The Mad Dragon is All Elite!

Ilja Dragunov arrived to AEW at WrestleDream, and tonight is his Dynamite debut! But will the conductor of violence create a masterpiece?

OFFICIAL RESULTS

• AEW World Tag Team Championships Eliminator: The Young Bucks VS Mark Davis & Jake Doyle; Davis & Doyle win and earn a future title shot.
• Will Ospreay & Adam Copeland VS Kyle Fletcher & Kevin Knight; Kyle & Knight win.
• Swerve Strickland w/ Prince Nana VS Tome Filip; Swerve wins.
• Orange Cassidy & Jay White VS Daniel Garcia & Wheeler Yuta; Cassidy & White win.
• AEW Continental Championship Eliminator: Jon Moxley VS Roderick Strong; Moxley wins and denies Strong a title opportunity.
• AEW TBS Championship #1 Contender’s Match: Maya World VS Queen Aminata; Aminata wins and will challenge for the title.
• Ilja Dragunov VS “Speedball” Mike Bailey; Dragunov wins.

PLAY BY PLAY

AEW World Tag Team Championships Eliminator: The Young Bucks VS Mark Davis & Jake Doyle!

Matt & Nick Jackson managed to ground #ProtoJet, but the Don Callis Family is NOT through with them yet! Will the Superkick Party continue even in Miami? Or will Dunkzilla & #DangerousDoyle decimate them on behalf of Kyle & Kevin?

The fans tell Callis off as he joins commentary while the teams sort out. Doyle starts against Matt, and CLOBBERS him right at the bell! Then he THROWS Nick into the ring, and Davis CLOBBERS him! The fans boo but Davis & Doyle TOSS The Bucks out. Davis CHOKES Nick, Doyle whips Matt hard into railing! Davis whips Nick at the steel steps! Callis says the plan was to bum rush The Bucks, and that’s what they’ve done. Davis & Doyle THROW The Bucks into each other! The fans boo but Davis makes Matt take a seat, to then FOREARM SMASH him against barriers! Doyle drags Nick up, lifts him, and POWERBOMBS him on a table!

The fans boo but Callis wants more! The table didn’t break, so Doyle gets Nick up to POWERBOMB him through the table! Callis laughs, then mockingly asks if Nick is okay. Davis puts Matt in, tags in, and the fans chant “You Still Suck!” Davis & Doyle run up, and they LARIAT SANDWICH! Matt falls, but Davis & Doyle YANK him right up, DOUBLE POWERSLAM! The fans boo more but Doyle just soaks up the heat. Davis gut wrenches Matt for the COUNT TO PAIN!! Doyle drags Nick around, and Davis says COUNT TO PAIN again!! The fans boo but Callis says you gotta make sure The Bucks stay down!

Davis hauls Matt up again, Doyle has a BEARHUG on Nick! COUNT TO PAIN A THIRD TIME!! Cover, Davis & Doyle win!!

Winners: Mark Davis & Jake Doyle, by pinfall (NEW #1 Contenders to the AEW World Tag Team Champions)

Callis can’t help but smile ear to ear! But at the same time, no team has ever dominated The Young Bucks so completely! Will nothing stop Davis & Doyle from taking those titles whenever they want?

Will Ospreay & Adam Copeland VS Kyle Fletcher & Kevin Knight!

Speaking of WrestleDream and the Don Callis Family, the Aerial Assassin found a way to win the first-ever Clockwork Carnage, even with The Rated R Superstar making the comeback run of a lifetime. But now, they must work together as quite the odd couple against the team that almost took the tag titles! It may be cliche, but can Ospreay and Cope coexist? Or will ProtoJet get back on course to the top?

Naturally, Miami sings Metalingus for Cope as he makes his entrance. Ospreay makes his entrance next, followed by Knight, and almost immediately followed by Kyle. The teams sort out and Ospreay fires the fans up for Cope. Cope starts against Knight and the two circle. The fans are already losing the minds seeing this as the two tie up. Cope waistlocks and SLAMS Knight down, then facelocks. Knight wrenches out to hammerlock but Cope switches to headlock back. Knight powers up and out but Cope RUNS him over. Cope runs, Knight hurdles, but Cope stops short to then LARIAT Knight down! The fans cheer while Cope looms over Knight.

Cope stands Knight up, throws hands, and puts him in the corner. Knight CLAWS Cope’s eyes in return! The ref reprimands, the fans boo, but Knight stops at 4. Knight throws hands, stomps a mudhole, then digs his boots in. The fans boo more and the ref counts, but Knight backs off. Knight drags Cope up, whips him corner to corner, but Cope slides out! The fans cheer how smooth that was, then they cheer as Cope flips Knight off. Knight rushes out after Cope, but Cope slides back in! Knight slides in, but Cope hits a SWINGING NECKBREAKER! The fans cheer as Cope tags Ospreay, but Knight scurries away tot ag Kyle!

The fans cheer as Ospreay and Kyle meet again after all this time. Ospreay and Kyle stare down while the fans go nuts again. Ospreay shoves Kyle, they tie up, and they go around. They end up on the ropes, the ref counts, but the shoving continues. Then the forearms start flying! The fans fire up as the two go back and forth, then Ospreay headlocks. Kyle powers up and out, Ospreay RAMS him, but Kyle comes back to RUN Ospreay over! Ospreay kips right up, but Kyle ROCKS him! Kyle runs, but into a BACKDROP! The fans fire up for the hangtime, and Kyle scrambles to a corner. Ospreay CHOPS, CHOPS, then whips.

Kyle reverses, Ospreay goes up and over, then JAWBREAKERS! Ospreay ROUNDHOUSES Kyle down, then STANDING SKY TWISTERS! Cover, TWO! The fans cheer as Ospreay tags Cope, and they double whip Kyle to the corner. Cope sets up, Ospreay runs, POETRY IN MOTION! Knight runs in, Cope fires hands with him, but Knight ROCKS him. Knight runs, but into a DOUBLE HIP TOSS! The fans cheer as Cope then brings Kyle around, bumps him off buckles, and fires forearms. The fans rally as Cope HAMMERS away on Kyle in the corner, but the ref counts. Cope stops at 4 but the fans fire up more!

Cope tags Ospreay, Ospreay CHOPS Kyle, and Ospreay whips, only for Kyle to block. Ospreay CHOPS again, whips, but Kyle reverses, only for Ospreay to duck ‘n’ dodge. Ospreay RANA- NO, Kyle blocks it and tags Knight! Knight BLASTS Cope while Kyle turns Ospreay around, DROPKICK DOOMSDAY! The fans cheer, that was legit, and Kyle flexes as Dynamite goes picture in picture.

