AEW Coverage
Mitchell’s AEW Dynamite Results & Report! (7/12/23)
Can they STILL coexist?
Will they still be Better Than You BAYBAY?
The Blind Eliminator Tag Tournament keeps on rolling, but MJF & Adam Cole run into a big obstacle: the team of Big Bill Morrissey & Brian Cage!
OFFICIAL RESULTS
- Chris Jericho VS Komander w/ Alex Abrahantes; Jericho wins.
- Blind Eliminator Tag Team Tournament Semifinal: Sammy Guevara & Daniel Garcia VS Darby Allin & Orange Cassidy; Sammy & Garcia win and advance to the finals.
- Blind Eliminator Tag Team Tournament Semifinal: MJF & Adam Cole VS “Big Bill” Morrissey & Brian Cage; win and advance to the finals.
- Women’s Owen Hart Cup Semifinal: Ruby Soho w/ The Outcasts VS Skye Blue; Ruby wins and advances to the finals.
- Nick Wayne VS Swerve Strickland; Swerve wins.
PLAY BY PLAY
Chris Jericho VS Komander w/ Alex Abrahantes!
The Wizard is rethinking things and looking to truly bring out the best form of himself. However, Don Callis says that best form would be best suited for joining Callis’ faction. Will Jericho have an answer for Callis tonight? Or will he just focus on getting a win over the Commander of Lucha Libre?
The bell rings and the fans rally up already. Jericho smiles and circles with Komander. They get face to face, Jericho pie faces Komander, then does it again. So Komander fires off forearms and haymakers! Komander has Jericho in the corner, ROCKS him, but Jericho ROCKS Komander and CHOPS him back! And CHOPS him again! Jericho whips corner to corner, Komander reverses and runs in. Jericho pops Komander up but Komander headstands on the corner! Jericho soaks up the cheers but realizes who they’re really for. Jericho heads back over but into a BOOT! Komander then slingshots to RANA!
Fans fire up as Komander SHOTGUNS Jericho to a corner! Komander runs in to forearm smash! Komander fires more shots, then knuckle locks and brings Jericho out. Komander CHOPS, goes up and up and jumps around, to then FLYING DRAGON RANA! Fans are thunderous as Komander clotheslines Jericho up and out! Komander then builds speed, and he FLIES! Tornillo takes Jericho out at the ramp! Komander brings Jericho up, throws forearms, then whips Jericho into the steel steps! Fans rally, Komander SMACKS Jericho off the steps, then he runs up the apron to FLYING KNEE Jericho down!
Fans rally for “Y 2 J!” and Komander puts Jericho in. Komander aims, springboards, but into a BIG forearm from Jericho! Fans fire up and Jericho grins while he catches his breath. Jericho stalks Komander to ropes, brings him up, and hits a BIG back suplex! Komander writhes and Jericho soaks up the cheers and jeers. Jericho has the cocky cover, ONE! Jericho drags Komander up again, CHOPS him down and Komander flounders to ropes. Jericho drags Komander up again, to CHOP him down again! Jericho brings Komander up to suplex to a BRAINBUSTER! Fans fire up and Jericho covers, TWO!
Jericho drags Komander up but Komander throws haymakers. Jericho knees low, whips, but Komander slips off the back drop to kick, KICK, but Jericho ducks the roundhouse, HEEL KICK hits! Komander runs, but Jericho TOSSES him out! Fans fire up and Jericho revels in it while Dynamite goes picture in picture.
Jericho waits on Komander as the ring count climbs, then he just flips off the fans! Jericho is still obnoxious as before but he goes out to fetch Komander to an APRON BACK SUPLEX! Komander writhes and Jericho leaves him behind. Jericho soaks up the heat, goes back out and he shoos Abrahantes. But Komander kicks back! And RAMS Jericho into railing! And again! And then whips him, only for Jericho to reverse! Komander is sent hard into railing, and Jericho goes into the ring to flex. Abrahantes coaches Komander and Komander rises, but the count is 7 of 10! Komander gets up and in at 9, but Jericho is right on him!
Jericho ROCKS Komander, drags him up the ropes, but Komander resists. Jericho CLUBS Komander, then deadlift SUPERPLEXES! Cover, TWO! Komander is still in this but Jericho keeps his cool. Jericho mocks the fans, throws down hands on Komander, then drags him up. Jericho CHOPS Komander off his feet! Jericho soaks up more heat, Dynamite returns to single picture, and he goes back to Komander. Jericho CHOPS Komander, whips him to ropes, but Komander ducks ‘n’ handsprings and somersaults to RANA! Komander keeps going, but Jericho POP-UP POWERBOMBS! And then deadlift POWERBOMBS!
Jericho soaks up more heat from the fans, mocks them, and then runs, LIONSAULT FLOPS! Komander hurries to La Magistrol! TWO!! Komander runs, handspring arm-drag and GHOST PIN! TWO!! Jericho escapes but fans rally up again. Komander builds speed but Jericho LARIATS him down! Jericho drags Komander up, CHOPS him to a corner, then whips him corner to corner. Jericho runs in but into a BOOT! Komander goes up the corner, but Jericho trips him up! Fans boo as Jericho again flips everyone off. Jericho goes back to Komander, climbs up and brings Komander up, but Komander throws body shots!
Fans rally, Komander throws hands and HEADBUTTS! Komander HEADBUTTS Jericho off the corner! Jericho is down, Komander tightrope walks, SHOOTING STAR! Cover, TWO!! Jericho survives and fans can’t believe it! Komander hurries to whip Jericho, but Jericho holds ropes to stop himself. Komander runs in but is put on the apron. Jericho ROCKS Komander again and again, then triangle jumps, but Komander gets under! Jericho flies out to the floor! Fans fire up as Komander goes up the far corner! Komander tightrope walks for the SPACE MAN MOONSAULT! Fans are thunderous as Komander puts Jericho in!
Komander goes to the ropes, and he sees Jericho his lionsault, and raises him a SPRINGBOARD PHOENIX SPLASH!! Cover, TWO!!! Jericho survives and Komander can’t believe it! Komander pushes Jericho to center, goes up the corner, and leaps, into a CODE BREAKER!! Cover, TWO!?!? Komander survives and now Jericho is shocked! Fans rally up and Jericho wants KOmander to stand. Jericho swings, but Komander ducks the elbow! ROUNDHOUSE! SUPERKICK! Knuckle lock and CHOP! Komander goes up and up and jumps around to FLYING- NO, Jericho blocks the rana!!
Jericho drops Komander into the WALLS OF JERICHO!! Komander is caught, he TAPS! Jericho wins!
Winner: Chris Jericho, by submission
The Ocho snatches this win from Komander, but wait. Here comes Don Callis. Despicable Don has a mic and he goes right to the ring to look Jericho in the eyes. Fans boo but Don still says, “Hell of a match, kid. Hell of a match. That’s why you’re the GOAT.” Jericho appreciates being called “kid.” Don asks if Jericho saw the ratings for their segment last week. The entire wrestling world is buzzing, just at the possibility of Jericho, the Greatest Of All Time, joining the Don Callis Family! And that got him thinking… 34 years of friendship, but 28 years ago, they were part of a faction led by their mentor, the late great Bad News Allen.
And Don isn’t one to get nostalgic, but he did put together a little something. Roll it! The tron plays a video, young Jericho and young Callis all fired up in the ring with Bad News. Jericho remembers that. Callis says they were like a couple Canadian gods! Jericho does remember that day, back in 1995. The funny thing is, Jericho still has all his hair. And Jericho remembers Bad News telling him to make sure that he and Callis always stick together. Callis says that was the same promise Bad News wanted him to keep. They went their separate ways, Jericho had his great success, but they didn’t keep the promise to Bad News.
And Callis may be getting a little emotional, but all this buzz from the idea of them reuniting, maybe Bad News is up there in Heaven, smile on his face, just at the possibility. But Callis isn’t going to put that pressure on Jericho, Jericho can let him know when he’s ready. But Callis is sure, in Jericho’s heart, they both know what Bad News would want. Callis leaves, Jericho gives a glance to the skies. Is Callis guilt tripping Jericho into joining up? Or will Jericho have some bad news for Callis?
Backstage interview with Jack Perry.
Well, not really, as Alex Marvez has been waiting for several minutes and yet Jack refuses to get out of his car. Alex knocks on the window, it rolls down, and Alex asks what’s going on. Jack says what’s going on is that this is an UNSAFE WORK ENVIRONMENT! People are getting assaulted out there, and Jack is just here to do his job, which happens in the ring, not the parking lot like some dirty little scumbag. But then something smacks the other side of the car! Jack freaks out, Hook is opening up the other door! Jericho gets out, but Hook grabs his hair! Jack ELBOWS Hook away, runs off, and Hook fumbles out of the car.
The car drives off, Jack is nowhere to be seen, and Hook tells him, “Keep running, Perry.” When and where will the Cold Hearted Handsome Devil get his hands on Jack?
Backstage interview with Don Callis.
Renee Paquette says there could be big news for the Don Callis Family, and she catches Callis as he walks through. She wants his reaction to this possible development after his talk with Jericho. Callis says Jericho is a fabulous athlete, but if we’re talking announcements, later tonight, Callis will go back out there, by himself, and reveal what we’ve been waiting for: THE FIFTH MAN for The Blackpool Combat Club to face The Elite in Blood & Guts! Renee says that he’d be rather “vulnerable” going out there alone given his relationship with Kenny Omega. Any concerns?
Well, Renee, Callis isn’t a tough guy, never claimed to be, but if there’s one guy in this entire business that he is NOT afraid of, “it’s that gutless coward, Kenny Omega.” Omega showed his real colors when he betrayed the family! Callis expects no problems as Omega hides behind the skirts of The Young Bucks. Renee thanks him for his time and wishes him luck, but is Callis playing with fire calling out Omega & The Elite like that?
MJF and Adam Cole have another “Bro session.”
This time, they’re relaxing at the bar with some shots. Strong stuff, and MJF says he didn’t wanna make a big deal out of this, but he is feeling like Cole isn’t a team player. What does MJF mean? MJF wants to know where the Better Than You Baybay shirt went. MJF keeps rocking it. Cole admits, he lost it. Sometimes he misplaces things. Is he trying to BS a BS’er? No, Cole isn’t BS’ing anyone. That sounds hostile. Hostile? Cole’s not being hostile, he’s being honest. But then some ladies walk by and say hi. MJF says hi back, then leans in to Cole. He may not be a mathematician, but he is pretty sure that’s two for him and two for Cole.
Cole laughs that off. No, Max, no. Oh, c’mon, MJF can get the cameras to go away. No, Max, you need to understand. Cole actually does care for Britt Baker. Wow. Respect, man. So brave. Four for daddy then. Oh ladies, would anyone like to join the World Champion to el bano? Wait, the bathroom…? Well, whatever MJF offered, all four ladies accept. Cole has a little more while MJF is gone, and he says, “Cameraman, what up?” MJF returns and his “ride” is spent. Dude, you can’t talk like that in public. That’s gross. Whatever, dude. What’s next? Well, a confession to make. Cole never lost the shirt. KNEW IT!
But hold on, Cole says he will wear it here and now if they do what he wants to do next. And what’s that? Cole whispers it to MJF. Dude, WHAT!? They sit down and play AEW Fight Forever, now available on all platforms! MJF is not playing video games “like some weirdo virgin weeaboo nerd.” Hey, Max, listen. You are in the game. And on top of that, your stats are good. How good? Like, really really good. And so they play a tag team match, as themselves, against FTR. They do combo moves, strings of moves, and MJF says it’s actually fun. See? Trust Cole. MJF says it’s just more fun to play games in general when you’ve got a buddy playing with you.
Yeah, true. But wait. Does that mean Max has never played like multiplayer games before? Well… You kinda need friends for that… Oh. Cole has them pause so they can talk. Cole wants to be totally transparent and honest here. When they were forced to be a team, he had every intention of blindsiding MJF and cutting him out at the knees. MJF chuckles, and says that’s what HE was gonna do! They share a laugh, and Cole says MJF is actually pretty cool. Max is cool. He means that? Of course. Well, Cole is cool, too. Y’know what? Let’s go win the AEW World Tag Team Championships for real, because they’re Better Than You, BAYBAY!
Cole & MJF fist bump, and then back to the game, they steal Big Rig from FTR! And they win! Cole & MJF are tag team champions in the game, are becoming friends in real life, will they become tag team champions in real life to match?
Blind Eliminator Tag Team Tournament Semifinal: Sammy Guevara & Daniel Garcia VS Darby Allin & Orange Cassidy!
In a tournament where teams were randomly assembled, these two teams had the good fortune of being teammates before, and that carried them both through the first round. But now, Spanish God & Dragonslayer face familiar foes in the Relentless One and the Freshly Squeezed International Champion. Will Sammy & Danny make Jericho proud by making it to the finals? Or will it be just whatever going into the tournament finals?
The teams sort out and Cassidy starts against Sammy. Fans rally for “Freshly Squeezed! Freshly Squeezed!” Cassidy says he’s loco, copying Sammy. Sammy copies Cassidy by putting hands up, and then into “pockets!” Cassidy headlocks! Sammy powers up but Cassidy holds on and arm-drags. Sammy arm-drags back, Cassidy arm-drags back, then Cassidy avoids Sammy’s arm-drag, to put his hands in his pockets! Fans fire up but Sammy spins to do his pose. Fans boo but Cassidy rushes in. Things speed up, Sammy hurdles but Cassidy counters arm-drag with arm-drag! Sammy avoids the shotgun but Cassidy avoids the Shooting Star!
