Even with three hours, there’s no time to waste!

Just three days before AEW goes All Out in Chicago, Dynamite AND Collision happen in Indianapolis on one jampacked night!

OFFICIAL RESULTS

Dynamite

• AEW World Trios Championships: Swerve Strickland & The New Level VS The Demand; Swerve & The New Level win and retain the titles.
• AEW Continental Championship Eliminator: Jon Moxley VS Dezmond Xavier; Moxley wins and denies Dez a title match.
• Tommaso Ciampa VS Jake Doyle w/ Don Callis; Ciampa wins.
• AEW TBS Championship: Persephone VS Hyan; Perse wins and retains the title.
• Will Ospreay & “Speedball” Mike Bailey VS Claudio Castagnoli & Gabe Kidd; Ospreay & Bailey win.

Collision

• Kyle Fletcher & Kevin Knight w/ Don Callis VS The Outrunners; Kyle & Knight win.
• Skye Blue w/ Julia Hart VS Queen Aminata w/ Mina Shirakawa; Aminata wins.
• PAC VS Ace Austin; Pac wins.

PLAY BY PLAY

The Demand speaks.

Ricochet tells Swerve & New Level, “As I look at you three, it shows me everything that is wrong with the current state of AEW. Now you have thrown together tag teams who haven’t laid the foundation to actually call themselves teammates. When I chose Toa and I chose Kaun to have my back, I saw the future, I saw brotherhood. And no matter what anybody says, the struggles that we’ve faced only make us stronger. So together, we will enter All Out as your NEW AEW Trios Champions.” Kaun says then finally, the charade can be over! Y’all ain’t a real trios! And we all know that Swerve is not the man.

Liona adds that they’re doing those three a favor when they PUT THEM DOWN… and take back their trios championships! AHA~!

 

Prince Nana, Swerve & New Level walk ‘n’ talk.

Nana tells The Demand that if they wanna attack them from behind… Liona, Kaun, don’t forget who brought you into this realm, friends, and it definitely wasn’t Ricochet! But the Most Dangerous Man in AEW, “Awesome Austin” and Nana’s boy from the homeland are all gonna take you out. Austin Creed says tonight, they’ve got nothing but revenge in mind. Please believe they are walking out still with these in hand. But before that, here’s a question. Swerve teamed with Toa & Kaun, until Christian Cage paid them to beat Swerve up? Yes. And then Swerve had an arena full of people throw toilet paper at Ricochet until he got mad enough to stab Swerve with scissors? Yes.

Kofi says that was the past! Tonight is all about payback! They’re gonna go on to beat The Demand, then go on to All Out to face Hangman Page, Brody King & Bandido! But wait, now that Kofi thinks about it, is this the same Bandido whose friends Swerve beat down in a saloon? A few of ’em, yeah. And then the same Brody King that Swerve roughed up, beat down, and choked out with a steel chain? The chain broke at some point. And then Hangman, where do we even begin? Creed says in reality, before New Level showed up here in AEW, did Swerve even have friends? Swerve thinks hard on that… But then the music starts, and he says he’ll see ’em out there.

Swerve & Nana go first, and New Level is starting to understand why Swerve’s so dangerous. But will this still be Swerve’s House? Or will the trios titles be back in Demand?

AEW World Trios Championships: Swerve Strickland & The New Level VS The Demand!

The introductions are made, the belts are raised, and we see who’s really ready to go All Out!

The trios sort out and Swerve starts against Kaun, but then Ricochet tags in. The fans chant for “NEW! LEVEL!” while Ricochet steps right up to fire a shot on Swerve! Swerve throws a haymaker and the two go back and forth! Ricochet kicks low, ROCKS Swerve, then whips him to ropes. Swerve reverses to JAB Ricochet! The fans cheer, and Swerve scowls as he whips Ricochet. Ricochet rolls off Swerve’s back, dodges, then handsprings to RANA! Swerve uses the ropes to flip through! The fans cheer, Ricochet winds up, but Swerve HEADBUTTS the punch! The fans cheer, and Swerve hits a BACKBREAKER!

Ricochet flounders around and Swerve smirks at GOA. Swerve eggs Ricochet on, then stands him up to CHOP! Ricochet staggers, Swerve runs, but Kaun gets a cheap shot in! The fans boo, the ref reprimands, and Swerve takes a swing, but Kaun gets away. Ricochet DROPKICKS Swerve! Ricochet brings Swerve over, tags Kaun, and they mug Swerve. Kaun CHOPS, then snapmares Swerver, only for Swerve to UP KICK! Hot tag to Creed! the fans cheer as Awesome Austin wrenches Kaun, CHOPS, then repeat. Creed wrenches again, but Kaun ducks the chop! But Creed ducks the lariat to CHOP again! And CHOP in the corner!

The fans fire up as Creed JABS, CHOPS, then climbs up to rain down fists! The fans count along, and Creed gets five before Kaun shoves him away. But Creed mule kicks low! Creed has Kaun on the ropes, and he DROPKICKS Kaun in the back! The fans cheer, and Creed tags Kofi. Nana talks some trash while Creed drags Kaun to the apron. Kofi runs up, APRON SENTON! Kaun coughs and sputters but the fans fire up for Kofi. Kofi goes up, up, and CROSSBODIES! Cover, ONE!! Kaun is tougher than that, but Kofi keeps him from The Demand. Tag to Creed, then Kofi wrenches Kaun’s arm. Creed goes up to AX HANDLE!

Creed wrenches Kaun, tag to Swerve, and Swerve goes up. Swerve adds an AX HANDLE! The fans rally as Swerve wrenches, then he tags Kofi. Kofi goes up, and Kofi DOUBLE STOMPS the arm! The fans cheer as Kofi wrenches Kaun, tags Creed, and New Level double wrenches to DOUBLE CHOP, DOUBLE KICK, then they run to DOUBLE BULLDOG! The fans cheer, and Creed keeps Kaun in place. Kofi runs, but Ricochet manages to DUMP Kofi out! The fans boo, the ref reprimands, but Kaun CHOPS Creed off his feet! Tag to Liona and they put Creed in the corner. Kaun stomps away, then Liona hits a SPLASH! Kaun BLASTS Swerve for good measure!

The Gates then get Creed up, and DOUBLE HIP TOSS him into a DOUBLE URENAGE! Ricochet flexes to soak up heat while Liona covers, TWO! Liona CHOKES Creed, the ref reprimands, and the fans taunt Ricochet as “BALD! BALD! BALD!” while Dynamite goes picture in picture.

Liona stands Creed up, tags Ricochet, and they mug Creed in the corner. Ricochet fires shots like Creed’s a boxing bag, then stops as the ref counts. But that just lets Kaun & Liona dig their boots in! Swerve protests but Ricochet digs his boot in now. The ref backs Ricochet off, but Kaun gets a shot in! The ref notices that and Kaun “apologizes.” Ricochet stands Creed up to shove him to the ropes and ROCK him in the back! Ricochet brings Creed around, but Creed rolls Ricochet up! TWO, and Ricochet DROPKICKS Creed down! Ricochet pretends to watch something fly like he hit a homerun. Tag to Kaun and he stomps Creed down.

Kaun drags Creed up, puts him in a corner, and CHOPS! Creed is stinging, but Kaun brings him around to bump him off buckles. Kaun stomps away but Creed fires back! Liona YANKS Creed into the corner, The Demand mugs him, and Ricochet literally flexes on him. The ref reprimands but The Demand backs off. Liona tags in, but Creed fires kicks! Creed stands to CHOP, but Liona BODY BLOWS! Creed falls, Ricochet tags in, and Ricochet covers, TWO! Kofi reaches out but Creed is still so far away. Ricochet drags Creed up, but Creed fires shots! Creed CHOPS and ROCKS, but Ricochet keeps him from Swerve & Kofi!

Creed fires hands, reaches out for his corner, repeat. But then Ricochet reels Creed into a COBRA TWIST! Ricochet taunts Creed, and we can see GOA already sneaking over to the other corner. Creed powers free of the twist, but GOA YANKS Swerve & Kofi down! The supershow returns to single picture while the fans boo The Demand. The ref reprimands but Ricochet CLUBS away on Creed. Ricochet soaks up the heat, then brings Creed up. Ricochet whips Creed to the corner but Creed BLASTS The Gates! Ricochet runs up, blocks a boot, and CHOPS! Ricochet whips, Creed tilt-o-whirls and RUSSIAN LEG SWEEPS! The fans fire up while both men are down!

Ricochet and Creed crawl, the fans chant for “NEW! LEVEL!” but Kofi & Swerve are still down. Ricochet CLUBS Creed, whips him but Creed uses that to FLY out onto Kaun! The fans fire up with Creed as he rises, but Ricochet storms up on him. Creed ROCKS Ricochet, then HOTSHOTS Ricochet down! Creed fires up, but Liona POUNCES Creed over the desk! Liona roars, the fans boo, but now Liona aims at Kofi! Liona runs up, but into a HOUSE CALL! Swerve hits Liona, but is Liona getting right back up!? Swerve snarls as he looks at Liona egging him on. And then Ricochet FLIES over the corner and onto Swerve!

The fans boo but The Demand are bringing Ricochet to the timekeeper’s area! The Gates hoist Swerve up, Ricochet is on a railing, DEMAND DOOMSDAY to the floor! The fans boo again, the ref reprimands The Demand, but Liona fetches Creed. Liona puts Creed in, Ricochet kicks Creed around, but then Creed SUPERKICKS in return! The fans fire up as Creed and Ricochet are back down! Creed snarls, Kofi rises up, and the fans rally! Hot tags to Kofi and Liona! Kofi RAMS Liona, then springboards over to AX HANDLE Kaun! Kofi DOUBLE CHOPS Liona, DOUBLE CHOPS again, then DROPKICKS!

Kofi whips, but Liona blocks! Liona whips Kofi, but Kofi goes up to MISSILE DROPKICK! Kaun is back to kick low! Kaun whips Kofi, Kofi goes up, up, and FLYING RANA! Not the cleanest but it still works in Kofi’s favor. Kofi keeps moving, but Kaun guzels! Kaun feeds Kofi to a POUNCE! The fans boo but Kaun runs in at Kofi to SPLASH! Then he hits a RUNNING SUPLEX! Liona adds a SENTON! Liona covers, but Creed breaks it! Liona clamps onto Creed, but Creed fires hands! The fans rally as Creed fires a flurry! But Liona CLAWS the face! Liona squeezes Creed’s head, then whips him to Kaun. Kaun DUMPS Creed up and out, and Creed SMACKS off the steel steps!

