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AEW Dynamite live results: World title match, MJF returns

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A World title defense, plus MJF’s return to AEW Dynamite are set for tonight’s episode.

Swerve Strickland will defend the AEW World Championship against Roderick Strong on tonight’s show in a match set up with an angle on Saturday’s Collision. The winner will defend the title against Will Ospreay at Forbidden Door on June 30.

After returning to AEW for the first time in 2024 at Double or Nothing, MJF returns to the flagship show on tonight’s episode.

In a bout originally scheduled for last week, Saraya faces Mariah May in a women’s division contest.

Wheeler Yuta will also return to the ring after missing months of action on tonight’s show. He teams with the rest of the Blackpool Combat Club (Jon Moxley, Bryan Danielson, Claudio Castagnoli) against CMLL’s Volador Jr., Magnus, Rugido, and Esfinge in an eight-man tag team bout. Tony Khan announced yesterday that Yuta had officially been medically cleared.

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AEW Dynamite comes on the air with Excalibur welcoming us alongside Tony Schiavone & Taz, as the music for MJF hits and he walks out with a leather jacket, minus the jean jacket this time.

MJF Returns to Dynamite

MJF said in case people wonder why his eyes are bloodshot and squinty, they’re in Colorado, baby. After plugging his new shirt, he’s here to put everyone on notice and prepared to wrestle probably some guy from Japan or Mexico at Forbidden Door. MJF talks about egregious claims and brings up the Rainmaker and how much money he makes, despite looking like he can’t afford a gym membership. Next is the guy who keeps “swerving around” part of the Mogul Embassy, who all turned on him. Swerve Strickland refers to himself as a business mogul, but he must’ve skipped his public speaking course. The most egregious claim was from a cockney cockhead who said he’s the best in the world, bruv. MJF said the last time he checked, Will Ospreay isn’t Chris Jericho, Adam Cole, Cody Rhodes, Hiroshi Tanahashi, Jon Moxley, Bryan Danielson and Kenny Omega, since he never defeated all of them, but MJF did. If Ospreay wants to lie through his yellow, crooked teeth, Silly Billy isn’t the Best in the World, MJF is. MJF is the guy who did the impossible, becoming the face of AEW, creating some of the best matches and moments in this sport. He went from the most hated to the most beloved. MJF goes home to heal from his wounds and revisionists try to revise his legacy and name.

Rush’s music hits and he walks to the stage running down the crowd, saying while MJF has been gone, Rush has been working. MJF gets a big celebration for returning, but where’s his big moment? Rush said he’s going to take his moment and hit his tag line.

MJF said he understood none of that, but said while the mark Tony Khan was running the show, it wasn’t good, but with The Elite in charge, it’s even worse. MJF said Rush comes out in his dime store suit and said he’s looking dry, similar to what he’s made every woman he’s been with. MJF said some could call Rush a nepo-baby for having his family in the business. MJF put over Rush’s accomplishments in and out of AEW, but the problem is, MJF isn’t one of the best, he’s THE best. MJF ran down Rush in Spanish before Rush hits the ring and the fight is on. Christopher Daniels and security hit the ring to break it up, with both man breaking free before being separated for good.

-Video package is shown of Roderick Strong training ahead of tonight’s main event for the AEW World Title.

Rey Fenix (w/Alex Abrahantes) defeated Orange Cassidy, Kyle O’Reilly & Jay Lethal (w/Sonjay Dutt) to earn a shot at the International Title next week

(I’m not sure why this match wasn’t announced prior to the show, as this was a sprint of a 4 way if there ever was one. The result will probably be one of the most athletic matches we’ll see in AEW history next week, as Fenix takes on Ospreay.)

Lethal immediately hip tossed Fenix clear to the floor, where he teased a dive, but opted to Fargo Strut instead. This led to Cassidy flying in with a top rope cross body and dive out onto Fenix, as O’Reilly jumped in and targeted Cassidy’s arm, but Cassidy went to the pockets. Fenix sprung back in with a diving arm drag and kick combo before being decked by Lethal from behind. O’Reilly saved Fenix from Lethal Injection, but ate a thrust kick for his troubles. Wild series of comeback kicks and Nigel lariats by Fenix & O’Reilly, leaving everyone down into commercial.

When things return, Cassidy connected on a Stundog Millionaire on Lethal, but tried one on O’Reilly, who caught an arm bar. Fenix flew in off screen with a splash to break it up, as Lethal came diving in with a top rope elbow. Spinning DDT attempt by Cassidy was countered into a Figure Four be Lethal, but O’Reilly applied a guillotine on Fenix at the same time. The match broke down, as Fenix cleaned house, last man standing, but Cassidy hit his spinning DDT flush and popped O’Reilly with an Orange Punch. Lethal dispatched Cassidy with Lethal Combination and Lethal Injection on O’Reilly. Lethal went for a Figure Four on Fenix, who countered into a roll up for the flash pin and victory. It will be Will Ospreay vs. Rey Fenix for the International Title next Wednesday.

Post match, Don Callis & Trent Beretta walked to the ring, but as Cassidy was going to get in the ring, Callis handed Beretta a chair. Cassidy grabbed a chain from under the ring and wanted a fight, but Kris Statlander stood between them. Stokely Hathaway said Statlander will put her foot so far up Cassidy’s ass, he’ll be coughing up shoe leather. Statlander decked Cassidy before Willow Nightingale sprinted out from the back and Statlander & Hathaway bailed with Hathaway hilariously piggy backing on Statlander up the ramp.

-Chris Jericho arrives to the building with Big Bill & Bryan Keith and gives some pointers to their driver, since he’s had a drivers license for over 35 years. Jericho then takes the camera from the cameraman to properly frame Bill & Keith and waves to everyone backstage.

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-Renee Paquette is backstage with Willow Nightingale, who said she accepts that she lost at Double or Nothing and congratulates Mercedes Mone on her win. Nightingale said she did have Mone pinned, so there’s unfinished business down the line. Nightingale said Statlander betrayed her friendship while she was at her lowest. The smile is her strength, but after being stabbed in the back, you don’t know how dangerous that could be. Orange Cassidy walks in and gives a little fist bump before walking off.

-Christopher Daniels gets an entrance and announces on June 30th, at Forbidden Door, they will crown a new TNT Champion in a ladder match. Another qualifying match for that will take place right now.

ROH Champion Mark Briscoe defeated Brian Cage to advance to the TNT Title Ladder Match at Forbidden Door

(Competitive back and forth match this was, as Briscoe had the crowd loudly behind him throughout. I like as the Ladder Match grows closer; the competitors involved seem to be scouted the competition.)

Cage wasted no time controlling the action early with the power game, but Briscoe countered with his speed and baseball slide. Briscoe threw a chair in the ring, but Paul Turner quickly removed it, as this allowed Cage to recover and take control on the outside. After a superplex from the apron into the ring, it was all Cage throughout commercial.

Briscoe mounted a comeback with redneck kung-fu, as we saw Don Callis with Konosuke Takeshita watching from the crowd, as Takeshita qualified for the Ladder Match last week on Rampage. Briscoe, bleeding from the mouth, sent Cage crashing outside, as Briscoe set up a chair and hit a somersault dive. Back inside, shotgun dropkick got two, as we then see Jack Perry watching from backstage. Jay Driller blocked by Cage, who hit a ripcord elbow and sit out pump handle slam for two. Spinning Liger Bomb got another two for Cage, who wanted Drillclaw, but Briscoe floated over, hit a rolling DVD and Froggy Bow for the win.

Jack Perry applauded Briscoe’s win, but said it won’t matter, as no one is willing to make as big of a sacrifice for AEW than him. Perry said he’s destined to win the TNT Title, no matter what Tony Khan thinks.

-Renee Paquette is backstage with HOOK & Samoa Joe, who said he wouldn’t call this a mentorship, when he’s immediately interrupted by Tony Nese, Ari Daivari & Mark Sterling. Nese talks trash and Joe has to hold HOOK back, saying they’ll handle it on their time.

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-The Learning Tree approach Matt Menard & Angelo Parker backstage, as Jericho loudly congratulates Menard for taking over commentary on Rampage and Parker for his recent marriage and upcoming baby. Keith tells Parker to make sure his child respects Chris Jericho.

-The Acclaimed & Daddy Ass make their entrance as Max Caster starts by calling The Young Bucks the Extremely Vague Perverts when they’re cut off by Matthew & Nicholas Jackson on the big screen, asking if they read the employee handbook, saying they can’t insult the EVPs and cut the segment. Matthew tell them to clear the area, as The Acclaimed & Daddy Ass just slouch and walk to the back.

-Renee Paquette is joined by Swerve Strickland, who welcomes back the little b*tch, MJF, saying he’ll deal with him later. Strickland has an envelope with the contract to the Forbidden Door World Title match and tells Prince Nana to send this to Will Ospreay in London and he’ll pay for shipping. Strickland said he’s going to knock Roderick Strong off the mountain tonight and also brings up The Elite winning Anarchy in the Arena, the next time there’s a Team AEW, you don’t forget the AEW World Champion.

-Excalibur informs us it will be Title vs. Title at Forbidden Door TBS Title vs. New Japan Strong Women’s Title as Mercedes Mone takes on Stephane Vaquer. We then get a video package showing the history between both ladies and how Mone defeated Vaquer in the semi-finals of the Strong Women’s Title Tournament, the same night that Mone broke her ankle against Willow.

IWGP World Champion Jon Moxley, Bryan Danielson, Claudio Castagnoli & ROH Pure Champion Wheeler Yuta defeated Volador Jr., Esfinage, Magnus & Rugido

(Despite being out for six months, Wheeler Yuta didn’t miss a step here, as he got a big victory here tonight and stood tall with his BCC running buddies. I wouldn’t be shocked if we get a potential Danielson vs. Volador match eventually, as they were the two that were somewhat held back out of the 8. Maybe they were holding back for a singles match down the line.)

Yuta struck first by going after Esfinge and the match broke down into an all-out brawl right at the bell. Danielson & Rugido chop it out in the ring before Rugido fires off a head scissors, while Moxley & Castagnoli are wiped out by dives by Esfinge & Volador. Tiger Feint Kick to Danielson by Rugido before Yuta & Esfinge have a fast sequence with the crowd loudly chanting for Yuta. Moxley & Castagnoli return to clean house, as the BCC hit locomotion corner strikes on Magnus before a Hart Attack and Fastball Special connect heading into picture in picture.

Magnus fought free when things returned, as Esfinge used his speed to thwart an attack from all the BCC members before hitting two massive monkey flips on Castagnoli. After wrapping Castagnoli up like a pretzel, Esfinge nearly got the pin, as he missed a springboard, with Moxley meeting him with a Cutter. Rugido connected with a snap German, while Yuta connected on a Saito Suplex. Magnus, meanwhile, hit the corner double knees, but wanted it again and ran into the Giant Swing from Castagnoli, as Moxley was there with the dropkick mid revolution. Volador flew in with a float over Code Red, but Danielson broke it up. Tags made from Yuta & Rugido, who had another fast sequence before Rugidon nearly got the pin off a huge arm drag.

This Is Awesome chants from the crowd, as Moxley & Castagnoli clean house with Moxly hitting a Paradigm Shift on Magnus, while Volador hit a Déjà vu head scissors on Castagnoli. Danielson flew in with the Busaiku Knee on Volador, as Yuta hit the spinning Angle Slam into the Seatbelt Pin for the victory.

-Chris Jericho approaches someone in catering and helps him with the proper way to scoop food into a bowl, due to his experience.

-A video package on Daniel Garcia is shown, documenting his serious car accident a few years ago. Life is too short to let opportunities to pass you by and that’s why he took initiative last week in challenging Will Ospreay for the International Title. Ospreay can’t out grind and outwork Garcia.

-Cameras caught up with The Acclaimed & Daddy Ass trying to barge into The Elite’s locker room, but were held back by Elite security. They said at some point, The Bucks will have to deal with them. They call The Bucks jackasses and walk off.

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-The Bucks bring in The Patriarchy to their office, as Christian Cage said if there’s anyone he could trust in making things right, it’s the EVPs. The Patriarchy deserves to have gold and demand another title shot. Matthew said they agree and they all deserve gold, but said they’ll see what they can do, they promise they’ll be happy. If they continue to scratch their back, they’ll scratch theirs.

Saraya (w/Harley Cameron & Zak Knight) defeated Mariah May (w/Timeless Toni Storm & Luther)

(While I was surprised Saraya got the win, she was more than due for a victory, so this makes sense in that regard and May can get that win back down the line. The post-match proves that at Forbidden Door, the Shirakawa & Storm match will be for more than just the AEW Women’s Title, it appears it will be for the heart of Mariah May.)

Storm gave May, who is dressed like Storm during her Outcasts days, a kiss for good luck before joining commentary. Saraya attacked May before the bell, but May quickly fired back with a forearm. Storm tells May to smash Saraya’s tits in and AEW is where the Breast Wrestle. May hits the spinning side suplex, as Saraya was forced to regroup outside. The chase was on, as Cameron missed a lariat, but Saraya hit a thrust kick to take control during commercial.

May mounted a comeback with a charging corner forearm, handstand head scissors and shotgun dropkick off the top for two. May connected on Sweet Cheek Music for two, as Saraya battled back with the Knight Light cradle DDT that stuck May flush for two of her own. Saraya applied the sharpshooter chickenwing, as Storm pleaded that May can’t stay in this for long, as May gave up. Storm rushed the ring and protected May, but Saraya & Cameron attacked and put the boots to them.

Mina Shirakawa hit the ring and cleared house; comforting May before she & Storm had an intense face off. May stepped between as peacemaker, putting both women’s head to her bosom, as the match graphic is official for Forbidden Door, Storm vs. Shirakawa for the Women’s Title. Both ladies have a tug of war, trying to place May’s head to their chest, as Taz is demanding just what the hell is going on. I will take this opportunity to plug the latest Hey!(EW) on YouTube this week, as RJ City’s guest is Mina Shirakawa and it’s hysterical.

-The Learning Tree approach Private Party backstage and say maybe they should change their name to Public Party and open their party to more people. Keith said they’re disrespecting Jericho, who said next week, they’re inviting Private Party to TV Time with The Learning Tree.

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 -Backstage, Bryan Danielson put over Wheeler Yuta winning the match for his team tonight, as he couldn’t be prouder. Danielson said 8 months ago, he said this was his final year as a full-time wrestler and to be honest, it hasn’t been what he wanted. He’s lost to Christian Cage, lost in the Finals of the Continental Class, lost to Okada in the Tokyo Dome. Every big match, he loses, as the straw that broke the camel’s back as losing Anarchy in the Arena. Danielson said his career isn’t over yet, so when Tony Khan announced the Owen Hart Tournament winner gets an AEW World Title shot at All In, this could be his last shot, if he’s going out, he’s going out on top.

Swerve Strickland (w/Prince Nana) defeated Roderick Strong (w/The Kingdom) to retain the AEW World Title

(An excellent main event and yet another victory for Strickland, who has been on absolute fire during this run. Even in defeat, Strong continued his great performances and continues to show why he’s also one of the best in the game.)

After the feeling out process, Strickland picked up the pace with a handstand head scissors, dodge of the jump knee, but tried House Call, only for Strong to take a powder. Back inside, both trade corner strikes, with Strickland flying in with a dropkick to the knee. Strong took a hard buckle, but Matt Taven ran distraction enough for Strong to recover and hit a backbreaker across the top rope. Taven & Mike Bennett trash talked Strickland before Strong hit a baseball slide, only for Strickland to catch and catapult him into the post, leading to commercial.

Strong gained control over break, targeting the spine of Strickland, who fired off a desperation Swerve Stomp out of nowhere to create the reset. Leaping uppercut from the ropes hit, as did the rolling Flatliner and brainbuster for a near fall. Strickland wanted Big Pressure, but Bennett distracted enough for Strong to avoid it, but not the powerbomb/powerslam combo, which got Strickland two.  Taven & Bennett again ran distraction ringside and caught Strickland on a dive, but Excalibur said they weren’t ejected due to not doing anything with Strickland, which is a little ridiculous. This all allowed Strong to hit a flipping suplex onto the edge of the ring, as back inside, a strike exchange ensued, before Strong hit a Code Breaker off a rolling Flatliner attempt. Strong with the Angle Slam, Tiger Driver and Sick Kick combo that got a close two.

Both men slow to recover, go to the apron, as Strickland swept out the legs and hit a slingshot Swerve Stomp to the floor. Back inside, Strong side stepped the House Call, but Strickland caught the pump knee and hit House Call for the victory. The match graphic is official for Strickland vs. Will Ospreay for the AEW World Title. The show ends with Strickland & Nana doing their signature dance with a little old lady in the front row, which was a pretty great visual.

AEW Rampage 6/7/24

  • Serena Deeb vs. Mina Shirakawa

AEW Dynamite 6/12/24

  • Will Ospreay defends the AEW International Title against Rey Fenix
  • Private Party on TV Time with The Learning Tree

AEW Dynamite live results: Casino gauntlet match

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The road to Forbidden Door begins on tonight’s AEW Dynamite.

A casino gauntlet match on tonight’s episode will determine Swerve Strickland’s challenger for the AEW World Championship at the Forbidden Door pay-per-view set for Sunday, June 30 in New York at the UBS Arena. Participants for the gauntlet will be revealed as the match is underway.

Swerve will also be in action himself on tonight’s episode in a non-title match as he faces Killswitch in a tie-in promotion for HBO’s House of the Dragon series which returns in mid-June for another season on HBO & Max.

New TBS Champion Mercedes Mone will celebrate her title victory on tonight’s episode.

Jon Moxley will face Rocky Romero in an IWGP World Heavyweight title eliminator match.

“The Learning Tree” Chris Jericho will debut a new “TV Time” segment on tonight’s episode. Jericho retained his FTW title at Sunday’s Double or Nothing pay-per-view.

Expect other fallout from Double or Nothing tonight as Kris Statlander and Stokely Hathaway will address their turn against Willow Nightingale on Sunday’s event.

The Kia Forum in Inglewood, California hosts tonight’s episode.

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AEW Dynamite comes on the air with Excalibur welcoming us alongside Tony Schiavone & Taz, as balloons are in the ring, with new TBS Champion, Mercedes Mone, making her way to the ring.

Mercedes Mone’s TBS Title Celebration

Mone told the crowd to say hello to the CEO & TBS Champion and asks if she was worth the wait, as Mone changed everything at Double or Nothing. She said they celebrated the in ring return of the greatest of all time, herself. Mone said she & Nightingale tore the house down, but Nightingale is way too nice, as she could’ve told her Kris Statlander & Stokely Hathaway would screw her over. When Nightingale comes back better than ever, she wants her to kick their asses. Being the face of TBS puts a huge target on her back, but was interrupted by Skye Blue on the big screen saying she had a surprise. We cut to footage weeks ago of Mone being attacked during an interview with Alex Marvez. Blue said that was some of her best work and is only getting started. Blue appeared from behind Mone and laid her out with a TKO before holding the TBS Title up in the air.

-Earlier today we saw The Young Bucks & Kazuchika Okada arrive in their car, while the Scapegoat bus is right with them, as Jack Perry walks out. They then show a video package of Double or Nothing and all the notable winners and happenings that took place.

AEW World Champion Swerve Strickland (w/Prince Nana) defeated Killswitch

(Despite only wrestling one singles match this year, Killswitch put up a good fight in this one. Strickland was able to hit his signature moves and I really enjoyed the false finish at the end, as everyone thought it was over. As of this moment, Strickland doesn’t know his opponent for Forbidden Door, as commentary really put over the Casino Gauntlet later tonight, which could feature up to 21 entrants.)

The HBO show House of the Dragon has a promotional tie in for this match, as Strickland avoided the power game early and went after the leg. Strickland really worked for, but ultimately connected with a draping neckbreaker off the apron. Killswitch blocked a pump kick from the apron and sent Strickland crashing into the steps.

Killswitch controlled throughout the entire break, but Strickland locked in a desperation triangle into a rolling Flatliner. Strickland followed up with an uppercut off the ropes and eventually connected on an impressive brainbuster for two. Killswitch avoided Big Pressure and hit a headbutt in mid air off a rolling Strickland. Chokeslam connected, but Strickland kicked out. Killswitch grabbed a chair, but Nana ripped it away, distracting Killswitch enough for Strickland to connect with multiple pump kicks and Swerve Stomp off the apron.

Back inside, Strickland wanted a House Call, but Killswitch caught and hit another chokeslam and standing moonsault. Killswitch missed the Extinction Lariat, as Strickland hit a bounce back German, House Call and Swerve Stomp for a two that everyone bit at. Strickland hit another House Call to officially put Killswitch away. Post match, Nana gave Strickland some scissors and he cut a lock of hair from Killswitch, revenge for Killswitch ripping out a dreadlock a few weeks prior.

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-Tony Schiavone announces that Tony Khan has made it official, Mercedes Mone will defend the TBS Title against Skye Blue, tonight.

-Jon Moxley is backstage and puts over the experience of Rocky Romero ahead of their match tonight. Moxley said it’s a dumb idea to take this match with such a bad arm, but that’s what champions do, they show up instead of pissing away at Disneyland. Moxley runs down his upcoming schedules and said it’ll be the same as it’s always been, he’ll stand at the top of AEW, New Japan and anywhere else he pleases.

TV Time With Chris Jericho

Big Bill introduces Jericho to the ring, which has a giant tree that looks like it was made for an elementary school play. There’s also grass in the ring and a big screen, as Bill said if there’s one thing Jericho has taught him, it’s even though leaves may come down in the fall, they always grow back in the spring, stronger and brighter than ever. Jericho thanks the Big Redwood and also the fans, the branches, that have sat under the Learning Tree. Jericho cackles about how tough his title defense at Double or Nothing and eventually introduces The Bounty Hunter, Bryan Keith to the ring.

Jericho asks what made Keith want to get sucked into the Jericho Vortex and become a disciple of the Learning Tree? Keith recognized the lack of respect for Jericho in AEW and couldn’t believe more didn’t jump at the opportunity. The crowd tells Keith to shut up and he says they’re all lucky to breathe the same air as Jericho, who tries to calm Keith down. The lesson learned today is if you want something, you go and grab it, as Jericho calls him a bad man. Bill said he’s a bad apple, which got groans at the bad pun, as Jericho said he can stay under The Learning Tree as long as he wants.

HOOK’s music hits and he storms to the ring to lay out security guards before Samoa Joe’s music plays and Joe is standing ringside staring down HOOK. Joe whispers something to HOOK and walks away, as HOOK points at Jericho before leaving with Joe.

-After a brief flub showing the wrong video package, we see one focused on Stephanie Vaquer, who Excalibur puts over the reigning CMLL Women’s Champion and New Japan Strong Women’s Champion. With Forbidden Door on the horizon, what can we expect for Vaquer in AEW?

Jon Moxley defeated Rocky Romero in an IWGP World Title Eliminator

(While the match itself was very good, you struggled to believe Romero had a shot, even against a one-armed Moxley, as he hasn’t won a singles match in AEW since I believe 2021.)

Romero wasted no time, attacking right at the bell and hitting a Tope before targeting the bad left arm. In the ring, Romero tried a suplex, but the size advantage for Moxley allowed for a reversal and suplex slam. Moxley punted at the back and hit anvil elbows, as he wanted a superplex, but Romero wrenched at the arm and hit a double stomp off the top. Romero stayed zoned in on the arm throughout the entire commercial.

Moxley bit free out of the corner when things returned and hit a one-armed superplex for the reset. Striking exchange ensued, as Romero thought he had the upper hand, until Moxley exploded out with a cutter. Romero fought back with a Tornado DDT into a cross arm breaker, but Moxley spun out into a Bulldog choke. Romero got free and snapped the bad arm back. Romero hit a rolling arm bar out of the corner, but Moxley got to his feet and stomped free. Desperation kicks from Romero, who was leveled by a discus lariat from Moxley, which led to a Death Rider for the win.

-Renee Paquette approaches Samoa Joe & HOOK who said they learned their first lesson tonight, they do not exist on others time, truly dangerous men are on their own time.

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The Don Callis Family Gains a Member

Don Callis comes to the ring, booed out of the building and announces Orange Cassidy to the ring, saying when he sees Orange, he sees himself. Excalibur said the last person to be booed this loud in the Kia Forum was Larry Bird. Cassidy came to the ring and Callis said this was the moment everyone has waited for and called Cassidy a star in the industry and presents him a contract to join the Don Callis Family, saying he already filled it out for him.

Cassidy slowly ripped the contract in half, as Callis picked up the pieces. Cassidy simply said No, as Callis spun him around and said no one says no to him. Cassidy took his glasses off before Stokely Hathaway & Kris Statlander walked out from the back. Hathaway said there’s nothing about Cassidy he likes, as he’s just like Willow Nightingale. Statlander said on behalf of her best friend, he happily accepts Callis’ offer to join his Family. Trent Beretta appeared behind Cassidy and laid him out, as Hathaway & Statlander walked to the back. Beretta busted Cassidy open and screamed that he hated him before holding his arms open and gave a hug to Callis, complete with camera zoom out. What many expected to happen all along, finally took place, as the Don Callis Family has a brand-new member. We’re also told Will Ospreay will be defending his International Title this Saturday on Collision against Kyle O’Reilly.

-Renee Paquette is backstage with Matt Menard & Daniel Garcia, who said he’s tired of being stuck in the same place, as he’s spinning wheels. Garcia said it’s time to roll up to the red carpet, climb the rankings and take the International Title. Respectfully, he plans to make Will Ospreay’s bags a little lighter when he travels to the US.

Mercedes Mone defeated Skye Blue to retain the TBS Title

(Pretty quick, but back and forth TV match for Mone’s first defense, as she got off her signature moves, while Blue kept things competitive. This was a good showing for the TBS Champion.)

Mone avoided the early charge by Blue and fired off corner forearms. Mone hit the springing arm drag and dropkick for one, as Blue was sent outside with a head scissors. Meteora off the apron by Mone connected, but only got a two back inside. Blue fired off a kick between the ropes and draping neckbreaker to gain control into picture in picture.

Mone battled back after the commercial with a series of corner kicks and sunset flip Meteora for two. Backstabber hit, but Mone took too long and Blue cut her off in the corner with a Cheeky Nandos kick. Mone, however, avoided a powerbomb into a hurricanrana, but Blue responded with a Hurts Donut. Mone dodged the TKO, as both ladies traded thrust kicks, as Blue wanted Code Blue, but Mone countered into the Mone Maker for the win.

Post match, Mone raised her title in the air to celebrate when Stephanie Vaquer walked out carrying the New Japan Strong Women’s Title. Both ladies hold up their titles and this is definitely the match for Forbidden Door.

-Renee Paquette is outside the trainer’s room when Stokely Hathaway & Kris Statlander ran her off. Hathaway called Willow Nightingale pathetic for being 30 years old and thinking Disneyland is a magical place. Hathaway said the catalyst for all this was the 4 way a few weeks ago in how Statlander said she desperately wanted to be TBS Champion and Nightingale didn’t listen, but Hathaway did, he’ll always be the shoulder to cry on. Statlander has come back from multiple knee injuries, while bitches in the back go home from much less and he’s not talking about the women. Statlander said she did something for herself for once and got booed for it. Statlander has only been there as a bodyguard for people who think she’ll just clean up their messes. No longer the protector, everyone will need protection from her.

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-Footage of MJF’s return at Double or Nothing is shown and the legacy of MJF. This was an excellent history package of MJF in AEW.

The Elite Celebrate Double or Nothing and Address the TNT Title Situation

The Young Bucks, Kazuchika Okada & Jack Perry all get separate entrances, as Okada talks first and tells the fans “shut up, bitches!” Perry, who is getting nuclear heat, said The Elite run this sh*t, as Tony Khan & Kenny Omega picked their dream team, but Perry took his piece of the Dragon when he pinned Bryan Danielson. Nicholas put over their Reebok shoes and said Okada & Perry’s performance was so unbelievable at the PPV, they come bearing gifts. The big screen shows a Lamborghini pulling up to the arena with Rainmaker on the license plate. Okada fake cries, asking if this is a dream and we get You Deserve It chants. Matthew said he takes partial blame for what happened to Adam Copeland at the PPV and said he told him “break a leg” before the match and wishes him a speedy recovery.

But as EVPs, you must make tough choices and therefore Copeland is stripped of the TNT Title. Thankfully, since they need a champion, they know just the guy, someone who had the biggest win of his career at Double or Nothing, Scapegoat Jack Perry.

Christopher Daniels walks to the stage and talked about his severance package a few weeks ago, but he has a new title, Interim Executive Vice President, so any announcement he makes will be from Tony Khan. If Jack Perry wants to be TNT Champion, he’ll have to earn it. Qualifying matches over the next few weeks will go on to Forbidden Door to compete for the vacant title in a Ladder Match. No outside interference or seconds in these matches, as the qualifying matches will take place on Friday’s Dynamite in Los Angeles. I’m assuming he meant Rampage.

The Elite were initially upset, saying they’ll go tell Daniels how proud they are to have him back, but The Acclaimed & Daddy Ass interrupt and even the odds. The Elite pump the brakes, as the segment ends with the face off.

– Swerve Strickland is backstage with Prince Nana, who said they should call him Stevie Wonder, as no one can see him in the ring. Strickland said he took down another legend at Double or Nothing and also returned the favor to Killswitch earlier tonight. Strickland said he’s looking at some competitors for the upcoming main event and there’s some surprises, as he’s wondering who will be next to step foot into Swerve’s House?

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-We see a graphic that MJF returns next week before going to backstage to Rush, who applauds MJF’s return to AEW, but he’s a star here, not MJF. You mess with the bull, you get the horns.

Will Ospreay Won the Casino Gauntlet to earn an AEW World Title Match at Forbidden Door

(Not going to lie, I thought more guys would be entering this, but where they were at on time, it would’ve felt super rushed. The intervals allowed guys to get off their signature moves, while not having commercials interrupt them. There were some surprises in this one, as the crowd went wild for darn near everyone involved, especially for the wild finishing sequence. I had assumed a non-AEW talent was winning, as I wasn’t expecting Ospreay to take this, but it should be a fantastic World Title match on tap for Forbidden Door.)

Switchblade Jay White & PAC were the first two entrants, as PAC wasted no time seeking revenge for what happened at Double or Nothing, hitting a spinning dive outside and shotgun dropkick back inside. White got off one offensive move before Mistico made his entrance at 3. A fast sequence with PAC sent him to the floor with White, as Mistico hit a dive from the top, as things went to commercial.

Back from break, Will Ospreay was next in and immediately hit Pip, Pip, Cheerio on Mistico before having an intense face off with White. The crowd are on fire of Ospreay, who hit the corkscrew kick, but PAC nearly slid in and stole the pin on a roll up for two. PAC & Ospreay had a face off, with Mistico flying in off the top before hitting La Mistica on Ospreay. Before Ospreay could tap, Shota Umino entered next and got Shooter chants. Umino slugged it out with Mistico, as Excalibur put over how Jon Moxley is the mentor of Umino. An amazing fast sequence with Ospreay & Umino, who hit a series of flashy slingshot DDTs for two. Claudio Castagnoli was number 6, as White ran for high ground, throwing guys in his path for Castagnoli to hit instead of him. That was short lived, as Castagnoli caught White in the Giant Swing, as things went to another break, which saw Giant Swings aplenty to everyone. When I say everyone, that almost meant referee Bryce, who Castagnoli nearly gave a swing to as well.

Lio Rush is 7, who hits the ring and used his lighting speed to avoid the Castagnoli charge. Rush & Umino had a trade off of misdirect attempts, but both were ran down by Castagnoli, who stood tall before Orange Cassidy slowly walked out at 8. Cassidy blocked a suplex into a Stundog Millionaire and then spinning DDT on Castagnoli, as Cassidy stumbled, as Ospreay wound up a Hidden Blade, but hesitated. White flew in with a Sleeper Suplex and Uranage, as Cassidy fought off Blade Runner, while Hechicero was 9. Hechicero ran wild with a wild wheelbarrow on Ospreay before almost rolling up Cassidy for two. Mistico cut him off with a top rope hurricanrana, as the match picked up in speed big time with a series of dives.

Umino with a pump knee on Cassidy, who responded with Orange Punch. Meanwhile, PAC tried Black Arrow on White, but just like Double or Nothing, Juice Robinson ran out and crotched him before running off. White wanted Blade Runner on Cassidy, but Ospreay flew in with Hidden Blade. Storm Breaker attempt was countered by Cassidy into a snap rana for two, but Ospreay answered with the Oscutter to win the match.

Post match, Swerve Strickland walked out from the back with Prince Nana and had a face off with Ospreay to close the show, as this is the main event for Forbidden Door for the AEW World Title.

AEW Rampage 5/31/24

  • Konosuke Takeshita vs. Penta el Zero Mideo in a TNT Title Qualifier
  • Satnam Singh in action
  • Timeless Toni Storm vs. Viva Van
  • Kyle O’Reilly in action

AEW Collision 6/1/24

  • Will Ospreay defends the International Title against Kyle O’Reilly

AEW Dynamite 6/5/24

  • MJF Returns
  • Mariah May vs. Saraya

AEW Dynamite live results: Swerve Strickland vs. Nick Wayne

Posted on by Ryan Howard

The AEW World Champion will be in action on the final episode before Sunday’s Double or Nothing pay-per-view.

AEW Champion Swerve Strickland will face Nick Wayne on tonight’s Dynamite in a non-title match. Swerve will defend his title on Sunday against Wayne’s Patriarchy compadre Christian Cage.

A three-way bout on tonight’s show will determine the number one contender to Chris Jericho’s FTW Championship, as Katsuyori Shibata, Hook, and Bryan Keith square off.

