Pac off buckles, then he tags Jack.
Nick whips Jack at Pac to LARIAT, then Jack hits a NECKBREAKER! Cover, TWO! Jack rains down furious forearms, then he tags Nick back in. Nick tags Matt, and The Bucks drag Pac up. The Bucks whip, Pac ducks the lariats to send Nick into Matt! Then Pac scoops to BACKBREAKER Nick! The fans fire up, Pac looks, and he hot tags Claudio! The Swiss Superman rallies on The Elite with UPPERCUTS and BOOTS! UPPERCUT after UPPERCUT in the corner for Matt, but the ref counts. Claudio lets off, to juke and UPPERCUT again! Nick runs up, but is sent into Matt! Claudio sends Yuta in to ELBOW The Bucks!
Yuta feeds Matt to Claudio, then runs, HART ATTACK for Matt! Claudio has Matt ready, but Nick SUPERKICKS first! Yuta swings, misses, SUPERKICK again! Nick SHINING WIZARDS Claudio, Matt cravats, ASSISTED SLICED BREAD! And a SHINING WIZARD! Cover, TWO!! Claudio survives and the fans fire up again! Matt is frustrated, he tags Okada. Okada stalks Claudio, a revisit of their title match in Cardiff. Okada scuffs Claudio, taunts him, but Claudio roars! The forearms start flying! Then the UPPERCUTS! Okada brings Claudio around to scoop and SLAM! Okada goes up per the formula, but Claudio avoids the elbow!
Claudio comes back but Okada boots! Claudio fights the gut wrench with a gut wrench! The fans fire up but Okada CLUBS Claudio! Claudio blocks the standard suplex, but so does Okada! Claudio powers up to lift Okada! The fans go nuts for the stalling suplex and SLAM! Both men are down, the fans rally up, and hot tags to Jack and Bryan! The fans fire up and Jack freaks out! He has to face Bryan at some point, so time to rip off the bandage! “I’m not afraid of you!” Jack runs up, but Bryan fires hands! The fans fire up as Bryan KICKS away in the corner, “YES! YES! YES!” But Jack CLAWS Bryan’s eyes!
Jack KNEES Bryan again and again, then CLUBS away on that bad neck! “I’m the next world champion!!” The fans boo but Jack whips. Bryan goes up and over, keeps moving, ducks ‘n’ dodges to LEAPING LARIAT! But Matt is in to fake the kick to DDT! Yuta gets in, ANGLE SLAM! Nick ROLLING ROUNDHOUSES! Claudio UPPERCUTS! Okada SHOTGUNS! Pac SNAP GERMANS!! Jack runs up, Pac dodges, COMEBACKER!! But Bryan’s up top! MISSILE DROPKICK! The fans are thunderous for Bryan, and he sees Jack just floundering. Time to kick Jack’s head in!! The fans are thunderous as Bryan aims, to KICK! And KICK!
“YES! YES! YES!” echoes out with every kick! We’re bleeding into the Rampage broadcast, and Bryan winds up! Jack ducks the buzzsaw, to roll up! TWO!! Fade out, and technically this is Rampage!
Bryan kicks out of the roll-up, and he wrangles Jack into the LEBELL LOCK!! Jack flails, but The Bucks attack! Claudio & Yuta return to fire off hands! They brawl out of the ring, but Nick sends Claudio into railing! Matt whips Bryan but Bryan ducks ‘n’ dodges to LARIAT! Jack is up top, and he MISSILE DORPKICKS! Jack repays earlier, kips up, but Yuta tags in! Yuta fires off hands on Jack! Yuta ROCKS, CHOPS, repeat, but Jack knees low! Jack CLUBS Yuta, bumps him off buckles, and tags Okada. Okada fires forearms, CLUBS away on Yuta, then brins him up. But Yuta fires forearms with Okada! Yuta CHOPS, runs, but Okada DROPKICKS back!
Okada ripcords, Yuta ducks! But DOUBLE SUPERKICKS are there! Okada gut wrenches, TOMBSTONE!! Cover, Pac & Claudio break it!! The fans hope these teams “FIGHT FOREVER!” but we’re already into another show with this! They brawl, Nick DUMPS Claudio, then SPRINGBOARD CANNONBALLS! But Bryan FLYING KNEES Nick! Okada BLASTS Bryan! Okada sees everyone is on the outside, so he builds speed! To then stop, and flip everyone off! But Pac is back! And he SOBATS! KICKS! And BOOTS! Okada tumbles out, Pac builds speed! Pac FOSBURY FLOPS, down go Okada and Jack!
The fans are thunderous as Pac finds Okada and brings him back into the ring. Pac tags in, springboards, 450 SPLASH!! Cover, TWO!! Pac overshot the target by just a little bit, and that may have saved Okada. But “This is Awesome!” all the same! Pac bumps Okada off buckles, then runs up to BOOT! Okada sputters and slumps down, but Pac BOOTS him again! And again! Okada falls, Pac stalks him, and he brings Okada to a corner. Pac CHOPS! And BOOTS! Pac digs his boots in, tags Bryan, and Bryan drags Okada up. Bryan UPPERCUTS, but Okada shakes his head. Okada UPPERCUTS, but Bryan UPPERCUTS again!
The UPPERCUTS keep going, and the fans fire up! Bryan and Okada each egg the other on, and they just UPPERCUT again and again! Bryan gets the edge, tags Pac back, and Pac BOOTS Okada! Pac digs his boot in, tags Claudio, and Claudio UPPERCUTS! Tag to Yuta, and he ELBOWS! Tag to Bryan, he goes up while Yuta holds Okada, and the fans fire up with “YES! YES! YES!” Bryan MISSILE DROPKICKS! Bryan drags Okada around by his legs, hooks them up, and Pac keeps his eyes on The Bucks. Bryan pulls at the arms, but Okada crawls forward to the ROPEBREAK! The ref counts, so Bryan STOMPS the knees!
