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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

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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

AEW Dynamite live results: Adam Copeland vs. Daniel Garcia

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Adam Copeland faces Daniel Garcia on tonight’s AEW Dynamite. 

After a confrontation on Saturday’s Collision, Copeland & Garcia will go one-on-one to determine the next challenger for Christian Cage’s TNT Championship on this week’s Dynamite. 

After a defeat at the hands of The Undisputed Kingdom on last week’s Rampage, Orange Cassidy will look for revenge against Undisputed Kingdom’s Matt Taven in a Texas Death match on tonight’s episode. 

AEW World Champion Samoa Joe, and his Revolution title challengers Swerve Strickland & Hangman Page will speak tonight. 

Blackpool Combat Club’s Jon Moxley will take on FTR’s Dax Harwood in singles competition. 

AEW Women’s World Champion “Timeless” Toni Strom will debut her newest film “Wet Ink” on the show. 

The Young Bucks (Matthew & Nicholas Jackson) will face Top Flight (Darius & Dante Martin) in a tag team contest. 

Skye Blue will take on Willow Nightingale in a women’s division battle on tonight’s episode.

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

Jon Moxley defeated Dax Harwood

(This was Dax’s first match on Dynamite since April of last year, when he lost to Jeff Jarrett. If you expected a hard hitting back and forth that nearly went the time limit, then you were correct, as that’s what both these two delivered. I could watch these two beat the hell out of each other over and over, as the crowd were into it the whole way through. I can’t wait for this tag match between the BCC & FTR to happen, presumably at Revolution.)

Excalibur mentioned on March 29, the Blackpool Combat Club will travel to Arena Mexico to take on Mistico, Volador Jr, Blue Panther & Ultimo Guerrero in CMLL. The crowd was even for both men, who took turns flipping one another off, as well as mind games by planting smooches on each other, since it’s Valentine’s Day after all. That led to both slugging it out with punches and chops, with Harwood getting the better of that exchange. Moxley switched to kicks, leading to a bulldog choke, which Harwood escaped, only to get clotheslined to the floor. The brawl continued outside, where Moxley delivered a slingshot into the post. Back inside, Moxley went for ten corner punches, but Harwood countered into a Liger Bomb. Slow to their feet, both spilled over the top, crashing outside as things went to picture in picture.

After working ground submissions during break, when things returned, both continued throwing chops and forearms. Both connected with home run shots and collapsed at the same time, leading to the reset. Moxley raked the back while both where in the corner, but ultimately couldn’t capitalize, as Harwood stayed strong and hit the superplex. While both rolled to their knees, we got some unprotected headbutts before Harwood threw two lariats, but Moxley ducked the third, hit one of his own, which Harwood absorbed and completed his trifecta. We get a 5 minute time call from Justin Roberts as Moxley escaped a Sharpshooter into an armbar, which Harwood got a stack for one. Harwood faked a high shot, as Moxley ducked right into a piledriver for a Harwood two. Moxley bailed to the outside and got Harwood to chase after, which was a ploy to get a low blow by kicking the ropes back inside, crotching Harwood. Moxley connected on a Cutter and Curb Stomp, but only managed two. Both traded counters of signature moves before Harwood hit a brainbuster, but missed a top rope headbutt, diving right into a Rear Naked Choke from Moxley, Harwood fought, but ultimately tapped out.

Moxley refused to let go and Cash Wheeler hit the ring to beat down Moxley. Claudio Castagnoli evened the odds and dropped Wheeler with a Neutralizer as Moxley reapplied the choke on Harwood before standing tall with Castagnoli.

-Backstage Renee Paquette is with Don Callis, Konosuke Takeshita & Powerhouse Hobbs and asks what is next for the Family after recent success? Callis said they’re a victim of their own success, as no one wants to face them. Callis said they need to look within the Family to result in the best match possible, so Will Ospreay vs. Konosuke Takeshita is announced for Revolution. After the PPV, fans won’t be talking about Sting’s retirement; they’ll be talking about the Match of the Decade between two Don Callis Family members.

Wardlow defeated Barrett Brown

Wardlow has a big brace on his right knee, as Adam Cole is on commentary for this slaughter. Wardlow immediately hit the hanging knee strike out of the corner and posed before hitting a Last Ride powerbomb for the win. Cole, who never said a word, finally said it was a pleasure talking to them.

-Footage of a private jet landing earlier today, with Matthew & Nicholas Jackson arriving, still wearing their bloody suits from last week. They get into a Hummer limo before heading to the arena.

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Adam Copeland vs. Daniel Garcia ended in a No Contest

(I thought these two had really good chemistry with one another, as it resulted in a fun battle. As much as I’ve really enjoyed this Cope-Open, I was hoping Garcia wasn’t going to be just another casualty. I was also hoping Copeland wouldn’t be pinned here either, so in that sense, I was totally fine with the No Contest. Perhaps the post match was a way to write off Copeland for a few weeks to give Garcia the title shot, but I wouldn’t be surprised if we’re getting another three way for a title at Revolution.)

Copeland used his height and power advantage early by delivering corner strikes and an arm drag that drove Garcia down. Garcia countered an arm bar into an ankle lock and Copeland bailed to the ropes. After a forearm exchange, Copeland dodged a drop down by Garcia into a splash, but when trying the sequence again, Garcia had it scouted to gain control. Garcia tried a cross body out of the corner, but Copeland caught him into a shoulder breaker, which was the body part Copeland worked over during commercial.

Copeland really heeled it up during break, mocking a fan ringside, snapping his sunglasses in the process. Copeland was cut off in the ropes, but fell back to the floor, hanging up Garcia by the injured arm. Once again, Copeland took too long to capitalize, got crotched in the corner and Garcia hit a Dragon Screw off the second rope. Garcia turned into a house of fire with strikes and running boot in the corner, but Copeland fought out of a Saito Suplex. Garcia connected on another Dragon Screw, as both tried submissions attempts until Garcia sank in a STF.

This time Copeland cut off Garcia in the corner and delivered an Avalanche Impaler, dropping Garcia on the injured arm. Copeland charged for a Spear, but Garcia got a punt kick into a jackknife pin attempt for two. Right as Copeland locked in the Grind House, Nick Wayne & Killswitch hit the ring for the beat down and No Contest. Christian Cage sauntered to ringside and got a couple chairs from under the ring, which Matt Menard, who was on commentary, put a stop to, only to be decked by Killswitch. The Patriarchy went to deliver a Con-Chair-To to Garcia, but Copeland returned and cleaned house with a chair of his own. As Cage cowered in the corner, Shayna Wayne appeared and delivered a low blow on Copeland, as Nick delivered Wayne’s World and Killswitch hit the Extinction lariat. Cage then delivered a Con-Chair-To to Copeland before holding up the TNT Title with his boot on his former friend. Cage and crew left smiling, as Garcia stared down the TNT Champion.

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-Excalibur told us during break, Adam Copeland was helped to the back by doctors and Daniel Garcia and he’s being evaluated backstage.

Samoa Joe, Hangman Adam Page & Swerve Strickland Face Off

Joe came to the ring first to a loud ovation from the crowd, as he stands proudly their AEW World Champion. Joe said the ranking system was to ensure only the best victims would allow him to continue his title reign. Things were going so well until the time limit draw last week. Joe said booking took a page out of the Texas playbook and made his main event bigger and dumber. A crime against Joe has been committed, so there must be repercussions, as Page & Strickland may walk into Revolution, but they’ll limp out. Joe is the AEW World Champion and there’s nothing anyone can do about it.

Swerve Strickland came to the ring with Prince Nana dancing by his side and said the more Joe runs his mouth, the more personal it becomes. Strickland said Joe said hunger defines the greats and Strickland is on his way to becoming the greatest of all time. Strickland told Joe to check his resume and put respect on it. Strickland said folks said maybe one day he’ll go down as one of the greats, maybe, but he’s ready to make that a reality. At Revolution, the fans will continue to chant Whose House, but he’ll also be leaving as AEW World Champion.

Hangman Adam Page stormed out from the back to boos and said last week, he wasn’t mad and when you read the weekly Dynamite report, everyone knows last week was horse sh*t. Page said the winner of the match last week became number one contender, which is something Strickland didn’t do. Page told Joe if it were up to him, the match would be between two men who value the AEW World Title. Page told Strickland after everything he’s done to Page, he doesn’t deserve a second of his time. Strickland didn’t deserve 5 more minutes last week because he couldn’t get the job done and Strickland doesn’t deserve to be in the World Title match. Joe interrupted and said both believe they’re pinning each other, but he’s Samoa Joe and he’s whipping both of their asses before leaving the ring. The crowd were loudly behind Joe for the go home line.

Timeless Toni Storm Presents: Wet Ink

Storm talks about her tattoo, which reminds her of a girl she befriended because she felt sorry for her. Storm said Deonna Purrazzo was her young girl, who she helped get into Japan and Purrazzo was nurtured on her bosom of brilliance and suckled on the teat of talent. Storm said Purrazzo bit the tit that fed her, as somewhere along the way, Purrazzo forgot she was just an extra. Storm asked what do you do when you can’t change the past, you kill it. This all took place at a tattoo parlor, as Storm had her matching bird tattoo she shared with Purrazzo changed to a dagger going through it.

Renee Paquette was backstage with Deonna Purrazzo and asked her thoughts on what they just witnessed. Purrazzo said Storm talks too much and simply said she’s going to break her arm and called Storm a bitch.

The Young Bucks (Matthew & Nicholas Jackson) defeated Top Flight (Dante & Darius Martin)

(I should point out that The Bucks have matching soul patches to go with their suits and they look absolutely ridiculous, so mission accomplished in that regard. The match itself was solid, but the high flying was kept primarily to Top Flight, as The Bucks were more about working their EVP heel characters. The tag match we all thought would happen at Revolution was made official in the post match.)

Nicholas is wrestling with his Kangol hat on, which lasted a few seconds before Dante got the upper hand, the hat went flying and a frustrated Nichols regrouped. Back inside, a cazadora arm drag from Dante led to Matthew trying to calm his brother down and offering a fist bump to Dante, who just decked him. Quick tags from Dante & Darius, who wanted dueling dives, but Matthew & Nicholas bailed before it could happen. Matthew & Nicholas gained the upper hand briefly on the floor, but Dante & Darius fought back, hitting double slingshot dives. Back inside, Nicholas & Matthew once again gained the advantage and this time, stayed in control during picture in picture.

Darius finally fought free with a step up corner guillotine kick on Matthew, as Dante made the hot tag and ran wild, catching Matthew with a huge cross body for two. Stereo sunset flips by The Martins on The Jacksons got dueling two counts until Matthew faked a superkick and hit Dante with a DDT before telling the camera that these guys are good. Dante again fought back and hit an assisted DDT from his brother for two on Matthew. Dante took out Nicholas with a Tope, while Darius hit a Spanish Fly on Matthew. Nicholas managed to take out Dante on the floor, as Matthew tried a feet on the ropes pin, which Rick Knox caught. Nicholas argued, allowing Matthew to hit a pop up punt kick low and the EVP Trigger to get the win.

Post match, Tony Schiavone came into the ring to conduct an interview, as Matthew said they’re undefeated this year and said that makes them the top unbeatable tag team in AEW. Matthew mockingly put over how great Top Flight were and said they’re the number 1 contenders now, even getting their own graphic. Schiavone said Sting is not there due to their heinous act, as Matthew cut him off and said that’s a breach of contract, publicly disparaging the EVPs. Nicholas said it’s a $1,000 fine and asked if Schiavone has a problem with that before shoving him down. Matthew calmed his brother down and went to help Schiavone up, teasing an EVP Trigger before Darby Allin sprinted to the ring with a baseball bat.

Allin reminded The Bucks what the original Mission Statement of AEW was, that’s to Change the World. Allin said he once begged The Bucks to get hired, but they saw nothing in him, instead hiring their sh*t California crew friends. Allin said thank God there was an EVP around with a sense of brains and he’s not talking about Kenny Omega, which got a Cody chant. Allin said The Bucks did an interview last year saying they re-signed to AEW due to the easier schedule, which in turn makes their original Mission Statement dead. The debut episode of AEW didn’t have Darby Allin, instead it had guys like Brandon Cutler. Allin said The Bucks don’t know what they’re getting themselves into, as Sting has nothing left to lose, as come Revolution, it’s showtime.

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-Renee Paquette is backstage in the Bang Bang Scissor Gang Lounge with the Bullet Club Gold & The Acclaimed. Switchblade Jay White said they have new merch, gold, but have yet to test out their cohesiveness as a group. Daddy Ass & Austin Gunn took turns interrupting each other suggesting a 12 Man Tag on Rampage. Everyone did their signature lines until Taz called them all very annoying people.

Willow Nightingale defeated Skye Blue

(I’ve enjoyed the story of Hathaway being forced to accept Nightingale as a friend on his quest to woo Kris Statlander as a client. He saw a chance to help Nightingale when she was in trouble tonight and took it.)

Stokely Hathaway joined commentary for this one and argued about shirt colors with Taz before the match began. Nightingale cartwheeled out of an Irish Whip and hit a scoop slam for a quick two. Blue responded with a float over into a Dragon Sleeper, which Nightingale easily escaped, unloading corner shots before Blue bailed outside. Nightingale chased after and connected a Pounce back inside.

Back from break, both ladies slugged it out until Blue hit a thrust kick and Nightingale answered with a series of clotheslines. Nightingale connected on a corner hip attack and big boot before delivering a nice spinebuster for two. Blue avoided a Doctor Bomb and hit a DDT for a near fall. Blue sank in the Dragon Sleeper once more, but Nightingale backed her into the corner and onto the apron. Blue missed a kick and was launched with another Pounce, as back inside, Nightingale went up the ropes, but Blue slid through and hit a Cheeky Nandos kick and corner powerbomb for two. Blue hit the Code Blue for the visual pin, but Hathaway distracted ref Aubrey long enough for Nightingale to recover and hit the Doctor Bomb for the victory.

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Orange Cassidy defeated Matt Taven in a Texas Death Match

(I didn’t think they’d have enough time to do the amount they did, but this turned into a war. I do have a feeling when all is said and done, Trent will either turn heel, costing Cassidy the title or he’ll be the one who wins the title himself. Without taking the bullet for his friend tonight, Cassidy would’ve been in serious trouble. All these people are getting International title shots, except Beretta, so I wouldn’t be surprised if this was the case. I liked the Valentine’s Day touches they had to the weapons here, as the table bump Taven took was absolutely wild.)

This match can only be won by knockout or submission, as Taven faked Cassidy out like he was looking up the ramp for his buddies, which allowed a cheap shot to start. An enzugiri and Blue Thunder Bomb caused Cassidy to roll to the floor, but Taven stopped the ref from putting a 10 count and slammed Cassidy into the barricade. Taven tried another whip, but Cassidy hurdled the barricade and both men brawled into the crowd during picture in picture.

When things returned, Taven hit an elbow drop off the stage onto Cassidy, who was set up on a table, which didn’t break fully. Taven set the table up against the stage and hit a suplex to officially break it, but Cassidy broke the count. Taven connected on a running knee down the ramp, as Cassidy is officially busted open. Back inside, Taven spiked Cassidy with a DDT and went outside to grab another table, setting it up against the announce booth. Taking too long, Cassidy hit a Tope, but Taven responded with an enzugiri and baseball slide, as Cassidy put on the brakes in front of the table. Taven tried a massive dive, clearing the top rope, as Cassidy moved and Taven crashed through the table, almost taking out the commentary table in the process.

Commentary’s monitors were wiped out by the impact of that spot, as Taven broke the 10 count. Cassidy went under the ring and found a heart shaped box that read “To: OC, From Chuckie T XOXO”. Cassidy dumped out thumbtacks and went for a superplex on Taven, who also is bleeding now, fought out and sent Cassidy crashing onto the tacks. Taven wanted a Frog Splash, but Cassidy moved and Taven landed on the tacks himself. Cassidy followed with a round the World DDT onto the tacks, as Cassidy got a chain from under the ring, but Mike Bennett showed up and smashed what I believe was a wooden heart shaped box over Cassidy.

Bennett threw a bunch of chairs into the ring as Trent Beretta came to the save with a box of roses, which contained a pipe. Beretta smacked Bennett’s chair into his face with the pipe before Taven chucked a chair at Beretta. With a chair set up, Taven hit a Bulldog Driver onto it, but Cassidy was there to hit an Orange Punch and Beach Break onto the stack of chairs and tacks. Cassidy wrapped his hand in the chain and hit the Orange Punch, as Roderick Strong ran out and tried to hit a running knee, but Beretta took the bullet, as Cassidy sent Strong packing. Taven never made the 10 count and Cassidy was declared the winner. Commentary really put over how Cassidy is lucky to have a friend like Beretta.

AEW Rampage 2/16/24

· Jeff Hardy vs. Sammy Guevara in a No DQ Match

· Queen Aminata vs. Anna Jay

· Bullet Club Gold, The Acclaimed & Daddy Ass compete in a 12 Man Tag

AEW Dynamite 2/21/24

· Samoa Joe, Swerve Strickland & Brian Cage vs. Hangman Adam Page, HOOK & Rob Van Dam

· FTR take on Jon Moxley & Claudio Castagnoli

AEW Dynamite live results: Tag title match, Tony Khan’s big announcement

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Sting & Darby Allin challenge for the Tag Team titles, plus Tony Khan will have a big announcement on tonight’s AEW Dynamite. 

Ricky Starks & Big Bill defending the Tag titles against Sting & Allin in a tornado tag match is the headline bout for tonight’s show, as Sting will have the chance to add one more championship to his resume before his retirement match next month. 

AEW owner Tony Khan has also promised a big announcement on tonight’s episode. 

Also on the card, Samoa Joe’s World title challenger for Revolution will be decided when Swerve Strickland & Hangman Page go one-on-one. 

Women’s World Champion Toni Storm will face Red Velvet in a title eliminator match with top contender Deonna Purrazzo on commentary. 

Blackpool Combat Club’s Jon Moxley, Bryan Danielson & Claudio Castagnoli will take on CMLL’s Mascara Dorada, Volador Jr. & Hechicero in a trios bout. 

Chris Jericho vs. Konosuke Takeshita is also set for tonight’s show.

AEW Dynamite comes on the air with Excalibur welcoming us alongside Tony Schiavone and Taz as we immediately go to big fight entrances for our opening contest to see who will get the AEW World Title shot at Revolution against Samoa Joe.

Swerve Strickland (w/Prince Nana) vs. Hangman Adam Page ended in a Time Limit Draw

(A whole heck of a lot happened here folks, as this was one of the best Dynamite openers in a very long time. The pace was slow to start, but it really built up over time and the crowd only got more and more into it. I’m glad they only mentioned the time limit once and didn’t do any countdowns, as the finish felt like it came out of nowhere. Post match really made Page feel like the heel, trying to weasel his way out of having to go any longer than he needed. I don’t know why he was ranked ahead of Strickland to begin with, seeing as Strickland has more wins over him, but that’s a whole other Rankings argument I’ll leave others to have. Regardless, it’s the finish we all expected and Revolution should be one hell of a World Title match.)

With the intense history these two have had, I was surprised by the standard lock ups that started this match. Strickland shot a double leg and both men spilled to the floor and over the barricade. Back in the ring, Page briefly controlled with strikes until Strickland delivered a big boot to gain the advantage. Page answered with a fall away slam and kip up, taking in more jeers than cheers from the crowd as he delivered ground and pound. Strickland bit at the thumb and applied an Octopus Hold, tried to snap the arm back, but Page escaped and hit a springboard lariat to the neck on the apron. Page slowly picked apart Strickland both outside and back in the ring, as finally Strickland fought back with corner chops until a gut punch and low dropkick got Page a two. Page wanted his top rope moonsault to the floor, but Strickland moved, Page landed on his feet and ran into a rolling Flatliner from Strickland. After a head of steam, Strickland hit a leaping back flip dive over the top to the floor, as back inside, Strickland delivered an uppercut to the spine.

House Call connected, but Page kicked out, as both men fought into the corner, with Page trying a sunset flip powerbomb, but Strickland backflipped out, landing right on his head in the process and hit a spin kick to the head. Strickland wanted a JML Driver, but Page spun out into a Liger Bomb for two. Page, getting booed loudly now, tried a Buckshot, but Strickland dodged and hit a Buckshot of his own, followed by a Swerve Stomp for a close two. Page rolled outside and ate a Strickland pump kick, as Strickland wanted a piledriver while balancing on the guard rail, but Page countered into a DDT on the barricade to head to picture in picture.

During break, Page set up a table ringside and things returned to both men trading big boots before crumbling simultaneously. After laughing in Page’s face from the strikes thrown, Strickland answered with a back breaker and hung up Page in a Tree of Woe facing the outside of the ring. Strickland delivered a Swerve Stomp, as Page rolled to the table, which collapsed, so Strickland went and set up another. Strickland tried a 450 back inside, but Page got the knees up, as Justin Roberts announced 5 minutes remaining. Page skinned the cat and leveled Strickland with a lariat before a Buckshot turned Strickland inside out, but a foot on the rope broke the pin. Page connected with Dead Eye on the apron and told Paul Turner to count Strickland out. Knowing that he was asked not to get involved, Prince Nana just started dancing frantically and this seemed to help Strickland break the count at 9.

Page hit a baseball slide, grabbed a chair and screamed at Strickland to stay down, but decked Nana instead. The attention turned allowed Strickland to capitalize and hit the Swerve Stomp flush, but clutched his ankle in the process. Strickland tried a JML Driver, but Page rolled out and wrenched at the ankle. Both fought to the apron again and this time, Strickland hit Dead Eye through the table. Somehow both made it back in the ring, as Strickland wanted a third Swerve Stomp, but Page moved and Strickland collapsed. Page wanted a Buckshot, but Strickland dodged and hit the JML Driver, but the time limit expired right at the two count. The fans couldn’t believe it, they were furious. Strickland took the mic and demanded 5 more minutes, as Page was laughing, saying it was Strickland who needed to beat him to become number one contender, but didn’t do it. Page said Strickland won’t become World Champion. Tony Schiavone stood up and said he received word from Tony Khan that there are 2 Number One Contenders and it’ll be a Triple Threat at Revolution for the AEW World Title. Page was furious and stormed to the back, while Strickland smiled.

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-Renee Paquette was backstage with Samoa Joe, asking for his thoughts on what just happened. Joe said acted happy at first, but was furious that this happened, saying both men will suffer because of this.

Timeless Toni Storm (w/Luther & Mariah May) defeated Red Velvet

(This was a pretty basic match, as Storm sent a message to her Revolution challenger that her submission game can’t be counted out.)

Deonna Purrazzo joined commentary for this contest, as Velvet tried a fast start, connecting on a leg lariat and chops in the corner. Velvet opted to play to the crowd and Storm answered with a Thesz Press and Sky High for two. Mariah May admired Storm keeping Velvet grounded throughout the entire commercial break. Velvet mounted her comeback with corner strikes and another leg lariat before a cazadora bulldog led to double knees to the back in the ropes. Velvet tried a corner charge, but Storm swept the leg, sending Velvet face first into the buckle. Storm followed with a violent Sweet Cheek Music and DDT, but Velvet kicked out. Slow to follow, Storm nearly got rolled up for two, as Velvet missed a corkscrew kick and Storm sank in an ankle lock, while staring down Purrazzo. Velvet tapped, as Storm refused to let the hold go, causing Purrazzo to leave commentary to have a face off. Storm kissed Purrazzo on the cheek before Luther stepped in between and ushered Storm to the back with May.

-Renee Paquette is backstage with Orange Cassidy, Trent Beretta & Rocky Romero, asking Cassidy about wrestling Tomohiro Ishii on Collision after having a 6 Man Tag on Rampage. Cassidy said he’ll be fine, as Paquette asked about how Chuck Taylor is doing, with Cassidy saying Chuckie T is there tonight, he’s getting checked on by doctors. Paquette requested they all bring it in for a handshake and everyone awkwardly obliged and left the shot. This was the exact kind of awkwardness you’d expect from a Cassidy promo.

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Jon Moxley, Bryan Danielson & Claudio Castagnoli defeated Mascara Dorada, Volador Jr. & Hechicero

(I really enjoyed this clash of styles and by the looks of it; this is just the start of the BCC vs. CMLL feud. I liked how into this match the crowd was as well. The finish certainly builds to a rematch or series of matches, as Castagnoli got the win, by any means necessary.)

Mistico is seated in the front row along with Star Jr. & Esfinge, as Danielson & Hechicero picked up where they left off on Collision. Hechicero applied a rolling bow and arrow, Danielson escaped and Hechicero got a rolling cradle for two. Castagnoli & Dorada tagged in and had a face off that showed off Castagnoli’s size advantage, which Dorada didn’t care about, as he threw fastball chops. After trying to use his speed, Castagnoli was sent outside with an impressive head scissors, but stepped aside before Dorada could even attempt a dive. Moxley & Volador came in and immediately slugged it out, before each connected on a Tope. After each connected on the move, they had boots put to them by the others teammates as things went to commercial.

When things returned, Castagnoli had Volador in a Giant Swing before Moxley made the tag and got a quick two count. Moxley poured on the offense before Volador dodged a lariat and hit a thrust kick to make the hot tag to Dorada. After getting hung up in the ropes, Dorada hit a double arm drag on Moxley & Danielson before launching off Moxley’s back to drop Danielson with a head scissors. An incredible spinning head scissors sent Castagnoli out to the floor with his teammates, as Hechicero & Volador hit stereo Topes before Dorada followed with a Shooting Star off the middle rope. Hechicero dropped Danielson with the spinning hammerlock into the back breaker, as Dorado followed with a 450 for two. Moxley & Castagnoli returned to clean house, but Dorada hit a wild up and over Code Red on Castagnoli for two as well.

Volador dropped Moxley with a thrust kick and backstabber, but Danielson was there to follow with a Busaiku Knee. Hechicero flew in with a diving lariat before a chop battle with Castagnoli ensued. Cazadora was blocked, but Hechicero hit a spinning leg submission, which Danielson broke up. Hechicero tried to wrap up Danielson with a Stretch Muffler, but Moxley made the save. The match continued to break down until Hechicero hit a spinning guillotine legdrop on Castagnoli for two. Castagnoli sent Hechicero into the ref and it allowed Castagnoli to hit a low blow and get the roll up for the win.

Post match, Mistico, Star Jr. & Esfinge came in the ring for a face off, but with BCC outnumbered, Matt Sydal, Christopher Daniels, Matt Menard & Angelo Parker ran out to even the odds with all 12 men staring each other down.

-We go backstage to Chuck Taylor being laid out by The Undisputed Kingdom, as Adam Cole said “Get Well Soon, Chuck.” Clearly Cole still holds a grudge over Taylor making fun of him all those years on PWG commentary. If I were Excalibur, I’d be scared he’s next.

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Tony Khan’s Big Announcement

Khan is backstage and said fans might have heard earlier today that AEW Dynamite is coming to the TD Garden in Boston on March 13. On that important night, it will be AEW Big Business. It will be one of the most important nights in AEW history and one the entire pro wrestling industry will remember. Tickets go on sale this Saturday.

Konosuke Takeshita (w/Don Callis & Powerhouse Hobbs) submitted Chris Jericho

(Some of the bumps in this match were rough, as there were times Jericho’s head really snapped or bounced off the mat. It’s a big win for Takeshita, as I have no idea where Jericho goes from here in his feud with Callis, as it’s Guevara who is set up to face Hobbs next. Speaking of, Hobbs’ back is so large; why Guevara needed a chair shot to the head in this one instead of just multiple shots to the back is beyond me. It even got a groan from Tony Schiavone on commentary.)

