AEW Results
Mitchell’s AEW Dynamite Results & Report! (10/4/23)
On this day…!
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On this day, AEW celebrates Dynamite turning four years old! And after a rough time at WrestleDream on Sunday, can Rey Fenix still defend his International Championship?
OFFICIAL RESULTS
- AEW International Championship: Rey Fenix w/ Penta El Zero Miedo & Alex Abrahantes VS Nick Jackson w/ Matt Jackson; Fenix wins and retains the title.
- Wardlow VS Griff Garrison; Wardlow wins.
- AEW World Trios Championships: The Acclaimed & Billy Gunn VS The Superbad Squad w/ The Bunny & Penelope Ford; The Acclaimed & Billy win and retain the titles.
- Kenny Omega & Chris Jericho VS
Sammy GuevaraKyle Fletcher & Konosuke Takeshita w/ Don Callis; Omega & Jericho win. - Toni Storm VS Skye Blue; Storm wins.
PLAY BY PLAY
Backstage interview with Kenny Omega & Chris Jericho.
Renee Paquette is with the #GoldenJets and congratulates them on being here for the Dynamite Fourth Anniversary. Just think back to four years ago, them on opposite ends, but now on the same side in a partial rematch with the Don Callis Family. How does it feel to have these four years under your belts? Jericho almost cuts Renee off as he says it is hard to believe that is has been four years. The very first AEW Dynamite main event was Jericho VS Omega. And today, only days after the 33 year anniversary of Jericho’s wrestling debut, he and Omega are aligned to take out the DCF tonight on the four year anniversary! That’s how you celebrate!
But wait! It’s EDGE! Adam Copeland says it is so good to see Renee. There should be fountains of maple syrup flowing right now with all this Canadian energy. He is so happy to be here for Dynamite’s fourth anniversary. He hopes to be here for the eighth, twelfth, and so on. But good luck tonight, Chris. They shake hands, and Omega says it is good to finally meet Copeland. Gotta say, really had Omega on the edge of his seat. And whatever future there is going forward, just let Omega know if you need anything. They shake hands and Edge says he’s gonna go out there, give his mission statement, and just do him a favor and take out the DCF. Edge still can’t stand Don.
Here we go! To another four years! Edge heads out, Renee is excited, and Jericho asks what about him. Well, she always sees Jericho, but y’know. Will AEW soon get Rated R with Adam Copeland around?
AEW International Championship: Rey Fenix w/ Penta El Zero Miedo & Alex Abrahantes VS Nick Jackson w/ Matt Jackson!
While the Immortal Firebird went down early in that Fatal 4 Way Tag at WrestleDream, which in part allowed the Young Bucks to become #1 Contenders to the AEW World Tag Team Championships, Fenix is not about to miss the Dynamite Anniversary! But will his reign be cut short because of that bad wing? Or will Fenix avoid all this “curse” talk and continue through the Fall?
The introductions are made, the belt is raised, and we see if The Elite grabs up more gold!
The bell rings and fans fire up as the two circle. They tie up, Fenix wrenches and wristlocks but Nick uses ropes to flip through. Nick wrenches and wristlocks, Fenix spins but Nick hits the headlock takeover. Fenix hits headscissors but Nick kips free. Fans cheer as the two reset. They circle, Fenix runs, and RAMS Nick! They stay up so now Nick runs, they RAM shoulders again, and still both men stay up. Fenix trips Nick, things speed up, Fenix rolls, ducks ‘n’ dodges and then jumps, into a CHOP from Nick! Fenix CHOPS back! Fans “WOO~!” as the CHOPS keep going back and forth! Fenix then SOBATS and reels Nick in.
But Nick back drops! Fenix sunset flips it, TWO! Nick rolls Fenix up, TWO! Nick facelocks, Fenix powers up but his back gives up! Fenix falls and bails out to the apron. Penta & Alex are there to check him and Fenix stands, but Nick runs in., Nick avoids the shoulder to CLUB Fenix, then he runs to sunset flip! Fenix holds onto ropes, kicks Nick away, then leaps off the corner, FLYING ARM-DRAG! Both men writhe and hobble up, but Fenix pursues to whip Nick. Nick reverses and Fenix hits railing! Fenix leans on the railing, Nick runs in but Fenix tosses Nick up and over! Fenix ROCKS Nick, then goes up to PENALTY- NO, Nick dodge!
Nick jumps to FLYING RANA! Fans fire up and Nick soaks it all in. Nick puts Fenix in the ring, runs up, but Fenix wrenches to CHOP and knuckle lock! Fenix goes up and up but Nick trips him up! Nick KCIKS Fenix in the back, and DRAPING BACKSTABBERS! Nick lets off as Fenix writhes, and Penta checks on his brother again. Fenix says he’s not giving up so Nick goes to the apron. But Fenix moves and the kick hits POST! Then Fenix sweeps the legs! Nick hits face first on the apron but Fenix is still in his own pain as Dynamite goes picture in picture.
Penta and Alex help Fenix with his back and Fenix gets in the ring. Nick crawls, clutching a foot, but Fenix runs to wheelbarrow and victory roll, into a TRAILER HITCH! Nick endures as Fenix has the legs, and then Fenix grabs an arm. Fenix BITES Nick’s fingers! Nick reaches out, crawls, but Fenix drags him away! Nick endures more pain as he claws his way forward again, ROPEBREAK! Fenix lets go in frustration while fans rally up. Fenix goes for the legs again but Nick KICKS him in the back! They both hobble up, Fenix runs, but Nick scoops to BACKBREAKER! Nick keeps on Fenix in a stretch!
Fenix endures, flails, but Nick lets off because his leg can’t support the weight. Nick hobbles as he stalks Fenix to ropes, and stomps him down! Nick stomps Fenix more and more, then drags him up. Fenix pushes Nick away but Nick kick shim low. Nick reels Fenix in, suplexes, but Fenix knees free! Fenix brings Nick around but the back won’t let him suplex! Nick aims, but Fenix counters the superkick with a superkick! Both men hobble, Fenix kicks but Nick ducks to SUPERKICK Fenix in the back! Fenix hobbles to a corner, Dynamite returns to single picture, and Nick runs in to SHINING WIZARD, GAMANGIRI, FOREARM and- NO, Fenix powers out of the Bulldog to GAMANGIRI!
Fenix whips, Nick reverse, but Fenix ducks ‘n’ dodges and tiger feints. Nick ducks the heel kick but the SUEPRKICK hits! Fenix runs, into a SUPERKICK!! Fenix kips up, but into another SUPERKICK! Both men kip up to DOUBLE ROUNDHOUSE!! Stockton is thunderous for “A E DUB! A E DUB”! while both men are down! A standing count starts, both men are down at 5 of 10, a draw would go the champions way! Fenix and Nick rise at 7, slap some sense into themselves, and then Fenix runs, to DOUBL ELARIAT with Nick! Nick SUPERKICKS! Fenix somersaults to SPIKE-RANA! Cover, TWO!!
Fenix SUPERKICKS! Nick leans against ropes while Fenix clutches his back. Fenix rises again, runs, but Nick goes up and over! “This is Awesome!” as Fenix slides out, then avoids the cartwheel moonsault! Nick hobbles on the bad leg, and Fenix somersaults, into Nick’s cutter! Matt and Penta coach their brothers while the ring count climbs. We pass 5 of 10, and Nick stands at 7. Nick goes up but Fenix drags him down. Nick kicks Fenix, puts him in at 9, then aims. Nick RAMS into Fenix, slingshots, “SUCK IT!” FACEBUSTER! Cover, TWO!! Fenix survives and Nick frowns, but Nick shakes out the bad leg as he stands.
Fans rally and duel, and Nick grabs an arm. B T E- NO, Fenix stands up and gets in Nick’s face! So Nick CHOPS! Nick knuckle locks, but Fenix won’t let him go! Nick ROUNDHOUSES! Nick goes up and up but Fenix trips him, CHOPS him, then jumps up to join him! But Nick ROCKS Fenix to then springboard and SUPER CUTTER!!! Cover, TWO?!? No one can believe it but fans are thunderous all the same! Nick brings Fenix up, Fenix swings but misses and Nick CLUBS him in the back! Then POISON-RANA! Nick runs up but Fenix puts him on ropes, only for Nick to rebound and DESTROYER!! Cover, TWO?!?!
Fans are in disbelief again and loving it! Nick is frustrated but he goes to a corner. Nick watches Fenix rise, runs in, SHINING WIZARD! Fenix roars as he sits up, but Nick roars as he SHINING WIZARDS again! And then, B T E TRIGGER!! Cover, TWO?!?!? HOW?!? Fenix might actually be immortal if he survived that! Nick aims as Fenix goes to ropes, runs in, but the superkick is blocked! Fenix puts the leg on ropes to SUPERKICK the leg! Then Fenix tightrope walk PENALTY KICKS! Then Fenix goes up to FROG SPLASH!!! Cover, TWO?!?!? Now Nick shocks everyone, and Fenix is furious!
Fenix and Nick go to opposite corners. Fans hope they “FIGHT FOREVER!” but this has to end somehow. Fenix runs in, JUMP SOBAT! Fenix reels Nick in, but the back won’t let him fireman’s carry! But then Fenix powers through! But Nick victory rolls! TWO, Fenix has it and even crosses the legs! FENIX WINS!!
Winner: Rey Fenix, by pinfall (still AEW International Champion)
Fenix finds a way to finish this as the victor! But with his back in such bad shape, will the reign continue much longer?
Adam Cole visits Roderick Strong at his home.
Cole is doing as Matt Taven asked him to do on Collision, and though he needs it, he delayed his ankle surgery because this is an emergency. And as soon as the front door opens, we can hear Roddy shouting for “ADAAAM~! ADAAAM~!” Cole says yeah, he’s here. Aw, dude, awesome! Then get in here. They’ve got something for him. Cole enters inside and there’s something hidden under a sheet. Roddy, what is this? Well Roddy couldn’t be the only one on wheels, so surprise! They got Cole a crutch scooter! Seriously? Yes! Cole and Roddy ride around the house, having a good time, all while Matt Taven & Mike Bennett watch and… pet Roddy’s stuffed giraffe?
After, Cole says that was so much fun. But Roddy, this visit was supposed to be about some emergency. What was the emergency? Oh, yeah, uh, Roddy just needs to move some furniture. Furniture? Roddy, Cole’s gotta have ankle surgery. Can’t Matt & Mike do it? No way, man, they don’t know anything about interior design! Cole’s numero uno at that! The feng shui is all off in here. Plus, didn’t Cole learn his lesson? He owes Roddy. Roddy tells The Kingdom that Cole doesn’t owe him anything. This is just what best friends do. Right, Adam?
Cole sighs, and while the others just sit around and watch, Cole does his bets to move a table, the couch and fluff pillows, with just one leg. They even have him hang a picture of The Kingdom visiting Roddy in the hospital? That good? Good? Yeah, this is awesome! Wait, he likes this? Like it? He loves it! It’s unique! Just like Cole. Well, alright, but Cole’s gotta get going. Promise to talk to you soon, okay? Great seeing you. But ADAM~! Before you go, Roddy still needs help with a few things. Cole sighs. Is Roddy guilt tripping Cole just to make him do menial tasks?
Wardlow VS Griff Garrison!
That’s right! Once again, THIS IS WAR! The former three-time TNT Champion is back, ready to get back on the warpath after a four month absence. Will AEW once again be Wardlow’s World? Or will the Ivy League MVP be able to ace this pop quiz?
The bell rings and Wardlow CLOBBERS Griff! Wardlow RAMS into Griff again and again and again, then stomps a mudhole! Fans chant for ‘WARD~LOW!” as he drags Griff up and reels him in. POWERBOMB! But the encore is here, POWERBOMB!! And then another POWERBOMB!! Wardlow keeps the symphony going, a fourth POWERBOMB!!! Wardlow drags Griff up again!? A FIFTH MOVEMENT!! The ref calls it, Wardlow wins!!
Winner: Wardlow, by referee stoppage
And then Wardlow just storms off into the night! Will he not waste any time getting back to a championship opportunity?
Backstage interview with Don Callis & Konosuke Takeshita.
Renee is with the patriarch of the Don Callis Family, and his Alpha, and says the DCF is still riding high from WrestleDream. But they are already facing Jericho & Omega again, and we understand that there is something Callis wants to address. Callis says, “AEW has been shaken to its foundation with Sammy Guevara pinning Chris Jericho at WrestleDream. So much so, that conveniently, the quack medical team here has deemed Sammy Guevara medically unfit to perform.
“And you might think this would cause me a problem, Renee. But here’s what you gotta know about the Don Callis Family, everybody’s talking about it. There is no shortage of eager, able bodied young male athletes that want to show their wares so that they could maybe one day aspire to be part of the Don Callis Family. So at the recommendation of the great Will Ospreay, I have reached into the vault and chosen a great young athlete. A man in his early 20s. A man similarly sized to Takeshita. A great athlete, named Kyle Fletcher. He will be the partner of the Alpha tonight, and that’s gonna be fine.”
But Callis does have a personal message for Jericho & Omega. Before getting too excited about winning this battle, just remember that battles are one and lost in a war. No one remembers who won a battle. They remember who won the war. And Callis will win this one, no matter what it takes. Then will the Aussie Arrow in his arsenal help Creepy Callis end Chris & Kenny?
AEW World Trios Championships: The Acclaimed & Billy Gunn VS The Superbad Squad w/ The Bunny & Penelope Ford!
The Scissor World Tour continues as Max Caster, Anthony Bowens & Daddy Ass are still AEW World Trios Champions, and here’s a brand new diss track! “Acclaimed on the mic, it’s a national alert! Butcher and Blade, we put yer asses in the dirt! Their heads are so shiny, oh my gawd! I always knew you guys polished each other’s knobs! I’m just knockin’ ’em dead! Yo, Kip, your best look was the box on your head! All the fans here thinkin’ yer lame. But in Cali, everybody loves The Acclaimed!” Bowens then tells “STOCKTOOON~! The Acclaimed have arrived! SCISSOR ME, DADDY ASS~!” And he DOES! But then the Squad attacks!
Fans boo and the ref reprimands but Butcher throws hands on Billy while Blade CLUBS away on Caster and Kip stomps Bowens! The Squad TOSSES the champs out, but then Billy sends Butcher into railing! Bowens whips Kip and Caster whips Blade! The champs regroup and fans fire up as they TRIPLE SCISSOR~! The Acclaimed go out, but the Squad turns things back around as they send Bowens & Billy into barriers! Caster stalks Blade and the bell finally rings. Caster throws hands, whips, but Blade reveres. Blade scoops, Butcher runs in, SIDEWALK SLAM LEG DROP COMBO! Caster bails out and Kip is there to PENALTY KICK Bowens!
Kip then ARABIAN PRESSES Bowens & Caster down! Kip mocks the scissors while Dynamite goes picture in picture.
Kip puts Caster in, stomps him down, then has him in a corner. Kip stomps a mudhole, the ref counts, and Kip lets off to taunt the fans. Kip storms back up on Caster but Caster kicks low! Caster throws hands but Kip kicks him low. Kip whips Caster into the corner, tags Blade, and Blade snapmares Caster to then KICK him int he back! Blade taunts Billy, drags Caster into a chinlock and grinds him down. Caster endures, fans rally up, and Caster fights up to throw body shots. Blade throws Caster down by his hair! Tag to Butcher and he goes after Caster on the outside, to RAM him into barriers! Butcher puts Caster back in to stomp him around.
Butcher whips Caster hard into a corner and Caster bounces off buckles. Butcher drags Caster up, DECKS him, then HEADBUTTS him! Butcher stomps Caster, tags Kip in, and they mug Caster. Kip ROCKS Caster, snapmares him, and then steps over for a mounted armlock. Kip bends the fingers, then BITES them, as if he’s trying to ruin scissoring! Kip drags Caster up, tags Blade, and Blade CHOPS and ROCKS and CHOPS again! Caster sits down and Blade digs his knee in! The ref counts, Blade lets off, but Butcher CHOKES Caster in the distraction! The ref has to keep Billy and Bowens back, and Blade taunts them.
Blade tags Kip, Kip runs to CANNONBALL! Tag to Butcher and Kip feeds Caster to a FULL NELSON BACKBREAKER! Butcher sucker punches Billy! Dynamite returns to single picture while fans boo Butcher, but Caster BACKHANDS him! Caster baits Butcher and sends him into buckles! Hot tag to Bowens! Fans fire up as the Five Tool Player rallies on Kip & Blade! Haymaker! CHOP! Repeat! ROLLING ELBOW for Blade! ROLLING ELBOW for Kip! Five Tool Strike Fest for Butcher! Bowens shouts, “EVERYONE LOVES THE ACCLAIMED!” Kip shouts, “NO THEY DON’T!” Bowens SOBATS Kip for that!
Bowens then runs to KOTARO KRUSHER! Cover, Butcher breaks it! Billy runs in to ROCK Butcher, but Butcher brings Billy around to TOSS him out! But Billy drags Butcher out to join him, and sends him into railing! Caster scoops Blade, SLAMS him, and then has the legs! Bowens goes up, Billy helps Caster open Blade up, SCISSOR ME TIMBERS! Kip springboards in but Bowens SUPERKICKS him down! Then Caster hauls Kip up, he and Bowens coordinate for the ASSISTED FALCON ARROW! Cover, The Acclaimed wins!
Winners: The Acclaimed, by pinfall (still AEW World Trios Championships)
And the tour continues! When and where will Caster, Bowens & Billy go next with these titles?
PROGRAMMING REMINDER for next week!
Remember, Dynamite won’t be on Wednesday (blame MLB), but that means it’ll be #TitleTuesday! For one, we see Saraya defend the AEW Women’s World Championship against Hikaru Shida! Will the Knight defeat the Samurai? Or will we see history be made as Shida becomes a THREE-TIME AEW Women’s World Champion? Then, after both men were victorious at WrestleDream, Swerve Strickland and Bryan Danielson compete in a #1 contender’s match, the winner challenging Christian Cage for the TNT Championship!
After making it through tonight, Rey Fenix will again defend his International Championship against the former champion, Jon Moxley! Will the Maniac be back on top now that he’s back to 100%? And in his AEW in-ring debut, Adam “Edge” Copeland takes on Christian Cage…’s Right Hand of Destruction, Luchasaurus! Will the Rated R Superstar look to get through the pawn to get to the king? Or will Captain Charisma have plenty of tricks up his turtleneck’s sleeves?
Toni Storm, Portrait of a Star, part 3.
The Lightning From Down Under breathes heavily as she sulks by the window. RJ City says that she has been wrestling now for 14 years. Toni starts throwing shoes immediately! We don’t talk about that, now do we? Time! Who cares? Talk about the now! She’s here now! RJ is sorry, he wasn’t thinking! Toni grabs him by the collar and says he wasn’t thinking because he doesn’t know anything! He doesn’t know what it’s like to live this life! To be in the spotlight and everyone is trying to take it away from you! And all those that you came up with wither away into husks of themselves and you pray that you don’t end up the same!
