Will The Patriarchy regret their actions?

Christian Cage made it clear he wants the AEW World Championship as he fired the first shot! But now, Swerve Strickland looks to fire back, with backup!

OFFICIAL RESULTS

• Orange Cassidy VS Trent Beretta; Cassidy wins.
• Harley Cameron w/ Saraya VS Mariah May w/ Toni Storm & Luther; Mariah wins.
• Unified AEW & ROH World Trios Championship Eliminator: Jay White VS Rocky Romero; White wins and denies Rocky a title match.
• Chris Jericho & “Big Bill” Morrissey VS Mo Jabari & Harlon Abbott; Jericho & Bill win.
• AEW TNT Championship No Disqualifications: Adam “Edge” Copeland VS Brody King w/ The House of Black; Edge wins and retains the title.

PLAY BY PLAY

Adam “Edge” Copeland arrives backstage.

As he finishes a phone call, Arkady Aura is there to say after the match last week with Buddy Matthews, how is he feeling going into tonight, facing Brody King? Edge says he isn’t feeling too great. All this week, his mind’s been wandering to places he doesn’t want it to, and he has to stop it. Tonight, it will stop. Edge has the camera move in tight. Edge just got off the phone with Tony Khan, and TK agreed that tonight, it will be NO DISQUALIFICATIONS! House of Black, you wanted The Rated R Superstar? Tonight, you get him! Edge storms off, is he going to absolutely tear down the House to make sure this ends here?

Orange Cassidy VS Trent Beretta!

Best Friends no more, Freshly Squeezed wants revenge for what #JustTrent did to Chuck Taylor! The Kentucky Gentleman may never ever wrestle again, but will Cassidy makes sure that’s the same for Trent? Or will Trent destroy the career of another former friend?

Trent practically rubs in what he did, having Chuck’s name written on wrist tape as a mock tribute to him, and then the shirt has only the word “Best” on it, with Trent’s little cartoon face. Seems Trent only needs #JustTrent from now on. The bell rings and Cassidy runs up! The hands fly, Trent shoves but Cassidy dodges! Trent bails out to avoid the Orange Punch, but Cassidy DIVES onto him! Direct hit into barriers and the fans fire up! Cassidy drags Trent up to throw hands! The ref wants this in the ring but Cassidy ROCKS Trent first! Cassidy then POSTS Trent, brings him around, and POSTS Trent again!

The fans fire up while Cassidy brings Trent up. Trent RAMS Cassidy into the post now! Then Trent LARIATS Cassidy down! The fans boo, Trent drags Cassidy up to DECK him, then he rains down fists! The ref counts, Trent lets off, and the fans boo. Trent looms over Cassidy, then gives a mocking thumbs up. Trent stands Cassidy up, whips and Cassidy hits railing! Trent storms up to Cassidy, ROCKS him and whips him, but Cassidy LEAPS the railing! The fans fire up and Cassidy puts his hands… in his pockets! Trent hurries out but Cassidy dodges to SUPERKICK! Cassidy drags Trent up and ROCKS him with a right!

Cassidy fires off on Trent, then has some popcorn. Cassidy ROCKS Trent again, brings him around and ROCKS him as they go up the bleachers! The fans fire up as Cassidy throws more hands! They spill into the stands, and the fans are thunderous as Cassidy rains down fists! Cassidy goes all the way to TEN! Cassidy brings Trent back to the aisle, ROCKS him again, and they head back for ground level. The fans cheer Cassidy on but Trent hits low! The ref wants this in the ring but Trent suplexes. Cassidy fights that to suplex Trent up and over onto the floor! Trent writhes but so does Cassidy, and the fans fire up again.

Cassidy runs in but Trent TOSSES him over barriers! Cassidy has a rough landing, and he writhes and flounders to the steps. Trent goes up the barriers, but Cassidy YANKS him down! Trent hits barriers hard then falls to the floor! Both men are down, but Cassidy crawls away. Cassidy gets himself in the ring, Trent drags himself up and in to follow. Cassidy takes aim, runs up, but Trent ducks the Orange Punch! BUSAIKU KNEE! But Cassidy’s right up! ORANGE PUNCH!! Both men are down again and the fans fire up! The fans rally for Cassidy as hard as they can, and he drags himself to ropes. Cassidy rises, but then Don Callis walks out here!

The fans boo as callous Callis is now ringside. Callis talked with Orange Cassidy in private last week, is this him following up on the discussion? Seems Callis is gonna join commentary, but Dynamite goes picture in picture!

Trent flounders, Callis heads his way and brings him up. Cassidy ROCKS Trent, but Trent CLAWS Cassidy’s eyes! Trent CHOKES Cassidy in the corner, lets off as the ref counts, and Trent CHOPS! Trent backs off, runs in, but into an ELBOW! Cassidy goes up, but Trent YANKS him down into a SAIDO! But Cassidy’s right up! But he swings into a GERMAN SUPLEX! Trent scowls while Cassidy stirs, and Trent stands over him. Cassidy stands, but Trent DECKS him! Cassidy flops out of the ring and Trent wants the ring count. The ref starts the count, Cassidy sits up at 3 of 10, then crawls over at 5. Cassidy slides in at 6, and Trent is annoyed.

Trent storms up to bring Cassidy up, and CHOPS him right down! Trent looms over Cassidy, brings him back up, talks trash, then reels Cassidy in. Cassidy resists the lift, but Trent CLUBS him again and again! Cassidy still resists the lift, and even tries to lift Trent! Trent fights that, they go back and forth, and Cassidy back drops! Trent sunset flips but Cassidy rolls through to PENALTY KICK! Both men are down, and the fans fire up as Cassidy goes to a corner. Dynamite returns to single picture, the fans rally as Cassidy stands. Cassidy ROCKS Trent, Trent ROCKS Cassidy! They go back and forth, the fans clearly on Cassidy’s side!

Callis says that his conversation with Cassidy last week was about giving him support, but also about taking him to the next level. Cassidy fires forearms on Trent again and again, but Trent throat chops! The fans boo and the ref reprimands, but Trent reels Cassidy in. Trent suplexes, but blocks Stun Dog Millionaire! Trent then half nelsons, but Cassidy breaks free. Cassidy wrenches but Trent ripcords, only for Cassidy to duck ‘n’ dodge and tilt-o-whirl, DDT! The fans fire up as Cassidy kips up! Callis says “This kid is tremendous!” Cassidy sits Trent up to “unleash” the kicks! Cassidy then kicks and kicks and kicks and stomps away on Trent!

The fans fire up, the ref wants Cassidy to let off, but Cassidy just rains down fists of fury! Cassidy throws off his elbow pad, and he takes aim! Trent rises, grabs at the ref, but Cassidy still runs in! Trent gets around, HALF ‘N’ HALF! Callis says this is the problem wrestling someone who knows you so well, you gotta have a counter for the counter. Trent drags Cassidy up, to short arm LARIAT! Trent snarls while the fans boo, but he goes back to stand Cassidy up. The fans chant “YOU SUCK!” at Trent but he lifts Cassidy for a PILEDRIVER! But Trent thinks, and he doesn’t cover! Callis says this isn’t good strategy, but Trent wants to hurt Cassidy!

Trent drags Cassidy up and reels him back in, for another PILEDRIVER!! And then he drags Cassidy up again, but Cassidy’s dead weight! Callis knows Cassidy is highly resilient, but Trent knows that, too. Trent mockingly calls for the hug, and then BUSAIKU KNEES!! Trent still doesn’t cover, he wants the ref to call it! The ref checks Cassidy, but that lets Trent rip a buckle pad off! The ref sees that and Trent acts like it’s no big deal. But then Cassidy exposes a buckle! Trent runs in at Cassidy, but is sent into the buckle! Roll-up, CASSIDY WINS!

Winner: Orange Cassidy, by pinfall

Trent wanted to bend the rules, Cassidy just used that against him! Callis applauds Cassidy while Trent is about to explode! Trent storms out after Cassidy to CLOBBER him from behind! The fans boo but Trent rains down fists of fury! The ref reprimands, but Trent CLAWS at Cassidy’s eyes! Trent lets off, only go bring the steel steps around! The fans boo more and tell Trent off, but Trent tells Cassidy this is what he wanted. Trent drags Cassidy over, brings him up, STEEL STEP PILEDRIVER!!! Callis says that was sickening! But did Trent just end Callis’ hopes of recruiting Cassidy? Wait, he’s still not done?!

Trent puts Cassidy under the ring to CATAPULT him into the frame!! Cassidy sputters as he clutches his throat! Callis wants security to get out here, but Trent brings out a chair, moves the steps around, and then grabs a toolbox! But Cassidy has a chair to defend himself now! Callis hurries off commentary to stop this! And now Kris Statlander rushes out here! She tries to implore her two friends, and Callis ushers Cassidy away. Just what is going on in Trent’s mind that this is okay? What is Callis up to that he is supporting Cassidy?

The Elite speak.

From inside their rental, Matthew & Nicholas look back from the front seats to make sure their random cameraman is all buckled up. They’re pulling into the arena, and Nick says this place is a dump. Matt doesn’t like Canada. Is there nowhere good to park? Nick honks at someone to get out of their way. And then they pull into the spot reserved for Tony Khan! But duh, he can’t be here right now, his neck is keeping him back in Jacksonville. What perfect parking. Time to clock in, gentlemen. Just another day at work. The Bucks lead the way for Jack Perry and Kazuchika Okada, what other abuses of power will they exact on the road to Double or Nothing?

AEW shares footage from after last week.

After their heinous attack on Kenny Omega, Jack Perry was upset, but he had more to say. “Kenny Omega. Is this the best that you got?” He points to a scratch on his face. “You know, you’re not as bad as you think you are. But I hope that you had fun hitting all your old moves in your hometown for what’s probably the last time in your entire life. And the thing that hurts me the most, Kenny, is that you are not the hero that we needed you to be. When it came down to it, you were a COWARD! Like everybody else. And the truth is, The Elite doesn’t need you anymore, and neither does AEW. Because we are going to change the world without you. We all have to sacrifice, and you just made yours.”

The Scapegoat has spoken, but will there truly be no stopping The Elite’s corruption from spreading?

