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AEW Dynamite Blood & Guts Results (6/29/22): Blackpool Combat Club vs. JAS, Orange Cassidy, Jade Cargill

AEW Dynamite Blood & Guts airs live from the Little Caesars Arena in Detroit, MI. It is the first episode of Dynamite following Forbidden Door. In addition to the takeaways below, it was announced that Scorpio Sky will defend the TNT Championship against Wardlow next week on Dynamite in a Street Fight.

AEW Dynamite Blood & Guts results

  • Orange Cassidy def. Ethan Page
  • Luchasaurus def. Serpentico via submission
  • FTR & Danhausen def. Gunn Club & Max Caster in a Trios match
  • Jade Cargill def. Leila Grey to retain the TBS Championship
  • Blackpool Combat Club def. Jericho Appreciation Society in the Blood & Guts match

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Orange Cassidy def. Ethan Page

Orange Cassidy made his way to the ring accompanied by Chuck Taylor and Trent Beretta (Best Friends). Cassidy got a great reaction from the crowd. Dan Lambert brought a bottle of orange juice to the ring and cut a promo mocking Cassidy during Ethan Page’s entrance.

Page slammed Cassidy to the mat and posed for the crowd. Orange hopped up with his hands in his pockets and connected with a Dropkick. Cassidy then flexed for the crowd and went for a Body Slam but couldn’t lift Page. Orange transitioned into an Arm Drag that sent Ethan out of the ring.

Cassidy connected with a dive through the ropes and then a Crossbody in the ring for a two count. Page reigned down several elbow strikes to Cassidy’s head and went for a Powerslam but Orange escaped. Ethan connected with a shoulder tackle and Cassidy crumbled to the canvas.

Ethan shoved Orange’s hands in his pockets and unloaded a punch to the midsection. Page followed it up with an impressive vertical Suplex and once again flexed for the crowd. Ethan threw Cassidy out of the ring and Lambert mocked him as Dynamite went to a commercial break.

When Dynamite returned, Ethan connected with a Powerslam for a two count. Page went for the Ego’s Edge but Orange escaped. Page went for the Ego’s Edge again but Cassidy countered into a Hurricanrana. Cassidy climbed to the top rope but Page caught him with a right hand to the face. Page delivered another Powerslam for a two count.

Cassidy battled back with the Stundog Millionaire and fired up the crowd. Orange followed it up with the Tornado DDT and went for the cover but Page kicked out at two. Dan Lambert hopped on the ring apron with the bottle of OJ. Cassidy hit some lazy punches before taking a sip of the orange juice. Cassidy then spit the juice in Lambert’s eyes and hit Ethan with an Orange Punch, followed by a massive Body Slam for the pinfall victory. Cassidy and Best Friends shared a hug in the ring after the match.

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Christian Cage Wishes Jungle Boy’s Entire Family Was Dead, Luchasaurus Is A Heel

Tony Schiavone interviewed Christian Cage on the entrance ramp tonight. Cage was sporting a black turtleneck and a jacket this evening. Christian got booed out of the building before he even said anything due to his remarks last week.

Cage stated that AEW management asked him to apologize for mentioning Jungle Boy’s deceased father, Luke Perry. Christian shouted that he’s sorry Jungle Boy’s entire family isn’t dead, except for his mom and motioned for her to call him.

Christian blasted Detroit before saying that he requested a match this week but he never said it was for him. Cage then introduced the heel version of Luchasaurus and he marched to the ring with Christian as his manager. Luchasaurus then demolished Serpentico in a squash match. Cage posted with Luchasaurus after he tapped out Serpentico. Christian asked Luchasaurus to inflict more damage and he planted Serpentico with a Chokeslam on the floor. Cage then disrespectfully dusted off his boots in Serpentico’s face.

FTR & Danhausen Picked Up A Victory

Gunn Club and Max Caster battled Danhausen and FTR tonight in a Trios match. Cash Wheeler and Austin Gunn started off the match. Austin tripped Cash up but Wheeler responded with a Back Body Drop. Cash followed it up with an Atomic Drop and an Armdrag. Dax Harwood tagged in and bounced Austin’s face off the top turnbucke.

