Dynamite is doubling down on the celebration!

AEW Dynamite celebrates turning five by giving us double the dream matches! Ospreay VS Ricochet, Danielson VS Okada, with gold all on the line!

OFFICIAL RESULTS

• AEW International Championship: Will Ospreay VS Ricochet; Ospreay wins, by disqualification, and retains the title.
• Hangman Page VS Juice Robinson; Hangman wins.
• Britt Baker VS Serena Deeb; Britt wins.
• Private Party VS The Iron Savages w/ Jacked Jameson; Private Party wins.
• AEW World VS AEW Continental Championships: Bryan Danielson VS Kazuchika Okada; Bryan wins, both he and Okada retain their titles.

PLAY BY PLAY

The Blackpool Combat Club speaks.

The Bastard says, “War is upon us. It’s time to choose sides. But you see, we know you. We know you’re not like the rest of them: A zoo creature, somebody bought to be paraded around. No, you’re more than that. You’re not a fluffy, cute animal, a creature, no. You’re a lion. So stop acting like you haven’t already chosen.” The Swiss Superman says, “I’m still the same guy. So is Mox. I guess I don’t understand what the problem is. If you wanna talk to me, you know where to find me. This is your home. We still have big plans for you, Wheeler.” The Problem steps up and speaks in Moldovan, but it’s clearly her telling Wheeler to figure it out.

The Maniac finally turns around to say, “I prayed every night you wouldn’t win the AEW World Championship, Bryan, but you did. So here we are. I’m gonna have that belt one way or another. There will be casualties. You’re gonna get a gift. A gift from the universe, a gift from me, not a lot of people get. I’m giving you the opportunity to go out on your shield, to die a warrior’s death, on your home soil. You will be buried in your backyard, peacefully, beautifully. Fate’s not gonna put a better offer on the table than that, man. On October 12th, when I officially relieve you of duty, I’m sending Daddy home for good.”

The BCC has issued their ultimatums to The Decoder and the American Dragon, will either of them heed the warning?

AEW International Championship: Will Ospreay VS Ricochet!

It has been a long time since The Aerial Assassin and The One & Only have faced off in the ring. Both men have held gold all around the world, but that’s not even what this battle is about. Ricochet wants to show us what he can really do, and Ospreay hopes he remembers how. Who will stand tall as AEW continues into a new chapter?

But as Ospreay prepares backstage with Kyle Fletcher’s help, Don Callis & Konosuke Takeshita step in. Callis says they need to talk about last week, but he wishes Ospreay the best of luck. Callis says the Family has to get going, they have a flight to catch. Ospreay is now without his good friend, but will this be more about his mental state? Ospreay makes his entrance and the introductions are made. The belt is raised, and we see if this anniversary show will be #OuttaThisWorld!

The bell rings and the fans are losing their minds already. Ricochet and Ospreay tie up, go around, and Ospreay puts Ricochet on ropes. Pittsburgh already declares, “This is Awesome!” as the two let off slowly. Ospreay takes a swing, but Ricochet dodges to hit a headlock takeover. Ospreay headscissors, Ricochet kips free, and roles reverse as Ospreay hits a takeover and then Ricochet headscissors. Ospreay kips free, trips, jackknife bridge, but Ricochet bridges up and out to backslide! TWO, and Ricochet headlocks. Ospreay powers up and out, but Ricochet runs Ospreay over! Ospreay kips up and the fans fire up!

Ricochet throws Ospreay down, things are chippy already. Things speed up, Ricochet handsprings but Ospreay gets under. Ricochet runs back in, goes up and springboard arm-drags, but Ospreay handsprings through! Ospreay runs, RANAS, but Ricochet handsprings through! Ricochet ducks, rolls, RANAS, but Ospreay handsprings through! The fans fire up as things keep moving, they both dodge, and they both handspring superhero land! The fans are thunderous seeing the iconic moment between these two recreated before their eyes! Ospreay and Ricochet stare down as they stand back up, and the fans are cheering “A E DUB!” for making this happen.

Ricochet ROCKS Ospreay! Ospreay grins while Ricochet talks trash. Ospreay applauds, then ROCKS Ricochet! Ricochet comes back to ROCK Ospreay, so Ospreay CHOPS! And CHOPS again! Ricochet ducks the next one to CHOP! Ricochet runs, and he catches Ospreay for a BACKBREAKER! The fans fire up while Ospreay bails out, and Ricochet builds speed. Ricochet DIVES and sends Ospreay hard into railing! Ricochet drags Ospreay up, to CHOP! Ricochet follows Ospreay around the way, fires more forearms, then whips. Ospreay leaps up onto the railing! Ospreay has to hop down, but he turns around to ROCK Ricochet!

Ospreay then goes back up but Ricochet joins him! SUPER STEINER to the floor! The fans lose their minds all over again, and Ricochet storms over to Ospreay. Ricochet puts Ospreay in, slingshot SENTONS, then paces while Ospreay sputters. Ricochet KICKS Ospreay on the back, the fans rally and duel, and Ricochet drags Ospreay up. Ricochet CHOPS, and he puts Ospreay in a corner. Ricochet whips corner to corner, then runs up, but into a BOOT! Ricochet CHOPS back! Ricochet whips, Ospreay handsprings to NEURALIZER! The fans cheer on “BOTH THESE GUYS!” while they’re both down.

Ospreay goes to the apron, the fans fire up, and they join in on “OI! OI! OI!” Ospreay then springboards to PIP PIP CHEERIO! Cover, TWO! Ricochet is tougher than that, but Ospreay stays cool. Ospreay drags Ricochet up, reels him in, but Ricochet fights the lift! The fans rally, and they sing for “Ospreay~, Ospreay Ospreay Ospreay~!” Ospreay gives a Kawada Kick, then a CHOP! Ricochet falls over, but hurries back up. Ospreay calls his shot, but Ricochet reels him in. Ricochet back suplexes but Ospreay lands out! Ricochet ducks a kick, Ospreay ducks a kick, Ricochet ducks a lariat to wrench and LARIAT! Ricochet runs to LARIAT again! Cover, TWO!

The fans fire up as Ricochet keeps moving, but Ospreay rolls through the lariat! Ricochet slips free of the lift! Ricochet V-TRIGGERS, then runs, but into a TIGER WALL KICK! ENZIGIRI! Ospreay keeps moving, Ricochet TIGER WALL KICKS! And LOW KICSK! SOBAT! Ricochet runs, into a SPANISH FLY! Cover, TWO! Both men are down again and the fans fire back up! Both men rise, but Ospreay is up first. Ospreay calls his shot, but Ricochet SHOVES him to the apron! Ricochet then hurries to join Ospreay, and runs up, but Ospreay blocks a boot! Ospreay CHOPS and the fans fire up!

Ospreay underhooks?! Ricochet grabs the ropes to fight the lift, then shoves free. GAMANGIRI! Ospreay BOOTS! Ospreay runs up, but into a pop-up and fireman’s carry! Ospreay fights free, then HOOK KICKS! Ospreay goes up the corner, APRON OSCUTTER!! Both men fall to the floor and Pittsburgh is thunderous as we go picture in picture!

The ref checks both men and somehow they’re both okay to continue. Ospreay and Ricochet are down as a ring count starts, but Ospreay turns over. Ospreay rises, he drags himself into the ring, but Ricochet is still down at  7 of 10! Ricochet hurries and slides in at 9! Only for Ospreay to MISSILE DROPKICK him! Cover, TWO! Ricochet survives, but Ospreay calls his shot again! Ospreay goes to ropes, only for Ricochet to fall over! Ospreay stops, and grins as he walks over to Ricochet. Ospreay looms over Ricochet while he tells him to get up. Ricochet slowly sits up, Ospreay eggs him on, and Ricochet sits up.

Ospreay pats Ricochet on the head, before he DECKS him! The ref checks Ricochet while Ospreay soaks up the cheers and jeers. Ospreay drags Ricochet up, Ricochet staggers to a corner, and Ospreay CHOPS! Ricochet sputters and staggers, but Ospreay stays close. Ospreay storms up but Ricochet CHOPS him! Ospreay eggs Ricochet on, so Ricochet CHOPS! And CHOPS! That one stung! So Ospreay DECKS Ricochet! Ospreay stalks Ricochet to a corner, puts him up top, and climbs. But Ricochet slips under to trip Ospreay up! Ospreay hits buckles, and Ricochet ROCKS him with a forearm!

Ricochet puts Ospreay up top now, and CHOPS! Ricochet climbs to the very top, and he brings Ospreay up. Ospreay fires headbutts and then SHOVES Ricochet over! Ricochet falls to the apron, and Dynamite returns to single picture. Ospreay brings Ricochet back up, but Ricochet hits back. Ricochet climbs, the two brawl up top, and Ricochet ROCKS Ospreay again and again! Ricochet adjusts, to SUPER DUPER STEINER! But Ospreay lands on his feet!! The fans are thunderous, and Ricochet cannot believe it! Ricochet runs past Ospreay, to steal OSCUTTER!! Cover, TWO!! Ospreay survives his own move and the fans fire up!

Ricochet drags Ospreay to a drop zone, then goes back to the corner. Ospreay anchors Ricochet’s leg, Ricochet kicks free, but Ospreay flips him off! So Ricochet BUZZSAWS! Ricochet goes up, takes aim, and 63- NO, he has to roll through as Ospreay moves! Ospreay runs up, HIDDEN- NO, Ricochet catches him into a Gory Especial! Backslide BOMB! And then a lift and PILEDRIVER!! Cover, TWO!! Ospreay survives and Ricochet cannot believe it! The fans hope these two “FIGHT FOREVER!” but this is the beginning of the night! Ricochet drags Ospreay up, dragon sleepers, but Ospreay fires knees!

Ospreay is free, but Ricochet HEEL KICKS! Ricochet NORTHERN LIGHTS, rolls through and deadlifts, but into STUN DOG MILLIONAIRE! Ricochet wobbles, Ospreay runs up, HIDDEN- RANA!! But Ospreay rolls through to lift and STYLES CLASH!! Cover, TWO!! Ricochet survives, he’s faced the Phenomenal One enough to know that move! But Ospreay hits an OSCUTTER!! Cover, TWO!! Ricochet survives again and the fans are thunderous! Both men rise, and Ospreay takes off the elbow pad! The fans fire up more, and Ospreay aims… HIDDEN- NO, Ricochet ducks to STEAL HIDDEN BLADE!! Ospreay is down, Ricochet goes up!

Ricochet aims to SHOOTING STAR PRESS!! Cover, TWO!!! Ospreay survives and Ricochet is shocked! “This is Awesome!” as Ricochet aims, and runs to AX KICK!! Ospreay gets spiked but Ricochet isn’t done! VERTI- NO, Ospreay slips free to POISON-RANA!! But Ricochet is right up!? And he POISON-RANAS Ospreay!! But Ospreay is up to HIDDEN BLADE!!! Cover, but the ref hesitates as Ricochet also has an arm on Ospreay! DOUBLE cover, DOUBLE THREE?!? The fans boo, they don’t know what to make of this! The ref talks with Justin Roberts, and the decision comes in.

Justin Roberts lets us know that with both men pinned on the mat, this is ruled a DRAW.

Double Pinfall Draw; Ospreay retains the title

But even Ospreay and Ricochet don’t like that! They want to go again, and the fans even chant “FIVE MORE MINUTES!” The ref says sure, and even Tony Khan calls in to say let’s do it! The match is back on, let’s see who’s really the One & Only!

The two run up and fire forearms fast ‘n’ furious! The fans are thunderous as neither man is backing down! They are slowing down, though. Ospreay wobbles, but he fires back up to ROCK Ricochet! Ricochet comes back, both men BOOT! And BOOT! Ospreay blocks a kick, Ricochet blocks a kick, and DOUBLE ROUNDHOUSES connect! Both men stagger, both men roar, HIDDEN BLADE from Ospreay!! BUT KONOSUKE ATTACKS OSPREAY?!

Winner: Will Ospreay, by disqualification (still AEW International Champion)

The fans boo more as The Alpha ruins all the fun! What happened to the Don Callis Family leaving? But now Konosuke aims, POWER DRIVE KNEE into Ospreay!! And then Konosuke aims at Ricochet, ALPHA ELBOW!! Then, RAGING FIRE!! The fans boo as Konosuke leaves Ospreay and Ricochet down and out, and then snatches the International Championship! Konosuke stands with that belt over both Ospreay and Ricochet while fans tell him off. Will Konosuke look to bring this gold back to The Family himself?

Mercedes Mone speaks.

The AEW TBS & NJPW Strong Women’s Champion is with her Brickhouse, Kamille, as well as Renee Paquette. Renee holds the mic so Mone can hold both her titles while saying, “Pittsbuuuuuuurgh~! Please say hello to your C E O.” Renee says tonight, we celebrate five years- Yes, and what a beautiful five years! Mone is so blessed to have played even just a small part of AEW Dynamite history. That is why she has put together a very special video package of Dynamite’s best moments. “Hit it, Money Mike.”

The video is played up, and if you can’t guess, it is all Mone’s moments in AEW. Her debut at Big Business in Boston, her winning the TBS Championship, and just winning in general. Mone smiles and asks if that was an amazing video. AEW’s best moments are all about her, because AEW is where the money resides, and AEW’s future is so bright, because Mone Changes Everything. And MVP steps in to say yes it does! He loves Big Business. Please, take his card, maybe they can talk. MVP heads out, will The CEO consider his offer?

Backstage interview with Austin & Colten Gunn.

Renee is now with The Gunns and brings up Juice Robinson facing Hangman Page 1v1 tonight. It was just last week, Grand Slam Collision, that Hangman tried to literally hang Juice. What can we expect tonight? Austin says Renee, and better yet, Pittsburgh, tonight, the Juice is loose! And- HANGMAN CLOBBERS AUSTIN FROM BEHIND! And then he brawls with Colten! Hangman sends Colten through a door, and then storms off. The Black Hat has left the Collision Cowboys writhing, will he cross off Juice later tonight?

“Big Bill” Morrissey is in the ring.

The Redwood has a mic to say, “Ladies and gentlemen, five years of AEW Dynamite!” The fans cheer that, but Bill wants us to remember. “As The Learning Tree always says, it is not about the destination, it is about who we become as people along the way.” Uh, sure… Bill says we can all agree that over the past 1,825 days, we have all become better people, all thanks to one man: The Learning Tree, Chris Jericho! The fans boo as Jericho makes his entrance, “The Bad Apple” Bryan Keith right behind him. They go to the ring, Jericho waves and says, “Hi, guys~! Congratulations on five years of Dynamite.

