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AEW Rampage live results: Battle royale for Tag Team title shot

Posted on by Josh Nason

The next contenders for the AEW Tag Team titles will be decided on Friday’s Rampage.

16 men representing eight teams will compete in an over the top battle royale to earn the title shot. The teams are The Butcher & The Blade, Ethan Page & Brother Zay, Big Bill & Brian Cage, Matt & Jeff Hardy, Matt Menard & Angelo Parker, Serpentico & Luther, Jay Lethal & Satnam Singh, and Christopher Daniels & Matt Sydal.

The winners will face the winners of Saturday’s FTR vs. MJF & Adam Cole Tag Team title match on Collision.

In a bout between former AEW Women’s Champions, Hikaru Shida and Nyla Rose will renew their rivalry.

Komander replaces the injured Scorpio Sky in his match against Kip Sabian.

Former Ring of Honor Tag Team Champions The Kingdom (Matt Taven & Mike Bennett) will return to AEW for the first time since March as they face Hayden Backlund & Myung-Jae Lee.

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Big Bill & Brian Cage won a 16-man battle royale to earn a future AEW Tag Team title shot

As you read above, this features eight teams and.a team is not fully eliminated until both men are thrown over the top rope. This is a very random assortment of teams, especially considering The Kingdom are on the card later in the show. 

And yes, this is the second straight week there’s been a battle royale on Rampage for a title shot. Between these, the tournaments and major announcements, the Tony Khan Big Three is complete.

The Albany, New York, faithful were definitely into Bill, chanting his name. He’s really become a cult favorite over the last month or so and his team with Cage in the Blind Eliminator tournament just felt right. 

Part of the story was Singh and how his size gave him an advantage. At one point, Jeff Hardy and Sing were having a go and Bill & Cage waited for a bit to call their shot, eliminating him with a double clothesline. I don’t understand what how AEW views Singh as he barely wrestles and you would think if they see something in him, they would get him going with regular matches. Maybe I have my answer.

In the end, it came down to Bill & Cage vs. Butcher & Blade. All four men brawled with lots of power moves as you would might expect. Bill & Cage hit Blade with their running clothesline/power bomb combo, eliminating him afterward. Butcher fought back, but got hit with a clunky assisted chokeslam/clothesline combo and then tossed, giving Cage & Bill the victory.

This was not a good battle royale and at some point, you have to wonder why AEW Tag Team title contenders are only being determined by tournaments and battle royales. 

Here’s the order of eliminations:

  1. Luther by Bill
  2. Serpentico by The Butcher
  3. Zay by Singh
  4. Sydal by Menard
  5. Parker by Jeff Hardy
  6. Page by Singh
  7. Lethal by Singh (pushed by the Hardys)
  8. Menard by Bill
  9. Daniels by Butcher & Blade
  10. Matt Hardy by Singh
  11. Singh by Bill and Cage
  12. Jeff Hardy by Butcher & Blade
  13. Blade by Cage
  14. Butcher by Bill

– The Kingdom (Matt Taven & Mike Bennett) gave an impassioned promo explaining why they came back which was all about Ring of Honor. This is their first appearance on AEW TV since March.

Komander (w/ Alex Abrahantes) defeated Kip Sabian (w/ Penelope Ford)

Komander replaced Scorpio Sky who was advertised on Dynamite and then pulled about 30 minutes later. Odd. Sky wasn’t referenced on this show at all so that whole announcement never happened, ok?

Will Sabian ever try to get revenge on Miro or nah?

This featured a lot less high-flying than most Komander matches which is for the best if he’s going to have longevity in AEW. Sabian is a talent that works hard, but appears slotted for the lower tier of the roster due to the massive amount of talent on top.

Komander survived an Arabian press, a running shooting star press and a Ford eye rake into a Sabian slingshot suplex to stay in this. Komander hit a flying Canadian destroyer followed by his rope walk shooting star press to win this in impressive fashion. This was a really solid TV match.

– A hype video for the Jack Perry/Jerry Lynn confrontation this Wednesday aired, complete with Lynn training footage. I’m interested to see how much Lynn can go at this stage of life.

The Kingdom (Matt Taven & Mike Bennett) defeated Hayden Backlund & Myung-Jae Lee

There was no Maria Kanellis-Bennett out for this match which was essentially a throwback to AEW Dark. Taven & Bennett won this in about a minute after hitting the Proton Pack, perhaps kicking off an overdue AEW run after first signing last October.

– A video package on the Dark Order aired following their Fight Without Honor at ROH Death Before Dishonor. John Silver, Alex Reynolds & Evil Uno said they showed a side of themselves that hasn’t been seen for some time and it was time to rebuild. The Rampage tag team division is heating up!

