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Lee & Rhodes vs. Strickland & Boudreaux set for AEW Rampage

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In a tag team grudge match, Keith Lee & Dustin Rhodes will take on Swerve Strickland & Parker Boudreaux on Friday’s AEW Rampage.

The live show from San Francisco’s Cow Palace will be the go-home for Sunday’s Revolution pay-per-view.

After Strickland, Boudreaux and Trench took Lee out via Strickland stomping a cinder block into his chest in a late-December attack, the former AEW Tag Team Champion returned to defend Rhodes from a two-on-one attack by Strickland and Boudreaux on Rampage last month.

Lee and Rhodes, aka Naturally Limitless, had some words for Strickland and Boudreaux on Wednesday’s Dynamite:

This will be Lee’s first in-ring action since he and Strickland defeated Shane Taylor Promotions at ROH Final Battle last December. In that match, Strickland walked out on Lee, setting up the aforementioned cinder block attack as part of a segment with rapper Rick Ross. In that attack, Boudreaux and Trench aligned themselves with Strickland and his new Mogul Affiliates faction.

It was the only match or segment announced for Friday’s show.

Keith Lee returns to AEW on Rampage, attacks Swerve Strickland

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Keith Lee made his return to television on Friday’s AEW Rampage.

The main event of the show had Dustin Rhodes defeating Swerve Strickland by disqualification after Parker Boudreaux interfered, grabbing Rhodes and throwing him into the steel steps. The two continued to attack Rhodes, with Boudreaux grabbing a cinder block and placing it under Rhodes’ head. Swerve was about to launch off with a foot stomp when Lee made his return, attacking Boudreaux as both he and Swerve bailed.

Lee has been out of action since December, when Swerve and his new group called Mogul Affiliates attacked Lee during what was scheduled to be a mediation between Lee and Swerve. Bordeaux and another man that was later identified as Trench held Lee down on a table as Swerve placed a cinder block on Lee then launched off with the foot stomp, injuring Lee.

In recent weeks, Swerve had been directing his attention towards Rhodes, running down his family. After a brawl backstage on last week’s Rampage, the match was made for Friday night.

AEW star makes return during Rampage tapings

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Keith Lee made his return to AEW on Wednesday night.

During the AEW Rampage taping that took place following Wednesday’s Dynamite, Lee came out for the save after Parker Boudreaux caused a disqualification in a match between Dustin Rhodes and Swerve Strickland. Lee had not been on television since December.

On the December 21 edition of Dynamite, Lee was attacked by Strickland’s new associates, Boudreaux and a new addition to AEW that was later identified under the name Trench. The two assisted Swerve in taking out Lee, holding a cinder block on Lee’s chest as Strickland connected with a stomp off the top turnbuckle.

Since the attack, Strickland has called his new unit Mogul Affiliates. In recent weeks, he has targeted Dustin Rhodes, insulting his brother and his father. The two ended up in a brawl on last Friday’s Rampage, with Strickland getting the better of it thanks to Boudreaux and Trench, setting up the match for this week.

Rick Ross teases future AEW appearances, explains notable Keith Lee observation

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In case you missed it, Rick Ross noticed just how big Keith Lee is on AEW Dynamite this week. 

The famous rapper called into Busted Open Radio on Thursday and was asked about the segment and dropped an interesting line to tease future involvement with AEW.

“I got up close on Keith Lee and realized how big his traps was,” Ross said. “Me up close to him, he looks like he weighs between 360-370.”

On Wednesday, Ross mediated a segment between Lee and Swerve Strickland and remarked out loud that Lee is a “big motherf***er” — one that went uncensored during the live broadcast.

Bully Ray asked Ross more about his notable remark.

“It was a gift for me to be there, but I love AEW but it was a huge gift and when I got in there, I may have had other things on my mind, but when Keith Lee turned his back to me and I realized the size and width of his shoulders and his trapezoids, I just had to express my heart. He is a big motherf***er. He really is.”

