AEW Coverage
Mitchell’s AEW Dynamite Results & Report! (6/14/23)
Skye rides into the Storm!
Will the Lightning strike?
In the biggest match of her AEW career, Skye Blue takes on Toni Storm for THE AEW Women’s World Championship! Will Skye soon be golden?
OFFICIAL RESULTS
- AEW World Championship Eliminator: MJF VS Adam Cole; Time Limit Draw.
- 8 Man Tag: The Mogul Embassy VS Orange Cassidy, Darby Allin, Sting & Keith Lee w/ Dustin Rhodes; Cassidy, Darby, Sting & Keith win.
- AEW TNT Championship: Wardlow w/ Arn Anderson VS Jake Hager; Wardlow wins and retains the title.
- AEW Women’s World Championship: Toni Storm VS Skye Blue; Storm wins and retains the title.
- Six Man Tag: Blackpool Combat Club VS Hangman Page & The Young Bucks; Hangman & The Bucks win.
PLAY BY PLAY
AEW World Championship Eliminator: MJF VS Adam Cole!
Maxwell Jacob Friedman swore no one was on the level of the Devil, but then the Undisputed One stepped forward! But of course, Adam Cole can’t just cut the line without earning that right. Will Cole beat MJF here to get a title match down the line? Or will MJF cross off the very last threat to his reign of terror?
The bell rings and fans are already fired up. Cole gets fired up and the fans get even more fired up! Cole and MJF get face to face, talk some trash, and then the two back up. They circle, tie up, and MJF headlocks. Cole powers out, MJF runs him over, and MJF mocks the BAYBAY pose. MJF runs, but Cole hurdles. MJF ducks, dodges, then stops to strut. Fans boo as MJF swivels his hips, but Cole runs in! MJF dodges, things keep moving, and Cole ducks while MJF hurdles. But MJF then narrowly avoids the superkick! Cole winds it up, “ADAM COLE BAYBAY!” MJF bails out of the ring as he scowls.
Fans fire up as MJF paces. MJF goes over the railing? And he grabs someone’s popcorn to throw it all around! DC boos MJF and even flips him off, but MJF gives it back. He slaps one guy’s hat off his head! MJF goes back to ringside, soaks up all the heat, and he goes up the steel steps. MJF steps in while fans tell him off. Cole smirks but MJF just shrugs it off. They tie up, then MJF claims hair pulling! Fans boo, MJF is just copying Sheiky Baby. MJF and Cole tie up again, then MJF pulls Cole’s hair! The ref counts, MJF lets off, and he throat chops! MJF stomps Cole down! MJF then drags Cole up to wrench and WRING into the corner!
Fans boo but MJF soaks it up while standing on the corner. MJF goes back to Cole, tells Cole he’s just a loser lie all the fans, but Cole YANKS MJF into buckles! MJF wants mercy but he gets stomps instead! Cole then stands MJF up, climbs up, and he rains down fists! The fans count along, Cole goes all the way to ten! “ADAM COLE, BAYBAY!” Cole wrenches, whips, but MJF blocks to jam Cole’s arm! MJF runs in but Cole TOSSES him up and out! Cole shakes out the bad arm, then runs in, but gets caught int he apron skirt! MJF CLUBS away, pulls hair, and lets off as the ref reprimands. MJF brings Cole over to SMACK the arm off steel steps!
Fans boo but MJF threatens to smack them. Then MJF CLAWS Cole’s back! MJF gets Cole’s arm again, and he stands on it on the steps! Then he stomps the fingers! Cole crawls away into the ring but MJF just soaks up the heat again. MJF drags Cole back up, wraps the arm into a top wristlock, and he leans on the hold. Cole endures and fans rally up. Cole fights up to throw body shots! Cole gets free, but MJF throws him down by his hair! The ref reprimands and MJF “apologizes” before he taunts fans. MJF goes to Cole, gets the bad arm and he SLAMS it on the mat! MJF then has Cole in a mounted armbar and makes gestures with Cole’s arm.
MJF HIP DROPS the bad arm! Cole goes to a corner, MJF storms up and he snapmares Cole to then gets the arm for another top wristlock. Cole endures, even as MJF leans on the hold. Fans rally, Cole fights up, and he throws more body shots! Cole is free again, runs in, but MJF spins him around to WRING the arm again! Cole writhes but MJF drags him up by the bad arm. Cole kicks, but MJF ducks to pump handle, MADE IN LONG ISLAND! Cover, TWO!! Cole survives the driver but MJF huffs and puffs. Fans rally and duel, and MJF mocks the Adam Cole fans. MJF then mocks HBK to rub in Cole’s NXT past.
MJF goes to the corner to soak up more heat, and then he tunes up the band! Fans boo, MJF runs in, but into a SUPERKICK! Cole goes to a corner now while MJF has blood in his mouth! MJF shakes out the stars and he realizes what just happened to his own mouth. MJF is mad, he runs in, but into an elbow! And a BOOT! Cole rallies with big clotheslines and elbows, and then a BOOT! Fans are thunderous for Cole and he brings MJF up in a waistlock. MJF switches but Cole PELES! And BACKSTABBERS! Cover, TWO! MJF is still in this but Cole goes to a corner. DC is dueling as Cole climbs up the corner.
MJF rises, Cole leaps, PANAMA- NO, MJF blocks to put Cole on the apron! Cole swings, MJF blocks and MJF HOTSHOTS the arm! MJF then drags Cole in through the ropes, HEAT- NO, Cole tosses MJF away! Cole hurries in, runs, but MJF ducks the Boom! And he goes for the arm! Cole rolls, MJF YANKS the arm, underhooks and SHOULDER BUSTER! And then suplex, but Cole reverses to hit GHOSTBUSTER! Cover, TWO!! Fans are thunderous again as they duel. Cole stands, brings the kneepad down but MJF grabs that leg! Cole CLUBS away on MJF, then runs, but MJF gets up!
Cole catches MJF to a fireman’s carry! USHIGOROSHI!! Cover, TWO!! Cole shakes out that leg while MJF goes to the apron. Cole crawls his way over, fans continue to duel and Cole manages to stand on the apron. Cole drags MJF up, waistlocks, but MJF fights the lift! MJF then gut wrenches, but Cole kicks his way out of the driver! MJF is dazed, Cole goes up the corner! But MJF THROAT CHOPS! And then gut wrenches! APRON TOMBSTONE!!! Double-edged for MJF’s knees now, and both men flop to the floor! The fans are losing their minds as Dynamite goes picture in picture!
The ref checks both men, and somehow they’re both okay to continue. But they’re both down for a long time so the ref double checks. Is MJF really okay to continue with that leg? MJF stands, hobbles over, proving he is. MJF puts Cole back in the ring, hurries to cover, TWO!! Cole is still in this and MJF is frustrated. MJF gets that bad arm, and DOUBLE STOMPS it! Cole writhes and then crawls to the corner. MJF storms up on Cole, wraps the bad arm around ropes, and pulls! The ref counts, MJF lets off, and MJF glares at all the fans. DC rally up, but MJF goes back to Cole to dig his boot in. The ref counts and MJF lets off at 4.
Cole sputters against ropes while Dynamite returns to single picture. MJF paces, he stalks Cole as he crawls to center, and MJF says, “You’re a nobody, Cole!” Cole throws a forearm, but there’s nothing behind it. MJF grins and kicks at Cole. Then MJF SPITS on Cole! MJF tells Cole he sucks, but Cole ROCKS MJF with a forearm! MJF CHOPS Cole in return! Cole ROCKS MJF again! MJF snarls and CHOPS! Cole wobbles, but he ROCKS MJF again! MJF CHOPS! Cole throws a flurry of forearms! MJF kicks, Cole blocks it, but MJF pokes him int he eyes! MJF runs, but Cole BOOTS! Cole runs in but into a BOOT to the arm!
MJF runs but into another BOOT! Cole runs but into a ROLLING ELBOW! MJF runs but into a 52 Fake Out! And SUPERKICK! MJF gets right up but into another SUPERKICK! Cole runs but MJF LARIATS!! Both men are down and DC gives this a standing ovation! “This is Awesome!” as the ref starts a standing count. Cole and MJF stir, MJF crawls to a cover, TWO!! Cole gets right into the CROSSFACE!! MJF flails and fans fire up! MJF fights, rolls back to a cover, TWO! MJF gets the SALT OF THE EARTH ARMBAR!! MJF pushes back but Cole rolls through. Cole gets the ANKLE LOCK! MJF crawls, but Cole drags him back!
Cole leans on the hold as MJF endures! Fans are thunderous, MJF rolls, and he drags Cole down into the omoplata! LEBELL LOCK! A reference to Bryan Danielson, who he also beat! But fans rally for Cole! MJF tells them to shut up but Cole crawls, only for MJF to get that arm! RINGS OF SATURN! But Cole gets the ROPEBREAK!! MJF is furious but he lets go reluctantly. “This is Awesome!” as Cole and MJF are down. Cole crawls to the apron, MJF drags him in through the ropes, HEAT- NO, Cole denies MJF again! But MJF KNEES Cole! HEATSEEKER!! Cover, TWO!!! Cole survives as we pass 20 minutes!
MJF rises while Cole is still down. The ref checks Cole while MJF bails out of the ring. MJF goes around the outside, and he grabs his belt. He puts that aside as he clears off the timekeeper’s table! MJF then drags Cole out of the ring to bring him over, and he puts Cole on the table! Fans cheer and jeer as MJF goes to the corner and climbs! MJF has done this once before, also against Danielson, and he’s going for it now! MACHO ELBOWÂ through the table!!! Direct hit on Cole and fans lose their minds all over again! The ref checks both men in the wreckage while fans cheer for “A E DUB! A E DUB!” for making this the opener!
MJF sits up first, and he manages to stand. MJF tells the ref to count while he gets in the ring. The ref starts the ring count, and Cole starts to stir. The count reaches 5 of 10 while Cole does his best to sit up. The medic, Doc Sampson, is checking on Cole, is he even okay to continue? The count is 8 of 10, fans are going nuts as Cole is on his feet! Cole slides in at 9.9!! MJF is shocked! He thought he had this but Cole survives by nanoseconds! Fans hope they “Fight Forever!” but this has to end somehow! MJF paces, he brings Cole back to the apron, but Cole pushes him away to SUPERKICK! MJF leans against ropes!
Cole reels MJF in with a waistlock, APRON GERMAN SUPLEX!! The ref checks MJF again while Cole gets back in the ring. MJF stirs, fans rally up, and MJF gets himself back into the ring. Cole is still slow to stand up, but he goes to a corner. MJF crawls after him but Cole goes up! PANAMA- NO, MJF just flops over! Fans boo as MJF crawls to the far corner. Cole hops down, hurries over, but MJF kick shim low! MJF goes up to DOUBLE STMOP the bad arm! MJF tells the ref that this should’ve ended with the ring count! Cole runs up to O’Conner Roll! TWO!! And into the REF! Fans freak out but MJF sees an opening!
MJF hurries out, grabs the belt, and he hurries back over! MJF watches and the ref is still down. MJF throws the belt to Cole, flips him off, and pulls a Guerrero! The ref flounders around, but Cole smirks. So much for MJF’s trick! And now Cole has a weapon! Fans tell MJF he effed up! BELT SHOT!!! Cole throws the belt out, then brings the kneepad down! MJF sits up, into the BOOM!! Cover, TWO?!?! The ref couldn’t count fast enough cuz of the damage he took earlier! Fans are going nuts and Cole can’t believe MJF’s luck. Cole stands back up, he brings MJF back up, and he reloads. But MJF flops down before the Boom!
The ref checks MJF but Cole storms up behind him. Cole drags MJF up but MJF grabs at the ref! LOW BLOW MULE KICK!! MJF gest away with one and fans boo! MJF then crawls to a corner, and he brings out the Dynamite Diamond Ring!! MJF grins as he puts the ring on his pinkie, hides it behind his back, and runs in, but the ref STOPS MJF! The ref was doing it so Cole could steady himself, but now he exposes the trick! And Cole SUPERKICKS MJF!! The ref takes the ring, Cole goes up the corner! PANAMA SUNRISE!!! But that’s not all! HERE COMES THE BOOM!! Cover, the bell rings?!? TIME LIMIT DRAW?!?!
Fans can’t believe it! The 30 minutes are UP, so MJF is literally saved by the bell!! But what happens if an Eliminator is a draw? Cole grabs a mic while fans call BS! Cole tells MJF, “Five. More. Minutes.” Fans love that idea! Cole throws the mic to MJF for him to respond, but MJF just stares Cole down, belt between them. MJF then grabs the belt and slithers away. Fans boo but what else should we expect from The Devil of AEW? Will Tony Khan have to handle this one?
CM Punk speaks.
The Second City Savior says the only thing certain about him right now is that nothing is certain. He’s worked hard to get back to AEW, and he’s coming back for the same reason he first showed up. He has scores to settle and things still to do in his career. “Saturday, the 17th of June, Collision, the United Center. I won’t know what I’m gonna do or say until I have that microphone in hand. I have a lot of things to get off my chest.” Is this going to be the Pipebomb 2023?
Renee Paquette is in the ring.
And she welcomes out Sammy Guevara. Fans cheer the Spanish God as he makes his way out for the first time since Double or Nothing. The father-to-be joins Renee in the ring, and Renee notes we haven’t seen him since he was so close to becoming new AEW World Champion. That was also the same night he and wife Tay Melo announced the pregnancy, so congratulations on that. Sammy has a lot to think about, so where is his mind at? Sammy says it has been a hell of a ride these past couple months. The highest of highest, such as Tay being pregnant, which if you didn’t know, they’re having a girl!
And then there are the lowest of lows, like coming this close to becoming world champion and falling short. But the goal is always the same. And now it’ll be that much better! He’ll have his wife by his side, their baby girl in one arm, and the AEW World Championship in the other! But before that happens, Sammy has to make some tough decisions and some changes. But wait, here comes Darby Allin! A fellow Young Pillar, another man who was close to winning at Double or Nothing, now joins Sammy in the ring. Darby has his own mic to tell Sammy, “I mean this when I say it. Congratulations on the baby girl.”
But that’s not what this is about. Darby wants to talk Double or Nothing. He isn’t demanding a rematch, he lost that night, too. He wants to start from the bottom. But let’s talk about Sammy for a minute. From the sounds of it, the people are starting to love Sammy again. Fans cheer, but Darby has to ask, though. Is Sammy gonna stand on his own two feet? Or stand in the shadow of the Jericho Appreciation Society? Darby’s said it before and he’ll say it again: the biggest difference between Sammy & Jericho versus Darby & Sting, is that Darby and Sting are equals. There’s no Sting Appreciation Society.
So look, Sammy. He doesn’t have to answer now, but Darby has an idea. But wait! Here comes Chris Jericho! The fans sing along with Judas while The Wizard glares at the ring. Jericho goes down the ramp with a lot of pyro going off and Floyd the Baseball Bat in hand. Jericho has the song stop early and fans boo. Darby, you stand there and shut your mouth, and mind your own business! Don’t laugh at him, kid! Jericho then looks to Sammy and says it’s just them now. Jericho’s been meaning to ask Sammy. The whole three months of chasing MJF for the championship, he never called Jericho once! Never asked him to help once!
Y’know, Sammy’s mentor? The guy who brought you into AEW and made you a star? If you’d asked for Jericho’s help, Sammy would be here as THE AEW World Champion! Sammy says that’s funny, because he was thinking, why didn’t Jericho call Sammy? Cuz if Jericho did, then Jericho wouldn’t have lost to Adam Cole. Twice. Jericho laughs that off, and says Sammy must be having delusions of grandeur from his brush with the main event scene. Jericho will give Sammy the chance to apologize to him right now. Fans chant “NO! NO! NO!” and Sammy says he ain’t apologizing for s*it!!
Fans fire up for Sammy and Jericho says Sammy needs to remember the dynamic in the JAS. Maybe Sammy needs to remember the hierarchy. Maybe they need to reunite Le Sex Gods in a tag match next week so Sammy can remember who his boss is! Oh, a match? Darby says Jericho calls himself a wizard, but when he gets in the ring, the magic is gone. Jericho smirks at Darby, and asks if Darby wants this, “you morose mutant.” You wanna challenge Jericho by yourself? Maybe he and Sammy should beat the hell outta Darby 2v1?! Darby says he’s not really alone. Because here comes STIIIING!
Fans go wild as The Icon and HIS bat make their way out! Fans fire up as Sting gets in the ring with Jericho and the rest. Fans fire up as two legends stare down and circle. Jericho aims his bat at Sting’s neck. Sting smirks and pushes Jericho’s bat away, to aim his own! Jericho gets loose, clinks bats, but then Sting smacks back! Will Sammy have no choice but to fall in line behind The Ocho? Or will he do as Darby thinks and be his own man?
AEW hears from Sanada!
The IWGP World Heavyweight Champion introduces himself. “On June 25th, I plan to show the world the strength of an IWGP Champion. At Forbidden Door, I will hold an Open Challenge for this IWGP World Heavyweight Champion. I look forward to seeing who steps up to my challenge. AEW roster, I’m waiting for your answer. See you next time.” Who will dare step through the Forbidden Door to face The Cold Skull?
8 Man Tag: The Mogul Embassy VS Orange Kassidy, Darby Allin, Sting & Keith Lee w/ Dustin Rhodes!
Swerve Strickland, Brian Cage, Bishop Kaun & Toa Liona have been a force to be reckoned with, but they may have just run into a quartet that can stop them! Will the Freshly Squeezed International Champion, two Relentless Icons and the Limitless One be the ones to tear down whose house? Swerve’s House!
The teams sort out and the fans rally up for “FRESHLY SQUEEZED!” Cassidy & Darby both DIVE out onto the Embassy! Darby wipes out Liona & Kaun, but Cage catches Cassidy! And has a bearhug! Darby puts Swerve in, Sting is there, and the bell rings! Sting fires off on Swerve and whips him corner to corner. Sting tags Darby, Darby runs in, COFFIN SPLASH! Then STINGER SPLASH! Darby keeps going, COFFIN SPLASH! Sting fires up, runs in, STRINGER SPLASH! Darby just keeps going, COFFIN SPLASH again! Fans are thunderous as Sting goes to the corner, but Cage drags him out!
Fans boo as Cage & Kaun RAM Sting into steel steps! Darby still runs in at Swerve but Swerve dodges! Darby dodges Swerve now, ROCKS him and HEADBUTTS, then runs to hop on! CODE RED as Dynamite goes picture in picture! Darby keeps moving, he goes up a corner, but Prince Nana distracts! Swerve trips Darby up! Cage and Keith brawl, Kaun tags in and goes up after Darby! Liona CLOBBERS Keith, Kaun hits Darby with a TOP ROPE BACKBREAKER! Liona then runs to APRON SENTON!! Darby sputters but Cage tags in, and he soaks up the heat. Cage drags Darby up for a deadlift SUPERPLEX!!
Cage flexes while fans boo, but Cage mocks the Sting “WOO~!” Cage drags Darby up, brings him back over, and RAMS into him! And again! And then again! Cage lets off as the ref counts, to CHOP Darby down! Tag to Kaun and Cage brings Darby up. Kaun CHOPS, and Darby drops to his knees! Kaun pushes Darby to a cover, ONE!! Darby is hanging tough but Kaun tags Liona in. The Gates of Agony stomp away on Darby, then Liona stalks Darby to a corner. Liona RAMS into Darby, clinches, and TOSSES Darby across the way! Liona taunts Cassidy then tags in Swerve. Swerve stomps Darby, and he taunts Keith.
Swerve drags Darby up in a fishhook but the ref counts. Swerve lets off, then gets an arm. Swerve CLUBS away on Darby, smothers him into the mat, and Dynamite returns to single picture. Fans rally, Swerve grinds the arm, but Darby endures. Swerve fishhooks but the ref reprimands again. Swerve lets off, grinds the arm, but Darby reaches out. Tag to Cage, the Embassy mugs Darby but fans chant for Sting. Liona BLASTS Sting, DECKS Darby, and DECKS Keith! Then he and Kaun get Darby up, ROCKABYE POWERBOMB! HOUSE CALL!! Cage covers, but Cassidy breaks it! Fans cheer, and Daniel Garcia is watching backstage.
Cage TOSSES Cassidy, then he stalks Darby. Tag to Swerve, and he clamps onto Darby with a chinlock, but the fans rally up. Darby fights, Swerve chinbars, then keeps Darby from his corner. But Darby ROCKS Swerve! And again! And again! Swerve whips, Darby sunset flips! Swerve stays up, Darby stands, but Swerve reels him in! Darby fights the half nelson to victory roll! TWO!! Darby leaps but Swerve catches him! Swerve wags his finger, spins Darby around, but into a THROWBACK STUNNER! Hot tags to Cage and Keith! DC fires up as the Limitless One rallies on The Embassy with big shoulders!
Keith roars but Cage CLUBS him! Cage runs in, has Keith in the corner, MONKEY FLIP! But Keith lands on his feet!! And then Keith DOUBLE LARIATS the Gates! And he pops Cage up, fireman’s carry, pop-up ROLLING ELBOW! But Swerve somersaults, only for Keith to block the Complete Shot! Keith TOSSES Swerve to a corner, SPLASHES, then puts him up top! Fans fire up as Keith climbs, but Cage CLUBS Keith again! Cage and the Embassy work together, but Keith fights them off! Liona BLASTS Sting and Darby off the apron, then helps out again. Swerve stands, fans go nuts for the TRIPLE KILL STOMP BOMB!!! Cage covers, Darby and Cassidy break it!!
Fans fire up but The Embassy toss Darby out. Kaun is after Cassidy but Cassidy throws him out instead! Swerve runs in, into a BOOT! Cassidy tilt-o-whirl DDTS!! And off comes the armband! ORANGE- NO, Cage catches for an F10!! Darby SHOTGUNS Cage! Kaun picks Darby up, ALABAMA SLAM!! But Sting atomic drops Kaun, and DECKS him! Sting BOOTS Liona, but Liona whips back! Liona runs in to CLOBBER Sting!! Keith POUNCES Liona!! Kaun runs in, but Keith TOSSES Kaun out! Swerve returns to ENZIGURI! Keith wobbles, but he MILE HIGH SPINEBUSTERS Swerve! Cage SUPERKICKS Keith!