Toni lies awake at night, wondering if she has “it,” or if she’s just lucky! Every match, every minute of every PPV is just a roll of a dice to see if it all gets taken away! That’s what RJ doesn’t know because he can’t know so he won’t ever know! Okay, but she’s not old! Oh, yes. She’s timeless. She’s timeless…! Toni looks to the sky and says, “I’m timeless! I’m TIMELESS!” With her mascara and lipstick smeared, Toni finally has some sense of sanity again. Will #TimelessToni finally be back in the spotlight?
AEW hears from Bryan Danielson and Zack Sabre Jr.
After their match at WrestleDream, The American Dragon sat backstage and said, “I have never, in my entire career, gotten to wrestle like that in front of these people. I am so grateful and happy that I was able to do that against a person as good as Zack.” But the Front Man said they were supposed to settle something tonight. Bryan says he knew that in order to beat ZSJ, he’d have to knock him the F out. But ZSJ counters that knocking him out to win was a scoundrel move. Bryan admits he was also disappointed in himself. He thought that at the end of this match, they would find out definitively who is the best technical wrestler in the world.
ZSJ says he felt Bryan’s bones disintegrate in ZSJ’s hands. Bryan says ZSJ does not have the heart that Bryan has! The soul that Bryan has! These two are clearly not done with each other, so when and where will we see the dream match go another round?
AEW hears from Hangman Page.
The Cowboy says that he finally gets it. The Mogul nearly broke Hangman’s arm, and still had to hit him with whatever that was. And yet Swerve thinks he’s got the spot now? That’s how this happens? That Swerve doesn’t have to earn it if he can just take it? Maybe he’s on to something, who knows. But for Hangman, he just needs rehab, icepacks, and to go back to the drawing board. Swerve, if you think cheating and hitting Hangman in the head with foreign objects is what gets you Hangman’s spot, you’re wrong. But Swerve is the one facing Bryan for the TNT title #1 contender’s spot, will he earn it by any means necessary?
Bullet Club Gold is here!
Rock Hard Juice Robinson, Fully Cocked Colten Gunn and… Austin Gunn are here, but not Switchblade Jay White. That is because after getting in the face of Maxwell Jacob Friedman, a mysterious band of masked men attacked White backstage, and their leader was wearing MJF’s infamous devil mask. MJF defended his innocence on Sunday, but there still needs to be proof. Austin gets the mic to ask, “Who’s ready for story time with the Bang Bang Gang, baybay?” Fans boo his reference to Adam Cole, as well as Colten and Juice mocking Cole and MJF posing together with their bad foot and bad neck.
Austin says no, no, no, get up. They’re not here to address “the soft, brittle, injury prone one.” They’re here to address the brown-haired kid that stands about this high (Austin motioning MJF is short, but uh, is taller than Austin…) and struts around with all those belts. The one they call “The Devil.” Oh, the People’s D-Bag? Er, no, scumbag. The one who says he’s a generational talent, yet he spent like 20 minutes on White and the best he came up with was “Tofu?” Fans chant “TOFU! TOFU!” but Colten says MJF jumped White because he is scared! MJF knows he is gonna suffocate when he tries to Breath With The Switchblade!
Fans boo but Juice takes the mic to tell Friedman, “Get your ass out here! You got some splainin’ to do, boy! C’mon, you can wear your little devil Halloween costume! Bring your band of gimp suits! If you’re a man, you’ll come out here and face us like one! But you ain’t a man, are you? No. You’re a little itty bitty butt sucking-” WAIT! Speak of the Devil of AEW, here comes MJF! And MJF has the music cut so he can say, “It appears the Devil has arrived in Stockton, California! And we’ve got an interesting trio in here making a lot of accusations, huh? We’ve got the Ass~ Boys~.” Fans echo “ASS~ BOYS~!”
And there’s also their best friend, Juice Robinson, AKA Talentless Taint! Juice can’t believe MJF went with “taint.” The Gunns say he’s rock hard! MJF says it is crazy, but call him Mystic Max. Right here in Stockton, we’re gonna have one of the loudest dueling chants ever. It’s gonna sound like this: “ASS~ BOYS~!” “TALENTLESS TAINT!” Fans jump on it right away! “ASS~ BOYS~!” “TALENTLESS TAINT!” The BCG all block each other’s ears but MJF says he’s magic! Isn’t that nuts!? And interestingly, MJF has done some horrible things in life. And since it is the fourth anniversary of Dynamite, maybe it’d be good to list them off right here!
The fans cheer that, but MJF wants Stockton to understand, he is a raging narcissist. Try that again. He wants to do it right here in Stockton! The fans cheer louder and MJF says for starters, he threw Jericho off the top of the Blood & Guts cage. Then he whipped Cody Rhodes ten times with a belt. He just so happened to give several children dodgeball related injuries. And his personal favorite: he almost got them kicked off of TV when he decided to call his boss, Tony Khan, “an effing mark.” So what MJF is curious about, BCG, what makes you think he wouldn’t be honest and open? He’s honest and open about everything he’s done in his life, because he’s not just a scumbag, he’s THE PEOPLE’S SCUMBAG!
Fans chant “He’s Our Scumbag!” and MJF smiles and shrugs. But what’s even more interesting, MJF knows for a fact he didn’t go and attack their boy, “Tofu” White. Fans chant “TO~FU! TO~FU!” But if they don’t wanna talk it out like gentlemen, MJF has been hanging around out here in Stockton, and he knows how the people here handle business. So here’s an idea. Right here, right now, we have ourselves a Stockton Street Fight!! Fans fire up for that as MJF storms up, Dynamite Diamond Ring on hand! Fans lose their minds as BCG is more than ready, and MJF throws off his shirt and the belt. But then BCG bails out?
Fans boo and MJF says he thought so. But JAY WHITE IS HERE! Switchblade hits BLADERUNNER on MJF!! The Bang Bang Gang got one over on MJF, and White holds up the AEW World Championship. Devil ambush or not, White wants to take Triple B from MJF, and in fact, he seems to be taking it with him as it is! Fans boo, but what will MJF do to get revenge? White gets on the mic to tell the fans to shut up! He needs their scumbag to hear this. “This looks right. Now Max, I don’t know what type of caliber athlete you’re used to dealing with, but I’m a cut above and your cheap parlor tricks and games don’t work here.
“Yeah, yeah, yeah, you got the best of me last week. But you’re not fooling anybody! None of us believe a single word that comes out of your scummy little mouth! And you say it wasn’t you? Might as well be a confession! Cuz we’re not buying what you’re selling, unlike all these filthy poors!” Fans boo and MJF scowls as he sits up. White says no, no, no! Unlike everyone else, the BCG use their brains! They know the REAL MJF: a pathetic, dirty liar! A slimy, gutless coward! And the BCG need a truly elite champion! One that lives up to that name! And Maxwell Jacob Friedman is NOT him!
But hey, White is fair. If MJF wants to prove him wrong, then put it all on the line! November 18th, the Kia Forum in Los Angeles, Full Gear! MJF VS Switchblade for the AEW World Championship! Fans do like that idea, and White says Max can try to prove him wrong. MJF can try to prove he is truly elite, and he will FAIL! But White says he’ll take it from there. He’ll lead by example starting tonight! He’s taking Triple B, and if he’s not down with that, they’ve got two words for ya! GUNS UP! MJF gets a mic and says no no no, Tofu! You want MJF at Full Gear?! Then MJF has two words for him! “YOU’RE ON!!”
Fans fire up and the Devil is coming to LA! But is this all playing into King Switch’s hands? Or will White regret angering the devil he knows?
Backstage interview with OrangeHook.
Renee is with Freshly Squeezed and the FTW Champion and says at WrestleDream, they were so close to becoming #1 contenders to the AEW World Tag Team Championships. Cassidy says yeah, yeah, and they would’ve been great champions. But hey, Hook uh, is still a great champ cuz he has a championship. Hook says Cassidy will be a great champion again, too. It should be him against Fenix and not Moxley. Yeah, but uh, Moxley was champ for like three weeks and Cassidy was champ for eleven months. They share some chips, and Cassidy says it’s whatever. When and where will Orange get back to being golden?
Kenny Omega & Chris Jericho VS Kyle Fletcher & Konosuke Takeshita w/ Don Callis!
While The Cleaner, The Ocho & The Golden Star couldn’t beat the Don Callis Family, it is a partial victory that they sidelined The Spanish God for the Dynamite Anniversary. However, will they be able to rebound now that an Aussie Arrow is aimed in their direction? Or will the Winnipeggers stay alive in this war with Creepy Callis?
Callis joins commentary while The Alpha and Fletcher go to the ring. The teams sort out and Konosuke starts with Jericho. The fans fire up as the two circle and the two tie up. Konosuke waistlocks, Jericho wrenches and headlocks but Konosuke powers out to run Jericho over! Konosuke flexes but Jericho CHOPS! Konosuke CHOPS, Jericho CHOPS, then they fire forearms! Konosuke claws Jericho’s eyes, headlocks, but Jericho powers out to run Konosuke over! Jericho keeps on Konosuke, tags Omega, and fans fire up even more! Omega throws hands, CLUBS Konosuke then CHOPS again! Fans rally as Omega bumps Konosuke off buckles!
Omega ELBOWS Takeshita, reels him in, and tags Jericho back in. They mug Konosuke, then Jericho brings Konosuke around. Konosuke blocks the suplex, but Omega CLUBS Konosuke! Omega helps out, they DOUBLE SUPLEX Konosuke down! Fans fire up and Jericho has the cocky cover, ONE! Jericho drags Konosuke up, but Konosuke claws Jericho’s eyes! The ref reprimands, Konosuke whips but Jericho reverses as Dynamite goes picture in picture.
Konosuke ducks ‘n’ dodges and TAKESHITA LINES Jericho down! Konosuke suplexes Jericho high and hard, then cocky covers! Omega CLUBS Konosuke! Konosuke glares at Omega but tags to Fletcher. Fletcher taunts the fans, then sucker punches Omega! Omega rushes in, the ref keep shim back, and Fletcher bumps Jericho off buckles. Fletcher CHOPS Jericho, then brings him around to scoop and SLAM! Cover, TWO! Fletcher is annoyed but he drags Jericho over to tag Konosuke. They stand Jericho up and mug him, then Konosuke fires forearms. Jericho hits back, the two go back and forth, and Konosuke winds up to DECK Jericho!
Konosuke looms over Jericho at the ropes, and puts him on ropes to CHOKE! Fletcher taunts Jericho, the ref counts, and Konosuke lets off. Jericho sputters, Konosuke brings him up and ROCKS him again! And again! Konosuke runs into a DROPKICK! Jericho and Konosuke are both down, and Konosuke tags Fletcher! Fletcher stomps Jericho down, then taunts him to tag Omega. Fletcher brings Jericho up, ROCKS him, then CHOPS him! Jericho CHOPS back! Fletcher CHOPS again, so Jericho CHOPS again! Fletcher CHOPS then fires off a flurry of forearms! Fletcher runs, but Jericho THROAT CHOPS him down!
Dynamite returns to single picture as the fans rally up for Jericho! Omega coaches him on, Jericho LIONSAULTS! Direct hit but Jericho can’t make the cover after bouncing off Fletcher! Jericho and Fletcher crawl for their corners, hot tag to Omega! The Cleaner rallies on Fletcher and Konosuke with big Polish Hammers! Fletcher dodges the discus to kick and whip but Omega reverses to fireman’s carry! “YOU! CAN’T! ESCAPE!” But then Fletcher does! Fletcher runs in at the corner, Omega dodges and the kick hits buckles! Omega then scoops Fletcher to put him in the ropes. Konosuke CLUBS Omega!
Konosuke whips, Omega reverses and fireman’s carries! “YOU! CAN’T! ESCAPE!” ROLLING SENTON for Konosuke, then a DRAPING BACKSTABBER for Fletcher! The fans are thunderous as Omega drags Fletcher up to full nelson. Konosuke runs in so Omega ditches Fletcher to catch Konosuke. But Konosuke elbows out hard! And ROCKS Omega! Fletcher SNAP HALF ‘N’ HALF! Jericho runs in, but into a SUPERKICK! Fletcher and Konosuke coordinate, Omega in one corner and Jericho in the other. They both run, GAMANGIRI for Jericho and BOOT for Omega! Then they go the other way, GAMANGIRI for Omega and BOOT for Jericho!
Fletcher & Konosuke each scoop, BLUE THUNDER BOMB for Jericho and MICHINOKU DRIVER for Omega! Cover, TWO!!! Callis says this was them sending a message, but is more upset with the ref for not doing it right. Fletcher goes to gut wrench but Omega fights it! Fans fire up as Omega CLUBS Fletcher again and again! Fletcher staggers away but comes back, only for Omega to block the superkick and SNAP DRAGON SUPLEX! Fletcher flops over, Omega tags Jericho! Jericho storms up on Fletcher to CHOP! And CHOP! And then whip corner to corner! Jericho runs in to clothesline!
Jericho hoists Fletcher up top, CHOPS him, then CHOPS him again! Jericho climbs up, and fans fire up as he rains down fists! Jericho goes all the way to TEN, then SUPER STEINERS! Fans fire up as Fletcher flounders. But Konosuke CLOBBERS Jericho! V-TRIGGER for Konosuke! SUPERKICK for Omega! Another SUPERKICK! And then a suplex, to a BRAINBUSTER!! All four men are down and even Callis loves this as the fans are thunderous for “A E DUB! A E DUB!” The four men stir, Konosuke goes to the apron, as does Omega. Fletcher and Jericho sit up, head for each other, and Jericho CHOPS! Fletcher CHOPS back!
Jericho CHOPS again! Fletcher wobbles, but he CHOPS in return! Jericho ROCKS Fletcher, Fletcher ROCKS Jericho, repeat! They go forearm for forearm, faster and faster, then stand up to keep throwing shots! They both run, and DOUBLE LARIATS take them both down! Fans fire up again as Dynamite goes back to picture in picture.
Fletcher and Jericho stir, and Fletcher crawls to ropes. Jericho grits his teeth, storms up on Fletcher and stomps him down. Jericho drags Fletcher up, CHOPS, and then CHOPS again! Jericho says one more, and then swings, but Fletcher dodges! Fletcher CHOPS and CHOPS and whips, but Jericho rolls Fletcher up! To have the legs for a turnover! WALLS OF JERICHO!! Fletcher endures as Jericho sits deep on the stretch! Fletcher grits his teeth, pushes up, reaches out, and Konosuke storms in to BOOT Jericho! Jericho holds on! So Konosuke BOOTS him again! And BOOTS him again! Jericho falls!
Konosuke drags Fletcher away, the ref reprimands, but Omega hurries in to drag Fletcher back! Omega flips Konosuke off, so Konosuke storms in. The two start throwing forearms! ROLLING ELBOW from Konosuke! Omega CHOPS, eggs Konosuke on, so Konosuke fires boxing elbows! Omega CHOPS Konosuke down!! Omega then coaches Jericho up and Jericho reaches out. Fans rally as hard as they can, but Fletcher anchors Jericho’s foot! Dynamite returns to single picture as Jericho ENZIGURIS Fletcher away! Jericho crawls, hot tag to Omega! Omega ROCKS Fletcher, Fletcher ROCKS him back!
Omega and Jericho go forearm for forearm, and Fletcher wobbles around! Fletcher ROCKS Omega again and talks trash! Omega ROCKS Fletcher! Fletcher ROCKS Omega! They go back and forth, faster and faster! Fletcher gets the edge, keeps throwing shots, but a POINT-BLANK V-TRIGGER gets him! Then Omega reels Fletcher in, to POWERBOMB! And then V-TRIGGER!! Cover, TWO!! Fletcher survives and Omega snarls. Callis commends the fighting spirit from Fletcher, but Omega gets the fans all fired up. Omega aims, but Konosuke waistlocks! Omega blocks the suplex, switches, and BLINDSIDE V-TRIGGERS! SNAP DRAGON SUPLEX!!
Omega runs but Fletcher follows to CALF KICK! Fletcher scoops, but Omega slips free and feeds Fletcher to a CODE BREAKER! Then Electric Chair Lift! ONE WINGED ANGEL!!! Cover, Golden Jets win!!
Winners: Kenny Omega & Chris Jericho, by pinfall
Callis says Fletcher screwed this up! Well, guess that means there won’t be a spot in the family for Fletcher. But as Callis said, this isn’t about winning battles but about winning the war! Wait, who’s coming in from crowd side? POWERHOUSE HOBBS CLOBBERS OMEGA AND JERICHO!?! Hobbs has been out of action since All Out, and he vowed absolute destruction, but is this what he meant? Callis grins as Hobbs rains down fists on Jericho, then he kicks Omega out of the ring! Hobbs drags Jericho up, for the SPINEBUSTER!! Hobbs then goes out after Omega to RAM him into railing! Then he CHOKES Omega while talking trash!
Hobbs ROCKS Omega with a haymaker, then he TOSSES Omega over the railing! Omega bowls into chairs and fans go nuts! Hobbs says Omega made him do this! Konosuke keeps Jericho down as Hobbs stalks Omega. Hobbs ROCKS Omega and Omega flops against railing! Hobbs stomps Omega on the bare concrete, and fans boo as Hobbs pulls a railing away from the rest of the barricade, to SLAM it on Omega!! Hobbs puts Omega through the bars to CHOKE Omega!! Omega flails and sputters but he’s stuck! Callis applauds while the fans boo and chant “YOU SUCK! YOU SUCK!” Hobbs doesn’t care, he BOWLS Omega into more chairs!
Hobbs then drags Omega up, TOSSES him back over the railing, and returns to ringside. Konosuke puts Omega in the ring, and Hobbs looks around under the ring. Omega crawls while Konosuke stalks him. Hobbs throws duct tape in, and then gets a chair! Konosuke CHOKES Omega, and Callis uses the tape to tie Omega to the ropes! Omega is bound and defenseless as Hobbs storms up with the chair. Konosuke DROPKICKS Jericho off the apron, keeps him down on the outside, and then Callis makes sure Omega is completely immobilized. Jericho gets in but Hobbs JAMS him with the chair, then CLOBBERS him with it!
Fans boo as Jericho is down and Hobbs fires off shots on Omega’s ribs! Hobbs says everybody can get it! Hobbs then aims, but Callis says hold on. Callis wants to be the one to do the honors. Hobbs says go right ahead. Omega tries to kick at Callis, but Hobbs and Konosuke hold him back, so Callis can HEADSHOT!!! Callis shows off the dent in the chair, his new “masterpiece” to go with all his oil paintings. Fans chant “F YOU HOBBS!” and “F YOU CALLIS!” but Callis gives Omega some stomps. Callis holds up Hobbs’ hand, is the Powerhouse now part of the family?
Backstage interview with MJF.
Renee is with The People’s Scumbag and brings up what we saw happen with him and Bullet Club Gold. That vicious attack, White stealing the world title, and then issuing a challenge for the title which MJF has now gone and accepted. He has so much going on right now, so how is he feeling? Wait, The Acclaimed have walked in to get some electrolyte drinks, and Caster notices MJF. Caster walks over to take over the neck rub. MJF notices and gets very upset! He is so sick of this! Caster has been leaving weird letters in his bag, and constantly tweeting really weird stuff at him! Is Caster a stalker or something?