Harwood connected with a Suplex and tagged in Danhausen. He hit a running Elbow Drop for a two count. Colten Gunn tagged in and beat Danhausen down in the corner. The crowd chanted Danhausen as he battled back with a Hurricanrana. Danhausen followed it up with a couple Armdrags before turning around into a Clothesline from Austin Gunn as Dynamite went to a commercial break.

When Dynamite returned, Danhausen hit a Northern Lights Suplex but turned around into another Clothesline from Austin. Gunn went for a Suplex but Danhausen escaped and tagged in Harwood. Dax hit a bunch of punches and Cash joined the party. FTR planted Gunn Club with three German Suplexes in a row. Wheeler hit Austin with a Crossbody as Harwood hit three more German Suplexes on Colten.

Gunn hit Dax with an awkward Neckbreaker and both wrestlers fell to the mat. Danhausen tagged in and delivered a pump kick to Colten’s face. Anthony Bowens emerged from the wheel chair with a crutch. He accidentally hit Colten in the face as Danhausen ducked. FTR dragged Bowens out of the ring and Danhausen pinned Colten for the victory. Gunn Club and The Acclaimed argued after the match. Billy Gunn shoved Colten down and the Gunn Club exited without their dad.

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Jade Cargill Is 34-0 & Still The TBS Champion

Jade Cargill defended the TBS Championship against Leila Grey tonight. Stokely Hathaway and Kiera Hogan accompanied Jade to the ring. Cargill and Grey locked up to start off the action. Jade got in some knee strikes and then a slam. Cargill hit a Splash in the corner and followed it up with a Fallaway Slam. Cargill kipped up with ease and stared at Grey as she crawled across the canvas.

The champ delivered an uppercut before taking a break to taunt the crowd. That backfired as Grey rolled her up for a two count before getting in some knee strikes in the corner. Grey went for a Bulldog but Jade blocked it and hurled the challenger across the ring. Cargill hit the pump kick and then Jaded for the pinfall victory. Jade Cargill remains undefeated and is still the TBS Champion.

After the match, Stokely Hathaway accused Athena and Kris Statlander of being lazy. They rushed the ring and battled with Cargill and Hogan. Statlander and Athena isolated Cargill but then Grey broke it up. Jade and Kiera then beat Statlander down and rolled Athena out of the ring. Cargill and Leila Grey then argued to end the segment. So, it is unknown if Grey is a part of “The Baddies” or not.

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Young Bucks Match & “Royal Rampage” Announced For Friday

Matt and Nick Jackson cut a backstage and noted that all of their friends are injured. AEW Tag Team Champions noted that they can’t find anyone that relates to them in the locker room. Matt and Nick boasted about being the first two-time AEW Tag Team Champions and challenged Yoshi-Hashi and Hirooki Goto to a match Friday on Rampage. There will also be a 20-personal Battle Royal called “Royal Rampage” to determine the #1 contender for the Interim AEW Championship.

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Blackpool Combat Club Won Blood & Guts

Jericho Appreciation Sociey (Chris Jericho, Daniel Garcia, Daddy Magic (Matt Menard), Cool Hand Ang (Angelo Parker, Jake Hager battled AEW Interim World Champion Jon Moxley, Claudio Castagnoli, Wheeler Yuta, Santana, Ortiz & Eddie Kingston in a Blood & Guts match in tonight’s main event.

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Claudio Castagnoli and Sammy Guevara started off the match. Castagnoli hit Sammy with a series of uppercuts and posed for the crowd. Sammy responded with a chop and Claudio no sold it. Claudio hammed Sammy with some more uppercuts and a chop to the chest. Guevara retreated to the other ring but Claudio caught up to him. Guevara climbed up the cage and Claudio followed him.

Guevara started hopping on the ropes and gave Claudio the middle finger. Claudio hit him with another uppercut but Sammy responded with a Cutter as Tay Conti cheered him on. Sammy even got out of the ring to give Tay a kiss through the cage. Claudio got up and tackled Sammy. He went for the Swing but Daniel Garcia entered the match next. Garcia stomped on Cesaro in the corner of the ring as Dynamite went to a commercial break.