Hikaru Shida defeated Nyla Rose (w/ Marina Shafir)

This is a meeting between two former AEW Women’s Champions and longtime rivals. Shida defeated Rose for her first title at 2020’s Double or Nothing. Both women’s post-title runs have been very up and down with long absences and seemingly not a lot of desire to have them hold the title again despite some championship shots along the way.

The Outcasts (Toni Storm, Ruby Soho and Saraya) were shown backstage watching the match in pure disgust. Sadly, the director did not cut to that women’s division booking sign that inexplicably made its way to Dynamite TV last Wednesday.

Rose used her size advantage to keep the momentum in her favor until Shida got on an offensive roll after the final commercial break. The two traded offense with Shida getting a near fall off a Falcon Arrow. Rose countered a Katana attempt with a lariat but got crotched on the top rope, leading to some Shida headbutts followed by an avalanche Falcon Arrow. As she went for the pin, Shafir put Rose’s boot on the bottom rope to break up the count. 

Shafir got on the ring apron and tried to weakly hit Shida with a kendo stick which Shida grabbed and then nailed Shafir with. Rose used the distraction to try and hit a Beast Bomb, but Shida escaped and hit the Katana for the pin and win. This was fine, but an average match.

The Outcasts then came out on the stage and Shida vs. Storm was then announced for the AEW Women’s title on this Wednesday’s Dynamite.

New matches announced for AEW Collision:

  • Kiera Hogan vs. Mercedes Martinez
  • CM Punk promo (not specified if live or not)
  • ROH TV Champion Samoa Joe vs. Gravity in an assumed non-title match

New for Dynamite:

  • ROH Tag Team Champions Aussie Open defend against El Hijo del Vikingo and Komander
  • AEW Women’s Champion Toni Storm defends against Hikaru Shida

AEW Rampage spoilers from Albany: Hikaru Shida vs. Nyla Rose

Posted on by F4W Staff

The following are spoilers for this Friday’s AEW Rampage, taped Wednesday in Albany, New York. Results are courtesy of PWInsider.

Before Dynamite began, Skye Blue defeated Anna Jay in a dark match.

AEW Rampage:

  • Big Bill & Brian Cage won a tag team battle royale to earn a future AEW Tag Team title match. The Butcher was the final elimination. Other teams in the match included The Butcher & The Blade, Ethan Page & Brother Zay, The Hardys, Matt Menard & Angelo Parker, Serpentico & Luther, Jay Lethal & Satnam Singh, and Christopher Daniels & Matt Sydal.
  • The Kingdom (Matt Taven & Mike Bennett) defeated Myung-Jae Lee & Hayden Backlund.
  • The advertised Scorpio Sky vs. Kip Sabian match did not take place as Tony Khan announced that Sky was injured. Komander replaced him and defeated Kip Sabian.
  • Hikaru Shida defeated Nyla Rose
  • Khan & -1 (Brodie Lee Jr.) made an appearance in front of the crowd to close the show.

Notes: 

  • PWInsider reports that Scotty 2 Hotty (aka Scott Garland) worked the taping in a tryout for a producer’s role. Garland worked for WWE as a trainer at the Performance Center in Orlando, Florida from 2016 to 2021.

Battle royale for Tag Team title shot set for AEW Rampage

Posted on by Josh Nason

While FTR will defend the AEW Tag Team titles against Adam Cole & MJF on Saturday’s edition of Collision, the next challenger will be determined on Friday’s AEW Rampage.

Announced on Wednesday’s Dynamite, eight teams (16 men) will compete in a tag team battle royale with the winner earning a future Tag Team title shot.

The teams are Matt & Jeff Hardy, Matt Menard & Angelo Parker, The Butcher & The Blade, Brian Cage & Big Bill, Christopher Daniels & Matt Sydal, Serpentico & Luther, Ethan Page & Brother Zay, and Jay Lethal & Satnam Singh.

While they won’t be in the match, The Kingdom (Matt Taven & Mike Bennett) will be in action against opponents to be named.

A long rivalry will be renewed as former AEW Women’s Champions Hikaru Shida and Nyla Rose will clash. Shida defeated Rose in a no DQ match at 2020’s Double or Nothing to kick off her first title reign.

After returning to action recently on Collision after a lengthy absence, Scorpio Sky will take on Kip Sabian. It’s Sky’s first match on the show since June 2022.