Ross then teased future appearances in the company as he likes the owner.

“It’s a good chance that AEW will get more gifts. I like Tony Khan. Tony Khan is a cool motherf***er, you know what I mean? I feel the energy. One time for all the real wrestling fans. One time for all the true fans that stood out in the cold to make it inside that arena. The ones who wear their plastic masks, the ones who drag their belts on the cement as they walk into the arena. I love you guys.” 

Co-host Tommy Dreamer asked Ross if he is a wrestling fan.

“Of course, I am. What kind of question is that? I started watching wrestling…my grandmother used to have me watching wrestling. She used to chew snuff and watch wrestling back when the wrestlers were barefoot. They didn’t wear shoes if you know what I’m talking about,” he said while adding that he considers Jimmy Snuka a legend.

Rick Ross to mediate Swerve, Keith Lee face-to-face on AEW Dynamite

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Rick Ross will mediate the face-to-face meeting between Keith Lee and Swerve Strickland on Wednesday’s Dynamite.

Tony Khan announced Ross’ inclusion on Tuesday afternoon.

“Tomorrow on @TBSNetwork don’t miss Wednesday Night #AEWDynamite: Holiday Bash!,” he wrote. “We’ll be celebrating Wednesday with our annual #HolidayBash just days before Christmas, a great night of AEW stars & great wrestling + @RickRoss will mediate the meeting between Keith Lee and Swerve!”

Though their partnership has always been tenuous, Swerve and Lee have shown even more dissension as a team since Full Gear, when Keith Lee walked out of their match against The Acclaimed, which allowed The Acclaimed to pick up the victory. At ROH Final Battle earlier this month, it was Swerve who walked out on Lee during their match against Shane Taylor and JD Griffey. Despite that, Lee was still able to score the win.

Here’s the updated lineup for Wednesday’s show:

  • AEW Women’s Champion Jamie Hayter defends against Hikaru Shida
  • FTR vs. Gunn Club
  • Death Triangle vs. The Elite in a no DQ match (match 5 in the best of 7 series for the AEW Trios titles)
  • Swerve Strickland/Keith Lee face-to-face with Rick Ross mediating
  • Bryan Danielson appearance
  • Ricky Starks appearance

Wrestling Observer Live: Storytelling in wrestling, RAW report, tons more!

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Wrestling Observer Live with Bryan Alvarez and Mike Sempervive is back with tons to talk about including storytelling in pro-wrestling particularly as it pertains to Keith Lee and Swerve on Rampage, the Rampage and Smackdown ratings, RAW from Monday night and tons more. A fun show as always so check it out~!

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Swerve Strickland & Keith Lee earn AEW Tag Team title shot on Dynamite

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Keith Lee and Swerve Strickland are the new number one contenders for the AEW World Tag Team titles.

Wednesday’s Dynamite saw Lee & Swerve defeat FTR to become the new number one contenders. The finish of the match saw The Gunn Club, who were at ringside, hold Cash Wheeler back as Lee and Swerve hit their finish on Dax Harwood for the win. It was not said when Lee & Swerve would be getting their title match against current champions The Acclaimed. 

After the match, The Gunn Club entered the ring and continued to beat down FTR. The Acclaimed, who were watching the match on the stage, came in for the save, evening the odds.

The number one contenders match was made last week, after FTR said they finally wanted their shot at the titles. Swerve and Lee, the former champions, came in and said they were due for a rematch. The match to determine the next challengers was eventually made for Wednesday’s show.

The upcoming title match will be the rubber match between the two teams. Swerve and Lee retained the titles against The Acclaimed at All Out. However, the rematch at Grand Slam on September 21 saw a different result, with The Acclaimed winning the titles for the first time.

Swerve in our Glory championship celebration set for AEW Dynamite

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The new AEW Tag Team Champions are set to celebrate their title win.

