AEW Dynamite aired live from the Fertitta Center in Houston, Texas. The Owen Hart Tournament continued tonight and MJF gave Wardlow his 10 Lashes ahead of their match at AEW Double or Nothing on May 29th.
AEW Dynamite Results
- Samoa Joe def. Johnny Elite to advance in the Owen Hart Tournament
- Hangman Page def. Konosuke Takeshita
- Keith Lee & Swerve Strickland def. The Workhorsemen
- Kyle O’Reilly def. Rey Fenix to advance in the Owen Hart Tournament
- Britt Baker def. Maki Itoh to advance in the Owen Hart Tournament
- Adam Cole def. Jeff Hardy to advance in the Owen Hart Tournament
Here are the takeaways from this week’s Dynamite:
Samoa Joe Advanced In The Owen Hart Tournament
ROH TV Champion Samoa Joe battled Johnny Elite (FKA John Morrison) in the quarter-finals of the Owen Hart Foundation Tournament. Joe controlled the match early and beat Johnny down in the corner. Johnny Elite battled back as Dynamite went to a commercial break.
Hangman Page Sent A Message To CM Punk
AEW Champion Hangman Page faced Konosuke Takeshita tonight on Dynamite. CM Punk joined commentary for the match and will battle Page for the title at Double or Nothing on May 29th.
Hangman controlled the action early and took a break to pose for the crowd outside the ring. Konosuke capitalized with a Splash and rolled the champion back into the ring. They battled on the apron until Hangman took control. Hangman knocked him to the floor and hit a Moonsault as Dynamite went to a break.
When Dynamite returned, the battle continued and both men connected with a Clothesline at the same time as the crowd chanted “AEW!”. Takeshita dominated the next few minutes but Hangman caught him with a forearm to the face. Hangman Page followed it up with a Buckshot Lariat and then the GTS as Punk smiled on commentary. Page then covered Takeshita for the pinfall victory.
After the match, the two posed for the crowd and CM Punk got the much bigger reaction from the crowd. Hangman circled Punk before storming away to end the segment.
AEW Tag Title Match Announced For Double Or Nothing
Keith Lee & Swerve Strickland faced The Workhorsemen tonight on Dynamite. Strickland and Lee dominated the action and won with a Powerbomb/ Double Stomp combo on JD Drake. After the match, Keith Lee grabbed the microphone and said that they have become a top 5 ranked tag team.
Ricky Starks and Powerhouse Hobbs interrupted said they wanted a title shot before them. Christian Cage came to the entrance ramp with AEW Tag Team Champions Jurassic Express. Cage suggested a Triple Threat match at AEW Tag Team Championships at Double or Nothing.
MJF & Shawn Spears Attacked Wardlow
MJF and Shawn Spears came down to the ring to a chorus of boos. Maxwell pretended to throw up while mentioning Houston and the crowd loudly chanted “asshole”. MJF brought up Wardlow and said that he cannot retaliate during the lashes or he doesn’t get the match at DoN, and can never sign a contract in AEW.
Wardlow was escorted to the ring by security and MJF hit him with the whip. Wardlow laughed and MJF hit him again. Wardlow was still laughing and MJF took off his jacket. MJF hit him with a bunch of lashes in a row but Wardlow wouldn’t budge. Maxwell threw a tantrum and Spears held him back.
Spears hit him with the 8th and 9th lash. Wardlow got fired up and got in MJF’s face to let him know he only has one more. MJF hit Wardlow with a low blow and a few more lashes. Maxwell put on the Dynamite Diamond ring and punched Wardlow in the face with it. Spears then hit Wardlow with the C4 and covered him as MJF made the count.
Kyle O’Reilly Advanced In The Owen Hart Tournament
Kyle O’Reilly battled Rey Fenix tonight in an Owen Hart Tournament match. Fenix controlled the action early but O’Reilly battled back and sent him to the outside. O’Reilly focused his attack on Fenix’s shoulder and slammed into the ring post as Dynamite went to a break.
When Dynamite returned, O’Reilly kept focusing his attack on Fenix’s arm but Rey battled back with some kicks. O’Reilly connected with a Butterfly Suplex and went for a Wrist Lock but Fenix escaped. Rey hit a Hurricanrana off the apron and to the floor before rolling Kyle back into the ring. O’Reilly took Rey down to the mat and got him in an armbar for the submission victory.
Regal & Jericho Face-To-Face
Blackpool Combat Club, Eddie Kingston, Santana, Ortiz came to the ring for the face-to-face confrontation with Chris Jericho. Chris called Bryan Danielson a “squeaky clean nerd” and joked about Regal & Moxley being alcoholics. Regal admitted that Jericho said some truths about his past. Regal joked that he used to stick Jericho’s toothbrush up his ass while they worked together.Jericho was about to suggest a Stadium Stampede match but Moxley interrupted. Jon suggested a 5 vs. 5 match and Kingston wanted a fight tonight. Jericho Appreciation Society opted to just walk backstage instead.
Thunder Rosa & Serena Deeb Brawled Before Their Title Match At Double or Nothing
Tony Schiavone came to the ring to talk about Double or Nothing reaching its three year anniversary when he was interrupted by Serena Deeb. Serena noted that Tony picked Thunder Rosa to defeat her at the PPV and called him a failure. Deeb added that she has been through hell in this business, shaved her head, and challenged Tony to have the balls to explain why he picked Thunder Rosa.
Deeb slapped Schiavone and Dustin Rhodes appeared to try to break things up. Deeb scolded Dustin until AEW Women’s Champion Thunder Rosa made her way to the ring. A brawl broke out and Deeb hit Thunder Rosa with the title. Thunder Rosa will defend the AEW Women’s Championship against Serena Deeb at Double or Nothing.
Britt Baker Advanced In The Owen Hart Tournament
Britt Baker battled Miki Itoh in the Owen Hart Women’s Foundation Tournament. Maki Itoh was revealed to be The Joker. Baker bounced Maki’s head off the turnbuckle but she no-sold it. Maki then hit her own head off the turnbuckle several times to fire herself up and shoved Baker to the mat. Britt eventually battled back and applied the Lockjaw for the submission victory. After the match, Toni Storm showed up on the entrance ramp for a stare down. Baker and Storm will battle next in the tournament.
Adam Cole Advanced In The Owen Hart Tournament
Jeff Hardy faced Adam Cole in the semifinals of the Owen Hart Tournament and it was tonight’s main event. Matt Hardy was ringside for the match. Adam Cole attacked Jeff Hardy during his entrance and beat him down before Dynamite went to the final commercial break of the night.
When Dynamite returned, Hardy connected with a flying Clothesline off the apron and brought Cole back into the ring. Jeff hit a Jawbreaker and went for the cover but Cole kicke out at two. Hardy elbowed Cole in the face and climbed to the top rope. Cole dodged the Swanton Bomb and hit Hardy with the Boom for the pinfall victory. Adam Cole advanced in the Owen Hart Tournament.
After the match, Young Bucks rushed the ring and were about to attack The Hardys. Darby Allin and Sting made the save but Undisputed Elite beat them down. Undisputed Elite put Sting’s leg in a chair and bashed it to close the show.