Sammy lands on his feet and Cassidy kips up, and fans fire up! But then Garcia gets in to CLOBBER Cassidy and do his dance! Sammy says c’mon, he had this. But Darby tags in to SHOTGUN Garcia! Darby stares down his fellow Young Pillar now and the fans rally up for Darby. Sammy and Darby circle, shake hands, and they tie up. Darby headlocks, Sammy powers out and Garcia gets a cheap shot in! Darby swings on Garcia but Garcia gets away. Sammy rushes in, Darby dodges then DIVES to take out Garcia! Darby goes up, in, O’Conner Roll, TWO! Darby keeps moving, jackknife bridge, TWO!
Darby headlocks but Sammy powers out. Darby rolls, things keep moving, Darby jumps up but Garcia disrupts the springboard! Darby flops to the apron but Cassidy DIVES! Garcia catches him to RAM Cassidy into railing! Garcia then tags in, and he FACELOCK SWINGS Darby around, then TOSSES him! Garcia puts up his dukes then taunts the fans while Dynamite goes to picture in picture.
Garcia goes back to Darby, drags him up, and whips him to a corner hard! Darby staggers forward and falls, and Garcia drags him over. Tag to Sammy and Sammy has Garcia exit before he brings Darby up. Sammy suplexes, and he holds Darby up, which fans do cheer for the feat of strength, and then Sammy marches around with Darby to keep showing off. Then the SLAM! Cover, TWO! Sammy keeps Darby down with a chinlock and he digs a knee into Darby’s back. Darby endures, fans rally up, and Darby fights to his feet, only for Sammy to hit a NECKBREAKER! Cover, TWO, but Sammy drags Darby over.
Tag to Garcia, Sammy exits, and Garcia CHOKES Darby on ropes! The ref counts, Garcia lets off, and then he brings Darby around to hook up the legs. Garcia stands on Darby’s knees, mocks Cassidy’s pockets, and then STOMPS the knees! Darby writhes but Garcia keeps him form Cassidy. Darby kicks at Garcia but Garcia stomps him low! Garcia gets the legs, for a BOSTON CRAB! Darby endures but Garcia drags him away from Cassidy, tag to Sammy. Sammy paces, Garcia lets off, and then Sammy covers, TWO! Sammy keeps Darby down with a headscissor squeeze and Dynamite returns to single picture.
Fans rally up, Darby turns Sammy over and rolls free to have the legs in a TEXAS CLOVERLEAF! But Garcia runs in to BOOT Darby down! The ref reprimands and fans boo but Sammy brings Darby up. Sammy whips, Darby BLASTS Garcia! Sammy KNEES Darby, puts him up top, and Garcia tags in. Darby powers out, fires off on Sammy, and hops on, CODE RED! But Garcia is legal, he ghost pins Darby! TWO!! Darby BOOTS Garcia, sunset flips, but Garcia holds onto ropes! Darby stands up, Garcia reels him in, but Darby dodges and the forearm hits Sammy! Hot tag to Cassidy! Cassidy waves hi, then bumps Garcia off buckles!
Cassidy goes side to side with Garcia to bump him off more buckles! They go back the other way but Garcia blocks! But then Cassidy blocks Garcia’s attempt at a buckle bump! Cassidy bumps Garcia! Cassidy goes up, CROSSBODY! Fans fire up as Cassidy keeps going, he ducks ‘n’ dodges and tilt-o-whirls, but Garcia dumps Cassidy down! But Cassidy boots Garcia away! Things speed up again, Cassidy hurdles and scoops, MICHINOKU DRIVER! Cover, TWO!! Garcia survives but Cassidy keeps cool. Fans rally up and Cassidy throws off the elbow pad! Cassidy slashes his throat, aims, and runs in, but Garcia catches him!
Garcia wants a SLEEPER, but Cassidy arm-drags free! Garcia leg scissors and rolls Cassidy, DRAGONTAMER!! Cassidy endures and fans boo! Garcia keeps Cassidy from ropes, but Darby runs in. Garcia lets Cassidy go to DECK Darby! Garcia goes back to Cassidy, choke grips, but Cassidy breaks free! Garcia SLAPS Cassidy, reels him in, suplex, STUN-DOG MILLIONAIRE! Darby hops on, TROWBACK STUNNER! Cassidy runs, tilt-o-whirl DDT! Cover, Sammy breaks it! Fans are torn but Darby gets Sammy for the dragon sleeper! Sammy snapmares free to JUMP KNEE! Cassidy returns, tilt-o-whirl, but Sammy denies it!
Sammy runs in, misses his jump knee, and staggers into BEACH BREAK! But Garcia ghost pins Cassidy! TWO!! Cassidy ghost pins Garcia! TWO!! Garcia tries another ghost pin, ONE and Cassidy tries it again, ONE!! Garcia has it, ONE, Cassidy has it, TWO!! Both men stand, Garcia BOOTS! Cassidy BOOTS! Both men BOOT and they both fall down! Fans fire up as both men crawl for their corners! A standing count starts, reaches 5 of 10, but Garcia and Cassidy hot tag Sammy and Darby! The Young Pillars fire off fast and furious forearms! The fans are loving this brawl, and Sammy whips Darby corner to corner.
Sammy runs in, Darby dodges but Sammy reels him back in. Darby stops himself, Sammy still storms in, HEADS COLLIDE! Both men fall and fans rally up again. Garcia taunts Cassidy from the outside, Cassidy rushes him, but into an APRON URENAGE! Fans fire up as Sammy and Darby are now alone in this match. Darby drags himself up in the corner while Sammy stands. Sammy runs in, but into BOOTS! Darby leaps over, comes back, JUMP KNEE from Sammy! Sammy goes up, SHOOTING STAR FLOP as Darby moves! Garcia is up, he has Cassidy in the DRAGONTAMER on the outside!
Wait, who is this coming down the ramp? Prince Nana? He’s supposed to be with Brian Cage & Big Bill later on, why is he showing up now? Nana grabs Darby’s skateboard, and tells Garcia to crack Cassidy over the head with it?! Garcia is confused, but he does like the idea. Darby grabs the board, though! Darby and Garcia tug-o-war but the ref stops them! Darby is stuck in the ropes, turns and sees SWERVE! HOUSE CALL!!! The Mogul Embassy just screwed over the team that beat them! Sammy doesn’t realize it, though! Garcia says finish this, so Sammy figures why not. Torture rack and GO TO HOSPITAL!! Cover, Sammy & Danny win!
Winners: Sammy Guevara & Daniel Garcia, by pinfall (advance to the finals)
Swerve with the blindside assist, and now Guevara & Garcia are heading to the finals next week in Boston! Will this be the team that then challenges the tag team champions on Saturday Night Collision, July 29th?
Sammy shows respect to Darby, not aware of what just happened. Darby still accepts the handshake, but is what Darby has been saying true? Is there still something Sammy needs to do to be his own man?
AEW hears from Nick Wayne.
Nick opens up the garage to the wrestling ring he was taught and trained to be a pro-wrestler. This is where he spent most of his time with his father, Buddy Wayne, and Darby Allin. From six months old, he running around in the ring, but started training seriously at nine years old. He remembers the day his father passed. His mother arrived home, took him into the garage and sat him down on the apron, right were Nick is sitting now, and then she burst into tears. She brought up how they all knew his dad had heart problems, that he had two open heart surgeries in the past. “Dad isn’t here anymore.”
Nick remembers his heart sinking to his stomach and bursting into tears. He felt so lost, both in life and professional wrestling. He lost his father and his trainer, and wondered what was next. He no longer had a father figure. From ages 9 to 11, he trained for himself, to become a pro-wrestler so that he could one day perform and be a wrestler. But after his dad passed, it became as much for himself as it was for his dad’s memory and legacy. After getting constantly asked if he is ready for AEW and national television and all the pressure that comes with that, his answer is still yes. He has been preparing for this his entire life, and he knows this is what he’s meant for.
Backstage interview with Adam Cole.
Renee is with the Undisputed One but he’s on the phone with someone. Cole promises Britt she has nothing to worry about, he did not go with MJF and those women, he loves her more than anything. Renee says Cole’s match alongside MJF is up next, and Cole finishes up his call. Then Roderick Strong walks in. He just has to know: Cole cannot actually be starting to like MJF, can he? Cole says MJF isn’t a half bad guy. Surely Roddy remembers when they first met, they weren’t the best of friends, and now Roddy is like a brother to him. Just trust him, there’s nothing to worry about.
Oh, wait, MJF just texted. “Dude, don’t forget to rock our epic tag shirt. Also, we hitting that double clothesline or what?” Cole smirks, but then MJF adds, “Actually, nevermind, I just saw Brian Cage walk by me in the hall, I think I have the flu, sorry.” Cole tells Roddy and Renee sorry but he has to go make a call. Cole hurries off and gets MJF on the phone. Max, you are NOT sick, let’s go! Renee says this is a bit out of control. Roddy agrees. Will MJF & Cole get back on the same page, despite the Herculean task ahead of them?
Blind Eliminator Tag Team Tournament Semifinal: MJF & Adam Cole VS “Big Bill” Morrissey & Brian Cage!
Fans actually chant for MJF as even gives over the Dynamite Diamond Ring so he won’t be tempted. And guess what? Cole IS wearing the shirt! The teams sort out and MJF starts against Bill. MJF says “Who wants to see a body slam?” Fans chant “BODY SLAM! BODY SLAM!” and MJF steps to Bill. MJF tries, but supposedly his back already hurts. Cole asks if MJF is okay, and MJF gets up to tag out. Cole asks what’s going on, and MJF wants to leave?! Cole stops MJF, reminds him of what they just agreed on playing Fight Forever. MJF says okay, and they both go back to the ring. Cage then tags in and circles with Cole.
Cage taunts Cole’s physique compared to his own. Cage then does push-ups and flexes. MJF says Cole can show him who’s boss! MJF gets a “PUSH-UPS! PUSH-UPS!” chant going, and Cole does push-ups! MJF counts it out, fans join in, and Cole gets a quick ten in! Then he holds, for another couple! Cole flexes and Cage is annoyed. MJF tags in, and he wants Bill! Fans cheer MJF on and Cage tags Bill back in. MJF calls for the body slam! Bill steps up, MJF fires himself up and the fans rally up. MJF works the physics out, goes for the scoop, gets Bill off his feet, but not by much and not for long. Nana laughs as MJF lets Bill back down.
Bill says Cole can’t outshine MJF like that. MJF scowls and fans chant “YOU CAN DO IT!” MJF does push-ups, but Bill stomps him down! And BOOTS Cole down! Bill rains down fists on MJF, then soaks up the heat. Bill then does push-ups just to show off as Dynamite goes picture in picture.
Bill drags MJF up to CLUB him down! Bill stalks MJF to ropes, CHOKES him on the ropes, but lets off as the ref counts. Then NANA chokes MJF! Cole protests, Nana runs away, and Bill kicks MJF around. Bill drags MJF up, tags Cage in, and they mug MJF. Cage drags MJF up and whips him to ropes, then CLOBBERS him! Cage flexes and kisses his bicep, then stands on MJF before the stomp. Cage dares MJF to tag Cole, then he DECKS Cole! Tag to Bill and they mug MJF some more. The ref has to keep Cole back, but Bill CHOKES MJF on the ropes again! The ref reprimands, Bill lets off, and Nana CHOKES MJF!
Bill drags MJF up into a neck wrench. MJF endures as fans rally up, and MJF fights to his feet! MJF pries at the hands, gets free, then rakes the eyes! MJF reaches out but Bill keeps him from Cole. Bill reels MJF in but MJF uses that to scoop! But then he falls over under Bill’s weight! Cover, TWO! MJF survives his own folly but Bill tags Cage. Bill drags MJF up and whips him to a corner. Cage then whisp Bill in to SPLASH! Cage runs in to UPPERCUT, PELE, and GERMAN SUPLEX! Cover, TWO! MJF survives again and Dynamite returns to single picture. Nana is frustrated but Cage drags MJF back up.
Tag to Bill, and fans rally for MJF as the giants mug him again. Bill kicks MJF around, taunts him, slaps him around, and then soaks up the heat from the fans. Bill continues to toy with MJF, and he RIPS the Better Than You Baybay shirt off! To wipe his big butt with it! Cole is upset, but MJF is pissed! Fans chant “YOU EFFED UP! YOU EFFED UP!” Bill ROCKS MJF, but MJF roars! Bill ROCKS MJF, MJF SPITS at Bill! Bill choke grips, but MJF powers out of it?! And BITES the fingers!! The ref reprimands and MJF lets go, to then SCOOP SLAM Bill!! Fans are thunderous while MJF and Bill are both down!
MJF and Bill stir, they crawl for their corners, hot tag to Cage! Cage drags MJF back, runs in, but MJF slips through the lariat to lift! But the back gives up! MJF ducks under but Cage catches him! Cage hauls M JF up, but MJF slips free to eye poke! Roll and hot tag to Cole! Fans are thunderous as Cole BOOTS Cage! And BOOTS him again! Cole runs, but Cage scoops! Cole slips free, Cage blocks the superkick, but Cole pokes him in the eyes! He learned that from MJF! Cole then BOOTS again and Cage goes down! Fans fire up and Cole aims. MJF gets Cole’s attention, and they both realize: Double Clothesline!
Cole tags MJF in, Cage staggers up, and fans chant for it! They double whip, and- NO, Cage holds ropes to stop himself! Bill returns, he DOUBLE CLOTHESLINES them! Fans boo, but Bill choke grips Cole, and then MJF! So they double stomp the legs, double mule kick, and DOUBLE SUPERKICK! They high-ten, but Cage DOUBLE CLOTHESLINES! Fans boo as Cage fireman’s carries Cole, and scoops MJF! FALL AWAY SAMOAN DROP COMBO!! “Who betta than Cage, huh!?” The Machine soaks up the heat as he aims at the champ. Cage runs in, but MJF dumps him out! Cole SUPERKICKS Cage down!