After trading shoulder tackles, Jericho connected on a stiff forearm, clotheslining Takeshita to the floor. Callis, showing tough love, slapped Takeshita to wake him up, as Jericho flew in on the attack. Takeshita promptly turned the tables and was relentless, dropping Jericho with a brainbuster on the floor. The crowd cheered Takeshita, who hit a second rope senton back inside, following it with a Takeshita-line. Jericho went up and over in the corner and connected on a double axe handle, but Hobbs tripped the leg, allowing Takeshtia to regain control. Hobbs was then cracked with a chair in the back by Sammy Guevara, no selling it, as Guevara hit a Cutter off the apron. Hobbs stumbled around and Guevara decked him with a brutal unprotected chair shot to the head and both fought through the crowd to the back. Jericho sent Takeshita to the floor and put on the Demon mask that Takeshita wears before trying a dive. Problem was, Jericho couldn’t see where Takeshita was and just barely clipped him.

Back from break, Takeshtia delivered a sit out F-5 and violent running boot that sent Jericho’s head snapping against the ropes. Takeshita followed with an over the top dive outside before back inside, Takeshita wanted a top rope senton, but Jericho got the knees up. Jericho wanted the Lionsault, but Takeshita got knees up of his own. Forearm battle ensued, as Jericho attempted the Walls of Jericho, which Takeshita rolled through, tried a Crunchy, but mistimed it and both landed awkwardly. Thankfully, the follow up wheelbarrow German landed flush. Takeshita-line was countered into a Code Breaker, as Jericho hit the bulldog, but Takeshita countered a Lionsault into the Blue Thunder Bomb for two. Both men blocked home run shots until Jericho tried a corner hurricanrana, which Takeshita slipped out of and hit an Avalanche Blue Thunder Bomb for a close two. Jericho’s head really bounced off the apron.

Takeshita hit the Power Drive knee and tried another, but Jericho blocked it into the Walls of Jericho. Callis threw a chair in the ring to distract the ref, as with the attention turned, Callis popped Jericho with the screwdriver. Takeshita locked in the Walls of Jericho and Jericho almost faded with the arm dropping twice, so Takeshita switched to a Lion Tamer and Jericho immediately tapped.

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Sting & Darby Allin defeated Ricky Starks & Big Bill to win the AEW Tag Team Titles in a Tornado Tag

(This was exactly what you’d expect from a Sting & Allin Tornado Tag, as we got insane Allin bumps, the age defying dive from Sting and the crowd were into it every step of the way. The story here was Starks had a brief moment of respect for Sting at the absolute worst time, as the hesitation cost he & Bill the titles. I’m not sure where they go from here, but I really enjoyed their work as a tag team and hope this isn’t the end for them. As for the post match, the idea to have The Bucks wear white suits and Allin’s blood cover it to end the show was a perfect visual for the heels. Sting will be hell bent for revenge not just for Allin, but for The Bucks attacking his sons as well.)

Sting hugged his children that are seated in the front row for the upcoming main event. Bell sounded and Bill immediately slammed Allin into the guard rail in front of Sting’s family, while Sting & Starks brawled into the crowd, but Sting disappeared after some time. As Bill & Starks beat up Allin, we saw Sting appear in the balcony and did what’s become his signature dive onto the pile. At 64 years old, Sting was up first as things went to picture in picture.

When things returned, Sting hit a Stinger Splash against the barricade on Bill, who no sold and just ran through Sting. Allin tried a Tope on Bill, who caught Allin in mid air with a Boss Man Slam, which looked visually incredible. Back in the ring, Bill lifted Allin up in a choke before just slamming him down, bouncing Allin’s head off the mat like a ball until throwing Allin clear over his head. Bill & Starks set up a table ringside, as Starks called for Bill to press slam Allin through it, but Sting made the save, fighting off both men. Sting ran wild, ultimately dodging a Bill big boot, crotching the big man in the process. Starks snuck up from behind and laid out Sting with a Scorpion Death Drop, as Allin broke up the pin. Allin & Starks slugged it out before Starks backflipped out of the corner and tweaked his ankle.

Sting & Allin traded Stinger & Coffin Splashes on Bill in the corner before a Code Red and follow up Coffin Drop to the floor by Allin connected on Bill. Starks missed an enzugiri on Sting, who locked in the Scorpion Death Lock, but Bill appeared in the frame, with Allin on his back in a sleeper. Bill made it to the apron before Allin spun around, gouged the eyes and both fell through the set up table. Starks got the ropes, but Tornado Tag means no breaks, as Sting still let the hold go. Sting tried a Stinger Splash, but Starks moved and Sting hit the exposed buckle. Starks briefly hesitated, as Sting fired up and Starks hit the Spear for a close two. Starks tried another Spear, but ran into a Scorpion Death Drop and Sting got the win.

Post match, Sting’s sons hop the rail and celebrate with their father on the apron, as Starks is looking very dejected. Taz asks what this means, as Sting is set to retire next month as confetti rains down until Matthew & Nicholas Jackson appear in white suits and matching baseball bats. The Young Bucks laid out Sting, Allin and both of Sting’s sons, as Allin is split opened and the blood is all over The Bucks suits as they hit a BTE Trigger, which has been renamed to EVP Trigger. After more bat shots to the ribs of Sting, The Bucks stood tall, as commentary said no one came out to help since The Bucks are EVPs and they must fear for their jobs. The Bucks hold up the AEW Tag Team Titles in their blood covered suits to end the show. Excalibur told us The Bucks’ reputation is officially destroyed.

AEW Rampage 2/9/24

· Orange Cassidy, Trent Beretta & Rocky Romero take on Roderick Strong, Matt Taven & Mike Bennett

AEW Collision 2/10/24

· Orange Cassidy defends the AEW International Title against Tomohiro Ishii

· Jon Moxley & Claudio Castagnoli take on CMLL’s Star Jr. & Esfinge

· We hear from Adam Copeland

AEW Dynamite live results: Jon Moxley vs. Jeff Hardy

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Jon Moxley & Jeff Hardy go one-on-one for the first time on tonight’s AEW Dynamite. 

Moxley & Hardy will meet for the first time on a night where AEW CEO, GM, owner and head of creative Tony Khan has announced that the promotion’s rankings will make their return, with both looking to climb the ladder in the men’s division. 

A pair of Dealer’s Choice matches for the top contenders to Samoa Joe’s AEW World title are also set for tonight’s show. Hangman Page will take on Toa Liona of Mogul Embassy in a bout where Swerve Strickland chose Page’s opponent. Strickland will also be in action in a contest where Page chose his opponent, plus Joe will be on commentary for Swerve’s match. 

Chris Jericho’s issues with The Don Callis Family will continue on tonight’s episode as he faces Kyle Fletcher. 

Deonna Purrazzo will face Taya Valkyrie, with Women’s World Champion Toni Storm set for commentary on the match.

AEW Dynamite comes on the air with Excalibur welcoming us alongside Tony Schiavone and Taz as Jon Moxley makes his entrance through the crowd. We see Mistico, Volador Jr, Mascara Dorada & Hechicero all sitting ringside with Excalibur informing us the CMLL stars will be in action on both Rampage & Collision this week.

Jon Moxley defeated Jeff Hardy

(The first half of the match was more of a brawl and the second was more of a fun back and forth battle. Hardy looked a lot better tonight than last week’s match with Swerve Strickland, as he got off a lot of offense and the post match continued to plant seeds for a potential Hardys turn. I really liked how the CMLL guys laid out Moxley post match and stood strong, not going to be pushed around, building some interest in their matches later this week. One of which we’re told would be Hechicero vs. Bryan Danielson on Collision.)

Moxley almost immediately wrenched at the hole in Hardy’s ear, but Hardy dumped Moxley to the floor and the brawl continued. Excalibur said he was told the rules in this opener would be relaxed, as Hardy was wiped out with a dive and clothesline off the guard rail. Back inside, Moxley tried a Gotch piledriver, but Hardy back dropped out. Moxley kept the attack going, slamming Hardy into the barricade before Hardy reversed the whip and sent Moxley right into the laps of the CMLL stars. Moxley jaw jacked with them, flipping off Hechicero before Hardy tried a launch off the steps, but Moxley caught him with a forearm in mid air to go to commercial.

Moxley during break grabbed Excalibur’s pen and stuck it through the piercing of Hardy’s ear and twisted it while sat up in the corner. Hardy managed to wiggle out and post Moxley to the floor before back inside a Manhattan Drop and low leg drop combo got a near fall. Moxley exploded to his feet and tried Anvil elbows before a stalling piledriver connected for two of his own. Moxley wanted a Gotch piledriver on the apron, but Hardy countered into a Twist of Fate.

Whisper in the Wind followed up by Hardy, who hit a corner dropkick, but took too long for a Swanton Bomb follow, as Moxley cut him off with a back rake and superplex. Hardy attempted a Twist of Fate, but Moxley spun out into a Cutter. Hardy countered a Paradigm Shift and hit his split leg pin attempt, which Moxley barely got out of. The Twist of Fate connected, but missed the Swanton, as Moxley sank in the Rear Naked Choke deep and Hardy went to sleep.

Post match, Moxley offered a handshake to Hardy, who contemplated it before flipping Moxley off. Moxley let it go before posing for the crowd and talking trash a little more to the CMLL talent ringside. Mistico finally hopped the railing, as did everyone else and Moxley tried fighting them all, but the numbers were too much and Moxley was beaten down.

Excalibur said the rest of the Blackpool Combat Club weren’t there, as referees and security were tossed from the ring. Finally, Matt Sydal, Christopher Daniels, Matt Menard & Angelo Parker all chased them off. I wouldn’t be surprised if those guys who made the save will be facing the CMLL crew to give them a win in AEW at some point.

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Hangman Adam Page defeated Toa Liona

(For this being Liona’s first singles match, I thought he knocked it out of the park and I hope we get more singles from him in the future. He pushed Page to the limit here, as we’re told the Rankings are coming out at the end of the show tonight, so Page being 4-0 on the year so far, has to be at the top of the list, along with Swerve Strickland.)

Page tried to use early haymakers and the speed game to offset Liona’s power. After an eye poke by Liona, he charged Page, who hit a low bridge and a frustrated Liona regrouped. Page met Liona with a springboard lariat on the apron, but as he tried a second, Liona caught Page by the head and launched him clear over the top to the floor, with Page taking a crazy bump. A running cross body off the apron flattened Page, as back inside Liona kept Page grounded before Page tried to mount a comeback, but was Pounced to the floor.

It was all Liona during picture in picture, who had Page trapped in the Tree of Woe and delivered a series of headbutts. Liona missed a running senton on the apron, as Page tried a slingshot dive, but Liona just shrugged him off. Page ramped it up and hit a Tope before back inside a big time cross body knocked Liona down for two. Multiple roaring elbows from Page, who tried a Dead Eye, but the size of Liona caused a collapse. A thrust kick landed flush by Liona, who wanted a ripcord, but Page threw a lariat of his own and ducked a Liona cross body before swinging for the fences with another lariat. Dead Eye connected, but Liona popped right up and crumbled Page with a headbutt.

A ripcord discus lariat hit for Liona, but Page kicked out for a close two. Page tried to escape another senton on the apron, but Liona had it scouted, put on the brakes and properly hit the move before trying a moonsault off the apron and missing. Page answered with his moonsault off the top, wanted a Buckshot, but Liona ducked, tried a pop up Samoan Drop, but Page countered into a crucifix for the flash pin.

– We see footage earlier today of Matthew & Nicholas Jackson arriving to the arena, thankfully sporting goatees and not the ridiculous mustaches any longer. They’re approached with a format for the show and were called Matt & Nick, which infuriated them and they fined the person who gave it to them $500. Matt said his brother could be a hot head, but make sure that fine is paid by the end of the day.

Wardlow (w/The Undisputed Kingdom) defeated Komander (w/Alex Abrahantes)

(I hope Wardlow is ok after this one, he suffered not only a Phoenix Splash to the throat, but his leg gave out towards the end. The last thing the Undisputed Kingdom needs is another number getting hurt, let alone their muscle, so I’m hoping for the best. This was similar to the Trent Beretta match last week where he had some offense and chances, but ultimately fell to the power of Wardlow.)

Adam Cole was rolled over to commentary by The Kingdom and said to get ready for the ass kicking of the century. With ease, Wardlow rag dolled Komander around the ring to start before Komander used his speed to try and take out the leg of Wardlow, who answered with a pop up powerslam. A massive beal followed, as Wardlow launched Komander with a huge F-10. Wardlow posed at the big screen, as Komander rolled outside and countered a powerbomb into a hurricanrana into the steps.

After an awkward baseball slide, Wardlow sprung to the apron, but Komander kicked the ropes for a low blow. Komander hit a rope walk dropkick and Phoenix Splash, as Komander landed knee first right on the throat. Komander tried another rope walk, but Wardlow caught him into a spinning powerslam. Wardlow connected on the hanging knee lift out of the corner before delivering a power bomb for the win. Wardlow’s leg gave out during the finish. I got a kick out of Tony Schiavone telling Adam Cole to tell his girlfriend he hopes she’s doing well.

Post match, Roderick Strong got on the microphone and told Mike Bennett to throw Komander back in the ring. Strong yelled that Komander should’ve taken his deal last Friday and will now pay the price. Orange Cassidy & Best Friends came to the ring and had a stare down, as Strong thanked them for coming out, but they’ll see them later.

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– Tony Schiavone is backstage sitting down with Ricky Starks, Big Bill, Darby Allin & Sting before the AEW Tag Team Title match next week. Schiavone reminds everyone of the no physicality, as Starks spoke first and it’s been quite a journey for Sting in AEW, a journey that started with Starks, who reminded Sting his first win in AEW came against him.

Allin said Starks is full of sh*t and this isn’t about respecting Sting, it’s about a stepping stone, which Sting is anything but. Starks said next week, two things will happen, he & Bill will retain the Tag Titles and Starks will get his win back on Sting. Starks will make sure Sting doesn’t make it to his retirement, while he doesn’t respect Allin one bit.

Bill said Allin & Sting run their mouths about how Sting will retire at a Tag Team Champion, but just like everyone else, they’ve overlooked Bill & Starks and they’ll take their frustrations out next week. Sting said he admired Starks back in the day since he’s the only one who had balls enough to talk smack, but respect is earned.

Sting told Bill the only difference between he & the other giants he’s faced in the past was they were killers, he’s not sure yet about Bill. Allin said he respects Starks, but every time he points the finger at everyone else, the only one to blame is himself. Starks tried to get Allin to hit him, but Sting held Allin back and said Allin will hit Starks, in Phoenix, as he will too. This was a good final head to head for next week’s big match.

Chris Jericho defeated ROH TV Champion Kyle Fletcher (w/Don Callis & Powerhouse Hobbs)

(This match had some good moments, but both were off at times as well. I’m not sure what the end game is for this Callis & Jericho feud, as it feels like it’s been going on for a long time and I don’t think we’re any further now than we were months ago.)

Both men slapped and slugged it out right at the opening bell before Fletcher hit a surprise Michinoku Driver for a close two. Jericho low bridged Fletcher and hit the springboard dropkick to the floor, as outside, Jericho chased Callis around the ring, but Fletcher cut him off. Back inside, Fletcher controlled the action until Jericho cut him off in the ropes with ten punches into a hurricanrana. Hobbs ran distraction, as Callis tripped up Jericho and Fletcher regained control into break.

Fletcher connected on a snap half and half suplex and follow up brainbuster for two. Jericho mounted a comeback with a double sledge off the top and follow bulldog. Jericho slowly went for a Lionsault, but Callis took the ref and Hobbs decked Jericho. Fletcher tried putting Jericho away, but a counter led to the Walls of Jericho sank in deep. Fletcher finally made the ropes and caught Jericho with a nice thrust kick. Both men slowly got up at the same time and Jericho struck first with a Code Breaker.

Both slugged it out until Fletcher hit an enziguri to cut off Jericho in the ropes. Fletcher tried a brainbuster on the top rope, but didn’t clip the buckle and both men just dropped to the mat. Fletcher wanted a power bomb, but Jericho back dropped out into a pin for two. Fletcher up with another thrust kick, as Jericho tried to answer with a Judas Effect, but Fletcher dodged, as did Callis. Fletcher tried a dive to the floor, but Jericho hit a Judas Effect in mid air. Hobbs was shoved down, as back inside, Jericho hit a spinning Judas Effect off the top for the win.

Post match, Konosuke Takeshita’s music hit and he walked to the stage signaling one on one next week on Dynamite.

– A video package of Deonna Purrazzo is shown, going over the meaning of her tattoos. The duck on her ankle is something she got with Toni Storm while in Japan. It not only means who she was, but who she has become and questions what the tattoo means to Storm herself?

The Bang Bang Scissor Gang address the fans

Switchblade Jay White took the mic and said while he likes the scissoring thing The Acclaimed & Daddy Ass do, the Bullet Club Gold have their thing too and told the fans to put Guns up. Max Caster said they’ve been the most dominant trio for years and told Bowens to get Card Blade. Bowens went under the ring and brought it out, but was reminded by Colten that they got rid of him a while ago and instead get Juice Board.

Austin was going to do the go home line, but Daddy Ass cut him off and said he’s literally standing right here. Austin said this is kind of his thing and Daddy Ass reminded his son it was his thing before Austin was even born. The two words Daddy Ass had was Guns Up. We got a 6 way scissoring to end this segment. I know they just formed, but I don’t think the Bang Bang Scissor Gang has a long shelf life and the BC Gold boys will be turning sooner than later.

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Timeless Toni Storm makes her entrance along with Luther & Mariah May, as she’ll be joining commentary for the upcoming match.

Deonna Purrazzo defeated Taya Valkyrie (w/Johnny TV)

(This was a pretty even match, with Valkyrie getting in a good amount of offense before being folded up by Purrazzo for the cool finish. Now, Timeless Toni Storm on commentary was next level tonight and had some hilarious one liners, more so than usual. She also broke the news of who is under Excalibur’s mask, so credit to her for that scoop.)

Purrazzo worked the arm and grounded Valkyrie, who managed to pick the leg and wrap up Purrazzo in a submission. Purrazzo got the ropes and took down Valkyrie with a tilt a whirl head scissors to the floor right in front of Storm, who said how do you do to Valkyrie. On the opposite side of the ring, Johnny TV trash talked and distracted Purrazzo, who was met with a Spear on the stage by Valkyrie, who made out with her husband taking us to picture in picture. I should point out Storm questioned why Excalibur is wearing a mask when everyone knows he’s Sean Mooney, anyways. That line broke everyone, including myself, Toni Storm is great.

Purrazzo managed a leg sweep into the edge of the ring, as back from break, Purrazzo was in control and hit another leg sweep into a Venus De Milo, but Valkyrie escaped. Storm said neither of these women compare to Wendi Richter and said she’s happy to be in New Orleans, as she was given a lovely pair of beads when she arrived, but not for her neck. This was another line that absolutely floored commentary.

Both ladies trade leg submissions before Valkyrie hits a sliding lariat for two. Purrazzo sent Valkyrie to the floor with a baseball slide and had a face-off with Storm before launching Valkyrie into the AEW Women’s Champion. Storm complained that someone pissed in her seat, as back inside, Purrazzo wrapped Valkyrie up like a pretzel and gets the gnarly submission.

-Renee Paquette is backstage with Darby Allin and asked about his admiration for the Young Bucks. Allin was confused, but Paquette just nodded along until The Bucks walk in with headsets on and told Allin to answer the question. Matthew said they come in peace and they love Allin, as he’s a young, hot star, just like they are. They’re confused why he’s allowing a 65 year old to leach off him, but suggest The Bucks & Allin join up as a new hot, emo trio. Nicholas finally cuts the jokes and said he’s been ducking them, but Allin said all that’s on his mind is the Tag Team Championship. Allin leaves and Matthew said they guess they’ll just have to get his attention another way before telling Paquette she’s been doing a great job.

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AEW World Champion Samoa Joe joined commentary for our main event.

Swerve Strickland defeated Rob Van Dam

(I know he’s only had a handful of matches for them, but this was the best RVD has looked in AEW. I thought this was a fun main event and the stip allowed RVD to use the chair like he’s so used to doing, while Strickland was able to get in his signature offense as well. Strickland putting RVD away with the Stomp, mocking the RVD pose was a nice finish to continue making Strickland look strong. Next week it’s official, Page/Strickland 3, but this time, I won’t be surprised if there’s no definitive winner and a Triple Threat is on the horizon for Revolution.)

Joe was thrilled that RVD was the opponent for Strickland, saying only the top talent show up to try and get a shot at the AEW World Title. Hangman Adam Page appeared on the big screen and said not only does the Dealer’s Choice mean opponent choice, but also match type, so this is a Hardcore Match. The bell sounded and RVD leveled Strickland with a chair immediately, taking the fight to the floor. RVD continuously whipped Strickland into the railing, into the front row. After a slingshot leg drop on the apron, RVD draped Strickland on the railing and hit the signature spinning leg drop off the apron. Joe nodded in delight as things went to picture in picture.

Back from break, Strickland was in control, sending RVD into the corner head first into a set up chair. Strickland tried another whip into the chair, but RVD turned the tide and sent Strickland crashing in before delivering a Rolling Thunder. A running dropkick into the corner with a chair crushed Strickland for two. RVD wanted a monkey flip, but Strickland countered into a power bomb onto the chair for two of his own. Both men trade counters until Strickland was crotched on the top rope and was about to deliver a dive, but Brian Cage appeared and shoved RVD off the top. HOOK sprinted to the ring with a chair and cracked Cage in the back, as both men brawled to the back.

RVD got a quick roll up for two and popped Strickland with a kick flush. RVD wanted another Rolling Thunder, but this time, Strickland countered into a rolling Flatliner. Strickland booted RVD into a seated position on a chair ringside and hit the Swerve Stomp off the apron. Joe demanded doctors come check on RVD, as back inside; RVD chucked a chair at Strickland on the top, causing Strickland to fall through a table ringside.

RVD brought Strickland back inside, placed a chair on him, missing a Five Star Frog Splash, allowing Strickland to hit a House Call with the chair for two. Despite being cut off the first time, Strickland sent RVD crashing to the mat, mocked the RVD pose and hit the Swerve Stomp for the win.

Post-match, Hangman Adam Page walked to the ring with a microphone in hand. Page congratulated Strickland, the evil bastard and said he can only assume they are both at the top of the rankings that will be released tonight. Page said he’ll never let Strickland get a shot at Samoa Joe and the AEW World Title. Page is the next World Champion, not Strickland, who laughed in Page’s face. Strickland said he’s beaten Page twice and has nothing left to prove to him, as Page can’t beat Strickland.

Page said the two times Strickland won, he needed help from Mogul Embassy, but if it was one on one, Strickland couldn’t lace his boots. Strickland said he’ll give Page what he wants, one final match and after he wins again, Strickland will go on to become World Champion. We’re then informed Tony Khan made it official for next week, Strickland vs. Page with the winner facing Joe at Revolution.

AEW Rampage this Friday:

  • Mistico, Hechicero, Volador Jr & Mascara Dorada vs. Matt Sydal, Christopher Daniels, Matt Menard & Angelo Parker
  • Private Party vs. Top Flight
  • AEW Tag Team Champions Ricky Starks & Big Bill vs. Alex Reynolds & John Silver in a title eliminator
  • Willow Nightingale vs. Queen Aminata
  • We hear from Orange Cassidy & Best Friends

AEW Collision this Saturday:

  • Bryan Danielson vs. Hechicero
  • Eddie Kingston vs. Bryan Keith

AEW Dynamite next Wednesday:

  • Swerve Strickland vs. Hangman Page with the winner facing Samoa Joe for the AEW World Title at Revolution
  • Ricky Starks & Big Bill defend the AEW Tag Team Titles against Sting & Darby Allin
  • Chris Jericho vs. Konosuke Takeshita (w/ Don Callis)
  • Jon Moxley, Bryan Danielson & Claudio Castagnoli vs. Mistico, Volador Jr & Hechicero
  • Tony Khan has a big announcement

AEW Dynamite live results: Adam Copeland vs. Minoru Suzuki

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Adam Copeland vs. Minoru Suzuki headlines this week’s eclectic AEW Dynamite lineup. 

In a first-time meeting, Copeland will face Suzuki in a battle of veteran stars on tonight’s episode from Savannah, Georgia. 

The top two contenders to Samoa Joe’s AEW World Championship will also be in action in separate singles matches, as Swerve Strickland faces Jeff Hardy, plus Hangman Page takes on Penta El Zero Miedo. 

The AEW World Trios Championship will also be on the line tonight as The Acclaimed & Billy Gunn defend their titles against Mogul Embassy’s Gates of Agony & Brian Cage.

Sting & Darby Allin are advertised for a promo on the show. 

Women’s World Champion “Timeless” Toni Storm & top contender Deonna Purrazzo will have a face-to-face interview. 

Wardlow will be in action against Trent Beretta. 

Thunder Rosa will wrestle on Dynamite for the first time since August 2022 tonight as she takes on Red Velvet. 

AEW Dynamite comes on the air with Excalibur welcoming us alongside Tony Schiavone and Taz as they throw it to the entrance of the AEW World Champion.

Samoa Joe made his way to the ring, as commentary talked about how HOOK pushed him to the limit last week. Joe tells the crowd he stands before them the undeniable AEW World Champion, as no longer will title opportunities be given, instead they’ll be earned. Joe says anyone who earns a title match against him will suffer the same fate as HOOK last week, choked unconscious and everything taken from them.

HOOK’s music hit and he stormed to the ring, standing face to face with Joe. HOOK said last week, he lost and Joe won. HOOK shook Joe’s hand and pulled him in, saying he doesn’t know when or where, but he’ll see Joe again. The crowd didn’t seem to hear that line, as Joe said HOOK can get to the back of the line and for security to get the unworthy out of his ring. HOOK threw three security guards around, as Joe bailed to the outside with HOOK walking to the back. Joe stayed on commentary for the opening contest and questioned who raised that animal in there, which got a chuckle from Taz.

Hangman Adam Page defeated Penta El Zero Miedo (w/Alex Abrahantes)

(I really enjoyed the finishing sequence of this one, as it took Page a lot to finally put Penta away. I would’ve been shocked had Page lost here, who really stared Joe down multiple times, as it’s very likely that we’re getting a Triple Threat for the AEW Title with Joe, Page & Swerve Strickland. I did like the HOOK & Joe interaction to start the show, but they need to make sure HOOK does something before getting another World Title match, he can’t be doing nothing up until then.)

After both men trash talked one another, an all out slugfest ensued before each traded big boots until a series of Sling Blades allowed Penta to win the exchange. Page battled back with a fall away slam and running Shooting Star, opting to stare down Joe, allowing Penta to recover with a bounce back leg drop off the bottom rope. Excalibur was running down the card for the night as Joe told him to shut up so he could hear the echo of Penta chops on Page. Both traded clotheslines and superkicks before a colliding with a double clothesline that took us to picture in picture. During break, both men fought outside, right in front of Joe before Page once again stared him down.

Back from break, Penta dodged a slingshot Page dive and connected on a somersault dive to the floor. Back inside, Penta wanted a double stomp, but rolled through into a Death Valley Driver by Page for two. After ten corner punches in the corner, Page bit Penta, who fired back with multiple thrust kicks and spinning Death Valley Driver of his own for a near fall. Penta wanted to snap the arm and Joe once again called for silence, as Page fought it off and hit a sit out Liger Bomb. Both men fought to the apron, where Fear Factor and Dead Eye attempts were avoided as Page sent Penta back inside, tried the Buckshot, only for Penta to counter into Made in Japan for a close two. Penta wanted a springing Destroyer on the apron, but Page reversed into the Dead Eye and followed with a Moonsault to the floor. Penta ducked a Buckshot back inside, so Page leveled him with a standard lariat before hitting a proper Buckshot lariat for the victory.