Knight pushes Ospreay to a cover, TWO! Knight is annoyed, but he drags Ospreay up and brings him around. Knight UPPERCUTS Ospreay to the corner, digs his boot in, but the ref counts. Knight stops at 4, then brings Ospreay around to bump off buckles. Knight tags Kyle, they mug Ospreay, and Kyle stalks Ospreay before he CLUBS him down. Kyle CHOPS Ospreay, Ospreay tumbles to the ropes, and Kyle taunts the fans. Kyle then goes back to Ospreay, drags him up, and scoops to SLAM him! Cover, TWO! Kyle mockingly applauds, then drags Ospreay up to wrench and wristlock. Tag to Knight and he climbs up to AX HANDLE the arm.

Knight stalks Ospreay to a corner, snapmares Ospreay, and clamps on with a wristlock. Knight flexes while he holds Ospreay down, then he grinds a forearm into Ospreay’s face. Ospreay fights up, fires body shots, but Knight CLOBBERS him! Knight pushes Ospreay to the corner, tags Kyle, and they stomp away. Kyle then taunts Cope before he drags Ospreay up. Kyle scoops Ospreay to SLAM him back down, then grabs a wristlock. Kyle brings Ospreay up, scoops again, and SLAMS! Kyle paces around while Ospreay writhes, but Dynamite returns to single picture. The fans boo as Kyle looms over Ospreay.

Kyle drags Ospreay up, but Ospreay fights the suplex! Kyle KNEES Ospreay again and again, then CLUBS him! Kyle suplexes, but Ospreay fights it! Kyle keeps Ospreay up, but Ospreay knees free! Ospreay then wrenches and suplexes, but Kyle fights it! Kyle suplexes, but into STUN-DOG MILLIONAIRE! The fans fire up while both men are down! They crawl while the fans rally, and Kyle anchors a foot! Ospreay hops up, up, and ENZIGIRIS Kyle! Knight tags in, he CLOBBERS Ospreay! Cover, TWO! Knight keeps Ospreay from Cope, UPPERCUTS, and Ospreay ends up in a corner. Knight runs in, blocks a boot, but not the ENZIGIRI!

Ospreay staggers but Knight puts him on the apron! Knight runs up, but Ospreay ROCKS him! Ospreay BOOTS Kyle, too, then PIP PIP CHEERIO for Knight! The fans fire up as Ospreay crawls again! Hot tag to Cope! The fans fire up as Cope SHOTGUN BOOTS Knight! Then he LARIATS! And LARIATS! Kyle is back, but Cope FLAPJACKS him! Cope hits a SKY HIGH on Knight! Cover, TWO! The fans fire up as Cope rises again, and he aims from the corner. Cope runs in, but Knight bails out! The fans boo, but Cope pursues! Kyle SUPERKICKS Cope down! Kyle puts Cope in, Knight springboards to FLYING LARIAT! Cover, TWO!

The fans rally as Cope survives, but Knight tags Kyle. Kyle sends Knight in, he LARIATS! Knight sends Cope to Kyle, MICHINOKU DRIVER! Cover, OSPREAY BREAKS IT! The fans fire up as Ospreay coaches Cope, but Callis says that’s cheating! Knight BOOTS Ospreay, but Ospreay TOSSES Knight out! Then Ospreay PLANCHAS, down goes Knight at the ramp! Ospreay goes back to the apron, Cope crawls, but Kyle GAMANGIRIS Ospreay! Kyle gets Cope up, scoops, but Cope slips free! COPE-A-SETIC! Kyle and Cope are down, but wait! Kazuchika Okada is here! The International Champion taunts Cope?

But Ospreay YANKS Okada down and ROCKS him! Ospreay tells Cope to focus, but Knight LEAPING LARIATS Ospreay! Kyle SUPERKICKS Cope! Cope staggers back, Kyle runs in, GAMANGIRI! Then the suplex and BRAIN- NO, Cope slips free, and hooks the arms! KILLSWITCH!! The fans fire up that shoutout to Christian Cage! Knight springboards in, but Cope SPEARS him!! Cope aims again, but Kyle hurdles the Spear! BELT SHOT FROM OKADA!! BRAINBUSTER!! Cover, ProtoJet wins!

Winners: Kyle Fletcher & Kevin Knight, by pinfall

Callis is loving that his guys are 2-0 on the night! Cope’s busted open from the belt shot, and Okada adds on with a hammering of fists! Ospreay runs in but he’s held off by Kyle! The fans boo this 3v2 mugging! Okada hauls Cope up, RAINMAKER!! The fans boo harder, but now Wardlow, Doyle & Davis are here! They’re looking to pick the bones! The fans boo as Ospreay sees he and Cope are surrounded. Callis brings the world title to the ring, but Ospreay fires off! Callis runs away, but Ospreay gets mugged again! LARIAT from Wardlow! The fans boo more, but the Callis Family stands tall as Callis himself presents the world title to Kyle!

The fans boo as Callis puts the belt on Kyle’s shoulder. Cope manages to stand, but Wardlow LARIATS him, too! Kyle aims at Ospreay, BELT SHOT!! The fans continue to boo, but Kyle holds up the world title. BUT WAIT! DARBY ALLIN IS HERE! The fans cheer as the Relentless TNT Champion has skateboard and bat! But he’s not alone! IT’S STEEEEVE! Steven Borden is back at 100%, and now they fire off on the Callis Family! Nick Jackson even rushes out here, too! Is Nick using a boat oar?! The Don Callis Family is in retreat, but Steven gets a mic. “I’m back! For Blood & Guts!!” The fans like the sound of that!

With the double cage match just two weeks away, will Darby & Steve join forces with Ospreay, Cope & The Bucks to make sure The Don Callis Family gets put in their place?

Swerve Strickland VS Tome Filip!

No longer AEW World Trios Champion after WrestleDream, The Most Dangerous Man might be one moment away from going back to that time in his career. He starts by hitting a HOUSE CALL on Tome before the bell! The ref reprimands and backs Swerve off. Tome is somehow able to continue, so the bell rings, and Swerve kicks Tome low, CLUBS away on him, then drags him right up for the VERTEBREAKER!! Cover, Swerve wins!

Winner: Swerve Strickland, by pinfall

Swerve leaves without a word, because that should be message enough. What will The Realest do in order to get some new gold?

Orange Cassidy & Jay White VS Daniel Garcia & Wheeler Yuta!

The Conglomeration continues their crossover with The Bang Bang Gang to take on their common enemies in The Death Riders, and this match is about to be Freshly Squeezed! Will Cassidy & The Switchblade redeem themselves from WrestleDream? Or will these Dark Horses stampede all over Miami?

The teams sort out and the fans cheer “Welcome Back! Welcome Back!” to White as he starts against Garcia. They circle, tie up, and go around. Garcia waistlocks, White switches, but Garcia wrenches free to switch back. The fans rally for White as he wrenches free, then wristlocks, but Garcia slips around to waistlock again. They go to the ropes, the ref counts, and Garcia lets go slowly. White gives a kiss on the cheek, but he blocks Garcia’s kick. White headlocks, Garcia powers up and out, but White RUNS him over! Garcia gets up, White blocks another kick, and he spins Garcia for the headlock takeover.