Darby is up top, he SUPER COFFIN DROPS The Gates of Agony!! Sting tags in, he fires off hands on Cage and his cosplay! Sting whips, Cage reverses, but Sting comes back to LARIAT! Sting brings Cage up, dragon sleeper, but Cage fireman’s carries! But ORANGE PUNCH hits! SCORPION DEATH DROP!! Cover, Sting’s team wins!!
Winners: Orange Cassidy, Darby Allin, Sting & Keith Lee, by pinfall
The eclectic quartet comes out on top! Garcia doesn’t seem impressed. Is the Dragonslayer looking to go after the AEW International Championship while also aiming for the ROH Pure Championship?
Backstage interview with The Gunns.
Renee is with Austin & Colten and brings up them helping out Jay White against Ricky Starks. Just what is the relationship they have with The Switchblade? Austin says they have no idea what she’s talking about. But Colten says what they do know is that they were raised to be polite gentlemen. That’s why they don’t talk bad about anyone. They’ll talk about something that matters: Them! They’re the best tag team in AEW, and the best brother tag team in AEW. There is one team they have their eyes on, and those brothers get extreme. BLAM BLAM! That team has had their time, run their course, they’re washed up, it’s enough.
So that is why next week, in Chicago, on Dynamite, the Gunns challenge The Hardys to prove who is truly the best brother tag team today. And Renee, do something with your hair. Yikes. The Ass Boys are calling out the Hardy Boyz, but will Jeff & Matt take Austin & Colten to those extremes?
AEW TNT Championship: Wardlow w/ Arn Anderson VS Jake Hager!
The Maestro of Mayhem knows Christian Cage & Luchasaurus will be back for more, and he’s ready to give it to them. But first, he looks to defend this title against another familiar foe in the JAS’s Big Hurt! Will Wardlow get hurt before settling things with Captain Charisma? Or will he be composing yet another Powerbomb Symphony?
But wait! Hager attacks Wardlow during his entrance! Hager throws hands, CLOBBERS Wardlow to ringside, and then POSTS him! Fans boo as Hager gets Wardlow in the ring. The bell rings, Hager fires off body shots in the corner! Fans chant for “WARD~LOW!” while the ref counts. Hager stops at 4, but then starts up the body shots again! The ref counts again, Hager lets off to soak up the heat, and then he goes back to whip corner to corner. Wardlow comes back to CLOBBER Hager! And again! And then Wardlow gets around to GERMAN SUPLEX! Fans fire up with Wardlow as he sees Hager go to a corner.
Wardlow runs in to RAM Hager, and then whips him corner to corner. Hager reverses, runs in, but Wardlow TOSSES Hager up and out! Hard landing for Hager but Wardlow is feeling good! Wardlow goes out, fans rally up and he runs in to CLOBBER Hager! DC is fired up as Dynamite goes picture in picture.
Wardlow drags Hager up, POSTS him in return, and then has him against railing. Wardlow brings Hager around, CLUBS him and puts him in the ring. Hager box jumps to the apron and fans cheer. Wardlow then runs in to clothesline Hager in the corner! Wardlow whips corner to corner hard and Hager bounces off buckles. Wardlow stomps Hager, jams a knee into Hager’s back, and then covers. TWO, but Wardlow keeps his cool. Hager goes to a corner, Wardlow RAMS into him! And again! Wardlow brings Hager around to suplex, and TOSS! Hager writhes but fans cheer as Wardlow flexes.
Wardlow goes after Hager in a corner and stomps away! The ref counts, Wardlow lets off, then he runs back in, but Hager dodges! Wardlow POSTS himself! Hager brings Wardlow in to fire haymakers, and then RAMS into him again and again! Hager wraps a leg around ropes and pulls on it! The ref counts, and Hager kicks the ropes to jam Wardlow’s leg! Hager then gets that leg for an ANKLE LOCK! Wardlow endures, reaches out, crawls forward, and Dynamite returns to single picture. Wardlow rolls, kicks at Hager, but Hager turns him back over for the ANKLE LOCK! Wardlow rolls again, and gives more kicks!
Wardlow kicks Hager away, Hager comes back, but into a SPINEBUSTER! Wardlow hobbles but he fires up, and the fans are with him! Wardlow drags Hager up, reels him in, and fans fire up, only for Matthew Menard & Angelo Parker to appear! That distraction allows Hager to CHOP BLOCK Wardlow! Arn tells Menard & Parker to stay back, and they tell him to do something about it. Arn’s got the “Glock!” Or rather, BROCK! Brock Anderson rushes out to fire off on Parker, and then Arn DECKS Menard! Father and son run Menard & Parker off, but Hager stalks Wardlow. SPINEBUSTER! Cover, ONE??!!
Hager is shocked but he goes to the far corner. Wardlow is in the drop zone, Hager runs in, HAGER BOMBÂ into boots! Hager staggers, Wardlow clotheslines him up and out of the ring! And then PLANCHAS?! Direct hit and Wardlow lands on his feet! Wardlow gets Hager in, goes up a corner, and SWANTON BOMBS!! Fans fire up and Wardlow brings down the straps! Wardlow drags Hager up, for the POWERBOMB! But that’s just the first! Second verse, same as the first, a POWERBOMB!! Cover, Wardlow wins!
Winner: Wardlow, by pinfall (still AEW TNT Champion)
The TNT title is still in Wardlow’s World, but Christian & Luchasaurus are on the tron! The audio isn’t working so Christian’s message is having no effect. Wardlow says Christian is all talk anyway. The sound finally kicks in and Christian says everyone knows he should be TNT Champion! A few weeks ago on Dynamite, Wardlow threw the challenge to Luchasaurus. So they’re here to say Luchasaurus accepts! It’ll be the debut of AEW Collision in Chicago! But the question for Wardlow is… “What’s gonna happen when your new daddy isn’t there to save you next time?” Luchasaurus drags a bloodied Arn on screen!
Wardlow runs to the back but we don’t even know where this is in the arena! Will Captain Charisma sink to new lows in order for his Right Hand of Destruction to take the title?
AEW hears from Hiroshi Tanahashi!
“It’s NJPW’s Master of the Century, Hiroshi Tanahashi. MJF, as long as you’re champion, that belt won’t shine like it should. Last year at Forbidden Door, I came this close to beating Moxley for the AEW title. So this year at Forbidden Door, MJF, face me one on one!” The Ace just called out the Devil, what will be his response? Speaking of…
Backstage interview with MJF.
Renee finds him in the trainer’s room getting checked out. She commends him on the great match tonight, and brings up Tanahashi’s challenge just now. It has already been made official, Forbidden Door will see MJF VS Tanahashi for the AEW World Championship. Wait, come again? Not about Tanahashi, but the rest. He then cuts Renee off and says the answer’s no. He doesn’t feel like giving a shot to a “rando from a rinky-dink indie fed in Japan.” As far as Tony Khan “booking” him for things, wouldn’t be the first time he no-showed something like that. So Tanahashi, PBBT. Sorry, no can do, bud. Renee, you can go now.
Renee does leave, and the medic gets back to checking MJF. Ow, ow, careful! MJF is sore, tired, and acting like a child, but will he have no choice but to go through the Forbidden Door?
Backstage interview with Orange Cassidy.
Renee is with the International Champion and says that a lot of times, we already know what his matches are going to be, who is challenging him, but we don’t have that right now. What is next for Freshly Squeezed? Yeah, y’know how this works. Right about now, someone will walk in and make a challenge. Oh hey! Zack Sabre Jr. is here! And the NJPW World Television Champion says hello to “Orange Bullocks.” Well, see, Cassidy mentioned ZSJ’s name a couple weeks ago at the media scrum, and well, ZSJ might be the first-ever NJPW World TV Champion, but next Sunday is Forbidden Door, now isn’t it?
And ZSJ very much thinks that the idea of a Double Champion is “pretty bloody marvelous.” What does Cassidy- But in walks Garcia! And he says ZSJ doesn’t even work here, okay? But yeah, a Double Champion is a great idea. Garcia was the person closest to beating Cassidy for that title, and his second belt of choice is the ROH Pure Championship. So speaking of, where’s Cassidy’s boy, Shibata, at? Uh, yeah, Shibata’s not here tonight. But he will next week. So how about, uh… ZSJ & Garcia VS Cassidy & Shibata on Dynamite? Good? See you then. Cassidy heads out, Garcia looks for a high-five from ZSJ, but ZSJ tells him to “pack it in.”
ZSJ leaves Garcia hanging, but will these two submission specialists take down the Freshly Squeezed & The Wrestler?
AEW Women’s World Championship: Toni Storm w/ Ruby Soho VS Skye Blue!
The Outcasts have started taking over AEW, but they’ve made a lot of enemies along the way. Chicago Skye was a major dark horse in Rampage’s Fatal 4 Way but she came out on top against three former women’s champions! Will Skye now join the championship club herself? Or will AEW still be on #ToniTime?
The Outcasts see Mama Blue ringside and taunt her supporting her daughter. The introductions are made, the belt is raised, and we see if Skye makes her mama proud here tonight!
The bell rings and Storm runs in! Skye dodges, and she fires off forearms! Fans fire up with Skye as she has Storm down! Skye CLUBS and KICKS and stomps Storm around, then CLUBS her some more! Storm goes to a corner but Skye CHOPS! And fires off more forearms! The ref counts, Skye lets off but fans fire up more. Skye runs in, but storm puts her out on the apron. Skye ROCKS Storm, then PENALTY KICKS Ruby right through the Saraya cutout she has! Skye climbs, leaps, CROSSBODY! Cover, TWO! Storm isn’t gonna be beat that easily, but Skye runs, only to miss the Shining Wizard! Storm DUMPS Skye out!
Storm runs, but Skye avoids the hip attack! Storm tumbles out, and Skye gives a HIP ATTACK of her own! Ruby checks Storm, and Mama Blue calls them the losers! Ruby scowls, helps Storm up, and Storm gets in Mama Blue’s face, and sprays her with the green face paint! Fans boo and Skye is furious! Skye DIVES out onto the Outcasts! Fans fire up and Skye hurries to get Storm up, to CLUB Storm again as Dynamite goes picture in picture.
Skye seethes, and she brings Storm around, but Storm RAMS her into the apron! Storm then TOSSES Skye into railing! Storm refreshes the ring count, runs in, and HIP ATTACKS Skye against railing! Storm flexes and soaks up the heat before taunting Mama Blue. Storm then stands on Skye and flexes. Storm drags Skye up to CHOKE her against railing! The fans boo but Storm CLUBS away on Skye! Storm puts Skye in the ring, covers, TWO! Skye is hanging tough and Mama cheers her on, but Storm stalks Skye. Storm puts Skye in the corner, to then TOSS her across the way! The ref reprimands, Storm was pulling hair there.
Storm stomps on Skye in the corner and digs her boots in. The ref counts, Storm lets off at 4, and then Storm drags Skye up. But Skye throws body shots in return! Storm CLUBS Skye back down! Storm then scoops Skye for a BACKBREAKER! Storm bends Skye against her knee but Skye endures. Ruby applauds and Storm drags Skye back up, for a SIDEWALK SLAM! Cover, TWO! Skye is still in this but Storm grows annoyed. Storm drags Skye up to snap suplex! Storm kicks Skye around, drags her up and CHOKES her on the ropes! The ref counts, Storm lets off and they argue, but Ruby SMACKS Skye with the Saraya cutout!
Ruby gets away with that cheap shot, and surely Saraya is cheering from the UK. Dynamite returns to single picture as Storm stands Skye up, but Skye throws forearms! Fans fire up as Skye fires off on Storm! Skye whips, Storm reverses and scoops, but Skye tilt-o-whirls to RANA! And then SHINING WIZARD against ropes! Snapmare, SUPER- NO, Storm blocks that, but Skye spins through to BASEMENT ROUNDHOUSE! Storm goes to ropes, fans fire up as Skye runs in, but Storm sends her right into ropes! The ref reprimands while Skye flops out of the ring. The ref has Ruby stay back but Storm goes out to fetch Skye.
Ruby and Storm hug but fans boo. Storm drags Skye up, puts her in the ring, and then Ruby slips Storm the spray paint! The ref counts, Storm gets on the apron but so does Ruby. The ref stops Ruby, but this allows Storm to get in with the paint. Storm storms up on Skye, but wait! Skye has her own BLUE spray paint!! She gets Storm right in the face! SUPERKICK!! And then Storm swings on Ruby! Ruby runs away, Skye runs at Storm and hops on, CODE BLUE!! Cover, but Ruby distracts!! Skye should’ve won twice over by now!! Skye gets up to SUPERKICK Ruby! Skye runs at Storm, but into a HOTSHOT!
STORM ZERO!! Cover, TWO?!?! Skye survives and Storm is furious!! The fans are thunderous as Storm gets the legs, TEXAS CLOVERLEAF!!! Storms its on it deep, and Skye TAPS! Storm wins!
Winner: Toni Storm, by submission (still AEW Women’s World Champion)
Skye almost beat Storm at her own game, but Skye forgot that Storm never rolls alone! And now, Ruby thrashes Skye! The Outcasts mug Skye to make her pay for being such a tough fight! But wait, here comes WILLOW NIGHTINGALE! Another woman the Outcasts have pissed off is here! Willow runs Storm & Ruby off and helps Skye up. Will the NJPW Strong Women’s Champion put the bullies in their place?
Backstage interview with #JungleHook.
Renee is with Jack Perry and the FTW Champion and notes they had a hell of a match last week in that Texas Tornado Tag. How are they feeling? Jack says they’re hyped! The Summer of JungleHook is in full swing. And to be honest, JB is feeling naked next to Hook without a belt of his own. JB said he was gonna get a title this year, so right now, he is officially accepting that Open Challenge for Sanada’s IWGP World Heavyweight Championship! Hook’s reaction? JB has him hold on, because he has been meaning to talk about this with him. After JB wins, they can go back to being a tag team.
As such, Hook isn’t just a tag team partner, he’s JB’s best friend. It’d mean the world to JB if Hook would be in his corner at Forbidden Door. JB offers the fist bump, and Hook returns it. That’s a yes! Will the Cold-Hearted Handsome Devil and Tarzan Life look to become a two man power trip?
AEW hears from Bullet Club Gold and FTR
Juice Robinson says, “On a historic Saturday, the first ever Collision, in the first ever main event, you better believe it involves Bullet Club Gold.” Jay White adds, “And FTR, who is the partner that you’re bringing with you to Chicago?” Dax Harwood says it’s “one of the best professional wrestlers to ever step foot in a wrestling ring, CM Punk, he returns. The debut of Collision, Six Man Tag with our best friend.” White says Punk has been around, he’s been in a lot of different locker rooms, but he’s never been in a match with Rock Hard Juice Robinson and King Switch Jay White! The Bang Bang Gang and who is their partner? SAMOA! JOE!!
White says that this homecoming isn’t going to be how Punk dreamed it would be. This ends with guns up. Cash Wheeler says that Samoa Joe, Jay White & Juice Robinson, at Collision’s debut show, “it’s clobbering time.” #TopGuysOut. Just how big of a collision will this premiere main event be?
BREAKING NEWS for Collision!
On top of that star studded Six Man Tag, The Redeemer, MIRO is returning to action! And after tonight’s confrontation. Willow & Skye are turning right around to go after the Outcasts in a 2v2 tag team match! Plus, The House of Black’s Buddy Matthews “welcomes” the returning Andrade El Idolo! Big things are happening, how will the landscape of AEW change after this Collision?
Six Man Tag: Blackpool Combat Club VS Hangman Page & The Young Bucks!
This war isn’t over, as Double or Nothing and Anarchy in the Arena was just the beginning! But will Jon Moxley, Claudio Castagnoli & Wheeler Yuta look to end this all here and now? Or will the #HungBucks drag the BCC down until they’re in the dirt?
AEW returns as The Elite make their entrance. Bryan Danielson is of course on commentary to watch this, and he loves that Hangman and Moxley are already up in each other’s faces. The bell rings, and the forearms fly! Fans fire up, and then the rest of the teammates start brawling! Nick is after Claudio while Matt is after Yuta! Bryan says this is what the BCC wants as Moxley HEADBUTTS Hangman and then Claudio and Yuta each knee the Bucks low. The BCC stand together, run, but into TRIPLE SUPERKICK! The BCC flop out of the ring and fans fire up. Matt goes out to get Yuta, for an APRON POWERBOMB!
Nick builds speed and Hangman goes to a corner, ESCALARA and a ARIHARA MOONSAULT! Fans are thunderous as Moxley and Claudio get wiped out at the ramp! Matt then sets Yuta up on the apron, drapes him out, and Nick helps hold Yuta in place. Fans cheer for “COWBOY SH*T!” and Hangman SHOOTING STARS the draped Yuta! DC is all fired up and so is Hangman! The Elite puts Moxley in and Hangman CHOPS him! Hangman bumps Moxley off buckles, tags Matt, and now Matt fires haymakers. Moxley turns things around to stomp away on Matt in the corner! The ref counts, fans boo, but Moxley digs his boots in!
Moxley lets off, flips everyone off, but then Matt SPEARS him down! Matt fires off fast hands, tags in Nick, and then runs back at Mox. Moxley blocks the kick to get Matt in a SLEEPER! But Nick goes up and he CROSSBODIES Moxley! Nick CLOBBERS Claudio for good measure, then shoulders into Moxley. Slingshot FACEBUSTER! And then cartwheel MOONSAULT, but Claudio catches Nick! Claudio swings Nick around to POP-UP UPPERCUT! Bryan loves how strong Claudio is, but Hangman rushes over. Claudio knees Hangman low first, throws him to the ring, but Hangman rebounds off ropes to DECK Claudio!
Fans fire up as Moxley DIVES to take out Hangman! But then Matt goes up a corner! Matt SUPER CROSSBODIES The BCC down! Fans are thunderous and Matt feeds off that energy to fire off on Moxley! Matt shakes out his own hand, he might’ve punched too hard. The Bucks regroup, get in the ring, and Nick crawls his way over. But Yuta YANKS Matt down, and GERMAN SUPLEXES him tot he floor! Moxley KING KONG LARIATS Nick! And then gets Nick up for a PILEDRIVER! Cover, TWO!! Nick is still in this but Moxley rains down fists as Dynamite goes picture in picture.
Moxley tags Claudio, the two stomp away on Nick in the corner. The ref counts, Claudio lets off, but then starts stomping again! Claudio lets off again, soaks up the heat, and he whips Nick corner to corner hard! Nick bounces off buckles and flops to the floor. Claudio drags Nick back up, brings him over, tag to Yuta. They mug Nick, and then Yuta trips Nick to a spinning toehold! Yuta hooks up the legs in an Indian Deathlock, and he taunts Nick while standing over him. Nick reaches up to grab at Yuta, but Yuta bridges back to put on the pressure! Tag to Claudio, he dusts off his shoes, and he DOUBLE STOMPS Nick! Cover, TWO!
Claudio wraps on a chinlock and he squeezes tight. Nick endures, even as Claudio traps an arm. Nick fights up as fans rally, and Nick throws body shots. Claudio tags Moxley, holds onto Nick’s arm, and Moxley ROCKS Nick with a forearm! Moxley CHOPS Nick off his feet, CHOPS him in the corner, but Nick hits back! Nick fires off forearms, whips again, but Moxley reverses! Nick hits buckles so hard, he ends up in a Tree of Woe! Moxley climbs up to stand on Nick’s groin! The ref reprimands, Moxley eggs Hangman on, then hops off Nick. Moxley drags Nick up to then BRAINBUSTER! Cover, TWO!
Moxley keeps on Nick with a double wristlock! Nick endures, fans rally, and Nick fights his way up. Nick throws hands, gets free, throws more hands, then runs, into a cheap shot from Yuta! Dynamite returns to single picture as Moxley scoops and SLAMS Nick! Moxley runs but Nick avoids the elbow drop! Nick goes out, DECKS Yuta, dodges Claudio, then slides back in! Moxley gets a leg but Nick slides under to DROPKICK! Fans fire up while both men are down! Moxley calls to his team, he and Nick go to their corners, hot tags to Yuta and Hangman! Hangman CLOBBERS Yuta, DECKS Claudio, and BOOTS Yuta!
Hangman runs to triangle jump and LARIAT Claudio! Fans fire up with Hangman and he dodges Yuta to scoop and FALL AWAY SLAM! Kip up, and then PLANCHA for Claudio! Hangman goes after Yuta to clothesline him out of the ring! And he DIVES on Claudio! And then he DIVES on Yuta! Hangman puts Yuta in, fans are thunderous as Hangman climbs, FLYING LARIAT! Cover, TWO! Bryan says he wanted a stronger kickout than that, but Hangman reels Yuta in. The Bucks coordinate with Hangman, DOUBLE ENZIGURI BUCKLE BOMB COMBO! Tag to Matt, and he runs in, but into an elbow!
Yuta runs, but into the NORTHERN LIGHTS! The Polar Express gets going, another suplex and another suplex, and then Moxley gets in! Matt gets him for the DOUBLE NORTHERN LIGHTS! Fans are thunderous and Matt flexes! Matt drags Yuta around, has the legs, CATAPULT into the GAMANGIRI from Nick! Nick then springboards to DOUBLE STOMP Yuta against Matt’s knees! But Moxley hits a CUTTER on Nick! Matt SUPERKICKS Moxley! Claudio LARIATS Matt! Hangman ROLLING ELBOWS Claudio! Yuta BOOTS Hangman! Matt SUPERKICKS Yuta! Yuta rewinds, gets around, GERMAN SUPLEX! Bridging cover, TWO!!
Matt escapes and DC is electric! Bryan says this is what the BCC does to you! Everyone is at their best! Yuta rises as the standing count climbs, and he hot tags Moxley! Moxley runs to go out after Hangman! Moxley RAMS Hangman into steel steps! Claudio brings Matt up in an Electric Chair! Moxley climbs up, DOOMSDAY DEVICE!! Cover, TWO!??! Matt survives, but Moxley rains down HAMMER ‘N’ ANVIL ELBOWS! Then the REAR NAKED CHOKE! Claudio intercepts Hangman for HAMMER ‘N’ ANVIL ELBOWS! But Nick climbs the corner! SWANTON onto Moxley! Claudio throws Nick out!