Orange Cassidy & Will Ospreay will team against Trent Beretta & Roderick Strong. Cassidy vs. Beretta, and Ospreay vs. Strong for the International Championship are set for Sunday’s PPV.

Toni Storm & Mariah May will face Saraya & Harley Cameron in another tag team bout.

Malakai Black vs. Kyle O’Reilly, Bryan Danielson vs. Satnam Singh, and Konosuke Takeshita vs. Matt Sydal are also set for the show.

Bullet Club Gold will speak, Sunday’s Mercedes Mone vs. Willow Nightingale TBS title match will be previewed, plus Jon Moxley will be in the building for tonight’s episode.

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AEW Dynamite comes on the air with an intro that also has clips from the film Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga included. Excalibur then welcomes us alongside Tony Schiavone, Taz & Don Callis, who is taking notes as Orange Cassidy makes his entrance for the opening contest. He referred to Cassidy & Will Ospreay as “both of his guys.”

International Champion Roderick Strong & Trent Beretta (w/Matt Taven & Mike Bennett) defeated Orange Cassidy & Will Ospreay

(A fun appetizer of two singles matches on Sunday’s card, as they did a good job of not really having Beretta & Cassidy and Ospreay & Strong doing a ton together, not giving away what could happen on Sunday. With the heels standing tall tonight, I wouldn’t be shocked in the slightest if this means a new International Champ is on tap in Vegas. Also, Callis trying to pair himself with Cassidy continues to be weird and it’s only a matter of time before Beretta is the one to join the Family it seems.)

Fast offense from Cassidy & Ospreay early, who traded dives outside to gain the advantage. That was short lived, as Mike Bennett tried throwing in the ROH Tag Title, but Ospreay kicked it out of the ring, allowing Strong to hit a backbreaker and take over. Strong & Beretta kept Ospreay grounded until a big back drop created space for Ospreay, as Cassidy made the hot tag and ran wild. Beretta crotched Cassidy in the ropes, allowing Strong to his a gut buster against the buckle. Beretta tried to piledrive Cassidy on the steps like last week, but Ospreay made the save. The match broke down outside, with Beretta laying out Ospreay with a spear, which took things to break.

When things returned, there was a double down between Strong & Cassidy, who nudged his way to his corner, hands in pockets and tagged Ospreay, who was on fire. Beretta’s Tornado DDT was blocked, but not the half and half suplex, which flattened Ospreay. Strong tagged in and nearly got rolled up for two, but Strong recovered with a series of forearms and pancake for two. Strong got trapped in the corner and ate a Cheeky Nandos kick, followed by a Sky Twister Press off the second, while Cassidy fell comically from the top rope onto Strong. Beretta put a stop to the momentum, leading to an attempted release superplex, but Ospreay landed on his feet, allowing Cassidy to fly in with a top rope DDT. Wall walk enzugiri on Strong by Ospreay, as Cassidy followed with a spinning DDT for two.

Beretta ran distraction for the ref, trying to untie the top turnbuckle, as Strong fired off a Sick Kick on Cassidy. Don Callis left commentary and grabbed Cassidy’s leg, allowing him to avoid the End of Heartache. Cassidy hit a Stundog Millionaire, while Ospreay hit the Oscutter, as Bennett & Taven tried to jump in, but were sent outside. Strong kept the ref’s attention, as Ospreay wiped out The Kingdom with a dive, but Wardlow ran down and mowed him over. Beretta hit a knee strike on Cassidy, while Strong connected on an End of Heartache to pin Cassidy.

Post match, The Undisputed Kingdom swarmed Ospreay, while Beretta beat down Cassidy on the ramp. Strong decked Ospreay with the International Title, while Beretta ran off Callis before choking out Cassidy. Strong held the International Title at the face of a busted opened Ospreay, as one more End of Heartache for good measure sent a message from the International Champion.

-The Young Bucks are backstage with Elite Security and held up a sign that said Darby Allin was barred from the building this week to ensure safety of the locker room. Sonjay Dutt walks in and congratulates The Bucks on taking care of their problems lately. Matthew told Dutt if Satnam Singh beats Bryan Danielson tonight, cool, but if he hurts him, even better. Dutt said Singh will break Danielson like a pencil, laughing manically before walking off.

-The Bang Bang Gang made their entrance and literally have a wagon now to push all their titles. Excalibur points out the obvious, which is the AEW & ROH Trios Titles are unified, there’s no reason to have all these titles. Taz interjects and says, then what would they do with the wagon?

Switchblade Jay White has a roll call with himself, Fully Cocked Colten Gunn…and Austin before running down PAC, who was left laying last week at the feet of The Bang Bang Gang. White said PAC made a series of mistakes in recent weeks, sticking his nose in their business where it doesn’t belong. PAC then appears on the big screen and said they’ve wound him up a little bit. 3 on 1 isn’t exactly fair, so PAC introduces his amigos. The lights went out and we get the full Death Triangle entrance on the stage, as Penta el Zero Miedo & Rey Fenix appear with PAC before hitting the ring for an all-out brawl. The Bang Bang Gang get beaten down and retreat as PAC issued the challenge for Double or Nothing.

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Chris Jericho & Big Bill give thumbs up and finger guns to the crowd before Jericho joins commentary for the upcoming contest.

HOOK & Katsuyori Shibata defeated Bryan Keith in a FTW Title Eliminator

(Well, we now know why Keith randomly got a qualifying match last week on Collision. This whole thing was pretty ridiculous if I’m being honest. Not only did a majority of this happen during commercial, Keith tapping to both men left the crowd simply confused. They wanted HOOK & Shibata to continue wrestling, but instead got Jericho just accepting he’ll have a triple threat at Double or Nothing. They’re going to have to do something else before Sunday, maybe on Collision or Rampage, because this didn’t make me that interested in the FTW Title match.)

Keith wasted no time leveling HOOK with a big boot at the bell, as HOOK quickly fought back, trying REDRUM, but Shibata broke it up. Everyone traded T-Bone suplexes until Shibata fired off a STO on HOOK, as things went to commercial literally 30 seconds into the match.

Keith delivered a double underhook powerbomb on HOOK for two as things returned, but Shibata made the save. HOOK connected with a T-Bone on Shibata, as Keith was briefly trapped in REDRUM in the ropes, but Keith escaped with an uppercut headbutt. Keith connected on Diamond Dust, but Shibata ran in with a PK and fireman’s carry neckbreaker until a figure four was sank in. HOOK applied REDRUM at the same time on Keith, who tapped out and referee Rick Knox declared both HOOK & Shibata co-winners.

The crowd chanted “Let Them Fight” as Jericho took the microphone and agreed, cackling and saying this makes his job more difficult at Double or Nothing before laughing more. Jericho warns them as the longest running For The World Champion, he’s just getting started, as he stumbled over his words saying it’s a first ever For The World Rules Triple Threat. Tony Schiavone said Tony Khan texted him that the match was official for the PPV. HOOK & Shibata just walked to the back together while Jericho & Bill waved to the crowd.

-An excellent video package documenting the history of Willow Nightingale & Mercedes Mone is shown ahead of their TBS Title match at Double or Nothing in Mone’s debut match in AEW.

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-A commercial for The Young Bucks Reebok shoes is shown.

-A video package for Jon Moxley & Konosuke Takeshita at Double or Nothing is shown. Moxley said Takeshita started this game, but at the PPV, they’re going to finish it.

Konosuke Takeshita (w/Don Callis) defeated Matt Sydal

Excalibur talks about Sydal teaming with the Blackpool Combat Club at Arena Mexico a few months ago, as Takeshita wastes no time connecting with a sheer drop brainbuster. Sydal countered a Blue Thunder Bomb into a snap hurricanrana and DDT before going up top. Takeshita avoided a dive and hit a spinning Blue Thunder Bomb before Callis signaled to end things. Takeshita wound up and decked Sydal with a hard forearm to get the win. Post match, Takeshita acted like he was helping Sydal up, but pulled him into a release German suplex, putting the boots to him soon after.

Jon Moxley’s music hit, as the IWGP Champion walks to the ring with a microphone in hand. Moxley got in the ring and leveled Takeshita with the microphone, simply saying he’ll see Takeshita this Sunday before leaving through the crowd.

-The Young Bucks were again backstage handing out flyers saying that Darby Allin was banned before seeing Swerve Strickland sitting in their seat at the Gorilla position. Strickland took a flyer and crumpled it up before telling them to hit his music, as he’s up next. Strickland said he hadn’t seen Allin tonight, smirking and headed to the ring. During Strickland’s entrance, we see Allin flyers now posted around ringside as well.

AEW World Champion Swerve Strickland defeated Nick Wayne

(I’m not sure why this match didn’t happen last week in Washington, but maybe they didn’t want to take the chance on Wayne getting cheered in his hometown area? Regardless, as much as I wanted this to be a long competitive match, that’s not what was necessary here before a PPV, Strickland needed to put Wayne away rather quickly and that’s exactly what happened. The bigger story was the return of Prince Nana, who made his allegiances very clear for anyone who might have questioned them when he returned.)

Wayne played cat and mouse early, but Strickland quickly caught him, slammed Wayne into the barricade, took his belt off and literally whipped his ass. It was all Strickland until Wayne was able to drive him head first into the metal part of the turnbuckle. Strickland went to the floor, ate a PK from the apron before Wayne tried a moonsault, was caught by Strickland, but Wayne countered the counter into a spinning DDT on the floor, which took things to commercial.

Back from break, Wayne sent Strickland to the floor and tried for another moonsault, but this time, Strickland was there to meet him and hit a back suplex on the edge of the ring. Strickland connected on a Swerve Stomp off the apron, as back inside, Wayne dares Strickland to put him away, but dodged a top rope Swerve Stomp with boots up into a rolling Code Red for two. Strickland avoided a House Call into a picture perfect powerbomb into a powerslam. Strickland apologized to Wayne before taking his head off with a House Call to get the win.

Post match, Killswitch appeared and attacked Strickland before Christian Cage & Mother Wayne came to the ring. Both checked on Nick, as Strickland was able to fight off and dispose of Killswitch with a low blow, leaving Cage alone with Strickland. The chase was on, as Strickland hit a House Call on Killswitch during the race, as Cage ran out of the arena to a car, which Cage carjacked. As Cage was about to drive away, a car pulls in front of him and Prince Nana is behind the wheel, sipping a coffee. Strickland catches up, putting Cage from the car and beating him down relentlessly. Cage scurried to the top of the car, but Strickland went up as well, hitting a DDT on the roof. Nana handed Strickland a chair and a Con-Chair-To was about to hit, when Cage bailed and ran away. Strickland & Nana reunited, as Taz said a message was clearly sent.

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Malakai Black defeated Kyle O’Reilly

(If you love kickboxing and counter striking, have I got the match for you. This was fantastic and one I wish went longer. Of course Black had to win this, but the crowd was behind O’Reilly. Post match, the message was sent by Copeland for Double or Nothing in the form of a Bloodbath, which thankfully had better aim than when the New Blood failed to do it a bunch in WCW.)

Adam Copeland’s wedding ring, which Black stole last week, was shown on the mask of Black during his entrance. Both men traded a series of kicks in the early going, as commentary put over how each are trained in kickboxing, as it was O’Reilly who hit a knee strike to drop Black first. Both traded leg sweeps, as Black countered a kick and delivered one of his own before popping O’Reilly with a pump knee that sent him to the outside. From there, Black went to work on the knee throughout the entire commercial break.

When things returned, O’Reilly tried to throw his Nigel lariat, but Black dodged it. O’Reilly kneed his way out of a suplex and slammed Black down by the arm. The crowd got behind O’Reilly, who hit a snap German suplex, stomp and rolling elbow for two. O’Reilly kicked away at the arm before both traded strikes, as the battle only intensified as it went on. O’Reilly shot a takedown and an ankle lock applied, but Black stood up into a knee strike. That led to a brainbuster for a super close two. Both men rose to their feet and connected on dueling high kicks until Black pump faked a kick, O’Reilly bit, allowing Black to hit The End kick to win it.

Post match, the lights turned red and started to flicker before blood poured down from the top of the arena onto Black. On the big screen, Adam Copeland walked down steps in a suit jacket telling Malakai to be careful what he wishes for, see you soon, before laughing maniacally.

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-A video package for the Anarchy in the Arena match is shown for Double or Nothing. Bryan Danielson is shown screaming that he has to fight for AEW because he loves this place. There was also footage of Collision last week of The Righteous & Lance Archer laying out FTR, who Danielson said won’t be at Dynamite this week. If The Elite want to take their shot, they better not miss because they won’t like the consequences.

AEW Women’s Champion Timeless Toni Storm & Mariah May (w/Luther) defeated Saraya & Harley Cameron (w/Zak Knight)

(The chemistry of Storm & May continues to grow and I really like the slow build to that storyline. On the other hand, how they’ve handled Deeb in this feud with Storm has been a complete miss. They tried making her a babyface this whole time, despite Storm being crazy over with the crowd and the last week before the PPV, they just finally give in and have Deeb be the heel and leave Storm laying after a violent assault. I think Storm is fantastic, but Deeb feels like another in a line of challengers that’s not gotten much out of a feud with the champ due to Storm’s character being so polarizing. They should have treated Deeb as the heel from the start.)

Storm is still wearing the Deeb’s Dojo flag she used for her striptease on Collision last week. Taz, meanwhile, is furious on commentary about how he was covered in the blood from that bloodbath in the previous segment, I don’t blame him. This is Saraya’s first match on TV in a little over 3 months, as May hit a quick shotgun dropkick on Cameron before a spinning side slam to start. Saraya made the tag and called for Storm, who obliged and the former Outcasts slugged it out. Storm hit a Thesz Press before quickly tagging May, bodyslamming her onto Saraya. May wanted to do the same thing, but couldn’t get Storm up, so Storm just slammed May onto Saraya once more. Saraya faked an injury long enough for Cameron to jump in and get a cheap shot on May, who was isolated throughout commercial.

Storm made the hot tag when things returned, flattening Cameron with a headbutt and drop toehold on Saraya onto her partner in the corner. May came in and wanted dueling superplexes, but instead, Cameron & Saraya hit simultaneous sunset bombs for two. Both took way too long to follow up, allowing Storm & May to block boots, slowly place them down and laying smooches on Cameron & Saraya. May hit May Day, while Storm hit Storm Zero on not only Saraya, but Cameron to get the pin. Post match, Storm was about to do another striptease, when Serena Deeb appeared and laid out Luther with a chair. May was sent outside, leaving Deeb to level Storm with the heel of a shoe. With a chair placed over her, Deeb applied a half crab as refs ran in and pleaded with her to let go. Deeb let the hold go and left, smiling, regaining her Deebs Dojo flag.

-Backstage, The Bang Bang Gang are backstage talking about how Death Triangle needs to earn their Trios Titles shot. At Collision, The Gunns challenge the Lucha Bros to a match and if the Lucha Bros win, the Trios match at Double or Nothing will be for the titles.

Bryan Danielson defeated Satnam Singh (w/Sonjay Dutt, Jay Lethal & Jeff Jarrett) via disqualification

(The match itself was easily the best Singh has looked, as they played the David vs. Goliath story very well. The post match was the main story here, as we get not only the brief return of Tony Khan on the big screen, but Darby Allin with a flamethrower. If Anarchy in the Arena is an anything can happen and probably will stipulation, this was quite the sight to see to end Dynamite on the go home for Double or Nothing.)

This was Singh’s first singles match on AEW TV, as we got the face off to start and Danielson barely is as tall as Singh’s chest. The bell sounds and Danielson fires off kicks, but quickly ate a big boot and massive chop. Singh delivered a delayed vertical suplex, as Danielson went to the outside and was sent into the steps. Dutt tried to clear the announce table, but ended up collapsing the whole thing in the process. Meanwhile, Danielson hit multiple running knees off the apron, sending Singh against the barricade, as he tried for a charging knee, but was caught and chokeslammed on the apron.

Singh ripped off the top turnbuckle and wanted to slam Danielson into it, but referee Bryce put a stop to it. With his attention turned, Danielson hit a low blow and Busiaku Knee, but tried another and ran into the clutches on Singh. Danielson kicked his way out, but Singh hit a violent overhead chop. Singh wanted another suplex, but Danielson ended up on the shoulders, delivering anvil elbows into the LeBell Lock. Before Singh could tap, Jarrett & Lethal attacked, as commentary talked about how the intention was never to win, it was about hurting Danielson.

Post match, Jarrett tried a guitar shot, but Danielson ducked and hit a series of knees on Jarrett & Lethal. Dutt was about to eat a guitar shot by Danielson, but he ducked and Singh just punched through the guitar. Everyone put the boots to Danielson while The Young Bucks made their entrance, raising from the stage, walking to the ring with an envelope of cash they had promised Sonjay Dutt, who took the payoff. Dutt & company left, allowing The Bucks to put the boots to Danielson. The Bucks wanted an EVP Trigger, but Danielson dodged and The Bucks collided knees.

Danielson fought back until the coin drop sounded and Kazuchika Okada walked out from the back. Jack Perry attacked Danielson from behind, as Okada hit the Rainmaker. The Elite dragged Danielson up the stage, as Okada revealed a table just off to the side. We see a car pulling up to the arena on the big screen and it’s Darby Allin arriving, with Tony Khan driving him, as Khan lifted the ban on Allin from the arena. Allin appeared on stage with an actual flamethrower, as Danielson sent Nicholas flying off the stage through the table. Danielson, Allin and a flamethrower were left standing tall, as Okada, Perry & Matthew were hiding behind commentary, while Nicholas’ back was bleeding from the table bump.

AEW Collision 5/25/24

  • The Gunns vs. The Lucha Bros

AEW Double or Nothing 5/26/24

  • Swerve Strickland vs. Christian Cage for the AEW World Title
  • The Elite (Matthew & Nicholas Jackson, Kazuchika Okada & Jack Perry) vs. Team AEW (Bryan Danielson, Darby Allin, Dax Harwood & Cash Wheeler) in Anarchy in the Arena
  • Willow Nightingale vs. Mercedes Mone for the TBS Title
  • Jon Moxley vs. Konosuke Takeshita in an IWGP World Title Eliminator
  • Timeless Toni Storm vs. Serena Deeb for the AEW Women’s Title
  • Roderick Strong vs. Will Ospreay for the AEW International Title
  • Adam Copeland vs. Malakai Black in a Barbed Wire Steel Cage Match for the TNT Title
  • Trent Beretta vs. Orange Cassidy
  • Chris Jericho vs. HOOK vs. Katsuyori Shibata for the FTW Title
  • Switchblade Jay White & The Gunns vs. Death Triangle

AEW Dynamite 5/29/24

  • Forbidden Door Casino Gauntlet – Winner Challenges for The AEW World Title at Forbidden Door

AEW Dynamite live results: Continental title match

Posted on by Ryan Howard

Kazuchika Okada makes his second defense of the AEW Continental Championship on tonight’s Dynamite.

Okada will defend his belt against Dax Harwood as the feud between The Elite and Team AEW continues tonight before culminating at Double or Nothing with Anarchy in the Arena.

A World title eliminator is also set for tonight’s show, with World Champion Swerve Strickland facing Brian Cage.

Jon Moxley & Bryan Danielson of the Blackpool Combat Club will take on Jeff Cobb & Kyle Fletcher in tag team action.

The Young Bucks will face Christopher Daniels & Matt Sydal in another tag team bout.

Women’s World Champion Toni Storm will take on Harley Cameron in a non-title match.

TBS Champion Willow Nightingale & Double or Nothing challenger Mercedes Mone will sign the contract for their title bout on the show.

International Champion Roderick Strong & his Double or Nothing challenger Will Ospreay will go face-to-face.

TNT Champion Adam Copeland will call out Malakai Black after issuing a challenge to Black for a barbed wire cage match at Double or Nothing.

Hook will also make his return on the show.

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AEW Dynamite comes on the air with the IWGP Champion Jon Moxley making his entrance, as Jeff Cobb & Kyle Fletcher are already in the ring for the opening contest. Excalibur welcomes us alongside Tony Schiavone, Taz & Don Callis, as Cobb & Fletcher attack Moxley immediately. Washington’s own Bryan Danielson’s music hits and he sprints out from the back to even the sides. A callback to Anarchy in the Arena, Danielson’s music keeps playing as he & Moxley continue the brawl before the match officially began.

Bryan Danielson & Jon Moxley defeated Jeff Cobb & Kyle Fletcher

(An action-packed tag match to kick off the show, as the crowd was loudly behind Moxley and the hometown Danielson. This was a good win for the Blackpool Combat Club, as the post-match was finally able to build off Takeshita seemingly challenging Moxley a few weeks back for the IWGP Title. One would assume that match will be made official soon for the PPV.)

With the match underway, Danielson & Moxley took turns lighting up Cobb in the corner, zoning in on the leg. Cobb was able to back Moxley into his corner, where Fletcher made the tag and took over, only for Moxley to no sell the strikes, unleashing some of his own. Moxley raked the back and bit at the forehead, as Danielson flew off the top with a knee to the hung-up Fletcher. Right when things went to break, Fletcher back dropped Moxley to the outside and it was Moxley who was isolated.

Moxley was finally able to create some space with a bounce back German suplex on Cobb, allowing Danielson to run wild off a hot tag. A fast-paced sequence between Cobb & Danielson led to Yes Kicks from Danielson, who low bridged Cobb to the outside. Danielson ended up wiping out Fletcher with a dive, but rolled into a Cobb slam back inside. Cobb missed a standing moonsault, but dodged a Busaiku Knee into a spinning back suplex. Moxley & Fletcher tagged in, traded heavy shots before Fletcher was turned inside out with a King Kong Lariat. Cobb was caught with a Cutter, but it was enough time for Fletcher to hit a Michinoku Driver for two.

Locomotion corner strikes from Cobb & Fletcher, who hit a spinning Tombstone on Moxley for a near fall. A Doomsday Device attempt was cut off by Danielson, who hit a Busaiku Knee on Cobb, while Fletcher was planted by a Moxley Death Rider for the victory. Konosuke Takeshita appeared after the match ended and hit a German Suplex out of the corner on Moxley, as he & Danielson were beat down by the Don Callis Family until Claudio Castagnoli ran out to make the save with a weapon in hand. Takeshita once again signaled for the IWGP Title. I wouldn’t be surprised if this leads to a six man tag next week.

-A video package for Swerve Strickland is shown and his media appearances since becoming AEW World Champion. We then see highlights from last week and The Embassy turning on Strickland, with Strickland gaining revenge on Collision.

Malakai Black Responds To Adam Copeland

Adam Copeland made his entrance, but was attacked on stage by the House of Black. He’s thrown to the ring, where Buddy Matthews hit a Curb Stomp, as Brody King threw in some chairs. Malakai Black came to the ring with the TNT Title and microphone in hand, as King & Matthews held up Copeland. Black said he doesn’t understand Copeland’s facade of who he thinks he is. Black ordered Matthews to take Copeland’s wedding ring, as King choked out Copeland. Black placed the ring in his pocket and was about to deliver a double corner chair shot with Matthews before Kyle O’Reilly sprinted out to make the save briefly, but was wiped out by King. Black leveled O’Reilly with The End kick and then hit the trifecta double dropkick/cannonball with Matthews & King. We never got an official answer from Black to Copeland’s Double or Nothing challenge.

-Commentary recap Eddie Kingston’s potential serious leg injury at New Japan’s Resurgence this past weekend in his match with Gabe Kidd. We see The Young Bucks & Jack Perry attacking Kingston after his match as payback for Kingston joining Team AEW last week ahead of Anarchy in the Arena. We go backstage to The Elite on Dynamite and said Kingston must’ve been bit by the injury bug, as Perry said it might be 4 on 3 now at Anarchy in the Arena. The graphic shows Kingston removed from the match, as Okada blows a kiss to Dax Harwood ahead of their match tonight and calls him bitch for good measure.

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-A commercial for The Young Bucks Reebok shoes is shown. Excalibur said he was told The Bucks will be wearing the shoes at Double or Nothing.

-Renee Paquette is backstage with FTR and talks about being down a man in Anarchy in the Arena. Wheeler said The Elite might think it’ll be 4 on 3, but they believe they’ve found a fourth guy for the match, as Harwood said it appears Okada is The Elite’s bitch. We’re told Okada vs. Harwood will be tonight’s main event.

The Young Bucks (Matthew & Nicholas Jackson) defeated Christopher Daniels & Matt Sydal in an AEW Tag Team Title Eliminator

(Daniels & Sydal got the crowd behind them and controlled a majority of this match, but no way were The Bucks losing this one. Post match was the bigger story, with the EVPs flaunting their power once again.)

Jack Perry joins commentary for this, as Daniels has new music, which is performed by Frankie Kazarian’s band. Excalibur pointed out the last time Daniels faced The Bucks it was when SCU was forced to disband as a team. Sydal & Nicholas started off with Sydal firing off leg strikes and showing off his speed before Daniels & Matthew tagged in. Daniels & Sydal were able to showcase some double team offense, but Nicholas barely got a blind tag, allowing The Bucks to control throughout commercial.

When things returned, Sydal leapt and made a hot tag to Daniels, who ran wild. Death Valley Driver connected, as The Bucks crashed into each other, leading to a DDT/STO combo. Daniels ultimately ate a superkick, as Sydal was launched over the barricade by Matthew. Daniels cut off Nicholas in the corner, wanted a hurricanrana, but Matthew held his brother’s leg and Daniels crashed and burned. The Tony Khan Driver connected and The Bucks won it.

Post match, The Bucks took the microphone on stage and talked about Daniels putting his hands on Matthew last week. They’re trying to rid the locker room of toxicity and Daniels is trying to ruin it. Tonight, they’re the bear of bad news and fired Daniels. They told him not to worry, they’ll take care of his family by paying him for 30 days before providing a security escort, thanking him for his 5 years of service. Perry raised a drink to The Bucks on commentary before pouring it on Tony Schiavone, who dejectedly called Perry a son of a bitch, which popped Taz.

-Renee Paquette is backstage with Timeless Toni Storm, Luther & Mariah May as she told them that Luther, May & Saraya are all barred from ringside tonight for Storm’s match with Harley Cameron. Storm said if they want to hurt Mariah May, they’ll have to answer to the bosom she clings to. Storm said after what Serena Deeb did to her last week, she’ll end up like everyone in Vegas, flat on their back with an ass in their face. Chin, Tits, Shoe.

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-Malakai Black is backstage staring at Adam Copeland’s wedding ring, saying this was everything that has held Copeland back. Black said the Barbed Wire Cage Match means there’s still that part of Copeland that still exists. Black accepts, but says when he wins, Copeland must bend a knee to the House of Black.

HOOK defeated Sebastian Wolfe

A T-Bone suplex sent Wolfe flying, as HOOK hit the crossface strikes and sank in REDRUM for the quick win.

HOOK took the mic from Justin Roberts post-match and said he’s here for the FTW Championship and Chris Jericho, calling him out. Jericho came out with Big Bill, waving and giving finger guns to fans, as Taz said this makes him want to vomit. Jericho said it’s great to have HOOK back, but hopefully he learned a lesson after hitting himself in the face with a baseball bat. Jericho said he’s so happy to be here, even if he has to share it with HOOK.

HOOK said the spotlight should be on Jericho, as he wants his FTW Title back, tonight. Jericho said this isn’t a fighting moment, it’s a teaching moment, as the world doesn’t revolve around HOOK, he should think of others and be less selfish, like Jericho. The crowd chanted Please Retire and Jericho addressed it saying if he does, he’ll be inducted into every Hall of Fame possible. Jericho said when one loses a title, you must build your way up again and brings up a Qualification Match on Collision this week and maybe if HOOK wins, he can get a shot at some point. HOOK said that sounds great, then bonked Jericho in the head with the mic. Bill attacked and the numbers were too much until Katsuyori Shibata sprinted out to make the save, as Bill & Jericho bailed. Jericho was shown bleeding from his head from the mic shot.

Swerve Strickland defeated Brian Cage in an AEW World Title Eliminator

(Credit to both competitors in this one, as this was one hell of a back-and-forth battle. This was a hard-fought win for Strickland, who had an even tougher time post match with The Patriachy. Nick Wayne seemingly got his revenge on Strickland a year after Swerve left Wayne laying in a pool of blood at his home. So that’s some real good storytelling here, as Christian got revenge for his “son.”)

Strickland wasted no time attacking at the bell with a charging double knee, as he low bridged Cage to the outside and tried a dive, but Cage caught him in a suplex position. Strickland landed on the apron and hit a pump kick before delivering a double stomp to the arm. Strickland tried wrapping Cage’s arm around the post, but Cage used his good arm to post Strickland and gain control. Cage wanted his suplex from the apron inside, but Strickland snapped the arm and hit a rolling Flatliner for two. Taz brought up how Cage is a former FTW Champion, along with HOOK, Jack Perry and himself, not mentioning Ricky Starks at all, which I found interesting. Cage pressed Strickland over his head and just dumped him in the corner, as things went to commercial.

When things returned, Cage connected with his impressive suplex from the apron back into the ring for two. Strickland dodged a powerbomb, sent Cage to the corner and hit a Helluva Kick to the injured arm. Both traded shots until Cage turned Strickland inside out, but Strickland popped up and leveled Cage. Strickland connected on the uppercut to the back off the second rope before catching an attempted Cage leap frog into a brainbuster for a near fall. Strickland attempted another rolling Flatliner, but ate a Cage pump knee. Cage wanted Weapon-X, but Strickland rolled through into a short arm scissors, only for Cage to power up into a buckle bomb. Strickland avoided the Drill Claw and fired off an uppercut headbutt, as Cage fell to the apron hung up, where Strickland connected on a slingshot double stomp.

Back inside, Strickland hit the 450 Splash, but Cage kicked out. Cage dodged Big Pressure and hit a pop up powerbomb for two of his own. Cage again wanted Drill Claw, but Strickland fought out and the two traded strikes. Cage wanted another pop up, but Strickland got just enough of a double stomp before snapping back the arm of Cage. This led to the House Call to give Strickland the win in a great match.

Post match, Strickland threw two chairs in the ring and laid out Cage before Christian Cage’s music hit and he walked out with Mother Wayne. Nick Wayne appeared behind Strickland and delivered a low blow, as Killswitch hit a pump kick for good measure. Nick showed a family portrait of Strickland and his family before smashing it over the face of Strickland, busting him opened badly. Christian made his way to the ring and told Strickland he embarrassed his son last year by attacking him in Washington in a similar manner. Cage said he’s forced now to embarrass Strickland and asked if his daughter is proud of her absentee father? Cage wiped Strickland’s bloody face on the family photo. Cage said tonight, he took Strickland’s blood and at Double or Nothing, he takes the World Title.

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-A commercial for Meal & a Match is shown, hosted by Renee Paquette & RJ City, now on the AEW YouTube channel.

-Renee Paquette is backstage with HOOK & Katsuyori Shibata and asks if the numbers game is becoming too much for him against Chris Jericho? HOOK said the numbers game doesn’t matter; he’ll beat who he has to in order to get a shot at Jericho. Shibata holds up his phone and asks even if that means him, as he wants another shot at Jericho too. HOOK said if that’s how it’s got to be, so be it and they both agree.

Samoa Joe walks in and laughs saying he thought HOOK had promise, but Jericho has him looking like a fool. Joe said he saw something in HOOK, but maybe he was wrong and walked off. HOOK yelled he’d fight Joe when Shibata held up his phone and said he’s too large to be wearing a floral print.

Timeless Toni Storm defeated Harley Cameron

After an aggressive start by Cameron, Storm was able to work a headlock take down before Cameron gained control with knee strikes. Cameron charged, but ran into a Thesz Press by Storm, who launched Cameron to the outside with a hip attack. Serena Deeb was shown at the top of the ramp and distracted Storm enough for Cameron to take control during commercial.

The crowd was loudly behind Storm, who mounted her comeback with a corner back stabber and snap piledriver before a fisherman’s suplex got two. Cameron battled back with a Sole Food and Shining Wizard for two of her own. Cameron got a head of steam, but ran into a sit out choke bomb by Storm. Both ladies trade near falls before Storm pump faked a punch, Cameron ducked and Storm connected with Storm Zero for the win. Deeb stared down Storm with a smile on her face post-match, as Storm told her to piss off. I’m not really sure how Serena Deeb could be viewed as a babyface, as the crowd loudly supported Storm throughout and Deeb’s appearance led to the heel, Cameron, getting the upper hand in the match.

-Arkady Aura is backstage with International Champion Roderick Strong & Will Ospreay, who said he’s got a sour taste in his mouth after what happened to himself courtesy of Shane Taylor. Ospreay said he’s tired of how confident Strong is around him, but it’s due to being surrounded by the Undisputed Kingdom. Ospreay said Strong doesn’t respect him no matter where they’ve competed around the world. Strong said that’s the smartest thing Ospreay has ever said, as Ospreay might have a woman and child, but he’s still a child himself, not having to deal with the adversity Strong has had to endure. He will expose Ospreay as a fraud. Ospreay said no longer can Strong bad mouth him like he did in Ring of Honor years ago, he’ll show at Double or Nothing why he’s the best wrestler in the world. This was an excellent back and forth between champion and challenger.

TBS Title Contract Signing Between Willow Nightingale & Mercedes Mone

Renee Paquette is in the ring and introduced both ladies to the ring, as Nightingale told Stokely Hathaway & Kris Statlander that she’s got this and they left at the ramp. Paquette said there’s so much history between the two, but also the AEW debut of Mone at Double or Nothing. Nightingale said she respects Mone, but does Mone respect the TBS Title? The title celebrates professional wrestling on this very channel and a legacy built of fighting and dedication, something every woman who has held that title represents. Now Nightingale is the face of TBS and said throughout all the doom and gloom, her smile is her strength and that’s why this title means so much to her. Nightingale said she’s never going to allow Mone to take that away from her and signs the contract to Willow chants from the crowd.