Garcia headscissors, White kips free, and White blocks another kick to spin Garcia and CHOP! The fans cheer while Garcia goes to ropes. White brings Garcia around, suplexes, then covers, ONE! Garcia toughs it out, but White tags Cassidy. The fans cheer as White & Cassidy DOUBLE SUPLEX Garcia! Yuta steps in but the ref has him back up. Yuta protests, White and Cassidy taunt Yuta, then Cassidy brings Garcia up. Garcia clamps on a SLEEPER, but Cassidy snapmares free and runs. Garcia turns tilt-o-whirl into takedown, but Cassidy BOOTS Garcia away. Yuta tags in, the fans boo, but Yuta still slips around and SLAMS Cassidy down.

Yuta ties up the legs, then floats around to crank the hold. The fans tell Yuta off but Yuta catches an arm. Cassidy uses that to kip up and arm-drag! Cassidy runs, wheelbarrows, victory rolls, but Yuta rolls it back! ONE, and Cassidy ducks ‘n’ dodges! Cassidy tilt-o-whirls, Yuta suplexes, but Yuta stops Stun-Dog Millionaire! Cassidy fires elbows, Yuta shoves him away, but Cassidy goes up and out! Cassidy ducks a shot, SMACKS Yuta off buckles, then ELBOWS Garcia down! Cassidy gives Yuta another buckle bump, but Yuta distracts the ref. Garcia YANKS Cassidy down into the apron skirt! Garcia HAMMERS Cassidy, White runs up, but Yuta DIVES onto White!

The fans boo as the Dark Horses soak up heat, and Dynamite goes picture in picture.

Yuta taunts Cassidy, CHOPS him, and Garcia whips White hard into railing. The ref reprimands but Yuta “apologizes” as he backs off, only for Garcia to whip White hard into more barriers! Garcia even dumps White into the crowd! Yuta drags Cassidy up to the apron, deadlift suplexes him in, then SENTONS! Cover, TWO! Yuta tags Garcia, they mug Cassidy, then Garcia brings Cassidy up. Cassidy fires body shots but Garcia THROWS him down! Garcia drags Cassidy around, bumps him off buckles, then climbs up the corner. Garcia rains down fists, goes to nine, and puts up his dukes! But then he smirks and hops back, no dancing for Miami.

But Cassidy rolls Garcia up! TWO! Garcia CLOBBERS Cassidy! Garcia drags Cassidy over, tags Yuta, and they stomp away on Cassidy. The ref counts, the Dark Horses soak up more heat, and Dynamite returns to single picture. Yuta stands Cassidy up, whips him to the corner, then he whips Garcia in> Cassidy TOSSES Garcia out, slips around Yuta and O’Conner Rolls, TWO, but Cassidy DIVES onto Garcia! The fans cheer as Cassidy hurries, slides under, but Yuta grabs a leg! Yuta drags Cassidy back, but Cassidy BOOTS him away! Cassidy hurries but Garcia is right on him! Cassidy BACKDROPS, but Garcia sunset flips it!

Cassidy stays up, reaches out, then he casually breaks free to casually tag White! The fans fire up as White rallies on the Dark Horses! White dodges to CHOP Yuta, then whips him to BACKDROP! Garcia runs up, White dodges, but Garcia anticipates the backdrop. White blocks the kick again and DRAGON SCREWS! The Dark Horses go to corners, White CHOPS Garcia, UPPERCUTS Yuta, then dodges Garcia to send him into Yuta! White then kicks Garcia and HALF HATCHES him onto Yuta! The fans fire up as White then stands Yuta up to CHOP, JAB, JAB, and CHOP! White whips, Yuta reverses, but White comes back to wrench and DDT! Cover, TWO!

The fans rally up behind White as he brings Yuta up. White CHOPS Yuta, puts him on the top rope, then climbs. But Garcia anchors a foot! And Yuta lifts White off the corner, but White fights free! White ducks, CHOPS, but Garcia tags in! Yuta sends White to the corner, and the Cycle of Violence starts, ELBOW and LARIAT, and a cheap shot on Cassidy, then another ELBOW! Then Garcia lifts, Yuta goes up, FLYING LARIAT SPINEBUSTER COMBO! Then Garcia steps through, DRAGON TAMER!! Cassidy YANKS Yuta out, hurries in, and he BOOTS Garcia! Garcia just shouts at Cassidy, so Cassidy “fires” off strikes!

Garcia lets White go so he can guzel Cassidy! Cassidy breaks free, but Garcia CHOPS! Cassidy SUPERKICKS! Yuta tags back in but Cassidy runs up! Garcia dodges, Yuta GERMAN SUPLEXES! Cassidy tumbles out but White clinches! Yuta powers out, White blocks another kick! Yuta CLUBS White, Garcia TWIST ‘N’ SHOUT! Tag to Yuta, he goes up, and Garcia gives him the ROCKET LAUNCH, but onto knees! ORANGE PUNCH on Garcia! The elbow pad comes off, ORANGE PUNCH into the BLADERUNNER! Cover, White & Cassidy win!

Winners: Orange Cassidy & Jay White, by pinfall

White & Cassidy rebound from WrestleDream as they knock off some Death Riders! But will the team-ups continue between Conglomeration and Collision Cowboys if it means getting through the faction warfare?

Backstage interview with Hangman Page & #BRODIDO.

Renee Paquette is with the NEW, TWO-TIME AEW World Trios Champions, and that actually makes Hangman a three-time all on his own. Brody says that’s pretty cool for Hangman. They really appreciate this time, but this wouldn’t be happening without their MVP, the Most Valuable Paizano, Bandido! Bandido says thanks for believing in him and making him part of this amazing team. But Prince Nana steps in and says, “Huh!? What’re you even talking about!?” New Level & Swerve want their titles back! Swerve steps right to Hangman, says congrats, but on behalf of himself and the New Level, they want a rematch!

Hangman says they wouldn’t have these if Swerve & New Level hadn’t given the rematch first, so fair is fair. Name the time and place and Swerve’s got it. Swerve says Full Gear! Well, okay, Full Gear. Swerve brings up Full Gear from three years ago, the night he hung the Hangman! Remember that? Yes, Hangman does. Hangman says Swerve loves to live in their past, doesn’t he? Swerve says no, he’s living in the future: Swerve & New Level VS Hangman & Brodido, in a TEXAS DEATH MATCH!! Hangman gets heated, and he tells Swerve that there is no chance in HELL that Hangman lets Swerve drag him, let alone Brodido, into that!

If Swerve wants a rematch, fine! But Texas Death? No. Swerve says that point is non-negotiable. Hangman says Swerve’s the one with nothing for leverage. This is no longer about the titles, is it? This is about something else. And the answer is no. Swerve says we’ll see. Swerve leaves, but what will he do to leave Hangman with no choice but to say yes?

A limousine pulls into the parking lot.

