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AEW Dynamite Beach Break Results: Ladder Match, CM Punk & MJF, Danhausen Debuts

AEW Dynamite Beach Break aired live tonight from the Wolstein Center in Cleveland, Ohio. Cody and Sammy Guevara battled in a Ladder match for the TNT Championship. Adam Cole faced Orange Cassidy in a Lights Out match.

Dynamite Results

  1. Sammy Guevara def. Cody Rhodes in a Ladder match to become the undisputed TNT Champion
  2. Wardlow def. Elijah Dean & James Alexander
  3. Jericho, Santana, Ortiz def. 2point0, Daniel Garica
  4. Leyla Hirsch def. Red Velvet
  5. Orange Cassidy def. Adam Cole in a Lights Out match

Here are the takeaways from this week’s show:

Sammy Guevara Won The TNT Title

TNT Champion Cody Rhodes faced Interim TNT Champion Sammy Guevara in a Ladder match to begin the show. The winner of the match will be the official TNT Champion. Cody and Sammy had already made their entrances when the show went on the air.

Cody got some scattered cheers but the majority of the crowd were not behind him. Cody hit a shoulder tackle but Sammy popped up and responded with a Dropkick. Rhodes took control and was very proud of himself for doing so. Sammy got annoyed and the two started shoving each other. The action spilled to the outside and Guevara grabbed a ladder. Cody caught Sammy with a jab to the face and launched him into the steel steps.

Rhodes grabbed a giant ladder and set it up in the corner. Sammy recovered and the two brawled into the crowd. Rhodes got the better of the exchange and Clotheslined Sammy over the barricade.

Back in the ring, Sammy bashed Cody off the apron with a ladder and set it up. Guevara started climbing but Cody broke it up. Cody and Sammy hit a headbutt at the same time and both fell off the ladder to the canvas. Cody then hit Sammy with a big Suplex off the ladder set up in the corner in the ring as Dynamite went to a commercial break.

When Beach Break returned, the action was back in the ring. Cody climbed the ladder but Sammy hopped on another ladder, only to leap off the top of it and hit Rhodes with an insane Cutter. Cody battled back and put Sammy’s leg in a ladder outside the ring. Fuego Del Sol ran to the ringside area and told Cody to stop. Cody hit Fuego with a Piledriver as Sammy climbed to the top rope. Guevara went for a Splash but Cody avoided it. Guevara sent Cody to the outside and hit him with a dive. Sammy followed it up with the GTH.

Guevara put Cody on a ladder from the apron to the barricade and set up a big ladder next to it. Sammy hit a Swanton Bomb off the top of the ladder onto Cody. Sammy rolled into the ring and set up a ladder under the belts. Cody got back into the ring and met Sammy on the top of the ladder. Sammy knocked Cody off the ladder and grabbed the titles to win the match. Sammy Guevara is TNT Champion.

Wardlow Dominated

Elijah Dean and James Alexander had the unfortunate task of facing Wardlow tonight at Beach Break. Wardlow delivered a bunch of Powerbombs as the crowd kept chanting for more. Wardlow then Powerbombed them on top of each other for the pinfall victory. Shawn Spears was about to come to the ring with a chair but Wardlow stopped him and the two headed backstage.

Inner Circle Picked Up A Win

Chris Jericho, Santana, Ortiz faced 2point0 (Matt Lee & Jeff Parker) and Daniel Garcia in a Trios match. Jericho and Matt Lee started off the action but Santana quickly tagged himself in. 2point0 isolated Santana in the corner but he battled back. Santana connected with some Suplexes before tagging in Ortiz.

Garcia tagged in and beat Ortiz down as Dynamite went to a break. When Dynamite returned, the match broke down into a brawl. Jericho wanted a tag but Ortiz ignored him and tagged in Santana. 2point0 had Santana isolated but Jericho caught Matt Lee with a Judas Effect. Santana followed it up with a Piledriver for the pinfall victory. Jericho left on his own after the match.

CM Punk Will Face MJF Next Week

CM Punk made his way to the ring and thanked the crowd. Punk noted that he owes Cleveland and said he is here for a fight. Punk took off his sweatshirt and revealed that he was wearing MJF’s scarf. He joked that you can get these cheap on amazon and that he’d fight MJF tonight but he’s probably got a bunch of excuses. MJF interrupted and asked the crowd if they wanted to see them have a match tonight. Maxwell then declined but challenged Punk to a match next week in Chicago.