“And congratulations to the brand new television deal that AEW just signed. We made a lot of experts look like real idiots, hahahaha.” The fans cheer that at least. But there wouldn’t even be a new TV deal, or an AEW, if not for Chris Jericho, so you can thank him for that. The fans boo again but Keith wants a “Thank You, Chris!” chant. Say it, dammit! The fans do chant, “Thank You, Chris! Thank You, Chris!” Jericho thanks them, and says not only is this the fifth anniversary of Dynamite, but it’s the 34th anniversary of Chris Jericho’s pro-wrestling debut! To think he’s gone from Alberta, Canada to right here in Philade- Oops.

Jericho corrects himself, it’s Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. But to also be an eight-time world champion is an unbelievable feeling. Right now, at Jericho’s stage in his career, he wasn’t quite as focused on winning titles as he is on nurturing The Branches, such as The Redwood and Bad Apple, and bringing as many young talents into the Jericho Vortex as possible, and of course getting as much TV time as he can. But over the past few weeks, Jericho had an epiphany. First, he headlined a sold out Arena Mexico, then he beat Mark Briscoe. So now, it is time Jericho brings a new Era of Jericho. No more Ocho, time for the Nueve!

So Mark Briscoe, Jericho is challenging you for the ROH World Championship, at WRESTLEDREAM! The fans are torn on that idea but Jericho asks if Mark accepts. Does he? Mark Briscoe makes his entrance! Flanked by The Conglomeration, The Sussex County Chicken makes his way down to the ring. Mark steps into the ring, grabs himself a mic, and he tells his boys to stand down, this is between him and Jericho. Jericho has his guys do the same, so it is just them in the ring. Mark tells Jericho that Papa Briscoe brought his sons up to behave like men. And to be a man is to not make excuses.

Mark could stand here and make excuses about how he had Jericho beat in New York City. Jericho was toast! He was fried chicken! The only way Jericho won on the ROH World Champion is because Big Bill snuck up on Mark, guzel’d him around the throat, and choke slammed him through a table so Jericho could roll his limp ass onto Mark. The fans cheer that! Mark says he could say that, but he won’t use the excuse because it was Tornado Tag rules. The choke slam was as legal as a wristlock. Jericho pinned Mark in New York, 1-2-3, in the middle of that ring. And y’know what else? Behaving like a man entails that you call it like it is. Call a spade a spade.

And here we are on Jericho’s 34th anniversary, so Mark will call Jericho what he is: Chris BAH GAWD Jericho has, over the past four decades, been one of the most influential and finest pro-wrestlers on the planet. Fans do cheer that. And Mark will tell you, that works out good for him that Jericho pinned him. Logically speaking, Jericho should get the title match. Because Mark would love to put that notch in his belt, if you know what he means! See, it is also very coincidental that the word of the day is, “consequential.” Because consequentially speaking, now Mark will get to put a legendary head on his wall! Because when Mark beats Jericho at WrestleDream-

Whoa, whoa, hold on. That is a tall task. Mark wants to beat the Learning Tree? He wants to beat the legendary Chris Jericho? He doesn’t think Mark can. Mark can’t beat Jericho! Maybe Jay could have. The fans don’t like Jericho going there. “But everybody knows… You’ll never be as good as Jay was.” The fans boo more, and Mark UPPERCUTS Jericho! The fans fire up now, but Jericho has Bill & Keith stay back. Mark tells Jericho if he wants to go there, he better get his brother’s name out of his mouth. At WrestleDream, Jericho gets a Briscoe style ass whooping! Mark accepts the challenge, and THAT is consequential!

The fans fire up as in just 10 days, we see Mark Briscoe VS Chris Jericho 1v1! Will The Sussex County Chicken not just cut down The Learning Tree, but burn it to ashes?

BREAKING NEWS for Rampage!

With Briscoe VS Jericho set, there will also be further redemption for The Conglomeration after last week’s Collision. Orange Cassidy & Kyle O’Reilly take on Big Bill & Bryan Keith 2v2! Will Freshly Squeezed & The Violent Artist cut down The Branches before worrying about The Learning Tree?

Darby Allin speaks.

The Relentless One sits among junked cars, and he says, “I was 19 years old, I used to ride this metro bus, The 150, from Kent Station to Seattle. I used to ride it all the time, just daydreaming. This one night, I was in the back of the bus, and I felt something hit my head. And I turned around and I saw these three guys laughing at me. And it just donned on me that they were taking turns spitting at me. And I turned around and I just tried to mind my own business. There was three of them and one of me. And it was killing me inside that I wasn’t doing anything about it. And then I felt it again.

“And finally, I just turned around, and I got right up in the guy’s face, and he said, ‘What’re you gonna do about it, ya little b*tch?’ And I noticed he was holding up this switchblade. And I looked at him and I said, ‘Well, it looks like I’m getting stabbed tonight.’ I lunged toward him, and it didn’t take long for everybody on the bus to break up the fight. But it felt so good. It felt so good to actually do something about it. Weeks ago, when Jon Moxley said I wasn’t ready to be the face of AEW, all I could see is those three guys in the back of the bus. I wasn’t just gonna lay down and do nothing. I would rather get stabbed.

“You live by the sword, you die by the sword. I put everything on the line against Moxley, I was so fixated on proving him wrong. That night, it was supposed to be me and Bryan going on to WrestleDream. I keep saying that I’m ready to be the face of company, and I think people are starting to lose faith in me. The scary part about it is, I’m starting to lose faith in myself. But what else am I supposed to do? What else can I do except fight? I am going to be at Tacoma Dome, October 12th, at WrestleDream. Anybody in the AEW locker room, I’m putting out an Open Challenge. Anybody wants to build their name off of Darby Allin, step right up.”

Darby smashes a brick against a car, and he shouts he has nothing left to lose! October 12th, WrestleDream, Open Challenge. Step up. Darby is feeling desperate, but will that desperation be what he needs to reach that next level?

AEW shares news about Taz.

Earlier today, as the former Suplex Machine made his arrival, he was assaulted by unknown assailants in the parking lot. Taz was checked out by medics, referred back to his physician in New York, so he is returning home at this time. AEW wishes Taz a speedy recovery, and hopes to find out who attacked him and why.

Hangman Page VS Juice Robinson!

Speaking of new levels, the anger and rage has been increasing for this Black Hat Cowboy, and it doesn’t look to be stopping. Hangman won the Lumberjack Strap Match, then went after Rock Hard Robinson for the lashes he delivered. Will Hangman ever stop lashing out against the AEW roster? Or will Juice have to beat him to a pulp first?

Well speaking of, Hangman rushes Juice during his entrance! They brawl on the ramp, up to the stage, and then Hangman CLUBS Juice down. Hangman roars, the fans are torn, but Juice knees Hangman low! Juice snapmares and KICKS Hangman, then brings out a strap! Juice LASHES Hangman with it! Hangman writhes and Juice grins as he storms back up. Hangman slips down off the stage, but Juice LEAPS, into a body shot! Hangman tells the ref to shut up, and he LASHES Juice now! Hangman stalks Juice around the back to LASH him again! Hangman tosses the strap to the fans, free souvenir!

Hangman grabs railing and brings it over to SLAM onto Juice! Hangman stomps Juice, and fans fire up for “COWBOY SH*T!” Hangman grabs more railing, pulls it aside, and he SMACKS Juice off the chairs! Hangman grabs a table and brings it over! The fans fire up as Hangman sets the table up. Hangman kicks Juice, hauls him up, but Juice fights and BACKDROPS Hangman to the floor! The fans fire up for “JUICE! JUICE! JUICE!” as he stalks Hangman up the bleachers! They brawl in the stands, and Juice HEADBUTTS Hangman! Hangman fires back with haymakers! Hangman and Juice keep going up higher, and Hangman tells the ref to leave them alone!

Juice borrows a drink form a fan to SPLASH Hangman with it! Hangman sputters, and Juice HEADBUTTS him! Juice RIPS a “Hangman is FIRE” sign, then ROCKS Hangman. Then Juice borrows a fan’s popcorn to CLOBBER Hangman with it! The fans fire up as things return to ground level, and Hangman goes to ringside. Juice is munching some popcorn now, and then puts Hangman in the ring. The bell finally sounds to make this a match, and Juice takes off his own belt! He says time to hang the Hangman! Juice CHOKES Hangman with the belt, the ref counts, and Juice stops at 4. Hangman gets the belt away, and then he kicks low!

Hangman bumps Juice off buckles, stomps a mudhole, but the ref counts. Hangman lets off, soaks up the cheers and jeers, and Dynamite goes picture in picture.

Hangman stalks Juice to ropes, CHOPS him, then whips corner to corner. Juice reverses, and he FLAPJACKS Hangman down! Juice then hurries to clinch and RUSSIAN LEG SWEEP! Juice fires up, blows some snot on Hangman, then smiles. Juice then SENTONS! Hangman sputters, but Juice ROCKS him! Juice puts Hangman in a corner, and he rains down fists! Juice goes all the way to TEN, gives thumbs up, then BITES Hangman on the face! The ref reprimands, but Hangman fireman’s carries to RUNNING DEATH VALLEY DRIVER! Cover, TWO! Hangman argues with the ref but the count was fair.

Hangman paces, taunts fans for cheering Juice, and he flips them all off. Hangman drags Juice up, but Juice fires body shots! Juice fires hands, but Hangman knees low! Hangman whips Juice, but Juice reverses, only for Hangman to hurdle and clinch! BELLY2BELLY! Cover, TWO! Juice stays in this, Hangman argues the count, but the count is still fair. Juice goes to the apron, Hangman storms out after him, and he drags Juice up. Hangman mocks the pumping for “JUICE!” and then he JABS! And JABS! Juice ends up all stuck int he ropes! Hangman laughs, then he KNEES Juice in the side! And BOOTS him!

Juice flops out of the ropes, and Hangman drags him back up. Hangman hits an APRON DDT! Juice flounders away while Hangman soaks up the heat. Dynamite returns to single picture as Hangman storms up the corner. But Juice trips him up first! The fans rally as Juice climbs, and Juice fires up! Juice goes to the very top, brings Hangman up to join him, and SUPER DUPER PLEXES! Both men writhe while down on the mat and the fans fire up. Juice and Hangman rise, and then run up! Juice LARIATS Hangman, ELBOWS Hangman, then CHOPS Hangman! Juice JABS! JABS! JABS! Then CHOP!

Juice whips corner to corner, Hangman reverses, but Juice comes back to CLOBBER Hangman! The fans fire up, Juice takes aim, and Hangman rises, into JABS, JABS, JABS! Juice says happy five years, LEFT HAND O’ GOD! Hangman sits in the corner, Juice goes corner to corner, CANNONBALL only gets buckles! Hangman drags Juice out to THROW him into railing! The fans rally as Hangman drags Juice up, fireman’s carries, and hits SNAKE EYES off the apron! Hangman refreshes the count, mocks the fans clapping, but the fans still rally up. Hangman runs in, but Juice hits an APRON SPINEBUSTER!

Hangman flounders away while Juice slumps against the apron. Juice sees Hangman, runs up, CANNONBALL through railing!! The fans lose their minds and the ref checks both men. Both men are moving so this match will continue. Juice drags Hangman up and into the ring, climbs a corner, but Hangman rises. Juice CROSSBODIES! But Hangman rolls through! FALL AWAY SLAM into a corner! Juice sputters in a daze while Hangman seethes. Hangman storms over, the fans rally up, and Hangman drags Juice up the corner. Hangman Alabama Lifts Juice, but Juice kicks and sunset flips through! RUNNING POWERBOMB!! High stack, TWO!!

The fans are torn as Hangman survives, and Juice is beside himself. Juice drags Hangman up, reels him in, JUICE IS- NO, Hangman powers up to Alabama Lift! Juice slips free, waistlocks, Hangman grabs for the ref, but only to MULE KICK LOW BLOW!! The ref misses what matters while Hangman goes to the apron. BUCKSHOT!! Cover, Hangman wins!

Winner: Hangman Page, by pinfall

The Black Hat’s wrath grows, as does his propensity for cheating! But speaking of that wrath, he takes off his belt, to CHOKE Juice with it! The fans boo but Hangman drags Juice up, to TOSS him, and HANG him!! Juice flails, but WAIT! Jay White is here?! The Switchblade has been out for months with injury, but where is he? HJe runs in from the crowd! And he CLOBBERS Hangman!! The fans are thunderous as White rains down fists on Hangman! Hangman gets loose then runs away! White makes sure Juice is okay, and Hangman is running through the crowd! White pursues, and he fires hands on Hangman!

The fans fire up as Juice CHOPS Hangman, and CHOPS, and CHOPS, and CHOPS! Juice CLAWS Hangman’s eyes, then has him lined up with the table! White runs up to TACKLE Hangman through the table!! The fans go nuts while White rises from the wreckage! White says that’s what Hangman gets for messing with the Bang Bang Gang! Hangman got past one hated enemy in Swerve, but now one from his past is here! Will White force Hangman to breathe with The Switchblade?

PROGRAMMING NOTE for Dynamite!

Next week will be a very special Title Tuesday edition of Dynamite! Tuesday night will be golden starting 9 PM Eastern, so make sure your DVRs catch it!

Renee Paquette is in the parking lot.

Renee says we continue to celebrate the five year anniversary of Dynamite, and she is waiting on an AEW original, Jack Perry. The Scapegoat bus pulls up, and he steps out. But then Katsuyori Shibata steps in! And with text to voice, Shibata “says,” “You and me, the TNT Championship, WrestleDream.” Perry says he’ll think about it. The Scapegoat leaves, but then he sucker punches Shibata! Then he CLUBS Shibata, RAMS him into the front of the bus, and says, “I accept!” The Scapegoat punks out The Wrestler, but will he come to regret that?

Bryan Danielson speaks.

“All day long, I’ve had one sentence running through my head: F Jon Moxley. But then I realized, Mox, that no matter how bad you want it to be, this isn’t about you. This isn’t your world championship. Hell, this isn’t even MY world championship! This is AEW’s World Championship! FIVE YEARS! FIVE YEARS! And we’ve broken the entire system that wrestling was built on! This is where the best wrestle! And that is why I challenged Okada. Okada, me and you have wrestled twice. You’ve won one and I won one. You’ve broken my arm and fractured my orbital bone, but you have never broken my spirit.