Here’s the card being taped after Wednesday’s Rampage:

  • Hikaru Shida vs. Nyla Rose
  • Tag team battle royal for AEW Tag Team title shot: Matt & Jeff Hardy, Matt Menard & Angelo Parker, The Butcher & The Blade, Brian Cage & Big Bill, Christopher Daniels & Matt Sydal, Serpentico & Luther, Ethan Page & Brother Zay, and Jay Lethal & Satnam Singh
  • Scorpio Sky vs. Kip Sabian
  • The Kingdom (Mike Bennett & Matt Taven) in action

AEW notes: Tag Title challenge for Double or Nothing, Hikaru Shida

Posted on by Bryan Rose

Here are notes from Wednesday’s AEW Dynamite.

Hikaru Shida made her return to the company, saving Willow Nightingale from an attack by The Outcasts (Ruby Soho, Saraya, and Toni Storm). At first, Shida acted like she was going to turn on Nightingale and join the Outcasts. However, it was a ruse as Britt Baker and Jamie Hayter appeared from behind and attacked the Outcasts, sending them reeling.

Shida last appeared on the January 2 edition of AEW Dark: Elevation.

A vignette was shown on Wednesday’s Dynamite showing Jay Lethal, Sonjay Dutt, Jeff Jarrett, and Satnam Singh appearing at Mark Briscoe’s home. The group spent the day working on the chicken farm. During the vignette, Lethal mentioned that Briscoe would be in action on Rampage this coming Friday. He also issued the challenge to FTR for a Tag Team title match at Double or Nothing, pointing out that he had recently defeated Cash Wheeler and Jarrett had recently scored a pinfall over Dax Harwood. 

Here is an extended cut of the vignette that aired on Wednesday night:

Six matches announced for AEW Dark: Elevation

Posted on by Ian Carey

AEW has announced the lineup for Dark: Elevation. 

Notable matches scheduled for the show include The Dark Order vs. Serpentico, Peter Avalon & Ryan Nemeth. Brooke Havok will also return to AEW for the first time in nearly two years when she faces Emi Sakura in singles action. 

Rush & Preston Vance, The Butcher & The Blade, Skye Blue, Ari Daivari, and Tony Nese will all be in action as well. 

This week’s episode was filmed Wednesday, January 18, 2023, from the Save Mart Center in Fresno, California. 

AEW Dark: Elevation airs at 7 p.m. Eastern time on YouTube. The advertised lineup for the show is as follows:

  • Dark Order’s Alex Reynolds, John Silver, & Evil Uno vs. Serpentico, Ryan Nemeth & Peter Avalon
  • The Butcher & The Blade w/ The Bunny vs. David McCallion & Richie Slade
  • Ari Daivari & Tony Nese w/ Mark Sterling vs. Big Fonz & Jordan Cruz
  • Skye Blue vs. Zoe Dubois
  • La Faccion Ingobernable’s Rush & Perro Peligroso Preston Vance vs. Papacito Negro & Papacito Blanco
  • Emi Sakura vs. Brooke Havok

Hikaru Shida earns future AEW Women’s title shot

Posted on by Josh Nason

Former AEW Women’s Champion Hikaru Shida will get another shot at the title after successfully defending her Regina Di WAVE title against The Bunny on Friday’s Rampage.

Shida got the victory after having to deal with both Bunny and Penelope Ford, hitting a meteora on the outside of the ring and a Michinoku driver on the inside of the ring for a near fall. She then followed up with her Katana finisher to get the pin.

Current AEW Women’s Champion Jamie Hayter decreed on Wednesday that she would defend the title against the winner. She came out from the back after the match and jaw-jacked with Shida from the ramp.

While the two have faced off in a four-way and tag team matches in AEW, this will be their first-ever singles match. No date was announced for the bout.

Shida held the title for over a year starting in May 2020. After losing it in May 2021, she eventually got a shot at regaining it in a four-way for the interim version at September’s All Out. She got a one-on-one opportunity at the interim version in November, but was unsuccessful in unseating then-champion Toni Storm.

This will be Hayter’s first title defense since defeating Storm for the title at last month’s Full Gear. 

Regina Di WAVE title match set for next AEW Rampage

Posted on by Ethan Renner

Hikaru Shida will defend the Regina Di WAVE Championship against The Bunny on the December 9 AEW Rampage episode. 

AEW announced the title defense during this week’s Rampage. Shida captured the title at Pro Wrestling WAVE’s 15th anniversary show in Tokyo in August. She has since made two successful title defenses, including one on AEW Dark: Elevation against Emi Sakura in a match taped on August 24 that aired on the August 29 episode. 

The Bunny returned to action on AEW Dark last month following a six-month injury absence. Her last bout on AEW television came in an Owen Hart Cup qualifying match against Toni Storm on the March 30 Dynamite.