Mone, who is getting her share of boos from the crowd this week, laughs at Nightingale bringing up legacy. Mone brought up in 2015, while Nightingale was training, she was changing the game. Mone talked about breaking down doors and glass ceilings, as Nightingale wouldn’t be here without her. Mone respects Nightingale as champion, but there’s a difference between being great and the greatest of all time. Mone struts around and gets more boos, as she talks about her recent appearances saying that’s what a CEO does. Mone said her legacy is all about winning and signs the contract.

Nightingale brought up the last time they wrestled, she walked away a champion, while Mone didn’t walk out at all. Mone slapped Nightingale and took the TBS Title, trying for a belt shot, but Nightingale dodged and hit a gut wrench powerbomb through the table as the crowd erupted for that. Refs & doctors rushed to the ring and checked on Mone, who was clutching her back, while Nightingale was smiling at the stage. I thought this was a great contract signing segment.

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Kazuchika Okada defeated Dax Harwood to retain the Continental Title

(These two put on a fantastic main event, as the crowd really bit at some of the near falls Harwood had. Okada continues to play the heel role well and especially with how he’s retained his title recently. The big story here is the return of Darby Allin as the fourth man on Team AEW and he got a huge pop from the Washington crowd. I do hope they ultimately pay off the Allin & Jay White feud though, so hopefully that’s still to come down the line, but with Team AEW in need of a babyface for Anarchy in the Arena, a healthy Allin is a great fit.)

Harwood quickly looked for a Sharpshooter in the early going, but Okada scurried to the outside to regroup. Back inside, Okada gained control, but took too long to follow up and Harwood fired off stiff chops. Okada put on the brakes to avoid a back drop and posted Harwood as things went to commercial.

Back from break, Harwood dodged a corner charge and connected on a spinebuster for the double down. Harwood went to the corner, but Okada was there to meet him, dropkicking Harwood to the outside. Okada delivered a running boot against the LED screen and followed with a signature draping DDT off the barricade. Okada wanted the countout win, but Harwood broke the count at 9. Okada wanted a Rainmaker, but Harwood collapsed. Okada tried again, but Harwood ducked and fired off rolling German suplexes. Both trade heavy shots before Harwood delivered a Dragon Suplex.

Harwood again tried for a Sharpshooter, but Okada up kicked out and Harwood flew back to the corner. Harwood fought off a Tombstone, wanted a piledriver, but Okada countered into an Air Raid Crash neckbreaker for two. Okada took too long to follow up with his top rope elbow, as Harwood cut him off with a big superplex. Both rolled to their knees and traded headbutts, forearms and chops, as Okada tried a discus lariat, but Harwood connected first. Harwood wanted his bounce back powerbomb, but Okada floated over and both traded near falls. Harwood countered the Tombstone into one of his own for a very close two. Harwood went up top, but crashed and burned, missing a headbutt.

Okada wanted a Rainmaker, but Harwood spun out, swept the legs and sank in a Sharpshooter. Okada used his size to easily get the ropes and went to the floor, grabbing the Continental Title. Harwood threw him back in the ring, as referee Bryce took the title away, but with his attention turned, Okada kicked the ropes while Harwood was getting back in and delivered a Rainmaker for the victory.

Post match, The Elite hit the ring and pounced on Harwood, as Bryan Danielson & Cash Wheeler sprinted out, only to get beaten down as well. The numbers were too much until Darby Allin’s music hit and Allin appeared being The Elite and smashed them with his skateboard. Allin & Perry brawled as the crowd erupted for their hometown boy. The graphic is shown and Allin is the fourth man on Team AEW, as he cleared the ring with FTR & Danielson to close the show.

AEW Collision & Rampage 5/18/24

  • Will Ospreay vs. Shane Taylor
  • Serena Deeb vs. Anna Jay
  • Qualifying Match for the FTW Title
  • Deonna Purrazzo vs. Robyn Renegade
  • Rush in Action

AEW Dynamite live results: Kenny Omega’s important announcement

Posted on by Ryan Howard
EVP Kenny Omega will have an announcement on tonight’s AEW Dynamite. 

A week after being attacked by The Elite’s Kazuchika Okada, Young Bucks, and Jack Perry, Omega will have a response with an important announcement on tonight’s episode in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada.

TNT Champion Adam Copeland will defend his title against Brody King as the feud between Copeland and House of Black continues.

AEW World Champion Swerve Strickland will go face-to-face with his Double or Nothing challenger Christian Cage on tonight’s episode.

Orange Cassidy will take on Trent Beretta in a battle of former Best Friends.

Mariah May will face Harley Cameron in a women’s division contest.

“The Learning Tree” Chris Jericho and partner Big Bill will be in tag team action on the show.

Serena Deeb will speak on the show ahead of challenging Toni Storm for the AEW Women’s World Championship at Double or Nothing later this month.

AEW Dynamite comes on the air with Adam Copeland walking backstage and approached by Arkady Aura and asked his thoughts on facing Brody King tonight. Copeland said he doesn’t feel great, as his mind has been going to places he doesn’t want it to, but tonight, it stops. Copeland said Tony Khan has agreed tonight will be a No DQ match. The House of Black wanted the Rated R Superstar, tonight they’ll get him.

Excalibur welcomes us alongside Tony Schiavone, as Taz is out due to issues with his knees, but said on social media he’d be back next week.

Orange Cassidy defeated Trent Beretta

(I think it’s not a matter of if, but when Callis will side with Beretta, as that pairing makes far more sense than Callis & Cassidy, which we’re expected to believe currently. The match felt like a preview of a rematch that might happen at Double or Nothing, as Cassidy was able to outsmart Beretta in getting the victory tonight.)

Beretta was in control early on the outside, but an Irish whip allowed Cassidy to leap frog the barricade and gain the advantage as the brawl spilled into the crowd. Beretta crawled through the fans, Cassidy delivered ten punches and hit a suplex onto the concrete. Beretta responded by delivering a back drop back over the barricade ringside, but Cassidy swept out the leg and Beretta crashed onto the railing. Back inside, Cassidy fired off a desperation Orange Punch, as both men were down. Don Callis made his way to commentary as things went to break.

Both men slugged it out when things returned, as Callis said he likes the potential of Cassidy, which is why he left with him last week. Beretta countered a Stundog Millionaire, but couldn’t avoid the spinning DDT. Cassidy delivered a few little kicks and ramped it up, but Beretta again was there to respond with a half and half suplex. Beretta flipped the crowd off and spiked Cassidy with multiple piledrivers and a knee strike. Beretta went to rip off a turnbuckle pad, but was caught by the ref, so Cassidy ripped off a buckle pad of his own, dodged a Beretta charge, who hit the exposed buckle allowing Cassidy to get the school boy and pin.

Post match, Beretta attacked ringside and hit a spike piledriver onto the ring steps. Not done, Beretta followed with a slingshot into the ring frame. Cassidy scurried for a chair, as Beretta brought out a toolbox. Don Callis left commentary and stood between the two as Kris Statlander and referees joined, separating the two. Callis helped Cassidy to the back, as Statlander pleaded with Beretta to stop.

The Elite are shown earlier today arriving in a car, pulling into Tony Khan’s parking spot, as they said he’s not going to be there today. We then see a video package from last week and Kenny Omega’s return, only to be left laying by The Elite. They also showed the comments from Jack Perry saying that Omega’s not as good as he thinks he is. What hurt Perry the most is that Omega wasn’t the hero they needed him to be, as AEW doesn’t need him anymore. Everyone has to sacrifice and Omega made his.

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Kenny Omega is shown from a hospital bed, apologizing that he’s not there tonight, but the EVPs had other plans in mind. 15 years of friendship, it’s hard not take what they did personally, despite Matthew Jackson saying it wasn’t last week. Omega said May 26th is the 5 year anniversary of where this all happened and issues a challenge for The Elite vs. Team AEW in Anarchy in the Arena. Omega said FTR are the first two members of the team and the other two will reveal themselves sooner than The Elite might hope.

-Tony Schiavone introduces Serena Deeb to the stage and said she’s excited to wrestle for the Women’s Title at Double or Nothing. Deeb is aware everyone loves Toni Storm, but has heard people saying she won’t be able to defeat Storm. Deeb said losing at Double or Nothing is not an option, as several months ago, she made her return after 15 months, the hardest time in her life. Deeb brought up suffering three seizures and how scary it was. Through the uncertainty, the vision Deeb kept was becoming World Champion.

Timeless Toni Storm interrupted and said she wanted to hear from her challenger, not a charity case. Deeb said Storm better start caring, as she’ll fight for her life to become Women’s Champion at Double or Nothing. Storm said everything Deeb has gone through, she doesn’t give a single, solitary shit. After a face off, Storm tried a cheap shot, but Deeb blocked and decked Storm with a right hand, leaving the champ KO’d. Luther ran out and carried Storm to the back. I felt really bad for Deeb here, as she was telling a serious story about her comeback, but the fans just chanted Let’s Go Oilers and also cheered for Storm’s line about not caring about Deeb’s comeback.

-Lexy Nair is backstage with Orange Cassidy in the trainers room when Rocky Romero walked in to check on him. Romero brought up getting off the phone with Tony Khan and said if he beats Jay White tonight, then Cassidy, himself and a partner can get a Trios Title shot and brings up Tomihiro Ishii and maybe mend the fence with Trent Beretta. Cassidy couldn’t believe Romero suggested that and wished Romero luck before leaving.

Mariah May defeated Harley Cameron (w/Saraya)

Don Callis remains on commentary for the evening and said he’s always scouting and mentioned Kenny Omega and what he’s done for Callis. This is Cameron’s Dynamite in ring debut, as she’s had a few matches back in the AEW Dark days. Cameron attacked at the start with a series of kicks and Shining Wizard for two. Cameron continued to mock May, who fought back with overhand corner chops and forearms. A side slam led to a shotgun dropkick, as Cameron scurried to the apron. Cameron suckered May in with a high kick and dragged May to the floor where she was beaten up by Saraya as things went to commercial.

Back from break, Saraya is trash talking fans, as May & Cameron collide to lead to the reset. They slug it out with May winning the exchange, but cut off by a Cameron clothesline. May answered with a charge of her own and sit out choke bomb for two. May fired off a headbutt and followed with a top rope dropkick, which set the stage for a Sweet Cheek Music attempt, but Saraya pulled Cameron to the outside. May went out and leveled Saraya, as back inside, was almost met with a flash inside cradle for two. May popped up and connected on May Day for the victory.

Post match, Saraya attacked with Cameron until Mina Shirakawa ran out from the back. Saraya threw Cameron in front of her and she took a spinning back elbow to level Cameron. Shirakawa was picked up and hugged by May, as Shirakawa faked a kiss, but opted to dance instead, sharing a champagne toast. Don Callis questioned just what the hell is going on, as Excalibur wondered where Toni Storm was, forgetting she was just knocked out in the previous segment.

-Arkady Aura is backstage with PAC and asks if we’ll see Death Triangle reuniting any time soon? PAC’s delayed response of not being concerned at the moment with Death Triangle was interrupted by Switchblade Jay White & The Gunns. They mock PAC losing to Okada at Dynasty and questioned if White should go after the International Title, but first, he needs to go beat Rocky Romero. They told PAC to have fun with his new friend and walked off.

-Malakai Black vignette aired about his feud with Adam Copeland. Black said Copeland was so pivotal to the industry, but started becoming painfully aware of his own mortality. He gave up everything to have a wife and child, but needs to be reminded of who he really was. Not the father or champion he believes he is, but the cold-hearted son of a bitch that Black must remind Copeland about, so Copeland can truly live again.

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-A video package about “visionary pioneers” Matthew & Nicholas Jackson is shown about how they are fighting the good fight and Change the World. They cut to the Bucks backstage saying whoever put that together deserves a raise as they need more of that instead of Kenny Omega. They handed a rundown saying the AEW World Champion is next and tell Swerve Strickland good luck before rolling their eyes.

Christian Cage Continues To Take From Swerve Strickland

Strickland came to the ring without Prince Nana and said he’s in a real foul mood, a fighting mood. We see footage of last weeks attack by The Patriarchy on Strickland & Nana, as Strickland then says when you become World Champion, everyone wants a piece of you, physically and literally, since Killswitch took some of his hair last week. Strickland said he’s the Connor McDavid of All Elite Wrestling, which got a big pop from Edmonton and told Christian Cage to get out here.

Cage came to the stage with The Patriarchy and ran down the Edmonton Oilers before telling Strickland last week was by design, as every week Cage will take something from Strickland until finally taking the World Title. Cage said Strickland has been riding a wave of momentum, but waves crash and it’ll fall at Cage’s feet. Cage deserves to stand at the top of the mountain as World Champion. When Swerve’s House is foreclosed on, all Strickland will be able to see is his stupid gold teeth, unless Cage takes them as well. As The Patriarchy got closer, Strickland said he wasn’t alone, as The Mogul Embassy showed up behind Strickland, who told Cage to get in the ring so he can beat his ass like Kendrick did to Drake. Strickland said Cage made it where he was by playing the politic game, while Strickland busted his ass. Strickland brought up when Cage is faced with an uncomfortable position, he’ll say I Quit.

Cage was about to respond when Brian Cage & The Gates of Agony attacked Strickland from behind. Cage screamed orders, as Strickland was planted with a pop up triple powerbomb. Referees tried to make the save, but were dispatched easily, as Cage press slammed Strickland to the floor. They ripped apart the commentary table and se the steps up and delivered a slam through the table. The Embassy stared down at Strickland, while The Patriarchy made their way to the back, meeting The Young Bucks, shaking hands. Cage said he’s looking forward to conducting more business with them. Matthew questioned if that would’ve been considered a “bitch move” going back to Strickland’s comments a few weeks ago about The Bucks.

-Arkady Aura is backstage with Willow Nightingale, who said she’s not feeling great physically after the Manitoba Massacre last week, but fine otherwise. Nightingale said she’s ready for Mercedes Mone at Double or Nothing and is ready for Dynamite, Rampage, Collision and any challenger, even someone from overseas. Nightingale said she’s sorry that Mone got hurt in their match, but since then, she’s been on the run of her life, winning the Strong Women’s Title, The Owen Hart Cup and now the TBS Title. Double or Nothing, Mone better be ready for the fight of their lives.

Switchblade Jay White (w/The Gunns) defeated Rocky Romero

(I wish this match went longer, but due to the time these two had, this felt like a sprint. Romero controlled a lot of this one and it wasn’t until the end where White got the win, without help I should point out. Post match, it’s definitely looking like either Death Triangle or the combination of PAC, Romero & probably Orange Cassidy will face The Bang Bang Gang for the Trios Titles next.)

White’s early trash talk nearly resulted in a flash pin from Romero, who got two off a school boy. Romero suckered White into chasing him to the floor, where Romero hit a dropkick through the ropes and follow up dive. Back inside, White cut off the Romero locomotion lariats before they could get going and turned Romero inside out with a lariat that took things to commercial.

Romero mounted his comeback by floating over a suplex and delivering a springboard spinning DDT. To the floor they went, as Romero snapped off a hurricanrana off the ring steps. Back inside, Romero with a high cross body for another near fall. White tried a Sleeper Suplex, but Romero slid through into a two count. Romero wanted Sliced Bread, but White almost caught Blade Runner, only for Romero to spin out into another close two. The running Sliced Bread connected for a fourth near fall, as Romero went for it again, only this time planted Romero with a Bloody Sunday. Blade Runner soon followed, giving White the victory. Post match, The Gunns pounced on Romero until PAC walked out from the back. The Bang Bang Gang bailed, as PAC was left staring them down.

-A training video for Samoa Joe is shown.

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Chris Jericho & Big Bill defeated Mo Jabari & Harlon Abbott

Jericho acted like a 1980s fiery babyface to start against Jabari before tagging in Bill, who delivered a series of corner splashes, big boots, Boss Man Slam and two choke slams. Jericho tagged in to pick up the pieces and hit a Judas Effect on Abbott for the win.

Post match, Jericho thanked the crowd and faked mixing up Edmonton for Calgary, but said sometimes you make mistakes when you’re creating memories for people around the World. Jericho said he wishes he could be on Dynamite for two hours straight, but thanks the big redwood Big Bill, who is taking pointers from The Learning Tree. Jericho also thanks Shibata and said their match got the highest rating on CageMatch last week. Jericho thanked HOOK, who hit himself in the face with a baseball bat at Dynasty. Jericho was cut off by Tony Schiavone, who walked in the ring and informed them HOOK will be returning next week. Jericho was thrilled and waved to the crowd.

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Adam Copeland defeated Brody King to retain the TNT Title in a No DQ Match

(While last week we had a FTW Rules and Manitoba Massacre, I didn’t initially think another No DQ match was necessary. However, if you look at the story they’re trying to tell with the House of Black trying to make Copeland channel what Malakai Black said earlier as “the cold hearted son of a bitch he used to be”, then I get it. The crowd was really into this, especially the finish, as Copeland is indeed getting more aggressive in the last few weeks, so perhaps Black’s strategy is working.)

Despite this being a No DQ match, this started with Copeland trying to work headlocks. King easily escaped, tried a powerbomb, but Copeland low bridged King to the apron. Copeland charged for a Spear, but King cut him off with a neckbreaker through the ropes and controlled throughout the break. The crowd wanted tables, so King brought one out, but faked them out and threw it back under the ring.

When things returned, King tried for a charge against the guard rail, but Copeland moved and King smashed hard. Copeland was relentless with chair shots to the back before both fought to the apron. Copeland avoided a piledriver by gouging the eyes, allowing him to hit a DDT on the chair off the edge of the ring, busting King open in the process. King smiled at the punishment, spitting at Copeland, who slapped King across the face. Back inside, Copeland went up top for a cross body for a near fall. Copeland broke apart a chair before wedging it in the corner. He went to attack, but was leveled with a roundhouse lariat by King, who is dripping blood now. Copeland was smashed in the corner, but dodged a King charge with a leg sweep into a Crossface with the cross bar of the chair as things went to break again.

Copeland set up a table ringside and wanted a suplex, but King sent Copeland crashing to the floor. King tried a suplex of his own, but Copeland fought out. King attempted his hanging sleeper in the corner, but Copeland rolled out, as both men rose and hit double clotheslines and big boots leading to the reset. Both men rose again, this time King hitting a lariat, but Copeland attempted a fireman’s carry, only for King to collapse on top and hit a corner cannonball for two. Copeland escaped a powerbomb into a sit out slam, wanted a Spear, but King leap frogged into a spike piledriver.

Both men rolled to the apron, where Copeland managed a Death Valley Driver on the corner of the ring. King slowly recovered, as Copeland charged and hit a Spear through the ropes through the table ringside. Both slowly rolled back inside where Copeland connected with a Spear for the victory.

Post match, King attacked Copeland before Kyle O’Reilly ran out for the save. O’Reilly & Copeland teamed up to clothesline King to the floor as Copeland looked at King’s blood on his hands before staring up at O’Reilly.

-Arkady Aura is backstage with Mercedes Mone, who said they’re 18 days away from her debut. AEW is where the best wrestle and she thrives in that spotlight. Mone brings up sitting courtside at the Celtics game tomorrow and throwing out the first pitch at the Red Sox game. Mone is ready for Double or Nothing, as Willow Nightingale took something from her she’ll never get back, time. Mone said she’ll be ready because she is that bitch, as there should be an asterisk on Nightingale’s victory. She’ll wipe the stupid smile from Nightingale’s face and take her title.

-Lexy Nair is backstage with Kyle O’Reilly & Adam Copeland, who is being checked out by the doctor. Copeland thanked O’Reilly for his help, but O’Reilly said he can owe him a favor on Collision, the Cope Open. Copeland asked if that’s what this was all about, helping him to get closer to the TNT Title? Copeland agrees and the match for Saturday is official.

-The Elite come to the ring and said they asked the network for an overrun, as the show doesn’t end until they say it does. The Young Bucks hand the microphone to Kazuchika Okada, who has a message for Kenny Omega. The Best Bout Machine says get well soon and blows a kiss to the camera. Matthew Jackson tells Tony Khan, who is at home watching in Jacksonville, that he’s the best boss they’ve ever had, if only he got out of his own way. It left The Bucks no choice but to give Tony Khan a Tony Khan Driver. Last week, Omega gave them no choice but to give an EVP Trigger to an EVP. Nicholas said the only reason FTR helped Omega was because they hate the Bucks. The Elite accepts Anarchy in the Arena and wishes them good luck in finding two partners, as The Elite runs the show.

FTR comes out from the back and said they found two guys with big enough balls for the job and to accept a match like Anarchy in the Arena. Eddie Kingston walks out and is amped up before the music for Bryan Danielson hits and the American Dragon comes out to a massive ovation. They all hit the ring and have a face off, with Matthew Jackson saying they shouldn’t think about placing a finger on them, but Kingston swung first, as it’s a wild brawl to end the show, a security and refs frantically tried to separate everyone.

AEW Collision & Rampage 5/11/24

· Adam Copeland defends the TNT Title against Kyle O’Reilly

AEW Dynamite live results: Kenny Omega returns

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Kenny Omega makes his AEW return on tonight’s Dynamite in Winnipeg. 

Sidelined since late last year due to diverticulitis, Omega is not expected to return to the ring any time soon, but will likely be involved in an angle on tonight’s episode in his hometown. 

Also set for the show, AEW World Champion Swerve Strickland’s opponent for this month’s Double or Nothing pay-per-view will also be revealed tonight. 

New FTW Champion Chris Jericho is set for his first title defense on tonight’s episode against Katsuyori Shibata. 

Adam Copeland will defend his TNT Championship on tonight’s program against a member of The House of Black (Malakai Black, Buddy Matthews, or Brody King). 

In the women’s division, top contenders Serena Deeb and Mariah May will go one-on-one in a match with possible Double or Nothing implications, as Women’s World Champion Toni Storm does not currently have an opponent for the pay-per-view. 

Tonight’s show will be immediately followed by a live edition of Rampage on TBS. 

AEW Dynamite comes on the air with Tony Khan in Jacksonville live via satellite and apologizes for not being in Winnipeg live due to not being cleared by doctors. The feed cuts out and goes to Matthew & Nicholas Jackson in the production truck apologizing for losing connection in Jacksonville. They said they weren’t fired last week due to iron clad contracts, as they aren’t going anywhere, neither are their colleagues. If Tony Khan is unreachable, then the EVPs are able to run the show, so they throw it to the new Dynamite intro, which is dominated by Young Bucks, Kazuchika Okada & Jack Perry clips. Excalibur welcomes us alongside Tony Schiavone & Taz as we go to the entrance of the AEW World Champion to kick off the show.

Swerve Strickland’s Double or Nothing Opponent Revealed

Strickland came to the ring with Prince Nana dancing by his side, as he tells the crowd he’s wrestled on three shows in one week, which shows he’s a champion fans deserve. What AEW doesn’t deserve is selfish, greedy, childish, power-hungry EVPs who think they can throw their weight around without any consequence and calls what The Elite did last week to Tony Khan a bitch move, which will be handled eventually. Strickland said tonight is about learning who his opponent is for Double or Nothing and said whomever it is, wipe your feet before entering Swerve’s House. The Young Bucks interrupt from the big screen and said success has gotten to Strickland’s head and bad mouth the EVPs, even using curse words, which is a fine. The Bucks said his opponent is one of Canada’s finest, a former World champion and says to hit the music. 

Everyone expected Kenny Omega, but it was Christian Cage and the Patriarchy, who came to the ring, as Excalibur said his mind went to one place, but we were all swerved in a sense. Tony Schiavone said if anyone deserves a World Title shot, it’s Christian Cage.

Cage had a microphone and faked like he was going to talk, but instead popped Strickland in the face with it. Strickland battled back, but the numbers were too much as Nick Wayne & Killswitch attacked both Strickland and Nana. Cage hit the Killswitch on the AEW Title on Strickland, while Nana was dropped with Wayne’s World. Cage took the mic and said there’s something Strickland should know, he never forgets. Cage brought up Strickland breaking into Wayne’s gym last year and busting him open. Also hasn’t forgotten about teaming with Strickland at All In London and they lost, resulting in Strickland embarrassing Cage. Instead of apologizing, Strickland went and won the World Title, so it’s time to pay for those mistakes. Cage brought up Strickland’s daughter and said when he’s done with him, she’s not going to want to know Strickland, but can have a father who she truly can be proud of. Cage said the pain has just begun, as Killswitch ripped hair from Strickland and presented it to Nick Wayne. The World Title match for Double or Nothing has been made official.

-A video package highlighting the feud between Adam Copeland & House of Black is shown.

Adam Copeland defeated Buddy Matthews to retain the TNT Title

(I thought this would be the standard brief action, commercial and return for a few minutes until the finish kind of match. Thankfully that wasn’t the case, as these two had quite the battle. The post-match was great, as Malakai Black wanting Copeland to tap into the dark side made sense due to Black misting Copeland at Dynasty. Will he be successful in doing so remains to be seen.)

After Copeland’s entrance, Malakai Black’s voice was heard over the arena and said why fight him now, when destroying his mind is so much more rewarding. Matthews made his entrance and traded shoulder blocks, headlock take downs and quick pin attempts before an early stalemate. Matthews floated over a back drop, hit a hurricanrana, as both men cut off dive attempts, until Copeland managed to connect on his first, which took things to commercial.

When things returned, Matthews spiked Copeland with a draping DDT through the ropes back in the ring. Matthews kept Copeland grounded before a flap jack connected for Copeland, allowing the reset. Both climbed the ropes, as Matthews wanted a superplex outside but both hit heavy shots at the same time and we got double bumps onto the apron to the floor. They tease a double countout with both just beating the count, as a slugfest ensued on their knees, as Matthews blocked an Impaler, but both got some speed and collided with a hard double cross body. Referee Aubrey called over the doctor, as Matthews is spitting up blood and we go to another commercial break. The doctor left and the match resumed, as Copeland took control, zoning in on the ribs, with Aubrey constantly checking Matthews.

Back from break, Copeland connected on ten corner punches, but Matthews managed to answer with a Liger Bomb for two. Both men fought up the ropes in the corner and traded superplex attempts before Copeland connected on an Avalanche Impaler for a near fall. Matthews cut off a Spear attempt with a series of knee strikes into a Jackhammer for two. Matthews quickly transitioned into a Crossface, but Copeland escaped into an Angle Slam. Justin Roberts announced 20 minutes has gone by, as Copeland missed another Spear attempt, and ate a Go To Sleep instead. Matthews missed a Curb Stomp, allowing Copeland to connect with the Spear for the win.

Post match, Copeland attacked Matthews and grabbed two chairs ringside. After a chair shot to the back, Copeland was about to deliver a Con-Chair-To, but the lights went out as Copeland was contemplating. When they came on, Malakai Black was in the ring and told Copeland to do it. Matthews recovered enough to ask for the chair shot as well. Copeland went to swing at Black, but the lights went out and when they returned, Black & Matthews were gone.

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Samoa Joe defeated Isiah Kassidy

(Quick, but fun squash, as the Joe walk off side step of the Kassidy dive will be gif worthy for sure.)

Joe conducted the crowd in “Joe’s Gonna Kill You” chants, as Kassidy grabbed Joe’s towel and mocked him with a dance. All that did was result in Joe connecting on a pop-up flap jack, causing Kassidy to scream. Joe lit up Kassidy in the corner with shots, as Kassidy used his speed to catch Joe with a springboard stunner on the ropes. Kassidy went for a somersault dive, but Joe did his walk off and Kassidy went splat. Back in the ring, Kassidy managed a pop up dropkick, but tried a monkey flip and Joe didn’t budge. Joe instead spun Kassidy around and connected on a Muscle Buster for the win.

-Video package from Skye Blue challenging Willow Nightingale for the TBS Title on Rampage is shown.

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Orange Cassidy made his way to the ring and said he hates this; he thought Chuck Taylor & Trent Beretta fighting last Saturday would’ve gotten it all out of their systems and they’d be Best Friends again. Unfortunately, that’s not going to happen, as Cassidy was informed his best friend Chuck Taylor will never wrestle again due to Beretta’s post-fight attack with a pipe on Taylor’s ankle. Cassidy was cut off by Beretta on stage and said what a surprise, Cassidy makes everything about himself. Cassidy sprinted up the ramp, but was held back by security and Kris Statlander. Beretta yelled that Cassidy is too selfish, as Don Callis walked out and whispered something to Cassidy and walked off with him. Statlander left as well, as Beretta mockingly gave a thumbs up to the crowd.

-Renee Paquette is backstage with The Young Bucks, who said she’s killing it and ask how the family and Jon were doing. Nicholas said they’ve had too much TV time tonight, so they’ll give some to their friend, Scapegoat Jack Perry, who walked in. Perry said last week he did what’s best for AEW, as Tony Khan made him the Scapegoat. It was a sacrifice he was willing to make, as sacrifices should be made by everyone, as we’re now in a new era, the Era of The Elite.

Chris Jericho defeated Katsuyori Shibata to retain the FTW Title

(The match itself had a good mix of comedy and hard-hitting action, as you could see with how beat red Jericho’s chest was. After asking Jericho to watch him on Rampage about 20 times throughout his squash, the finish here was pretty expected. Bill has all but begged Jericho to teach him under The Learning Tree.)

Jericho’s father, Ted Irvine, is sitting ringside, as Jericho waved to the crowd like he was a man of the people. Taz is fired up on commentary about how Jericho has desecrated the FTW Title, as Excalibur informed us this is Shibata’s first ever No Disqualification Match. Both men trade chops to start, as Jericho hit an early Lionsault, but his knees landed as a low blow on Shibata. Jericho grabbed a trash can lid and smacked Shibata in the head, which was tough to watch, then pulled a bag from under the ring. They were Winnipeg Jets hockey pucks, but took too long, as Shibata delivered an STO onto them, followed by a snap suplex. Another chop battle ensued, with Shibata pretty much no selling, as his chops echo loudly on Jericho, as things went to break.

It was literally all chops during break, but when things returned, Jericho chucked a puck at Shibata, shot a double leg and applied the Walls of Jericho. Shibata escaped into a Figure Four, but Jericho grabbed another puck and threw it right at the mouth. Taz gets the teed-up joke of saying “What the Puck?” and Excalibur said he only gets one of those. Jericho placed a trash can on the head of Shibata and smacked it with a kendo stick, but Shibata rose to his feet and stalked Jericho down while wearing the trash can, ultimately smashing Jericho in the head. While trapping Jericho in the corner, Shibata connected on his running dropkick for two.

Shibata tossed a kendo stick to Jericho and sat down, wanting a duel. Jericho obliged, but Shibata’s first shot was right across the face. After a back and forth, Shibata hit a kendo stick assisted back suplex onto the pucks before setting a table up in the corner. Shibata charged, but ate a Code Breaker for two. Shibata dodged a Judas Effect into a Rear Naked Choke into a ripcord chop. Shibata positioned the table, but Big Bill ran in and chokeslammed Shibata through it. Bill bailed, as Jericho made the cover and won it.

-Renee Paquette is backstage with Willow Nightingale, Kris Statlander & Stokely Hathaway as Statlander apologizes for last week in trying to defuse the situation. Paquette brings up Skye Blue, as Nightingale said she’s in a fighting mood and for Mone not to think she forgot about her. Nightingale will maim Blue tonight in Manitoba Massacre, as Hathaway said he can’t complain about Blue’s comments about him, since Tony Khan was taken out by The Young Bucks. Paquette was handed a cell phone and read a message from The Young Bucks saying Statlander & Hathaway were banned from ringside tonight on Rampage. If they interfere, Nightingale will lose her TBS Title.

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Claudio Castagnoli defeated Brian Cage

(Action packed match this was, as the crowd were into it from the start. Lots of back and forth here with each man showing off not only their power, but their agility as well. Good bounce back win for Castagnoli following his loss on Collision last week.)

Prince Nana was not out with Cage due to the attack earlier tonight from The Embassy. Both men charged right at the bell and duked it out with lariats, neither falling. Both men traded suplexes, as the other would pop right up, with Cage connecting with a hurricanrana. Cage tried a leap frog, but Castagnoli caught him in mid air into a tilt a whirl back breaker. A stalling bodyslam and double stomp led to Castagnoli trying for corner punches, but Cage sent him to the apron, allowing for his suplex from the outside in.

Back from break, Cage connected on the Tiger Feint Kick and discus lariat for two. Castagnoli floated over a Drill Claw attempt into a springboard spinning uppercut into the reset. More uppercuts in bunches by Castagnoli, as both traded big boots until a thrust kick from Castagnoli led to a Tiger Feint Kick and discus lariat of his own. Cage responded with a Waterwheel Drop, but Castagnoli answered with a pop-up uppercut for two. The Giant Swing was delivered into the Sharpshooter, as Cage tapped.

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-Renee Paquette is backstage with Rocky Romero and asks who he sides with in the Best Friends saga? Romero said neither, as no one wins in this scenario, as he told them all that from this moment on, Romero does his own thing going forward. Romero wants to be the best in AEW and the only way to do it, is by himself, so he wants to start by challenging Kyle O’Reilly on Rampage as a way to earning a title shot.

Serena Deeb defeated Mariah May (w/Timeless Toni Storm & Luther)

(These two ladies had quite the hard-hitting main event, as the consequences of Toni Storm’s actions led to the result and ultimately who she’ll be facing at Double or Nothing. This could also play into the long-term story between May & Storm as well.)

After trading wrist control early, Deeb switched to the leg, wrapped May up in a Paradise Lock and dropkicked her. Quick series of takedowns by Deeb, who again folded May up like a pretzel, but let go, allowing May to fire off some strikes in the corner. Headstand head scissors and shotgun dropkick sent Deeb reeling as things went to commercial.