Kenny Omega speaks.

Again, because of that heinous attack, The Cleaner is in the hospital. He apologizes for not seeming like himself. He wishes he could’ve been in Edmonton live tonight, but it seems the EVPs had other plans in mind. 15 years, they’re like family, and yet here we are. Well, Kenny is, at least. He’s in the ER, and it’s hard not to take what they did to him personally. He really feels he has to thank Matthew & Nicholas for reminding him that what they did wasn’t personal, but business. As a fellow EVP, that means Kenny has business to take care of before he gets his body taken care of. And it got him thinking…

May 26th marks the fifth anniversary of where it all started: Double or Nothing. And since The Bucks walk by the beat of their own drum, since they make their own rules, why not throw the rulebook out the window? Anarchy in the Arena! This new Elite of the Young Bucks, Okada & Jack Perry VS “Team AEW.” And two names that come right off the top of his head as the greatest tag team in AEW and perhaps of all professional wrestling, and the only two guys with the courage to stand up to the Bucks: FTR! As for the other two, well, Kenny’s a bit new to this match making stuff, but something tells him that on a first come, first serve basis, someone will reveal themselves later tonight.

So until they meet again Bucks, Okada & Jack, Kenny must bid you adieu. Goodbye, mwah, and goodnight, BANG. Kenny is ready to heal up and start the comeback, but who will fight in his honor to tear down the corrupt Elite?

Tony Schiavone is on stage.

We return to Edmonton as Schiavone says that’s quite the match made for the fifth anniversary! But another match at Double or Nothing will be the AEW Women’s World Championship, “Timeless” Toni Storm VS his guest, Serena Deeb! The Professor of Professional Wrestling makes her way out, dressed to impress, and she gets the fans fired up. Schiavone tells Serena that we know the accolades, we know the skillset, but the question is, is she ready to go for the AEW Women’s World title on May 26th? Any thoughts on Storm? Serena says first off, what’s up Edmonton? And yes, it is great to be here live on Dynamite!

To answer the question, of course she’s excited to be wrestling for THE AEW Women’s World Championship, and in Las Vegas at Double or Nothing. And she is wrestling the great Toni Storm. Serena is aware, everyone loves Storm. In fact, even she does. But she’s also very aware of the narrative that “Deeb is not gonna be able to defeat Toni Storm.” Well, as much as that upsets her, she gets it. She thought it was important to come out here and explain why losing at Double or Nothing is not an option for The Professor. The fans cheer, Deeb smiles, and she says that several months ago, she finally made her in-ring return after a very long, 15 MONTHS away.

That time away was the hardest, without a doubt, time away. So for the people that don’t know, last year, Deeb suffered a series of three unprovoked seizures. That was the hardest experience of her life. It was the most traumatic, she can’t explain how scary it all was. There was so much weight on her shoulders, she was so worried another seizure would happen. She saw all the doctors, did all the scans, did everything to figure out why it was happening, and no one could explain it. From what Deeb learned about seizures, and perhaps there are those in the crowd or watching at home who know, but the hardest part is that you don’t know why it happens.

So Deeb had so much time to reflect on what she wanted in her career. The thing that stuck in her mind was this vision of finally becoming AEW Women’s World Champion! It was that vision, despite all the fear, uncertainty and confusion, that carried her forward. She just imagined and dreamed of what it’d feel like to finally be world champion. The fans do cheer that, but then Toni Storm interrupts! The fans cheer the leading lady of AEW as she has a mic of her own. Schiavone welcomes the champ, and Storm says she thought she was going to hear from her challenger. All she’s heard is a charity case!

So here, take this money. Storm throws it at Deeb, and Deeb tells Storm to actually give a damn and take this seriously! Deeb has literally fought for her life to get back here, and at Double or Nothing, she fights for her life to finally be AEW Women’s World Champion! The fans are torn but Storm says that with everything Deeb has gone through, she can honestly say… she doesn’t give a single, solitary sh*t!! Storm then turns her nose up at Deeb but Deeb just stares her down. Deeb turns to leave, but Storm takes a swing! Deeb blocks to DECK Storm! The fans are torn again but Deeb shows she’s got power to back up her technique!

Luther has to help Storm up off the floor, she still has to support Mariah May later tonight! Will Storm have to watch what she says before she ends up putting her foot in her mouth?

Backstage interview with Orange Cassidy.

Lexy Nair is with Freshly Squeezed as a medical staff member checks him. Lexy is hoping for an update, but Rocky Romero steps in first. Rocky knows Cassidy just went through Hell out there, but is he okay? Rocky says he has a champ against one of the Trios Champs, and he also just talked with Tony Khan on the phone. TK said that if Rocky beats Jay White, then Rocky, Cassidy and a third man of their choice get a title shot! That could be Rocky, Cassidy & Ishii, or Rocky, Cassidy & Shibata! Whoever! Or… maybe they mend fences and it’s Trent. Cassidy gets mad now. No, they’ll figure something out. Just not Trent. Cassidy wishes Rocky luck, will Azucar be able to take down The Switchblade?

Harley Cameron w/ Saraya VS Mariah May!

The Outcasts were mocking Mariah as “Tiny Storm,” and are promising to send a message to the leading lady through her understudy. However, after Deeb’s knockout punch, it seems there’s no Storm to be seen. Will Mariah be able to do this on her own? Or will this crazy Harley rev up and run her right over?

For some reason, Don Callis is back on commentary. Is the Don Callis Family looking to go for the Women’s Division? The bell rings and the two circle. Saraya is lurking, and then Harley CLOBBERS Mariah! Harley bumps Mariah off buckles, stomps a mudhole in, then RAMS into her! The ref counts, Harley brings Mariah out to ROUNDHOUSE, run and SHINING WIZARD! Cover, TWO! Mariah is still in this but Harley argues the count. Harley goes back for Mariah, mocks #TinyStorm, then SLAPS her down! Harley stands over Mariah, throws her down, then sits her up to get a taste before she throws her down again!

The fans rally for Mariah while Saraya talks trash with fans. Harley whips but Mariah reverses to send Harley to a corner! Mariah runs up to CHOP Harley, then CHOPS her again! The fans fire up for Mariah as she DOUBLE CHOPS! Mariah whips corner to corner, runs up and forearm smashes! Then she whips the other way, for another forearm smash! Mariah brings Harley around, scoops, and SPINOUT SIDEWALK SLAMS! Mariah runs to SHOTGUN Harley back down! The fans fire up but Harley bails out. Saraya checks on Harley, only for Mariah to storm up and bring her up! Harley HOTSHOTS Mariah back! And ROUNDHOUSES!

Saraya cheers as Harley AX KICKS Mariah in the ropes! Mariah flops to the floor and Harley soaks up the heat while Dynamite goes picture in picture.

The ref argues with Harley, but that lets Saraya THROW Mariah into railing! Saraya plays innocent, blows kisses to the camera, then talks trash on the fans. Harley goes out to fetch Mariah, she and Saraya talk more trash on the fans, and then Harley CLUBS Mariah down. Saraya mockingly cheers Mariah, Harley brings her up, but Mariah ROCKS Harley back! Harley storms up on Mariah to fire knee after knee! Then Harley SMACKS Mariah off the apron! Harley digs her boot in, the ref counts, but Harley lets off. Saraya coaches Harley, Harley brings Mariah around to put in the ring. Harley then storms in to soak up more heat.

Mariah runs up at the corner but Harley kicks her first! Harley puts Mariah in the corner, kicks away, then digs her boot in. The ref counts, Harley lets off again, but Saraya gets a cheap shot! Saraya CHOKES Mariah, but hurries away so as not to get caught. She even yells at a kid for ratting on her! Harley whips Mariah corner to corner hard, and Mariah falls to the mat. Harley covers, TWO! Mariah is still in this but Harley paces. Harley stomps Mariah around, then drags her into a chinlock. Mariah endures, even as Harley grinds her down. Saraya mocks the fans, but Mariah fights up as they rally up. Mariah ROCKS Harley!

Harley comes back to throw Mariah down by her hair! The ref reprimands, but Harley CHOKES Mariah on ropes! The ref counts, Harley lets off, and Dynamite returns to single picture. Harley CHOKES Mariah again, whips, but Mariah ducks ‘n’ dodges, both women RUNNING FACEBUSTER! The fans fire up and Saraya wants to point out the freaks in the crowd! The fans embrace being called freaks, but Harley and Mariah rise in the ring. Mariah ROCKS Harley, Harley ROCKS Mariah! The forearms go back and forth, and the fans rally up! The two stand, still trade shots, and Mariah gets the edge! The fans fire up as she fires off again and again!

Mariah ROCKS Harley one more time, then roars. Mariah runs, but Harley LARIATS at the ropes! Harley runs, but Mariah runs up to FOREARM! Mariah reels Harley in, SKY HIGH! Cover, TWO!! Harley survives but Saraya is freaking out! Mariah drags Harley back up, but Harley JAWBREAKERS! Harley wrenches, kicks, but Mariah blocks! HEADBUTT a la Storm! The fans fire up as Mariah goes to a corner. Mariah climbs, Harley staggers, MISSILE DROPKICK! The fans fire up with Mariah and she says kiss this! SWEET- NO, Saraya gets Harley outta there! The fans boo, but Mariah goes out to DECK Saraya!

The fans fire up as Mariah puts Harley in and tells Saraya to stay outta her match! Mariah storms back into the ring, then gets Harley, but Harley gets Mariah in a cradle! TWO!! Mariah runs up, dodges and fireman’s carries, to then MAYDAY DRIVER!! Cover, Mariah wins!

Winner: Mariah May, by pinfall

But then Saraya CLOBBERS Mariah! The fans boo as The Outcasts mug Mariah, with no Toni Storm to make the save! But wait! Mina Shirakawa is here! And she is going to save her friend! Saraya shoves Harley in Mina’s way, so Mina URAKENS Harley! The fans fire up as Team Rose Gold stands tall together! And… no kiss? Champagne first! Mina’s a bit of a tease, but will she and Mariah humble Saraya & Harley while Storm handles her business with Deeb?

Backstage interview with Pac.

