The Meanest Man in the World gets Rated R!

Minoru Suzuki returns to AEW to take up Adam Copeland on his Open Challenge! And such a legendary battle will be presented COMMERCIAL FREE!

OFFICIAL RESULTS

• Hangman Page VS Penta El Zero Miedo w/ Alex Abrahantes; Hangman wins.
• Wardlow w/ The Undisputed Kingdom VS Trent Beretta w/ Best Friends; Wardlow wins.
• Swerve Strickland w/ Prince Nana VS Jeff Hardy w/ Matt Hardy; Swerve wins.
• Thunder Rosa VS Red Velvet; Rosa wins.
• AEW World Trios Championships: The Acclaimed & Billy Gunn VS The Mogul Embassy; The Acclaimed win and retain the title.
• Adam “Edge” Copeland VS Minoru Suzuki; Edge wins.

PLAY BY PLAY

Samoa Joe is here!

Savannah, Georgia fires up as the AEW World Champion makes his way to the ring, fresh off his win over Hook in a spectacular showdown. He gets the mic to say, “Hello, Savannah. My name is Samoa Joe, and I stand here before you your undisputed, undeniable AEW World Champion. And tonight is a night of celebration, because you see, a new championship endeavor we embark upon today. No more will opportunities be given. No, tonight, they must be earned. That’s why all your favorite AEW superstars are gonna come out here this ring, they’re gonna battle tooth and nail, all for an opporutnity at my championship gold.”

The fans cheer, and Joe says while he can appreciate ambition, he comes with warning. They think they’re winning an opportunity at a title, but it’s really an opportunity to have the worst night of their lives. Anyone that steps to Joe will come into this ring, and he’ll do them like he did Hook! He’ll beat them down unmerciful, strangle them unconscious, and take everything- WAIT! Here comes Hook! The Cold-Hearted Handsome Devil doesn’t like being called out after putting up his best, and he gets in the ring with mic in hand. The fans duel but Hook tells Joe, “Last week, you won, I lost.” Then he shakes hands with Joe.

But then Hook pulls Joe in to say that he doesn’t know where, and he doesn’t know when, but he will see Joe again. Fans like the sound of that, but Joe says he bets they will. Now, if Hook will excuse Joe, Joe is here to survey the field, so it is back of the line for Hook. Security, please escort this unworthy opponent out of Joe’s ring. Fans boo as Joe steps away and security steps in. Hook SAYANAGIS one, EXPLODERS another, and then has the third in REDRUM!! Bigger guards get in, Hook lets off and leaves. As close as Hook came to getting Joe the first time around, will he make good on his promise to go again?

As for Joe, he joins commentary to not just watch the first match of the night, but to also complain about Hook pulling that stunt. “Who raised that animal in there?” Taz chuckles and says Joe found out last week. For now, will Joe be able to keep his cool as we get ready for some #CowboyShid?

Hangman Page VS Penta El Zero Miedo w/ Alex Abrahantes!

The bell rings and the two circle. Fans chant “CERO! MIEDO!” “COWBOY SHID!” Penta offers a handshake, and Hangman accepts. Fans cheer the sportsmanship, but Penta doesn’t let go. Penta tells Hangman to listen. CERO! MIEDO! And a pie face! Joe likes the guts, and Hangman says Penta should listen! COWBOY! SHID! Hangman pie faces Penta now! They tie up, go around, end up on ropes, but Hangman turns that around on Penta. The ref counts, Hangman lets off cleanly and fans applaud. Joe is annoyed by that and says that’s not the viciousness it takes to be world champion.

Hangman and Penta reset, tie up again, and fans rally. Penta puts Hangman in a corner, but lets off slowly, to DOUBLE CHOP! Fans “WOO~!” while Hangman gets in Penta’s face. The CHOPS start flying back and forth! Fans fire up, Joe likes what he sees, and Hangman fires forearms! Hangman runs, but Penta SUPERKICKS! Penta says CERO! MIEDO! Penta runs, but Hangman BOOTS him! Hangman runs, Penta follows, ducks ‘n’ dodges then SLINGBLADES! Then another SLINGBLADE! Penta fires up and the fans are with him! Penta gets Hangman up, says “CERO! MIEDO!” then springboards, into Hangman’s arms!

Hangman stares Joe down before the FALL AWAY SLAM! And kip up, to the RUNNING SHOOTING STAR! Cover, TWO! Fans fire up, Hangman stalks Penta to a corner and CHOPS! Hangman bumps Penta off buckles, stomps him down, then scrubs Penta’s face. Hangman goes side to side to BOOT WASH! Hangman stares Joe down but Joe says that’s gonna cost him. The fans rally and duel, Joe says this is all Hangman will do: stare at the champion from far, far away. Hangman whips Penta corner to corner, runs in, but Penta dodges! Penta rolls back to RANA, then imploder LEG DROP! Cover, TWO!

Hangman survives but Penta has the fans rally up again. Penta puts Hangman in a corner, hushes everyone, and winds up to CHOP! Joe loves it! Penta says uno mas, and the fans cheer for it. But Hangman CHOPS first! Penta CHOPS back! Hangman CHOPS again! Penta CHOPS again! Penta whips corner to corner, Hangman reverses but Penta goes up, only to get caught! Penta fights out of the Alabama Lift to CHOP! Penta runs, LARIATS, but Hangman LARIATS back! Both men LARIAT, and KICK, and then Penta SUPERKICKS! Hangman SUPERKICKS! DOUBLE LARIATS take both men down!

Fans fire up and Joe says this is his favorite moment so far. Both men stir as a standing count climbs, but Dynamite goes picture in picture.

The count is 5 of 10, both men rise, and Hangman storms up to CHOP! Penta goes to a corner, Hangman claws at Penta’s face, then he snap suplexes. Cover, TWO! Hangman stares Joe down but goes back for Penta. Hangman TOSSES Penta out, then storms out after him, to ROCK him with haymakers! Penta turns that around to CHOP! Hangman fires a forearm, POSTS Penta, then stares Joe down again. Joe talks some trash, but Hangman refreshes the ring count, then he fetches Penta. Hangman puts Penta in the ring, storms up to him and CHOPS! Hangman snapmares Penta into a chinlock and squeezes tight.

Penta endures, Abrahantes rallies the fans, and Penta fights to his feet. Penta fires body shots, runs, but Hangman BOOTS him down! Fans fire up and Hangman revels in it for a moment. Hangman goes back for Penta, Penta swings wild but Hangman CHOPS him! And ROCKS him! Dynamite returns to single picture as Hangman whips, but Penta KICKS him! Penta whips, Hangman holds ropes then puts Penta on the apron. Hangman BOOTS Penta down, then PLANCHAS, but Penta dodges! Penta FLIES to take Hangman down! Fans fire up while the ref checks on both men. Penta fires up as he rises up!