-Renee Paquette is backstage with Orange Cassidy and asks his thoughts on Roderick Strong wanting to face him at Revolution for the International Title? Cassidy said sure, fine, but that’s six weeks away. Cassidy isn’t going to wait, he’s going to keep wrestling and asked Tony Khan to get his friends and enemies, put them together in a match on Rampage and the winner will get a title shot on Collision. Cassidy stood awkwardly before saying he has to go; Trent Beretta faces Wardlow next and asks if Paquette has seen Wardlow? Paquette said that’s a lot of meat as Cassidy agreed and just walked off.

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-The Young Bucks are shown arriving backstage in flashy suits and gets a rundown for the show from someone, before Alex Marvez walks up, asking them about their interview last week. Marvez asks what their first plan of action as executives are? Nick said first he can refer to them by their passport names, Nicholas & Matthew Jackson. Matthew said as the last two surviving EVP’s, backstage morale is through the roof and catering is also a big hit. Their jobs are for things to run smoothly, as they run into Top Flight and ask if they’re just arriving to the arena? Dante & Darius said they’ve been there since 1 today, as Matthew asks why they’re in their gear and asks for their credentials. Nicholas said next time; it’ll be a fine before laughing and giving them a fist bump. Matthew said they’re killing it. Commentary talk about how hypocritical this was, seeing as The Jacksons just showed up.

Wardlow (w/Adam Cole, Roderick Strong, Matt Taven & Mike Bennett) defeated Trent Beretta (w/Chuck Taylor, Orange Cassidy & Rocky Romero)

(This was the most offense we’ve seen anyone get on Wardlow in months, so credit to Beretta, who showed off some aggression post match. Perhaps they’re planting seeds for Beretta to break off from Best Friends? I’d be lying if I said I wasn’t still hoping for a tag title run for Trent & Chuck.)

Wardlow mowed down Beretta with a shoulder tackle right at the bell, as a massive F-5 followed up. Wardlow wanted a powerbomb, but Beretta crumbled, playing possum, getting a small package for two. Beretta low bridged Wardlow to the floor and Beretta followed with multiple baseball slides, only to be swatted out of mid air during a slingshot dive attempt.

Wardlow dismantled Beretta during break, but when things returned, Beretta mounted a comeback, dodging a roundhouse lariat, hitting a big knee. Wardlow spilled outside and Beretta hit a dive through the ropes before cracking Wardlow in the back with a chair, as referee Rick Knox was arguing with the Undisputed Kingdom. Back inside, Beretta hit a DDT and piledriver for a close two. Beretta wanted a cross body, but Wardlow caught him in mid air and hit a spinning powerslam. Wardlow placed Beretta on the top rope and hit a stalling lifting knee before delivering a violent stalling Last Ride powerbomb for the win.

Post match, Wardlow went to inflict more damage, but was called off by Adam Cole and company, as Beretta shoved Cassidy away from helping him up, frustrated at what just happened. Beretta ultimately cooled down and apologized to Cassidy.

Timeless Toni Storm & Deonna Purrazzo Face to Face

Renee Paquette is on stage and welcomes Deonna Purrazzo to the crowd before Timeless Toni Storm is out next with Luther & Mariah May. They brilliantly had Storm’s side of the stage in black and white, while Purrazzo was in color, which was a cool visual. Paquette said this has been brewing for several weeks and tries to ask Purrazzo a question, but Storm interrupts and said she’ll talk first, saying she has a massage booked at 11. Storm said she believes Purrazzo was recently body shamed, which is ridiculous because there’s so much more to shame about her. Storm said they have a history, but that doesn’t mean their past friendship allows Purrazzo to just waltz in and get a title shot. Storm said Purrazzo might be the best technical wrestler in the world today, but if she steps in the ring with Storm, she’ll twist her lips so hard she’ll need an epidural.

Purrazzo said this is insane, she didn’t come to AEW to make friends, she came to become AEW Women’s Champion. Purrazzo has no problem earning a title shot, but this version of Toni Storm isn’t who she wants to wrestle, not this sham, but the Storm who moved here from Japan and lived in her house, the best in the world. Purrazzo begs Storm to find that version of herself and if she can’t look down at her ankle. We see that both have the same tattoos, as Purrazzo said Storm might have the world fooled, but not her. Storm said Purrazzo can take her tattoo and blow it right out of her bum hole. Both ladies took turns throwing shoes at one another before May saved Storm from getting put in a submission. Purrazzo charged at May, who dodged and Luther at a pump kick. May & Storm bailed, as Purrazzo held up the AEW Women’s Title.

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-Jon Moxley is backstage and said the Blackpool Combat Club has won a lot of matches and titles since forming, but the amount of victory parties they’ve had is zero. They don’t spend time patting each other on the back, as there’s always threats right around the corner. That’s what it takes to be the best, to be elite, something some people who have come to AEW have failed to realize. In 2024, Moxley is going to pulverize and torture anyone who can’t get with the program and keep up with him in the ring. Moxley said this Friday night he’ll cut his heart out and bleed if he has to for the fans that pay to see the best wrestling in the world. Moxley will do it every single time. We’re told Moxley will face Lee Moriarty on Rampage, as this was a great promo from Mox.

-Taya Valkyrie & Johnny TV are backstage and reintroduce us to themselves, the most TV ready couple in AEW. Valkyrie is pissed off that Deonna Purrazzo is trying to cut to the front of the line and Johnny said no buts, no cuts, not coconuts. Valkyrie challenged Purrazzo to a match next week on Dynamite.

Swerve Strickland (w/Prince Nana) defeated Jeff Hardy (w/Matt Hardy)

(Despite feeling a little slow to start, the second half of this match really picked up and the crowd were loudly into it. Strickland continues to stack wins and like I mentioned in the Page recap, both are destined for a showdown with Samoa Joe.)

Dueling chants from the fans, as Strickland tried a series of pin attempts to start. Hardy took his chain off and gave it to his brother before getting a pin attempt on Strickland, only this time, having a handful of tights. Strickland was caught off guard by the cheating, as he drove Hardy down with a backbreaker, wanting to snap the arm, but Matt ran distraction, allowing his brother to regain control. Hardy folded Strickland up with a pin attempt, but was then sent to the apron, where Strickland swept the leg and hit a slingshot double stomp. Strickland set up Hardy on a chair, mocked the Hardy dance, but took too long, as Hardy swept the leg. Hardy got a running start and flying leg drop off the ring steps against the barricade, spilling into the front row.

Strickland regained control during commercial, as back from break, both men fought in the corner and Hardy took flight with a Whisper in the Wind for the double down. Hardy caught Strickland with a spin kick and hit a Sling Blade variation to follow. Manhattan Drop and double leg drop hit Strickland low. Hardy went to the ropes, but Strickland shoved him to the apron and flung Hardy shoulder first into the post. On the floor, Hardy delivered a Twist of Fate onto the steps before back inside, Hardy missed a Swanton. Strickland delivered the House Call, but Hardy kicked out. Strickland mocked going for a Twist of Fate, but Hardy got a few pin attempts until three jawbreakers staggered Strickland in the ropes, as he lured Hardy in with a rolling Flatliner into a delayed suplex. Strickland went up top and hit the Swerve Stomp for the victory.

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-Renee Paquette is backstage with Hangman Adam Page, congratulating him on the victory tonight, saying at 3-0 in 2024 already, he has to be near to the top of the rankings once they’re released. Swerve Strickland interrupts immediately and said he’s also undefeated in 2024, asking who the last one to beat Page was? Page said its “New Year, New Me, Dumbass!” and argues someone is going to knock Strickland down the rankings. Page went to storm off, but Paquette told him to stay right there, as she got word that next week it’s Dealer’s Choice and each will pick the others match on Dynamite.

Thunder Rosa defeated Red Velvet

(This not only suffered from most of it happening during commercial, but when things returned, it felt very clunky, especially the finish.)

This is the first time meeting between the two, as both traded arm drags until Rosa was sent to the apron. Velvet drove Rosa face first in the corner and swept the legs out, staying in control before the match went to a quick commercial.

Rosa battled back during break and continued to run wild with double knees in the corner. Rosa followed with the charging low dropkick and Northern Lights for two. Velvet fought back with a series of strikes and cazadora into a double stomp. A running double knees in the ropes led to Velvet trying a springing bulldog, but Rosa avoided, took way too long to try her finisher, allowing Velvet to back drop out. Rosa rolled through; hit a shotgun dropkick and Tijuana Bomb for the win. Post match, Rosa looked into the camera and said “when is my time Toni Storm or…” and she couldn’t remember Julia Hart’s name and asked the camera man what her name was. I don’t know if that was intentional or not, it was odd regardless. The camera cut away to the Savannah Bananas baseball team sitting ringside before she could continue.

Sting & Darby Allin Talk About What’s Next

Tony Schiavone introduced Sting & Allin to the ring, as Allin brought up the impact that Sting has had on his career. Allin said Sting influenced him far before teaming in AEW and when Sting’s career was nearly cut short, Allin questioned if the same could happen to him. Years later, when Allin heard Sting was coming to AEW, he flew to Texas to train at Sting’s home and after training a bit, told Sting he’s still got it. We cut to a quick shot of The Young Bucks backstage in a locker room with headsets on. Allin said he & Sting are undefeated and at 27-0, with the rankings back, it makes sense to challenge Ricky Starks & Big Bill for the AEW Tag Team titles. Allin told Sting once again, he’s still got it and asks if Sting wants to end his career as AEW Tag Team Champions? Sting soaked in chants and simply said he’s in.

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-Ricky Starks & Big Bill are backstage and thank Sting & Darby Allin for having the respect to address them by name and AEW World Tag Team Champions. Bill said as far as their challenge goes, they accept. Starks said it’s fitting that Sting’s first match in AEW was against him in a tag match and promised Sting won’t make it to Revolution.

The Acclaimed (Anthony Bowens & Max Caster) & Daddy Ass defeated Mogul Embassy (Brian Cage, Toa Liona & Bishop Kaun w/Prince Nana) for the AEW Trios Titles

(The Bang Bang Scissor Gang were successful in their first outing as a super group, as the numbers were rarely not in the favor of the Embassy, who dropped another trios match in two weeks.)

Switchblade Jay White & The Gunns made their entrance before The Acclaimed & Daddy Ass, but just went backstage for the match itself. Caster showed off his speed to control Cage early, as Bowens made a fast tag, connecting with a series of forearms. Bowens opted to pose, resulting in Cage launching him to the Embassy corner and Kaun & Liona took turns dishing out offense. Bowens tried to fight out, but Gunn & Caster were both pulled away before a tag could be made. Bowens charged off the apron at Cage, but Liona connected on a Pounce that launched Bowens to the floor into picture in picture.

The Embassy controlled the entire break, as Bowens made his comeback right when things returned with a Blockbuster on Cage. Bowens finally fought free and Gunn made the hot tag, running wild with punches. Liona cut Gunn off from trying a Fame-Asser on Cage, as Bowens came right back in and planted with a Cage F-5. Everyone took turns delivering high impact moves, as Kaun hit a Pedigree on Gunn for two. Nana threw a chair in the ring, as ref Aubrey was distracted by Kaun. Nana then took the ref, Kaun wound up, but Switchblade Jay White appeared to take the chair away. Gunn hit the One and Only on Kaun, as Nana was carried off by Austin & Colten and powerbombed through a ringside table. White watched on at the stage, as Cage was dropped from behind by Bowens’ leg drop. A Fame-Asser, Arrival, Mic Drop combo connected to give Gunn the pin on Kaun.

-A quick vignette is shown for the upcoming return of Serena Deeb on Collision

Adam Copeland defeated Minoru Suzuki

(I can safely say no one saw this match coming a week ago, but I’m sure glad we got it, this was excellent. The no commercial breaks during the main event really help as well, as there doesn’t feel like any down time, making the match have more urgency. When Copeland said he’s never been hit as hard as this, I absolutely believe him, as Suzuki was beating the living hell out of him. Copeland hung tough and survived a really fun main event.)

Both men waste no time slugging it out with forearms and it was Copeland to crumble first, so he switched to chops. A misdirect from Suzuki led to another violent forearm that dropped Copeland yet again. Suzuki wanted the Gotch Piledriver, but Copeland backdropped out. Suzuki suckered Copeland into the ropes for an arm breaker attempt, but Copeland fought free, hit a big boot, tried a Spear, but Suzuki side stepped into a guillotine to the floor. Copeland charged and both broke through the barricade into the crowd. Referee Bryce got to nine and both dove in to break the count.

Suzuki rose with a smile on his face, as more forearms were thrown by each man on their knees. As they rose to their feet, the forearms continued before Suzuki switched to slaps this time, eventually both connected at the same time and collapsed. Suzuki rose first and lit up Copeland with open hand strikes before trying an arm bar, which Copeland spun out of into an Impaler DDT. Dueling chants from the crowd as Copeland wanted a Spear, but ran into a Fujiwara arm bar. Copeland got the ropes, as Suzuki wanted a Rear Naked Choke, but Copeland shook him off and hit a Spear for two.

Copeland couldn’t believe it, as Suzuki rose up like the Undertaker behind him and sank in a Rear Naked Choke. Copeland was fading, his face turning purple, but the arm dropped only once, as Copeland drove Suzuki face first into the corner. Copeland delivered a Killswitch and got the win. Christian Cage was shown watching backstage with a disgusted look on his face. Copeland post match got the microphone and said he’s never been hit that hard before in his life and offered his hand to Suzuki, showing respect. Suzuki just growled at Copeland and walked off. Copeland said he would’ve been a little disappointed had Suzuki actually shook his hand. This was a war and told Christian Cage he’s still coming for him.

AEW Rampage 1/26/24

· Kip Sabian vs. Komander vs. The Butcher vs. El Hijo del Vikingo for a shot at the International Title on Collision

· Jon Moxley vs. Lee Moriarty

· Konosuke Takeshita vs. Christopher Daniels

· Ruby Soho vs. Anna Jay

AEW Collision 1/27/24

· FTR (Dax Harwood & Cash Wheeler) & Daniel Garcia vs. House of Black (Malakai Black, Brody King & Buddy Matthews) in a Six Man Escape the Cage Elimination Match

· Bryan Danielson takes on Yuji Nagata

· Orange Cassidy defends the International Title against the winner of the Rampage 4 Way

· Serena Deeb returns to action

· Mariah May vs. Lady Frost

AEW Dynamite 1/31/24

· Deonna Purrazzo vs. Taya Valkyrie

· Swerve Strickland & Hangman Adam Page both compete in Dealer’s Choice matches

AEW Dynamite 2/7/24

· Ricky Starks & Big Bill defend the AEW Tag Team Titles against Sting & Darby Allin

AEW Dynamite live results: Samoa Joe vs. Hook World title match

Posted on by Ryan Howard

Samoa Joe defends the AEW World Championship against Hook on tonight’s Dynamite. 

After defeating MJF for the World title at Worlds End last month, Joe laid out a challenge on last week’s Homecoming episode for future challengers to step forward. Hook was among those to step up, and gets his shot tonight. 

The TNT Championship is also up for grabs on tonight’s show, with Christian Cage defending against Dustin Rhodes in a match set up with a backstage promo between the two on last Saturday’s Collision episode.

After returning to AEW on last week’s Dynamite, The Young Bucks will speak on this week’s show ahead of their likely match with Sting & Darby Allin at Revolution in March. 

The Ring of Honor Six-Man Tag Team titles will also be defended tonight, with Brian Cage & Gates of Agony putting the belts on the line against Bullet Club Gold’s Jay White & The Gunns. 

In the women’s division, new signee Deonna Purrazzo will face Anna Jay. Women’s World Champion “Timeless” Toni Storm will be on commentary for the bout.

Top Flight vs. Private Party, plus Orange Cassidy & Trent Beretta vs. Penta El Zero Miedo & Komander are late additions to the card. 

Ian Riccaboni will be on commentary for the show in place of Tony Schiavone, who is missing the show due to being sick.

The World title match will air commercial-free. 

AEW Dynamite comes on the air with a video package of tonight’s commercial free main event is shown, as well as AEW Champion Samoa Joe and challenger HOOK entering the arena. Excalibur welcomes us alongside Ian Riccaboni and Taz as we go to the opening title match of the evening.

Christian Cage (w/Nick Wayne & Killswitch) defeated Dustin Rhodes to retain the TNT Title

(I thought this was a really good opener with the predictable interference somewhat kept to a minimum in regards to usual Cage matches. Rhodes continues to show that age is just a number, as he had the fans biting at near falls at the end and his kicking out of the Killswitch only got the crowd behind him even more.)

After a slow feeling out process, Cage baited Rhodes in for a test of strength, only to lead to a cheap shot. Rhodes responded with a snap powerslam, as Cage took a powder, trying to pull the legs out and post Rhodes, who used leg strength to pull Cage face first into the steel. Rhodes remained on the offense back inside with corner punches, but Cage answered by fighting off a superplex, sending Rhodes to the floor and followed with a dive from the top to the floor.

Cage remained in control during break, as Cage dodged a cross body attempt, but Rhodes avoided a top rope Cage head butt for the reset. A slugfest ensued, as both men rose to their feet, where Rhodes hit a Manhattan Drop and signature running bulldog for two. Rhodes avoided an eye poke and slingshot Cage to the corner, where Rhodes wanted an Unnatural Kick, but Cage got free. Rhodes responded with a drop down punch and Code Red for two and teased a dive, but Cage cut him off with a right hand and Frog Splash back inside for two of his own. Cage grabbed the TNT Title and argued with ref Aubrey, who took the title as Rhodes had a visible cradle pin, but Wayne reversed it, as Rhodes kicked out at two.

Rhodes started hulking up, wanted another bulldog, but Cage dodged, went to the second, had the legs swept and Rhodes took Cage to what Taz would call Yam Bag City with the Unnatural Kick. After a superplex, Rhodes hit the Cross Rhodes for the closest near fall possible. Wayne tripped up Rhodes, as Cage took the ref. Rhodes fought off Killswitch and blocked Wayne’s World into a Canadian Destroyer on the floor. Rhodes back inside, where he missed a corner charge, allowing Cage to hit a Spear and Killswitch, but Rhodes kicked out to the surprise of everyone. Rhodes flipped Cage off, who hit another Killswitch, this time getting the win.

-Renee Paquette is backstage with Swerve Strickland, who said he’d be foolish not to be paying attention to the main event. It doesn’t matter if it’s Joe or HOOK, he’s focused on the World Title now that the Continental Classic is over, as he was the talk of the tournament. Paquette brings up Hangman Adam Page and Strickland said he has eyes everywhere, Page is an impeccable performer, beating Roderick Strong, Claudio Castagnoli & JD Drake. Strickland said even if God himself came down, Page would have a change, but he still lost to Strickland, he has nothing left to prove against Page. Who’s House? Swerve’s House.

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-Renee Paquette is backstage with Chris Jericho, asking where he & Sammy Guevara go from here after losing their Tag Team Title Street Fight at Battle of the Belts? Jericho said they lost only because of Konosuke Takeshita & Powerhouse Hobbs getting involved. Jericho said his win over Takeshita a month ago in Japan doesn’t mean as much as it used to, now he will seek and destroy Takeshita. Matt Sydal randomly walked in and said this isn’t the Chris Jericho he knows, Jericho needs to get in there with someone who has beat him in the past, like himself. Jericho said they can fight on Rampage this Friday. This was a weird way to get to that match.

AEW International Champion Orange Cassidy & Trent Beretta (w/Chuck Taylor) defeated Penta El Zero Miedo & Komander (w/Rey Fenix & Alex Abrahantes)

(This was an action packed sprint of a match that definitely felt more like a Tornado Tag. Post match was the bigger story here, as the challenge was official for Revolution, as Roderick Strong is unsurprisingly the next challenger for the International Title.)

Chuck Taylor & Rey Fenix return to corner their respective teams, as both have been out with injuries. Penta & Cassidy took turns with their poses to start before Penta kicked out the legs of Cassidy, who responded with a series of arm drags. Penta avoided a round the World DDT and cut off a pocket pose, sending Cassidy outside, but was cut off by Beretta. Komander flew in with a springboard and followed with a dive on Cassidy outside. Back inside, Beretta turned Komander inside out with a half and half, as Cassidy took control during picture in picture.

Back from break, Komander escaped a Tree of Woe, sent Beretta to the floor and launched Cassidy into the corner, as Penta made the hot tag and ran wild with Sling Blades. A stalling Made in Japan on Cassidy, as Komander wiped out Beretta with a dive mid move. Beretta saved his partner from an assisted Fear Factor, as Cassidy laid out Penta with the round the World DDT. Beretta really laid into Komander with forearms, but Komander answered with multiple near falls. Penta blindsided Beretta with a pump kick and follow up step up Canadian Destroyer, as Komander hit a rope walk splash for two, which Cassidy broke up. Komander wanted a Phoenix Splash, but Beretta avoided and hit a running knee to turn Komander inside out. Penta tried a springboard, but Cassidy shoved his partner aside and hit a mid move Beach Break. An Orange Punch sent Komander into Beretta, who hit a Crunchy to get the victory.

Post match, we almost got a trio Best Friends hug for the first time in a while, but The Undisputed Kingdom music hit as Roderick Strong & The Kingdom came to the ring. Strong told Cassidy to take off his glasses and questioned if being International Champion has become too much, since he’s taking tag team matches now instead of defending his title? Strong said that title belongs to him and he’s coming for it. Cassidy said they can do it right here and now, but Strong declined, saying Cassidy will have to wait until Revolution. Strong wants Cassidy to wait for the next 6 weeks to accept the realization that the title will be Strong’s March 3rd.

-Renee Paquette is backstage with Hangman Adam Page, who said you won’t find another soul on this planet that needs the AEW World Title as much as he does. In 2024, he will make that title his and will keep it that way as long as he can. Paquette brought up Swerve Strickland saying how Page can’t beat him. Page said he doesn’t think about Strickland at all, as he’s not the World Champion, Samoa Joe is and God be with HOOK if he’s the champion by the end of the night.

Mark Briscoe is introduced to the stage, as well as the Briscoe family sitting ringside. Briscoe said he’s out here tonight representing the baddest tag team on the planet, Dem Boys, The Briscoe Brothers. Tragically, one year ago Jay Briscoe passed away and talked about how his nieces were in the car with Jay and doctors said they’d never walk again. Just then, Jay’s kids walked out on stage, as Mark said God is on the throne, as they won’t stop because they can’t stop. Mark thanks everyone from the bottom of their hearts and hugs the kids. This was an absolutely incredible moment. After, they replayed the fantastic tribute video to Jay Briscoe that aired last year.

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-Renee Paquette is sitting backstage with The Young Bucks (and their new mustaches), who requested Paquette refer to them by their God given names, Nicholas & Matthew Jackson. They are Executive Vice Presidents and it’s time to take this job more serious. Paquette brought up the temper tantrums and meltdowns with rumors, as Matthew cuts her off and said those rumors are all fake, but let’s pretend they’re true. What would she be willing to lose to maintain a thriving wrestling company called AEW if it meant losing friendships and ruining reputations? Matthew said hell yeah he’d do it all over again and asks if Paquette got her paycheck this week and says you’re welcome.

Matthew said they used to say “Change the World” and were doing just that until they lost their way and the culture changed and toxicity seeped in. Matthew said it was due to lean into self serving, superficial “superstars” and says Sting is anything but that, as he’s hopeful people talk about themselves that way years for now. Sting is the last of a dying breed, but in order to change the world, they need to say goodbye to Sting and anyone like him. Paquette asks if that’s an official call out for Sting’s final match? Nicholas looked at his phone and said as EVP, they can pull some strings and walked off.

Switchblade Jay White & The Gunns (Austin & Colten) defeated Brian Cage & The Gates of Agony (Toa Liona & Bishop Kaun w/Prince Nana) to win the ROH Six Man Titles

(Despite a commercial break in the middle, this certainly felt like this match had its time cut, as they added so much into this. Once they came back from break, it was an all out sprint and it ultimately led to new champs. Unfortunately with the storyline going on between Bullet Club Gold & The Acclaimed, The Mogul Embassy holding the titles isn’t necessary at the moment, so it’ll be interesting to see where they go from here and if the proposed Bang Bang Scissor Gang will actually happen.)

Bullet Club Gold have new entrance music, as Liona & White start things off, with White’s speed able to hit and run with early chops. That only lasted briefly, as Liona flattened White and brought him to the corner, driving knees into the back of White. Kaun tagged in, but White quickly hit a Dragon Screw and made the tag to Austin, who immediately missed a corner splash. Cage tagged in and shrugged off a Shake, Rattle & Roll by Austin, dropping him with a release German. Liona & Kaun followed up with a corner backstabber, splash combo, as Austin was isolated throughout the break.

When things returned, Austin showed signs of life, fighting out of the corner and made the hot tag to Colten, who ran wild to a pretty strong ovation. Colten showed off his athleticism with corner splashes and his father’s One and Only finisher, but got two. Colten wanted a Fame Asser, but turned his back and was met with a Liona Pounce. A swinging assisted powerbomb led to a Kaun Air Raid Crash for a near fall. The match broke down, as Cage tried to whip Liona into White & Austin, who both dodged and Liona flew over the barricade. Cage was dropped with 3:10 to Yuma by the Gunns, leaving Kaun & White alone, as Nana tripped up White, allowing Kaun to hit a fireman’s carry gutbuster for two. Kaun took the ref, as Nana wanted a belt shot, but Anthony Bowens sprinted to the ring and took the title from Nana. White fought out a school boy, laid out Kaun with a Blade Runner and won the match and the titles. Post match, The Acclaimed & Daddy Ass stood on the stage with the AEW Trios Titles, while Bullet Club Gold were in the ring with their titles, realizing Bowens’ help got them the victory, especially Austin Gunn.

-Adam Cole is backstage with Wardlow, who Cole said hasn’t even scratched the surface of what he’s capable of. Being in the Undisputed Kingdom makes Wardlow unbeatable, as he’ll go down as the most dominant AEW wrestler of all time. Wardlow will mow down everyone until there’s nothing left and the AEW World Title is property of the Undisputed Kingdom. Wardlow simply said “Boom!” to end the promo.

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-AEW Women’s Champion Timeless Toni Storm graced commentary with her presence before the next match, as she’s joined by Luther & Mariah May. Storm thought Ian Riccaboni was Tony Schiavone and was blown away at how young he looked, while feeding him macaroons.

Deonna Purrazzo defeated Anna Jay

(A lot of this match happened during commercial, as the bigger story was the post match call out by Purrazzo for the AEW Women’s Champion. Toni Storm continues to be one of the best characters in wrestling and tonight was no different.)

A trading a series of pin attempts, Purrazzo zoned in on the taped up right shoulder of Jay. After dodging a corner charge, Jay hit a neckbreaker through the ropes on the apron before going to picture in picture. Purrazzo mounted her comeback with a nasty knee lift and leg sweep combo, which followed up with a pump kick for two. Jay answered with a backstabber for two of her own, but as Purrazzo sank in a Fujiwara armbar, Jay got the rope break. Both ladies up and traded forearms, as Purrazzo side stepped a Jay home run shot and sank in the Venus de Milo for the submission.

