AEW Dynamite aired live from the Petersen Events Center in Pittsburgh. In addition to the takeaways below, it was announced that Miro face Fuego Del Sol this Friday on the debut episode of AEW Rampage with the TNT Championship on the line.
Dynamite Results (8/11)
- The Elite def. Matt & Mike Sydal, Dante Martin
- Darby Allin def. Daniel Garcia
- Matt Hardy, Private Party def. Orange Cassidy, Chuck Taylor, Wheeler Yuta
- Kris Statlander def. Nyla Rose
- Good Brothers def. Dark Order to retain the Impact Tag Team Championships
- Chris Jericho def. Wardlow & will face MJF next week
The Elite Picked Up A Victory
AEW Tag Team Champions Young Bucks and Kenny Omega faced Matt & Mike Sydal and Dante Martin. Matt Sydal hit Matt Jackson with a Senton to start off the action. Mike Sydal tagged in and hit a Double Stomp. Sydal followed it up with an Arm Drag into an arm bar in the middle of the ring.
Nick Jackson hit Dante with a Clothesline but he popped up and hit a Dropkick. Kenny Omega attacked Dante Martin from behind and posed for the crowd to a chorus of boos. Dante hit a Crossbody on Matt and tagged in Mike Sydal. Young Bucks and Omega isolated Mike in the corner and took turns beating him down.
Omega hit an elbow to the face and went for the cover but Mike was able to kick out at two. The Elite knocked Dante and Matt off the apron and beat down Mike Sydal for a two count. Matt Sydal tagged in and booted the Young Bucks in the face. Matt delivered a kick to Omega that knocked him out of the ring and delivered a Brainbuster to Matt Jackson. Sydal went for the cover but Nick Jackson broke it up at two.
Nick dragged Dante Martin out of the ring as the Sydal’s locked in a couple submission holds on Matt Jackson. Omega broke it up and hit a couple Snap Dragon Suplexes on the Sydal brothers. The AEW Champion went for one on Dante Martin but he landed on his feet. Dante hit an Enziguri and then went back to the apron.
Dante Martin got the tag and the crowd erupted. Dante sent Young Bucks to the corner and hit Omega with a Suicide Dive. Martin hit an unreal Hurricanrana outside the ring on Kenny after leaping off the top rope. Dante followed it up with a Moonsault on Matt for a near fall. Nick Jackson hit a knee to the face but turned around into a kick from Sydal. Everything broke down and Omega cleared the ring.
Kenny tagged in and hit Dante with an Ushigoroshi. Omega followed it up with a V-Trigger and went for the One Winged Angel but Dante escaped. Dante hit an Enziguri but Omega shrugged it off. Dante rolled up Omega for a near fall. Omega hit another V-Trigger and then the One Winged Angel as Young Bucks hit the Sydal brothers with a couple Superkicks. The Elite then hit the BTE Trigger for the pinfall victory and celebrated with Don Callis after the match.
Omega Will Defend The Impact Title On Rampage, Young Bucks Will Defend Tag Titles Next Week On Dynamite
Don Callis grabbed a microphone and shouted that Pittsburgh has never seen a winning team like The Elite before. Christian Cage interrupted and made his way to the entrance ramp. It was announced at the beginning of the show that Christian will face Kenny Omega for the AEW Championship at All Out.
Callis called Christian Cage the “Stamford Stooge” and suggested that he was dumb for coming out here alone. Jurassic Express joined the party as Dynamite went to a commercial break. When Dynamite returned, Callis told Cage that Omega cannot wait to kick out of the Killswitch.
Don claimed that Omega will finally give Christian Cage that 5 star match he has always wanted at All Out on September 5th. Cage called Callis a “carney jagoff” and the crowd chanted along. Christian stated that the AEW World Championship is the most important title in this sport and said that he spoke to Scott & Tony. Cage announced that Omega will defend the Impact Championship against Christian Cage on the first episode of Rampage this Friday night. Jungle Boy grabbed a microphone and said that Jurassic Express is wrestling the Young Bucks next week on Dynamite for the AEW Tag Team Championships.