Moxley crawls, he tags in Claudio, but Matt SUPER- NO, Claudio blocks it?! And he grabs Matt around the neck, for a CHOKE SLAM! Tag to Yuta and Yuta hurries up the corner. Claudio helps out, ROCKET LAUNCHER SPLASH, ONTO KNEES! Matt saves himself! Nick SUPERKICKS Claudio! Claudio roars as he stays up, but he gets DOUBLE SUPERKICKS! Moxley runs in, DOUBLE SUPERKICKS! Yuta runs in, misses, DOUBLE SUPERKICKS! Tag to Hangman, feed to the POP-UP POWERBOMB! Feed to the B T E TRIGGER!! And then feed to the BUCKSHOT LARIAT!! Double DIVE from the Bucks onto the others! Cover, The Elite wins!!
Winners: Hangman Page & The Young Bucks, by pinfall
Bryan is furious with Yuta for not surviving that onslaught, but then Claudio & Moxley return to go after The Elite! They’re sore losers, and they TOSS Nick out! Claudio CHOKES Hangman, Moxley TOSSES Nick over railing! Fans boo but then here comes EDDIE KINGSTON!! The Mad King left AEW and fought Claudio in ROH, then went out with injury, but now he’s back! And he goes right after Claudio! Eddie TACKLES Claudio and rains down fists! Fans are going nuts but Yuta gets in! URAKEN for Yuta! Claudio knees Eddie low and fires off, but then Eddie URAKENS him, too!
Eddie clotheslines Claudio out of the ring, but Moxley gets in! These two are friends the last we knew, and their hesitation to throw hands shows it. But then Matt CLOBBERS Moxley and stomps away! Eddie stops Matt and tells him not Moxley. Anyone else but Moxley. But then Moxley shoves everyone! Eddie tries to tell Moxley he’s just here for Claudio, but then KONOSUKE runs down to the ring! Don Callis’ new meal ticket gets in, the Bucks TOSS Moxley, and Konosuke CLOBBERS Eddie from behind!! The Bucks get in Konosuke’s face, but then Moxley RAMS Matt into railing while Konosuke kicks Nick low, and DECKS him!
Fans boo as Don Callis now appears ringside, applauding his new stallion. But wait, KENNY OMEGA is here?! And he rushes right down to get in Konosuke’s face! Omega dares Konosuke to do something, so Konosuke swings on him! The two brawl and DC is electric again! But Konosuke rakes eyes! Konosuke runs, into a V-TRIGGER! The Bucks get in, DOUBLE SUPERKICKS! SNAP DRAGON!! And another SUPERKICK for Yuta! A SUPERKICK for Claudio! TRIPLE PLANCHAS to take out the BCC! Omega steadies himself, he grins and aims his finger gun at Konosuke! BANG, V-TRIGGER for Konosuke!!
BUT WILL OSPREAY IS HERE?! HOOK KICK for Omega!! The Commonwealth Kingpin gets a shot in, reminding Omega that their IWGP United States Championship match is set for Forbidden Door! Fans are losing their minds as Ospreay stares Omega down. Ospreay points at the scar on his eyebrow! This is for WrestleKingdom! HIDDEN BLADE!! Bryan says Ospreay is now his choice for that title match. But wait, Ospreay isn’t done! Underhooks, Canadian Rack, STORMBREAKER!! Callis applauds, mostly because of his grudge against Omega. Wait, Ospreay still isn’t done! One more HIDDEN BLADE!!!
The United Empire’s leader has fired the first shot, and several more shots, and Bryan gives that a standing ovation. Will the IWGP US Championship return to NJPW with Ospreay?
My Thoughts:
A great Dynamite here that not only set up a lot more for Collision but also more for Forbidden Door. For Collision, good promo from Punk walking the streets of Chicago, and really good promo from Bullet Club Gold and FTR. I’m surprised there wasn’t anything from Samoa Joe, but maybe he’ll have something to say on ROH or Rampage this week. And great to see that Miro and Andrade are each going to be in action right from the start on Collision. Maybe Andrade rejoins LFI so that they can get in on the Trios Division and have a program with The House of Black.
Great TNT Championship match from Wardlow and Hager, and awesome showing from Skye Blue in a loss to Storm in the Women’s World Championship match. AEW really nailing things with Christian’s tron promo #sarcasm. But I guess Luchasaurus was lying in wait as Arn & Brock chased off Menard & Parker for Luchasaurus to get at Arn. Wardlow VS Luchasaurus for the TNT title on Collision is going to be big stuff, but I feel like Luchasaurus winning would make it all matter. Willow with the save was a nice touch, as we never got the big team match of Outcasts VS everyone else. Willow & Skye VS Storm & Ruby will be good, and is probably the bare minimum one women’s division match Tony gives Collision.
We got just an awesome opener out of Cole and MJF, and I actually really like the time limit draw. It isn’t a loss so Cole isn’t “eliminated” from the running, but MJF doesn’t really lose, so they can circle back to those two at All In or All Out. I like that the NJPW stars are being the proactive ones in setting up Forbidden Door matches, but of course MJF thinks he can just say no to Tanahashi when he’s not the boss. There’s one more week before Forbidden Door, so I fully expect Tony Khan telling MJF he either faces Tanahashi or his title reign is terminated. And good promo from Jungle Boy to accept Sanada’s challenge while also telling Hook they’re sticking together. I don’t know how long that really lasts, it still feels like JB could turn on Hook to go after the FTW title.
Good promo from The Gunns to call out the Hardys but I feel like they’re losing. Though maybe Starks helps out as revenge on The Gunns? Not sure the point of Gunns going after Starks but the booking for Starks has been really weird, and is starting to feel like poor excuses for keeping him away from pretty much all the titles. And great promo from Sammy, Darby and Jericho, as well as Sting and Jericho going bat to bat. I’m thinking Le Sex Gods VS Relentless Icons is going to be the moment Sammy stands up for himself against Jericho, or perhaps even just ditches Jericho, and finally breaks away from Jericho and factions.
Awesome 8 Man Tag tonight, even if throwing Keith Lee back into things was rather hasty. I suppose the Faces winning was the right move, as it gives Cassidy momentum going into Forbidden Door. I love that ZSJ isn’t satisfied just feuding with Samoa Joe as TV Champion VS TV Champion, and neither is Garcia with again becoming ROH Pure Champion. ZSJ & Garcia VS Cassidy & Shibata is going to be awesome stuff as like an appetizer for Forbidden Door. I can’t be sure who wins that, but I’m leaning towards the Faces. Shibata will have momentum going into a match with Garcia, and Cassidy will keep surviving despite being so beat up.
And of course, awesome stuff out of Elite VS BCC in that Six Man Tag. Great win for Hangman & The Bucks, and then just great chaos following that. Eddie Kingston is back, maybe continuing his feud with Claudio for the ROH World Championship, and great continuity that Eddie and Moxley being friends could not bring themselves to throw hands. And then of course Konosuke gets in there to go after pretty much anyone that isn’t BCC, even though he isn’t officially in BCC either.
Omega returning was also great, and then Ospreay showing up outta nowhere was also great. But wow, he sure piled on the damage on Omega. Ospreay may stand tall here, but I feel like that doesn’t make the go-home math in Omega’s favor. I still think because of the BCC and Callis, Omega is going to lose the title so Ospreay can defend it in NJPW events. And with NJPW’s G1 Climax coming up in July and August, there wouldn’t be any other opportunity for someone to take the US title off Omega, so at least Ospreay would be carrying that belt around and adding days to his reign during the tournament.
My Score: 8.8/10
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AEW hits a Grand Slam in Mexico!
AEW visits CMLL in their home of Arena Mexico for an incredible crossover event! 10 Man Tag, 12 Man Tag, and a title match!
OFFICIAL RESULTS
- 14 Man Tag: Hechicero, Volador Jr, FTR & The Don Callis Family VS Adam Cole, Brody King, Daniel Garcia, Bandido, Templario, Atlantis Sr. & Atlantis Jr; Cole, Brody, Garcia, Bandido, Templario, Senior & Junior win.
- Kazuchika Okada w/ Don Callis VS Mark Briscoe; Okada wins.
- MJF w/ The Hurt Syndicate VS Mistico; Mistico wins, by disqualification.
- 4 Million Pesos Fatal 4 Way: Ricochet VS Mascara Dorada VS Holo.grm VS Lio Rush; wins $210,240 USD.
- CMLL Women’s World Championship: Zeuxis VS Mercedes Mone; wins and
- 10 Man Tag: The Death Riders & The Young Bucks VS Swerve Strickland, Will Ospreay & The Opps; win.
PLAY BY PLAY
Hangman Page is here!
Mexico City fires up for the Blackhat Cowboy as he makes his way into Arena Mexico for the first time! Hangman has a mic to say, “Hola! Mi nombre es Hangman.” And he asks they excuse his Espanol, it isn’t the best. But Hangman knows that like most White people, he’ll do his best. His familia used to grow tobacco, and they were hard workers. And they had employees who were hard workers, from right here in Mexico City. Those men were also like family! He is thankful that the people of Mexico have invited AEW into their home tonight! The fans cheer, and Hangman thanks them for the collaboration of AEW & CMLL. This is the best pro-wrestling in the world!
Hangman continues by saying that he also wants to make it known about AEW World Champion, Jon Moxley, that while Hangman is not wrestling tonight, and that he is not allowed ringside later tonight for the main event… He will find Moxley after! And Excalibur apologizes, the last part definitely can’t be translated for the sake of the broadcast. The fans still cheer Hangman on, they wanna see that #CowboyS*it. Hangman adds that once again, he is thankful for letting them be here in Arena Mexico. Now, let the action begin! The fans cheer as Hangman heads out, will The Cowboy get his hands on The Maniac before the night is over?
14 Man Tag: Hechicero, Volador Jr, Dax Harwood & The Don Callis Family VS Adam Cole, Brody King, Daniel Garcia, Bandido, Templario, Atlantis Sr. & Atlantis Jr!
Well, they always say, “Card subject to change.” Cash Wheeler is not able to make it, but Lance Archer and “The Predator,” Volador Jr, take his place! Then on the other side, the OG Atlantis jumps in! Will things only end up crazier to start off Grand Slam?
As Dax Harwood & Stokely Hathaway make their way out, #BigStoke has a mic and he has them cut the music. Stokely has some good news and some bad news. Bad news: Due to circumstances beyond his control, Cash Wheeler cannot be here tonight. That’s the bad news. The good news is, one half of FTR is here tonight in the great Dax the Ax! And hey, Stokely has been working on his Espanol all day. “Grassy ass, thank you!” Still messed it up… But with that, the rest of Team Rudo make their way out, starting with Volador, followed by the Don Callis y Hechicero.
On the other side, ROH World Champion Bandido leads the way for his team, followed by Templario and the Atlantis father and son. Then Brody King and Daniel Garcia follow, saving TNT Champion, Adam Cole, for last! The fans join in for the “BOOM!” and “ADAM COLE, BAYBAY!” These massive teams sort out, and Bandido steps up against the Alpha, Konosuke Takeshita. The fans fire up behind the Most Wanted while he and Konosuke circle. They approach, Konosuke trips Bandido and things speed up. Bandido stays low, then hurdles, but Konosuke leaps over. Bandido dodges Konosuke, then he aims his finger gun!
The fans cheer as Konosuke says he has his eyes on Bandido, too. Konosuke kicks low, whips, but Bandido reverses. Bandido scoops right to a torture rack! X KNEE blocked, and Konosuke spins Bandido to back suplex. Bandido lands out, Konosuke mule kicks. Konosuke runs, but into a RANA! The fans fire up while Konosuke bails out. Bandido builds speed, but Hechicero steps in per lucha rules! The fans cheer these two, even duel, and then Hechi takes a swing. Bandido dodges, fires hands, but Hechi dodges and even goes Matrix! The fans fire up, Hechi scoops, Bandido slips free, but Hechi victory rolls to then INVERTED MONKEY FLIP!
Hechi catches Bandido into the REAR NAKED CHOKE, but Bandido rolls back! They both stand, Hechi wrenches Bandido and whips. Hechi runs up to STEP-UP KNEE! Bandido flops down and Hechi shows off the drop steps. Bandido bails out so Garcia runs in! Garcia whips, Hechi sunset flips, but Garcia rolls through, and does his dance! The fans are torn, but Hechi trips Garcia to have the legs! Hechi rolls and stacks Garcia, only for Garcia to activate the core! Garcia sits up, sunset flips, but Hechi blocks to spin Garcia! Garcia RANAS through! Hechi bails out, Dax storms in, and the fans boo.
Garcia fires forearms on Dax first, then backs him to a corner. The fans cheer as Garcia goes up, and he rains down fists! The fans count but Dax stops Garcia at cinco! Dax carries Garcia off the corner but Garcia fights free to DECK Dax! Garcia whips but Dax reverses and wrenches to short arm LARIAT! Garcia bails out so Atlantis Junior jumps in. Arena Mexico actually boos Junior, he’s apparently not as cool as Senior. Junior shrugs that off to run up on Dax. Dax puts Junior on the apron and Junior GAMANGIRIS! Junior slingshots, runs, ducks ‘n’ dodges, then SLINGBLADES! Cover, TWO!
Atlantis Junior tags Templario and the fans cheer again. Junior & Temp roll Dax into a wheelbarrow and Temp goes up to MISSILE DROPKICK Dax into the WHEELBARROW GERMAN! Temp covers, TWO! Templario hears the fans cheer him on, but Volador climbs up and CROSSBODIES! He takes down Temp & Junior, then ducks ‘n ‘dodges. Dax gives him a boost to DOUBLE DROPKICK! Dax whips Junior, Volador whips Templario, but they both duck to come back and DOUBLE RANA! Junior SUPERKICKS Dax, and fans boo! Volador SUPERKICKS Junior and fans cheer! Templario rises, and he circles with Volador.
Templario RIPS Volador’s Depredadores shirt and stomps on it! Then things speed up. Volador hurdles, Temp ducks then rolls off Voaldor’s back! Temp goes up, up, and RANAS! Volador bails out, and we get a TEMPLAROONI! Templario then handsprings to SASUKE SPECIAL! Direct hit on Volador, and now that lets Brody King step in. The fans bark and Dax realizes he’s alone with this Hound of Hell. Dax offers a handshake, but Brody CHOPS him down! Archer storms in as Dax scrambles out, and the Murderhawk Monster CLUBS Brody! The fans boo as Archer CLUBS away on Brody, then he soaks up the heat.
Archer whips, Josh Alexander gets a cheap shot in, but Brody swings on him for it! Alexander HOTSHOTS him in return! Archer choke grips, but Cole CHOPE BLOCKS! Cole & Brody RAM Archer into the Walking Weapon! SUPERKICK! SUPERKICK! Brody goes out to get Alexander while Cole SHINING WIZARDS Archer down! Brody fireman’s carries Alexander, APRON DEATH VALLEY!! The fans are thunderous as now Kyle Fletcher steps in. Protostar and Panama City Playboy fire hands! Kyle knees low and fires off more knees! Kyle whips, Cole ducks ‘n’ dodges, and DOUBLE LARIATS collide!
Cole keeps going, he LARIATS again! Kyle wobbles, Cole tries a third time, but he runs into a SNAP HALF ‘N’ HALF! Kyle grins and soaks up heat, but here comes Atlantis Senior! The fans fire up as Senior ducks ‘n’ dodges and TACKLES Kyle! The fans fire up as Atlantis rains down fists! Kyle goes to a corner, Atlantis fires off more shots, then puts him in the other corner. Kyle turns things around, and are more fans cheering Kyle than Senior? Kyle runs up, Senior dodges and Junior GAMANGIRIS! Bandido SUPERKICKS Kyle! Templario JUMP KNEES Kyle! Brody CHOPS Kyle! Garcia BOOTS Kyle up and out!
The fans fire up as now Cole and the team gather together, and the fans cheer as all seven raise their hands! Bandido’s team is in control while Grand Slam goes picture in picture.
The ref has the team sort out and Bandido stays in. He goes out to fetch Dax, but Dax and Volador mug him! The rest of Bandido’s team goes to help him and it is a huge brawl! All 14 men are throwing hands, and Brody even DUMPS Kyle into the crowd! Archer puts Garcia in the ring so they’re legal now. Archer climbs up a corner to rain down fists! Garcia slips out before tres, trips Archer up, and he climbs up! Garcia rains down fists, and this time, Garcia makes it to siete before Archer picks him up and DROPS him on the top buckle! Archer mocks Garcia’s dance, then he drags Garcia up to whip him hard into the Rudo corner.
Archer taunts Bandido, goes back to Garcia, and stands on him at the ropes! The ref reprimands, Archer steps off, and Garcia gets up to fire forearms! Archer ROCKS him in return! Hechicero tags in and he fires hands on Garcia! The ref counts, Hechi stops at quatro and powers up his alchemy. Then he drags Garcia up, only for Garcia to fire hands! Garcia runs, but Hechi scoops him for a BEARHUG! And a SPINNING BACKBREAKER! Cover, TWO! Hechi is upset but dos es dos. Hechi drags Garcia up, wrenches his arm, and tags in Alexander. They mug Garcia and Grand Slam returns to single picture.
Mexico cheers on Hechicero, but alexander RAMS Garcia and lifts, only for Garcia to fight it! TWIST ‘N’ SHOUT! Both men are down and the fans rally up! Garcia crawls, reaches out, but Alexander grabs at his foot! Garcia still fights to hot tag Bandido! The fans fire up as Bandido fires forearms with Alexander back and forth! Bandido gets the edge and the fans cheer, only for Alexander to knee low! Alexander runs, but Bandido gorilla presses him! And then SLAMS him down! The fans fire up more, and Bandido goes up, up, and Latino Heat, but Alexander is right up after him! SUPER BELLY2BELLY! Cover, TWO!
The fans fire up but Alexander hurries to get Bandido up. Konosuke climbs and Alexander Electric Chair Lifts Bandido! But Bandido slips down, shoves Alexander into Konosuke, and then he sends Alexander to Templario for a SUPERKICK! Templario puts Alexander up top, then he and Bandido climb! They have Konosuke and Alexander on the very top, for STEREO MOONSAULT POWERSLAMS!! Stereo covers, TWO!! Both Alexander and Konosuke survive but Temp & Bandido high-five. But then Kyle SUPERKICKS Templario! Bandido fires hands, runs, but Kyle LARIATS Bandido! Atlantis Junior SUPERKICKS Kyle!
Junior goes up, up, but Alexander SHOVES him down! Alexander then goes out after Junior while Kyle rises. Atlantis Junior fights to BACKDROP Alexander into the ring! Junior goes up the ramp, runs back down, and he CROSSBODIES Kyle & Alexander! The teams rush in, it is a brawl, but then Bandido’s team puts Kyle, Alexander, Konosuke and Volador in corners! The fans cheer as Bandido, Junior, Garcia and Cole rain down fists! The fans count along, and finally, we get all the way to DIEZ! En total, cuarenta! The fans cheer as Bandido’s team tosses the rudos out, and then Junior DIVES to take out Konosuke! Konosuke stays up, so Templario DIVES onto him, too!
Garcia and Alexander brawl their way up the ramp and to the back, and the same for Cole with Kyle! Bandido ASAI MOONSAULTS Volador! Archer storms into the ring to meet Brody! The fans bark for these behemoths and the forearms fly! Archer throat chops, runs, but into a forearm! Brody roars and runs, but into a forearm! Archer roars and runs, but then fakes Brody out! But Brody deflects the boot to run and CLOBBER Archer! Archer tumbles out, but here comes Hechi! FLYING ELBOW! Hechi stomps away on Brody and the fans fire up! The Alchemist whips, Brody blows through the lariat to RANA?!?
Hechi tumbles out while fans bark, and Brody builds speed to DIVE!! The supersized tope takes out Hechi AND Konosuke! But that leaves Dax with Atlantis Senior. And Senior has been owing Dax a beating since last week! The hands fly, the fans fire up, and Senior gets the edge! But Dax kicks low! Dax CLUBS Senior, kicks away, and the fans are cheering!? Dax is all fired up, and he drags Senior up to bring him around. But Senior drags him into a cradle! Team Bandido wins!!
Winners: Adam Cole, Brody King, Daniel Garcia, Bandido, Templario, Atlantis Sr. & Atlantis Jr, by pinfall
But Dax attacks anyway! What a sore loser! But Arena Mexico doesn’t seem to care?! Junior and the other luchadores run Dax off, and Stokely says keep them back! Will things just have to end here? Or will both father and son get payback on FTR soon enough?
Kazuchika Okada w/ Don Callis VS Mark Briscoe!
The Rainmaker has a Winner Takes All match with long-time rival, Kenny Omega, but he crossed a line! Not only has Okada joined Don Callis just to stick it to The Cleaner, but Okada hospitalized Omega with a brutal attack to the stomach! Will the Sussex County Chicken get a semblance of revenge on Omega’s behalf? Or will Okada make it rain in Arena Mexico?
The fans are fired up for Okada while he and Briscoe get face to face. The ref has them back away to their corners, then the bell rings. Okada and Briscoe step up again, then Briscoe shoves Okada! Okada bails out and the fans boo. Briscoe waits on Okada while commentary tells Callis he and Okada committed the most despicable thing in all of wrestling. Callis of course says it was the most shrewd tactical move in the history of wrestling. Okada takes his time returning into the ring, and then he circles with Briscoe. They tie up and are in a deadlock. They go around, Okada puts Briscoe on the ropes, but he lets off slowly.
Okada fakes the chop, and pats Briscoe on the shoulders. The fans are torn, but Briscoe kicks Okada and TOSSES him! The fans cheer as Briscoe builds speed, but Okada steps aside so Briscoe can’t dive. Briscoe gives chase, though, and they go around the outside. They slide back in, and Okada CLOBBERS Briscoe! The fans are torn as Okada CLUBS away. Okada fires forearms, storms up to stomp Briscoe in the corner, and then ELBOWS him! The fans are torn but Okada brings Briscoe around for a BIG back suplex. But Briscoe lands out, and hits the Crane Stance! Okada takes a swing, Briscoe ducks, and Briscoe CHOPS!
Briscoe whips, Okada reverses, but Briscoe slides under the boot! Crane Stance! Crane feint, then the CRANE KICK! The fans fire up as Briscoe stands up in his Redneck Kung-Fu stance. Briscoe stands Okada up to ROCK with a haymaker, then ROCKS him again. Okada staggers, Briscoe is on him with a CHOP! The fans “WOO~” and Callis acknowledges those heavy hands of Briscoe’s. Briscoe bumps Okada off buckles, stomps a mudhole, then stops as the ref counts 4. Briscoe then grinds his forearm into Okada’s face! The ref counts again, Briscoe stops at 4, and he whips corner to corner. Okada reverses but Briscoe goes up and out.