Penta drags Hangman up and into the ring, “CERO! MIEDO!” and he climbs up top! But Hangman avoids the diving stomps! Fireman’s carry, DEATH VALLEY DRIVER! Cover, TWO! Penta survives that one and Hangman is frustrated. Hangman storms around, drags Penta up, and whips him to a corner. Hangman runs in to clothesline! Hangman clotheslines again and again, then climbs up to rain down fists! Fans count and Hangman goes all the way to TEN! Then he BITES Penta through the mask! Hangman lets off as the ref reprimands, and Hangman whips corner to corner. Hangman runs in, into a SUPERKICK!

Penta pops Hangman up to SUPERKICK him upside-down! Then fireman’s carry, SPINNING SPICCOLI DRIVER! Cover, TWO!! Hangman survives but Penta just brings him around. Penta steps over the arm to trap it, then CLUBS away on the other! Hangman resists but Penta pulls, only for Hangman to fight free! Penta returns, into a POP-UP POWERBOMB! Cover, TWO!! Fans fire up as Penta crawls to the apron. Hangman storms out after him, but Penta ROCKS Hangman! Hangman ROCKS Penta! They brawl on the edge and Penta CHOPS! Hangman CHOPS! Repeat! Penta CHOPS then reels Hangman in! “CERO! MIEDO!”

Penta lifts but Hangman resists! Hangman Alabama Lifts but Penta slips in. Hangman BOOTS, slingshots, BUCK- NO! Penta catches Hangman, pump handle, MADE IN JAPAN!! Cover, TWO!!! Hangman survives and even Joe is stunned! Is Joe worried we’re already seeing a new challenger in the making? The fans rally, “CERO! MIEDO!” and Penta rises up. Penta runs and triangle jumps, to APRON- DEADEYE!!! Hangman turns things around on Penta, then goes up top to ARIHARA MOONSAULT! Hangman puts Penta in, locks and loads, but Penta dodges the Buckshot! Hangman rebounds to LARIAT anyway!

Hangman reloads, to BUCKSHOT!! Cover, Hangman wins!

Winner: Hangman Page, by pinfall

Joe is not happy that Hangman takes down Penta! This makes The Cowboy 3-0 in 2024, and with the rankings making an epic comeback, that means Hangman is looking real good for a title shot. Hangman shouts at Joe that he is taking the title from him! Joe says we’ll see. Are we just a month away from a Cowboy Revolution?

Backstage interview with Orange Cassidy.

Renee Paquette says it is always a pleasure to see Freshly Squeezed, and she wants to pick his brain a bit. We have not heard from Cassidy since Roderick Strong made his bold declaration of facing Cassidy for the AEW International Championship at Revolution. What’s his reaction? Uh, okay. He will wrestle Roddy for the title at Revolution. On March 3rd, which is like… six weeks away? Cassidy wanted to wrestle Roddy last week, but Roddy wanted to wait, and that’s fine. But Cassidy isn’t gonna wait, he’ll keep doing what he’s doing, and that’s wrestling.

Cassidy says he asked Tony Khan to get his friends, his enemies, and his frenemies together in a match on Rampage. The winner of that will wrestle Cassidy on Collision for the title. So uh, guess Tony’s gonna do it. Well, okay, thank you so much. Thank you, Renee. Gotta go now, Trent’s gonna wrestle Wardlow. You see that Wardlow guy? He’s big. Cassidy heads out, but who will be heading for a big title opportunity this weekend?

The Young Bucks arrive backstage.

Matt & Nick Jackson are given tonight’s show schedule, and Nick says about time. Matt says, “Banger alert!” as he points to a match. He can’t wait to see that one. Nick agrees, looks like a good show tonight. Alex Marvez walks over and asks for a quick word. Their interview last week with Renee really got a ton of buzz. So his question for them is, what is their first plan of action now as EVPs? First plan of action? Well, how about Alex’s plan to be a bit more respectful to them. Call them by their passport names, Nicholas & Matthew Jackson.

Matthew says, “As the last two remaining, surviving EVPs, you’re right, there’s chatter, there’s buzz!” But in case you hadn’t heard, backstage morale is through the roof! They fixed the catering problem. Did Alex have anything? It was delicious, right? You’re welcome. But they’re gonna make sure this show is run smoothly and is a good one. Alright, let’s go. Matt & Nick then see Top Flight walk in. Did they get in here late? No, Darius & Dante have been here since like 1 PM. But then why aren’t they in gear? And where are their credentials? What? You guys were the ones that hired them. Nick says yeah, they do like Top Flight, but next time, it’ll be a fine.

What? Matt says they’re just kidding around, c’mon! Nick & Matt fist bump Dante & Darius, and then Matt says he and Nick are freakin’ killing it at bosses. Well, be that as it may, will The Bucks keep level heads wielding so much power?

BREAKING NEWS for Rampage!

It has been decided that it will be a #FreshlySqueezed4Way to name Cassidy’s contender! Kip Sabian, Komander, The Butcher and El Hijo Del Vikingo will all do battle for that golden ticket! Will Collision get Superbad or super wild for Cassidy this Saturday?

Wardlow w/ The Undisputed Kingdom VS Trent Beretta w/ Best Friends!

The Undisputed Kingdom already have the ROH World Tag Team Championships and are aiming for the AEW International Championship, but they want it all! The War Dog is their guy for the AEW World Championship, but will he storm right up the ranks to get it? Or will he be stopped cold by #JustTrent?

The bell rings and Wardlow CLOBBERS Trent! Fans chant for “WARD~LOW!” as he RAMS into Trent, CLUBS him, then fireman’s carries for an F 10!! Trent flounders while the Undisputed Kingdom applauds. Wardlow raises his finger, he is going to begin the Symphony! But Trent is deadweight! Wardlow grins, drags Trent up, but Trent cradles! TWO!! Wardlow is furious and he runs in! Wardlow blocks Trent’s boot, but Trent fires forearms! Wardlow shoves Trent, runs back in, but Trent dumps him out! Trent then builds speed to WRECK Wardlow- Well, maybe not! Trent DROPKICKS Wardlow again, then PLANCHAS, into a FOREARM!

Fans fire up, The Kingdom cheer Wardlow while Best Friends coach Trent. Wardlow paces around Trent, drags him up, and RAMS him into the railing! Trent writhes while Dynamite goes picture in picture.