May controlled the entire break, but Deeb was just starting her comeback when things returned. A neckbreaker through the ropes delivered by Deeb, as May dodged a ripcord back elbow, but not a spinning neckbreaker. After a series of counters, Deeb delivered a snap German suplex and hammerlock lariat for two. May avoided a Figure Four, went up top and hit a picture perfect shotgun dropkick. May delivered Sweet Cheek Music, but Deeb kicked out. A charging knee connected, as May went for May Day, but Deeb instead sank in a crucifix and traded pin attempts. Deeb dizzied May into a rolling back slide, but May kicked out into a slam. May tried the headstand head scissors again, but Deeb had it scouted into a half crab. Deeb cranked away at it, but Toni Storm threw in the towel for the ref stoppage. Right as the match ended, the graphic showed Deeb will be facing Storm at Double or Nothing.

-Renee Paquette is backstage and congratulates Adam Copeland on his win tonight an asked if he’s ok? Copeland pondered his answer, but simply said, yeah. Kyle O’Reilly walked in and said if Copeland ever wants helps against the House of Black, he’ll have his back. Copeland was going to thank him when he saw O’Reilly looking at the TNT Title and told him eyes up here, but ultimately thanks him and wishes him luck against Rocky Romero tonight.

Kenny Omega Returns

Justin Roberts gives quite the introduction to Omega, who gets a massive hometown pop from the crowd. Omega takes the mic and said he’s never been good at talking about injuries, but a few months back he was diagnosed with diverticulitis and after spending ten days in the hospital, he was informed he was 24 hours away from dying. The doctors told him they need to get this handled, because if not, it’s a ticking time bomb, as any blunt force trauma could kill him. Since that day, Omega said he had to stop watching because he was scared for the first time in his career and it made him feel like a coward. Maybe this whole thing was to come out and say to the fans he had to retire. Omega said he turned on AEW for the first time a few weeks ago and watched Dynasty and brought up Swerve Strickland making history and Bryan Danielson & Will Ospreay having one of the greatest matches of all time.

Omega started shaking again and wondered if it was due to being scared, but that’s life, the reason he was shaking was due to withdrawal. Being the best is what fuels him and he hates it that he’s been forgotten as the best wrestler in the world. Omega made a promise to himself and the fans saying this isn’t over until he exhausts all options, even if it’s a 1% chance, even with a colostomy bag. On the topic of colostomy bags, he brings up two sh*t bags in Matthew & Nicholas Jackson. What they forget as EVP is there’s one other EVP, as he may be fired from The Elite, but they can’t fire him as an EVP. Until someone says otherwise, part of this company belongs to the Best Bout Machine.

The coin drops and Kazuchika Okada walks to the ring and comes face to face with Omega to Holy Sh*t chants. Omega said it’s funny and brought up their rivalry in New Japan and said give him a few months and they’ll settle it in and AEW ring. Okada said he’s sorry, but he’s the Best Bout Machine now as Jack Perry flies in and attacks Omega from behind. Okada throws a chair in the ring, as Perry takes it and wipes out security, allowing Omega to fight back with strikes and Snap Dragon, but Omega clutches his midsection. Omega signaled for a V-Trigger, but was tripped by Okada, as Perry gets a chair shot to the ribs. The Young Bucks run out from the back and tell Okada & Perry to relax before grabbing Omega’s hands and delivering an EVP Trigger. Okada was about to deliver a Rainmaker when FTR sprint out from the back and The Elite bail to end Dynamite.

AEW Rampage 5/1/24

Switchblade Jay White vs. Dante Martin

Konosuke Takeshita vs. London Lightning

Rocky Romero vs. Kyle O’Reilly

Willow Nightingale vs. Skye Blue for the TBS Title in Manitoba Massacre

AEW Dynamite 5/8/24

Adam Copeland defends the TNT Title against Brody King

Orange Cassidy takes on Trent Beretta

AEW Dynamite live results: Moxley vs. Hobbs IWGP World title match

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Jon Moxley makes his first defense of the IWGP World Heavyweight Championship on tonight’s AEW Dynamite. 

Moxley defeated Tetsuya Naito to win the IWGP title at NJPW Windy City Riot earlier this month, and defends against Powerhouse Hobbs of the Don Callis Family on tonight’s episode. 

New AEW Champion Swerve Strickland will take on ROH TV Champion Kyle Fletcher tonight in a World title eliminator match.

After defeating Julia Hart for the TBS Championship at Dynasty, Willow Nightingale will have a title celebration on tonight’s show. Willow will defend the TBS title against Mercedes Mone at Double or Nothing next month. 

New FTW Champion Chris Jericho will speak on tonight’s episode. 

Chuck Taylor will be forced to declare whether Orange Cassidy or Trent Beretta is his best friend on tonight’s show after Beretta’s recent turn against Cassidy. 

Mina Shirakawa will also be in action on tonight’s show against Anna Jay.

AEW Dynamite comes on the air with Excalibur welcoming us alongside Tony Schiavone & Taz as we go to footage from earlier in the day of The Young Bucks & Kazuchika Okada arriving to the arena when another car pulls up behind them and out steps Jack Perry. Security tries to escort Perry away when The Bucks say he’s with them.

Chuck Taylor Decides Who Is His Best Friend

Orange Cassidy’s music hits, he doesn’t initially come out, but instead thrown to the stage by Trent Beretta, who continues the beating into the ring. Beretta grabs the microphone and tells Chuck Taylor that it’s time and to get out to the ring. Chuck Taylor slowly walks to the ring from the stands, as Beretta apologizes for not doing this sooner to Cassidy, spending five years hugging a narcissistic prick. Beretta said Cassidy was supposed to be their mascot, yet they ended up being his lacky’s. Cassidy doesn’t care about Taylor, he’s not his friend, but Beretta is, he cares about Taylor. Beretta tells Taylor to give the people what they want and asks for a hug, but Taylor, who took a long time to contemplate, stopped and said he always knew Beretta was a piece of sh*t. Beretta bailed, as Taylor said the doctors won’t clear him for the ring, so he wants to fight in the parking lot. Taylor checked on Cassidy, while Beretta left through the crowd. The boyhood dream has come true for Chuck Taylor, he finally got to say sh*t on Dynamite.

-Jon Moxley is backstage and said tonight people shouldn’t underestimate his opponent tonight, Powerhouse Hobbs, who looks like a truck and hits like one too. Moxley knows what’s at stake tonight, all he needs to do is make one mistake and everything he has could come crashing down. Moxley knows the Don Callis Family put a hit on his friend and knows what it takes to get the job done. Tonight will suck, he’s going to take a beating, but this is the greatest sport in the world, tonight he’ll remind everyone exactly why, they’ll know from Jacksonville to Tokyo.

AEW World Champion Swerve Strickland (w/Prince Nana) defeated ROH TV Champion Kyle Fletcher (w/Don Callis) in a Title Eliminator

(The Swerve Era as AEW World Champion has officially begun, though I wish he would’ve had more of a dominant performance following a title win instead of a very back and forth battle. This does continue the run of great singles matches Fletcher has been having. The only bad thing is he’s lost all of them, as I’m not saying he should be beating Strickland, but give Fletcher a win here and there, not just on ROH, where he’s still the TV Champion.)

Prince Nana walked on stage and told everyone to give it up for the new AEW World Champion before dancing Strickland to the ring. Callis joined commentary, he calls Fletcher a puppy with big paws and said The Family is always looking to recruit. Both men traded ground work early, with neither able to gain the upper hand, which led to a stalemate. Strickland floated over a corner charge and caught Fletcher with a leaping thrust kick and follow up diving uppercut to the back. Fletcher answered by sending Strickland to the floor, but wasted time jaw jacking with Nana, allowing Strickland to hit a back drop and pump kick off the apron.

Strickland controlled the entire break and when things returned, Fletcher escaped the arm breaker and threw a series of strikes. Strickland tried to flip out, but ate a thrust kick and Michinoku Driver. We see backstage footage of The Elite & Jack Perry walking into Tony Khan’s office, as back to the ring, Fletcher tried a half and half on the apron, but Strickland countered into a neckbreaker. Strickland delivered a Swerve Stomp on the edge of the ring, but came up clutching his ankle. Back inside, Fletcher sank in an ankle lock, but Strickland got the ropes. Both men up, trading a series of counters, as Strickland connected on an up kick, rolling Flatliner and brainbuster for a near fall. Both men traded Tombstone attempts, with Fletcher connecting on a spinning Tombstone for two.

Callis screams Melbourne from commentary, as Fletcher went to grab something under the ring, but decided not to, instead going back to the ring. Callis said he was supposed to get a table, as Fletcher hit a leaping corner kick. Strickland fought out of the corner, trapped Fletcher in the ropes and nailed a Swerve Stomp, but Fletcher kicked out once more. Strickland hit a House Call flush and got the victory.

Excalibur tells us Kenny Omega will return next week when Dynamite is in Winnipeg.

-Renee Paquette is backstage with Thunder Rosa and said she’s not going to make excuses for losing at the Pay Per View, but lists the things that went wrong for her. Deonna Purrazzo storms in and they have a shoving match, with security separating them. I should point out, the audio levels have been very low tonight and makes it really difficult to hear backstage segments, even with the TV volume turned up. I assume it’s because this is outdoors at Daily’s Place.

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-A recap of the Bryan Danielson & Will Ospreay match is shown from Dynasty in one of the greatest matches of all time. You’ve heard this many times already I’m sure, but go out of your way to watch this match if for some reason you haven’t yet.

Mina Shirakawa (w/Mariah May) defeated Anna Jay

(A lot of this took place during break, but Shirakawa looked good in her AEW in ring debut. The bigger story here was the post-match, as Storm saved her biggest fan and also found out who is next in line for her Women’s title. Which, whenever that happens, should be a good one.)

Excalibur brought up the history that May & Shirakawa have dating back to their Stardom days as part of Club Venus and teaming as Rose Gold, Taz said they were awfully close as tag partners. Jay tried a quick start, but Shirakawa targeted the knees, avoided a Jay corner charge and popped her with a comeback kick. A tilt a whirl leg sweep connected before again going after the right leg. Jay quickly scurried to the ropes to break a Figure Four and raked the eyes while on the apron before hitting a neckbreaker through the ropes to control the action during commercial.

Back from break, both ladies are slugging it out before Shirakawa connected on a discus forearm. Jay avoided a corner charge, but Shirakawa was there with a diving knee drop to the chest. Jay battled back with the Dangerous Jay Kick and Gory Bomb, but Shirakawa kicked out. Shirakawa managed to hit a dragon screw and again with the Figure Four, but Jay once more got the ropes. Shirakawa fired off a missile dropkick and enzugiri, but Jay floated over the Glamour Driver into the Queenslayer. Jay was too distracted by May ringside, allowing Shirakawa to escape into the Glamour Connection pin attempt and got the flash pin.

Post match, May came in the ring with champagne to celebrate when Jay attacked from behind and applied the Queenslayer. Timeless Toni Storm ran to the ring, as Jay bailed with Storm clutching the fallen May. Serena Deeb then walks out to the stage, tosses aside Storm’s shoes and instead grabs the AEW Women’s Title. Deeb said the next time she touches the title; it will belong to her. So Deeb called her shot as the next challenger for Storm’s title.

The Willow Nightingale TBS Title Celebration

Fresh off their party at Chuck E Cheese, which Stokely Hathaway promised at Dynasty, Hathaway compared one of his best friends winning the TBS Title at Dynasty to Bill Withers song Lovely Day. Kris Statlander recited a poem about Nightingale, which Hathaway described as two packs of ass, as both of them introduce Nightingale to the ring. Caprice Coleman joined commentary to sing along Nightingale’s entrance.

Hathaway said he initially didn’t like Nightingale (she admitted the feeling was mutual) when they first met and compared her to a fungus, but ultimately said she grew on him and he’s proud of her. Nightingale talked about a few years ago she had her All Elite graphic on the big screen and tonight, it says Congrats Willow and she’s the face of TBS.

Mercedes Mone once again interrupts and steals Nightingale’s spotlight and walks to the ring. Mone told the fans to say hello to their CEO. Nightingale said this is about the fourth time she’s interrupted her and if she has something to say, say it. Mone said she just wants to congratulate her and in 32 days, you’re looking at the next TBS Champion. Mone brings up Nightingale possibly attacking her last week, Statlander said it couldn’t have been her and questions if Mone was even actually attacked. Hathaway said it obviously was Julia Hart. Nightingale asks if Mone believes she intentionally hurt her in their match last year and Statlander had to hold back Hathaway for saying obviously she does.

Mone said Nightingale doesn’t want the truth, she just wants to make herself feel better for what happened. Nightingale said she genuinely felt awful, looked at the title in her hotel room and questioned if she could actually beat Mone? She feels like there should be an asterisk next to that title win, but not next to her TBS Title win. Nightingale will show Mone why she’s the TBS Champion. Mone said enjoy it while she can, as she knows deep down, she can’t beat her. Statlander grabbed the arm of Mone, who turned back and slapped Nightingale, thinking it was her. Statlander held back Nightingale with Hathaway, as referee Bryce had to escort Mone out of the ring.

-Alex Marvez is outside of Tony Khan’s office and tries asking The Elite & Jack Perry if Perry is reinstated, but all of them brush him off, except Matthew Jackson, who said Tony Khan just agreed to meet Jack Perry in the ring, tonight. We saw footage of NJPW Battle in the Valley when Jack Perry ripped up his AEW contract.

Will Ospreay Won The Casino Gauntlet for the International Title shot at Double or Nothing

(I have zero clue why this match wasn’t announced prior to the show, as this had some pretty heavy hitters involved, you would think you’d want to promote this, especially being a newer concept match. We’re not even going to try to figure out what the intervals were for entrants in this, as it was all over the place. This was chaotic fun, as it was big move after big move in the finish, as the match is official for Double or Nothing, Will Ospreay challenges for his first singles title as a member of the AEW roster.)

Switchblade Jay White & Dante Martin began, as commentary said they don’t know how many competitors will be in this, it’s Sudden Death, as whoever gets a pinfall or submission at any point, wins the match. So they said if White or Martin get either right away, the match is over. Martin had a lightning quick start, showing off his speed with a dropkick, as White side stepped a dive, but Martin landed on his feet and hit a pump knee. Back inside, a Uranage launched Martin over the top to the outside, as Penta El Zero Miedo was the next to enter, with a cross body off the top as things went to commercial.

Kyle O’Reilly was next to enter after break, going right after everyone’s arms. O’Reilly tried an arm bar on Martin, but switched to a heel hook on White. Will Ospreay is the fifth entrant and immediately slugs it out with O’Reilly, as the crowd is going wild for Ospreay, who quickly hit Pip, Pip, Cheerio. Martin & Penta tried to double team Ospreay, who met them with a double handspring Pele Kick. White attempted to attack, but instead we got a face off, as a lot of history between he & Ospreay. White faked a handshake and instead traded chops with White, who wisely bailed, as Ospreay hit a Standing Spanish Fly on Martin for two. Lance Archer storms to the ring next and lays out everyone with big time shots, including chokeslamming Martin onto White. Penta was mowed down, as O’Reilly countered a choke slam into a guillotine, but he launched O’Reilly to the floor. Archer grabbed Ospreay and hit a Black Out over the top onto a pile of guys leading to another commercial break. This allowed Archer to set up tables ringside.

Komander was out next and did a top rope walk on Archer, who almost got a powerbomb off the apron, but turned it into a hurricanrana through the tables. Komander & Ospreay went a mile a minute back in the ring, as Ospreay hit a wall walk enzugiri, but Komander was right there with a Déjà Vu head scissors. White tried to pick up the pieces, but Ospreay flipped out of Blade Runner into a Liger Bomb for two. Ospreay signaled for Hidden Blade when Jay Lethal’s music hit and he got distracted. Lethal ran wild, dropping Penta with Lethal Injection, but White was there for a Sleeper Suplex. Everyone took turns hitting the ring with home run shots, as Ospreay & O’Reilly had a wild sequence of counters, as Ospreay avoided a Nigel Lariat into Hidden Blade. Ospreay was looking for Tiger Driver 91, when he stopped, as he promised not to use it after hurting Bryan Danielson at Dynasty. O’Reilly applied the cross-arm breaker, as Komander flew in with the rope walk Shooting Star, allowing Ospreay to fire a Hidden Blade to pin Komander. Tony Schiavone right before the finish mentioned 21 men could’ve been possible to enter this match.

Ospreay will challenge Roderick Strong for the International Title at Double or Nothing, as Strong made his way to the stage with all of The Undisputed Kingdom. Strong & Ospreay had a face off in the ring, as Strong held up his International Title.

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Chris Jericho walked to the ring with the FTW Title and is officially nicknamed The Learning Tree. Taz said HOOK is not cleared to travel due to the injuries he sustained at Dynasty, as Jericho gloats about winning the FTW Title. Jericho said the letters FTW now mean For The World, as it’s for all the fans, they won this together. Jericho is doing God’s work, the God of pro wrestling, Terry Funk, taking youngsters to the next level. Jericho gives it up to HOOK, who just need to get rid of the dead weight that surrounds him like Taz & Tony Schiavone. HOOK forced Jericho to hit him with a baseball bat, as he should’ve stayed down. Jericho talks about people entering the Jericho Vortex and coming out better on the other side.

Big Bill walks out from the back and has only one thing to say, he needs the guidance of The Learning Tree, the Socrates of Pro Wrestling, always willing to take a less established guy and bring him right up to the top with him. Jericho knows deep down that Bill is the very best fit for The Learning Tree. Jericho said he’s been a fan of Bill’s for years and reason why he’s in AEW, so he’ll keep an eye on him. Bill said for Jericho to watch him, as he leaves and Jericho waves to the fans, showing off a sticker with his name on it on the FTW Title.

-Renee Paquette is backstage with Will Ospreay, Kyle Fletcher & Don Callis, who called Ospreay the Golden Goose, but questioned why he didn’t use the Tiger Driver on Kyle O’Reilly? Ospreay said he’s hurt people with it and doesn’t need to do it any longer. Callis doesn’t like the sound of that, as he cuts off Fletcher from trying to interject, saying he has no room to talk after losing tonight. Callis said Roderick Strong has had neck issues in the past and wants there to be more when Ospreay wins the International Title. Callis leaves to go manage Powerhouse Hobbs, as Fletcher is left looking at Ospreay, dejected.

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Jon Moxley defeated Powerhouse Hobbs (w/Don Callis) to retain the IWGP World Title

Callis joins commentary again, which bums everyone out, as Moxley tried an early choke, but Hobbs used his power to avoid that. Moxley floated over a fall away slam, hit a German suplex, but Hobbs no sold and launched Moxley with a Taz-plex to the outside. Hobbs tried to attack on the floor, but Moxley sent him over the barricade with a big boot. They brawl in the fans, as Excalibur reminds us it’s a 20 count due to being for the IWGP Title, as both beat the count at 18. With no heads up, the show just cuts to picture in picture, where Hobbs controlled the action the entire time, with World’s Strongest Slams on the edge of the ring.

Back from break, Moxley tried mounting a comeback with a Cutter, but was Pounced in mid air. Hobbs missed a corner charge and landed on the floor, as Moxley met him with a Tope, as Hobbs was grabbing his right knee. Commentary asks if Callis wanted to check on Hobbs, but Callis said there are doctors for that. Back inside, Hobbs couldn’t put weight on the leg, as Moxley dished out corner punches in bunches before a Paradigm Shift hit for two. Moxley slapped on the Rear Naked Choke and Hobbs slowly faded, giving Moxley the victory. Doctors immediately jumped in to check on Hobbs, as he legit hurt his leg it seems. Callis said injuries happen, but he’s more concerned about the loss. Moxley looked in the camera and told Ren Narita he’s a dead man before we see Konosuke Takeshita staring Moxley down at the stage, motioning for the IWGP Title.

-Renee Paquette is backstage with Katsuyori Shibata, who held his phone up and challenged Chris Jericho to a FTW Title match under FTW Rules in Winnipeg and he’ll chop down The Learning Tree. Shibata tells Paquette the rhinestones on her top make a heart, that’s fun, Paquette agreed.

Tony Khan In Ring Meeting with Jack Perry

Tony Schiavone introduced Perry to the ring with no music of video. Cry Me A River chants rang out through Daily’s Place and Perry smirked. Perry said he’s had some of the best nights in his life in Jacksonville, but tonight, he has business to handle, face to face with Tony Khan. “He’s Our Scapegoat” chants are heard, as Khan makes his way to the ring. Perry said it’s been a long road, as almost 5 years ago it was the first Double or Nothing and AEW has since changed the world. Perry said it’s no secret he & Khan haven’t always seen eye to eye, but promises the only thing he’s ever wanted was what’s best for AEW. Perry asks Khan to shake his hand an reinstate him, so they can change the world together. Khan smiled and shook Perry’s hand before hugging him, as Perry smirked at the camera. Perry raised Khan’s hand before punching him in the stomach with the microphones.

The Elite run to the ring and told Perry this wasn’t what was supposed to happen. The Bucks go to help up Khan, but the fans know what’s coming, as Okada steps between them. Okada signals up, as Matthew picks up Khan and Nicholas leaps off the top for a Tony Khan Driver, as Perry drags the body of Khan in front of their feet. Perry goes to the corner and flips off the crowd, as Matthew thanks the crowd for coming out, as referees and doctors check on Khan. The Bucks, Okada & Perry leave together and all raise their hands at the top of the stage, saying it’s time to Change the World. After The Elite bailed, wrestlers and even Shad Khan came out from the back to check on Tony to end the show. This was a major angle to end Dynamite.

AEW Collision & Rampage 4/27/24

· Bullet Club Gold defend the Trios Titles against Top Flight & Action Andretti

· Timeless Toni Storm vs. Anna Jay

· Thunder Rosa vs. Deonna Purrazzo

· Trent Beretta vs. Chuck Taylor in a Parking Lot Fight

AEW Dynamite 5/1/24

· We Learn Who Will Challenge Swerve Strickland at Double or Nothing

· Kenny Omega Returns

· Chris Jericho vs. Katsuyori Shibata for the FTW Title

AEW Dynamite live results: Will Ospreay vs. Claudio Castagnoli

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The final AEW Dynamite before Sunday’s Dynasty pay-per-view airs live tonight from Indianapolis. 

Will Ospreay will go one-on-one with Claudio Castagnoli on tonight’s show in Ospreay’s final tune-up before his Dynasty match against Claudio’s Blackpool Combat Club stablemate Bryan Danielson. 

In a mixed tag team bout, Adam Copeland will team with Willow Nightingale against Brody King and Julia Hart of House of Black. 

The Elite will be in six-man tag team action as The Young Bucks & Kazuchika Okada face PAC, Penta El Zero Miedo & Daniel Garcia. 

Deonna Purrazzo will take on Mariah May in a women’s division contest. 

We will hear from AEW World Champion Samoa Joe, and his Dynasty challenger Swerve Strickland in a pair of promo segments on the show. 

Taz will moderate a face-to-face meeting between Chris Jericho & Hook. 

Mercedes Mone will speak in another promo segment advertised for the show. 

New IWGP World Heavyweight Champion Jon Moxley will also make an appearance on tonight’s episode.

AEW Dynamite comes on the air with Excalibur welcoming us alongside Tony Schiavone & Taz as we go to the entrance of the new IWGP World Champion. Fresh off his victory over Tetsuya Naito, Jon Moxley made his way through the crowd to a massive ovation, even signing a quick autograph for a fan.

Moxley said one of the first titles he ever won was at a Salvation Army here in Indiana 20 years ago. Always swimming upstream, many people told Moxley what he could and couldn’t do, but his reaction to those is the same then as it is now, kiss his ass. Being great isn’t about what other people say, it’s about what’s in your heart. Moxley shows off his new title to You Deserve It chants, as he puts over the history of the championship and his journey to get it. He never thought that the IWGP Title would be brought to Dynamite and it all comes down to how deep are you willing to go to show that’s what AEW is about?

Moxley brings up the Don Callis Family, including Callis himself, who he called a creep. Moxley talked about them putting a target on Bryan Danielson’s back, meaning they put a target on his as well. Moxley said for them to come and find him, as he’ll be here all night. Moxley could run them over in the parking lot or bash them with a tire iron from behind, but they wouldn’t learn anything. Therefore, Moxley wants the biggest and baddest and calls out Powerhouse Hobbs for next week on Dynamite in the main event. Hobbs will accept, but he’ll learn just how out of depth he is, as he will drag Hobbs to the deepest waters and he’ll not see a shoreline. Hobbs will know the difference between Moxley & himself and realize Don Callis has been feeding him lies. Hobbs will realize there will only ever be one, Jon Moxley.

-Mercedes Mone is backstage and brings up how someone attacked her in the dark because they’re afraid to face her in the lights. Mone always gets back up and can’t wait to payback the bitch who attacked her last week. Lights off sounds a little too familiar, Julia Hart, it sounds like someone who doesn’t want to face her at Double or Nothing. Mone said she is putting the entire women’s division on notice and said she’ll be watching Hart & Willow Nightingale’s match at Dynasty. There’s a price to pay when you mess with Mercedes Mone.

TBS Champion Julia Hart & Brody King defeated TNT Champion Adam Copeland & Willow Nightingale

(This was more of a singles match than a mix tag, as the women’s interaction just happened at the very end. I feel like King & Copeland had a good little match, but it was just there and could’ve been a lot more. Perhaps we get a singles match for the TNT Title down the line and they can go all out? This certainly didn’t make Nightingale look strong heading into the PPV, but maybe it’s a way for us to count her out before she becomes the new TBS champion? It makes more sense storyline wise for her to be the one to face Mone at Double or Nothing, as I don’t believe Hart was the one who ultimately attacked Mone last week.)

Copeland made his entrance, when we see Willow Nightingale is down backstage being checked on by Stokely Hathaway, Kris Statlander and a doctor. Nightingale said she’s fine and tried to get up, as the camera cuts back to Copeland and the lights went out. Brody King appeared from behind and attacked Copeland, as Julia Hart made her way down to the ring. King delivered a running cross body, sandwiching Copeland against the barricade. Copeland told referee Aubrey he was ok, so the match officially began, but things went right to commercial.

When things returned, Copeland fought out of the corner and hit a top rope clothesline for the reset. Both got up at the same time for a slug fest, as Copeland staggered King to the corner with a series of clotheslines and big boots. The Impaler DDT connected, but King kicked out. Copeland followed with a Blockbuster out of the corner, as he signaled for the Spear, but King turned him inside out with a lariat. King missed a cannonball, as Willow Nightingale stormed to the ring with the cheering off Hathaway & Statlander, as Nightingale made the tag and cross body off the second onto King. Hart bailed, as King was flattened by a Copeland Spear and cannonball in the corner by Nightingale. Hart appeared and decked Nightingale with a chain wrapped punch, which the ref didn’t see. Copeland tackled King to the floor, as Hart applied Hartless on the unconscious Nightingale for the win.

Mercedes Mone stormed the ring post-match with a chair in hand, as Hart quickly scurried away with King. Mone looked at the chair and back to Nightingale, before looking at Copeland and tossing the chair away. Mone & Copeland shook hands before she stared down Nightingale once again. Commentary talked about how Mone wasn’t over how she broke her ankle against Nightingale last year.

-Renee Paquette is backstage with AEW World Champion Samoa Joe, who said Swerve Strickland is more of nuisance than a worthy adversary. No matter how many times he puts Strickland in the dirt, he keeps rising up, which reminds him more of a punching bag than a future World Champion. Paquette talked about Strickland & Prince Nana holding up the AEW Title last week and Joe said he was worried about how his title needed to be disinfected after last week, as they know where Nana has been. Joe called Strickland a choke artist, who comes close to winning the big one, but comes up short. History will repeat itself at Dynasty and Joe cements his legacy as the greatest AEW Champion of all time. Strickland is a choke artist, but at Dynasty, Joe will be the one to choke him out.

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-A video package is shown briefly for the FTR & Young Bucks match at Dynasty when Matthew & Nicholas Jackson call for Tony Khan (who is sitting right there backstage) to cut the package short, as it’s not up to their liking. Matthew said they’ll put it up on social media and cut FTR’s video package. Nicholas said tonight they beat up FTR’s buddy Daniel Garcia, while Kazuchika Okada called PAC a dead man. The Elite walk off and call for their elevator entrance.

Continental Champion Kazuchika Okada & The Young Bucks (Matthew & Nicolas Jackson) defeated PAC, Penta el Zero Miedo & Daniel Garcia (w/Alex Abrahantes)

(An action packed six man this was, as they didn’t give you much between Okada & PAC, which is smart to save it for Sunday. Instead, Penta & Garcia got a lot of in ring action here and I really would like both to face Okada in a singles match at some point. This was a very fun party match.)

It looked like we were getting PAC & Okada to start, but The Bucks attacked PAC from behind, while Okada took out Penta & Garcia on the apron. PAC quickly fired back on Matthew, as Penta made the tag and suffered a double team from the Death Triangle members. Nicholas & Okada both got cheap shots to allow Matthew to take over. Penta avoided The Bucks double team, sent Nicholas packing and delivered a thrust kick to Matthew, as Garcia made the tag and ran wild, hip thrusting at Nicholas’ face after delivering ten corner punches. Garcia was sent to the floor after Matthew & Okada, but ate a running kick from Nicholas, as The Elite were in control throughout commercial.

Matthew took over on commentary during break with the house mic, as Garcia mounted a comeback, but Matthew tagged in, saying he has this. Matthew trash talked Garcia, who said to show why they hired him. Garcia hit a stalling back suplex, with Matthew saying they’re good before impact. PAC made the tag and hit a series of snap German suplexes and top rope missile dropkick on The Bucks. PAC followed up with a massive moonsault off the top to the outside onto The Bucks before staring down Okada in the middle of the ring. Okada waited for Nicholas to attack from behind before tagging in and hit a triple team corner attack. Okada delivered the Air Raid Crash, but Penta broke the count.

Penta tagged in legally, flying off the top with a cross body on Okada, Sling Blades on The Bucks and Made in Japan on Okada for two. Penta tried a wheelbarrow assist from Okada into a double DDT on The Bucks, who countered into a Northern Lights. The match broke down, as PAC flew in with a slingshot cutter on Matthew, made the legal tag and finally went face to face with Okada before a slugfest ensued. Thrust kick dropped Okada, as PAC went up top, but Nicholas swept out the legs, as Paul Turner just turned around and looked at Garcia for some reason. Garcia made the tag and ran right into an Okada dropkick, but avoided the Tombstone into a Jackknife pin for two. Garcia ran into a corner kick from The Bucks and stumbled into a Tombstone from Okada, as Penta suffered one as well. Superkick Party followed by The Rainmaker connected on Garcia to give Okada the pin.

Post match, Garcia suffered an EVP Trigger for good measure, as The Bucks brought a ladder into the ring, slamming Garcia onto it. With Garcia sandwiched in the ladder, Matthew was going to dive off the top when PAC ran in with the ring bell hammer, a nice callback to the Best of 7 series last year with Death Triangle & The Elite. Okada & The Bucks bailed, as PAC stared down Okada. FTR was nowhere to be found here tonight.

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Taz Brokers a Meeting Between Chris Jericho & HOOK

Taz was already in the ring, as Jericho made his entrance to boos, while HOOK received loud cheers from the crowd. Taz said he’s just there to make sure things go nice and easy and gives the floor to Jericho, who again, gets booed. Jericho said last week, Shibata was just collateral damage, as he felt HOOK wasn’t listening to Jericho as much as he should’ve. Jericho kept bringing up the Learning Tree and everyone who has listened to his pearls of wisdom like MJF, Orange Cassidy, Eddie Kingston, Jon Moxley & Ospreay, everyone who has entered the Jericho Vortex has left better on the other side. Jericho brought up Wizard Mountain, which kind of got crickets, as he brought up the Learning Tree once again.

HOOK simply said no, he doesn’t need Jericho’s help, as Jericho told him not to be stupid. Taz tried to intervene, but Jericho cut him off and said he’s doing something Taz should’ve done 30 years ago and give this kid some guidance. Taz kept trying to interject, but Jericho said HOOK has had people telling him he’s a future World Champion, but he’s not as good as he thinks he is. Taz tried to step in once more, but Jericho shoved him down, as Excalibur told us Taz has been dealing with knee issues. The crowd chanted You F’d Up chants at Jericho.

HOOK grabbed Jericho by the shirt and pushed him to the corner, saying he’ll show Jericho how good he is, anytime, anywhere and told Jericho to get out of his ring. Jericho slowly stepped out of the ring and up the ramp.

-Renee Paquette is backstage with Swerve Strickland, who wanted his reaction to Samoa Joe calling him a choke artist. Strickland questioned if Paquette thinks he’s a choke artist, which Paquette denies and Strickland agrees, saying he’s always fallen forward to success. Over the past year, he’s fallen into a coffin, stapled and his body thrown into barbed wire, knocked in the face with a chain and he always gets back up, it’s his military upbringing. Joe can call Strickland anything he wants, but this Sunday, Joe will be calling him new AEW World Champion. Strickland took his jacket off, looked into the camera and said he’ll tell Joe why he’s so confident to his face, tonight.

Deonna Purrazzo defeated Mariah May (w/Timeless Toni Storm & Luther)

Purrazzo thwarted an early attack and delivered a knee lift into an arm bar attempt, but May bailed to the floor. Storm saved May from a baseball slide, allowing May to gain control, slamming Purrazzo into the barricade and back inside. May tried a shoulder block through the ropes, but Purrazzo caught her and hit a draping arm breaker. May quickly regained control, tried her corner head scissors, was blocked, so she just sent Purrazzo crashing to the outside as things went to commercial.