When Dynamite returned. Garcia and Sammy were in control. Wheeler Yuta then entered and hit Sammy with a Crossbody. Yuta delivered a Nothern Lights Suplex and three German Suplexes to Daniel Garcia. Wheeler then did the same to Sammy and Claudio caught him with another uppercut. Jake Hager entered the match as Claudio launched Garcia across the ring.

Claudio and Jake Hager had a “we the people!” reunion and had a stare down in the middle of the ring as the crowd erupted. Claudio leveled Hager with a corkscrew uppercut and beat him down in the corner. JAS had the advantage and the numbers game caught up to Claudio as they beat him and Wheeler down.

Interim AEW Champion Jon Moxley entered the match and brought a steel chair into the ring. Jon launched the chair at Hager before sending Sammy flying across the ring. Moxley clubbed Garcia across the face as Blackpool Combat Club took back control of the match. Jon raked Garcia’s face across the steel and unloaded some punches. Claudio beat Sammy down in front of Tay Conti as Daniel Garcia was busted open.

Moxley held up Garcia and Wheeler caught him with a lariat. Claudio lifted Sammy up and Jon dropped him with a Cutter. Wheeler followed it up with a Splash on Guevara and some elbow strikes. Claudio and Moxley started reigning down elbow strikes as well as Cool Hand Ang (Angelo Parker) entered the match.

Parker tried to run away but Blackpool Combat Club cornered him. Claudio caught Ang and planted him with a Gutwrench Suplex. Moxley, Yuta, and Claudio all took turns hitting Ang with uppercuts until he collapsed. Hager launched Claudio into the cage as Jericho Appreciation Society battled back. Jake then bashed Claudio’s ankle with a steel chair as Garcia leveled Wheeler with a Dropkick. Ortiz entered the match and started unloading Clotheslines. He must have hit about twenty of them before Dynamite went to a commercial break.

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JAS was in control when Dynamite returned and Moxley was busted open as well. Santana entered the match next and brought a table, and a barbed wire-wrapped baseball bat with him. Santana unloaded some chops and hit Daddy Magic with a Suplex. Parker sent Wheelr into the cage as Claudio unloaded a massive uppercut. Moxley started stabbing Daddy Magic with spokes before he hit Jon with a low blow.

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Chris Jericho entered the match with Floyd the baseball bat and quickly bashed Claudio over the shoulder with it. Ortiz planted Jericho with a DDT and shoved the baseball bat in his throat. Guevara planted Ortiz with a Cutter but got dropped with a Suplex from Yuta. Hager hit Yuta with a slam but Claudio showed off his power with a slam on Hager. Garcia slammed Claudio down but he hopped up and hit Daniel with a massive uppercut. The Wizard Chris Jericho hit a Codebreaker on Claudio and posed in the ring.

Eddie Kingston entered the match with a kendo stick and started bashing JAS with it. The crowd loudly chanted for Eddie as he bashed Jericho over the head with it over and over. Eddie pulled out a bottle of something but Hager leveled him with a forearm to the face. Conti shoved the bottle through cage and back to Jericho.

Eddie Kingston then Powerbombed Hager through a table as Claudio delivered an uppercut to Parker. Moxley and Yuta brought out the thumbtacks and poured them in the ring. Claudio ripped up the canvas to expose the wood under the ring. Moxley slammed Daddy Magic on the tacks as Dynamite went to a break.

Jericho sprayed Kingston in the face with a fire extinguisher when Dynamite returned. Tay Conti tried to interfere in the match but Ruby Soho rushed down the ramp to a pop from the crowd. Ruby and Tay battled backstage as Jericho climbed to the top of the cage. Eddie Kingston and Sammy Guevara followed. Kingston hit Jericho with the Backfist to the Future but Sammy attacked from behind.

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Eddie battled back and threw Sammy off the cage and through a couple of tables below. Eddie laughed like a maniac on top of the cage as the crowd erupted and Dynamite went to the final commercial break of the night.

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Back from the break, Jericho applied the Walls of Jericho on Kingston on top of the cage. Claudi climbed to the top of the cage and delivered a running kick to Jericho’s face. Claudio hit Jericho with the Swing before Daddy Magic broke it up. Claudio then got Magic in a Sharshooter as Kingston got Jericho in a submission hold. Daddy Magic tapped out to end the match.