Caster defends it isn’t like that. No, it is exactly like that! Caster either leaves or MJF gets a restraining order on him! But maybe scissor- NO! No scissors! Okay, okay, sorry. Caster still says MJF is King Maxie. Caster leaves with the rest of The Acclaimed, and Renee agrees, Caster’s tweets do come off as a bit aggressive. MJF wants to call Cole, he just can’t take being on his own right now. The phone rings but there’s no answer. Voicemail? MJF is so frustrated, and doesn’t even bother leaving a message. What is MJF going to do without anyone backing him up?
AEW hears from Samoa Joe.
As he has himself some scotch and a nice cigar, The One True King of Wrestling Television says, “There’s many aspects to being a champion, but the one thing you can never truly replicate is the hunger to be a champion. Now, I’ve been a champion myself many times. And over those championship reigns, I know what it is to be hungry, and to be satisfied. Now the man that you look at before you is a man who is very satisfied, who has all the comforts of the world because he has been a champion everywhere he has ever been. But there in lies the problem. Y’see, for me to be a champion, I need to be focused. For me, to be a champion in this day and age, I need that hunger.
“That is why that I am here today, to announce that I am focused, I am ready, and that I should be AEW World Heavyweight Champion. And granted, no matter how I may feel about the outcome of my championship match, Max, you did earn my respect. And soon enough, you’ll realize that when I’m hungry, I always manage to eat.” The ROH World Television Champion is not going to stop at being ROH World Television Champion, so will he become the One True King of Wrestling period?
Toni Storm VS Skye Blue!
Just as she said earlier tonight, Toni is timeless! So does that mean no matter what, she will always be the star in the spotlight? Or will the Storm be blown away by the Chicago Skye?
The bell rings and Storm shakes hands with the ref. Then Storm offers to shake Skye’s hand, only to short arm LARIAT her instead! The ref reprimands but then Storm stomps away on Skye! Storm drags Skye up, and TOSSES her by her hair! The ref reprimands more but Storm puts Skye in a corner. Storm then TOSSES Skye by her hair again! Fans cheer and Storm soaks it all in. Storm drags Skye up, but Skye shoves her, runs in, and she THROWS Storm by her hair! Fans cheer the payback and Skye SHOTGUNS Storm to a corner! Skye runs in but Storm dodges! Storm runs in but Skye dodges to ROCK her with a forearm!
Skye goes up but Storm CHOPS first! Storm runs side to side to HIP ATTACK Skye to the floor! Fans cheer and Storm says we’ll be right back after these words from “our very, very important sponsors.” What a great segue into picture in picture!
Storm drags Skye up, CHOPS her, and then CHOPS her again! Skye staggers away, Storm brings her around and RAMS her into railing! Storm refreshes the ring count, then brings Skye up to wave to fans. And then she CHOPS Skye again! Storm says her hand hurts! Skye crawls but Storm drags her up, but Skye avoids the chop! To CHOP back! Skye stomps Storm, Storm tries to crawl under the ring but Skye drags her back out. Storm BOOTS Skye away, refreshes the ring count again and then goes out after Skye. Skye hits back but Storm CHOPS her down! Storm drags Skye up to RAM her into the railing!
Fans cheer as Storm CHOPS Skye again! Storm keeps Skye from going too far away and puts her in the ring. Storm kicks Skye around, then brings her up to CHOP! Skye sputters, and Storm reels her in to snap suplex! Cover, TWO! Storm is annoyed but she brings Skye around and pulls her hair. The ref reprimands, Storm lets off, and she pushes Skye around. Storm smears Skye’s face into the mat! The ref reprimands, Storm lets off, and she paces around Skye. Storm kicks Skye around, pie faces her, and Dynamite returns to single picture as Skye throws body shots! Storm reels Skye in but Skye fights to a victory roll! TWO!
Skye fires off forearms on Storm! Fans fire up with Skye and she whips, but Storm reverses. Storm scoops, Skye RANAS! Fans fire up with Skye again and she runs to SHINING WIZARD at the ropes! Then a snapmare, but Storm blocks the superkick, only for the BASEMENT ROUNDHOUSE to hit! Skye shouts and fans fire up with her again. Skye runs corner to corner but Storm puts her on the apron. Skye ROUNDHOUSES, goes up top, and she CROSSBODIES! Cover, TWO! Storm is still in this and Skye grows frustrated. Skye full nelsons but Storm arm-drags free, to SKY HIGH! Cover, TWO!!
Storm is upset with the ref but the ref says his count was fair. Storm says “How DARE you!” But Skye rolls her up! TWO, and Skye SUPERKICKS Storm down! Cover, TWO!! Storm survives and Skye can’t believe it! Skye drags Storm up, slaps her around, and Storm clings to Skye, apologizing? Skye pushes Storm away, but Storm blocks the kick and hits a GERMAN SUPLEX! Skye flounders to a corner and Storm goes to the other. Fans fire up as Storm says “I’m ready for my closeup!” Storm runs in to SWEET HIP MUSIC!! And then the STORM ZERO!! Cover, Storm wins!
Winner: Toni Storm, by pinfall
Timeless Toni’s debut is a blockbuster! She thanks the ref and Skye for their part in this performance, but will she become an award-winning leading lady? AKA, a champion?
BREAKING NEWS for Rampage!
As the chase for tag title opportunities continues, The Hardy Boyz team up with Best Friends to take on the former Jericho Appreciation Society! Will Matt, Jeff, Chuck & Trent DELETE these sports… enner-tay-ners? Plus, Hikaru Shida teams up with Kris Statlander to take on the Vicious Vixens, Nyla Rose & Marina Shafir! Will the Shining Samurai be rolling towards Title Tuesday? And then, with Eddie Kingston on commentary, there will be a star-studded Fatal 4 Way! Johnny TV, Komander, Penta El Zero Miedo and Lince Dorado all fight for a shot at the ROH World Championship!
Backstage interview with Stokely Hathaway.
Renee is with a member of the ROH Board of Directors, and he cuts her off to say he can handle this. He has breaking news, that he couldn’t say on Sunday because Eddie was so rude, but this Friday on Rampage, there will be a Fatal 4 Way to determine a #1 contender to the ROH World Championship. “And guess what, Eddie? You will be there live doing commentary to see who is next in line. We need a champion that smells like Tom Ford, not Burger King and Newports. See you Friday.” Big Stoke may just be stoking the flames, will The Mad King have his own response to all this?
BREAKING NEWS for Collision!
After getting the WrestleDream All-Star 8 Man win last week, Ricky Starks & “Big Bill” Morrissey are getting a big opportunity! They’re facing FTR for the AEW World Tag Team Championships! It will be a special 7 PM Eastern edition of Collision, will it be an Absolute classic? Or will Cash & Dax still be Top Guys?
Tony Schiavone is in the ring.
He says “What a way to celebrate the fourth anniversary of Dynamite.” Welcome to All Elite Wrestling, the Rated R Superstar, ADAM COPELAND! “You think you know him.” Edge makes his entrance and Stockton goes wild as he gets his pyro! Edge gets in the ring and fans fire up even more. Schiavone says it is great to be here with a true legend. It was the biggest news the last week, the fans are still rabid for Edge being All Elite. Edge says he grew up with Schiavone’s voice as the soundtrack to his childhood, so this is a big deal for Edge. And he loves Schiavone, but this is his ring now, so hit the bricks.
Edge and Schiavone shake hands and fans chant “ADAM! ADAM! ADAM!” Edge says he’s never heard that chanted for him before, that is fun! But seriously, he came out here, and he wants to rewind back a bit. 2011, he’s told he can never do this again. Fans boo that memory, but Edge says we’re in 2023 and now he’s in AEW! Fans cheer that! And now there are quite a few reasons why Edge is here. He’ll get to the major reason why last, though. Because he doesn’t know about them, but he is pretty sure the AEW World Championship would look good around Edge’s waist. There is a whole roster of first-time-ever matches for Adam Copeland. And yes, he referred to himself in the third person, never done that before, so kinda weird. Won’t do it again.
Fans again chant for “ADAM! ADAM!” and Edge wants us to think about it. First-time-ever matches! Edge VS Jon Moxley! Edge VS Kenny Omega! Miro! Powerhouse Hobbs! Jay White! “Stray Bullet” Juice Robinson! Those are all amazing reasons to be here. To challenge Edge 31 years into his career with something brand new, and the fans are making that happen. He’s said this before, this will be the last time he says it, the main reason Edge came to AEW was because he sat down with his family. He said to his little girls, Lyric and Ruby, “What’s Dad do? Should I retire?” That choice was up there.
But then Lyric, at only nine years old yet far wiser than him, told him to go have fun with “Uncle Jay.” So speaking of Uncle Jay, he’ll call him what we all know him as: Christian Cage. Fans boo and Edge knows. But right now, Edge wants to talk to Christian to tell him the real reason for being here. Edge waits, fans chant “UNCLE JAY! UNCLE JAY!” and here comes Captain Charisma! The man who is still AEW TNT Champion after Nick Wayne betrayed Darby Allin now struts to the ring, that belt on his shoulder. Christian circles around Edge once, and then looks him in the eyes while fans lose their minds.
Edge says for 40 YEARS, these two have been best friends. They were friends even before being in the industry. But it was being in this industry together that made them realize they would be friends for life. Fans cheer that, but Edge continues to say, “I know what you’re thinking. Why did I do what I did at WrestleDream?” Why did Edge smash Nick Wayne, throw the chair at Luchasaurus and hit Spears on them both? It is quite simple: Edge sees Christian here, just like this, his face all pursed up to look more like a dick than usual. TV censored it but the fans reveal what was said.
And even though Edge knows this about Christian, he still loves him. Fans go “Aww…” as Edge says that’ll never change. But Edge saw Christian standing over Sting. Sting! A man whose poster Christian once took to the barber and put it on the mirror so that they would cut Christian’s hair like that. Yeah, the classic box top with rat tail while Edge had the Lex Luger. That was them! And Edge sees Christian standing over Sting, “a man who has entertained people for over four decades! A man who has caused people to feel for over four decades! A man… My wife’s parents, they couldn’t speak English, they’re Polish, but guess what? They loved Sting.”
So Edge can’t just stand here and watch Christian smash Sting with a ConChairTo! That is why Edge did what he did. But Edge also did it because he knows, from experience, that Luchasaurus and Nick Wayne are gonna drop Christian like a bad habit once they’ve sucked all the knowledge they can outta Christian’s brain. Fans go “Ooh~!” Edge says Christian is so egotistical that he won’t see it. “But Jay, man, I’m here. I am here because it’s time.” Huh? That got Christian to look up. “It’s time. For the first time since 2011, for the first time properly in over 20 years, it’s time. For you and I… To team together again.” Fans love that idea!
Edge wants Christian to join him in facing a team like FTR! A team like The Young Bucks! To show an entire generation for fans why Edge & Christian is inarguably among the greatest tag teams of all time!! Fans chant “YES! YES! YES!” Edge is here, hat in hand, asking Christian… “Let’s do it. Let’s end our careers together as a team. Let’s show them all what we can do!” Fans chant “ONE MORE TIME! ONE MORE TIME!” Christian wipes off his hand, and holds it out to Edge. Edge hands over the mic, and Christian looks at his TNT title. Then he offers Edge a hug! Edge takes it! Fans cheer that these two are together!
But then Christian says Edge can go F himself?!? Fans boo as Captain Charisma just rejected his oldest friend in the world!! Christian leaves, fans tell him he’s an a-hole, but he doesn’t care. Christian says, “Before I go, just a quick reminder, Adam, of what you’ll be up against this Tuesday, live on Dynamite.” Luchasaurus makes his way out, Nick Wayne by his side. Captain Charisma and his cohorts stand against Copeland, will they end AEW’s Rated R Era before it begins?
My Thoughts:
A great episode to follow-up WrestleDream and build upon it for AEW. Though, rather unfortunate to learn there were some injuries that ended up changing plans here. Sammy really did rock himself after that awkward flying cutter on Jericho, and Mark Davis really did hurt his wrist after that rough splash by Cash Wheeler. But Fletcher was a great choice to sub in for Sammy in that tag match with Konosuke, Jericho and Omega. And then in a big surprise, Hobbs is the newest member of the DCF! A little torn on that move, though. On one hand, this is going to get Hobbs screentime as he deserves. But on the other, I’d hoped he was done with factions after breaking away from QTV.
I’m also a little upset about how AEW keeps having ROH related things happening on their programming and not on ROH programming. Yes, Samoa Joe has a great promo, and him going after the AEW World Championship is fitting, but what happened to his story with Stokely and Dalton Castle with the ROH World Television Championship? And speaking of, Stokely telling us about the Fatal 4 Way on Rampage was redundant after hearing about it via the Rampage match card announcement. And then, while great for Lince Dorado to show up here in AEW and to get right in a contender’s match with Komander, Penta and Johnny Mundo TV, the ROH World Championship having a contender’s match on AEW programming just makes ROH TV into more of an afterthought.
Great opening match with the International Championship, and I assume they’re just playing up Fenix’s back being in bad shape to push this “is the title cursed?” story. But Fenix retaining was the right move since the Bucks already have the ROH World Six Man titles and are set up for another AEW World Tag title match. FTR VS Starks & Morrissey will be great stuff on Collision but I just feel like FTR retains so that it will be FTR VS Bucks Round 4 at Full Gear. Fenix VS Moxley for Title Tuesday is going to be awesome stuff, and hopefully both men get to give it their all, no dazed/concussed Moxley this time.
Wardlow making a surprise return to squash Griff and then just leave was pretty good stuff. Let’s just hope he doesn’t get booked into a corner this time. Great promos from Bryan Danielson, ZSJ, and Hangman Page. Bryan VS Swerve is going to be great stuff, and even though Christian Cage is TNT Champion right now, I feel like either Bryan or Swerve could win the contender’s match. Though, I am leaning towards Bryan so that Hangman and Swerve can have their rematch at Full Gear. And really good, though outta nowhere, Trios Championship match. Acclaimed win, of course, and maybe they’ll get a real feud for Full Gear.
Great promo stuff from MJF and Bullet Club Gold, especially with White’s surprise appearance to take down MJF and to literally take the title. Rather odd place to plug the social media banter between the Maxes, but it does add a bit to MJF’s frustrations being without his brochacho. Adam Cole had another hilarious segment with Roddy & The Kingdom, clearly giving us the idea that Roddy is now being a two-faced friend after accusing Cole of doing the same. Also, it’s been four years, can’t AEW and Turner networks figure out how to not screw up audio? I didn’t type it twice but they had to play that segment twice because of the issue. At the same time, them having the time to do that gave me the idea that AEW really wasn’t sure what they were doing tonight.
Anyway, we got a fun little promo from Cassidy and Hook. They keep talking about Hook being a great champion and about Cassidy deserving to be a great champion again, so how long are we to wait on them having a friendly match for the FTW Championship? And amazing stuff from Toni Storm tonight as she names this new persona, “Timeless Toni.” Timeless Toni has a great match with Skye Blue, who had darker eye shadow as a nod to getting misted by Julia Hart. I feel like the House of Black could add at least one more female member, so maybe it’s Skye Blue? But at the same time, AEW would still need to get their women’s division more match time per show.
And of course, just as Schiavone said, the big buzz worthy news for AEW is Adam Edge Copeland being here! And yeah, I’m gonna be typing “Edge” when I refer to him mostly because it’s less to type. Edge has a great promo with Renee, Omega and Jericho to open, and a great segment to close. I love that Edge referenced being kicked out of Judgment Day, his own faction, when pleading with Christian. I love that on this day, Edge wanted Christian to see clearly, and to reunite with him as the Team That Reeks of Awesomeness. And I even love that Christian arrogantly rejected Edge.
As I said for WrestleDream, we should definitely get a Six Man Tag of Christian, Luchasaurus & Nick Wayne VS Edge, Sting & Darby before we get Edge VS Christian 1v1, and then it really depends on where the TNT Championship goes before we really do get Edge & Christian reunited to get those tag team dream matches in.
My Score: 8.8/10
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There’s even MORE gold on the line tonight!
Willow Nightingale has been the Comeback Killer, but will she still be the AEW TBS Champion after facing Anna Jay? Or will Anna truly be the Star of the Show?
OFFICIAL RESULTS
- 10 Man Tag: Jon Moxley, Claudio Castagnoli, PAC, David Finlay & Clark Connors VS The Rascalz & Top Flight; Moxley, Claudio, Pac, Finlay & Connors win.
- AEW National Championship: “Jungle” Jack Perry VS Mascara Dorada; Jack wins and retains the title.
- Six Man Tag: The Conglomeration VS MXM TV; The Conglomeration wins.
- AEW TBS Championship: Willow Nightingale VS Anna Jay; Willow wins and retains the title.
- Ace Austin & Juice Robinson VS Wheeler Yuta & Daniel Garcia; Ace & Juice win.
- Skye Blue VS Nixi XS; Skye wins.
- AEW TNT Championship: Kevin Knight VS Hook w/ The Opps; Knight wins and retains the title.
PLAY BY PLAY
AEW sends thoughts and prayers to Rebel.
As reported and posted on social media, Tanea Brooks, aka Rebel, was diagnosed with a terminal case of ALS. AEW wants her to know that she is more than just a friend and coworker but part of their family, and certainly we here at The Chairshot also wish nothing but the best for her during such a trying time.
10 Man Tag: Jon Moxley, Claudio Castagnoli, PAC, David Finlay & Clark Connors VS The Rascalz & Top Flight!
While the Death Riders are working to rebuild Will Ospreay from the ground up, they’re still looking to dominate AEW in all aspects. Will the Maniac, the Swiss Cyborg & The Bastard get another win alongside The Dogs? Or can Dezmond Xavier, Zachary Wentz, Myron Reed, Darius & Dante Martin get so high that no one can touch them?
The teams don’t sort out as The Rascalz just DIVE onto The Dogs! The fans fire up as then Top Flight PLANCHA onto Moxley & Pac! Claudio is caught off guard, and Myron DUMPS him out! Claudio runs back in, he pops Myron up, but Myron slips free! Myron goes Matrix, PELES, and the bell rings! Claudio tumbles out, Myron throws off his shirt and builds speed to FLY! Down go Claudio & Pac! The fans fire up as Myron high-fives with Top Flight. The Dogs turn things around on Dez & Zach, and the brawl is all over ringside! The fans cheer as Moxley whips Darius into railing! Finlay pokes Myron in the eyes!
Dante ROCKS Finlay, Finlay hits back, and Moxley CLAWS Dante’s face! Connors ELBOWS Zach, UPPERCUTS, and he bumps Zach off buckles. Connors runs up but Zach dodges! Zach ROCKS and CHOPS on repeat and the fans fire up! Finlay runs up, Zach DECKS him! Zach fires off on Connors again, then runs corner to corner, but Connors dodges! Zach BOOTS Connors away, then TORNILLOS him down! Cover, TWO! The fans rally behind Zach and he brings Connors up with a waistlock. Connors stomps feet, tags Finlay, and Finlay UPPERCUTS Zach! Finlay stomps a mudhole into Zach, but stops as the ref counts.