Back from break, Purrazzo was back in control, but May fought back as a forearm exchange started. May hit a home run forearm, but tried to charge again, this time Purrazzo hit an overhead throw into a submission, but May got the ropes. Purrazzo connected on a pump kick for a near fall, as May floated over a powerbomb attempt, sending Purrazzo in the corner, delivering Sweet Cheek Music. A spinning DDT got May two, as she wanted May Day, but Purrazzo countered into a roll up for the flash pin.

Post match, Storm immediately hit the ring to attack Purrazzo, when Thunder Rosa sprinted out, flooring Luther before clearing Storm & May. Purrazzo got into Rosa’s face, saying she didn’t need her help, when May pulled Purrazzo to the floor. Storm tried to hit Storm Zero, but Rosa escaped, trapped Storm in a Camel Clutch and smeared lipstick over the Women’s Champions face. Tony Schiavone said that wasn’t even Storm’s color, which Excalibur hilariously pointed out was a great observation.

-Renee Paquette is backstage with Switchblade Jay White & The Gunns and told her to sound more excited to be around The Bang Bang Gang. White said they’d been having a blast the past few months and said they’ll fulfill their destiny at Dynasty, as The Acclaimed & Daddy Ass have what they want. So, it’ll be AEW Trios Titles vs. the ROH Six Man Titles at Dynasty, winners take all and I can only hope finally put an end to this storyline for everyone involved.

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-The Acclaimed & Daddy Ass are backstage and said it’s nice to know The Bang Bang Gang’s intentions are now clear. They accept their challenge, Bowens talks about his own gold bat to choke on, Caster calls him Twink Blade and made a tag team challenge for Collision, The Acclaimed vs. The Gunns.

Orange Cassidy defeated Shane Taylor (w/Anthony Ogogo & Lee Moriarty)

(I enjoyed the story these two told, as Cassidy always has had someone to watch his back, until now. Despite that, he managed to squeak out a win here, but suffered the consequences post match. Just when we thought he had backup, Beretta appeared to put an end to that, continuing to build this story. I’m hopeful they don’t rush a PPV match between the two and continue to build the Beretta turn and his explanations before the actual showdown happens.)

Excalibur brought up how Shibata is in Japan, Rocky Romero is in Mexico, Chuck Taylor is off the road due to injury, so with Trent Beretta turning his back on him, Cassidy is left all alone, with no friends. Ogogo & Moriarty get up on the apron, but Taylor told them to back off, as Cassidy has no one. Cassidy puts the hands in the pockets and delivers a few dropkicks and kip ups before trying a spinning DDT, only to get caught into a Tower of London stunner. Taylor took the ref, allowing Moriarty to attack, as back inside, Taylor trapped Cassidy in the corner and delivered a violent overhand chop.

Taylor controlled during commercial, but when things returned, Cassidy fired up out of the corner. Taylor took the ref, allowing the numbers game to catch up to Cassidy, as he was distracted enough to allow Taylor to press choke him to the middle of the ring. Cassidy blocked a DDT, but suffered Stundog Millionaire, as Cassidy hit two dives onto Ogogo & Moriarty. Taylor ducked Orange Punch and leveled Cassidy with a comeback lariat for two. Taylor avoided a Beach Break, but Cassidy hit one Orange Punch. Taylor answered with a shot of own, until Cassidy threw a home run Orange Punch to get the win.

Post match, Moriarty attacked and Ogogo hit a big-time left hand to the gut, crumbling Cassidy. Taylor was going to lay out Cassidy when Christopher Daniels & Matt Sydal ran out from the back, but were laid out by chair shots from Trent Beretta, who watched as Taylor flattened Cassidy before Moriarty applied the Border City Stretch. Shane Taylor Promotions stood tall and raised their flag over the fallen Cassidy.

-Highlights from last week on Battle of the Belts and Roderick Strong turning on Kyle O’Reilly is shown. Strong said when they step in the ring at Dynasty, he’ll end O’Reilly forever.

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Will Ospreay defeated Claudio Castagnoli

(For never having met in the ring before, these two absolutely crushed it, which should surprise no one. The power game of Castagnoli allowed some really cool counters to the high flying of Ospreay and the speed and athleticism from Ospreay led to some great escapes on his side as well. It resulted in a very fun main event that the fans were heavily into.)

Don Callis joined commentary, as Castagnoli charged right at the bell, but Ospreay avoided a Ricola Bomb. Ospreay tried a head scissors, only to be planted with a back breaker from Castagnoli. Ospreay fought back with a quick hurricanrana, sending Castagnoli to the floor, but Ospreay was quick after him. Castagnoli tried sending Ospreay to the barricade, but Ospreay cleared it and hit Pip Pip Cheerio off the barricade. Back inside, Castagnoli cut off a springboard and zoned in on the ribs. Ospreay answered with a multiple revolution head scissors, as Castagnoli was sent outside, only to catch a flying Ospreay in mid air and planted on the edge of the apron.

It was all Castagnoli during break, who kept Ospreay grounded throughout. Ospreay battled back with a wall walk enzugiri and handspring corkscrew kick for the reset. A Helluva Kick connected, followed by another Pip Pip Cheerio forearm for two. Castagnoli ate a few Kawada Kicks, as Ospreay briefly applied a Sharpshooter, but Castagnoli pulled out the leg and countered into one of his own, which was transitioned into a Crossface. Both men to their feet, this time Castagnoli dodged a corkscrew kick, tried a springboard uppercut, but Ospreay hit a thrust kick in mid air into a Tiger Driver for a near fall. Ospreay wanted Storm Breaker, but Castagnoli rushed him to the corner and got an eye poke, which led to uppercuts. A ripcord lariat got a near fall, leaving Castagnoli frustrated.

Ospreay ate uppercuts until kipping up into an enzugiri. Both men floated over attacks, as Ospreay snapped through a Ricola Bomb into a hurricanrana pin for a close two. Castagnoli caught Ospreay’s Oscutter attempt in mid air into almost a Burning Hammer for two of his own. Castagnoli went for a home run shot, but Ospreay met him with a Spanish Fly. Ospreay signaled for Hidden Blade, but ran into a beautiful pop-up uppercut. Castagnoli tried a Giant Swing, but Ospreay pulled himself up into a Tornado DDT and hit the Leap of Faith for a two. Ospreay connected on Hidden Blade and got the victory.

Post match, Powerhouse Hobbs, Konosuke Takeshita & Kyle Fletcher hit the ring and attacked Castagnoli, throwing him from the ring, where Takeshita was going to deliver a brainbuster on the ramp when Jon Moxley ran in from the crowd, but the numbers were against him. Moxley & Hobbs slugged it out, as Castagnoli & Takeshita went at it. Moxley & Castagnoli held their own in the ring, as Hobbs told Moxley next week. Ospreay, who didn’t participate in the post-match attack, backed the Don Callis Family up the ramp before storming to the back. No Bryan Danielson here tonight, so Castagnoli & Moxley were left staring down Hobbs, Takeshita & Fletcher.

-Swerve Strickland & Prince Nana made their way to the ring and Strickland said he was asked early how he believes he can beat Samoa Joe at Dynasty? Last week, Strickland left Joe with a fear, as he ran off like a little bitch, as Strickland raised the AEW World Title in the air. Strickland is waiting for Joe to come to the ring and tell him to his face. Joe made his way out with security trying to hold him back. With all their backs turned, Strickland hit a wild Swerve Stomp off the top onto all the security before coming face to face with Joe. Wasting no time, Joe struck first and sent Strickland into the ring before Joe stalked down Nana in the corner. This allowed Strickland to fly in with a boot and deliver the House Call. Strickland took too long to follow up, as Joe cut Strickland off in the corner and delivered a Muscle Buster. Joe stood tall over Strickland, raising the AEW Title in the air to close the show.

AEW Collision & Rampage 4/20/24

· Bryan Danielson & Claudio Castagnoli vs. Kyle Fletcher & Konosuke Takeshita in a Bunkhouse Brawl

· The Elite (Kazuchika Okada & The Young Bucks) vs. FTR & PAC

· The Acclaimed vs. The Gunns

AEW Dynasty 4/21/24

· Samoa Joe defends the AEW World Title against Swerve Strickland

· Bryan Danielson takes on Will Ospreay

· TNT Champion Adam Copeland, Mark Briscoe & Eddie Kingston vs. House of Black (Malakai Black, Brody King & Buddy Matthews)

· Timeless Toni Storm vs. Thunder Rosa for the AEW Women’s Title

· Julia Hart defends the TBS Title against Willow Nightingale

· The Young Bucks (Matthew & Nicholas Jackson) vs. FTR (Dax Harwood & Cash Wheeler) for the vacant AEW Tag Team Titles in a Ladder Match

· Kazuchuka Okada vs. PAC for the Continental Title

· Roderick Strong vs. Kyle O’Reilly for the International Title

· HOOK vs. Chris Jericho for the FTW Title

· The Acclaimed & Daddy Ass vs. Switchblade Jay White & The Gunns in an AEW Trios/ROH Six Man Tag Title Winner Take All Match

AEW Dynamite 4/24/24

· Jon Moxley vs. Powerhouse Hobbs

AEW Dynamite live results: Young Bucks present backstage All In footage

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The Young Bucks will present backstage footage from All In purportedly showing an altercation between CM Punk & Jack Perry on tonight’s AEW Dynamite. 

FTR & The Young Bucks are set to square off in the finals of a tournament to crown new AEW Tag Team Champions at Dynasty on April 21, and the footage will play into the storyline, according to Tony Khan. 

A World title eliminator match is also set for tonight’s show, with World Champion Samoa Joe facing Dustin Rhodes. 

Adam Copeland will defend the TNT Championship tonight against Penta El Zero Miedo. 

Women’s World Champion Toni Storm will toast her Dynasty challenger Thunder Rosa on tonight’s episode in Charlestown, West Virginia. 

Mariah May will go one-on-one with Anna Jay in a women’s division contest. 

After returning to the company on Collision and aligning with Shane Taylor Promotions, Anthony Ogogo will team with Shane Taylor & Lee Moriarty against Chris Jericho, Hook & Katsuyori Shibata in a trios match tonight.

AEW Dynamite comes on the air with Excalibur welcoming us alongside Tony Schiavone & Taz as we go to the entrances for the opening contest. AEW Champion Samoa Joe made his way out of the tunnel, but immediately attacked by Swerve Strickland. Joe quickly gained control and set up a table off to the side of the stage, but Strickland side stepped and tackled Joe through the table. Security and officials pulled Strickland away, as Joe is left to stumble backstage.

Excalibur said they had to pivot, so we see footage of Trent Beretta turning on Orange Cassidy last week. Kris Statlander confronted Beretta backstage and he whispered something to her before walking off. Renee Paquette was standing outside Orange Cassidy’s locker room and she was told Cassidy will be wrestling on Rampage Friday and will address the issues then.

Adam Copeland defeated Penta el Zero Miedo (w/Alex Abrahantes) to retain the TNT Title

(I thought this was excellent, as I’m really glad it went through multiple breaks and went right about 20 minutes. Penta put up one heck of a fight and controlled a lot of this, but Copeland hung tough and showed the Spear can put anyone away at any time. Post match, we almost saw Julia Hart mist Copeland, but Nightingale making the save was a good way to incorporate both PPV matches into this.)

Trash talk from Penta to start, as an early Spear connected for two. Penta followed with a top rope double stomp for another near fall. Copeland spun out of Fear Factor, but ran into a superkick and clothesline to the floor. Copeland dodged a dive, as the match reset back inside with Penta tattooing Copeland with chops that took things to commercial.

Copeland gained control briefly during break, but Penta was in the driver’s seat when things returned. Copeland delivered an old school flying head scissors, but Penta escaped with a pump fake kick to the head. A series of leapfrogs from Copeland, as each man traded tilt a whirl head scissors before colliding with three clotheslines in succession, causing the double down. Both slugged it out on their knees as a Countdown clock to The Young Bucks is shown in the corner with 19 minutes remaining. Penta connected on a Sling Blade to send Copeland to the floor, as a follow up somersault dive hit. Copeland beat the 10 count, as Penta set Copeland up on the edge of the apron and punted him in the neck, taking things to a second commercial break.

When things returned, Penta, who controlled the whole break, delivered a corner backstabber for two. Penta went for it again, only this time Copeland countered into an Electric Chair face buster. Copeland locked on the Edgecator, reverse Sharpshooter, transitioned into an Ankle Lock, but Penta escaped. Penta wanted the arm breaker, but Copeland reversed into a Crossface. Penta got the ropes, tried a springboard to the apron, but Copeland cut him off. Both tried home run moves on the apron, but it was ultimately Copeland delivering a pretty cool powerslam on the edge of the ring. Copeland wanted a Spear on the floor, but Abrahantes leapt in front of Penta and took the bullet, much to the delight of Taz.

Back inside, both fought to the ropes, as Penta hit an Avalanche Code Red for a very close two. Penta quickly snapped the arm back, but again, Copeland kicked out. Fear Factor attempt was spun out of, as Penta tried a springboard, but leapt back right into a Spear to give Copeland the win.

The lights went out as Julia Hart and Brody King were in the ring, as King attacked from behind and ran down Copeland in the corner. King choked out Copeland, as Hart was going to mist him when Willow Nightingale hit the ring and tackled Hart. King pulled Hart away, as Copeland sent King packing and retreating with Hart, while Nightingale checked on Copeland.

-Renee Paquette is backstage with Chris Jericho, HOOK & Katsuyori Shibata, as she talks about their six man tag tonight against Shane Taylor Promotions. Jericho said HOOK brought in Shibata on his own, which means he’s learning. Tonight, they both can sit under the learning tree of Jericho, who pretty much went over the entire match with them. Jericho said if they breathe the verified air of Jericho, they’ll be successful. Jericho walked off and Shibata said through his phone What’s His Deal? HOOK said don’t worry about it, before Shibata looked at Paquette and told her he liked her necklace.

Footage from the previous three meetings of The Young Bucks and FTR are shown, with The Bucks winning the first battle, while FTR have won the following two. Excalibur said up next, The Bucks will discuss and show their footage from All In London.

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-Renee Paquette is backstage with Mark Briscoe & Eddie Kingston, congratulating Briscoe on winning the ROH Title from Kingston this past weekend. Both are amped up for their match at Dynasty, as Adam Copeland walked into the shot with Willow Nightingale & Stokely Hathaway. Copeland said they’re all good for Dynasty, before Hathaway told Copeland to put the TNT Title on the line against Nightingale next week. Nightingale said that was ridiculous, but asked for a mixed tag next week with Copeland against Julia Hart & Brody King. Hathaway tried to apologize to Eddie Kingston for saying he smelled like Burger King & Newports last time they saw each other, Kingston rolled his eyes and walked away.

The Young Bucks Show Unaired Footage from All In London

Matthew & Nicholas Jackson were backstage and said the TV audience is ready to see the footage, but not before context. Nicholas said Dynasty is coming up and it’s FTR vs. The Young Bucks, which got them to think about the wounds from All In London, so this is a perfect time to talk about it. The biggest show in company history, as a lot of critics said whoever won that match would be the greatest team of the generation. Matthew said before their match, an incident occurred between Scapegoat, the loveable kid, Jack Perry, who reminded them a lot of them at his age. The other individual, tried to make it all about himself, someone who is good friends with FTR. Nicholas wondered if FTR were the masterminds of the entire situation, which Matthew said they couldn’t say, as that’s unprofessional. There was a cut and Matthew said that incident put the locker room in disarray, as they didn’t have time to prepare for the match, not even time to pray. If you asked anyone in the room, there should be an asterisk next to that FTR win. Matthew said the footage is short and it’s similar to a high school scrap. However, the ramifications were anything but, as it threatened to bring down the biggest show of all time.

They roll the tape with no audio and we see Jack Perry backstage, as CM Punk walks up and talks to him. Samoa Joe is getting ready for his match in the top corner of the shot, as after talking briefly, Punk shoves Perry first and puts him in a guillotine, as Joe stepped in, pulling Perry away. You could see Tony Khan trying to reach over the table to calm Punk, but Punk did seem to go after Khan, only to be pulled away by Chris Hero, Malakai Black and I believe Jerry Lynn, who ultimately ushered Punk away.

Matthew said that wasn’t the worst of it, the worst was filling a building for such a great wrestling show and losing on that night. Matthew said FTR had the balls to shake their hands, which they won’t do at Dynasty. Nicholas storms off, while Matthew shows he’s wearing a Scapegoat shirt.

FTR stormed the ring and asked what The Bucks hoped to accomplish showing that footage aside from having an excuse on why they lost at Wembley? Wheeler said he’s sick and tired of this, as everyone wants to move on. Instead of showing the talent doing their best work ever, we get footage from 8 months ago, thanks to Rod & Todd Flanders (which is fitting, since Wheeler is wearing a Simpsons shirt). Wheeler said he’s sick of The Bucks being petty bitches. Harwood said that’s the EVPs, who say without them, AEW wouldn’t exist and folks would be without jobs. Harwood said he kind of agrees, as without The Bucks, he might still be shaving Wheeler’s back. What makes The Bucks sick, is FTR has eclipsed them as the best team on this planet. At one time, The Bucks cared about AEW, but whether it’s greed, they lost that and they only care about themselves. Harwood said on the backs of every single man and woman who want to be there, they will build things on their backs, not just for them, but for the future of pro wrestling, so it gives people a decision on where fans decided to spend their money. If The Bucks don’t want to be part of that AEW, grab your ball, FTR has got this.

Harwood said this isn’t about Wembley or All In, this is about the AEW World Tag Team Championships at Dynasty. Two teams walk in, one walk out the first three time Tag Team Champions. The Bucks might’ve built the foundation, but FTR will build the roof and have no issue blowing it off, top guys, out.

This footage will be talked about by a lot of people as it did show Punk initiating contact with Perry, who didn’t get any shots off, then ultimately going after Tony Khan, but was held back. FTR’s frustrations this was even brought up all this time later probably echoes a lot of people’s thoughts, but it did show Punk getting physical first, so there’s that.

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-A video package for Bryan Danielson & Will Ospreay was shown as Renee Paquette introduces Ospreay to the stage. Ospreay said Tony Khan told him he had 5 mintues to talk, as TV time is expensive. Ospreay said there’s a rumor going around he’s afraid of the grind. Ospreay said he travels from the UK every single week and delivers the best pro wrestling matches the world has seen. Normally he wouldn’t be baited by this, but since the one who said this is only in the position he’s in because he was grinding the bosses daughter. You don’t throw stones at an Assassin with a machine gun. The only way Bryan Danielson has any chance to beat him is by grounding the Arieal Assassin. Many have tried, but all have failed, except Danielson is a living legend, so Ospreay can’t call himself the greatest in the world until he pins him. This is AEW, where the best wrestle and it’s Ospreay’s time to show everyone what he’s about and what he brings to this table and why he’s the Ace of AEW. Danielson finds out at Dynasty why his name is Will Ospreay and why he’s on another level. 

Thankfully this is what was needed following the previous segment, as Ospreay is the future of AEW and it’s time to focus on the future, not dwell on the past.

-A video package of Julia Hart telling Willow Nightingale the House Always Wins is shown ahead of their match at Dynasty.

Shane Taylor, Lee Moriarty & Anthony Ogogo defeated FTW Champion HOOK, Chris Jericho & Katsuyori Shibata

(The wheels have already started to fall off for LionHOOK. This was however, Moriarty’s biggest win to date, as hopefully this actually leads to something for Shane Taylor Promotions and not just a one and done win that happened out of sheer luck. I’ve really enjoyed Taylor & Moriarty as a duo. Ogogo barely got into this match, so the jury is still out on how he really is in the ring.)

This is the Wooo Energy Match of the Night, as Schiavone tells us this is Ogogo’s first match on Dynamite since 2021, as Moriarty was taken down by Jericho quickly, as Lionsault connected for two. Jericho hit a bad looking dropkick before dishing out a series of corner clotheslines and chops until a corner hurricanrana connected. Shibata made the tag and absolutely starched Moriarty with a chop until Taylor made the tag, as HOOK did as well. Ogogo got a cheap shot to allow Taylor to connect with a lariat to stay in control during commercial.

When things returned, HOOK delivered a massive overhead suplex on Taylor, as Shibata made the hot tag and ran wild with kicks, chops and forearms. Corner running dropkick from Shibata got a two count, but Jericho unintentionally took a stray shot from Shibata, dropping him to the floor. HOOK wanted to make a tag, but Jericho pulls him to the floor, talking about his learning tree. HOOK & Jericho argued, as Shibata sank in a choke on Moriarty, but Taylor came in and fired off a right hand, leading to Moriarty connecting on a suplex Flatliner to get the win.

HOOK checked on Shibata post-match, as Jericho was upset they lost, which is ridiculous if you think about it. HOOK told Jericho it didn’t have to be like this and told Jericho to get lost. Jericho walked up the ramp, as HOOK showed respect to Shibata.

-Renee Paquette is backstage with Dustin Rhodes and said Samoa Joe is medically cleared to compete tonight. Rhodes said this doesn’t change his strategy, as he still has nothing to lose, but everything to gain. The time for talking is over, grit, work ethic, passion and glory, it’s what Rhodes is all about and tonight is no different.

Continental Champion Kazuchika Okada defeated Cristiano Argento

Okada no sold a few shots before clubbing Argento with shots before an Air Raid Crash connected. Okada almost looks bored, as he dared Argento to hit him, which resulted in more no sells and the picture-perfect dropkick. Rainmaker connected for the easy victory for Okada. Post match, Okada took the mic and said he accepts PAC’s challenge for Dynasty. PAC came out to the stage and applauded Okada before pacing back and forth. PAC was headed to the ring, but was attacked by The Young Bucks from behind. The crowd chanted for CM Punk, as The Bucks hit a superkick, as Okada lifted PAC for a Rainmaker, but FTR made the save and slugged it out with The Bucks. FTR wanted Shatter Machine, but Okada came back with chair shots to drop Harwood & Wheeler. The Bucks hit a double EVP Trigger to FTR, while Okada hit a chair shot to the side of the head of PAC to complete the beatdown.

-Footage of The Acclaimed & Daddy Ass attacking Bullet Club Gold at Supercard of Honor is shown before we go to Switchblade Jay White & The Gunns backstage tonight. They do a recap of crushing Darby Allin’s dream, successfully defending their ROH Six Man Titles last weekend and finally White putting the biggest beatdown on Billy Gunn last week. White said he’s ready to do it again on Rampage, but not against Billy (thankfully), against someone Austin & Colten line up.

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Timeless Toni Storm’s Charleston Championship Champagne Toast to Thunder Rosa

Renee Paquette introduces Thunder Rosa to the stage, who was followed by Timeless Toni Storm & Luther. Storm’s side of the shot is in black and white, while Paquette & Rosa are in color. Everyone has champagne, as Paquette gives Storm the floor, but she immediately tosses the drink in Rosa’s face and clocks her with Luther’s tray. Storm wipes the face paint off Rosa, as Deonna Purrazzo runs out, with Luther standing between the two. Purrazzo helps out Rosa, who shoves off the assistance, which Purrazzo said screw it and left. Commentary said Rosa must’ve not have known it was Purrazzo who helped, even though she was looking right at her. Referees checked on Rosa, as Mariah May came out for her match, with Storm giving her a kiss and it seemed to Hulk up May.

Mariah May defeated Anna Jay

(The big story here is the debut of Mina Shirakawa on AEW TV, as it looks like May’s mentor from Stardom is here to help her as well. I like this, as it could start planting seeds of not just May breaking away from Storm, forcing May to choose between the two, but perhaps May winning the Women’s Title down the line.)

Both ladies took turns firing off chops, with May’s echoing a lot louder, so Jay turned to forearms to take control briefly until May hit a sliding trip. Jay side stepped a shotgun dropkick and delivered a flipping neckbreaker and almost a ripcord forearm. May backed Jay to the corner, licked her hand and hit a double chop before a hand stand head scissors sent Jay flying to the mat. Jay regained control with a neckbreaker through the ropes, but May responded quickly with a hard forearm that sent Jay to the outside during commercial.

Back from break, Jay hit her running corner spin kick and Iconoclasm for a near fall. May side stepped a corner charge and hit a high kick before a top rope dropkick connected. Sweet Cheek Music hit, but Jay kicked out. Jay floated over and hit a thrust kick, followed it up with a Flatliner for another near fall. Jay wanted her Gory Bomb, but May rolled through into a flash pin. Post match, a frustrated Jay choked out May with the Queenslayer until Mina Shirakawa made the save, with Jay bailing. Excalibur talked about May & Shirakawa reuniting at Ring of Honor last weekend, as they are former tag team partners and stablemates in Club Venus in Stardom. Shirakawa asked for two glasses of champagne and helped May drink before planting a kiss on her.

-Alex Marvez is backstage somewhere with Mercedes Mone and talked about deciding to make history at Double or Nothing, where she’ll have her debut. Mone was asked about the TBS Title match at Dynasty and Mone said they are the very best, as Julia Hart is unpredictable and has Willow Nightingale’s number for sure. Nightingale is a force to be reckoned with for sure, she’s dangerous. Marvez asks her to elaborate and Mone brought up her match with Nightingale getting injured and losing the chance to be the first ever NJPW Women’s Champion. Mone said she’s now on a mission, to be TBS Champion at Double or Nothing and was about to answer who she wants to face on that show when the lights went out and we hear Mone getting beat up. A very non panicked Marvez asked for the lights to turn on and when they did, Mone was down and Marvez just asked folks for help. This segment was fine, but Marvez’s non acting made this hilarious when it wasn’t meant to be.

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Samoa Joe defeated Dustin Rhodes in an AEW World Title Eliminator

(I was entertained quite a bit by this main event, as despite having an uphill battle to pull out a win, the crowd bit at Rhodes near falls. The one thing Dustin should’ve learned from Cody this past weekend, it takes more than one Cross Rhodes to defeat a World Champion. Joe stealing the win here was fine, as it made the heel sneak out a win, only for Strickland to ultimately get his comeuppance from last week’s beating he suffered. I thought this was a good chapter in this feud before the go home Dynasty Dynamite next week.)

Joe, with Swerve Strickland’s chain, limped to the ring, as Rhodes attacked right at the bell with corner strikes. Joe tossed Rhodes to the outside and drove him into the barricade, but Rhodes battled back. Joe was right back in control, posting Rhodes, who bled as things went to commercial.

It was all Joe during break, as Rhodes tried to battle back, but being busted open really messed with his equilibrium. Joe kept pouring down shots until Rhodes fired off a snap powerslam. Rhodes fired up with the Flip, Flop and Fly punches before a perfect Code Red connected for two. Joe dodged a Bulldog and clobbered Rhodes with a lariat that sent him outside. Joe tried to post Rhodes again, this time Rhodes turned the tables and sent Joe into the post before tossing the AEW World Title into the ring. The ref pleaded not to do it, as Rhodes put the title down and booted Joe before hitting Cross Rhodes for a close two. Joe went to the corner and suckered Rhodes in to charge and hit a STO. Joe grabbed the chain and the ref took it away, allowing Joe to deck Rhodes with the AEW Title. Joe made the cover and stole the win.

Post match, Joe sank in the Coquina Clutch before Swerve Strickland appeared out of nowhere with a House Call kick. Strickland grabbed the chain and leveled Joe with a punch. Strickland tried to whip Joe, but he bailed, as security and wrestlers had to keep them separated. Prince Nana presented the AEW World Title to Strickland, who held the title in the air and stared down a pissed off Joe to end the show.

AEW Rampage 4/12/24

· Orange Cassidy vs. Alex Reynolds

· Switchblade Jay White vs. Matt Sydal

· Julia Hart defends the TBS Title against Leyla Hirsch

· Cool Hand Ang vs. Zak Knight

AEW Collision & Battle of the Belts X 4/13/24

· Roderick Strong vs. Rocky Romero in an International Title Eliminator

AEW Dynamite 4/17/24

Adam Copeland & Willow Nightingale vs. Brody King & Julia Hart

AEW Dynamite live results: A Battle of Wills

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A Battle of Wills takes place on this week’s AEW Dynamite. 

Literally. 

Will Ospreay vs. Will “Powerhouse” Hobbs is the headline bout on tonight’s Dynamite. Both are aligned with The Don Callis Family, although Ospreay has been positioned as more of a lone wolf since officially joining the AEW roster full-time. Callis will be on commentary for the match. 

AEW World Champion Samoa Joe & his next challenger Swerve Strickland will have a contract signing tonight for their Dynasty title bout set for April 21. 

The AEW Tag Team title tournament will continue with a semifinals match between The Young Bucks (Matthew & Nicholas Jackson) and Best Friends (Orange Cassidy & Trent Beretta) on tonight’s show. The winners will earn a spot in the tournament finals set for Dynasty where new Tag Team Champions will be crowned. 

Jay White will go one-on-one with Billy Gunn as the feud between The Bang Bang Gang and The Acclaimed continues. 

The top two contenders in the women’s division will square off with a shot at Toni Storm’s Women’s World title hanging in the balance, as Thunder Rosa takes on Mariah May. 

Chris Jericho will also call out Hook on tonight’s episode.

AEW Dynamite comes on the air with the TNT Champion Adam Copeland making his way to the ring, as Excalibur welcomes us alongside Tony Schiavone & Taz.

Copeland gets a loud ovation from the crowd as he has issues with the microphone and said he’s not out here as the TNT Champion for a Cope Open, but instead wants to talk to the crowd as Adam. It’s a great time to be a fan of pro wrestling right now. Copeland talked about growing up watching WWF, NWA, Stampede and others because he loves it all. This was torn away from him nine years ago, so when it came back to him, he realized that AEW is where he needs to end his career. Copeland looked at the roster, a murderer’s row of talent, which he’d put up against anybody. In AEW, Copeland could face Will Ospreay, Kenny Omega, Hangman, Claudio, Swerve, Joe, Moxley, Darby, FTR, The Young Bucks, The House of Black, all of which are first time ever matches, which happens in AEW.

Copeland said he’s having a blast in AEW and isn’t knocking anywhere else, but this is the most fun he’s ever had in his career. Copeland celebrates AEW and the men who started it, The Bucks, Kenny, Cody and Tony Khan, all who should be celebrated because we love wrestling. AEW has pushed the industry into a better place and given more people to do this for a living, which should be celebrated. AEW makes pro wrestling better, fun and it’s where the best wrestle.

Copeland apologized for getting fired up, but now AEW is walking into the future, there’s a reason Okada, Mone & Ospreay came here. Copeland introduces someone who will lead AEW going forward and introduces Will Ospreay to the crowd. Ospreay comes out and shakes Copeland’s hand before the opening contest. This was a home run opening promo from Copeland.

Will Ospreay defeated Powerhouse Hobbs

(Great clash of styles here, as Hobbs showed off some great power moves , but no way was Ospreay, who was put over huge by Adam Copelan pre-match, was losing this one. There are no more Don Callis Family members left for Ospreay to defeat, so I wonder just how long he’ll remain in the Family, doesn’t feel like very long.)

Don Callis joined commentary as Hobbs pounced Ospreay right at the bell and landed a series of corner strikes. Hobbs tried a pop-up strike, but Ospreay hit a dropkick in mid-air. Ospreay realized it was foolish to try a striking battle, so used his speed to send Hobbs to the floor and follow with a slingshot forearm. Callis applauds his Don Callis Family member, who drove Hobbs into the steps. Hobbs blocked a whip, as Ospreay cleared the barricade, only to be caught by Hobbs with a vertical suplex onto the steps. A World’s Most Dangerous Slam repeatedly onto the apron led to Hobbs hitting a fall away slam over the commentary table, which took things to commercial.

When things returned, Ospreay fought back with a handspring wheel kick followed up by Pip, Pip, Cheerio for a near fall. Ospreay tried to fire off chops, which had no effect, so a slap to the face followed and Ospreay knew he messed up. Hobbs grabbed Ospreay by the throat and delivered an overhead throw. Hobbs blocked a Tornado DDT, but Ospreay managed to hit a Stundog Millionaire. Hobbs soon countered with a wild lariat to the back and powerslam for two. Hobbs went up top, but missed a Frog Splash, as after a failed first attempt, Ospreay hit an Oscutter flush for two of his own. Ospreay wanted Hidden Blade, but Hobbs countered into a Worlds Most Dangerous Slam, which Ospreay countered into a cradle for two. Ospreay charged, but was turned inside out into the double down.

Hobbs hit a twisting Avalanche Powerslam out of the corner, but Ospreay kicked out at two. Hobbs lowered the straps, wanted a spinebuster, but Ospreay spiked him with a DDT, followed by the Leap of Faith and Hidden Blade for the victory. Post match, Callis tried to check on both his clients, but Hobbs was furious. Callis whispered something to Hobbs to calm him down, as Ospreay left on his own and Callis with Hobbs. Before Ospreay could celebrate too much, the music for Bryan Danielson hit and walks past Ospreay, applauding, before his match next.

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Bryan Danielson defeated Lance Archer

(Similar to the opening contest, Danielson had to fight off the size and power disadvantage, chopping Archer down to size with chops and kicks after Archer controlled a majority of this match. Archer put up one hell of a fight here, as this was one of his best singles matches in AEW in my opinion.)

We’re told this is the first ever singles match between these two, as Archer steamrolls Danielson at the bell. Archer delivered chops and clubbing blows before a hard buckle led to a throwing suplex. Archer hit a series of corner splashes until the third missed and Danielson zoned in on the leg with some dragon screws. Danielson kept going for the leg with kicks and corner dropkick, so Archer just swatted him to the floor. Danielson used his speed to try a dive, but was caught in mid-air and chokeslammed on the apron. Archer grabbed a ring attendant and bodyslammed him onto Danielson, taking things to picture in picture.