Post match, Renee Paquette interviewed Purrazzo in the ring, who said she doesn’t know what’s gotten into Toni Storm, as they used to be sisters. It’s clear Storm has changed, but so has Purrazzo, the greatest technical women’s wrestler, The Virtuosa. Storm was insulted and sat on Luther’s shoulders while calling Purrazzo an artificially tan hag. Storm would go and sock her in the face, but instead threw it to commercial and Mariah May threw a shoe at Purrazzo, something Storm warned her to watch for. Storm, still on Luther’s shoulders, retreated to the back.

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Private Party (Isiah Kassidy & Marq Quen) defeated Top Flight (Dante & Darius Martin)

(I could be wrong, but I believe this is the first time these two teams have faced each other in AEW. It’s nice to see all of these guys healthy after suffering so many setbacks over the last few years. This was Kassidy & Quen’s first win as a tag team since September of 2022 on an episode of Elevation. I’m hopeful this won’t be the last time these two teams meet on AEW TV.)

Dante & Kassidy traded ground work to start, but quickly turned on the boosters for a fast sequence leading to a double kip up into a face off. After a quick handshake, Quen made the tag and saw his first action in 13 months, as Dante tagged in as well. Quen tried to dive at the bad ankle of Dante, who side stepped and we got an unexpected ground battle by both high flyers. A blind tag by Kassidy allowed Dante to eat a blind side enzugiri followed up by a springboard cross body, as Top Flight were forced to regroup into picture in picture.

During commercial, Darius hit a nice Tornado/Reverse DDT combo on both Quen & Kassidy, as Kassidy was able to fight off both Martin bothers before making the hot tag to Quen. A series of four dives by Quen flattened Darius & Dante on opposide sides of the floor, as back inside Quen hit a 450 Splash for two. Dante answered with a ripcord jumping knee, as a thrust kick by Dante and step in Flatliner by Darius got two of his own. Kassidy tried to save his partner, but Darius his a gnarly guillotine Pele Kick. Quen countered a pop up into a dropkick, but turned into a pop up knee lift from Dante. Kassidy re-entered and laid out Dante with a corkscrew kick and follow up Gin n’ Juice. Darius, the legal man, jumped in and was immediately rolled up by Quen, who held the ropes to get the pin. Post match, Action Andretti came to the ring, as Top Flight had a gripe about how this match ended, but Quen & Kassidy opted to dance and celebrate with the crowd.

-A video package of Sting & Darby Allin’s history as a tag team is shown. This was a great recap of the matches these two have had as a team. Sting & Allin said they want to be AEW Tag Team Champions. Excalibur questions who will be Sting’s last opponent at Revolution and there’s so many questions. So they are at least planting doubt that it could be Ricky Starks & Big Bill potentially instead of The Young Bucks.

Samoa Joe defeated FTW Champion HOOK to retain the AEW World Title

(I liked that this was commercial free, as it kept the action going and there was never a down moment where you knew they were killing time for a break. HOOK put up one hell of a fight in this and I even bit that it was all over after the Muscle Buster, but the crowd went wild for the comeback as even in defeat, HOOK looked strong. I feared all would’ve been forgotten with Strickland & Page showing up for the staredown with Joe, but thankfully HOOK got his flowers from the crowd post match. Samoa Joe continues to be one of the best in the business, as he made HOOK look fantastic in this one.)

HOOK rushed Joe at the bell with corner strikes, but Joe just rag-dolled HOOK to the floor, meeting him with chops. HOOK was sent into the barricade, but put on the brakes and leapt off with a forearm. Back inside, Joe immediately shut HOOK down with a running back elbow and lit up HOOK with body shots. A corner charge and enzugiri led to trash talk from Joe, who followed with the signature chop to the back, punt kick and elbow drop for two. Joe’s size stopped HOOK from getting a T-Bone, so HOOK picked the leg, took Joe to the floor where a Superman Punch off the apron connected. HOOK wanted a T-Bone, but Joe countered and violently smashed HOOK through the announce table with a Uranage, as HOOK’s head smacked against the table pretty badly.

Joe taunted HOOK, who flipped off Joe, as a powerbomb against the edge of the ring followed. Referee Bryce called on doctors, who tended to HOOK, as Taz wanted to check on his son, but stayed back, as HOOK shoved the doctor out of the way and broke the count at 9. HOOK rolled right into a Joe snap powerslam and Death Valley Driver, both of which got two counts. Joe hit a Muscle Buster, but HOOK kicked out at one and the crowd went crazy, as did Taz. HOOK ran wild with a series of clotheslines before dishing out body shots and a massive T-Bone Suplex. HOOK wanted REDRUM, but Joe blocked it and countered into the Coquina Clutch, sinking it in deep. HOOK slowly faded and the arm dropped three times to give Joe the victory.

Post match, Joe went to leave, as HOOK asked if that’s all Joe’s got. Joe returned, punted HOOK low and hit another Muscle Buster. Joe again went to leave, but HOOK once more got to his feet slowly. Joe went to return, but Hangman Adam Page’s music hit and he hit the ring, with Joe leaving up the ramp. Joe turned and also saw Swerve Strickland standing in the crowd with Prince Nana, as the crowd chanted Swerve’s House, with Strickland & Nana leaving through the crowd. Page helped HOOK up, who wanted to walk away on his own and I’d be lying if I said I didn’t think briefly that Page was about to turn heel on him, but he luckily didn’t. Thankfully the show ended with HOOK walking off on his own to his music with the crowd cheering for him.

AEW Rampage 1/19/24

· Chris Jericho vs. Matt Sydal

· Kris Statlander vs. Queen Aminata

· Penta El Zero Miedo vs. Anthony Henry

· Darby Allin vs. Jeff Hardy

AEW Collision 1/20/24

· Eddie Kingston & Ortiz vs. Bryan Danielson & Claudio Castagnoli

· Buddy Matthews vs. Daniel Garcia

· Jon Moxley Returns

AEW Dynamite live results: Homecoming

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AEW Dynamite returns to Daily’s Place in Jacksonville, Florida for tonight’s special Homecoming episode. 

Hangman Page will return to the ring for the first time since Winter is Coming on tonight’s show as he takes on Claudio Castagnoli. 

A pair of eight-person tag team matches designed to honor the late Brodie Lee are also set for the show tonight. In one, Lance Archer, Brian Cage, and The Gates of Agony will face Orange Cassidy, Dustin Rhodes, Adam Copeland, and Preston Vance. In the other, Kris Statlander, Thunder Rosa, Willow Nightingale, and Anna Jay take on Julia Hart, Skye Blue, Saraya, and Ruby Soho.

Tag Team Champion Ricky Starks will take on Sammy Guevara on the show. Guevara and Chris Jericho face Starks and Big Bill in a Tag Team title match at Saturday’s Battle of the Belts. 

Sting and Darby Allin will take on Konosuke Takeshita and Powerhouse Hobbs of The Don Callis Family in a tornado tag team match. 

AEW World Champion Samoa Joe is also scheduled to make an appearance on tonight’s episode.

AEW Dynamite Homecoming comes on the air with Excalibur welcoming us alongside Tony Schiavone and Taz as Daily’s Place is ready for the opening contest of the evening.

Hangman Adam Page defeated Claudio Castagnoli

(An outstanding back and forth opener, as this was a big win for Hangman Page in what would assume to be his quest back to the World Title. I say that because Swerve Strickland wants the AEW Title as well, so those two seem to be attached at the hip to at least start 2024.)

Page attacked right at the bell and went to the floor, as both men sent the other into the barricade before heading in the ring. Castagnoli went to the eyes to gain control and a double stomp followed for two. Uppercuts flattened Page, as Castagnoli stood on his chest and posed before Page started no selling headbutts and started a forearm battle. Castagnoli pulled Page down by the hair and did the Giant Swing into the Sharpshooter. Page nearly got the ropes, but Castagnoli transitioned into a crossface. Page escaped and connected with a desperation Death Valley Driver for the reset before another forearm exchange. Page hit his Fall Away Slam and springboard clothesline before quickly flying to the floor with a plancha. Page took a sip of a fans beer, but the delay allowed Castagnoli to catch a charging Page with a gorilla press out of the ring onto the stage, taking us to commercial.

After a charging double stomp on the stage, Castagnoli kept Page grounded in the ring until Page wanted a Buckshot, but ate a big boot back to the stage. Both men slugged it out at the entrance before Page hit a running clothesline sending Castagnoli into the ring. Another attempt at the Buckshot was countered into a nice pop up uppercut for a Castagnoli near fall. Castagnoli toyed with Page, only pissing him off in the process, as both men tumbled to the floor. Page wanted a moonsault off the apron, but Castagnoli caught him with a running powerslam into the stage wall, but when trying it again, Page countered into a DDT and hit a moonsault off the stage.

Back inside, Castagnoli caught another dive, but Page wiggled free and hit a Tombstone for two. Page wanted Dead Eye, but Castagnoli countered and dropped Page face first onto the top buckle. Castagnoli relentlessly fired off uppercuts before a short arm lariat got a close two. Anvil elbow drove down, as Castagnoli wanted the Neutralizer, but Page countered into Dead Eye for two of his own. Page wanted another springboard clothesline, but Castagnoli hit an uppercut in mid air. Both men went to the ropes, as Castagnoli wanted an Avalanche Ricola Bomb, but Page turned it into a mid air hurricanrana. Page followed up with two Buckshot Lariats and got the win.

-We see some highlights of the late Brodie Lee during the Daily’s Place run for AEW. Tonight will feature multiple 8 person tag matches that will include Lee’s proteges Preston Vance & Anna Jay. Despite both being heels, they’ll be teaming with fan favorites this evening. It’s really hard to believe Brodie’s whole AEW run was during the pandemic. He is truly missed.

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AEW International Champion Orange Cassidy, Adam Copeland, Dustin Rhodes & Preston Vance (w/Jose The Assistant) defeated Lance Archer (w/Jake Roberts), Brian Cage, Toa Liona & Bishop Kaun (w/Prince Nana)

(Your standard party match where the babyface in Cassidy was isolated during break, but when things returned, everything broke down and we got a series of high impact moves. I wouldn’t be surprised if we got a ROH Six Man Title match with Archer & The Righteous vs. Mogul Embassy after what happened in the finish here. I’m not sure if this makes Vance a permanent face again or this is just a one off, but everyone seems to have forgot Vance turned heel by making Brodie Lee Jr. cry and attacking Dark Order. None of that was mentioned tonight, though.)

Rhodes caught Liona with a snap powerslam early, but Liona quickly turned the tide and we had fast tags by Team Cassidy, who tried a chokeslam on Cage, but he didn’t budge. Cassidy manage a Stundog Millionaire, but Archer & Liona argued who would make the tag for their team. Cassidy tried to show off his speed on Kaun, but was pounced in mid air by Liona, leaving Cassidy isolated during break. Everyone took turns picking Cassidy apart, including a one armed suplex by Cage.

Back from break, Archer launched Cassidy clear across the ring, following up with a step up knee in the corner. Archer wanted locomotion splashes, but Jose The Assistant tripped him up on the third go around, causing Jake Roberts to lay out Jose for his troubles. Cassidy managed a round the world DDT to create distance from Archer and made the hot tag to Vance, who ran wild on everyone. Kaun ducked a Brodie Lee-esque discus lariat, but Vance answered with a ripcord cutter. The match broke down, leaving Cage to drop Rhodes with a F5, tried one on Copeland, who countered into an Impaler. Kaun dropped Copeland with a gutbuster, Cassidy was there with an Orange Punch, Archer hit the Boss Man Slam and finally friendly fire collided Archer & Liona. This led to Cage taking out his own partner with a clothesline to the floor, but turned into a Copeland Spear followed by a discus lariat from Vance, who got the pin on Kaun to win it.

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-Renee Paquette is backstage with Bullet Club Gold as Switchblade Jay White said anything the Undisputed Kingdom can do, the Bang Bang Gang can do better, including going after gold. The Acclaimed & Daddy Ass walk in and Bowens said if they’re a united force, they could all hold gold at the same time, just not the Trios Titles. They suggest forming a super group, the Bang Bang Scissor Gang, as White & Colten Gunn said they’ll think about it, as Austin was left trying to put the words together.

Samoa Joe Addresses Daily’s Place

Joe came to the ring with a new AEW Title belt, in a suit and said he stands before us, the AEW World Champion. This got Thank You Joe chants and Joe said no thanks are needed, as he was destined for this. Joe said there are changes in championship protocol. No longer will you have to come out and whine on the mic about poor misfortunes or go on social media to make ho-ass comments. If you bring your record and reputation to the championship committee and if deemed worthy, you get an express pass for Joe to stomp your ass out in front of everyone who’s ever cheered for you. For all who want a piece, the champ will be waiting.

Swerve Strickland’s music hit as the entire Mogul Embassy came out to the stage. Strickland said a few months ago, he told Hangman Page that he was after his spot and he took it. Strickland is going to tell Joe the same thing, as this isn’t personal; he just wants the AEW Title. Right as Joe & Strickland went face to face; Hangman Adam Page came to the ring, never taking his eyes off Strickland. Page said 2023 held a lot for him, beating Jon Moxley in Texas Death, reuniting with The Elite and he found Swerve Strickland. The one thing Page lost sight of was the AEW Title and in 2024, he’s going to make it his again. Prince Nana had to pull Strickland away, as Mogul Embassy retreated before Page got in Joe’s face and said he’s going to take the title from Joe before heading to the back.

Joe was left in the ring, holding the AEW Title high before HOOK’s music hit and out walked the FTW Champion. No fear from HOOK, who got right in Joe’s face and pointed at the AEW Title and said one week before walking off. This whole segment felt quick, but it certainly brought forth three challengers for Samoa Joe’s Title.

-Renee Paquette is backstage with Toni Storm, Luther & Mariah May, asking for her thoughts on what happened last week? May asked if Storm saw her debut, which Storm said she was given a screener and didn’t watch, but asked if May performed an arm drag? Paquette said she was talking about AEW’s newest signing, which Storm thought was Wendi Richter. Paquette mentioned it was Deonna Purrazzo, who May said kicked her in the face. Storm gave May a chocolate and said she feels like the prettiest girl at the dance. Storm said Chin Up, Tits Out and…line? May said watch for the shoe and Storm scolded her that it was her line and walked off. This whole thing popped Taz on commentary.

Sammy Guevara defeated Ricky Starks

(This could’ve been so much more, but this felt like they were saving it for Battle of the Belts this Saturday. This gives the challengers another win and the post match built up the Street Fight stip that goes along with the Tag Title match.)

Starks hit a quick shoulder block, his signature pose and mocked Guevara, who answered with his leapfrog back flip dropkick combo. Guevara tripped up Starks to the floor and followed with a moonsault off the top that really landed hard on Starks’ shoulder. Guevara tried a suplex from the ring to the floor, but both men ended up on the apron, where Starks hit a wild Angels Wings on the edge of the ring, taking us to picture in picture.

It was all Starks during break, who did his rope walk strut cutting off a Guevara comeback. Starks tried a TKO, but Guevara spun out into a superkick. Guevara went up top, but Starks grabbed the foot and clobbered Guevara with straight punches to the side of the head. Guevara fought free, tried a moonsault, but Starks hit a double boot and sitout powerbomb for two. Starks sprinted, but slid face first into the corner, as Guevara leapfrogged, tried GTH, but Starks countered into a jackknife pin attempt for two. Starks wanted a Spear, but Guevara dodged, hit another thrust kick and rolled up Starks for the win.

Post match, Guevara & Starks shook hands, but it was a ploy, as Big Bill appeared and laid out Guevara. Chris Jericho’s music hit and he ran out with Floyd the baseball bat and dropped Bill with a Code Breaker and springboard dropkick. Starks & Guevara continued brawling, as Jericho & Bill brawled into the crowd as Judas played throughout.

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Thunder Rosa, Kris Statlander, Willow Nightingale & Anna Jay vs. TBS Champion Julia Hart, Skye Blue, Saraya & Ruby Soho (w/Harley Cameron)

(A very similarly put together party match like the men’s earlier tonight, as this made it 2-0 for Brodie Lee protégés coming out on top for their team. I wouldn’t be surprised if Anna Jay gets a TBS Title match as a result of this.)

Stokely Hathaway was ringside holding a sign that said Let Stoke Manage You Stat. Soho tried early trash talk on Jay, who popped Soho with a forearm and spinning corner kick. Fast tags from the babyface team, as Soho took a series of quick offense with Rosa being the one who stood tall. Soho floated over Rosa and fell into her corner, as Hart made the tag and attacked Rosa from behind. The heels returned the favor, as they all took turns stomping Rosa in the before she fought back, tagging Nightingale, who connected on a corner splash. Ref Aubrey was distracted, allowing Cameron to trip up Nightingale in the ropes and stay isolated during break.

Nightingale finally dropped Hart & Blue with a double clothesline, as Statlander made the hot tag and cleaned house, laying out Saraya with a spinning fisherman’s driver for two. The match broke down and the babyfaces connected with a quadruple suplex. Each lady took turns hitting a high impact move, ending with Statlander hitting Saraya with a rolling German, leaving Jay & Hart the legal women, staring each other down. A slugfest ensued before Jay applied a Queen Slayer, but didn’t see Blue make the blind tag. All this did was allow Jay to sink in the Queen Slayer on her and get the tap out for her team.

-A video is shown of Wheeler Yuta calling out Eddie Kingston for calling him a young boy bitch a few weeks ago. Yuta challenged Kingston to a Continental Title match on Rampage this Friday Night.

Roderick Strong (w/The Undisputed Kingdom) defeated Bryan Keith

(A quick victory for Strong, who has announced he’s setting his sights on the International Title, so this was a way to just get victories stacked up before the Cassidy showdown presumably happens in the near future.)

Keith caught a charging Strong with a boot and fired off chops, sending Strong to the floor with another big boot. Both men fought to the apron, as Strong hit a violent backbreaker on the edge of the apron. Back inside, Strong stomped Keith in the corner, but Keith fought off a half and half, starting a strike battle. Strong hit an Angle Slam, wanted a superplex, but Keith fought off with a nice Diamond Dust. Keith wanted a Tiger Driver, nearly settled for a sunset flip, but Strong popped up with a jumping knee, followed by End of Heartache for the victory.

Post match, Adam Cole sat in the middle of the ring and said when he said things would change, he meant that. They aren’t worried about the fans at all because they deserve everything. Strong is a 20 year veteran and Cole said the International Title has his name all over it. Cole put over Taven & Bennett for being the greatest ROH Tag Team Champions of all time, never getting the respect they deserve. Cole finally brought up the monster, dominator, Wardlow, who is finally surrounded with people who respect him. When the time is right “we” are going to win the AEW World Championship. Cole told the fans to say hello to their new Kingdom, get comfortable, as they will be there for a very long time.

-Renee Paquette is backstage with Deonna Purrazzo, who said she’s still on cloud 9 after her debut last week. If Toni Storm wants to act like she doesn’t know who she is, she’ll have her people send her a screener of her AEW debut on Collision. Red Velvet walked in and said she’s making her Collision debut as well, so she’ll se her this Saturday.

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-Before the main event, Jim Ross joined commentary and Justin Roberts introduced Ric Flair to the ring.

Sting & Darby Allin (w/Ric Flair) defeated Powerhouse Hobbs & Konosuke Takeshita (w/Don Callis) in a Tornado Tag

(This was a pretty standard brawl of a main event, with Allin taking his signature crazy amount of punishment, including being launched by Hobbs & Takeshita in a spot that needs to be seen. The end of this made me concerned about Sting’s health, as he landed really hard off the stage with Hobbs. It appears we have the match set for Sting’s final match and I’m sure it will leave fans conflicted. I’m looking forward to seeing how it’s built over the next few months.)

All four men brawled into the crowd with Sting & Hobbs and Allin & Takeshita paired up. Sting placed Hobbs on a road case and rammed him into trash cans, while Takeshita laid out Allin with chops, taunting Flair in the process. Allin dropkicked Takeshita off the apron, tried a Coffin Drop, but Takeshita caught him and hit a rolling German on the floor taking us to picture in picture.

During break, Hobbs & Takeshtia set up a table ringside that I believe had Sting’s eyes painted on it. Allin tried a comeback, but Takeshita & Hobbs hit a double team flipping powerslam before launching Allin clear across the ring in an insane visual. Sting was left along to fight back for his team with Stinger Splashes, only to be cut off with a Takeshita jumping knee. Ric Flair got in the ring and tried chopping Hobbs, who no sold, so Flair opted for eye pokes. Sting sent Takeshita packing, with Allin there to hit a dive to the floor. Sting dropped Hobbs with a spinebuster as all four men fought to the stage, where Hobbs sent Sting into the metal entrance structure. Allin dodged a Takeshita charging knee and Takeshita smacked the guard rail. Allin climbed up high on the stage and leapt off with a Coffin Drop. Hobbs hoisted Sting up and walked him over to the edge of the stage where the table was placed, but Sting countered and hit a Scorpion Death Drop off the stage through the table. Sting draped an arm across Hobbs and got the victory. The referee, doctors & Flair checked on Sting, who struggled getting back in the ring and to his feet, but he managed to do it. Sting told Allin something and I really hope Sting isn’t legitimately hurt after that finish.

Tony Schiavone came to the ring and joined Sting, Allin & Flair to talk about his final match at Revolution. Schiavone asked who will his final opponent be, but the music for The Young Bucks interrupted the answer and Matt & Nick Jackson walked out in black and white jackets and sporting new mustaches. No words were spoken by The Bucks, who just stared down Sting & Allin and Excalibur said they’re basically calling them out for Sting’s retirement match at Revolution.

AEW Rampage 1/12/24

· Eddie Kingston defends the AEW Continental Title against ROH Pure Champion Wheeler Yuta

AEW Collision 1/13/24

· Adam Copeland Open Challenge

· Deonna Purrazzo vs. Red Velvet

· Hangman Page Returns to Norfolk

· Brian Cage & The Gates of Agony defend the ROH Tag Team Titles against Lance Archer & The Righteous

AEW Battle of the Belts 1/13/24

· Ricky Starks & Big Bill defend the AEW Tag Team Titles against Chris Jericho & Sammy Guevara in a Street Fight

· Julia Hart defends the TBS Title against Anna Jay

AEW Dynamite 1/17/24

· Samoa Joe defends the AEW World Title against FTW Champion HOOK

AEW Dynamite live results: Worlds End fallout

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The International Championship will be defended on the first AEW Dynamite episode of 2024 tonight. 

Orange Cassidy will put the International title on the line against Dante Martin in the first AEW title match of 2024 on tonight’s Dynamite. Dante Martin, Darius Martin, and Action Andretti defeated Cassidy, Trent Beretta, and Rocky Romero in a trios bout on last Friday’s Rampage to set up the title match. 

After being revealed as the devil at Worlds End, Adam Cole is scheduled to explain “his shocking betrayal” of MJF on the show. 

Fans will also hear from new AEW World Champion Samoa Joe tonight. 

Mariah May will make her AEW in-ring debut on tonight’s episode against Queen Aminata.

In a late addition to the card, Darby Allin vs. Konosuke Takeshita is now advertised. 

In a battle of Continental Classic competitors, Swerve Strickland will face Daniel Garcia on tonight’s episode as well. Swerve pinned Dustin Rhodes at Saturday’s Worlds End pay-per-view, while Garcia picked up a win in an eight-man tag at the PPV. 

TNT Champion Christian Cage will also deliver a state of the union address on tonight’s show. Cage dropped the TNT title to Adam Copeland at Worlds End, but quickly regained the title after stealing Killswitch’s contract for a TNT title match earned earlier in the night in a battle royal and pinning Copeland.

AEW Dynamite comes on the air with post match comments from new AEW World Champion Samoa Joe saying he’s not a man who makes predictions, but a man who keeps promises. Joe said after Grand Slam, MJF thought Joe would be just like every other scumbag, but what he did to Joe was turned around on Max. Joe showed up in front of MJF’s friends and family and took everything from him. MJF might be a scumbag, but Joe is a heartless son of a bitch. Joe will always take what is his, he is Samoa Joe, the AEW World Champion and he’ll take everything from everyone who tries to take the title from him.

Excalibur welcomes us alongside Tony Schiavone and Taz as we hear the opening notes of Adam Cole’s entrance music, along with a long series of pyro before it cuts out and new music plays with Undisputed shown on the big screen. Cole, Wardlow, Roderick Strong, Matt Taven & Mike Bennett all make their way to the ring. Cole showed off The Devil mask before taking a seat.

The Undisputed Kingdom Is Born

Roderick Strong told the crowd to shut up and listen to his best friend ADAM! Cole asks why the crowd doesn’t have sympathy for him. Cole & his friends aren’t the bad guys for betraying MJF, the guy who has made more enemies than anyone in AEW. If that makes Cole The Devil, then buy him a first class ticket to Hell. The only person MJF cares about is MJF and it’s about time there’s a change, as most of the locker room will thank Cole some day. Cole said MJF is gone and he’s never coming back. Cole said he just beat MJF to the punch, as MJF needed Adam Cole, not the other way around. Cole broke his ankle for MJF, Better Than You Bay-Bay made the fans fall in love with MJF, he saved MJF’s title reign and also took it away. This is about ripping out a man’s heart and bringing him to his knees, MJF is dead.

Cole held The Devil mask and said what is alive is The Undisputed Kingdom, who has one goal in common, to win championship gold. Taven & Bennett are ROH Tag Team Champions, Strong, who will go after the International Title and Wardlow, who will be going for the AEW World Title. When Cole is all healed up, he’s going to have Wardlow do the right thing and forfeit the World Title to him. Wardlow nodded in agreement with a smirk on his face. Cole said he hopes Samoa Joe isn’t AEW World Champion when Wardlow climbs the ranks and takes the gold, as it would really suck to see Wardlow hurt a friend. AEW needed change and The Undisputed Kingdom gave it to us. The Devil is here to stay, Bay-Bay.

Switchblade Jay White interrupts on the stage and said he’s impressed that Cole hasn’t lost his edge, he’s a fan of what they did to little old MJF. What White doesn’t like is being made a catalyst in all of this and attack him when he’s all alone, which he’s not tonight. The Gunns made their way out and we have a brawl with Bullet Club Gold & The Undisputed Kingdom, until The Acclaimed & Daddy Ass hit the ring and chase off Cole, who hides behind AEW doctors, saying he’s not cleared. The Acclaimed & Daddy Ass have a stare down with White & The Gunns, who end up bailing.

Orange Cassidy defeated Dante Martin to retain the AEW International Title

(A fast paced back and forth opener to kick off AEW in ring action for 2024. Martin had his counters and high flying, but once Cassidy saw his chance, the Orange Punch was all she wrote. We got a nice ovation for the returning Private Party post match, who want to give the Tag Team division a shot in the arm in 2024, which, with the amount of talented teams on the roster, should hopefully be having a strong year with great matches, again, that’s hopefully.)

Cassidy tried took down Martin early by wrapping up the legs to keep the high flyer grounded. Martin put a stop to the hands in the pockets and got a test of strength, which led to a fast sequence ending in a series of pin attempts by the challenger until Cassidy regrouped outside. Cassidy baited Martin to the floor and hit a dive of his own, sending Martin face first against the barricade. Finally, Cassidy went to the pockets, ran around the whole ringside area and hit a shotgun dropkick. Cassidy wanted a suplex, but Martin reversed and connected with one to head to commercial.