Kaun now aims at Kofi as Kofi staggers to his feet. Kaun SHOTGUNS Kofi into a corner! Liona adds a HIP ATTACK! Ricochet FOSBURY FLOPS Creed, and the Gates SANDWICH Kofi! Then DOUBLE FACEBUSTER! Cover, TWO!! Kofi survives and The Demand is furious! But the fans rally harder for Kofi as Kaun whips him to the corner. Kaun & Ricochet coordinate, ELBOW ENZIGIRI COMBO! Liona adds another HIP ATTACK! Then RIPCORD CUTTER! Ricochet is up top for the 630 SENTON!! Cover, SWERVE BREAKS IT! The fans fire up again as Ricochet is beside himself! Ricochet TOSSES Swerve back out!

Ricochet storms over to Kofi, but into a BACKDROP! Ricochet writhes, Kofi crawls, and the fans rally harder and harder. Ricochet anchors Kofi, but Kofi kicks free! Hot tags to Swerve and Kaun! Swerve DUMPS Kaun out, sweeps the legs, then SUPERKICKS! Kaun dangles, Swerve slingshots, WOE STOMPS to the floor! But Liona BLASTS Swerve! Liona builds speed!? But Swerve steps in and DROPKICKS the legs! Then somersault FLATLINER! The fans fire up, but Liona just sits up! Liona wags his finger, but Creed SLIDING FLATLINERS! Liona shrugs that one off, too! Liona guzels Swerve and Creed, shoves Creed out, but Kofi HEEL KICKS Liona!

Creed is back, TORNADO DDT! Swerve goes up, 450 SPLASH! But Ricochet 450 SPLASHES Swerve!! The fans are thunderous as all six men are down around ringside! Swerve crawls, hot tag back to Kofi! The fans clap along, “NEW! LEVEL!” Kofi aims, spins, but Liona stops Trouble in Paradise to POP-UP HEADBUTT! Creed runs up, slips free of the backdrop, then dodges Liona in the corner! Liona hits POST, then Creed manages to fireman’s carry!? Creed powers up to hit a DEATH VALLEY DRIVER! But Kaun is in and kicks low! Kaun underhooks, PEDIGREE!! But Swerve hits a HOUSE CALL!! Ricochet FLYING LARIATS! Kofi hits TROUBLE IN PARADISE!

Liona is back, but Kofi dodges, waistlocks, then ducks a shot. Liona shoves Kofi, Kofi slips through the lariat! S O- NO! Liona stops the sweep, but Creed sets up, and Swerve jumps off him, HOUSE CALL SOS COMBO!! Cover, SWERVE & NEW LEVEL WIN!

Winners: Swerve Strickland & The New Level, by pinfall (still AEW World Trios Champions)

Credit to Liona, it took everything the champs had, but it was still enough to retain the titles! Swerve & New Level survive, but wait! The former champions and the new #1 contenders make their entrance! The fans cheer as Hangman Page, Brody King & Bandido join Swerve & New Level in the ring! Hangman has a mic to say he wanted to come out here to say congratulations. And he means it! “The trios titles, they felt important in our hands, and they feel important in your hands, too.” The fans applaud that, and Hangman says this trio is good together! Kofi, Creed, Hangman means this sincerely, he is glad they’re in AEW.

But… Hangman doesn’t think either of them realizes just who they’ve gotten involved with. The fans echo “Who? Who? Who?” Hangman asks Swerve what he’s doing. Hangman was gone for almost five months, comes back, his team wins the trios titles, and suddenly Swerve has partners? What’s Swerve doing? Creed says what Swerve is doing is teaming with the greatest tag team in pro-wrestling. The fans cheer that. Creed says what Swerve is doing is making sure these titles are THE most prestigious titles in all of pro-wrestling! And Hangman has this bad insight on Swerve. This is a changed man!

Kofi says yeah, ever since they’ve been here, Swerve’s been nothing but cool! Brody points out it’s only been three weeks. Well, still! Hangman says yeah, give it time. Give it time, and Swerve will show you who he really is. Swerve says Hangman has nerve about showing who he truly is. How many trios has Hangman abandoned now? The Young Bucks, JetSpeed, and it’s only a matter of time before he leaves Brodido behind, just like he did Swerve. Hangman does not get to decide who he is anymore. Because two years ago in Chicago, the whole world saw who Hangman truly is. And let’s face facts, Hangman is no better or different than Swerve.

Brody says despite what’s happening, on Saturday at All Out, six of the best AEW has to offer will fight to see who deserves to represent the Trios Division the way it was always intended. And they’ll also see if three weeks was long enough for them to keep the belts. What do you say, Bandido? Bandido says vamos! Those titles are the Most Wanted, and they belong to El Bueno, El Malo y El Guapo~! The fans fire up for that! But will these cowboys take it to a new level? Or will this still be whose house?

 

Backstage interview with Will Ospreay, Francesco Akira & “Speedball” Mike Bailey.

Renee Paquette is with the Aerial Assassin, the Crown of Fire, and the Canadian Karate Kid, and brings up Ospreay & Bailey teaming up to face Claudio Castagnoli & Gabe Kidd. Ospreay says there are not many men who would throw themselves into the line of fire when it comes to the Death Riders. And yet, to Ospreay’s surprise last Saturday, Ospreay was home in England having to watch his boys getting ambushed, when Bailey came to the rescue. They’ve got history from facing each other all over the world, a great bit of respect here, so Ospreay asked Bailey the important question the Sunday after his heroic act if he’d fancy joining The United Empire here in AEW.

Ospreay says Bailey did say he’d give it a thought and have an answer tonight. What’s Bailey say? Bailey says he saw Ospreay in Wembley have one of the greatest matches in pro-wrestling history. Bailey said that is exactly the kind of person he’d want to stand next to. Now when it comes to partners in AEW, last time didn’t end so well. But this time will be different! Let’s go! They shake and fist bump on it, and Bailey also fist bumps Akira. The United Empire has its first new member, and Akira thanks and welcomes Bailey in Italian. Bailey thanks Akira back, and Ospreay says he’s doing his best to keep Akira on English mode.

Akira says let’s kick some- Ospreay stops Akira there. Let’s not paying the fine twice. Now, does Bailey have any green gear? The team heads out, will the Empire be able to conquer the Death Riders tonight? Or will Ospreay hit a major speedbump on the road to Chicago?

 

Thekla speaks.

“Inside everybody, there are two b*tches. There’s the dumb b*tch, and she’s into love and happiness and kindness and…” Thekla makes cymbal crash noises and kicks high like a dancer. “And there’s a real b*tch, and she’s stronger than you, and she’s more violent than you, and she will sink her teeth into your neck and never let go. Willow, do I have to tell you which b*tch you are? But tonight, I’m actually gonna go out there with my friends and have a good time, because Thekla is for the children! And Willow, since you’re a child, too, maybe I can interest you in an autograph as well or something.

“See, tonight, I’m gonna be all nice. But on Saturday, it’s gonna get all TOXIC!” The Toxic Spider has issued a final warning, but which b*tch will win their All Out fight?

 

AEW Continental Championship Eliminator: Jon Moxley VS Dezmond Xavier!

Just like last Saturday, the Maniac is preparing for All Out and Will Ospreay, but is giving an opportunity at his title to a Rascal! Will Dez succeed where Zachary Wentz failed? Or will this just be more momentum for Moxley going into the world title match?

The bell rings and the fans rally up as the two stare down. Moxley and Dez circle, tie up, and Dez pushes Moxley back. But then Moxley SHOVES Dez away! The fans are torn but Dez shakes it off. Dez and Moxley reset, circle again, then they tie up. Dez slips around to headlock, but Moxley powers up to lift. Dez thrashes the hold, but Moxley rolls to cover, ONE! Dez holds on, Moxley fights up, and Moxley powers up and out to RUN Dez over! Moxley runs, but Dez trips him! Moxley stands up while Dez smirks. Dez then dodges Moxley, rolls back and SWINGING RANAS! The fans cheer while Moxley goes to a corner.

Dez runs up, Moxley dodges, but Dez dodges back! Dez mule kicks, fires a flurry of body shots, but stops as the ref counts. Moxley ROCKS and CHOPS Dez in return! Moxley stalks Dez along the ropes, CLAWS Dez’s back, then stands him up. Moxley CHOPS Dez, then smothers him in the corner. The ref counts, Moxley stops at 4, and Moxley runs back in. Dez BOOTS Moxley, then RANAS! Moxley tumbles out of the ring and the fans cheer. Dez PLANCHAS, but Moxley rolls into the ring! Dez lands on his feet, RAMS into Moxley, then slingshots up and over. Dez rolls, runs up, but Moxley BOOTS him down!

Moxley paces around while Dez flounders, and Dynamite goes picture in picture.

Moxley drags Dez up to THROW him out! Dez flounders to the desk, but Moxley is right on him. Moxley whips Dez hard into steel steps! Dez falls over while Moxley flexes. Dez drags himself up, but Moxley storms his way back over. Dez fires body shots and haymakers, but Moxley eggs him on! Dez fires more shots, but Mox ROCKS him back! Dez comes back with more shots, Moxley rolls into the ring, and he catches Dez on the way in! Moxley scoops to SLAM Dez, then he gets the legs. Moxley steps through to stomp Dez in the gut! Moxley then turns Dez over with a leg for a HALF CRAB! Moxley digs his knee in Dez’s back while Dez endures.

Dez fights around, reaches out, but Moxley grabs the arm to bend the fingers! Dez endures, even as Moxley pushes the arm down. Moxley steps on the arm, soaks up some heat, then STOMPS the arm! Dez scrambles away to a corner but Moxley stalks him. Moxley brings Dez up, Dez fires body shots, but Moxley just eggs him on. Dez fires shot after shot but Moxley HEADBUTTS in return! Moxley climbs up in the corner to rain down fists! The supershow returns to single picture as Moxley goes past TEN to about FIFTEEN! Moxley then reels Dez in, but Dez resists the lift! Moxley uses a Gotch lift now, but Dez still fights free!

