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Trios title match, Sammy Guevara vs. Komander announced for AEW Dynamite

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Several new matches were announced for Wednesday’s AEW Dynamite including Trios title and FTW title bouts.

The House of Black (Malakai Black, Buddy Murphy & Brody King) will defend the Trios titles against Best Friends & AEW International Champion Orange Cassidy. On Friday’s Rampage, Best Friends (Chuck Taylor & Trent Beretta) picked up a win over Black & King by DQ to put the match into motion.

After his win over Konosuke Takeshita on Rampage, Sammy Guevara will continue his path toward what he hopes is an AEW World title shot when he faces Komander. 

In another new title match, undefeated FTW Champion Hook will defend against Ethan Page.

The new additions join the previously announced Tony Khan announcement and two title matches that will see The Gunns defend the AEW Tag Team titles against FTR’s AEW career, and AEW Women’s Champion Jamie Hayter defending against Riho.

Here’s the current lineup for this Wednesday’s show from Long Island, New York:

  • AEW Trios Champions The House of Black defend against Best Friends & Orange Cassidy
  • Tony Khan important announcement
  • AEW Women’s Champion Jamie Hayter defends against Riho
  • AEW Tag Team Champions The Gunns defend against FTR’s AEW career
  • MJF Day celebration
  • Blackpool Combat Club promo
  • The Acclaimed decide whether they are joining Jericho Appreciation Society
  • Sammy Guevara vs. Komander
  • Juice Robinson vs. Ricky Starks
  • FTW Champion Hook defends against Ethan Page

Hook vs. Stokely Hathaway announced for next AEW Dynamite

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A No DQ match is set for the March 22 AEW Dynamite. 

In a bout announced during this week’s show, FTW Champion Hook will face manager Stokely Hathaway in a non-title No Disqualification match on next week’s Dynamite.

Hook has been feuding with Hathaway and members of his The Firm stable for months, holding singles wins over Lee Moriarty and Matt Hardy. As a tag team, Hook and “Jungle Boy” Jack Perry have tag team victories over The Firm’s Big Bill & Moriarty, as well as Hardy & Ethan Page. 

In storyline, Hook broke Hathaway’s hand in a backstage promo segment, leading to a brief storyline suspension for Hook. Hathaway has since been allowing members of The Firm to use his cast as a weapon during their matches. 

AEW revealed that more matched for next week’s show will be announced during Friday’s Rampage show. 

For next week: 

AEW Dynamite, Wednesday, March 22 —

  • No DQ: Hook vs. Stokely Hathaway

AEW Dark results: Lucha Brothers & Mark Briscoe vs. Moriarty, Hardy & Kassidy

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This was a quick show that was over in about 40 minutes, taped at the Cow Palace Friday.

The Acclaimed (w/ Billy Gunn) defeated The WorkHorsemen (5:53)

Max Caster did a pre-match rap suggesting that his opponents lived in a meth lab and jerked off horses. They were also happy to be in the Bay Area. The crowd chanted “San Fran-scissor,”but Taz wasn’t impressed.

They had a basic tag match with some nice spots. Caster avoided a JD Drake moonsault and hit an Attitude Adjustment. Acclaimed followed with Scissor Me Timbers on Drake for the pinfall win.

Gunn gave fameassers to both Drake and Anthony Henry after the match. Anthony Bowens, Caster and Gunn scissored each other.

Daniel Garcia (w/ Sammy Guevara) defeated Aaron Solo (6:25)

Solo got a decent response on the way out because he was announced as from San Francisco.

Garcia teased chucking Solo into the crowd, which they wanted, but Garcia tossed him in the ring instead and mocked the crowd. Garcia worked over Solo and did a little dance while he did, but Solo made a comeback which included a dive and diving double foot stomp for two.

The crowd got behind Solo but he was cut off by Garcia’s Rock Bottom. Instead of going for a cover, Garcia got distracted by Guevera who wanted a hug. Solo knocked Guevara off the apron and hit Garcia with a corkscrew kick. Solo went to the top but Guevera distracted him and Garcia hit a lung blower for the pinfall win. 

Guevara grabbed a mic and announced he had a gift for Garcia. The crowd booed. It was a t-shirt with a picture of Guevara and Garcia together, but it only had Sammy’s name on it. The crowd chanted “throw it out” but Garcia reluctantly put it on. Sammy was thrilled but Garcia was less than impressed.