After a long battle for a suplex, Cassidy hit a Stundog Millionaire, but Martin quickly answered with a Tope to the floor and springboard cross body back inside for two. Martin took a page from the Cassidy playbook and threw little chops and kicks, but ate a thrust kick by Cassidy for his troubles. Cassidy ramped up the kicks in the corner and hit the round the world DDT for two. Cassidy went up top, but was cut off by a springing Martin, who was shoved and backflipped off and planted with a diving DDT by Cassidy. Martin dodged the Orange Punch & Beach Break, countering into a pop up knee lift for a close near fall. Martin tried multiple times to go up top, but Cassidy continued to roll away, so Martin just rope walked and hit a splash for another two. Cassidy swung out of the full nelson slam for two, dodged a shotgun dropkick and connected on the Orange Punch to retain the title.

Post match, HOOK & Danhausen checked on Cassidy, who Darius Martin & Action Andretti attended to Dante, who shook hands with Cassidy. This was interrupted by Private Party, as Marq Quen is back with Isiah Kassidy, who said the Tag Team division has been lacking, missing flavor and excitement. Kassidy & Quen got in the ring and put every team on notice, including FTR, The Young Bucks & The Hardys.

-Renee Paquette is backstage with Timeless Toni Storm and Luther, congratulating her on the victory at Worlds End. Storm said Paquette’s perfume is overwhelming and was disappointed this isn’t New York, but New Jersey. Storm is headed to Broadway and said she doesn’t watch wrestling, so Mariah May can pay her dues. Luther picked up Storm, who kicked a shoe over her head and exited.

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-Video of The House of Black accepting FTR’s challenge to a match on Collision is shown. Malakai Black & Buddy Matthews burn a photo of Dax Harwood and his family and said once FTR loses, they’ll have to accept a family that truly loves them.

-Renee Paquette is backstage and welcomes Swerve Strickland & Prince Nana and asks about tonight’s main event against Daniel Garcia. Nana said Garcia is a respected competitor, but he’s getting into the ring with the Boss of the Bosses. Strickland said Garcia is getting this match tonight because Garcia is after the same thing Strickland was in 2023. Big pressure isn’t about making diamonds, it’s about making pain. Strickland said he was looking forward to going after MJF, but his body couldn’t hold up, so he told Samoa Joe to stay ready.

Mariah May defeated Queen Aminata

(The match itself was fine, but they put a commercial in the middle of it, which had multiple rest holds, so when things returned, the crowd didn’t seem into May. They did get behind Aminata during her comeback, but May winning was the only way to go here. The debuting Purrazzo immediately puts a new challenger in play for Toni Storm and May could be the first obstacle in her getting the title.)

May leveled Aminata with a slap and dished out chops in the ropes to open things, with a tilt a whirl head scissors to follow. A vicious charging dropkick connected flush, as Aminata was trapped in the ropes and dropkicked in the back.

It was all May during picture in picture, as Aminata avoided a corner head scissors and got her receipt by decking May with a slap to the face. A snap mare and punt kick to the spine got the fans behind Aminata, who connected on a running knee and multiple corner elbow strikes. Aminata went for a third, but May exploded out with a Sling Blade. May hit the sit out fireman’s carry slam called May Day for the victory.

Renee Paquette joined May in the ring, who said she wanted to a wrestler since she was a little kid, so it’s surreal she’s here tonight. May hopes that Toni Storm is watching and the New Year is All About Mariah. The only regret was they had to do this in New Jersey. The music for Deonna Purrazzo hit and the hometown Virtuosa came to the ring. Purrazzo said if Toni Storm doesn’t want to be here, then they don’t want her here either. Purrazzo told May to send a message to give to Storm, that being she will find her, she’s All Elite and this is the Age of the Virtuosa. May said she’s not the messanger and to tell Storm herself, b*tch, as she slapped Purrazzo, who clobbered May and sent her packing.

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Christian Cage’s State of the Union

Cage came out with Killswitch and Nick & Shayna Wayne, as Tony Schiavone talked about Cage losing and regaining his TNT Title within minutes at Worlds End. Shayna said the crowd need to get on their feet and show respect to the greatest TNT Champion who has ever lived, their Father, The Patriarch. Cage said it’s been 200 days since he’s won the TNT Title on the debut episode of Collision. Schiavone went to correct him, but Cage told him to shut up or Shayna will put him over her knee and discipline him. Cage said he has a few people to thank for his victory at Worlds End. Mother Wayne for being the vision, as a Mother’s work is never done. Next up, the apple of his eye, his boy, Nick Wayne, who selflessly put his body on the line, despite Copeland trying to end the career of an 18 year old prodigy. Lastly, Cage would like to thank the person who made it all happen, himself.

Killswitch looked annoyed as Luchasaurus chants rang out from the crowd. Cage said he’s 2-0 against Adam Copeland, as it’s back of the line for him. Cage said this was a warning to Copeland and anyone else who wants a shot at the TNT Title; this was just the tip of the iceberg of what he’s willing to do. Cage screamed at the crowd that the name isn’t Luchasaurus, it’s Killswitch. Cage will be TNT Champion until he’s ready to hand it off to Nick Wayne, they’ll be TNT Champion now and forever.

-Renee Paquette is backstage with Ruby Soho, Harley Cameron & Saraya, who said Cameron is dedicated to this role in helping Soho, as shown by Soho’s victory this past week on Rampage. Cameron said she’s willing to do anything, as Saraya said she’d be helpful, not sane. Soho walked off and Saraya told Cameron not to make it obvious and didn’t answer Paquette, who asked what that meant.

Konosuke Takeshita defeated Darby Allin

(I sure hope we get this match again down the line as these two tore it up. This was a statement win for Takeshita, who needs to be doing something other than tag squashes with other Callis Family members, so I’m hopeful this is the start, it certainly needs to be.)

Don Callis joined commentary, as Takeshita absolutely rag dolled Allin out the gate. Both men dodged corner charges until a head scissors into a wild overhead German saw Allin land on his feet into a stare down. A massive back drop from Takeshita was answered by an arm drag that sent Takeshita to the floor. Allin sprinted for a dive, but Takeshita hit a pumping knee in mid air before dragging Allin up the ramp for a rolling release German suplex, which was tremendous.

Takeshita wanted an Avalance Crunchy when picture in picture returned, but Allin countered into an over the top cutter and running somersault Tope to the floor. Back inside, Allin wanted a Code Red, but this time Takeshtia countered into the Crunchy for a close two. Allin rolled to the floor and dodged the charging knee, as Takeshita lowered the knee pad and charged, colliding with the barricade. Takeshita clutched his knee and Callis fanned his client until Allin flew in with a Coffin Drop off the top to the floor. Takeshita just broke the count, but rolled right into a Code Red for two. Allin wanted a Coffin Drop, but Takeshita got the knees up and sold the injured one from earlier in the match.

Multiple overhead Germans connected, as Allin caught a flash cradle and crucifix for two, but ultimately ran into a lariat that turned him inside out. Callis signaled for the kill as a Helluva Kick connected followed by an Avalanche German Suplex off the top. Allin called for more as Takeshita hit the Power Drive Knee to win it.

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-Renee Paquette (who is really earning her paycheck tonight with the amount of interviews she’s been conducting) approached the Don Callis Family celebrating backstage. Callis said next week, Daily’s Place, where it all started, they’re challenging the 25-0 Sting to a tag match with Darby Allin to take on Takeshita & Powerhouse Hobbs. They will make Sting 25-1.

Trent Beretta defeated Brian Cage, El Hijo del Vikingo (w/Alex Abrahantes) & Bryan Keith to earn a Continental Title match on Collision

(Beretta’s great at winning scramble matches to earn title shots, he won a TNT Title match not that long ago and now gets the first Continental Title match this Saturday on Collision. This was a party match filled with action, as everyone got in their big moves, it was Beretta who was in the right place at the right time and stood victorious.)

Eddie Kingston joined commentary and told Taz he has heat with him for not inviting Kingston over for gabagool during the holidays. Cage showed off his power early, but Vikingo answered with his speed and dive about 20 seconds into the match. Keith & Beretta slugged it out before a big boot sent Beretta to the floor. Vikingo flew in with a moonsault arm drag and head scissors until Cage appeared and countered a sunset flip into an overhead throw. Beretta dodged a ripcord into a jump knee and suplex that led to a slingshot dive of his own onto Cage. Danhausen is shown sitting in the front row and distracted Beretta enough for Cage to hit a brainbuster on the floor that took us to picture in picture.

Vikingo popped Cage with a roundhouse kick and springboard dropkick to follow, as a charging double knees led to Vikingo going up top, but Keith was there to cut things off with a lifting headbutt. Vikingo tumbled outside, as Cage wanted a superplex on Keith, but Beretta ran in with an overhead German and running knee on Cage, but Vikingo flew in with a 450 to break the count. Cage spun out of a double arm underhook and laid out Keith with a F-5 before hitting multiple powerbombs on Beretta for two. Dahnausen hit the ring and was going to curse Cage, when the match broke down and Vikingo laid out Cage with a moonsault to the floor. Danhausen celebrated, as I guess the curse worked. Back in the ring, Keith connected on a charging uppercut headbutt on Beretta for two, tried a Tiger Driver, which Beretta countered into a Crunchy for the win.

-Renee Paquette is backstage with Daddy Magic Matt Menard, who will be on commentary for tonight’s main event when Hangman Adam Page walked in with his bags. Page said he’s here to beat somebody’s ass and if it can’t be Samoa Joe, it’ll be Adam Cole, if not Cole, it’ll be anyone. Page storms off, as he arrived to the arena with 15 minutes left on the show, not much time left to find someone’s ass to kick.

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Swerve Strickland (w/Prince Nana) defeated Daniel Garcia

(This was an excellent main event featuring two of the top young stars who will hopefully be heavily featured in 2024 for AEW. Even in defeat, Garcia put up one hell of a fight, kicking out of the Swerve Stomp, but Strickland had too many options in his arsenal. Right as Strickland was about to make his intentions known for the AEW Title, Hangman Page is there to make sure his rival doesn’t get such moment.)

It was a game of one-up from the start, as Strickland got an early takedown, but Garcia dared him to go to the mat, resulting in Garcia getting the upper hand. A kitchen sink knee sent Strickland to the floor, where Garcia sent him crashing into the barricade. Nana got in the face of Garcia and we were graced with a dance battle between the two, as Strickland tried to put a stop to it, taking Garcia to the apron. Strickland took the ref and Nana distracted Garcia long enough for Strickland to hit a pump kick and Death Valley Driver on the edge of the ring into commercial.

It was all Strickland during break, turning Garcia inside out with another pump kick. Strickland mocked the Garcia dance, but it only woke up Garcia, who hulked up with punches in bunches. A running corner knee and shotgun dropkick led to a Saito Suplex for two. Strickland responded with a leg trapped backbreaker and spinning sitout reverse DDT for two of his own. Strickland got in the face of Matt Menard at the commentary table, as Garcia swarmed Strickland clearing off the table, trying for a Dragon Tamer, but both men fell off the table. Back in the ring, Garcia hit a superplex, but Strickland held on and hit a suplex for the double down.

Garcia escaped a waist lock with a violent knee to the face, but Strickland answered with a rolling Flatliner and House Call for a very close two. Strickland connected on the Swerve Stomp, but Garcia managed to kick out. Strickland was stunned, as Garcia got a desperation roll up for two, but Strickland got up; hit another House Call and the JML Driver for the win.

Post match, Strickland went to shake Garcia’s hand, but Nana hit a low blow from behind. Menard hit the ring to fight for his friend, but suffered the same fate, as Prince Nana was about to say Strickland is going to be the next AEW World Champion when Hangman Adam Page’s music hit and he came to the ring for a faceoff with Strickland before a slugfest ensued. Security and officials ran to the ring to separate the two with each man breaking free to end the show.

AEW Collision 1/6/24

· Eddie Kingston defends the Continental Title against Trent Beretta

· FTR (Dax Harwood & Cash Wheeler) vs. Malakai Black & Buddy Matthews

AEW Dynamite 1/10/24

· Sting & Darby Allin vs. Konosuke Takeshita & Powerhouse Hobbs

AEW Dynamite live results: Christian Cage vs. Adam Copeland for TNT title

Posted on by Ryan Howard

Christian Cage defends the TNT Championship against Adam Copeland on tonight’s AEW Dynamite. 

The lifelong friends and former tag team partners-turned bitter enemies will settle their feud with a TNT title bout on tonight’s episode in Montreal. 

“Timeless” Toni Storm is also set to defend the AEW Women’s World title tonight against Skye Blue. Ben Mankiewicz of Turner Classic Movies will introduce the Champion prior to the bout. 

The Continental Classic also continues tonight with three Gold League bouts.

The undefeated Swerve Strickland (6 points) faces the winless Mark Briscoe (0 points), undefeated Jon Moxley (6 points) faces Rush (3 points), and Jay White (3 points) takes on the winless Jay Lethal (0 points) in the night’s Continental Classic tournament bouts.

AEW World Champion MJF and his Worlds End title challenger Samoa Joe will be in tag team action on tonight’s episode as they team against two of The Devil’s masked men. 

AEW Dynamite comes on the air with Excalibur welcoming us alongside Tony Schiavone and Taz as we get a recap of the Continental Classic rules and standings before going to our opening contest of the evening.

Jon Moxley [9] defeated Rush [3] in the Continental Classic Gold League

(Moxley is the first to 9 in the Gold League and it came after an excellent, hard hitting battle. Rush put up one hell of a fight, working heel throughout, but ultimately Moxley had him scouted in the end. I really loved Moxley’s match with Briscoe, but I would say this was Rush’s best tournament match so far.)

Both men wasted no time throwing chops before Moxley was dropped on his head with an overhead belly to belly. To the floor they went, as both spilled into the crowd with Moxley’s chest already beat red. The referee was lenient with the count as Rush smacked Moxley in the face with a fans drink before going back to the ring, as Rush is heeling it up early. The stalling boot by Rush connected before posing, as Moxley flipped him off to respond. A snap powerslam put Rush in control, but played too long to the crowd and Moxley fired up with a cutter. Moxley got a near fall off a superplex, as both threw forearms to the apron where Moxley blocked an overhead belly to belly, only to suffer one on the floor against the barricade.

After Rush controlled the entire break, Moxley answered with a DDT to regain control briefly, but was stuck by a Rush piledriver for two. Rush returned the favor from earlier, hitting a superplex off the top, but Moxley escaped a DDT, sent Rush to the floor and connected on a Tope. Both men barely beat the count, which led to another intense striking exchange, with Moxley ultimately taking Rush’s head off to cut off Bulls Horns and hit the Death Rider, but Rush kicked out. Moxley slapped on the rear naked choke and Rush passed out. Rush woke up and he was furious since he didn’t tap out, as the referee had to tell him he lost consciousness.

-A video package for the upcoming Jay White & Jay Lethal match is shown, with White saying he looked up to Lethal when he was younger in ROH, but tonight, he’s getting the 3 points in the Gold League. Lethal realizes his back is against the wall and it’s a must win for him.

-Renee Paquette announces Roderick Strong & The Kingdom to the stage. Strong said it’s obvious tonight MJF will stab his best friend by proxy, SAMOA…Joe, in the back. Paquette asks what if Max isn’t The Devil like Strong assumes? Strong called her crazy and said he’s in the wheelchair because of decisions he’s made. Strong rose up from his wheelchair and said he’ll no longer be held back, throwing the wheelchair off the stage, saying it’s held him back for far too long. Taven & Bennett celebrated this resurrection of Strong like it was some sort of miracle.

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-Renee Paquette was standing outside MJF’s locker room, wanting to get a word on his upcoming tag match when Hangman Adam Page walked into her shot. Paquette asked how he was feeling since it was the first time seeing him since Full Gear? Page said he’d felt better, brought up the lengths Swerve Strickland went to in their feud, recognizes when he’s lost, but took something from Strickland he’ll never get back. Their feud is not over and realizes what Strickland wants the most in life and he’ll make sure Strickland never gets it.

MJF walks out and says hello to Seabiscuit, saying it was impressive watching a match where both men saw how many STD’s they could get. Page said he didn’t have 30 minutes to have MJF talk to him and MJF said the reason he talks for 30 minutes is to wake the crowd up after Page putting them to sleep. Page asks if this is what he wants to do? MJF said he does and brings up verbally bending over Page in front of Bret Hart at Double or Nothing a few years ago. MJF brought up beating Page for the Dynamite Diamond Ring, as Page said he consoled himself by becoming AEW Champion. MJF said it was only 6 months, while Max’s has been over a year. Page said when he’s 70 years old Max can tell his 9th cat about his one year title reign. MJF accused Page of being The Devil and Page was caught off guard, denying it, telling MJF to be honest and admit he’s the one behind the mask. Samoa Joe showed up and stepped between them, making sure MJF stayed healthy like he had promised. This was a fun backstage exchange, perhaps planting the seeds for a future program.

Swerve Strickland [9] defeated Mark Briscoe [0] in the Continental Classic Gold League

(I feel bad that Briscoe is mathematically eliminated from the Continental Classic now, as he’s been having the best matches of the tournament so far. Now he can play spoiler going forward, as I’m sure his remaining matches will be just as great as the previous ones. Strickland continues to ride the momentum he’s had since Full Gear, as I really hope he goes far in this tournament. The promise from Hangman Page earlier tonight makes me now believe he’s not winning this, however.)

For being a win or get eliminated match for Briscoe, I’m surprised the match started with ground work, trading headlocks. Taz brought up it as more strategic by both men, as Briscoe was the first to fire off chops. Tony Schiavone said there are guys in WCW that love to play spoiler and Taz corrected him that this is AEW. Strickland turned the tables on Briscoe and connected on a uppercut to the back off the second rope. Delayed neckbreaker from Strickland netted a two count, but Briscoe reversed a whip and hit a diving dropkick through the ropes to the floor. Both went to the apron, where strikes were traded until Strickland sent Briscoe into the front row. While standing on the barricade, Strickland hit a superplex back to the floor heading to commercial.

It was all Strickland during the break, but Briscoe escaped an arm bar with some Redneck Kung-Fu. Briscoe started to run wild with a charging boot in the corner followed up by a Fisherman’s Buster for two. Strickland fought back with a beautiful step over gut wrench German, rolling Flatliner and Buzzsaw Kick for a close near fall. Briscoe cut off Strickland in the ropes, sending him to the floor, where a dive followed. Briscoe hit a home run lariat, but Strickland kicked out. Strickland rolled through a Jay Driller into a House Call, but Briscoe got the knees up on a 450 Splash attempt, nearly getting a roll up for two. A rolling DVD from Briscoe, who wanted a Froggy Bow, but Strickland got the knees up. With 5 minutes left, both men went to he apron, where Strickland fought off a Jay Driller into a DVD. Strickland connected with the Swerve Stomp back inside to get the victory, eliminating Briscoe from the Continental Classic.

-Renee Paquette is backstage with Mariah May and asks about her meeting last week with Tony Khan. May said it went well, he’s a fan of her time in Stardom in Japan, saying she’s bringing some much needed glamour to AEW, saying her in ring debut is not Paquette’s business, as tonight is about Timeless Toni Storm.

AEW World Champion MJF & Samoa Joe vs. The Devil’s Henchmen never happened

Samoa Joe made his way to the ring, but before MJF made his, the lights went out and Joe was surrounded by The Devil’s Henchmen ringside. The lights went out again, this time, all of the folks were gone and The Devil appeared on the big screen before it cut to MJF backstage unconscious and laid out. Excalibur said they need to take a look at this, which, yeah, of course. Joe ran to the back and I guess that’s the match we were supposed to get.

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Jon Moxley is backstage and said he’s expected to be 3-0 and to win the Continental Classic because b*tch, he’s the Ace of the World. Swerve Strickland walked in with Prince Nana and said he’s not the only one undefeated in this thing, saying he’ll do whatever it takes to win. Moxley said that’s good, he’s the same way and they’ll see each other in Texas next week at Winter in Coming.

-We go to Turner Classic Movie’s host Ben Mankiewicz (who is also the grand-nephew of Joseph Mankiewicz, the writer and director of All About Eve, which the Toni Storm & Mariah May storyline has been based off of) in the TCM studio saying every generation a performer comes along that redefines what it means to be human. To some it could be Garbo, Brando or Groucho, but could also be Toni Storm. Every slam or piledriver paints a picture and lists off the silent films Storm has starred in before saying chin up, chest out and watch for the shoe, introducing the AEW Women’s Champion ahead of her title match. The fact that they got Mankiewicz to do this is kind of perfect and must make RJ City so proud. If he had anything to do with this, Tony Khan needs to finally give RJ his All Elite graphic.

Timeless Toni Storm (w/Luther & Mariah May) defeated Skye Blue to retain the AEW Women’s Title

(I will say this was the best Blue has looked in a singles match, as she more than held her own against the AEW Women’s Champion. She had some close near falls throughout, but there was no way Storm was losing this one. Post match, we got a set up for what will assumingly be Storm’s next challenger and a welcome return for sure.)

After an early back and forth sequence into a stalemate, Storm just charged and decked Blue with a forearm until Blue answered with a tilt a whirl head scissors. Storm went outside to regroup and cut off a Blue dive, with Luther placing Storm on his shoulders and hit an assisted suplex off the apron as the camera went black and white as Storm posed. With Blue set up against the barricade, Storm connected with a Sweet Cheek Music that took us to commercial. Unfortunately, Storm didn’t throw it to break like she’s done in the past.

Storm wound up for a right hand, but Blue ducked into a dropkick and step up knee in the ropes. A spinning kick to the head led to a cross body off the top for a near fall. Storm avoided Skye Fall and hit a release German sending Blue to the corner. Blue avoided a hip attack and hit a Sweet Cheek Music of her own, with a charging boot to follow. The Code Blue connected for the closest near fall of the match for Blue. Storm cut off Blue in the corner and hit a superplex, with Storm posing for the camera, hit another Sweet Cheek Music, but Blue briefly got a flash roll up, only for Storm to counter into one of her own for the win.

Storm celebrated post match until Riho made her return to a huge ovation. Riho pointed to the Women’s Title before dropkicking Storm to the floor. She teased a dive, but Luther made the save, with Storm repeatedly saying “how dare you!” with Riho patting the Women’s Title left in the ring.

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-Excalibur ran down AEW’s next tour of Canada in 2024 with shows on April 10 in Winnipeg, May 8 in Edmonton, May 11 in Vancouver and July 10 in Calgary. Tickets go on sale December 15 for those shows.

-A video package highlighting the long history between Christian Cage & Adam Copeland is shown ahead of their main event tonight.

Switchblade Jay White [6] defeated Jay Lethal [0] in the Continental Classic Gold League

(A very back and forth match here, with both trying to break out heel tactics to gain the advantage over the course of this. It was even for a majority of this, as White needed the victory to keep up with the leaders and this resulted in Lethal being eliminated from contention. Much like Mark Briscoe, Lethal can play spoiler in his final two matches.)

After firing off early chops, White traded hip toss attempts, with Lethal getting the upper hand, as he did a quick Fargo Strut, something White mocked previously. Both men took turns escaping a fireman’s carry with an eye rake before White wrenched at both legs before throwing more chops. We got a great series of counters until White snapped off a DDT to take control into picture in picture.

Lethal battled back when things returned with a Lethal Combination into a Torture Rack and hit almost a reverse You Can’t Escape, only capped off with a top rope elbow instead of a moonsault. White managed to kick out, as Lethal wanted Lethal Injection, but fired off a combo of kicks instead. White answered with a knee breaker and suplex into the corner before a brainbuster got two. A chop exchange led to both trying for eye rakes and blindly throwing shots until White hit a sleeper suplex. Both men traded finisher attempts until White chop blocked the leg out of a Lethal Injection attempt. After trading pin attempts, White got the high stack and the win with Lethal trying his best to kick out.

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Christian Cage defeated Adam Copeland to retain the TNT Title

(It wouldn’t be a Cage match without at least some shenanigans and you knew it was going to happen, just didn’t know when. If you think about it, it does make total sense for Shayna Wayne to make the decision she did after Copeland delivered a Con-Chair-To to her son two weeks ago right in front of her. The match itself was excellent, as it was the first singles match these two have had since May of 2010 on an episode of RAW. With this finish, it certainly won’t be the last time these two wrestle in AEW. I can’t wait for what’s next in this story.)

After a stare down, Copeland slapped Cage and applied a choke, leaving Cage to scatter to the ropes. Sheamus-like sledgehammer shots to the Cage on the apron before Copeland charged and launched Cage into the barricade. Copeland repeatedly smashed Cage into the announce table until back inside, Cage wanted a low blow for the DQ, only for Copeland to block it and step on Cage’s hand. Back to the floor, Copeland punted Cage in the face against the barricade, posting him to follow up. Cage finally got in a cheap shot and pulled Copeland’s arm to drive him throat first into the steel, tossing Copeland into the front row heading into commercial.

Cage continued his assault during break, as Copeland tried to mount a comeback, but was floored with a back elbow. Cage wanted corner punches, but Copeland bit at the bad hand and followed with a leg sweep off the second rope. Cage side stepped a Spear through the ropes, wanted a pendulum kick, but Copeland countered and hit a diving clothesline off the second. Cage answered with a drop toe hold into the steps as back inside, Cage hit a Frog Splash for two. Cage wanted a Spear, but Copeland countered into an Impaler DDT for a two of his own.

Cage cut off Copeland in the corner, but Copeland wrenched at the bad hand, slid through and connected on a running Liger Bomb for two. Copeland avoided the Killswitch off an eye poke into an inside cradle for two. Cage went for it again, but this time Copeland hit a sit out slam before applying a crossface. Cage got the rope break, as Copeland mounted and repeatedly hammered forearms before signaling for the Spear. Cage leapfrogged and hit the Killswitch, but Copeland kicked out. Cage charged for a Spear, but Copeland side step, accidentally running into referee Bryce in the process. Cage realized what happened and punted Bryce before getting the TNT Title. Cage charged with the title, but both he & Copeland collided for the double down.

Shayna Wayne then walked to the ring and grabbed the TNT Title. She gave a long look at Cage before decking Copeland with the title. She walked off, as Cage connected with another Killswitch and placed Copeland’s head under the title, stomping on it right as Bryce recovered long enough to make the pin. Post match, Cage stopped the doctor from checking on Copeland as he trash talked him before the show went off the air.

Continental Classic Gold League Standings

9 Points: Jon Moxley, Swerve Strickland

6 Points: Switchblade Jay White

3 Points: Rush

0 Points: Jay Lethal, Mark Briscoe

Continental Classic Blue League Standings

6 Points: Brody King

3 Points: Claudio Castagnoli, Andrade El Idolo, Bryan Danielson

0 Points: Daniel Garcia, Eddie Kingston

AEW Rampage 12/8/23

· Konosuke Takeshita & Powerhouse Hobbs vs. Matt Sydal & Christopher Daniels

· Abadon vs. Trish Adora

· Orange Cassidy & Danhausen will appear

· Bryan Danielson vs. Daniel Garcia in the Continental Classic Blue League

AEW Collision 12/9/23

· Kenny Omega vs. Ethan Page

· Bryan Danielson vs. Andrade El Idolo in the Continental Classic Blue League

· Claudio Castagnoli vs. Eddie Kingston in the Continental Classic Blue League

· Willow Nightingale vs. Mercedes Martinez

· Wardlow vs. Willie Mack

· Penta El Zero Miedo & Komander vs. Angelo Parker & Matt Menard

AEW Dynamite: Winter Is Coming 12/13/23

· Jon Moxley vs. Swerve Strickland in the Continental Classic Gold League

· Switchblade Jay White vs. Mark Briscoe in the Continental Classic Gold League

· Rush vs. Jay Lethal in the Continental Classic Gold League

· Hangman Adam Page vs. Roderick Strong

· We hear from Samoa Joe

· The Von Erichs return to Dallas

AEW Dynamite live results: Jon Moxley vs. Jay Lethal Continental Classic match

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The Continental Classic continues on tonight’s AEW Dynamite with three Gold League matches. 