AEW also promised to announce more matches for next week’s Rampage during the December 7 Dynamite show. 

The lineup for Rampage so far: 

AEW Rampage, Friday, December 9 —

  • Regina Di WAVE Championship: Hikaru Shida (c) vs. The Bunny

Speak Now: AEW Dynamite and WWE NXT recaps

Posted on by Denise Salcedo

This is a very busy episode of Speak Now Pro Wrestling hosted by Denise Salcedo.

There was a lot that occurred on AEW Dynamite which unfortunately included Hangman Adam Page being stretchered out, a great promo exchange between MJF and William Regal, and a lot more. 

Plus on the NXT side of things, we had a very entertaining go-home show leading into WWE NXT Halloween Havoc. Tune into the show for a good time! 

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Speak Now: AEW Dynamite Canada debut, show recap

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AEW made their Canadian debut! 

Join Denise Salcedo on her weekly Speak Now Pro Wrestling review show where she recaps the events that unfolded. Topics include: the debut of Renee Paquette, the continuation of Jungle Boy and Luchasaurus, the return of Shawn Spears, a heated confrontation between Jon Moxley and Hangman Adam Page, a new All-Atlantic Champion crowned, and so much more. Tune in for a fun review show! 

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Toni Storm vs. Hikaru Shida title match added to next week’s AEW Dynamite

Posted on by Ethan Renner

Another title match has been added to the Tuesday, October 18 AEW Dynamite. 

In a match announced on this week’s episode, Toni Storm will defend the interim AEW Women’s World Championship against Hikaru Shida next week. 

Storm and Shida teamed on this week’s Dynamite, defeating Britt Baker and Jamie Hayter when Shida pinned Baker. 

The AEW World Championship will also be on the line next week, as Jon Moxley defends the title against Hangman Page in a previously announced bout. 

Also newly announced for next week, a sit-down interview with Bryan Danielson and Wheeler Yuta will be on the show, conducted by new AEW signee Renee Paquette. 

In another new segment, MJF will speak on Tuesday’s Dynamite. 

Here is the announced Dynamite lineup: 

AEW Dynamite, Tuesday, October 18 —

  • AEW World Championship: Jon Moxley (c) vs. Hangman Page
  • Interim AEW Women’s World Championship: Toni Storm (c) vs. Hikaru Shida
  • Renee Paquette sit-down interview with Bryan Danielson & Wheeler Yuta
  • MJF speaks

All-Atlantic title match, Storm & Shida vs. Baker & Hayter set for AEW Dynamite

Posted on by Ethan Renner

An AEW All-Atlantic title match and a women’s tag team match were added to this Wednesday’s AEW Dynamite debut in Toronto. 

After defending his title against Trent Beretta on Friday’s Battle of the Belts IV thanks to the use of a hammer, AEW All-Atlantic Champion PAC was jumped by Orange Cassidy before escaping the ring. It was later announced that PAC and Cassidy will rematch for the title Wednesday.

In a bout announced on Friday’s Rampage, interim AEW Women’s World Champion Toni Storm will team with Hikaru Shida against Britt Baker and Jamie Hayter in a rematch from a late-August Dynamite. 

All four participants were in the four-way match to crown the interim Women’s Champion at All Out.

The new additions bring the count to five matches now set for AEW’s Canadian debut at the Coca-Cola Coliseum. They will also tape next week’s Rampage episode at the same venue on Thursday, October 13.

AEW Dynamite | Wednesday, October 12 —

  • ROH World Champion Chris Jericho defends against Bryan Danielson
  • Jungle Boy vs. Luchasaurus (w/ Christian Cage)
  • Swerve Strickland vs. Billy Gunn
  • Interim AEW Women’s World Champion Toni Storm & Hikaru Shida vs. Britt Baker & Jamie Hayter
  • AEW All-Atlantic Champion PAC defends against Orange Cassidy

Storm & Shida vs. Baker & Deeb added to AEW Dynamite

Posted on by Ethan Renner

Dr. Britt Baker, D.M.D. will have a different tag team partner than usual on the September 14 AEW Dynamite. 

In a match added to the Dynamite lineup during Friday’s Rampage episode, Britt Baker will team with Serena Deeb against interim Women’s World Champion Toni Storm and Hikaru Shida. 

Dissension has been teased in Baker’s alliance with her typical tag partner Jamie Hayter following Baker trying to pin Hayter in a four-way to crown the interim Women’s Champion at All Out. In a backstage segment on the September 7 Dynamite, Hayter was shown walking away from Baker as Baker attempted to talk to her. 

Two Tournament of Champions matches are also set for Wednesday’s Dynamite. 