Arkady is with The Bastard, and says the last time we saw him was at Dynasty, in a great match against Kazuchika Okada. And now with the return of Rey Fenix, is Death Triangle going to get back in action? Pac says to be honest, at this moment in time, he is not concerned with… But then Bullet Club Gold walks by, carrying all their gold, and he wants this interview to pause so Arkady can step over to them. Jay White can help with the confusion here: NOBODY is concerned with Death Triangle! They’re D E A D, dead! What Pac needs to worry about is himself. Like little lady Arkady said, Pac’s coming off a loss for the Continental Championship against one Rainmaker.

Now, boys, isn’t there someone that does know how to beat Okada? Austin & Colten agree that there is, and that someone is Jay White. Yes, it is! Switchblade Jay White, The Catalyst of Pro-Wrestling! So maybe, maybe, White should go after the Continental Championship and Okada, and then add even more gold to the hold! Maybe. Tonight, White has Azucar to handle. So Pac and his new friend, sadness, can hang out here in the hallway and watch and learn a thing or two, or three, or four, about winning. #GunsUp, ya bastard! The Bang Bang Gang heads out, but will they regret poking fun at Pac?

Malakai Black speaks.

“Once upon a time, there was a boy full of hopes and dreams. And that boy, upon becoming a man, manifested his dreams into reality. Now, this man was so pivotal to the industry that he changed its landscape. But then, the man has started fearing death and became painfully aware of his own mortality. So the man found a way to enjoy life and cast off the shadows that gave him everything, all in exchange for a wife, children, and all things that were in the light of the sun, rather than the fast-track suicidal shadows of death. The man really created a facade from who he really was. And thus The Devil sent the men from The House.

“Why? Well, the man named Adam had to be reminded of who he really was! Not the husband, the father, the champion for the people. And all I have to do is kill the facade, and prove to the world that this man is a vile, coldhearted, evil son of a b*tch! And I have to bring you to the brink of death so that you may live again.” The Dark Father has spoken, but will the Rated R Superstar still escape the King of Death?

The Young Bucks play a video package.

“In 2019, visionary pioneers, Matthew & Nicholas Jackson, made it their mission to change the world of professional wrestling for the better. Even in the face of those who sought only to defy this noble calling. Your EVPs never faltered in their pursuit. Now, standing arm-in-arm with those devoted solely to this virtuous cause, The Elite will change the world.” Clearly a lot of pro Bucks visuals here, but Matt & Nick sure admire that “wonderful piece of promotional material.” That narrator deserves a raise! More of this, and less updates from Kenny Omega. That fraud! They’ll address that later tonight in the ring.

But then a staff member brings over the schedule piece for what’s next. Oh, right, we’re going to hear from the AEW World Champion. Oh hey there he is right there! Go get ’em, Swerve! The EVPs then roll their eyes, but will Kenny’s promise for Anarchy in the Arena come true?

Swerve Strickland heads to the ring!

Edmonton fires up as The Realest storms right to the ring, no Prince Nana dancing because this is business! Swerve gets a mic and says he’s in a real foul mood. He’s pissed off! He’s in a fighting mood! And here is why. A video plays showing last week’s cheap shot by Christian Cage, the beating by The Patriarchy, and Killswitch Luchasaurus PULLING a dreadlock out of Swerve’s head! The fans boo and Swerve says it’s funny how when you becoming champion, everyone wants a piece of you, figuratively and literally! Swerve then tells Christian that he can’t really blame him. Swerve would’ve done the same, and hell, he has done the same!

Because when you see someone at the top, you go after that someone at the top. And make no mistake about it, Swerve is the Connor McDavid of AEW! AKA the best player of the Edmonton Oilers ever. The fans appreciate that shoutout. Swerve isn’t gonna wait any longer! He wants Christian to get his scuffed up boots, his dingy jacket, his itchy turtleneck, and the rest of the Addams Family out here so they can have this conversation right now! And so here comes The Patriarchy! Christian has a mic to say, “Well, look at this. Our world heavyweight champion standing right there in the middle of the ring, in the self-proclaimed City of Champions…

“I hate to break it to you, Edmonton. There won’t be any championship this year, because in a couple hours, I can’t wait to watch The Canucks stomp The Edmonton Oilers!” The fans boo but Christian says speaking of stomping out, that’s what happened last week to Swerve, isn’t it? People have said it was sick and disgusting seeing them pull a dreadlock out. But Swerve, that was by design. The fans cheer for the Oilers but Christian tells them to shut their mouths while he conducts business! Christian tells Swerve that he has decided that every week, he is going to take something from Swerve until he ultimately takes what he wants.

Christian knows Swerve has been riding this huge wave of momentum, all the way to the AEW World Championship. But the funny thing about waves is, they always crash! And at Double or Nothing, it will crash at Christian’s feet! Swerve is not in Christian’s league! Christian is The Patriarch of AEW, The Face of TBS & TNT, and he deserves to stand atop the mountain as THE AEW World Champion! But after Double or Nothing, when the dust settles, and again shut your mouths, Edmonton! But Swerve can take comfort knowing, that when the walls are crashing down, and as Swerve’s House is foreclosed on, he can see gold whenever he wants, because he’ll just look at those stupid gold teeth.

Unless… Christian takes those right now! The fans boo but Swerve reminds Christian, he wasn’t coming alone! And with that, The Mogul Embassy slides into the ring! Brian Cage, Bishop Kaun & Toa Liona back Swerve up! What’s wrong, Christian? Swerve wants Christian to get in the ring so that he can beat him down as bad as Kendrick Lamar did Drake this weekend! And this won’t be the last time someone from the West Coast took out a fake father from Toronto! Whoa~! Swerve tells Christian to be the face of the company! Christian got here by politicking, but Swerve had to get beat down and get back up to be champion! Don’t you forget that!

The fans fire up and Swerve dares Christian to come take his gold! Oh, that’s right. Christian won’t. That would put him in a very uncomfortable position. And we all know that when Christian is faced with an uncomfortable position, he just says, “I quit!” Swerve drops the mic but Christian lifts his up. Only to be speechless! But then BRIAN CAGE ATTACKS SWERVE!? And the Gates of Agony don’t even care! In fact, they start beating Swerve down!! Why are they betraying Swerve?! Liona hauls Swerve up, feeds him to Kaun, and they rip the shirt away so they can throw body shots! Christian cheers on these traitors as they hit the ROCK-A-BYE BOMB!!

The fans boo and refs rush out here! But then Liona SHOVES a ref away! That’s a fine but sounds like they got paid off anyway! Brian Cage says he told Swerve that Swerve doesn’t run this! The Machine then lifts Swerve up to TOSS him out of the ring! Swerve crashes to the floor, and The Embassy isn’t done! Christian wants them to end this! They clear the desk, bring steel steps over, and they run the refs off! Kaun CHOKES Swerve, Brian Cage drags Swerve up, and he tells Swerve that this is what he gets for acting like he was always better than them! Kaun & Liona get Swerve up the steps, to OPEN THE GATES through the desk!!

The fans boo as hard as they can but The Patriarchy is all smiles. They didn’t take his teeth, but they took his muscle. Is there nothing Captain Charisma won’t do to take everything from Swerve’s House?

The Young Bucks are applauding!?

They loved what just happened to Swerve! 4.5 stars! They shake hands with Christian and he says that was a great idea. It’s been a pleasure conducting business with them and he looks forward to doing more. This is the start of a very fruitful working relationship. The Patriarchy heads out, Nick says Swerve’s gonna feel that one in the morning. Matt says that wouldn’t be considered a “b*tch move,” would it? Not in Nick’s opinion. Anyway, keep the energy up, guys! Next segment!

Backstage interview with Willow Nightingale.

Arkady is now with the AEW TBS Champion and says we saw last Wednesday, Willow defended and retained her title in a Manitoba Massacre! How is she feeling this week? Physically, not so great. She’s got a shiner, for one. But emotionally, spiritually, you can never wipe the smile off her face. Arkady says we are just weeks away from her showdown with one of the biggest names in wrestling today, and one Willow knows well, in Mercedes Mone. Is Willow ready for Double or Nothing? Of course! She’s ready for any challenge, whether it’s Dynamite, Rampage, Collision, maybe even something international!

So to Willow, Double or Nothing is just another stop on the journey of being a champion. So if Willow is ready, the real question is, is Mercedes Mone ready? Willow even asks Mone herself through the camera. Is Mone ready for Willow at Double or Nothing? Because the last time they met in the ring, Willow walked away the winner. And she has so much respect for Mone, she really does. And she is still sorry that Mone got hurt and that was the end of her year. But since then, Willow’s been on the run of her life! NJPW Strong Women’s Champion! The Owen Hart Cup Queen of Harts! And now, THE TBS Champion.

So Mone can win all the red carpet opportunities, the headlines, and the attention. But in the professional wrestling match, Willow will be the winner. May 26th, in Las Vegas, Mone better be ready for the fight of their lives! The Babe with the Power has the passion, will she still be the Face of TBS after she and The CEO finally fight again?

Unified AEW & ROH World Trios Championship Eliminator: Jay White w/ The Gunns VS Rocky Romero!

The Bang Bang Gang shows off all NINE belts they own, from The Acclaimed’s hot pink belts to the silver ‘n’ black ROH belts to the restored black ‘n ‘gold AEW trios belts. But will Edmonton soon Breathe with The Switchblade? Or will Azucar win a sweet title match for him, Cassidy and… whoever?

The bell rings, the fans rally up while White taunts Rocky for thinking he’s gonna get a golden ticket. White then mocks Rocky’s Azucar Heat, and Rocky UPPERCUTS him for it! The fans fire up, Rocky rolls White up, TWO!! White gets free, runs up, but Rocky dodges to CHOP! White clinches, Rocky KICKS, KICKS and KICKS! White knees low, whips Rocky to ropes, but Rocky slides out to show us Azucar Heat! The fans fire up, White chases Rocky, but Rocky slides into the ring. Rocky mocks the finger guns, then he DROPKICKS White off the apron! Rocky builds speed to DIVE! Direct hit and down goes White!