Bill runs up but into a SUPERKICK! Cole tags in, MJF gives Cage the HEATSEEKER!! Roll through into THE BOOM!! Cover, Cole & MJF win!!
Winners: MJF & Adam Cole, by pinfall (advance to the finals)
They held it together and now they’re heading to the finals! They will be facing Sammy Guevara & Daniel Garcia, but MJF wants the mic. He and Cole each get one, and MJF says, “SASKATOON~! I got one question: We got any Devil Worshippers in the house tonight? Wow, I am super over, Canada, jeez. But hold on. You know who else is super over? Do the thing! Do the thing!” Fans chant along, and Cole sets up. ADAM COLE, BAYBAY!! MJF says that’s right. And by the way, here’s something else that’s cool: their new T-shirt, now available at AEWShop.com, buy yours today.
MJF says that he and Cole are so close to that double clothesline. But enough about that, it is coming. Fans cheer that, and MJF revels in the “DOUBLE CLOTHESLINE!” chant. MJF says they’re all so White, get on beat. But Cole, talk to the crazy Canucks. Talk to ’em. Cole tells MJF to stop touching the shirt. Work on boundaries. But who’s ready for story time with Adam Cole, baybay? Fans cheer, and Cole says, “Never in my wildest dreams did I expect a tag team like MJF & Adam Cole Baybay to work. Not only has it worked, but I think we’re doing pretty damn good, don’t you?” Fans cheer in agreement.
Cole didn’t have high expectations for this team, but what he does have high expectations for is them winning this tournament! And why stop there? Because if they win the tournament, then on July 29th, AEW Collision, in Connecticut, if MJF & Cole win the tournament, they get that shot at the AEW World Tag Team Championships. Fans like the sound of that! “And boys and girls, I am gonna make a promise right here, right now. If we stay on the same page that we’ve been on, you are looking at the NEW AEW World Tag Team Champions!” Fans really like the sound of that!
Cole then asks MJF, “Why is that?” “Oh, why? Why? Because we’re BETTER THAN YOU!” “BAYBAY!!” These two are on a roll and loving every second, but Roderick Strong is watching backstage, and he is not. Can the Savior of the Backbreaker just trust Cole and how he trusts MJF? Will it even matter after they face Guevara & Garcia?
Backstage interview with Jake Hager.
Renee waits with Big Hurt outside of Chris Jericho’s locker room, and huge implications for the Jericho Appreciation Society with all the possibilities buzzing around Jericho and Callis. Hager says Jericho knows we’re coming, so let’s go in. Hager steps in and shakes hands with Jericho. Hager points out that Jericho was smiling after talking with Callis. Is he really considering the offer? Jericho takes a sip of water, then says he figured Hager would ask about that. But Jericho just isn’t sure. Callis makes a lot of great points, like with Bad News Allen. That’s some great history there. But he honestly isn’t sure, he just needs time.
Hager takes off his purple bucket hat. Hager says they have history, too. Ten years ago, Hager saved Jericho’s life in Abu Dhabi. Four years ago, Jericho brought Hager into AEW. Hager left behind his undefeated MMA career because Jericho asked. And Hager has been here since day one. So he deserves to know. And he gets it, Chris Jericho has a lot going on. But this isn’t just Jericho’s career, it is Hager’s. So unless Jericho can be straight up with him, Hager can’t give Jericho 100. He gives back the purple bucket hat?! But he loves that thing! Is the JAS falling apart before Jericho’s very eyes?
Women’s Owen Hart Cup Semifinal: Ruby Soho w/ The Outcasts VS Skye Blue!
The Runaway won the rematch of last year’s finals, but mostly thanks to Toni Storm & Saraya being involved. But Britt Baker is out, there can be a NEW Queen of Harts in AEW! Will Ruby make it back to the finals for true redemption? Or will Chicago Skye make sure Ruby is the one with No Future?
The bell rings and the two step up. They talk some trash, and then Ruby stomps a foot and SLAPS Skye! Ruby headlocks, Skye powers out, but Ruby runs her over. Ruby fires herself up while taunting Skye, then runs. Skye stays low, Ruby rolls over her, and then Ruby gets around to waistlock. Ruby ripcords but Skye breaks free to SLAP Ruby! Ruby scowls but Skye bumps her off buckles. Skye goes corner to corner and fans fire up, but Ruby puts her on the apron. Skye ROCKS Ruby back but Storm gets up on the apron. Skye tells her to back off, the ref reprimands, but Ruby gets Skye for a SLEEPER!
Storm hops down, but Skye HOTSHOTS free! Skye ROUNDHOUSES Ruby, then PEANLTY KICKS Storm! And mule kicks Saraya! Ruby rushes in, into another ROUNDHOUSE! Ruby flops to the apron and Skye drags her up. Skye full nelsons but Ruby fights free. Ruby clinches but Skye fights free, to APRON COMPLETE SHOT! Fans fire up and Skye pushes Ruby in. Ruby distracts the ref so Storm can RAM Skye into steel steps! The Outcasts are at it again, but the ref sniffs it out! HE EJECTS THE OUTCASTS! Fans fire up while the Outcasts all freak out! Storm & Saraya have to leave and fans sing “HEY HEY HEY~! GOOD-BYE~!”
Ruby scowls now that she’s all alone. She goes after Skye, SMACKS her off the steps, and then gets the leg to SMASH it against the side! And again! And again! And again! The ref reprimands, Ruby lets off with a roar, and she drags Skye up. Ruby makes Skye look at the trophy and says it’ll be hers. Then she throws Skye down by her hair! Fans boo and Dynamite goes picture in picture.
Ruby puts Skye in the ring, stalks her, and stands on the bad leg. Skye throws body shots but Ruby stomps the foot! Skye clutches that leg, and Ruby still stalks her. Ruby puts the leg on ropes, to then pull! The ref counts, Ruby lets go at 4, and Skye writhes while clutching the foot. Ruby pushes Skye to a cover, TWO! Skye is hanging tough but she’s still clutching her leg. Ruby puts Skye in a corner, stomps her, then puts the leg around ropes to pull again! The ref counts, Ruby lets off, to then KICK the bad leg! Ruby drags Skye up again but Skye ROCKS Ruby! And again! And again! But Ruby kicks the bad leg!
Skye falls and crawls, but Ruby stalks her again. Ruby gets the bad leg, and SMASHES it on the mat! And again! And again! Skye writhes again but Ruby just smirks. Ruby looms over Skye, stands on the bad leg, and taunts the fans. Ruby drags Skye up to bump her off buckles, then she stomps away! The ref counts, Ruby lets off at 4, and then goes out to bring Skye to the corner. Ruby has the bad leg, and she SLAMS it against the post! Ruby taunts Skye, the ref reprimands her, and Skye throws hands. Dynamite returns to single picture as the two start brawling on the apron! They stand, throw more forearms, and Skye kicks, but Ruby blocks!
Ruby KNEES Skye, Skye SUPERKICKS Ruby! Ruby flops into the ring and Skye climbs the corner. Skye leaps, Ruby dodges and Skye rolls through, clutching her leg. Ruby storms up but Skye ROCKS her first! And again! And again! Skye spins Ruby, to ROCK her one more time! Fans fire up, but Ruby blocks the superkick! Skye KNEES Ruby back! Ruby staggers, into a wrench and TWIST ‘N’ SHOUT! Cover, TWO! Ruby survives but Skye stays focused. Ruby goes to ropes, Skye runs in, but Ruby avoids the Shining Wizard to KICK the bad leg out! Skye falls back, Ruby drags her up, turn and ST- NO, Skye flips through!
Skye mule kicks, hops on, but Ruby grabs ropes to block! Ruby then gets the bad leg, drags Skye around by it, HALF CRAB! Ruby twists and pulls that leg and sits deep! Skye endures, reaches out, claws her way forward, ROPEBREAK!! The fans fire up but Ruby holds on until 4. Ruby drags Skye back up, fans chant “RUBY SUCKS!” Skye blocks the saido! Skye throws body shots, full nelsons, and with one good leg, SKYE FALL!! Cover, TWO!!! Ruby survives and Skye can’t believe it! Ruby clutches her nose, an injury from the past perhaps haunting her. Skye goes up the corner, the ref checks on Ruby, but then Ruby sucker punches Skye!!
Ruby wrenches Skye and yanks her down, SUPER NO FUTURE!!! Cover, Ruby wins!!
Winner: Ruby Soho, by pinfall (advances to the finals)
The Runaway does Skye dirty all by herself! Saraya & Storm return to celebrate with her, will Ruby beat whoever it is that meets her in the finals?
QTV is backstage.
QT Marshall says, “Ladies and gentlemen, the moment we’ve all been waiting for: the world premiere of Rap Class by Harley Cameron, featuring Harley Cameron.” The video begins and Harley is clearly just at her house as she busts out the R&B “YEeEeEeEeEAH~!” Then she says, “Yo listen. This one goes out to The Acclaimed, let’s kick it off quick, your rhymes are lame. Couldn’t make it in the music biz, this mic’s your only claim to fame. Oh goodness, what a shocker. Y’know my rhymes will rock ya. QTV in the building, Solo’s bringin’ the Binaca. Lemme put on my glaAAasses~. Give you some rappin’ classes~!
“Glasses, asses, Daddy’s lazy, lookin’ like a sack o’ gravy. Hang up the trunks, my friend, your glory days were in the 80s. Comin’ in hot ’til you’re on fire, Johnny TV leaves no survivors. QT Marshall gonna take you all out with a QT Driver.” Harley then shows off her mile a minute style, and says she’s that good, baby. Hell yeah she quoted Shady. And that’s right, three guys just got owned by a lady. Harley’s one, she just begun. Don’t run with scissors, sit down, you just became her sons!
Video over, QTV celebrates, and for once, QT is at a loss for words. So Taz and those other guys, back to you. Admittedly, Harley does have skills to pay the bills, but will it be QT & Solo getting handed the receipt?
Nick Wayne w/ Darby Allin VS Swerve Strickland w/ Prince Nana!
The Son of Heart Throb Buddy Wayne wants to do good by his late father and his trainer, as well as his pro-wrestling big brother, Darby Allin. But after Swerve screwed Darby over earlier tonight, will he ruin Nick’s first night? Or will Nick avenge Darby’s loss in his AEW debut?
The bell rings and fans rally. The two circle, tie up, and go around. They end up in a corner, Swerve lets off, and he pats Nick on the cheek. So Nick puts Swerve in the corner! Nick shows chop and Swerve puts up his guard, but then Nick just pats Swerve on the cheek. Swerve headlocks back but Nick powers out. Swerve whips Nick and snapmares him to then roll him to a ghost pin, TWO! Nick gets up and fights the half nelson to put Swerve in a corner. Things speed up. Nick ducks and Swerve handsprings, but Nick sunset flips. Swerve blocks that, knuckle locks, but Nick kicks around. Swerve gets the cover, ONE as Nick pushes Swerve up!
Nick jumps up to the ropes, kicks Swerve away, and then somersaults to hop on. Swerve pops Nick away, Nick avoids the boot but then Swerve avoids a kick. And another kick, and another! Fans cheer as the two stare down, and Nana coaches Swerve. Fans rally for Nick as he and Swerve reset. Swerve taunts the fans, then BOOTS Nick! Swerve whips Nick, Nick RANAS Swerve away! And then UPPERCUTS him down! Nick kips up and fans fire up for the young man. But Swerve CLUBS Nick! Back suplex, but Nick lands on his feet! Nick spins Swerve, FISHERMAN SUPLEX! Bridging cover, TWO!
Nick wasn’t quite perfect but he keeps his cool. Nick calls his shot, goes to a corner but Swerve reels him back in. Nick elbows free, runs again, but Nana trips him up! Fans boo as Nana taunts Nick, and Swerve storms up. But Nick dumps Swerve out! Then Nick goes up and out and up top, but Swerve trips him up! Swerve fireman’s carries, but Nick fights free! Nick runs in to RANA Swerve to the floor! Fans fire up with Nick as Dynamite goes picture in picture.
Nick drags Swerve up, brings him around but Swerve throws hands. Swerve CLUBS Nick, stalks Nick around the way, and then CHOPS him against railing! Right in front of his mom! Swerve shows no mercy as he stalks Nick and brings him around, but Nick fights back! Nick CHOPS Swerve! Swerve goes into the ring, Nick pursues and rolls Swerve up, TWO! Nick keeps focus, he brings Swerve up again, but Swerve throws hands! Nick wrenches and back suplexes! Nick then goes up the corner as fans rally up. But Swerve hurries to his feet to shove Nick down! Nick lands safe on the apron, and ROCKS Swerve!
Swerve ROCKS Nick, Nick ROCKS Swerve, repeat! Nick GAMANGIRIS! Swerve wobbles but he trips Nick up! And then SUPERKICKS him in the ropes! Nick dangles by his ankles, and Swerve goes out to DRAPING NECKBREAKER! Nana cheers and high-fives Swerve but fans boo. Nick writhes, the ref reprimands but Swerve swaggers back over to Nick. Swerve puts Nick back in and then CLUBS away on his neck! Swerve then clamps on a chinlock and he thrashes Nick around. Fans rally up as Nick endures, but Nana tells them to quit it. Dynamite returns to single picture as Nick fights up.