Dez slides under, then he DUMPS Moxley out! Moxley stumbles, Dez builds speed, and Dez DIVES! Down goes Moxley at the ramp! The fans fire up for Dez as he stands tall. Dez hurries to put Moxley back in, and Moxley goes to a corner. Dez runs corner to corner, but Moxley swings! Dez dodges, SUPERKICKS, but Moxley stays up! Dez CHOPS, CHOPS, and CHOPS again! Dez ROCKS Moxley in the corner, then whips. Moxley reverses, Dez reverses back to ROCK, CHOP, and repeat, then he snapmares and basement DROPKICKS! Then SHOOTING STAR PRESS! Cover, TWO! Moxley survives but Dez fires back up.

The fans rally as Dez aims, but Moxley blocks the buzzsaw! Moxley GERMAN SUPLEXES Dez away! Dez sits up, Moxley KICKS him down! Moxley then drags Dez up, scoops him, and OKLA- NO, Dez slips free to UPPERCUT, SUPERKICK, and a strike fest before the CUTTER! Cover, TWO! Moxley is tougher than that, and the fans fire up again. Dez huffs ‘n’ puffs, runs the ropes, then handsprings, but into a SLEEPER! Dez drops down to UP KICK! Dez handsprings again, CARDIAC KICK! Moxley staggers, rebounds, and LARIATS! Both men are down and the fans fire up! Dez crawls to a corner, Moxley runs in, but Dez trips Moxley up!

Moxley hits off buckles, Dez goes up, and Dez PHOENIX- NO, Dez has to roll through as Moxley dodges! Moxley runs up to SHOTGUN Dez all the way to the corner! But Dez comes back with a METEORA! The fans fire up, Dez hurries to cover, TWO! And into a REAR NAKED CHOKE!! Dez flails, reaches out, but he’s caught in body scissors! Moxley shifts his grip, traps the arm, and he turns Dez away! Dez endures, but he just can’t! Dez TAPS, Moxley wins!

Winner: Jon Moxley, by submission (denies Dezmond Xavier a title opportunity)

The Maniac checks off another name, and now he rolls on towards All Out. Will nothing stop Moxley from taking the AEW World Championship hostage again?

 

Backstage interview with Darby Allin & Steven Borden.

Renee Paquette is with The Relentless One & The Son of Sting and brings up this Saturday, they have a huge opportunity to become #1 contenders to the AEW World Tag Team Championships. But ahead of that, someone wants to speak to them. In steps Adam Copeland! The Rated R Superstar says he told Christian Cage to sit it out so things don’t get volatile. Cope knows they know how much he cares about them and respects them. Darby has had Cope’s back since day one, and Borden is gonna be massive in this industry. And Cope wants to thank them for helping out last week. But Cope also watched Collision…

After they won their match, Darby & Borden got on the mic to say they want to challenge the tag team champions should they beat Kyle Fletcher & Kevin Knight. Cope isn’t sure if they noticed, but he’s one half of those champs. So as much as he knows Borden is going to be massive in reaching for the stars, but he’s reaching a bit past that and is going after legends now. Maybe ask your dad what that means. And as for Darby… Cope knows Darby knows about climbing mountains. Darby climbed Mount Everest! But coming after Cope & Cage, that’s like climbing two Everests. Darby says just stop. There is so much he’d love to say to Cope, but for right now, with all due respect, challenge accepted.

Cope smirks, then sighs, and says be careful what you wish for. Cope heads out, but is he the one looking too far ahead with the ladder match looming?

 

The Young Bucks are here!

The fans cheer as Matt & Nick Jackson head to the ring, walking past a ladder on the stage, and then go to the ring, where there are more ladders, a table, and some chairs! But then FTR & Stokely make their entrance to join The Bucks in the ring. Dax Harwood talks trash on a kid, then he and Cash step into the ring. Now Cope makes his entrance! And yes, Christian Cage also makes his entrance! Stokely has the mic and he says, “Alright, alright, alright, alright… We have nothing left to say. The only reason we’re here is so that we don’t get fined by the ‘greatest boss in the world,’ Tony Khan. So wrap this s*it up, I’ve got things to do!”

Matt wants to get this right. Stoke & FTR have nothing to say? Nothing to contribute? Well, that adds up, actually, because when it comes to this match on Saturday, let’s just say FTR are the Dudley Boys. FTR tries to brush that off while the fans like the burn, but Nick says relax, because while FTR has nothing to say, The Bucks actually do. They’ve had multiple opportunities to win the titles back, and they failed. FTR beat The Bucks at Revolution, Cope & Cage beat The Bucks at All In. They may be the Young Bucks, but they’re not getting any younger, and they get that. So this might be their last opportunity to win the titles back.

The Bucks will face reality. If this IS their last opportunity, then they’re gonna fight like hell to become the first-ever FOUR-TIME AEW World Tag Team Champions! The fans like the sound of that. Christian says he’ll put their mind at ease. This WILL be their last opportunity. And it’s really starting to piss him off hearing these four argue about being the first-ever four-time champions, when the fact is that Cage & Cope are one-time champions, and that’s the way it’s gonna stay! The fans also like the sound of that. Christian says there’s no denying FTR and The Bucks are both great teams, but the thing is, Cage & Cope are generational!

Now, there’s a little ritual Christian likes to do before big matches. And since he’s already done FTR’s moms… He is looking forward to meeting The Bucks’ mom this weekend! Cope says enough, dude! Enough! Christian has issues. But Cope will cut to the chase: He is also sick about the four-time champion talk, and how it completely disregards the LEGENDS that stand in front of them! Between the two of them, they have been in over 40–that’s right, count ’em, FORTY GADDAMN LADDER MATCHES!! So what exactly can The Bucks do, and what can FTR do, that hasn’t already been done to them? Yet they’re both still here!

Cope & Cage have made some damn good careers jumping off of ladders, kid! Matt says no, to be fair, everything Cope just said is true. If this were 1999. The last time Cope jumped off of something high, he crippled himself for almost a year! Cope gets heated, Cage is also heated, FTR likes seeing this, but then Dax says as much as he wants to see them fight- Everyone throws hands on FTR!! The fans cheer as C&C beat down Dax, The Bucks TOSS Cash, and then Bucks shove C&C! So they all start throwing hands! The fans cheer, and then The Bucks DOUBLE SUPERKICK! The fans are torn, but The Bucks then go after FTR on the outside!

Matt CLUBS Cash down, and he has Nick bring a ladder over! Matt then scoops Cash while Nick climbs, and the fans like where this is going! But security rushes out here to stop all the chaos! The fans boo and chant, “Let Them Fight!” Matt SUPERKICKS one of the guards! Nick SUPER CROSSBODIES onto the rest! The fans fire up as Matt then SUPERKICKS the one left standing! FTR DOUBLE POWERBOMB another guy down through a table! But then Cope & Cage stalk Stokely with chairs! Big Stoke doesn’t realize it until he turns around! Stoke freaks out, but security stops C&C! So they get the chair shots instead!

The fans fire up as Christian SLAMS the one guy down, and oh no, he puts him on top of a chair! Cope says this is a message for Bucks and FTR! CON-CHAIR-TO to the rando!! Hopefully he has hazard pay… But will nothing stop Cope & Cage from going Rated R in Chicago? Or will history be made one way or another?

 

Backstage interview with Willow Nightingale.

Renee is with the Babe with the Power and brings up her #1 contender’s match with Thekla. Going back to All In, Willow unfortunately lost the Women’s World Championship, but she had such an incredible match, and with a broken hand no less! How is she holding up? Willow says the hand is better, but she won’t make excuses for All In. She and Mercedes Mone are now 2-2 all time, and they gave it their all. They beat the hell outta each other! And there’s nothing Willow wants more than to settle the score. But that means getting through Thekla.

So, Thekla… You can talk all you want, say what you wanna say, but listen. Last time, they wrestled for the title, and Willow hadn’t even been world champion yet, and she still beat Thekla. So now, this is a version of Willow who has tasted glory. And you don’t know how dangerous that can be. So Thekla, see you Saturday. Willow smiles, but will she have her ticket back to the top? Or will Thekla have the last laugh?

 

Tommaso Ciampa VS Jake Doyle w/ Don Callis!

The Psycho Killer has lit a fire under The Rainmaker, and Kazuchika Okada is ready to go All Out against him in Chicago. However, Callis is looking for an injur- er, uh, insurance policy for that match. Will #DangerousDoyle do that dirty work? Or will Ciampa chew him up and spit him out?

The bell rings, Doyle rushes up, but Ciampa dodges to fire fast hands and some stomps! The fans cheer, the ref counts, and Ciampa backs off at 4. Callis joins commentary while the fans cheer Ciampa. Callis insists Doyle’s the one sending a message tonight as Ciampa headlocks him. Doyle powers up and out, but Ciampa ducks ‘n’ dodges, and Ciampa LEAPING LARIATS! The fans fire up as Ciampa TOSSES Doyle out, then hurries to KNEE Doyle down! The fans fire up with Ciampa again as he flexes. Ciampa goes outside after Doyle, drags him up, and puts him back in the ring. The fans rally as Ciampa takes the kneepad down!

Ciampa runs up, but Doyle BODY CHECKS him! Callis says, “What an animal!” The fans boo but Doyle sits Ciampa up, just to SMACK him off the mat! Doyle then stands Ciampa up, just to THROW him down by his head! The fans boo but Callis applauds. Doyle whips Ciampa to a corner hard, and Ciampa bails out of the ring. Doyle pursues, Callis says “do it now.” Doyle drags Ciampa up, reels him in, and lifts, only for Ciampa to slip free! Doyle pursues again, but ends up in WILLOW’S BELL! Ciampa then BOOTS Doyle down, and the fans rally up again. Ciampa goes out, runs up on Doyle, and CHOPS! Ciampa fires haymakers while the fans cheer!

Ciampa backs up, runs back in, PSYCHO KNEE against railing! The fans fire up again, and Ciampa refreshes the count. Ciampa taunts Callis with a wave before he runs back in. But Doyle catches Ciampa with a guzel! FLAPJACK off the chair! Ciampa is down and writhing while Dynamite goes picture in picture.