It was all Archer during break, as Danielson finally started to fight back with chops and leg kicks once again. Danielson flipped out of the corner, tried a running charge, but Archer ran through him with a cross body. Archer tried his rope walk, but Danielson pulled the leg out, crotching Archer in the process. Danielson fired up with corner dropkicks, before the third was countered into a bearhug, which Danielson himself countered into a LeBell Lock. Archer used his size to get a foot on the rope, roll to the floor, as Danielson met him with a charging knee off the apron. Back inside, Danielson connected on his dropkick off the top, as Yes Kicks followed, but Archer blocked the head kick into a choke slam for two.

Danielson fought off Black Out using anvil elbows in the corner, but Archer hit the step-up knee. Black Out attempt countered into a rear naked choke, only this time, Archer shrugged Danielson off, who got to his feet and hit one Busaiku Knee. Archer blocked the other, so Danielson hit a series of head kicks and a home run Busaiku Knee for the win.

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Renee Paquette welcomed Lionheart Chris Jericho to the stage, as it should be noted Jericho walked out of the usual heel side of the ramp. Paquette asks Jericho about his offer to be a mentor to HOOK last week and Jericho said HOOK referred to something last week that’s been sticking with him, so he called out HOOK, who came out. Jericho said HOOK said he knows who Jericho is last week and Jericho realizes it’s like the song says, everyone I’ve ever loved, I’ve pushed them all away. Jericho said he’s not asking HOOK to trust him, but to believe in him as much as he believes in HOOK. The crowd is booing Jericho, as HOOK said he believes in Jericho so much that he got them a match on Collision, as he’ll be keeping an eye on him. Jericho said he’s learning already and the two fist bump. HOOK just left, so did Paquette and that was it.

-Shane Taylor & Lee Moriarty are backstage and they are going to be the ones to knock out The Ocho and HOOK. On Collision, they get their asses beat courtesy of Shane Taylor Promotions.

Billy Gunn defeated Switchblade Jay White via disqualification

(I thought this match was pretty ridiculous if I’m being honest. Not only did they tease a countout early on, which led to crowd brawling, Gunn took 95% of a match that went through commercial, only to lead to a DQ finish. Add to that, you showed The Acclaimed laid out and they just ran out like nothing had happened post-match. I can’t wait for all parties to be done with this feud and just move on.)

Gunn attacked White on stage during his entrance and repeatedly sent White crashing into the barricade. The match officially begins in the ring, as Gunn no sells a White chop and sticks him with a right hand, as The Acclaimed are showing approval backstage, while The Gunns look annoyed watching as well. I found it funny how Gunn broke the count, only to then brawl into the crowd with White and referee Aubrey just followed them. Gunn stayed in control outside for what felt like at least 5 minutes, with White getting in the ring for a split second, only to be clotheslined back to the floor, which sent things to commercial. During break, Gunn tried slamming White into a chair set up next to the steps, but Aubrey wouldn’t allow it, placing the chair under the ring. Which begs the question, why wouldn’t Gunn just slam White into the steel steps?

Back from break, White finally side stepped a corner splash and got his first offense of the match off, dropkicking out the leg. White wanted a Fame Asser, but ran into a tilt a whirl slam. White rolled to the floor and we saw The Acclaimed laid out backstage on the big screen. White posted Gunn, tried a Blade Runner back inside, but Gunn countered into the One and Only for the double down. Gunn hit two Fame Assers, signaled for a third, but went for a chair. Austin & Colten Gunn hit the ring and pleaded with their father to not do it, as Gunn tossed aside Austin and White hit a low blow for the DQ. White grabbed the chair and was about to go for a chair shot when The Acclaimed ran down from the back to clean house. They brawled with The Gunns before Daddy Ass decked White. The Acclaimed cleaned off the commentary table and wanted to suplex White through it, but The Gunns made the save and bailed through the crowd.

-We see footage of The Young Bucks arriving earlier today and also Best Friends as well, with Chuck Taylor & Sue in tow to hopefully see her son Trent & Orange Cassidy victorious.

-Renee Paquette introduces Willow Nightingale to the stage to a big ovation. Kris Statlander & Stokely Hathaway are by her side, as Nightingale said she feels mother fluffin great after her win last week. Nightingale she’s busted her butt around this town and wrestle in the White Eagle, which got a massive pop from the crowd. Nightingale called this a home away from home and learned who Willow Nightingale is. Every time she questions if she belongs in wrestling, the crowds cheers reassured her and helped her blossom into who she is today. She said she’s going to be smiling face of TBS. Hathaway said Nightingale had last week what the kids call, a banger. Week after week, she impresses not only Hathaway, but the entire world.

Just then, Mercedes Mone’s music hits and out walks to a loud reaction, telling the crowd to say hello to their CEO. Mone said she whoever is the TBS Champion after Dynasty, she gets next, because in Vegas, Mone changes everything. So Mone will be getting the TBS Title shot at Double or Nothing. I know Mone is a mega star, but with Rankings being a thing again in AEW, how does she just get a title shot? Unless it was written in her contract, which should’ve been mentioned.

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The Young Bucks (Matthew & Nicholas Jackson) defeated Orange Cassidy & Trent Beretta (w/Chuck Taylor & Sue) to advance in the AEW Tag Team Title Tournament

(This match picked up into a crazy pace right at the end, as it was big move after big move until The Bucks stole it. While The Bucks advance to the Finals, the post match is the bigger story here, as Beretta, having failed to win the big one with Cassidy, turned on his Best Friends buddy and seemingly turned heel. As much as I love this group, this felt like a long time coming and I’m genuinely anxious to see what they do with everyone in this faction going forward. Hopefully big things are in store, as it seems like Chuck Taylor is left to decide who he wants to side with.)

During The Bucks entrance, Matthew winked at the camera and said “Hey Scapegoat, I love your work.” I liked how Excalibur mentioned how if this match goes the 20-minute time limit, then FTR vs. Top Flight on Collision would be for the vacant AEW Tag Team Titles. Beretta & Cassidy with fast tags early against Matthew, but Nicholas tripped up Beretta in the ropes and Matthew mockingly checked on him until rolling Northern Lights connected. Beretta fought back and countered one into a Tornado DDT, as a leaping double stomp on Nichoals sent The Bucks to the floor, where they swept the leg of Beretta on the edge of the apron. This was followed by powerbombs on both Cassidy & Beretta on the apron as well. Matthew then put on a headset and threw things to picture in picture, scolding Excalibur for doing his line.

A double down brought us back from break, as Matthew pulled off the turnbuckle pad unbeknownst to referee Rick Knox. Beretta made the hot tag to Cassidy, who ran wild with a top rope cross body and clothesline before being ultimately planted with a DDT by Matthew. A lariat turned Cassidy inside out, as The Bucks mocked the little kicks before signaling for a EVP Trigger, but Cassidy ducked and The Bucks smacked their knees together. Cassidy hit multiple spinning DDTs before a top rope DDT spiked Nicholas for two. Beretta made the tag and put Matthew into a Tombstone position, as Cassidy hit a spike off the top for almost a TK Driver variation. Beretta pulled a page out of Taylor’s playbook with Sole Food, but Matthew responded with a superkick into a Code Blue. Matthew went to the floor and took out Taylor with a superkick, but pulled back when it came to Sue. Matthew said he wasn’t going to do it, as Sue slapped Matthew, who was taken out by Cassidy.

Back inside, Beretta hit his running knee, as a top rope double stomp Strong Zero connected, but Nicholas broke the count, only to be wiped out by a Cassidy dive. Sue cheered on her son to fight back, as Beretta charged at Matthew, who hit a sling shot on Beretta into the exposed buckle and got a school boy for the win.

Post match, a visibly upset Beretta slowly got to his feet, as Sue cheered on a group hug. Beretta, Taylor & Cassidy were about to give the people what they wanted, when Beretta charged and hit Cassidy with a knee. Taylor looked stunned, as Beretta stormed out of the ring and passed his mother up the ramp.

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Thunder Rosa defeated Mariah May

(While a lot of this took place during commercial, this was super hard hitting for what we saw. I’ve really enjoyed May in the ring since her debut and while there was no way she was winning this, I thought she put up a good fight. Rosa did something no other challenger has done, stun Timeless Toni Storm into silence, as post-match, Storm just sat there, realizing who her next opponent is for her Women’s Title.)

Timeless Toni Storm joined commentary for this one, as Rosa wasted no time attacking at the bell. Storm tells Schiavone she’s sorry he lost his dog, but thankfully, they get to watch Thunder Rosa. May came back with strikes, followed with Sweet Cheek Music and shotgun dropkick for two. Rosa countered a side slam into a head scissors before sending May to the apron with a charging dropkick. Rosa wanted a Death Valley Driver on the apron, but May slid out, tried a sunset flip bomb, only for Rosa to counter into a hurricanrana. Rosa hit a diving cross body against the barricade, as things went to commercial, where May took control.

The crowd was very quiet when things returned, but picked up when both ladies started throwing forearms and chops. Storm said May reminded her of a young Toni Storm, while Rosa reminds her of an older Thunder Rosa. May connected on a Backdrop Driver, but Rosa avoided a corner charge. May tried a head scissors, but Rosa again fought off, only to roll through a top rope double stomp attempt. May was there for a charging knee, wanted a follow up May Day, but Rosa reversed into roll up for two. May fired off a wild head butt, wanted May Day again, this time, Rosa hitting a back stabber and Tijuana Bomb for the win. Storm looked stunned on commentary, as Rosa said she wants her match right now, but it’ll be happening at Dynasty.

-Penta el Zero Miedo is backstage with Alex Abrahantes, who said Penta is for the people and they’ve been asking for Penta to carry gold. Penta challenged Adam Copeland for the TNT Title next week on Dynamite, as what the people want is a champion with Zero Miedo.

AEW World Title Contract Signing for Dynasty

Tony Schiavone welcomed Swerve Strickland and Prince Nana to the ring, followed by AEW Champion Samoa Joe, as a table is set up in the ring. Schiavone thanks them for coming, as Joe signed the contract first, but told Schiavone to shut up when trying to give Strickland the contract. Joe said he wants to give Strickland advice before signing, as he understands where Strickland is coming from. Joe talks about the blood feud with Hangman Page and multiple championship opportunities, as everyone is ready for a new champion to be crowned. Joe said that’s the bad information Strickland has been given, as signing this contract is a career defining mistake, so puts it in terms a rapper would understand, he’s going to beat Strickland so bad, it’ll leave him scarred like he left Diddy’s party too late. That got a huge reaction from the crowd, as Joe told Strickland to do the right thing.

Strickland said before he signs this contract, Joe should know he’s wanted this moment his whole life. It’s been filled with many roadblocks, but it’s taken to AEW Dynasty. It’s exactly what’s being built, a Dynasty, with signings like Okada, Mone & Ospreay. This actually led to MJF chants from the crowd, as Strickland waited for them to calm down and said Joe is the definition of a killer, but so is he. At Dynasty, Strickland shows Joe’s he’s every bit of that man and he grabs the keys to the Dynasty to show whose house.

Strickland slugs Joe and wraps the chain around Joe’s throat, but Joe didn’t phase and popped Strickland. Joe wrapped the chain around his fist and relentlessly beat down Strickland, who is bleeding badly. Joe was going to walk to the back as referees hit the ring, as Strickland took the microphone, laughing. Strickland said he loves this sh*t and if that’s all Joe’s got, he’s taking his championship from him. Strickland wiped the pen in his blood and signed the contract as Joe hit the ring and Strickland welcomed the punishment, as Joe slammed Strickland through the table with a Uranage. Joe held up the AEW Title with his boot on Strickland to end the show.

AEW Rampage 4/5/24

· Malakai Black vs. Christopher Daniels

· Roderick Strong vs. London Lightning

· Serena Deeb vs. Trish Adora

· Daniel Garcia vs. Komander vs. Bryan Keith vs. Action Andretti

AEW Collision 4/6/24

· FTR (Dax Harwood & Cash Wheeler) vs. Top Flight (Dante & Darius Martin) in the Semifinals of the AEW Tag Team Title Tournament

· Penta el Zero Miedo vs. Komander

AEW Dynamite 4/10/24

· Adam Copeland defends the TNT Title against Penta El Zero Miedo

AEW Dynamite live results: Swerve vs. Takeshita number one contender’s match

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The number one spot in the rankings is on the line on tonight’s AEW Dynamite. 

Swerve Strickland will face Konosuke Takeshita on tonight’s episode, and according to Tony Khan, the winner will vault to the top of the new rankings set to be revealed following tonight’s episode. The winner will then be in line to challenge Samoa Joe for the AEW World Championship at next month’s Dynasty pay-per-view.

A TBS Championship number one contender’s match is also set, with Kris Statlander vs. Willow Nightingale vs. Skye Blue vs. Anna Jay, with Mercedes Mone on commentary for the match. The winner gets a shot at Julia Hart’s TBS title at Dynasty. 

Two quarterfinals matches in the Tag Team title tournament will also take place, with Best Friends vs. Undisputed Kingdom, plus Young Bucks vs. Private Party. 

Will Ospreay vs. Katsuyori Shibata has also been announced for tonight’s Dynamite in Montreal, Quebec, Canada.

AEW Dynamite comes on the air with Excalibur welcoming us alongside Tony Schiavone & Taz as we go to the entrances for the opening contest.

Will Ospreay defeated Katsuyori Shibata

(This was a fantastic opener, which should surprise no one. It was a back-and-forth battle for most of the match and I’m happy Shibata didn’t take nearly as many bumps on his head that I thought he would, though I’d be lying if I said I didn’t hold my breath when Ospreay went for his Storm Driver. Ospreay continues to be wildly over with the crowd from the moment he walks out on stage.)

Before the match began, we were shown footage of the first singles match between these two from the New Japan New Beginning in Osaka show from 2017. Both men traded ground work early, as each man showcased a series of counters until Ospreay dodged a PK into a stalemate. Ospreay exploded out of the corner with a shotgun dropkick and fired off forearms leading to a stalling corner dropkick, a page out of Shibata’s playbook. Shibata bailed to the floor, but was met with an Ospreay slingshot dive. Ospreay took way too long to go back to the ring and ate a running boot by Shibata to the outside. Both men traded strikes until Shibata flattened Ospreay with a suplex on the floor. Back inside, Shibata zoned in on the legs, Ospreay attempted to fight back with chops, only to eat a Saito Suplex that took things to commercial.

Back from break, Ospreay regained the advantage, but was caught on a dive attempt and booted into the guard rail. Shibata tried another whip, but Ospreay leapt over the railing and jumped off it with a forearm. Pip Pip Cheerio connected back inside for two, but Kawada kicks just woke Shibata up, who no sold, ultimately dropping Ospreay with one shot. Shibata couldn’t keep Ospreay down in the corner, so Tenryu style chops led to the stalling dropkick. An underhook throw from Shibata tried to lead to the abdominal stretch, but switched to the Octopus Hold. Ospreay got the ropes as both traded snap German suplexes until Ospreay tried his handspring Pele kick, only this time, Shibata countered into a STF. Ospreay got the ropes to escape submission again, blocking a PK to deliver more forearms. Shibata, however, would eat three shots to land one, as Ospreay continued to collapse until firing up with a kip up enzugiri into the double down.

Shibata ducked Hidden Blade and hit a Sleeper Suplex before a rear naked choke saw Ospreay fade, but got the arm up at two. Shibata was hung up in the ropes, as Ospreay hit a springboard dropkick and Oscutter, which Shibata kicked out at one. Both up, trading lariats, but an Ospreay hook kick led to a backdrop suplex and wild forearm for two. Ospreay connected with the Storm Driver 93, as Shibata sat up and told Ospreay to bring it, which Ospreay did, connecting with Hidden Blade for the win. Post match, Ospreay showed respect, bowing to Shibata, who hugged Ospreay in return.

-A video package for the career of Bryan Danielson is shown, highlighting his time in Ring of Honor & New Japan Pro Wrestling before Excalibur talked about his career ending for three years. After making a comeback, his debut in AEW was shown, as Danielson said the final year of his career will be the greatest of his career. That continues at Dynasty against Will Ospreay.

-Renee Paquette is backstage with Matthew & Nicholas Jackson, who said it was an ambush talking about Private Party beating them in one of the first episodes of Dynamite. Matthew said they returned to AEW to do certain things, retire Sting, restructure The Elite, bringing in Kazuchika Okada, but most importantly, getting their AEW Tag Team Titles back. The only way to right a wrong is by beating Private Party tonight, as Matthew said Paquette was doing a great job, but should smile more. They walk off with Nicholas asking where Alex Marvez was.

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-Kazuchika Okada was shown arriving to the arena in his sports car, with the Continental Title in hand.

The Young Bucks (Matthew & Nicholas Jackson) defeated Private Party (Zay & Quen) to advance in the AEW Tag Team Title Tournament

(Aside from the messed up looking EVP Trigger finish, I enjoyed this match quite a bit, as they had nice call backs to the Private Party upset in the early Dynamite days. You knew The Bucks weren’t losing this; however, Zay & Quen did have their chances.)

Zay shrugged off a fist bump from Matthew, instead getting a quick series of near falls until Matthew ran through him with a back elbow. Quen made a blind tag before The Bucks got any double team going, as both Zay & Quen did stereo back flips into superkicks, leading to a double Tope. Matthew recovered and tried to send both Private Party over the guard rail, but it resulted in a Silly String by Zay. Nicholas & Quen both fought standing on the railing until Nicholas connected with a Falcon Arrow off it to a huge reaction, as Okada was shown backstage, nodding in approval. Zay helped Quen back in the ring at a nine count, but was met by a suplex into a back breaker. The Bucks would remain in control during picture in picture.

Zay finally broke up the offense, allowing Quen to hit a Side Effect into the double down, as Zay made the hot tag and ran wild. An enzugiri to Matthew while on the apron led to Zay hitting a moonsault on Nicholas on the outside. Springboard cross body back inside on Matthew got a near fall, as the crowd were chanting for Private Party. Zay missed a Twist of Fate, as The Bucks connected on an Avalanche Sliced Bread Powerbomb combo for two, which Quen broke up. Quen pulled his partner to their corner to make the tag, despite not fully recovering from the beating during commercial, as Nicholas hit a German suplex on the apron. The Bucks signaled for the Tony Khan Driver, but Zay held onto Nicholas and Quen rolled up Matthew for two, a call back to their first match. More Bang for Your Buck attempt missed, but Gin n’ Juice connected, as Zay & Quen followed up with More Bang for Your Buck of their own, only Nicholas broke up the count.

A frustrated Nicholas grabbed the ring bell, as Rick Knox took it away, allowing Matthew to hit a low blow. Quen flew in with a Tag Title belt shot, but Nicholas put his brother’s foot on the rope. Quen tried a 630, but crashed and burned, allowing The Bucks to try an EVP Trigger, only Nicholas slipped and got the exact chant you’d expect. It didn’t matter, as The Bucks both covered Quen and got the victory. Post match, Okada again showed his approval backstage.

-A video package on Konosuke Takeshita is shown ahead of tonight’s main event.

-Mercedes Mone is shown arriving to the arena, as up next, she’ll be on commentary for the women’s 4-way match.

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-Darby Allin, on crutches, is at a skate park with Tony Hawk and talked about how he was supposed to climb Mount Everest for Hawk’s charity the Skate Park Project, but unfortunately broke his foot. Hawk talked about his charity and how to help out with the cause.

-Renee Paquette is backstage with HOOK & Chris Jericho, who talked about HOOK exceeding his expectations last week in their match. Jericho is fine being HOOK’s first pinfall win in AEW and put over HOOK’s skills. Jericho said after 33 years in this business, he’s willing to give HOOK advice to be a potential World Champion. HOOK thanked and accepted the advice, but reminds him, he’s Chris Jericho. Jericho said he knows who HOOK is and what he’s capable of being. Both men fist bump and I guess a mentorship is official.

Willow Nightingale defeated Skye Blue, Julia Hart & Kris Statlander to earn a TBS Title shot at AEW Dynasty

(Mone was asked who she would like to face in her AEW debut and she gave interest to basically everyone but Nightingale, who she seemingly ignored. Nightingale got the big win here, as I would not be surprised if she takes home the TBS Title at Dynasty and that title leads to her continued story with Mone. I’ve enjoyed how they’re playing off the history both of these two have with one another.)

We’re told Mercedes Mone is on commentary not to scout competition, but to try to help improve the women’s division. I’m not sure why it can’t be both, but alright. Anyways, credit Stokely Hathaway, who walked out with Nightingale, ran back up the ramp and came out with Statlander as well.

Match began with a series of quick pin attempts, as Blue was sent to the floor crashing onto Statlander, leaving it down to Jay & Nightingale in the ring, as a splash in the corner led to a charging low cross body for a Nightingale two. Blue broke things up with a quick DDT on Nightingale, but Statlander made the save with a sliding lariat, as Jay followed with a low neckbreaker. Statlander showed off her power, but Blue again put a stop to things on the outside, only to be launched by a Nightingale Pounce. A stare down between Nightingale & Mone took things to commercial.

Back from break, all four ladies went at it in the ring before Nightingale was tossed outside and Statlander ran wild on Jay & Blue, who was planted with a spinning Fisherman’s Driver for two. Statlander wanted a 450, but Jay cut her off with a superplex. Nightingale ran in and sandwiched both ladies with a senton, as Blue was nearly planted with a Doctor Bomb, but rolled through for two. Code Blue connected, but Statlander broke the count and hit a powerbomb back breaker. Jay came in and delivered a Gory Bomb on Statlander onto Blue, but only got two. Statlander avoided the Queen Slayer and sent Jay into a Nightingale shotgun dropkick, leaving Statlander & Nightingale facing off, but Blue put a stop to it. Blue hung up Nightingale in the ropes, wanted a suplex, but Nightingale instead hit a Death Valley Driver on the apron. Jay rolled through Wednesday Night Fever, sent Statlander packing, but Nightingale was there to hit a Doctor Bomb and get the win.

Julia Hart appeared immediately and laid out Nightingale with a TBS belt shot before staring down Mone, who left commentary. Hart bailed as Statlander & Hathaway checked on Nightingale, who officially gets a TBS Title shot at Dynasty.

-Renee Paquette is backstage with Dustin Rhodes, who we’re told is 3-1 in 2024 and asks what is next for him? Rhodes said he’s started the year off with a bang, but right now, at 55 years old, he’s as passionate as he’s ever been. The Butcher walks in, Rhodes acts like he has bad breath and Butcher said it’s his mustache, it has its own musk. Butcher asks if Rhodes remembers their Bunkhouse Match from a few years back and said he has some receipts with his name on it and challenges Rhodes to a match on Rampage. Rhodes accepts, says he’s a Natural Born Legend and is loved in Canada and refuses to be a stepping stone.

-Video is shown of Timeless Toni Storm visiting the set of Turner Classic Movies and host Ben Mankiewicz, who congratulates Storm on being AEW World Champion and redefining the art of pro wrestling. Storm congratulates Mankiewicz on whatever he does and gets him to say Chin Up and Watch for The Shoe, as he refuses to say the Tits Out portion of the tag line.

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-A video package for Swerve Strickland is shown ahead of tonight’s main event.

Orange Cassidy & Trent Beretta (w/Chuck Taylor) defeated The Undisputed Kingdom (Matt Taven & Mike Bennett) to advance in the AEW Tag Team Title Tournament

(This was an action-packed tag match, as I wasn’t surprised at the result, with The Bucks advancing earlier tonight. Although, last week, Adam Cole said in his promo how it was Wardlow’s job to make sure The Kingdom keep winning. Wardlow was nowhere to be found tonight, so I guess his services are only needed to ROH Tag Team and International Title matches.)

Bell sounded and Cassidy just casually sauntered over to Taven on the apron and decked him with a punch. Taven immediately sent Cassidy into the steps, but was met with a Beretta dive. Bennett followed suit and flew in with a dive of his own, before Cassidy wiped out the pile with a dive off the top with both hands in his pockets. Back inside, Cassidy was dropped off the apron, but Beretta delivered rolling German suplexes on Taven, who fought off the third, forcing Beretta to his corner. Beretta fought back with a Meteora to Bennett, but Taven dropkicked out the leg, allowing Bennett to his a piledriver on the apron. Lots of moves on the apron tonight, as that’s what took things to picture in picture.

The Kingdom controlled during break, as Bennett connected on a nice spinebuster, but Beretta got the knees up on a Taven Lionsault, which led to a Cassidy hot tag. Cassidy connected on a top rope cross body on Taven, but while Bennett blocked the twisting DDT, Cassidy managed to pop off a Stundog Millionaire, only to eat a Taven charging knee. The Proton Pack connected for Taven & Bennett, but Cassidy kicked out at two. Taven wanted the Spike Piledriver, but was crotched by Beretta. The match broke down, as Beretta connected on a Tornado DDT, followed by Cassidy spinning DDT. Beretta delivered the charging knee strike, as Cassidy & Beretta wanted a hug, but Roderick Strong appeared and ran distraction, dropping Taylor. Cassidy wiped out Strong with a dive, as back inside, Taven tried the Spike Piledriver once more, but again, was crotched, this time by Taylor. Beretta got a jackknife on Bennett for the flash pin. Best Friends will now face The Young Bucks in the Semi-Finals next week, as The Bucks came to the stage to have a brief face off. They took their elevator entrance for 10 seconds before going right back down it, which was actually pretty hilarious.

-Renee Paquette is backstage with Kyle O’Reilly and congratulates him on his win over Bryan Keith on Collision a few weeks ago. O’Reilly said it felt good to pull that band-aid off after such a long time, but the AEW roster is stacked. Paquette asked if he’s rejoining Undisputed Kingdom and he said no, as he did it on his own against Bryan Keith, he’ll do it on his own again. O’Reilly said on Collision, he’ll once again prove he belongs.

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-Highlights of Adam Copeland & Christian Cage’s I Quit Match from last week was shown and Copeland winning the TNT Title. The Cope-Open returns on Collision, this time with the TNT Title on the line.

Swerve Strickland (w/Prince Nana) defeated Konosuke Takeshita (w/Don Callis) to become #1 Contender for the AEW World Title

(Just an excellent main event for two of the best young stars AEW has to offer. These two built this match so well and reached another level after the final commercial break. I know Takeshita needs a big win, but this is Strickland’s time and has now earned his AEW Title shot at Dynasty. I wouldn’t be shocked if Strickland fulfils his destiny that night, despite Joe being a fantastic champion.)

A handshake seemed to start things, but neither let go and Strickland just stepped over into a headlock. Takeshita tried a whip to the ropes, but Strickland flipped out and applied a short arm scissors, which was applied much quicker than last week in his match with The Butcher. Takeshtia escaped and fired off a Takeshita-line as Samoa Joe is shown watching backstage. Strickland responded with an uppercut off the second to the back and hanging neckbreaker through the ropes. Both men slugged it out before Strickland delivered a nice back breaker, but a quick counter into a brainbuster put Takeshita in back control. Takeshita refused to allow the ref to give Strickland time to recover and fired off more forearms, with Strickland clutching his neck. Strickland tried a snap bounce back German suplex, but Takeshita no sold and sent Strickland outside with a violent forearm, taking things to commercial.

Takeshita worked over the neck and arm during break, as Strickland tried to start a forearm exchange and suffered as a result, as Takeshita connected on more, but was sent outside. Strickland got enough of a hurricanrana from the ring to the floor, as back inside a top rope cross body only managed a one count. Strickland tried for a combo of strikes, but his neck gave out and Takeshita hit a home run forearm that crumbled Strickland. Takeshita blocked a rolling Flatliner attempt into a Fireman’s Carry Facebuster, charging knee and somersault dive on the floor. Back inside, Takeshita wanted the violent corner brainbuster he hit on Will Ospreay at Revolution, but thankfully Strickland fought out, trapped Takeshita in the corner and hit a hanging DDT. Sky Twister Press connected with ease for Strickland, but Takeshita kicked out.

Takeshita fought out of Big Pressure with a Poison Rana into a Blue Thunder Bomb for a close near fall. Takeshita took too long to capitalize, allowing Strickland to fire off a straight right hand, tried the rolling Flatliner again, this time Takeshita hit a pump knee in mid-air. Strickland didn’t manage to stay down long, as he finally hit the rolling Flatliner, dropping Takeshita on his head. Strickland connected on the Swerve Stomp on the apron, as back inside, Strickland tried another Stomp, but Takeshita countered into a powerbomb. A crazy series of counters led to Takeshita avoiding Big Pressure into the wheelbarrow German and Power Drive Knee, but Strickland barely managed a shoulder up. Takeshita wanted an Avalanche Blue Thunder Bomb, but Strickland fought out, delivered House Call and Swerve Stomp, but Takeshita kicked out. Strickland couldn’t believe it, as both men traded a pop-up head butt and jumping knee, but Strickland fired up with a standing Swerve Stomp and Big Pressure for the victory.

A visibly upset Samoa Joe was approached by Renee Paquette, asking how he feels after Strickland’s win. Joe said it’s baffling this is a man celebrating the biggest fate he’s ever going to catch in his life. When Strickland walks to the ring next week and signs on the dotted line, Joe will make him realize just what he’s asking for. Joe said Strickland isn’t ready, he’s not that man. Strickland is shown celebrating in the ring, making the motion he’s the next champ.

AEW Rampage 3/29/24

· Dustin Rhodes vs. The Butcher

AEW Collision 3/30/24

· Adam Copeland TNT Title Open Challenge

· Bryan Danielson, Claudio Castagnoli & Katsuyori Shibata take on The Righteous (Vincent & Dutch) & Lance Archer

· FTR (Dax Harwood & Cash Wheeler) vs. The Infantry (Carlie Bravo & Shawn Dean) in an AEW Tag Team Title Tournament Quarter Final

· Ricky Starks & Big Bill vs. Top Flight (Dante & Darius Martin) in an AEW Tag Team Title Tournament Quarter Final

· Kyle O’Reilly will be In Action

AEW Dynamite 4/3/24

· The Young Bucks (Matthew & Nicholas Jackson) vs. Orange Cassidy & Trent Beretta in an AEW Tag Team Title Tournament Semi Final

AEW Dynamite live results: I Quit TNT Championship match

Posted on by Ryan Howard

The TNT Championship will be on the line as part of tonight’s AEW Dynamite from Toronto as Christian Cage defends against Adam Copeland in an I Quit match.

The AEW Continental Championship will also be on the line as Eddie Kingston defends against Kazuchika Okada. Under Continental rules, all seconds will be banned from ringside and there will be no outside interference.

New free agent signing Mercedes Mone will speak on tonight’s show after debuting for the company on last week’s Big Business edition of Dynamite. 

AEW Women’s World Champion Toni Storm & Mariah May will face Deonna Purrazzo & Thunder Rosa in a tag team contest. 

After teaming against the Gates of Agony at Big Business, Chris Jericho & Hook will face each other this week in a one-on-one contest. 

AEW head Tony Khan has stated that tonight’s show from the Coca-Cola Coliseum is sold out. Due to NCAA basketball coverage Friday, Dynamite will immediately be followed by a live AEW Rampage.

AEW Dynamite comes on the air with Adam Copeland & Christian Cage arriving to the arena ahead of their I Quit Match for the TNT Title. Kazuchika Okada also pulled up to the arena in a sports car, ready to challenge Eddie Kingston later tonight for the Continental Title. Excalibur welcoming us to the show and throws it right down to Tony Schiavone in the ring.

Mercedes Mone made her way to the ring to a massive ovation as Schiavone gives her the floor. Mone told Toronto to say hello to their new CEO, as she’s been on such a high since last week at Big Business, she’s missed all of this. Fans might not know, but this was all nearly taken away from her a year ago in a match against Willow Nightingale. She then threw it to a video package showcasing everything that she’s been up to over the past few years, from red carpets, runways and her run in New Japan Pro Wrestling. Footage of Mone getting injured and carried out of her match with Nightingale was shown. Mone said she was kicking butt all over the world, but then it was taken away from her. Mone said minor setbacks make for major comebacks. Mone’s mission is clear, she’s not here to lead a women’s evolution, she’s here for a global revolution and face the best in AEW and the globe. Mone brought up Julia Hart & Skye Blue attacking Nightingale last week, as they were messing with her unfinished business and anyone who does that, ends up bankrupt. There’s a price to pay when you mess with Mercedes Mone.

The lights went out and when they came back on, Julia Hart was on the ramp, with Skye Blue trying to attack from behind, but was laid out. Hart hit the ring, but was nearly taken out with the Mone Maker, only for Blue to make the save. Both ladies grabbed chairs from under the ring, but Willow Nightingale & Kris Statlander hit the ring with chairs of their own. After a staredown, the lights went out, Blue & Hart were gone and Nightingale was debating a chair shot on Mone, who turned around in time. Nightingale dropped the chair and Mone left, saying she has her eyes on Nightingale. Excalibur mentioned how Hart & Blue will face Nightingale & Statlander in a Street Fight on Rampage after Dynamite tonight.

-Alex Marvez is backstage trying to get a word with Kazuchika Okada & The Young Bucks, who approved of the respect Marvez put on Okada’s name, but next time, should do it in Japanese. Matthew talked about how handsome Okada is and if anyone rises to the occasion, it’s Okada. Under Continental Rules, they can’t be at ringside tonight, but they’ll be at the curtain giving him the best replays. Okada speaks in Japanese before telling Eddie Kingston he’s coming for his title. Matthew called Marvez a dumbass for not knowing what Okada said in Japanese and to study up so that doesn’t happen again next week.