AEW has announced that new champions Swerve in their Glory (Keith Lee & Swerve Strickland) will celebrate their title win on tonight’s episode of Dynamite. Lee & Strickland defeated The Young Bucks and Ricky Starks & Powerhouse Hobbs in a three-way match last week to win the AEW Tag Team titles.

The Young Bucks were the AEW Tag Team Champions going into last week’s title match. Strickland pinned Starks to win the titles.

Tony Khan tweeted: “TONIGHT on Wednesday Night #AEWDynamite on TBS, it will be a historic night on #FyterFest, we’ll celebrate the NEW @AEW World Tag Team Champions @swerveconfident & @RealKeithLee Swerve In Our Glory! Join us *TONIGHT* @ 8pm ET/7pm CT/8pm PT for a huge #AEWDynamite on @TBSNetwork!”

Tonight’s Dynamite is the Fyter Fest week two edition of the show. The updated lineup for the episode is listed below:

  • Barbed wire death match: Eddie Kingston vs. Chris Jericho (the Jericho Appreciation Society will be suspended above the ring in a shark cage)
  • Luchasaurus & Christian Cage vs. The Varsity Blonds
  • Brody King vs. Darby Allin
  • Jon Moxley & Wheeler Yuta vs. Best Friends
  • Jade Cargill, Kiera Hogan & Leila Grey vs. Athena, Kris Statlander & Willow Nightingale
  • Swerve in our Glory championship celebration

VIDEO: Keith Lee speaks following AEW Tag Team title win at Fyter Fest

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Keith Lee dedicated his match tonight to two friends following tonight’s AEW Dynamite.

In a video that was uploaded to YouTube shortly after the match, Lee said there were only three people in the world that he was really close to. He had heard two days ago that one of them is now suffering from stage 4 colon cancer. He dedicated his match to him and another friend. He said this was more than just a victory for him and the team’s story, it was a victory for his friend and Lee’s statement of love. He promised he would always be there for his friend and told him to stay strong.

In a tweet written on July 12, Lee wrote that he got some “less than stellar news today” and said that the upcoming match was for “my two brothers”.

Lee and Swerve Strickland won the AEW World Tag Team titles in the main event of tonight’s Dynamite, a three-way match involving Ricky Starks & Powerhouse Hobbs and champions The Young Bucks.

Keith Lee and Swerve Strickland crowned AEW World Tag Team Champions

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Keith Lee and Swerve Strickland are the new AEW World Tag Team Champions. 

Swerve In Our Glory captured the AEW Tag titles on the Fyter Fest episode of Dynamite on Wednesday, defeating The Young Bucks, and Powerhouse Hobbs and Ricky Starks in a three-way. 

Strickland pinned Starks after a Swerve Stomp to secure the victory, ending the second Tag Team title reign of The Young Bucks. 

The title victory is the first in AEW for both Lee and Strickland. Lee joined the promotion in February, debuting on February 9 on Dynamite with a win over Isiah Kassidy. Strickland’s signing was announced at the Revolution pay-per-view on March 6, with his first AEW bout taking place on that week’s Rampage episode. 

The Young Bucks title reign ends at 28 days and zero successful defenses.  

Swerve In Our Glory had previously challenged for the Tag Team titles at Double or Nothing in May in a match also involving Starks and Hobbs, as well as then-Champions Jungle Boy and Luchasaurus.

Jon Moxley vs. Brody King Interim World title match set for AEW Dynamite

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Brody King will be the first to challenge Jon Moxley for the Interim AEW World Championship on next week’s Dynamite. 

King won the inaugural Royal Rampage Battle Royal on Friday’s Rampage episode to earn the first shot at Moxley on the July 6 Dynamite. King last eliminated Darby Allin in the 20-man battle royal to earn the title match. 

Two more matches and a promo segment have also been added to Wednesday’s Dynamite. 