Doyle checks his chin while he stumbles his way over to Ciampa. Doyle drags Ciampa up and into the ring, covers, TWO! Ciampa is tougher than that, but Doyle has him on the ropes. Doyle CHOKES Ciampa, but backs off as the ref counts 4. Doyle soaks up more heat while he waits on Ciampa. Ciampa sits up but Doyle stomps him down. Doyle puts Ciampa in a corner, whips corner to corner hard, and Ciampa falls! Doyle runs up to stomp Ciampa down! Doyle sits Ciampa up to DECK him! Doyle soaks up more heat, then stands Ciampa up. Ciampa fires forearms and haymakers! But Doyle KNEES low! Doyle snarls, then swings, but Ciampa ducks!

Ciampa waistlocks to GERMAN SUPLEX! Ciampa holds onto Doyle, drags him back up, and GERMAN SUPLEXES again! Doyle reaches out for ropes but Ciampa drags him up again, but Doyle ELBOWS free! Doyle storms out to the apron so he can climb up the corner. Doyle then drags Ciampa up to join him, but Ciampa resists the lift. The supershow returns to single picture as Ciampa fights free! Ciampa CHOPS Doyle again and again, then climbs up to lift, tuck, and PSYCHO DRILLER! Cover, TWO! Doyle survives and Callis says Doyle’s just too strong! The fans rally  for Ciampa, and he winds it up to do the RAINMAKER POSE!

Callis is furious, especially as Ciampa adds the middle finger. But Doyle guzels Ciampa as he rises up! Ciampa breaks free, fires forearms, but Doyle fires back! They go back and forth, the fans rally as Ciampa gets the edge! ROLLING- NO, Doyle blocks, then blocks, but Ciampa feints the third so he can SLAP Doyle! Ciampa then grabs Doyle by the beard so he can CHOP, CHOP, CHOP! The fans fire up, but Doyle steps on Ciampa’s foot! Doyle guzels and DECKS Ciampa! Doyle roars, the fans boo, but Doyle lifts Ciampa, only for Ciampa to slip free again! Ciampa ripcords, but Doyle dodges a lariat! Ciampa DROPKICKS on return!

The fans fire up again as the kneepads come back down. PSYCHO- NO, Doyle pops Ciampa up! LIGER BOMB! Cover, TWO! Ciampa survives and that upsets Callis. Doyle is also frustrated, but the fans rally up again. Ciampa bails out, but Doyle slides out the side. Doyle runs in, and he CLOBBERS Ciampa! The fans boo but Doyle DRIBBLES Ciampa’s head off the barriers! Callis says keep going, but the ref reprimands. Doyle stops to drag Ciampa up and reel him back in. Doyle lifts, but Ciampa fights it again! So Doyle SLAMS Ciampa’s face off the floor! Doyle puts Ciampa back in the ring, drags him back up, and whips him to ropes.

Doyle scoops, but Ciampa slips free! POINT-BLANK KNEE! The fans fire up as Ciampa reloads, PSYCHO KNEE!! Cover, Ciampa wins!

Winner: Tommaso Ciampa, by pinfall

Callis is now even more upset, because Ciampa survives! Ciampa grabs a mic to tell Callis, “This is as much for you as it is your golden boy, Okada.” Callis wants to run away but Ciampa tells the cameras to watch him. “This right here is the money maker. Okada, in 2018, you and I, we lived on different islands. And at that time, the entire wrestling world asked, ‘What if?’ Well, it’s 2026 now and we no longer have to ask what if! Because Tommaso Ciampa and Kazuchika Okada, we live on the same damn island now! So we don’t gotta wait ’til Chicago. Okada, you bring your ass out here now, because Jake Doyle couldn’t get it done!”

Well, here comes The Rainmaker! The fans cheer as the AEW International Champion has a mic, and he tells Ciampa, “You asked for The Rainmaker, but… I have bad news for you. You won’t get The Rainmaker tonight. I’m so sorry~!” Okada fakes crying, then he tells Ciampa, “At All Out, you will get what you want. And I’ll get what I want. To kick your ass and show the world that you are not on my level! B*TCH!” Okada now grins, but Ciampa clears out his ear. Ciampa says he thinks he is losing his hearing. He’s so sorry~! He isn’t sure he understood. If you think he’s scared, you have another thing coming!

Because in Chicago, three more sleeps, you’re getting a version of the Psycho Killer that you, all the people here and those watching at home ain’t never seen! In Chicago, Ciampa exposes Okada and takes that title, B*TCH!! Both men are ready to go All Out, but who survives their collision?

 

Britt Baker is here!

And naturally, The Doctor is making the way for her new amiga, Persephone! Will #DosBeltsPerse still be the Goddess of TBS? Or will the Renaissance Woman get revenge for Maya World?

AEW TBS Championship: Persephone VS Hyan!

The introductions are made, the belt is raised, and we see if Britt bet on the right horse!

The bell rings and the two circle. The fans rally as the two tie up, Hyan slips around to a waistlock. Perse wrenches free to then wrangle Hyan with a top wristlock. Hyan rolls back, hammerlocks, then headlocks. Perse THROWS Hyan down, then knuckle lock covers, TWO! Perse pushes that arm down for another cover, TWO, but Perse rolls. They both stand in a Test of Strength, and Hyan trips Perse! Hyan’s turn for the cover, TWO as Perse bridges! Hyan hops on, cover, TWO! Another bridge sends Hyan rolling, they both turn over, and Perse lifts Hyan to then jump up and wheelbarrow for a victory roll! TWO, and Hyan rolls Perse, TWO!

The fans cheer this technical exchange, and the two women reset. Hyan and Perse charge in, but Perse dodges to come back and ELBOW Hyan down! Perse then steps on Hyan’s face! The ref counts, Perse steps off, and she taunts Hyan about Maya, who isn’t even medically cleared. Hyan arm-drags Perse away! Perse comes back, Hyan trips her and covers, TWO! Perse reels Hyan in, but Hyan trips her to jackknife bridge, TWO! Hyan hurries to her feet, and DROPKICKS Perse down! the fans cheer as Hyan runs, slingshots and arm-drags again! Perse bails out, the fans rally behind Hyan, and Hyan DIVES! Down goes Perse at the ramp!

The fans fire up with Hyan as she says that’s for Maya! Perse clutches her arm while Dynamite goes picture in picture.

Hyan puts Perse in the ring, covers, TWO! The fans rally as Hyan storms up, but Perse UP KICKS! Perse then gets up and under Hyan with an Electric Chair Lift, and SLAMS her off buckles! Hyan falls, Perse runs, DROPKICK against the ropes! Perse drags Hyan to a cover, TWO! Perse argues the count but the ref defends it. Perse drags Hyan up, suplexes, then rolls back to top mount cover, TWO! Hyan is tougher than that, Perse argues with the ref again, then she stomps Hyan around. Hyan fires body shots in return, but Perse ROCKS her! Perse CLUBS Hyan down, CLUBS her again, then clamps on with a chinlock.

Hyan endures, but Perse grabs an arm to twist it! Then Perse ELBOW DROPS on Hyan’s back! Perse mocks the Maya World M-W hands, then KICKS Hyan’s bad leg! Hyan hobbles away to a corner but Perse stomps her down. The ref counts, Perse stops at 4, and she argues with him on this count being too fast. Perse drags Hyan up, snapmares her down, then clamps on for a seated motorcycle stretch. Hyan endures the knee in her back, fights up, and fires body shots. But Perse CLUBS her right back down! Perse taunts the fans while the supershow returns to single picture. Perse stands Hyan up to CHOP! And CHOP again!

Perse puts some stank on this one, but Hyan dodges it! Hyan CHOPS in return! Hyan runs, but Perse SNAP POWERSLAMS! Perse rolls to the ropes to LIONSAULT! Cover, TWO! Hyan survives, Perse is furious, and Britt admits she’d be flipping out. Perse HEADBUTTS Hyan again and again, then SLAPS her again and again as she eggs her on. The fans are torn as Perse goes corner to corner, but Hyan BOOTS back! Perse runs up, Hyan dodges, and Hyan LARIATS! The fans fire up as Hyan ELBOWS Perse down, then stands her up. Hyan whips, Perse reverses, but Hyan comes back to BOOT Perse down!

Britt says this is “cute,” but c’mon, Perse. Hyan hits a back suplex, covers, TWO! Perse is still in this, but Hyan nods as the fans rally. Hyan chicken wings Perse, but Perse drops to victory roll, TWO! Hyan has it, TWO! Perse and Hyan get up, Hyan swings, but Perse blocks to wrench and NORTHERN LIGHTS! Bridging cover, TWO! Perse is mad again, and she brings Hyan up. Perse lifts Hyan into the Canadian Rack, but Hyan slips free! Hyan shoves Perse into the corner, then runs up, SPEAR! Cover, TWO! Perse survives, Britt says that was “something,” but Hyan tunes up. The fans rally with her as she runs around the world, but Perse dodges the knee!

Perse runs up, but Hyan goes up! Only for Perse to sit on the cover, grabbing ropes! PERSE WINS!

Winner: Persephone, by pinfall (still AEW TBS Champion)

Britt celebrates with Persephone, but Hyan protests! Perse & Britt say cry about it to someone who cares. Will nothing stop The Doctor & The Goddess from taking over AEW?

 

Will Ospreay & “Speedball” Mike Bailey VS Claudio Castagnoli & Gabe Kidd!

As we heard earlier, The Aerial Assassin has successfully recruited Speedball into the United Empire’s new AEW branch. Their first mission: Defeat the Swiss Cyborg & Mad Man! Will Ospreay & Bailey be rolling into Chicago? Or will the Death Riders do whatever they want to slow Ospreay down?

Jon Moxley joins commentary as the teams sort out. Gabe is already talking trash and soaking up heat as he starts against Bailey. They circle, tie up, and Gabe puts Bailey in the corner. The ref counts as Gabe grinds his forearms in, and Gabe stops at 4. Gabe swings but Bailey dodges a chop to CHOP back! Gabe swings, Bailey dodges to headlock. Gabe powers up and out, but Bailey BOOTS him! The fans cheer but Gabe says shove it! Gabe CHOPS Bailey, Bailey CHOPS back, and repeat! The fans “WOO~” as the CHOPS go faster and faster, harder and harder! Gabe CHOPS Bailey down! Gabe taunts the fans, but he misses the senton!