Jon Moxley will face Jay Lethal in one of the tournament bouts. Moxley is 1-0 with three points thus far, while Lethal is 0-1. 

Jay White will take on Swerve Strickland in another Gold League contest. White is 1-0 with three points, as is Strickland. 

Mark Briscoe and Rush will square off in the third Continental Classic bout, as both are looking for their first points of the tournament after losses last week. 

Continental Classic Blue League competitor Bryan Danielson will serve as a special guest commentator on tonight’s show. Danielson will have his first tournament bout on this Saturday’s Collision show against Eddie Kingston.

Christian Cage will also respond to Adam Copeland on tonight’s episode. Copeland issued a challenge to Cage for a TNT Championship match for next week’s Dynamite in Montreal, Quebec, Canada at the Bell Centre.

AEW Dynamite comes on the air with Excalibur welcoming us alongside Taz as the music for Bryan Danielson hits and he joins commentary, still wearing an eye patch. Excalibur runs down the rules and standings for the Continental Classic before going to our opening contest.

Jon Moxley [6] defeated Jay Lethal [0] in the Continental Classic Gold League

(This was an enjoyable back and forth opener, with the damage to Moxley’s leg being brought up as potential targets for the remaining opponents in the Gold League. Lethal had a body part to attack early on and Moxley did a good job selling throughout the match. Danielson on commentary only benefits the Gold League matches.)

Lethal slapped on an early Figure Four, but Moxley rolled outside still in the hold and both men crashed to the floor. Lethal remained in control, however, as he connected on one dive, but opted for a Fargo Strut, which allowed Moxley to hit a dive of his own. Moxley landed awkwardly on the leg, something that Danielson pointed out, as that’s exactly what Lethal zoned in on back inside with a knee breaker and dragon screw. A strike exchange between the two, as both men scouted a King Kong Lariat and Lethal Injection respectively until Lethal hit another knee breaker followed by a top rope elbow for two. Moxley rolled to the apron, as Lethal launched him into the front row heading into commercial break.

Moxley connected on a desperation Cutter, as Lethal backed him into the corner with a dragon screw off the second rope. Moxley side stepped a low dropkick, as a forearm exchange led to a King Kong Lariat. Lethal countered Death Rider into Lethal Combination, wanting a Figure Four, but Moxley countered into multiple roll ups. Both men traded counters until Lethal got his Figure Four applied, but Moxley got the ropes. After punting out Moxley’s leg, Lethal wanted Lethal Injection, but Moxley collapsed, except he was playing chicken, hitting another lariat and pulling piledriver, sinking in a Rear Naked Choke to get the submission.

-Post match comments after Collision this past week from Eddie Kingston following his loss to Brody King. Kingston said maybe he got a little cocky heading into this tournament, but humble in victory and humble in defeat. He has Danielson next, so it’s time to get heeled up, he’ll be ready. Danielson on commentary said if one loss for Kingston puts him behind the eight ball, when he broke his orbital bone, he’s not coming in humble, he’s coming in to win this tournament.

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-Tony Schiavone informs us AEW Revolution will take place on March 3 at the Greensboro Coliseum, a place where Sting had many memorable matches, mentioning Sting & Flair 35 years ago. Schiavone brings in both men and mentions Sting’s 24-0 record in AEW. Sting said he would’ve never guessed all these years later after his first World Title match; he’d be standing here with both Flair & Schiavone. It was a make or break night for Sting, as Flair put him on the map and he thanks both men. Flair said Sting made himself, not Flair, who said he’s lucky to be standing here at 74 years old and Sting’s last match will be one of the greatest moments of his life.

Rush [3] vs. Mark Briscoe [0] in the Continental Classic Gold League

(This was such a back and forth battle, as the crowd supported Briscoe much more than Rush, who is usually cheered in his own right. These two really beat the hell out of each other, as Rush, despite the bad knee, managed to pull out the win here.)

Both men slugged it out right at the bell, trading massive chops, as Danielson pointed out the determination of both men coming off losses last week. Rush hit a snap mare and punt to the back, as the fans are behind Briscoe, who clotheslined Rush to the floor mid pose. Briscoe flew through the ropes with a dropkick and lit up Rush with chops before Rush turned the tables and sent Briscoe crashing into the barricade. Briscoe responded with a back suplex onto the edge of the barricade before delivering a diving elbow off the apron. Briscoe opted to have Rush recover and have another strike exchange, which Rush won with a snap German. Both traded thrust kicks and a lariat into the double down heading to picture in picture. Briscoe’s gum fell to the mat and he just picked it up with his mouth, popping Taz & Excalibur.

The doctor checked on Rush’s leg during the break, as it seemed to flare up after suffering the wild lariat from Briscoe. Neither man could keep control, as Briscoe connected with an Exploder, while Rush hit a backdrop driver, looked for Bulls Horns, only for Briscoe to explode out the corner with a Spear. Rush escaped Jay Driller, so Briscoe opted for an enzugiri, sending Rush to the apron where more chops ensued. Briscoe charged and Rush hit an overhead throw to the floor. Both fought in the corner, where Rush was knocked off and Briscoe hit the Froggy Bow for two. Rush again avoided the Jay Driller, hit an overhead throw into the ropes and followed with the Bulls Horns for the victory.

-RJ City is backstage and approaches Timeless Toni Storm, Luther & Mariah May. Storm was insulted about her acceptance speech being interrupted last week, but still went out and partied at the compound with JFK or one of the Kennedy’s, but she’s exhausted and has a touch of the gout. RJ asks if she’s worried that she has to defend her Women’s Title next week? Storm name dropped a bunch of old Hollywood stars and said if they weren’t worried, neither was she. Storm asked if RJ would take her shoes off for her to end the segment. Taz said the gout is no joke, which popped Excalibur & Tony Schiavone.

MJF addresses his World’s End opponent Samoa Joe

MJF made his way to the ring with a cane, as Excalibur brings up the partially torn labrum. MJF brings up the AEW World Title match against Samoa Joe at World’s End on December 30 and as a person, he doesn’t like him, but as a pro wrestler, he respects him for believing in AEW not just wanting to line his pockets. MJF brought up getting a poster in the mail growing up from TNA and one person stood out from that company, the Samoan Submission Machine. MJF mentions Joe not being awarded the opportunity to become WWE World Champion, but proved you don’t have to be a bodybuilder to be a champion. Joe helped pave the way for guys like MJF and without guys like Joe, there might not be an AEW and MJF thanks Joe, even though that hurts him to do so.

MJF starts putting himself over for starting a new alternative, helping to build AEW brick by brick since day one. MJF ran down his list of victories, but the one he was lucky to survive was against Joe. December 30 isn’t about Joe’s legacy, it’s about his own. Can Max Friedman survive the final boss one final time? MJF promises everyone he doesn’t care what happens to his body, he will show the world it’s not about the size of the dog in the fight, it’s about the size of the fight in the dog. If Joe wants to take what’s MJF’s he’s going to have to put him down. MJF broke his cane before the lights went out and started flickering. Four masked men appeared, one holding a bat before Joe appeared and made the save.

The screen went black for a pretty long time before the words “In the shadows, our game begins. Next week MJF & Samoa Joe…will you face the unknown in a tag match? Are you a hero, Max?” Joe wanted MJF not to accept the match because he wants MJF healthy for World’s End, but MJF said he’s sick of the Scooby Doo bullshit and he’ll take out every single one of them. MJF accepts the match, which pissed Joe off.

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Wardlow defeated AR Fox

Fox clocked Wardlow on the apron with a big boot and cleared the top with a dive, followed by a somersault plancha. Fox tried his step up moonsault from the apron, but Wardlow caught him in mid air and slammed Fox on the apron. The match officially began, as Wardlow launched Fox with a beal before Wardlow stalked Fox on the floor, tossing Fox back in the ring onto his head. Fox escaped a gorilla press, took out the legs and hit a 450 Splash for a one count. Fox acted shocked, as Wardlow started no selling strikes until a spinebuster and wind up lariat connected. Two powerbombs connected before Wardlow hit a huge Senton. One final Last Ride powerbomb forced the ref to stop the match. This was the most offense anyone has gotten on Wardlow in months.

-Excalibur talks about Dante Martin returning to action after suffering a horrific ankle injury at the end of March in ROH in a ladder match and actually showed the spot. For those who might have missed it, this was one of the most disgusting injuries I’ve seen. Dante returns next in his hometown.

Action Andretti & Top Flight (Dante & Darius Martin) defeated The Hardys (Matt & Jeff) & Brother Zay

(A strong showing for the returning Dante Martin & crew, as this turned into a fun little sprint the second half of this match. Dante showed off some of his signature high flying, but not as much as we’d seen in the past, which is probably a good thing for his health.)

A massive reaction for Dante, but it was Andretti who started things off with Matt and a quick sunset flip got two. Matt responded with a hip toss and tagged Jeff, as the Hardys unleashed some signature double team offense for two. Andretti & Jeff had a stalemate before Darius & Zay tagged in with a quick exchange until a dropkick connected flush by Darius. Tag made to Dante to a loud pop, as Top Flight hit rapid fire double team quick before Andretti tagged back in for picture in picture, where the Hardys & Zay took control.

Matt planted Andretti with a Side Effect, but the Twist of Fate was countered into an enzugiri for the double down. Andretti made the hot tag to Dante, who backflipped out of the ropes to light up Zay with strikes. Jeff dove for Dante on the apron, but a springboard cross body on Zay just in time avoided Jeff’s clutches. Zay sent both Martin brothers colliding into each other and nearly got a roll up for two. Zay launched off Jeff’s back and hit a dropkick that sent Darius to the floor, as The Hardys set up Dante in a Doomsday position, where Zay hit a springboard dropkick for two. Darius & Andretti fought back agains the Hardys on the floor, as back inside, Zay was hit with a shotgun dropkick, snap German and spinning side slam to allow Dante to get the pin.

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-Renee Paquette is backstage with Top Flight & Action Andretti, congratulates them on their victory and asks Dante how the leg was feeling. Before he could answer, Penta el Zero Miedo, the one Dante hurt his ankle against, walks in and fist bumps Dante with Komander & Vikingo soon to follow and it looks like a Trios match is on tap.

Julia Hart defeated Emi Sakura to retain the TBS Title

This is under House Rules (which the House of Black used during their Trios Title run), meaning there are 20 counts, no rope breaks, disqualifications will be enforced and the challenger can choose the fourth stip, so Sakura chose no submissions. This is in Hart’s hometown, so there were loud chants for the champion before the start. Hart connected on an early handspring clothesline in the corner and posed, as Sakura was unimpressed, firing off strong chops. Hart blocked a chop and slammed Sakura to the outside. Sakura reversed a whip, sending Hart crashing into the steps and a charging low cross body followed into commercial.

Sakura connected on a stalling double underhook back breaker and wanted it again, but Hart flipped out into a sleeper, transitioning into a head scissors. Sakura escaped and locked on a Romero Special before slamming Hart down. Sakura missed a top rope moonsault, as Hart applied Hartless and Sakura tapped, but due to House Rules, submissions didn’t apply. Hart connected with a lariat to the back, followed by a top rope moonsault, which she barely hit, as Sakura almost rolled into better position at the last second. Regardless, Hart got the victory and Sakura looked to kick out at three and a half.

-RJ City is backstage with Mariah May, who said she’s hungry for more after coming off such a run in Stardom. She thanks RJ for connecting her with Toni Storm and RJ said they used to play squash together. May said that RJ is quite the curator of people, hitting on RJ, who told May to go get’em as May knocked and went into Tony Khan’s office. Tony Schiavone wonders if she’s interrupting a meeting and that line nearly floored Taz & Excalibur.

Christian Cage Answers Adam Copeland’s Challenge

Cage came to the ring with security guards (one of which looks an awful lot like Man Scout Jake Manning) and asks Adam Copeland to come to the ring. Copeland took a long time to come out, as Cage hid behind security, saying management wanted him to have security out there. Cage said they weren’t necessary, excuses them all and said in regards to Copeland’s challenge on December 6 in Montreal, they won’t make it. Cage said he’s sorry, but the reason wasn’t because Copeland took out Nick Wayne & Luchasaurus, Cage corrected himself to saying Killswitch, which got You F’d Up chants from the crowd. On the road alone, Cage had a lot of soul searching and reflection, wondering how he got the way that he was. Cage brought up traveling the roads with Copeland in Toby the Taurus and how they dreamed about making it big and becoming the greatest tag team in history, which they did.

Cage said it runs deeper than that and Copeland grew up with a single mother and didn’t have a father figure. Despite being the patriarch of AEW, he’s not Copeland’s father, he’s his brother. Cage’s father was there for Copeland growing up and is still his biggest fan. Cage said he loves Copeland and before Copeland’s mother passed away she said she wanted them to team together one more time. Cage wants to have one final run for Judy, as Copeland ponders what he just heard before Cage charged with the TNT Title only for Copeland to punt him low. Cage slid down the body of Copeland, who picked the mic and said nice try, dumbass. Copeland told Cage to shine up the TNT Title real nice because next week, she’s coming home with him. Copeland said one final thing, Go F*ck Yourself, which did not get censored at all, as Copeland left and Excalibur said the match is official for next week. Another phenomenal chapter in this feud, I can’t wait for next week in Montreal.

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Swerve Strickland [6] defeated Switchblade Jay White [3] in the Continental Classic Gold League

(A great fake out by commentary over the course of the match, really talking about the 20 minute time limit possibly being a factory, also Justin Roberts made the 15 minute call towards the end, making the finish come out of nowhere. I hope this isn’t the last time these two face off, as the crowd was into it from the jump and were loudly behind Strickland.)

Prince Nana returned to dance on stage with a crutch before Strickland walked to the ring alone. White decided to take the fight outside early, but it proved to be the bad call, as Strickland launched him into the barricade. White returned the favor before going back to the ring and after the taped up shoulder of Strickland. Danielson said he’s impressed with how explosive White is, while saying Strickland’s win at Full Gear was one of the most brutal matches he’d ever seen. White tried a baseball slide, but Strickland caught him coming in and sent into the front row, where a fan tried holding White back and reprimanded as a result. A running double stomp to the back off the apron led to Strickland taking too long to follow up and White hit a DDT through the ropes heading to picture in picture.

White kept Strickland grounded most of the break and hit a snap German and underhook suplex into the corner. Strickland battled back, changing levels, hit a head scissors and rolling Flatliner into a spinning suplex for two. Both men slowly got to their feet and White hit a Flatliner of his own, dropping Strickland right on his head. White connected on a snap German, but took too long to follow, allowing Strickland to throw a wild lariat into the double down. A forearm exchange led to White crumbling, but it was all a ploy, as he chop blocked out Strickland’s leg and hit a Uranage for two. Strickland fought off a Sleeper Suplex, so White slapped on an armbar submission. Strickland rolled through, trapped the arm and stomped down onto the arm for the kill shot. White was almost sent into referee Bryce like last week, as he tried another low blow, but this time Strickland had it scouted and hit a slam. The House Call kick connected before following up with a Swerve Stomp, only for White to kick out.

White bit at the hand of Strickland and hit a desperation Blade Runner, but Strickland rolled to the floor. White brought him back inside and traded near falls before both missed finisher attempts at the 15 minute call. White hit a Sleeper Suplex, but Strickland countered Blade Runner into a roll up for the flash pin.

Continental Classic Gold League Standings

· 6 Points: Jon Moxley, Swerve Strickland

· 3 Points: Rush, Switchblade Jay White

· 0 Points: Jay Lethal, Mark Briscoe

Continental Classic Blue League Standings

· 3 Points: Claudio Castagnoli, Brody King

· 0 Points: Daniel Garcia, Eddie Kingston, Bryan Danielson, Andrade El Idolo

AEW Collision 12/2/23

· Bryan Danielson vs. Eddie Kingston in the Continental Classic Blue League

· Daniel Garcia vs. Andrade El Idolo in the Continental Classic Blue League

· Claudio Castagnoli vs. Brody King in the Continental Classic Blue League

AEW Dynamite 12/6/23

· Christian Cage defends the TNT Title against Adam Copeland

AEW Dynamite live results: Continental Classic kickoff

Posted on by Ryan Howard

The AEW Continental Classic kicks off on tonight’s Dynamite with three Gold League matches. 

Coming off a win over Hangman Page at Full Gear, Swerve Strickland will take on Jay Lethal in a Continental Classic tournament bout. 

After his defeat to Orange Cassidy at Full Gear, Jon Moxley’s Continental Classic will begin with a match against Mark Briscoe. 

Jay White’s tournament will kick off with a battle against Rush in the third Continental Classic match of the evening. 

In trios competition, ROH Pure Champion Katsuyori Shibata will team with Hook & AEW International Champion Orange Cassidy against Jake Hager, Matt Menard, & Angelo Parker.

The Outcasts’ Ruby Soho will face Skye Blue & Anna Jay in a triple threat match. 

TNT Champion Christian Cage will have a rechristening for Luchasaurus & Nick Wayne on the program. 

New AEW Women’s World Champion Toni Storm will deliver her championship acceptance speech tonight as well. 

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AEW Dynamite comes on the air with Excalibur welcoming us alongside Tony Schiavone and Taz as we go over the rules and Leagues of the Continental Classic. There are giant Woooo Energy Drink signs on the Titantron screen, as well as cans of the drink on the announce table.

Swerve Strickland defeated Jay Lethal in the Continental Classic Gold League

(The first points in the inaugural Continental Classic go to Strickland, as these two put on a solid back and forth to kick things off in the Gold League. I’m all for zero interference in this tournament, but this means Strickland will be without Prince Nana and his dancing, which is simply unfortunate.)

The crowd is loudly behind Strickland following his performance in the Texas Death Match at Full Gear this past weekend, as his shoulder is taped up. Quick head scissors sent Lethal to the floor, as Lethal was clotheslined into the ring from the apron, landed on his feet and wrenched onto the bad arm before hitting a tope. Lethal faked a Fargo Strut and flipped off the crowd before Strickland did a misdirect basement dropkick, targeting the leg. Lethal managed to reverse a whip and slam Strickland down onto the shoulder to take control. There’s a slug fest, but both men are striking the others injured body part before a series of reversals led to a snap German from Strickland, only for Lethal to respond with a shoulder breaker into the double down to commercial.

Strickland cut off Lethal in the corner with a huge superplex followed by a rolling Flatliner and brainbuster for two. Lethal countered a Figure Four into an inside cradle before delivering a reverse suplex and top rope elbow for a near fall of his own. Strickland countered the Lethal Injection and applied a Stretch Muffler, but Lethal managed counter into a Crossface. Lethal wanted Lethal Injection, but Strickland dropkicked the leg out, hit House Call and Swerve Stomp for the victory.

-Renee Paquette is backstage with Orange Cassidy, HOOK & Katsuyori Shibata. Cassidy asked for this time to make an announcement, which was immediately cut off by Wheeler Yuta, who said it took 17 Orange Punches and exposed buckle to defeat Jon Moxley. Yuta said it makes him sick that Shibata still has ROH Pure Title. Yuta told Shibata to watch his match on ROH this week and left, as Cassidy said he had an announcement, but Paquette said they’re out of time.

MJF & Adam Cole come to the ring with Cole on his crutches and MJF with a cane. MJF said his voice is hoarse because he was pounding beers last night and wants to go deep with the ladies in Chicago and he’s not talking about pizza. MJF put over Jay White as being one of the toughest challengers for his AEW Title and ran down his own resume as AEW Champion before calling himself humble. MJF said none of this would be possible without his brochacho, as its Story Time with Adam Cole Bay-Bay with Cole saying its good news that they’re still ROH Tag Team champions, but with good news, comes bad news. Cole said he’s not even close to being cleared yet as he can’t even really walk yet. That makes the decision for Full Gear to put him in the main event for a few hours leading up even more insane to me.

Cole brings up all the challengers ahead for MJF, but MJF cuts him off and mentions whoever stole his Devil mask and said the hell he’s going to bring to them will feel like heaven. The lights went out and The Devil appeared briefly on screen and laughed before disappearing until Samoa Joe’s music hit and he came to the ring. Joe said MJF stands here still AEW Champion, but also remains ROH Tag Team Champion with the price of giving Joe an AEW Title shot. MJF thought about their deal and his response was simple, “bl*w me” as Joe lunged at MJF and Cole said that’s what the old MJF would say, the new MJF is a man of his word. Cole said he’s been choked out by Joe more times than he can count, but the fans love MJF because when he says something will happen, it happens. Cole told MJF to be a man on his word and give Joe a title shot. MJF said Joe wouldn’t be the first ROH Champion he’s beaten in Chicago and wants to do it tonight, but Joe said absolutely not.

Joe doesn’t want a hurt MJF; he wants the fully healthy and said by Worlds End, MJF should be ready. MJF accepts and shakes Joe’s hand as Joe said he’s good at picking fights too, but all this worrying Max is doing about The Devil should be gone, because MJF is Joe’s property. Joe’s going to make sure he has MJF’s back so he has the best MJF possible before taking the thing he holds dear the most in front of his family and friends on Long Island.

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Orange Cassidy, HOOK & Katsuyori Shibata (w/Danhausen) defeated Angelo Parker, Matt Menard & Jake Hager

(The biggest story is the return of Danhausen and also Hager’s beloved purple hat. Heading into the day I was not expecting to see Shibata & Hager beating the hell out of each other tonight, but I’m sure glad it happened, as it was the highlight of this match.)

Before the match, Cassidy said he had a Thanksgiving surprise, as the big screen played the Danhausen video we’ve seen over the past month. Danhausen made his entrance as the match officially began with HOOK launching Menard & Parker before Hager attacked from behind. Hager Bomb out of the corner connected and we immediately went to picture in picture.

HOOK was isolated the entire break before finally hitting an overhead throw on Parker and made the hot tag to Cassidy, who ran wild until Hager caught him with a takedown. Cassidy fought back with a Stundog Millionaire and tagged Shibata, who slugged it out with Hager. Shibata fired off a pump kick, but Hager mowed him down with a knee lift, only to miss a corner splash. Shibata loudly lit Hager up with chops leading to the stalling dropkick. Parker & Menard made the save, as Parker officially made the tag, wanted a triple powerbomb, but Danhausen appeared with Hager’s purple hat we haven’t seen in months. Danhausen put the hat on, cursed Hager, as Cassidy hit a dive with HOOK & Shibata slapping on dueling REDRUM and rear naked chokes, switching at first because they realized Parker & Shibata were legal. Everyone tapped out as Shibata, HOOK, Cassidy & Danhausen stood tall.

-Renee Paquette is backstage with Adam Cole and said they can’t wait to see Cole back healthy until Roderick Strong yells his way into the shot with The Kingdom. Strong asked where Cole was last week when Action Andretti dropped him on his head? Cole screamed at Strong to shut up and get it through his head they aren’t best friends anymore and stormed off. Strong looked heartbroken and told The Kingdom he didn’t mean that.

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-Excalibur brings up Will Ospreay officially becoming All Elite at Full Gear, as Tony Schiavone mentions this coming Monday tickets go on pre-sale for All In next year at Wembley.

Christian Cage comes to the ring with Luchasaurus & Nick Wayne and said things didn’t go their way at Full Gear, but in all honesty, he didn’t lose that match, nor did Wayne. Cage turned to Luchasaurus and said he lost the match, which is unacceptable. Cage said both of their lives benefitted from being associated with Cage and since they’re his children, it’s time to re-create them in his image. Luchasaurus reluctantly took a knee after Cage called him a moron and said the name Luchasaurus will be associated with a loser, so he came up with a name of strength, toughness and never means defeat, he’s a finisher. This Saturday on Collision, he’ll be now known as Killswitch. Wayne immediately took a knee, but Cage told him never to do such a thing and called him special, his golden boy, so he’ll always be known as “The Prodigy” Nick Wayne.

Just then we see Nick’s mother, Shayna come to the ring and plead with her son, as Cage called her a terrible mother. Loving her child unconditionally isn’t enough for Wayne, making $40,000 a year waitressing isn’t enough for a Prodigy. It’s a good thing her husband is dead, as Nick would’ve disowned him not being as good of a wrestler as Cage is, nor was he the man or husband that Cage is. Cage said had Shayna played her cards right, things would’ve been different and told her to go punch her card at Denny’s. Killswitch stepped between Cage & Shayna, refusing to move, as Cage slapped him saying they can do things the easy way or the hard way. Cage shoved Killswitch into Shayna, who collapsed as Cage demanded Nick get a chair. Cage was about to give a Con-Chair-To to Shayna when he gave the chair to Killswitch, who pondered doing it until Adam Copeland sprinted to the ring and laid out Nick with a Spear. Killswitch pulled Cage to safety, so Copeland Speared Nick again before delivering an Impaler. Shayna recovered long enough to watch Copeland give a Con-Chair-To to her son with Cage & Killswitch watching at the ramp. I thought this whole segment was really well done.

-Renee Paquette is backstage with Angelo Parker, Matt Menard & Jake Hager, who are screaming about what just happened out there during their match before Anna Jay cuts them all off. Jay said she’s tired of the fighting and losing, she just wants to wrestle and doesn’t know if they’re here to help or hurt her? Parker’s phone rings and we see it’s from Ruby Soho as Jay storms off.

Switchblade Jay White defeated Rush in the Continental Classic Gold League

(If you like chops, have I got the match for you, as this match was dominated with loud chop exchanges throughout. Whenever he’d compete in the G1, White would always find a way to cheat to win and I think this Continental Classic will be no different as it worked for him tonight. I of course see this blowing up in his face when it’s all said and done.)

White came to the ring with The Gunns and they all acted shocked when learning there’s no one allowed ringside. Rush hit an early shoulder block and dropkick with White on the ropes early, being forced to regroup on the outside. White bailed on a dive, but Rush completely starched him with a chop, launching him into the railing. Rush wanted to choke White with cable chords, but referee Paul Turner put a stop as it would’ve led to a DQ. A chop battle back inside led to Rush winning the exchange and hit the pump fake kick before shooting a LIJ pose into commercial.

White took control during break, but it was short lived, as Rush hit a flying forearm and Three Amigos for the near fall. Rush took a very long time to follow up and missed a top rope senton leading to a White brainbuster for two of his own. White mocked Rush by doing a bullfighter pose, which led to another slugfest before White targeted the eyes. Rush hit a pump knee, but ran right into a Uranage for two. Rush chopped his way out of Blade Runner and hit a snap German, only for White to catch a kick into a dragon screw. White ran into an overhead corner throw, as Rush hit a Superman elbow, wanted Bulls Horns, but White fired out, looked for Blade Runner, only to nearly collide with the referee. This allowed White to hit a low blow on Rush and hit a Blade Runner for the victory.

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-Footage of Ricky Starks & Big Bill attacking Chris Jericho after the Full Gear media scrum is shown, slamming a crate into the injured arm of Jericho.

The WrestleAunts, RJ City & Renee Paquette are on the stage with an envelope in hand to announce the winner of the AEW Women’s Title, Timeless Toni Storm, who was in the crowd with Luther like it was an award show. Mariah May brought out the title to Storm, who put on her reading glasses before reading her speech. Storm thanked Anthony Khan, Jack Warner, whoever trained her, the women in the locker room, the little Toni Storm’s who want to be her, as this is her spotlight and they will not take it. Storm tells them to stay in school before Standing Ovation flashes on the big screen. I loved how right when Storm started her speech, she was played off, but told them to cut the music. Skye Blue’s music interrupted, as she made her way to the ring for our upcoming match, with Storm looking insulted.