Eddie was pissed because Jericho tapped out moments later and he didn’t get the credit. Kingston and Claudio argued before the rest of Blackpool Combat Club joined them on top of the cage, besides Santana as he may have been injured during the match. Kingston and Claudio appeared to bury the hatchet for the moment and they all celebrated on top of the cage to end Blood and Guts to an awesome crowd reaction to close the show.

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Posted June 29th, 2022 in Results. Tagged: .

AEW Dynamite: Grand Slam At Arthur Ashe Stadium Announced For This September

AEW officially announced their second-ever Grand Slam Dynamite & Rampage during the Forbidden Door pay-per-view event on Sunday night. 

The promotion will return to Arthur Ashe Stadium in Queens, New York on Wednesday, September 21st for a live Dynamite with Rampage taped afterward and airing that Friday night. 

Tickets go on sale Friday, July 22nd. In 2021, AEW sold more than 15,000 tickets following the public on-sale with a capacity then set for 17,000. In the end, 20,177 tickets were sold for last year’s debut Grand Slam on September 22nd. 

It was headlined by the first-ever meeting between then-AEW World Champion Kenny Omega and Bryan Danielson that went to a 30-minute draw. Many consider it to be one of the best matches in company history.

Last year’s show is AEW’s largest attendance to date and was the most for a non-WWE show in the U.S. since 1999. It also marked AEW’s first stadium show and also their debut in New York City.

Posted June 26th, 2022 in AEW, News. Tagged: .

AEW Dynamite Results (6/22/22): Forbidden Door Go-Home Show, Kazuchika Okada Appears, Christian Cage

AEW Dynamite aired live from the UW-Milwaukee Panther Arena. It was the final episode of Dynamite before AEWxNJPW Forbidden Door on June 26th. Jon Moxley and Hiroshi Tanahashi teamed up in the main event ahead of their Interim AEW Championship match at the PPV. Kazuchika Okada also walked through the Forbidden Door tonight on Dynamite and made his debut in All Elite Wrestling.

Dynamite Results (6/22)

  • Orange Cassidy & Roppongi Vice def. Will Ospreay & Aussie Open
  • Malakai Black def. Pentagon Jr to qualify for the 4-Way at Forbidden Door for the Mid-Atlantic Championship
  • Hangman Page def. Silas Young
  • Toni Storm def. Thunder Rosa
  • Jon Moxley & Hiroshi Tanahashi def. Lance Archer & Chris Jericho

Here are the takeaways from this week’s show:

Bryan Danielson Will Miss Forbidden Door and Blood & Guts

Bryan Danielson kicked off this week’s episode of Dynamite with another unfortunate announcement for the promotion. Danielson said he’s got some good news and some bad news. He announced that he is not cleared to compete at Forbidden Door or at Blood & Guts. Danielson started ranting about all the injuries he’s overcome in the past and vowed to return to action soon. Zach Sabre Jr. showed up and stared at Danielson from the entrance ramp. The two were rumored to battle at Forbidden Door. Danielson added that his replacement will be amazing but did not reveal who it was. Bryan had some fun with fans on social media following his promo.

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Orange Cassidy & Roppongi Vice Picked Up A Win

Orange Cassidy & Roppongi Vice (Trent Beretta & Rocky Romero battled Will Ospreay & Aussie Open (Kyle Fletcher & Mark Davis) in a Trios match in the first match of the night. Cassidy and Roppongi Vice controlled the action early and posed in the ring. Rocky and Orange went for a couple of Suicide Dives but they both got caught. Ospreay and Davis Powerbombed them on the ring apron as Dynamite went to a commercial break.

When SmackDown returned, Cassidy hit his lazy kicks on Aussie Open in the ring. He followed it up with a Hurricanrana that sent Fletcher and Davis flying to the mat. Cassidy stared at Ospreay as a “freshly squeezed!” chant broke out. Roppongi Vice got back in the action and the three leveled Ospreay and Aussie Open with some dives outside the ring.