The fans fire up for Rocky, he gives us some more Azucar, then puts White in the ring. Rocky runs up, RANAS, and White tumbles to ropes! Rocky fires off on White in the corner, but White shoves him away. Rocky returns to clothesline! And then he goes corner to corner to clothesline again! That’s two-ever, but White dodges three-ever to LARIAT Rocky back! The Gunns fire up and taunt Rocky while Dynamite goes picture in picture.

White stands, he dusts off his hands, and he winds up to CHOP! Rocky falls into a corner, White storms up on him, then stands him up. White CHOPS Rocky in the chest, pushes him around, then brings him up. Rocky throws hands but White blocks to bump Rocky off buckles. Rocky staggers back, White hits him with a DDT! Cover, TWO! Rocky is still in this but White argues the count. White storms up on Rocky, stands him up and wrenches, to then kick low, and kick again! And again, and again! White hammerlocks, chinbars, then brings Rocky into a Gory Especial style lift! Rocky endures while White walks around with him!

White then lets Rocky down so he can snap suplex! Cover, TWO! Rocky stays in this but White stalks after him. The Gunns tell White to keep on Rocky, so White JABS! And JABS! And CHOPS! Rocky flops into a corner, White storms up after him, and brings him around to CHOP! Rocky falls again and The Gunns cheer. White gets the fans fired up, then he goes back for Rocky. White waistlocks but Rocky endures the rear bearhug. White leans on Rocky, Rocky fights up, and Dynamite returns to single picture. The fans rally, White shifts things into a chinlock, knee digging into Rocky’s back. Rocky still endures and fights up again, only for White to CLUB him!

White cravats, CHOPS, then stalks Rocky to ropes. White reels Rocky in for a suplex, but Rocky slips free! Rocky BOOTS White, UPPERCUTS, then springboards to TORNADO DDT! The fans fire up while both men are down! White stagger sup, but flops right out of the ring! Rocky goes out after him, and leaps off steps to RANA! The fans fire up, Rocky gets White back in the ring, and Rocky goes up! White stands, into the CROSSBODY! Cover, TWO! White survives and The Gunns are relieved, but Rocky isn’t done yet! Rocky runs in, but White BOOTS him! Then SLEEPER, but Rocky drops to a victory roll! TWO!!

White escapes, but Rocky JUMP KNEES! Rocky cravats, White shoves him away, so Rocky SHOTEIS! Rocky cravats and uses the corner, but White turns Sliced Bread into a Canadian Rack! From there, clinch and BLADE- NO, Rocky slips free to backslide! TWO?!? White escapes by the thinnest of margins! Rocky ducks the lariat but White blocks the kick! White ducks the enzigiri but not the REWIND HEEL! Rocky runs, RUNNING SLICED BREAD!! Cover, TWO?!?! White survives again and The Gunns are going nuts! Rocky hurries to get White back up, uses the corner, but White powers out again! HALF HATCH BRAINBUSTER!

White isn’t done, he hauls Rocky back up! BLADERUNNER!! Cover, White wins!

Winner: Jay White, by pinfall (denies Rocky Romero a title opportunity)

The Bang Bang Gang hold all nine belts up over Rocky, then they beat Rocky down! The fans boo, this is insult to injury! But then here comes PAC! The fans fire up as The Bastard storms down to the ring! The Bang Bang Gang all get away, all three of them scared of just one Pac! Will Pac change his mind and revive Death Triangle for one last run?

PROGRAMMING REMINDER for Saturday!

Collision returns and Rampage is coming with it! Another THREE HOUR block of AEW, all on TBS, don’t miss out!

Samoa Joe speaks.

“What drives a warrior to do what he does? A lot of people think that it’s ambition, that it’s a need for conquest. No. What drives a warrior is fear. The fear of wanting. The fear of not being good enough. The fear of meeting an opponent that you cannot surmount. Now many people will tell you that these are the qualities that make up a warrior, and that I am one of these men. But you would be mistaken. For I am not the warrior that fears. I am what these men fear in the first place.” The Samoan Submission Machine is becoming even more dangerous, if that were possible. Who will be the first to feel that fear?

Chris Jericho & “Big Bill” Morrissey VS Mo Jabari & Harlon Abbott!

The Learning Tree has its first pupil, who proved himself worthy making sure the “For The World” Championship stayed with The Ocho. Now Jericho & Morrissey have their first match side by side as teacher and student. Will this be a lesson for their opponents that it is better to be with them than against them?

The teams sort out and Jericho starts against Jabari. The fans rally up for Harlon the hometown guy, but Jericho arm-drags Jabari. Jericho fires up but Jabari gets to his feet. Jabari runs up but Jericho wrenches him to a wristlock. Jabari rolls, handsprings, and drop toeholds! Jericho gets up, seems Jabari knows a thing or two already. Jericho tags out to Big Bill, and Jabari sighs. Jabari takes a swing, but Bill blocks it! Bill KNEES low, CLUBS Jabari down, then stalks him to ropes. Bill puts Jabari in the corner, just to TOSS him across the way! Harlon tags in and the fans fire up! Harlon runs up, but Bill LARIATS him down!

Bill drags Harlon up, TOSSES him to a corner, then he runs at Jabari to SPLASH in the other! Then SPLASH for Harlon! SPLASH for Jabari, SPLASH for Harlon! BOOT for Jabari and Jericho approves. Bill whips Harlon for a BIG BOSS MAN SLAM!! Bill applauds and gives thumbs up, then gets Jabari in a choke grip! SKYSCRAPER CHOKE SLAM!! Bill aims again, and Harlon gets up, for his own SKYSCRAPER CHOKE SLAM!! Jericho nods, Bill tags Jericho in, and Jericho takes aim now. Harlon stands up, into the JUDAS EFFECT! Cover, The Learning Tree wins!

Winners: Chris Jericho & “Big Bill” Morrissey, by pinfall

Jericho holds up the FTW Championship, Bill celebrates with him, and then Jericho gets the mic. Jericho tells their opponents thanks, thanks the crowd, and just wants to say it is always a pleasure to come back to Calgary- er, Edmonton…! The fans boo Jericho forgetting where they are. Jericho shrugs even as the fans tell him he messed that up. He admits, he deserves it for the mistake. But when you’ve been traveling around the world as long as he has, making memories with people that last a lifetime, sometimes you make a mistake. But you learn from mistakes! And that is what The Learning Tree does!

Jericho knows people are saying, “Ugh, Jericho is back on Dynamite again?” Well yeah, of course he is! He wishes he could be on Dynamite all two hours! But he is here now as the For The World Champion, meaning this title is for all the fans! He thanks the fans again, thanks Big Bill, #TheRedwood, what a great job tonight! So good! Bill has been pulled into The Jericho Vortex, is already learning so much from The Learning Tree, such as how to win. Great job, big man! And Jericho also thanks Shibata for that great match last week. Highest rating on Cagematch.com, if you can believe that!

They chopped each other SEVENTY-NINE times, Shibata headbutted Jericho with a garbage can, Jericho threw hockey pucks back, que sirrah sirrah, right? Jericho also wants to thank Hook, who we still haven’t seen back since essentially hitting himself in the head with a baseball bat at Dynasty. Hook, take as much time as you need. Surely Hook is reflecting on the lessons taught to him by The Learning Tree. Tony Schiavone steps into the ring, Jericho says hi, and Schiavone says hi back. Schiavone says great win for them, but speaking of Hook, we just learned that Hook will be returning next Wednesday, right here on Dynamite!

W-Well alrighty then! We look forward to the return of Hook! They’re gonna celebrate next week! Everyone’s gonna celebrate with them, right? Thanks, everybody, goodnight! This is for all of you! Even you, too, Schiavone! Jericho’s happy act might be put to the test now that The Cold-Hearted Handsome Devil is on his way back. Will Hook look to chop down The Learning Tree next Wednesday?

AEW TNT Championship No Disqualifications: Adam “Edge” Copeland VS Brody King w/ The House of Black!

The stakes were raised to start the night, and now we see if the gamble pays off! But will going Rated R only prove Malakai Black right? Or can Adam walk as close to the edge as he can without falling into that pit of darkness?

The introductions are made, the belt is raised, and we see if Brody brings gold back to The House!

The bell rings and the fans rally up as the two tie up. Brody headlocks, grinds the hold, but Edge throws body shots. Edge powers up but Brody holds on to grind the headlock more. Edge endures, fights up to stomp at Brody’s feet! Edge gets free, runs, but gets run over! Brody roars and fans are torn, but Edge gets to his feet. Edge shakes that shoulder tackle off, gets around Brody, and now he headlocks. Brody powers up and out, scoops, but Edge slips free! Edge tries to fireman’s carries but Brody ELBOWS away! Brody roars, runs, but reels Edge in as Edge tries for a back drop! Edge gets away before the lift, and the two stand off.

Brody grins a sinister grin, then runs in, only for Edge to puts him on the apron! Edge runs to RAM into Brody! Brody stays up so Edge runs in again, only for Brody to KICK him! Brody then gets Edge in the ropes, HOTSHOT NECKBREAKER! Edge flops down and Brody storms around while Dynamite goes picture in picture.

Brody drags Edge out, to whip him hard into the LED barriers! The fans are torn but Brody drags Edge up to CHOP him! Edge leans against railing, Brody CHOKES him, then brings him around to whip hard into steel steps! Edge flops to the floor but Brody hoots and barks. Brody drags Edge back up, CHOPS him again, and Edge again leans against barriers. Brody CHOKES Edge on the barriers again, and lets off when he feels like it! Brody CHOPS Edge again, SMACKS him off steel steps, and Edge falls back. Brody looks under the ring, and he brings out a chair! Brody puts that in the ring, and then puts another chair in, and another chair in!

Brody storms back over to where he left Edge, stands him up and CHOPS him again! Brody ROCKS Edge, stalks him, but Edge hits back! Brody DECKS Edge in return! Brody kicks Edge around, taunts him, and hears the fans rallying. Brody goes looking under the ring, and as if to oblige, he brings out a TABLE! Only to put it back under! Brody finishes trolling the fans to then SMACK Edge off the steel steps! Brody ROCKS Edge, CHOKES him against the apron, then CLUBS Edge as he lets off! Dynamite returns to single picture just as Callis says this is closer to a mauling than a match. Brody then CHOPS Edge!