Bailey sets up, but Claudio steps in! Bailey rushes Claudio, Claudio backs away, and Gabe DUMPS Bailey out of the ring! Ospreay runs up but Gabe UPPERCUTS him! Claudio stomps Bailey while Gabe TOSSES Ospreay! Gabe then CHOPS Ospreay off his feet! The fans boo but Moxley likes it! Gabe SMACKS Bailey off the desk, Claudio SMACKS Ospreay off the desk, and repeat! Claudio sends Ospreay into railing, Gabe flexes, but the ref reprimands. Gabe argues with the ref but Bryce Remberg tells him just try it! Gabe HEADBUTTS Bailey, puts him in the ring, and Claudio whips Ospreay at the barriers. But Ospreay goes up!

Ospreay turns around, jumps, PIP PIP CHEERIO! Down goes Claudio while the fans fire up! Gabe runs up on Bailey but Bailey BOOTS him away! Bailey goes up and MISSILE DROPKICKS! The fans fire up with Bailey as he kips up. Bailey then tags Ospreay and they get Gabe up. They double whip Gabe, atomic drop to ROUNDHOUSE, then Ospreay sets up, STANDING SKY TWISTER! Cover, TWO! Gabe toughs it out but the fans rally up. Ospreay CHOPS Gabe in the corner, CHOPS again, but Gabe blocks! Gabe BITES Ospreay’s arm! The ref reprimands, Gabe stops, and Gabe SNAPS fingers! Gabe bumps Ospreay off buckles, then tags in Claudio.

The ref reprimands as Gabe holds Ospreay’s arms back, letting Claudio fire off with body shots and stomps! Claudio fires more shots, but now the ref has to keep Bailey back. Gabe & Claudio stomp Ospreay down, then they flex to soak up heat. The ref reprimands again and Gabe finally exits. Claudio whips, Ospreay ducks ‘n’ dodges, but Claudio stops the rana! Claudio lifts Ospreay, but Bailey KICKS Claudio’s leg! Ospreay slips down, CHOPS Claudio, then he and Bailey DOUBLE CHOP Gabe! They whip Claudio & Gabe, Gabe & Claudio reverse, but the Empire DOUBLE RANA! The fans fire up while Claudio & Gabe bail out!

The fans fire up with Ospreay, “OI! OI! OI!” Ospreay & Bailey aim, and they DOUBLE PLANCHA! Down go Claudio & Gabe and the fans fire up again! Ospreay then ROCKS Claudio, puts him in, then he tags Bailey. They kick low, reel Claudio in, and the fans rally. But Claudio blocks the suplex! Claudio powers up to DOUBLE SUPLEX The Empire! Tag to Gabe, and Moxley likes what he’s seeing as Gabe junkyard dog headbutts Ospreay out of the ring! Gabe crawls around, and he junkyard dog headbutts Bailey while Dynamite goes picture in picture.

Gabe stalks Bailey along the ropes, RAMS him with another headbutt, then he flexes to soak up more heat. Gabe drags Bailey up, CHOPS him down, then scowls as he looms over Bailey. The ref reprimands about hair pulling but Gabe drags Bailey up. Gabe SMACKS Bailey off buckles, then tags Claudio. Claudio stomps Bailey down, then stomps him again. Claudio eggs Bailey on, so Bailey fires body shots! And more body shots! And more body shots! But Claudio scoops and SLAMS him down! Claudio drags Bailey up, puts him in a corner, then stomps him down. Claudio digs his boots in, but stops as the ref counts 4.

Claudio keeps Bailey from crawling away to Ospreay, and clamps on with a CAMEL CLUTCH! Bailey endures, fights up, and fires body shots. Claudio still holds Bailey back, and Gabe tags in. Gabe UPPERCUTS Bailey down! Cover, TWO! Bailey is tougher than that, but Claudio argues with the ref. Gabe SPITS at Ospreay, eggs him on, but the ref keeps Ospreay back. Gabe stomps away on Bailey in the corner, then brings him over to SMACK off buckles! Claudio digs his boots in while Gabe continues to taunt Ospreay. Ospreay backs off, and Claudio stops stomping Bailey. Gabe steps on Bailey, digs his heel in, and the supershow returns to single picture.

Gabe tags Claudio, then they both stand Bailey up to double scoop SLAM! Claudio runs to ELBOW DROP! Cover, TWO! Bailey toughs it out, but Claudio looms over Bailey. Claudio tags Gabe back in, they double whip, but Bailey grabs ropes! Bailey BOOTS Gabe, DUMPS Claudio to the apron, then Bailey SWEEPS the legs! Claudio falls, but Gabe CLAWS Bailey’s eyes! The ref reprimands, but Gabe back suplexes. Bailey lands out and DROPKICKS Gabe down! The fans fire up as Bailey crawls, but Claudio YANKS Ospreay down! The fans boo, but then Bailey TRIANGLE JUMP MOONSAULTS Claudio down!

Bailey rises, the fans rally, but Gabe grabs Bailey’s hair! Bailey SMACKS Gabe off buckles, ROUNDHOUSES him back, then goes up. But Gabe grabs a foot, and BITES Bailey’s toes! The ref reprimands, the fans tell Gabe he’s sick, but Gabe just revels in it. Gabe goes up, up, but Bailey fires body shots! Bailey slips under, lifts Gabe up, LIGER BOMB!! Both men are down as Bailey can’t make the cover! The fans rally again as both men crawl, and Bailey hot tags Ospreay! PIP PIP CHEERIO for Gabe! Ospreay kips up, Claudio kicks low, but Claudio runs into a TIGER WALL KICK and ENZIGIRI!

Ospreay fires up as he reels Claudio in, but Claudio fights the lift! Ospreay fires a flurry of forearms, says let’s effin’ go! But then Gabe BODY SHOTS, CLUBS, and UPPERCUTS Ospreay! Gabe reels Ospreay in, but Ospreay suplexes first! Claudio grabs the legs to YANK Ospreay up, but Ospreay flips through to land on his feet! Ospreay blocks an uppercut, spins through, and suplexes Claudio! The fans fire up as Ospreay whips Gabe, but Gabe reverses. Ospreay handsprings to RED DOT KICK! Cover, TWO! Gabe is tougher than that but Ospreay keeps his cool. Ospreay powers up the arm, takes aim from the corner, but Gabe ducks Hidden Blade!

Gabe ROCKS Ospreay, Ospreay roars, but Gabe swats Ospreay’s lariat! Gabe HEADBUTTS Ospreay, then tells him he’s a rat! Gabe ROCKS Ospreay again, then runs, but Ospreay slips around, trips Gabe up, and has the arm! DEATH GROUND ARMBAR!! Gabe clasps hands, but Claudio stomps Ospreay down! Bailey KICKS Claudio, Claudio shoves back! Bailey BOOTS Claudio! Ospreay and Bailey both kick, both Claudio and Gabe block, but both Bailey and Ospreay hit armbar takedowns! The fans fire up as we get STEREO ARMBARS! Claudio and Gabe clasp hands, but Ospreay and Bailey club away at the hands! Gabe’s grip breaks, but Claudio’s doesn’t!

Claudio deadlifts Bailey to POWERBOMB him onto Ospreay! Moxley says that’s teamwork right there! Gabe tags Claudio, Claudio UPPERCUTS Ospreay! Ospreay tumbles to the corner, Claudio fires Gabe back up! Gabe headbutts the buckles to keep that fire, then the Cycle of Violence starts! UPPERCUT, LARIAT, then a feed to the POP-UP UPPERCUT! Cover, Bailey breaks it in time! Bailey fires off hands with Gabe and the fans fire up! Gabe fires shots from all sides, but Bailey HEEL KICKS him down! Claudio LARIATS Bailey outta the ring! Then Claudio LARIATS Ospreay! Claudio reels Ospreay in, but Ospreay drops down to victory roll! TWO!

Claudio trips Ospreay, and GIANT SWINGS him! But Ospreay sits up and turns it into a TORNADO DDT! Moxley admits that was beautiful. Then Ospreay deadlifts, STYLES CLASH! Cover, Ospreay & Bailey win!

Winners: Will Ospreay & “Speedball” Mike Bailey, by pinfall

The Aerial Assassin uses Claudio’s momentum against him, and now Ospreay has momentum going into All Out! Ospreay and Bailey celebrate their first win as teammates in the Empire, then Ospreay gets the mic. Ospreay has them cut his music, and he says, “What’s going on, guys? How we all doing?” The fans cheer, and Ospreay says he looks around the arena, and he can’t help but be grateful. Grateful for all the fans, and grateful because once upon a time, this place did not exist. And it is because of all the boys ‘n’ girls in the back, and all the fans in the crowd that they are here today! And Ospreay can’t help but tell us how honored he is to be their world champion.

The fans cheer, and Ospreay says for as long as AEW has been alive, so has Jon Moxley. Moxley, Ospreay wants to say something to you. “Thank you.” The fans are a bit surprised but they applaud as Ospreay thanks Moxley for the guidance, for being AEW’s Ace, and for breaking Ospreay. Because of that, Ospreay is the man he is today. Moxley’s history has been well-documented. The good, the bad, the battles, the victories, the mind games, the warfare. The one thing Ospreay learned from Moxley that will stick with him is that this world title is what it’s all about! Ospreay risked his life for this! Not the leather and gold, but what it represents!

This represents what AEW is all about, and Ospreay is here to attack for the next generation, bruv! And Moxley has just been dumped into the ocean with a Great White shark, because this time, Moxley is the challenger and Ospreay’s the World Champion! The fans fire up for that! Ospreay checks with Bailey, Bailey says he’s got him. Bailey steps out carefully as Moxley steps up to the ring. The fans sing for “Ospreay~, Ospreay Ospreay Ospreay~!” as Moxley steps in. Moxley has a mic to say, “Standing here, looking across the ring at me, do you feel like the champion?” Gabe rushes back in, but Ospreay dodges, and Gabe stops short of hitting Moxley!