Back in the ring, Rocky Romero hit Ospreay with a Dropkick and Cassidy followed it up with a terrible Elbow Drop for a near fall. Cassidy went for the Orange Punch but Ospreay blocked it. Will responded with an Enziguri but Cassidy shrugged it off and hit the Stundog Millionaire.

Mark Davis and Rocky Romerto tagged in and traded strikes in the middle of the ring. Fletcher tagged in and continued to beat Romero down in the corner. Kyle connected with a Spinebuster and went for the cover but Rocky powered out at two. The action broke down and Roppongi Vice emerged from the brawl. Trent tagged in and but Ospreay caught him with a kick to the face.

Davis hit Trent with a Piledriver but Cassidy broke up the cover. Cassidy dodged a Moonsault and Ospreay turned around into a Crossbody. Trent hit a DDT on Davis and tagged Orange in. Cassidy hit Davis with the Orange Punch for the pinfall victory. Jeff Cobb & Great-o-Khan joined the party but ROH Tag Team Champions FTR made the save. FTR, Cobb & Khan, and Roppongi Vice will battle in a winner’s take all match at Forbidden Door.

Christian Cage Mocked Jungle Boy

Tony Schiavone interviewed Christian Cage on this week’s episode of Dynamite. Christian attacked Jungle Boy on last week’s show. He claimed that he wanted to align himself with Jurassic Express so that he could make a ton of money and doesn’t care about the younger talent.

Christian said that he never wanted to be a father figure to Jungle Boy. Cage noted that Jungle Boy’s dad (Luke Perry) is dead and that is probably a good thing because he didn’t live to see him become an embarrassment. He joked about Jungle Boy’s injury and congratulated him on “retiring” at the age of 25.

Jungle Boy’s theme hit but Luchasaurus rushed the ring. Luchasaurus grabbed Christian by the throat but Cage begged him to stop. Cage added that Luchasaurus is like a son to him and whispered something into his ear to end the segment.

Malakai Black Qualified For The Mid-Atlantic Title Match

Pentagon Jr. squared off against Malakai Black in a qualifying match for the 4-Way to crown the inaugural Mid-Atlantic Champion this Sunday at Forbidden Door. Penta connected with a Backstabber and went for the cover but Malakai kicked out at two.

When Dynamite returned, Penta and Malakai were battling on the ring apron. Malakai got back into the ring and Penta caught him with a Cutter for a near fall. Malaki battled back with a Moonsault off the middle rope and then a Double Stomp off the top for a near fall.

Penta hit a Piledriver off the middle turnbuckle but took an eternity to go for the cover and Malakai got his boot on the bottom rope. Malakai then hit Black Mass for the pinfall victory. After the match, PAC rushed the ring and Miro cut a brief promo vowing to win the Mid-Atlantic Championship.

Kazuchika Okada Appeared On Dynamite, 4-Way Announced For Forbidden Door

Adam Cole joined commentary for the match between Silas Young and Hangman Adam Page.

Silas applied a headlock but Page quickly escaped. Page booted Young in the face and launched him out of the ring. Hangman went for a Crossbody but Silas dodged it. Hangman connected with a Clothesline and made his way to the top turnbuckle. The former AEW Champion connected with a Moonsault as Dynamite went to a commercial break.

When Dynamite returned, Silas was in control but Hangman battled back with a Clothesline. Page then followed it up with a Belly to Back Suplex and the Buckshot Lariat for the pinfall victory. Adam Cole went to cut a promo but IWGP Champion Jay White interrupted on the entrance ramp. Jay said that he is responsible for making Forbidden Door as big as possible, but his opponent can’t be Adam Cole at Forbidden Door.

Jay noted that Adam Cole lost to Hangman Page twice and walked right by him. White entered the ring and told Hangman he won’t be facing him either. Hangman knocked the microphone out of Jay’s hands but Cole tripped him up. Adam Cole then waited for Jay to turn around and made it seem like he would hit him with the title. Cole asked Jay White to hit him with the title before Okada’s theme hit. Okada made his way to the ring and brawled with Cole & White. Hangman Page got back up and beat Cole down in the corner. Okada unloaded some strikes on Jay White before having a stare down with Hangman. Jay and Cole escaped out of the ring to end the segment.