MJF claimed that people will be disappointed in the match because they will see the real CM Punk once he loses. He added that the real CM Punk is the one that lost his fake smile, will sue, and will quit wrestling again. MJF said that the chants of CM Punk won’t stop him from turning his back on the fans again and crying about on a podcast.

CM Punk told MJF that if he didn’t come back MJF wouldn’t be having this brush with greatness. Punk joked that MJF should go in the back and put on his boots with the 3 inch lifts and try to handle business, even though everyone knows that he can’t. Punk claimed that he never lies to the people and would rather try & fail than be like MJF. Punk said that the fans love him because he always gets back up and fights, win or lose.

MJF told Punk that he wanted to test that theory of always getting back up and FTR & Wardlow made their way to the entrance ramp. Shawn Spears attacked Punk from behind and then everyone joined in on the beatdown. MJF set up a chair and demanded that Wardlow Powerbomb Punk onto it. Wardlow obliged and then MJF sat over Punk. Maxwell claimed that Punk’s journey will end where it began next week in Chicago.

Leyla Hirsh def. Red Velvet

Leyla Hirsch battled Red Velvet tonight on Dynamite. Leyla connected with a Dropkick and rolled out of the ring. Red Velvet followed her and Leyla sent her into the barricade. Back in the ring, Red Velvet took control and connected with a Stunner. Leyla hit a Powerbomb and went for the cover but Velvet kicked out at the last moment. Red Velvet went for a Sunset Flip but Hirsch countered into a cradle for a two count. Leyla then rolled up Red Velvet again while grabbing the tights for the pinfall victory.

Nyla Rose Interrupted Britt Baker

Tony Schiavone was in the ring with several awards from Pro Wrestling Illustrated. AEW Women’s Champion Britt Baker came to the ring and boasted about winning multiple awards. Britt joked about Cleveland finally having a “Baker” they can count on in reference to Browns QB Baker Mayfield. Baker claimed that the women’s division was a wasteland before she came along and created the top spot. Britt added that she has surpassed the entire roster and is the face of All Elite Wrestling. Vickie Guerrero & Nyla Rose interrupted and Nyla claimed that losing to Ruby Soho was a fluke during the TBS Tournament. Rose vowed to prove it next week.

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Orange Cassidy def. Adam Cole, Danhausen Debuts

Adam Cole faced Orange Cassidy in a Lights Out match (unsanctioned) in the main event of Beach Break. The action quickly spilled out of the ring and Cassidy sent Cole into the barricade. Orange followed it up with a Dropkick but Cole shrugged it off. Cole threw Cassidy into the barricade and grabbed a chair from under the ring. Danhausen was holding the chair and got a great reaction from the crowd. Cole was surprised and backed away from Danhausen.

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Cassidy capitalized on the distraction and planted Cole with a DDT on the outside. Cole set up for a Panama Sunrise but Orange countered and sent Cole through a table. Cassidy went for the Orange Punch but Cole held up the ring bell. Cassidy punched the bell and then got hurled into the steel steps. Cole stomped on Orange’s hand and brought some chairs & trash cans into the ring. Cassidy set up the chairs and hit a Michinoku Driver. Cole battled back with a Superkick and motioned to the entrance ramp.

Brandon Cutler made his way down the entrance ramp but Wheeler Yuta brawled with him. Bobby Fish and Chuck Taylor then traded punches. Young Bucks hit Chuck Taylor with a Superkick. Young Bucks got in the ring but Trent & Rocky Romero made the save. Cassidy hit the Orange Punch but Cole responded with a low blow.

Cassidy revealed he was wearing a steel cup with tacks on it and Cole was in agony. Cassidy hit Panama Sunrise but Cole kicked out at two. They battled to the back and Cole hid behind Jerry Lynn. Adam hit an Ushigoroshi through a table but Cassidy somehow kicked out. Adam Cole climbed to the top of the entranceway but Cassidy was gone. Orange hit Cole with a low blow from behind and then a Uranage through the stage. Cassidy got his arm on Cole for the pinfall victory in a match that will not count in the record books.

Sammy Guevara Becomes Undisputed AEW TNT Champion

Sammy Guevara has been upgraded from interim to undisputed status.