“Tonight, we find out who’s the best! Your title’s only on the line for the first 20 minutes, but every single minute of this match, my title’s on the line, and my career’s on the line! And I wouldn’t want it any other way. AEW, this is for you.” The American Dragon is all fired up, but will he be able to set fire to the Rainmaker?

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Britt Baker VS Serena Deeb!

Steel City is once again #Brittsburgh as The Doctor has come home! But will The DMD get the 1-2-3 tonight? Or will the Professor of Pro-Wrestling bring down an AEW icon?

The bell rings and of course the fans are behind “D M D! D M D!” Britt and Serena circle, tie up, and Serena goes for an arm. Serena wrenches, wristlocks, but Britt spins and wrenches back. Britt wristlocks, Serena rolls, rolls back, then slips around to wrench and wrench and wrangle Britt. Britt fights around, rolls back, but Serena keeps the wristlock. Britt slips under, wrenches, and fireman’s carries for the takeover! Britt drags Serena by her arm, but Serena fights! Britt rolls to have the omoplata, RINGS OF SATURN, but Serena slips free! The fans rally, “Here We Go, Baker, Here We Go!” And then we spot Mariah May watching from the crowd!

Well, Mariah doesn’t look that impressed with Doctor or Professor. Britt and Serena circle again, and tie up. Serena headlocks, then slips around to hammerlock, headlock, and repeat. Serena keeps going around and around, hits the takeover, but Britt headscissors. Serena moves around, but Britt underhooks her. Serena fights the suplex, then trips Britt to have the HALF CARB! Britt endures and the fans rally. Serena sits deep on the hold, but Britt has the ROPEBREAK! The ref counts, Serena lets go, and Serena soaks up the heat. Serena and Britt reset, circle, and Serena waistlocks. Serena headlocks, but Britt powers out.

Serena runs Britt over, taunts her, then keeps moving. Britt drops, then swings, but Serena whips. Britt reverses, sidesteps, and NECKBREAKER DROPS! The fans fire up and Britt storms up on Serena. Britt fires forearms then whips, btu Serena reverses. Now Serena bypasses to CHOP BLOCK! Britt clutches the leg but Serena drags her back up. Serena wrenches to hammerlock, and PEPSI TWIST, right as Dynamite goes picture in picture!

Serena covers, TWO! Britt survives, but Serena smiles as she paces around her. Serena grabs the legs, hooks Britt up, and she grabs at the arms! Serena pulls the arms back, then fishhooks Britt! The ref reprimands and counts, Serena lets off, but then fishhooks Britt again! The ref reprimands, Britt gets her arms free, so Serena STOMPS the legs! Britt writhes while Serena soaks up the heat. Serena pretends she can’t hear the fans, then drags Britt up. Serena UPPERCUTS, whips, and drops down to then CLOBBER Britt! Serena smirks as she stalks Britt to ropes, and brings her up to UPPERCUT! Britt falls back and Serena kicks her around.

Britt hits back from below, but Serena drags her up. Serena hooks Britt up into a COBRA TWIST! Serena digs her elbow into Britt’s side, but Britt endures. Britt CLUBS at Serena’s leg, fights around, fires body shots, then runs. But Serena ducks, so Britt sunset flips! Serena rolls through, and has the leg for the HALF CRAB! Britt endures all over again! Serena sits deep on the hold, but Britt claws her way to the ROPEBREAK! The ref counts, Serena lets off, and she seethes as she drags Britt back up. Serena UPPERCUTS, but Britt hits back! Serena UPPERCUTS, Britt FOREARMS! They go back and forth, but Britt gets the edge!

Dynamite returns to single picture as Britt winds up to ROCK Serena again and again! Britt runs, Serena follows, but Britt dodges the chop block! SUPERKICK! Britt LARIATS Serena, LARIATS again, and then reels her in to ripcord and ROLLING ELBOW! The fans fire up with Britt, but she still hobbles from the damage to her leg. Britt drags Serena up, but Serena wrenches out, hammerlocks, and PEPSI- NO, Britt dodges to SLINGBLADE! Serena staggers up, Britt storms up, FISHERMAN SCREW! Cover, TWO!! Serena stays in this, but Britt brings out the glove! The fans fire up as she puts it on and spells it out, “D! M! D!”

But then Serena dodges Britt, blocks a boot, and puts one leg in the ropes to DRAPING DRAGON SCREW the other! Serena drags Britt up, reels her in, and POWERBOMBS! Cover, TWO!! But Serena still has the bad leg, STRETCH MUFFLER!! Britt endures, even as Serena pulls on that leg! Britt drags Serena into a cradle, TWO! SUPERKICK! Serena wobbles, Britt ripcords again, but Serena gets around! Serena full nelsons but Britt breaks free! Britt ELBOWS Serena, but Serena shoves her to SNAP GERMAN! Serena roars, the fans boo, but Serena runs into a SUPERKICK! Serena rebounds to LARIAT!

Serena drags Britt back up, reels her in and tucks the arms, but Britt powers up to AIR RAID CRASH! Both women are down and the fans fire up! Mariah still isn’t all that impressed. Britt crawls her way to Serena, covers, TWO! Ghost pin, TWO! Britt drags Serena into RINGS OF SATURN! But Serena slips free to get the leg! Britt fights the turnover to kick and kick and kick! Britt BOOTS Serena away, then runs up. Britt blocks a boot but Serena uses the British Reel to then KICK Britt! Serena goes out, ROCKS Britt, and climbs the corner! But Britt SLAPS Serena! Britt climbs, gets under Serena, and SUPER AIR RAID CRASH!! Cover, TWO?!?

The fans can’t believe it and neither can Britt! Britt drags Serena by an arm but Serena rolls her up! TWO, and into the RINGS OF SATURN! Serena fights, but LOCKJAW locks in! Serena TAPS, Britt wins!!

Winner: Britt Baker, by submission

Steel City celebrates with Britt, and Mariah is maybe impressed. But then Serena CLOBBERS Britt! The Professor is a sore loser! Now this Mariah likes as Serena pulls that leg! Britt taps but here comes QUEEN AMINATA! She TACKLES Serena and rains down fists! The fans fire up as those two scrap now! Aminata runs Deeb off, then makes sure Britt is alright. Will The One True African Woman make sure Deeb’s Dojo is humbled? As for Mariah, she’s laughing at this, but what will happen should Britt earn her way to a championship opportunity?

Backstage interview with Hook.

Renee is with the Cold-Hearted Handsome Devil and asks him about the attack on his dad, Taz. Hook is fuming, and he punches a wall. He says if someone starts s*it with his family, he will find them and take ’em out! Who would be foolish enough to #SendHook into a rage?

Christian Cage speaks.

“Pittsburgh, sit down and shut your mouths while I conduct my business. And the business at hand is the five year anniversary of Dynamite. And if all of you were in awe of everything I’ve accomplished in the first five years, you haven’t seen anything yet. Because I am the Face of TBS now and forever. I am the reigning, defending, undisputed next AEW World Champion. I am the Patriarch, I am your Father Figure. And soon enough, I will have it all, hook, line and sinker.” Captain Charisma has spoken, but will he look to strike during tonight’s main event? Or will he wait to ruin everyone’s WrestleDream?

Backstage interview with Mariah May.

Renee is now with The Glamour, and says it was quite the “tumultuous” Grand Slam last week for her. Mariah successfully defended the AEW Women’s World Championship against Yuka Sakazaki, only to have Willow Nightingale to come to Yuka’s defense after. And then, the return of Mina Shirakawa was short as she then returned to Japan to team with Toni- Mariah says Willow is the living definition of “Failing up.” How many titles does Willow get to lose? Willow lost the TBS Championship, gets into the Owen Hart Cup. Willow loses the tournament to Mariah, so she gets the CMLL Women’s title.

Willow then loses the CMLL Women’s title, and now she’s best friends with Yuka and just syphons herself a world title shot? Wow! Masterful plan, Willow! That’s shady. Just look at her, smiling all the time, trying to hide how pathetic she really is! But speaking of Willow, she storms in, confronting Mariah on all that trash. Mariah’s the shady b*tch here! These two start arguing, and Mariah says shut up! Mariah SLAPS Willow! Willow SLAPS back! Security rushes in, as does Christopher Daniels, and these two are separated. The Fallen Angel has Mariah taken away and tells Willow to calm down. But will the Babe with the Power take out The Glamour the first chance she gets?

Private Party VS The Iron Savages w/ Jacked Jameson!

While Marq Quen & Isiah Kassidy could not win the AEW World Trios Championships with the help of their amigo, Komander, they’re not going to give up now. A new theme song for a new attitude, will the party start to turn up? Or will they be forced to sip sauce and live hoss with Bulky Bronson & Beefcake Boulder?

The teams sort out, and Zay runs up on Bronson to fire hands! The fans rally, Bronson shoves Zay, but Zay bobs ‘n’ weaves. Zay BOOTS Bronson, DROPKICKS him, and Bronson staggers. Quen joins in to DOUBLE DROPKICK! Bronson falls, but Boulder runs in! Private Party dodges to DOUBLE DROPKICK! Boulder stays up and goes wild! Boulder runs up but Private Party DUMPS him out! Boulder staggers, Quen FLIES! Down goes Boulder at the ramp! Stokely Hathaway is watching this and seems to like what he sees. Bronson reels Zay in, back suplexes, but Zay lands out! Zay ducks ‘n’ dodges, DROPKICKS, and Bronson goes to a corner.

Zay kips up, fires up, and the fans are with him! Zay tags Quen, and then Zay runs up. Bronson BOOTS Zay, then goes up the corner, but Quen runs up! GIN & JUICE!! A supersized serving, Quen covers, Private Party wins!

Winners: Private Party, by pinfall

From the upset win on the very first AEW Dynamite to this shockingly fast win here tonight, Private Party’s new attitude is paying off! Zay gets a mic to get something off his chest. What’s up, Pittsburgh? But at the beginning of this year, these two walked in and said “New Year, New Champs,” and Zay swears to God, they meant every word! He doesn’t care if his hand’s bashed or if his shoulder’s messed up. Quen doesn’t care if his shoulder is just back from injury, Private Party WILL BE AEW World Tag Team Champions! Zay hopes The Young Bucks are listening. Private Party beat them once, and they promise they can do it again!

In fact, Zay is feeling froggy. Is Quen feeling froggy? Quen says yeah, he’s feeling it! They’re ready to jump! Young Bucks, FOOLS, why not do this right here and now?! The fans fire up, and here come the EVPs! Matthew & Nicholas Jackson appear from center stage, and Nick says, “Listen. You can’t have an anniversary show without the two people who built this damn company, your EVPs, Matthew & Nicholas Jackson!” Matt takes the mic to tell Private Party that they seem super confident. Matt has an idea. He heard there is a substantial overrun planned for tonight, so they have time for this particular idea.

How about The Bucks test that confidence? Why not put the tag titles on the line against Private Party, RIGHT HERE, RIGHT NOW, IN PITTSBURGH!? The fans love that idea! The Bucks head down the ramp, and Matt wants to make sure there’s still a ref. Oh, wait, no, The Bucks have “limited dates,” so they’re not wasting one on a crap town like Pittsburgh. The fans boo as The Bucks go back up the ramp. The Bucks “thank” everyone, but then Jack Perry attacks Private Party! The fans boo, but n ow it turns into a 3v2 as The Bucks DO get in the ring! But wait! Here comes Shibata! The Wrestler isn’t done with Perry!

The fans fire up as Shibata storms into the ring, but The Elite goes running! Shibata dares Perry to get in, but here comes Christopher Daniels! He says hey, Private Party has been a thorn in the sides of The Bucks since the very beginning of Dynamite, and Daniels for one would love to see Private Party piss The Bucks off. So here’s an idea! SIX MAN TAG: Private Party & Shibata VS The Elite, Friday Night Rampage here in Pittsburgh!! The Elite is pissed, but Daniels’ Interim EVP powers force their hand! Will Shibata be partying with Quen & Zay after they take it to The Elite?

Backstage interview with MVP.

Renee is with Montel Vontavius Porter, officially welcomes him to AEW, and understands he has a big announcement. MVP says yes, he does have an announcement, and what better occasion than the five-year anniversary of Dynamite. He’d like to take this moment to introduce to all of us- Wait, Prince Nana steps in. And he says last week, MVP was talking real spicy about him and Swerve. And another thing! Nana sees a lot of people are walking around here forgetting something. They’re forgetting that Nana used to be a wrestler himself! And yeah, he’ll lace up his boots right here in Pittsburgh just for MVP!

MVP says that sounds like a complaint. MVP doesn’t deal with complaints. But uh, he does. Who? SHELTON BENJAMIN!? MVP formally introduces AEW to his business partner, and the President of the Complaints Department, Mr. Shelton Benjamin. Nana is stunned, and Shelton says nice to meet you. He then takes Nana’s mug and drinks the coffee. Shelton says that’s pretty good. Nana is beside himself, but is he about to step into the ring with the Gold Standard?

AEW World VS AEW Continental Championships: Bryan Danielson VS Kazuchika Okada!

The American Dragon said it himself that he and The Rainmaker are 1-1, and why not make the tiebreaker part of the Dynamite anniversary? But as Bryan also said, this is only a double title match for the first 20 minutes. Can Bryan end this quickly to then bring two titles to Tacoma? Or will Okada wait out that first period to then strike and completely change AEW WrestleDream?

The introductions are made, both belts are raised, and we see who stands tall to end this historic night!

The bell rings and we’re on the clock. The fans chant “YES! YES! YES!” with literally just one guy going “NO! NO! NO!” Okada and Bryan stare down, then slowly approach. The fans fire up more, and then they back up. The fans get even more fired up, and the two circle. They feel things out, tie up, and Okada powers Bryan back a step. Bryan pushes Okada back, the fans duel, and the two go back and forth. Okada powers Bryan to a corner, the ref counts, and Okada lets off slowly. Bryan turns things around, the ref reprimands and counts, and Bryan lets off cleanly. The fans cheer and the two reset.