And out steps Nick Wayne! The Prodigy sees Chris Jericho’s face on the production truck, then laughs. Because surprise, his new shirt is “Nick Wayne Beat Chris Jericho!” Pyro goes off even now! Nick struts into the building, and we all know he’s expecting an apology. Will Jericho be a man of his word?

Renee Paquette is in the ring.

“Ladies and gentlemen, please welcome The CEO, Mercedes Mone!” Miami cheers as the AEW Women’s World Champion struts her way to the ring. Renee says it was at All In that Mone finally won this title, but she suffered a broken nose. She defended the title at Grand Slam: France, then went on to defend it again at WrestleDream against Thekla. Mone smiles and thanks Renee. She still has a broken nose, but that didn’t stop her! That didn’t stop her from taking Willow’s smile and taking this title! The fans are torn, but Mone says this nose didn’t stop her from stomping over that stupid Toxic Spider!

What’s funny is that how that stupid, dumb, pathetic b*tch thought she was on Mone’s level! When really, Thekla was barely up to her knees! Mone then takes the mic and tells Renee to leave. The fans boo, but Mone tells them to all shut up and listen. Mone is the most dominant and decorated woman in all of pro-wrestling! And she doesn’t chase the spotlight, she IS the spotlight! So now that she’s taken out the trash here in this division, she wants to know who’s next? Mone holds up the title, and MARINA SHAFIR appears! The fans like the sound of that! Marina storms right into the ring, gets right in Mone’s face, and she takes the mic to say, “Don’t be a p*ssy!”

Mone laughs and asks, “Me? A p*ssy?!” Mone says she ain’t no p*ssy, she’s Big D Mone! The fans chant, “FIGHT! FIGHT! FIGHT!” Mone steps out of the ring instead. Mone says she does this on her time. But even so, Mone’s a marked woman. Will she have to deal with The Problem sooner or later? And while Mone’s on her way out, Roderick Strong is on his way in! Mone says go kick Moxley’s ass, Roddy! Will the Savior of the Backbreaker do exactly that? Or will The Maniac keep his momentum going?

AEW Continental Championship Eliminator: Jon Moxley VS Roderick Strong!

The bell rings and the fans rally up. They cheer “A E DUB! A E DUB!” for making this match. Moxley and Roddy feel things out, clinch, and Moxley waistlocks. Roddy switches, Moxley wrenches free and spins Roddy, then trips him. Cover, ONE, and the two reset. The fans applaud, and the two tie up with knuckle locks. Roddy pushes Moxley to ropes, but lets go as the ref counts. Roddy CHOPS and Moxley bails out! The fans cheer while Moxley seethes and walks that off. Moxley goes back to the ring, ties up with Roddy, and wrenches to wristlock. Moxley spins Roddy CHOPS him, but Roddy CHOPS back!

Moxley CHOPS, Roddy CHOPS, repeat! Moxley shoots through, goes for a SLEEPER, but Roddy goes to the ropes! The ref counts, Moxley lets go, but he fires body shots! Moxley wrenches and wristlocks to hammerlock. Moxley wrangles Roddy to the mat, and the fans cheer, “F him up, Moxley, F him up!” Roddy fights up, Moxley wrenches to ELBOW BREAKER! Moxley bends fingers, ELBOW BREAKERS again, then runs, but into a DROPKICK! Cover, ONE! Moxley toughs it out, but Roddy RAMS Moxley in the corner. Roddy CHOPS Moxley, then follows him around. Moxley pushes Roddy, CHOPS, but Roddy fires forearms!

Roddy and Moxley go back and forth, and Moxley DECKS Roddy! The fans cheer, and Moxley storms up on Roddy. Moxley drags Roddy up, puts a leg in the ropes, then grinds his forearm into Roddy’s face. The ref counts, Moxley runs side to side and he DROPKICKS the leg! Moxley bails out to then grab the bad leg, and he has an ANKLE LOCK! Roddy kicks and kicks and Moxley lets go. Moxley rolls back to the apron, but Roddy picks him up! APRON BACK SUPLEX! The fans fire up while Moxley is down, and Dynamite goes picture in picture.

Roddy refreshes the ring count, then he drags Moxley up. Roddy CHOPS Moxley, stalks him, then CHOPS him again! Moxley is stinging but Roddy CLUBS him on the back. Roddy puts Moxley in the ring, CLUBS him again, then digs his knee into Moxley’s back. Roddy adds a chinlock and he bends Moxley back! Moxley fights up, turns things around, but Roddy turns things back around! Roddy brings Moxley back down, and digs his boot into the shoulder blades now! Moxley endures, even as Roddy pulls on the arms! Moxley fights up, fights around, and turns things, only for Roddy to turn that into a BACKBREAKER!

Moxley staggers around, but Roddy puts him on the top rope. Roddy ROCKS Moxley, climbs up to join him, and throws hands and CHOPS! Roddy CHOPS again, then stands on the very top! Dynamite returns to single picture as Roddy brings Moxley up, but Moxley resists the lift! The fans rally up, and Moxley pulls hair to get free. Moxley HEADBUTTS, HEADBUTTS, and HEADBUTTS! Roddy falls, but he rushes up! Moxley leaps over, but Roddy runs up again! Moxley kicks and PARADIGM SHIFTS! The fans fire up while both men are down! Moxley slaps some sense into himself, then spots Roddy going to the apron.

Moxley runs and SHOTGUNS Roddy down! Then Moxley builds speed to DIVE! Down goes Roddy and the fans fire up again! A ring count starts but Moxley stands. Moxley hobbles, fires back up, and the fans are with him. Moxley puts Roddy in the ring, Roddy goes to a corner, and Moxley runs corner to corner, and LARIATS! Moxley climbs up, rains down fists, and he goes past TEN to about TWENTY! The fans fire up, Moxley runs, but Roddy ducks ‘n’ dodges to FLYING LARIAT! Then an IRISH CURSE BACKBREAKER! Then the hook and BACKBREAKER! Roddy drags Moxley back up, fireman’s carries, but Moxley slips free! SLEEPER!!

Roddy powers up to fireman’s carry, and GUT BUSTER DROP! Roddy runs, but into a LARIAT! Both men are down and the fans fire up again! A standing count starts, Moxley and Roddy rise at 3 of 10. The fans cheer AEW again as the forearms fly! Moxley fires fast hands, but Roddy fires elbows! Roddy STRONG- CUTTER from Moxley! We hit the ten minute warning, but Roddy fights a lift to trip Moxley! Moxley BOOTS Roddy away, but Roddy basement DROPKICKS on return! Cover, TWO! Roddy hurries to get Moxley up, underhooks, and TIGER DRIVER! High stack, TWO, but into the STRONG HOLD!

The fans rally as Moxley endures! Moxley pushes up, reaches out, but Roddy turns him over again to cross the legs, only for Moxley to trip him! REAR NAKED CHOKE!! Roddy TAPS, Moxley wins!