Going into the Jan. 26 Beach Break episode of Dynamite, Guevara was the interim AEW TNT Champion. Cody Rhodes was the main titleholder but something had to give on this night.

Sammy and Cody went one-on-one in a ladder match to determine who is the undisputed TNT Champion.

Sammy Guevara Is Undisputed

In the end, it was Sammy who walked out with all the hardware. He retrieved both championships and can now call himself the undisputed TNT Champion.

Take a look at the highlights:

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AEW Dynamite Beach Break Results: Kenta Attacks Jon Moxley, Tag Team Battle Royal

AEW Dynamite Beach Break aired live from Daily’s Place in Jacksonville. In addition to the takeaways below, FTR sent in a video as they were suspended for a week for their actions last week. FTR shouted that they want a tag team title match and revealed that they have Marko Stunt tied up with them. It was also announced that Shaq & Jade Cargill will face Cody & Red Velvet on the March 3rd edition of Dynamite and not at Revolution.

AEW Beach Break Results

  1. Jericho & MJF won the Battle Royal to become #1 contenders
  2. Britt Baker def. Thunder Rosa
  3. Hangman Page & Matt Hardy def. Chaos Project
  4. Lance Archer def. Eddie Kingston in a Lumberjack match
  5. Kenny Omega & Good Brothers def. Jon Moxley, PAC, Fenix

Here are the takeaways from this week’s show:

Jericho & MJF Earned A Title Shot At Revolution

Jurassic Express, The Acclaimed, Jericho & MJF, Young Bucks, Dark Order, Private Party, Top Flight, Santana & Ortiz, Hager & Guevara battled in a Battle Royal to determine the #1 contenders for the AEW Tag Team Championships. If Young Bucks win the match, they will choose who they defend the titles against at AEW Revolution.

Alex Reynolds and Dante from Top Flight were eliminated first. Grayston tried to eliminate Hager but Jake blocked it. John Silver came out of nowhere and knocked Hager to the floor for the elimination. Matt Jackson and Bowens were eliminated by Inner Circle. Luchasaurus slammed Darius to the mat and delivered a Chokeslam to Nick Jackson.

Silver and Uno eliminated Luchasaurus but Jungle Boy remained so Jurassic Express was still alive. MJF launched Evil Uno over the top rope for the elimination. Darius eliminated Marq Quen as John Silver Suplexed both Santana and Ortiz. Santana and Ortiz launched John Silver over the top rope.

Nick Jackson eliminated Ortiz and then eliminated Santana with a Superkick. Gallows and Anderson showed up and eliminated Private Party and then MJF launched Nick Jackson to eliminate Young Bucks. MJF launched Jungle Boy out but was quickly launched over the top by Max Caster. Darius eliminated Max and it was down to Darius, Jericho, and Sammy. Jericho accidentally eliminated Sammy and then eliminated Darius with the Judas Effect. Jericho and MJF will battle Young Bucks for the AEW Tag Team Championships at Revolution.

After the match, Jericho and MJF tried to celebrate with the rest of the group. Sammy wondered why they were always collateral damage and it doesn’t seem like everyone is in this together. MJF said it was time for a conversation after Jericho and Sammy left the room. Wardlow then shut the door in the camera man’s face to end the segment.

Opinion: I wasn’t a fan of this and thought AEW missed an opportunity to build up and establish an actual tag team. There were so many great teams in this match and a team that was just thrown together wins it. I understand Jericho has a big name and maybe this will help MJF in the long run. However, Santana and Ortiz and other teams really don’t have much to do besides Inner Circle skits every week.

Team Taz Interrupted Darby & Sting

Tony Schiavone interviewed Darby Allin and Sting tonight. Team Taz interrupted from outside Daily’s Place and said that Tony Khan won’t allow them inside. Taz noted that Darby is defending the TNT Championship against Joey Janela next week and Team Taz will be in attendance for that one. Ricky Starks said he doesn’t see “The Icon” anymore when he looks into Sting’s eyes and wished Darby luck next week and said he is definitely going to need it. Sting grabbed the microphone and said he will be in attendance next week as well to make sure it stays a one on one match. Sting added that Starks needs to take a closer look if he doesn’t see The Icon anymore.