Edge staggers away, Brody storms up after him, and Brody CHOPS him again! Brody has Edge take a seat, then he hoots and barks as he goes to the other end. Brody runs back in, but Edge moves and Brody CROSSBODIES into railing! The fans fire up while Brody falls and writhes! Edge sits up and he grabs the chair. Edge uses the chair to help him stand, and then he aims to SMACK Brody on the back! The fans cheer, and Edge SMACKS Brody again! And SMACKS him again! The fans fire up and chant, “One More Time! One More Time!” Edge SMACKS Brody as to oblige! Edge then puts that chair in the ring before he brings Brody around.

Edge ROCKS Brody, puts him on the apron, and then brings him up. The fans fire up as Edge goes to fireman’s carry! Brody ELBOWS Edge, reels him in, but Edge fights the lift! Brody still tries, but Edge powers out to CLAW Brody’s face! Brody swings, Edge ducks and then kicks low! IMPALER on the chair!! Both men fall to the floor and the fans are thunderous! Edge is a bit dizzy but he still has a wild look in his eyes. Edge shakes it off, rises up, and the fans fire up as he goes back for Brody. The fans still want tables, but Edge sits Brody up. Brody is busted open something fierce, and Edge punches right on that bloody forehead! But Brody just smiles?!

Edge throws down more hands, but Brody SPITS at him! Edge SLAPS Brody, then puts him in the ring! Edge hobbles over to a corner, gets up top, and Brody stands, into the CROSSBODY! Cover, TWO! Brody is still in this but Edge doesn’t lose focus. The fans also still want tables, so Edge goes back outside. Edge grabs one more chair, brings that in, and he busts off the crossbar! He wedges the rest of the chair into a corner, then picks up that bar! But Brody DISCUS LARIATS first!! Brody’s head is pouring blood and it paints the canvas, but Brody still stands to RAM Edge into his own chair! Brody snarls through his crimson mask as Dynamite goes back to picture in picture!

Brody roars, runs in, but Edge clips his legs! Edge has the CROSSFACE!! Brody endures, fights around, reaches out, but No DQ means no ropebreaks, too! So Brody goes for the crossbar! Edge grabs it first, and puts it in Brody’s mouth!! Brody endures the Toronto dental work! Edge pulls way back on that bar, but Brody refuses to give up! Brody gets his arm free, fights around, has the ropes, and drags Edge into them to scrape him off the hold! Both men are down, catching their breath, but Edge rises up. Edge goes out the other end, and he brings out that table! Brody did show him where it is, after all.

Edge brings that table around to the ramp side and sets it up. Edge then goes back for Brody at the corner, and climbs up! Edge drags Brody up, and is taking aim at the table! Brody fires body shots, but Edge SMACKS Brody off the buckle! Brody ROCKS Edge, then HOTSHOTS him against the corner crossbar! Edge flops to the floor and Brody storms his way over. Brody drags Edge up, puts him in the ring, but then drags him up by the ropes. Brody takes aim at the table now! Edge fights the suplex, throws body shots, then ROCKS Brody! Brody wobbles, Edge ROCKS him again! Dynamite returns to single picture as Edge throws more forearms!

Brody clings to the rope, ducks the next shot, and has a SLEEPER! Brody’s used this exact set-up to win big before, and he drags Edge up for a HANGING SLEEPER! Only for Edge to THROW him off the top! Edge runs up, DOUBLE LARIATS collide! Neither man falls, DOUBLE LARIATS collide again! Then DOUBLE BOOTS bring both men down! The fans are thunderous again, “This is Awesome!” as both men rise. Brody throws a forearm, Edge throws one back, and they keep going as they both stand. The fans are behind Edge and he gets the edge, until Brody ROLLING ELBOWS! But Edge fireman’s carries!? Only to fall under Brody’s weight! Cover, TWO!!

Even with the crimson mask, we can see Brody is frustrated. Brody puts Edge in a corner, hoots as he goes corner to corner, then runs in to CANNONBALL! Cover, TWO!! Edge survives and even Callis is surprised! Brody grows further frustrated, and he storms around to get Edge up. Brody reels him in, Canadian Racks, but Edge fights free! EDGE-O-MATIC! Both men are down and floundering! The fans still want that table to be a factor, and Edge has a wild look in his eyes. Edge goes to a corner, takes aim at Brody, and he runs in to- NO, Brody stuffs the spear! PILEDRIVER!! Edge flounders away to the outside, but Brody pursues!

Both men are on the apron again, but Edge still tries to fireman’s carry!?! APRON DEATH VALLEY DRIVER!! Both men are down and the fans lose their minds! Edge drags himself into the ring, Brody drags himself up with the ropes. Edge builds speed to SPEAR Brody off the apron and down through the table!!! The fans are thunderous and losing their minds all over again! Edge gets out of the wreckage, crawls around the way, and then Brody drags himself up again. Both men get in the ring, Edge runs in to SPEAR!!! Cover, Edge wins!!

Winner: Adam “Edge” Copeland, by pinfall (still AEW TNT Champion)

Another hellacious battle with The House of Black and Adam Copeland comes out on top! But wait, Brody CLOBBERS him!! Brody is a sore loser as he rains down fists! The fans boo and the ref reprimands, but here comes Kyle O’Reilly! Kyle runs in to fire off fast hands on Brody! Brody shoves Kyle back, but Kyle dodges to fire off more strikes! Edge gets up to add on! The Canadian connection double clotheslines Brody up and out! The fans fire up as Edge and #CombatKyle stand tall together! Will The House of Black have to rethink their game plan now that Edge isn’t alone?

Backstage interview with Mercedes Mone.

Arkady is ow with The CEO and notes we are just weeks away from her match at Double or Nothing. AEW goes back to Las Vegas, the very place it all began five years ago. So it is fitting that it will be where Mone has her first ever AEW match. IS she ready to face Willow Nightingale? Mone says we are just 18 days away from her in-ring return. And she has to say, she is so excited! She is so close to making her return to the sport that she loves so very, very much. And here in AEW, this is where the best wrestle! Mone thrives in that spotlight, she thrives under pressure, and she is only getting started.

Tomorrow, Mone will be courtside for the Boston Celtics’ playoff game. Then Saturday, she will be throwing out the first pitch for the Red Sox. And when she’s not promoting AEW, she is in the ring, in that gym, every single day. So to answer the question: YES! She is ready for Willow at Double or Nothing. But as far as Willow goes, she took something from Mone that she will never get back, and that is time. She lost a year of her career, and all she could think of were these haunting questions of, “Why? Why did this happen to me?” She wondered if she’d ever return to the ring. And if she did, would she still be as good as she used to be?

Mone says DAMN RIGHT she will! She’s on a whole new level! She is back with a vengeance, because she is that b*tch. Willow got her great run because of Mone. But Mone will show Willow why there’s the asterisk over that victory. At Double or Nothing, Mone is going to take more than just Willow’s title, she will wipe that stupid smile off her face! So enjoy your time as champ, Willow. Because in Vegas, Mone changes everything. The CEO is ready, but will she be able to cash that massive receipt she’s been holding onto?

Backstage interview with Edge and Kyle O’Reilly.

Lexy is with The Rated R Superstar and #CombatKyle to congratulate Edge on his win against Brody King. Then we saw Kyle come to the rescue. How does it feel to find an ally in this battle with The House of Black? Edge says it’s a relief. He thanks Kyle for that, Brody is one bad dude. Kyle says he knows Edge went through Hell just now, and is glad to help out against The House, but he also has a favor to ask. Collision returns this Saturday, and they’re in Kyle’s hometown. The Cope Open still open? Edge asks if that’s the only reason Kyle helped out there, to get closer to the TNT title. Well, if so, well played.

So yeah, Vancouver, Collision, Cope Open for the TNT Championship, Kyle’s on. They shake on it, and Edge says may the best man win. Will Edge be able to win twice in one week? Or is Kyle showing that he can be the new ultimate opportunist?

The Elite walk out on stage.

Nicholas has a mic to say, “Hey, how’s it going, huh? We know the main event just happened, but guess what? This show doesn’t end until WE say it’s over!” Matthew says it’s fine, he just buzzed the network, they’re getting a bit of an overrun, because The Elite have an important message. Nick says first thing on the agenda tonight, in this terrible country of Canada (fans boo), is Mr. Rainmaker, Kazuchika Okada! He has a note for Kenny Omega. Okada takes the mic to say, “Hey, Kenny! The Best Bout Machine says… Get well soon. MWAH!”

Matt says that’s right. And speaking of unwell people, we all know Tony Khan is watching at home in Jacksonville! Matt just wants to say, TK is the best boss they could ever work for, and they hope he feels better soon, too. Matt just wishes TK got out of his own way and realized that The Bucks were never here to hurt AEW. They were here to make AEW a better place! So what’d TK do? He got in their way and left them with no choice but to give Tony Khan a Tony Khan Driver. And as for Kenny Omega, he is the one who decided to end their 15 year long friendship! So what’d they have to do? They had to give an EVP an EVP Trigger!

Nick chuckles, and tells Kenny that the only reason why FTR saved him is not because they like him. It’s that they hate The Bucks! FTR, guess what?! Anarchy in the Arena, is that what you want!? Then Anarchy in the Arena is what you’re gonna get! The fans do like that. Nick wishes them luck in finding two men with big enough balls to face The Elite! They run this show! But wait, here comes FTR! Dax Harwood & Cash Wheeler step on stage as the fans cheer, and Dax has the mic to say, “So I knew going into this fight, it wasn’t gonna be easy finding a couple of guys who’d stand with us and fight The EVPs of this company.

“But after a little bit of convincing, those big balls you’re talking about? I think we found a couple of guys who got big enough balls for the job.” EDDIE KINGSTON is one, and the other? BRYAN DANIELSON!?! The American Dragon is back, the fans all chant “YES! YES! YES!” and Team AEW storms down to the ring! The Elite want them all to settle down, and Matt says to not even think about laying one finger on them! But then Eddie fires the first shot! The brawl is on, the fans are thunderous, and while Eddie has Matt, Cash has Nick, Dax has Jack and Bryan has Okada! The refs and security rush out but this is already anarchy in this arena!

