Jon Moxley vs. Cezar Bononi announced for AEW Dynamite

Jon Moxley vs. Cezar Bononi has been added to this week’s Dynamite.

Tony Khan announced the match on social media after Moxley defeated Bill Coiller on tonight’s AEW Dark: Elevation.

“It was great to see @JonMoxley on #AEWDarkElevation tonight,” Khan wrote. “With Kenny Omega/Good Bros in a trios match v. Lucha Bros/Laredo Kid on #AEWDynamite, Mox is eager to be on that card too. @CezarBononi_ is a top prospect I’d like another look at, so I’m adding Mox v Cezar to Dynamite!”

Bononi, a former WWE developmental talent, has appeared on AEW regularly, mostly working on Dark. In recent weeks, he has aligned himself with Ryan Nemeth and JD Drake.

Also announced for this week’s Dynamite:

  • Christian Cage will make his AEW in-ring debut, facing Frankie Kazarian
  • Kip Sabian and Miro vs. Chuck Taylor and Orange Cassidy in a arcade anarchy match
  • Cody Rhodes vs. QT Marshall in an exhibition match
  • Hikaru Shida and Tay Conti vs. Nyla Rose and The Bunny

Cezar Bononi & Alex Gracia’s AEW debuts part of nine-match Dark

After a five year run in NXT, Cezar Bononi will make his AEW debut this Tuesday on Dark.

The 34-year-old will team with Dark regular Shawn Dean against Billy and Austin Gunn. He spent five years in developmental with limited TV time before being released in April.

In another debut, STARDOM, SHIMMER and CMLL veteran Alex Gracia will make her AEW debut against Penelope Ford (w/Kip Sabian).

The show will also feature the return of both the former AEW Tag Team Champions and the former Women’s Champion.

  • Scorpio Sky will return to the SCU tag team ranks when he teams with Frankie Kazarian against Ray Rosas and Ryzin.
  • Former women’s champ Nyla Rose (w/Vickie Guerrero) will face Rache Chanel.
  • The Dark Order will be part of two different matches as John “4” Silver will team with Colt Cabana to face the Natural Nightmares (Dustin Rhodes and QT Marshall) with Brandi Rhodes going solo by their side. In another tag match, Jurassic Express (w/Marko Stunt) will take on 5 (Alan Angels) & 10 (Preston Vance).
  • Tay Conti returns to face Red Velvet, still looking for her first AEW win.
  • Brian Pillman Jr. and Griff Garrison will take on Chaos Project (Luther and Serpentico).
  • Best Friends will face M’Badu and Bshp King.

NXT Fort Pierce, FL, live results: Roode & Bononi vs. McIntyre & Sullivan

Results courtesy of @DKap2513

There were approximately 350 people in attendance at last night’s show.

– No Way Jose defeated Uriel Ealy

Jose ended this with his wind-up baseball punch.

– Bianca Blair defeated Lacey Evans

Blair won by submission.

– Raul Mendoza defeated Brennan Williams

A roll-up got the win for Mendoza.

– Sawyer Fulton did an in-ring interview talking about how when he’s ready to return to action he is coming for SAnitY.

– SAnitY (Nikki Cross, Killian Dain, Alexander Wolfe & Eric Young) defeated Ruby Riot, Demitrius Bronson & The Street Prophets (Montez Ford & Angelo Dawkins)

Cross pinned Riot after hitting her swinging neckbreaker.

– Roderick Strong defeated Oney Lorcan

Strong won with his finisher.

– Aleister Black defeated Riddick Moss (w/ Tino Sabbatelli)

Black Mass scored the win in this one.

– Liv Morgan defeated Mary Kate

Morgan pinned Mary Kate with a crossbody.

– Drew McIntyre & Lars Sullivan defeated Cezar Bononi & NXT Champion Bobby Roode

McIntyre hit the Claymore Kick on Bononi for the victory.