Winner: Jon Moxley, by submission (denies Roderick Strong a title match)

Truly a strong showing from Roddy, but wait! The Dogs attack!! David Finlay & Clark Connors beat Roddy down, and Moxley doesn’t realize it until he turns around! Moxley storms into the ring and backs them down! Finlay says they were just doing him a favor. Moxley doesn’t need favors like that. But then The Dogs CLOBBER Moxley!! The fans boo as The Rebel & 100 Proof are biting the hand that feeds! They CHOKE Moxley, mug him, then stand him up! Finlay has his shillelagh, but GABE KIDD rushes out here! He gets mad at his dogs, they get mad at him! Gabe shoves Finlay, Connors SPEARS Gabe!!

The fans boo but it seems Gabe doesn’t have to split his time anymore! The Dogs are done with him, but Moxley and Roddy come back for more! Finlay & Connors beat them down, but then The Conglomeration and even Jay White rush out here! Finlay & Connors run away, saying this isn’t Conglomeration’s problem. JAY WHITE HITS BLADERUNNER ON ORANGE?!?! The fans boo that, but then Juice YANKS Kyle out of the ring! Ace Austin ENZIGIRIS, and the LEFT HAND O’ GOD knocks Kyle down!! Wait, are Bang Bang Gang now FRIENDS with The Dogs!? Since when?!?! But then wait, The Gunns CLOBBER Yuta & Garcia!!

The fans boo as the Collision Cowboys have become scumbags! But Claudio CLOBBERS Colten! And TOSSES Austin! The Swiss Cyborg storms in, gets attacked by Finlay & Connors, but he lifts Finlay to THROW at Connors! White says hold on, big man! Claudio doesn’t care, he grabs White! But Ace hooks a leg, Juice LEG LARIATS! But Claudoi sits up!? And he UPPERCUTS Juice! Ace runs up, but into a GERMAN SUPLEX! But then The Gunns CLOBBER Claudio! The fans boo as The Gunns whip Claudio to 3:10- UPPERCUT on Ace! THESZ PRESS on Colten! But Juice & Finlay go after Claudio! The Bang Bang Gang & Dogs beat Claudio down!

The fans boo but Claudio gets up!? He AIRPLANE SPINS White to hit all the others, but then Connors uses a TIRE IRON!! The fans boo as Claudio is finally down! Then they feed Claudio to the 3:10 TO YUMA!! White picks up the shillelagh, he hands it to Finlay, and Finlay CLOBBERS Claudio!! The fans boo again but now the attention turns back to Moxley. Moxley SPITS at White, so White clinches! BLADERUNNER!! It seems that if you can’t beat ’em, you join ’em so you can betray everyone else. Bang Bang Gang, Dogs, Bullet Club Gold, whatever this group is really called, the fans have their own names for it. But will nothing stop them from being just too sweet?

Ilja Dragunov speaks.

“Right now, the right place, the right time, and everything just came together in an amazingly beautiful way. And since then, I feel like I’m starving, I’m really starving to feel this electricity, and to share this raw passion that I don’t believe anybody else can pull off the same way that I can pull off. To share it with the audience and to show them that if there’s somebody deserves the status of being called, ‘Elite,’ this is Ilja Dragunov.” He loved the warm welcome at WrestleDream, he couldn’t be more grateful. He promises many symphonies to come, will his first masterpiece be tonight’s main event in Miami?

Dynamite returns to a backstage attack!!

Divine Dominion & Sisters of Sin attack The Brawling Birds & #Wrathlander! Clearly, Renee was about to interview the AEW Women’s World Tag Team Champions and their challengers for Full Gear, but the two sore loser teams are ruining it all! Renee tells them to stop this, but Megan just glares at her. Renee leaves, and Megan THROWS Alex Windsor into a door! Kris gets up, she fires back, but then THEKLA attacks with a trash can! And Megan BELT SHOTS Hayter! Lena says they won’t even make it to Full Gear! Thekla then has her Sisters of Sin stand down, and they leave. Divine Dominion also leave, but are any of them going to face the consequences?

Justin Roberts makes an announcement.

“Ladies and gentlemen of Miami, I am being informed that at this time, you are required to stand and cheer for the immensely good-looking, 21-year-old Prodigy, call him ‘Nick Wayne.'” The fans are torn but as the lights go down, Nick’s new theme plays! The fans cheer “Nick Wayne~!” as he struts his way down the ramp and into the ring. Nick takes the mic now and he smirks as he says, “So… Did you hear the news? That Nick Wayne… beat Chris Jericho!” The pyro goes off! Nick adds, “Twice.” And that means it’s only right to do it twice. “Nick Wayne beat Chris Jericho!” The pyro goes off again! And the fans want it “One More Time!”

Nick says that only means one thing: Chris Jericho now needs to come down here, stand in the middle of this ring with The Prodigy, and apologize. So c’mon, Chris! Make yourself known, and get your dumbass down here. Nick waits, the fans cheer for Jericho, but when Jericho doesn’t show, Nick says of course. He should’ve known better than to think Jericho was a man of his word. But then BOOM, Jericho’s pyro goes off! The fans cheer and sing along with Judas as Jericho makes his entrance. It all annoys Nick. Nick says, “Wow, wow, wow.  I’m surprised your here, if we’re being honest. But I’m really glad you are.

“Because I know you’ve been dreading this moment all week. As for me, ever since I beat you at WrestleDream, I’ve been thinking about how many different ways Chris Jericho is gonna say he’s sorry to me. And now here we are. So go ahead, Chris, say you’re sorry.” Jericho has a mic to say- Nick says that’s a lie, he was looking forward to this even before WrestleDream. He was looking forward to this since last week, when Jericho said he wanted the rematch and that if Nick won, Jericho would say he’s sorry. So here we are. Go ahead, say it! Say you’re sorry! Jericho says okay- Nick interrupts and says his whole family and all his friends are home watching this!

So go ahead, say it! Jericho says he’s trying, but Nick says he bets Jericho’s friends and family must be watching this, so- Jericho tells Nick, “Would you please shut the hell up!?” The fans cheer that! Jericho says he can’t apologize if Nick won’t let him, so shut up and let him! When this started a few months ago, Jericho said Nick didn’t know what he didn’t know. But maybe Jericho was wrong, because Nick knew a lot more than Jericho thought he did. Nick’s been very impressive, congrats to that. But Nick, you have learned some lessons from Jericho. If he hadn’t, WrestleDream would’ve been a lot different.

Nick says, “You mean, at WrestleDream, when Nick Wayne beat Chris Jericho?” More pyro! The fans cheer, Nick has a laugh, and says he had to. But this is good. Jericho asks how Nick does that, and Nick says he’s the Prodigy. But Nick says Jericho did teach him some things about himself. And a few things he already knew. But Jericho isn’t saying the reason he’s here, and it’s that he’s sorry. Say it! Say you’re sorry! LIsten to Nick say it, read his lips, “I’m sorry.” Does Jericho want Nick to say it with him? Maybe in Espanol: Lo siento. It means, “I’m sorry.” SAY IT! “I’m sorry, I’m sorry, I’m sorry! I’m sorry, Nick Wayne!”