Gabe pats Moxley on the shoulder, turns around, but into a HIDDEN BLADE! Ospreay and Moxley stare down again, and the fans cheer as the tension rises. Ospreay has his mic again to say, “Do I feel like the champion? You’re DAMN EFFIN’ RIGHT I feel like the champion!!” The fans cheer that! Moxley leaves with the Death Riders, and only 72 hours remain. Will Ospreay finally overcome Moxley? Or will The Maniac be the Ace of AEW then, now, and forever?

 

Jack Perry speaks.

He shoves spare piping in frustration. He then turns around to face the camera to say, “Last week, I called out Samoa Joe. Who apparently doesn’t know how to speak for himself anymore, because instead, what I got was The Opps telling me that before I could even talk to Joe, I would have to get through Shibata. I said I wanted to face the best to become the best. I said that I wanted to walk among the killers. Well, there is no more of a killer anywhere in the world than Shibata. So before I can climb the mountain that is Samoa Joe, I will have to scratch and claw and survive Shibata.” Jungle Jack smiles, but is he ready to go All Out with The Wrestler in the Tailgate Brawl?

 

Renee Paquette is on stage.

And she says, “Ahead of their Street Fight this Saturday in Chicago for All Out, it is now time for the AEW Women’s World Tag Team Championship face-to-face. Please welcome the challengers, Divine Dominion.” Megan Bayne & Lena Kross make their way on stage, and Renee says, “And now please welcome the AEW Women’s World Tag Team Champions, The Brawling Birds.” The fans cheer as Alex Windsor & Jamie Hayter now walk out on stage, shining up the belts around their waists. But then Megan & Lena call to the ring crew, and they bring out a table, and a spot of tea! Windsor & Hayter are actually excited to see that.

Renee asks what Divine Dominion is up to with all this. Megan says this is from them as a gift. Lena asks if this is not what The Birds wanted: To be catered to. Do they not want what all the people want? For them to pretend The Birds are special? Because no matter how hard they fight, no matter how undefeated they may be, The Birds do not deserve those tag team championships! And “undefeated” is a stretch! Because Divine Dominion have beaten The Birds 1v1. And this Saturday, without any rules, Divine Dominion will beat them within an inch of their lives! So please, have a cup o’ tea before it all comes crumbling down.

Windsor & Hayter do indeed pick up their cups, and Renee says perhaps a word from The Birds. Windsor says there’s nothing they need to say. Hayter says here, have some tea. They sip, and Windsor says may the best team win. Then Hayter SMASHES the teapot on Megan’s head while Windsor SPLASHES Lena with tea! The fans fire up as the Brawling Birds indeed start brawling with Divine Dominion! Lena ROCKS Windsor, Megan KNEES Hayter! Lena SMACKS Windsor off the table, then Megan THROWS Hayter over it! Megan mockingly says, “May the best team win!” Then Divine Dominion gets The Birds up, for double scoop SLAMS on the ramp!

The fans boo as Megan & Lena stand tall. But will The Megasus & Aussie Amazon take the gold back? Or will they regret trying to add insult to injury?

 

AEW shares footage from after last week’s Dynamite.

The Conglomeration regrouped and sat down backstage, and Kyle O’Reilly asked if the others were alright. Roderick Strong and Orange Cassidy are both a bit frustrated. But Kyle is confident they’ll get back on their feet and get ’em next time. But Roddy shouts “NO!” He’s done with this s*it! Get ’em next time!? Look! He’s tried to do it their way! He’s tried to wake up and be a good guy, be happy for people who are achieving what they can achieve! Roddy can’t do that anymore! That doesn’t work for him! They are champions! WORLD CHAMPIONS! And look at them! He’s supposed to be happy for them?! F THAT! He can’t do this anymore!

Roddy storms off, and The Conglomeration looks to be on the rocks again. Can they find a way to turn things around? Or is this the end of their story?

 

Kyle Fletcher & Kevin Knight w/ Don Callis VS The Outrunners!

Tonight, Fletcher & Knight are tuning up for their #1 contenders match at All Out against Darby Allin & Steve Borden. However, are they going to get more than they bargained for from Truth Magnum & Turbo Floyd? Or will the Youngest Men Alive have a hard time keeping up with the #ProtoJet?

Sadly, Callis decides to join commentary again, but he says Fletcher & Knight is the hottest up-and-coming tag team. The teams sort out, Kyle starts against Turbo and the two circle. They tie up, are in a deadlock, and Turbo powers Kyle back to the ropes. Kyle turns things around, the ref counts, and Kyle says clean break. But not really as he takes a swing! Turbo dodges and CHOPS! Turbo flexes but Kyle kicks low. Kyle ROCKS Turbo, whips him, but Turbo reverses. Kyle breaks the lariat to RUN Turbo over, and he just keeps going! Kyle BOOTS Turbo down! Kyle stands on the corner, flexes, and the fans cheer.

Knight drags Turbo up, Kyle runs in and ELBOWS him! Tag to Knight and Kyle sends him in for a LARIAT! Knight feeds Turbo to Kyle for the scoop and SLAM! Then Kyle gives Knight a boost for the SPLASH! Cover, TWO! The fans cheer as Turbo survives. Knight stomps Turbo, drags him up for a headlock, but Turbo endures the grind. Turbo fights up, powers out, and Truth tags in! They BODY BLOW, KNEE LIFT, and then hit a BIG back suplex! The fans fire up with the Outrunners, and they wind it up! But Kyle drags Turbo out! And sends him into steel steps! Knight goes after Truth, fires off in the corner, then digs his boot in! Kyle adds on!

The fans are torn, the ref reprimands, but Knight stops. Truth flounders, Knight tags Kyle, and they double whip Truth. Truth grabs ropes, then DUMPS Knight out! Kyle runs up, Truth dodges, but then Kyle DUMPS Truth out! CALF KICK! Truth is down, but Knight adds a LEAPING LARIAT! The fans are torn as the Don Callis Family stand tall, and Collision goes picture in picture.

Knight puts Truth in the ring and Kyle taunts him. Kyle brings Truth up, Truth fires body shots, but Kyle eggs him on. Truth runs, but Kyle CLOBBERS him! Kyle mocks Truth, flips him over, and rains down fists. The ref reprimands but Kyle stops, claiming it was all open hand. Kyle pulls Truth’s hair, stands him up, and CHOPS him! Knight CHOKES Truth in the corner! The ref counts, but Kyle tags Knight in. Knight BLASTS Turbo, then runs up to fire shots on Truth! The ref reprimands, Knight wrenches and snapmares Truth down. Knight ROCKS Truth in the back, then brings him around. Knight stands on Truth’s head while he flexes, but Truth slips free.

Knight stalks Truth, drags him up, but Truth fires elbows! Truth reaches out but Knight THROWS him into the corner! Knight digs his boot in, then both boots as he uses the ropes for leverage! The ref counts, Knight stops, and Truth falls over. Knight UPPERCUTS Truth, Truth falls into the corner, and Kyle tags in. Knight smothers Truth, the ref counts again, but Knight stops at 4. Kyle mockingly applauds while the supershow returns to single picture. Kyle brings Truth up, tags Knight back in, and feeds Truth to BOOTS! Kyle then full nelson SLAMS! Knight SLIDING SHOULDER TACKLES! The fans boo but Callis says this is like watching Rembrandt paint!

Knight throws hands on Truth, then keeps him from Turbo. The fans rally as Truth reaches out, as does Turbo. Truth fires hands on Knight, but Knight whips him to the ProtoJet corner. Truth uses that to BLAST Kyle! Knight runs up but Truth TOSSES him out! The fans fire up again, but here comes Kyle! Truth DUMPS Kyle right back out! Truth crawls, but Knight slides in! Only for Truth to BACKDROP him away! Hot tag to Turbo! Kyle hurries to tag in, but Turbo still rallies with big haymakers! Scoop and SLAM for Knight! Scoop and SLAM for Kyle! The fans fire up with Turbo and Truth joins in! They SPLASH ProtoJet in the corners!

Truth sends Knight in, Turbo hits a LARIAT BULLDOG COMBO! Callis admits, that’s innovative. The Outrunners then wind it up, “YOU SONOVABISH!” Big handshake and DOUBLE ELBOW DROP! Cover, but Knight breaks it in time! Truth whips., Knight reverses to TOSS Truth! But Turbo LARIATS Knight up and out! Turbo then stalks Kyle, scoops him, but Kyle fights free. Kyle hits a SNAP HALF ‘N’ HALF! Then a SUPERKICK for Truth! Kyle fires up, runs corner to corner, GAMANGIRI! Tag to Knight before the BRAINBUSTER! Knight’s up top, MOTHERSHIP SPLASH! Cover, ProtoJet wins!

Winners: Kyle Fletcher & Kevin Knight, by pinfall

The Outrunners tried, but they could not defeat this dynamic duo. Renee Paquette steps in for an interview, congratulating Kyle & Kevin on the win. Do they feel this momentum will carry onto Saturday and their #1 contenders match? Kyle takes the mic and says thanks, they’ve got it from here. Renee leaves, and Kyle says, “Fishers, Indiana! Say my full naaame~! Now, Darby Allin & Steven Borden… You talk about running into the fire. Well the issue with that is, you are going to get burned sooner or later. And for you guys, that happens this Saturday at All Out! And I will say, Don, at first, I did not like this man.

“However, as you can see, we are working together as a well-oiled machine! Or, or… a family!” Callis loves that! Kyle continues by saying that whether they’re on the same page or not, this Saturday will be a cake walk! Too easy for 2Fly and the Protostar, because they will become the #1 contenders to the AEW World Tag Team Championships! But wait, here come Darby Allin & Steven Borden! But wait, RPG Vice is waiting in the wings! So where are Darby & Steve? Kyle demands the two come out here! But then Darby shouts at Kevin & Kyle from wait up in the rafters! Darby & Steve are there, and Darby says they ain’t running, they’re just waiting until All Out.

What, do you think they’re stupid? They’re gonna run down and get jumped by all 50 members of the Don Callis Family? No, no, no. Didn’t Kevin learn the lesson from the last time? Because Darby sure did. Darby holds up the TNT Championship. Knight says hell nah! Everyone knows the only reason Darby walked outta All in with Knight’s title is because Darby & The Borden Bunch had to jump him. But Knight gets it, we’re playing but Darby’s rules. But come Saturday, they’ll be playing by his and the flamingo’s rules! The fans chant “Flamingo! Flamingo!” but Knight says let him talk.