Toni Storm and AEW Women’s World Champion Thunder Rosa, branded as ThunderStorm, will team against Nyla Rose and Marina Shafir on Dynamite. Storm defeated Rose in the Rampage main event this week, a match where Shafir repeatedly interjected herself into the action. After the match, Rose and Shafir attacked Storm, but Rosa made the save to set up the tag bout.

Keith Lee and Swerve Strickland will team against The Butcher and The Blade on Dynamite. Butcher and Blade teamed up to eliminate Strickland from the Royal Rampage to set up the bout. 

Also added to Dynamite, Christian Cage and Luchasaurus will appear on the show. Managed by Cage, Luchasaurus debuted a new heelish persona on this week’s Dynamite. 

Already announced for next week, Scorpio Sky will defend the TNT Championship against Wardlow in a street fight. 

Here is the announced Dynamite lineup: 

AEW Dynamite, Wednesday, July 6 —

  • Interim AEW World Championship: Jon Moxley (c) vs. Brody King
  • TNT Championship street fight: Scorpio Sky (c) vs. Wardlow
  • Thunder Rosa & Toni Storm vs. Nyla Rose & Marina Shafir
  • Keith Lee & Swerve Strickland vs. The Butcher & The Blade
  • Christian Cage & Luchasaurus appear 

Tony Deppen’s AEW debut part of five-match Dark: Elevation lineup

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Tony Deppen will make his AEW debut on Dark: Elevation. 

The show was filmed on Wednesday, May 4 from the Chesapeake Employers Insurance Arena in Baltimore, Maryland. It will also feature Keith Lee & Swerve Strickland vs. Nick Comoroto & QT Marshall. 

Other notable matches scheduled include Sonny Kiss vs. Peter Avalon and Abadon vs. Emi Sakura.

AEW suffered a power failure during the taping of this episode on Wednesday. As a result, matches involving Max Caster facing Cheeseburger and Nyla Rose wrestling Skye Blue were unable to be filmed. 

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

  • Keith Lee & Swerve Strickland vs. QT Marshall & Nick Comoroto
  • Abadon vs. Emi Sakura
  • The Dark Order’s Evil Uno, Alex Reynolds, Alan “5” Angels, & 10 vs. Ryan Mooney, Diego, Josh Fuller, & Brandon Scott
  • Sonny Kiss vs. “Pretty” Peter Avalon
  • John Silver vs. Tony Deppen

Toni Storm, Keith Lee, Swerve Strickland part of six-match AEW Dark lineup

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AEW has announced six matches for Tuesday’s edition of Dark. 

The matches for this week’s show were taped on Friday, April 15 from the Curtis Culwell Center in Garland, Texas. 

Notable matches scheduled to air include Team Taz’s Ricky Starks & Powerhouse Hobbs facing The Dark Order’s Evil Uno & Stu Grayson. Swerve Strickland & Keith Lee will team up to take on The Factory’s Aaron Solo & Nick Comoroto as well.

Marina Shafir will also be in action on Dark ahead of her TBS title match against Jade Cargill on Friday’s edition of Rampage. She’ll take on Alejandra Lion on the show. 

The full lineup for Tuesday’s edition of AEW Dark is as follows:

  • Toni Storm vs. Gigi Rey
  • Marina Shafir vs. Alejandra Lion
  • Danielle Kamela vs. Rache Chanel
  • Tony Nese vs. JD Griffey
  • Swerve Strickland & Keith Lee vs. The Factory’s Aaron Solo & Nick Comoroto
  • Team Taz’s Ricky Starks & Powerhouse Hobbs vs. The Dark Order’s Evil Uno & Stu Grayson

Speak Now: Suzuki vs. Joe, full AEW Dynamite show recap

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Happy Wednesday! Join on-camera personality Denise Salcedo as she reviews the April 13th edition of AEW Dynamite. This was a loaded episode where there is plenty to talk about including CM Punk vs. Penta Oscuro, Minoru Suzuki vs. Samoa Joe, the debut of Satnam Singh, plus lots more! Tune in for a fun and honest review!

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