Bryan and Okada circle again, feel out a knuckle lock, and they tie up. They go shoulder to shoulder, push each other in a “Test of Wills” as Bryan would put it, and Okada slips around to waistlock. Bryan wrenches out, wristlocks, but Okada rolls, trips Bryan, and has a toehold. Bryan goes for the ARMBAR, but Okada blocks. Bryan shifts to a short arm scissor, but Okada fights up. Bryan wrenches, whips, but Okada reverses. Bryan holds ropes to avoid the dropkick, but Okada avoids the buzzsaw! Okada ripcords but Bryan ducks the lariat! Bryan comes back, to arm-drag! But Okada headscissors! Bryan kips free, but now Okada hits a headlock takeover.

Bryan headscissors, Okada kips free, and it’s a standoff! The fans fire up again, but as Bryan steps forward, Okada backs up into ropes. The ref has Bryan stay back, and Dynamite goes picture in picture.

Bryan waits on Okada, and Okada takes his time leaving the ropes. Okada dares Bryan to try something, but then he backs off to ropes again. The ref reprimands Okada for stalling but Okada says okay, hold on. Okada steps back in, circles with Bryan, only for Okada to again back away to ropes. Bryan is annoyed, but he calls Okada out. Okada steps back in, circles with Bryan, and they tie up. Bryan headlocks, shifts around, hammerlocks, then headlocks. Okada hammerlocks but Bryan drop toeholds. Bryan waistlocks but Okada goes to the ROPEBREAK! Bryan lets off and Okada bails out. Okada claims hair pulling as he paces outside.

Bryan waits, and Okada steps to the apron. But Okada stays back as Bryan steps forward. Bryan does jumping jacks to taunt Okada. Okada steps in, they circle again, and knuckle lock. Okada rolls to wrench and wrangle Bryan, but Bryan slips around to wrench back. Bryan has the arm for an ELBOW BREAKER! Bryan keeps the wristlock but Okada snapmares. Bryan rolls through to hammerlock Okada on the mat. Okada sits up and shifts around, but Bryan wrenches for another ELBOW BREAKER! Bryan wristlocks, but Okada CLUBS, snapmares, and chinlocks. But Bryan slips out to have the hammerlock back, and Dynamite goes to break.

Dynamite returns and the fans chant “YES! YES! YES!” as Bryan waits on Okada. Okada and Bryan circle, feel things out, and they knuckle lock. Okada powers Bryan to the corner, lets off slowly, and then fakes the chop to pat Bryan. Bur then he ROCKS Bryan with sucker punch after sucker punch! The fans boo, the ref counts, and Okada lets off. Okada storms back up, but Bryan puts him on the apron! Bryan HAMMERS away with forearms! The ref counts, Bryan lets off, but Okada slips down. So Bryan WRECKS Okada with a dropkick! Bryan keeps moving, but Okada’s back! FLAPJACK! Okada grins while Bryan writhes.

Okada storms up on Bryan, drags him up, and turns him, for a NECKBREAKER! Cover, TWO! Okada stays cool, the tape on Bryan’s neck and shoulders the clear target. Okada drags Bryan up, bumps him off buckles, and then stands him back up. Okada ELBOWS Bryan, ELBOWS him again, and then whips corner to corner. Okada runs up to ELBOW Bryan down! The fans are torn while Bryan clutches his neck. Okada taunts the fans, mocks the “YES!” chant, and then storms up on Bryan. Okada drags Bryan up, ROCKS him, and CLUBS him. Bryan UPPERCUTS, and UPPERCUTS, and then runs, but Okada scoops!

Bryan kicks and slips tot he apron! Bryan HEADBUTTS Okada again and again, then bumps him off buckles. Bryan climbs, but Okada hurries to CLUB him! Okada goes up, CLUBS away on Bryan, but Bryan fires body shots! Bryan HEADBUTTS Okada down and the fans fire up! Bryan rises, to DIVING HEADBUTT FLOP! Okada grins as he avoids disaster, and he drags Bryan up, into the MONEY CLIP! Okada leans on the hold but Bryan endures. The fans rally, Bryan fight sup, and he arm-drags free! Okada ducks ‘n’ dodges to kick low and DDT! Cover, TWO! The fans rally and Okada is annoyed, but he looms over Bryan.

Okada drags Bryan up, scoops him, but Bryan fights the scoop! Okada and Bryan fight for control, and Okada lifts Bryan! But Bryan fights with body shots! So Okada CLAWS Bryan’s face! The ref reprimands, Bryan goes to a corner, and Okada takes his time walking over. Okada brings Bryan around, whips him corner to corner, but Bryan reverses! Bryan runs up, but Okada dodges the elbow! Okada puts Bryan up top to DROPKICK him down! The fans fire up as Bryan tumbles to the floor! Okada goes out, grabs a chair, but just leaves it on the floor before he whips Bryan hard into railing! Okada then brings Bryan back around, to whip into more railing!

The fans rally, Okada refreshes the ring count, and Okada runs up to BOOT Bryan over railing! The fans fire up and duel as Bryan flounders. Okada drags Bryan up, but Bryan whips Okada hard into railing! Bryan refreshes the ring count, and he drags Okada up to whip into more railing! And then DROPKICKS him against them! Bryan hurries to put Okada in, then he climbs up! MISSILE DROPKICK! Okada tumbles all the way out of the ring! The fans fire up and Bryan builds speed, to DIVE! Direct hit at the ramp and down goes Okada! The fans fire up as Bryan huffs ‘n’ puffs and drags Okada back into the ring.

Bryan hurries up the corner again, and he BLINDSIDE MISSILE DROPKICKS! Bryan kips up, the fans fire up, but we’re at 15 minutes! Bryan KICKS Okada, KICKS again, and again! And again! And again! “YES! YES! YES!” Bryan winds up, but Okada ducks the buzzsaw to roll Bryan, TWO! Bryan has the arm! Omoplata, LEBELL- NO, Okada tilts to a cover, TWO! Bryan has a cradle, TWO! Bryan UPPERCUTS Okada, but Okada UPPERCUTS back! The UPPERCUTS go back and forth, and the two stare down. The fans fire up more, and Bryan fires SLAP after SLAP! Okada fires those palm strikes back!

The fans fire up as the SLAPS keep going! Bryan whips, Okada reverses, but Bryan goes up and up and over! Bryan keeps moving, ducks ‘n’ dodges, but Okada’s DROPKICK hits first! The fans fire up again, and Okada brings Bryan up! Scoop and SLAM into a drop zone! Okada climbs, standard formula says MACHO ELBOW! Okada then winds up, for the MIDDLE FINGER! Okada grins, drags Bryan up, and ripcords for the RAIN- NO, ARMBAR TAKEDOWN! TRIANGLE HOLD! Okada fights around, Bryan fires in elbows! “YES! YES! YES!” Bryan shifts Okada around into the LEBELL LOCK!! Okada endures, fights, and we’re at the 19 minute mark!

Okada flails, reaches out, he just has to last 60 seconds to keep his title! But Bryan shifts, he steps over, JIM BREAKS SPECIAL!! A shoutout to Zack Sabre Jr! Okada flails, kicks, ROPEBREAK!! Bryan lets go, but he aims, BUSAIKU KNEE!! But Okada flops out of the ring!! The 20 minute mark is passed, Okada’s title is safe!

20 minutes elapsed, Okada retains the AEW Continental Championship

The fans boo but only Okada’s title is safe. Bryan sees Okada slide into the ring, but then Okada bails out! Bryan just SPRINGBOARD CANNONBALLS out onto Okada! Bryan wants to beat Okada, so he whips Okada into railing! And runs up, but into a scoop! TOMBSTONE onto the chair!! Okada played the long game on that one, and the ref reprimands while Dynamite goes picture in picture.

The ref checks Bryan, and Okada grins as he leaves Bryan behind. Okada refreshes the count, drags Bryan back up and into the ring, then brings him out along the apron! DRAPING DDT to the floor! The ref reprimands but Okada mocks the “YES! YES! YES!” Okada tells the ref to leave Bryan alone and start the count. Okada grins as the count does start, but Bryan already stirs at 3 of 10. Bryan drags himself up while the fans rally behind him, only for Bryan to flop over at 7! Bryan springs up at 9 and rolls in at 9.5! But Okada is on him with an Alabama Lift! REVERSE NECKBREAKER! Cover, TWO!! Bryan survives and Okada is frustrated!

Okada looms over Bryan, and gives him a mocking kick. And another. And another! Bryan huffs ‘n’ puffs as Okada kicks him around. Bryan rises to fire a forearm, but there wasn’t much behind it. Okada stands Bryan up to DECK him! Okada puts Bryan in a corner, puts him up top, and ROCKS him again! Okada climbs, brings Bryan up, and goes to the very top! But Bryan slips under to trip Okada up! Bryan then climbs up behind Okada, brings him to the top, and hits a SUPER BACK SUPLEX!! Dynamite returns to single picture right as they crash land! The fans are thunderous while both men are down!

The ref starts a standing count, “This is Awesome!” as both men stir. Bryan and Okada go to opposite corners, and then Okada runs in. Bryan dodges to then CHOP! And KICK! And CHOP! And KICK! “WOO~! YES!” Bryan then CHOPS, CHOPS, CHOPS, and runs. Okada follows to ELBOW Bryan in the corner! Okada runs but Bryan follows, to DROPKICK! Bryan runs, comes back, but Okada scoops! Bryan slips free, waistlocks, but Okada fights the lift! Okada has the ropes, but Bryan KICKS the arm! Then GERMAN SUPLEX! Okada rises to SHOTGUN Bryan! Bryan is up, he feints a left buzzsaw to BUZZSAW with the right!

Okada sputters from the switch hit, and Bryan aims from a corner! BU- DROPKICK! Okada drags Bryan up, ripcords, but Bryan BOOTS Okada! And KICKS! And KICKS! “YES! YES! YES!” But Okada ROCKS Bryan! Bryan KICKS, Okada ROCKS, and both men wobbles. Bryan pushes Okada down, for DRAGON STOMPS! The fans fire up, “YES! YES! YES!” Bryan lets off and he goes to the corner to join in on “YES! YES! YES!” Okada sputters, rises, and Bryan BUSAIKU- NO, Okada gets around! Ripcord, RAINMAKER!!! But Okada falls away from Bryan, he can’t make the cover!! A standing count starts and the fans rally up.

Bryan stirs at 4 of 10, as does Okada. Okada grabs at ropes but sits up on his own at 6. Bryan and Okada crawl to each other at 7, so the count stops. The fans fire up as these two are forehead to forehead, and then Okada fires the first forearm! Bryan hits back! Okada hits again! Bryan hits again! They keep going back and forth, “YES! NO! YES! NO!” The two stand, the forearms keep going, and Okada ROCKS Bryan! Bryan drops to a knee, but Okada brings him up to ROCK him again, and again! Okada eggs Bryan on, and Bryan is powering up again! Bryan stands, and he fires forearms and pie faces on Okada! Then a ROLLING ELBOW!

Okada wobbles, but he BOOTS back! And GERMAN SUPLEXES! Bryan lands out! BUSAIKU KNEE!! Okada rebounds to steal BUSAIKU KNEE!! Cover, TWO!! Bryan survives his own move but Okada drags him right up! Ripcord, but Bryan ducks! Bryan ripcords to steal RAINMAKER!! Cover, TWO!!! Okada survives his own move and the fans are thunderous! Bryan drags Okada around, hooks him up, and rains down HAMMER ‘N’ ANVIL ELBOWS! Okada shakes his head?! Bryan just HAMMERS him more, but Okada blocks one! Okada fights to fireman’s carry, and LANDSLIDE!! But Okada won’t end it there!?!

Okada drags Bryan up, and short arm LARIATS! Wait, the fans are noticing something. The BCC is creeping in from the crowd! Claudio on one side, and Okada short arm LARIATS Bryan again! Okada roars, but he sees Claudio, too. And then Pac is on the other side of the crowd! Okada drags Bryan up, ripcords again, but Bryan ducks! Backslide, BRYAN WINS!!!

Winner: Bryan Danielson, by pinfall (still AEW World Champion)

The fans are thunderous, but Claudio just smiles. But then Okada ripcords to RAINAMKER!! Okada is a sore loser, and he flips off Claudio, and he flips off Pac! He blames them for distracting him just enough, and now he storms off with his Continental Championship. But wait, Claudio & Pac slither into the ring! The Swiss Superman & The Bastard drag Bryan to his feet, because here comes Moxley! Bryan tries to fight free but Pac & Claudio hold on tight. Moxley has a mic to say, “You think this is about me? Huh? Is that what you said? You think any of this is about me?! Let’s get something through your simple minded, blueberry pickin’ little brain!

“NONE OF THIS is about me! NONE OF THIS is what I wanted. I’m fighting for something much bigger than myself. Everything I’m gonna do is cuz I have to, cuz no one else will, no one else can. If any of this was about me, I’d have put you outta your misery years ago!” Moxley drops the mic, paces around, but here comes Yuta! Yuta runs off the entire BCC, with a hammer in his hand! The fans are fired up for Yuta as he dares someone to step in! So Moxley steps back in! Moxley and Yuta stare down, but is Yuta gonna take a hammer to Moxley? Yuta paces, gets fired up again, and dares Moxley to swing on him first!

Moxley doesn’t, so Bryan CLOBBERS Moxley! Claudio goes after Yuta, grabs the hammer, and Marina Shafir gets Moxley outta there while Claudio and Pac brawl with Bryan and Yuta! Yuta & Bryan turn the tables, and Claudio bails! Pac follows kind, and the fans fire up again! Yuta grabs a mic to tell Claudio & Pac, “I am sick and tired of the two of you treating me like a child. I’m not a child, I am my own man! I can make my own decisions, and I can fight my own fights. And speaking of fights, next week, Title Tuesday, if the two of you wanna get to Bryan Danielson, you’re gonna have to go through me, too.”

The fans fire up as Yuta drops the mic, but Bryan picks it up. Bryan says next week, Title Tuesday, Bryan & Yuta VS Claudio & Pac, what does everyone say? The fans say “YES! YES! YES!” and Tony Khan sends word that YES, it will happen! Will Bryan stand tall just days before WrestleDream? Or will the faction he helped create be his undoing?

My Thoughts:

An awesome Dynamite for not just to commemorate five YEARS of AEW, but to also hype up WrestleDream more. Though, the direction of a few stories are a little odd to me. It’s mostly the Don Callis Family story, as I thought Konosuke Takeshita was heading for the Continental Championship. But after an awesome match of Ospreay VS Ricochet, where we got all the hits, Konosuke has to “ruin” it all by going after Ospreay. I suppose Ospreay VS Konosuke was an inevitable match so why not do it, and it could be what makes Kyle Fletcher choose between Ospreay and Callis. Hopefully, he chooses Ospreay, but I suppose that depends on who is even Don Callis Family. Maybe Hobbs returns?