Okada runs up but Briscoe blocks a shot to ROCK Okada! Briscoe then RAMS into Okada, throws him out of the ring, and then DIVES! Direct hit and the fans fire up! Briscoe high-fives the front row before he puts Okada in the ring. Okada goes to a corner, Briscoe runs up and LARIATS! Briscoe goes corner to corner again, but Okada BOOTS him! Briscoe just fires up! Okada dodges this time, and he hoists Briscoe up to DROPKICK him down to the floor! The fans fire up while Grand Slam goes picture in picture.
Okada waits while Briscoe is down and out. A ring count starts, Briscoe stirs, but then Okada goes out to fetch Briscoe. Briscoe fires body shots but Okada kicks low! DDT to the floor! Okada leaves Briscoe behind and the ring count starts again. Briscoe rises up, leans on commentary, and he tells Callis off before he goes to the ring at 6 of 10. Okada is on Briscoe with another DDT! Cover, TWO! Briscoe toughs it out and Okada is annoyed. Okada stalks Briscoe to a corner, but Briscoe kicks low! Okada ELBOWS Briscoe, whips corner to corner, then runs in and ELBOWS Briscoe down! Okada paces while soaking up cheers and jeers.
Okada goes back to Briscoe and drags him up. Okada reels Briscoe in, turns him, and hits a NECKBREAKER! Cover, TWO! Briscoe is still in this and he rises up. Okada is on him with a chinlock and bends him back! Briscoe endures as Okada leans on the hold, and Briscoe fights around to stand back up. But Okada drags Briscoe back down! Briscoe still fights, Grand Slam returns to single picture, and the fans rally up. Briscoe rises again, fires body shots, then runs, ducks ‘n’ dodges, but Okada hits a FLAPJACK! Okada is ice cold while the fans fire up. Okada brings Briscoe up, gut wrenches, but Briscoe fights to a victory roll! TWO!
Okada runs up, Briscoe waistlocks, but Okada switches. Briscoe breaks free to PELE! Both men are down and the fans fire up again! Briscoe pounds the mat and the fans rally. Briscoe rises, Okada stands, and they throw forearms back and forth! Briscoe ROCKS Okada, and Okada comes back to CLAW Briscoe’s eyes! Okada whips, but Briscoe reverses and CHOPS! Briscoe fires forearms, then whips. Okada reverses but Briscoe FLYING FOREARMS! The fans fire up again and both men rise up. Briscoe winds up to LARIAT in the corner! Briscoe brings Okada out to a FISHERMAN BUSTER! Cover, TWO!
The fans fire up as Okada stays in this! Briscoe clutches his neck but he brings Okada back up. Okada fights the clinch, the fans duel, and Okada puts Briscoe on ropes. Okada whips, Briscoe FLIPS through the backdrop! The fans fire up and Okada thinks it is for him. But he turns around into a REDNECK UPPERCUT! Briscoe runs in at the corner, but Okada pops him up to the Alabama Lift! REVERSE NECKBREAKER! The fans fire up again and Okada scoops to SLAM! Standard formula, Okada goes up the corner! MACHO ELBOW! Then Okada winds it up, and gives the Rainmaker MIDDLE FINGER~!
Okada grins, but Briscoe grabs that finger to BITE IT! The fans fire up and the ref reprimands, but Briscoe BITES more! Then EXPLODER! Briscoe drags Okada to a drop zone, climbs up top, and FROGGY-BOW! Cover, TWO!! The fans fire up as Okada survives! Briscoe calls his shot and he underhooks Okada! But Okada BACKDROPS free! Briscoe is right up, swings, but Okada dodges to then backslide! Roll through, but Briscoe dodges the lariat, only for the DROPKICK to hit! Okada roars, ripcords, and RAIN- NO, Briscoe ducks, kicks low, and underhooks! But Okada fights the lift! Wrench, ripcord, but Briscoe wrenches and underhooks! JAY-
NO, Okada fights the driller to scoop and TOMBSTONE!! Okada grins and ripcords, RAINMAKER!!! Cover, Okada wins!
Winner: Kazuchika Okada, by pinfall
The Continental Champion is rolling on the road to Arlington! Don Callis celebrates with his potentially new golden goose, but then Callis CLAWS Briscoe’s eyes! The fans boo as Okada aims with the belt! BELT SHOTÂ to the ribs!! And then BELT SHOT to the head!! Callis & Okada stomp away on Briscoe, then they leave him behind. Another message sent to not just Kenny Omega but to anyone who would dare defy them. Will Okada go from Continental Champion to Unified Champion after going All In?
MJF w/ The Hurt Syndicate VS Mistico!
The Scumbag only ever does or uses something when it benefits him, and being extremely patriotic for the United States only seems to happen when he wants to stick it to someone not from the United States. MJF waves Ol’ Glory while he, MVP, Bobby Lashley & Shelton Benjamin walk down to the ring, but will he have to wave the white flag of surrender here tonight? Or will MJF somehow screw over the arguably greatest and most beloved man in CMLL?
In fact, to counter MJF being an American idiot, Mistico takes off his Sin Cara mask to reveal the colors of Mexico’s flag and therefore the colors of his people. He also has Me Muero as his theme, and the fans all know that one! The bell rings and the two circle while the fans rally behind Mistico. The two tie up, MJF SHOVES Mistico away, and then MJF soaks up the heat. MJF mockingly claps and then says up theirs! MVP tells MJF to worry about Mistico, not the fans. The fans tell MJF off and MJF tells them to shut up. MJF and Mistico tie up, Mistico SHOVES MJF, and Mistico eggs MJF on! MJF gets up, he and Mistico circle again, and they tie up. MJF kicks low and grins.
MJF brings Mistico around to headlock but Mistico fires body shots. Mistico powers up and out, then CHOPS! Mistico winds up and the fans rally, and he knuckle locks before he CHOPS again! Mistico goes up, up, and he tightrope walks to FLYING ARM-DRAG! The fans fire up as Mistico then hits a CODE RED! Cover, TWO! MJF bails out but Mistico builds speed! Mistico handsprings to fake MJF out! MJF thinks he’s smooth for running away, but then MVP tells him to focus on Mistico, not on the fans. MJF says he knows, and he eggs on Mistico. Mistico runs out there to chase MJF, but then the Hurt Syndicate stands in the way!
The fans boo, Mistico wags his finger, and he tells them to part. MJF runs up to ROCK Mistico first! The fans boo but MJF high-fives his guys. MJF says, “Easy! Too easy!” MJF puts Mistico in the ring, smirks while the fans call him more names. MJF swivels his hips, then runs up, but Mistico dodges the knee drop! Mistico runs up to RANA! The fans fire up and Mistico has MJF in a corner. MJF wants mercy, but Mistico says nope! Mistico runs up, but MJF YANKS him into buckles! MJF stomps away on Mistico, then goes to the other end to stand on the corner. MJF soaks up heat as he does the Pledge of Allegiance!
The fans boo, and MVP again reprimands MJF, he needs to be about business, not about trolling! MJF goes back to Mistico, drags him up, and he brings Mistico around, but Mistico JAWBREAKERS! Mistico runs, hops on, but MJF stops Code Red to reel Mistico in! POWER BREAKER! Cover, TWO! Mistico survives, MVP says this is still fine, and Grand Slam goes picture in picture. MJF sits Mistico up, and he pulls at the mask! MJF’s lucky this is an AEW based event, CMLL rules say this is tantamount to a disqualification! MJF rips at the eyehole, then clamps on a chinlock. MJF grinds Mistico down but Mistico endures.
Mistico fights while the fans tell MJF off again. Mistico rises up, fires body shots, then runs to ROCK MJF! Mistico fires forearms but MJF throat chops! MJF TOSSES Mistico out, distracts the ref, and the Hurt Syndicate attacks! BARRIER BACKBREAKER from Shelton! Shelton shoves Mistico back into the ring, MJF covers, TWO! Mistico is still in this but the ref is a bit suspicious of the Hurt Syndicate. MVP defends their innocence, and MJF puts Mistico on ropes. MJF CHOKES Mistico, the ref counts, and MJF stops at 4. This lets Lashley CHOKE Mistico and throw hands! The Hurt syndicate gets away with more, and MJF covers, TWO!
MVP tells fans to callete, they saw nothing! MJF stalks Mistico, stomps him on the foot, then has him on the ropes. MJF stomps him more, then soaks up heat. MJF drags Mistico up, scoops and carries him, then SLAMS him down! MJF huffs ‘n’ puffs while Grand Slam returns to single picture. MJF sits Mistico back up, runs the ropes, and then just steps up to pelvic thrust! The fans boo and Mistico is pissed now! MVP says no more trolling, MJF, he’s already told him that! MJF ROCKS Mistico, but Mistico eggs him on! MJF ROCKS Mistico, CLUBS him again and again, but then Mistico blocks to fire off forearms! And KICKS, SOBATS and KICKS!
The fans fire up with Mistico, but MJF BITES Mistico’s mask! MJF whips, Mistico reverses, then he ducks ‘n’ dodges to handspring and BACK ELBOW! The fans fire up and Mistico aims from a corner. But MJF runs up! Mistico dodges, runs back in, but MJF puts him on the apron. Mistico GAMANGIRIS! The fans fire up, Mistico springboards, CROSSBODY! Mistico rolls through and keeps moving, tilt-o-whirl and DDT! MJF tumbles out, the fans fire up, and Mistico rises. Mistico springboards from the corner, SUPER CROSSBODY! The fans are thunderous as both men are down! The ring count starts while the fans cheer, “ESTA LUCHA! <THIS IS WRESTLING!>”
The fans fire up as Mistico puts MJF back in the ring. Mistico then springboards again, SWANTON BOMB! MJF sputters into the drop zone and Mistico goes up the corner! MOONSAULT, but MJF moves! Mistico rolls through as best he can, and he SNAP POWERSLAMS! Cover, TWO!! MJF survives, MVP is frustrated on his behalf, but Mistico covers again, TWO! MJF is still in this but the fans are still behind Mistico. Mistico stands MJF up and CHOPS! The fans rally, Mistico runs, but MJF SPITS in Mistico’s face! Mistico is pissed, but MJF dodges the haymaker! Mistico blocks MJF’s kick, but MJF POKES Mistico in the eyes!
MJF runs, but Mistico SUPERKICKS! MJF rebounds to FOREARM! Mistico rebounds to hop on, DESTROYER!! MJF staggers but he SUPERKICKS back! Cover, TWO!! Mistico survives, and both men are showing us why they were each record-setting champions in their companies! The fans rally up more and more, “ESTA LUCHA!” MVP talks with Lashley & Shelton, and MJF rises up. MJF goes to the apron, and then up the ramp? Is MJF quitting? Mistico rushes up after MJF, tilt-o-whirl and- NO, MJF stops La Mystica to hit a TOMBSTONEÂ on the stage!! The ref hurries to check Mistico while the fans go nuts!
MVP hurries to check on MJF and tells him to get up. MJF grabs the ref and drags him away to the ring. MJF now wants the win by count out! The count begins, the fans count along, and Mistico is still down at tres. MJF lies down to mock Mistico, but Mistico rises at cinco! The fans are thunderous as Mistico fires himself up, and he runs down the ramp to then slide into the ring at nueve! The fans are thunderous and MJF is stunned! MJF covers his ears to block out the chants for Mistico, but then he drags Mistico to a corner. MJF calls his shot, goes up the corner, but Mistico springs up! GAMANGIRI! GAMANGIRI! And GAMANGIRI!!
Mistico fires up, GAMANGIRIS again, then he goes up top! Mistico steadies himself, brings MJF up, and hits a SUPER SPANISH FLY!! Mistico crawls to the cover, TWO!!! MJF survives and Mistico is stunned, but the fans give him strength to rise again. Mistico runs up on MJF, tilt-o-whirl and LA MYSTICA!! FUJIWARA ARMBAR!! But MVP distracts the ref!! MJF TAPS, but it doesn’t count!! Mistico is furious, MVP continues to keep the ref’s attention, MJF LOW BLOWS Mistico!! Roll-up, high stack, but now the distraction is backfiring! The ref is late to the count, TWO!! Mistico survives and The Hurt Syndicate is apoplectic!
The fans are electric as Mistico survives! “ESTA LUCHA!” as MJF and the ref argue now. MJF then runs up to LOW BLOW Mistico!??!
Winner: Mistico, by disqualification
Typical MJF throws a tantrum with that blatant breaking of the rules! The fans boo, the ref reprimands, but then MJF SHOVES the ref down! That’ll be a fine, but MJF just rains down fists on Mistico! Lashley & Shelton join in! The fans boo as the Hurt Syndicate mugs Mistico! Then MJF threatens to do it! He grins, and he grabs Mistico’s mask! MJF SNATCHES it away!! The fans are furious as MJF holds up his trophy, and then puts it on! MJF flips everyone off while wearing Mistico’s mask, but here come Bandido, Templario y Titan! They won’t let this disrespect go unpunished! In fact, who is that climbing up the corners?! Kevin Knight & “Speedball” Mike Bailey are here!!
The fans fire up as Hurt Syndicate turns around, DOUBLE MISSILE DROPKICKS from #JetSpeed! MJF freaks out, and he gets DOUBLE SUPERKICKS for it! The Hurt Syndicate hurries away, Bailey gets Mistico his spare mask while MJF retreats wearing the real one. Mistico still won this match, but will he and his amigos make sure to get some payback?
4 Million Pesos Fatal 4 Way: Ricochet VS Mascara Dorada VS Holo.grm VS Lio Rush w/ Action Andretti!
The One & Only is still looking for someone, anyone, to be worthy of following him on his journey to gold. Maybe having an extra $210K will help that? Or will someone else cash in big with a Grand Slam?
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This Summer… One show… Four hours… All Elite!
Portland is about to feel like Hollywood as AEW puts on FOUR HOURS in one night! Will Ospreay fights to convince Swerve Strickland of the greater good!
OFFICIAL RESULTS
Dynamite
- Will Ospreay VS Swerve Strickland w/ Prince Nana; Time Limit Draw.
- Mistico VS Blake Christian w/ Lee Johnson; Mistico wins.
- Six Man Tag: The Hurt Syndicate VS
#JetSpeedAirJetSpeed & Mascara Dorada; The Hurt Syndicate wins. - TayJay VS Megan Bayne & Penelope Ford; TayJay wins.
Collision
- Anthony Bowens w/ Billy Gunn VS Kyle Fletcher w/ The Don Callis Family; Kyle wins.
- Toni Storm w/ Luther VS Julia Hart w/ Skye Blue; Toni wins.
- Mixed Six Tag: Mark Briscoe, Tomohiro Ishii & Willow Nightingale VS #MXMTV; Briscoe, Ishii & Willow win.
- Bandido w/ The Outrunners VS The Beast Mortos; Bandido wins.
- Thekla VS Queen Aminata; Thekla wins.
- 8 Man Tag: Daniel Garcia & Paragon VS Hechicero & The Don Callis Family; Hechicero & The Don Callis Family win.
PLAY BY PLAY
Christopher Daniels talks with Hangman Page backstage.
The Fallen Angel tells the Cowboy that at All In, when it’s Hangman VS Moxley, Daniels knows Hangman can get it done. But there’s still a lot of time between now and then, and it isn’t just Moxley they have to worry about. There are all the Death Riders, and Hangman can’t fight them all on his own. And no matter what The Young Bucks say, Hangman should know they’re in this for themselves. Daniels wishes he could be there for Hangman, but he can’t. But Hangman still has friends in this locker room that, despite their history, will be there for him. As for those that have… harsh feelings for Hangman, perhaps Hangman should try and rectify that.
Daniels leaves Hangman with that to think on, but can the Cowboy mend those bridges. Wait, Jon Moxley is lurking in the shadows! And he sends his Death Riders to follow Hangman! Will the Maniac make sure All In’s world title match doesn’t even happen? Is that a sign that Mox fears Hangman?
Will Ospreay VS Swerve Strickland w/ Prince Nana!
Speaking of those allies, The Aerial Assassin is more than ready to back the Hangman’s gambit. However, the Realest has sworn off ever helping The Cowboy with anything, and vice-versa. Can Ospreay convince Swerve that they’re better off together? Or will Ospreay be kicked out of Swerve’s House?
The bell rings and the fans fire up already. Ospreay and Swerve stare down while the fans chant, “Whose House?” “SWERVE’S HOUSE!” The fans lose their minds just from Swerve stepping up and offering a handshake. Ospreay is wary, but he accepts. The fans cheer the sportsmanship, and then the two square up. They keep the wristlock, feel out the grapple, and Ospreay headlocks. Swerve powers up and out but Ospreay RAMS him! Both men bob ‘n’ weave the other’s shots, then Swerve headlocks. Ospreay powers up and out, drops down, then hurdles. Swerve waistlocks, ducks an elbow, and he shoves Ospreay.
Ospreay rolls off Swerve’s back, rolls under, then rolls back to arm-drag! Swerve drags Ospreay down, both men kip up, and Ospreay RANAS! Swerve handsprings through to RANA in return, but Ospreay handsprings through! The fans are thunderous as the two have another stare down! They cheer “A E DUB!” for making this match happen. The two circle again, feel things out, and tie up collar ‘n’ elbow. They are in a deadlock, go around, and Ospreay puts Swerve on the ropes. The fans cheer, the ref counts, and Ospreay lets off. Ospreay swings but Swerve puts Ospreay on the ropes. Swerve lets off slowly, to then DECK Ospreay!
The fans fire up and Ospreay already has a bloody nose! Ospreay shakes it off but Swerve whips him to ropes. Ospreay ducks ‘n’ dodges, RANAS, and Swerve can’t flip through this time! Ospreay scoops and SLAMS, then STANDING SKY TWISTERS! Cover, ONE!! Swerve grits his teeth but he got out quick. Ospreay gives him a sharp Kawada Kick! Swerve scrambles to a corner, Ospreay ROCKS him, HEADBUTTS him, then wrenches to a wristlock. Ospreay CHOPS Swerve, but Swerve just snarls. Ospreay grins through the bloody nose, and he CHOPS again! Swerve grimaces but Ospreay winds up to CHOP again!
Swerve DECKS Ospreay again! The fans fire up while Ospreay goes to a corner. Swerve snapmares Ospreay, goes up, and FALLING UPPERCUTS! Then he hits the Griddy! The fans cheer as Swerve puts a little extra on it. Swerve waits on Ospreay, whips him to ropes, but Ospreay grabs ropes! Swerve runs up but Ospreay DUMPS him out, only for Swerve to handspring through! Swerve lands safe on the floor, but Ospreay PLANCHAS, only for Swerve to dodge! Swerve hops up to the apron to BOOT Ospreay down! Swerve puts Ospreay in the ring, then goes up and in, somersaults and FLATLINERS! And then a gator roll to a deadlift suplex!
The fans cheer, Swerve covers, TWO! Ospreay is still in this and the fans applaud. Swerve grows frustrated but Prince Nana coaches him up. The fans rally for Ospreay but Swerve CLUBS Ospreay on the head. Ospreay goes to a corner, Swerve runs in, but Swerve blocks a boot! Ospreay swipes at Swerve but he can’t reach him! Swerve slips under to BACKBREAKER! Cover, TWO! Ospreay toughs it out and the fans duel again. Swerve sits Ospreay up into a chicken wing, but Ospreay fights off the crossface. Swerve powers through to clamp on the chinlock, but Ospreay fights up. Swerve wrangles Ospreay with a chinbar!
The fans rally as Ospreay endures and fights up again. Ospreay reaches out, the fans duel, and Swerve keeps Ospreay from the ropes. Ospreay powers out to CHOP, but Swerve still grinds the arm! Ospreay CHOPS, Swerve puts pressure on the shoulder, then he CLUBS the arm! Ospreay clutches the elbow, but he CHOPS in return! It was almost a backhand really, and Swerve sputters a bit. Swerve takes a swing, Ospreay dodges to handspring and NEURALIZER KICK! Both men go to corners, Ospreay runs in, but Swerve puts Ospreay on the apron. Ospreay ROCKS Swerve, then springboards, PIP PIP CHEERIO!
Swerve bails out and the fans fire up as Ospreay powers up! Ospreay builds speed, handspring and SASUKE SPECIAL! Down goes Swerve and the fans fire up again! “This is Awesome!” as the Summer Blockbuster goes picture in picture!
Swerve clutches a shoulder and shakes out his arm. Ospreay goes outside to fetch Swerve, and he sends Swerve into railing! Ospreay winds up to BOOT Swerve! Swerve flops against railing then falls to the floor! Ospreay drags Swerve up, whips him into the steel steps, and Swerve hits off of them knee first! Swerve staggers away and leans against the apron. Ospreay kicks the bad leg, puts Swerve in the ring, then drags him to the corner. Ospreay SLAMS Swerve’s leg against the post! Swerve writhes, Ospreay high-fives some fans, then Ospreay goes back to the apron. Ospreay steps inside, whips Swerve to a corner, then runs up to ELBOW him!
Ospreay snapmares Swerve down and the Summer Blockbuster returns to single picture. Ospreay goes up a corner, waits on Swerve, and hits a BLINDSIDE FLYING FOREARM! The fans fire up and Ospreay calls his shot. Ospreay springboards, OSC- COUNTER NECKBREAKER! Swerve hurries to stand Ospreay up for another NECKBREAKER! Swerve hurries to get Ospreay back up, but Ospreay turns the neckbreaker into a backslide! TWO, and Swerve puts Ospreay through the ropes! But Ospreay fights off another neckbreaker to then throw hands. Swerve sweeps the legs! Basement SUPERKICK! Ospreay dangles over the floor!
The fans fire up as Swerve goes out, and hits a DRAPING NECKBREAKERÂ to the floor! The ref reprimands but that was just brutal, not illegal! Swerve calculates what he has to do next, and he puts Ospreay in the ring. Swerve has Ospreay on the apron now, hoists him up, then hangs him out to dry! Swerve goes up top to GUILLOTINE DOUBLE STOMP! Ospreay writhes, Swerve covers, TWO! Swerve is annoyed but he stays focused. Ospreay clutches his lower back but Swerve clamps onto the arms. Swerve traps one, then pulls back on the other. Ospreay resists but Swerve digs his knuckles into Ospreay’s back!