Edmonton wants to “LET THEM FIGHT! LET THEM FIGHT!” but nothing is going to stop these eight when AEW returns to Las Vegas! Who wins out when these teams go Double or Nothing for the whole enchilada?

My Thoughts:

A great Dynamite, though it also had the familiar feel of a lot more stuff stuffed in than it probably needed. At first, I felt Mone could’ve probably waited to respond to Willow on Collision, but then surprise, she revealed she’s busy this Saturday so she wouldn’t be able to. Willow and Mone both had good promos, but sadly, it’s just been the same details again and again about the accidental injury in their NJPW Strong Women’s Championship match and all that, but it’s still hard to say who wins out.

Serena Deeb’s promo was good but she might need to work on hooking the fans faster, they were starting to go into business for themselves. But when Storm showed up, things picked up, and Deeb knocking Storm out was great. It also helped the story of Mariah & Mina along, as Mariah was all alone against The Outcasts. Good win for Mariah, good save for Mina, #RoseGold VS Outcasts at Double Or Nothing to help that story along more probably? And then, whether Storm retains or not, she and Mina can fight over Mariah.

Great match from Cassidy VS Trent, and Callis being on commentary added to the storytelling element. Great win for Cassidy, but of course Trent was going to be a sore loser. I still find it odd Callis is recruiting Cassidy, but I suppose it can’t be “all about #JustTrent” if Trent joins another faction. And I wonder if this is a pivot for the Don Callis Family story since Will Hobbs is hurt from that IWGP World title match a couple weeks ago. Ospreay and Cassidy have been rivals before, but I still just cannot picture Cassidy as a Heel. It’s even harder to picture Callis going Face if he’s to pal around with Cassidy.

Good promo from Rocky with Cassidy ahead of Rocky’s match with White, but it kinda goes against what he said last week where he’s washing his hands of the whole issue. Feels like they just needed someone to lose to White and couldn’t get someone on an equal skill level of Rocky. Bang Bang Gang still had a good promo with Pac, though, but I wonder if Pac and Cassidy become unlikely allies in a trio. Pac did imply he was letting Lucha Bros focus on Lucha Bros, no more Death Triangle, but who knows. It’d also be nice to get a team like Lance Archer & The Righteous going since they’ve been going back and forth between AEW and ROH. Maybe if TK didn’t drop the ball with The Dark Order’s revitalization, they could be contenders, too.

Fun squash win for Jericho & Bill, and good promo from Jericho that also set up the news that Hook is coming back. I feel like we could even get a tag match of Jericho & Bill VS Hook & Shibata before we get Jericho VS Hook in a rematch, probably at Double or Nothing because just like Dynasty, they’ll just shove stuff into it. Great promo segment from Swerve with Christian Cage, and while I figured The Embassy would back Swerve up, I also had a strong sense something was going to change. The Embassy stayed Heel despite Swerve making the slow turn to Face, so this revolt was inevitable. Swerve is all alone now, outside of Prince Nana, but all the more reason he’s going to rise up and retain at Double or Nothing.

Awesome match with Edge and Brody King, but AEW needs to be really careful with this blading bleeding stuff, Brody’s face was covered in his blood almost immediately. Good promo from Malakai, and Edge won of course because Malakai and Edge are going to face off at Double or Nothing. I do appreciate that Kyle is getting a match for Vancouver, as he promised everyone would happen the last time we saw him. And even if Kyle’s gonna lose, he’ll give Edge an awesome match.

And speaking of, naturally we’re bringing Anarchy in the Arena back. Kenny Omega might have just done the impossible, he got Eddie and Bryan truly on the same page. Those two teamed up in one of these matches before, but they were still on unfriendly terms and couldn’t just beat up on Jericho together. Now that it’s The Young Bucks, Jack Perry & Okada, and after they finally had it out more recently, Eddie and Bryan are definitely going to work together so that they and FTR can win. From there, we should see FTR VS Bucks Round 5 set up for no later than All In London 2024, ultimate tiebreaker right there.

And y’know what? Forbidden Door is in June, so let’s get Bryan VS Okada for the Continental Championship, and then Eddie VS Jack for the NJPW Strong Openweight title, as these stories have all crossed back and forth between AEW and NJPW. Fans of both AEW and NJPW between both American and Japan will want to see Bryan VS Okada one more time, and then The Scapegoat can bring The House of Torture into things because of his NJPW connections. Continuity, folks! It matters!

My Score: 8.8/10

Will Angel Dorado breathe with the Switchblade?

After battling in the Casino Gauntlet, and then over the Unified AEW & ROH Trios Championships, Jay White and Dante Martin are on a Rampage to go 1v1!

OFFICIAL RESULTS

• Jay White w/ The Gunns VS Dante Martin w/ Top Flight; White wins.
• Rocky Romero VS Kyle O’Reilly; Kyle wins.
• Konosuke Takeshita w/ Don Callis VS London Lightning; canceled due to time constraints.
• AEW TBS Championship Manitoba Massacre: Willow Nightingale VS Skye Blue; Willow wins and retains the title.

PLAY BY PLAY

Rampage opens with Kenny Omega down in the ring.

As seen in the closing moments of Dynamite, The Cleaner returned home, only to be betrayed by The Young Bucks as they continue to become tyrants of AEW. FTR is with Omega, as is a medic, given the vulnerable and life-threatening state of his diverticulitis. The Elite leave, and Omega is helped to a stretcher. The fans cheer in support of Omega as he’s wheeled out, will he be alright physically and emotionally?

Wait, as the stretcher reaches the ambulance backstage, The Elite return to attack FTR! Matt & Nick mug Dax while Okada & Jack are after Cash! Omega is powerless to help the guys who just helped him! Now Okada throws uppercuts into Dax while Jack THROWS Cash! Then Dax is sent crashing into railing! But then The Elite all surround Omega! Omega is writhing in pain while Matt says he loves Omega to death. But this is just business, Kenny. They’ve gotta change the world, right? The world needs them more than it needs him. They SHOVE the stretcher over!! Omega falls right off, and then Matt almost mockingly says for someone to check on him.

Medics hurry to help Omega but have to be careful. Have this new and downright evil Elite all but forced Omega into retirement?

Jay White w/ The Gunns VS Dante Martin w/ Top Flight!

Don’t adjust your screens or worry about your eyes, Bullet Club Gold is carrying three sets of belts. That’s because they’ve brought back the classic AEW World Trios Championship belts while still parading around with the hot pink Acclaimed trios belts and the ROH World Six Man belts. But all the hardware aside, this battle is because The Switchblade and Angel Dorado were part of the wild Casino Gauntlet, and they want to settle the score! Will Dante earn his trio a golden ticket back to a trios title match? Or will Winnipeg soon Breathe With The Switchblade?

The bell rings and Dante CLOBBERS White to a corner! Dante fires off forearms over and over and over, but the ref backs him off. White bails out but Dante pursues to CHOP! Dante CHOPS again, but White knees low! White CHOPS now, then brings Dante around. Dante blocks a chop to CHOP back! Dante puts White in the ring, runs up, but White knees low again. White stomps Dante in a corner, then JABS, JABS and CHOPS! The fans “WOO~” and White whips. Dante rolls off White’s back, ducks ‘n’ dodges to then flip and RANA! White bails out again but the fans fire up with Dante. Dante goes out after White again to CHOP!

White shoves Dante but Dante flips up and into the ring! Dante DECKS White off the apron, then DIVES! Down goes White and the fans fire up with Dante! Dante stalks White around the way, brings him around, but White knees low. White CLUBS Dante, whips, but Dante goes up and backflips off the apron! Dante then JUMP KNEES White down! The fans fire up and Dante puts White in the ring. Dante runs corner to corner, but White puts him on the apron. Dante GAMANGIRIS, springboards, but White YANKS him down! Dante hotshots off ropes, calls for the ref, and White says call it off! The ref checks on Dante and we go picture in picture.

White mockingly asks if Dante’s done while Dante checks his face. White brushes the ref aside, stands Dante up, and CHOPS him to the corner! White CHOPS again, and Dante sputters. White brings Dante up again, whips corner to corner, and Dante rebounds into a LARIAT! Cover, TWO! White keeps cool as he stomps Dante’s leg. White stomps and stomps, but Dante kicks at White from below! Dante goes to ropes but White gets the legs, ROPE GUILLOTINE! Cover, TWO! Dante is still in this and White is frustrated. White steps through to tie up the legs, into the INDIAN DEATHLOCK! Then White swags his way back into the MUTA LOCK!

Dante endures, flails, but White fishhooks the face! The ref reprimands, but then Dante CLAWS White’s face! White lets Dante go and protests, but the ref says he just did that to Dante! White goes back, Dante cradles, TWO! Dante victory rolls, TWO!! White escapes, kicks low, but Dante dodges the chop to CHOP! CHOP! And run, but into an UPPERCUT! White UPPERCUTS in a corner, reels Dante in and scoops, for a SHOULDER BUSTER! Cover, TWO! Dante survives again and White is growing frustrated. White clamps onto Dante and pulls hair to dig him into a knee! Then it’s a chinlock, and Dante endures.

Rampage returns to single picture, the fans rally and Dante fights up. Dante moves around but White CLUBS him! White snapmares and clamps on another chinlock. Dante endures again and the fans rally back up. Dante fights up again, throws body shots, but White CLUBS him! White keeps on the cravat, Dante throws hands, but White CHOPS! White snapmares but Dante rolls through and DROPKICKS! The fans fire up while both men are down! Dante pounds the mat while the ref starts a standing count. White and Dante rise, White runs up but Dante flips up and over! Dante CHOPS, CHOPS and CHOPS again!

Dante whips White, White reverses and runs in, but Dante slips out to go up and around! GAMANGIRI! Dante springboards and CROSSBODIES! Cover, TWO! White survives but Dante throws off his elbow pads! Dante snarls and storms up on White. Dante gets a leg, stands White up, but White has ropes! The ref counts but Dante clotheslines White up and out! The fans fire up with Dante and he goes out after White. Dante puts White back in fast, and then storms up, only for White to clinch and URENAGE! Cover, TWO! Dante survives, White shakes his head, and White clamps on a SLEEPER!