Because while Knight and Kyle are each multiple-time champions… Darby’s just got a little rookie! So Knight said it once, they’ll say it again: Saturday will be nothing but a cake walk! Darby asks why they keep calling it that. Darby & Steve aren’t overlooking ProtoJet. Is it because this is Steve’s third match? It must be really humbling when you lose to this rookie, Kevin, Kyle, just don’t call it an upset. The Relentless One & Son of Sting are ready, but will they ground the ProtoJet? Or will Knight & Kyle be flying towards those tag titles?

 

Chris Jericho is here!

The fans fire up and sing along with Judas as Y2J makes his way to the ring. Jericho grabs a mic and thanks Indianapolis for the welcome. Jericho says last week, he beat The Prodigy, Nick Wayne, clean in the middle of the ring. Then afterwards, Nick kicked Jericho in the plums. Yeah, he didn’t like that. But what Jericho did like is that Nick took advantage of an opportunity and made it work. So Jericho will give Nick another opportunity here and not to stand here in this ring, toe-to-toe, face-to-face, with Jericho, right here tonight! The fans cheer as Jericho tells Nick to get his “mealy mouthed ass down here.”

The music hits, and Nick struts his way out in an all black suit. Nick gets a mic on the way, but reconsiders stepping into the ring. Jericho asks if Nick’s scared he’s gonna kick the rope like Nick did. He won’t, he just wants a couple words. Nick says actually, this is called him having a brain. Nick watches Jericho as he steps inside, and he says he’s a pretty smart guy. He’s also a damn good looking one, too. That’s why every chick in this place swipes right. Right, Indy? Yeah! They would, they would, but no, please, continue on how all he wants to do is talk. Because Nick doesn’t believe him. Everyone who has ever trusted Jericho has ended up with a knife in their back.

Jericho admits, fair point. And he said he’s not mad at Nick. Nick took advantage of an opportunity. It may’ve been a cheap shot, but sometimes that’s what you gotta do to get to the top and become a world champion. Hell, Jericho’s done it many times. He might even do it now! Nick reacts to the feint! Jericho smiles and says see, almost got him. But why so animosity, Nick? They started in the business the same way: First match as teenagers; traveled the world at a young age; made their marks in NJPW Best of the Super Juniors (fans applaud); and like Jericho used to be, Nick’s an egotistical SOB. And that’s okay.

But here’s a story. Does Nick know who Nick Bockwinkel is? Nick says duh, of course he does, dumbass! Okay, douchebag, just wanted to make sure he knew. The fans chant “Douchebag!” at Nick. Jericho says he just wanted to make sure he knew about Nick Bockwinkel, a legend, a world champion, one of the all-time greats. Jericho had the fortune to be on the same show as Bockwinkel once. Jericho was just 21 in Winnepeg, and he asked Bockwinkel to watch his match and give him some advice. Bockwinkel agreed, and so after the match, Bockwinkel told Jericho that he moves too fast, and does too many moves.

Now, Jericho looked at Bockwinkel, thanked him, but then the moment Bockwinkel turned away, Jericho thought to himself, “What the hell would he know?!” Some multiple-time world champion with decades more experience, and yet Jericho thought he knew better. But what if Jericho had listened? Would he have been a world champion that much quicker? Would he have been a better wrestler that much faster? Jericho asked himself those questions: What would’ve happened if he wasn’t such an arrogant prick? Oh, is that what Jericho is calling Nick? Well, if the necklace fits… Nick says yeah, okay, cute.

But here’s something Jericho needs to understand: This isn’t about the necklace, it never was! IT’s the fact Jericho beat Nick! Despite all of Jericho’s wisdom and knowledge, Nick lost and that’s something that should never have happened! And it’ll never happen again. Jericho really thinks he has something to teach Nick? Pro-wrestling is all Nick’s ever known. He’s a third-generation star, started training at nine years old, and he went on to debut at 12! He made a name for himself all over the damn world! Internationally perfecting his craft! All he’s ever known is how to be a professional wrestler.

And if there’s anything that last week, Jericho even remotely taught him, it’s that Nick might have to change who and what he is to beat Chris Jericho. And Nick can prove that. If Jericho accepts Nick’s invite to AEW Grand Slam: France, they can do this one more time, and may the best man… Or perhaps, the one who knows more… win. Nick offers a handshake, Jericho accepts, and Jericho says, “The man who knows more…?” Jericho pulls Nick in! “You’re not a man yet, Nick. You’re still a kid who’s gonna get the SH*T kicked outta him by Chris Jericho, again! See you in Paris, kid.” Jericho lets Nick go, but who will prove they are le meilleur (the best)?

 

Backstage interview with Hyan.

Renee is with the Renaissance Woman and says earlier tonight was clearly not the outcome she was looking for against Persephone. Hyan says no, it was not. But Britt & Persephone took out Hyan’s friend and tag partner, Maya World. And then Britt has the nerve to sit on commentary and say Hyan’s “just a tag team wrestler.” Okay, well, if she’s just a tag team wrestler, let’s introduce Hyan’s new partner! Thunder Rosa steps in! She hopes Britt & Perse remember her. If not, she was the one who left Britt in a pool of her own blood before. They may’ve run away from Rosa during Rebel Heart, but Rosa knows where Britt’s gonna be next week: Pittsburgh! In her casa!

So Britt and her new friend of convenience, Perse, Hyan & Rosa are gonna remind you why you’ll never, ever, ever forget who La Mera Mera is. It’ll be the best, and the worst thing, to ever happen to you. Rosa & Hyan are ready, but will they have their revenge? Or will The Doctor & The Double Champion stand tall in Steel City?

 

Mercedes Mone is here!

She has bedazzled her medical face mask to match her outfit, and though not medically cleared to compete for All Out, she joins commentary to watch this next match. Will the Violent Little Thing or the One True African Queen take on step closer to their own championship opportunity?

Skye Blue w/ Julia Hart VS Queen Aminata w/ Mina Shirakawa!

The bell rings and the fans rally up. Aminata and Skye circle, tie up, and Aminata powers Skye to the corner. The ref counts, Aminata backs off, and the two tie up again. Aminata waistlocks, Skye fights the lift and elbows Aminata. Skye switches, ripcords, but Aminata drops back seeing the superkick! Skye smirks and pats Aminata on the head. The fans boo but Aminata and Skye reset. Aminata calls for a Test of Strength, they knuckle lock, and Aminata breaks the lock to snapmare! Skye drops back seeing the headbutt! Aminata smirks, and she pats Sky eon the head, but also says kiss this! The fans cheer while Skye scowls.

Skye stands up, and she shoves Aminata! Aminata shoves back and says bring it on! They fire forearms back and forth! The fans cheer Aminata, they boo Skye, and then Aminata pulls hair to fire a flurry! Aminata ROCKS Skye, then runs, but Skye follows to ROCK Aminata! Skye runs, Aminata follows and ROCKS her back! Aminata runs, but she dodges Skye to DOUBLE CHOP! Aminata snap suplexes Skye hard and the fans fire up! Aminata snapmares Skye again, then brings her in for CHOCOLATE KISSES! YEAH~! The fans cheer as Aminata PENALTY KICKS! Skye goes to ropes, the fans cheer, and Aminata runs up, only for Julia to get Skye outta there!

Mina storms over, she and Julia argue. Aminata storms out there to tell Julia to back off. But Skye SHOVES Aminata into steel steps! The fans are torn, Mina is upset, but Skye SMACKS Aminata off steps! Skye tells Mina to back off now. Mona says this is why you don’t bring friends ringside. Skye drags Aminata up the steps, takes aim, and she suplexes Aminata to the floor! The fans fire up and even Mone’s a bit stunned while Collision goes picture in picture.

The ref checks both Aminata and Skye, and they’re both somehow okay to continue. Mina double checks as Aminata clutches her back. A ring count climbs, Skye rolls in, but Aminata is still down past 5 of 10. Mina coaches Aminata, but Skye rolls back out to fetch Aminata. Skye THROWS Aminata into railing! Aminata writhes again, but Skye drags her up and throws her into more railing! Skye HAMMERS Aminata, but Aminata THROWS Skye into railing! Skye slumps down, but Aminata hobbles her way back into the ring. Aminata refreshes the count, but she still hobbles over to Skye. Aminata has Skye against the desk to CHOP!

Aminata shoves Skye into the ring, warns Julia, then storms into the ring, only for Skye to ROCK her! Skye brings Aminata around to snap suplex again! Cover, TWO! Aminata toughs it out, but Skye stomps her! Aminata fires body shots in return but Skye THROWS her down! Skye paces around, then she CHOKES Aminata on ropes! The ref counts, Skye backs off, then she drags Aminata up. Skye bumps Aminata off buckles, then digs her boots in again. The ref counts, Skye stops at 4, and Skye soaks up heat while Aminata sputters. Skye storms back up, but Aminata fires body shots and forearms! Aminata runs, but Skye kicks low!

Skye snapmares Aminata, clamps on with a chinlock, but Aminata endures the grind. The supershow returns to single picture as the fans rally up. Aminata rises, but Skye THROWS her down! Skye kicks and scuffs Aminata, but Aminata blocks to THROW Skye down! And SLIDING FOREARM! The fans fire up again as Aminata rises and Skye goes to a corner. Aminata runs in, Skye dodges, but Aminata runs right back up to LARIAT! And LARIAT! And then GERMAN SUPLEX! The fans fire up with Aminata as she goes side to side, BOOT WASH! Aminata drags Skye to the drop zone, then goes up, DIVING DOUBLE STOMPS! Cover, ROPEBREAK!

Skye survives but Aminata drags her up. Skye grabs ropes again to stop the suplex, so Aminata CLUBS away! Aminata changes angles, but Skye cradle counters, TWO! Skye SUPERKICKS! Aminata stumbles to ropes, Skye SHINING WIZARDS! Skye then wrenches and TORNADO- NO, Aminata blocks to FISHERMAN SCREW! Cover, TWO! Skye survives but Mina says just keep going! Aminata climbs a corner, but Julia is after her! Mina storms over and Julia backs off. Aminata leaps, Skye dodges! Skye runs up, wheelbarrows, and victory rolls! TWO and Aminata has it, TWO! Skye has it, back, TWO! Aminata has it again, TWO!