Speaking of returns, Jay White’s return was of course happening here, what with Hangman beating up the Gunns and then beating Juice. Great brawl that went up into the crowd and great match, but Hangman of course cheats to win. Great return for Jay White, but uh, what was the point of Darby Allin mentioning a switchblade in his story and Nigel having a line about a knife fight? Something about that felt like Jay White foreshadowing for Darby VS White, but now I’m thinking it’s Hangman VS White, and Darby is open to face just about anyone for WrestleDream. Not sure who it’ll be, but I’m sure it’ll be someone great.

Great match from Britt VS Serena, great win for Britt to get back in action again, but it was curious that Mariah was out there at all. If that’s foreshadowing that Britt will get back to the world title, a bit heavy handed and early for it. Mariah still has Willow, which we got a great promo out of the two of them, and then there’s also Mina Shirakawa. I suppose Britt can be thrown in to further stretch out this story of Mariah and Mina, so that there is more and more evidence of Mariah going down a dark path and Mina unable to tolerate that. But honestly, with how badly AEW has paced women’s division stories before, I kinda want Mariah VS Mina to happen sooner rather than later.

Very good promo from Mone with MVP, it feels like the “Hurt Syndicate” is going to expand into more than just the men’s division, something WWE really should’ve tried with the Hurt Business. Maybe The Elite should think to counter offer so that Mone is their female member, and that could be a fun story. Shelton Benjamin debuting in AEW is great, but I also love that Nana brought up his wrestling career in WCW given a classic image of Prince Nana has been circulating online. Though, I don’t see Nana facing Shelton. But hey, Hurt Syndicate picking on Nana would definitely motivate Swerve to accelerate his return, and Swerve VS Shelton could make a great WrestleDream match.

The return of TV Time with Chris Jericho was good stuff, because for one, Jericho took a jab at Eric Bischoff over Bischoff claiming the coming AEW WBD TV deal was BS. But also, it wasn’t just Jericho rambling on, he got to business calling out Mark Briscoe, and Mark Briscoe responded. I did not think Jericho was gonna bring up Jay Briscoe like that, but that does immediately add heat to this. I really hope Briscoe whoops Jericho, we do not need “The Nueve” nor do we need the return of “Ring of Jericho.” Plus, something needs to happen where Big Bill screws up, Jericho gets pissed, there’s the falling out they teased weeks ago.

Very good promo from Christian Cage just to keep his cash-in on our minds. I feel like something has to again go screwy so that Christian can’t snipe the title from Bryan or Moxley, especially with this story with Kip Sabian still needing to be settled. And we’re getting quite a curious story for Hook. They have Taz get off-camera beat up, because trust me, that’s not a shoot, that’s kayfabe. They wouldn’t even have Hook on camera tonight if it was legit. But I feel like the culprit is either The Kingdom showing their true colors over that loss to Hook, or someone they want to move up into a bigger spotlight.

Good promo from Perry and Shibata to officially set up their TNT Championship match, and good stuff building a tag title match. Private Party having a new theme song to go with new attitude and new gear, all good stuff, but I did not think they’d beat The Iron Savages so quickly. Good promo for Private Party to call out The Bucks, and great little brawl to give us a Six Man Tag. I feel like someone on Private Party is taking that pin, and we’ve still got go-home week to see who stands tall before WrestleDream. Shibata is great but I feel like Perry finds a way to “survive” like he did with Suzuki. As for Private Party, I would love for them to win, but The Bucks probably pull something sneaky to cheat them.

And then great bookending of the night with this Blackpool Combat Club story. Great opening promo though I wish they had subs for Marina’s part. We got a great promo from Bryan to not just hype up tonight and the PPV but also to sum up the five years of Dynamite. And of course, an awesome match from Bryan VS Okada, even if it seemed a bit odd to have two titles on the line while keeping their separate rules intact. I just knew when this was announced that it’d go past 20 minutes so Okada’s title would be safe, and then Bryan would find a way to win. That’s what happened, but it was still awesome, and now Bryan leads the series 2-1.

However, I should’ve figured BCC would make a move on Bryan after. Great promo from Moxley to further tease what’s going on with this change in him. Yuta showing up to run BCC off and stand with Bryan was great, too, and their tag match for Title Tuesday next week will be good stuff. I would think that Yuta takes the pin, though, so that Claudio & Pac can call him the weak link and we’ll get into a scenario where the Trios Championships are on the line, Pac & Claudio having to find a new third man while Yuta has to go and find two partners, and we’ll get a really good match there.

My Score: 9.1/10

It’s a shootout between cowboys in Arthur Ashe Stadium!

AEW Grand Slam has a Collision, and it’s going to get brutal as Hangman Page and Jeff Jarrett battle in a LUMBERJACK STRAP MATCH!

OFFICIAL RESULTS

• Saraya’s Rules: Saraya w/ Harley Cameron VS Jamie Hayter; Hayter wins.
• Trios Tornado Match: The Conglomeration VS Chris Jericho, “Big Bill” Morrissey & Bryan Keith; Jericho, Bill & Keith win.
• Action Andretti VS Brody King; Brody wins.
• AEW TNT Championship Open Challenge: Jack Perry VS Minoru Suzuki; Perry wins and retains the title.
• AEW World Trios Championships: PAC, Claudio Castagnoli & Wheeler Yuta VS Private Party & Komander; Pac, Claudio & Yuta win and retain the titles.
• Lucha Libre Triple Threat: Holo.grm VS The Beast Mortos VS Dralistico; Hologram wins.
• Lumberjack Strap Match: Hangman Page VS Jeff Jarrett; Hangman wins.
• AEW Continental Championship Title Eliminator: Kazuchika Okada VS Sammy Guevara; Okada wins and denies Sammy a title opportunity.

PLAY BY PLAY

Saraya’s Rules: Saraya w/ Harley Cameron VS Jamie Hayter!

If you missed last week, the rules of a “Saraya’s Rules” match are simple: Saraya and those associated with her can do whatever they want to Jamie Hayter, but Jamie Hayter has to still play by the regular rules. Oh, and something about Hayter being a slag. But with chairs and tables already set up inside and outside the ring, it is clear what Saraya plans on doing. Will this all go swimmingly for The Outcasts? Or will Hayter Hit Hard, no matter the odds?

Saraya disrespects fans already by ripping up their sign in favor of Hayter! Harley gets a mic to tell everyone to shut up! For The Outcasts have decided there is ONE MORE rule for this match! “The match does not being until Saraya slaps the slag!” The fans boo, Harley taunts Hayter but Hayter dares Saraya to take that free shot then. Saraya peps herself up, Harley keeps taunting Hayter, so Hayter pie faces Harley! Saraya SLAPS Hayter, and bell rings! Hayter glares, Saraya backs up to a corner but Hayter ELBOWS her! Hayter stomps a mudhole into Saraya, but Harley drags her away! Hayter whips Harley hard into a corner!

Saraya bails out, Hayter pursues, and Saraya tries to jump the railing, but the fans stand in her way! They’re getting payback for what she did to their sign! Hayter BOOTS Saraya down, then drags her up and into the ring. The fans rally up behind Hayter as she steps in, but Harley anchors her foot! Saraya SMASHES Hayter with a VCR!? Where’d she even find one of those?! That thing is in pieces, and Harley hands Saraya a keyboard! Saraya SMACKS away on Hayter while Harley holds her down! The keys fly off the keyboard, but Saraya just CHOKES Hayter with the cord! Saraya lets off to cover, ONE!!

Saraya argues the count but Hayter shakes her head. Hayter kicks Saraya, Saraya stomps her down! Saraya TOSSES Hayter out hard, and then Harley goes after her! Again, all legal under Saraya’s Rules! The fans boo this stacked deck as Harley CHOKES Hayter, and then she whips Hayter hard into railing! Harley CHOKES Hayter, thrashes her around, and Saraya has a cookie sheet! Harley sets Hayter up, and Saraya SMACKS Hayter in the head! And SMACKS her again and again and again! Saraya winds up, but Hayter ducks, and the sheet SMACKS Harley! Hayter then gets around Saraya to GERMAN SUPLEX!

The Outcasts flounder around, the fans fire up, and the ref checks everyone. Harley comes back, armed with a baseball bat! Harley jumps on to CHOKE Hayter, but Hayter RAMS her into railing! And more railing! Hayter is free, and she whips Harley all the way into railing! But here comes Saraya! She JAMS Hayter with a steel pipe! Then RAMS her into steel steps! Saraya grabs the backpack, and she dumps out TOY CARS on the tables! Diecast metal in place, Saraya suplexes, but Hayter fights it! Hayter wrenches, and RAMS Saraya into steps! Hayter BOOTS Saraya, stomps away on her against railing, and fans fire up!

Hayter brings Saraya up and around to send into more railing! Saraya sputters, but Hayter hauls her up into the ring. Hayter says peace, and she blocks Saraya’s dropkick! Hayter has Saraya on the apron, but Harley barks at her to let Saraya go. Hayter lets Saraya go, to storm up on Harley! Harley runs away, and Saraya leaps, but into a POWERSLAM to the floor! The fans fire up as Hayter rises. Harley has the lead pipe but Hayter chases her off again. Saraya goes to the apron, Hayter pursues and brings her up the corner! The fans fire up but Harley joins in! Harley drags Hayter down but Hayter fights the throw!

But then Saraya SMACKS Hayter with a chair! Hayter and Harley both fall onto the toy cars and through the tables! Well, no, just Hayter falls through a table. The table Harley hits refuses to budge! The fans still lose their minds, and Saraya covers in the wreckage! TWO!! Hayter survives, Saraya steps into the ring and tells the ref to count! The count begins, the fans rally up, and Hayter flounders out of the wreckage. Hayter manages to stand but we’re at 9! Hayter jumps in at 9.9! Saraya stomps Hayter, lifts, KNIGHT CAP! Cover, TWO!! Hayter survives all the damage done and Saraya is furious! The fans rally for Hayter but Saraya storms around.

Saraya grabs a chair, brings it over, and she drags Hayter up. Saraya reels Hayter in, grins, mocks the clapping, but Hayter fireman’s carries! DEATH VALLEY DRIVER through a table in the corner!! Hayter just risked it all, and both women crawl out off the wreckage. Saraya snatches the chair first, puts it in a corner, and goes back for Hayter. But Hayter whips Saraya! Saraya hits chair hard, and Hayter staggers around. Hayter drags Saraya up, gut wrench, and TOMBSTONE PILEDRIVER!! Hayter roars and the fans fire up again! Hayter drags Saraya up, winds up, HAYTMAKER!! Cover, Hayter wins!!

Winner: Jamie Hayter, by pinfall

The deck was stacked against her, but Hayter’s hot hand still won out! She wrecked The Outcasts 2v1, will no one stop her from reaching the top of the AEW mountain again?

AEW shares more of the sit-down interview with Will Ospreay and Ricochet.

The full interview is still available on AEW’s YouTube channel, but in this clip, Renee Paquette asks about the pressure being put on both men for their AEW International Championship match. Ricochet says he’s been here a thousand times before. Him coming into AEW was a chance to show everyone a different side of Ricochet. But even before he got a 360 look, all these people, from Don Callis, Kyle Fletcher, The Beast Mortos, Pac, and of course Will Ospreay, they had to say something. Ospreay says yeah, and the reason why is Ricochet forgot who he was. That six year “hiatus” and now look at him! His personality is showing, he is comfortable with himself again.

But Ospreay wants Ricochet to keep in mind, Renee said “pressure.” The pressure Ricochet is putting himself under. And now he is in the ring with, whether he likes it or not, “Little Bro” Ospreay, who is the best wrestler in the world right now. Whether or not either man is feeling the pressure of the moment, which one of them will stand tall at the Dynamite 5 Year Anniversary Show?

Trios Tornado Match: The Conglomeration VS Chris Jericho, “Big Bill” Morrissey & Bryan Keith!

Orange Cassidy, Mark Briscoe & Kyle O’Reilly have been trying to squash the beef with The Learning Tree and his Branches for what feels like forever, but this could be just the thing to put this to bed. Will the chaos of Tornado rules help Freshly Squeezed, The Sussex County Chicken & Violent Artist finally get free of the Jericho Vortex?

The bell rings and the fight is on! Bill TOSSES Mark out of the ring, Kyle TOSSES Keith, and Cassidy brawls with Jericho! Jericho CHOPS, CHOPS, then ROCKS Cassidy! Jericho rains down fists while Keith sends Kyle into railing. Jericho reaches into his trunks, and pulls out a roll of dimes! And that’s literal! Jericho runs up with his loaded fist, but Cassidy uses his backpack as a shield! Jericho staggers back, Cassidy runs up, BACKPACK ATTACK! Cover, TWO!! Jericho survives, but Cassidy reaches into the backpack to reveal… A BRICK! And again, literally! Bill sends Briscoe into railing, Keith CLOBBERS Cassidy!

Cassidy goes to a corner, ELBOWS Keith away, then climbs. But Keith RISING HEADBUTTS! Kyle runs up, but Keith clinches him for an EXPLODER! Cassidy flounders off the corner, but he fights the clinch! Keith spins Cassidy around, suplexes, but into a STUN DOG MILLIONAIRE! Kyle gives Keith AX ‘N’ SMASH! Bill storms in, he grabs both Kyle & Cassidy! But they resist the lift, fight free, fire off KICKS and forearms, and Mark is in! The Conglomeration TOSSES Bill out! Bill and Keith regroup, only for Kyle to FLYING KNEE Bill down! Kyle tumbles but Bill stays up! So Cassidy DIVES onto him!

Bill is sent into railing, the fans fire up, and Kyle tosses a chair to Mark! The fans fire up as Mark sets that chair up. The Conglomeration sets Bill & Keith up, but Jericho intercepts Mark! DEATH VALLEY DRIVER on the chair! Bill sends Cassidy into railing, Keith sends Kyle into steps! The fans are torn as Collision goes picture in picture.

Jericho drags Mark up, CLUBS him, and his Branches join in. Jericho feeds Mark to Bill’s LARIAT! Bill & Jericho celebrate together, and Keith CHOKES Mark on ropes! The ref reprimands, Keith lets off, and Jericho knows Kyle off the apron. Keith snapmares Mark to drop a knee! Jericho TOSSES Mark out, but Cassidy runs in! Cassidy TACKLES Keith, but Jericho drags Cassidy up and ROCKS him! Jericho scoops and SLAMS Cassidy, and Keith goes up. But Cassidy slow rolls away from the drop zone! The fans cheer, but Jericho drags Cassidy back up. Jericho CHOPS Cassidy, scoops and SLAMS him again!