Nick gets to his feet, he pries the chinlock open, but Swerve knees him low! Swerve ROCKS Nick, ROCKS him again, and again! But Nick CHOPS back! Nick reels Swerve in, Swerve gets free, but Nick SUPERMAN PUNCHES! Swerve wobbles, runs back in, but Nick dodges to SHOTGUN! Swerve flounders and goes to a corner. Fans fire up and Nick runs in, but blocks a kick to SPIN KICK! Snapmare and Nick runs, handsprings to STUN- NO! Swerve blocks that and back suplexes, but Nick uses that to hit SLICED BREAD! Cover, TWO! Swerve survives and Nick is a bit frustrated. Fans rally up and mom watches as Nick gets back up.
Nick runs up the corner, leaps, but Swerve catches him in a torture rack! BACKBREAKER DROP, and then Swerve stands up for another BACKBREAKER DROP! Cover, TWO!! Nick survives but Swerve slaps him around. Nana says to finish this, and Swerve puts Nick up top. Swerve climbs up but fans rally for Nick. Swerve CLUBS Nick, but Darby tells Nick to get his ass up! Fans cheer and Swerve is furious. Swerve gets Nick up, but Nick fights the back suplex! Nick CLUBS away on Swerve, then shifts position, to SUPER POISON-RANA!!! Swerve staggers around, into WAYNE’S WORLD!! Cover, ROPEBREAK!?!
Fans can’t believe it and neither can Nick! Swerve survives by a literal foot, but Nick puts him up top. Nick ROCKS Swerve, goes up after him, “This is Awesome!” as they both stand up, SUPER- POWERBOMB from Swerve!! Swerve turned things around on Nick, and now he hits the HOUSE CALL!! Cover, TWO!?!? Nick survives and shocks Swerve! Darby and Mama Wayne are all fired up but Swerve is furious! Swerve hooks up one arm, gets the other, and he grins at Darby. Swerve STOMPS the arm down!! Nick writhes, clutches his arm, but Swerve hauls him up! J M L DRIVER!! Cover, Swerve wins!
Winner: Swerve Strickland, by pinfall
Darby storms into the ring and Mama Wayne fears for her son. Swerve backs off, having successfully ruined the entire night for Darby and friends. Will Swerve look to make AEW his house by any means necessary?
BREAKING NEWS for Rampage!
On top of Athena and Willow Nightingale having their Women’s Owen Hart Cup tournament match, we hear from The Dark Order in regards to their actions towards Hangman Page! Plus, LANCE ARCHER returns to go up against Trent Beretta. Will the path of destruction from Rev-Pro and NJPW continue in the Murderhawk Monster’s return to AEW? We also hear from Toni Storm to address what, or perhaps who, is next for her AEW Women’s World Championship. And we also see a return to action from Konosuke Takeshita, as well as the tag team of Naturally Limitless, Dustin Rhodes & Keith Lee, against “Daddy Magic” Matt Menard & “Cool Hand” Angelo Parker.
Don Callis heads to the ring.
As promised, he is alone as he returns out here, mic in hand. Fans boo again as he starts speaking. “I’ve got something to say. I’m out here to make a very important announcement, I’m very excited about it. I’m here to announce the fifth member for the Blood & Guts match for the Blackpool Combat Club. And I’m so excited because this fifth member, along with the rest of the BCC, is going to slaughter The Elite and Kenny Omega, may God guide their hand. And there’s no one more deserving of this abuse than Kenny Omega, who is an ingrate. Kenny Omega, you all love him, but I know the REAL Kenny Omega!”
Fans boo more as Callis rants on, “The REAL Kenny Omega is a coward and a punk!” But wait, here comes Kenny Omega! What was that about being a coward? Omega goes to the ring, but KONOSUKE TAKESHITA AND JON MOXLEY spring out from the shadows! So much for being alone! Omega fights off Konosuke and Mox, but that’s still 2v1! Even so, Omega throws Moxley into railing, and DECKS Konosuke! Omega sees he has an open path to Callis, but who is this storming down the ramp with a chair?! IT’S PAC!! He CLOBBERS Omega from behind! The Bastard is back and HE is the fifth man!
Pac puts Omega in and Moxley rains down fists! Pac adds stomps while fans boo, but Pac does have his beef with Omega dating back to the early days of AEW. Konosuke kneels by Omega, sits him up, and Callis STOMPS Omega in the face! Fans boo more as the BCC and Callis all soak up the heat. Callis scurries away from Omega and Pac picks up the mic to tell “Kenneth” that he has no idea how long Pac has waited for this. Omega shattered Pac’s nose, and extorted him of the AEW Trios Championships. “LOOK AT ME, KENNY!! I’m the fifth member, and now… You pay the price.” Pac confirms, and Konosuke puts the chair around Omega’s neck!
Pac goes up, Moxley asks Kenny for any last words for his fellow Canadians, “before that smile is ripped off your face permanently?!” Omega says, “Yeah… We still have a fifth man, too. Check the screen. Check the screen, you b*tch!” Everyone looks, and the tron shows Boston, and the words, “HE’S COMING.” AEW Dynamite, Blood & Guts. The double cages lower. And a silhouette moves before we see KOTA IBUSHI!! Fans go nuts seeing the Golden Star’s highlights, and him standing by “The Golden Elite!” And then speaking of, The Young Bucks & Hangman appear! Pac bails as the Bucks DOUBLE SUPERKICK Moxley & Konosuke!
Hangman loads up, DOUBLE BUCK SHOT!! Fans are thunderous as The Elite save Kenny and prepare to add Ibushi! Hangman grabs the mic to say, “This Wednesday, Blood & Guts…! We finish this once and for all.” Fans love the sound of that! Security rushes out to help Callis get away. Omega gets the mic to say, “We may be down, but we’re never out! Next week, Blood & Guts, we’re gonna show you guys it’s more than about fighting, it’s more than about your Killer Jitsu. It’s about heart, passion, soul, friendship, love! People like you consumed with rage, you’ll never prosper. Don Callis, you will never win this battle!”
Fans cheer as Omega promises that when it’s two rings and two cages, the BCC finds out the hard way that a little barbed wire and some skewers in the head are nothing compared to what the Elite will do to them. Then when all five of the BCC’s team are down and out, that’s when Omega’s coming for Callis! So until then, on behalf of The Elite and Ibushi, “Good-bye, MWAH! And good, night, BANG!!” The war for AEW enters the endgame now, but will the Golden Elite be the ones left standing at the end?
My Thoughts:
A great Dynamite with a lot of great go-home vibes for next week’s Blood & Guts special. For one, great stuff going into said Blood & Guts match. After Jericho had a great opener against Komander, he and Callis had a good promo, and it was great to see that moment between Callis & Jericho from way back in the day. And then Callis going out to announce the BCC fifth man, I just knew it’d draw Omega out. Great brawl there, Pac being the BCC’s fifth was a great surprise, and that was some classic supervillain irony from Moxley giving Omega a moment because he thinks victory is assured. Ibushi isn’t a surprise, it felt like he was needed to help end this all along, but great to know that feeling was correct. This B&G is going to be awesome stuff, and I would hope the Elite wins.
Good promo from Hager and Jericho to discus if Jericho is JAS or Don Callis Family. It’s such a silly pro-wrestling thing, but Hager giving back the purple bucket hat was a big move because of how Hager has said time and again that he loves that hat. Assuming Jericho doesn’t join Callis, The Callis Family VS The JAS could be a good first feud for the new faction. After all, Jericho’s whole story in AEW has been about going from faction to faction, fighting other factions, and helping put over the young starts in such factions. Callis having Pac, Konosuke, maybe some names we’ve seen more on ROH, this could be their time as they go against a Face Jericho, Hager, etc.
Ruby VS Skye went pretty much how I figured, but Skye continues to have good showings even in defeat. Athena VS Willow for Rampage is going to be great stuff, and I would think Willow wins to meet Ruby in the finals on Collision this Saturday for classic Heel VS Face dynamic. Ruby VS Willow could go either way, but Willow should mostly beat Athena so they can have a rematch for Death Before Dishonor next week. After all, Willow just lost the NJPW Strong Women’s title, Willow needs something to rebound with. If it isn’t being 2023 Queen of Harts, it should be that she finally ends Athena’s undefeated streak as champ. Then Athena can even show up on AEW programming to be another member of The Outcasts (since that faction is all about being former WWE stars).
Another good bit between Jack Perry and Hook where Jack just runs away. But chances are, the FTW Championship match is made official by Tony Khan for another special summer episode, like the return of Road Rager or Fight for the Fallen. QTV’s segment was good, because Harley Cameron really is legit with her singing and clearly her rapping, but what annoys The Acclaimed is that she’s obnoxious and part of QTV. The Acclaimed will surely have a response, but as I’ve said before, we need to get this feud done sooner rather than later so The Acclaimed can go back after the Trios Championships.
Great stuff out of the Blind Eliminator Tag, but also the main event match. Really good final vignette for Nick Wayne, and great match with Swerve. You can tell they’ve faced before and have great chemistry, but it makes sense Swerve won. Nick is new but he isn’t going to take down a former champion day one. And Swerve screwing over Darby & Cassidy also made sense, this all builds more story between Swerve and Darby. Which seems to be what they’re doing next even though we still never got the Swerve VS Keith blowoff. Sammy & Garcia moving on was also the logical move, they’ve got a dysfunction that can be played on in the finals.
And of course, MJF & Cole practically steal the show. They had a great promo with MJF being all “stud meets jackass” like he is, but then seeing video games as more than just generic nerd stuff. I also like Roddy’s dynamic in this, being the friend who is rightfully wary of MJF because of MJF’s history. Honestly, all of this kinda proves MJF really could be a Face, even if it’s a smug Face that does Eddie Guerrero/Ric Flair cheating. But at the same time, it’d be hard to fill the shoes of how nasty a Heel he can be. The double clothesline thing has to be what oddly makes or breaks things. I don’t see them taking the tag titles, regardless of who wins between FTR and Bullet Club Gold, but at this point, I feel like MJF should only turn on Cole until the lose, not before. MJF’s selfishness and pride will prove Roddy right, and then we get MJF VS Cole for All In or All Out.
My Score: 8.9/10
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Who wins this three-on-three?
March Madness is in full effect, and Collision is ready to Slam Dunk Sunday! But will the Death Riders’ reign of terror continue? Or can AR Fox & Top Flight finally dethrone them?
OFFICIAL RESULTS
- AEW World Trios Championships: The Death Riders VS AR Fox & Top Flight; The Death Riders win and retain the titles.
- Bandido VS Johnny TV; Bandido wins.
- Harley Cameron VS Aminah Belmont; Harley wins.
- Los Titanes del Aire VS La Faccion Ingobernable; Los Titanes win.
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AEW World Trios Championships: The Death Riders VS AR Fox & Top Flight!
Jon Moxley survived another title defense thanks to Claudio Castagnoli, Wheeler Yuta & Pac, but now they must defend their own titles. Not only that, but it is against the three men that won that $300,000 Rampage Holiday Bash battle royal back in 2022. Will the Death Riders continue their reign of terror? Or will these high-fliers really cash in here tonight?
The introductions are made, the belts are raised, and it is time to slam, if you wanna jam!
The trios sort out, and The Decoder starts against Darius Martin. The fans rally up as the bell rings. Yuta and Darius circle, tie up, and Yuta wrenches to a hammerlock. Darius reaches back to headlock, then he chinbars into a cravat. Yuta spins through to trip Darius and has a toehold. Darius endures while fans rally. Darius turns over, reels Yuta in and headlocks back. Yuta brings Darius to his knees, then waistlocks. Darius switches and SLAMS Yuta, then floats to turn Yuta over for a cover. ONE, and Darius avoids a leg sweep to headlock. Yuta powers up and out, Darius goes up and over, then Darius arm-drags Yuta!
Yuta gets up, Darius DROPKICKS him, and Omaha cheers. The fans cheer, Darius CHOPS, then he tags in Dante. Darius whips, Yuta reverses, but Darius rolls off Yuta’s back. Darius SOBATS, Dante sweeps, and Darius DOUBLE STOMPS! Dante covers, ONE, but Dante wrenches to wristlock. Yuta pulls hair to put Dante in the corner, and Claudio tags in. The Swiss Cyborg stomps Dante, the fans boo, but Claudio waistlocks. Dante switches and hops on for a SLEEPER! Claudio powers up and out, but Dante sunset flips! Claudio flails to stay up, and he drags Dante right up to his feet! Dante dodges, and he fires forearms!
Dante fires more shots but Claudio shoves him away. Dante dodges, ROCKS Claudio, but Claudio returns to CLOBBER Dante! The fans are torn but Pac applauds. Claudio fires body shots, then UPPERCUTS. Claudio pie faces Dante, whips corner to corner hard, then runs up, but into a BOOT! Claudio just comes back, blocks a boot, but not the ENZIGIRI! Dante goes up and up and RANA! Not the cleanest but Claudio still tumbles out. Claudio hurries back in, tag to Pac. Pac RAMS Dante, then slingshots up and over. Pac keeps moving, but Dante CLOBBERS him! Tag to Fox and he LARIATS Pac! And goes Matrix to then PELE!
The fans fire up for Fox and he has Pac. Fox whips, Pac reverses, but Fox stops himself. Yuta runs up but Fox TOSSES him! Pac runs up, Fox puts him on the apron and sweeps the legs. Pac is on the apron, Fox builds speed, just to slingshot STOMP Pac on the apron! Then he CANNONBALLS Yuta! But Claudio runs up to BOOT Fox down! The fans boo, Top Flight protests, but Claudio deadlifts Fox into the ring! Pac storms in and stomps Fox around. Pac drags Fox up, bumps him off buckles hard, then tags Claudio. They mug Fox, Claudio ROCKS Fox, and then drags Fox up. Fox tries to power forward but Claudio keeps him back!