The Kingdom and Best Friends shout at each other, but Wardlow drags Trent up. Wardlow puts Trent in the ring, but then drags him right back up! He just wanted to refresh the count, so he can THROW Trent into railing again! Wardlow paces, brings Trent back up, and puts him back in the ring, to again drag him back out! And it’s back into the railing! Wardlow puts Trent in and keeps him there this time, to then box jump right to the apron! Wardlow CLUBS Trent, brings him around, and whips him hard into a corner! Trent tumbles up and out to the floor! Wardlow smiles and the Kingdom cheers him on while the ring count starts.

Wardlow flexes while the count rises, but then he goes out to fetch Trent. Trent CHOPS! Wardlow CLUBS Trent, shoves him back in, and then stalks Trent. Wardlow drags Trent up to TOSS him out and Trent tumbles into the desk! Wardlow paces, Best Friends coach Trent up, but then Wardlow goes out after Trent. Wardlow stalks Trent, Trent CHOPS, but Wardlow UPPERCUTS in return! Trent staggers away but Wardlow puts him back in. Wardlow box jumps again, then storms in after Trent. Fans rally while Wardlow paces. Wardlow taunts Trent, Dynamite returns to single picture, and Trent fires forearms!

Trent CHOPS, runs, but into a HEADBUTT! Wardlow stands Trent up, finger gun and wind up, but Trent JUMP KNEES! Then Trent BUSAIKU KNEES Wardlow out of the ring! Fans fire up as Trent builds speed, he DIVES! Direct hit on Wardlow but he stays on his feet?! Trent hurries to get a chair, and while the ref is busy with The Kingdom, Trent SMACKS Wardlow on the back! And CHUCKS the chair into Wardlow’s face! Fans fire up, Trent hurries into the ring, and he HALF ‘N’ HALF SUPLEXES! Trent hurries after Wardlow in a corner, to TORNADO DDT! Fans fire up while Wardlow staggers around!

Trent reels Wardlow in, but Wardlow fights the lift! Trent still tires, and he hits the PILEDRIVER!! Cover, TWO!! Wardlow survives and Trent is beside himself! The Kingdom is frustrated, but the fans rally up. Wardlow rises while Trent climbs a corner. Trent leaps, but Wardlow catches him! And SPINNING POWERSLAMS! Fans are torn but the Kingdom fires up. Wardlow snarls, he drags Trent up and reels him in to hoist Trent up top. Wardlow brings back the WAR HAMMER!! Trent falls from that falling knee smash, but Wardlow isn’t done! LAST RIDE POWERBOMB!! Cover, Wardlow wins!

Winner: Wardlow, by pinfall

Undefeated since his return and still going, Wardlow drags Trent back up! Best Friends storm in and Wardlow pushes Trent down. The Kingdom backs Wardlow up, and choose to fall back for now. Is nothing going to stop The Kingdom from being undisputed?

As for Trent, he literally pushes his friends away! Trent is frustrated because he’s on a losing streak, what will it take for him to get back up?

BREAKING NEWS for Collision!

Not to be outdone by his greatest rival, Minoru Suzuki, we are getting the AEW debut of Yuji Nagata!! He is going to take on Bryan Danielson this Saturday, will Blue Justice slay the American Dragon?

Adam “Edge” Copeland speaks.

“I started this Cope Open for a few reasons. One: To prove to Christian Cage what I’ve always told him, is that I’m just better. And now someone has stepped up. Man, I get goosebumps just thinking about it. You ask any wrestling fan five years ago if they ever expected that they’d see this match. Savannah, Dynamite, the Rated R Superstar VS Minoru Suzuki. We are gonna beat the hell out of each other. Two grizzly, gnarled, evil bastards, and I can’t wait. Let me sum this match up in three words for all of you: Grit Your Teeth.”

Renee Paquette is on stage.

And she welcomes out The Virtuosa, Deonna Purrazzo! Fans cheer as Deonna makes her entrance, and she takes a seat with Renee on stage. And now, our AEW Women’s Champion, Toni Storm! “Timeless” Toni makes her way out, Luther holding the belt and Mariah May applauding. Toni also takes a seat, then takes the belt from Luther. Wow, how’re we getting both color and black ‘n’ white at the same time? Anyway, Renee says this has been brewing for weeks now. Ever since Deonna came to AEW, she has had her sights set on the world title while also getting some impressive wins.

Now, Toni said she’d meet Deonna face to face, so while they have this time, perhaps Deonna- Toni interrupts and says yes, she will speak first. She has a massage booked for 11 tonight. “Deonna, I believe you were recently body shamed. Which I think is ridiculous! Because there’s so much more to shame about you! Yes, we do have history. But that doesn’t mean you can just waltz in here and use our past friendship to get yourself a title shot. I have had many friends. And all of them less talented than me! You may be the greatest technical wrestler in the world today, but let me make thing clear: If you step into that ring, with me, I will twist your lips so hard you will need an epidural!”

Fans fire up hearing that! Deonna says this is insane. She didn’t come here to make friends. She came to become THE AEW Women’s World Champion! Fans cheer that, too! Deonna says it just so happens that the champion used to be a friend. But Deonna has no problems earning her title opportunity, and winning arm by arm. This isn’t the Toni Storm that Deonna wants to wrestle! “This delusional sham.” Deonna wants the Toni that lived on dojo floors with her, that moved to America and lived in Deonna’s home. “That Toni Storm was arguably one of the best in the world. And that Toni Storm is the one I wanna beat for the AEW Women’s World Championship.”

So Deonna is begging, please, dig down deep and find that version of Toni Storm. And if she needs any further reminder, just take a look at your ankle. Deonna’s pretty sure it looks a lot like hers. Deonna then shows off an ankle tattoo they both have! Deonna says Toni might have everyone here fooled, but not her. Toni says, “Y’know what, Deonna? You can take your little ta-too, and blow it right out of your bunghole!!” Toni throws her mic at Deonna, so Deonna throws a SHOE at Toni!! Fans fire up as now we return to full color, and Deonna gets an arm! FUJIWARA!! Mariah drags Toni to safety, but then Deonna runs up!

Mariah dodges, the BOOT hits Luther! The butler’s catching strays! Mariah hurries to get Toni away, but Deonna holds up the belt! Fans cheer, but will this be how it goes at Revolution?

Jon Moxley speaks.

“Since you first heard the words, ‘Blackpool Combat Club,’ do you know how many matches we’ve won? How many championships? I don’t keep track, but trust me, it is a lot. Y’know how many victory parties we’ve had? Zero. See, we don’t spend a lot of time patting each other on the back, having victory parties. Y’know why? We don’t have the time. Cuz there’s always another match around the corner, there’s always a bigger threat, a bigger challenge, a bigger mountain to climb around the corner, and that’s what it takes to be the best. The commitment to be the best, to be elite. Know what ‘elite’ means? It’s the name of the company, right? Maybe look it up in a dictionary.