Toni Storm def. Marina Shafir

Toni Storm battled Marina Shafir tonight on Dynamite. Nyla Rose accompanied Marina Shafir to the ring. Storm will face Thunder Rosa for the AEW Women’s Championship at Forbidden Door. Toni controlled the action early and caught Shafir with a Dropkick to the face. Marina battled back with a lariat and then a knee to the face. Marina distracted the referee and Nyla hit Toni with a Senton as Dynamite went to a commercial break.

When Dynamite returned, Storm battled back and connected with a German Suplex. Toni fired up the crowd and hit Shafir with a Hip Attack in the corner of the ring. Shafir went for a Gutwrench Suplex but Toni countered into a roll-up for the pinfall victory. After the match, Nyla Rose attacked after the match but AEW Women’s Champion Thunder Rosa made the save.

Jon Moxley & Hiroshi Tanahashi Picked Up A Win Ahead Of Their Interim Title Match At Forbidden Door

Chris Jericho & Lance Archer battled Jon Moxley and Hiroshi Tanahashi in tonight’s main event. Moxley and Tanahashi will face each other at Forbidden Door this Sunday to crown the Interim AEW Champion. Sammy Guevara and Tay Conti accompanied Jericho to the ring.

Moxley flipped Sammy and Tay off before entering the ring with Tanahashi. The match started out in a brawl with Jericho & Moxley exiting the ring. Jon unloaded a ton of punches as Archer and Tanahashi traded strikes. Hiroshi connected with a Dropkick and then went for a Clothesline but Archer was ready. Lance sent Tanahashi to the mat with a Chokeslam and tagged in Jericho.

Chris hit Tanahashi with a few chops to the chest and beat him down in the corner of the ring. Hiroshi battled back and hit some strikes of his own. Tanahashi awkwardly perched Jericho up on the middle turnbuckle and delivered a forearm strike to the back of his head. Jon Moxley tagged himself in and got Chris in a Headlock in the middle of the ring.

Moxley transitioned into a bunch of elbow strikes and then savagely bit Jericho on the top of his head. Moxley followed it up with a Clothesline to the outside and followed Jericho out there. Jon bounced Jericho’s face off the ring apron and slammed him into the barricade. Sammy Guevara tripped Jon up while the referee was distracted and Jericho capitalized with a Dropkick.

Lance Archer tagged in and traded punches with Moxley. Archer got the better of the exchange and sent Moxley to the canvas with a shoulder tackle as Dynamite went to the final commercial break of the night.

When Dynamite returned, Tanahashi rolled up Jericho for a near fall. Chris responded with a Codebreaker and went for the cover but Moxley broke it up at two. Jon leveled Archer with a dive through the ropes as Jericho & Tanahashi traded punches. Hiroshi ducked under the Judas Effect and connected with a slam. Tanahashi went for a Crossbody but Chris rolled through into the Walls of Jericho in the middle of the ring.

Moxley got into the ring and broke it up with a Cutter on Jericho. Tanahashi hit Archer with a Slingblade and everyone was down. Moxley and Archer tagged in and traded strikes. Archer went for a Powerslam but Moxley countered into the Paradigm Shift. Tanahashi tagged in and hit the High Fly Flow for the pinfall victory. Moxley and Tanahashi will compete for the Interim AEW Championship at Forbidden Door. Eddie Kingston and Wheeler Yuta rushed the ring to end the show in a brawl. Minoru Suzuki made his way down the ramp and traded punches with Wheeler Yuta traded punches. Suzuki bashed Yuta with a chair as Daddy Magic & Cool Hand Ange joined the brawl. Moxley and Tanahashi got back into the ring to trash talk some more as the show ended in chaos surrounding them.

Posted June 22nd, 2022 in Results. Tagged: .

AEW Dynamite Road Rager Results (6/15/22): Tag Title Ladder Match, Moxley & Tanahashi, Hair vs. Hair

AEW Dynamite Road Rager airs live tonight from the Chaifetz Arena in St. Louis, Missouri. Jungle Boy & Luchasaurus defended the AEW Tag Team Championships against the Young Bucks in a Ladder match tonight. Jon Moxley and Hiroshi Tanahashi had a face-to-face before their Interim AEW Championship match at Forbidden Door.