Britt Baker def. Thunder Rosa

Britt Baker faced Thunder Rosa tonight. Britt went right after Thunder Rosa but she battled back and connected with a Dropkick. Baker knocked Thunder Rosa out of the ring and slammed her into the barricade. Thunder Rosa hit Britt with a shoulder tackle and followed it up with an uppercut as Dynamite went to a commercial break.

When Dynamite returned, Thunder Rosa planted Baker with a Death Valley Driver on the entrance ramp. The action returned to the ring and Thunder Rosa went for a Piledriver but Britt countered into the Air Raid Crash. Thunder Rosa connected with a slam and went for the cover but Baker was able to kick out at two.

Rebel ripped off the turnbuckle pad while the referee wasn’t paying attention. Britt sent Thunder Rosa face first into the expoded turnbuckle and then applied the Lockjaw for the victory as Thunder Rosa was passed out.

Hangman Page & Matt Hardy Picked Up A Win

Hangman Page teamed up with Matt Hardy to face Chaos Project. Matt Hardy dominated the action early and beat down Serpentico. Hangman planted Serpentico with a Suplex and tagged Matt back in. Hangman hit Luther with a Crossbody and followed it up with a Spinebuster. and a forearm to the Serpentico’s face. Page hit the Buckshot Lariat and Matt tagged himself in. Matt then pinned Serpentico and celebrated as Hangman looked pissed off.

Orange Cassidy Interrupted The Wedding

Kip Sabian and Penelope Ford got marrid on tonight’s episode. Chuck Taylor, serving as Miro’s butler was in the ring with them. Father James Mitchell moderated the ceremony. Kip joked that the moment that Penelope’s eyes met his eyes meeting her chest was the moment he fell in love. Kip added that Penelope is beautiful on the inside and very hot on the outside. Penelope was about to make a penis joke but Kip stopped her and they skipped ahead. Kip said “I do” and put the ring on Penelope’s finger. Penelope said the same and put a ring on Sabian’s finger. Miro said he has been here a few times and they are not asking if anyone has any objections. Kip and Penelope then kissed to seal the deal.

Miro then offered a toast and told Chuck Taylor to bring everyone champagne. Miro told Kip that it is all about love and his power, and knowledge is his wedding present. Miro pointed at a large gift and Chuck said it was from him. He attacked the present and revealed that it was empty. Chuck handcuffed Miro and beat Kip Sabian down as Penelope fell into the wedding cake. Orange Cassidy popped out of the cake and hit Sabian with the Beach Break to end the segment.

Opinion: James Mitchell and the fans chanting “baby don’t hurt me” after Miro asked “what is love?” is about all I enjoyed from this segment. They advertised this wedding a lot and I thought something ridiculous or interesting was going to happen. Instead, absolutely nothing of note happened and I found it incredibly boring. Congratulations to the happy couple but I don’t understand why that had to be on the show or why Miro has been wrapped up in this horrific storyline for months. The way AEW has used Miro so far is astoundingly bad and can only get better by default moving forward.

Lance Archer def. Eddie Kingston

Lance Archer battled Eddie Kingston in a Lumberjack match tonight at Beach Break. Lance Archer controlled the match early as Dynamite went to a commercial break. When Dynamite returned, Kingston threw Archer out of the ring and Butcher & Blade hit him with some cheap shots. Blade brought a table into the ring and Bear Country sent him through it. Archer then hit Kingston with the Blackout for the pinfall victory.

Kenta Attacked Jon Moxley

AEW Champion Kenny Omega & Good Brothers faced Pac, Fenix, and Jon Moxley in the main event. Pac leveled Anderson with a shoulder tackle and followed it up with a headscissors takedown to begin the action. Gallows tagged in and Moxley asked for tag. Pac obliged and Moxley circled Gallows in the ring. Moxley beat Gallows down and then Anderson tagged in. Pac made his way to the top rope but Gallows shoved him to the canvas.

Moxley hit Anderson with a couple Clotheslines and some stomps in the corner of the ring. Moxley ducked under a Clothesline and planted Karl with a Suplex for a near fall as Dynamite went to a break. When Dynamite returned, Moxley avoided the Magic Killer and sent Gallows out of the ring.