Claudio powers Fox back, he tags Yuta in, and they mug Fox more. Yuta stands Fox up to reel him in, and he snap suplexes! Cover, ONE!! Fox stays in this but Yuta stays on him. Fox JAWBREAKERS free, goes Matrix again, hot tag to Darius! Darius CLOBBERS Yuta, BLASTS Pac, then BOOTS Yuta! Darius keeps moving, HOTSHOT BULLDOG DROPKICK COMBO! Then Darius GAMANGIRIS Yuta, steps in and COMPLETE SHOT! Cover, Claudio breaks it! Dante CANNONBALLS Claudio! Pac TOSSES Dante out, the ref reprimands him, but that lets Yuta CLAW Darius’ eyes! The fans boo but Yuta hits a PAIN THRILLER! Cover, TWO!
Yuta is annoyed but he keeps Darius down with a wristlock, and mockingly claps hands, while Collision goes picture in picture.
Yuta drags Darius up, bumps him off buckles, then tags Pac. Pac stomps Darius down, kicks him around, then kicks Darius in the side! Pac stays between Darius and his team, taunts him, but Darius fires body shots. Darius UPPERCUTS, but Pac KICKS him down! Pac taunts the fans, then brings him up. Pac tags Yuta back in, Yuta CHOPS Darius, then Yuta snapmares Darius for a KNEE DROP! Cover, TWO! Yuta clamps onto Darius with a chinlock to keep him down. Darius fights up, fires body shots, and he ROCKS Yuta! Slam Dunk Sunday returns to single picture as Darius runs, but into a DROPKICK!
Yuta tags Pac, then holds Darius down for Pac to drop a leg, brother! Pac looms over Darius, then drags Darius up to DECK him! Pac stomps Darius, CHOKES him on the ropes, but steps off as the ref counts. Claudio gets a cheap shot in! Fox protests but nothing can be done as Pac stands Darius up. Tag to Claudio and the mugging continues. The fans rally for “A R FOX! A R FOX!” Darius fires body shots and a CHOP! Claudio brushes that off, but Darius CHOPS again! And again! Claudio still eggs Darius on, Darius CHOPS! Claudio UPPERCUTS into a hook! Darius tries but Claudio fights the backslide! Claudio spins around, shoves Darius, POP-UP DROPKICK!
Darius and Claudio are both down and the fans fire up! Darius crawls, as does Claudio, but then Claudio grabs a leg. Claudio drags Darius bac, but Darius BOOTS free! Hot tags to Yuta and Dante! Dante rallies on Yuta with forearm after forearm! Dante whips, Yuta reverse, Dante goes out, up, around, and then GAMANGIRISR! Dante springboards to avoid Pac and CROSSBODY Yuta in one move! Dante FLIPS up and over Yuta, then sends Pac into him! Dante SHOTGUNS Pac in the back to send him out, and the fans fire up! Dante builds speed to go up, up, then tags Fox before he CANNONBALLS!
The fans fire up, but here comes Claudio! Dante dodges, Fox PENALTY KICKS! Then Fox goes up the corner to MOONSAULT! Down goes Claudio and the fans fire up again! Fox puts Yuta in, then climbs the corner, for a SWANTON BOMB! Cover, TWO!! Yuta survives but Fox hurries to go back up a corner! But Claudio anchors Fox, but Top Flight YANKS Claudio down! Fox adjusts, but Yuta trips him up now! The fans boo, the ref reprimands Yuta, but then Pac DOUBLE LOW BLOWS Top Flight!! Claudio DOUBLE LARIATS Top Flight, and the Death Riders regroup. The ref reprimands, but the Death Riders don’t listen as they surround Fox.
Omaha is thunderous for Fox as he fights back, 3v1! But Claudio! blocks a kick, and the mugging is on! The ref reprimands, Claudio stands Fox up, and he sends Yuta in, ELBOW! Claudio UPPERCUTS! Pac ELBOWS! Yuta ELBOWS! Repeat! The fans boo as the cycle of violence continues! Then Pac hits a TOMBSTONE!! ROCKET LAUNCHER! Cover, Death Riders win!
Winners: The Death Riders, by pinfall (still AEW World Trios Champions)
Chaos reigns as The Death Riders screwed over their old rivals. Fox & Top Flight regroup and the fans cheer, but THE CRU attacks! Action Andretti & Lio Rush grin as they CLOBBER Darius! They talk trash, and then Dante gets up, only for Action to LARIAT him down! But where’d Fox go? Wait, now Lio & Action undo their chain necklaces, so they can CHOKE Top Flight with them!! The fans boo, more refs rush out here, but The Cru has already choked out Darius & Dante! Will this be the end of this animosity? Or have Lio & Action only put themselves back on Top Flight’s radar?
BREAKING NEWS for April!
Dynamite returns to Boston, but it won’t be Big Business. It’ll be a Spring Breakthru! Get your tickets now so you don’t miss out!
Backstage interview with The Undisputed Kingdom.
Lexy Nair brings up the intense match Adam Cole and Daniel Garcia had, going to Hell and back, all for the TNT Championship. It unfortunately ended in a time limit draw, and some would say a tie is worse than a loss. Cole says he certainly feels that way. He feels sick to his stomach, physically beat up, and the worst part is, he had Garcia beat. “Daniel Garcia, I had you beat for that TNT Championship. The time limit is what saved you. And lemme tell you, the next time we do face each other, there will be no outside interference, there will be no time limit. It will be Adam Cole VS Daniel Garcia, for the TNT Championship, and trust me when I tell you, you’re looking at the next champ!”
Kyle O’Reilly says wow. And speaking of rematches, it has been about a week since their match with FTR. And what’s really bugging him isn’t the loss, it’s the lack of respect. Kyle & Roddy showed a lot of respect. They held out their hands, and what’d FTR do? FTR left Kyle wondering if they really are everything they say they are: The best tag team on Earth that’s ever existed in the time-space continuum! Kyle thinks they’re just insecure. Roddy shouts, “KYYYLE~! No. No, we are not gonna do that. That loss matters. We didn’t go through what we went through to get back together, to lose to the supposed best tag team on the planet.”
Roddy wants FTR to hear this. “Fool me once, shame on you. Fool me twice, shame on me. The third time’s not gonna happen, fellas.” Cole says, “And that is Undisputed.” When and where will we see these epic trilogies happen?
Backstage interview with Kazuchika Okada.
Slam Dunk Sunday returns as Lexy is now with The Rainmaker. We’re not even a quarter into 2025 and Okada has gotten some very significant wins defending the AEW Continental Championship. Okada says yes, at Grand Slam: Australia, he beat Buddy Matthews. At Revolution, he beat Brody King. He put those dogs down. What does that mean? Okada says he means, he put those b*tches to sleep! Is The Rainmaker saying the Hounds of Hell are no more? Or will they come barking back and take a bite out of his belt?
Bandido VS Johnny TV!
The Most Wanted wants his revenge on Chris Jericho, but he was first challenged by the Guru of Greatness for this “big ratings” showdown. Will Bandido mute Johnny and head for The Nueve? Or will he find he’s not #TVReady?
Johnny disrespects Bandido during his entrance by throwing his big studded jacket at him! The fans boo, Johnny grins, but Bandido fires off forearms! The bell rings, Johnny pushes Bandido back, then wrangles him. Johnny rolls Bandido, ONE, but Johnny floats to rain down fists and stomps! Johnny gets his sunglasses off, the fans boo, but Johnny says he is TV Ready. Johnny taunts “cabron” Bandido, then KICKS him in the back. Johnny eggs Bandido on, “How’s my foot taste?” Johnny drags Bandido up for a NECKBREAKER! The fans boo as Johnny shows off the abs. Johnny KICKS Bandido, drags him back up, then fires body shots.
Johnny whips, Bandido ducks ‘n’ dodges, then he CLOBBERS Johnny! The fans fire up as Bandido keeps moving, another big forearm! And another big forearm! Bandido fires up, the fans are with him, and he runs in at the corner. Bandido jumps up to MONKEY FLIP! Johnny flops hard on his face! Johnny gets up in a huff, but runs into a military press! With ONE HAND! Bandido then THROWS Johnny down! Omaha rallies more while Johnny bails out, and Collision goes to single picture.
Bandido build speed, but Johnny slides in and LARIATS! Johnny mocks the clapping, then covers, TWO! Bandido is tougher than that, but Johnny drags him right up. Johnny reels Bandido in, MOONLIGHT DRIVE! Cover, TWO! Bandido is still tougher than that, but Johnny clamps on a dragon sleeper. Bandido endures, even as Johnny hooks a leg and twists him. Bandido fights around, reaches out, but Johnny drags him back! Johnny keeps on the stretch plum style hold, but Bandido still endures. Bandido fights up, fires knees, but Johnny CLUBS Bandido! Johnny INVERTED SUPLEXES, but Bandido lands on the apron!
Bandido blocks a shot, slingshots, but Johnny SHOVES him down! Bandido hits the floor and Johnny goes out after him. Johnny storms up on Bandido, stands him up, and whips him into steel steps! Bandido falls in a heap, Johnny stalks him and taunts him, but Collision goes to break.
Slam Dunk Sunday returns, Johnny runs in at the corner but Bandido BOOTS him away! Bandido then UPPERCUTS, goes up, but Johnny throws him down! Bandido rolls to his feet, runs back in, but Johnny dodges. Johnny runs back in, but Bandido SHOTGUNS him down! The fans fire up, Bandido covers, TWO! Johnny survives that shot but Bandido stays focused. The fans rally, Bandido paces, and Bandido drags Johnny up. Bandido gut wrenches to a Canadian Rack, that then becomes a torture rack! X KNEE! Johnny staggers to the ropes, Bandido says BANG! Bandido runs in, BLACKJACK 21 PLEX!! Bridging cover, Bandido wins!
Winner: Bandido, by pinfall
The Most Wanted was most certainly #TVReady! But he’s not done, as he grabs a mic to call out Jericho! “Come here, and bring my little brother, Gravity’s mask, RIGHT NOOOW!” Bandido waits, and here comes The Learning Tree! The ROH World Champion has “Big Bill” & Bryan Keith behind him, and he is holding onto Gravity’s mask. The fans boo, but Jericho smiles as he holds the mask up. The Learning Tree goes to the ring, and Jericho also has a mic. Jericho steps and says, “You know, Bandido. I wish I could tell you it doesn’t have to be this way, but I think we both know that it does.
“Because even after a generational career, one of the greatest in pro-wrestling history, I still have to remind you, everybody here watching tonight, everybody at home, who’s been fortunate enough to witness the brilliance of the Jericho Era… That you can only take me for granted for so long! That you can only take from me so much until I start taking back.” Jericho can be quite generous, and he can also be very dangerous. Bandido can just ask his family. The fans boo, but Jericho says Bandido’s terrified sister, his disgraced brother, and his weeping mother…! And Jericho is sorry he made Bandido’s mother cry, he really is.
But he had to teach Bandido a lesson! That’s what happens when you try and take the ROH World Championship from Chris Jericho! You understand him? Do you?! The fans boo, but Jericho says if Bandido wants the mask back, he can’t have it. Because Jericho wants Bandido to remember the humiliation that he felt when Jericho took this mask right off his brother. And the only thing worse than taking a luchador’s mask… is putting that mask on! Jericho goes to put Gravity’s mask on! The fans boo as Jericho wears it as his own! His big head doesn’t even fit in it! The fans chant “YOU SUCK! YOU SUCK!” but Jericho tells them to shut up!
Jericho, muffled as his voice is now, tells Bandido that Bandido should just stand there and cry like his mother! Bandido DECKS Jericho instead! But now Bill runs up! Bandido dodges, BOOTS Keith, then dodges again! Bandido goes up, up, but into Bill’s big hand! SKYSCRAPER- NO, Bandido slips free, then dodges Keith! Bandido SNATCHES the mask off Jericho, and gets away clean! The fans fire up as Bandido gets his moral victory! But will he and Jericho go one more round for THE victory?
Megan Bayne speaks.
“I’ve watched others fight for what they believe is theirs: Titles, fame, glory. But none of them possess true power. They worship at the feet of champions, but even those champions don’t understand what it is to be chosen by the heavens. I have arrived here as the embodiment of fate. And when they bow before me, when they worship at my feet, they’ll finally know that the All Elite Goddess has arrived. I am The Megasus, and this is my kingdom now.”
Toni Storm speaks.
“Who died and made you God? Who came down from the mountains and bestowed your power upon my people? Megan Bayne, have you heard the mythology of the one they call Timeless? Hercules doesn’t have my thighs, I have an Oedipal Complex with myself, I can summon the Kraken from my ass, and Pegasus ain’t got s*it on me! I saw my reflection, and my reflection saw me, and we made love until the sun came up. And at Dynasty, I will cut off the head of the mighty Megasus, and I will hold it aloft for the whole world to see, and I will say… ‘By GAWD I’m good.'” Luther applauds in the background, will Toni Storm slay this female titan?
Harley Cameron VS Aminah Belmont!
Though she was rather coy about her- er, Harley-gram’s budding romance with The Beast Mortos, the wild Aussie is getting back in action. Will the Phoenix Princess #FEELTHEWRATH on Slam Dunk Sunday?