White drags Dante up, for the SNAP- NO, Dante throws elbows! White CHOPS Dante, CHOPS him again, and CHOPS him again! White eggs Dante on but Dante fires forearms! Dante CHOPS, CHOPS and CHOPS! White CLAWS the eyes! The ref reprimands, White THROWS Dante out, but Dante is on the apron! White storms up, Dante HOTSHOTS him! Dante springboards again, to NOSEDIVE! Cover, TWO!! White survives and Dante can’t believe it! The fans fire up and Dante hurries to get White up! Waistlock, full nelson, but White slips free to SNAP SLEEPER SUPLEX!! Dante staggers, into the BLADERUNNER!! Cover, White wins!

Winner: Jay White, by pinfall

The Switchblade cuts down Dante, and he celebrates with all the gold! But then White then shows respect by helping Dante up. White says Dante has heart, and he raises Dante’s hand! The fans cheer, this is quite the surprise from Jay White. But then BRAINBUSTER for the hell of it!! Top Flight rushes the ring but White gets away! Will nothing stop The Bang Bang Gang from collecting belts and taking cheap shots here in AEW?

Backstage interview with Deonna Purrazzo.

Arkady Aura is with The Virtuosa, and notes that she attacked Thunder Rosa after losing the match to her last week. The question then is: Why? Deonna repeats, “Why?” Why what? She has a question for everyone else: When is enough enough? She’s not just some random girl who walked in and became All Elite. Deonna has been at this for 12 YEARS! She is a FIVE-TIME Women’s World Champion, and THE Virtuosa. And after last week, she’s starting to feel like herself. Time for the rest of the locker room to feel it, too. If Rosa doesn’t wanna heed Deonna’s advice, then they can make this personal!

Do you know what happens when you make things personal with a Jersey girl? Arkady does not. Then pray you never do. Deonna says vafanapoli with the hand gesture, will she stick it to La Mera Mera?

Rush speaks.

“For decades, my family has dominated Mexican lucha libre. The Munoz Dynasty is reflected in discipline. The discipline that my father taught us. And I became the first-ever Mexican ROH World Champion. Now, I am known as The Most Hated Man in Mexico. You will recognize that people like Rush is superior to you. And if there is a price to pay, you’re about to pay! I am El Toro Blanco, Rush, and you will put respect to my name. RESPECT, TO MY NAME!” The ungovernable is ready to take over, who will be gored by the Bull’s Horns?

Backstage interview with “Big Bill” Morrissey.

Renee Paquette is with the human skyscraper and says he made it abundantly clear that he’d like to be under Chris Jericho’s Learning Tree. Why at this point in his career does that feel like the right fit? Bill says that he believes, and always has believed, that he has all the tools necessary to make it to the top of this industry. The one thing that has always been missing is the proper guidance. Bill thinks Jericho is the guy to give him that guidance. Jericho is the guy to help him reach his full potential. Jericho is the guy that takes Bill to the Promised Land. Bill proclaims one more time, teach him, Learning Tree.

But speaking of, Jericho steps in! He waves hi to the camera and says he heard what Bill said. Jericho thanks Shibata for the match earlier tonight. Shibata is a great wrestler, he beat the crap outta Jericho, as shown by the red chest. But Jericho was able to retain the #ForTheWorld Championship, with the fans in his hometown cheering him on. It just gets louder and louder every single week. And Big Bill, the way you were cheering Jericho on, that made Jericho think and realize, Bill’s right. So Jericho would love to take Bill into the Jericho Vortex and make him a student of the Learning Tree, if Bill will have him.

Bill says Jericho will not regret this decision. This will be one of the best decisions Jericho has ever made, and Bill will not let him down. Jericho knows Bill won’t. Just like the fans never let Jericho down! And now with a “big redwood” by his side, Jericho knows The Learning Tree will hold onto the FTW Championship for a long time to come! Thanks, guys! Jericho waves bye and Bill is very excited, will these two really reach the top of AEW together?

Swerve Strickland speaks.

The AEW World Champion is backstage, icepack on his head after what The Patriarchy did to him during Dynamite. Swerve reminds Christian that Christian chose to team with him last year in Wembley Stadium because Christian knows what kind of man Swerve is. And so that means Christian’s forgotten something. Swerve is going to remind the whole family just who the hell Swerve is. Dynamite next week, they’ll have a little “talk.” And next time, Swerve won’t be alone. Swerve laughs sinisterly, is Captain Charisma going to regret stepping into Swerve’s House?

Rocky Romero VS Kyle O’Reilly!

This match was only just made earlier tonight, with Azucar wanting to strike out on his own from Best Friends. He and #CombatKyle both want to prove themselves worthy of championships, but who will be one step closer after tonight?

The bell rings and the two circle. The fans rally up, feel things out, and they knuckle lock. Kyle gets around to waistlock, Rocky switches but Kyle switches back. Rocky switches again, Kyle switches again, and he SLAMS Rocky down. Rocky slips free to waistlock Kyle, but Kyle moves around to switch with him. They both get back and Rocky gives some Latino Heat. The two reset, tie up, and Kyle wrenches to wristlock. Rocky wrenches, Kyle wrenches, repeat! They go back and forth, wrench for wrench, but then Rocky reaches back to to wrench. Kyle slips under to wrench, then he cranks the wristlock.

Rocky endures, fights up, and he rolls. Kyle still wrangles Rocky with a top wristlock and the fans applaud. Rocky kips up, breaks free, but Kyle avoids the dropkick! Rocky avoids the Penalty Kick, and the fans cheer the newest standoff. The two reset again, fist bump, and then tie up. Kyle headlocks, Rocky endures the grind then throws body shots. Rocky powers out, but Kyle avoids the arm-drag! Kyle trips Rocky, steps on him, but Rocky stays low. Kyle BOOTS Rocky on the return, but then Rocky RANAS! Rocky goes into the ARMBAR! Kyle fights around, slips out and has an ANKLE LOCK!

The fans fire up as Kyle brings Rocky around. Rocky hops, kicks, but Kyle ducks the enzigiri, only for the REWIND HEEL to hit! Kyle bails out, Rocky DIVES! Direct hit and Kyle hits railing! Rocky keeps moving, and he DIVES again! But Kyle catches Rocky to FALCON ARROW on the floor! And then ARMBAR! The ref counts, they’re on the outside as it is! Kyle lets go at 4, snarls, and Rampage goes picture in picture.

Kyle stomps Rocky, brings him up and puts him in, then brings him up. Kyle wrenches, CLUBS the arm, then hammerlocks. Kyle wrangles Rocky, KNEES him in the back, then throws down elbows! Kyle floats over to ELBOW and KNEE the other side! Kyle then runs to SLIDING KNEE! Rocky writhes and flounders to a corner but Kyle storms up on him. Kyle KICKS and KICKS, then wrenches for an ELBOW BREAKER! Kyle holds onto the arm to YANK it! Kyle wrenches again, but Rocky shoves him away. Rocky dodges Kyle to RUNNING SLICED BREAD! Cover, TWO! Kyle stays in this but Rocky’s right on him for a DOUBLE WRISTLOCK!

Kyle endures, fights around, but Rocky looks to drop into an  armbar! Kyle clasps hands to fight that, but Rocky breaks the grip! Kyle rolls back, Rocky stands up to keep the wristlock, and he keeps Kyle from ropes. Rocky knuckle locks, goes up the ropes, and then METEORAS the arm! Kyle writhes now and Rocky storms up. Rocky brings Kyle around to CHOP! Kyle staggers, Rocky grabs the bad arm, and hits an ELBOW BREAKER! Rocky repays Kyle from earlier, then CHOPS! Kyle fires a forearm! Rocky gives it back! Kyle fires another forearm, but Rocky wrenches to another ELBOW BREAKER! And then Rocky YANKS the arm!

Rocky YANKS the arm again, but Kyle fires more forearm shots! Kyle gets free of the wristlock, but runs into an UPPERCUT! Rocky runs, but Kyle KNEES him against ropes! Kyle WRINGS the arm, Rocky writhes, and Rampage returns to single picture. Kyle stands to KICK Rocky! Rocky KICKS back! They KICK and KICK, each going after the other’s arm! KICK, KICK, KICK and repeat! The fans fire up with every shot, but then Kyle wrenches for another ELBOW BREAKER! Rocky wrenches Kyle’s arm for an ELBOW BREAKER! They both fire forearms, but then Kyle fires off a strike fest! Rocky jumps the leg sweep to JUMP KNEE! Kyle yoyos and LARIATS!

The fans fire up while both men are down! The standing count starts, both men go to corners. Rocky and Kyle stand at 6 of 10, then Rocky runs up, but Kyle puts him up top! Kyle CLUBS Rocky, climbs up after him, but Rocky fires hands! Rocky cravats to then SUPER SLICED BREAD!! Cover, TWO!! Kyle survives and Rocky is beside himself! Rocky fires back up, and he KICKS Kyle’s arm! And KICKS! And KICKS, but Kyle blocks, KICKS, steps over, and KNEES Rocky, to then AX ‘N’ SMASH!! Cover, TWO!! Rocky survives but he is dazed! Rocky goes to ropes, Kyle runs up, but Rocky UPPERCUTS! And HAYMAKERS! And then runs, into a KIMURA!

Kyle has the body scissors, but Rocky reaches for ropes! Rocky drops as Kyle cranks the arm! Rocky slips through, and has the ARMBAR! Kyle fights to stack, pop free, and KNEEBAR! Rocky makes it a cover, TWO!! Both men get up, Kyle takes a swing but Rocky makes it a backslide! TWO, but Rocky goes for the KIMURA! Kyle fights up, even as Rocky cranks the arm! They go around and around and around, Kyle rolls, but Rocky drops onto the hold! But Kyle victory rolls with crossed legs! KYLE WINS!

Winner: Kyle O’Reilly, by pinfall

Even Rocky is shocked that he got caught! Kyle still shows Rocky respect, but will this momentum help Kyle go back for revenge on Roderick Strong? Or perhaps, given what we saw on Dynamite, is there a different title that’s caught Kyle’s eye?

BREAKING NEWS for Rampage!