The fans boo but Finlay soaks up the heat with a smile. Finlay drags Zach up but Zach arm-drags free! Then he dodges, hot tag to Myron! Myron tags Dez, The Rascalz fire off strikes on Finlay! ENZIGIRI, DOUBLE STOMP, and STANDING SHOOTING STAR! Cover, but Pac breaks it! Tags to Darius and Pac, and Darius arm-drags! Darius fires uppercuts but Pac headlocks! Darius powers up and out but Moxley sneaks a tag! KICK and LARIAT! The fans fire up as Moxley then runs corner to corner and LARIAT! Moxley rains down fists, and the fans count as Moxley goes past TEN, then BITES Darius’ forehead!
Moxley ROCKS Darius, Darius ROCKS Moxley back! The fans rally as the shots go back and forth! Darius fires a flurry, but Moxley shoves Darius away! Darius DROPKICKS Moxley down! Darius tags Dante, Top Flight double whips, but Moxley reverses! Darius goes up and out, spins Moxley to CHOP, and Dante A-LIST LARIATS! Then the snap suplex, and slingshot SENTON! Tag to Myron, but Moxley CHOPS! Myron sputters but he comes back to CHOP! Moxley CHOPS, Myron staggers, but Myron CHOPS again! Moxley CHOPS, Myron CHOPS, repeat! The fans “WOO~” as the CHOPS keep going!
Moxley ROCKS Myron with forearm after forearm! Moxley whips, Myron ducks ‘n’ dodges to springboard and DROPKICK! The fans fire up as Myron runs up, but Moxley TOSSES him out! Marina is there to BOOT Myron down! The fans boo but Marina’s always The Problem. Claudio brings Myron up, but Dez TORNADO DDTS! But then Finlay fireman’s carries to POST Dez! Zach runs up to DROPKICK Finlay into railing! But Connors JEEP FLIPS Zach over the desk! Dante FLYING KNEES Connors outta nowhere! Only for Pac to BOOT Dante! Darius SWINGING KICKS Pac! Claudio DECKS Darius!
Myron GUILLOTINE LEG DROPS Moxley in the ropes! Myron goes up, up, and CROSSBODIES into the UPPERCUT! Claudio turns the tables and the fans fire up while Collision goes picture in picture.
Moxley flexes while he paces around Myron, then drags him around. Moxley pushes Myron to a cover, ONE! Moxley grabs Myron’s legs, stomps him in the gut, and the rest of the team is throwing The Rascalz around on the outside! Moxley drags Myron around to clamp on a headlock, and he grinds Myron down. Myron endures, just working to avoid a Bully Choke, only to end up in a straitjacket. Moxley then short arm LARIATS Myron down! Tag to Claudio, he and Moxley mug Myron, then tag to Pac. They double whip to scoop, BACKBREAKER, and basement DROPKICK! Cover, TWO! Myron toughs it out but Pac stays close.
Pac taunts Myron and The Rascalz, then stomps Myron down. Pac bumps Myron off buckles, tags Finlay, and Finlay tags Connors. The Dogs mug Myron, then BROKEN ARROW sends Myron flying! Connors runs to BASEMENT SHOULDER TACKLE! Cover, TWO! Connors clamps onto Myron with a chinlock and grinds him down. Myron endures, Collision returns to single picture, and the fans rally up. Myron fights to his feet, fires body shots, but Connors CLUBS him down! Connors snap suplexes, then looms over Myron. Connors grabs a leg, Myron kicks at him, but Connors scuffs Myron. Myron kicks harder now and kicks free!
The fans rally but Connors grabs another leg! Connors ducks the enzigiri, and Finlay CLOBBERS Myron! The Death Riders BLAST The Rascalz & Top Flight for good measure! The fans are torn but The Dogs soak it all up. The Dogs then double suplex, but Myron lands out! He goes Matrix again to DOUBLE CUTTER! The fans fire up as Myron crawls! Hot tag to Dez! But then Top Flight & Zach DIVE to wipe out the rest! Dez fires off on The Dogs, fires a strike fest and a CUTTER on Finlay! Then he dodges Connors to handspring and PELE! Cover, TWO!! Connors survives but Dez brings him up and around.
Connors waistlocks, Dez switches, then Dez RAMS Connors into the corner! ENZIGIRI! Tag to Zach before the trip and CATAPULT into the SUPERKICK! Zach goes up, DOUBLE STOMP BACKBREAKER! Cover, Finlay breaks it! Dez kicks Finlay out, The Rascalz set up, but Finlay stops the Hot Fire Flame! Finlay HOTSHOTS Zach for Connors to bring around, and he feeds Zach to Finlay’s CANADIAN HAMMER! Zach sputters, into the SPEAR!! Cover, DEZ BREAKS IT! The fans cheer but Finlay TOSSES Dez! Zach and Connors slowly crawl, but Connors throws forearms! Connors then whips Zach, but Zach handsprings and KNEES Connors down!
The fans fire up as both men crawl, hot tags to Pac and Darius! The fans fire up as Darius slips around, backslides, TWO! LA MAGISTROL! TWO, and Darius sunset flips! Pac stays up, sits down, TWO! Darius powers through to a cover, TWO! Darius dodges Pac, tags Dante, and Dante springboards to CROSSBODY! Cover, TWO! The fans fire up again as Dante tags Darius back in. Pac runs up, Dante goes up and over, Darius GAMANGIRIS! Dante SUPERKICKS! Darius steps in, FLATLINER! Cover, Claudio breaks it! Dante kicks Claudio, he and Darius DOUBLE SUPL- NO, Claudio fights that to DOUBLE SUPLEX Top Flight!
The fans fire up as Claudio waits on someone to get up. Claudio just YANKS Dante around for THE GIANT SWING! Moxley watches it go around, and DROPKICKS Dante at TEN! Myron is back he SUPERKICKS Moxley, but Claudio has Myron! Dez jumps on for a SLEEPER! So Claudio just spins around like that before he THROWS Dez at Myron! Dez RANAS Myron so he can RAM Claudio! Then Zach runs up to ENZIGIRI! Top Flight is back, they double mule kick! Then they combine with Rascalz, TRIPLE DROPKICK!! The fans are thunderous but Finlay DOUBLE LAREIATS Top Flight! Rascalz TRIPLE SUPERKICK Finlay!
Finlay is in the corner, Dez UPPERCUTS! Zach DROPKICKS! Myron gets the boost to go up, out, and back in, but Finlay stops the Code Breaker to THROW Myron at Zach! Then DOUBLE SPEAR from The Dogs!! But Myron & Zach GAMANGIRI, and CODE BREAKER, all in stereo! But Pac & Moxley BOOT them out! Darius DECKS Pac! Moxley whips Dante, Darius gives him help up and over, then Dante helps Darius TORNADO DDT! Pac SUPERKICKS Dante, but Darius rolls Pac, TWO!! Pac escapes in time, then dodges Darius! Claudio UPPERCUTS! Pac UPPERCUTS! Moxley LRIATS! Feed to Pac’s LARIAT FROM HELL!!
And then, BRUTALIZER!!! Darius QUITS, Death Riders & Dogs win!!
Winners: Jon Moxley, Claudio Castagnoli, PAC, David Finlay & Clark Connors, by submission
What a fast ‘n’ furious start to the night! But will they have Will Ospreay operating on this same level soon enough?
BREAKING NEWS for next week!
Not only is Wednesday the THREE HOUR SPECIAL on TBS, a combination of both Dynamite & Collision, but next Saturday, live on TBS, it will be the first-ever AEW Fairway to Hell special! One hour, 8 PM Eastern, on TBS, from West Palm Beach, Florida, AEW will see who is up to par! Make sure your DVR is set so you don’t miss a moment!
The Jurassic Express is on the road again.
Luchasaurus drives but “Jungle” Jack navigates with his telescope. Full steam ahead! The road is long, dangerous, but two challengers have already been left in the dust. And if Jack knows a thing or two, there will be more. And no matter who they are, they ain’t stopping for anybody! Hold on, potty break. Bring your best, do your worst, but it won’t matter, because Jack IS the National Champion so F U! The cameraman says they’re not allowed to swear. So Jack throws him off the bus! The Jack Perry National Tour continues tonight in Peoria, but will it also end tonight? Or will Jack not stop until he’s out of gas?
AEW National Championship: “Jungle” Jack Perry VS Mascara Dorada!
The introductions are made, the belt is raised, and we see if Illinois is about that Tarzan Life!
The bell rings and the fans cheer Jack as he circles with Dorada. They shake hands and the fans applaud that show of sportsmanship. The two tie up, Jack wrenches to a wristlock, but Dorada rolls, cartwheels, then uses the ropes to flip through! Dorada arm-drags Jack away and the fans applaud. Jack nods, that was good. The two go again, circle, and Jack trips Dorada. Jack facelocks, rolls with Dorada, then shifts to a headlock. Dorada powers up but can’t power out as Jack hits a takeover! Dorada rolls to a cover, ONE, and Jack holds on. Dorada powers up and out this time, but Jack RUNS him over! The fans cheer as things keep moving, and Jack handsprings over the dropdown!
Things get going again, Jack hurdles, then MONKEY FLIPS and DROPKICKS! Jack kips up and the fans cheer! Jack takes a bow while Dorada takes a moment to catch his breath. Jack stands Dorada up to CHOP him down, then he whips Dorada to ropes. Dorada handsprings, Jack dodges, and things keep moving! Dorada FLIP RANAS and Jack tumbles! The fans fire up for Dorada now, and he brings Jack up. Jack CHOSP Dorada again, then knuckle locks. Jack goes up, up, jumps around, and arm-drags Dorada away! Dorada knuckle locks, CHOPS, and he goes up, up, steadies himself, then pinballs around to arm-drag Jack!
The fans fire up as Jack tumbles out. Dorada TORNILLOS and down goes Jack! Dorada high-fives fans, then stands on railing to have everyone cheer. The ref double checks Jack but he’s alright. Dorada has the fans chanting for “LUCHA! LUCHA!” Jack ROCKS Dorada, then POSTS Him! Then Jack swings on the corner to KICK Dorada down! Jack refreshes the ring count, runs up on Dorada, but Dorada puts Jack in the crowd! Jack SLAPS back, SLAPS again, then goes up onto the railing to bring Dorada up to join him! The fans fire up as these two brawl on the literal edge! Jack tries but Dorada fights the suplex!
Dorada fires body shots, then hops on, BARRIER DESTROYER!! The fans go nuts as both Jack and Dorada are down, and Collision goes picture in picture.
The ref checks both men, and somehow they’re both okay to continue. Dorada crawls to the steel steps and the fans rally behind him. Dorada hobbles his way over to Jack, puts him in the ring, then stomps him around. Dorada stands Jack up to CHOP! Jack sputters as he drops down, but Dorada stands him back up. Jack CHOPS Dorada, but Dorada SUPERKICKS back! Jack is down, Dorada fires up, and Dorada clamps on with a chinlock. Dorada grinds Jack down, leans on the hold, but Collision goes to break.
Collision returns as Dorada is up top! 450- NO, Dorada bails out as Jack moves! Dorada comes back, Jack dodges, but Dorada goes up and up to backflip off the corner! Dorada whips Jack corner to corner, but Jack goes up and over to GERMAN SUPELX! But Dorada lands out! Jack SUPERKICKS! Jack runs, but into a SUPERKICK! Dorada reels Jack in, suplexes, but Jack slips free to POISON-RANA! Jack runs, but into a CODE RED!! Both men are down and the fans are thunderous! A standing count starts, but both men are up at 4 of 10. Dorada CHOPS Jack, then ROCKS him at the ropes. Dorada fires more shots, but stops as the ref counts.
Dorada whips, Jack reverses, and Jack manages a BLUE THUNDER BOMB! Cover, TWO! Dorada survives but Jack points to the fans. The fans fire up and Jack stands Dorada up. Jack CHOPS Dorada down, then CHOPS him to the corner. Jack fires forearms in the corner, but stops as the ref counts 4. Jack whips but Dorada reverses. Dorada runs up, Jack puts him on the apron, but Dorada GAMANGIRIS! The fans fire up again as Dorada springboards, but Jack BLASTS him down! Dorada hits the floor, and Jack goes up! ARIHARA MOONSAULT! Down goes Dorada but Jack puts him in the ring! Jack hurries to then gut wrench and deadlift!
Jack holds Dorada up, then powers through to DOCTOR BOMB! Cover, TWO!! Dorada survives and Jack is shocked, but the fans continue to rally up. Jack climbs up, rains down fists, and the fans count all the way to nine. Jack kisses his fist, but Dorada avoids ten to then tiger feint sweep the legs! Then Electric Chair Lift, STRAITJACKET NECKBREAKER!! Cover, TWO?!? Jack survives, “This is Awesome!” Dorada drags Jack to the drop zone, goes up the corner, and the fans rally again. But Jack UPPERCUTS Dorada! Jack CLUBS Dorada, then climbs up to deadlift SUPER- NO, Dorada fights it, and CHOPS Jack down!
Dorada goes back up, takes aim, and 450 SPLASH!! Cover, TWO!! Jack survives and now Dorada is shocked! The fans rally again as Dorada stalks Jack to the apron. Dorada stomps away, then drags Jack up. Dorada calls his shot, but Jack THROWS Dorada away! Jack ROCKS Dorada, Dorada SUPERKICKS back! But Jack SUPERKICKS Dorada! Jack goes up, leaps, and FLYING RANAS Dorada to the floor! Jack hurries to put Dorada back in, goes back up the corner, and FLYING- KNEE from Dorada!! Dorada reels Jack in, Canadian Rack, DOMINATOR!! Cover, TWO?!?! Jack survives and no one can believe it!
Dorada is frustrated with how close and yet how far he was, but fans hope these two, “FIGHT FOREVER!” Dorada goes up, up, and aims again! SHOOTING STAR PRESS but onto knees!! Cover, TWO!! Dorada survives but Jack puts him back in the corner. Jack puts Dorada up top, climbs up after him, but Dorada ROCKS Jack! And ROCKS him again! And again! Jack holds on, Dorada SHOVES him, but Jack flips through! Jack goes up up, SUPER STEINER!! Cover, JACK WINS!
Winner: “Jungle” Jack Perry, by pinfall (still AEW National Champion)
As if that 10 Man Tag wasn’t wild, this got up there with it! Jack shows Dorada respect, and the fans cheer the continued sportsmanship. The National Tour rolls on, where will Jack go next?
AEW shares footage from after Dynamite.
Renee Paquette found Kris Statlander & Hikaru Shida returning backstage, and she tells them that they had an unfortunate loss in the tag match with Divine Dominion. Renee knows Kris missed out on making history with becoming the Triple Crown Champion, but then Shida says they almost had those tag belts! Shida doesn’t blame Kris, it wasn’t her fault. Kris gets mad and shoves Shida to the wall! Kris says of course it wasn’t her fault! It was Shida, because Shida didn’t listen, kicked Kris in the stomach for that suplex, and then kept tagging in! Shida apologizes but Kris says that’s enough out of her!
Kris was THIS close to making history, and Shida ruined everything! Shida apologizes again, and says they’ve been friends for almost seven YEARS! Shida promises to make this up to Kris. Kris storms off, but what can Shida do to keep that promise?
Six Man Tag: The Conglomeration VS MXM TV!
Orange Cassidy, Kyle O’Reilly & Roderick Strong are still the AEW World Trios Champions after facing yet another Don Callis Family formation, but now they’re preparing for Dynamite Double Jeopardy on Wednesday. Will facing Mansoor, Mason Madden & Johnny TV be more than enough to prepare Cassidy for Dax Harwood? Or will MXM TV finally have their own chance at the AEW World Trios titles?
The trios sort out and Kyle steps up against Mansoor. The bell rings, they circle, and Mansoor shows off his drop steps. He might also be mocking Kyle as he drops down and puts up a leg guard. The two circle, and Kyle KICKS Mansoor’s leg! Mansoor tags to Mason, and Mason also mocks Kyle with a kung-fu stance. Kyle just KICKS Mason’s leg! Mason shouts, “OW!” Mason tags Johnny and the fans cheer. Johnny and Kyle circle, Johnny avoids a kick and goes for the leg. Johnny cartwheels but Kyle KICKS him in the chest! Kyle puts Johnny in a corner, climbs up, and he rains down fists! The fans count along to TEN, then Roddy tags in.
Roddy climbs up and he rains down fists! The fans count along to TEN, then Roddy tags Cassidy. Cassidy climbs up, the fans cheer, but MXM YANK Kyle & Roddy down! Then Johnny sweeps the legs! No mercy in this dojo! Johnny fires hands on Cassidy while MXM mugs Kyle & Roddy! The ref reprimands, but Johnny TOSSES Cassidy out! Then MXM TV set up, and Johnny FLIES to wipe out Roddy & Kyle! The fans are torn, but MXM build speed, to then POSE! The fans cheer, especially as Cassidy rolls in and joins them! MXM shoves Cassidy, he ducks ‘n’ dodges, then he BOOTS Mansoor while he tilt-o-whirls!
Mason stops the DDT, throws Cassidy to Mansoor, LEG LARIAT GERMAN SUPLEX COMBO! Johnny is in, STARSHIP PAIN!! Cover, Kyle breaks it! MXM mugs Roddy & Kyle, then they TOSS them out. MXM TV drag Cassidy up, and Mason Electric Chair Lifts! But Kyle trips Johnny while Roddy saves Cassidy! Then they shove Mason into Mansoor! Mansoor lands bad on his catwalk, and Kyle FLYING KNEES Johnny on the outside! Mason runs up, he LARIATS Roddy, then he blocks the Orange Punch! DOUBLE CHOP for Cassidy! Roddy CHOPS, CHOPS, CHOPS! Roddy runs, slips around, and manages an ANGLE SLAM!
The fans fire up as Roddy gives Cassidy the boost, and he guzels Mason! But Mason breaks free! Roddy helps Cassidy dodge Mason, and Kyle DUMPS Mason out! Cassidy winds up and he ROCKS Mansoor! Then he guzels to SUPER CHOKE SLAM Mansoor onto Mason! Johnny is back, but Kyle KNEES! Then AX ‘N’ SMASH! Cassidy aims, but he has them bring Johnny closer. LAZY ELBOW! Cover, Conglomeration wins!
Winners: The Conglomeration, by pinfall
Cassidy, Kyle & Roddy proved they’re more than #TVReady, they’re fight ready! But will Cassidy earn himself and the team a shot at the tag titles? Or will Dax earn FTR & Ciampa a shot at the trios titles? Wait, speaking of, Tommaso Ciampa is here! The Psycho Killer stares The Conglomeration down, then grins. He says it is just a matter of time, but will he and FTR really become the Top Guys in both tag and trios divisions?
AEW TBS Championship: Willow Nightingale VS Anna Jay!
Hikaru Shida, Queen Aminata, and Kamille all tried and failed to take this title from the Babe with the Power, giving rise to the new nickname, “The Comeback Killer.” But will that still be true against The Queen Slayer? Or will Anna truly become the Star of the Show?
The introductions are made, the belt is raised, and we see if Willow is still the Face of TBS!