Jericho says stay down, but Cassidy again slow rolls! The fans cheer but Jericho is annoyed. Jericho drags Cassidy up as Collision returns to single picture. Cassidy slips free of the scoop to send Jericho into Keith! Cassidy rolls Jericho up, TWO! Bill BOOTS Cassidy down! Kyle runs in, ducks ‘n’ dodges Bill, but Bill hits a BIG BOSS MAN SLAM! Bill roars and New York comes alive for their guy! Bill and Jericho help Keith up, but Mark runs in! Mark dodges Bill to ROCK Jericho! And he CHOPS Bill! Repeat! Mark fires strikes on Bill, but dodges Jericho! Jericho runs into Bill, and then staggers into a REDNECK KUNG-FU UPPERCUT!

The fans fire up as Mark throws off his shirt, but Bill kicks low! Bill mocks the Redneck Kung-Fu, then whips Mark corner to corner. Mark BOOTS Keith down! Mark dodges Bill and Bill hits POST! Mark goes up to MISSILE DROPKICK! Bill tumbles out, Kyle is there to send in another chair! But Jericho uses that to FULL METAL CODE BREAKER! Cover, KYLE BREAKS IT! Kyle fires kicks and knees into Jericho, and Cassidy has the chair! Cassidy sets it up, then makes Jericho take a seat. Kyle KICKS, and Cassidy “kicks,” repeat. Keith runs in, Cassidy gives him a real kick, then makes him take a seat on Jericho’s lap!

Kyle & Cassidy KICK and KICK and KICK, the fans fire up! Then we get DOUBLE SHOTGUN DROPKICKS! Keith & Jericho fall, but Bill is back to DOUBLE LARIAT! The fans fire up again and Bill revels in it. Bill stalks out after Kyle, but Kyle grabs a leg! DRAPING DRAGON SCREW! Bill hobbles, but Kyle KICKS him again and again! Cassidy ORANGE PUNCHES! Bill stays up, but then he falls onto Keith! Jericho JAMS Cassidy with a chair! And he JAMS Kyle! And he SMACKS Kyle on the back! Mark SHOTGUNS the chair into Jericho’s face! Jericho bails out, Mark sets up the chair, and Mark uses it to FLY!

The fans fire up as down goes Jericho! But Mark ups the ante by bringing out a TABLE! The fans fire up as the table is put in the ring. Mark drags Jericho in, throws down hands, then sets up the table. The fans rally but Jericho rolls Mark! TWO!! Mark escapes, kicks low, and he reels Jericho in! Underhooks for the JAY DRILLER!! Jericho sputters, but Mark wants more! Mark points to the table, the fans cheer him on, so Mark drags Jericho over! Mark puts Jericho on the table, rains down fists, then he climbs! The fans fire up, but Bill grabs Mark first! Jericho gets off the table so Bill can SKYSCRAPER CHOKE SLAM Mark through the table!!

The fans are thunderous, and Jericho takes the cover! Learning Tree wins!!

Winner: Chris Jericho, “Big Bill” Morrissey & Bryan Keith, by pinfall

Jericho celebrates because he takes the credit, but it was Bill who did all the heavy lifting. Jericho now signals he wants as title shot, is he going back for the ROH World Championship? But wait, Kyle, Cassidy and even Rocky Romero regroup! They get The Learning Tree and Branches to back off, but will the #JerichoVortex soon suck in some gold?

Action Andretti VS Brody King!

The Sight to See was seeing red all last night on Rampage, and it only cost him against The House of Black. He then threw a fit and threw bottled water at The House, so here are the repercussions. Will Action somehow survive facing The King of Death? Or will he realize #TheHouseAlwaysWins?

Action throws his jacket at Brody then fires off hands! The bell rings and Brody shoves Action back! Action fires more hands, Brody shoves him again, but then Action dodges in the corner! Action CHOP BLOCKS Brody, dodges again, then CHOP BLOCKS again! Brody hobbles, Action SHOTGUNS him down! Action STANDING SHOOTING STARS! Cover, ONE!! Brody is too tough for that, but Action keeps his focus. Action runs up, but into a CHOP! Brody hauls Action up into a shoulder rack, but Action CLUBS away! Action gets free, BOOTS Brody, then goes up and up and over! Action runs in, but is put on the apron!

Brody swings, Action blocks to GAMANGIRI! Action springboards to FLYING- FOREARM from Brody!! The fans bark it up as Brody paces around. Action stands, Brody SPLASHES in the corner! Action sits down, and now Brody barks. Brody runs in to CANNONBALL! Cover, Brody wins!

Winner: Brody King, by pinfall

Action tried, and Top Flight Airlines is a bit beside themselves watching from the stage. Brody chuckles as he leaves, will The House of Black soon make their way back to gold? WAIT, The Righteous & Lance Archer attack Top Flight! They called out The House, but they wanna pick the bones of Action and his friends first! The fans boo, but Dante is sent into steel steps! Action FLIES and takes out Vincent! He, Darius & Dante dodge the rest, and they get in the ring! Lio also joins them, that’s 4v3 and with the high ground! The refs rush in before anything more can happen, when and where will these factions have it out?

The Scapegoat bus is cruising through the streets.

Jack Perry has arrived in Queens, and might be taking in the sights before his Open Challenge match. Who will step up to the Face of TNT? Will they be Perry’s next sacrifice to AEW?

AEW TNT Championship Open Challenge: Jack Perry VS Minoru Suzuki!

Perry gets his introduction as he makes his entrance, and while he asks for silence, he gets a mixed reaction from Arthur Ashe Stadium. But wait! The one to answer the challenge is MINORU SUZUKI!? Perry can’t believe it, but yes, the King of Pancreas, the Meanest Man in the World, is back in AEW! The belt is raised, as has the difficulty level, will Perry survive the Murder Grandpa?

The bell rings and Perry still can’t believe his eyes. The fans fire up for Suzuki and he eggs Perry on. Perry winds up to fire a forearm! Suzuki just smirks, but Perry fires another shot! And another shot! Suzuki just stares him down! Perry fires more shots, Suzuki laughs and DECKS Perry with one! The fans fire up more and Suzuki waits on Perry. Perry stands to CHOP, but Suzuki eggs him on again. Perry CHOPS, Suzuki laughs, repeat! Perry CHOPS, CHOPS, and pie faces to CHOP, CHOP, CHOP! Perry’s hand starts to hurt! Suzuki CHOPS Perry off his feet! Perry gets up, staggers, but Suzuki CHOPS him again!

Suzuki wrenches and whips Perry corner to corner, then runs up to BOOT! Perry sits down in a daze, but Suzuki drags him up. Suzuki snapmares and neck wrenches, then shifts to get an arm! Suzuki bends fingers and tortures Perry! The fans rally as Perry endures his arm being bent! Suzuki hammerlocks Perry, then stomps the arm! Perry flounders away but Suzuki stalks him while Collision goes picture in picture.

Perry goes to a corner, kicks at Suzuki, but Suzuki just eggs him on again. Perry sits up but Suzuki gives him knees. The ref counts, Perry fires body shots, but Suzuki just eggs him on more. Perry CHOPS, but Suzuki laughs! Suzuki ROCKS Perry, stomps him, then grabs a leg. Perry holds ropes, but Suzuki YANKS him away! HEEL HOOK! Perry endures, fights, CHOPS, but Suzuki just laughs! Perry CHOPS and CHOPS, but Suzuki adds the other leg! FIGURE FOUR HEEL HOOK! Perry flails, reaches out, claws his way over, ROPEBREAK! The ref counts, Suzuki lets go slowly, and he grins as he stalks Perry.

Perry crawls to a corner, but he KICKS! And KICKS! Suzuki just shrugs those off to KICK Perry’s leg! And KICK him again! Perry hides behind the ref, goes to a corner, but Suzuki fires in knees! Suzuki CHOKES Perry, the ref counts, and Suzuki lets off as Collision goes to break.

Collision returns and Suzuki CHOPS in a corner! Suzuki whips corner to corner, Perry reverses to LARIAT and NECKBREAKER! Cover, TWO! Suzuki stays in this but Perry snarls. Perry rains down forearms on Suzuki, then SLAPS him as he lets off. The fans boo Perry as he sits Suzuki up to KICK! Suzuki just smirks! Perry KICKS again, and again, but Suzuki blocks! Perry fires SLAPS, but Suzuki just laughs! Perry CLAWS Suzuki’s eyes, runs, bug Suzuki follows, slips around, and SLEEPER! The fans fire up but Perry flails. Suzuki spins Perry, Gotch lift, but Perry fights that to BACKDROP free!

Suzuki goes to the apron, Perry hurries after him, but Suzuki grabs Perry for a HANGING ARMBAR! The ref reprimands, Suzuki lets go to drag Perry out. Suzuki whips Perry hard into railing! Perry flops over, but Suzuki grabs a chair! The ref says no, but the fans wanna see it! Suzuki JAMS Perry in the back! The ref reprimands, telling Suzuki that this might fly in NJPW but not here. Suzuki gets that one shot, then he KNEES Perry! Suzuki ROCKS Perry with a forearm, then puts him in the ring. Suzuki storms onto the apron but Perry KNEES him to the floor! Perry then goes out to send Suzuki into steel steps!

Perry pushes Suzuki into the ring, then drags him out on the apron, for a DRAPING DDT to the floor! The fans lose their minds, and the ring count is climbing! SACRIFICING KNEE!! Perry sends Suzuki into steel steps, then hurries into the ring! Suzuki is counted out, Perry wins!

Winner: Jack Perry, by count-out (still AEW TNT Champion)

The fans boo as Perry didn’t even bother to win this in the ring! Perry says it doesn’t matter, he is still the Face of TNT! But then he decides to get Suzuki in the ring after all! Perry rains down fists on Suzuki, but the fans boo more. Perry stomps Suzuki, then takes aim. BUT WAIT! Here comes Katsuyori Shibata! Shibata runs in and runs Perry off! The Scapegoat makes his escape, but will The Wrestler become a hunter?

AEW World Trios Championships: PAC, Claudio Castagnoli & Wheeler Yuta VS Private Party & Komander w/ Alex Abrahantes!

While The Bastard & The Swiss Superman betrayed Bryan Danielson, they still expect The Decoder to do his part and help defend these titles. Yuta said he is going to do his best to focus on the work, but can he keep business and personal feelings separated? Or will he be the weak link that costs them the gold?

As Claudio & Pac make their entrance together, Yuta almost doesn’t walk out there with them. But for now, the Blackpool Combat Club stands together. The introductions are made, the belts are raised, and we see who holds it together in this Collision!

The trios sort out and Marq Quen starts against Pac. The bell rings, and Quen BOOTS Pac! Quen fires off hands, the fans fire up, and Quen gets in Pac’s face! “Is this what you wanted?!” Quen lets off, then runs up to ENZIGIRI Pac! Pac flounders, Quen whips, but Pac reverses. Claudio hooks Quen to throw him down! The fans boo but Pac stomps Quen down. Pac lets off as the ref reprimands, but Pac tags Claudio. Claudio fires off body shots and UPPERCUTS on Quen! The ref counts, he backs Claudio off, and Claudio reaches out to Yuta. Yuta shakes his head, so Claudio tags Pac. Claudio and Pac mug Quen, but Claudio frowns at Yuta.

Pac CHOKES Quen in the corner, but he stares Yuta down. Pac lets off Quen, stomps him some more, then bumps him off buckles. Pac tags Claudio, and Claudio CHOPS Quen! Quen fires back and the two brawl! The fans rally, Quen backs Claudio up, but Claudio scoops to SLAM! Claudio runs to DOUBLE STOMP! Claudio huffs ‘n’ puffs, but Yuta is nonplussed. But Quen fires body shots on Claudio! Claudio keeps Quen from his corner with a clutch, and it’s almost a Head ‘n’ Arm Triangle! Quen endures, fights, and the fans rally again. Quen fires elbows, but Claudio hits an IRISH CURSE BACKBREAKER! Shoutout to The Fella!

Claudio again offers the tag to Yuta, but Yuta shakes his head. Claudio tags Pac, then he stares Yuta down. Yuta is a bit snarky in his response, but Pac stands on Quen’s head! The ref counts, Pac lets off, and Claudio gets a cheap shot in! Pac stomps Quen, digs his foot into Quen’s neck, then lets off. Pac talks with Claudio about this, and he drags Quen up. Pac bumps Quen off buckles, then stares him down. Claudio stands Quen up, the ref reprimands, but Pac runs up, into a BOOT from Quen! Quen ROCKS Claudio, fires hands on Pac, and leaves Yuta alone! Pac swings, Quen dodges, hot tag to Isiah Kassidy!

The fans fire up as Brother Zay dodges Claudio, TACKLES Pac, and rains down fists! Claudio drags Zay off Pac but Pac fires elbows! Claudio whips Zay, Zay ducks and Claudio hits ropes! Zay stomps Claudio, then fires hands on Pac! Pac shoves Zay, pops him up, but Zay SATELLITE DDTS! Cover, Claudio breaks it by stomping the bad hand! That hand was smashed by a hammer only last week! Claudio leaves Zay behind, Yuta criticizes all this, but Pac tags Claudio in. Claudio tells Yuta it is his last chance. Claudio tags Yuta and forces him in! GIANT SWING! Zay goes around and around and around, but Yuta isn’t into it.

Claudio TOSSES Zay, and he glares at Yuta. Yuta won’t even look at Claudio, and the fans fire up for him! Claudio storms over to Yuta, tells him to do his part, and then Pac gets in! They’re arguing with Yuta, but Komander runs in! Komander dodges Claudio, pop-up DROPKICKS Pac, but Claudio choke grips Komander now! CHOKE- NO, Komander flips through! And he POSTS Claudio! The fans fire up as Komander then goes up and up and SUPER CROSSBODIES Claudio! Quen CANNONBALLS onto Pac! Zay rolls Yuta up! TWO!! Yuta still kicks out, and he wrenches Zay into a RIGHT ANGLE SLAM!