Ospreay reaches back to hit a headlock takeover and cover! TWO, and Ospreay avoids a House Call! Swerve avoids a Hidden Blade! Swerve UP KICKS, then half nelsons, but Ospreay arm-drags free! HIDDEN BLADE!! Ospreay doesn’t stop there, he underhooks for the STORM- NO, Swerve slips free and scoops to POWERSLAM! Gator roll and suplex, but into STUN DOG MILLIONAIRE! The fans fire up and Ospreay springboards, OSCUTTER into an ARMBAR! Swerve makes it a SHORT ARM SCISSOR! Ospreay endures, fights around, and reaches out, all while the fans duel! They roll, Ospreay stacks, ONE and Ospreay deadlifts Swerve!
Ospreay powers up to WHEELBARROW GERMAN Swerve into buckles!! The fans are thunderous while both men are down again! Ospreay rises at center while Swerve uses the ropes to stand. Ospreay runs up, falls for the feint, and Swerve KICKS the legs out! Then Swerve goes up the corner, only for Ospreay to tuck him in! CHEEKY NANDOS! Ospreay drags Swerve back for a POISON-RANA! Ospreay prepares the elbow and the fans fire up again! HIDDEN- NO, Swerve mule kicks, HAYMAKERS, and ROLLING ELBOWS! Swerve runs, into a SPANISH FLY! Cover, TWO! Ospreay springboards, OSCUTTER!! Cover, TWO!!
The fans are thunderous again as Ospreay drags Swerve up with underhooks. Swerve fights the lift, goes to ropes, and he DUMPS Ospreay out! Ospreay tumbles but stands back up, only for Swerve to PLANCHA! Ospreay moves, Swerve lands on the apron, and Swerve ASAI MOONSAULTS, but Ospreay slides into the ring! Swerve’s leg jams and he hobbles to the desk! Ospreay lines up a shot, FLYING HIDDEN BLADE!! The fans are losing their minds again and Nana’s jaw has dropped, but the Blockbuster goes picture in picture again!
The ref checks both men, and Ospreay’s bloody nose is still a concern. Both men are able to continue, so the ref starts a ring count. Ospreay rises first, and he decides to leave swerve behind! Nana coaches Swerve up and Swerve makes it into the ring at 7, only to get a COAST2COAST! Cover, TWO!! Swerve survives that sniper shot and Ospreay grows frustrated. Ospreay stalks Swerve, blocks the up kick and steps through the legs! Swerve fights it but Ospreay still gets the FIGURE FOUR! Swerve flails and reaches out but Ospreay CHOPS him! Swerve CHOPS back, but falls back. His shoulders are down so it’s a cover, TWO!
Swerve fights around, Ospreay stops the turnover, and he even grabs Swerve’s hand to keep Swerve from reaching the ropes. Ospreay fires a haymaker, Swerve fires back, repeat! Ospreay puts on the pressure, Swerve falls back into the cover, TWO! Swerve continues to endure, and he works to rock the boat, only for Ospreay to put on more pressure! Swerve still works to turn things over, Ospreay fights against it, but then Swerve uses that to roll! Ospreay endures, but he quickly rolls it back! Swerve uses that to have the ROPEBREAK! The ref counts, Ospreay undoes the hold, and both men are down, catching their breath.
Ospreay rolls away and rises up as the Summer Blockbuster returns to single picture. The fans cheer “A E DUB! A E DUB!” as Ospreay watches Swerve stand. SUPERKICK! Swerve wobbles but stays on his feet. Ospreay winds up, and SUPERKICKS again! Swerve snarls as that one woke him up! But Ospreay just SUPERKICKS again! Swerve roars, but Ospreay SUPERKICKS again! Swerve drops to a knee, Ospreay takes aim, HIDDEN- NO, Swerve dodges and Ospreay collides with buckles! Swerve hurries after the bad arm! Swerve uses a straight arm lever to put Ospreay up top, and then Swerve climbs up to join him.
The fans rally as Swerve twists the arm, then lifts Ospreay again, SUPER ARM LEVER!! The fans fire up as Swerve rises and Ospreay writhes. Ospreay points to the bad arm, but Swerve goes right after it! SHORT ARM SCISSOR! Ospreay kicks and flails, fights around, rolls, but Swerve rolls with him! Ospreay keeps fighting, but ends up in a TRIANGLE HOLD! Swerve throws elbows and forearms, but Ospreay still fights to his feet! Another deadlift, and he hooks Swerve’s arms!! Swerve slips free, Alabama Lift, DEADEYE?!?! Swerve uses Hangman’s move?!? Cover, TWO!!! The fans are thunderous as Swerve goes to a corner!
Swerve goes up, up, and takes aim! KILL- NO, Ospreay avoids the stomps! HIDDEN BLADE!!! Cover, TWO?!?! Swerve survives and the fans are loving this! The fans rally, Nana shouts at Swerve, and Swerve rises up. Ospreay slowly follows, and the two stare down. “This is Awesome!” as Swerve grins. Ospreay fires a forearm! Swerve fires back! Ospreay and Swerve laugh!? They go forearm for forearm, faster and harder! They stand, and Swerve pats Ospreay on the shoulder. Then he ROCKS Ospreay! But Ospreay feeds off that! The fans fire up as the forearms just keep going! Ospreay wobbles, but he winds up to KICK!
Ospreay KICKS, KICKS, but Swerve counter kicks, WRINGS the bad arm, then HOUSE CALL outta nowhere!! Swerve goes to the corner while Ospreay sits up in a daze! KILL STOMPS!!! Cover, TWO!?!?!? WHAT?!? But Swerve just clamps onto the arm, and STOMPS it! Ospreay writhes, “Whose House?” “SWERVE’S HOUSE!” HOUSE- HIDDEN BLADE!!! Ospreay isn’t done, he underhooks for the STORM BREAKER!! Cover, TWO?!?!?!? Swerve barely gets that arm up, and Portland is erupting all over again! The fans rally up even harder as Ospreay underhooks Swerve again! Swerve resists the lift, but Ospreay muscles him up!
Ospreay roars and the fans duel, but wait… Is Ospreay thinking of using that move?! Portland is just as torn as Ospreay, but then Swerve powers out! Swerve wrenches, and INVERTED Alabama Lifts, for the VERTEBREAKER!!! Ospreay sputters as he sits up in a daze! Swerve calls his shot, for the HOUSE CALL!!! But Ospreay flops to the apron!! The fans rally as we hit the last sixty seconds of the time limit! Swerve and Ospreay are both at the corner as the fans rally even harder! THIRTY SECONDS! Swerve climbs, Ospreay sits up, but Swerve’s legs are weak! TIME’S UP!!!
Time Limit Draw
The fans boo as the thirty minutes are up, sparing Ospreay from the Kill Stomps on the apron! Swerve is frustrated, Nana grabs a mic, and Swerve says, “Oh my God, I’m in so much pain right now… But what we just showed right here, Swerve Strickland and Will Ospreay, we are the best because AEW is where the best wrestle.” The fans cheer that! Swerve says the only way to prove you’re the best is to finish matches, dammit! Swerve tells Ospreay that they’re both messed up pretty bad, but Swerve knows Ospreay wants to beat Swerve. Swerve says they keep going with sudden death! The fans love that idea, too!
But wait! The Death Riders appear, ready to ruin the fun! Swerve looks around, and here come Wheeler Yuta, Claudio Castagnoli, Marina Shafir, and Jon Moxley. Did they already deal with Hangman Page before coming out here? Are they about to remove all of their enemies in one night? Claudio looms over Ospreay on the outside while Moxley paces. Swerve stands his ground, despite being greatly outnumbered, but then The Young Bucks attack! The fans boo as Matthew & Nicholas knock Swerve down, stomp him around, then sit him up for the E V P TRIGGER!! And they also have handcuffs!?!
Nana drags Swerve to the apron, but Nick SUPERKICKS Nana! The fans boo as now, the Bucks cuff Swerve! A pair for each hand, and they cuff Swerve to the ropes! The Bucks laugh as Swerve is now a prisoner! SUPERKICK! SUPERKICK! And SUPERKICK!! It’s a one-sided Superkick Party, and The Bucks have Yuta pass them his black duffel bag. And from inside the bag, they bring out tack-covered Reeboks! Just like Swerve used on The Bucks at Anarchy in the Arena! Matt says you mess with The Bucks, you end up a dead man! But then OSPREAY gets in to take the DOUBLE SPIKED SUPERKICKS!!!
The fans lose their minds, and even The Bucks are stunned by this! Doc Sampson hurries right into the ring to check on Ospreay, and Swerve is enraged! Portland chants “F THE BUCKS!” while they sheepishly retreat. The Death Riders have also left, the damage done without them lifting a finger. The fans cheer Ospreay on for saving his friendly rival, but is he now out of the fight against the tyranny in AEW?
Backstage interview with Kazuchika Okada.
Renee Paquette is with the AEW Continental Champion and brings up tonight’s contract signing. Set for All In, it will be Kazuchika Okada VS Kenny Omega, Winner Takes All! These two have had some of the most legendary matches in all of professional wrestling, but this will be the first on American soil. Is this version of Okada ready for this version of Omega? Okada says yes, but then Don Callis interrupts. The Jackal apologizes, but to answer this question, he would like to pose his own question: Why is Okada in this match and not Kyle Fletcher? Has Okada had a better 2025 than Kyle Fletcher?
Why is Okada in this match and not Konosuke Takeshita? Has Okada really had a better 2025 than Takeshita? Or maybe Callis should be addressing this line of questioning right at Okada? Why isn’t it Kyle or Konosuke over Okada? This makes Callis sick! Okada takes Callis’ accusatory finger and bends it! But in steps Lance Archer! Then on the other side, it’s Kyle & Konosuke. Callis begs for mercy, Okada lets go, and he calls Callis, “B*tch.” The Rainmaker leaves, is it wise for Callis to get on his bad side? Or will someone in the Callis Family look to take that title off Okada before All In?
Mistico VS Blake Christian w/ Lee Johnson!
The Crown Jewel of CMLL makes his return to AEW, and more than ready for next week’s Grand Slam in Mexico! But will Mistico be shining in the spotlight of this Summer Blockbuster? Or will the Vanilla Babyface sour the mood?
The bell rings and the fans rally as Mistico and Blake circle. They feel things out, then Mistico offers a handshake. Blake says sure, and then he just flips Mistico off! Blake BOOTS Mistico down, whips, but then drops down to hurdle over. Mistico leaps over the monkey flip, but Blake dodges the lariat! Blake RANAS, Mistico flounders, but then Mistico is up to block the chop! Mistico knuckle locks, CHOPS, then goes up the corner. Mistico balances up top, but Blake ARM-DRAGS him down! Blake rains down fists, soaks up the heat, then DECKS Mistico! Blake CHOKES Mistico on the ropes, steps off at the ref’s count, and soaks up more heat.
Mistico sits up to feed off the rally, but Blake DECKS him! Mistico goes to a corner, the fans rally more, but Blake brings Mistico up to whip. Mistico handsprings to BACK ELBOW! The fans fire up, Mistico ducks ‘n’ dodges to then RANA! Blake tumbles, staggers to his feet, but again Mistico blocks and CHOPS! Mistico goes up, up, and FLYING ARM-DRAGS! Blake tumbles out of the ring and the fans fire up! Mistico builds speed to DIVE! Direct hit at the ramp with that true tope suicida! The fans fire up for Mistico while both men are down. Mistico rises, feeds off that energy again, and he puts Blake back in the ring.
Mistico pounds the apron to rally the fans again, then he aims. Blake runs up but Mistico dodges to GAMANGIRI! Mistico springboards to CROSSBODY! Cover, TWO! Mistico keeps the fans going as he stands again. Mistico puts Blake in the drop zone, climbs up the corner, but Big Shotty grabs at him! The fans boo as the ref misses that, and then Blake BOOTS Mistico to the floor! Blake builds speed to FOSBURY TOPE! The fans boo but Blake puts Mistico in the ring! Blake goes up again, springboard and 450 SPLASH! Cover, TWO!! Mistico shows why he’s a top tier champion in CMLL, but Blake vows to end this!
Blake goes up the corner again, only for Mistico to GAMANGIRI! Mistico climbs up after Blake, has him on the very top, and hits a SUPER SPANSH FLY! Cover, Mistico wins!
Winner: Mistico, by pinfall
CMLL’s finest certainly makes an impact on the Summer Blockbuster, but wait! The Hurt Syndicate makes their entrance! Montel Vontavious Porter leads the way for Bobby Lashley, Shelton Benjamin & Maxwell Jacob Friedman while Portland sings, “We Hurt~ People!” The All Mighty has the Scumbag stand down a moment, and MVP has a mic. “Attention AEW viewing audience, this is an official announcement from the Hurt Syndicate. I won’t be addressing you in this specific situation, because MJF has a message for the cabron in the ring!” The fans boo, but MJF says he is talking now, so thanks, Portland.
MVP demands respect for the Young Genius! MJF tells Mistico that his match was impressive. And it isn’t easy to impress MJF since he’s the most complete pro-wrestler in this sport today. So tell you want, “Misty…” The fans keep booing as MJF says he will give Mistico a match next week in Arena Mexico. MJF looks forward to it, too, because he looks forward to ripping “that dime store mask off your stupid face.” The fans boo more, but MJF says Mistico isn’t just getting any man. He is getting a patriot! For one night only, MJF is dusting off his red white ‘n’ blue just for you, Mistico! MJF says God Bless America! God Bless your American Champion!
But most importantly, God Bless your American Hero, Maxwell Jacob Friedman, M J F! The fans are torn given how MJF is using patriotism to put himself over. The flag and the streamers fly, and then MJF has the music stop while he steps into the ring. The streamers make that a bit tricky but MJF steps to Mistico. Mistico stops MJF there, and snatches the mic! The fans cheer, and he tells “MJF, HAHAHAHA! Sabes que, see you next week in Mexico City, en mi casa, Arena Mexico!” MVP has to translate the next part for MJF, and it isn’t very nice. MJF tells Mistico he might think he’s a big deal, but MJF grew up watching him on TV!
To MJF, this isn’t mystical Mistico! This is just sloppy Sin Cara! And now, much like the Star-Spangled Banner, he’s about to get dropped! But Mistico blocks the sucker punch to UPPERCUT MJF! Lashley & Shelton attack and they stomp Mistico down! The fans boo while Lashley and Shelton sit Mistico up! MJF wants the mask as a trophy! But wait! Here comes #JetSpeed! Mike Bailey & Kevin Knight rush in from the crowd side, Mascara Dorada by their side! TRIPLE PLANCHAS onto the Hurt Syndicate! The fans fire up and refs clean up this mess of streamers! The Hurt Syndicate apparently took out Komander earlier today, will Dorada & #JetSpeed make them pay?
Six Man Tag: The Hurt Syndicate VS JetSpeed & Mascara Dorada!
The trios sort out and MJF shouts about one in, one out! MJF starts against Dorada, and… Is MJF wearing ring gear a la MVP’s style? The bell rings, but then everyone rushes in and brawls! Lashley is after Speedball, Shelton has Knight, and MJF beats down Dorada! Lashley TOSSES Bailey out, then pursues, and Shelton whips Knight hard into a corner! MJF soaks up the heat with a smug grin and flexing, and Shelton scoop SLAMS Knight on the floor! Lashley THROWS Bailey into railing! MVP joins commentary and says MJF decided to make this a big party. The fans chant “YOU LOOK STUPID!” at MJF and MJF tells them to shut up, no one asked them!
MJF scoops Dorada to SLAM him, then drags Dorada up again. MJF slaps Dorada around, but Dorada ROCKS him in return! Dorada runs up, MJF handsprings to dodge! MJF kicks, Dorada blocks, and Dorada FLIPS MJF! MJF lands out, and he pokes Dorada in the eyes! MJF says, “Lucha libre is easy, Mistico! It’s easy!” But Dorada pokes MJF in the eyes! Dorada kicks, whips, but MJF reverses. Dorada handsprings, MJF dodges, but Dorada ducks ‘n’ dodges to RANA! The fans fire up while MJF flounders, hot tag to Knight! Knight stomps MJF, then tags Bailey. #JetSpeed double whip MJF to ropes, then DOUBLE HIP TOSS!
The fans fire up as Knight SLIDING SHOULDERS! Bailey STANDING SHOOTING STARS! Cover, TWO! MJF stays in this but Bailey stays between him and the Hurt Syndicate. Bailey KICKS, KICKS, and then bumps MJF off buckles. Tag to Dorada, and Dorada springboards to AX HANDLE! Dorada fires the fans up, but MJF CLAWS Dorada’s eyes! MJF puts Dorada in the corner, then claims Dorada got him in his eyes! This distracts the ref so Lashley can TOSS Dorada to the floor! The fans go nuts seeing that crash landing, and Lashley shrugs while the Summer Blockbuster goes picture in picture.
Bailey protests but the ref keeps him back. MJF tags Lashley, Lashley RAMS Dorada into the barriers, then whips him into the steel steps! Dorada flounders, Lashley storms over, and Lashley has Bailey and Knight back up. Lashley puts Dorada in the ring, stomps him, then RAMS Dorada into an open corner. Lashley RAMS Dorada again and again, then fires hands! Lashley reels Dorada in, suplexes, and stalls for a count of TEN before the SLAM! Cover, TWO! Dorada stays in this but Lashley is just amused. Tag to MJF and he runs, runs, and runs… to then just poke Dorada in the eyes! MJF flips off Portland while stepping on Dorada.
MJF drags Dorada up, tags Shelton, and they mug Dorada. Shelton stands Dorada up, Dorada fires hands and forearms, but Shelton fires in return! Shelton whips, then he FLAPJACKS Dorada! Dorada flounders, Shelton covers, Knight breaks it! Shelton is annoyed but he drags Dorada back. Shelton stomps Dorada, tags MJF, and MJF CLAWS Dorada’s back! Tag to Lashley and he stands Dorada for a NECKBREAKER! Lashley flexes, Dorada crawls, but Lashley mocks him. Lashley then BLASTS #JetSpeed off the corner! Lashley puts Dorada in the corner, runs corner to corner, and he RAMS Dorada!
Dorada flops to the mat, Summer Blockbuster returns to single picture, and MJF tags in. MJF runs and shouts out MVP, “BALLIN~!” ELBOW DROP MISSES! MVP plays off that airball like it’s no big deal, but MJF drags Dorada back. MJF swings, Dorada dodges, but MJF grabs Dorada’s hand! Dorada reaches for his team, ROCKS MJF, and repeat! And repeat! MJF then puts up his guard, but that lets Dorada hot tag Knight! Knight rallies on MJF with LARIAT after LARIAT! Knight whips, MJF reverses, but Knight goes up and over! Knight hurdles MJF then DROPKICKS him down! The fans fire up and MVP admits, that was good.
Knight runs, UFO SPLASH! Cover, TWO! MJF stays in this, Knight coordinates with Bailey, and Knight brings MJF up, MJF swings, Knight ducks and waistlocks. Knight pushes MJF to the ropes for Bailey to ROCK! Knight then winds up, but MJF dodges! Hot tag to Lashley, but then both AEW World Tag Team Champions step in! Bailey tags in so he can step up with Knight! They LARIAT, but the champs stay put! JetSpeed then dodges the Hurt Syndicate to DOUBLE SUPERKICK! Lashley & Shelton shrug those off, then block the next try! LARIAT for Bailey, gut wrench for Knight! CLIFFHANGER!
Shelton has Bailey for a GERMAN SUPLEX! Bailey sputters, Shelton feeds him to Lashley, MILE HIGH SPINEBUSTER! The fans fire up and MJF wants in! Lashley is a little surprised but he tags MJF in. MJF grins and MVP says to take it home! MJF struts up to Bailey, MVP tells the fans to shut up, but Bailey kicks! MJF ducks the pump handle, and MADE IN JAPAN!? Cover, TWO!! Bailey survives and MJF is seething. MJF tells Portland to shut up but they rally up for “SPEEDBALL! SPEEDBALL!” MJF kicks Bailey around, mocks the crane stance, but then Bailey THRUST KCIKS! Dorada springboards to MISSILE DROPKICIK!
Lashley SPEARS Dorada! Lashley kicks Bailey reels him in, gut wrench and- NO, Bailey slips free and fires off LIGHTNING KICKS! ENZIGIRI! Knight is back, he gets a boost form Bailey, SATELLITE DDT! Not the cleanest, but then Shelton GERMAN SUPLEXES Bailey! Bailey lands out!? Knight is up, Shelton avoids a dropkick, but not the DOUBLE DROPKICK! The Hurt Syndicate regroups outside, and JetSpeed coordinate! Crisscross with the OVER THE CORNER TOPE, and the GOLDEN TRIANGLE MOONSAULT! Dorada won’t be left out, he goes up to SUPER SHOOTING STAR ATTACK MJF!!
The fans fire up with Dorada, then he and Bailey put MJF in! MJF is in the drop zone but MVP gets off commentary! MJF distracts the ref and MVP CRACKS Bailey with the walking cane! The fans boo but MJF drags Bailey up! Hammerlock and DDT!! Cover, Hurt Syndicate wins!
Winners: The Hurt Syndicate, by pinfall
It took an assist from MVP, but now MJF rains down fists on Bailey! Knight and Dorada rush back in, but then Lashley & Shelton CLOBBER them! The fans boo but the Hurt Syndicate mugs their opponents 4v3! Lashley TOSSES Knight, Shelton STEP-UP KNEES Dorada, and then Lashley THROWS Knight over railing! MJF puts Dorada back in so that he can grab at the mask! The fans boo but MJF loosens the strings! Dorada tries to fight it, but MJF YANKS the mask away! The fans boo as MJF holds up his trophy, but Mistico is back! LA MYSTICA into the FUJIWARA!! MJF TAPS, the Syndicate realizes what is going on, and they rush back in!
Mistico gets away, having gotten a semblance of revenge for CMLL and himself! Will Mistico humble the Scumbag in front of the people of Mexico? Or will MJF show us that hurting people is a universal language?
Hangman Page heads to the ring!