Jericho says, “Good lord, are you ever a douchebag!” Nick is stopped in his tracks, especially as fans chant “Douchebag! Douchebag!” Jericho admits, when he was 21, he was a bit of a douchebag, too. And he wouldn’t have apologized to anybody, but he will say this: After being in this business as long as he has, Jericho understands it is okay to say when you were wrong. “So Nick, I’m sorry.” The fans cheer and Nick smiles. “I’m sorry for underestimating you. I’m sorry for not admitting or understanding just how good you really are. But like I said, you have learned.

“And some day, 20 years from now, you’re gonna look back to this time, and you’re gonna realize it was the turning point of Nick Wayne’s career. This is when you became Nick Wayne the superstar. Because you’ve learned the lessons, you’ve listened to people that know more than you, and that’s important. If you continue to do that, you’ll get to the top of this business like I have. Because I listened to those that knew more than me. Such greats as Gerry Morrow, and Nick Bockwinkel, Dr. Tom Prichard, Pitbull Number 2, Ultimo Dragon, Negro Casas! Guys like Dean Malenko, Eddie Guerrero, Pat Patterson, Shawn Michaels, Steve Austin, ALL OF ‘EM!”

The fans cheer as Jericho says he listened! And if Nick continues to do what he’s been doing, and really, really hear what people are telling him, he will also go on to be a multi-time world champion! He will also have the honor of entertaining millions of people, including these fine people here in Miami, for years to come!” The fans cheer that as Jericho says that if Nick does what he’s been doing, he will become one of the all-time greats in this business! Is Nick hearing what Jericho’s saying?! The fans cheer, but Nick is quiet. Jericho leans in and tells Nick not to F this up. Jericho leaves and Nick laughs it off. But will Nick humble himself to do exactly what Jericho told him?

Britt Baker is here!

And she’s not alone, because she’s bringing Persephone with her! The Doctor & The Double Champion head to ringside, they both want to watch this next match with their own eyes.

AEW TBS Championship #1 Contender’s Match: Maya World VS Queen Aminata!

After losing at All In and missing out on both All Out and WrestleDream, #ThatGirl is back in action! She wants to get her title back, but she goes up against a woman who has come so, so close to winning a title on multiple occasions. Time to see who wants their rematch with Persephone more!

The bell rings, the fans cheer, and the two circle. They tie up, and Aminata powers Maya to a corner. The fans rally and duel as Aminata lets off. Aminata pats Maya on the head, then reminds her she is the one of one. Maya says okay, sure, and the two reset. Perse & Britt talk some trash on Maya not being a good and proper champion, but Maya arm-drags Aminata. Aminata runs up but Maya is right in her face! Aminata shoves Maya, but Maya does her M W hands. They reset again as the fans rally up. The two tie up, Aminata waistlocks then headlocks, then wrenches to an ELBOW BREAKER! Maya rolls, handsprings, and she slips around to waistlock.

Aminata reaches back to headlock, then snapmares. Aminata headscissors, but Maya powers out to then body scissor and ROLLING CRADLE! The fans cheer as they go around and around, cover, ONE!! Aminata escapes, they RAM shoulders, then Aminata RUNS Maya over! The fans cheer as Aminata keeps going, wheelbarrows, then victory rolls Maya, into the CHOCOLATE KISSES! The fans cheer while Maya sputters. Aminata runs to PENALTY KICK! Then she BOOTS Maya down! The fans cheer, Aminata drags Maya up, and FISHER- NO, Maya slips through to JAWBREAKER! Maya UPPERCUTS Aminata, then whips her to ropes.

Aminata reverses but Maya WHEEL KICKS Aminata down! The fans fire up while Maya kips up, and Aminata bails out. Maya goes up, up, and CROSSBODIES! Down goes Aminata and the fans fire up again! Perse says ew, stay back. Maya drags Aminata up, puts her in the ring, and Maya tells Britt to watch herself. Britt calls for security, and even hides behind Tazz. Maya goes back to the ring, but Aminata BOOTS her! Aminata reels Maya in and FISHERMAN SCREWS! Cover, TWO! Maya is tougher than that but Aminata stays focused while Dynamite goes picture in picture.

Aminata storms over to Maya in the corner, steps on her, then stands on her! The ref counts, Aminata steps off at 4, and Aminata brings Maya up. Aminata snapmares Maya and hooks her up in a Ground Cobra Twist! Maya endures, even as Aminata CHOPS her on the side! Aminata clamps on a claw into Maya’s ribs, then switches to body scissors. Aminata then sits back to hook Maya up in a leg full nelson! Aminata pushes Maya down and folds her! Maya endures so Aminata flips her around and snap suplexes! Maya writhes and goes to the ropes. Aminata storms over, bumps her off buckles, then climbs up.

Aminata rains down fists! Aminata winds up at nine, shakes it up, and hits TEN! Maya sits down while Aminata backs off. Aminata drags Maya up, but Maya fires body shots. Maya ROCKS Aminata, runs, but Aminata LARIATS her down! Cover, TWO! Maya toughs it out but Aminata covers again, TWO! Another cover, TWO! Aminata argues the count but the count is fair. Aminata KNEES Maya in the back, pushes her down, then steps on her! The ref reprimands but Aminata KNEE DROPS Maya’s back! Maya writhes but Aminata sits Maya up for an armlock. Maya endures while Dynamite returns to single picture.

The fans duel as Maya fights up, but Aminata ducks the enzigiri! GERMAN SUPLEX! Maya flounders, Aminata covers, TWO! Aminata drags Maya up, dragon sleepers, and REVERSE- NO, Maya slips up and out to fire a forearm! Aminata CHOPS back! The fans fire up as Aminata eggs Maya on, and Maya fires another forearm! Aminata CHOPS again! Maya fires a flurry, but Aminata DOUBLE CHOPS! Maya mule kicks, front kicks, and ENZIGIRIS! Aminata goes to a corner, Maya runs in and UPPERCUTS! The fans fire up as Maya goes corner to corner, but Aminata dodges! Aminata CHOPS Maya down, then runs side to side!

Maya dodges, she runs side to side, and she DROPKICKS Aminata in the corner! The fans fire up as Maya puts Aminata in the drop zone. Maya climbs up, WORLD SAULT! Cover, TWO! Aminata survives but Perse says her moonsault would’ve won. The fans rally as Aminata goes to ropes. Maya runs, and she 61- NO, Aminata ducks, sunset flips, TWO! Maya sits on a cover, TWO! Aminata has it, TWO! They roll, roll, roll, and Maya has it deep! TWO!! Maya runs up, SHINING WIZARD! Cover, TWO! That cover was a bit cocky and Maya is upset with herself. Maya hurries to get Aminata up, “This is Awesome!” as she runs.