The bell rings and the fans rally as the two circle. They tie up, Anna rolls but Willow stays up. Willow hooks a leg to cover, ONE! Anna runs up but Willow headlocks for the takeover. Anna headscissors, Willow kips free, but Anna headlocks. Willow blocks the takeover, lifts Anna, and puts her on the top rope. Willow says this is the comeback, so show that fire! Anna hops down, and she fires a flurry! The fans fire up as Anna whips, but Willow reverses to RUN Anna over! The fans cheer as Willow flexes, then things speed up. Willow rolls over the dropdown, whips, but Anna ducks ‘n’ dodges to sunset flip! TWO, and both women rise!
Anna wrenches, reels Willow in, and cradles, TWO! Willow is up but Anna steps over, LA MAGISTROL! TWO, and Willow backs off. The fans applaud and Willow says that’s what she’s looking for. Anna runs up, Willow dodges, and Willow LARIATS again and again and again! Then short arm LARIAT! The fans cheer as Willow runs, but Anna avoids the senton! Willow hobbles up, Anna runs to ROLLING NECKBREAKER! Cover, TWO! Willow toughs it out but goes to a corner. Anna storms up to stomp a mudhole into Willow, but stops as the ref counts. Anna snapmares Willow, then runs to basement DROPKICK! Cover, ONE!
Willow goes back to a corner, Anna runs up, but Willow slips outside. Anna still ROCKS Willow first! Willow falls to the floor, avoids a kick from Anna, then trips Anna up! Willow goes to the apron, the fans bark and Willow smiles. CANNONBALL! Down goes Anna and the fans fire up! Willow is feeling it, and even does heart hands with some fans, while Collision goes picture in picture.
Willow high-fives fans before going back to Anna. She puts Anna in the ring, pushes her to a cover, TWO! Anna toughs it out, but Willow drags her up and scoops for a SLAM! Willow pushes Anna to another cover, TWO! Anna is tougher than that, but Willow brings her up for a whip. Willow runs up to CHOP Anna, then reels her in for a FISHERMAN SUPLEX! Bridging cover, TWO! Not quite perfect but Willow brushes it off. Willow drags Anna up, but Anna fires body shots! Anna wrenches, but Willow ducks the hook kick to ROCK Anna! Willow then wrenches and clinches to RUSSIAN LEG SEWEP! Then KOJI KLUTCH!
Anna endures as Willow puts on the pressure! Anna pries at the hold but Willow clamps down tighter. Anna kicks, fights around, and rolls to a cover, TWO! Willow lets Anna go, ROCKS her again, then ROCKS her again! Anna crawls to ropes but Willow is on her. Willow fires off in the corner, then whips corner to corner. Willow runs up and BACK BODY BLOCKS! Willow rubs it in with a dance, then reels Anna in. Anna fights the suplex to cradle, TWO! Both women stand, and Anna wrenches to HOOK KICK! Willow still ROCKS Anna on return! Willow wobbles, but she brings Anna up as Collision returns to single picture.
Willow whips and SPINEBUSTERS! High stack, TWO! Anna survives but Willow stays cool. Willow fireman’s carries but Anna kicks free! Anna waistlocks, ducks an elbow, but Willow ROCKS her again! Willow runs up, but Anna dodges in the corner! Anna ELBOWS, ROCKS, and whips Willow, but willow reverses. Willow runs up, Anna dodges, then Anna runs up, LEG LARIAT! Anna reels Willow in for the TORNADO BULLDOG! Cover, TWO! Willow survives and the fans rally up. Anna drags Willow up, hooks her, but Willow turns that around to backslide! TWO, and Anna wrenches to hook Willow again!
Willow fights free, whips Anna to a corner, then BACK BODY BLOCKS and LARIATS! Willow puts Anna up top, fires up, and climbs up after Anna. The fans fire up already for the SUPERPLEX! But Willow holds on and rolls through to then hoist Anna up, DEATH VALLEY DRIVER! Cover, TWO! Anna survives and Willow is stunned! Willow drags Anna up, brings her around, and gut wrenches, but Anna fights with body shots! Anna wrenches and HOOK KICKS! Finally a hit with that, and Anna hits a FACEBUSTER! Cover, TWO!! Willow survives and now Anna is shocked! Anna hurries to clamp on, QUEENSLAYER SLEEPER!!
The fans rally as Willow fights up, but Anna becomes a backpack! Willow RAMS Anna into a corner, then scoops, but Anna fights free! Anna shoves Willow, runs up, but Willow dodges! Gut wrench, BABE WITH THE POWER BOMB! Cover, Willow wins!
Winner: Willow Nightingale, by pinfall (still AEW TBS Champion)
Anna sure put up a fight, but Willow is 4-0 as the Comeback Killer! Willow helps Anna to her feet to show there is respect here, and they also hug it out. But will no one, no matter who they are or what they’ve been up to, dethrone the Face of TBS?
Backstage interview with Kris Statlander, Hikaru Shida, Harley Cameron & Mina Shirakawa.
Renee Paquette is with all four women in a familiar situation, and thanks them all for accepting the No Physicality Agreement. Renee understands Shida has something to say. Shida says yes! Shida again says she is so sorry, Stat, and that she will make it up to her! That’s why Shida got Kris another tag match! But against THESE TWO! Harley acts surprised, and sarcastically asks if Shida is really allowing herself to wrestle someone not on her level. Can she even talk to someone “not” on her level or what? How does this work? Shida says enough, Harley! You don’t even deserve to touch the kendo stick! Shida then uses Japanese to hide her comments about Harley & Mina having nothing but bosoms.
Mina says enough! Stat, how can you still trust Shida? How can you give her another chance? And… Where was Kris the night Toni was attacked? Shida says enough about Toni! Harley tries to reason with Kris, but Kris storms off. So is that a yes to the match? Mina apologizes to Harley, Harley says she has no idea what to say, but will the Wild Aussie & Fighting Gravure Idol let their actions speak for them against #Shidalander?
Ace Austin & Juice Robinson VS Wheeler Yuta & Daniel Garcia!
The Bang Bang Gang has been struggling to stay afloat, and now they go up against The Death Riders’ Decoder & Dragon Slayer! Will Yuta & Garcia keep the momentum going from what Moxley and the others did earlier tonight? Or can these Collision Cowboys ride off into the Peoria sunset with a win?
Moxley joins commentary for this match, and he admits that 10 Man Tag was a tornado of a match, where you just hang out, pray, and trust your skills to see you through. The teams sort out and Juice starts against Yuta. They circle, Juice tests the ropes, then feel things out. The fans cheer Juice, but Yuta BLASTS Ace! Garcia CLOBBERS Juice, then he and Yuta mug Juice! The fans boo but Yuta bumps Juice off buckles. Tag to Garcia, he and Yuta mug Juice more, then they double whip. They DOUBLE ELBOW Juice down, then Garcia does push-ups just to show off. Garcia then drags Juice up, around, and brings him over.
Yuta tags in, they mug Juice again, and they double whip again. Juice stops himeslf, BOOTS Yuta, then ELBOWS Garcia! Juice calls to Ace before the hot tag! Ace dodges Yuta, ROCKS Garcia, then ELBOWS Yuta! Ace kicsk Garcia, uses him as a pommel horse to KICK Yuta, then he RUSSIAN LEG SWEEPS Garcia! “CLICK CLICK” BOOM DROP! But then Yuta mule kicks Ace! The fans boo but Yuta CHOPS Ace. Yuta whips, Ace rolls under to drop toehold and ENZIGIRI! Yuta writhes but Ace runs to SHOTGUN! Yuta tumbles while Ace kips up and the fans fire up! Ace CHOPS Yuta, then whips corner to corner. Yuta reverses, but Ace slips into the ropes!
Yuta staggers from hitting buckles, but Garcia runs up. Ace BALASTS him, ROCKS Yuta, then avoids the sweep with the handstand! Only for Yuta to DORPKICK him down! The fans boo but Yuta BLASTS Juice! Garcia stomps Ace, Marina joins in, and the fans boo again. Moxley says this is just the art of tag team wrestling. Garcia puts Ace in for Yuta, Yuta covers, ONE!! Ace toughs it out but Yuta brings him up by his hair. FISHERMAN SUPLEX! Bridging cover, TWO! Not quite perfect, but Yuta clamps onto Ace’s hair! The fans boo but Yuta soaks up the heat. Tag to Garcia, Garcia brings Ace up and bumps him off buckles, then Collision goes picture in picture.
Garcia climbs up, he rains down fists, stops at nine and puts up his dukes. But no dancing here, he just hops down to bump Ace off buckles. Garcia scoops and SLAMS Ace, then tags Yuta. Yuta climbs up to ELBOW DROP! Cover, TWO! Ace is tougher than that, but Yuta clamps on with a chinlock. Ace reaches out but Yuta clamps on a straitjacket. Yuta grinds his forearm into Ace, but Ace fights up to fire body shots. Yuta ripcords Ace to ELBOW him down! Tag to Garcia, they stomp away, but the ref reprimands. Yuta stops at 4, but Garcia stands on Ace at the ropes! Garcia stomps away, stops at 4, then taunts Juice.
Yuta gets a cheap shot in while the ref holds Juice back. Garcia bumps Ace off buckles, but the ref backs him off. That lets Yuta DUMP Ace out, and Marina is again there to cause problems! Yuta puts Ace back in, high-fives and fist bumps Marina, and Garcia stands on Ace! The ref counts, Garcia counts along, and Collision goes to break.
Collision returns as the Death Riders continue to mug Ace. They shove him to the corner, then Garcia sends Yuta in for the BODY BLOCK! Garcia LARIATS, Yuta ELBOWS, repeat! The Cycle of Violence continues until Ace BOOTS Yuta and ELBOWS Garcia! The fans fire up as Ace hurries, but the Death Riders THROW him back! And they BLAST Juice together! Then they DOUBLE SHOTGUN Ace down! Marina & Moxley love it but they’re the only ones. Garcia reels Ace into a PERUVIAN NECKTIE! The fans boo, but Juice rises up. Ace reaches out, pries free, and has the ROPEBREAK! Garcia drags Ace back up but Ace fires body shots!
Ace reaches out but Garcia CLUBS him down! Garcia back suplexes, but Ace lands out! Yuta grabs Ace, but Ace BOOTS Garcia and ELBOWS Yuta! Garcia FLIPS Ace, but Ace RAMS Garcia! Slingshot sunset flip, but Garcia rolls through! Ace BOOTS Gracia way, then fireman’s carries! Garcia fires elbows, but Ace does a squat before the DEATH VALLEY DRIVER! Both men are down and the fans fire up! Ace and Garcia crawl, hot tags to Yuta and Juice! Juice RUNS Yuta over, THROWS Garcia in, then CLOBBERS Yuta! And CLOBBERS him again! Juice LARIATS Garcia back out, then ELBOWS Yuta down! SENTON!
The fans fire up for Juice, and he CROSSBODIES Garcia down! Juice talks trash on Moxley, but Garica throat chops him! Moxley says keep your eye on the ball. Yuta DIVES, but Juice uses Garcia as a shield! the fans cheer the friendly fire, and Jucie SMACKS Yuta off the desk! Yuta is busted right open! Juice fires up, the fans pump it up with him, and Juice JABS! JABS! JABS! “JUICE! JUICE! JUICE!” Garcia gets up, but he gets the LEFT HAND O’ GOD! Yuta runs up, but Juice JABS, JABS, JABS! Marina gets up, and Juice thinks about it. But Yuta rolls Juice up! TWO and Yuta bumps into Marina! The fans cheer as Juice then O’Conner Rolls, TWO!
Juice staggers, comes back, and LEG LARIATS Yuta down! Cover, Garcia breaks it in time! The fans boo but Ace is in! Ace ROCKS Garcia, KNEES, KICKS, and runs up in the corner! Garcia BOOTS Ace, then DUMPS him out! Juice whips Yuta, but Yuta sunset flips! Rewind into Garcia’s PILEDRIVER!! Yuta goes up, Garcia positions Juice just right, FASTBALL SPECIAL!! Cover, TWO!! Moxley is frustrated for his guys, and Yuta snarls through his crimson mask! Yuta aims, BUSAI- NO, Juice ducks the knee! But Garcia SHOTGUNS! But Ace FLYING CHUCKS! Yuta wrenches Ace, RIGHT ANGLE SLAM!
Yuta fires up, he brings Juice around, but Juice hits the LEFT HAND O’ GOD! Then the JUICE BOX!! Cover, BANG BANG GANG WINS!
Winners: Ace Austin & Juice Robinson, by pinfall
Moxley is honestly stunned, but he admits that was good stuff. Saturday nights are alright for a fight, and Garcia CLOBBERS Juice! Yuta LOW BLOWS Ace! The Death Riders are sore losers, Moxley says you don’t go calling him out and get away with it. Garcia CHOKES Juice, Yuta stomps Ace, but “GUNNS UP!” YES, Austin & Colten Gunn are both back! And they rush in to CLOBBER the Death Riders! They fire off on Moxley, but Yuta 7 Garcia come back for more! The Gunns DECK those two, then wait on Moxley! But Marina saves The Maniac from a 3:10 to Yuma! Yuta runs in, he gets the 3:10 TO YUMA!!
The fans fire up as The Bang Bang Gang is now four men strong! Colten gets a mic to shout, “The Collision Cowboys are back, baby! This is OUR show! And if you’re not down with that, we’ve got two words for ya!” “GUNNS UP!!” Marina is pissed, but will The Death Riders settle this with Bang Bang Gang soon enough?
Backstage interview with The Divine Dominion.
Lexy Nair is with Megan Bayne & Lena Kross, and Megan says no, she’s not with them, she’s beneath them. Just like this entire Women’s Division. Lena says Divine Dominion just defeated Stat & Shida, two former world champions, and two of the best in this company. And yet they crumbled at Divine Dominion’s feet! What two other women even have a prayer? Can Lexy think of them? Wanna try? N-NO, absolutely not. Then the only hope this Women’s Division has is if the gods themselves take mercy on their souls and strike these two down. Otherwise, just stop trying. Megan & Lena have spoken, but will that challenge soon be matched?
Skye Blue VS Nixi XS!
The Chicago Skye looms dark over Peoria, especially after she and the Triangle of Madness misted Persephone full in the face just to cheat a win last week. But will Skye make sure to leave her opponent black ‘n’ blue tonight? Or will the Alien Girl shine through with neon colors?
The bell rings and Skye just BOOTS Nixi down! Then she scuffs Nixi, talks trash on her, and pie faces her around. Skye TOSSES Nixi out, then runs up, only for Nixi to BOOT her back! Skye ROCKS Nixi, then runs up again, to BOOGT WASH her to the floor! Skye scowls as she stalks Nixi on the outside, and she brings Nixi up to SMACK her off steel steps! And again, and again, and again! The fans cheer Skye as she puts Nixi on the apron. Skye drags Nixi out for a DRAPING SWINGING NECKBREAKER to the floor! Nixi writhes but Skye puts her back in the ring. Skye swaggers while the fans cheer, then she climbs up the corner.
Nixi slowly rises so Skye revels in the cheers a little more. Nixi ROCKS Skye, but Skye ROCKS her back! They brawl up top, but Skye slips under to tuck Nixi in! CHEEKY NANDOS! Then Skye gets under Nixi for a RUNNING POWERBOMB! Flip over and KNEE!! Cover, but Skye lets up! The fans re torn, but Skye shouts out Julia Hart with the dragon sleeper! She drops down, DESCENT INTO MADNESS! Nixi TAPS, Skye wins!
Winner: Skye Blue, by submission
Skye shows her arsenal is deepening, just like the darkness in her heart! Will all parts of the Triangle of Madness soon be shining with gold?
AEW TNT Championship: Kevin Knight VS Hook w/ The Opps!
The Jet used MJF’s own tricks against him to keep this title, and now he has his shot at Darby Allin’s AEW World Championship this Wednesday. But will Knight still be bringing this gold with him? Or will the Cold-Hearted Handsome Devil finally make himself the Face of TNT?
The introductions are made, the belt is raised, and we see whose luggage will be a little heavier as they leave Illinois!
The bell rings and the fans rally up. Knight and Hook circle, tie up, and Hook slips around to waistlock. Hook picks a leg, trips Knight, then eggs him on. The fans boo but Knight brushes it off. Knight asks Shibata if he taught Hook that trick. Shibata ignores Knight, but Knight and Hook tie up again. Hook headlocks, wrenches, then wristlocks. Knight rolls, handsprings, and wrenches to snapmare. Knight drops a KNEE on the arm! Hook scrambles away but Knight calls to Shibata, saying he knows Shibata knows these tricks. Knight does squats like back in the dojo, and the two tie up again. Knight powers Hook back, Hook turns things around, and they go along ropes.
The ref counts as the two keep going around and around, then they return to center. Hook waistlocks, Knight switches, but Hook switches back. Knight wrenches, hammerlocks, and the fans rally. Hook reaches back to hit the SAYANAGI! Hook runs but Knight stays low. Knight hurdles, then HIP TOSSES, but Hook handsprings through! Knight dodges Hook’s lariat, Hook HIP TOSSES, but now Knight handsprings through! The fans cheer while Knight strikes a pose, but Hook runs up! Knight arm-drags Hook, then arm-drags again, but Hook avoids the dropkick! The fans boo as Hook scrambles to the corner.
Knight taunts Hook & Shibata, but Shibata coaches Hook up. Hook kicks low, ROCKS Knight, then fires body shots and backhands in the corner! Knight turns things around to return the body shots and forearms! Knight UPPERCUTS, the fans fire up, but Hook avoids the haymaker! Hook fires more body shots, then a HEADBUTT! Hook wobbles, too, but he still soaks up heat from the fans. Hook stalks Knight to a corner, brings him around to whip, but Knight grabs ropes to stop. Knight DUMPS Hook out, then DROPKICKS him down! Shibata coaches Hook, Knight aims to PLANCHA, but Hook dodges!
Shibata stands in the way, Knight asks what’s up, but Shibata runs up! Knight dodges, goes up the steps, but Hook dodges that! EXPLODER into the fans! The other fans cheer as Knight is down, and Collision goes picture in picture.
Hook soaks up more heat as he swaggers around the way, but the ref checks Knight. Knight rises up but the ref has Hook stay back. That just lets Shibata DUMP Knight to ringside! And even stomp him! Hook argues with the ref as a further distraction so Shibata can stand Knight up. Hook KNEES Knight, then whips him hard into railing! Hook CLUBS Knight, soaks up heat, then goes to the ring. Hook argues with the ref more, but that lets Shibata line up a shot! Shibata BOOTS Knight into the crowd! The fans cheer again, they don’t mind Collision being interactive. Shibata puts Knight in for Hook to cover, TWO!
Hook is frustrated but Shibata coaches him up. Hook drags Shibata up, but Knight fires body shots! Knight ROCKS Hook, shakes out his hand then runs, only for Hook to follow! Hook CLOBBERS Knight, covers, TWO! Shibata argues the count but no, it was fair. Hook clamps onto Knight with a SLEEPER! Knight endures, even as Hook leans on him. Knight fights around, reaches out, then fires body shots! Collision returns to single picture as the fans rally. Knight fires shots, Hook shoves, but Knight returns! STAELLITE- NORTHERN LIGHTS! Bridging cover, TWO! Knight survives and Hook is furious!