But now he’s getting jumped by the Death Riders! We saw them stalking him earlier, but only now do they strike! The fans boo as Claudio drags Hangman up to his feet, and we see that he’s been gagged with duct tape, and his hands are tied behind his back! The beating is one-sided, and Claudio even uses a stage speaker to SMASH Hangman in the legs! Then the Death Riders RAM Hangman into the apron! They shove Hangman into the ring, and Moxley takes his time following after his minions. Moxley paces, mic in hand, and he has the mugging stop. “Terribly sorry about all this. It’s just that I wanna make sure that we can have a real conversation. Y’know how distracted you can get.
“Your head’s all over the place. You’re worried about everybody else but yourself. We need you focused. These people need you focused! Because this is your time. All In, the AEW World Championship. For you, this is do or die.” The fans tell Moxley to shut up, but the mugging just continues. Moxley says he’s been watching Hangman, and Hangman is… complicated. Moxley doesn’t understand Hangman he doesn’t like Hangman. The “Millennial Cowboy,” right? For a long time now, Hangman has been searching high and low for something. Moxley doesn’t know what it is, but Hangman has exactly four weeks to find it.
Moxley tells Hangman he has four weeks to step up and become the man everybody here wants you to become. And if he’s not prepared to do that, then he can pack his s*it and get the hell out! Hangman RISING HEADBUTTS Moxley!! Moxley falls, the Death Riders swarm him again, and then Claudio grabs a chair! They put the chair around Hangman’s head! The fans boo but Moxley has Claudio stand down. It seems Moxley still wants All In to happen after all. But then the sound of thunder summons the Opps! Samoa Joe, Katsuyori Shibata & “Powerhouse” Hobbs run The Death Riders off!
The fans fire up as the AEW World Trios Champions have Hangman’s back! Moxley leaves it at this, because his message was sent. But then Hangman grabs a mic to shout, “I have come too far and I am too close for that to be the best that you got! Because I would ride through DEATH ITSELF to take that world championship!!” The fans cheer, and Hangman says if he finds even one Death Rider tonight, eh will take their heads! Hangman grabs that chair Claudio was going to use, and now he’s on the hunt! Will Hangman make sure “The One True King of AEW” loses some pawns on the road to All In: Texas?
TayJay VS Megan Bayne & Penelope Ford!
Just as Anna Jay was at the mercy of the Megasus & Superbad Girl, or lack thereof, Tay Melo made her return to AEW! Queenslayer and Brazilian Badass are reunited, but will they continue where they left off? Or will they still be made to #BowDown?
The fans chant, “Welcome Back! Welcome Back!” for Mama Melo. The teams sort out and Anna starts against Ford. They step up, talk some trash, but then Ford tags Megan. Ford smirks and shrugs, but then Tay wants in? Anna tags her in and the fans fire up as Tay gets right in Megan’s face! But then Ford sucker punches Tay! Jay tags in, Megan kicks her low, and then the bad girls whip TayJay! Tay ROCKS Ford but Megan LARIATS Jay! The fans fire up as now Tay and Megan stare down. They talk some trash, Tay shoves Megan, but Megan pie faces Tay! Ford drags Tay out of the ring and whips her into the steel steps!
Jay ROCKS Megan, runs, but into a scoop and SLAM! Megan “kicks dirt” at Anna, drags her up, and picks her up. Tag to Ford and then Megan RAMS Anna into a corner! Megan CHOPS Anna, whips her corner to corner, then runs in and SPLASHES! Ford handsprings in and BACK ELBOWS! Ford gets a taste but Anna fires off forearms! The fans fire up, Anna whips, and Anna UPPERCUTS Ford, ROCKS her, then whips her! Anna runs up to LEG LARIAT! Anna puts Ford up top, wrenches to HOOK KICK, then ICONOCLASM! Anna runs and basement DROPKICKS! Anna drags Ford over, tags Tay, and then Anna ROCKS Ford again!
Anna whips Tay in and she back ELBOWS! Anna ELBOWS Ford, then Tay says she didn’t forget about Ford! Tag back to Anna, but Megan runs in and BLASTS Tay! The fans boo but Megan saves Ford from Anna! Megan ROCKS Anna, Ford handsprings to headscissor, and that’s just to hold Anna in place for the BOOT! Megan and her harbinger stand tall while Summer Blockbuster goes picture in picture.
Ford drags Anna up, kicks her around, but Anna fires body shots! Ford CLUBS Anna down, soaks up heat, and she puts Anna on the ropes. Ford CHOKES Anna, she and Megan soak up the heat, but Ford stops as the ref counts 4. Anna flops back but Ford drags her back up. Ford bumps Anna off buckles, tags Megan, and Megan taunts Tay before she runs in and LARIATS Anna! Then she OVERHEAD BELLY2BELLY SUPLEXES! Tag back to Ford, and Megan sets up so Ford can use her as a step in the MOONSAULT! Cover, TWO! Anna stays in this and Ford grows frustrated. Ford keeps Anna down with a chinlock.
Anna endures as Ford traps an arm. Ford shifts to have both arms in the motorcycle stretch! Ford digs her knee into Anna’s back, then drags her up to bump off buckles. Tag to Megan, and she brings Anna around to short arm LARIAT! And short arm LARIAT again! And short arm LARIATÂ again! Megan paces around while Anna flounders to a corner. Megan is on Anna, stands her up, and she runs back in, only for Anna to dodge! Ford runs up, Anna TOSSES her! Anna staggers, reaches for Tay, but Ford YANKS Tay down! And Megan CLOBBERS Anna! Megan aims from a corner, runs up, and LEAPING LARIATS! Cover, TWO!
Megan is seething, and she puts Anna in a corner to RAM her again and again! Megan puts Anna up top, ROCKS her, then climbs up. Anna fights back with body shots and she shoves Megan back! Megan runs up, Anna BOOTS her, and then she BLOCKBUSTERS Megan down! How fitting as Summer Blockbuster returns to single picture! Anna and Megan crawl, hot tags to Ford and Tay! The fans fire up as Tay rallies on Ford with LARIAT after LARIAT! ford gets around, Tay switches, and Tay GERMAN SUPLEXES! Tay roars, runs, and KNEES Ford down!! Cover, Megan breaks it! Megan drags Ford to safety, then tags herself in!
The fans rally for Tay but Megan is on her. Tay ROCKS Megan first! And again! And again! Megan gets mad and DECKS Tay in return! Megan runs corner to corner but Tay dodges the splash! Tay comes back to BOOT! Tay goes the other way and BOOTS again! Tay keeps going, corner to corner and BOOT!! Third Tay’s the charm! But Megan still fireman’s carries her! FATE’S- NO, Tay lands out, trips Megan up, and has the CALF KILLER!! Megan endures, reaches out, but Tay pulls on the leg! But Megan reaches back DRIBBLE Tay’s head off the mat! Tay lets the leg go, crawls around, and Megan slaps her leg into working.
Megan runs in, but Tay DUMPS Megan out! Megan staggers to her feet but Tay is on the apron! CANNONBALL! The fans fire up with Tay and then Anna climbs! Tay stands Megan up for Anna, and Anna SUPER CROSSBODIES! Down goes Megan again and the fans fire up for TayJay! But wait, Ford is up top! ARIHARA MOONSAULT!! Down goes TayJay and the fans fire up again! Ford pushes Anna into the ring for Megan, and Megan fireman’s carries! Ford has Tay, and she adds Tay to the mix?! Megan hits a FALL AWAY SLAM SAMOAN DROP COMBO!! The fans fire up as Megan roars, and then Ford wants in?
Megan drags Tay up, tags Ford in, and Megan feeds Tay to Ford’s fireman’s carry! But Tay fights free! Anna has Megan in the QUEENSLAYER SLEEPER!! Tay reels Ford in for the Gory Especial! TAY K O!!! Cover, TAYJAY WINS!!!
Winners: TayJay, by pinfall
The hubris of Penelope Ford has cost her team the win! Megan drags Anna back into the ring, but Anna is still on her like a backpack! Megan THROWS Anna down, HAMMERS away on her, but Tay gets Anna outta there! TayJay takes the win, but is this war far from over?
AEW takes a look at the history of Okada VS Omega.
“In the professional wrestling world, once in a great while, there are rivalries that are not merely captivating. Some cross the threshold into something more. Something generational. Something… legendary. For Kenny Omega and Kazuchika Okada, they found this kind of rivalry. Okada established himself as an ace of NJPW, having held the promotion’s top prize seven times. Of Japan’s long lineage of some of the greatest wrestlers to walk the earth, Kazuchika Okada put himself firmly near the top of that list.
“Enter Kenny Omega. The outsider, who would lead a Bullet Club of other outsiders. They would meet many times across from each other as part of teams, yet a one-on-one meeting of these titans of NJPW was inevitable. After becoming the first gaijin to ever win the renowned G1 Climax, Omega was already on course to a career making showdown. The event? WrestleKingdom 11 at the Tokyo Dome. That match? Game changing.” Okada would win that true instant classic, and promised to make it rain in NJPW so long as he was part of it. “In an epic rematch, the champion, Okada, chose Omega for his challenger.
“Little did he know how far it would push his own limits.” Don Callis was even there to help call the match that determined the future of NJPW, and pro-wrestling as a whole. NJPW Dominion 2017 would end in a ONE HOUR TIME-LIMIT DRAW! And as fate would have it, later that year in the G1 Climax, a final round block match would see these two meet again. The trilogy did not disappoint, and Omega would win. Three classics, 1-1-1 was the record, so the only way to determine who was truly the better man, Okada and Omega agreed to a NO TIME LIMIT, Best 2 Out of 3 Falls, and NJPW Dominion 2018!
After pushing past limits and then some, going to the final fall and well over an hour, it would be Omega’s win to finally become IWGP Heavyweight Champion! “In the wake of their battles, their paths would diverge.” Omega helped found AEW, Okada continued to make it rain in NJPW, “but with any true rival, eventually you find your way back.” Okada decided to be All Elite with The Elite, and now this rivalry will truly solidify itself as legend. “A stadium show for the ages. Kazuchika Okada, Kenny Omega, Rainmaker, Best Bout Machine, one more time!”
Tony Schiavone is in the ring.
AEW returns and Schiavone welcomes us back to the Summer Blockbuster. The table is already set, the belts are already on display, and there’s something underneath a familiar shroud. Schiavone is honored to be here for the Winner Takes All contract signing, Okada VS Omega, live on Saturday, July 12th, part of All In: Texas. This is the most anticipated match in AEW, so first of all, welcome out the Continental Champion, Kazuchika Okada! The fans cheer as The Rainmaker makes his way out to the ring. Schiavone now welcomes out the International Champion, Kenny Omega! The fans cheer again as now the Best Bout Machine gets all that pyro!
Omega high-fives some fans before he joins Okada and Schiavone in the ring. Each champion stands by their belt, and Schiavone again says it is an honor to preside over this contract signing. But before that, this is a winner takes all match. So at All In, the winner will be crowned the first-ever AEW Unified Champion! Schiavone reveals the brand new belt and the fans lose their minds just looking at it! Schiavone says it is time to sign the contract. They’ve both read it over, so Okada may sign first. Okada does just that, then passes the contract over to Omega. Omega takes the mic first to say, “Seven years. Seven years almost to the day, we had our last match.”
Omega says watching that video package, he barely recognized himself. But when it comes to this match, they’ll leave it all in the ring one last time, for everything. Omega then signs his part, and it is official! The two men step up and Omega offers a handshake. Okada considers it, and he takes it! The fans cheer the sportsmanship, and then both men pull the other in close. They talk a bit of trash, but wait! The Don Callis Family makes their way out here? The fans boo as The Jackal steps out on stage, mic in hand. Callis smirks and nods, and he says, “I have something important to say.” The fans also have something to say: “F DON CALLIS!”
Callis tells Portland to be quiet but they just keep going. Callis tells Kenny that he should be ashamed of himself! This match should not be between Omega and Okada! This should be Omega VS Takeshita or Omega VS Kyle! Omega throws off his jacket and tells Callis to cut the crap! He has heard enough! Everyone has! The fans cheer that! Callis says Omega should face Kyle or Takeshita! Omega says yeah, of course, it’s all about Kyle and Takeshita now. But the thing is, Omega’s been there, done that, beaten them, and Callis will not ruin this match! If those guys want their shot at the belt, they have to get in line like everyone else.
But for this match at All In, it is Omega VS Okada! There is not one trick Callis can play to ruin it! Omega knows all of Callis’ tricks, and so do all the fans! Oh, Omega knows all of Callis’ tricks?! Well, kid, you don’t know this one! Okada CLOBBERS Omega with the Continental Championship belt! The fans boo, but it would seem that confrontation was a facade! And now Callis brings out a baton! He hands it to Okada, then he stands Omega up! Okada winds up to SMASH Omega in the stomach! The fans boo as Okada drags Omega up to CLUB him on the back! The fans chant at Okada, “You Sold Out!” Medics rush in and Callis has Okada stand down.
Callis and Okada leave together while a backboard and stretcher are brought out for Omega. Omega doesn’t want to be carried away but his stomach and lower midsection are still a concern after his diverticulitis surgery. But wait, Okada isn’t done! He goes up the corner! Callis is gleeful as Okada hits the MACHO ELBOWÂ while Omega is on the backboard! The fans boo more and the medical team reprimands Okada. Christopher Daniels storms out here and tells them to back off! They’ve done enough, and if they do any more, there will be consequences! Callis threatens Daniels with the baton! Daniels says he may be retired but he can still mess Callis up!
Callis steps outside, and he intimidates the medics and even Michael Nakazawa! And then Okada SHOVES Daniels down! MACHO ELBOW from the apron!! Omega falls off the stretcher and to the floor, and he vomits blood!! The fans lose their minds while Okada just smiles watching the results of his psychotic actions! Okada & Callis finally leave, the medics get Omega out of there, and Alex Marvez catches Callis & Okada as they reach the parking lot. That was absolutely disgusting! What is wrong with them?! Callis says get away from him! They’re gonna get killed in here, they gotta go! Callis & Okada get in Callis’ car and he tells the driver to go!
The car practically peels out of the parking garage and off into the night! Will Callis make Okada the future Unified Continental & International Champion by any means necessary? Or will Omega still be able to go All In?
Adam Cole is here!
Portland cheers up seeing the AEW TNT Champion make his way out here, and they join in on the “BOOM!” and “ADAM COLE BAYBAY!” Cole is here to watch this next match, who takes a step closer to the TNT Championship after this Collision?
Anthony Bowens w/ Billy Gunn VS Kyle Fletcher w/ The Don Callis Family!
The Pride of Professional Wrestling called out the Protostar, knowing that they’re each hungry for gold. But will the 5 Tool Player be able to Molly Whop the Don Callis Family’s favorite son? Or will Bowens be shot down by the Aussie Arrow?
The bell rings and the fans fire up already. Bowens and Kyle stare down, and the fans sing, “Oh~ Scissor Me, Daddy~!” Bowens grins as Cole and Billy scissor finger! Kyle and Bowens circle, tie up, and are in a deadlock. They go around, Bowens digs his heels in, but Kyle turns things around to put Bowens in the corner. The ref counts, Kyle rolls back and flexes. The fans are torn but Kyle tells Billy to “SUCK IT!” Bowens has Billy calm down, he can handle this. Billy says that’s Kyle’s one warning. Bowens and Kyle circle, tie up, and Kyle turns things around, only for Bowens to turn things back around. Bowens now rolls back and he scissor fingers!
Kyle runs up, Bowens dodges, and Bowens headlocks. Bowens grinds Kyle down but Kyle powers up and out. Bowens RAMS Kyle, Kyle rebounds to RUN Bowens over! Kyle smirks, runs, but Bowens stays low. Bowens hurdles, but Kyle bypasses the monkey flip, only for Bowens to avoid the Penalty Kick! Bowens rolls Kyle up, TWO! Kyle stands, ducks a shot to whip, and then he drops, hurdles, but Bowens shoves him away! Mule kick! Front kick! Bowens runs, and he slips through the lariat to FLOATING DDT! The fans fire up with Bowens and he stalks Kyle to a corner. Bowens CHOPS Kyle, then has him in the corner.
The fans rally, Bowens whips, and then Bowens SPLASHES in the corner! Wrench and ANGLE SLAM! Cover, TWO! Kyle stays in this but Billy coaches Bowens. Archer tells Kyle to get up but Bowens has Kyle first. But Kyle scoops to SLAM! Kyle hobbles away, Archer makes sure Cole saw that, but Bowens is up. Bowens runs up, Kyle puts him on the apron, and Kyle runs to CALF KICK! Bowens falls to the floor and Kyle grins while the Summer Blockbuster goes picture in picture.
Bowens sputters, Billy checks on him, and Billy warns Archer to stay back. Archer says the same back, but then Kyle goes out to fetch Bowens. Kyle reels Bowens in for an APRON BACK SUPLEX! Bowens writhes, Kyle taunts Billy, and then Kyle grins as he stalks Bowens in the ring. Kyle stomps Bowens around, then stalks him to the ropes. Kyle JUMP STOMPS Bowens down! And JUMP STOMPS again! Kyle drags Bowens up to scoop and SLAM him! Kyle paces while Bowens writhes, then Kyle covers, TWO! Kyle taunts Portland while the Summer Blockbuster returns to single picture. Bowens rises, but Kyle is on him already.
Kyle suplexes but Bowens blocks! Kyle KNEES Bowens again and again, then suplexes again. Bowens slips free, mule kicks, front kicks, and runs to FAMOUSER, only for Kyle to slip out the back! Bowens blocks another suplex to GOURD BUSTER! Bowens runs, and now FAMOUSER! The fans fire up and Bowens covers, TWO! Kyle is tougher than that but Bowens works to refocus. The fans rally as Bowens brings Kyle up. Bowens CHOPS, whips, but Kyle blocks by holding ropes! Bowens BOOTS Kyle for it, then whips, but Kyle reverses to wrench and SNAP HALF ‘N’ HALF! Bowens tumbles out of the ring while Kyle snarls.
Archer laughs at Bowens, but then he and Billy shout at each other. Kyle goes out after Bowens, stares Cole down and Cole says don’t even. But Kyle brings Bowens up, only for Bowens to slip free! And then Electric Chai Lift, and SLAM off the apron! Kyle is dazed and Bowens pushes him in the ring. Bowens LARIATS Kyle inside-out! Cover, TWO! Kyle toughs it out but Bowens drags him to a drop zone. The fans rally as Bowens climbs, but Kyle rises up! GAMANGIRI! Bowens sits back, Kyle shakes out the stars, and Kyle climbs. Kyle drags Bowens to the top rope, but Bowens fights back with body shots! Bowens slips under and mule kicks the legs out!
Kyle is stuck in the ropes and Bowens ENZIGIRIS him! Then DRAPING SIDEWINDER! Cover, TWO!! Kyle survives and Cole is loving this match. The fans rally behind Bowens and he winds up from the corner. MOLLY- NO, Kyle ducks and ROCKS Bowens! Bowens kicks but Kyle blocks to then BOOT Bowens! Kyle runs, but Bowens fires off Rock, Paper, Scissors, SUPERKICK! Kyle sputters and the fans fire up! Bowens tries again, MOLLY- SUPERKICK!! Kyle brings Bowens in and up, LAST RIDE!! Cover, TWO?!?! Bowens survives and even Cole is shocked! Kyle seethes, but the fans rally as Bowens goes to a corner.
Kyle aims, runs corner to corner, GAMANGIRI! And then the suplex, but Bowens knees free! Bowens clinches for the ARRIVAL! Cover, TWO!!! Kyle survives but Bowens still has his best shot to try! MOLLY- NO, Kyle flops and bails out! Archer is there to help Kyle, but the fans boo. Wait, Bowens goes up! Bowens SUPER CROSSBODIES Kyle down!! The fans fire up again and Archer is furious! But Billy steps up to keep the Murderhawk Monster back. The ref tells them both to watch themselves, and the fans rally up. Bowens and Kyle rise as the ring count climbs, but then Archer BOOTS Billy! The fans boo as Archer THROWS Billy into railing!
Bowens and Kyle are in the ring, but Bowens saw what Archer did! That distraction lets Kyle hit the GAMANGIRI! And then the BRAINBUSTER!! Cover, Kyle wins!
Winner: Kyle Fletcher, by pinfall
Bowens let Archer strike out Daddy Ass, and Kyle hits one out of the park! But will Kyle and Cole battle over the TNT Championship soon enough? Will the Don Callis Family keep on winning with the 8 Man Tag later tonight?
Carlos Cabrera is in the ring.
The former AAA commentator, now All Elite, thanks Portland for the reception, and says in just seven days, we will see a wonderful collaboration of AEW and CMLL. The fans cheer that, and Cabrera adds that when we talk about this collaboration, nothing comes to mind better than introducing to us a star that has decades in this business and is still going. His debut was FOUR decades ago, and he is the Idol of Children, for the young love him so much, but so do fans of all ages. In Cabrera’s book, this is one of the best ever, with so many accomplishments and championships in his career. A person who has taken many masks of most importance in lucha libre.
And in Cabrera’s opinion, this person is a real, truly living legend! Ladies and gentlemen, please welcome out Atlantis! The fans cheer as the OG Atlantis makes his way out, accompanied by his son, Atlantis Jr! The Atlantis familia go to the ring to join Cabrera, and Cabrera says this is a huge, historic collaboration. Who better to talk about that than- FTR? Stokely Hathaway, Cash Wheeler & Dax Harwood take their interrupting to a new level, and #BigStoke has the mic to ask, “Did I hear the words, ‘living legend?’ Because there’s only two living legends that I know of, and they are standing right next to me!”
Stoke leads the way into the ring as he excuses Cabrera. Stoke says that Atlantis Sr. has that look in his eyes. It is either excitement, or the look of someone so old, they’re about to defecate themselves on national television. The fans boo but FTR laughs. Stoke says he gets it, Atlantis is scared, and he has every single reason to be scared! He will give a synopsis of everything FTR has accomplished the past few weeks. They took out the Rock ‘n’ Roll Express! They took out Nigel McGuinness at Double Or Nothing! And ever since then, they turned Nigel into a “pill popper.” Stoke says yes, Nigel has been popping sleeping pills hoping that he’ll wake up in 2002, the last time he was relevant!
The fans boo more, but Stoke says Daniel Garcia hasn’t been the same since Double Or Nothing! Wanna know why? Because Garcia has contemplated early retirement! And if the rumors are true, that OnlyFans link will drop any day now! And Copeland, where is he? Where’s Cope? When’s he coming back? What’s he up to? Stoke will tell us what Cope is up to: Staring at a wall, his brain sizzling like a fajita plate from Chili’s! What a great list of accomplishments! But there is one more thing that this great team has to accomplishment. They have performed in every single major arena, all except for Arena Mexico.