Aminata DECKS Maya! Maya falls against the ropes, but she hurries out before Aminata runs in! Aminata goes out after Maya and THROWS her into barriers! Britt says no, not the chair! But Aminata makes Maya take a seat, CHIOPS her, then goes up the apron! Aminata MISSILE DROPKICKS Maya out of the chair! Perse says Aminata is deranged! Aminata gets Maya up and into the ring, then climbs the corner. COUP DE- NO, Maya dodges the stomps! But the HEADBUTT finds her! Maya falls back into place, OFF WITH HER HEAD!! Aminata drags Maya to the cover, Aminata wins!

Winner: Queen Aminata, by pinfall (NEW #1 Contender to the AEW TBS Championship)

Perse says where are their manners? Time to go “congratulate” the winner! Perse & Britt go to the apron, and BREAKING NEWS from Tony Khan, the TBS Championship match is now set for next week’s Fright Night Dynamite! Aminata stands ready, and even Hyan appears to back her and Maya up! The fans cheer as Perse & Britt stand down. One week remains, but will Perse survive Fright Night? Or will we have a new Face of TBS for the Fall?

The Don Callis Family regroups backstage.

They’re all fired up, and Callis tells Kyle, “Remember when I told you we’d have nights just like this? It’s not a fantasy, it’s reality. Because Davis & Doyle didn’t just beat The Young bucks, they destroyed them! And don’t bury the lead, Kevin & Kyle just beat Adam Copeland & Will Ospreay.” Kyle says he wants to reiterate that for the group: The Protostar, Kyle Fletcher, has an official victory over the AEW World Champion, Will Ospreay! YES! Callis says Blood & Guts is around the corner. The Family will bring the guts, the others can bring the blood, because it will be spilt all over Jacksonville! It’ll be running in the river!

Then the Family uses that match soften up all the championship talent in the match! Oh yes, and when they’re done softening everyone up, they will take those belts and get the money that comes with it! Because the Family loves MONEY! What’s more important than money, fellas? Okada says, “Family!” They all hug it out, and Callis says they gotta go, Callis wants to keep an eye on Ilja. The fellas like the sound of that, but will this scouting report do them any good? Or will all they see is pain and madness?

The Opps speak.

Samoa Joe says, “Ladies and gentlemen, Samoa Joe here, and your friendly neighborhood Opps. Now obviously, Clockwork Carnage did not go the way that I would want it to, but it did reiterate in my mind one thing: By any other circumstance, I scored the first pinfall and I would be champion. By ANY other circumstance, I tapped out Will Ospreay, and I would be champion. And if anything, it made me realize that that title belongs to ME, and nobody will stand in my way.” But then coughing his way in, Jack Perry says sorry, he was just walking by, and he heard how Joe said he was the biggest, the baddest, and the best. And he might be.

And Joe said no one is gonna get in his way. And sure, a couple weeks ago, Joe was kicking Jack’s ass in Paris. But what Jack thinks is that maybe Joe didn’t do it enough. Because Jack’s still here. And after the match, Joe didn’t shake his hand. Joe owes Jack that much. But if Joe isn’t gonna give it to him, Jack will find a way to take it. Jack wants a rematch. Joe smirks, and says like he said, he can’t think of a better way to lick his wounds than Miami. But rest assured, Jack, Joe will take care of business very soon. Joe leads the way out, but Action & Hook give Jack a lingering look. When and where will Joe and Jack run it back?

Ilja Dragunov VS “Speedball” Mike Bailey!

The Mad Dragon showed he was All Elite at WrestleDream, and now he’s ready to prove it in the ring! Will tonight’s main event be a masterpiece of violence and pain? Or can Speedball find a way to survive?

The bell rings and the fans are already fired up for this one! They cheer “A E DUB! A E DUB!” for making this possible, and both men circle. They tie up, Dragunov waistlocks and SLAMS Bailey down. Dragunov facelocks, Bailey wrenches free and slips around to waistlock. Dragunov wrenches free, puts Bailey in a corner, but the ref counts. Dragunov backs off slowly, but Bailey avoids the chop! The fans cheer as Bailey wags his finger. The two reset, circle, and feel things out. They knuckle lock, Dragunov kicks and wrenches to wrangle Bailey. The fans duel as Bailey fights up, and they go to a corner. Dragunov lets off again, but Bailey still dodges the chop.

Dragunov blocks a kick, trips Bailey, but Bayley keeps his leg guard up. Dragunov steps over to then get a cover, ONE! Bailey waistlocks, then shifts to a chinlock. The fans rally, Dragunov fights up, and he wrenches Bailey to a wristlock. Dragunov swings, Bailey ducks, and Bailey KICKS the leg! Bailye ducks another shot to KICK, KICK, and KICK! Bailey headlocks, Dragunov powers up and out, but Bailey handsprings! Dragunov dodges, but then Bailey RANAS! The fans cheer as Bailey runs up and KICKS Dragunov in the corner! Bailey runs up again, but into a BOOT! Dragunov JUMP KICKS Bailey down, and the fans fire up!

Dragunov checks his chin, then he goes back to Bailey to grab a leg, and KNEE DROP the foot! Bailey clutches his toes, but Dragunov drags him up and in. Dragunov lifts, Bailey slips free, and Bailey KICKS! Dragunov fires a forearm in return! Bailey kicks again but Dragunov blocks, CLUBS, and CHOPS! Then he waistlocks to GERMAN SUPLEX! The fans fire up, and Dragunov holds on! Dragunov drags Bailey up, but Bailey fights around. Bailey FLINGS Dragunov up and out, then TRIANGLE JUMP MOONSAULTS! The fans fire up while Dragunov is down! Bailey then lines up a shot, runs in, but Dragunov dodges! Bailey KICKS steel steps!

Dragunov waistlocks Bailey and GERMAN SUPLEXES him on the floor! The fans fire up again while Dragunov fires up, and Dynamite goes picture in picture.

Dragunov hobbles but he walks over to Bailey and drags him up. Dragunov wrenches Bailey for an APRON BACK SUPLEX! Bailey writhes into the ring while Dragunov huffs ‘n’ puffs. Dragunov storms around, rolls back in the ring, and SENTONS! Bailey sputters but Dragunov dusts his hands off before he covers, TWO! Bailey is still in this but Dragunov covers again, TWO! Dragunov stays focused as he clamps onto Bailey with a COBRA CLUTCH! Bailey endures, fights around, and fights to his feet. Dragunov ripcords Bailey to LARIAT! Cover, TWO! Bailey survives but Dragunov is still focused as he rises back up.

Dragunov stomps Bailey, then paces around him. Bailey crawls, but Dragunov stomps him down again! Dragunov paces around, firing the fans up again, and he clamps onto Bailey’s leg. Dragunov pushes on the leg as he hooks it up, and he reaches for the arms! Bailey resists, but still ends up in a STRAITJACKET STF! Bailey endures, and Dynamite returns to single picture. The fans rally up as Bailey fights free of the stepover, but Dragunov still has the arm. Dragunov ripcords again, but Bailey blocks a shot to then CHOP, CHOP, CHOP! Dragunov HEADBUTTS, HEADBUTTS, HEADBUTTS! Bailey SOBATS!

