So we hit another…thin week. I may have to start delving into the dark web? Some kind of hidden aetherworks that contains a parallel universe where things are active?

Not really sure. But I do know I’ve gotten to lvl 56 in Final Fantasy 14. Yup…it’s been that kind of quarantine. ANYROAD, the match that won last week was; Pro Wrestling NOAH: Global Tag League Finals: AXIZ (Go Shiozaki & Katsuhiko Nakajima) vs Rene Dupree & El Hijo de Dr. Wagner Jr. A fairly narrow margin; but I take it other people are scouring around for interesting things during this quarantine.

Now let’s get to this week!

Quick Top 5:

1. Impact Rebellion: Kylie Rae vs Kiera Hogan
   Rating: *** 1/2
2. AEW Dynamite: Sammy Guevara vs Darby Allin
   Rating: *** 1/2
3. Impact Rebellion: X Division Championship: Ace Austin (c) vs Willie Mack
   Rating: *** 1/2
4. WWE Raw: Buddy Murphy vs Rey Mysterio
   Rating: *** 1/2
5. Impact Rebellion: Dez & Wentz vs XXXL (Acey Romero & Larry D) vs TJP & Fallah Bahh
   Rating: *** 1/4

Honorable Mentions:

• WWE Raw: Drew McIntyre vs Angel Garza
  Rating: ***
• NXT: Kushida vs Tony Nese
  Rating: ***
• WWE Raw: Akira Tozawa vs Andrade
  Rating: ***
• NXT: Jake Atlas vs Drake Maverick
  Rating: ***
• NXT: El Hijo del Fantasma vs Jack Gallagher
  Rating: ***

5. Impact Rebellion: Dez & Wentz vs XXXL (Acey Romero & Larry D) vs TJP & Fallah Bahh

From My Review:
The beginning of this match starts much like you would anticipate from TJP and Dez. The Rascalz duo keeps TJP isolated a bit, some fun Cruiserweight style spots. Fallah tags in right before the commercial, but Acey breaks up the pin as the commercial hits. So XXXL ain’t doing a whole hell of a lot beyond watching so far. But I doubt they have great cardio, so I suppose it’s the logical way to get them to 12-15 minutes.

Just as I say that, we come back from commercial and Larry D is in the match against Fallah. So we got big boy on big boy violence. Acey gets in right before the second break; as XXXL is still in control. Commercial ends and it’s still Acey with Fallah; Fallah does manage the tag to TJP, so the match finally picks up.

Lots of quick action, sliding in and out, not a ton of tags, but everyone gets a signature spot moment. Acey hits the Pounce on Dez, but Dez manages to kick out. A few nice kicks and speed spots from Wentz, capped off with a Springboard Twisting Cutter and then Spiral Tap from Dez; The Rascalz bring home the win. An okay match that was improved by the big move spam for the finishing sequence.

Winner: Dez via Spiral Tap

4. WWE Raw: Buddy Murphy vs Rey Mysterio

From Mitchell’s Coverage:
Mysterio climbs to join Murphy, and clubs away on Murphy’s back. Murphy resists the superplex and throws body shots. Murphy clubs Mysterio back then sunset flips. Mysterio blocks the bomb, so Murphy tucks him in. Murphy wants to kick but Mysterio mule kicks him first! Mysterio turns himself around to leap, for a DESTROYER!! Murphy flounders onto ropes! Dial it up, 6 1 9!! Mysterio climbs up, leaps, FROG SPLASH! Cover, Mysterio wins!

Winner: Mysterio via Frog Splash

3. Impact Rebellion: X Division Championship: Ace Austin (c) vs Willie Mack

From My Review:
This was a solid back and forth, however, there were a few miscues. Willie didn’t quite catch Ace for the Samoan Drop, Ace leaned into the Coast to Coast and the Stunner on the top rope looked awkward. There were a ton of huge moves and interesting spots; Ace even played up the heel aspect with the early slow roll and constant powdering.

Willie kicking out of The Fold was great, Madison’s commentary helped any of the slower or awkward spots. Just a really solid match, but it could’ve been a lot better if some moves were hit a little better. Maybe it’s amplified from the empty arena aspect, but it should’ve been better on paper. I’m happy that Willie finally got a belt; but the match disappointed a little.

Winner: Willie via 6 Star Frog Splash

2. AEW Dynamite: Sammy Guevara vs Darby Allin

From Mitchell’s Coverage:
AEW returns again and Darby trips Sammy up on the apron! Sammy crashes down but Darby gets back in the ring. Darby builds speed to DIVE, but only gets railing! The ref checks but Darby is somehow okay to continue. Sammy drags Darby up and into the ring despite being mostly dead weight. Sammy climbs up to the top rope and aims at Darby. 630 SENTON! Cover, ROPEBREAK!! Darby saves himself and Sammy is losing his cool! Sammy gets to his feet and kicks Darby while he’s down. Darby blocks the whip by holding the ropes. THe ref calls for the ropebreak and Sammy lets go. Sammy whips but Darby blocks so Sammy knees low! Sammy whips, Darby rolls, wrenches, gets around and flips over, for a STUNNER! Then a springboard trust fall, into the torture rack! FEAST- NO! Darby has the leg, the Last Supper! DARBY WINS!!

Winner: Darby via Last Supper

1. Impact Rebellion: Kylie Rae vs Kiera Hogan

From My Review:
Kylie starts off with her adorable antics, folding her shirt, trying to be get Kiera to smile, and failing a bit. Kylie pulled off some great mat wrestling and sharp arm drags to give her an early shot at her STF finisher (Smile to the Finish). Kiera went for the Greco Roman Knuckle Lock, and Kylie looks off and says “should I trust her”; so Kiera pops off with “WHO are you talking to”, without missing a beat Kylie says “The cameraman…”. I popped too hard at that; but it starts off with enough personality and solid wrestling to stay invested as we go to the commercial.

This match gets fantastically hard hitting and aggressive. There was a Japanese style fighting spirit forearms spot, traded Superkicks; and a few big corner spots. As the match went on, the smile started to disappear and Kylie was getting more and more angry. Kiera got a little cocky, Kylie picked her ankle and slapped on the STF; didn’t do much smiling to the finish, but Kiera tapped out. Great match, crisp spots and would’ve probably stolen the night if it had a few more minutes.

Winner: Kylie via Smile to the Finish

Thoughts:

We’ve got an interesting situation since nothing really stood out. Impact had the most quality, but that first night of Rebellion; was still fairly underwhelming. Since each week needs a vote, I’ll vote for; Kylie Rae vs Kiera Hogan, it had some really good moments, just a little short to ascend to greatness.

So that’s the list for this week. Hopefully things start to normalize soon somewhere. Maybe there’s Siberian Polar Bear wrestling? Who would stream that though…hmm…the deep questions…