And FTR doesn’t have a match yet, but what they want, they always get! And it doesn’t matter how they do it! Dax takes the mic to say that obviously, Big Stoke here is a little upset. The fans boo but Dax says relax, give him a minute. Stoke is upset, but Dax is actually rather excited about this partnership. The fans tell FTR to STFU, but Cash shouts, “HE’S TALKING!!” Dax says he likes this partnership of AEW and CMLL! CMLL is the oldest wrestling promotion in the world! Which is funny, because Atlantis Sr. might be the oldest wrestler in the world. But hey, sorry, he’s digressing.
Dax just wants to get to know them. He makes introductions, and he wants to know is if FTR were to wrestle back when Atlantis started in the 1930s, how would they have faired? Dax pulls the usual “Because I think” move, saying FTR would’ve done pretty damn well. Whether it was against Villano, Blue Panther Sr, Santo, FTR would’ve beaten ’em all and made Atlantis their bag boy. Speaking of that, at 62 years old, Atlantis Sr. is still going strong. So Dax’s next question is, at 61 years old, how many Depends does he go through? Father and son have had enough, they start throwing hands! The fans fire up as Senior has Dax while Junior has Cash!
But Cash CLAWS Junior in the eyes, then he attacks Senior! FTR mugs Senior, then Cash goes up! Cole says screw this, and he jumps off commentary to get in there! He fires hands on Dax, then on Cash, and repeat! The fans fire up, but the Don Callis Family rushes out here! Konosuke & Kyle mug Cole, Hechicero joins in, and then FTR stomps away on Atlantis Junior! And on Atlantis Senior! But then Bandido y Templario appear! They DOUBLE SUPERKICK Hechicero! Then they dodge #ProtoShita to BOOSTED SHOTGUN DROPKCIK! TEMPLAROONI! But FTR attack the luchadores! The fans boo as it is chaos, but here comes Brody King!
The fans fire up as the King of Death fires hands on the Don Callis Family and FTR! Bandido TOSSES Cash, Atlantis Senior gets payback on Dax! Bandido helps Templario go up top, then Bandido DIVES! Templario SUPER CROSSBODIES! Dax finds he’s all alone with everybody else! Senior says uno momento, he wants his shot! Dax says bet, and he runs up on Senior! Senior dodges to then SPINEBUSTER! And he rains down fists! Dax scrambles out of there, but Senior still goes after him! Dax runs but can’t get away, Atlantis Senior’s still got that fire! Dax hops the railing, but Senior still wants him! This brawl heads backstage!
Atlantis Junior goes to help his father, and Cole tells the Don Callis Family to just wait and see how things go later tonight! Will the Paragon make sure the family pays for what Callis & Okada did earlier tonight?
Backstage interview with Big Bill & Bryan Keith.
Lexy Nair is with the Redwood & Bad Apple, and says they asked for this time, so what is on their mind? Bill says they promised to crack skulls and stack W’s, and that is what they did to the Gates of Agony. Keith says for just a second in that Street Fight, he didn’t think he was gonna make it. But he appreciates Bill has his back. Bill says he always has BK’s back. But that was only one W. ONE! If there’s another team out there that thinks- Oh, there is a team! JD Drake & Anthony Henry step in! Drake says it’s like they’ve seen a ghost!
Don’t let the fact that the Workhorsemen haven’t been in an AEW ring in over a YEAR lead you to believe that they aren’t two men who are obsessed with success. Fellas, that’s not an option where these two come from. So uh, if Bill & BK wanna have it their way, Drake & Henry are ready to punch in, and knock out! BK says bet! Bill says if they wanna get their skulls cracked, then by all means. CRACK CRACK! Drake says okay, see y’all soon. But will Scrap Metal & The Saint of Augusta chop down what’s left of the Learning Tree?
Mercedes Mone is here!
And just like last time, she’s going to be ringside to watch the TIMELESS AEW Women’s World Champion. But will she like the “spinoff” that’s about to play? Or will she have a hand in changing the ending?
Toni Storm w/ Luther VS Julia Hart w/ Skye Blue!
Toni stops by Mone’s table for one and takes a taste of the mashed potatoes. But that’s when Julia & Skye strike! The fans boo but Mone loves it as Skye rains down fists on Toni! The ref reprimands, drags Skye off Toni, but then Julia attacks! The ref EJECTS Skye and the fans cheer! Julia is furious but the fans cheer on “AUBREY! AUBREY!” The ref tells Julia to back off, Mone is upset that her potatoes are ruined, but Julia says oops, guess the match is over. Toni is in rough shape, Mone mockingly asks if she’s okay, and Toni sits up. The fans cheer Toni on, Mone tells them to shut up, and then she sips her red wine.
Aubrey checks on Toni, Julia waits for the final verdict, and Toni steadies herself. Toni rolls into the ring, refusing to let cheap shots ruin her scene. “Ring the bloody bell already!” The bell indeed rings, and Julia is right on Toni in the corner! Julia fires hands, but Toni turns things around! Julia trips Toni, stomps away, then makes sure Toni is in the drop zone. Julia climbs while Mone applauds, HARTSAULT! Cover, TWO!! Toni survives and Julia snarls. Julia CLUBS away on Toni, the fans rally up, and Julia whips Toni, only for Toni to SHOTGUN! Julia tumbles, Toni runs and HIP ATTACKS Julia to the floor!
The fans fire up and Toni says, “We’ll be right back! Stay tuned, darling!” And just as the leading lady says, the Summer Blockbuster goes picture in picture!
Mone tells Toni to back off, but Toni runs up on Julia. Julia dodges and the hip attack hits steps! Julia grins as she drags Toni up into the ring. Julia dribbles Toni off the mat, then covers, TWO! Toni toughs it out but Julia clamps on with a chinlock. Toni endures, Mone enjoys more of her meal, but Toni fires body shots. Julia CLUBS Toni, wrenches and YANKS the arm, then brings Toni to a corner. Julia climbs up, knuckle locks the hand, and she tightrope walks. Julia goes OLD SCHOOL for the ax handle! Then a SLIDING LARIAT! Cover, TWO! Julia grows frustrated but Mone says that’s the way. The fans rally for Toni while Julia bends her back with a CAMEL CLUTCH!
Toni endures, claws at the mat, and Mone munches asparagus while Toni RAMS Julia into a corner! Toni fires elbows, but Julia bumps her off buckles! Julia fires forearms, then stomps a mudhole in. Julia digs her boot in, the ref counts, and Julia steps off at 4 while AEW goes to break.
The Summer Blockbuster returns and Julia wrenches to RAM shoulders with Toni! And RAMS, and RAMS! Toni falls, Julia stands her up to wrench and bring her back to a corner. Julia climbs, throws more shots, then goes back to the top. Julia tightrope walks again, but Toni says no more Old School as she trips Julia up! Toni shakes the ropes to jam up Hart’s throne! Toni then drags Julia up for a GERMAN SUPLEX! And another GERMAN SUPLEX! And then a SAIDO! Mone frowns but the fans fire up as Toni reels Julia in, FISHERMAN SUPLEX! Bridging cover, TWO! Not quite perfect but the fans rally up all the same!
Toni watches Julia go to a corner, but now Julia needs to be checked. The ref has Toni stay back, Julia stands up, and Toni rushes in! Julia goes up and over to catch Toni into the TARANTULA! Julia was playing possum, but she lets go of Toni at 4. Julia steps in and tilt-o-whirls, IRON OCTOPUS! The fans rally as Toni endures! Toni reaches out, storms her way over, and has the ROPEBREAK! Julia lets go but then HAMMERS away on Toni! Julia runs, but Toni clamps on for a SKY HIGH! Cover, TWO! Julia stays in this but the fans fire up behind Toni. Toni drags Julia up, reels her in, but Julia fights the lift!
Julia wrenches, clinches, S T O! Julia puts Toni back in the drop zone, then climbs up. HARTSAULTÂ but Toni moves! Julia rolls through, Toni runs up, BIG PACKAGE!! TONI WINS!!
Winner: Toni Storm, by pinfall
Mone sneers as Toni comes from behind to come out on top! But will Toni keep it coming- er, going as we approach All In? Mone approaches Toni in the ring, and Toni pleads with Mone to show some mercy in this moment. Mone helps Toni stand up, and smells Toni’s hair. Mone whispers something to Toni, then THROWS her down! Mone rains down fists, there is no mercy from The CEO! The fans boo, but here comes Mina Shirakawa! Mone runs away from #MinaNow, and Mina comforts her friend. But then Mone storms in to go after #MinaNow! Mone HAMMERS away on the former Rev-Pro British Women’s Champion and TOSSES her out!
Mone paces, the fans boo, but Mone grabs the AEW Women’s World Championship. Mone holds up the belt, then tells Toni to kiss the title goodbye. Mone rubs the belt in Toni’s face, will there be no stopping The Money Train?
BREAKING NEWS for Grand Slam: Mexico!
Per a tweet Mone posted during Toni VS Julia, Mone doesn’t wanna wait until All In: Texas to become #FiveBeltsMone! She challenges the CMLL Women’s World Champion, Zeuxis, for her title! But will Mone return from Arena Mexico with even more gold? Or will the Warrior Goddess humble the greedy CEO?
Backstage interview with Ricochet.
Lexy Nair is now with the One & Only, and says he has made it abundantly clear that he wants to recruit people to his side to ultimately- Ricochet stops her there and says yes, everyone already knows that Ricochet is searching for the perfect group of individuals to help make his quest for gold a reality. But then in steps Lee Johnson & Blake Christian. Big Shotty tells Ricochet that hey, he and Blake peeped Ricochet being ringside for Lee’s match last week. They know he saw what they can do, and Blake says that maybe, they don’t need something but someone.
Ricochet stops them there, and he says yes, he is searching for the perfect “ultra athletes” to help him navigate through the “unjust waters” of AEW. Honestly, he has been watching them for a long, long time. Recently, a lot of people have been putting Ricochet onto them, showing him their stuff, because they are impressing the right people in the right places. Ricochet says that it is rather embarrassing to see two grown men go out there, week in and week out, playing make-believe Ricochet. And although they were impressive in the ring, there is something they are just missing. AHA~! Ricochet leaves, but will he regret dissing Big Shotty & Vanilla Babyface?
Mixed Six Tag: Mark Briscoe, Tomohiro Ishii & Willow Nightingale VS #MXMTV!
While THE Conglomeration might not be a thing anymore, the Sussex County Chicken, the Stone Pitbull and the Babe with the Power are always down to team up! But will they be going strong for the summer? Or will Mansoor, Mason Madden & Taya Valkyrie show what means to be TV Ready?
The trios sort out and Mansoor starts against Ishii. The two run up, RAM, and then Mansoor runs to RAM again! Ishii runs to RAM Mansoor! Mansoor RAMS again! Ishii RAMS again! Mansoor CHPOS, eggs Ishii on, and Ishii CHOPS! The fans cheer on Ishii while Mansoor winds up, but that chop really stings! Mansoor goes to his corner and tags in Taya! Taya gets in Ishii’s face and goes chest to chest? And then she CHOPS Ishii! Taya laughs but Willow steps in. Willow CHOPS Taya, then CHOPS, CHOPS, and CHOPS! Willow scoops and SLAMS Taya, and the fans fire up for the SPLASH! Cover, ONE!!
Taya toughs it out, she tags out to Mason Madden, and while Johnny TV checks on Mrs. TV, Willow says bring it, Mahogany Hunk! Willow and Mason circle, then Willow dodges the chop to tag Briscoe! The fans fire up as Briscoe dodges Mason to CHOP and ROCK and repeat! Briscoe whips, Mason reverses, but Briscoe FLYING FOREARMS! Mason goes to a corner. Briscoe runs up to LARIAT! Briscoe whips corner to corner, Mason reverses, but Briscoe goes up and over, only to get caught! Mason throws Briscoe into the SLICE! MXM TV cheers but the fans are torn. Mason HEADBUTTS Briscoe, tags Mansoor, and he LARIATS!
Mason ELBOWS Briscoe, then feeds him to Mansoor’s atomic drop! Mansoor dropkicks the legs out, Mason pulls up to HIP ATTACK! The fans are torn but then Mr. & Mrs. TV put on a PDA, aka public display of affection, and the Conglomeration protests, only for Mason to BOOT Ishii down! Mansoor whips Briscoe to ropes for a BACKDROP, but Briscoe lands on his feet! Hot tag to Willow! She TOSSES Mansoor, then dodges Taya! Willow rallies with LARIAT after LARIAT, then she powers up while Taya goes to a corner! The fans fire up as Willow back body blocks, LARIATS, and snapmares! Willow goes up and MISSILE DROPKICKS!
Taya tumbles out, Johnny is there to help her, but then Willow is on the apron! CANNONBALL on both TVs! Ishii & Briscoe brawl with MXM into the ring! Ishii & Briscoe dodge the lariats, MXM stop from colliding, but they get CHOPS! MXM mourn their nips but then they get CHOPS on the back! Mansoor falls, Briscoe & Ishii CHOP away on Mason! Mason stays up but they double whip him to DOUBLE SHOULDER TACKLE! Mason tumbles out but Mansoor is back in! Mansoor SUPERKICKS Ishii down! Briscoe kicks Mansoor and whips! Mansoor turns that around to TOSS Briscoe out, and Mason catches him!
Mason holds Briscoe up for Mansoor to DRAPING SENTON! Then they get Briscoe in the ring, and Mansoor Electric Chair Lifts while Mason climbs! But Briscoe fights free of Doomsday and he TOSSES Mansoor! Ishii ROCKS Mason up top! Ishii & Briscoe work together, UPPERCUT and then they climb! The Pitbull and Chicken coordinate, but Mansoor runs in! FLYING SUNSET FLIP BOMB!! Willow is back to POUNCE~ Mansoor! PERIOD! Mason has Ishii but Willow CHOPS Mason first! Willow joins Ishii now, and they DOUBLE SUPERPLEX! Briscoe is up top on another corner, for the FROGGY-BOW!!
Briscoe hurries to WRECK Johnny with a dropkick and the fans are thunderous! But then Taya rolls Willow up! TWO!! Willow is up, she ducks a boot, and she spins Taya into the gut wrench! BABE WITH THE POWER BOMB!! Cover, Conglomeration wins!
Winners: Mark Briscoe, Tomohiro Ishii & Willow Nightingale, by pinfall
MXM TV regroups and retreats, will this not bode well for Mansoor challenging Bandido for the ROH World Championship? Will this win help Willow, Briscoe and even Ishii head for title opportunities?
AEW shares footage from after Fyter Fest.
AEW Media found Kris Statlander on her way out, and asked her if she had a minute to talk. Kris grumbled in frustration and asked what they wanted to talk to her about. They wanna talk about Willow Nightingale? Kris has tried to make amends, but Willow says she’s done with Kris, so Kris is done with that. Why not talk about the fact that she is still Kris Statlander! And let’s remember that there is no one else on this roster like Kris Statlander! So why isn’t that good enough!? But then Wheeler Yuta walked in. He wanted her to calm down and asked if she’s alright.
Yuta knows things have been tough since losing Willow, and since losing Best Friends. Things had worked out more or less for her, and things have worked out more or less for Yuta. But he had to make a lot of tough choices to get where he is, so if she ever needs any advice- Kris shrugs Yuta right off, but he says he’ll be here for her. And here’s one for free: Forget about what others think of you, just make your own choices. Kris says yeah, whatever. She pushes past Yuta, but then stares down Marina Shafir. Kris pushes past her, too, but will The Death Riders become a problem for the Galaxy’s Greatest?
Bandido w/ The Outrunners VS The Beast Mortos!
This “standby match” got the greenlight given all the chaos from tonight. The Most Wanted knows everyone is gunning for his ROH World Championship, but will he make it through this Summer Blockbuster riding off into the sunset? Or will LFI’s monstrous minotaur earn a golden ticket to a sequel?
The fans rally behind Bandido already as Truth Magnum & Turbo Floyd see him out to the ring. The bell rings, the two run up, and Mortos CLOBBERS Bandido! Mortos roars, the fans are torn, but then Mortos drags Bandido up to SMACK him back down! Bandido goes to a corner, but Mortos THROWS him across the way! The fans fire up and Mortos stalks Bandido. The fans cheer Mortos on and he feeds off that energy. Mortos drags Bandido up to TOSS Bandido, but Bandido lands out! Bandido ducks ‘n’ dodges and RAN- NO! Mortos stops the rana to lift Bandido, but Bandido slips free! Bandido deflects a kick, but Mortos blocks one!
Mortos FLIPS Bandido, Bandido lands out, but Mortos HEADBUTTS him! Mortos runs, but Bandido TOSSES Mortos up and outta the ring! The fans fire up and Bandido builds speed to DIVE! Direct hit and Mortos hits railing! The fans fire up with Bandido and he fist-bumps the front row. Bandido puts Mortos in the ring, goes up the corner, and the fans rally for “BAN-DI-DO! BAN-DI-DO!” Bandido gives some Latino Heat, but Mortos avoids the Frog Splash! SPEAR!! Mortos snarls and sits Bandido up. Mortos rips at the mask! The fans boo and the ref reprimands but Mortos keeps ripping at the mask!
The fans boo as Mortos drops Bandido, for a NECK TWIST! Cover, TWO! Mortos stands Bandido up but Bandido fires hands! Mortos TOSSES Bandido out of the ring! Mortos builds speed and he DIVES! The fans fire up for the tornillo tope and down goes Bandido as Summer Blockbuster goes picture in picture.
Mortos huffs ‘n’ puffs and refreshes the ring count before he drags Bandido up. Mortos whips Bandido into the steel steps! Mortos follows Bandido as he hobbles away. Mortos winds up to SMACK Bandido down again! Mortos refreshes the count again, then stalks Bandido. Mortos drags Bandido up, and feints throwing him into the barriers just to mess with the fans. Mortos then SMACKS Bandido, puts him in the ring, and he clamps on a chinlock. Bandido endures, has the ROPEBREAK, but Morots slaps his leg away. The ref still tells Mortos to let off, so Mortos stands Bandido up. Bandido fires forearms and CHOPS!
Mortos KNEES Bandido low, then CLUBS him on the neck! Mortos winds up to HEADBUTT Bandido down! Mortos has a leg and DDTS the foot! Bandido writhes, but Mortos has the leg again! HALF CRAB! Bandido endures, reaches out, but Mortos GROUND DRAGON SCREWS the leg! Cover, TWO! Bandido toughs it out and Mortos snarls. Bandido goes to a corner, Mortos runs up and SMACKS him! Mortos drags Bandido up, puts him on the top rope, and then climbs up to rip at the mask! The ref reprimands, Mortos thrashes Bandido around, then lets off as the ref counts. Mortos snarls at the ref, and he pushes Bandido down into the Tree of Woe.
Mortos stomps Bandido out of the Tree, then CHOPS him! The Summer Blockbuster returns to single picture and Mortos whips corner to corner. Mortos SPLASHES Bandido, Bandido falls to the mat, and the fans are torn. Mortos runs to basement DROPKICK! Mortos then goes to a corner, waits for Bandido to rise, and he runs corner to corner, only for Bandido to dodge! Bandido BOOTS Mortos, Mortos comes back, but Bandido DOUBLE STOMPS him down! The fans fire up while Bandido hobbles. Bandido runs, builds speed, and tilt-o-whirls for the DEJA VU TIMES TWO RANA!! The fans are thunderous as Mortos is on the ropes!
Bandido whips Mortos and manages to military press him! And SLAM!! The fans fire up as Bandido puts Mortos in the drop zone, and then he throws off his weight belt! Bandido is up top, FROG SPLASH!! Cover, TWO!! Mortos survives and Bandido is shocked! “This is Awesome!” as Bandido has Mortos back on the ropes. Bandido says BANG and runs, but Mortos ELBOWS him! And SMACKS him! Bandido runs back up but into an ELBOW! Mortos runs to CRUCIFIX DRIVER!! Mortos whips and POP-UP SAMOAN DROPS! Cover, TWO!!! Bandido survives but Mortos won’t let off! Mortos roars and the fans rally!
Mortos scoops and gut wrenches, CIPHER UTAKI! Cover, TWO!?! Bandido survives and Mortos is seething! Mortos drags Bandido up, whips and scoops, but Bandido makes it a cradle! TWO!!! Mortos escapes, but Bandido wheelbarrows to victory roll, cross-legged cradle! TWO!! Mortos escapes, ducks a lariat, but Bandido ducks the superkick! Fireman’s carry, GO TO SLEEP!! Mortos falls, Bandido goes to the corner, and the fans fire up as he climbs again! But Mortos stand up to trip Bandido! Mortos goes outside to SMACK Bandido, then he climbs from the outside! Bandido fires body shots, then goes to the very top!
Bandido brings Mortos up for a scoop and SUPER DUPER MOONSAULT POWERSLAM!! The fans are electric as Bandido covers, Bandido wins!
Winner: Bandido, by pinfall
For being on standby, both men were ready to put it all on the line! But will Bandido be unstoppable on the road to All In?
Backstage interview with Mercedes Mone.
Renee Paquette is now with The CEO, and there is a lot to unpack about what Mone did out there earlier. But what did Mone whisper in Toni’s ear? Mone says she doesn’t kiss and tell. But Toni got what she deserved. And at All In: Texas, Mone gets everything that she wants. Well, there is also another thing, given that Mone put the challenge out there to Zeuxis for the CMLL Women’s World Championship. Yes, that is right! But wait! Zeuxis is here! Mone chuckles and says, “Hola, p*ta.” Zeuxis smiles and tells Mone, “Challenge accepted. B*TCH!” Then she DECKS Mone!! Zeuxis says see you at Grand Slam! Will the Warrior Goddess derail the Money Train in Mexico?
AEW returns and…
Renee Paquette is now outside the medical trainers’ room, hoping for an update on Will Ospreay after he took those spiked Reeboks to the face. But Hangman Page storms up, and he asks how Ospreay’s doing. Renee says she doesn’t know, she- But then The Bucks step in and Matt says he had no idea The Death Riders were gonna do that. Hangman tells The Bucks to tell him in five words or less why he shouldn’t take their heads off! Oh, okay, how about this? They were aiming for Swerve. Y’know, the guy they kept busy for two months so Hangman could have a clear shot at winning The Owen Hart Cup?