Here is the announced card for AEW Dynamite Road Rager:

  • Hair vs. Hair match: Chris Jericho def. Ortiz
  • Wardlow def. The Plaintiffs
  • Will Ospreay def. Dax Harwood
  • Miro def. Ethan Page via submission to qualify for the 4-Way match to crown the inaugural All-Atlantic Champion at Forbidden Door
  • Toni Storm def. Britt Baker
  • Young Bucks def. Jungle Boy & Luchasaurus in a Ladder match to become the new AEW Tag Team Champions

Here are the takeaways from this week’s show:

Sammy Guevara Helped Jericho Win The Hair vs. Hair Match

Chris Jericho battled Ortiz in a Hair vs. Hair match to begin the show. Jericho Appreciation Society and Eddie Kingston were ringside for the match. William Regal joined commentary. The action started off back and forth. Ortiz evaded a Suplex and connected with a DDT in the middle of the ring. Ortiz went for the cover but Jericho kicked out at two as Daniel Garcia pounded on the ring apron to fire The Wizard up. Ortiz went for a Splash but Jericho got out of the way. Jericho capitalized and hit a Codebreaker but Ortiz wouldn’t stay down.

Ortiz went for a Hurricanrana but Chris caught him in the Walls of Jericho in the middle of the ring. Ortiz reached the ropes and Garcia attacked. A brawl broke out as Wheeler Yuta and Santana rushed the ring. Eddie snuck into the ring and leveled Jericho with the Backfist to the Future while referee Aubrey Edwards was distracted.

Ortiz went for the cover but Jericho somehow kicked out at two and the match continued. Fuego del Sol got in the ring and hit Ortiz with a baseball bat. Jericho got the pinfall victory and then it was revealed to be Sammy Guevara under the mask. Ortiz cut his own hair off while shouting “blood and guts!” over and over. Jericho Appreciation Society and Sammy Guevara retreated up the entrance ramp to end the segment.

Wardlow Dominated The Plaintiffs

Wardlow started dishing out Powerbombs early and sent one of the “arena security” members out of the ring with a Powerbomb. Wardlow delivered some Chokeslams and stacked a bunch of guards on top of each other and pinned them all at once. Wardlow continued hitting Powerbombs on the security guards who comically came at him one at a time. He then delivered a Clothesline, a Chokeslam, and a few more Powerbombs to eliminate the rest of the plaintiffs.

Wardlow went to attack Mark Sterling but Dan Lambert interrupted with TNT Champion Scorpio Sky in the crowd. Lambert instructed UFC legends Tyron Woodley and Matt Hughes to attack Wardlow but he talked them out of it. They threw Mark Sterling towards Wardlow and he delivered one final Powerbomb before posing for the crowd.

Will Ospreay def. Dax Harwood In A Great Match, Orange Cassidy Returned

Dax Harwood squared off against Will Ospreay tonight on Dynamite. Ospreay controlled the action early and sent Harwood to the corner. Will delivered some chops to the chest that echoed throughout the venue. Harwood responded with some big chops of his own that got a pop from the crowd. Dax followed it up with a Suplex and then a Back Body Drop for a two count.

Ospreay went for a Suplex but Harwood blocked it as the two wrestlers battled on the ring apron. Harwood went for a Brainbuster but Ospreay escaped and sent Dax into the steel steps with a Dropkick as Dynamite went to a commercial break.

When Dynamite returned, Harwood connected with a series of German Suplexes and a loud “AEW!” chant broke out. Dax climbed to the top rope but Will moved to the opposite side of the ring. Harwood hit him with a giant release German Suplex and climbed back to the top turnbuckle. Dax went for a flying headbutt but Ospreay got out of the way.

Will hit a 630 Splash for a two count and went back to the top rope but Dax caught him with some strikes to the face. Harwood went for a Suplex but Ospreay countered into a Crossbody for a two count. Ospreay hit a Powerbomb but Harwood was able to get him in a cradle for a close two count and the match continued.