Dragunov SWATS, fires hands, but Bailey HEEL KICKS! Both men fall and the fans fire up again! Bailey crawls away to a corner, Dragunov goes to the other. Dragunov rises up, runs in, but Bailey BOOTS him away! And BOOTS again! Dragunov falls, the fans fire up, but then Dragunov’s right up! Bailey SOBATS, AX KICKS, and BUZZSAWS! The fans fire up as Bailey lines up a shot, RUNNING SHOOTING STAR! Cover, TWO! But Bailey goes for the arm! Dragunov clasps hands, Bailey stomps away, and Bailey pries the grip open! ARMBAR! Dragunov hurries to stack, but ends up in a triangle hold! Dragunov HAMMERS Bailey, then lifts him into a HALF CRAB!

Bailey KICKS and KICKS until Dragunov lets go! Dragunov hobbles away, but Bailey aims to KICK! Dragunov snarls and he CHOPS Bailey down! The fans fire up again as Bailey stands. Bailey KICKS, but Dragunov CHOPS him back down! The fans stay fired up as Bailey rises again! Bailey KICKS, Dragunov SPIN CHOPS! Bailey KICKS, KICKS, KICKS, but Dragunov eggs him on! Bailey KICKS again, and again! Dragunov springs up to ENZIGIRI! Then GERMAN SUPLEX! Dragunov holds on, GERMAN SUPLEXES again! And he drags Bailey up again, the fans want to see it “One More Time!” Bailey fires elbows, but Dragunov hooks the arms!

The fans fire up as Dragunov TIGER PLEXES! Bridging cover, TWO!! Bailey escapes in time and the fans fire up as Dragunov hurries up a corner! Dragunov SUPER SENTONS!! Cover, TWO!! Bailey survives and bails out while the fans fire up again! “This is Awesome!” as Dragunov joins Bailey on the apron. Dragunov CHOPS Bailey on the back, CHOPS again, then waistlocks. But Bailey trips him! Bailey lines up a shot, APRON KNEE-SAULT! The fans are thunderous while Dragunov writhes and Bailey slumps to the floor. Dragunov coughs and sputters as he crawls back into the ring, but Bailey drags himself up.

Bailey climbs a corner while the fans continue to duel. Bailey’s leg slows him down, but he still rises up. Dragunov is there to ROCK Bailey first! Dragunov climbs up after Bailey, HEADBUTTS low, then CLUBS away on Bailey’s back. Dragunov has a wild grin and the fans like it! Dragunov HEADBUTTS again and again, but Bailey stays on the top rope! They start throwing SLAP after SLAP, then HEADBUTT after HEADBUTT! Dragunov gets the edge, he goes to the very top, and he SUPER DUPER PLEXES! But he’s not done, he rises up and lines up a shot! H- NO, Bailey UP KICKS! Cradle, TWO!! Dragunov escapes in time!

Dragunov CHOPS, then waistlocks, but Bailey slips free to STRAITJACKET SUNSET! TWO!! Dragunov escapes in time! The fans rally as both men hurry to their feet! Dragunov grabs the bad leg but Bailey fires forearms! The fans hope these two “FIGHT FOREVER!” but Dragunov runs into a KNEE! Dragunov still CHOPS the leg! Dragunov snarls, runs up, but into the CRANE KICK!! Bailey hobbles back to a corner, Dragunov crawls to the far side. Bailey powers up, manages the spin, TIME ADVENTURE!! Dragunov is down, Bailey goes up, but Bailey LARIATS the leg! Then he reels Bailey in, POWERBOMB! And D BOMB FOREARM on the leg!!

The fans fire up again as Dragunov reloads! UN-BE-SEIG-BAR, D-BOMB!! Cover, Dragunov wins!

Winner: Ilja Dragunov, by pinfall

An instant classic from this violent savant! Will this simply be the first of many as Ilja Dragunov looks to become The Czar of Elite?

My Thoughts:

A great Dynamite to turn the corner from WrestleDream. For one, a very unique Blood & Guts for the men, I did not expect that eclectic team for the Faces. Davis & Doyle treating The Bucks like jobbers was a wild move, but it works with how big and strong Davis & Doyle are. Cope & Ospreay had an awesome match with Kyle & Knight, and the Don Callis Family winning again was rather surprising. Ospreay VS Kyle being set up is also a surprise, but I suppose Okada had his shot, Knight had his shot against Omega, and there are no other solid singles guy set up yet, so it kinda has to be Kyle. Though, it’s still a very fitting choice given the history between Ospreay and Kyle.

The Women’s Blood & Guts is looking a bit redundant from last time, though. Are we really having The Triangle of Madness work with Divine Dominion again? I suppose a year does make a big difference, since now it feels like that Heel team is gonna fall apart because they all wanna tear into the tag team champions. For that matter, it works if the Face team (Brawling Birds, Wrathlander, and I presume a returning Willow Nightingale) have momentum going towards Full Gear so that it feeds into Birds VS Harley & Kris. An interesting dynamic is that Marina and Mone could get in on it, too, but now Marina would be a Face.

Good promo from Mone with Marina confronting her, and honestly, Marina has been deserving of some title reign for a long time. It’d be so great if Marina beat Mone at Full Gear, in an equally emotional moment as Moxley overcoming Davis at WrestleDream. Roddy VS Moxley here was great stuff, too, but naturally Moxley wins out. What irony in the grander scheme of pro-wrestling, though: Finlay kicked White out of Bullet Club, Bullet Club is no more, but now they and their guys are basically reforming it in AEW. I don’t know what name they’d have, because neither “Bang Bang Gang” or “The Dogs” really fits anymore, but this is a pretty solid Heel group so that Death Riders can turn the corner into being Faces.

Swerve did one of the cooler squash matches I’ve seen in awhile, but then I should’ve figured he’d want one more match with Hangman. A Texas Death Trios would be pretty wild, so you know it’s gonna happen somehow. Great stuff with the TBS Championship build, and I’m actually/pleasantly surprised Aminata won here. But at the same time, good stuff with Maya & Hyan backing Aminata up against Perse & Britt, and Aminata VS Perse next week is going to be a lot of fun. Thing is, with it being on Fright Night Dynamite, pretty sure Perse wins, and then she and Maya can have their rematch at Full Gear.

Very good promo from Dragunov to hype up this main event, and awesome match from Dragunov VS Bailey. A shame WWE let the fire go out for Dragunov, but he can easily be a champion here in AEW. Callis saying he was scouting Dragunov, I would think Dragunov takes the same route as Steve Borden, aka rejecting the Family and then feuding with them. Dragunov VS Okada would be amazing, show-stealing, would love to see it.

My Score: 8.9/10