Skye has the cover again, TWO! SUPERKICK! And SHINING WIZARD!! Cover, TWO!! Skye is furious but Mone admits, the Women’s Division is incredible. Skye drags Aminata up, wrenches, and HOOK KICKS! Skye hops on, but Aminata slips free! Aminata spins Skye, Skye SLAPS Aminata! Aminata just gets mad! HEADBUTT!! Skye flounders to the corner, and OFF WITH HER HEAD!! Aminata covers, Aminata wins!

Winner: Queen Aminata, by pinfall

But the celebration is cut short as Julia TACKLES Aminata! Mina hurries in there while Mone laughs, and Mina hits Skye! The duos brawl, Mina & Aminata have the edge! The fans cheer, but then here comes Thekla! Mone grumbles but Thekla ROCKS Mina! And she ROCKS Aminata! The Triangle of Madness has turned the tide, and the Sisters of Sin set things up for The Toxic Spider! But wait! Here comes Willow! Mone sighs as The Babe with the Power turns the tide right back around! She DECKS Skye, LARIATS Julia, then fireman’s carries Thekla! Skye saves Thekla, and The Triangle runs away! The fans boo, but Willow says she sees how it is.

The fans cheer Willow, and Mone stands on the desk to remind us all that this is all about her title. But will Willow wipe the floor with Thekla before getting her second chance at Mone? Or will Thekla leave Chicago with a ticket to WrestleDream?

 

Britt Baker & Persephone speak.

The Doctor says of course Perse won! Perse agrees, of course she won, because she’s so good. Britt agrees, and adds that she’s so good. Perse agrees, and then they agree that they’re both so good! But Rosa & Hyan are so dumb for challenging them to a tag match in Pittsburgh, aka #Brittsburgh! Rosa just cannot keep Britt’s name outta her mouth, so let’s wrap this up and add both names to the resume. Challenge accepted! Perse tells Britt that before Wednesday, Saturday in Chicago, the fighting champion that is so humble and honorable, she dares anyone to come and take her pretty little baby TBS title from her.

Well, anyone except pathetic Hyan, Rosa, or Maya. Not that Maya can compete anyway! Anyone else, because the others have lost time and again. They can bask in their failures while Perse & Britt wait for someone to go All Out. But will the Goddess of the Underworld get caught off guard? Or will she still be Perse Dos Belts?

 

PAC VS Ace Austin!

This may be happening in “overtime,” but The Death Riders and Collision Cowboys are just getting their pregame on before the Tailgate Brawl! But will The Bastard be leading the charge going into his AEW National Championship match? Or will this main event be Inevitable?

The bell rings and the two circle. The two tie up, go around, and Ace powers Pac back to ropes. Pac turns things around, Ace turns them back around, then Ace backs off. Pac protests, the ref reprimands, and the two reset. They circle, feel things out, and knuckle lock. Then Pac kicks, wrenches, but Ace rolls, handsprings, and slips through to cording hold. Ace cartwheels to arm-drag Pac down! The fans cheer as Ace grinds the armlock. Pac fights up, KNEES low, then he whips Ace. Ace reverses, Pac goes up and over, but Ace comes back! Pac HIP TOSSES Ace down! Things keep moving, Ace drops down, then hurdle!

Pac leaps over, Ace drop toeholds then ENZIGIRIS! Ace then runs to SHOTGUN and kip up! The fans cheer while Pac snarls. Ace brings Pac up, fireman’s carries, and does squats! The fans count along, but Pac CLAWS eyes and pulls hair! The ref reprimands, Pac headlocks, but Ace powers up and out to then DROPKICK! Pac bails out, but Ace PLANCHAS! Pac moves, Ace lands safe on the apron, but Pac swipes! Ace does a handstand to avoid the sweep, then handsprings over to PENALTY KICK Pac down! The fans cheer but Pac staggers away. Ace PLANCHAS over the corner! The fans cheer again as Ace stands tall.

Ace puts Pac back in, fireman’s carries, and he does more squats! Ace gets his set of ten in, and hits the DEATH VALLEY DRIVER! The fans cheer the Quad King, and Ace brings Pac around. But Pac slips away as Collision goes picture in picture.

Pac staggers to the desk, grumbles and complains, but Ace pursues. Ace KICKS Pac in the leg! Ace ROCKS Pac, Pac staggers away, and Ace is after him with a CHOP! Ace puts Pac back in the ring, clinches with him, and they end up on the ropes again. The ref counts, Pac lets off slowly, but he KICKS a leg! The ref reprimands but Pac stomps away! Pac CHOKES Ace, stops as the ref counts, and Ace sputters. Pac stomps Ace, then taunts the fans as they rally. Pac stomps Ace, CHOKES him again, but the ref counts. Pac flips off the fans, the fans flip him off, and Pac even flips off the ref! Pac then stalks Ace to ropes to CHOKE him again!

The ref counts, he warns Pac, and Ace sputters. Pac scowls, but he goes back to Ace. Pac drags Ace up, but Ace cradles, TWO! Pac SOBATS had! Pac stomps Ace down, then stomps him again! Pac then runs Ace corner to corner and into the buckles! Ace flounders, Pac pushes him down for a cover, TWO! The supershow is single picture once more as Pac clamps on the cravat. Pac grinds Ace with the neck wrench but the fans rally up. Ace rises but Pac snapmares him to a corner. Pac runs up but into a BOOT! And then a SUPERKICK! Pac staggers away, Ace rises up, and Ace runs in. Pac dodges, but Ace goes up and over for a COPE-A-SETIC!

The fans fire up while both men are down. A standing count starts, but Ace rises. Pac is on him, but Ace LARIATS! And LARIATS! Then blocks to ELBOW, KNEE, and KICK! Then a BIG back suplex! The fans fire up with Ace, “CLICK CLICK!” BOOM DROP! Pac sputters and Ace takes aim! Ace runs corner to corner, A-LIST LARIAT! Ace fires LARIAT after LARIAT point-blank, and reaches TEN! The fans cheer as Ace shoves Pac back. Ace then steps and jumps, FLYING- NO, Pac gets under, shoves Ace away, and runs up. Ace slips through the ropes and Pac hits buckles! Ace tries again, FLYING LEG DROP! Cover, TWO!! Pac narrowly survives!

Ace is frustrated but the fans rally up. Ace takes aim, runs the ropes, but Pac dodges to SNAP GERMAN! Pac goes back to a corner while Ace flounders. Ace snarls, runs back in, but into a BUCKLE BELLY2BELLY! The fans fire up as Pac drags Ace into the drop zone, then he goes up the corner. Pac takes aim, BLACK ARROW!! Cover, Pac wins!

Winner: Pac, by pinfall

The Bastard just aced this test, and now he’s razor sharp going towards All Out. Will Pac have a belt back around his waist? Wait, he goes after Ace with the BRUTALIZER!! The fans boo, but here comes Jay White! White LARIATS Pac, then fires off hands! White stomps away on Ace, but now Death Riders & Dogs attack! David Finlay, Clark Connors, Wheeler Yuta & Daniel Garcia all rush in and mug White! The fans boo, but NOW the rest of Bang Bang Gang is here! They’re brawling with the Death Dogs, and now the refs are rushing out here! Pac gets Ace back in the BRUTALIZER!! So here comes ANDRADE!

The fans fire up as El Idolo has Pac running scared! But wait, where is Andrade? HE RUSHES IN FROM THE CROWD! Andrade CLOBBERS Pac, fires off hands, and the fans chant “How You Know!” Andrade chases Pac into the crowd, throws him into trash cans and railing, and it is just chaos around ringside! Will this all continue right into All Out this Saturday?

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My Thoughts:

A great three hour go-home to All Out, with some great last minute additions to the card. Very good TBS Championship match from Perse VS Hyan, but I figured Perse would win. Good promo from Hyan & Rosa to call out Britt & Perse, and good promo from Britt & Perse in response. The TBS title being on the line in an open challenge for All Out is intriguing, and this could be quite the surprise. That tag match for Pittsburgh will be really good, too. Good match from Aminata VS Skye, good win for Aminata, and good brawl with Willow running the Triangle off. Hard to say how the go-home math factors there, but I’m still thinking a Mone VS Thekla feud is the direction they go with.

Good promo from Conglomeration to establish Roddy’s back on the outs with the group, but still not sure where this leads. Good promo from Jericho and Nick Wayne, but the pacing dragged it down, Jericho didn’t make his point quickly or succinctly. Good promo from Cope putting Darby & Borden on notice, then a pretty good “summit” promo where Cope & Cage, The Bucks, and FTR all were out there, and of course it turned into a brawl. Things are still pretty even between all teams, but I suppose with C&C standing tall, there’s half a chance one of the other teams makes good on the promise of four-time tag champs.

Very good promos from before the Trios Championship match, especially with The New Level coming to terms with just how far Swerve is willing to go. Great match but I figured Swerve & New Level would win, because just as we saw in the promo after the match, there is a lot to use in having Swerve VS Hangman play out within the trios title match. No idea who wins, but this could be a show stealer match. Ciampa VS Okada could also be that, we got a good win from Ciampa over Doyle, and good promos from Ciampa and Okada after. It’d be rather wild if, after Okada took the International Championship off Kyle, he loses it and now it’s outside the family.

Speaking of the family, of course Kyle & Knight won tonight, but I have a feeling Darby & Borden win at All Out. Cope talked to them, for one, referencing all the history there is between Cope, Darby, and Sting. And of course, Christian Cage can pester Borden over living up to his dad’s legacy. And great stuff from the overall Death Riders story tonight. Moxley of course built momentum in his match with Dez, and great to see Bailey is joining the Empire. Great match with Claudio & Gabe to give Ospreay momentum, and very good promo to close Dynamite. Pac VS Ace being the Collision main event was good stuff for them, that was a very good match, but I figured Pac would win. Andrade joining in on the final brawl was good stuff, the math is all even, and I would think Andrade retains.

My Score: 8.9/10