“A lot of people come here, and they don’t know what it means from the start, they all just think it’s a big party. The party’s over. And 2024, personally, I will maim and pulverize and torture anybody who can’t get with the program and keep up. Every time I step into that ring, I will give everything of myself. When I step into the ring in Savannah Georgia this Friday night, I will cut my heart out and leave it in the middle of the mat and bleed out if I have to if that’s what it takes to give every single bit of my heart and soul to the people who paid their hard-earned money for what is supposed to be the best wrestling show in the world. And I’m gonna do it every single time.”

Johnny TV & Taya Valkyrie speak.

La Wera Loca wants to reintroduce them to the world. She is Taya Valkyrie and this is Johnny TV, “The Most TV-Ready Couple in AEW.” Now they’ve been watching, and some things are really starting to piss her off! That one girl wanting to just jump to the front of the line! No buts, no cuts, no coconuts! Taya is not one of these other “dumb girlies” who doesn’t know who The Virtuosa is, so she is challenging Deonna to a match, live on Dynamite next week in New Orleans. And after that, Deonna can get to the back of the line! Johnny & Taya kiss as we cut away, will Taya earn her own spot at Revolution?

Swerve Strickland w/ Prince Nana VS Jeff Hardy w/ Matt Hardy!

The Realest wants the top spot in AEW, but he still has to fight his way up to earn his shot at Samoa Joe. Will he keep pace with Hangman’s big win earlier tonight? Or will Brother Nero render him OBSOLETE?

The bell rings and the fans rally up for “Whose House?” “SWERVE’S HOUSE!” Swerve and Jeff circle, the fans start chanting for “HARDY! HARDY!” Jeff and Swerve feel things out, tie up, and Swerve wrenches to then trap an arm, Oklahoma Roll, TWO! Swerve rear mounts, GEDO CLUTCH, TWO! Jeff gets up but into a headlock and takeover. Swerve hooks a leg for a cover, TWO! Fans rally and duel, Swerve mocks the fans chanting “HARDY! HARDY!” Jeff takes his chain necklace off, unzips his shirt, and ties up with Swerve again. Swerve headlocks, Jeff powers up and out, but Swerve gets around to half nelson.

Jeff breaks the nelson, switches and rolls Swerve up, with tights, TWO! Swerve is upset by that, he shoves Jeff, so Jeff SLAPS Swerve! Jeff fires off haymakers then whips corner to corner. Jeff runs up but only gets buckles! Swerve reels Jeff in to BACKBREAKER! Swerve then keeps Jeff down by trapping an arm and pulling on the other. Matt gets on the apron to shout at Swerve, and that lets Jeff move around to BOOT from below! Jeff RAMS into Swerve, Swerve headlocks back, but Jeff turns that around. Swerve powers out but Jeff runs him over! The fans duel, and then Jeff does his dance!

Jeff goes to run, but he just lures Swerve in for a SPLASH on the dropdown! Jeff then snapmares Swerve, and basement dropkicks! Swerve goes to a corner, fans fire up and Jeff runs in. Swerve BOOTS Jeff, swings, but Jeff gets around, RUSSIAN LEG SWEEP! Then the leg trap cradle! TWO!! Swerve escapes, Matt coaches Jeff and Jeff CLUBS Swerve! Jeff bumps Swerve off buckles, runs in, but swerve puts him on the corner. Jeff throws hands but Swerve trips him up, to then SUPERKICK him! Jeff dangles with feet hooking the bottom rope! Swerve goes out to DRAPING NECKBREAKER to the floor!

Nana says, “How you like that?!” Swerve takes a chair while Nana does his dance. Swerve sits Jeff in the chair, fires off hands, then goes up to the apron. Swerve mocks Jeff’s dance, but Jeff SWEEPS the legs! Swerve tumbles off the apron, Jeff UPPERCUTS him, then positions the steps. Jeff runs to go up the steps, CALF KICK against the railing!! The fans are thunderous as Jeff almost breaks Swerve, and Dynamite goes picture in picture!

Swerve is stuck on the railing, dangling over, but Jeff pushes him down. Jeff stalks Swerve, POSTS him, then POSTS him again! Jeff pushes Swerve into the ring, grabs that chair Swerve brought in, but throws it aside. Jeff keeps it clean as he basement dropkicks Swerve to a corner. Jeff then RAMS into Swerve, and RAMS him again, and RAMS him again! Swerve pulls hair! The ref reprimands but Swerve still hits a NECKBREAKER! Swerve snarls while he paces around, and he lets his hair down while he stalks Jeff. Swerve stomps Jeff, smothers him into the mat, then drops a knee on Jeff’s head!

Nana talks trash, Swerve mocks Matt Hardy, but Jeff staggers to a corner. Swerve eggs Jeff on, then stomps him down! Swerve drags Jeff up, throws body shots, then snapmares Jeff to go up and FALLING UPPERCUT! Jeff writhes but Swerve hits the Griddy! Swerve then drags Jeff up, puts him in a corner, and Dynamite returns to single picture. Swerve puts Jeff up top, climbs up after him, and the fans duel again. Jeff fires body shots, then a HEADBUTT! Swerve falls back, Jeff adjusts, but Swerve trips Jeff up! No Whisper in the Wind, and Swerve goes up after Jeff. Swerve CLUBS away on Jeff, but Jeff throws elbows!

Swerve falls back again, Jeff adjusts, now WHISPER IN THE WIND! Both men are down and the fans fire up again! Swerve and Jeff stir, a standing count starts, but Swerve stands up first. Matt turns the chant into, “Whose House?” “HARDY HOUSE!” Jeff fires body shots but Swerve throws hands! Jeff dodges a shot, Swerve blocks a kick, but not the SPIN BACK KICK! Swerve staggers, Jeff CLUBS him, and then Jeff reels Swerve in. Swerve hooks free, but Jeff kicks low! TWIST- NO, Swerve powers to a half nelson! Jeff arm-drags free, reels Swerve back in, NECKBREAKER DROP! Jeff fires off hands, then atomic drops!

Jeff trips Swerve, for the LEG SPLITTING LEG DROP! Basement dropkick added! SPLASH added! Cover, TWO!! Swerve survives but Jeff stays focused. The fans rally, Jeff kicks and whips but Swerve reverses. Swerve runs in but Jeff kicks low. Jeff goes up, but Swerve SHOVES him down! Jeff is on the apron but Swerve drags him back up. Swerve brings Jeff up to whip into the POST! Jeff sputters while he’s stuck on the corner, Swerve goes out to drag him down. Swerve brings Jeff to the steel steps! Fans are torn as Swerve brings Jeff up, but Jeff throws body shots! Jeff ROCKS Swerve, TWIST OF FATE on the steps!!