The bell rings and the fans rally for Harley. Harley and Aminah tie up, Harley headlocks, but Aminah powers up and out. Aminah drops down, Harley rolls over then bypasses Aminah to LARIAT! The fans cheer, Harley runs and KNEES Aminah low. Then a RUSSIAN LEG SWEEP! The fans fire up again and Harley stands Aminah up. Aminah throat chops, then straitjackets for the NECKBREAKER! Harley flounders to a corner, Aminah mocks the fans, then she runs in, but into an ELBOW! Harley runs up, ducks the lariat and ENZIGIRIS! The fans fire up for Harley, she ducks Aminah’s roundhouse to pump handle!
Harley lifts for the PUMP HANDLE SAIDO! The fans fire up with Harley, “FEEL THE WRATH!” And then she dragon sleepers, for HER FINISHING MOVE! Cover, Harley wins!
Winner: Harley Cameron, by pinfall
Aminah certainly did #FEELTHEWRATH, and Harley goes right to commentary for our main event! Will Harley have a good time watching Komander & Hologram officially debut as a team? Or will Dralistico y Mortos make everything tranquilo?
Backstage interview with Don Callis.
Lexy is with cruddy Callis and brings up all that is going on within the Family. We have not seen Kyle Fletcher since the brutal cage match at Revolution, and- Callis stops Lexy there. He says we all know what she’s up to here. She is passive aggressively getting Callis all worked up about the cage match, but here’s the thing. When you have Kyle Fletcher, just 26 years old, and already the future of pro-wrestling, “you have the luxury of putting nights like Revolution in the rearview mirror. What I’ve got planned for Kyle Fletcher, what we’ve got planned, is gonna dwarf anything that your little brain could possibly fathom!”
But one thing she said is right: Everyone wants to see Kyle! So tonight is a little treat. Ladies and gentlemen… The Protostar, the future of wrestling, and the New God of Pro-Wrestling, Kyle BAH GAWD Fletcher! Yes, Kyle indeed steps into frame, and he says there has been a lot of talk and rumors that he was in some hospital bed, licking his wounds, but he is here to set the story straight. Yes, the cage match, the entire rivalry with Ospreay, has changed Kyle. But one thing that has not changed is the fact that he is destined to be the greatest of all time!
So he will be at Dynamite this Wednesday, and he’ll make it very apparent what is next for The Family, and for The Protostar, Kyle Fletcher. Say his full name, baby! Callis and Kyle hug it out, are maybe feeling a little too good, but just what is next for the DCF in AEW?
BREAKING NEWS for Dynamite!
Tony Khan has decided what’s next for Kyle: Brody King! Will the King of Death prove the Hounds of Hell are not done yet? Or will The Protostar use him as a stepping stone to the top? Then, it is some big meaty men slapping meat as “Powerhouse” Will Hobbs takes on Mark Davis. Will Hobbs finally get past the Don Callis Family with this? Plus, after Megan Bayne and Toni Storm each said their piece tonight, we’re getting a tag team match! Megan again teams with Penelope Ford against the reunited #ThunderStorm! Can La Mera Mera get her own revenge while helping Timeless Toni tune up for Dynasty?
And Kenny Omega not only returns, he is back in action against Blake Christian! Will the Best Bout Machine use the Vanilla Babyface as an appetizer for that big International Championship Triple Threat at Dynasty? And last but not least, after Dax Harwood left Cope hanging last week, Tony Schiavone will interview #RatedFTR to get to the bottom of this divide. All this when AEW arrives in St. Paul, Minnesota!
Los Titanes del Aire VS La Faccion Ingobernable!
This one has been a long time coming. Hologram was put on the shelf because of Dralistico, Mortos y Rush, but he was able to reboot, rebuild and refresh in time to help Komander fight back. Can the Titans of the Air fly high over LFI? Or will Dralistico y Mortos stampede over them like rampaging bulls?
The teams sort out, the ref has to keep them back, and then Dralistico starts against Hologram. Harley claims to have no idea who “Harley-gram” really is, but whoever she is, she has a fantastic chest. Wait, Mortos CLOBBERS Komander! The fans boo, but Hologram dodges, and Mortos CLOBBERS Darlistico! Hologram fires hands, Mortos headlocks, but Hologram goes up the ropes! Hologram then flips free, SOBATS, and whips. Hologram ducks under then hurdles over Mortos. Mortos leaps over, runs back up, ARABIAN PRESS and a roll! The fans fire up, Hologram dodges Mortos to then tilt-o-whirl and DEJA VU-
NO, Mortos stops the ride to chicken wing Hologram! But Hologram victory rolls through, TWO! Mortos has it, TWO! Both men stand, Hologram rolls Mortos but Mortos powers through to a cover, ONE! They both stand, Mortos HEADBUTTS Hologram down! The fans fire up, then Mortos runs to sunset flip! Hologram rolls through, Komander tags in, and Komander springboards to SPLASH! Komander bounces off the cover, comes back and tilt-o-whirl RANAAS! Mortos flounders away, Dralistico tags in. Mortos BOOTS Komander, Dralistico springboards but Komander dodges. Komander shoves, then he pops Dralistico up, but Dralistico DROPKICKS!
Dralistico runs back in, ducks ‘n ‘dodges to SHOULDER TACKLE! The fans fire up and Harley says this is “Luchamazing!” Dralistico fires up, runs up, but Komander blocks! Komander kicks Dralistico again and again, then goes up the corner! DOUBLE BOUNCE ARABIAN PRESS ARM-DRAG! The fans fire up as Komander then KICKS, SOBATS, and winds up. Komander runs to jump, spin, and wheelbarrow for the arm-drag! Komander fires up, the fans fire up, but Harley says she has to go now? Harley needs to call her friend. Harley says she forgot, but she’s gotta go, she’ll be back. Harley hops off commentary, who is she going to call?
Komander puts Dralistico on the apron but Dralistico mule kicks Hologram! Dralistico dodges Komander’s tiger feint kick, and Komander ends up on the apron. Mortos runs up, but Komander GAMANGIRIS! Dralistico is there to FLYING RANA Komander to the floor! Mortos TOPE TORNILLOS! Down goes Hologram and the fans fire up! Fans lose their minds, Harley scampers off, and Collision goes picture in picture.
Mortos drags Hologram up, SMACKS him back down, and Dralistico sends Komander into railing! Then Dralistico drags Komander up, RAILING BACKBREAKER! Dralistico shoves Komander back into the ring, then sits him up to go after the mask! The ref reprimands, Dralistico stops, and Dralistico argues with the ref. Dralistico then drags Komander up, brings him around, and whips him to ropes. Dralistico ELBOWS Komander down, tags in Mortos, and Mortos fires up. Mortos NECK TWISTS Komander! Cover, TWO! Komander stays in this, but Mortos clamps onto him again. Mortos YANKS Komander up with his mask to then SLAM him down!
Mortos stands Komander back up to SMACK him down! Komander goes to ropes, Mortos storms up, and Mortos wrenches Komander to tag in Dralistico. Komander tires to fight back but LFI still mugs him. Dralistico CHOPS Komander, then says uno mas! But then Dralistico DECKS Komander! Komander rises up, and Darlistico KICKS the leg out! Dralistico dusts himself off, puts up the ingobernable fist, then looms over Komander. Abrahantes coaches Komander, but Dralistico has him in a modified Half Crab! Komander endures, Dralistico lets go, and the fans rally up. Dralistico stands Komander up, whips him to the corner, then runs up to SPLASH!
Dralistico sits Komander down, goes side to side, and SUPERKICKS! Dralistico taunts Hologram, then soaks up the heat. But wait! “Harley-gram” is here! And suspiciously wearing gear just like Harley’s. Dralistico TOSSES Hologram in just for fun, then stands him up to CHOP! Dralistico runs at Komander in the other corner, but Komander breaks free! Slam Dunk Sunday returns to single picture as Dralistico hits buckles! Hologram runs in and LARIATS! Komander SUPERKICKS! Komander feeds Dralistico to Hologram’s SPANISH FLY! Hologram then helps Komander go up, up, and PHOENIX SPLASH! Cover, Mortos breaks it!
The fans rally, Dralistico and Komander crawl. “This is Awesome!” as we get hot tags to Mortos and Hologram! Hologram dodges Mortos, SOBATS, and KICKS! And HEEL KICKS! Mortos wobbles, Hologram goes up the ropes to QUEBRADA, but into Mortos’ Alabama Lift! Hologram powers through to DESTROYER!! Mortos staggers around, flops out of the ring, and Hologram builds speed! Hologram DIVES, direct hit on Mortos and they go all the way to the ramp! The fans are thunderous and Hologram hurries to get Mortos in the ring. Fans hope these teams “FIGHT FOREVER!” but Komander goes up, CIELITO LINDO!
Hologram is back in, he hooks Mortos up and rolls, GHOST PIN! Dralistico barrels in and breaks it! The fans rally, Harley-gram joins in with Abrahantes, and we get hot tags to Komander and Dralistico! Komander goes up, Dralistico ROCKS him first! Dralistico climbs up after Komander, fires shots, but Komander fires back! They go back and forth, even with CHOPS! Dralistico fires HEADBUTT after HEADBUTT, then brings Komander up! SUPER- NO, Komander slips free and ENZIGIRIS! The fans fire up again as Komander roars! Komander runs and goes up, up, and SUPER POISON-RANAS!! The fans are thunderous again, but Mortos scoops Komander!
Mortos hits the BEAST BREAKER!! Then he runs to FLYING ELBOW! Hologram runs in and goes up, then up to POISON-RANA! But Dralistico FLYING CRUCIFIX DRIVERS!! Komander is back to fire hands with Dralistico, and we get DOUBLE ROUNDHOUSES!! Both men fall, but Komander falls onto Dralistico! Cover, TWO!! Dralistico survives and Omaha is electric! Abrahantes & Harley-gram get that energy building, and Komander has Dralistico. The fans cheer on “A E DUB!” as the forearms fly! Dralistico CHOPS, but Komander CHOPS! The CHOPS go back and forth, but Dralistico SOBATS!
Dralistico CHOPS, CHOPS, CHOPS, then he runs, but Komander follows! Dralistico dodges, springboards, and FLYING DESTROYERS!!! Komander staggers then falls, Dralistico hurries to cover, HOLOGRAM BREAKS IT! The fans are thunderous again as Dralistico runs to SCREW HIGH KICK! Dralistico whips, Hologram reverses, but Dralistico slides out! And he grabs Abrahantes as a hostage! Hologram still DIVES! Direct hit on Dralistico, and a scary landing for Hologram! Mortos storms over to TOSS Abrahantes away! But then he locks eyes with Harley-gram. Harley-gram pets Mortos’ mane, but Dralistico tells Mortos to focus!
Komander runs the tightrope! SALUTE MOONSAULT!! Direct hit on LFI and Omaha is thunderous again! Komander puts Dralistico in, Hologram is back up! Torture rack for the PORTAL BOMB!! And then CIELITO LINDO!! Cover, TITANES WIN!!
Winners: Los Titanes del Aire, by pinfall
A powerful first match as a true duo, and LFI is in retreat! Will Komander & Hologram start to take over AEW? Will “Harley-gram” be along for the ride?
My Thoughts:
A great second part to Slam Dunk Weekend, and again I like just one hour Collision. As they did last night, the title match opened, and it was great stuff. But of course Death Riders retained, a random special episode was not where they’d lose the titles. Plus, The Cru went after Top Flight to restart their rivalry. Very good promo from Okada to talk down to the Hounds, and very good promo from Kyle & Callis to talk themselves up. Kyle VS Brody will be great stuff, but I feel like Okada and Brody can circle back around to a rematch for Dynasty. It’s mostly that Brody won’t take kindly to Okada calling him and Buddy “b*tches” again.
Great match from Bandido VS Johnny, and a very good promo segment with The Learning Tree. Bandido getting the mask back was good stuff, and I bet we’ll get one more ROH World Championship match between Bandido and Jericho. I would hope this time Bandido wins and we can start moving towards a Learning Tree fallout with Bill turning on Jericho. Supercard of Honor isn’t until May, maybe we can build up other names from within the ROH roster to start challenging for the top title. And very good promo from The Undisputed Kingdom to hype up both the eventual Garcia VS Cole 3 and FTR VS Kyle & Roddy 3 matches. Those might even be at Dynasty.
And of course we got story tie-ins of Harley with LFI. Harley got a good win over Aminah, and she of course played a part in Los Titanes winning over LFI. Rush needs to return to have a talk with Mortos, and of course this “Beauty & The Beast Mortos” story is going to keep on going until Harley-gram is exposed as Harley.
My Score: 8.8/10
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Is Collision Undisputed?
March Madness is in full effect, and Collision is ready to Slam Dunk Saturday! But will Daniel Garcia still be AEW TNT Champion? Or will the Face of TNT be Adam Cole BAYBAY?
OFFICIAL RESULTS
- AEW TNT Championship: Daniel Garcia VS Adam Cole; Time Limit Draw, Garcia retains the title.
- Best Wrestler Alive Open Challenge: Max Caster VS Hook; Hook wins.
- Julia Hart VS Queen Aminata; Hart wins.
- Six Man Tag: “Powerhouse” Will Hobbs, Mark Briscoe & Rocky Romero VS The Don Callis Family; The Callis Family wins.
PLAY BY PLAY
AEW TNT Championship: Daniel Garcia VS Adam Cole!
No time to waste, we’re jumping right to the action! Red Death and the Panama City Playboy had their previous match rudely interrupted, but now there is a ringside ban on EVERYBODY! Will Garcia prove he’s still the Face of TNT? Or will the title become Undisputed?
No introductions, the belt is raised, and it’s time to see who gets dunked on!