Hook defeated Peter Avalon (0:47)

Avalon cut a heel promo before the match saying he would have beaten Chris Jericho if they were in southern California instead of San Fran. He said he would beat whatever idiot came out for a match.

Hook won quickly by submission with Redrum.

Lucha Brothers (w/ Alex Abrahantes) & Mark Briscoe defeated Matt Hardy, Lee Moriarty & Isaiah Kassidy (w/ Stokely Hathaway) (7:12)

The crowd was really into Penta and Rey Fénix to start. The heels were in control until Mark Briscoe tagged in and handed out chops. The crowd charmed “dem boys.” Kassidy got a two count on Fénix on a schoolboy. Everyone came in and traded moves until Penta dropped Hardy with a slingblade.

Lucha Brothers hit Kassidy with Fear Factor and Briscoe followed with a Froggy Bow and Penta made the cover for the pinfall win. 

Hook vs. Daivari FTW title match set for next week’s AEW Rampage

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An FTW Championship match is set for the October 21 AEW Rampage.

In a bout announced on this week’s show, Hook will defend the FTW Championship against Ari Daivari on next Friday’s episode. Daivari had offered Hook a spot in The Trustbusters, but Hook turned him down to set up the title bout. 

Also announced for next week, The Dark Order’s Preston “10” Vance will face Rush. Vance had been set for a mask vs. AEW career match against Andrade El Idolo on last week’s Rampage, but Andrade was sent home after a backstage altercation with Sammy Guevara and the match never took place. Rush is part of Andrade’s La Faccion Ingobernable stable. 

Next week’s Rampage will air live from Jacksonville, Florida at Daily’s Place. In another scheduling note, next week’s Dynamite will air live from Cincinnati, Ohio on Tuesday, October 18.

The announced Rampage lineup thus far: 

  • FTW Championship: Hook (c) vs. Ari Daivari
  • Preston “10” Vance vs. Rush

AEW’s Hook says Taz told him to be ‘anything but a pro wrestler’ when he was younger

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When Hook was younger, Taz wanted him to be “anything but a pro wrestler.” 

Hook and his father both spoke to the NY Post recently and discussed Taz’s hesitation to encourage his son to go into the same industry he did. 

“When I was younger, my dad told me to be anything but a pro wrestler,” Hook said. “As I got older, things changed, and the business today is not the same business that he broke into.”

Taz began training his son in early 2020 along with Pat Buck and Curt Hawkins at the Create a Pro wrestling school in Hicksville, NY. It didn’t take long for Hook to convince his father that he could be successful in the business. 

“I realized [our] third session, he’s something pretty unique here,” Taz said. “And that was it.”

“He’s gonna be handled different,” Taz continued. “He’s unique. I can’t tell you what it is about him that’s unique, but I could tell you keeping him special means you’re not gonna see him every single week on TV. You’re not gonna see him where he’s constantly on social media or doing stuff like that. Good luck. I can’t even get the guy to return a text message.”

“We might not see Hook for a little bit, but when he’s there, it’s something like, ‘Boom!,’ impactful, like what the hell just happened,” Taz said. “That’s Hook. That’s kind of what he is. A lot of people want more. You know what, last I checked, that’s a good thing.”

Hook will team with Action Bronson on Wednesday at AEW Grand Slam. They will take on The Jericho Appreciation Society’s Angelo Parker & Matt Mendard in tag team action. Taz says Hook and Bronson are similar to the team of Bret Hart & Jim Neidhart, describing them as “the Porsche and the tank.” 

“That’s always stuck in my head,” Taz said of the team. “Imagine getting two guys that have that kind of vibe, and that’s what I think when you see Hook and Action Bronson compete. You’re gonna see the Porsche and the tank. I promise you.”

Action Bronson not nervous ahead of debut at AEW Grand Slam

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With his pro wrestling debut two nights away, Action Bronson isn’t nervous ahead of his match at Wednesday’s AEW Grand Slam in Queens, New York.

The rapper appeared on Ariel Helwani’s The MMA Hour on Monday to promote the show and talk about his career.

He teams with Hook to take on Matt Menard & Angelo Parker Wednesday in a match that will air on Friday’s AEW Rampage. He got physical with Menard & Parker at this month’s All Out following Hook’s win over Parker, putting things in motion.

He said he will rap his song “Chairman’s Intent” (Hook’s entrance song) as they walk the ring.