Fans lose their minds over that hard landing for both men! Jeff forces himself up and he drags Swerve into the ring. Jeff throws off his shirt and the fans fire up! Jeff climbs and calls his shot, SWANTON BOMB FLOPS as Swerve moves! Swerve then aims with wild eyes, “Whose House?!” “SWERVE’S HOUSE!!” HOUSE CALL!!! Cover, TWO?!?! Jeff survives and Swerve is furious! Swerve snarls and Matt stomps the other steps to rally for Jeff. Swerve hauls Jeff up, mocks the Hardys, TWIST OF- NO, Jeff backslides it! TWO!! Jeff hurries to cradle, TWO!! Swerve escapes again, but Jeff JAWBREAKERS, JAWBREAKERS, and JAWBREAKERS!!

Swerve wobbles, Jeff runs up, but into a SOMERSAULT COMPLETE SHOT!! Roll through and deadlift, for the BRAINBUSTER! Fans fire up and Swerve goes up top! Jeff sits up, into the KILL STOMPS!!! Cover, Swerve wins!

Winner: Swerve Strickland, by pinfall

The Charismatic Enigma reminded us once again why he is a living legend, but perhaps that makes Swerve a modern legend killer! Will Swerve not stop until he brings that AEW World Championship home?

Backstage interview with Hangman Page.

Renee is with The Cowboy and congratulates him on his big win tonight. That makes him 3-0 in 2024, which puts him pretty close to the top of the rankings, once they’re announced at the end of the month. How is Hangman feeling? But Swerve interrupts, saying they shouldn’t be wasting time on an interview with Hangman. Didn’t you just see Swerve beat Jeff Hardy? In fact, Swerve is also undefeated in 2024. And who was the last person to beat Hangman? Hangman says it is funny Swerve should mention that. New Year, New Me, dumbass!!

Hangman is 3-0, and if he were a betting man, someone’s gonna come up and knock Swerve down these rankings before he ever gets a whiff of the world title! Renee has them all stop, and says breaking news from Tony Khan for next week’s Dynamite! It’s going to be Dealer’s Choice, Swerve and Hangman choosing each other’s opponents! Swerve says Hangman can stay and finish this interview, he’ll leave. Swerve does leave, but now both he and Hangman have a week to decide what happens next. Who will each man choose to ensure the other one loses?

Thunder Rosa VS Red Velvet!

La Mera Mera made her singles return over the weekend against Queen Aminata, but now she’s looking to heat things up! Will Rosa get on track towards the AEW TBS Championship? Or will The Chef kick her out of the kitchen?

The bell rings and the two circle. Fans rally up as they tie up, and Rosa shoots around to trip Velvet, then float all over her. Rosa facelocks, gator rolls, and then gator rolls the other way. Velvet uses that to roll to ropes, and Rosa lets off fast. Fans cheer as the two reset, and Rosa copies the stirrin’ it up hands. Fans rally for Rosa, she and Velvet feel things out, and Velvet wrenches an arm. Velvet UPPERCUTS the arm, arm-drags, but Rosa returns to arm-drag. The two stand off and fans cheer again. Velvet and Rosa reset, Velvet runs in, and Rosa drop toeholds her! Velvet flounders to a corner, Rosa runs in, but Velvet puts her on the apron!

Velvet swings, Rosa blocks to CHOP! Velvet staggers, Rosa reels her in, and they go side to side. Velvet blocks buckle bump to give buckle bump! Velvet slips out to YANK Rosa down, and she shows Rosa how to stir it up. Velvet then stands Rosa up to CHOP, and Dynamite goes picture in picture.

Velvet brings Rosa around to CHOP her again! Velvet puts some stank on her SPIN- NO, Rosa ducks the chop to CHOP back! Rosa follows Velvet around the way, then winds up to CHOP! Rosa refreshes the ring count, but Velvet dodges the chop to CHOP! Velvet brings Rosa over and pulls her into the post! Velvet even stomps Rosa while she’s pressed against the steel! The ref counts, Velvet lets off, and Velvet brings Rosa into the ring to cover. TWO, but Velvet brings Rosa up. Rosa throws body shots in return! Velvet CLUBS Rosa, CLUBS her again, then CHOPS! ARMBAR CODE BREAKER!

Velvet drags Rosa around to drop the leg on the arm! Velvet has the short arm scissor, but Rosa rolls back to a cover! TWO, and Velvet wants the arm again! HOVERBOARD KIMURA! Rosa endures, Velvet pulls on the arm, but Rosa throws body shots! Velvet jumps on again for more Hoverboard! But Rosa powers up and out, to GOURDBUSTER! Rosa crawls to the cover, TWO! Velvet swings but Rosa counter punches! They go back and forth with haymakers, and Velvet gets the edge! Rosa eggs her on, so Velvet swings again! Rosa catches the shot to wrench and KNEE SMASH! Dynamite returns to single picture as Rosa CLOBBERS Velvet!

Rosa ELBOWS Velvet, and fans fire up as Velvet goes to a corner. Rosa runs in to A-LIST LARIAT! Rosa goes up, SWINGING KNEE! Fans rally as Velvet flounders, and Rosa runs side to side, for the DROPKICK! Rosa hauls Velvet up, NORTHERN LIGHTS! Bridging cover, TWO! Velvet escapes but Rosa won’t let off! Rosa hauls Velvet up to scoop, but Velvet slips free. Velvet waistlocks but Rosa bucks the O’Conner. Velvet runs up, dodges Rosa, then fires off body shots! Fans fire up as Rosa can only guard! Velvet whips, Rosa reverses, but Velvet victory rolls! Then STOMP 182! Fans fire up while Rosa sputters!

Velvet says it’s time, and she runs to DOUBLE KNEE against the ropes! Velvet pushes Rosa to then headlock, but Rosa stops the springboard bulldog! Velvet runs back up, but Rosa fireman’s carries! Velvet fights free, shoves Rosa, but Rosa kicks low! Rosa reels Velvet in, underhooks, but Velvet fights the lift! Velvet back drops, Rosa sunset flips! Velvet slips free but Rosa SHOTGUNS her down! Rosa hauls Velvet up, reels her in, and underhooks for the TIJAUNA BOMB!! Cover, Rosa wins!