The bell rings and the fans rally up. Garcia and Cole hear the dueling from Omaha, and they step up. Cole offers a handshake, Garcia takes it, and the fans cheer. The two circle, tie up, and Cole wrenches to a wristlock. Garcia wrenches to wristlock in return, but Cole turns that back onto Garcia. Garcia reaches out, rolls, rolls, and rolls! Cole lets him free and Garcia wags a finger. The fans rally up as Garcia puts up the dukes, and does his dance! Cole smirks and circles with Garcia again. They feel things out, knuckle lock, then Cole wrenches and hammerlocks. Garcia reaches back to headlock, then shifts around to grind the hold.
The fans rally, Cole powers up but can’t power out as Garcia holds tight! Cole fights up and powers out the second try, but Garcia runs him over! Things keep moving, Garcia rolls over the dropdown but Cole arm-drags. Then Cole avoids Garcia’s arm-drag, to say, “ADAM COLE, BAYBAY!” The fans fire up, and Garcia smirks. Garcia and Cole reset, circle, and the fans fire up more. The two tie up, Garcia waistlocks, but Cole switches. Garcia headlocks again, then wrenches right away. Garcia waistlocks again, Cole pries at the hold, then switches. Garcia slips through to have an arm, for an ELBOW BREAKER!
The fans rally, Garcia keeps hold of Cole’s arm to then hammerlock. Cole switches that onto Garcia, then headlocks. Garcia powers up and out, but Cole runs him over! Cole brushes himself off, but Garcia grabs a leg! Cole hops around as he and Garcia stare down. Garcia throws the leg down but Cole headlocks. Cole hits a takeover, but Garcia headscissors. Cole kips free, the two tie up, and they fight for control. Garcia headlocks for a takeover, Cole headscissors, but Garcia kips free. Garcia stands tall and he stares Cole down. The fans cheer, Cole gets to his feet, and the two reset. They feel things out, knuckle lock, and Garcia waistlocks.
Cole switches, Garcia switches back, but Cole grabs the ROPEBREAK! Garcia and Cole clinch as the ref counts. Garcia gives as scuff, but Cole pie faces him back! They tie up, go along the ropes now, in and out of a corner, then end up in another clinch. The ref counts, Garcia and Cole slowly let off, but then Garcia avoids a cheap shot to CHOP! The fans fire up and “WOO~!” then Garcia whips. Cole reverses, Garcia SHOTGUNS him down! The fans fire up with Garcia and he runs in at the corner. Garcia LARIATS, then he climbs up. Garcia rains down fists, the fans count along, but Cole pops out at 7 to SHOVE Garcia to the floor!
The fans rally up while Garcia flounders. Cole waits a moment while the ring count starts. Garcia hobbles, Cole storms out after him, and Cole sends Garcia into the steel steps! Garcia falls in a heap and clutches his knee. Cole hurries to get Garcia up, to send him back into the steps! Garcia crashes and burns and takes a tumble! Cole refreshes the count, fetches Garcia, and he puts Garcia in the ring. Cole grabs the bad leg to stomp the hamstring, then stomps it again. Garcia scrambles away to ropes, but Cole stands on the bad leg against those ropes! The ref counts, the fans are torn, but Cole steps off at 4.
Cole drags Garcia to center for a STANDING KNEEBAR! Garcia endures, even as Cole tells him to just give up. Garcia reaches out, and he has the ROPEBREAK! The fans cheer, the ref counts, and Cole lets go. Cole backs off for Garcia to stand, and Cole kicks the leg out! SHINING WIZARD! Cover, TWO! Not quite The Boom so Garcia survives, but Cole is right back on him. Cole has the leg, DDTS the foot, and Garcia scrambles away to more ropes. Cole stalks Garcia, drags him up, and bumps him off buckles. Cole stomps Garcia, then stand shim up. Garcia fires haymakers! Cole kicks the leg out!
Cole bumps Garcia off buckles again, puts the leg around the ropes, and pulls! The ref counts, Cole stops at 4, and Garcia slumps down. Cole runs to DROPKICK the bad leg! Garcia flounders away, clutches that leg, but he refuses to give up. Cole grabs the leg, steps through, but Garcia cradle counters! TWO, and both men stand! Cole blocks a kick, CLUBS the leg, then hits a BACKSTABBER! Garcia writhes, Cole covers him, TWO! Garcia toughs it out, and Collision goes picture in picture.
Cole is frustrated but he stays calm as he stands back up. Cole goes to a corner, waits on Garcia, then he goes up the ropes. Garcia hobbles but then falls, that bad leg a little too beat up for what Cole wants. Cole hops down to ROCK Garcia, then he goes back up the ropes. Garcia rises, and he UPPERCUTS Cole! Garcia ROCKS Cole, climbs up to get him, but Cole slips under! Cole SUPERKICKS the legs out! Garcia falls to the mat, Cole goes outside the ring, and Cole drags Garcia into the corner. Cole SLAMS the bad leg into the post! And then SLAMS it again! Garcia writhes in pain as Slam Dunk Saturday returns to single picture.
Speaking of, Cole SLAMS the leg into the post again! Cole ROCKS Garcia, then storms back into the ring. The fans rally up, Garcia crawls, and Cole talks some smack. The fans rally for “D G! WOOP WOOP!” Cole fires forearms, but Garcia refuses to back down. Garcia ROCKS Cole, Cole ROCKS Garcia! Garcia stands to ROCK Cole again! Cole fires a flurry, then eggs Garcia on. Garcia fires a flurry in return! The fans fire up but then Cole rains down fists! Garcia clamps onto Cole’s neck! Cole breaks free but Garcia CHOPS! Cole BOOTS! Cole then dodges a lariat to ENZIGIRI! Cole reels Garcia in, suplexes, but Garcia fights that to TWIST ‘N’ SHOUT!
The fans fire up while both men are down! Garcia drags himself up with the ropes, the fans rally, and Garcia dodges Cole to TWIST ‘N’ SHOUT again! Garcia drags Cole up again, but Cole suplexes! Garcia slips free, TOSSES Cole out, then he has Cole in the ropes! DRAPING TWIST ‘N’ SHOUT! Cover, TWO!! Cole survives but the fans rally and duel again. Garcia drags Cole up, but the bad leg won’t let him lift! Cole fireman’s carries, USHIGOROSHI! Cover, TWO! Garcia stays in this and Cole grows frustrated again. Cole grabs the bad leg, drags Garcia around, and then steps through. Garcia BOOTS Cole right out of the ring!
Cole gets back on the apron, but Garcia runs up to GAMANGIRI! Both men tumble up and out to the floor! The fans rally up, Garcia drags himself up, and the fans help him stand! Garcia smacks his leg into working, and he SHOTGUNS Cole into the barriers! The fans fire up and Garcia drags Cole back up. Garcia puts Cole in the ring, reels him in, but Cole suplexes for a GHOSTBUSTER! Cover, TWO!! Garcia survives again and Cole is further frustrated. The fans rally up, Cole goes to the corner, and he waits on Garcia. Garcia rises, Cole aims, but Garcia UPPERCUTS again! Garcia then twists Cole’s foot as he positions Cole just right.
We hit the five minute warning as Garcia climbs. Garcia tries to go to the very top, but the bad leg gives up! He falls back, and Cole jumps in for the PANAMA SUNRISE!! Cover, ROPEBREAK!!! Garcia survives and the fans fire up again! Cole brushes that off to go back up the corner. Omaha duels even harder now as Garcia rises. Cole reloads, but Garcia tumbles out of the ring! Whether he meant to or not, Garcia avoided the game ender. Wait! Cole just goes to the apron now! PANAMA- NO, Garcia dodges, and then KNEES low! Garcia reels Cole in, but the bad leg still prevents the lift! Cole runs in, but Garcia gets around! GERMAN SUPLEX to the floor!
Garcia puts Cole in, beats his leg into working, and he powers up! The fans fire up, but Cole resists the lift! Garcia powers through the pain to PILEDRIVER!! Cover, TWO!?! Cole survives and Garcia is beside himself! Garcia falls back, “This is Awesome!” and Cole goes back to a corner. Garcia hobbles, runs back in, but he can’t even make it! Cole hurries back up, PANAMA SUNRISE!! Cover, TWO!?!? Garcia survives, but Cole just goes to the FIGURE FOUR!! The fans are thunderous as Garcia endures, shouts in pain, and flails around! Garcia claws at the hold, but then he backstrokes towards ropes!
Cole puts on the pressure, Garcia bites his finger to ignore his leg pain, and he gets the ROPEBREAK!! Cole lets go in frustration while the fans fire up again. Cole drags Garcia back to center, but Garcia drags Cole down for a cradle! TWO, but Garcia has Cole’s legs! DRAGON TAMER!! Cole endures as Garcia sits deep, but Cole fights around! The fans fire up as Cole finds the ROPEBREAK! Garcia lets go, more because he couldn’t last much longer himself. Fans hope these two “FIGHT FOREVER!” but we know the time is running out. Garcia stalks Cole to the apron, brings him up to throw hands! Cole fires forearms in return!
The fans rally as these two go back and forth, forearm for forearm! We have ONE MINUTE LEFT! Garcia reels Cole in, but Cole fights the lift! Cole CLUBS away on the legs, then SUPERKICKS the legs out! Cole reels Garcia in, APRON DESTROYER!!! But Garcia flops to the floor! Cole hurries to get Garcia up and back in! Cole hurries to bring the kneepad down, but Garcia grabs that leg! Cole CLUBS away on Garcia! Cole runs, BUT TIME’S UP!!
Time Limit Draw; Garcia retains the title
Omaha can’t believe it! The 20 minutes are up, and Garcia survives to keep the title! But was Garcia saved by the bell? Or is Cole just not TNT Championship material?
BREAKING NEWS for May!
AEW returns to New Jersey by hitting up Atlantic City’s Boardwalk Hall! ROH Supercard of Honor on Friday, May 2nd, and AEW Collision live on Saturday, May 3rd! Ticket presale begins next Thursday, March 27th, then open to everyone on Monday, March 31st! Don’t miss out on all the elite action!
Best Wrestler Alive Open Challenge: Max Caster VS ???
Slam Dunk Saturday returns and Platinum Max is already in the ring. He has the mic to tell Omaha, “You are looking live at the Best Wrestler Alive!” The fans boo that claim given Caster is 0-5 at his own challenge. But Caster still says everyone knows that Caster is a very busy man. He has a packed schedule, unlike his former tag team partner… The fans chant, “We Want Bowens!” but Caster says he has some news for us: Bowens ain’t here, and he ain’t coming back, cuz Caster ran his ass outta AEW! The fans boo more, but Caster says surely there are a lot of Maximaniacs here today, so time to give them what they want, and that is to chant his name!
Okay, here goes! “Let’s Go, Max! You’re the Best Wrestler Alive! Let’s Go, Max! You’re the Best Wrestler Alive!” The fans boo that stupid chant, so Caster says it’s four on the floor. But anyway, let’s get to business! Who can survive the Best Wrestler Alive? The man to answer is… HOOK! Will the Cold-Hearted Handsome Devil make sure Caster finally learns his lesson?
The bell rings and the fans sing, “Hook is gonna kill~ you!” Caster says before they start, he knows Hook has a lot to say, so he should get it off his chest. Then Caster throws the mic at Hook! Caster attacks in that distraction, then CLUBS away on Hook! The fans boo, Caster whips but Hook reverses! Caster goes up and over, keeps moving, then ducks ‘n’ dodges. Caster cartwheels, cheers himself on, but then Hook trips Caster up! The fans cheer, and Hook clamps on REDRUM!! Caster TAPS, Hook wins!
Winner: Hook, by submission
Well, now it’s 0-6. Will Caster ever realize he’s not the Best Wrestler Alive?
Backstage interview with Queen Aminata.
Lexy Nair is with the One True African Queen, and notes that we are moments away from the tiebreaker with Julia Hart. They are 1-1, but Aminata won the previous match, so how does that momentum have her feeling? Aminata says she is- interrupted by Serena Deeb. Deeb says that was a fantastic win against Julia. What has she been telling Aminata? Listen to Deeb and you win! And tonight, it’s the rematch, and lucky for Aminata, Deeb came prepared. She has another playbook. This is 1000 holds, something Deeb has worked on for 20 years. It is everything Aminata needs to know to beat Julia, or anyone for that matter.
Deeb says it is all in this book. She hasn’t lied to Aminata yet, has she? Aminata tells The Professor thanks, but no thanks. Aminata is confident she can win this third match on her own. Aminata heads out and Deeb says well, we’ll see about that. What is Deeb about to do to test Aminata? Or will having one more match with the Princess of the Black Throne more than enough?
Julia Hart VS Queen Aminata!
The bell rings and Aminata circles with Hart. They tie up, Aminata waistlocks, then lifts, but Hart goes for a victory roll. Aminata stuffs that into a cover of her own, TWO!! Hart gets free, gets up, and gets around Aminata to crucifix takedown, TWO! Hart rolls Aminata, TWO! The two get up, run up, and Hart gets around to backslide! TWO, but Hart reels Aminata in for a cradle, TWO! The fans cheer this ongoing exchange, and then Hart waistlocks. Aminata bucks the O’Conner to then kick low! Aminata wags her finger, then reels Hart in. The fans duel, Aminata snap suplexes, and Hart tumbles to the corner.
Aminata storms over, drags Hart up, and brings her to the apron. Aminata clinches, and APRON SIDE EFFECTS! The fans fire up and Aminata grins. Aminata tosses her hair while Collision goes picture in picture.
Aminata CHOPS Hart on the chest, then taunts the Hart fans. Aminata brings Hart around to run and THROW her into the barriers! Hart falls in a heap, but Aminata makes her take a seat. Aminata refreshes the ring count, then runs at Hart, HIP ATTACK against railing! Aminata puts Hart in, then covers, TWO! Aminata doesn’t sweat it as she brings Hart around and clamps on with a chinlock. Hart endures, even as Aminata squeezes tight. Hart fights up, but Aminata wrangles her right back down. Aminata then shifts into a CROSSFACE! Hart endures, Aminata twists Hart’s nose, but the ref reprimands so Aminata stops.