Bronson said he isn’t nervous ahead of the match, saying he’s performed for 100,000 fans before and has thrown people off stages at shows.

A wrestling fan since his late grandfather introduced him to it, Bronson said AEW first had the idea for him to walk Hook to the ring Wednesday. He started training at Create A Pro Wrestling under Pat Buck nine or ten weeks ago, set up by Taz, and started showing athleticism that made the match possible.

He said he isn’t a full-time roster member, but is a “hired gun, an assassin.”

Training at CAP was his first time taking bumps even though he wrestled with friends growing up. He likes running the ropes, calling it “intense, makes me feel good.”

He said he never thought wrestling would be attainable for him as he was just a fan that enjoyed it. Wednesday’s match isn’t just for him, but his grandfather and all his friends he watched with growing up.

Hook wins FTW title at AEW Dynamite Fight for the Fallen

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Several weeks ago in a backstage promo, it was intimated that Hook was in line for a future title shot. 

While the undefeated rookie didn’t acknowledge it then, he called his shot at Wednesday Fight for the Fallen edition of AEW Dynamite, defeating Ricky Starks for the FTW title.

Starks defeated Hook’s occasional partner Danhausen following a spear and then again issued an open challenge to anyone for the belt. Surprisingly, Team Taz member Hook’s music hit and he came out to silently accept the challenge.

The match was short as Hook got in his usual amount offense in before Starks rallied with a spear. He went for his Roshambo finisher, but Hook reversed it into his Redrum submission, getting the quick tap for the win and his first-ever title.

Before leaving the ring, Hook fist bumped Starks in a show of respect. After the commercial break, Starks was cutting a fiery promo about how this was his time, flanked by tag team partner Powerhouse Hobbs. 

Out of nowhere, Hobbs nailed Starks and then delivered a spinebuster as Taz (on commentary) was confused as to what Hobbs was doing and why.

Since debuting in December 2021, Hook is undefeated at 10-0 in singles action and 11-0 overall — all in AEW.

Hook to face NJPW LA Dojo ‘top prospect’ on next AEW Rampage

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On next Friday’s Forbidden Door go-home edition of AEW Rampage, Hook will take on “a top prospect” from the New Japan LA Dojo.

The news was revealed on Friday’s Rampage in a backstage promo with Lexy Nair and Danhausen and was the only match announced for next week’s show.

Hook will be looking to remain undefeated in his young AEW career at 9-0. He was last in the ring at May’s Double or Nothing when he teamed with Danhausen in a win over Tony Nese and Mark Sterling.

This Wednesday’s Dynamite will also see a heavy NJPW presence as Hiroshi Tanahashi will make his AEW in-ring debut as he teams with Jon Moxley against Chris Jericho and Lance Archer.

The show will also feature three members of the United Empire (Will Ospreay and Aussie Open) in trios action against Orange Cassidy and Roppongi Vice.

Forbidden Door is set for next Sunday at the sold-out United Center.

Speak Now: AEW Rampage & WWE SmackDown show reviews

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Happy Friday! Join on-camera personality Denise Salcedo on her show Speak Now Pro Wrestling as she reviews both WWE Smackdown and AEW Rampage! We had two really good back-to-back shows and plenty to talk about from both shows!

Rampage topics include: Jake Hager vs. Eddie Kingston, Kris Statlander vs. Red Velvet, Will Ospreay and more!

Smackdown topics include: Cody Rhodes injury update, Ronda Rousey promos, Gunther as IC champ, Matt riddle vs Sami Zayn and more! 

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Speak Now: AEW Dynamite post-show, tons to talk about

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We had a very good episode of AEW DYNAMITE tonight! Join Denise Salcedo as she recaps the entire show while sharing her honest thoughts and opinions! This is a very lively show perfect for all fans of AEW. Plus there was tons that happened on tonight’s show, lot’s to talk about! 

Topics include: Both the Men’s and Women’s Owen Hart Cup Tournaments, a confrontation between CM Punk and Hangman Adam Page, Danhausen’s AEW in-ring debut, MJF’s hometown promo, Jeff Hardy vs Darby Allin in a wild match and more!

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Hook & Danhausen vs. Nese & Sterling set for AEW Double or Nothing Buy-In

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Hook and Danhausen will team for the first time at the Double or Nothing Buy-In.

The new team will face Tony Nese and ‘Smart’ Mark Sterling prior to Double or Nothing on May 29 in Las Vegas. This stems from tonight’s Dynamite, where Hook saved Danhausen from Nese.