Winner: Thunder Rosa, by pinfall

It was a gritty fight from both stars, but Rosa says when is it her time, Toni? Or perhaps… Julia Hart? Rosa has her options open, who will she choose to challenge?

BREAKING NEWS for Rampage!

Jon Moxley said he’s gonna tear and maim and torture whoever he’s up against, and now he’s up against Lee Moriarty! The Maniac already beat Shane Taylor himself, will he sweep Shane Taylor Promotions? Plus, Christopher Daniels is looking to settle things with Konosuke Takeshita after that sucker punch during last week’s brawl! Will the Fallen Angel show Don Callis’ Alpha a thing or two about respect? And then, stemming from Saraya lying right to Ruby Soho’s face, The Runaway is going right after Anna Jay! Will the Star of the Show suffer from the gaslighting within The Outcasts?

BREAKING NEWS for Collision!

Serena Deeb has been saying class is back in session, and she’s ready to make this Saturday that first lesson! She’s been away since 2022, will the Professor of Professional Wrestling make sure everyone gets schooled? Plus, Mariah May is looking to get her second win in AEW as she takes on Lady Frost! Will Toni Storm’s superfan get on a hot streak? Or will she be cooled off fast?

Tony Schiavone is in the ring.

He knows we know that Revolution on March 3rd is drawing near, and his guests have a lot to talk about. One of the best teams AEW has ever seen, it is Darby Allin and STIIIIING~! The fans fire up as The Relentless Icons make their way down to the ring and join Schiavone. Darby wants to take a few seconds to talk about some things. Whenever he does interviews, whether on the radio or on TV, everyone always asks, “What’s it like to team with The Icon, Sting?”  And also, maybe Darby should slow down in the ring so he doesn’t retire before Sting does. Darby says he won’t worry about that stuff. Instead, he wants to speak on the impact Sting has had on Darby’s career.

Darby says it didn’t just start in 2020 in AEW, no. This goes back to 2015, Darby’s first year of pro-wrestling. Darby saw Sting’s career seemingly end early from a neck injury. Darby wondered, “What if that was me? What if my life’s work was cut short?” And all these years later, Darby heard Sting was coming to AEW, and he wasn’t sure what that really meant. We thought Sting was never going to wrestle again. Darby is sure Sting remembers this next part. Darby flew to Sting’s house in Texas because he heard Sting had a wrestling ring in his garage. They were going around in the ring, and within five minutes, what’d Darby say to Sting?

Darby looked Sting dead in his eyes, and he told Sting, “You still got it.” And he wasn’t lying to Sting, either. Wait, Matt & Nick are watchin this from gorilla, and they don’t seem to like this. Matt says something to somebody in the headset, but Darby says he told Sting to get back in the ring and finish his career on his own terms! And just look at them now! 27-0 as a team! UNDEFEATED! And the rankings are back, so uh, that should put them clearly in the top spot as #1 contenders to Ricky Starks & Big Bill. The fans like the sound of that! “And we’d be kinda dumbasses not to take the opportunity.”

Darby says like all those years ago in Texas, he wants to say this to Sting eye-to-eye one more time: “You still got it.” Darby says the only difference here is, Darby’s not alone. He is sure Savannah agrees, “You still got it.” And the fans do indeed chant, “You Still Got It!” Sting hears the fans, so Darby says, “What do you say?” Does Sting wanna end his career as AEW World Tag Team Champions? Darby hands the mic over, fans “WOO~” for Sting and chant his name. Sting says, “Alright, Savannah. I’m all in.” Fans cheer that! Darby and Sting hug it out, and then Sting howls into the night! The Relentless Icons are coming for the titles, will Sting retire with gold around his waist?

Ricky Starks & “Big Bill” Morrissey speak.

The Human Skyscraper says, “Sting & Darby Allin. Thank you, thank you so much, for finally having the respect to address us by name.” Starks adds, “Thank God.” Bill continues to thank Darby & Sting for finally having the respect to address them as THE AEW World Tag Team Champions. And as far as the challenge goes for a match for these titles, Bill & Starks accept. Starks says it is fitting. Sting started his AEW career going against Starks and a tag partner, in his first match back after six years. And it is very fitting that now, Starks and the best partner he’s ever had will END Sting’s AEW career.

Starks says Sting ain’t making it to Revolution, man, so you might as well pay their respects right now. Lay down so Starks & Bill can walk right over you and Darby. Starks is ready, but will he and Bill be in for an absolute surprise?

AEW World Trios Championships: The Acclaimed & Billy Gunn VS The Mogul Embassy!

As of Collision last Saturday, the Bang Bang Scissor Gang is a thing, as indicated by how Jay White & The Gunns make their entrances first, showing off the ROH World Six Man Tag titles. And then here come the AEW World Trios Champions, so “Yo! Listen!” Caster has his diss track ready! “It’s The Nigerian Scammer, Prince Nana! Please stop sendin’ emails to my mama! Your little crown only cost four dolla, buy a pair of shoes for the dude from Moana! Brian Cage realizin’ the dream! For once you’re not the most generic guy on the team! Y’see that your whole entire thing gettin’ rearranged. You are now rockin’ with the Bang Bang Scissor Gang!”

Bowens takes the mic to say, “SAAAVANNAAAAAAH~ The Acclaimed have arrived! Scissor me, Daddy Ass~!” And he does! Platinum Max, the Five Tool Player & Billy Gunn are ready, will the Scissor World Tour continue into 2024?

The trios sort out, Caster starts against The Machine and they circle. They tie up, Cage powers Caster to a corner, then RAMS into him! And RAMS again! The ref counts, Cage wrenches to whip corner to corner, but Caster goes up and over. Caster then ducks ‘n’ dodges, hurdles then slips free of a scoop to DROPKICK! Cage stays up so Caster arm-drags him! Caster clamps onto the arm and the fans rally up. Cage fights up, Caster wrenches and tags Bowens. Bowens YANKS the bad arm, then CHOPS! And CHOPS! Cage swings, Bowens dodges, kicks low and fires off forearms and elbows! Bowens CLUBS Cage down then shouts, “EVERYONE! LOVES! THE ACCLAIMED!”

But Cage TOSSES Bowens to a corner! Cage clotheslines, tags Toa Liona, and Liona RAMS into Bowens again and again! Bishop Kaun tags in, he and Liona stomp away! The ref reprimands, Cage tags back in and he stomps Bowens now. Cage shouts, “Who better than Cage, huh?” But Bowens fires off forearms on everyone! HOTSHOT for Liona, then a BOOT for Cage! Bowens hurries but Cage gets a leg, only for Bowens to ENZIGIRI! But then The Gates YANK Billy and Caster down! Liona HEADBUTTS Billy down and Kaun sends Caster into steel steps! Kaun runs up to knee Bowens, then whips him to a corner.