Tag to Pac, and he drags Okada up. Pac puts Okada in the corner, sneers at Jack, then UPPERCUTS Okada down! Cover, TWO! Pac stomps Okada, and now Rampage goes picture in picture!
Pac tags Claudio, he drags Okada up, and Claudio whips Okada to the corner to UPPERCUT! Okada just sneers, so Claudio UPPERCUTS! And UPPERCUTS! Okada fires a forearm! Claudio UPPERCUTS! They go back and forth, Okada gets the edge, then ripcords. Claudio ducks the lariat to springboard and UPPERCUT! Cover, Matt breaks it! Claudio is frustrated but he tags Pac. Pac climbs, but Okada avoids the shooting star! Pac rolls through, Okada fireman’s carries, but Pac makes it a STANDING BRUTALIZER! Okada slowly drops to his knees! The Bucks get in to stomp Pac! Rampage returns to single picture as BCC goes after them!
Things settle down and Pac lets off of Okada. Tag to Claudio, but Okada scoops! Claudio fights it to gut wrench Okada! The Bucks get in, but BCC intercepts! Jack stays far away, we get a TRIPLE TOMBSTONE!! Cover, TWO!!! Okada survives, Jack checks on Th eBucks, but Claudio keeps going. Claudio Gotch Lifts, but Okada backdrops free! Nick tags in, CROSSBODY, but Claudio rolls through! Tag to Yuta, CROSSBODY PLEX COMBO! Cover, TWO! Yuta goes back up, Claudio heads over, but Jack runs in to RAM Claudio! The fans boo but Bryan chases Jack! Jack goes into the crowd, so Bryan continues after him!
The fans fire up as things are now a 3v3! Nick goes after Yuta, to SUPERPLEX! Roll through, and Matt is there! E V P TRIGGER!! Cover, Pac breaks it! Okada TOSSES Pac, but Pac drags Okada out! Okada kicks low to DDT to the floor! The Bucks set up with Yuta, Nick springboards, but Claudio catches the 450!?! The fans go nuts, and now Yuta GERMAN SUPLEXES Matt! Claudio SWINGS Nick!! Nick goes around again and again, past TEN, then FIFTEEN, then DROPKICK at TWENTY!! Cover, BCC WINS!!!
Winners: Pac & Blackpool Combat Club, by pinfall
Chicago fires up and The Elite can’t believe it! Yuta & Claudio just pinned the tag team champions, will they become AEW World Tag Team Champions tomorrow night? Will Pac use this momentum to become International Champion against Will Ospreay? What of Okada having to take on three men to defend his title? And will Bryan not stop chasing Jack until it’s time to go All Out?
My Thoughts:
A great Collision go-home, and a clever use of Rampage to give the main event even more time. Had to make a snap decision on that but it’s in both articles now so no worries. Awesome match in that main event, though part of the bleed over just makes me think they were going out of their way to stretch the match when they didn’t have to. Great win for Pac & BCC, but with Bryan and Jack disappearing before the end, you can’t really say their match is affected by go-home math. Mostly because, as I’ve said, Bryan is not losing the title so soon, and Jack isn’t becoming a double champion just yet. However, this all indicates Pac loses to Ospreay and The Bucks retain against Yuta & Claudio.
As for Okada, it is still a wash given the three contender matches tonight. I’m a little surprised both Cassidy and Briscoe made it in, but I suppose that does add a touch of intrigue given the “every man for himself” nature. Cassidy and Mark weren’t likely to win anyway, so it really comes down to Okada and Konosuke. Okada can retain without hurting Konosuke’s power level, and Konosuke can win the title without having to pin Okada, their story might even extend into October and WrestleDream. Given the nature of WrestleDream being dedicated to Antonio Inoki, you can bet Okada will want to be on that card, regardless if he’s champion going into it.
In relation to that, good promo from the Jericho Vortex to essentially right Ishii off of AEW TV while adding heat to Cassidy VS Keith. Cassidy of course won, but uh, I guess he didn’t have the $7000 in cash on him already or else Jericho stealing the backpack would’ve gotten him the money. And honestly, Cassidy’s response should just be, “Who cares? It’s a backpack. I can buy another one.” Effectively, he needs to tell Jericho to finally get over his jacket, and probably not go buying such expensive jackets at all. That will surely piss Jericho off, and we’ll still get a match out of these two to revisit a lot of that feud in 2020.
Good win for GYV over Iron Savages, and good bit with FTR confronting them. FTR also had a good promo after to bring up GYV not wanting to braw now. They didn’t put a match together for All Out so this feud probably waits until either the Dynamite anniversary episode or WrestleDream in October to give it the proper build and proper stage. Good stuff out of The Outrunners, gotta love them treating a win over “jobbers” as the biggest thing ever. This story continues over on Rampage where they sadly get jumped by Moxley & Marina, mostly to give Moxley & Marina heat.
Good promo from Acclaimed, and with MXM Collection crashing it to also hype their match on Rampage. And while Acclaimed called out big time teams, pretty sure they’ll feud with MXM first before going back to the tag titles. Good promo from Mone to foreshadow her and Kamille going after Shida. Shida VS Deonna was a great match and a great win for Shida, and then Shida standing tall against Mone & Kamille gives away that Mone retains at All Out. Chances are, Mone finds a way to cheat without Kamille, which will surely push Shida towards going Heel. And then good promo from Mariah to tease her exhibitionist celebration for All Out, which someone is bound to interrupt, setting up a title feud to head for October.
My Score: 8.9/10
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