Sammy Guevara defeated Darby Allin on Rampage to advance in the tournament and will face Jon Moxley on Dynamite. Already announced, Bryan Danielson and Chris Jericho will square off in another tournament bout.

The updated lineup for the September 14 Dynamite: 

  • Tournament of Champions second round: Bryan Danielson vs. Chris Jericho
  • Tournament of Champions second round: Jon Moxley vs. Sammy Guevara
  • Toni Storm & Hikaru Shida vs. Britt Baker & Serena Deeb

Regina Di WAVE title match set for AEW Dark: Elevation

Posted on by Ian Carey

The Regina Di Wave Championship from Japan’s WAVE promotion will be defended on AEW Dark: Elevation. 

Hikaru Shida will put the title on the line against Emi Sakura. It will be Shida’s first defense since defeating Suzu Suzuki for the belt at the WAVE 15th Anniversary show on August 14.

Dante Martin, Julia Hart, Serena Deeb, Rush, and Matt Hardy are all also scheduled for Dark: Elevation this week. The show was filmed from the Wolstein Center in Cleveland, Ohio last Wednesday. 

AEW Dark: Elevation airs Monday at 7 p.m Eastern time on YouTube. The lineup for the show is as follows: 

  • Regina di Wave Champion Hikaru Shida defends against Emi Sakura
  • Frankie Kazarian vs. Andrea Guercio
  • Dante Martin vs. Wes Barkley
  • Julia Hart vs. Arie Alexander
  • Serena Deeb vs. Katie Arquette
  • Rush, The Butcher & The Blade vs. Elijah, Zach Nystrom, & Chase Oliver
  • Matt Hardy vs. RSP
  • Nyla Rose & Marina Shafir vs. Queen Aminata & Skye Blue

Hikaru Shida vs. Emi Sakura Regina Di WAVE title match set for AEW Dark: Elevation

Posted on by Josh Nason

Following up on an angle from Monday’s AEW Dark: Elevation, former AEW Women’s Champion and current Regina Di WAVE Champion Hikaru Shida will defend against Emi Sakura on next Monday’s episode.

The match will be taped prior to Dynamite in Cleveland, Ohio, tonight. Will Washington first reported the news Wednesday.

The title is part of Japan’s Pro Wrestling WAVE promotion, a promotion Shida has appeared for in the past. She won the title by defeating Suzu Suzuki in August, her third WAVE title including their singles and Women’s Tag Team titles.

Sakura will be looking for her first title reign.

On Monday, Shida and Sakura were on opposite ends of a tag team match that also included Skye Blue and Maki Itoh, respectively. After the heels got the win, Sakura challenged Shida for the title which the champion wore to the ring.

It will be the latest non-AEW title to be defended in an AEW ring, joining a list that includes the Impact World title, AAA Tag Team and Mixed Tag Team titles, and the NWA Women’s title.

Penelope Ford return part of nine-match AEW Dark: Elevation lineup

Posted on by Ian Carey

AEW has announced nine matches for Dark: Elevation. 

Hikaru Shida will team with Toni Storm and AEW Women’s World Champion Thunder Rosa on the show. They will take on Emi Sakura, Marina Shafir, and Nyla Rose in trios action. 

Penelope Ford makes her return to the ring as well and will face Heather Reckless in singles competition. Ford hasn’t wrestled since January. Tony Khan previously stated that she was not medically cleared but did not reveal further details regarding the nature of her injury. 

Other notable matches scheduled to air include the Acclaimed vs. Justin Fowler & JT Energy, Julia Hart vs. Free-Range Kara, and Serena Deeb vs. Sierra. 

AEW Dark: Elevation airs at 7 p.m Eastern time on YouTube. The show was filmed on Wednesday, August 10 from the Target Center in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The announced lineup is as follows:

  • Hikaru Shida & Thunderstorm (Thunder Rosa & Toni Storm) vs. Emi Sakura, Marina Shafir & Nyla Rose
  • The Acclaimed (Max Caster & Anthony Bowens) vs. Justin Fowler & JT Energy
  • Private Party (Marq Quen & Isiah Kassidy) vs. JAH-C & JDX
  • Julia Hart vs. Free-Range Kara
  • Penelope Ford vs. Heather Reckless
  • The Dark Order’s John Silver, Alex Reynolds, Evil Uno & Ten vs. T.U.G Cooper, Drew System, Rylie Jackson & Adam Grace
  • Tony Nese & Josh Woods w/ “Smart” Mark Sterling vs. Travis Titan & Arik Cannon
  • Serena Deeb vs. Sierra
  • Konosuke Takeshita vs. Cezar Bononi