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Skye Blue defeated Ruby Soho (w/Saraya) and Anna Jay (w/Matt Menard & Angelo Parker)

(Taz said whenever there’s love, there’s issues and that’s what happened with Soho & Parker and their continuing flirtatious storyline. Menard & Saraya tried to reel them in, but to no avail, as Blue was able to pick up the pieces and get the win in her hometown.)

All ladies tried pinfalls before Soho was sent into the ropes face to face with Parker. Soho was launched outside, as Jay & Blue had a back and forth before Soho reasserted herself in the action with a Saito suplex on Blue. Parker tripped up Blue, allowing Jay to hit a wheel kick and post Blue in the process. Jay demanded Parker focus and stop making eyes at Soho before the match went to commercial.

We returned to a powerbomb superplex tower of doom with Jay scurrying to get the pin, but only managed two. Soho & Jay were sent outside, as Blue missed a baseball slide and was tossed into the barricade by Soho. Parker walked in and made eyes at Soho before both were pulled away by Menard & Saraya. This led to Jay clocking Soho with a pump kick before back inside, Blue hit a cross body on both ladies. Blue tried Code Blue, but Jay countered into a slam for two. Menard tripped up Soho and it led to Saraya & Menard arguing. Meanwhile, a pump kick sent Soho into the arms of Parker, as Saraya & Menard scolded them both. Blue escaped Queenslayer and hit a pretty sloppy TKO to get the win.

-Renee Paquette approaches Wardlow working out backstage for his thoughts on the Worlds End main event. Paquette asks what he is waiting for with MJF and Wardlow said the downfall of the devil will happen on his time. AR Fox walks up and said Wardlow is putting the blame on everyone else and he did the same thing with Darby Allin, but Wardlow said he doesn’t need advice from anyone and dropped Fox.

Jon Moxley defeated Mark Briscoe in the Continental Classic Gold League

(Even with the slight overrun, I still wish this match would’ve gone longer, as these two beat the crap out of one another. The crowd was loudly behind Briscoe, but was more than fine with Moxley coming out the winner in this very fun main event.)

These two wasted no time going back and forth immediately, with Briscoe firing off some Redneck Kung Fu leading to a dropkick through the ropes outside followed with a Blockbuster off the apron. Moxley avoided a Froggy Bow and started a forearm exchange, ultimately booting Briscoe off the apron to the floor going to picture in picture.

During the break, Moxley busted Briscoe open as crossface punches led to a piledriver for a near fall. Briscoe battled back with an enzugiri and thrust chop before firing up, running wild. Moxley exploded out of the corner, but ran into an overhead Briscoe throw. Moxley countered a neckbereaker into a choke, transitioning into an arm breaker, but Briscoe got the ropes. Moxley cut off Briscoe in the ropes, as Briscoe bit Moxley, but dove right into the Paradigm Shift, which Briscoe no sold into a dropkick for the double down. Briscoe connected on a rolling Death Valley Driver and the Froggy Bow for two.

Briscoe decked a charging Moxley with a lariat, wanted a Jay Driller, but Moxley hit a King Kong Lariat of his own before hitting Death Rider, but Briscoe kicked out. The crowd went wild for Briscoe, who kicked off the ropes in a choke for a near fall. Moxley hit a half and half, but Briscoe rolled to his feet into a forearm battle. Moxley cut off the momentum with a kitchen sink, Curb Stomp and another Death Rider to get the victory in a hard hitting main event. Moxley showed respect after and shook hands with Briscoe, standing tall to end the show.

Continental Classic Gold League Standings

· 3 Points: Swerve Strickland, Switchblade Jay White, Jon Moxley

· 0 Points: Jay Lethal, Rush, Mark Briscoe

AEW Rampage & Collision 11/25/23

· Daniel Garcia vs. Claudio Castagnoli in the Continental Classic Blue League

· Eddie Kingston vs. Brody King in the Continental Classic Blue League

AEW Dynamite live results: MJF vs. Daniel Garcia World title match

Posted on by Ryan Howard

MJF will defend the AEW World Championship on tonight’s Dynamite. 

After Daniel Garcia issued a challenge on last Friday’s Rampage, MJF quickly answered the callout and puts the World title on the line against Garcia on tonight’s episode in Portland, Oregon. 

ROH World Television Champion Samoa Joe will defend his title against Keith Lee after a backstage confrontation between the two on Saturday’s AEW Collision episode. 

Before he challenges for the AEW World title on next Saturday’s Full Gear pay-per-view, Jay White will battle Mark Briscoe tonight. 

Sting & Darby Allin will be in tag team action on tonight’s episode against The Outrunners. 

Red Velvet will make her return to the ring for the first time since February on tonight’s episode as she takes on Julia Hart of the House of Black. 

Prior to facing Hangman Page at Full Gear, Swerve Strickland will step into the ring with Penta El Zero Miedo on Dynamite. 

Full Gear opponents Hikaru Shida & Toni Storm will have a sit-down interview with Tony Schiavone on tonight’s episode. Shida defends the Women’s World title against Storm next Saturday at the pay-per-view. 

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AEW Dynamite comes on the air with Tony Schiavone backstage introducing World Champion MJF, asking him about Jay White pinning him last week. MJF said it’s not going to happen again when he gets a video chat from Adam Cole, who is shown on the TV screen. Cole said he’s worried about Max at Full Gear and if he wants to win against The Gunns, he needs to take Joe up on his offer. MJF refuses and said he has a plan, but has to handle Daniel Garcia first. Garcia, Matt Menard & Angelo Parker enter and MJF said it’s talent over tenure and questions whether he’s getting the professional wrestler or sports entertainer? Garcia said he’s getting the professional wrestler before walking off. Roderick Strong screams and rolls in with The Kingdom and tries to get MJF to make him his partner, but MJF refuses and storms off, much like last week. Cole cuts off his video, while Strong said it’s time to remind everyone who the hell he is.

Excalibur welcomes us alongside Tony Schiavone and Taz as we go right to the intros to our opening AEW World Title match.

MJF defeated Daniel Garcia (w/Matt Menard & Angelo Parker) to retain the AEW World Title

(While I wish this match would’ve gone longer, there’s quite a few matches on the card tonight, so this was a solid back and forth match for the time given. I really hope this is the start of a singles push for Garcia, which is weird saying that coming off a loss, but he’s been just a guy for a while now, he’s one of the best wrestlers they have, time for him to be pushed.)

MJF almost locked in an early submission, but a rope break by Garcia allowed MJF to mock the dance. Garcia out wrestled MJF and nearly did the dance, but Menard cut him off. MJF applauds the scrap and offers a hand, but gets the signature eye poke instead, leading to a hammerlock slam. MJF continued to work over the arm heading into commercial.

Garcia mounted a comeback with a release German suplex that sent MJF bouncing to the corner, allowing Garcia to do a one arm dance before planting MJF with a brainbuster. Garcia got a series of near falls before a piledriver couldn’t hit due to the injured arm, so Garcia settled for a Saito suplex. Garcia charged in the corner, but MJF escaped and hit a double stomp to the elbow and under hook shoulder breaker. A violent hammerlock cradle DDT got two, as Garcia scrambled out of Salt of the Earth and Heat Seeker. MJF hit the corner superkick, but missed a Panama Sunrise, leading to Garcia chopping out the legs of the champion. Garcia planted MJF with a one arm piledriver and got a close two before sinking in the Dragon Tamer. Garcia fell back and danced a bit allowing MJF to pull back on the injured arm and get Salt of the Earth locked in for the submission.

Post match, MJF offered a handshake, but as Garcia went for it, Menard & Parker pulled him back. MJF asked if Garcia will keep following them and got the crowd to chant for Garcia, but Menard & Parker stopped it again.

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Sting & Darby Allin defeated The Outrunners (Turbo Floyd & Truth Magnum)

(A Sting squash match in 2023 was quite the sight to see, as this is a rare two match week for the Stinger, who now goes on to Collision for a six man tag with Allin & Adam Copeland against Lance Archer & The Righteous.)

Tony Schiavone let us know Jim Valley told him this was the first time Sting has wrestled in Oregon since 1989. Floyd & Magnum got the upper hand on Allin in the early going, with loud chants of We Want Sting from the crowd. Floyd took too long to deliver a suplex, as Allin tagged Sting while upside down and Sting saved his partner. Magnum pulled Allin to the floor, as Sting no sold a double back elbow as The Outrunners posed. Dueling Stinger & Coffin Splashes connected before Sting sank in the Scorpion Death Lock on Floyd for the submission.

-Tony Schiavone was backstage earlier today with Hikaru Shida & Toni Storm with the screen black and white, as Schiavone said not to adjust our TV screens. Shida questioned what happened to Storm, who said she’s still upset about what happened at All In and will become the first 3 time Women’s champion and Shida will never have the spotlight. Storm signed the contract, as did Shida, who said what will happen is what will always happen, she’ll beat Storm at Full Gear. Storm said chin up, tits out and watch for the shoe, which Shida smacked out of her hand.

Swerve Strickland (w/Prince Nana) defeated Penta El Zero Miedo (w/Alex Abrahantes)

(The match itself was absolutely fantastic, these two have great chemistry with one another and the crowd was into the match from the start. I still can’t believe it took this long for Hangman to get his hands on Strickland, but at least he did this week.)

Excalibur informed us that due to Strickland & Nana breaking into Hangman Adam Page’s home two weeks ago, Page is banned from ringside during this match. I have zero idea how that makes any sense at all, while Strickland never got punished by his breaking and entering, but here we are. Both Strickland & Penta showed their athleticism early in a back and forth, which Strickland got the upper hand on with a head scissors and leaping uppercut to the back. Penta started a chop exchange, so Strickland stomped on the hand to put a stop to that. Penta fought back with a backstabber that sent Strickland outside, but cut off a diving Penta. After side stepping Strickland, Penta hit a thrust kick and finally connected on a somersault dive into commercial.

We return to a slugfest until both men countered Made in Penta & the JML Driver respectively before colliding with one another with a double clothesline. After a series of misdirects, Penta hit multiple Sling Blades before hitting his new fireman’s carry Jackhammer for two. Strickland was sent crashing outside, as Penta followed with a spectacular springboard Destroyer from the ring to the apron. Penta connected on a top rope double stomp, but Strickland kicked out at two.

Penta tried going for a float over in the corner and Strickland flipped the legs on the top buckle, crashing Penta down on his head. While hung up in the ropes, Strickland hit a slingshot double stomp to the floor before missing a 450 Splash back in the ring, with Penta trapping and snapping the arm back. Made in Japan connected for the closest two of the match, as both men missed home run shots before Penta punted the bad arm. Strickland countered Fear Factor again, this time into a powerbomb Death Valley Driver before getting payback by snapping the arm of Penta. Swerve Stomp connected and Strickland got the pinfall.

Post match, Strickland was about to take off Penta’s mask when Hangman Adam Page appeared with a chair and swung wildly. Strickland & Nana tried to bail, but only Nana got away, as Strickland was laid out with the chair, as were multiple security guards. Page connected on a Dead Eye off the stage through a table, screaming that Strickland is a dead man. Excalibur said Page had to be careful hitting security with a chair; it might cost him, which, again, I have to remind everyone, Strickland broke into a man’s home and wasn’t punished.

-Alex Marvez is backstage with Bullet Club Gold, who are back from their vacation. Jay White cut a promo and ran down MJF saying no matter what MJF does, White will always be better than he is.

-A video package for next week’s Street Fight is shown with Kenny Omega, Chris Jericho, Kota Ibushi & Paul Wight vs. The Don Callis Family while video game footage of Like A Dragon was inserted into the history of the feud.

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-Renee Paquette is backstage with The Golden Jets, Kenny Omega & Chris Jericho saying next week is the final Boss Battle. Once Jericho started talking he was immediately cut off by The Young Bucks. Matt Jackson makes fun of the Golden Jets name and brings up another name, The Elite. Jericho said The Bucks are supposed to be friends with Omega, but weren’t there when Powerhouse Hobbs beat him up. Jericho said if he recalls, it was all four of them who started AEW, but Matt said it was typical Jericho, taking credit and cashing a big check. Jericho reminded Matt who he’s talking to and said he still thinks Jericho & Omega could beat The Bucks. Matt & Nick issue a challenge for Full Gear, but Jericho said once they win at the PPV, the guaranteed Tag Team Title shot The Bucks have goes to Jericho & Omega. Matt said once The Bucks win, this Golden Jets thing is no more. Omega said he doesn’t want to wrestle The Bucks, but he’s done it before and won before with Ibushi & Hangman. Omega said if this is what has to be done to make the Bucks grown up and stop being spoiled, whiny, bitchy children, he’ll see them at Full Gear. Jericho said he’ll be glad to take The Bucks to the woodshed and beat their spoiled asses.

Samoa Joe defeated Keith Lee to retain the ROH TV Title

(Joe’s historic TV Title reign continued for a little longer, but while I was ready for a potential rematch since Lee didn’t officially tap, Joe gave up the title and has his eyes set on a much bigger prize, the AEW Title. While you could certainly say it’s a little weak for Joe to drop the title without losing, he shouldn’t be beaten if he’s going to be a World Title challenger, so I understand it.)

Both took turns colliding on shoulder tackles, with Joe getting an eye poke to lead to his, while Lee got a full head of steam to flatten Joe. Clubbing blows and overhand double chop by Lee, who wrenched away at the face of Joe in the rope as Meat Forever chants echo from the crowd. Joe turned the tide and lit up Lee with punches, but a leap frog, drop down and massive cross body by Lee sent Joe to the floor into commercial.

Back from break, Lee unleashed corner strikes, but Joe responded with a massive sit out knee breaker. Lee tried fighting back, but a dragon screw quickly floored him, allowing Joe to zone in. Joe’s combo of the Manhattan Drop and big boot connected, but Lee was ready to counter the senton and hit a release German suplex. Both men slugged it out before Lee planted a charging Joe with a pop up powerbomb for a close two. Lee wanted the Ground Zero, but Joe got free, locked in the Coquina Clutch as Lee passed out and the referee stopped the match.

Post match, Joe said he didn’t come to Oregon just to be the ROH TV Champion, he’s hungrier than that, so he relinquishes the title and said the next title that will be on his shoulder is the AEW World Championship, whether MJF likes it or not.

-Backstage Orange Cassidy & HOOK are standing by, as Cassidy said Jon Moxley is the only person he’s thought about ever since Moxley left him in a pool of his own blood at All Out. Cassidy apologizes for picking up the piece not of Rey Fenix, but of the International Title that Moxley dropped. Cassidy needs to beat Moxley in order to be the International Champion he knows he can be and will do just that at Full Gear.

The Gunns (w/Juice Robinson) defeated The Bollywood Boyz

Austin & Colten wasted zero time attacking at the bell and connected on 3:10 to Yuma in seconds to get the win.

The Gunns post match called MJF a liar who has been lying to fans for years, which isn’t something a generational talent does, as they ran down their resume and called themselves generational talents. Austin called MJF an embarrassment and said at Full Gear, the ROH Tag Titles go into the hands of a real tag team before hitting the Gunns Up line. MJF is shown watching backstage and Samoa Joe was standing behind him, smirking, as MJF stormed off.

-Jon Moxley & Wheeler Yuta are backstage and Moxley said he’d been getting calls to let Orange Cassidy off the hook, as Cassidy didn’t know what he was doing when he won back the International Title. Moxley questions the example he’d be setting for Yuta if he doesn’t beat the piss out of Cassidy? Moxley issues a challenge next week for himself & Yuta against Cassidy & HOOK. Yuta said HOOK has messed with the wrong crew and said he’ll see HOOK in Cali, so expect that match to be official soon, if not already, for Full Gear.

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-A video package of Wardlow training is shown, saying the first three years in his AEW career, a foot was constantly on his back, holding him down, making him feel worthless. MJF won’t know where or when, but when MJF realizes it, it’ll be too late, as the days of the Devil ruling over AEW are coming to an end.

Julia Hart defeated Red Velvet

(Hart celebrates her 22nd birthday by ruining Velvet’s return to the ring in almost a year. The strange storyline of is she heel/isn’t she heel continues post match with Skye Blue. I assume she turns heel eventually and we get our next TBS Title match for Kris Statlander.)

Velvet fired off a series of arm drags and worked the arm of Hart to start, but Hart rolled through and both ladies did the splits into the stalemate. Hart tripped up Velvet, who quickly turned the tables with corner strikes and doing splits into a choke. Hart escaped corner punches, pulling the legs of Velvet out and crashing hard, allowing Hart to control during commercial.

Velvet mounted a comeback with a leg lariat followed by a wheelbarrow bulldog. A charging double knees to the back connected with Hart trapped in the ropes, as Velvet followed with a standing moonsault for two. Velvet ran into a corner back elbow, but flattened Hart with a variation of the Iconoclasm to get another near fall. Velvet was slow to follow up, allowing Hart to hit a thrust kick and massive moonsault for the victory.

Post match, Hart locked on Hartless before Skye Blue hit the ring and had a faceoff with Hart until Kris Statlander & Willow Nightingale joined. Nightingale helped out Velvet, while Statlander stared down Hart, who just left.

-RJ City is backstage and said we may have heard rumblings and they’re true, he’s honored to introduce AEW’s newest signing, Mariah May, who walks in and said she’s so excited to be in AEW. RJ asks her plans and goals, as May said she’s a big fan of RJ City’s work with Toni Storm. May said Storm is the reason she’s in AEW, as RJ lets her know Storm just left, but next week, he’ll introduce her. May was ecstatic, kissed RJ and thanked him. I wish this would’ve been a much bigger introduction for May, but I refuse to be disappointed by more RJ City on my TV.

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Switchblade Jay White (w/Bullet Club Gold) defeated Mark Briscoe

(In no way did I expect Briscoe to win here and get White’s main event spot at Full Gear after all this build, but the crowd absolutely bit for the false finishes and near falls Briscoe got during this really good battle. The allies MJF potentially had, while few already to begin with, appear to be dwindling even more and he might be forced to take Samoa Joe up on his offer after The Devil’s henchmen laid out The Acclaimed & Daddy Ass. It should be noted the masked men this time were much bigger in stature than the time we saw them beat up Jay White.)

A fast start by Briscoe, as White was forced to regroup outside with his buddies. White tried working a headlock, but Briscoe easily escaped and fired off chops, sending White outside again, where Briscoe hit a diving elbow off the apron. Robinsonn took the referee long enough for Colten to trip up Briscoe, allowing White to connect on a DDT. White faked a leg injury to let BC Gold swarm for the attack into picture in picture.

Back from break, Briscoe fought off a superplex and scored on a middle rope dropkick with the crowd loudly behind him. A stiff striking exchange took place with Briscoe wiping off the chops from White and unloading a series of his own. Briscoe was a house of fire as he planted White with a neckbreaker for two. Briscoe countered a uranage into a fisherman’s buster for another close near fall. White raked the eyes while on the apron and hit a dragon screw to go after the previously injured knee. Briscoe wasn’t behind for long, as a rolling Death Valley Driver and huge Froggy Bow connected for two. Briscoe went for a Jay Driller, but White spun out into a uranage into the double down.

Robinson screamed for and was blessed with a Kiwi Crusher, as White followed up chop blocking the leg out from Briscoe. White wanted a Blade Runner, but Briscoe spun out and hit an Exploder and massive lariat. Briscoe called for the finish, but White backdropped out of a Jay Driller and connected on a Sleeper Suplex followed by a brainbuster. Briscoe chopped his way out of Blade Runner, but couldn’t dodge another Sleeper Suplex, Straightjacket Brainbuster and Blade Runner that put Briscoe away.

Post match, MJF’s music hit, as BC Gold looked up to the ramp, but MJF appeared from behind them. Wearing the Dynamite Diamond Ring, MJF KO’d The Gunns & Robinson before squaring off with White, who bailed quickly. MJF said play time is almost over with Jay White dressing up as a top guy. MJF said he’ll go down the greatest AEW World Champion of all time, as White will have to kill him to beat him. For the first time in his life, MJF is fighting for everyone on the journey with him since day one. MJF isn’t just a scumbag, he’s the fans scumbag. Will White be the first man to pull the trigger at Full Gear?

The lights went out and we saw The Acclaimed & Daddy Ass being beaten up by four masked men backstage. Anthony Bowens was launched through a glass window before the camera cut to The Devil, then back to the ring, as MJF sprinted to the back, frustrated. Samoa Joe walked up and said it looks like the champ is running out of friends before laughing and walking off to end the show.

AEW Rampage 11/10/23

· FTR (Dax Harwood & Cash Wheeler) take on El Hijo del Vikingo & Komander

AEW Collision 11/11/23

· Rush & Dralistico vs. The Workhorsemen (JD Drake & Anthony Henry)

· Sting, Darby Allin & Adam Copeland vs. Lance Archer, Vincent & Dutch (w/Jake Roberts)

AEW Dynamite 11/15/23

· Kenny Omega, Chris Jericho, Kota Ibushi & Paul Wight vs. The Don Callis Family in a Street Fight

· Orange Cassidy & HOOK take on Jon Moxley & Wheeler Yuta

AEW Dynamite live results: Three title matches, Tony Khan announcement

Posted on by Ryan Howard

Two title matches, plus “an important announcement” from AEW owner Tony Khan will take place on tonight’s Dynamite. 

Orange Cassidy will defend the International Championship against Blackpool Combat Club’s Claudio Castagnoli following up on last week’s Dynamite main event featuring Cassidy & Kazuchika Okada against Castagnoli & Bryan Danielson. 

Women’s World Champion Hikaru Shida will defend her title against Willow Nightingale. Shida is coming off a title defense against Abadon in a Fright Night Fight on Saturday’s Collision episode. 

World Champion MJF & three mystery partners will face Bullet Club Gold’s Jay White, Juice Robinson, Austin Gunn & Colten Gunn in an eight-man tag team match. 

Kenny Omega & Chris Jericho will team up once again as they face former Jericho Appreciation Society members “Daddy Magic” Matt Menard & “Cool Hand Ang” Angelo Parker. 

AEW CEO, owner, president, and head of creative Tony Khan has promised an important announcement on tonight’s episode as the holiday season approaches. 

The show begins at 8 p.m. Eastern time.

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AEW Dynamite comes on the air with recaps from last week’s Dynamite & Collision main events before we go backstage to Renee Paquette standing by with MJF. Paquette asks about MJF finding three partners tonight despite having many enemies. MJF made a list of the AEW roster and wants to find three people who aren’t A-holes. MJF then throws it to the screen where Adam Cole is there at home, congratulating MJF on being the longest reigning AEW Champion and says he should entertain Samoa Joe’s offer to help him out. MJF left to find partners while Roderick Strong & The Kingdom rolled and walked in, saying it was rude of Max to walk off mid conversation. Strong asked if Cole agreed that MJF was The Devil, but Cole cut his feed off before he could answer. The screen quickly cut to The Devil before going to the opening video package. Excalibur welcomes us alongside Tony Schiavone and Taz as we go right to our first title match of the evening.

Orange Cassidy defeated Claudio Castagnoli to retain the AEW International Title

(This was the exact match you’d expect from these two, as Castagnoli showed off his superior strength, while Cassidy sold like crazy with glimpses of hope throughout. Finally, Cassidy was able to find a way to survive in a really great looking finish. Cassidy is hell bent on one thing during this reign as champion, that’s beating Jon Moxley. I have to wonder, HOOK put his hands on an official and we’re questioning suspension, while Moxley & Castagnoli just beat up security guards post match and that was fine.)

Cassidy tried a quick cazadora, but Castagnoli just used his power to slam Cassidy to the mat, using his size and strength early on. Cassidy floated over in the corner and tried a high cross body, but Castagnoli caught him into a tilt a whirl back breaker into a gut buster. Cassidy started playing mind games by constantly rolling to the floor away from Castagnoli, who grew angry, only to be posted by Cassidy. After a successful first dive, Castagnoli caught Cassidy’s second try and hit a press slam onto the railing. Wheeler Yuta & HOOK, who I didn’t even see out there to begin with, got too close to the action and referee Bryce ejected them both. Back inside, Cassidy briefly escaped a superplex, but Castagnoli literally just pulled Cassidy up by his head back in position and hit a stalling superplex into commercial break.

It was all Castagnoli during commercial as we see that HOOK & Wheeler Yuta had to be separated backstage, with HOOK shoving AEW official Pat Buck and Excalibur said this got HOOK ejected from the building and perhaps something more severe, like a suspension.

Back to the ring, Cassidy managed to hit his diving DDT to the floor, but his injured back did damage to himself as well. In the ring, Cassidy hit the Stundog Millionaire, but Castagnoli fought back with a Giant Swing and Sharpshooter, but Cassidy shifted his weight to escape, so Castagnoli transitioned into a cross face and Rings of Saturn. Cassidy rolled into a pin attempt for two, but Castagnoli clobbered him with an uppercut into the anvil elbows. Castagnoli wanted the Neutralizer, but Cassidy crumbled, as it was a ruse, trying another Stundog, but this time Castagnoli countered into a sleeper with a Giant Swing. Cassidy faded, but put his hands in his pockets and nearly got a pin out the corner. Orange Punch and Beach Break connected, but Castagnoli wisely rolled outside, beating the count at nine.

Little kicks from Cassidy ramp up as they continue into a PK. Cassidy missed an Orange Punch, but Castagnoli missed a Rainmaker, allowing Cassidy to hit a multi revolution Tornado DDT. Castagnoli nearly hit a pop up uppercut, but Cassidy stood on the chest and turned it into a hurricanrana pin with his hands in the pocket for the flash pin.

Cassidy got about 10 seconds to celebrate before Jon Moxley’s music hit and he came out from the crowd, joining Castagnoli in the ring. Cassidy hit the ring and tried to brawl with Moxley, who beat him down. Security guards hit the ring, but promptly got beaten up by Moxley & Castagnoli. Finally, Castagnoli had to pull Moxley off Cassidy and Moxley just stormed to the back.

-MJF is backstage and knocks on Kenny Omega’s dressing room, but Chris Jericho answers, smiles and slams the door. MJF goes to walk away, when Wardlow appears and chokes MJF against the wall saying MJF took everything from him, so he’ll take everything from MJF when he least expects it. Wardlow leaves as MJF slams down his clipboard and goes to walk off when The Acclaimed appear from around the corner and offer a scissor, but MJF storms off.

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-Jon Moxley is backstage talking about how Fenix kamikazied himself, injures Moxley and Orange Cassidy is there to pick up the pieces? Moxley showed Cassidy respect when no one else would, but like everyone else, Cassidy wrote off Moxley. Maybe this is about something else and Cassidy is just in the wrong place at the wrong time, but at Full Gear, he’s going to win his title back and beat Cassidy within an inch of his life.

Mogul Embassy (Brian Cage, Toa Liona & Bishop Kaun) defeated Hangman Adam Page & The Young Bucks (Matt & Nick Jackson) to win the ROH Six Man Tag Titles

(This was a pretty quick match, with the storyline of Page & Strickland playing the biggest role, leaving The Bucks outnumbered and cost them as a result. The post match meltdown by Matt Jackson is an interesting development.)

Page was relentless on his attack on all the Embassy members early, as he has revenge on his mind following Swerve Strickland’s home invasion last week. The Bucks made the save when numbers became too much and hit a trifecta of slingshot dives on the floor. Back inside, Kaun was backed up into the corner and suffered locomotion charging strikes before Nick hit an assisted Swanton off the top, crushing Kaun into picture in picture.