Bowens boots but Kaun blocks. Kaun puts Bowens on the apron, but Bowens ROCKS Kaun! Nana grabs at a leg but Bowens kicks him away. But then Liona BLASTS Bowens off the apron! Bowens crash lands in front of the desk, Cage hauls him up, and Dynamite goes picture in picture.

Cage brings Bowens around to whip him into railing! Bowens staggers and Cage puts him back in. Kaun covers, TWO! Kaun facelocks Bowens, drags him over, and CHOPS! Tag to Cage, Cage hauls Bowens up, and Cage snap suplexes! Cage runs to drop a leg, brother! Cover, TWO! Cage looms over Bowens, taunts the scissor fingers, then whips. Bowens blocks but Cage kicks low! Cage whips Bowens into the Embassy corner, tags Liona, and then Cage sends Liona in to SPLASH! Lions lets Bowens flop over, then Liona drags Bowens back up. Bowens throws body shots but Liona kicks low! Liona CLUBS Bowens down, then tags Cage.

Cage CHOKES Bowens on ropes, the ref reprimands, and Cage lets off. Nana talks trash and Kaun gets a cheap shot in! Cage drags Bowens from ropes to drop a knee on Bowens’ head! Cage then drags Bowens up, but Bowens fires forearms and CHOPS! But Cage SOBATS, scoops and SLAMS! Cage flexes, then he drags Bowens up. Cage bumps Bowens off buckles, CHOPS him, and Dynamite returns to single picture. Cage ROCKS Bowens, whips him corner to corner, then runs in, but into a BOOT! Bowens goes up, leaps, FLYING BLOCKBUSTER! Fans fire up as Bowens and Cage crawl! Hot tag to Liona and he drags Bowens away!

Liona fireman’s carries, Bowens slips free to ROLLING ELBOW! Both men wobble, but Liona tags Kaun! Kaun runs to BLAST Caster! Billy wants in but the ref says now. But Bowens ROCKS Liona and back drops Kaun! Hot tag to Billy! The fans go wild as Daddy Ass rallies on The Embassy with big haymakers! Billy TOSSES Kaun, dodges Cage and kicks low, “SUCK IT!” Billy runs, but Liona POUNCES! Fans boo but Bowens runs up to fire off the Five Tool Strike Fest! But then Cage fireman’s carries Bowens, for an F5! Caster CHOPS Cage, fireman’s carries him, and DEATH VALLEY DRIVERS! But Kaun SHOTGUNS Caster!

Kaun roars, Nana wants him to end this! Kaun kicks Billy, underhooks, GLORY TO MOUNT FAKO!! Cover, TWO?!? Billy survives and Nana can’t believe it! So Nana grabs a chair! Nana slides that chair in while Kaun distracts the ref with arguing. Nana then distracts the ref, Kaun gets that chair, and he aims for Billy! But Jay White snatches that chair! Fans fire up as Billy then hits the ONE AND ONLY!! Billy flounders his way over, The Gunns get Nana off the apron! Austin & Colten POWERBOMB Nana through the timekeeper’s table!! The fans lose their minds as Bullet Club Gold watches The Acclaimed’s back!

Cage snarls, Liona is shocked, and Cage aims at Billy! But Bowens slides in, to FAMOUSER! Liona returns, but Bowens sends him into buckles! Caster joins in, 3:10 TO YUMA, Acclaimed style!! Fans fire up as Kaun staggers, into a FAMOUSER from Billy! Then THE ARRIVAL to the MIC DROP!! Billy covers, The Acclaimed win!!

Winners: The Acclaimed & Billy Gunn, by pinfall (still AEW World Trios Champions)

The first match as The Bang Bang Scissor Gang, and it is a success! White & The Gunns applaud their new pals, will this sensational six soon take over everything?

Serena Deeb speaks.

“Anticipation is a very powerful emotion. A message to our Women’s Division: The Professor is ready to return, and the wait is over.” Who will be put to the test by the Woman of 1000 Holds?

BREAKING NEWS on the AEW World Tag Team Championships!

With Starks & Bill accepting the challenge, their match with Sting & Darby is now set! Two weeks from tonight, Dynamite in Phoenix, Arizona, it will be The Absolute & Skyscraper VS The Relentless Icons! Will 27-0 continue into 28-0? Or will Sting’s career not end on his terms?

Adam “Edge” Copeland VS Minoru Suzuki!

The Rated R Superstar didn’t even need to make this a #CopeOpen, because it was answered the moment he dared veterans to step up to the plate! The Meanest Man in the World, the King of Pancrase, wants to take a bite out of the WWE Grand Slam Champion, will he show Copeland who really has edge?

The bell rings on this commercial free match, and the fans are already losing their minds! Even Edge seems stunned this is really happening as he circles with Suzuki. They approach, and then immediately start firing forearms! Fans fire up as they go back and forth, faster and faster, and then suddenly they slow down as Suzuki ROCKS Edge! Edge ROCKS Suzuki, Suzuki ROCKS Edge back! Both men take a moment, and while Edge grits his teeth, Suzuki has that wild grin on his face! Edge fires a forearm, Suzuki eggs him on! Suzuki then ROCKS Edge, so Edge fires another shot! Suzuki ROCKS Edge again, and Edge drops to his knees!

Fans fire up while Suzuki laughs, and Suzuki brings Edge up. Edge CHOPS! Suzuki nods, and CHOPS back! Suzuki runs, but into a CHOP! Edge runs, Suzuki follows, shoots around and DECKS Edge!! Fans fire up again while Suzuki drags Edge up and reels him in. “This is Awesome!” as Suzuki goes for the Gotch lift! Edge fights, back drops free, and fans fire up again! Suzuki goes to the apron, Edge storms over, but Suzuki grabs a HANGING ARMBAR! Edge fights free of it to fire forearms! Edge runs, and he BOOTS Suzuki! Suzuki holds the ropes but he wobbles, so Edge runs again. But Suzuki KNEES Edge first!

Suzuki then drags Edge through the ropes to have a GUILLOTINE! Edge flounders out of the ring, Suzuki brings him around and cranks on the hold! Edge fights, flails, and then RAMS Suzuki through barriers!! The fans lose their minds all over again! Suzuki is stunned, but then he grins! Suzuki is having fun as he and Edge slowly sit up. The ring count starts and Suzuki has to remember, AEW does a 10 count, not a 20 like in NJPW. Suzuki throws forearms on Edge then heads back for the ring. Edge hurries after, we’re at 5 of 10, and then Suzuki stands to fire forearms! Edge fires back! The count is 8 of 10, both men stagger over, and they slide in at 9.9!!