Hook hauls Knight up, fires body shots, then ROCKS Knight. Hook whips corner to corner, but Knight comes back to LARIAT! The fans fire up as Knight keeps going, SHOULDER TACKLE! Knight whips, Hook reverses, but Knight goes up and over! Knight comes back, LEAPING LARIAT! Hook sputters away but Knight kips up! The fans fire up and Knight runs up to scoop and SLAM! The fans cheer as Knight says “TOO FLY!” UFO SPLASH! Cover, TWO! Hook survives but the fans still rally behind Knight. Shibata coaches Hook and Hook rises up. Knight also stands, and Knight runs up, SATELLITE- NO, Hook powers free!
Hook goes to a corner, Knight runs up and blocks a boot! Knight ROCKS Hook, hoists him up top, but Hook kicks Knight away. Knight returns to the UPPER ROOM! Hook goes tumbling away to the far corner! Shibata is worried but Knight grins. Knight says this is for Shibata-sensei! HYDRAULIC DROPKICK! The fans cheer Knight using Shibata’s signature, and that just pisses Shibata off! Knight puts Hook in the drop zone but Hook grabs at the ref. Knight climbs up, but Shibata shakes the ropes! The fans boo as that trips Knight up! Knight is stuck on his cockpit, but Hook goes up after him! Hook clinches but Knight fires body shots!
Knight SHOVES Hook away, climbs back up, but Hook is right on him for a SUPER DUPER BELLY2BELLY!! Knight flounders, Hook runs up, LARIAT! TAZ PLEX! Cover, TWO!! Knight survives and we hit the ten minute halfway point! Knight PENALTY KICKS, another Shibata signature! Cover, TWO!! Another cover, TWO!! Knight survives and Shibata is frustrated! Shibata tells Hook to end this! Hook snarls, storms around, and he demands Knight rise again! Knight sits up, Hook sneaks up behind him, REDRUM!!! Knight flails, drops, and victory rolls! TWO!! Knight and Hook stand, Knight slips around, O’Conner Roll! TWO, but Knight BLASTS Shibata first!!
The fans cheer, but Hook runs up again! GERMAN SUPLEX, but Knight handsprings through!! Then Knight LARIATS Hook down! Then Knight waits on Hook, for the SATELLITE DDT!! Knight puts Hook in a drop zone, hurries up a corner, and takes aim… MOTHERSHIP SPLASH!! Cover, KNIGHT WINS!
Winner: Kevin Knight, by pinfall (still AEW TNT Champion)
Hook tried to take this title, even had Shibata-sensei there to tip the scales, but it just wasn’t enough to stop The Jet from taking off! But will Knight soon make himself a double champion? Or will Darby Allin’s relentless reign not stop just yet?
My Thoughts:
A great Collision to follow a great Dynamite, but naturally status quo is kept with all these title matches. I liked the Jurassic Express National Tour vignette, and that was an awesome match in Jack VS Dorada. Anna Jay also looked great in her return, but of course Willow wins to keep the TBS title. Good promo from after Dynamite with Kris being rightfully angry with Shida, and good promo from #Shidalander with Harley & Mina. I feel like they can do a two-in-one, where Shidalander falls apart to set up their feud, while also giving Harley & Mina reason to become a team to help bolster the Women’s Tag Division.
Speaking of, very good promo from Divine Dominion to address how they’re dominating the division. There are only so many teams in the tag division so we need an influx of more, maybe have some crossover with Stardom and CMLL real quick, really spice things up as we get closer to Forbidden Door. Skye Blue of course won, and pretty dominantly at that. I can’t tell if Julia Hart is resting from an injury or what but she wasn’t even ringside for Skye, hopefully things are alright. Very fun trios match from Conglomeration VS MXM TV, great win for Conglomeration, but AEW needs to figure out more trios. Putting Ciampa with FTR is still a great team, but they gotta get longer running teams going, like LFI or maybe even Shane Taylor Promotions.
Awesome stuff with that 10 Man Tag, so wild and chaotic in a good way, but I figured Death Riders & Dogs would win. The Dogs need to stay afloat without Gabe Kidd as their anchor, and there’s the whole story with Ospreay that Death Riders need to stay strong for. Great tag match from Yuta & Garcia VS Ace & Juice, too, and great win for Bang Bang Gang. Especially with a return from Austin & Colten Gunn, because now we can get Bang Bang Gang VS Death Riders in an 8 Man Tag, someone going after the Continental Championship for it, who knows what else. For that matter, Bang Bang Gang needs to get back in those tag and trios divisions to at least bolster the ranks.
And great main event with the TNT Championship. Hook looked good for most of this, but the German Suplex was a bit janky. Thankfully, Knight is so tall and athletic that he made himself look even cooler in his escape. Knight of course won, mostly because it is more exciting if he has a chance of becoming Jet Two Belts. He won’t, because Darby and MJF are still building towards their rematch for Double or Nothing, but Knight will look awesome again. If anything, Knight VS Shibata should be the TNT title match for Double or Nothing, that’s a great story of student and teacher they can easily reference in the build.
My Score: 8.9/10
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Jet VS Scumbag, Relentless VS Violence!
On the same night that Darby Allin defends the AEW World Championship against Brody king, Kevin Knight defends the TNT Championship against MJF! Will the landscape of AEW change all over again?
OFFICIAL RESULTS
- AEW TNT Championship: Kevin Knight VS MJF; Knight wins and retains the title.
- The Brawling Birds VS Emily Jaye & Jordan Blade; The Brawling Birds win.
- AEW International Championship: Kazuchika Okada VS Ace Austin; Okada wins and retains the title.
- Adam Copeland & Christian Cage VS Roppongi Vice; Cope & Cage win.
- AEW Women’s World Tag Team Championships: The Divine Dominion VS Hikaru Shida & Kris Statlander; Divine Dominion wins and retains the titles.
- Rush VS Steven Fuerte; Rush wins.
- AEW World Championship: Darby Allin VS Brody King; Darby wins and retains the title.
PLAY BY PLAY
AEW TNT Championship: Kevin Knight VS MJF!
The Jet called out The Scumbag for sneaking away with a win when they battled for the AEW World Championship, and wants to prove that this title is for truly the best wrestlers! But will Knight be #2Fly2Stop? Or will Maxwell Jacob Friedman look to put more gold on his resumé?
The introductions are made, and MJF makes sure Justin Roberts says, “He doesn’t hail from a white trash state like Virginia…” The belt is raised, and we see who is truly the Face of TNT!
The bell rings and the fans fire up already. The two step up, but MJF kicks low! MJF TOSSES Knight out, then hurries to THROW Knight into the steel steps! Then he whips Knight hard into the railing! Knight writhes, the fans boo, but MJF soaks up heat. MJF talks trash as he reels Knight in, lift shim up, and BARRIER BOMBS him! The fans boo but MJF takes the camera to film while he scuffs Knight. “He’s a nobody!” MJF puts Knight in the ring, tells fans to shut up, and he pushes Knight to a cover, ONE!! Knight toughs it out but MJF clamps on tight. The fans rally as Knight endures and fights around. Knight rises, fires body shots, then runs.
Knight ducks ‘n’ dodges to springboard and CROSSBODY! Knight keeps moving, ducks ‘n’ dodges more, but MJF ELBOWS Knight down! The fans boo but MJF drags Knight up again for a back suplex. Knight lands out, back suplexes, but MJF lands out! Another back suplex, but into the CUTTER! Cover, TWO! MJF argues with the ref but the count was fair. MJF huffs ‘n’ puffs as he storms over to Knight at the apron. The fans taunt him about his hair but MJF just frowns. MJF drags Knight up, but Knight HOTSHOTS MJF away! Knight hurries in, slides under, then hurdles over to SATELLITE DDT! Both men are down but the fans fire up!
The fans rally again as both men rise up. MJF stands first, storms up, but Knight counter punches! Knight fires haymakers, fires body shots, then has MJF on the ropes! The fans fire up as Knight fires off, but the ref backs Knight off! Knight storms back up, whips, but MJF reverses. Knight goes up and over, hurdles again, then DROPKICKS! The fans fire up as both men are back down! But then Knight kips up! Knight is feeling it, and he runs up to UFO SPLASH! Cover, TOW! MJF survives but Knight stays cool. Knight drags MJF around, then climbs the corner. The fans cheer as Knight aims, but MJF hurries out of the ring!
The fans boo but Knight hops down to PLANCHA! Down goes MJF and the fans fire up again! Knight puts MJF back in, but MJF hurries back out! The fans boo again, but Knight builds speed! Knight DIVES and down goes MJF yet again! The fans cheer as Knight gets MJF in the ring, but then MJF bails out another side. The fans boo but Knight shrugs and builds speed again. Knight FLIES and that’s three for three! The fans cheer as Knight stands tall on the desk! Knight then brings MJF back into the ring, but MJF says let’s make it four. MJF goes to the ramp side, but Knight says might as well complete the set!
Knight aims, springboards, and FLYING LARIATS MJF down at the ramp! All four sides belong to Knight and the fans are thunderous! Knight drags MJF up, puts him in the ring a fifth time, and now MJF is stuck in the drop zone. Knight is up top, but then MJF just goes to the far side. Knight runs up, MJF DUMPS Knight out, and then the HEAT- NO, Knight powers out! Knight springboards, MJF gets under, but Knight comes back and sunset flips! MJF flails to stay standing, but Knight brings him down to a cover! TWO and MJF sits on Knight, TWO as Knight sunset flips again! TWO and both men stand! SATELLITE denied into a CUTTER! Cover, TWO!
The fans cheer as both men are down again. Knight crawls away to a corner, MJF runs up, but Knight goes up and over. MJF ELBOWS Knight, goes up top, and calls his shot. But Knight BODY SHOTS first! Knight goes up to get MJF, but MJF resists. Knight CLUBS away on MJF, but MJF SHOVES Knight! Knight backflips, but he hobbles from the landing. MJF wobbles, Knight still goes to the UPPER ROOM! MJF is down but Knight clutches his knee. Knight fights through the pain to go to the apron. The fans rally behind Knight as he climbs again, MOTHERSHIP FLOP as MJF moves! MJF hobbles over to Knight, he grabs the leg!
MJF steps through, but Knight BOOTS him away! MJF hits buckles, Knight runs up, but Knight’s leg buckles! MJF SUPERKICKS Knight, then goes up for the LONG ISLAND SUNSRISE! Cover, TWO!! Knight survives the Sunrise and MJF is beside himself! The fans rally up again while both men are down, and Dynamite goes picture in picture.
Knight and MJF stir, Knight still clutching the bad leg. The ref checks him but Knight says he can still go. Knight goes to the ropes, hobbles around, but MJF runs up to KICK the leg out! Knight flounders but MJF stalks him. MJF KICKS the leg out again! Knight flounders against the ropes before falling down. MJF drags Knight to center, talks trash about the leg, then turns Knight over for the HALF CRAB! Dynamite returns to single picture as the fans rally and Knight endures! Knight powers up, crawls his way forward, but MJF drags him back to center! MJF sits deep, even CLUBS the leg, but Knight manages to turn over and BOOT MJF away!
The fans cheer as Knight hobbles up, but he still can’t run! MJF grins, then goes up the corner again, for the LONG- SUPERKICK! Knight suckers MJF in and hurries up the corner himself! The fans fire up for the MOTHERSHIP SPLASH!! But Knight can’t make the pin from how he landed so hard! Knight crawls his way back to cover, TWO!! MJF survives thanks to that delay, but the fans know, “This is Awesome!” Knight pounds the mat in frustration, then clutches his leg as he crawls over to the ropes. MJF is on the apron, Knight hobbles and runs up, but MJF blocks the kick! DRAGON SCREW in the ropes! MJF is foaming at the mouth!
MJF DDTS the foot again and again and again! MJF blows snot AND spits on Knight! The fans boo but MJF just snarls as he looms over Knight. MJF Alabama Lifts, and he ALABAMA SLAMS Knight down! Kneeling cover, TWO!! MJF covers again, TWO! Another cover, ONE!!! The fans fire up as Knight refuses to stay down! MJF is furious but the fans cheer Knight on! MJF storms outside, grabs the belt, then snarls as he goes back to the ring. The fans boo but the ref reprimands MJF. Th eref takes the belt, but duh! Dynamite Diamond Ring! But Knight LOW BLOWS MJF first!! Knight cradles, KNIGHT WINS!
Winner: Kevin Knight, by pinfall
MJF is absolutely shocked! He got outsmarted! He got beat at his own dirty game! But then MJF CHOP BLOCKS Knight! The sore loser then scares the ref off before he winds up with that diamond ring. But wait! DARBY ALLIN literally drops in from the ceiling! Darby unhooks himself from the harness, then storms into the ring to dragon sleeper MJF! SCORPION DEATH DROP!! Darby makes sure justice is served, and the fans cheer him on as he gets a mic. MJF also gets a mic, and MJF says, “You people suck! Darby, real typical. Two peas in a pod! Two low life cheaters getting along, huh?!”
But joke’s on you! MJF doesn’t care about Knight, this match doesn’t count, he was barely trying! The fans laugh given how MJF’s red, sweaty and gasping for air. But MJF says what he cares about is HIS Triple B, HIS AEW World Championship! The fans boo but MJF says shut up! MJF wants his rematch! Darby paces, but the fans already chant “NO! NO! NO!” Darby also says, “NO! I’m not giving you that rematch until you put something on the line! And if I survive tonight with Brody King, I think I know exactly who deserves a shot next week.” MJF says MJF, but Darby looks to The Jet. The fans cheer but MJF says don’t even think about it!
But Darby indeed says, it will be Kevin Knight! The fans cheer, but then BRODY KING shows up! The King of Death stares The Devil down, then moves past him to join Darby and Knight in the ring. Brody and Darby stare down, then Brody says, “I have some bad news for you, Darby, cuz you’re not gonna survive tonight! And Jet, I got even worse news for you. Next week, you’re not gonna be facing Darby Allin. You’re gonna be facing the NEW AEW World Champion! ROOF!” The fans cheer that, and Brody returns backstage. The main event is gonna be wild, but who carries the title into next Wednesday?
Backstage interview with Adam Copeland & Christian Cage.
Renee Paquette is with The Rated R Superstar and Captain Charisma, and notes that Cage has a fractured arm, how is he feeling? Cage says his arm feels fine, don’t worry about the arm. Then they also have to address FTR upping the ante on their New York Street Fight by making it part I Quit match. Do they accept? Cage says, “We accept!” Cope says that’s a bit quick given Cage’s history with I Quit matches in AEW. Just saying… Cage says if he’s told you once, he’s told you a thousand times, he never said those words! He didn’t! Cage storms off, Cope says he totally did. But neither of them will say it again. Will C&C be more than ready to make the Top Guys give up?
The Brawling Birds VS Emily Jaye & Jordan Blade!
Jamie Hayter may have missed a week, but she’s back to 100% and ready to pick up where she left off. But will she and Alex Windsor be able to bounce back from losing to Thekla back to back? Or will they get caught off guard by Lady Stunner & The Ankle Breaker?
The teams sort out and Jamie steps to Jordan. They circle as the fans rally, then Jamie blocks a kick to ROCK Jordan! Then she BLASTS Emily just because before she BOOTS Jordan! Jamie bumps Jordan off buckles, DOUBLE CHOPS, then tags Alex. Alex DOUBLE CHOPS, then she tags Jamie! Another DOUBLE CHOP, and then tag back to Alex for a DOUBLE CHOP! Jamie tags back in, The Birds wind up, but Emily runs in! The Birds DOUBLE ELBOW Emily before they DOUBLE DOUBLE CHOP Jordan! Jamie then hauls Jordan up to snap suplex! SLIDING LARIAT and then ground ‘n’ pound! Jamie brings Jordan up, Windsor joins in, DOUBLE HEADBUTTS!
Then they set up, The Birds DOUBLE LARIAT SANDWICH! Jordan sputters, right into TWO BIRDS ONE STONE! Cover, The Brawling Birds win!
Winners: The Brawling Birds, by pinfall
Yep, it’s like Jamie wasn’t even out a week! But will they make sure to settle the score with The Triangle of Madness on the road to Double or Nothing?
The Triangle of Madness speaks.
Thekla says everybody says Thekla, why do you always call people “dumb b*tches?” Thekla would love to stop calling people dumb b*tches, but there are just too many dumb b*tches in AEW! Skye Blue adds that what happened on Collision to Persephone was entirely The Birds’ fault. But getting mist in the face was the best thing to ever happen to Skye, so maybe it opens Perse’s eyes, too. So what happened to Jamie & Alex? They’re supposed to be the big bad Brawling Birds, but they just can’t seem to handle a little ol’ Toxic Spider. Thekla’s advice is to stick with the tag team, because when it is 1v1, Thekla is everything, and they are nothing!
The AEW Women’s World Champion continues to be confident in her toxic dominance, but will someone come along and figure out how to wipe this spider out?
AEW International Championship: Kazuchika Okada w/ Don Callis VS Ace Austin w/ Juice Robinson!
While The Rainmaker wants his fight with The Alpha, Konosuke Takeshita, he still has a duty to defend this title. Will Okada prove what a real champion looks like? Or will The Inevitable make him Fold?
The introductions are made, the belt is raised, and we see who wins this gamble!
The bell rings and Callis admits, Ace has impressive quads. Too bad his hometown of Atlantic City is a dump. The fans tell off Callis even though he’s just on commentary, and the two tie up. Ace and Okada push each other back and forth, but Okada’s height becomes his leverage. Okada has Ace in a corner, but the ref counts. Okada lets off, then fakes the chop. Okada pats Ace on the shoulders, then stomps low! The fans are torn as Okada stomps a mudhole, but he backs off as the ref counts. Okada soaks up heat, then he ROCKS Ace with a forearm. Okada whips, Ace ducks and rolls to drop toehold and ENZIGIRI!
The fans cheer while Ace steps over to cradle, TWO! Ace DROPKICKS Okada down and the fans fire up! Ace KICKS Okada in the back, then CLUBS his arm. The fans rally as Ace lines up a shot and ROCKS Okada. Okada goes to a corner, Ace KICKS and CLUBS him. Ace whips Okada to ropes but Okada reverses, only for ace to fireman’s carry! Ace does squats to then DEATH VALLEY DRIVER! The fans fire up for “The Quad God” as he poses. Ace runs up, Okada dodges, and Okada comes back. Ace slips into the ropes and Okada hits buckles! Ace then slips back inside to FLYING CHUCK! Okada staggers while the fans fire up again!
Okada bails out, Ace takes aim, but Okada avoids the plancha! Ace avoids the leg sweep, and Okada is stunned to see the handstand! Okada applauds, that’s impressive even to him. But then Ace DROPKICKS Okada again, then PLANCHAS! Okada avoids the impact, kicks low, and DDTS to the floor! Ace writhes and Okada grins while the fans applaud. The ref checks Ace while Dynamite goes picture in picture.