Darby Allin def. Daniel Garcia
Daniel Garcia faced Darby Allin tonight on Dynamite. Darby Allin got a great reaction from the crowd. Sting was in Darby’s corner and 2.0 was in Garcia’s corner for the match. Allin controlled the action early but Garcia battled back and applied an arm bar in the middle of the ring.
Allin escaped and locked up with Garcia. Daniel raked away at Allin’s face as 2.0 distracted the referee. Sting approached Jeff Parker and 2.0 retreated as Garcia slammed Darby into the turnbuckle as Dynamite went to a commercial break.
When Dynamite returned, Garcia connected with a Suplex and went for the cover but Darby kicked out at two. Allin went for a springboard Coffin Drop but Garcia countered into a choke. Darby escaped and hit a Stunner. Allin made his way to the top rope and connected with the Coffin Drop for the pinfall victory. A brawl broke out after the match and Sting connected with a Suplex on the entrance ramp.
HFO def. Cassidy, Yuta, Taylor
Orange Cassidy, Wheeler Yuta, and Chuck Taylor faced Private Party and Matt Hardy in a Trios match. Kris Statlander and Hardy Family Office were ringside for the match. Matt Hardy went for a Splash but Orange Cassidy got out of the way. Cassidy climbed up to the first turnbuckle and hit a lazy Splash for a one count.
Wheeler Yuta tagged in and hit a Splash on Isiah Kassidy. Wheeler followed it up with a Samoan Drop and went for the cover but Kassidy kicked out at two as Dynamite went to a commercial break. When Dynamite returned, Chuck slammed Kassidy to the canvas and then Powerbombed Quen on top of him. Taylor delivered another Powerbomb and went for the cover but Matt Hardy broke it up. Nyla Rose ran down the entrance ramp and leveled Kris Statlander. Nyla will face Statlander later tonight.
Orange hit Matt with a DDT and followed it up with a Suicide Dive outside the ring. Wheeler Yuta tagged in and hit Quen with a Splash off the top rope for a two count. Kassidy tagged in and hit a Swanton Bomb but somehow Wheeler kicked out at the last moment. Private Party hit Gin & Juice on Yuta but Cassidy broke up the cover and hit some Orange Punches. Kassidy awkwardly tackled Cassidy out of the ring and Matt hit Yuta with the Twist of Fate for the pinfall victory.
Kris Statlander def. Nyla Rose
Nyla Rose faced Kris Statlander tonight on Dynamite. Vickie Guerrero and Orange Cassidy were ringside for the match. Nyla hit a shoulder tackle to start off the match and then traded punches with Statlander. Rose connected with a Belly to Back Suplex but Statlander battled back and bounced Nyla’s face off the apron. Kris followed it up with a Moonsault off the apron and rolled Nyla back into the ring. Cassidy gave Kris a thumbs up as she entered the ring.
Rose hit Statlander with a Uranage for a near fall. Rose set up Statlander across the top rope but Kris walked on her hands across the ring. Nyla hit a Spear and brought Statlander to the corner. Statlander hit a massive Powerbomb and made her way to the top rope. Kris hit the Area 451 for the pinfall victory. Statlander remains undefeated since her return from injury.
Baker vs. Red Velvet Will Main Event The First Episode of AEW Rampage
AEW Women’s Champion Britt Baker came to the ring to a great reaction dressed in black and gold as the Steelers faithful in the crowd waved the terrible towels. Britt said that she always been the face of the division and the baddest bitch on the block. Baker claimed that she can relate to Red Velvet’s fearlessness because she wasn’t afraid to step up when the company needed a new champion.
Baker raised the title and said that Red Velvet might have had a glimmer of hope if they were wrestling in any other city. Britt added that her title defense against Red Velvet will be the main event of the first episode of Rampage this Friday. Red Velvet rushed the ring and a brawl broke out before the two were separated.
Good Brothers Retained The Impact Tag Titles
Anderson and Gallows defended the Impact Tag Team Championships against Stu Grayson and Evil Uno of Dark Order tonight on Dynamite.Scott D’Amore was con commentary for the match. Brandon Cutler tripped up Evil Uno but Colt Cabana attacked him. Frankie Kazarian leveled Cutler with a Clothesline on the entrance ramp and then dragged him away.