The Embassy controlled during break, but Page made a comeback right when things returned, running wild on everyone. Right as Page was looking for a Buckshot, we hear Swerve Strickland on the stage with Prince Nana asking “Whose House?” and said last week, he was at Page’s house. Page tagged in Nick and sprinted after Strickland & Nana, as The Bucks are left in a handicap match, with Cage hitting a suplex from the apron in. The numbers were too much for Matt, who was flattened with a double spinebuster by Kaun & Liona. Nick was dropped with an assisted triple powerbomb and double face buster, as Kaun pinned Nick to regain the titles.

Backstage we see Page & Strickland brawling and had to be separated by a ton of security as we go back to the ring where The Bucks are left alone. Matt Jackson snaps and tears apart the ringside table, slamming a chair against the ring post before we go to break. This reminded me of when Chris Jericho started turning heel in WCW; thank goodness David Penzer wasn’t ringside tonight.

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-MJF is walking backstage again and comes to Samoa Joe’s dressing room, but passes, approaching Darby Allin’s dressing room (how many dressing room’s do AEW talent have?), but uses a sharpie to write Emo Bitch on the sign. MJF laughs and walks away when The Acclaimed & Daddy Ass have a sign saying Pick Us, which MJF ignores.

-The Rated R Superstar Adam Copeland is announced to the ring by Tony Schiavone, who Excalibur called The Rated PG-13 Superstar. Copeland put over Schiavone, which got a Tony chant, something that hilariously repulsed Taz. Copeland said last week, Sting, someone he respects massively, got in his face, with Darby Allin, the future of AEW. Before Copeland could give his answer to being their partner at Full Gear, Christian Cage, Luchasaurus & Nick Wayne interrupted.

Cage is going to retire Sting at Full Gear whether he likes it or not. We haven’t seen Allin around a lot lately since Cage dumped him on his arm at Wrestle Dream. Cage brought up Copeland’s neck problems and said if Copeland accepts the match, Cage would snap his neck, leaving his kids wipe the drool from his face as a former somebody. Cage told Luchasaurus & Wayne to give him a preview, as they hit the ring and Copeland got the upper hand, but when coming face to face with Cage, Copeland couldn’t pull the trigger. This allowed Luchasaurus to hit a lariat to the back of the neck and Wayne to hit Wayne’s World. Cage was about to give a Con-Chair-To when Sting made the save and wasted Wayne on the stage. Allin sprinted to the ring and beat down Cage as Luchasaurus was dropped by Copeland. Cage turned the tide on Allin, but turned around into a Spear by Copeland, who officially accepted being Allin & Sting’s partner for Full Gear.

-Nigel McGuinness is backstage with Tony Khan, who said his big announcement was following the success of All In, setting the all time indoor attendance record, next year’s show will be August 25th and tickets will go on sale one month from today, December 1st. Khan said you don’t have to wait until then, as McGuinness said if you want early access to tickets, you can go to Ticketmaster.co.uk/AEWWEMBLEY2024 to signup. I’m not sure this would qualify as a “big” announcement.

Kenny Omega & Chris Jericho defeated Matt Menard & Angelo Parker (w/Jake Hager)

(A quick win for The Golden Jets, with the most notable thing being Menard & Parker’s willingness to try and use the baseball bat to win by any means necessary, something that had to impress Don Callis. The post match was the bigger story, literally, as Jericho & Omega not only have backup in Kota Ibushi, but also Paul Wight. I never thought I’d write that sentence in my life.)

The Don Callis Family, with new member Kyle Fletcher, joined commentary for the match, as Menard & Parker bark at Jericho right away, saying Jericho didn’t know what he had in them and attacked. Jericho fought back and tagged Omega as they hit a double suplex and shoulder tackle into commercial break. Menard & Parker got the upper hand during picture in picture, but Omega made the hot tag to Jericho when things returned and he ran wild before Parker was locked in the Lion Tamer. Menard tried to cut it off, but suffered a springboard dropkick as a result. Omega connected on a Snap Dragon, as Hager jumped on the apron, but ate a V-Trigger and Omega dive for his troubles. With referee Aubrey’s attention turned, Menard clocked Jericho with the baseball bat, but Parker only got two. Menard wanted Parker to use the bat, but a slight delay, allowed Jericho to duck the shot and hit a Judas Effect for the win.

Post match, Callis and Family walked to the stage, saying he has to give Jericho & Omega credit for being cockroaches, hard to get rid of following Takeshita & Hobbs destroying both of them. Maybe this doesn’t get finished in a ring, but instead, on the streets. Callis challenges Jericho & Omega to a Street Fight in two weeks on Dynamite, calling them dummies. Omega said none of this was about winning matches, accepts the challenge, but makes it a 6 man street fight, saying Kota Ibushi will be by their side. Callis said they are still down a man, so Jericho brings up his friend who is bigger than Powerhouse Hobbs, as Hobbs isn’t a giant. Paul Wight walks out from backstage, in his gear and KO’s Kyle Fletcher with a punch as the rest of Callis’ Family retreats.

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-Renee Paquette is backstage in Kenny Omega & Chris Jericho’s dressing room, as Jericho was about to talk about the upcoming match we just learned about when Matt Jackson cut them off. Matt said he didn’t want to get overdramatic, as there’s been enough of that in their in the past, but asks what was the point of The Elite getting back together, when they don’t have each others’ backs? Matt said his biggest problem was who invited this prick Jericho into their locker room? Matt said he never forgot what Jericho did to The Bucks’ father years ago and said Jericho will screw Omega over just like Don Callis did.

Hikaru Shida defeated Willow Nightingale to retain the AEW Women’s Title

After some early signs of respect, Nightingale showed off her power with a shoulder tackle and low cross body for two. Shida fought back with a running knee in the corner, but was caught by Nightingale, who tried a standing switch, but was sent to the floor, where Shida met her with a diving cross body into commercial.

Shida got a two count off a suplex back from break, followed by a charging corner boot. Nightingale hit a cartwheel off a whip attempt; hit an enzugiri and high boot of her own. Nightingale connected on a perfect spinebuster, but both ladies started a slugfest with elbow strikes, something Nightingale won. Both traded dropkicks off the second rope, leading into a double down. Shida was cut off in the corner, as Nightingale wanted an Avalanche DVD, but Shida turned the tide and hit an Avalanche Falcon Arrow, but Nightingale exploded out at one.

After trading hard strikes, Nightingale connected on the Pounce and Death Valley Driver for a close near fall. Nightingale wanted a Doctor Bomb, but Shida turned it into a hurricanrana. Nightingale swung for the fences with a lariat, as Shida turned the pin into one of her own for two and hit a knee strike before nailing the Kitana for the victory.

Post match, Shida & Nightingale shook hands until Timeless Toni Storm made her entrance with the butler, Luther, who tried to present Shida with a shoe. Shida smacked it away and decked Storm with a running knee. Back in the ring, the lights went out and Julia Hart appeared behind Nightingale, offering a handshake, as Nightingale knew what was about to happen. Skye Blue ran to the ring and looked like she was about to turn on Nightingale when she misted Hart instead with blue mist. Hart bailed, furious, as the crowd didn’t react that much to Blue misting Hart, I think they were expecting Hart to turn heel.

-MJF is once again approached by The Acclaimed & Daddy Ass backstage, as Caster said it looks like they are all he has left and says to wear the gear they provided in a trash bag. MJF looked in the bag and refused, saying he had one option left, as he turns to Jay Lethal, Sonjay Dutt, Satnam Singh and Jeff & Karen Jarrett. MJF gives a look to them and back to the trash bag to end the segment.

-Renee Paquette is backstage with Roderick Strong & The Kingdom, as Strong calls Adam Cole and was insulted MJF never even asked them for help. Cole said for Strong to shut the hell up and hung up.

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Bullet Club Gold (Switchblade Jay White, Juice Robinson, Austin & Colten Gunn) defeated MJF, Daddy Ass & The Acclaimed (Max Caster & Anthony Bowens)

(This was your standard multi man match, with the heels controlling a majority until the main babyface ran wild, with the numbers ultimately proving too much. White & MJF never touched until the finish and I’m surprised MJF took the pin, but this gives White more bragging rights heading into their PPV main event. Post match, the fans (and Caster mainly) got what they wanted and we got our quadruple scissor.)

MJF was decked head to toe with pink, including matching scarf, as he refused to high five Caster before the bell. The crowd chanted Happy Birthday to Daddy Ass, who is 60 years old today. MJF charged at White, who cowered in the corner, as it was Robinson & Bowens who started things off, but Daddy Ass & Austin made tags and father & son squared off. Austin tripped up his father and hit a little Shake, Rattle and Roll until Daddy Ass decked both of his sons and told all Bullet Club Gold to suck it. White made the tag and tried a chop battle with Daddy Ass, as White was chopped to the floor where BC Gold regrouped. The Acclaimed & Daddy Ass wanted MJF to scissor before commercial, but he refused once again.

BC Gold isolated Bowens during picture in picture until Colten missed a corner splash, as Bowens tagged and scissored Daddy Ass before hitting Scissor Me Timbers. MJF was about to join in the scissoring fun when The Acclaimed & Daddy Ass were pulled to the outside. Caster was picked apart until finally Bowens & Daddy Ass had enough and for some reason referee Bryce just held back MJF from joining in, so the numbers game were too much again.

Finally, Caster leapt for the MJF hot tag, as White ran for his life, as MJF was a house of fire on Robinson & The Gunns. The chase was on between MJF & White, as Austin & Colten tripped up MJF and tried for 3:10 to Yuma, which MJF fought out of with a DDT followed by a Kangaroo Kick. White snuck in from behind, hit a Blade Runner and pinned MJF clean or as clean as you’d call that.

Post match, The Gunns & Robinson brawled with The Acclaimed & Daddy Ass, leaving White alone, holding the title, waiting for MJF to get up. White charged and Caster took the bullet and title shot, as Bullet Club Gold bailed. MJF stared them down, as Daddy Ass & Bowens checked on Caster, who slowly raised his hand for a scissor. Daddy Ass screamed as MJF to scissor after everything they’ve done for Max, as we got our four way scissoring to end the show.

AEW Rampage 11/3/23

· El Hijo del Vikingo vs. Penta el Zero Miedo vs. Komander

· The Gunns vs. Christopher Daniels & Matt Sydal

· Marina Shafir vs. Skye Blue

· Trent Beretta vs. Daniel Garcia

AEW Collision 11/4/23

· Darby Allin vs. Lance Archer

· Swerve Strickland vs. AR Fox

· The Acclaimed 69 Days Title Celebration

AEW Dynamite live results: MJF vs. Juice Robinson

Posted on by Ryan Howard

MJF puts the Dynamite Diamond Ring up for grabs against Juice Robinson tonight in Philadelphia. 

Robinson won the Dynamite Dozen battle royale last week to earn a shot at MJF’s ring. MJF will look to keep the ring for a fifth consecutive year in this week’s AEW Dynamite main event. 

Hikaru Shida will defend the Women’s World Championship against Ruby Soho. Shida defeated Soho’s Outcasts cohort Saraya to win the title.

The Elite will defend their ROH Six-Man Tag Team Championship as The Young Bucks & Hangman Page defend against The Hardys & Brother Zay. 

Swerve Strickland will have a message to deliver to Page on the show as the feud between the two continues. 

NJPW’s Kazuchika Okada will team with Orange Cassidy against Blackpool Combat Club’s Bryan Danielson & Claudio Castagnoli. 

Rob Van Dam will return to action as he teams with Hook against Dark Order’s Alex Reynolds & John Silver. 

A week after Sting announced his impending retirement, Tony Khan will give the icon a gift on tonight’s show.

A sit-down interview with Renee Paquette & Chris Jericho is also scheduled. 

The show begins at 8 p.m. Eastern time.

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AEW Dynamite comes on the air with Renee Paquette, who is backstage with MJF calling Adam Cole on the phone, who answers this time. MJF got about two words out before we hear “ADAM!” and Roderick Strong is wheeled in with Mike Bennett & Matt Taven. After MJF hangs up on the phone, Strong said despite knowing MJF is behind the Devil mask, they’ll help him in his 8 Man Tag with Bullet Club Gold. MJF shoved Strong in the wheelchair out of the shot and said tonight after everything Juice Robinson has said about him, he has a bullet with Robinson’s name on it and tonight in Philadelphia; he’s not going to miss. We then see the camera cut to the Devil, who stares at the screen before shoving it away.

Excalibur welcomes us alongside Tony Schiavone and Taz as we head to our opening contest of the evening.

AEW World Champion MJF defeated Juice Robinson (w/The Gunns) for the Dynamite Diamond Ring

(The match itself I thought was very good, with MJF being able to out scumbag Robinson when it was all said and done, retaining his Diamond Ring for the fifth year. Now, the post match felt longer than this match as so much was crammed into it and I think we could’ve cut some of it. There will be an 8 man tag next week, a ROH Tag Title match at Full Gear and most notably a World Title match on Collision this Saturday.)

MJF shot a quick double leg and unloaded offense in the corner with the Philly crowd going nuts. To the floor they went, as MJF repeatedly launched Robinson into the barricade and over the timekeeper’s table. After spitting water into Robinson’s face, he set him up on a chair, broke the count, flipped the ref off and hit a charging boot sending Robinson into the front row. A slingshot into the post busted Robinson open and MJF was about to stomp Robinson face first onto the steps when The Gunns distraction was enough for Robinson to pull MJF into the steps and hit a DDT on the apron. With Robinson in firm control, Switchblade Jay White came to the stage and joined commentary as MJF was worked over the entire commercial break.

MJF was about to be choked with his scarf, but MJF turned the tables, only to be caught by referee Bryce. MJF started firing up with corner punches and biting the noggin of Robinson before signaling for a Kangaroo Kick and connecting. MJF’s mouth is covered in Robinson’s blood and it’s pretty gross, as The Gunns trip up MJF allowing Robinson to hit an axe kick for two. Both men took turns with eye pokes until Robinson spat in MJF’s face, hit a right hand and powerbomb for two. A double stomp to the left arm connected for MJF, but Robinson escaped the Heat Seeker, allowing MJF to hit a dive to take out both Gunns. Robinson got a low blow and the Juice is Loose DDT for a close near fall.

The Gunns repeatedly tried to get in the ring, distracting Bryce, as both MJF & Robinson put on their rings, with MJF connecting with his punch first. MJF decked both Gunns before dropping Robinson with the Heat Seeker for the victory. Post match, The Gunns attacked MJF but The Kingdom made the save to fight them off briefly, but were easily dispatched. White joined the beat down and Robinson was about to hit a home run shot when The Acclaimed & Daddy Ass ran to the ring to make the save.

On top of the ramp, White said despite everything that just happened he’ll pummel his face in the ground and MJF will breathe with the Switchblade. Colten Gunn then issued a challenge for the ROH Tag Titles at Full Gear. MJF told The Ass Boys to shut up and accepted the handicap match, but said next week it’ll be an 8 man tag and White will be forced to give back the Triple B. Roderick Strong screamed that Max was going to pick them, but MJF told them all to roll off a cliff. Max Caster said that means MJF is picking them, but MJF said even if he was on fire, he wouldn’t team with Caster. Despite all that, Caster still wanted to scissor, but MJF rejected it.

As MJF was walking up the ramp, Kenny Omega’s music hit and he had a faceoff with the AEW Champion. Omega said MJF has something he wants, but Omega has something MJF wants as well. MJF said how about Collision this Saturday for the AEW World Championship? Both men shook hands as MJF hit his go home line, but Omega said his as well before whispering “3 days, bitch.”

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-A vignette for Wardlow is shown talking about how he was sent into a dark place at home all while MJF was becoming the face of AEW and everyone supporting him. Wardlow sat at home watching MJF main event the biggest show in wrestling as World Champion and said there is nothing left for MJF to take from him, but now Wardlow will take everything from MJF.

FTW Champion HOOK & Rob Van Dam defeated John Silver & Alex Reynolds (w/Evil Uno)

(This was the match of the night that a lot of the action took place during commercial, so the offense we did see was primarily from HOOK & RVD.)

Reynolds tried trash talking HOOK to start and was immediately taken down as a result. RVD made the tag along with Silver, as RVD hit his monkey flip and a double clothesline sending Reynolds & Silver to the outside into commercial. HOOK was briefly isolated during break, but hit an Exploder on Silver before RVD made the hot tag. RVD dished out a series of kicks and a Rolling Thunder, but Reynolds saved his partner. Referee Aubrey just let Reynolds & Silver double team, but RVD fought them off to allow HOOK to hit cross face shots. The match broke down, as Evil Uno jumped in with a chair, but RVD clocked him with a Van Daminator. Reynolds was planted with a Five Star Frog Splash, as HOOK slapped on REDRUM to force Silver to tap.

-RJ City let us know he was not Turner Classic Movies host Ben Mankiewicz when Toni Storm appeared and sent it to picture in picture and her third movie, “Hold The Butler!” We were informed by Excalibur that Storm will be getting a Women’s World Title shot at Full Gear against the winner of Hikaru Shida & Ruby Soho later tonight.

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Tony Khan’s Big Surprise for Sting

Tony Schiavone welcomes Darby Allin & Sting to the ring, as Allin has his right arm in a sling. Sting thanked the Philadelphia fans for all the memories and also thanked Allin for being the best tag team partner he’s ever had. Sting also thanked Tony Khan for making a phone call 4 years ago to give him a chance to go out on his own terms. Sting gave the mic to Tony, Schiavone that is, which popped Excalibur & Taz like crazy. Schiavone said it was 35 years ago; Sting put pro wrestling on the map on TBS, so Schiavone introduced the surprise on behalf of Tony Khan.

Ric Flair’s music hit and The Nature Boy walked out to a massive ovation. Schiavone welcomes Flair to AEW and Flair said in life there are moments that are magical. 35 years ago, Sting & himself made history at Clash of Champions against Wrestlemania. Flair put over Sting huge, calling him one of the greatest wrestlers in the business and the nicest guy he’s ever known. Flair said when he got an invitation by Mr. Khan to be part of this, if Sting would have him, he wants to ride wagon with him. Sting accepted and wanted a Flair chop for old time’s sake.

Christian Cage’s music hit and the TNT Champion walked out with Luchasaurus & Nick Wayne. Cage said Tony Khan is a billionaire, but his present was a suit, gold chains and black liver. Cage said Flair is moving pretty well and doesn’t feel like he’s watching Weekend at Bernie’s at all, which was a great line. Cage knows Ric Flair isn’t dead and knows there isn’t a God, because if there was, Flair would’ve been dead 20 years ago, which got loud “F You Christian” chants. Cage said Allin still has sour grapes losing to him, took a shot at the Philadelphia Phillies and said he doesn’t want to wait until Revolution for Sting to be gone. Cage issued a six man tag challenge for Full Gear with Sting & Allin finding a partner, even though Flair was there, he’s a superkick away from turning to dust. Sting sneezed, said he was allergic to jackasses and accepted the challenge.

-Renee Paquette is backstage with Chris Jericho earlier today for a medical update following the destruction by Powerhouse Hobbs a few weeks ago. Jericho can’t remember ever being beaten down that badly in his career and what hurts the most is his ego. Jericho asked if it was time to hang it up potentially or is it time to get even stronger and gain revenge? Don Callis has a large family, but Chris Jericho has friends as well, bigger than even Will Hobbs, so maybe it’s time to give them a call.

The Elite (Hangman Adam Page and Matt & Nick Jackson) defeated The Hardys (Matt & Jeff) and Brother Zay to retain the ROH Six Man Tag Team Titles

After a fast opening sequence, Zay found himself double teamed by The Bucks before Page made the tag, as did Matt Hardy, who slapped Page, clearly remembering their feud a few years ago. After a scuffle, both sets of Matt’s slugged it out before Jeff blindsided Matt Jackson with a knee to allow Matt Hardy to hit a Side Effect. Zay took out Nick & Page outside, as Matt & Zay mocked The Bucks pose and stayed in control during picture in picture.

Matt & Zay posed too long, allowing Matt Jackson to hit stereo Northern Lights suplexes. Page made the hot tag, ran wild with a fall away slam on Zay and slingshot cross body on Matt outside. Zay kicked out of a nasty Death Valley Driver and was about to hit Dead Eye when Jeff made the save and did the Silly String move Private Party used to break out. Nick fired off a series of superkicks before some 15% miscommunication from The Bucks allowed the Hardys & Zay one final attempt to take control, but ultimately backfired, as The Bucks connected with a BTE on Zay to retain the titles.

Swerve Strickland & Prince Nana were shown on the big screen inside a home we learn is Hangman Page’s, as Page sprinted out of the ring. Strickland said they owe him something, as he tore up Page’s children’s paintings on the fridge and Nana ate some chocolate berries. They heard a noise before Strickland said it wasn’t just Page who will pay for his actions, it’s his loved ones. Strickland stood over Page’s child’s crib and said he’s forever indebted to Strickland and it’s his father’s fault. Strickland put one of his shirts in the crib as Nana told him they needed to go. This was super intense and I can only imagine how violent this feud is about to get.

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-Renee Paquette is backstage with Adam Copeland when Darby Allin & Sting approached and told him he knows Copeland wants to end his career, riding off into the sunset with Christian, but that’s not the world they’re living in. Copeland stopped Allin when Sting interrupted and said for Copeland to stop having blinders on. Sting said he learned from Ric Flair, the dirtiest player in the game, to see through guys like Christian Cage and demands that Copeland is hearing him before its too late. They go way back, don’t mess it all up now, get with it.

Hikaru Shida defeated Ruby Soho to retain the AEW Women’s Title

(I thought their match on Rampage last month blew this one out of the water, as it felt like both ladies were on different pages multiple times. It resulted in a pretty clunky match, so if I were to recommend a match between these two, I’d say go watch that Rampage match, which I thought was excellent.)

After some early strikes, both ladies blocked back slides and Shida got just enough of a cross body out of the corner. Soho avoided the corner punches, sweeping out the leg with a back heel trip until we got a crucifix roll from Shida for two. This time, Shida managed to get the ten corner punches and missile dropkick before Soho bailed outside. Soho pulled Shida off the apron into a No Future kick to take control during break.

We return to a slugfest before Shida applies a Torture Rack and sliding elbow for two. Soho rolled through a cross body into a cradle, but couldn’t hold on, as she stripped away the middle turnbuckle pad. With ref Aubrey distracted, Soho grabbed a spray paint can, tossed it to Shida and acted like she was sprayed. Soho grabbed the women’s title, charged, but Shida sprayed it. For some reason, this upset Shida, allowing Soho to choke Shida and hit Destination Unknown for a close two. Ref Aubrey just watched Soho try to slam Shida into the exposed buckle, as Soho hit No Future, but Shida fell back into the Kitana knee for two. Shida avoided No Future, clobbered Soho with a knee, but they traded near falls and Soho ran into the exposed buckle and Shida hit another knee for the win.

Post match, Timeless Toni Storm walked out to the stage and posed for the crowed with her new butler, who is Luther from Chaos Project, as this all just made Taz giggle. I would’ve preferred RJ City as the butler, but I digress.

-Renee Paquette is with MJF backstage and asked him about everything he has on his plate when Samoa Joe walks in applauding. Joe said he will be MJF’s friend since he doesn’t seem to have any. MJF gladly accepts, but Joe said under one condition, he gives him an AEW World Title shot in return. Joe said don’t worry, he’s sure he’ll have his answer soon enough. The challengers for MJF’s World Title are coming from every direction.

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Bryan Danielson & Claudio Castagnoli defeated AEW International Champion Orange Cassidy & Kazuchika Okada

(I really enjoyed how this match was mapped out, as we got our interaction with Okada & Danielson for just a little bit without giving away everything for a rematch. I was pleasantly surprised Castagnoli picked up the win for his team, as it gives us our next challenger for Cassidy’s International Title next week. The post match, as I said in the write up, felt very awkward, as I know what they were trying to do, but the crowd was nearly silent. It’ll be interesting to see where they go from here, especially with the injury angle for Danielson.)

Danielson zoned in on the left arm of Cassidy immediately to start the match, as Cassidy briefly played dead, but Danielson tagged Castagnoli, who showed his power off and also mocked Cassidy with the little kicks. Cassidy just stood up and tagged Okada to a loud ovation as Okada hit a drop toe hold and elbow to the back of Castagnoli before sprinting at Danielson, who retreated. A forearm and uppercut exchange with Castagnoli & Okada occurred before a bodyslam by Okada hit and Cassidy hit the most nonchalant top rope splash. Castagnoli wasted no time peppering Cassidy with forearms and hung him up on the top rope to allow Danielson to hit a diving knee drop into picture in picture.

After being isolated the entire commercial, Cassidy used his quickness to send Castagnoli outside, but the race to make a hot tag took too long and Castagnoli cut Cassidy off. Castagnoli tried to pull Cassidy up by the neck, but it was countered into a DDT for the double down. Finally, Danielson & Okada slowly stepped in the ring to “Holy Sh*t” chants before chops and forearms were dished out in bunches. Okada ducked a series of strike attempts and hit a charging back elbow and DDT that spiked Danielson for two.

Okada signaled for a top rope elbow, the move that broke Danielson’s arm, but rolled through and hit a flapjack. Danielson countered a Tombstone, stomped the arm and yelled he’s going to break Okada’s arm and delivered a series of kicks. Okada ducked the home run shot, but Danielson countered a school boy into a LeBell Lock. Okada got a roll up for two, as both men rose, Danielson missing a Busaiku Knee and Okada missing a Rainmaker. A violent back and forth of chops and forearms before both men collided in the center.

Cassidy & Castagnoli made the tags and Cassidy hit a cross body off the top for two before dishing out stiff kicks. Castagnoli powered out of the tilt a whirl DDT and tried a Giant Swing, but Cassidy countered into Stundog Millionaire and Tornado DDT for two. Danielson made the save as he & Okada spilled outside. Cassidy went for Orange Punch, but Castagnoli countered into a Giant Swing in mid air, which was unreal. Sharpshooter was applied, but Okada broke it up and hit the Air Raid Crash on the knee. Okada connected on his top rope elbow drop, did the Rainmaker pose, which was joined by a Cassidy hug. Danielson broke it up with a top rope dropkick, but Okada got the ripcord applied, Cassidy hit an Orange Punch into a Rainmaker, but Castagnoli made the save. Okada was planted with a springboard uppercut by Castagnoli, who followed that up with a massive pop up uppercut on Cassidy to get the win.

Post match, Danielson clutched his face in pain after suffering the Orange Punch & Rainmaker, as doctors, Jon Moxley & Wheeler Yuta attended to him, while Best Friends, Kris Statlander, Rocky Romero & HOOK were all out to check on Cassidy. Everyone had an intense staredown, including Yuta & HOOK, as we’re told Cassidy & Castagnoli will face off next week for the International Title. The show ended pretty awkwardly and quiet, as the fans I think believed Danielson was seriously hurt.

AEW Rampage 10/27/23

· Mike Santana vs. Ortiz

· We hear from MJF & Kenny Omega ahead of their World Title match on Collision

· Skye Blue vs. Willow Nightingale vs. Anna Jay vs. Abadon with the winner receiving a Women’s World Title match on Collision

AEW Collision 10/28/23

· MJF defends the AEW World Title against Kenny Omega

· Hikaru Shida defends the AEW Women’s Title against the winner of Blue/Nightingale/Jay/Abadon

AEW Dynamite 11/1/23

· Orange Cassidy defends the AEW International Title against Claudio Castagnoli