Kazuchika Okada defeated Eddie Kingston to win the AEW Continental Title

(Quite the statement victory for Okada’s first singles match as an official AEW member, as this was a hard-hitting opening contest with the crowd doing dueling chants throughout. Kingston put up a great fight, but there was no way Okada was losing this early in his AEW run. The first challenger seems already set for Okada and one would assume that’d be happening at Dynasty.)

After an early lock up, Okada did his signature fake out strike in the ropes, but Kingston shrugged it off and lit Okada up with strikes. A clubbing lariat had Okada bail outside, with Kingston in chase, as Okada suckered him in back in the ring to take control. Both trade shoulder blocks, with Okada again going to the floor, this time dropping Kingston with a DDT. Matthew & Nicholas Jackson are shown backstage sitting next to Tony Khan, making sure to give an instant replay. Back inside, Okada is laughing and mocking Kingston, delivering a snap low dropkick, taking things to commercial.

Kingston fired back with an overhead suplex, corner machine gun chops, which were followed up by a snap German suplex and sliding forearm for two. Kingston went for a home run shot, but Okada delivered his picture-perfect dropkick. Air Raid Crash connected, but Kingston kicked out. Okada rolled through a top rope elbow attempt, but ran right into a Kingston spinning backfist for a near fall. Both traded loud forearms and chops, with Okada trying a discus lariat, but Kingston got the hands up and both men crumbled. Kingston mowed down Okada with a clothesline, lowered the straps, but Okada took referee Paul Turner to get an eye rake in on Kingston. Turner scolded Okada, as Kingston hit an enzugiri, but missed a backfist, an Okada delivered a Landslide before a Rainmaker connected for the three. The Young Bucks celebrate backstage and Tony Khan gives a nod before big pyro hits for Okada.

The party is short lived, as PAC wasted not time walking out to the stage and making his intentions known. He stares down Okada before heading to the back.

-Renee Paquette is backstage with Swerve Strickland & Prince Nana, who said last week, his intentions to attack Samoa Joe last week were due to Joe trying to embarrass him the previous week. Strickland has the steel chain with him and said he doesn’t have a problem choking anyone out either. Strickland felt inspired by Mike Tyson training for his next fight and wants a fight of his own, so issues an Open Challenge.

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-Renee Paquette is backstage with Kris Statlander, Stokely Hathaway & Willow Nightingale, who said she’s usually all smiles, but tonight, she’ll have been in more Street Fights than any other woman in AEW. Add Statlander by her side and a weapon in hand, she’ll be a completely different Willow. Statlander said tonight, it will be the end for Julia Hart & Skye Blue. Just then, Mercedes Mone walks in and Statlander thanks her for having Nightingale’s back last week. Mone thanks Statlander for having hers tonight as well, as both shake hands and Statlander walks off. Nightingale goes to talk, but Mone cuts her off and said she’s done enough. Mone walks off before Hathaway can shake her hand, but brings up to Nightingale how she’s already broken Mone’s ankle. Nightingale leaves and Hathaway just shrugs at the camera.

FTW Champion HOOK defeated Chris Jericho

(The first half of this match was all HOOK German suplexes. Despite being in Canada, as the match went on, the crowd got more and more behind HOOK and didn’t like when Jericho escaped REDRUM. The finish, however, gave HOOK his first actual pinfall win in AEW, as every victory has come via submission.)

Bell sounded and immediately HOOK hit an overhead suplex, with Jericho being checked on by referee Bryce. Jericho said he was ok and HOOK pounced with strikes before hitting another T-Bone suplex for two. HOOK went to charge in the corner and Jericho just wound up and leveled him with a right punch. HOOK responded by hitting multiple German suplexes, the third folding Jericho right on his head. This trend continued all throughout picture in picture and when things returned, Jericho took one and turned, landing right on his shoulder.

Jericho finally countered one, trying for the Walls of Jericho, but HOOK fought out. Jericho went to the top for an axe handle, but leapt right into another HOOK suplex. HOOK went for a home run lariat, but ran into a big boot and Lionsault for two. Both men got to their feet and Jericho tried an overhead throw, but HOOK didn’t rotate enough and landed awkwardly on his face. Jericho went to the corner to deliver punches, but HOOK countered into REDRUM, dragging Jericho to the mat. The crowd booed Jericho escaping, but loved when HOOK countered the Walls of Jericho into an inside cradle for the flash pin. Taz said this was HOOK’s first pinfall victory in AEW and it was a big one. Jericho showed respect post-match and gave a fist bump to HOOK.

-Adam Cole said he hates feeling disappointed and last week, Wardlow disappointed him in failing to defeat Samoa Joe last week. Cole corrected himself when saying he should be, no, Wardlow should be AEW World Champion, but couldn’t get the job done. So now, Wardlow’s job is to ensure the Undisputed Kingdom keeps the gold they already have and then maybe they’ll forgive him. Cole is doing this because he cares about Wardlow and wants him to reach his full potential, so don’t screw this up.

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-Chris Jericho is walking backstage when Renee Paquette approaching, asking if HOOK earned his respect? Jericho said HOOK lived up to what he was hoping for, as HOOK showed him that he’s a future World Champion. Jericho said next week, he has a proposition for HOOK.

Will Ospreay Addresses Bryan Danielson

Tony Schiavone introduced Will Ospreay to a massive ovation from the Toronto crowd. Ospreay said the last time he was there, he was a little bit of a naughty boy at Forbidden Door, so he apologizes for what he did back then. Ospreay said he’s here to deliver some Elite caliber wrestling, but in return, he’d like some Canadian maple syrup. Ospreay put over Bryan Danielson vs. Katsuyori Shibata last week and said that’s what professional wrestling truly is. Ospreay brought up how he couldn’t fit in Danielson’s shoes when he was in Japan, because they were too small. What Danielson did in Japan was great, but what Ospreay did was elevate pro wrestling, winning Best of the Super Juniors twice, Junior Title three times, NEVER Openweight and IWGP championships. Ospreay said he’ll prove he can walk in Danielson’s shoes in AEW and brings up Shibata, saying long time no see. Seven years ago, Shibata beat the piss out of him, but now he’s 30 years old, with two pugs, three cats, a kid, a Mrs., a mortgage to pay and a point to prove. Next week on Dynamite, Ospreay calls out Shibata and tells Danielson to sit at home and watch how a real Billy GOAT is all about. Tony Khan made it official, Shibata vs. Ospreay will take place next Wednesday. This was another fantastic promo from Ospreay.

-A video package is shown highlighting the feud between Christian Cage & Adam Copeland.

Deonna Purrazzo & Thunder Rosa defeated AEW Women’s Champion Timeless Toni Storm & Mariah May (w/Luther)

(Most of this took place during commercial, but the story here was Rosa not only got a blind tag, she pinned the AEW Women’s Champion. The blind tag didn’t make Purrazzo very happy, so this story is just getting going and I wouldn’t be shocked if this win gets Rosa a title match at Dynasty.)

Purrazzo & Rosa attacked before the bell, as Rosa & Storm paired off on the floor and Purrazzo & May going at it in the ring. Purrazzo had an easy time dispatching of May, as Rosa launched off her partners back with a corner splash on Storm. Rosa sent Storm into the ropes before leaping a leg sweep by Luther, but it was enough for Storm to get in a cheap shot and gain control during commercial.

When things returned, Rosa fought off both May & Storm with a top rope cross body and made the hot tag to Purrazzo, who ran wild with a knee lift and leg sweep, before taking May’s head off with a big boot. Rosa made the blind tag and Purrazzo was not happy, as Storm tried to sneak in, but was dropped for her efforts. May was planted with a Rosa Death Valley Driver, as Storm hit a snap German into the corner. Storm waited for her close up and delivered Sweet Cheek Music, but Rosa countered a Storm Zero into a flash roll up for the win. Storm couldn’t believe, as Purrazzo wasn’t happy how Rosa swooped in and got the win.

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Swerve Strickland (w/Prince Nana) defeated The Butcher

After a face off, Strickland delivered a headbutt and charging big boot. A leaping uppercut out of the corner connected, but Butcher fought back by zoning in on the shoulder. Strickland seemed to get turned inside out with a lariat, but no sold and just delivered a double stomp to the head. Strickland hit the House Call before going up top for the Swerve Stomp. Strickland wasn’t done, as he slowly applied a short arm scissor and Butcher tapped out. Excalibur said he wasn’t sure, but that could be Strickland’s first submission win in AEW.

Strickland took the microphone post-match and said before he met Samoa Joe, he had nothing but respect. As he got to know Joe, he’s stopped liking him to the point where he’s almost hating him. Every day he’s thinking about wrapping a chain around Joe’s neck and choking him out, but the chain he has isn’t big enough for Joe’s thick neck. Strickland will take out everyone in his path until Joe gives him what he wants.

Samoa Joe walks out and said what to do with someone like Strickland. Logic should dictate he should ignore Strickland, who he beat at Revolution. Strickland still believes the impossible is possible and he can box with a God. The problem with that belief is that the fans will start believing they can be a champion, too. That is, until Joe shows up, smashes you in the face an takes everything you have. Joe said what to do with Strickland is to give him exactly what he wants.

Joe goes to hit the ring when Don Callis walks out on stage to huge boos in his home country. Callis brings up how Strickland & Konosuke Takeshita have the same number of wins, so maybe Takeshita should show Strickland what it’s like to lose to the Don Callis Family. AEW isn’t Swerve’s House, it’s the Don Callis Family House. Strickland said if he had more time, he’d burn the Don Callis Family tree down to a crisp. Strickland accepts and said when he’s done with Takeshita, he’s coming for Joe. We’re officially getting Takeshita vs. Strickland next week.

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Adam Copeland defeated Christian Cage in an I Quit Match to win the TNT Title

(This was the exact finish this feud needed, as you couldn’t have asked for a better ending, in Toronto, with Copeland standing tall. They added some great hockey references and finally had The Patriarchy getting theirs in the end. Cage had a great run as the deplorable heel champion, but I’m looking forward to the run Copeland has with the TNT Title.)

There are Holy Sh*t chants from the Toronto crowd before the match even began. Copeland avoided an early attack, looked for a Spear, but Cage bailed to the floor. Copeland was right after, as both spilled into the crowd and the penalty box, where Copeland ripped a Penguins jersey off a fan, put it on Cage and put a Maple Leafs jersey on himself. Both had a hockey fight, as Copeland pulled the Penguins jersey over Cage’s head and won the brawl heading to commercial.

During picture in picture, both fought to the women’s restroom briefly, but the camera didn’t go past the entrance. Both went back to the ring, as things returned from break and Copeland set a ladder bridge up and delivered a brutal sitout slam. Copeland placed an open ladder upside down in the ring and dropped Cage midsection first, as referee Bryce asked if he quit and Cage said no. Copeland set up a table against the barricade, but Cage leapfrogged a Spear, poked the eye and posted Copeland. With Copeland now busted open, Cage flew off the top rope and hit a cross body through the table. Back in the ring, Cage set a ladder up between the ropes and delivered a slingshot face first, with Copeland slowly saying he didn’t quit. Cage missed a Frog Splash, as Copeland applied a cross face, but Cage ripped at the head to break it up. Both slowly got to their feet and went for a Spear at the same time, as a double down took things to another break.

Copeland chased after Cage up the ramp, tried to deliver Snake Eyes against the entrance, but Cage put on the brakes. Right as things returned from break, Copeland slingshot Cage off of the ramp to the floor. Copeland brought out a hockey goal and draped Cage across it before scoring a goal with Cage. Stumbling down the ramp, Copeland had his back turned and Shayna Wayne appeared, hitting a low blow with a hockey stick. Cage broke the stick over Copeland’s back and continued the assault back in the ring. With the hockey stick drove in his throat, ref Bryce asked if Copeland quit but we couldn’t hear his response, so it was apparently no, as Cage let go and went for chairs, one being wrapped in barbed wire.

Cage wanted a Con-Chair-To with the barbed wire chair, but Copeland moved. Both tried a Killswitch on the chair, but spun out and Copeland got a crossface with the broken hockey stick. Copeland started to choke out Cage when Nick Wayne & Luchasaurus made the save. They held Copeland for Shayna, who slapped Copeland until Matt Menard & Daniel Garcia made the save. Copeland delivered an Impaler DDT on Luchasaurus onto the barbed wire chair, as he & Nick were sent to the floor. Copeland set up a ladder and hit a cross body from the ring to the floor, wiping out Luchasaurus & Nick, who were ultimately handcuffed to the corner. Shayna Wayne was surrounded before bailing, leaving Cage all alone with Copeland, Garcia & Copeland, who dropped Cage with a Spear.

Cage was also cuffed to the corner, as Copeland went for Spike. Copeland repeatedly kicked Cage low, as Copeland brought the spiked 2×4 and hit Cage low again (the camera briefly went black and picked back up, as Rampage officially began). Cage refused to quit until Copeland looked for a final shot to the forehead, but Cage quit before it happened. Garcia handed Copeland the TNT Title and confetti poured in the ring. Copeland flipped off Cage one final time as the fans sang his theme song to officially end the Dynamite portion of tonight.

AEW Rampage 3/20/24

· Kris Statlander & Willow Nightingale vs. TBS Champion Julia Hart & Skye Blue in a Street Fight

· Orange Cassidy & Trent Beretta vs. Powerhouse Hobbs & Kyle Fletcher in an AEW Tag Team Title Tournament Wild Card

· Konosuke Takeshita vs. Rocky Romero

· Katsuyori Shibata In Action

AEW Dynamite 3/27/24

· Will Ospreay vs. Katsuyori Shibata

· Swerve Strickland vs. Konosuke Takeshita

· The Young Bucks vs. Private Party in a Tag Team Title Tournament Quarter Final

AEW Big Business live results: Mercedes Mone debuts

Posted on by Ryan Howard

The long-awaited AEW debut of Mercedes Mone is set for tonight’s Big Business event in Boston. 

While never explicitly advertised, Mone’s debut has been teased in the same manner that AEW debuted CM Punk at AEW Rampage: The First Dance in 2021. 

Mone has been sidelined with an ankle injury since May 2023, but did appear in the crowd at last August’s All In event at Wembley Stadium in London. Tonight will mark her AEW debut as a character. 

The AEW World title is also on the line tonight, as Samoa Joe defends against Wardlow, who won a scramble match at Revolution to earn the title shot. 

Darby Allin will face Jay White on tonight’s show. 

Willow Nightingale will take on Riho in a women’s division contest. 

Chris Jericho & Hook will face Bishop Kaun & Toa Liona of Gates of Agony in tag team action. 

Kazuchika Okada & The Young Bucks of The Elite will face PAC, Eddie Kingston & Penta El Zero Miedo in a trios match.

AEW Dynamite: Big Business comes on the air with Renee Paquette saying this is one of the biggest nights in AEW and runs down the card for tonight. A Mercedes pulls up and the door opens, but we never see who gets out. There are signs in the crowd anticipating Mercedes Mone’s arrival. Excalibur welcomes us alongside Tony Schiavone and Taz as we immediately get the CEO entrance video and music hitting for the newest member of the AEW roster.

Mercedes Mone is All Elite

CEO chants ring out, as Mone’s hair has All Elite CEO on it, as she entered through the babyface tunnel. Mone tears up and tells Boston that she’s home. She thanks the crowd for having her back the past two years and for giving her the courage to be here. Mone said they’ll be creating so many moments together because the fans are the reason she is here. If the fans only knew how much tonight and pro wrestling meant to her, as it’s changed and saved her life. It’s given her hope, a place to dream and people like Eddie Guerrero gave her hope that one day she could wrestle, too. Mone brought up main eventing a show in this very building. Her dreams took her to Chaotic Wrestling and lets the fans know if she could do it, they could do it too.

It’s time to get down to business. She needs to be here in AEW, where a revolution could be global. Mone has been watching the girls in the back and can’t wait to get in the ring with them. Mone brings up the main event tonight, Riho vs. Willow Nightingale and said Nightingale and herself have some unfinished business, but right now, Mercedes Mone is All Elite. The official graphic is shown on the big screen as Mone thanks Tony Khan and tells the fans to say hello to their new CEO. Mone took her jacket off to reveal gold gear, as the crowd went wild.

-Renee Paquette is backstage with Samoa Joe, who said tonight feels like money. Joe hasn’t forgotten the last time he & Wardlow were in the ring together, as debts need to be paid and Wardlow is overdue. Joe said this was the biggest mistake of Wardlow’s career and Joe doesn’t lose titles in the Garden.

-An Undisputed Kingdom video package is shown with Adam Cole reading from a book, saying once upon a time there was a man who was lied to, named Wardlow, who was locked away by a truly evil man. Wardlow slayed many beasts and was decked in gold, but needed to be surrounded by men who hated that evil man as much as he did, a brotherhood bound by undisputed hatred. The warrior Wardlow is ready to fulfill his destiny, presenting the prize to its king. With courage and purpose, Wardlow marched into war, fueled by his hatred of the evil man to slay the beast. The book Cole was reading from shows “The precious gold was captured. The prophecy fulfilled. The Kingdom became whole.”

Samoa Joe defeated Wardlow to retain the AEW World Title

(This was in no way a bad match; I was just surprised at how basic it was, with Joe simply putting Wardlow to sleep clean. I suppose that’s a great thing for the World Champion to continue looking strong, as it makes the choke seem even more of a threat for Swerve Strickland, who felt that wrath last week. I just assumed Wardlow would’ve been in this longer after his destruction the past few months.)

Wardlow attacked right at the bell and took the fight to the outside, slamming Joe into the barricade. Wardlow ripped up a fans sign that read Joe’s Gonna Kill You before heading into the ring, keeping Joe grounded. Wardlow ran into a back elbow, as Joe lit Wardlow up with punches until a corner enzugiri crumbled him. Taz said Joe’s head is that of a small farm house, as Wardlow fought out of the corner and hit a Whisper in the Wind that took things to commercial.

It was all Wardlow during break and he took Joe to the corner and hit his signature hanging knee strike, but Joe kicked out. Wardlow took too long to follow up and missed a Swanton, as Joe went to the corner for punches, but Wardlow powerbombed his way out. Joe swept the legs out from taking a powerbomb, sank in the Coquina Clutch, backpacking Wardlow, who crumbled and ultimately went out.

Swerve Strickland came out from the back and took out security trying to hold him back, as he has a chain in hand, with Joe bailing from the ring. Joe had a smile on his face, knowing he got under the skin of Strickland, choking him out next week.

-Earlier today, Alex Marvez tried to get a word from Kazuchika Okada & The Young Bucks, asking why Okada joined The Elite? Nicholas scolded Marvez for not calling him by his real name, The Rainmaker Kazuchika Okada. Matthew said they’re the three best athletes in the world and a friendship that has gone on for 14 years. Matthew said he bets Okada can give 14 million other reasons why they’re such good friends, too. Okada told Penta, PAC & Kingston that he’s coming for them and told Marvez to tell Matthew Happy Birthday, but instead, sing it. Marvez did, as they went to commercial.

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Kazuchika Okada & The Young Bucks (Matthew & Nicholas Jackson) defeated PAC, Penta el Zero Miedo & Eddie Kingston (w/Alex Abrahantes)

(An action packed party match this was, as there was no way The Elite were dropping Okada’s first match as an official AEW member. I will say, I sure have missed PAC on my TV being as awesome as he is. This was his first match back since July of last year and I hope he can stay healthy to have a real strong run with AEW’s roster of talent at an all time high.)

It’s Kingston & Okada facing off to start, but Okada quickly bails and Matthew eats a chop after trying to offer Kingston a fist bump. PAC tagged in and had a fast sequence with Matthew ending in a snap hurricanrana and tilt a whirl back breaker. Nicholas tags in and immediately flattened Penta with a cutter, but Penta responded with a corner superkick and spinning fireman’s carry slam for two. PAC & Penta took turns double teaming The Bucks with superkicks and a top rope double stomp low on Matthew. Okada & Kingston have another face off, this time firing chops and forearms at one another, but Okada hit the perfect dropkick to gain control, keeping Kingston isolated during break.

Kingston caught Matthew with an Exploder suplex, but Nicholas & Okada pulled the legs out from Penta & PAC as Kingston leapt for the tag. Okada mocked Kingston in his own corner, as Matthew got a lariat in before posing with Okada. Kingston again caught Matthew on an overhead throw, this time it led to a Penta hot tag, who ran wild with Sling Blades and DDTs aplenty. Okada avoided a backstabber, so PAC flew in with a shotgun dropkick before he & Penta hit stereo dives with Penta onto The Bucks outside. Back inside, Penta delivered another low double stomp off the top and PAC followed with a 450 splash for two. PAC flattened Okada with a snap bounce back German, as Kingston tagged in and lit up Okada with chops.

Okada dodged a backfist and countered into a DDT, but PAC again flew in with an enzugiri. Matthew came in and laid out PAC with a cazadora face buster, but Penta connected on a Canadian Destroyer. Nicholas hit a superkick on Penta, took his belt off to whip him, but Kingston took Nicholas out. Matthew took the ref, as Nicholas hit a punt kick low and Okada connected on a Rainmaker to pin Kingston. Okada took a long look at the Continental Crown title before celebrating with The Bucks on stage.

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-A video package is shown of Christian Cage & Adam Copeland ahead of their trilogy match next week in an I Quit Match for the TNT Title in Toronto.

Will Ospreay Addresses Bryan Danielson

Tony Schiavone welcomes to the ring Will Ospreay, who gets a massive ovation from the Boston crowd. Ospreay said his match with Bryan Danielson at AEW Dynasty means so much to him, as Danielson is the person he wanted to emulate his career after. Ospreay is glad Danielson’s a fan of his work, saying he’s seen Ospreay saying he’s the best in the World in Japan, so prove it in America. Ospreay said the world was talking about his match with Kenny Omega and how he dropped him on his head with the Tiger Driver 91. Being in that match, blood pouring down his head, when it was all over, was absolutely worth it. This match with Danielson means a lot more to Ospreay, as there’s a phrase that’s been following him, restore the feeling. Ospreay is the feeling, as this match will remind people why AEW is the best wrestling in the world. The moment they both step foot in the ring together, it’s Danielson’s life or Ospreay’s and he has no plans on dying. He is Will Ospreay and he’s on another level.

-Deonna Purrazzo is backstage and said if Timeless Toni Storm & Mariah May think this is over between the two of them, they’re wrong. If it’s a numbers game they want, she has no problem finding a partner for next week. Purrazzo told them both to watch for the shoe, as she’s going to stick it straight up their ass.

Switchblade Jay White defeated Darby Allin

(This thankfully won’t be the last time we see these two wrestle each other, as they worked incredibly well together. The story of White outsmarting Allin at the end led to a big singles win for Switchblade and finally in the post match, put an end to the Bang Bang Scissor Gang nonsense. With White Pillmanizing Allin’s ankle, commentary talked about how this could cost Allin climbing Mount Everest. It’s felt like White has not been doing a whole lot lately, this is the kick start needed to change that.)

Allin’s ribs and shoulder are taped up from his brutal ladder fall through glass a few weeks ago at Revolution. Standard moves like a side headlock takeover by White did more damage than usual, as White hit one of the loudest chops that caused the crowd to react big. Allin fought back with a shotgun dropkick and followed with a somersault dive off the top to the floor. On the opposite end of the ring, Allin flew from the ring to the floor with a somersault dive. Allin came up limping after the first dive, as White responded with an underarm suplex through a chair. White positioned the steps and launched Allin over them into the barricade.

Allin regained control during break, but his legs were swept out from under him in the corner, smashing against the turnbuckle. White connected with brutal chops to the back of the neck, but missed the Stinger Splash. Allin countered Blade Runner into an up and over stunner and sunset flip for two. The Last Supper got Allin another near fall, as they zoom in on the purple chest of Allin while both men were down. Allin tried a Coffin Splash, but White countered into a German suplex in mid air, followed by a Uranage for two.

White attempted a suplex from the apron back in the ring, but Allin floated over into a Scorpion Death Drop for two, as White got a foot on the rope. White knew Allin wanted a Coffin Drop, so he suckered Allin in by crawling to the edge of the ring and bailing at the last moment, as Allin’s spine smacked the corner of the apron. Referee Bryce got to 9, as Allin broke the count, but slid right into a Blade Runner for the White victory.

Post match, Austin & Colten Gunn came to the ring and celebrated with White, who threw down his ROH Six Man Title and offered Allin a handshake, but it was a ruse, as it turned into a finger gun and The Gunns attacked. The Gunns wrap a chair around Allin’s ankle and White was about to Pillmanize it with a baseball bat until The Acclaimed & Daddy Ass make the save. White encouraged Bowens, Caster & Gunn to join in, but The Acclaimed helped Allin out of the ring and up the ramp. Billy Gunn & White had a stare down until White decked Gunn with a chair shot to the head. Austin & Colten lay out Bowens & Caster with belt shots and White laid out Daddy Ass with a Blade Runner. Austin & Colten threw Allin back in the ring, placed the chair on the ankle again and White successfully Pillmanized the ankle with the baseball bat.

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FTW Champion HOOK & Chris Jericho defeated The Gates of Agony (Toa Liona & Bishop Kaun)

(The match itself was fine, but man where they really trying to force the LionHOOK team name, which doesn’t really flow like Jungle HOOK did, or even HOOKHausen for that matter. Regardless, I know they were on the losing end, but even in defeat, I’m always impressed by Kaun & Liona, as they’re a really good big man team.)

Dasha Gonzalez announced Prince Nana being with the Gates of Agony, but he wasn’t there. Quick series of double suplexes from Jericho & HOOK in the early going, but Kaun & Liona gained control soon after, draping Jericho over the top rope and launching him to the outside. Back in the ring, Liona missed a corner splash, as Jericho was sent over the top and sent crashing into the announce table, while HOOK was leveled to the floor.

Jericho was worked over during break and connected on a Lionsault when things returned. HOOK made a hot tag and ran wild with a series of T-Bone suplexes until Liona broke a German attempt, only to be low bridged to the outside. Jericho flew in off the top with a sledgehammer, as HOOK connected on his German suplex on Liona. Kaun laid out HOOK with a fireman’s carry gutbuster, but HOOK answered with REDRUM. Liona was dispatched by Jericho, who sank in a Liontamer on Kaun, who was still locked in REDRUM. Jericho broke off and hit a springboard dropkick on Liona, as Kaun passed out.

-Renee Paquette is backstage with Kyle O’Reilly and asks him about the landscape of AEW. O’Reilly said the past two years were some of the darkest days of his life, even being unable to pick up his daughter. It’s the most competitive roster in the sport and he’s been looking at a guy on the roster who could bring out the best in Kyle O’Reilly, that being Bryan Keith and talks about their match this Saturday on Collision. Roderick Strong screams into the shot and told O’Reilly if he wants to do things on his own, he respects that. Strong, Taven & Bennett tell him welcome back, as O’Reilly came to the realization that he’s never had to do things on his own while in AEW.

-A video package for Willow Nightingale vs. Riho is shown, as Riho is shown warming up backstage when she’s approached by Mercedes Mone, who told her she’s excited about her match and good luck.

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-Renee Paquette is backstage with LionHOOK and Jericho said the name is good (it’s not) and HOOK has future World Champion potential written on him. Jericho said he still needs to know more, so he needs to know what it’s like standing in the ring across from HOOK. Next week, Jericho vs. HOOK for the first time ever and HOOK agrees.

Willow Nightingale defeated Riho

(This felt like a sprint right from the start, as once things returned from commercial, it turned into a hard hitting battle with Nightingale getting the clean win. The crowd was really into this and especially the end with Mone making the save for Nightingale instead of Kris Statlander, which I’m sure will play into the story. The show was bookmarked by Mone and this gave the women’s division a big boost as a result. I’m looking forward to whatever happens next for Mone, whether that be a rematch with Nightingale or even a future TBS Title match with Julia Hart.)

Nightingale showed off her power early with a shoulder tackle and low cross body, but Riho bridged out and showed off her speed with running corner knees. Nightingale avoided the third and hit a shotgun dropkick that launched Riho clear across the ring into picture in picture.

When things returned, Riho built up some momentum with a Tiger Feint Kick and top rope cross body for two. Riho tried a Northern Lights, Nightingale countered into a Doctor Bomb attempt, but Riho turned it into a snap hurricanrana for two. Riho finally connected on a Northern Lights and was super close to dropping Nightingale on her head for another near fall. Riho went to the top again, but missed a double stomp and Nightingale Pounced her out of the ring. Nightingale tried to follow with a cannonball off the apron, but missed and Riho hit a double stomp instead. Both ladies went to the apron and Riho connected with a Dragon Suplex on the edge of the ring and top rope double stomp off the top back inside for a very close two. Riho missed the charging knee strike, as Nightingale rose to her feet and threw a wild lariat before lowering her straps. Riho tried a jackknife pin, but Nightingale rolled through into a Doctor Bomb for the victory.

Post match, Nightingale checked on Riho, as commentary talked about how Nightingale wants the TBS Title and Julia Hart, as right on cue, the lights go out and commentary actually acted shocked by this. Julia Hart appears on stage, but Skye Blue runs in and chop blocks the leg out from Nightingale. Both Hart & Blue beat down Nightingale until Mercedes Mone walked out in her ring gear and leveled Blue with a forearm on the stage. Mone & Hart had a face off until a high kick and Mone Maker laid out the TBS Champion. Nightingale rose to her feet and Mone raised her hand, as Nightingale gave her the ring to close the show to CEO chants.

AEW Rampage 3/15/23

· AEW Tag Team Title Tournament Bracketology

· Orange Cassidy & Trent Beretta vs. Evil Uno & John Silver

· Roderick Strong, Matt Taven & Mike Bennett vs. Top Flight (Dante & Darius Martin) & Action Andretti

· Timeless Toni Storm & Mariah May in Tag Team Action

AEW Collision 3/16/23

· Kyle O’Reilly vs. Bryan Keith

AEW Dynamite 3/20/23

· Christian Cage defends the TNT Title against Adam Copeland in an I Quit Match

· Eddie Kingston defends the Continental Crown against Kazuchika Okada

· FTW Champion HOOK vs. Chris Jericho

· We hear from Mercedes Mone

AEW Dynamite live results: New season begins

Posted on by Ryan Howard

A new logo and a new set usher in a new era for AEW Dynamite tonight. 

The company unveiled new branding for its flagship show this week and christened tonight’s episode as the beginning of a new season for the property. 

The show will feature fallout from Sunday’s Revolution pay-per-view that featured a new International Champion crowned in Roderick Strong, plus five title matches where the belts did not change hands. 

Sting & Darby Allin retained the AEW Tag Team titles at Revolution, and Tony Khan announced after the show that the titles are vacated after Sting’s retirement, and that a tournament will soon start to crown new champions. 

World Champion Samoa Joe retained his title at Revolution, but may have a new challenger in Wardlow after Wardlow won a scramble match for a future World title shot. 

Toni Storm retained her Women’s title over Deonna Purrazzo, Christian Cage retained the TNT title over Daniel Garcia, plus Continental Crown Champion Eddie Kingston retained with a win over Bryan Danielson. 

Will Ospreay has been cleared to return to the ring tonight against Kyle Fletcher after his status was in doubt after a brutal win over Konosuke Takeshita at Revolution. 

Kris Statlander will take on Riho tonight in a women’s division contest. 

The season premiere of AEW Dynamite comes on the air with Excalibur welcoming us to the show. There is a new colorful intro and logo, as the stage is also back to having heel and face tunnels.

Swerve Strickland Addresses Samoa Joe and the AEW World Title

Strickland came out in his gear from the face tunnel, with Prince Nana dancing by his side, as Tony Schiavone is in the ring and said it was a great match at Revolution, but a disappointing finish for him. Strickland asked if it’s truly Swerve’s House without the keys? Strickland didn’t get the job done, Samoa Joe did. Two years ago, Strickland stood on stage with Schiavone, who handed Strickland his AEW contract. That night, Strickland promised he’d become AEW World Champion, but here he stands, no gold around his waist, perhaps karma for all the bad stuff he’s done, maybe it’s payback. Strickland wonders if he’s even supposed to be a champion, instead being a role player who just can’t quite grasp it. The crowd chant You Deserve It, as Strickland took the microphone and said Revolution felt different, as people truly rooted for him for the first time. For those fans, Strickland promises to not let them down and promises Samoa Joe he’s coming for him.

Samoa Joe’s music hits and out walks Joe, also in his gear. Joe said Strickland is making promises to the fans that he’ll never keep. We’re in Swerve’s House, but it exists in Joe’s World. Joe decided to let the fans set their eyes on a real World Champion. Strickland said Joe still hasn’t defeated him and challenged Joe for tonight.

The Undisputed Kingdom hits, as Adam Cole and his whole crew is out and it’s time for Story Time with Adam Cole. Cole put over Roderick Strong winning the International Title, Mike Bennett & Matt Taven are still the greatest ROH Tag Team champions of all time and the only reason Samoa Joe is World Champion is because they allowed it to happen. Six months from now, fans won’t care about Strickland, who will Swerve out of the main event scene. Cole said the man who will win the AEW World Title is Wardlow and he’ll bring it home to his rightful place.

Strickland questioned how many failed opportunities Adam Cole has gotten and said the Doctor Claw Inspector Gadget looking role is hilarious to him and said he has Britt Baker’s number in his pocket. Cole challenged Joe & Strickland to face Bennett & Taven next week, but Strickland said they should do it now. Cole said they make the rules and it’ll happen next week. Tony Schiavone interrupted and said Tony Khan made it official, right now.

AEW World Champion Samoa Joe & Swerve Strickland (w/Prince Nana) defeated Mike Bennett & Matt Taven

(The match was quick and simple, but the crowd was loudly behind Strickland in this. Once Joe made the hot tag, Strickland pretty much defeated the ROH Tag Champs by himself. I thought they were going to build up Wardlow a little more before his AEW Title match, but it’s happening next week, which makes me believe Strickland will be getting a rematch at Dynasty possibly.)