Rampage is once again live on a Saturday to follow AEW Collision next week on May 11th, and it’s all on TBS! Make sure your DVRs catch this so you don’t miss another THREE HOUR BLOCK of All Elite Wrestling!

Backstage interview with The Outcasts.

Arkady is now with Saraya and Harley, and she says this wasn’t scheduled, the Outcasts demanded time to speak. With that, the floor is theirs. Saraya says how could they not talk after that “disastrous” performance by, um, Mariah… May, is it? Yeah, but Harley has another name for her: Tiny Storm. Saraya likes that, because losers breed losers! Saraya beat Storm, was the champ at the time, and then Storm has found this “illegitimate daughter” of sorts. Mariah’s quite the chip off the old… box. Harley tells “Tiny Storm” that since she enjoys quitting so much, how about she does it all again next Wednesday against… Oh, Harley!

Saraya likes that idea! Like they say, what’s old is new. Yeah, and what’s new is old! And what’s old can’t be new because it’s old. And new can’t be old because it’s new! Harley, stop already. But no need to keep their chins up and tits out, they’ve got that covered. The Outcasts head out, but will they remember to watch for the shoe?

Backstage interview with The Undisputed Kingdom.

Rampage returns and Arkady is with Matt Taven, Mike Bennett & Roderick Strong. Arkady notes that Roddy’s AEW International Championship will be on the line against Will Ospreay at Double or Nothing. Taven interrupts with, “Jeez, Not Lexy.” But she corrects him, that’s his nickname for Renee. Well, Arkady ain’t Renee either! But there are more pressing issues here! #NeckStrong has been back and trending for over a week now, and Taven finds it disrespectful that the guy wearing a neck brace (Tony Khan) is too hurt to travel. Meanwhile, Roddy, a wrestling legend, would take his neck brace off, win a match and do it again over and over!

Roddy is truly #NeckStrong! Roddy thanks Taven for that. As for “Billy Boy” Ospreay, he’s “retired” the Tiger Driver 91, aka Storm Driver 93. It’s just dead? Well, get ready to resurrect it, because he’s facing The Messiah of the Backbreaker! And the Assassin is gonna need every bullet in the chamber! And as we celebrate the five year anniversary of AEW, we look back to where it started, what has happened, and where it stands now. But where is AEW going from here? The Kingdom decides! At Double or Nothing, WILL Ospreay will fall to the Messiah of the Backbreaker! Roddy is ready, but will he see it isn’t Billy Boy, it’s #BillyGOAT?

AEW TBS Championship Manitoba Massacre: Willow Nightingale VS Skye Blue!

The Babe with the Power heard the challenge made, and then upped the ante on Skye! This is now Falls Count Anywhere and Anything Goes! However, the EVPs took offense to what Stokely Hathaway had to say about them, so he and Kris Statlander aren’t allowed anywhere near ringside! Will Willow still find a way to win? Or is Skye about to take her place against Mercedes Mone at Double or Nothing?

Well, Kris can’t be with Willow at ringside, but she does see her off at the ramp, and hands her a smiley face trash can lid. Willow storms to the ring but Skye rushes her first, kendo stick in hand! Trash can lid becomes shield, and then Willow JAMS Skye up! The bell rings, Willow SMACKS Skye on the back, then Willow SMACKS her again! Willow RAMS Skye into barriers, then gets space to run up and LARIAT her against the barriers! Willow dumps Skye over, storms out after her, and CLUBS her on the back. They go around the back of the floor seats, and Skye hits back! Willow runs up to ROCK Skye and SMACK her off more barriers!

Willow stalks Skye, brings her around to CLUB her again and again, then shoves her towards ringside. Willow pulls off protective padding from barriers, and SMACKS Skye off them! Willow then drags Skye up, but Skye HOTSHOTS Willow off the barriers! Willow flounders against a chair, and Skye climbs the barriers. Skye leaps, into a CHAIR SHOT! Skye falls in a heap, Willow covers, TWO! Willow huffs and puffs but goes looking under the ring. Willow brings out another chair, and another chair, and then goes back for Skye. Willow stomps Skye, grabs another chair, and she sits that up. Willow ROCKS Skye then makes her take a seat.

Willow CHOPS Skye, then goes to the apron! Willow aims, the fans fire up, and Willow CANNONBALLS but only gets chair! Skye avoids disaster, Willow crashes ‘n’ burns, and the fans go wild as Rampage goes picture in picture!

Willow writhes, we get an instant replay, and then we see Willow stagger around. She finds her trash can lid, storms up on Skye and SMACKS her! And SMACKS her again! Skye leans against the desk, ROCKS Willow in return, then CLUBS her on the back! Skye takes the lid to SMACK Willow! And SMACK her right in the head! Willow falls over, Skye covers, TWO! Skye is frustrated but she puts Willow back in the ring. Skye kicks Willow around, bumps her off buckles sand digs her boots in. Skye is a little bloody already but she doesn’t sweat it. Skye lets off, she and Willow trade shots, and then Skye HAMMERS away on Willow!

Skye grabs a chair, sets it up, and then CLUBS Willow. Skye brings Willow over, reels her in, but Willow fights the suplex! Willow fires body shots, then scoops Skye to SLAM her on the chair! Skye writhes, Willow hauls her up to TOSS her out, then goes out after her. Willow grabs another chair, puts that in the ring, then grabs yet another chair. Chair after chair is put in the ring, but Skye ROCKS Willow first! Skye CLUBS Willow, takes a chair and puts that in the ring. Skye follows Willow around the way, but Willow throws body shots! Skye SUPERKICKS her down! Skye leaves Willow behind to go looking under the ring.

Rampage returns to single picture and Winnipeg wants tables. Skye just adds another trash can lid to the equation instead. But Willow POUNCES Skye right down, PERIOD! Willow puts Skye in the ring, RAMS her into a corner, then takes a chair to wedge it in front of her! The fans fire up as Willow goes corner to corner, but Skye CHUCKS the chair at her! Then SUPERKICKS her down! Cover, TWO!! Skye pulls at her hair in frustration, then goes out to find a black bag! Jericho’s had pucks earlier tonight, this one looks a bit different. Yep, it’s THUMBTACKS! Skye drags Willow up, but Willow RAMS Skye into the corner!

Willow puts Skye up top, climbs up after her, but Skye slips under! Skye tucks Willow in to CHEEKY NANDOS! Skye gets under but Willow throws down hands! Skye grabs a chair to CHUCK it at Willow!! Willow wobbles, Skye goes up, but Willow fires body shots! SUPER FISHERMAN BUSTER onto the tacks!! Willow covers, TWO!! Willow ignores the pain and goes outside to fetch… a TABLE! The fans fire up as Willow sets that up on the outside, but Skye grabs a chair. Willow hurries in after Skye, but Skye JAMS her up! Skye hops on, CODE- NO, Willow pops free, kicks low, and SLAMS Skye onto that chair!

Willow goes up and up while Skye is down, MOONSAULT onto just chairs!! Skye avoids disaster again, then SUPERKICKS! Skye CLUBS Willow, BUZZSAWS her down, then goes outside. Skye looks under the ring, and she brings out a plank covered in barbed wire! The fans tell Skye she’s sick but she puts that right on top of the table. Willow ROCKS her first! Skye wobbles, Willow throws a shoulder, but into a KICK! Skye brings Willow to the apron, and fireman’s carries!? Willow fights free of that, and gut wrenches! BABE WITH THE POWER BOMB down through barbed wire and table!!! Cover, WILLOW WINS!

Winner: Willow Nightingale, by pinfall (still AEW TBS Champion)

The stakes were at their highest, and their most dangerous, but Willow comes out the winner! Kris & Stokely hurry to ringside to help her to her feet, and now it’s on to Double or Nothing! Will the CEO find out first hand why Willow is the Face of TBS?

My Thoughts:

A great Rampage right here. Now, doing three hours of AEW stuff on one night is always a lot, but following Dynamite on this night worked out great for Rampage. They got to have the bleed-over of the shocking segment with Kenny and The Elite, where The Elite did even more awful stuff for even more Heel Heat. As I said for the Dynamite article, Omega is surely in better health than his promo told us, and this is definitely also so he can take a few more weeks to get back in ring shape for whatever awesome matches are planned for the Summer. And then, great promo from Swerve to respond to what happened to him. He says he’s bringing people, is there going to be a Face turn for the rest of the Embassy? Kaun and Liona are pretty awesome in the ring, I think fans would like Face Gates of Agony.

But one drawback of Rampage being live after Dynamite tonight when things can go long, Konosuke got his squash match cut. Though, because it was obviously gonna be a squash match, nothing of importance was lost, Konosuke can just squash someone else next week and call out Moxley at the same time. Great match from White VS Dante, but I figured White would win. I did find it funny that Bullet Club Gold was going around with three belts just because they could. Honestly, they should dunk the hot pink belts in the trash in a reference to Alundra Blayze while also sticking it to Acclaimed, and then they just keep the black ‘n’ gold AEW belts and the silver ‘n’ black ROH belts.

Kyle VS Rocky was an awesome match, even for being “booked” the same night. Great quick pin win for Kyle, he’ll probably be primed for the TNT Championship on the other side of Double or Nothing. And really good promo from The Kingdom to call out Ospreay and hype up the International Championship match. Really good promo from Deonna Purrazzo to call out Rosa, they’ll clearly have a rematch post Double or Nothing, maybe make it a Submission Match or some other tough match. Really good promo for Saraya & Harley to call out Storm & Mariah, maybe we get a tag match of Outcasts VS #RoseGold, aka Mariah & Mina Shirakawa, adding to the mentor love triangle of Storm, Mariah and Mina.

And as with Dynamite, Rampage got to have the women in the main event and that’s great. As I’ve said, if they’re not gonna book more than one women’s match per show, make the one match they have matter. Willow and Skye went to some wild extremes, but Skye still needs to work on how she sneaks her blading and where. Another weaker forehead trickle here. But honestly, not even sure Skye needed to bleed from forehead with the tacks and barbed wire getting involved. Great win for Willow here, and so naturally Willow VS Mone is set, it wasn’t gonna be anything else.

My Score: 8.8/10