AEW Dynamite aired from Daily’s Place in Jacksonville, Florida. Darby Allin put his TNT Championship on the line against Miro. Jon Moxley put his IWGP US Championship on the line against Yuji Nagata. The Young Bucks defended their AEW Tag Team Championships against SCU tonight as well. It was announced that Hangman Page will battle Brian Cage at Double or Nothing on May 30th.
Dynamite Results (5/12)
- Jon Moxley def. Yuji Nagata to retain the IWGP US Championship
- Young Bucks def. SCU to retain the AEW Tag Team Championships (SCU forced to disband as a team)
- PAC vs. Orange Cassidy ended in a double countout
- Thunder Rosa def. Jazmin Allure
- Miro def. Darby Allin to become the new TNT Champion
Here are the takeaways from this week’s show:
Jon Moxley Retained
Jon Moxley defended his IWGP US Championship against Yuji Nagata in the first match of the night. Moxley came to the ring to the song “Wild Thing”.
The action quickly spilled out of the ring and Moxley sent Nagata into the barricade. Back in the ring, Moxley maintained control and slammed Nagata to the mat for a two count. Nagata battled back and went for an Exploder Suplex but Jon escaped. Nagata unloaded some kicks to the midsection and then hit the Exploder for a two count.
Nagata unloaded some kicks as Moxley dared him to hit harder. Moxley went for a Piledriver but Nagata countered into a Back Body Drop. Nagata then hit an awesome Exploder off the top and followed it up with a running kick but Moxley somehow kicked out at two.
Jon applied a Sleeper Hold but Nagata reversed into a hold of his own. Moxley reached the ropes and then hit a lariat for a two count. Moxley went for the Bulldog Choke but Nagata blocked it. Jon booted Nagata in the midsection and planted him with the Paradigm Shift for the pinfall victory. Jon Moxley is still the IWGP US Champion.
Cody Challenged Anthony Ogogo
Cody Rhodes made his way to the ring tonight for an announcement regarding Double or Nothing. Rhodes stated that it is fair to poke fun at things like the election, what to do during the anthem, but he has already been proud to be an American. Cody brought up Anthony Ogogo and how he has run down America even though he has a visa and makes money in America. Cody added that Ogogo didn’t come here to live the “English Dream”. Rhodes added that he wants to face Ogogo at Double or Nothing and that Anthony will not be facing The American Nightmare, he will be facing The American Dream.
Young Bucks Retained, SCU No Longer A Team
The Young Bucks defended the AEW Tag Team Championships against SCU (Frankie Kazarian & Christopher Daniels) tonight on Dynamite. SCU will no longer be a tag team if they lose the match. Frankie Kazarian controlled the match early and beat Nick Jackson down. Young Bucks battled back and Matt Powerbombed Daniels onto the ring apron as Dynamite went to a commercial break.
When Dynamite returned, SCU was back in control and connected with a Powerbomb on Nick for a two count. Nick sent Daniels into the ring post outside the ring and busted him open. Back in the ring, Frankie connected with a Northern Lights Suplex for a two count.
Doc Gallows distracted the referee as Kazarian connected with a Styles Clash but Nick broke up the cover. Daniels then planted Nick Jackson with the Angel’s Wings. Matt caught Daniels with a Spear and unloaded several punches to his bleeding head. Matt Jackson poked fun at Shawn Michaels/Ric Flair and did the “I’m sorry, I love you” before hitting Daniels with a Superkick. Matt went for the cover but Daniels powered out at two.
Daniels then hit the Best Moonsault Ever but Nick broke up the cover. Matt sprayed something in Daniels face and smashed the can over his head for a two count. Young Bucks then hit Daniels with the BTE Trigger for the pinfall victory as Frankie was too late breaking it up. Young Bucks are still the AEW Tag Team Champions.
Jon Moxley and Eddie Kingston trashed The Elite’s locker room during tonight’s show. Later on Dynamite, Young Bucks challenged the Varsity Blondes to a match next week. Young Bucks then challenged Eddie Kingston & Jon Moxley to a match at Double or Nothing.