Danhausen faced Nese in a singles match on tonight’s show, with Nese scoring the win in under a minute after Sterling distracted Danhausen. After the match, Sterling instructed Nese to hit Danhausen with another running knee to the corner. Nese was about to oblige when Hook came out, driving Nese and Sterling away. Hook and Danhausen then met face-to-face, with Danhausen extending his hand. Both shook hands to end the segment.

In recent weeks, Danhausen has been looking to befriend Hook after he failed to curse Hook in their initial meeting. On last week’s Rampage, Danhausen asked Hook to be in his corner for the Nese match, offering him some potato chips. Hook ignored Danhausen and walked away.

Here is the current lineup for Double or Nothing on May 29:

  • Hangman Adam Page vs. CM Punk for the AEW World Championship
  • Thunder Rosa vs. Serena Deeb for the AEW Women’s World Championship
  • Women’s Owen Hart Foundation Tournament final
  • Men’s Owen Hart Foundation Tournament final
  • Buy-In: Hook and Danhausen vs. Tony Nese and ‘Smart’ Mark Sterling

Speak Now: Friday wrestling fun! AEW Rampage & WWE Smackdown talk

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It’s FriYAY! And it’s time for Denise Salcedo’s most chill podcast episode of the week! Tune in to hear about everything that went down on the May 6th editions of both WWE Smackdown and AEW Rampage! 

The first twenty minutes of this show focuses on WWE Smackdown and the remainder of the show focuses on AEW Rampage! 

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Hook match, women’s tag team bout set for AEW Rampage

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Next Friday’s AEW Rampage will see the return of undefeated rookie sensation Hook against an opponent to be named.

The son of Taz appeared on Friday’s show in what was supposed to be a confrontation of sorts with Danhausen. However, Mark Sterling interrupted to distract the two, leading to Tony Nese attacking from behind. Hook eventually took Nese out with a gutwrench suplex to send him packing.

The show will air at 7 PM Eastern due to the NHL playoffs on TNT.

In a preview of the women’s Owen Hart Foundation Tournament, Toni Storm will team with Ruby Soho against rivals Britt Baker and Jamie Hayter.

Storm and Hayter will clash in the first round of the tournament while opponents for Baker and Soho have yet to be announced. 

More matches and segments will be announced for next Friday’s show which will be taped after Dynamite Wednesday in Baltimore, Maryland.

Here’s the current lineup:

  • Britt Baker & Jamie Hayter vs. Toni Storm & Ruby Soho
  • Hook vs. TBA

AEW’s Hook to make indie debut in May

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Hook is being sent to a ring other than AEW.

It was announced Saturday that the rookie phenom will make his indie debut on Saturday, May 14th in Melville, New York, for Create A Pro, a top wrestling school in New York that also does events. His opponent wasn’t announced.

The 22-year-old son of AEW announcer and former ECW & WWE star Taz, Hook made his much-anticipated debut last December on Rampage, defeating Fuego Del Sol.

As of now, he has wrestled just six times and remains undefeated with all of his bouts lasting under five minutes. He has picked up wins over Del Sol, Bear Bronson, Blake Li, Serpentico, Aaron Solo and, most recently, QT Marshall at February’s Revolution pre-show.

In recent weeks, Hook has been featured in segments where he declines to answer questions from interviewers looking to talk to him. As part of that, Danhausen has been attempting to “curse” him with Hook simply blowing him off as the curse doesn’t affect him as it does others.

Hook-QT Marshall segment set for AEW Rampage

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A segment involving Hook and QT Marshall has been announced for next week’s AEW Rampage. 

In a backstage promo on this week’s Rampage episode, Marshall stated that he would be presenting Hook with the inaugural QT Marhasll Certificate of Accomplishment on next week’s episode. 

Marshall said that people are still buzzing about his match against Hook at The Buy-In pre-show prior to the AEW Revolution pay-per-view on March 6, a match that Hook won. 

Marshall also bragged about graduating from the same high school as “The Boss” Bruce Springsteen. Aaron Solo noted the Boss reference. 

Marshall said that he is not ashamed that Hook beat him, but rather proud that his top student put forth such a great showing, and he plans to reward Hook with the certificate. 

No other matches or segments were announced for Rampage. The show will be taped on Wednesday, March 23 at the H-E-B Center at Cedar Park in Texas.