Okada “apologizes” to the ref, then drags Ace up. Okada RAMS Ace into the railing! The ref reprimands, Okada rolls into the ring, but only to refresh the count. Okada then RAMS Ace into more railing! Ace drops to his knees, Okada offers a high-five, and a young fan returns it. The fans applaud that, then Okada offers one to Callis. They high-five, cheapening the moment. Okada puts Ace in the ring, Ace checks his head, but Okada brings him up. Okada bumps Ace hard off buckles! Okada slaps Ace around, then stands him up to whip hard into buckles again! Ace falls back, checking his mouth, but his mouthguard did its part to protect his teeth.
Okada stands Ace up but Ace fires a body shot! And a CHOP! Ace then lifts Okada, but Okada fights free to kick and DDT! Okada pushes Ace over to the cover, TWO! Ace is tougher than that but Okada brushes it off. Okada paces, sneaks a middle finger at the fans, then scuffs Ace. Okada kicks Ace around while Dynamite returns to single picture. Ace stands but Okada Alabama Lifts, tucks, and REVERSE NECKBREAKERS! The fans rally as Okada brings Ace up again. Okada scoops to SLAM Ace in the drop zone! Standard formula says Okada goes up, and he aims for the MACHO ELBOW! Direct hit, and Okada winds up… The Rainmaker Middle Finger!
Okada drags Ace up, wristlocks, but Ace fights the ripcord! They run around and tumble out of the ring! The fans rally up as Ace is on the apron. Okada stands, but he blocks Ace’s Penalty Kick! Okada THROWS Ace, Ace handstands again! Ace then handsprings over the sweep! PENALTY KICK! The fans fire up as Okada staggers around the way. Ace builds speed to FOSBURY FLOP! Ace just manages to clear the apron and the fans fire up for that! Ace gets Okada up and into the ring. Ace climbs, springboards, but Okada dodges! But then Ace fireman’s carries! Okada slips free, ROLLING- NO, Ace blocks to KNEE low!
Ace KICKS and RUSSIAN LEG SWEEPS! Then “CLICK CLICK!” BOOM DROP! The fans fire up for Ace as he runs corner to corner, forearm SMASH! Ace pushes Okada out, springboards, and FLYING LEG DROPS! Cover, TWO!! Okada survives and Ace is stunned! Ace takes out his ace card, and runs up for- A BOOT! Ace still reels Okada in, but Okada fights the suplex. Ace wrenches, Okada rolls Ace, TWO! Okada CLUBS Ace down! Okada drags Ace up, whips him to ropes, but Ace avoids the dropkick! Ace then lines up the shot again, THE- NO, Okada pops Ace up, but Ace sunset flips! TWO!! Okada rises, BOOTS, and Ace falls!
Okada lines up a shot, he runs up, but he blocks a boot. Okada flips Ace, Ace lands safe on the apron and ROCKS Okada! Ace steps in again, FLYING- DROPKICK! The anti-air hits hard, then Okada ripcords! RAIN- NO, Okada ducks it to backslide! TWO!! Callis freaks out at how close that was! Ace runs, but into the DROPKICK! Okada snarls, gut wrenches, and TOMBSTONES!! Okada roars because he’s not done! Okada ripcords for THE RAINMAKER!! Cover, Okada wins!
Winner: Kazuchika Okada, by pinfall (still AEW International Champion)
Ace was so close to the jackpot, but Okada isn’t one of the best ever for nothing! Mark Davis congratulates his Don Callis Family brother, while Callis himself SMOTHERS Ace for pushing Okada this far! Juice Robinson scares Callis off, but then wait! Konosuke Takeshita is here! The Alpha stares down Okada, and signals that he’s taking that title. Will Takeshita avenge himself for that Continental Classic controversy? Or will no one dry up the reign?
A country town is in chaos!
They’re all running away from the saloon as someone is putting the hurt on everybody. This man then picks up a wanted poster, the bounty for The Most Wanted, Bandido. And that man… is Swerve Strickland! Prince Nana hands Swerve his lighter, and Swerve burns the bounty. Is The Outlaw about to enter Swerve’s House, and never return?
The Death Riders speak.
While Marina Shafir grapples with Wheeler Yuta, Daniel Garcia says, “This is who we are, and this is how we train. You don’t get to be the best out there until you’re the best in here first.” But then look who walks in! Will Ospreay is here, and Jon Moxley says he has arrived! Did Ospreay get cleared? Nope. Might as well say it now, though: Ospreay is going to Japan, he and the Empire boys have a big title match, and then we’ll see. Moxley says, “Loyalty. You are too good to be true.” Moxley looks to Pac, kinda pokes at him, then says first thing’s first: Moxley needs Ospreay to drop everything.
Everything up here in the mind. The clouds, the vision, the thing that makes you see things up there. Then everything in the heart. The tugs, the pulls. And then everything in the gut, the anger that burns a hole. Drop it all. Excess baggage, they don’t need it. The feelings Ospreay has about Moxley, drop ’em. They don’t need excess baggage. Moxley makes no promises, he is not a miracle worker. But when Moxley makes a commitment to something, he sees it through all the way to the end. All he asks is the same in return. Ospreay nods and says okay. Moxley says beautiful! Ospreay and Pac stare down, but they leave it at that.
Ospreay asks where’s the ring. Moxley says they don’t need a ring. They’re starting from the ground up. The rest is proprietary, so sorry. Moxley pushes the cameraman out of the room, and now the real work begins. Will, or rather, can Ospreay survive the Death Rider dungeon and come out a stronger wrestler on the other side?
FTR is here!
Fairfax boos as the AEW World Tag Team Champions and #BigStoke make their way to ringside, but to sit by commentary so they can watch this next match.
Adam Copeland & Christian Cage VS Roppongi Vice!
While C&C want revenge on FTR so badly, they’re willing to stake their career as a team on it, this is to settle a different score! Will this tag team that reeks of awesomeness bring down Rocky Romero & Trent Beretta? Or will tonight belong to Azucar & #JustTrent?
The teams sort out and Cage starts against Rocky. The fans rally while Cage keeps that bad arm away from Rocky. They tie up, Rocky wrenches the bad arm, then wristlocks. Cage powers Rocky to a corner, the ref counts, but Cage backs off at 4. The fans cheer while Cage talks trash on FTR. Cage and Rocky reset, feel things out, but Rocky kicks low. Rocky wrenches, CLUBS, and CLUBS the bad arm. Rocky CLUBS away on the arm, then wrenches again. Cage KNEES low, then runs, but into a DROPKICK! Rocky slides for the soccer celebration, but Cage snatches him! REVERSE DDT! Cover, TWO!
Cage tags Cope and the fans cheer as they THROW Rocky into the corner again and again and again! Then BOOT LEG SWEEP COMBO! Cover, TWO! Rocky toughs it out, but Cope flips off FTR. Cope whips Rocky but Rocky KICKS back! Tag to Trent but Cope kicks and CLUBS Trent! Cope whips, Trent reverses, then Trent drops down to STANDING METEORA! Trent snarls, covers, TWO! Cope is tougher than that but Trent stalks Cope to a corner. Trent pie faces Cope, CHOPS him, then CHOPS again! Trent whips corner to corner, Cope reverses and Trent tumbles up, down, and into a BOOT! The fans cheer as Cope stands tall.
Cope drags Trent up, but Trent powers free! Cope drop toeholds Trent onto the ropes, tags Cage, and Cage stands on Trent to CHOKE him! The ref counts, Cage steps down, and he slingshots to the outside. Cope SPLASHES Trent before Cage UPPERCUTS him down! Cage then drags Trent out, THROWS him into barriers, and the fans cheer as Cage drags him up again. Cage ROCKS Trent, brings him around, and he SMACKS Rocky along the way! Cage puts Trent against the post, but Cash Wheeler shouts at him. Cage grabs Cash through the ropes, but Trent wrenches the bad arm, to SWING it into the POST!
The fans boo as FTRPG Vice are talking trash on C&C, but even Stokely talks trash from commentary. Wait, who is this standing up in the matching hoodies? It’s THE CONGLOMERATION! The fans cheer as Orange Cassidy, Kyle O’Reilly & Roderick Strong make their presence known, and Stokely senses it. Stoke turns around to see Conglomeration having snacks, and Stoke takes a swing!? Cassidy dodges that easily, and then SMACKS Stoke with the popcorn! FTR is furious, but they end up brawling with Conglomeration! RPG Vice mugs Christian while Conglomeration handles FTR & Stokely, off into the crowd!
The fans fire up as this brawl moves through the aisleway, and Cassidy is giving Stokely a noogie to his bald head! But Trent sets Cage up for Rocky’s FLYING KNEE! RPG Vice still has control while Dynamite goes picture in picture.
Rocky talks a lot more trash on Cage, but Cope scares him off! The ref reprimands everyone, and Cope backs off while Trent stands Cage up. Trent whips Cage hard into railing! Trent then tags Rocky, and Rocky digs his boot into Cage’s bad arm against the railing! Rocky puts Cage in the ring, stomps the bad arm again, then drags Cage around. Tag to Trent, they double wrench to double BODY BLOW! Then they run to JUMP KNEE and LARIAT! Cover, TWO! Cage toughs it out but Trent slaps him around. Trent drags Cage up, snapmares, and he clamps on a top wristlock! Cage endures, Cope coaches him, and the fans rally up.
Cage rises, fires body shots, then runs the ropes, but into a kick! Trent hits an ARMBAR DDT! Cover, TWO! Cage scrambles to ropes but Trent tags Rocky in. Rocky steps on Cage very much like Cage would, then steps off as the ref counts. Rocky argues with the ref and with Cope, letting Trent SMACK Cage in the distraction! Cope seethes but he can’t do anything while Rocky traps Cage’s arm for an ELBOW JAMMER! Rocky then double wristlocks the arm and puts on the pressure. Cage endures, fights back up, and Dynamite returns to single picture. The fans rally again as Cage wrenches out, but Rocky wrenches to headlock, only for Cage to hit a BIG back suplex!
Both men are down and the fans rally harder! Rocky crawls, hot tag to Trent! Trent BLASTS Cope, the fans boo, but Trent tags Rocky back in. Trent puts Cage on the ropes, Rocky DOUBLE STOMPS Cage down for Trent to SLIDING KNEE! Cover, but Cope breaks it! The fans cheer but Rocky keeps Cage from Cope. Cage fires a body shot, but Rocky KICKS the bad arm! And KICKS, and KICKS, then CHOPS! Rocky puts Cage up top, climbs up after him, and goes for the arm. Cage fires body shots, shoves Rocky back, but Rocky returns for a SUPER ARM-DRAG! Then the ARMBAR! Cage endures while the fans rally up again!
Cage fights around, reaches out, ROPEBREAK! The fans cheer while Rocky lets go in frustration. Tag to Trent and he storms up on Cage. Trent ROCKS Cage but Cage fires hands in return! Cage fights off RPG Vice, sneaks under Trent, but Rocky tags in! Rocky whips Cage to a corner, but Cage ELBOWS him away! Cage goes up, but Rocky grabs the arm! But Cage CLAWS Rocky’s face! Cage then TORNADO DDTS Rocky! The fans fire up while both men are down again! Cage and Rocky crawl, hot tags to Trent and Cope! The fans fire up as Cope BACKDROPS Trent! Then FLAPJACKS! Then he whips corner to corner, runs up, but into an ELBOW!
Trent has Cope, TORNADO- NO, Cope denies the DDT, then hits the IMPALER! Cover, but Rocky runs up! Cope moves, the ELBOW DROP hits Trent! The fans cheer, and Cope ROCKS Rocky! And CHOPS Trent! Cope runs, but into a DOUBLE JUMP KNEE! And then another DOUBLE JUMP KNEE! Trent Alabama Lifts Cope while Rocky climbs, but Cage SHOVES Rocky down! And a BOOT into the CODE RED! Cover, but Rocky breaks it! Cage has Rocky but Rocky CLAWS Cage’s face! Rocky runs, but Cage SMACKS him with the brace! Trent CLOBBERS Cage! But Cope SPEAR- NO, Trent leaps over! Roll-up, with feet on the ropes! The ref sees it in time!
The fans cheer as Trent is caught cheating! Trent argues with the ref, then pleads with him. But Cope runs up, only for Trent to BOOT him! Trent runs up, but Cope pops him up, for Cage’s SPEAR! Cover, C&C win!
Winners: Adam Copeland & Christian Cage, by pinfall
They may be less than 100% physically, but they’re still 100% mentally! As for emotionally, Cage grabs a chair and brings it into the ring. Given the role RPG Vice played in Cage’s arm injury, he SNAPS the crossbar of the chair off, and he hands it to Cope! Bent as it is, Cope uses it to GAG Trent! TORONTO SMILE!! Cage grabs a mic and he asks Trent, “Do you know what to say?! Say it!” Trent shouts, but the crossbar is kinda muddying it into “I qwimt!” They take the bar out and Cage asks again. Trent shouts, “I QUIT! I QUIT!” Cope lets Trent go and the fans cheer. Cage says, “I will never say ‘I quit,’ you little b*tch.”
Cope & Christian have their payback on RPG Vice, but now it will be a matter of getting their revenge on FTR. Will Cash & Dax prove they’re truly the best tag team of all time? Or will they have to admit defeat in the worst way possible?
Backstage interview with Chris Jericho.
Renee Paquette is with Y2J and brings up that this is twice now that Ricochet has defeated him with the “Ricosault.” Does Jericho think there is any validity that this Ricosault is an improvement on the Lionsault? Jericho says what he does think is that imitation is the sincerest form of flattery. But he’s not really flattered right now, he’s more pissed off. But here’s the thing, Ricochet has obviously been following Jericho’s career very closely. But not close enough because if he was- THE DEMAND ATTACKS! Ricochet, Kaun & Liona beat Jericho down 3v1, then get him up to his knees. Ricochet asks if this is what Jericho wanted. Is this what Jericho thought this would be in his big return to AEW?!
No more jokes, no more games, no more subliminal messages! Ricochet told Jericho to leave or get hurt! Look at him! What do you gotta say?! Is this what you wanted?! Jericho says, “Eat s*it, bald!” Ricochet HAMMERS away on Jericho, then RIPS the shirt away! Then The Gates of Agony THROW Jericho into a road case! Ricochet says that’s what you get! Then Ricochet uses the case to backflip over Jericho, and says, “You’re not even worth it. AHA~!” The Demand leaves Jericho down and out, but will they be the ones to kick him out of AEW?
AEW Women’s World Tag Team Championships: The Divine Dominion VS Hikaru Shida & Kris Statlander!
Megan Bayne & Lena Kross have been a dominant team since Dynasty, and are perhaps the most dominant team of all time! But will they make these former AEW Women’s World Champions #BowDown? Or can #Shidalander truly become the Galaxy’s Greatest Duo?
The introductions are made, the belts are raised, and we see who has true power!
The teams sort out and Shida starts against Lena. The bell rings and Shida DROPKICKS Lena! Then she fires a shot on Megan, but Megan doesn’t move! Shida fires shots on Lena, on Megan, but then Lena KNEES low! Lena bumps Shida off buckles, RAMS into her again and again, but stops as the ref counts. Shida fires more shots on Lena, but Lena THROWS Shida away! The fans applaud, as does Megan, but Shida BOOTS Lena away! Shida runs up, but Lena RUNS her over! Lena soaks up cheers and jeers, then drags Shida up to bump her off buckles. Tag to Megan, Divine Dominion double whip, and they DOUBLE SHOULDER Shida down!
The fans are torn but Megan soaks it all up. Megan drags Shida up, back suplexes, but then counters Shida’s sunset flip into a FALL AWAY SLAM! Not the cleanest throw but an effective one. Megan “kicks rocks” at Shida, then runs up, but Shida slips around! Shida waistlocks, she RAMS Megan into a corner, then runs corner to corner to JUMP KNEE! Shida climbs up and the fans cheer, but Megan stops Shida before she even starts! Shida still throws hands, slips free, and kicks low. Shida runs, but Megan blocks the jump knee! SPINEBUSTER! Shida tumbles out while Megan seethes. Shida is frustrated but she storms back in!
Shida dodges Megan, CLAWS Megan’s face, then she grabs her kendo stick! But Kris grabs it, telling Shida to stop! They argue, but then Kris uses the stick to yank Shida out of the way! Megan POSTS herself instead of hitting Shida! Shida tags Kris, they have Megan in the ropes, and then Shida kicks Kris?! Oh, so she can snap suplex her into Megan! A unique attack, but Kris drags Megan up. Megan RAMS Kris into the Divine Dominion’s corner! Tag to Lena, they double whip Kris, but Kris ducks ‘n’ dodges to DOUBLE RAN- NO! The champs stop Kris to SLAM her down! Then they drag Kris up, bring her in, and DOUBLE SUPLEX! But Kris lands out!
Kris BOOTS Lena, DUMPS Megan, but Lena ROCKS Kris! Lena whips, Kris reverses and ELBOWS Lena, then PELES! Lena staggers, Kris gut wrenches and tucks, but Lena drops down! So Kris makes it a cross-legged cover, TWO! Kris ends up on ropes, Lena blocks the ref’s view, Megan hits a DRIVE-BY DROPKICK! Megan grins as she gets one in, then Lena Electric Chair Lifts Kris! To HOTSHOT her on the ropes! Divine Dominion is indeed dominating as Dynamite goes picture in picture.
Divine Dominion revels in the cheers and jeers, then Lena argues with the ref before she brings Kris up. Lena bumps Kris off buckles, tags Megan, and Megan stomps away in the corner. Megan stops as the ref counts, but that lets Lena CHOKE Kris! Megan drags Kris up, RAMS into her again and again, then CHOPS! Tag to Lena, and Megan BLASTS Shida for good measure! Then a SPLASH and BUTTERFLY PLEX for Kris before Lena adds a SLIDING LARIAT! Cover, TWO! Kris survives but she’s isolated with Shida down on the floor. Lena stomps Kris down, then stalks her to the ropes. Lena CHOKES Kris, the ref counts, but Lena steps back.
Kris flounders around but Lena drags her up. Kris fires body shots but Lena CLUBS her. Lena snapmares, runs, and SLIDING- NO, Kris turns that into a ghost pin! TWO, and Lena LARIATS Kris down! Lena snarls as she covers, TWO! Lena clamps onto Kris with a chinlock and grinds her down. Shida is back on the corner, and she rallies with the fans for Kris to get up. Kris rises, but Lena THROWS her back down by her hair! Lena “apologizes” to the ref, then covers, TWO! Kris toughs it out but Lena keeps on her. Lena stands Kris up, but Kris JAWBERAKERS! And throat chops! And LEG SWEEPS! Dynamite returns as Kris crawls!
Lena tags Megan, and Megan runs up to BLAST Shida! Then Divine Dominion reel Kris in for a DOUBLE- NO, Kris fights the suplex! Kris fires CHOP after CHOP after CHOP on the champs! The fans fire up as she runs, then DOUBLE RANAS! The Divine Dominion tumbles around, Shida reaches out, but Megan drags Kris back! Kris fights the fisherman, but Megan BOOTS her! Kris rebounds to DISCUS LARIAT! Both women are down again and the fans fire up! Kris crawls, reaches out, but so does Megan. Hot tags to Lena and Shida! The fans fire up as Shida fires off on Lena! Lena ROCKS Shida, but Shida fires another flurry!