Omega Will Defend The Title Against PAC & Orange Cassidy At The PPV
PAC squared off against Orange Cassidy tonight on Dynamite. The winner of the match will face Kenny Omega for the AEW Championship at Double or Nothing. Before the match, Orange Cassidy pissed off PAC by putting his sunglasses on him.
PAC broke the glasses and tried to attack Cassidy. Orange hit Beach Break right away and went for the cover but PAC kicked out. PAC rolled out of the ring to regroup but got a Suicide Dive from Orange Cassidy for his troubles. Cassidy then pulled out another pair of sunglasses and put them on.
When Dynamite returned, PAC was in control and launched Cassidy into the barricade. PAC hit two Dropkicks and went for the cover but Cassidy kicked out at two. PAC planted Cassidy with a Liger Bomb for a two count as Dynamite went to a break.
Don Callis showed up ringside when Dynamite returned and distracted referee Aubrey Edwards. AEW Champion Kenny Omega slid into the ring and hit PAC with the title. The match then ended in a double countout and Callis claimed that Omega will not have to defend the title at Double or Nothing. Tony Schiavone interrupted and said that Tony Khan has announced that Omega will defend the AEW Championship against PAC and Orange Cassidy in a Triple Threat match at the PPV.
The Pinnacle Challenged Inner Circle To A Stadium Stampede Match
The Pinnacle made their way to the ring to celebrate their victory over Inner Circle at Blood & Guts last week. MJF was sporting a crown on his head and pink suite for the coronation. MJF claimed that he was now the demo god and is the greatest of all time. He demanded that everyone bow to the group and boasted about how Dynamite’s ratings have gone up since The Pinnacle arrived.
Tully Blanchard said that The Pinnacle withstood everything Inner Circle had to offer but at the end of the match Inner Circle were the ones begging for the match to stop. Tully gave everyone in the group a watch as a present before Inner Circle interrupted. Inner Circle arrived in a vehicle that had “A Little Bit of the Bubbly” written on it and Sammy Guevara was operating a hose on top of it.
Jericho climbed to the top of the vehicle and had his arm in a cast. Chris wanted a rematch but MJF declined. Sammy hosed The Pinnacle down before MJF grabbed the microphone again. MJF said that they can have a rematch if it is a Stadium Stampede match at Double or Nothing and Inner Circle will have to break up forever if they lose. MJF shouted “take it or leave it!” to end the segment.
Thunder Rosa Dominated
Thunder Rosa faced Jazmin Allure tonight on Dynamite. Allure got in some offense to start things off but Thunder Rosa quickly took control of the match. Thunder Rosa connected with a Dropkick and followed it up with a Body Slam. Thunder Rosa hit a Senton and then the Fire Thunder Driver for the pinfall victory.
Miro Captured The TNT Championship
Darby Allin defended the TNT Championship against Miro in this week’s main event. Miro attacked Darby Allin before the bell rang and beat him down. Ethan Page and Scorpio Sky were shown laughing their asses off in the crowd as Miro connected with a boot to the face for a near fall.
Allin tried to get in some offense and went for the Coffin Drop early but Miro countered into a German Suplex as Dynamite went to a commercial break. When Dynamite returned, Darby was in control as footage was down of Ethan Page and Scorpio Sky attacking Sting during the break.
Darby applied a Sleeper Hold and then locked it in again outside the ring. Miro broke the hold by slamming Darby into the barricade and then brought the TNT Champion back into the ring. Miro took off the medical tape on Darby’s injured shoulder and started attacking it.
Allin slapped Miro in the face and hit a Stunner for a near fall. Darby went for another Coffin Drop but Miro countered into a German Suplex again but this time Allin landed on his feet. Allin went for an Armbar but Miro countered into the Game Over for the submission victory. Miro is the new TNT Champion.
After the match, Scorpio Sky and Ethan Page tried to attack Sting again but Dark Order broke it up. Miro posed with the title and stood over Darby Allin. Lance Archer showed up on the stage and shouted at Miro but Jake Roberts held him back to close the show.