Joe went right at Taven & Bennett, side stepping a Taven dropkicking, as he took out his own partner. Joe hit the signature senton for two, as Joe mocked Strickland, allowing Bennett & Taven to attack and keep Joe grounded throughout commercial.

Strickland made the hot tag and ran wild, wiping out Taven with a pump kick on the apron and rolling Flatliner on Bennett before delivering a brainbuster. Taven cut off a Swerve Stomp, as he tried a superplex, but was sent to the floor and Strickland hit the Stomp on Bennett, who was waiting in the same spot forever. Taven ate a House Call and JML Driver, which Excalibur called Big Pressure, for the win.

Post match, Wardlow walked to the stage, as Samoa Joe choked out Strickland from behind and started down Wardlow with his boot on the unconscious Strickland. We’re told Wardlow will face Joe next week at Big Business for the AEW World Title.

-Renee Paquette is backstage with HOOK and asks him about his upcoming match with Brian Cage. Chris Jericho immediately interrupted and talked about his first match in ECW against HOOK’s father. Jericho always felt like he had a connection with Taz and after HOOK dropped him on his head at Revolution, felt a connection with him as well. Jericho said maybe HOOK is the real deal. HOOK gave him a fist bump and walked off.

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-We look back at the actions of Hangman Adam Page, attacking referees at Revolution and go backstage to a smiling Matthew & Nicholas Jackson, who have two huge announcements. Matthew cuts his brother off and said they’ll make the announcements later tonight, live, in the ring.

HOOK defeated Brian Cage to retain the FTW Title

(This was your standard weapons match the crowd was into, and while I don’t know if the tacks were necessary, with it being FTW Rules, this was a pretty cool visual for the finish, as nothing was stopping HOOK from retaining his title.)

Cage avoided an early T-Bone and connected on a German suplex throw and follow up belly to belly overhead. With this being FTW Rules, Cage wedged a chair in the corner, but HOOK was there with a fire extinguisher and trash can lid shots. Despite being blinded, Cage grabbed HOOK and launched him into the ring steps, but missed a charge follow. HOOK leapt from the steps, but Cage turned it into a powerslam. HOOK side stepped a charging Cage, who ran through the barricade, taking things to picture in picture.

Cage regained control during break, setting a guard rail up in the ring corner, as HOOK countered a F-5 into a DDT on a chair. HOOK dodged a discus lariat, hit a leaping clothesline and T-Bone Suplex before delivering another one on the guard rail for two. Cage slid out of the cross face punches and connected on a cazadora neckbreaker. Cage delivered a powerbomb into a F-5 on the chair, but an arrogant cover got two. Cage dumped a bag of tacks out, but HOOK floated over a Drill Claw into REDRUM, but Cage backed HOOK into the wedged corner chair. Multiple kendo stick shots led to a T-Bone Suplex onto the tacks, as HOOK delivered cross face shots and sank in REDRUM. Cage, got up and fell back onto the tacks, but HOOK didn’t let go and Cage passed out.

Post match, Bishop Kaun & Toa Liona attacked HOOK before Chris Jericho ran down to make the save with Floyd the baseball bat.

-Footage of Tony Khan at the Revolution saying the AEW Tag Team Titles are vacated and a tournament to crown new champions will take place on TNT & TBS, their own Bracket Madness. Footage of all the previous AEW Tag Team champions was shown throughout the video package.

-Renee Paquette is backstage with Orange Cassidy, Chuck Taylor & Trent Beretta as she asks Cassidy what’s next for him following his loss of the International Title? Cassidy said he will continue to try to fill his backpack up with gold, as Chuck Taylor said it’s time Best Friends win the big one, but he’s not cleared yet, so Cassidy & Beretta should enter the tournament and win the whole damn thing, starting this Friday on Rampage.

Killswitch defeated Matt Menard

(A quick win for Killswitch, with the bigger story being the return of Adam Copeland and the trilogy being made official for Toronto in 2 weeks, with an I Quit for the TNT Title on tap.)

Christian Cage, Nick & Mother Wayne joined commentary for this one. The ribs of Menard are still taped from being chokeslammed through chairs last week by Killswitch. Menard attacked at the bell, biting and punching at Killswitch, who fell to a knee after two clotheslines, but caught Menard with a chokeslam on the third try. Menard spat in the face of Killswitch, who hit a headbutt and The Extinction lariat to the neck. Killswitch hit a running Extinction and got the win. Daniel Garcia made the save on a post match attack, beating down Nick Wayne before a boot from Killswitch put a stop to that. Wayne delivered Wayne’s World, as Cage said he loved his son.

The Patriarchy left Garcia laying before heading to the ramp, but they were met by a chair wielding Adam Copeland, who choked Nick Wayne out with a Rear Naked Choke, staring down Cage. Mother Wayne tried a low blow, but Copeland blocked and chased Cage through the crowd to the back and out of the arena, where Cage stole a car to escape. Copeland looked at the camera and said March 20th in Toronto, they finish this where it started, Copeland vs. Cage 3 for the TNT Title in an I Quit Match. Excalibur said Tony Khan has made it official.

-Renee Paquette welcomes Kyle O’Reilly backstage and asked what being away for nearly 2 years felt like. O’Reilly said he hated to admit this, but he thought he’d never return again, but the ovation last Sunday felt great. O’Reilly said he has nothing but love for the Undisputed Kingdom, but having a second chance, he feels like he needs to do this on his own and take his own path.

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-An excellent video package of the main event of Revolution was shown of Sting’s final match.

The Young Bucks Shake Up The Elite

Tony Schiavone told The Bucks that was a great entrance they just made after getting their asses whooped at Revolution. Matthew demands Schiavone leave and screams that they’ve moved passed Revolution and how Sting cheated. Nicholas said regardless of the match result, they retired Sting forever and now they want their AEW Tag Team Titles back in the tournament.

Matthew said they have two big announcements that involve their good friends. No favoritism though, as Hangman Adam Page put his hands on officials at the PPV and crossed the line; so unfortunately, he’s suspended indefinitely from The Elite without pay. Also, Kenny Omega, who disappeared off the face of the earth or something, not making his appearances for some reason. Matthew fired Omega from The Elite and apologized to Omega for finding that out on live TV.

Eddie Kingston interrupted before The Bucks second announcement and said Nicholas told him if he doesn’t watch his language last week, he’d be fined. Kingston threw a wad of cash at Nicholas and said “might as well do it now, bitch.” Matthew tried to calm everyone down and not to air their grievances in front of the fans, as Nicholas put his hands on Kingston first, hitting a low blow, as they were about to deliver an EVP Trigger when the coin drop sounded.

Kazuchika Okada, rocking a sweet suit, made his way to the ring and seemed to save Eddie Kingston, only to grab the wrist and drop Kingston with a Rainmaker. Nicholas said their second announcement was that the newest member of The Elite is Kazuchika Okada, who signaled to a downed Kingston that he’s coming for the Continental Crown. The Bucks & Okada pose at the stage, as commentary are shocked at what just happened.

Riho defeated Kris Statlander (w/Stokely Hathaway)

(I really enjoyed the last few minutes of this one and wished it got more time, instead of suffering from commercial. I like the story they’re telling with Hathaway trying his hardest to get Statlander & Willow Nightingale to cheat, but they haven’t decided to take that route.)

Statlander showed off her strength advantage early, but Riho off set it with her speed. Statlander dodged a Tiger Feint Kick and dropped Riho, who bridged out of a pin, but Statlander sank in a bear hug into a vertical suplex. Riho battled out of the corner, but tried a cross body and was easily caught and gorilla press into commercial.

Riho fought her way back into things with a double stomp to the back and low dropkick. Riho hit an impressive bridge off a Northern Lights for two before going up top and rolling through a double stomp attempt. Statlander leveled Riho with a lariat to the face. Riho popped up into a hurricarana and Tiger Feint Kick before Statlander rolled through a top rope cross body, but Riho responded with a Dragon Suplex for two. Statlander countered a charging knee into a powerbomb stack for a near fall of her own. Hathaway placed a chain in the ring and took the referee, as Statlander took the chain, but threw it away. Riho tried a cazadora, but Statlander countered into a wheelbarrow German. Statlander tried it again, but Riho countered into a roll up for the flash pin. Taz said Statlander should’ve used the chain; she could’ve won the match.

-Renee Paquette is backstage with Toni Storm, who said it’s Award Season and this Friday on Rampage, she’ll be presenting the very first Toni Awards (with an I, so they don’t get sued). Storm presents Mariah May with her very first AEW shirt, which is of May dressed at Toni Storm from Revolution. Storm lets May know she’ll get a percentage of all sales, hitting the go home line of chin up and tits out before May finishes saying watch for the shooooee.

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-Renee Paquette is backstage with Willow Nightingale & Stokely Hathaway, who said Statlander wanted to do things her way out there tonight, but is still one of the best in AEW and Hathaway’s favorite. He just wishes she’d accept the help from those who love her the most. Paquette informs them Nightingale will be taking on Riho at Big Business. Nightingale tells Hathaway they’ll do things her way and knows she can beat Riho and has her sights set on Julia Hart and the TBS Title; she just has to get through Riho first.

Darby Allin & Switchblade Jay White Face Off Before Big Business

Tony Schiavone welcomed Darby Allin to the ring; AEW Tag Title and bat in hand, asking him what things will be like in AEW without Sting? Allin said it won’t be easy, as 5 years ago, about 40 minutes from the arena, he was homeless and cut to Sunday, he’s main eventing with Sting in his retirement match, giving Sting the farewell he deserved. Allin is beat up and tired, but after his match with Switchblade Jay White, he’s going off to climb Mount Everest. Allin said he’s speaking from the heart, there’s no guarantee he comes back alive from Mount Everest and thanks the crowd for giving him his dream. Allin said if next week is his last ever match, he’ll go out fighting for his life. As for the AEW Tag Team championship, people ask why he won’t defend it with a new partner; it’s because he can’t replace Sting and placed the title down.

Bullet Club Gold music hit, as Switchblade Jay White said he didn’t know if he’d get the chance to talk to him again, so he congratulated him face to face on a great night at Revolution. Allin sacrificed himself to make sure Sting retired a champion. White said it was kind of stupid of Allin to crash down off a ladder through the glass, leaving Sting by himself to fight The Young Bucks. White said he just heard about it, he didn’t watch it, as he doesn’t care, as Sting is gone. What is Darby Allin without Sting, he’s a lost puppy without someone to feed him treats and hold his leash. White said they don’t need to have this match next week, as no one would think less of Allin for bailing after everything he’s been through spiritually, physically and emotionally. White said he’s capable of doing much worse to Allin and invites him to hang out with The Bang Bang Scissor Gang and said he’s Darby Scissor Hands.

Allin cuts White off and said he won titles all over the world, only to come to AEW and play with cardboard cutouts. Allin doesn’t believe the hype and said if White is as good as he thinks he is, he’d come alone next week to their match. White went to charge, but Allin held the bat to his neck and said he’ll see White at Big Business.

-Julia Hart & Skye Blue are backstage saying the worst feeling in the world isn’t loneliness, it’s being forgotten. Willow Nightingale seemed to forget who Hart is, the Queen of the Black Throne. Hart said on Rampage, she’s issuing an Open House to remind anyone who the TBS Champion is.

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-The House of Black are shown addressing Mark Briscoe, saying they’ll fight fire with fire. Buddy Matthews said they will set Briscoe ablaze, while Brody King said his wars with the Briscoe Brothers have left scars on their bodies they’ll never forget and Saturday on Collision, history repeats itself. Malakai Black said the pain Briscoe feels, they’ll make sure it’s surpassed in the pain they’ll inflict upon him. King said to let them know if they need to dig one grave or three. Julia Hart caps it singing Johnny Cash’s “and it burns, burns, burns, the Ring of Fire.”

Renee Paquette is then shown with Mark Briscoe, who said he doesn’t need any partners; he’ll face all three of the House of Black in an Atlanta Street Fight. Jay Lethal walks in and said he’s got Briscoe’s back, as Briscoe said not to bring Jeff Jarrett, but Lethal what better person for a Street Fight than Jarrett, who Briscoe doesn’t have to trust, he just has to fight by his side. Excalibur questions whether Jarrett even knows what Lethal got him into.

Will Ospreay defeated ROH TV Champion Kyle Fletcher

(I thought this match was over and done with at one point, but they kicked things into yet another gear and the crowd went wild. This was a phenomenal main event, which should surprise no one considering who was involved. This whole episode of Dynamite really had a different feel and felt like a reset for what will hopefully be a great time for AEW and its fans.)

Don Callis joined commentary for the main event, as Excalibur questions putting Ospreay in the main event after his match with Takeshita at Revolution. Callis said he’s a professional wrestler and Taz agrees. Fast opening sequence led to an Ospreay hurricanrana and hard chop, but Fletcher reversed a corner whip and Ospreay’s bad back caused him to crumble as things went to commercial.

Ospreay mounted a comeback during break and leveled Fletcher with a slingshot dive. Back inside, Fletcher dodged an Oscutter into a half and half before being leveled with a corner enzugiri and brainbuster for two. Both men showed sportsmanship by shaking hands, but neither let go and went all out on a chop battle. Fletcher faked a chop and caught Ospreay with a thrust kick. Ospreay answered with a rolling elbow and hook kick, as Fletcher countered Oscutter into a powerbomb attempt, only for Ospreay to counter into a DDT. Ospreay wanted Hidden Blade, but Fletcher dodged into a corner Snake Eyes on the middle buckle. Both rolled to the apron, as Fletcher wanted a Tombstone, but Ospreay wiggled free with a hook kick and Oscutter on the edge of the ring as they went to the final commercial of the night.

Back from break and both are trading forearms back in the ring until Ospreay switched to chops to crumble Fletcher. Callis said he feels like a proud older brother of these men, which Schiavone said it’s a much older brother. Both men traded Tombstone attempts until Ospreay turned it into a wild Poison Rana. Fletcher cut off a Leap of Faith attempt, tried an Avalanche Dragon Suplex, but Ospreay landed on his feet. Fletcher charged and was planted with a Liger Bomb for two. Fletcher spun out of Storm Breaker into a violent butterfly driver followed by a sit out Last Ride for two. Fletcher hit a corner kick, tried a top rope brainbuster, but Ospreay slid out and hit the Cheeky Nandos before connecting on an Avalanche Poison Rana and Hidden Blade that turned Fletcher inside out, but kicked out at two.

Kawada Kicks from Ospreay, but Fletcher rose to his feet, only to eat another hook kick. Ospreay went over the top, as both avoided powerbombs and hook kicks until Fletcher hit a thrust kick, but Ospreay hit a Spanish Fly and Oscutter, only for Fletcher to again kick out. Fletcher got to his knees and told Ospreay to put him out of his misery and Ospreay obliged with the Hidden Blade for the victory.

Ospreay & Callis checked on Fletcher post match when Bryan Danielson’s music hit and he came to the ring. Danielson & Ospreay stared each other down briefly before the shown came to a close.

AEW Rampage 3/8/23

· Julia Hart defends the TBS Title against Robyn Renegade in an Open House

· Action Andretti vs. Penta el Zero Miedo

· Private Party vs. Top Flight vs. Komander & Bryan Keith

· Orange Cassidy & Trent Beretta vs. Kip Sabian & The Butcher

AEW Collision 3/9/23

· Mark Briscoe, Jay Lethal & Jeff Jarrett vs. The House of Black in an Atlanta Street Fight

· Chris Jericho vs. Titan

· Mariah May in action

· The Debut of The Elite

· Bryan Danielson vs. Shane Taylor

AEW Dynamite: Big Business 3/13/23

· Samoa Joe defends the AEW World Title against Wardlow

· Switchblade Jay White vs. Darby Allin

· Willow Nightingale (w/Stokely Hathaway) vs. Riho

AEW Dynamite live results: Joe, Swerve & Cage vs. Hangman, Hook & RVD

Posted on by Ryan Howard

A trios match with Revolution implications takes place on AEW Dynamite. 

World Champion Samoa Joe teams with Swerve Strickland & Brian Cage against Hangman Page, Hook & Rob Van Dam in a six-man tag team bout on tonight’s episode. Joe is set to defend the World title against Strickland & Page in a three-way at the Revolution pay-per-view on Sunday, March 3. 

Blackpool Combat Club will square off with FTR in tag team action on the show as well, as BCC’s Jon Moxley & Claudio Castagnoli face FTR’s Dax Harwood & Cash Wheeler. Moxley defeated Harwood on last week’s Dynamite as a feud between the two teams heats up as they look to climb the tag team rankings.

Both participants in the Women’s World title match at Revolution will also be in singles competition on tonight’s episode. Women’s World Champion “Timeless” Toni Storm will be in action, as will her Revolution challenger Deonna Purrazzo. 

 

AEW Dynamite comes on the air with Excalibur welcoming us alongside Tony Schiavone and Taz as they go to the entrances for the opening contest of the evening.

FTR (Dax Harwood & Cash Wheeler) vs. Jon Moxley & Claudio Castagnoli went to a 20 Minute Time Limit

(To be perfectly honest, I wasn’t paying attention to the announced 20 Minute Time Limit at the start of the match, so I was caught completely by surprised when I heard Justin Roberts announce 5 minutes remaining at one point. While it might not be ideal to do another time limit draw after Swerve Strickland & Hangman Page a few weeks ago, to get this rematch to happen at Revolution, the finish made complete sense. These two beat the hell out of each other, the crowd were into it and should be even better in a few weeks.)

Quick tags from both teams in the early going, as after Moxley & Wheeler started quick, it was Wheeler who wasn’t backing down with Castagnoli during an uppercut exchange. After suffering a double team, Moxley regrouped outside and came in trading brutal head butts with Wheeler. Harwood flew off the top for a double cross body, as Castagnoli & Moxley opted to take the fight to the floor. Harwood took the bullet, shoving Wheeler out of the way from a Moxley Tope, but Wheeler retaliated, sending Moxley into the steps. Back inside, Moxley again was double teamed in the corner, as FTR heeled it up with the assisted abdominal stretch spot, getting caught immediately by the ref. After eating a double slingshot throat first under the bottom rope, Moxley exploded out of the corner with a lariat. Castagnoli ran wild briefly and delivered a double back suplex. Harwood went after Moxley on the floor, but ultimately suffered a stuff piledriver with Castagnoli leaping off the apron, taking things to picture in picture.

Harwood was controlled during the entire break, but broke free from Castagnoli’s clutches and Wheeler & Moxley made the tag, with Wheeler a house of fire. Wheeler spun out of a Paradigm Shift into a brainbuster for two as we’re given a 5 minute call from Justin Roberts. Castagnoli saved his partner from a Shatter Machine, but Moxley missed a blind tag from Harwood and was dropped with an assisted powerbomb for two. FTR wanted the Power-Plex, but Castagnoli uppercut Wheeler out of the corner. Harwood avoided a Doomsday Device, posted Castagnoli and hit his part of the Power-Plex, but Moxley got his knees up on a diving Wheeler. Castagnoli immediately did a Giant Swing on Harwood, with Moxley doing the Tyson Kidd special, dropkicking him mid revolution. Anvil elbows from Moxley, who switched to a Bulldog Choke, as Castagnoli locked a choke in on Wheeler, who just fell back onto Moxley, with everyone down with 2 minutes remaining.

Harwood & Moxley slugged it out before Harwood got the Sharpshooter locked in. Castagnoli followed suit by applying one to Wheeler, as Castagnoli & Harwood had a slap battle with both submissions applied. They both let go as Harwood planted Castagnoli with a piledriver, but Moxley nearly stole a pin off a crucifix for two. Moxley was sent off the ropes and was about to suffer Shatter Machine when the bell sounded and the time limit expired. Both teams continued to slug it out with officials, security and other wrestlers running down to break it up, having little success.

-Renee Paquette is backstage with Orange Cassidy and runs down the recent history between Best Friends and The Kingdom, along with Cassidy’s matches along the way, including last weeks Texas Death Match. She turns to the doctor, who said unfortunately or fortunately, Cassidy has met minimal medical clearance, so he’s cleared. Paquette said that’s insane, but the doctor said what can he do, Cassidy is minimally cleared. With Trent Beretta apparently not cleared, Cassidy said he’ll take his match with Mike Bennett tonight.

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-We see footage of the Rev Pro show this weekend with Orange Cassidy popping up as a surprise to defend his International Title in a 7 Way match.

-Alex Marvez is backstage with FTR, who said they were 10 more seconds away from winning that match with the BCC. Harwood was about to lay out the challenge for Revolution when Castagnoli Moxley came in, held back by officials, as they argued before anything could officially be set for the Pay Per View.

AEW International Champion Orange Cassidy defeated Mike Bennett (w/Matt Taven)

(With Cassidy taking out Taven last week, it makes sense for Bennett to be next on his revenge tour on his way to Roderick Strong at Revolution. I know Jake Hager is from Oklahoma, but I don’t know why he saved Cassidy here, as they’ve never had any friendship. We were told afterwards that Hager is wrestling Strong on Friday, so I guess that’s all the reason we need.)

Commentary talked about how the Undisputed Kingdom laid out Chuck Taylor & Rocky Romero, while Trent Beretta wasn’t cleared after the ending of the main event last week, leaving Cassidy flying solo. Cassidy charged up the ramp, ducked a Bennett belt shot attempt and leveled Taven with a Superman Punch. The match officially began in the ring, with Bennett quickly taking over on offense, but Cassidy hit a Stundog Millionaire and spinning DDT. Roderick Strong hit the ring and distracted the ref long enough for Bennett to punch Cassidy low and hit a piledriver for two.

Bennett controlled the entire commercial break and took a headset from commentary to run down Cassidy. All this did was allow Cassidy to recover and hit multiple dives. Bennett responded with a spinebuster on the apron and Death Valley Driver on the floor. Back inside, Bennett took too long to follow up, as Cassidy exploded out with a desperation Orange Punch. Bennett fought off Beach Break and hit a Gotch Style Piledriver for a close near fall. Multiple roaring elbows dropped Cassidy, who countered a third piledriver attempt into Beach Break out of nowhere for the win.

Right as the bell sounded, Matt Taven hit the ring with Roderick Strong, who was going to hit a knee when Oklahoma’s Jake Hager ran out to make the save and clear the ring. The crowd popped loud for their hometown Hager, who we’re told will face Roderick Strong this week on Rampage.

-Renee Paquette is backstage with Angelo Parker, asking him about his date tonight with Ruby Soho. Parker said he’s excited when Soho walked in wearing a dress, as Parker asked if she’s ready to go as a car pulls up and Soho asks if that’s for them. Parker said no, as they have a Lyft. They leave and we see Ric Flair getting out of the car.

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-Renee Paquette is backstage with Ric Flair and asks about Sting’s final match at Revolution. Flair said he doesn’t care who likes it, he felt upset he’s not a bigger part of things. Flair isn’t upset at Sting, but disappointed he hasn’t been around for three or four weeks, so he’s going to explore some options. Flair walks away before knocking on The Young Bucks locker room, asking if they have time to talk. They welcome him in, but close the door on the camera.

Christian Cage Makes Things Personal With Daniel Garcia

Tony Schiavone welcomes Daniel Garcia to the ring and talks about what happened last week, with Adam Copeland being unable to compete after Christian Cage’s attack. Schiavone informs Garcia that he will receive a TNT Title match against Cage at Revolution and got You Deserve It chants from the crowd. Garcia thanked the crowd and said a few months ago, he was at his lowest on his losing streak, but at the end of the Continental Classic, all he needed as three seconds and winning his final match changed his life. Every time he got down on himself, the fans picked him up and Garcia thanks them restoring his confidence. Garcia said he was about to make Copeland tap out last week and promises that wasn’t the last time they’ll see one another. Garcia has a message for Christian Cage, whose music hit immediately, as the entire Patriarchy came to the stage.

Cage said Adam Copeland will never have another shot at the TNT Title and the only reason Garcia was in harm’s way last week was because of Copeland. Cage said he doesn’t believe he should wrestle Garcia at Revolution, as Garcia isn’t ready. Cage said Garcia’s constant distractions like dancing and catering to the fans is what will keep him from being great. Cage said he knows about Garcia’s dark childhood and brings up Jackie Garcia from Buffalo, who was married to David Garcia, Daniel’s father, who is dead. Cage said it’d be a fairytale ending for Garcia to win the TNT Title in tribute to his father, but they both know his father was a piece of crap, loser alcoholic. Unlike his father, Cage doesn’t want to hurt Garcia; he wants him to realize his full potential. Cage doesn’t want to be Garcia’s opponent; he wants to be his father. Garcia said if Cage mentions his mother again and since Cage likes to bring up his father, come to the ring and he’ll put Cage in the ground right next to him.

Cage nodded to Nick Wayne, who hit the ring and was immediately put in the Dragon Tamer. Killswitch was next, who came to the ring, but was leveled from behind by a Matt Menard chair shot. Menard & Garcia stood tall in the ring with chairs, as Cage said he doesn’t want to hurt Garcia, he just wants to guide him.

-Renee Paquette is backstage with Hangman Adam Page, Rob Van Dam & HOOK and asks about the main event tonight. Page said tonight is full of opportunities, as HOOK can get revenge on Brian Cage and RVD can get revenge on Swerve Strickland, who had he beaten a few weeks ago, we wouldn’t have been in the situation they’re in to begin with. RVD said he wasn’t happy about it and asked if Prince Nana was even there, as he heard Nana might have something he’s interested in (implying weed, which Page said months ago he’d beat Nana up and take). A frustrated Page cut him off and stormed out.

AEW Women’s Champion Timeless Toni Storm (w/Luther & Mariah May) defeated Sydni Winnell

Storm is now being introduced as hailing from Stage 7 at Warner Studios, as she rushed Winnell at the bell. Winnell got off a few strikes, but Storm met her with a Thesz Press and punches in bunches. Storm connected on a corner splash and running bulldog, as Sweet Cheek Music and Storm Zero followed. Storm applied the ankle lock she called Break a Leg before applying a Venus De Milo for the submission, taking a page out of Deonna Purrazzo’s playbook.

As Storm was helped out of the ring by Luther, Purrazzo’s entrance hit and it’s time for her match, stealing the spotlight from Storm, who just ran to the back, I think to get out of the camera shot before Madison Rayne’s entrance. Taz covered this up by saying Storm was visibly upset.

Deonna Purrazzo defeated Madison Rayne

(This was Rayne’s first match in AEW in little over a year, as commentary talked about how she was Purrazzo’s mentor. This was the match that mostly took place during commercial, but what we did see felt very slow. I really hope Rayne is ok after taking such a scary bump on her head, a bump, for some reason, was replayed as part of a Turbo Tax sponsorship post match.)

Some early mat wrestling to start things off, with Rayne the first to start throwing punches after hitting a leg trip. Purrazzo did a misdirect leg sweep, sending Rayne to the floor, where she met her with a baseball slide that took us to commercial. Rayne took control during break, but a double clothesline led to the reset. Purrazzo fired up with a series of offense, hitting a Side Russian Leg Sweep until a slow forearm exchange led to Purrazzo trying a Flatliner, but Rayne rotated and landed right on her head violently. The ref checked on Rayne, as the doctor was right there ringside, but Paul Turner said she was ok and Purrazzo quickly put on Toni Storm’s ankle lock, Break a Leg, to get the quick tap. Toni Storm hit the ring post match with a shoe, but ate a pump kick by Purazzo. Luther ran distraction long enough for Storm to attack from behind and clamp on the Break a Leg. Storm let the hold go and applied a crazy amount of lipstick before staring down with Purrazzo. The black and white and color they used for the same shot between both ladies was pretty cool visually.

-We hear comments from Darby Allin & Sting, as Allin said material objects we chase we think define us, don’t mean a thing. Allin shows some photos of Sting’s sons with their dad at the same age The Young Bucks children are right now. Allin said the only thing that matters in the end, is family. Sting walked into the shot and agreed, saying in all his years in wrestling, no one has ever messed with his family until The Bucks. Sting said a lot has been going on over the last week for his family, including losing his father, which makes him think about his own mortality. Sting used to think he was invincible, but time catches up to everyone, catching up with himself for sure. Sting realizes he’s not invincible, but realizes everything he has left in him, he’s bringing to Revolution. The Bucks have a fight on their hands, the fight of their lives. This was a brief but fantastic promo by the Stinger.

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-Tony Schiavone introduces Wardlow to the ring, as he walks out pissed off and told Schiavone to get out of the ring before he knocks him on his old ass again. Wardlow said two years ago, thousands of people were chanting his name in a matter that hasn’t been heard or seen in decades. Apparently the rocket strapped to his back was put on upside down, as he’s been screwed time after time again. Wardlow said you’d think the one home grown mega start would’ve been champion a long time ago, but he’s never received a World Title shot, something people in the back should be thrown in jail for. Wardlow brought up the “Best in the World” and “Real World Champion” whose body is still falling apart because of him. Wardlow brought up how he squashed MJF like no one else has. Finally, Wardlow mentions choking Samoa Joe out and how suits and shiny titles look better on him than Joe. Wardlow said he’s the uncrowned king of AEW and it’s time he starts eating like one, as he’s everything a World Champion is supposed to be. If anyone wants to get in his way, this is no longer wrestling, this…is…War.

-We hear post match comments from the Bang Bang Scissor Gang following their 12 Man Tag victory on Rampage last week. Daddy Ass apologizes running into Switchblade Jay White during the match, as White said it’s fine and suggest he, Austin Gunn & Daddy Ass are the Collision Cowboys this Saturday. Anthony Bowens said it doesn’t matter the combo, everyone loves The Acclaimed, Bang Bang.

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-Renee Paquette is backstage with the Don Callis Family, asking Callis if he’s given any more thoughts on how the match between Will Ospreay & Konosuke Takeshita will affect the Family after Revolution. Callis said it’ll help them big time, as win or lose, the best wrestlers in the world will still be part of the Family. Callis is on his way to the UK to pick up Ospreay himself to bring him to Revolution. Callis called Sammy Guevara a fly in the ointment and a little cuck who Meat Madness Powerhouse Hobbs and himself will deal with on Rampage.

AEW World Champion Samoa Joe, Swerve Strickland & Brian Cage (w/Prince Nana) defeated Hangman Adam Page, FTW Champion HOOK & Rob Van Dam

(This was quite the party match main event, with multiple commercial breaks and a whole heck of a lot of chaotic action throughout. With RVD involved, you knew if anyone was eating a pin or submission, it’d be him, as Joe standing tall when all was said and done made the most sense. Despite playing the heel in recent weeks, Page was cheered here quite a bit.)

HOOK wanted to start against Joe, who slammed HOOK down multiple times, bringing a smile to Joe as a result. HOOK switched to body shots and a flying clothesline that took Joe down, as Joe turned the table in the corner with body strikes of his own before tagging in Cage. HOOK escaped and made a tag to RVD, who had a quick sequence with Cage, who showed off his strength, leading to a double team with Strickland. After a series of switches, Page made the blind tag and came face to face with Strickland after RVD side stepped a Flatliner attempt. Before things got physical, HOOK & Cage pulled their teammates back for some reason, as Cage & Page remained during commercial.

Back from break, it was HOOK held up in a Cage delayed vertical suplex for two. Cage wanted a Death Valley Driver, but HOOK countered enough into a DDT, leading to a RVD hot tag, angering Page that he didn’t get it. RVD ran wild, hitting Rolling Thunder on Strickland and Five Star Frog Splash on Cage for two. Joe argued with referee Aubrey, as Strickland blindsided Page on the apron with a running boot. Fast tags made by Joe’s team, as they head to another commercial.

RVD was isolated the entire break before Joe missed a charge and RVD hit a spin kick into the double down. Page & Cage made the double tag, as Page sprinted right at Strickland to get his revenge before dropping Cage with a hurricanrana. Strickland side stepped a slingshot dive, but Page hit a pump kick to counter a Strickland rolling Flatliner. Back inside, Page dropped Cage with a Death Valley Driver, but Joe was there to clobber him with a running boot. The match broke down with everyone hitting a high impact move leaving Page to choose between a Buckshot on Cage or Moonsault on Strickland and he chose Strickland, as Cage cut him off before the move could happen. HOOK was there and we got a Tower of Doom spot. HOOK sank in REDRUM on Cage, who made a blind tag to Joe. HOOK ate a pop up powerbomb by Cage and a brutal House Call from Strickland, as Page flew in with a Buckshot on Cage.

Joe, Strickland & Page were left alone in the ring, as the Revolution graphic showed at the bottom of the screen. Strickland & Joe took out Page, who rolled to the floor and Joe hit a Tope. Strickland went for a pump kick off the apron, but missed Page and took out Joe. Page then powerbombed Strickland off the apron through the announce table. Joe ducked a Buckshot back inside and hit a snap powerslam for two, as RVD took out Cage with a slingshot splash and made the tag. Joe was waiting, but didn’t see HOOK waiting and ate an Exploder. RVD went up for the Five Star, but Cage shoved him off and wiped out HOOK with a discus lariat. Joe sank on the Coquina Clutch, as RVD faded and passed out.

Joe held up the AEW Title, as Strickland looked on with Nana, while Page kept telling the camera man not to shoot him, as he was holding his ankle. Hopefully Page isn’t legit injured.

AEW Rampage 2/23/24

· Matthew & Nicholas Jackson will be In Action

· Roderick Strong battles Jake Hager

· Private Party & Matt Sydal vs. Top Flight & Action Andretti vs. Penta El Zero Miedo, Komander & Bryan Keith

· Mariah May takes on Anna Jay

· We hear from Sammy Guevara

AEW Collision 2/24/24

· Bryan Danielson vs. Jun Akiyama

· Switchblade Jay White, Austin Gunn & Daddy Ass in Trios Action