Aminata fishhooks the nose! The ref counts, Aminata stops, but Hart powers her way through to a cover! TWO, Aminata lets Hart go, and then runs up to DROPKICK Hart down! Hart sputters, Aminata crawls over to have a cocky cover, TWO! Hart stays in this, but Collision goes to break.
Slam Dunk Saturday returns and Hart wrenches Aminata for an STO! The fans fire up as Hart STANDING MOONSAULTS! Cover, TWO! Aminata survives, Hart frowns, and Hart rises up. Hart waits on Aminata, then runs Around the World to LARIAT! Hart then goes side to side to ELBOW! Hart brings Aminata out to snapmare, but Aminata stands up. Hart runs in, Aminata lifts Hart up, tucks her, and runs for the AIR RAID CRASH! Cover, TWO!! Hart survives and Aminata is shocked! Hart has a bloody nose again, but Aminata KICKS her in the side! Aminata puts Hart in the drop zone, then climbs up.
Aminata reaches the top, but Hart trips her up! Hart ROCKS Aminata, climbs again, but Aminata fires body shots! Hart and Aminata brawl up top, and then Hart grabs Aminata for a SPIDER SUPERPLEX! The fans fire up as Hart hangs there like a bat, then sits up to adjust position! MOONSAULT- NO, Aminata dodges! Hart rolls through to stand back up, but into the QUEEN’S CROWN HEADBUTT!! Cover, TWO?!?! Hart survives losing her head and Aminata’s about to lose her mind! Aminata drags Hart up and around as the fans rally. Aminata fires Kawada Kicks, then whips. Hart grabs ropes to stop, and she KICKS Aminata!
Hart runs, but Aminata ROCKS her! Hart sits back, Aminata says “OFF WITH HER HEAD!” Aminata runs, but Hart avoids the boot! Aminata falls back, Hart hurries to high stack, HART WINS!!
Winner: Julia Hart, by pinfall
The tiebreaker goes to Julia, and Aminata is stunned! If the Hart Always Wins, will she make her way back to a championship? Will Aminata decide to take Deeb up on her teachings now?
Backstage interview with Harley Cameron.
Lexy is with the wild Aussie and brings up that tomorrow night, Slam Dunk Sunday, we see Harley get back in action! Plus, Komander & Hologram will take on Dralistico & Beast Mortos. Mortos has had some rather intriguing interactions with “Harley-gram.” Harley says, “Oh, Lexy, Lexy, Lexy. Lucha Libre is a fascinating and amazing world. And I’m sure tomorrow’s match will be fantastic. And y’know what? Tomorrow night, yes, I do have a match, but! I will also stick around and be on commentary for that match. So I don’t really see the point of us discussing the romantic capabilities of a beast, y’know?”
Lexy says yeah, but uh, isn’t “Harley-gram” just Harley? NO, FEEL THE WRATH! Harley runs off, but will Harley be able to focus on her match with Mortos around? Will Mortos be able to focus on his match with Harley around?
Six Man Tag: “Powerhouse” Will Hobbs, Mark Briscoe & Rocky Romero VS The Don Callis Family!
While the Book of Hobbs is stuck on a chapter involving the Don Callis Family, he has decided to conglomerate with the Sussex County Chicken & Azucar! Will Briscoe & Rocky help Hobbs get through the “writer’s block?” Or will Konosuke Takeshita, Brian Cage & Lance Archer make sure #EverybodyDies?
The trios sort out and Briscoe starts against Konosuke. Don Callis is on commentary and Schiavone is sure he is not in a good mood over his guy, Mark Davis, missing out on the International Championship. Callis focuses instead on the Six Man Tag, and his “three physical freaks” of the Callis Family. Briscoe and Konosuke tie up, Briscoe headlocks, and Omaha rallies for #DemBoys. Konosuke powers up and out, Briscoe RAMS him, but Konosuke comes back to run Briscoe over! Things keep moving, Konosuke bypasses Briscoe but Briscoe slides under. Briscoe springs up to hit the crane stance! Callis says that is disrespectful!
Konosuke blocks the crane kick, spins Briscoe around, and back suplexes, only for Briscoe to land out. Konosuke kicks low, whips Briscoe to a corner, but Briscoe goes up and out. Briscoe eggs Konosuke on, then counters the punch with a REDNECK KUNG-FU UPPERCUT! Briscoe climbs, aims, and leaps, but Konosuke BODY BLOWS the ax handle down! The fans boo but Konosuke stands Briscoe up. Konosuke whips Briscoe to the Callis corner, but Briscoe BOOTS Archer down! The fans fire up but Cage grabs Briscoe. Konosuke runs up, but Briscoe slips free, so Konosuke DECKS Cage! The fans fire up and Briscoe kicks low.
Briscoe whips, Konosuke reverses, Hobbs sneaks the tag. Briscoe DIVES onto Cage! Archer BOOTS Briscoe, but Rocky FLYING KNEES Archer! Hobbs runs in to CLOBBER Konosuke! And CLOBBERS him again! The fans fire up and Hobbs smirks. Hobbs stands Konosuke up to scoop him, and then he tags in Rocky. Rocky climbs, Hobbs POWERSLAMS Konosuke down for Rocky to DIVING DOUBLE STOMP! Konosuke sputters while Rocky gives some Azucar Heat. Rocky runs to DIVE, but Cage catches him! And hands him off to Konosuke! APRON POWERBOMB! Cage CLOBBERS Briscoe, Archer whips Hobbs into railing!
The fans boo, the Callis Family soaks up that heat, and Collision goes picture in picture.
The ring count starts, Archer talks smack tot he camera that we can’t hear, but Konosuke puts Rocky in the ring. Cover, TWO! Rocky survives but Konosuke drags him up. Konosuke bumps Rocky off buckles, tags Cage, and they stomp away. The ref counts, Konosuke stops but Cage digs his boots in. The ref counts more, Cage stops at 4, then Cage stands Rocky up. Cage CHOPS Rocky, tags Archer, and Archer drags Rocky up. Archer bumps Rocky off buckles, then fires forearm after forearm! Archer runs corner to corner and back again to ELBOW Rocky! Archer takes a page out of Rocky’s book, TWO-EVER ELBOW!
Archer keeps it going, THREE-EVER! Archer lets Rocky flop down, nothing lasts forever. Tag to Konosuke, and he stands between Rocky and his corner. Konosuke DECKS Rocky, then stalks him to ropes. Konosuke CHOKES Rocky, the ref counts, and Konosuke lets go of the ropes. The ref says that’s not the problem, he has to step off of Rocky! Konosuke does step off, then he brings Rocky up to whip to ropes. Konosuke ELBOWS Rocky down, covers, TWO! Rocky stays in this but Konosuke tags Cage. They mug Rocky, then Cage brings Rocky around to scoop and SLAM! Cage runs to drop a leg, brother! Cover, TWO!
Cage hauls Rocky up to TOSS him out! Cage taunts Briscoe, but this lets Archer and Callis to get their shots in! Callis grins, Briscoe & Hobbs protest, but nothing can be done now. Callis high-fives Archer and Cage puts Rocky back in. Cage tags Archer, Archer storms up on Rocky, and Archer puts him in a corner. Archer runs corner to corner, but Rocky dodges! Archer hits buckles, staggers around, and he tags to Konosuke. Konosuke drops an ELBOW on Rocky! Konosuke looms over Rocky, CLUBS him, and then brings him around. Konosuke whips Rocky hard into buckles and Rocky falls to the mat. Konosuke looms as Slam Dunk Saturday returns to single picture.
Konosuke taunts Rocky, the fans rally up, and Konosuke slaps Rocky around. Rocky rises to fire a forearm! Konosuke just shakes his head. Rocky fires another forearm, and another, but Konosuke SMACKS Rocky! Rocky roars and fires a flurry! The fans fire up but Konosuke fires boxing elbows! Then a ROLLING- UPPERCUT from Rocky! The fans fire up as both men wobble! Rocky dodges a lariat, goes up the ropes, FLYING TORNADO DDT! Both men are down and the fans fire up again! Rocky and Konosuke crawl as Callis admits, that was a great sequence. Hot tag to Briscoe! The fans fire up as Briscoe rallies with forearms and CHOPS!
Cage ducks a shot to waistlock, but Briscoe BOOTS Konosuke down! Briscoe then breaks free to PELE Cage! The fans fire up with Briscoe, but Konosuke kicks low. Konosuke whips, Briscoe flips through the backdrop! The fans fire up again, and Briscoe wrenches to kick and FISHERMAN BUSTER! Cover, Cage breaks it! Archer BLASTS Hobbs & Rocky! The fans boo but Cage ripcords and ROCKS Briscoe! Archer ROCKS Briscoe, Cage JUMP KNEES, and Archer HEADBUTTS! Konosuke ALPHA ELBOWS and down goes Briscoe! Cover, TWO! Briscoe survives but Konosuke tags Archer. Archer & Cage storm in, they get Briscoe up.
Archer BLASTS Hobbs off the apron again while Cage lifts Briscoe. Briscoe fights free and UPPERCUTS! CHOP for Archer! Cage runs up, Briscoe ducks, the LARIAT hits Archer! Hot tag to Hobbs! The fans chant “MEAT! MEAT! MEAT!” as Cage dodges, but runs into a POWERSLAM! Archer runs up to RAM Hobbs! Hobbs rebounds to LARIAT Archer! The fans fire up and Hobbs LARIATS in a corner! Then LARIAT for Cage! Then back for Archer! Back to Cage! The straps come down and Omaha is really hot! But Konosuke winds up! Hobbs dodges the elbow to SPINEBUSTER! But Cage runs up, DOUBLE LARIATS hit!
The DOUBLE LARIATS continue to collide but neither man falls! “MEAT!” echoes out with every shot! Cage BOOTS the lariat away, mule kicks then KICKS! But Hobbs swings! Cage gest around to GERMAN SUPLEX! Rocky tags in and goes up, CROSSBODY, but Cage catches him! Cage pops Rocky up, Rocky slips free and ENZIGIRIS! Cage staggers, into a SPINEBUSTER! Konosuke DECKS Rocky! And he KICKS Hobbs to then ROCK Hobbs! And then BLUE THUNDER BOMB!! Briscoe and Konosuke fire forearms back and forth, then Briscoe fires a flurry! Briscoe runs, into a BOOT! Konosuke runs, into an EXPLODER!
Archer runs in, Briscoe dodges the boot, but Archer breaks the clothesline to CLOBBER Briscoe! Rocky runs in, tilt-o-whirls, but into the BLACK- NO!! Rocky slips free to have the SLEEPER! Archer THROWS Rocky down! And then runs in, only for Rocky to dodge! Rocky dropkicks the legs out, then kicks. Archer blocks, ducks the enzigiri, but not the REWIND HEEL! Roll up, TWO! Archer is up, Rocky dodges to springboard, but into a HAYMAKER! Archer hauls Rocky up, Cage is there, MURDER BOMB!! DISCUS LARIAT for Briscoe! Tag to Konosuke, he hauls Rocky up, RAGING FIRE!! Cover, Don Callis Family wins!
Winners: The Don Callis family, by pinfall
Omaha was served up some meat and chicken with sugar on top, but the Don Callis Family ate it all! Will this win help Konosuke head back for a title opportunity in time for Dynasty? Will Hobbs at least be allowed to move on from the Don Callis Family?
My Thoughts:
A great Collision here for just the first half of the Slam Dunk Weekend, as recorded Wednesday night after Dynamite. I kinda like Collision being just one hour, but obviously they’ll go back to two hours on one night next week. Opening with the TNT Championship was quite the surprise, but that did help it go the full 20 minutes, which was a particularly clever move here. Garcia keeps the title but Cole was very close, so maybe we get a third match where they extend or completely do away with the time limit to get a definitive winner. And at that point, I would think Adam Cole wins to finally have a singles title in AEW.
Good stuff in Caster again losing his own Open Challenge. Good win for Hook as it’s been a minute since he’s had a singles match. With Caster harping on Bowens being absent, this really needs to culminate with Bowens answering the challenge, winning that first time, but then Caster wanting a rematch. Then that match will be awesome stuff, but still ultimately won by Bowens to get it in Caster’s head that he can’t just say he’s the Best Wrestler Alive and put it on a piece of paper. Then we can see Caster take his character in another direction, maybe do some soul searching. Or more likely, just double down and be even more insufferable.
Very good match for Hart VS Aminata 3, hard to say if it was that much better than the previous, but Hart winning makes sense with Aminata VS Deeb still needing to happen. A shame the Aminata-Deeb feud had to build in the background of the Aminata-Hart feud, but it’s not like they could do more on a week to week basis. Unless… Well, snark aside, Aminata will surely take Deeb up on at least that Pure Rules match for a first-time-ever in the Women’s Division, and I would love for a Women’s Pure Championship to be created in time for Supercard of Honor. It actually works out that Supercard had to be pushed back to avoid clashing with WrestleMania, because the pacing of the Women’s Division definitely can/will go all the way to May.
Very good promo from Harley to not just hype up Slam Dunk Sunday, but to also poke fun at how she is so obviously Harley-gram, and that there is some, uh, animal magnetism between her and Mortos. And Schiavone said that Komander & Hologram VS Mortos & Dralistico will be the main event, so you can bet there will be shenanigans involving Mortos and Harley/Harley-gram.
My Score: 8.8/10
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