Lena ROCKS Shida again, then whips, but Shida reverses, only for Lena to block! Shida fires a flurry, Lena shoves her away, but Shida dodges! Shida goes up, up, and MISSILE DROPKICKS! The fans fire up for Shida and she runs the ropes, but Megan snatches her! Lena BOOTS Shida while the fans boo. Lena whips, Shida dodges to KNEE Megan down! Then she drop toeholds Lena into Megan! And then Shida DOUBLE SLIDING KICKS them down! The fans fire up as Shida hurries to the apron! Shida aims to DOUBLE MISSILE DROPKICK! Divine Dominion is down but Shida rises again! The fans chant “HOLY SHIDA!” as she brings Lena around.
Shida puts Lena in the ring, drags her up, and reels her in, but Lena fights the suplex! Lena suplexes, Shida slips free, but Lean HOOK KICKS! Kris tags in and fires off shots! Lena ducks a kick to ROCK Kris! Lena whips, Kris goes up, but Megan traps her! Lena YANKS Kris down, then tags Megan! Lena forearm SMASHES, then ELBOWS Kris! Lena runs side to side, and so does Megan! BOOT follows BOOT, then Megan GERMAN SUPLEXES! Cover, TWO!! Kris survives and the fans fire up! Megan drags Kris up, ROCKS her, then whips her. Kris reverses, Lena tags in, but Kris goes Matrix to avoid Megan’s flying lariat! Kris kips up, but into Lena’s SUPERKICK!
Shida runs up to ROUNDHOUSE Lena! SHOTGUN BOOT from Megan to Shida! Kris BLUE THUNDER BOMBS Megan! Then she ROUNDHOUSES Lena! The fans fire up as Divine Dominion is stacked on top of each other, and Kris climbs a corner! Kris aims to 450 SPLASH!! Two for one on the impact and Kris hurries to cover Lena, TWO?!? Kris is stunned but Lena is dazed. Kris hauls Lena up, but Shida tags herself in! Kris is upset but she SLAMS Lena down for Shida to METEORA! Then the FALCON ARROW!! Cover, TWO?!? Lena survives again and now Shida is shocked! Shida aims for the KATA- NO, Megan intercepts with a BELLY2BELLY!
But Kris SUPERKICKS Megan! Lena waistlocks Kris, Kris switches, but Lean switches back. Megan returns, BOOT GERMAN SUPLEX COMBO! Then they get Shida up, DIVINE INTERVENTION!! Cover, Divine Dominion wins!
Winners: Divine Dominion, by pinfall (still AEW Women’s World Tag Team Champions)
Granted, Shida went a bit rogue changing things on Kris there, but it’s hard to deny that Megan & Lena have the stats to reign forever and ever! Will no one, no matter who they are or what they’ve done, ever dethrone Divine Dominion?
Programming note for next week!
Wednesday, May 6th, North Charleston, South Carolina is in for a treat! They don’t just get AEW Dynamite, they get AEW Collision as a THREE HOUR COMBO! All live on TBS and HBO Max, make sure you schedule accordingly so you don’t miss a minute of the action!
Backstage interview with The Don Callis Family.
Renee Paquette is now with The Jackal himself, as well as Andrade El Idolo, and speaks to the incredible tear- MJF steps in and says, “No, no, no, Renee, I’m sorry, incredible tear? Here’s what you have done. You have ruined this company! Thanks to you, Darby Allin is on a reign of terror!” Andrade says okay, how you know? W-what? How does MJF know? Because Darby is world champion, that’s how! How you know? Because Don told MJF that Andrade lost his contender’s match! How you know? Because MJF saw it later with his own two eyes! Andrade again asks, “How you know?” Andrade smiles, and MJF says (sarcastically) that Andrade’s real funny.
MJF then shoves Andrade! Callis steps in and has them stop. Andrade is Callis’ money man. MJF is THE money man! Business is business. MJF doesn’t have a belt, there’s no reason for Andrade to fight MJF. And MJF, you need to get that belt back! They’re all better off when MJF is on top! So let’s just focus on business, guys. Okay? Just this once? MJF storms off one way, Andrade the other, and Callis says, “Wild horses, they’re gonna run. What’re you gonna do?” Callis follows Andrade, but will The Real Latino Man accept this truce with The Scumbag?
Rush VS Steven Fuerte!
From wild horses to El Toro Blanco, Rush has certainly been on a stampede since returning from injury. However, he is only getting hungrier and hungrier for gold around his waist. Will that stampede finally lead him to opportunities at Double or Nothing? Or will he have to make due with an appetizer?
The bell rings and Fuerte offers a handshake. Rush DECKS Fuerte instead! Fuerte tumbles out of the ring, Rush goes out after him, and Rush THROWS Fuerte into barriers! The fans fire up as Rush then THROWS Fuerte back into barriers, then stomps away! The ref counts but Rush fires body shots! Rush SMACKS Fuerte off the barriers, then snarls as he drags Fuerte back up. Rush puts Fuerte in the ring, watches him flounder to the corner, and he CHOPS! Fuertes falls, Rush puts him in the corner, then rains down forearms! The ref counts, especially as Rush stomps away! The ref backs Rush down, and Rush just pumps it up!
The fans chant for “RUSH! RUSH! RUSH!” Rush goes corner to corner, “You mess with the bull…! You get the horns!!”” BULL’S HORNS! Cover, Rush wins!
Winner: Rush, by pinfall
Rush made quick work of this one, then he grabs the mic to say cut his music, but in Espanol. Rush continues by saying that he is done with all these dogs! He is Rush, and remember! When you mess with the bull… You get the HORNS! Who else will be trampled under El Toro Blanco as he hunts after gold?
Backstage interview with The Opps.
Renee Paquette is now with Samoa Joe, Katsuyori Shibata, Hook, and newest member, Anthony Bowens. Renee says Joe is back, looked great back in action, but what is the game plan moving forward? Joe says, “Game plan… Maybe a declaration of intent. Well, it is simple. The Opps, we intend to reassert our dominance here in AEW. How do we plan to do that? I’ll tell you. We plan to do it with men like Katsuyori Shibata, fury made flesh, a man who is kind enough to put on a kick pad so he doesn’t cave in your head when he kicks your skull off.
“We’re gonna do that with men like Anthony Bowens, multiple time world tag team champion here in AEW. A man who has been undervalued, underappreciated, and most importantly, underestimated. And you will see the best version of him now in The Opps. Then we come to Hook, a man who intends to become the new King of Television when he captures the TNT Championship this weekend on Collision. But more importantly, our reign to the top, it includes strategic acquisition. And that brings me to you, Will Ospreay. Y’see, Will, I hope and I pray that you’re not suffering from Stockholm Syndrome.
“Because those boys in the Death Riders, they had you in the very same position that they saved you from not too long ago, and you know who came and took you out of that? We did, Will. We had your back. So you have to ask yourself, what kind of relationship do you want? Do you want one of convenience? Or one of confidence? Because The Opps are here, and the choice is yours.” That is quite the offer from the Samoan Submission Specialist. But will Ospreay change sides now that he’s already started down the road with the Death Riders? Or will he help The Opps get back on top?
FTR speaks.
Dynamite returns as #BigStoke informs us he just spoke with Tony Khan. Orange Cassidy, they have an “interesting proposition.” Next week, Dynamite Double Jeopardy! Cassidy goes 1v1 with Dax the Ax, and IF Cassidy wins, he and any member of The Conglomeration can challenge for the AEW World Tag Team Championships! But WHEN Dax wins, FTR gets the shot at the AEW World Trios Championships! And Stoke knows ol’ OC is begging for Stoke to get in the ring so they can be face to face, but guess what? That is not gonna happen. Stoke thinks they have a pretty good third partner, and it is the man who took Darby to his limit.
In steps Tommaso Ciampa! The Psycho Killer says last time he and FTR teamed up, if he remembers correctly, Ciampa shelfed Mark Briscoe indefinitely. This time, they take them trios titles. Ciampa picks the popcorn crumb from Stokely’s beard, and says, “Top Guys out.” Ciampa eats the crumb, then waves goodbye. Will these three truly be a dangerous combination? Or can Freshly Squeezed earn himself and… someone… another title opportunity?
BREAKING NEWS for Collision!
On top of Hook challenging The Jet for the TNT Championship, we will see The Death Riders & The Dogs team up again, but against the combination of The Rascalz & Top Flight! Another 10 Man Tag, but which side comes out on top? Then there’s more gold on the line in Peoria, Illinois, as “Jungle” Jack Perry defends the AEW National Championship against Mascara Dorada! Will the King of the Ropes add more gold to the collection? Or will Jack Perry continue to live his best Tarzan Life? Then the Bang Bang Gang hopes to rebound from Ace’s loss tonight as they go 2v2 with Daniel Garcia & Wheeler Yuta! Will Juice & Ace win big? Or will The Death Riders dominate the night?
And lastly, “Comeback Killer” Willow Nightingale put out the challenge last week and it has been answered! Anna Jay returns to action, and she challenges for the AEW TBS Championship! Will Anna truly be the Star of the Show? Or will the Babe with the Power overpower The Queenslayer?
AEW World Championship: Darby Allin VS Brody King!
The Relentless One promised to be a fighting champion, and so far that is mission accomplished. But he also promised that Kevin Knight gets the next shot next week! Will Darby continue to keep his promises? Or will the King of Death throw those plans for a loop?
The introductions are made, the belt is raised, and we add another chapter to this storied and brutal rivalry!
The bell rings and the fans are fired up already. The rivals step up, shake hands, then back up, only for Darby to SHOTGUN Brody! Darby fires off fists, Brody shove him away, but Darby comes back with fists! Darby springboards, but into a CHOP! Darby is stinging but Brody clamps on a SLEEPER! Darby grab ropes, the ref counts, but then Brody SLAPS Darby’s hands down to GERMAN SUPLEX him away! Darby tumbles all the way to the corner, and Brody roars as he runs! CANNONBALL! Brody hauls Darby up, Canadian Racks, but Darby fights free! Darby goes to another corner, and he BOOTS Brody away!
Darby goes up but Brody CHOPS! Brody climbs, Darby CLUBS away, and Darby hops on for a SUPER CODE RED! Cover, TWO!! Brody survives and bails out while the fans fire up. Darby snarls, builds speed, and DIVES! But he just bounces off of Brody’s body?!? Even Darby has to smile about that, that was wild! Brody drags Darby up and CHOPS him! Darby staggers around the way but Brody follows. Brody brings Darby up, CHOPS him again, and he grabs a chair! The ref reprimands but Brody tells fans to move aside. Brody sits the chair up, makes Darby take a seat, and CHOPS him for good measure. Brody barks, fans join in, and Brody runs up!
But Darby trips Brody and Brody hits the chair! The fans rally as Darby hurries to take that chair for his own. Darby sets it up, brings Brody up, and Darby makes Brody take a seat. Darby fires forearms, CLAWS Brody’s back, then he climbs up the corner! The fans fire up because they know this means SUPER MISSILE DROPKICK! Direct hit on Brody but Darby also writhes from that landing! The fans are thunderous while Dynamite goes picture in picture.
The ref checks Darby but he insists he’s okay. Brody is okay to continue, as well, and both men slowly sit up. Darby hobbles and rolls into the ring, followed by Brody. They slowly stand, and Darby hobbles over to fire forearm after forearm! Brody DECKS Darby with just one! Brody leans on the ropes while he catches his breath, and Darby slowly sits back up. Brody brings Darby around to CHOP him back down! Darby sputters but Brody drags him back up. Brody ROCKS Darby, whips corner to corner hard, and Darby falls to the mat! Brody storms over to Darby, stands him up, and scoops for a SLAM! Cover, TWO!
Brody stays on Darby with another scoop and SLAM! Another cover, TWO! Darby toughs it out and Brody grows frustrated. Brody drags Darby up again, scoops and SLAMS again, then covers, TWO!! Darby continues to survive, and now Brody is oddly amused. Brody looms over Darby, but Darby fires shots at the legs. Brody CHOPS Darby down! Then SENTONS onto Darby! Darby sputters and clutches his leg, it was trapped under him when the senton hit! Brody shrugs, not his fault. Brody looms over Darby but Darby crawls away. Brody stalks Darby, brings him up, and Dynamite returns to single picture for the lift. Darby GUILLOTINE FACELOCKS to counter!
Brody puts Darby on the ropes, fires body shots, and then he CHOPS Darby down! Darby hits apron before he hits floor! The fans rally and bark while Brody argues with the ref. Brody goes out after Darby, drags him up, and CHOKE SLAMS him on the apron! Brody says this is what Darby wanted, so he clears the desk! The fans cheer, and Brody even puts the desk lid off to the side. Brody paces, and watching from the skybox, it’s Kevin Knight. The TNT Champion is facing one of these two next week, so naturally he wants to watch with his own eyes. But then Darby JUMPS on Brody’s back! Darby has a SLEEPER!
Darby squeezes tight, but Brody stays on his feet! Brody runs with Darby as a backpack, CANNOBNALL down through the desk hood!! Fairfax loses their minds as both men are down in the wreckage! We get a quick look backstage to see MJF is watching this, too. The ref checks and both men are able to continue. Brody is up first and he drags Darby around. Brody scoops but Darby fights free! Darby SHOVES Brody into the desk! That corner edge gets Brody right in the stomach! Darby hurries to finish clearing the desk, and he throws hands on Brody! And even SLAPS, SLAPS, SLAPS! Brody SLAPS back!
Darby sputters on the desk, and now Brody climbs up to join him! The fans go nuts as Brody reels Darby in. Darby fires body shots and shots on the legs, but Brody CHOPS Darby! SLEEPER!! Brody dangles Darby like he has before, but Darby CLAWS Brody’s eyes! Brody lets go, Darby hurries back up, CODE RED ON THE DESK! The desk does not break, but both men might be busted up from that landing! The fans lose their minds all the same while the ref checks both men. Darby is up and in the ring, sore as he is, but Brody rises. Darby shakes out the bad leg, builds speed, and he DIVES! Direct hit and they hit the desk again!
The fans fire up while both men are down! Darby sits up, then manages to hobble his way over. Brody follows, they roll into the ring, and Darby goes up the corner! But Brody trips Darby up, then CHOPS him into the Tree of Woe! Brody then sits Darby up, just so he can CHOP Darby again! Brody barks as he storms around, and then he runs up to CANNONBALL!! Darby sputters but Brody drags him up, just to short arm LARIAT him back down! Cover, TWO!! Darby survives and shocks Brody! Brody hauls Darby right up, runs, CLOTHESLINE FROM HELL!! Cover, TWO!!! Darby survives again and Brody is beside himself!
The fans are thunderous for Darby as he sits up in a daze. Brody shakes his head, unsure how Darby is still doing this. Brody YANKS Darby up, runs up, but Darby dodges the splash! Brody sputters from hitting buckles, and Darby CHOPS! And CHOPS! And CHOPS again! Darby HEADBUTTS Brody, but that just pisses Brody off! Brody THROWS Darby onto a cameraman!! The camera is fine but Darby writhes on the ground! Brody storms out after Darby, grabs him by the legs, but Darby claws at the floor mat! The mat is pulled up as Brody drags Darby along! The fans fire up as the camera seems to be along for the ride!
Darby kicks at Brody, kicks free, then hurries to his feet. Brody CHOPS Darby and Darby staggers away. The fans rally and bark, and Brody runs up for a CANNONBALL THROUGH RAILING!! But Darby narrowly avoids that human car wreck!! The fans go nuts as Darby hurries to finish pulling up floor mats! Darby has exposed a good portion of concrete, but he makes sure to roll into the ring to stop the count. Brody storms back up on Darby, but Darby BITES Brody’s hands! The ref reprimands but Brody ROCKS Darby! Brody reels Darby in, and he looks to the floor! The fans freak out but Darby fights the suplex!
Darby SLAPS Brody’s hands, then slides under! SUNSET BOMB on bare concrete!! The fans go nuts again, but Darby isn’t done! Darby climbs, aims, and SUPER COFFIN DROP!!! Direct hit, and a solid one at that! The ring count climbs again, and Darby rolls in at 4 of 10. Brody is down at 6, but he rises at 7! Brody stands at 9, and he lunges in at 9.9! Only for Darby to COFFIN DROP again!! Then COFFIN DROP again!! Cover, DARBY WINS!!
Winner: Darby Allin, by pinfall (still AEW World Championship)
This newest chapter might’ve been their greatest, if not CRAZIEST, one yet! And in the end, Darby’s relentless nature carries him through again! Knight nods, knowing exactly what to expect for next week. But will Knight make it through the Cold-Hearted Handsome Devil on Collision to then bring that TNT Championship to the dance? As for Brody, he and Darby shake hands as great rivals and friends. Darby makes sure to look at Knight up in the skybox, will Darby be able to survive his own reign going this hard week after week?
My Thoughts:
An awesome Dynamite that they really stacked with title matches. But at the same time, status quo kept and all in awesome ways. Honestly, part of me is surprised that Knight retained against MJF, because of the “Double or Nothing” idea of Darby VS MJF, title for title. But at the same time, maybe Darby is going to make MJF put up his ability to challenge for the world title, same as in MJF VS Hangman. Great win for Knight all the same, and he’ll have a very good match against Hook on Collision, and against Darby Allin next week. Darby VS Brody was an awesome main event, like PPV quality, holy crap, but great win for Darby.
MJF had a great promo with Callis & Andrade to further that feud and its slow burn. I would think that win, lose or draw with Darby, MJF will feud with Andrade for the summer. A great match for Ace Austin against Okada, but again, of course Okada won out so he and Takeshita will still have their title match. Great promo from Thekla & Skye to call out Brawling Birds, and Brawling Birds of course win their match tonight. I still wanna see that Triple Threat of Thekla VS Windsor VS Persephone with someone becoming a double champion, but it feels like it might be Thekla VS Windsor VS Hayter just so Thekla obviously gets away with a win.
Great women’s tag title match, #Shidalander getting their best showing yet, obviously. But given the story they’re building, of course Shidalander loses. Divine Dominion VS Brawling Birds definitely needs to happen for All In London, so all these other matches are just biding time on that. Rush continues to bide his time, but between the TNT Championship and the National Championship, Rush needs to get one of those to vindicate himself here in AEW. Great tag match from C&C VS RPG Vice, but also a great appearance by Conglomeration to go after FTR. They’re already building that story even before Double or Nothing, which is clunky, but I like the idea of the Double Jeopardy. Though, with that, FTR & Ciampa are definitely getting their match for the trios titles.
And great stuff in this story of Will Ospreay’s recovery. Great promo from Ospreay with the Death Riders, but then The Opps just jump in and want to recruit him now? That’s weird. I suppose there is still good continuity here, because Face Opps did fight against Heel Death Riders, and so the factions are double-turning and the feud is continuing. I am pretty sure Ospreay sticks to Death Riders in this, and there’s still so much missed opportunity not having Max Caster as part of Bowens’ story with The Opps. But hey, if it gives us Ospreay VS Shibata and Ospreay VS Joe through such a feud, who am I to question it?
My Score: 9.1/10
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