Omega and Fenix tagged in and Rey hit the AEW Champion with a Hurricanrana. Fenix Dropkicked Gallows and hit Anderson with a diving headbutt. Omega went for a Powerbomb but Rey escaped and hit a Superkick. Pac leveled Omega with a Dropkick and then Moonsaulted onto the Good Brothers with Fenix.

Back in the ring, Fenix hit Kenny with a Cutter and went for the cover but Omega was able to kick out at two. Good Brothers sent Fenix and Moxley to the outside as Omega connected with a Powerbomb on Fenix for a near fall. Kenny hit Pac with a V-Trigger and set up for the One Winged Angel but Pac escaped.

Moxley hit Omega with a Clothesline and followed it up with a German Suplex. Pac delivered a German Suplex of his own and went for the cover but the AEW Champion was somehow able to kick out at two. Omega slammed Moxley to the mat and went for the cover but Pac broke it up with a beautiful 450 Splash. Moxley hit Anderson with a Cutter and tagged Fenix in. Rey Moonsaulted onto Anderson for a two count. Anderson planted Fenix with a Spinebuster and Gallows tagged in. Good Brothers hit the Magic Killer on Fenix for the pinfall victory.

After the match, Good Brothers attacked Moxley but Lance Archer made the save. Archer sent Gallows and Anderson to the outside and exited the ring. Moxley crawled towards Moxley. Kenta hopped into the ring and hit Jon Moxley with the GTS to close the show.

Opinion: Kenta showing up was awesome and the main event was the best match of the show. Britt Baker versus Thunder Rosa was solid as well and hopefully the finish means they will have a rematch at Revolution. There has to be somebody there that takes a gander at that wedding segment on paper and says we can’t do this because it sucks and doesn’t belong on television. Until that happens, there will be enough segments on the show that simply do not work and continue to hold the product back a bit. Overall, Beach Break had it’s moments and ended on a high note. If AEW has some kind of partnership now with NJPW as well then that is massive news and I don’t know how a wrestling fan couldn’t be excited about the possible matchups.

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AEW Beach Break Preview: Main Event, Tag Team Battle Royal, Wedding

AEW Beach Break takes place Wednesday, February 3rd from Daily’s Place in Jacksonville, FL. This will be a special edition of AEW Dynamite ahead of the upcoming Revolution pay-per-view on March 7th.

The following matches are confirmed for the event:

Kenny Omega & Good Brothers vs. Jon Moxley, PAC & Rey Fenix

The main event will feature the next chapter in Jon Moxley’s heated rivalry with Kenny Omega. The AEW World Champion will have the Good Brothers on his side, while Moxley has backup from PAC and Rey Fenix.

Kenny Omega does not yet have an opponent for Revolution. It will be interesting to see if AEW uses this six-man tag as a vehicle to set up Omega’s match at Revolution. It could be a stipulation against Jon Moxley, or someone else entirely.

Britt Baker vs. Thunder Rosa

Thunder Rosa will finally get her hands on Dr. Britt Baker. The former NWA Women’s Champion is out for revenge after several surprise attacks by AEW’s resident dentist. Baker has done everything in her power to avoid facing Thunder Rosa, but time running out.

Tag Team Battle Royal

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The winning team will be the next challengers to AEW World Tag Team Champions, the Young Bucks. The title match will take place at Revolution.

Participating teams include: FTR, Top Flight, Private Party, The Acclaimed, Jurassic Express, Evil Uno and Stu Grayson of the Dark Order, Santana & Ortiz, Chris Jericho & MJF, “Sammy Hegar” and the champions, the Young Bucks.

If Bucks win, they’ll get to hand pick their opponents at Revolution. They’ve teased their opponents could be anybody, even the Good Brothers.

Lumberjack Match

Eddie Kingston and Lance Archer squared off on the most recent episode of Dynamite. Kingston got the win, but not without controversy (outside interference). AEW President Tony Khan announced these two will ‘run it back’ and settle their score with Lumberjacks surrounding the ringside area.

Kip Sabian & Penelope Ford Wedding

AEW Beach Break Wedding

Finally, wrestling fans are cordially invited to the beach wedding of Kip Sabian and Penelope Ford. The lovebirds will finally tie the knot, with Miro serving as Kip Best Man. Wrestling weddings always go off without a hitch, so what could go wrong?

Join us here Wednesday night, February 3rd for AEW Dynamite: Beach Break Results and Takeaways.