Prince Nana pokes his head out from the medical room to hear some of this, but then slips back inside before he’s spotted. Matt tells Hangman that hey, you’re welcome! And don’t forget: All Hangman has to do now is stick the landing. All he has to do now is win the world title and bring it to The Elite. Y’know? The real plan? WHAT real plan!? There is and never has been a “plan” between them! Hangman doesn’t hear from The Bucks in months, never asked for them to do what they did at Dynasty, and sure as s*it didn’t ask them to do anything tonight. Hangman cannot believe he has to tell these two again: Stay out of his business! Stay out of Ospreay’s business!
And for that matter, stay out of Swerve’s business. And if they don’t, if Hangman ever burns down a home again… He’ll make sure they’re trapped in it first. Hangman storms off and Matt says okay, Hangman just made his bed. Nana again sneaks a peak at this, and then he goes to tell Swerve. Did Swerve hear any of that? Swerve says, “Every word.” Then will The Realest finally realize Ospreay was right? Is Hangman not the enemy?
Thekla VS Queen Aminata!
Welcome to her parlor, said the Toxic Spider to the entire AEW Women’s Division! She struck down Jamie Hayter, melted Lady Frost, but will she take a bite out of the One True African Queen? Or will she get stomped on and thrown away with the trash?
The bell rings and the fans rally up. Aminata and Thekla stare down, and Aminata is first to step up. Thekla runs up, Aminata avoids the sobat, and the two reset. They circle, but Thekla tries again! Aminata catches her, SLAMS her, then flips her, but Thekla arm-drags! Aminata comes back, Thekla snapmares but Aminata again avoids the sobat! The fans cheer the exchange and the two reset again. Aminata says she knows what Thekla is after, and the two circle again. Aminata calls for a knuckle lock, and shows off her height advantage with it. Thekla nods and steps up, but then she SLAPS Aminata! The fans fire up but Aminata brushes that off.
Aminata SLAPS Thekla, snapmares her, and then snapmares again! And again! Aminata DOUBLE CHOPS and Thekla falls! Aminata runs to PENALTY KICK! Thekla tumbles out of the ring and the fans fire up! Aminata waits on Thekla while Thekla checks her chin. The ring count starts but Thekla takes her time. She returns at 5 of 10, but is wary of Aminata’s long reach. Thekla goes around the outside, the ref has to keep Aminata back, but then Thekla drops back down. Thekla soaks up the heat, but Aminata does push-ups to show she’s not worried. Thekla returns and Aminata BOOTS her right down!
Aminata whips, Thekla ducks ‘n’ dodges, and Thekla tilt-o-whirls for the RANA! Aminata goes to ropes, Thekla runs up and BOOTS her in return! Aminata dangles so Thekla goes to the apron and BOOTS her back in! The fans fire up and Thekla grins while the Summer Blockbuster goes picture in picture.
Thekla drags Aminata up, bumps her off buckles, then smothers Aminata in the corner! The ref counts, Thekla steps off, and she stalks Aminata to another corner. Thekla CLUBS Aminata, puts her in yet another corner, but Aminata hits back! Thekla fires body shots in return! The ref counts, Thekla stops at 4, but Aminata turns things around to CHOP! Aminata CHOPS again, and again, and again! Aminata swings btu Thekla dodges the haymaker! SOBAT! Thekla finally hits that kick, then she snapmares for headscissors! Aminata endures, even as Thekla squeezes tight. Aminata rolls and rolls but Thekal rolls her back down! Aminata pushes back to a cover, TWO!
Thekla still holds on, but Aminata fights up. Thekla shifts to have the arms for a straitjacket stretch! Thekla stomps Aminata, then grabs the legs! Thekla ties the legs together for a DEATHLOCK! And then Thekla bridges back for a MUTA LOCK! Aminata endures, pulls Thekla’s hair, but Thekla lets the legs go so she can SENTON! Thekla kneels on Aminata for a cover, TWO! Thekla stays on Aminata by dragging her up, only for Aminata to fire hands! Aminata CHOPS Thekla in the corner, then wraps Thekla’s arms around ropes! The ref counts, Aminata stops at 4 to HEADBUTT! Aminata snapmares, covers, TWO!
Aminata drags Thekla up, reels her in, and snap cradles! TWO!! Thekla escapes but Aminata ELBOWS her down! Summer Blockbuster returns to single picture as Aminata has Thekla back in the corner. Aminata whips corner to corner, Thekla goes up and up, and Thekla BOOTS Aminata! Then she has the HANGING HEADSCISSORS! The ref counts while the fans cheer, and Thekla lets go at 4. Thekla hangs in place, then she returns to the ring. But Aminata trips her to a jackknife bridge! TWO, and Aminata ELBOWS then short arm LARIATS! And short arm LARIATS! Aminata BOOTS Thekla’s lariat away, then reels her in for a snap suplex!
The fans fire up while Thekla sits up in a daze. Aminata drags Thekla up, reels her back in, FISHERMAN SCREW! Aminata grins, but Thekla is up! Thekla staggers to a corner, but Aminata runs in around the world, OFF WITH HER HEAD!! “Spider where?” Aminata drags Thekla into the ring, high stack cover, TWO?!?! Thekla barely gets out of that, but Aminata kicks her around. Thekla grins as Aminata whips her. Thekla goes Spider-Woman in the ropes! She GAMANGIRIS Aminata, CLUBS her, then reels her in! Aminata backdrops but Thekla sunset flips! Aminata stays up, Thekla slips away, but turns around into a HEADBUTT!
The fans fire up and Aminata wobbles a bit, but she drags Thekla back up. Aminata puts on the headscissors for the CHOCOLATE KISSES! Then a PENALTY KICK! Aminata puts Thekla in the drop zone, then she goes up top! The fans fire up for the DIVING DOUBLE STOMPS!! Cover, TWO?!?! Thekla survives that coup de grace and Aminata can’t believe it! Aminata drags Thekla up, ROCKS her, ROCKS her, and ROCKS Her! Aminata waistlocks, but Thekla fights the suplex! Thekla fires elbows, but Aminata reels her back in! But Thekla victory rolls with a snap, TWO!! Both women stand, and Thekla ROCKS Amianta!
Aminata drops to her knees, and Thekla spider-walks! The fans fire up as Thekla then runs in and SPEARS!! But she isn’t done, she reels Aminata into the DEATH TRAP!!! Aminata TAPS, Thekla wins!
Winner: Thekla, by submission
Aminata tried to squash the spider, but the venom took effect soon enough! A gritty second match here in AEW, will Thekla not stop until she’s caught all of AEW in her web?
BREAKING NEWS for Grand Slam: Mexico!
For starters, it will be a special two-and-a-half hours, so make sure your DVR is set accordingly! Then, after the violence we saw tonight, The Death Riders & Young Bucks must work together again, this time taking on Swerve Strickland, The Opps & Will Ospreay in a TEN MAN TAG! Will the Maniac and his crew survive the anarchy in Arena Mexico? Or will it be another win for Swerve’s House?
Backstage interview with Nick Wayne & Kip Sabian.
Lexy Nair is with the ROH World Television Champion and his Superbad stepbrother in the Patriarchy. Last week, Christian Cage said something about a surprise Kip had for Nick upon his return from Japan. Is that surprise ready this week? Before Kip can answer, Nick asks where Christian even is tonight. Kip says Christian decided to give Nick some space this week. After all the hard work Nick has put in the last couple of months, he deserves it. Um, okay. Then where is his mom? Christian said he was going to put in some “hard work” with her as well, so- What?! No, that’s besides the point! Tonight is the big surprise!
Tonight, we are here to see Nick’s Best of the Super Juniors highlight reel! The video is cued up, and from his win over THE IWGP Junior Heavyweight Champion, El Desperado, to the great match with Kevin Knight where he… lost… Well, Nick does like how it looked. Did Kip do all that for him? Yep! Nick says he loves it. Kip says that is what brothers are for! Christian also wanted Nick to know that he really is proud of him. Kip doesn’t know where he’d be without Christian. And we don’t really know where Nick would be without him, either. Kip leaves, and Nick feels like that wasn’t quite a compliment. Will the Prodigy have to take it up with “Father” the next time we see him?
8 Man Tag: Daniel Garcia & Paragon VS Hechicero & The Don Callis Family!
Red Death teamed with Adam Cole, Kyle O’Reilly & Roderick Strong to take on a different formation of The Don Callis Family last week and came out on top. But now, the Alchemist of Lucha teams with The Alpha, The Walking Weapon & The Murderhawk Monster to see if they can’t change that. Will the Summer Blockbuster’s finale be undisputed? Or will tonight belong to the villains?
The teams sort out and while Daddy Magic joins commentary, he and Nigel point out how this is really 4v6 with how Roppongi Vice is ringside. Garcia starts against Hechicero and they circle. They feel things out, knuckle lock, and Hehci wrenches. Garcia rolls to wrench and wristlock back, but Hechi rolls to slip through and leg pick. Hechi trips Garcia, rolls with the leglock and then body scissors Garcia around. Garcia bridges to a cover, ONE, and Hechi has the Oklahoma Roll, ONE! Hechi shows off his alchemy but Garcia just puts up his dukes. The fans cheer as Garcia does his dance! Hechi seems stunned by that magic!
Hechi SWEEPS the legs, covers, ONE! Garcia sweeps, covers, ONE! Hechi slips around to waistlock but Garcia breaks free. Hechi follows, Garcia ducks, but Hechi FLAPJACKS the hurdle! Hechi ELBOW DROPS on Garcia’s back, and Garcia scrambles to a corner. Hechi runs up to STEP-UP KNEE! Hechi then tags in Konosuke, he climbs up, AX HANDLE to Garcia’s arm! Konosuke wrenches to then CLUB the arm, YANK the arm, and suplex! Garcia slips free, tag to Cole! Cole dodges Konosuke to fire forearms! Konosuke CLAWS Cole’s eyes! Konosuke runs but Cole ROCKS him first! Cole runs, but Konosuke BOOTs him first!
Konosuke deadlifts Cole, but Cole breaks the waistlock to PELE! Konosuke wobbles, Cole brings him around, tag to Roddy. They mug Konosuke, then Roddy tags Kyle. Kyle goes up, BACKBREAKER KNEE DROP COMBO! The fans fire up and Kyle fires knees and KICKS! Konosuke falls, Kyle tags Roddy back in, and Roddy CHOPS! Konosuke goes to an open corner, Roddy runs up, but Konosuke turns shining wizard into an ALLEYH-OOP onto buckles! Roddy falls back, Archer tags in, but Roddy dodges him! Archer hits buckles, Kyle tags, and Paragon unleashes CHOPS and KICKS! Josh Alexander runs up, but he gets CHOPS and KICKS!
Archer guzels Roddy & Kyle, but they DOUBLE KNEE free! Kyle has Archer and Roddy runs, but Archer fights free! Archer BOOTS Roddy, but Kyle KICKS and KICKS and KICKS! But Archer guzels again! Kyle KICKS the legs, Alexander is back but gets a BOOT! Archer gives Kyle a ride on the HELLICOASTER! Archer then BLASTS Garcia and Cole just because! The fans are torn while the Summer Blockbuster goes picture in picture.
Archer stomps Kyle, then drags him up to whip into the Callis corner hard! Kyle falls, Hechi tags in, and Hechi stomps Kyle. Hechi top wristlocks Kyle for a tilt-o-whirl and headscissor takedown! Kyle endures the squeeze, even as Hechi thrashes around! Kyle bridges, reaches out, ROPEBREAK! Hechi lets go but he stomps Kyle, and grabs a leg. SPINNING TOEHOLD! Hechi CHOPS Kyle down, Garcia kicks at Hechi, so Hechi CHOPS Garcia! The ref reprimands them both, but Kyle rolls Hechi up! The ref is busy with Garcia at first, but then the Callis Family all break it up before the count! Hechi then wrenches Kyle to KNEE him low.
Hechi tags Konosuke and he stomps Kyle. Tag to Alexander, he and Konosuke double whip to DOUBLE SHOULDER TACKLE! Konosuke mocks Garcia’s dance, then Alexander drags Kyle up. Alexander ROCKS Kyle, stomp shim, then stomps him more. Alexander clinches but Kyle fires body shots. Alexander DECKS Kyle, then tags Archer. They mug Kyle, then Archer puts Kyle in an open corner. Kyle dodges the chop to KICK! Archer DECKS Kyle! Archer drags Kyle up, whips him to a corner, then runs in for an ELBOW! Archer whips Kyle back into the corner, then CORNER CHOKE SLAMS him! Kyle staggers around, into a BELLY2BELLY! Cover, TWO!
Archer snarls but Kyle is still in this. Archer drags Kyle over, bumps him off buckles, and tags in Alexander. Alexander RAMS Kyle, brings him around, and scoop SLAMS him! Alexander drops a KNEE, then covers, TWO! Alexander keeps Kyle down with a chinlock and squeezes tight. Kyle endures, fights up, and fires body shots. Summer Blockbuster returns to single picture as Alexander CLUBS Kyle down! Alexander CHOPS Kyle, but Kyle fires as forearm! They go back and forth, then Kyle KICKS! Kyle runs up but Alexander picks him up! Alexander throws Kyle back, blocks a kick, and he CLUBS the leg!
Alexander ROLLING- NO, Kyle ROCKS him first! And then DOUBLE LARIATS bring them both down! The fans fire up and so do the teams! Kyle and Alexander crawl, hot tags to Garcia and Konosuke! Garcia fires hands on Konosuke, then roars as he runs! LARIAT! Konosuke stays up and he shouts back at Garcia! Garcia runs to LARIAT again! Konosuke still eggs Garcia on, Garcia runs again, but Konosuke BOOTS him! Konosuke runs, but Garcia dodges the lariat to LARIAT! Both men are down and the fans fire up! Garcia pounds the mat, runs corner to corner, and LARIATS! Then he climbs up to rain down fists!
The fans count along, and Garcia goes to nine, winds up, and hits TEN! The fans fire up again and Garcia whips corner to corner. Konosuke reverses, runs in, but Garcia BOOTS him! Garcia goes up, reels Konosuke in, and TORNADO SNAP SUPLEXES! But that’s just the start as Garcia rises back up. But Konosuke suplexes now! Garcia fights that, and hits a TWIST ‘N’ SHOUT! Cover, TWO! Konosuke survives, Archer warns Garcia, but Garcia has the legs. Garcia steps through, but Konosuke rolls him into a cradle! TWO, and both men stand! Konosuke headlocks, Garcia powers up and out, but Alexander sneaks a tag!
Konosuke reverses the whip, then picks Garcia up for the BLUE THUNDER- NO, Garcia hits a headlock takeover! Garcia floats to have the legs, but the ref tries to tell him Konosuke isn’t legal! Garcia still turns Konosuke over for the DRAGONTAMER, but Alexander BOOTS Garcia down! The fans boo but Alexander soaks up the heat. Alexander drags Garcia up, reels him in and tucks the arms, but Garcia BACKDROPS free! Hot tag to Roddy! DROPKICK for Alexander! JUMP KNEE for Archer! Roddy DECKS Hechi for good measure! Alexander runs up, Roddy catches him for an ANGLE SLAM! Konosuke runs in, Roddy dodges to DROPKICK!
The fans fire up more as Roddy keeps moving, and he WRECKS Hechi with a dropkick! Then he BOOTS and ENZIGIRIS Alexander, fireman’s carries and GUTBUSTER DROPS! Then a SICK KICK!! High stack, TWO!! But into the STRONGHOLD!! Archer runs in, but Kyle intercepts him with a GUILLOTINE FACELOCK! Konosuke runs in, but Cole trips Konosuke, steps through, and has a FIGURE FOUR! Hechi runs in, Garcia intercepts him for a DRAGONTAMER!! QUADRUPLE SUBMISSIONS!! But Archer CLOBBERS Roddy using Kyle! And then he stomps Cole! Garcia jumps on Archer, but Archer SPINEBUSTERS!
The fans rally as Kyle stands and Archer runs up. Kyle DUMPS Archer out, then Roddy joins in! They BLAST Archer off the apron! RPG Vice gets up so Roddy & Kyle BLAST them, too! Kyle goes to the apron, FLYING KNEE takes out Trent, and then Kyle LARIATS Rocky! Roddy calls Kyle in for the high-low! The ref stops Kyle, he’s not legal! Archer grabs Kyle in a SLEEPER! The ref reprimands Archer, but Alexander waistlocks Roddy. Roddy fights free with elbows, but Konosuke sneaks in! ALPHA ELBOW!! Alexander GERMAN SUPLEXES with a bridging cover, DON CALLIS FAMILY WINS!
Winners: Hechicero & The Don Callis Family, by pinfall
The numbers game favors the Don Callis Family, but here’s MORE BREAKING NEWS for Grand Slam: Mexico! After everything else we saw tonight, there will now be a TWELVE MAN TAG! The Don Callis Family will team with FTR against Adam Cole, Daniel Garcia, Brody King, Bandido, Templario and Atlantis Junior! Will the Don Callis Family prove they’re living legends just like Cash & Dax? Or will someone take the #TopGuysOut?
My Thoughts:
A great special for this “Summer Blockbuster,” but… for all the hype they put on it, they didn’t bother booking this as one giant 4 hour show. Instead, it was just like last week’s Fyter Fest: they booked a wild Dynamite followed by a typical Collision. They did keep some throughlines, such as the Hangman-Ospreay-Swerve story, and all this stuff with the Don Callis Family, which were perhaps the strongest parts of the night. Ospreay VS Swerve to open with the planned time limit draw was a good call, especially with The Bucks and Death Riders getting involved, but then having it revealed that The Death Riders captured Hangman in a later segment was a bit weird, maybe even redundant.
Why not have the Death Riders drag Hangman out there while they were about to attack Ospreay and Swerve? They could’ve made Hangman watch as they set Swerve up and then Ospreay “takes the bullet” for Swerve. You could even still have The Opps rush out there to stop it all, giving a better set-up for the Grand Slam 10 Man Tag. And you can even still have Hangman go hunting for Death Riders (not that he found them after that moment), and you still get the promo with Hangman confronting The Bucks and Swerve overhearing it all. That all said, that is a good move, because now Swerve knows Hangman isn’t in cahoots with The Elite, and we’re a step closer to Swerve and Hangman working together.
But speaking of that, I didn’t really like the plot twist of Okada being on Callis’ side with all this. I get that Okada wants to be the Heel in this situation, but couldn’t he be a Heel and oppose Callis at the same time? Though, the sheer shock value of Omega coughing up all that prop blood was wild. As for this “Unified Championship,” someone tell that nerd, TK, that you don’t call it “Winner Takes All” and then claim there will be a unified title. You call it a UNIFICATION match and then do that. “Winner Takes All” would mean that one person is a double champion, defending both belts either together or in double headers.
As far as the belt’s design, the main plate looks great, and TK clearly insists on the picture of a crown being included. The side plates featuring Omega’s One Winged Angel and Okada’s Rainmaker clearly labels this as “The Omega and Okada belt” so what’s even the point of any of this other than to say AEW is punctuating their legendary feud? It’s almost as bad as the overly gigantic “Crown Jewel Championships” the Saudi princes had WWE use. Almost. That said, Omega has to win this Unified title now given how badly Okada beat him up.
The Don Callis Family sure came out on top tonight, though. Kyle VS Bowens was great stuff, great win for Kyle. And then the 8 Man Tag that was the main event of the whole night was also great, with a naturally cheated win by the Callis Family. That confrontation in the middle of Collision with FTR and the Atlantis family was rather wild, and that 12 Man Tag will be great stuff. The Hurt Syndicate of course won their Six Man Tag, but a shame that Komander was legitimately out with injury. The backstage attack shown on socials is a good cover, hopefully it isn’t too serious. And Mistico gets the better of MJF tonight, so chances are, MJF cheats to win in Mexico.
Good promo from Ricochet with Blake & Lee, and I should’ve figured Ricochet’s ego would make him see himself so far above them. Though, to be fair, it is a shame Blake is undefeated in ROH this year, yet jobber to the stars on AEW. I not for the ROH World TV title being in the Patriarchy story with Nick Wayne and Christian Cage, I bet Blake would already be champ. But speaking of, good promo from Nick and Kip to not only plug Nick’s time in NJPW, but to also add a bit more heat to the story. Nick might be able to stomach Christian being so condescending to him, but he’s not about to let Christian hook up with his mom! I suspect we get a Title VS Freedom from The Patriarchy match as part of the blowoff.
Very good “standby match” from Bandido VS Mortos, and I suppose it really was put together to fill time, the ending seemed a little uncertain. Bandido of course wins to stay strong going into both Grand Slam: Mexico, but also into the title story that is brewing with MXM TV. MXM TV VS Conglomeration was also a very good Mixed Six that might’ve also been a “standby” match. But it was a good win for the Conglomeration, and a good segue into Kris Statlander’s promo. Though, maybe it wasn’t timed the best when we saw Kris still watching the Mixed Six. Why not wait to do such a promo tonight? Have Yuta & Marina confront Kris, but also add a bit where Hangman is storming by and the Death Riders run for it? Add intrigue to things where Kris doesn’t tell Hangman where they went!
And great stuff from the Women’s Division tonight. One match in the Dynamite half, two for Collision, and all great stuff. TayJay gets a great win off Megan & Ford, mostly because of Ford being cocky. I would think we build to yet another classic Women’s Tag Team Street Fight, but maybe that concept is overused. Maybe they go a step further and make it a Women’s Tag Cage? Thekla VS Aminata was awesome, a lot more than I expected, but that helped both women here. Thekla is on that debut push, Aminata needs to stay strong while waiting on the Women’s Pure Championship tournament, best of both worlds right here.
Toni VS Julia was really good, what with Skye helping attack beforehand and them playing up that Toni might’ve been unable to continue. I still feel like Toni should’ve been watching while Mone was in a Title Eliminator situation, but I suppose it works since Toni’s gimmick is movies. And it works that Mone’s whole gimmick is not being a fighting champion but a spoiled rich girl. Zeuxis does get her back for calling her out, though, and Mone VS Zeuxis is going to be a great match. I hope for Zeuxis’ sake, she wins next week, as Mone held onto that NJPW Strong Women’s title and still is holding onto the Rev-Pro Women’s title for a long time. Seriously, is Mone going to hold the British title until Forbidden Door: London?
My Score: 9/10
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