Yuta sighs, because he still wants to be champion. Cover, TWO! Zay stays in this, Claudio tells Yuta to finish this! Yuta drags Zay up, reels him in, and that’s Zay’s bad hand! Yuta lets Zay go, sympathetic to the pain. But Pac sends Quen into steel steps! Yuta helps Zay up, but Zay SLAPS him! Yuta frowns, and he grabs the bad hand! Yuta TWISTS that wrist, BENDS those fingers, and then BITES the hand! The ref counts, so Yuta shifts to HAMMER ‘N’ ANVIL ELBOWS! Pac & Claudio like what they see as Yuta puts on the CATTLE MUTILATION!! Zay is OUT, the ref calls it!!

Winners: Pac, Claudio Castagnoli & Wheeler Yuta, by submission (still AEW World Trios Champions)

Pac keeps the ref from stopping Yuta, and Claudio applauds as Yuta keeps the hold going! Yuta then lets off, snapping back to reality. Yuta does not want to celebrate this, he did what he needed, and he storms off backstage. Will this internal conflict within Yuta continue until he chooses a side?

The Outrunners have a new video.

Truth Magnum & Turbo Floyd are skating down the pierce, running on the beach, and flexing all the while. They say that if there’s rules, they don’t play by ’em! Carnival games? Truth distracts while Turbo sneaks the basketball into the hoop, so they win all the same. They’re coming for your pride, for your manhood, and your gold! If you haven’t seen The Outrunners, you haven’t seen nothin’ yet! Will these two go from playing games to winning the big one soon enough?

Lucha Libre Triple Threat: Holo.grm VS The Beast Mortos VS Dralistico!

One is the futuristic rising star, one is a menacing minotaur right out of mythology, and the third is the returning ungovernable looking to finally take over! Will Hologram continue his win streak, even with these one-third odds? Will Mortos mangle both men to move up the ranks? Or will Dralistico make his familia proud as he finally makes an impact?

The bell rings and the fans fire up already. The three stare down, Mortos runs up on Hologram but Hologram waistlocks. Mortos switches to send Hologram into Dralistico! Mortos runs up, Dralistico y Hologram dodge, but then Mortos rolls off both their backs! Mortos runs up again, blasts the lariats and DOUBLE LARIATS them! The fans fire up with “SI! SI! SI!” and Mortos LARIATS Dralistico in a corner! Then he LARIATS Hologram in the other! The fans fire up, Dralistico ROCKS Mortos, Hologram RANAS Mortos into a SUPERKICK from Dralistico! Dralistico runs up on Hologram, ducks ‘n’ dodges, then RANAS!

Mortos dodges Dralistico, comes back, and CRUCIFIX ARM-DRAG! But Hologram gives Mortos one! Dralistico RANAS Hologram but he lands safe on the apron! Hologram slingshots up and over Dralistico, dodges Mortos, then RANAS! Morotos handsprings through, Dralistico RANAS Hologram, he handsprings through! Mortos rolls Dralistico, ONE as Hologram rolls Mortos! TWO and Dralistico grabs Hologram to roll him up! ONE! Dralistico dodges, Hologram dodges, then they both dodge Mortos! The fans fire up as this is, well, a Mexican Standoff! Things keep going, Mortos blocks a kick then grabs Hologram!

Dralistico ENZIGIRIS but Mortos ducks so Hologram takes the hit! Mortos runs up, Dralistico dodges, comes back, POP-UP and BACKFLIP! Dralistico ENZIGIRIS Mortos out of the ring! The fans fire up, Dralistico builds speed to FLY! Direct hit and down goes Mortos! But Hologram gets moving, he DIVES! Direct hit on Dralistico at the ramp and the fans fire up! Hologram feeds off that energy as Collision goes picture in picture.

Hologram drags Mortos up, puts him in the ring, then goes to the corner. Hologram climbs, leaps, but Mortos SWATS him out of the air! Mortos drags Hologram up, and SMACKS him down! Mortos drags Hologram up by his MASK, then slams him down! The ref reprimands but Mortos drags Hologram up , to SMACK him again! Hologram goes to a corner, Mortos storms around, and then he CHOKES Hologram against the buckles! The ref counts, Mortos lets off, and CHOPS! Hologram staggers away, but Mortos is on him again. Dralistico SUPERKICKS Mortos! Dralistico whips Hologram to a corner, but has to block a boot.

Dralistico CHOPS Hologram, then rallies the fans. Dralistico fires forearms again and again, and Hologram sits down. Dralistico stomps Hologram, goes side to side, and he SUPERKICKS Hologram down! Dralistico says tranquilo while lounging on the corner. Dralistico soaks up cheers and jeers, only for Mortos to HEADBUTT him down! Mortos drags Dralistico back up, and SMACKS him in a corner! Mortos brings Dralistico around, bumps him off buckles, then puts a leg in ropes, to KICK the rope! Dralistico is all jammed up, but the ref reprimands Mortos. Mortos gets mad at the ref, but then he CLAWS Dralistico’s eyes!

Mortos SMACKS Dralistico again, and Collision returns to single picture. Mortos whips corner to corner, runs up, but is put on the apron! Hologram runs up, but Dralistico SUPERKICKS first! Mortos SMACKS Dralistico again! Mortos goes up the ropes, but Dralistico GAMANGIRIS! Hologram runs up again, but into an OVERHEAD SUPLEX, into buckles! Dralistico then goes up the corner to springboard and FLYING RANA Mortos! The fans fire up with Dralistico, he runs in at Hologram, but Hologram goes out, around, over and through, then GAMANGIRIS! The fans fire up as Hologram steps in, ducks ‘n’ dodges Mortos, RANA ARM-DRAG!?

The fans fire up and Hologram keeps going, tilt-o-whirl and DEJA VU RANA! The fans are thunderous, and Hologram sees both opponents on the apron. Mortos falls out, Dralistico storms in, and Hologram rallies the fans. Hologram and Dralistico circle, stare down, and Dralistico runs up. Hologram puts him on the apron but Dralistico ROUDNHOUSES back! Dralistico goes up, to SUPER FLYING RANA Mortos!! The fans fire up but Hologram is up top! Hologram tightrope walks to SUPER SWANTON Mortos! The fans are thunderous again and Hologram gives high-fives! Hologram then fetches Dralistico, only for Dralistico to put him in the ring.

Dralistico aims, springboards, and FLYING CODE BREAKERS! But Mortos is back to shove Dralistico, pop-up and SAMOAN DROP!! Mortos drags Dralistico to a cover, but Hologram DOUBLE STOMPS him! The fans fire up and Hologram BOOTS a lariat! Hologram hops up onto Mortos, JUMP-UP POISON RANA!! Mortos staggers, Dralistico FLYIHNG CRUCIFIX DRIVER!! The fans are thunderous as Hologram and Dralistico get moving, COLLISION COURSE from Hologram!! But Mortos runs up to DOUBLE LARIAT again!! All three luchadores are down and the fans are thunderous! Mortos then fires up and takes aim from a corner!

Mortos watches as Hologram stands, but Hologram HEEL KICKS first! Hologram runs, but into a tilt-o-whirl and torture rack! BEAST BACKBREAKER to the DISCUS LARIAT! Dralistico snipes the cover, but Mortos YANKS him away. They start shoving, but Hologram is up to CHOP and CHOP! Dralistico CHOPS Hologram! Then he gives Hologram to Mortos to finish him! POWER BREAKER!! Then Dralistico runs, goes up the ropes, FLYING DESTROYER!! Hologram is down, but Dralistico drags him back up. Mortos spins, Hologram slips away! DISCUS LARIAT takes out Dralistico!

Hologram DUMPS Mortos out, then hooks Dralistico into the GHOST PIN! HOLOGRAM WINS!!

Winner: Hologram, by pinfall

Somehow, someway, Hologram found a way to win, and he is 12-0 in AEW! Mortos is furious with Dralistico, they shove each other, but here comes RUSH! Dralistico’s brother, but also Mortos’ occasional tag partner, steps in between them both! Rush brings Dralistico in as his blood brother, but then he brings Mortos in as his brother in arms! Hologram runs up to fire forearms! But that’s 3v1, he gets beat down for it! The fans boo as Dralistico & Mortos hold Hologram up, and Rush HEADBUTTS Hologram down! Then they all hold up the fist! Could we see La Faccion Ingobernable rebuilding before our very eyes?

Backstage interview with Kris Statlander.

Lexy Nair is with The Galaxy’s Greatest and brings up how we haven’t seen her since that win in the “insane Street Fight” from All Out. Kris asks what Lexy wants her to do about that. To complain about her spot? To ask why she wins the big matches yet all anyone talks about is the loser? Should Kris could look into this camera and beg for her opportunity? Sorry, Lexy, guess she’s the odd woman out because she’s not that insecure. Kris knows who she is, what she does, and if you had to design a woman wrestler from the ground up, you wouldn’t be able to think of something near as good as Kris.

So Kris has a hard time feeling sorry for herself. She picks her spots, calls her shots, and when she’s ready, she’ll let us know. But in the meantime, every woman in AEW should be saying, “Thank You, Stat.” Because when you face Kris, you either get better, or you get destroyed. Kris heads out, but will she be heading up to the top of the division soon enough?

MXM Collection is here!

As promised, it is the Grand Slam finale to New York Fashion Week, and these two strut their stuff down the ramp and into the ring, which they then slither into. The fans cheer as they stand by what is clearly a person under a black cloth sheet, and they POSE! Mansoor fetches mics for him and Mason Madden, and they revel in the fans cheering them on. Mansoor says, “Ladies, gentlemen and everyone in between, are you ready for the Grand Slam finale to New York Fashion Week!?” Sure sounds like they are. Mason says this is the Sultan of Suave, Mansoor! Mansoor says this is the Height of Fashion, Mason Madden!

And together, they are the M X M Collection~! Fingertip touch, and then Mansoor reminds us that two weeks ago, they claimed Max Caster’s jacket for two reasons. One: Much like Max, it was ugly. Two: It was emblazoned with a lie! It says Max Caster is the Best Wrestler Alive? HAHAHAHAHA! MXM calm down from the laughing fit, and Mason says they have remedied the problem. They have made Caster’s jacket the grand, explosive climax to their little show. Now, we know not just anyone can model MXM’s avant-garde designs, so they made sure that for all of us, the little people, that their male models will be just as handsome as MXM.

So now, without further ado, please get ready for MXM’s Grand Slam Fashion Walk! We look back to the stage and strutting out first, “wearing a vision [Mason Madden] once had in an Appalachian sweat lodge,” Italy’s Felipe sports gold pants, big brimmed hat and sheer button up. Mansoor says wearing a ski suit that once braved the Matterhorn, it is Antonio! Third, “wearing 24 karat gold sifted from the rivers in Sierra Leone, this is Cameroon.” Not a bad jacket but are those sneakers on a necklace? Fourth, “wearing fur extracted from the flesh of the endangered capybara in the Galapagos Islands in Cameroon, this is Sierra Leone!”

Fifth, “in honor of the US Open, you know him, you love him, international tennis superstar, Ashley Arthur!” Oh get it? Name inversion. But denim short shorts might not be regulation for pro-tennis play… And last but not least, from right here in Queens, with a leopard print fur coat, purple pants and a walking stick… JEFF!! The union requires that even he is allowed to participate. Mansoor says give it up for all their male models! The fans do cheer, but it feels like the veiled man is getting anxious. Mason says now that we’ve all been sufficiently fluffed, time for the moment we’ve all come for! And if you haven’t yet, you will!

They looked around the world for the finest body they could find! The grandest musculature they could witness! And they found him in the forests on the outskirts of Düsseldorf, “the Pride of Prussia,” East Germany’s greatest export, MXM’s piece de resistance–that’s French for a fine piece of ass–put your hands together for the model of Caster’s jacket… HANS!! Hans is revealed and he is JACKED! The jacket, however, has a big heart cutout on the front where the buttons go, the sleeves are sheer with a flourish pattern, but MXM is more into Hans’ body. They have Hans spin, and we see the back, and it seems Hans is wearing sheer shorts and a speedo…

But the important thing is the back of the jacket: “Bratinum Max Caster BEST DRESSED ALIVE.” Arthur Ashe is getting quite the show, Hans. Mansoor loves the jacket, but he speaks for everyone here when he says… TAKE IT OFF! Hans does indeed take off the jacket, and his vascularity floors MXM! Hans flexes, Mansoor says he never thought he’d say this, but… Hans would be PERFECT for MXM Collection! It would be an honor if he touched tips. The fans fire up, and Hans holds up his finger, to then GRAB THE TIPS! How dare he! But SURPRISE! Hans is DADDY ASS! Billy Gunn DOUBLE LARIATS MXM down!

The fans fire up as Billy takes out all the other “models,” from Felipe to Jeff, but then MXM joins in! They all beat up on Billy, and then Mason reels him in. But here comes The Acclaimed! Caster & Bowens clear out the male models but MXM go running! The fans fire up as Bowens & Caster set Antonio up for the INVERTED BOMB! MXM want to know where the REAL Hans is, but Caster picks up the remade jacket. Caster puts it on?! Caster doesn’t seem to mind, and then he winds up… to POSE~! And then SCISSOR FINGER with Bowens & Billy! Will The Acclaimed give MXM their own makeover when these teams finally have a match?

Lumberjack Strap Match: Hangman Page VS Jeff Jarrett!

The Black Hat Cowboy’s rage has not only burned down Swerve’s childhood home, but it has burned the bridges between him and all those who were once his friend. But it has also gotten him on the wrong side of just about everyone else on the roster, which is why The Dark Order, The Bang Bang Gang, and Team Triple J are ringside, ready to lash out with straps! Will Hangman pay for all the #CowboyS*it he’s been up to? Or will he beat The Last Outlaw at his own game?

The bell rings and the lumberjacks are ready to do some lashing! Jarrett and Hangman circle, Hangman runs up but Jarrett dodges to fire hands! Hangman fires back, but Jarrett fires a flurry of haymakers! Jarrett whips, hangman reverses and BOOTS! Hangman runs up but Jarrett puts him on the apron! Hangman holds onto ropes, and he is safe there as the lumberjacks can only attack someone who is on the floor. Jarrett runs up, Hangman counter punches, then hurries in. Hangman bumps Jarrett off buckles, CHOPS him, then ROCKS him. Hangman stalks Jarrett, grinds his face off the ropes, but the fans rally up.