Gallows leveled Grayson with a big boot outside the ring as Karl Anderson posed in the ring. Dynamite went to a commercial break with the Good Brothers in control of the match. When Dynamite returned. Grayson planted Gallows with a DDT and delivered a shoulder tackle to Anderson.
Stu slammed Anderson to the mat and followed it up with a springboard flip. Grayson went for the cover but Gallows broke it up and then tagged in. Stu lifted Gallows up but he escaped with a punch and tagged in Anderson. Evil Uno tagged in and booted Karl in the face. Stu hit Anderson with an Exploder Suplex that sent him on top of Gallows. Uno hit a Cannonball on Gallows as Grayson hit a 450 Splash onto Anderson for a near fall.
Grayson climbed back up to the top but wound up leaping into a big punch from Gallows. Good Brothers set up for the Magic Killer but Evil Uno broke it up. Evil Uno hit Anderson with a Flatliner as Stu climbed to the top rope. Gallows threw a title into the ring and distracted the referee. Good Brothers hit Stu Grayson with the Magic Killer for the pinfall victory. Good Brothers are still the Impact Tag Team Champions.
Paul Wight Sent A Message To The Factory
Tony Schiavone and QT Marshall had a conversation in the ring and Aaron Solo was standing there as well. Tony expected an apology from QT but he brought Tony’s son into the ring instead. QT leveled Tony’s son Chris with a Cutter but Paul Wight’s music hit. Paul made his way to the ring and QT threw Aaron at Paul. Wight planted Solo with a massive Chokeslam and stared at QT to end the segment.
Jericho def. Wardlow & Will Face MJF Next Week
Chris Jericho battled Wardlow in the main event of this week’s Dynamite. It was the fourth labour for Jericho in his efforts to get a rematch against MJF. Maxwell Jacob Friedman was ringside for the match. Wardlow beat Jericho down int he corner of the ring to begin the match. Jericho booted Wardlow and followed it up with a double axe handle off the top. Jericho connected with the Codebreaker and went for the cover but Wardlow was able to kick out at two.
MJF chuckled as Wardlow made his way to his feet. Wardlow sent Jericho back to the corner and unloaded some strikes. Wardlow launched Jericho across the ring and posed for the crowd. Wardlow brought Jericho to the outside and continued to beat the hell out of him. Wardlow awkwardly slammed Jericho on the apron and then on the ring post before the action returned to the ring. He connected with a Powerbomb on Jericho as Dynamite went to a commercial break.
When Dynamite returned, Wardlow planted Jericho with another Powerbomb as MJF mocked the fans. Wardlow distracted the referee and MJF bit Jericho in the face. Wardlow connected with an F10 but did not go for the cover as MJF demanded he inflict more pain. Wardlow perched Jericho up on the top turnbuckle and went for a GTS but Jericho countered into the Walls of Jericho. MJF hit Jericho with a cheap shot but Aubrey Edwards didn’t catch it. MJF tried to get into the ring and then referee Aubrey Edwards kicked him out. Jericho hit Wardlow with Floyd the bat while Aubrey was dealing with MJF.
Chris followed it up with the Judas Effect for the pinfall victory. MJF was in disbelief on the entrance ramp as Aubrey raised Jericho’s hand. After the match, Shawn Spears attacked Jericho from behind as MJF laughed. Sammy Guevara rushed the ring and attacked Spears but Wardlow booted him away.
MJF got into the ring and got Jericho in the Salt of the Earth arm bar and he tapped as Wardlow & Spears beat Sammy down. Jake Hager rushed the ring and The Pinnacle retreated. MJF stated that Jericho will come to the ring next week for their match without Judas playing. MJF added that the Judas Effect will be banned for their match next week as well. If Jericho hits the Judas Effect, MJF will automatically be awarded the win. MJF added that he is not just Jericho’s challenger, he is his successor. The show closed with a shot of Jericho grabbing his arm in pain.