Fans fire up as both legends are back in the ring, “This is Awesome!” Suzuki grins as he and Edge head for each other. Suzuki eggs Edge on, so Edge fires a forearm! Suzuki fires back! Edge shakes his head, and fires back! Suzuki fires another! Edge scowls, fires another forearm, but then so does Suzuki! The forearms pick up speed, the fans rally as both men stand! The shots keep going, and Suzuki laughs! Suzuki SLAPS, Edge SLAPS, but then Suzuki bobs ‘n’ weaves! DOUBLE SLAPS take both men down! The fans fire up again and a standing count begins! Suzuki stirs at 3 of 10 but Edge also moves around.

The count passes 5 of 10, both men sit up and Suzuki stands Edge up. Suzuki ROCKS Edge with another forearm! Edge ROCKS Suzuki back! Both men wobble, and Suzuki comes back with a laugh. Edge eggs Suzuki on so Suzuki ROCKS him! And ROCKS him again! Suzuki eggs Edge on so Edge ROCKS Suzuki! Suzuki just smiles, and then SLAPS! SLAPS! SLAP SLAP SLAP, the palm strikes paint Edge’s face! Suzuki wrenches but Edge rolls to kick low, IMPALER DDT! Both men are down and fans fire up again! The fans duel, “Let’s Go, Adam!” “SU-ZU-KI!” Edge crawls to a corner, stands up, and takes aim!

Edge runs in, but Suzuki dodges to get the arm! FUJIWARA ARMBAR!! Edge flails, reaches out, but Suzuki pushes back on the arm! Edge endures, claws his way around, and grabs the ROPEBREAK! Fans cheer and Suzuki lets off. Suzuki stalks Edge to a corner, for a SLEEPER! The ref reprimands, but Edge pulls buckle pad away! Edge arm-drags free, ducks ‘n’ dodges, and SPEARS!! But he has to crawl to the cover! TWO!!! Suzuki survives and that shocks Edge! Suzuki sits up and grins! Then he body scissors for the SLEEPER!! Edge endures, flails, but that Rear Naked Choke is on tight! Edge moves around, pries at the hold, and he gets out of the body scissors!

Edge fights up, but Suzuki squeezes tight! Edge’s face is turning purple already, but Suzuki just keeps squeezing! Edge is fading!! The ref checks, the fans rally as hard as they can, and the arm goes down ONCE! But then Edge revives! Edge runs to a corner, Suzuki hits bare buckle!! Edge then chicken wings, to KILLSWITCH!! A message to Christian as Edge covers, EDGE WINS!!

Winner: Adam “Edge” Copeland, by pinfall

The Ultimate Opportunist managed to find an opening that would allow him to bring down Suzuki! And wouldn’t you know? Christian Cage is watching this backstage. Captain Charisma is seething seeing his archenemy on a win streak. Will The Patriarchy have no choice but to face Edge once again?

As for Edge, he gets a mic and catches his breath. “I’ve never been hit that hard in my life. Gaddamn. Suzuki. Respect.” Fans cheer that! Edge offers a handshake, and Suzuki stands, only to growl at Edge and leave. Edge says honestly, he would’ve been disappointed if Suzuki did shake his hand. “But that was a war! The kind of war that Christian Cage knows nothing about. Christian, I am still coming for you!” Will the Cope Open continue on until the R in “Rated R” stands for Revolution?

My Thoughts:

A great Dynamite here, and this seems to be a great sign of how AEW is going to look with the rankings making a comeback. Samoa Joe and Hook had a great opening bit just to keep in mind that Hook will return for another world title match one day. And Joe was great on commentary during Hangman’s awesome match with Penta to get things going. Given how Joe was so upset Hangman won, it feels like Joe VS Hangman is where they’re going to lead this. And that’s even with Swerve winning his own awesome match against Jeff Hardy and then rubbing that in Hangman’s face. No idea who they’ll each throw at each other in Dealer’s Choice, but that’s part of the fun.

Really good match from Wardlow VS Trent with everyone else ringside, and I figured Wardlow would win. But this still feeds two stories at once: Wardlow gains momentum going towards the title; and Trent’s frustration at the end, him pushing Cassidy, maybe we get Cassidy VS Trent for the International Championship at some point. I also like the field they chose for that “Freshly Squeezed Fatal 4,” though I was anticipating an even bigger match than that. Komander and Vikingo are allies, but so are Kip and Butcher, it’ll be about which side falls apart that determines the winner and Cassidy’s next challenger.

Rosa VS Velvet was good, but rather clunky. They did note it was the first time Rosa and Velvet ever faced each other, so maybe they just weren’t clicking. Rosa still wins, of course, and I do appreciate that she not only calls out Storm but realizes she could call out the TBS Champion. Julia Hart does need someone to feud with, and Rosa is a great choice, regardless of who wins out in the end. And speaking of Toni Storm, what a great promo from her and Deonna. And seriously, I am impressed they pulled off splitting the screen between color and black ‘n’ white. Deonna stands tall here, but we’re still a way’s away from Revolution, so don’t count her out just yet.

Really good promo from Bucks to add to their roles as Heel authority figures, them trolling Top Flight but then perhaps throwing their weight around upon hearing Darby talking about him and Sting. Sting & Darby VS Starks & Bill for the tag titles happening before Revolution is of course so The Bucks can “abuse” their power and get their title shot against Sting & Darby at Revolution so they’ll not just retire Sting but also get back on top of the tag division. And great Trios Championship match, with Bullet Club Gold making great saves so that Acclaimed can retain. At this point, I still feel like things might happen where BCG turn on Acclaimed and we get Winners Take All at Revolution so that only one trio has all the trios belts.

Great promo from Moxley, though he didn’t say anything different from what he said on Collision, so it was really just so he’d be on TV. And good promo from Deeb but it was unfortunately redundant when the “BREAKING NEWS” already said she was showing up on Collision. And great to hear that Yuji Nagata is showing up on Collision. AEW is of course trying really hard to counter program Royal Rumble this Saturday, and Nagata showing up is great for fans who only watch AEW. But fans of both AEW and WWE (like myself) aren’t ditching The Royal Rumble for it.

And of course, great main event from Suzuki VS Edge. Edge was surely telling the truth that Suzuki was hitting him harder than anyone ever before. Edge of course calls Christian out in case anyone forgot why he’s doing this, and of course Edge VS Christian is the choice for Revolution’s TNT Championship match. Still hoping Luchasaurus betrays Christian so that Edge keeps the TNT Championship this time.

My Score: 8.9/10