Hangman whips Jarrett, Jarrett ducks ‘n’ dodges, but leaps into Hangman’s arms! FALL AWAY SLAM! Jarrett ends up on the apron, but The Dark Order leaves him be. Not just because of the rules, but because their beef is not with him. But then Hangman triangle jumps! Jarrett ducks the lariat, then he DUMPS Hangman out! And The Dark Order closes in! Hangman hurries back inside, but Jarrett runs up! Hangman dodges, then Alabama Lifts! Jarrett sunset flips it, steps through, but Hangman fires hands! Hangman BITES Jarrett’s forehead, kicks him away, then stands. Hangman storms up again, but Jarrett UPPERCUTS!

Jarrett tells the boys to get ready, and he whips, but Hangman reverses to TOSS Jarrett out! Triple J hug it out! The fans cheer and Hangman is pissed. Jarrett slides in, but Hangman TOSSES him out the other side! Alex Reynolds says screw it and LASHES Jarrett! Karen Jarrett can only watch in pain from the stage as even Juice Robinson gets a shot in! Jarrett scrambles back into the ring while the fans cheer on Juice. Hangman drags Juice up, clinches, and BELLY2BELLY SUPLEXES! Cover, TWO! Jarrett is still in this, and Collision goes picture in picture. Or not…

Hangman flips off the fans as they taunt him, then paces around Jarrett. Hangman drags Jarrett up, ROCKS him with a haymaker, then stalks Jarrett to a corner. The Bang Bang Gang are like sharks with blood in the water, but Hangman denies them Jarrett. Hangman CHOPS Jarrett, then mocks the applause. Hangman whips corner to corner, runs up, but Jarrett dodges! Jarrett climbs up and he rains down fists! But Hangman stops him at 3 to fireman’s carry! He DUMPS Jarrett out, but Jarrett ROCKS Hangman! Hangman DECKS Jarrett, and Jarrett falls! The Gunns go right after Jarrett with the straps!

The fans are torn but Jarrett gets away from the Ass Boys! Hangman drags Jarrett up, fireman’s carries, and DEATH VALLEY DRIVERS! Cover, TWO! Jarrett stays in this but Hangman argues with Aubrey about her count. Hangman kicks Jarrett around, scrapes him to the apron, but Jarrett holds ropes to stay off the ground. Hangman fires a hand, but Jarrett just fires up! The fans fire up, but Hangman ROCKS Jarrett again! Jarrett tells Hangman to hit him again! Hangman does, so Jarrett hits back! Screens go dark, but when they come back, Jarrett dodges a haymaker to RUSSIAN LEG SWEEP! And more technical difficulties, so Collision goes to break.

Collision returns and Jarrett fires up! The fans fire up with him, and Jarrett TOSSES Hangman out! The Bang Bang Gang LASHES away on Hangman! Hangman scrambles in, Jarett puts him on ropes to STRADDLE ATTACK! Jarrett keeps going, but Hangman dodges to LARIAT Jarrett up and out! Lethal & Satnam are there to protect Jarrett, but Hangman WRECKS them all with a dropkick! Satnam keeps Karen away from the danger, and the lumberjacks swarm Hangman! Hangman fires hands on them all, and he even DECKS John Silver! Dark Order asks what the heck, but Juice runs up! Hangman dodges to then DECK Juice!

Hangman storms up to the apron, slingshots, BUCK0 LASH from Juice! Juice doesn’t care about rules anymore, and the fans fire up! Hangman is pissed, and he storms up on Juice! Hangman grabs Juice’s arm, but Jarrett goes up! Jarrett SUPER CROSSBODIES Hangman, Juice and the Gunns! The fans fire up with Double J as he rises up! Jarrett puts Hangman in, storms up, wrench and- NO, Hangman pushes out of the Stroke! Hangman LASHES Jarrett!? He took that strap from Juice! The ref reprimands but Hangman LASHES Jarrett again! Karen has had it, she storms into the ring! But Hangman threatens to hit her, too!?

The fans boo as Karen tells Hangman to get back! Karen shields her husband, the ref wants Karen to leave, and Hangman says if the ref doesn’t remove Karen, he will! But then Lethal slides in to shield Karen & Jeff. So Hangman LASHES Lethal! Karen hurries away, Hangman aims at all the lumberjacks! He dares them to get in! Jarrett has Lethal’s strap! And he LASHES away on Hangman! Hangman bails out, but that lets Dark Order LASH him! The fans fire up as they give Hangman what he deserves! The Bang Bang Gang joins in! Juice CLUBS Hangman, and Lethal LASHES Hangman! Then he PULLS Hangman’s arms, while Satnam LASHES him!!

The fans fire up, Jarrett gets Hangman in! Karen gives Hangman some good licks, too! The ref gets Karen to back up, but Hangman LOW BLOWS!! The fans boo but Hangman hits the DEADEYE!! Cover, Hangman wins!

Winner: Hangman Page, by pinfall

The Last Outlaw tried, but he could not stop the rage of Hangman Page. Hangman even threatens the ref! The Bang Bang Gang protects Jarrett, only for Hangman to go after them! Hangman CHOKES Juice, then HANGS him!! The Gunns LASH away on Hangman, so Hangman goes into retreat! Hangman warns them to never get in his business again, but is he picking a fight with the Collision Cowboys that he can’t win?

AEW Continental Championship Title Eliminator: Kazuchika Okada VS Sammy Guevara!

While The Rainmaker made it through Fatal 4 Way odds at All Out, The Spanish God has been fighting alongside Dustin Rhodes both in AEW and ROH. Will Sammy prove he’s ready for more gold? Or will Okada be the one walking away from this Collision?

The bell rings and the fans rally as the two circle. They tie up, and Okada waistlocks. Sammy switches, Okada pries the hold open, and he wrenches to a wristlock. Sammy reaches for ropes, Okada keeps him back, so Sammy spins, flips, and wrenches back! Okada kneels, grits his teeth, and fights up. Okada pulls Sammy’s hair, puts him on ropes, but lets off at 4. Okada fakes the chop to pat Sammy on the shoulder. Sammy nods and shrugs that off, then circles with Okada. But Okada kicks low! Okada CLUBS Sammy, snapmares, and runs side to side to basement DROPKICK! Sammy flounders to the apron while fans applaud.

Sammy rolls back in, Okada covers, ONE! Sammy pushes Okada away, goes back to ropes, but Okada ROCKS him! Okada whips, Sammy reverses then hurdles, backflips and DROPKICKS! Okada bails out and Sammy kips up so smooth! The fans fire up, but Sammy fakes Okada out with the springboard! Sammy spins and poses, but Okada storms up. Sammy DROPKICKS him back down! Sammy builds speed, and FOSBURY FLOPS! Down goes Okada and the fans fire up again! Sammy brings Okada up and into the ring, then aims, only for Okada to roll out the side. The fans cheer, and Sammy runs in around the way!

Sammy uses the steps to FLYING CUTTER to the floor! The fans fire up while both men are down, and a ring count starts. Sammy drags himself up, crawls to the apron and stands. Sammy aims again, but Okada avoids the Quebrada! Kick and DDT to the floor! Okada grins while fans applaud, and Collision goes picture in picture.

The ref checks Sammy but somehow, Sammy is still in this. Okada drags Sammy up, then whips him hard into railing! Sammy falls over, Okada soaks up cheers and jeers, then he goes back for Sammy. Okada rips up a fan’s sign cheering on Sammy, but then gives it back to the fan. Okada HAMMERS Sammy down, then drags him back up. Okada puts Sammy in the ring, storms up the steps, and then brings Sammy up. Okada bumps Sammy off buckles, then winds up, to ELBOW! Okada smirks as fans thought he was going to chop, and he ELBOWS Sammy again. Okada whips corner to corner, runs in, and ELBOWS Sammy again!

Sammy flounders while Okada soaks up cheers and jeers. Okada kicks at Sammy, toying with him, but then Sammy CHOPS! Okada doesn’t flinch, so Sammy snarls and fires a forearm! And another forearm! Okada DECKS Sammy with just one! Okada pushes Sammy around, dares him to hit back, so Sammy rises to CHOP! Sammy fires forearm after forearm, but Okada catches him into the MONEY CLIP! Sammy endures, even as Okada grinds him down. Collision returns to single picture, Sammy fires body shots, and then arm-drags free! Okada runs back up, Sammy ducks ‘n’ dodges to leap, but into Okada’s arms!

Okada gut wrenches, but Sammy fights to SPIKE-RANA!! The fans fire up while both men are down! A standing count begins, both men stir and rise up. Sammy stands at 5 of 10, and he fires forearms! Okada fires back, they go back and forth, but then Okada UPPERCUTS! Okada whips, Sammy ducks ‘n’ dodges and FLYING FOREARMS! Sammy kips up and the fans fire up! Sammy runs in to LARIAT Okada up and out! Then Sammy builds speed to DIVE! Direct hit and Sammy hits railing hard, too! The fans fire up as Sammy rises, then he goes up the corner. Sammy aims, says a quick prayer, and ARIHARA MOONSAULTS! Down goes Okada!!

The fans are thunderous while both men are on the outside! The ring count starts, and Sammy stands at 5 of 10. Sammy vows to end this, and he drags Okada up. Torture rack, but Okada CLUBS free! Sammy BOOTS Okada! The count is 7! Sammy runs up, Okada BACKDROPS him onto steel steps!! The ref hurries out to check Sammy, and Okada has a sinister look on his face. Sammy writhes, but he is somehow still in this. Okada grins as he storms over to Sammy, and he drags Sammy up to put in the ring. Sammy crawls, Okada stalks him, but the fans rally up. Okada drags Sammy up, to whip and DROPKICK!

Okada doesn’t stop, he just hauls Sammy up to scoop SLAM! Okada goes up a corner, for the MACHO ELBOW! The fans fire up and Okada stands. Okada winds it up, to… FLIP US OFF! Okada has a scowl as he ripcords Sammy, RAIN- SPANISH FLY!! Cover, TWO!! Sammy almost had Okada with that sudden turnaround, but he hurries to the apron. Sammy aims from the corner, springboards, but Okada gest under! And then he sends the ref at Sammy! Sammy dodges the sucker punch to SUPERKICK! Torture rack, and GO TO HOSPITAL!! But Okada flounders to a corner! Sammy is stunned, but he runs up to RAM into Okada!

Sammy ENZIGIRIS from the apron, then springboards again! But Okada catches the cutter, to RAINMAKER!! Cover, Okada wins!

Winner: Kazuchika Okada, by pinfall (denies Sammy Guevara a title match)

The Spanish God came so close, but not even he could stop the rain! Will Sammy have to aim for a different title if he wants to be like #DustinTwoBelts? Will anyone stop Okada with the roll he’s been on?

My Thoughts:

A great Collision to finish up Grand Slam week, with only that one glaring flaw during the Lumberjack Strap match. TV production may be complex stuff, but this wasn’t even a live episode. Was someone half asleep and not paying attention to the cues for commercial breaks? It kinda killed the momentum of what was a very good match from Jarrett and Hangman, especially with all the people at ringside. But as such, the overbooking and distractions was a good way to give Hangman that win. Hangman also seems to be moving on to The Bang Bang Gang as he and Juice got into it. We certainly get Hangman VS Juice 1v1, and I would think Hangman wins that. Maybe Jay White returns as part of Hangman’s story?

The Saraya’s Rules match was a very fun opener, but Hayter won just as I figured. Hard to say which title scene she gets in, but as she’s already been world champion, maybe she challenges Mercedes Mone for the TBS Championship, going for the historic AEW Women’s Division double, same as Hikaru Shida and others have. Great Trios Tornado match, and I suppose The Learning Tree winning makes sense if the story is to continue. Jericho taking the win when Bill hit the finish was also something we should’ve expected. Technically it should be Big Bill with the right to challenge Mark Briscoe, but Jericho is Jericho and therefore selfish. Maybe this “wasted” title shot becomes another seed of dysfunction within the faction.

Really good match from Action and Brody, but of course Brody won. The surprise was The Righteous going after Top Flight. I suppose we get Top Flight Airlines VS Archer & Righteous, the winners getting a Six Man Tag with House of Black, and then the Six Man Tag leads to new challengers for the Trios Championships. Speaking of which, very good stuff in the title match tonight, and it went about as I expected: Yuta didn’t want in; Claudio forces his hand; Yuta goes berserk like he has before, and that’s how the team wins. Maybe if this new Blackpool Combat Club runs into a team like House of Black or Archer & Righteous, that is when they lose titles, but it won’t be until then.

Great title match from Jack Perry and Minoru Suzuki, especially when Suzuki was not on my list of expected challengers. Perry choosing to win by count out was an interesting move, but I like Shibata showing up to stop Perry from going further. Still a bit disappointed nothing was truly settled between the Jericho Vortex and the trio of Samoa Joe, Hook & Shibata, though. But Shibata VS Perry will be great stuff, and Perry finds an even sneakier way to retain the title. He might even take the count out loss so that Champion’s Advantage keeps the belt with him. I would still think someone like Daniel Garcia could challenge for the title and maybe even win it.

Awesome Triple Threat to celebrate lucha libre and Hispanic Heritage Month, even though it’s less a month and just the four weeks between September 15th and October 15th. But great win for Hologram, and I really like that La Faccion Ingobernable is back, with Mortos as their heavy instead of Vance. Still scratching my head as to where the resolution to the story of Rush and Don Callis went. But whatever, LFI should’ve been what was going on all along, and maybe they can feud with whatever form The Don Callis Family takes in the near future.

Very fun video from The Outrunners, I just hope they get going in the ring, really build up their record. Very fun segment from MXM with The Acclaimed, but I don’t think they needed that many “male models” who were of course indie wrestlers. And I could just feel that “Hans” was Billy Gunn all along, but that was a great moment to really remind us all that Billy is jacked. Great brawl that ran MXM off, and the tag match that’s coming will be a lot of fun. As I said before, it probably won’t outright lead someone to a title match, but if MXM gets a win over The Acclaimed, that is a big thing for their rise in the ranks.

And great main event out of Sammy and Okada. I really got worried for Sammy at a couple points, but then I was a little unsure why Sammy didn’t sell the leg more. Okada still won out, Sammy will just have to settle for being ROH World Tag Team Champion with Dustin for now. Maybe Sammy should shift to the ROH World TV Championship, get the belt back from Atlantis Jr. or something. As for Okada, I would think Konosuke Takeshita is still his next challenger, they need to get that 1v1 done, probably for WrestleDream. That could be a real show stealer given what we know both men are capable of.

My Score: 8.8/10