Harwood rolled out of the ring to buy himself some time but it backfired as Ospreay leveled him with a Crossbody. Back in the ring, Ospreay climbed to the top rope and delivered a strong elbow strike to the back of Harwood’s head for a near fall. Harwood went for a Powerbomb but Ospreay escaped. Will went for a Cutter but Harwood countered into a slingshot Liger Bomb for another near fall.

The crowd applauded as both men made their way back. Harwood turned Will inside out with a Clothesline and then went for another one but Ospreay countered into a Powerbomb for a cover. Ospreay hit the Cutter for a two count but followed it up with a running elbow (the Hidden Blade) for the pinfall victory. After the match, United Empire rushed to the ring and attacked Harwood. Cash Wheeler tried to make the save but he got beaten down as well.

Orange Cassidy’s theme hit and he strutted his way down the entrance ramp as Ospreay angrily stared from inside the ring. Cassidy got in the ring with Ospreay and they had a stare-down. FTR and Roppongi Vice (Trent & Rocky Romero) showed up behind Cassidy and Ospreay & United Empire retreated.

Moxley & Tanahashi Face-to-Face, Match Added To Forbidden Door

Jon Moxley and Hiroshi Tanahashi had a face-to-face ahead of their Interim AEW Championship match at Forbidden Door a week from Sunday. Moxley claimed that his work in NJPW has always been about Tanahashi because there is only one man that they call “Ace”. The crowd loudly chanted for “Tanahashi!” and Moxley noted that the man deserves respect.

Moxley claimed that he is the best professional wrestler on the planet, and lives it every night while others just pretend they are the best. Jon added that when the dust settles at Forbidden Door, Tanahashi will refer to Moxley as “Ace”. Jericho interrupted with Sammy Guevara and Tay Conti.

Jericho said that the only reason Moxley is even in the match is that he wasn’t here last week. Chris suggested that he may hit Moxley with a fireball and boasted about defeating Tanahashi in the Tokyo Dome. Tanahashi told Jericho to shut up and Chris instructed JAS to rush the ring. Another brawl broke out and a slapped-together 6-man match was announced for Forbidden Door. It will be Chris Jericho, Sammy Guevara and Minoru Suzuki vs. Eddie Kingston, Wheeler Yuta, and Shooter Umino. Sammy Guevara, Lance Archer and El Desperado are also now in Jericho Appreciation Society.

Miro Qualified For The All-Atlantic Title Match At Forbidden Door

Miro battled Ethan Page tonight in a qualifying match. The winner will be added to the 4-Way match to crown the first AEW All-Atlantic Champion at Forbidden Door. PAC has already qualified for the match. Dan Lambert was in Ethan’s corner for the match. Ethan got in some offense early but Miro battled back and hit a Clothesline as Dynamite went to break.

When Dynamite returned, Miro knocked Ethan to the outside and followed him out there. Page sent Miro into the ring post and followed it up with a shoulder tackle that knocked him into the steel steps. Page rolled Miro into the ring and climbed to the top turnbuckle. Ethan connected with a diving shoulder strike for a two count and set up on the ring apron. Page hit a springboard Cutter and went for the cover but the former TNT Champion kicked out at two.

Miro battled back and leveled Ethan with a leg lariat. Miro applied the Game Over submission hold and Page tapped out. Miro now joins PAC in the 4-Way to crown the first All-Atlantic Champion at Forbidden Door.

Toni Storm def. Britt Baker

Britt Baker faced Toni Storm tonight on Dynamite in a rematch from the Owen Hart Tournament. Baker defeated Storm in the semifinals and went on to defeat Ruby Soho at Double or Nothing to win the tournament. The action quickly spilled out of the ring and Baker slammed Storm into the ring post. Rebel and Jamie Hayter distracted Toni and Baker attacked Storm from behind.

Toni sent Britt back into the ring and hit a Crossbody. Rebel distracted the referee and Hayter dragged her to the outside. AEW Women’s Champion Thunder Rosa joined the party and yet another brawl broke out as Dynamite went to a break.

When Dynamite returned, Toni Storm planted Britt Baker with a DDT on the floor and rolled her back into the ring. Toni then picked up the win via pinfall after hitting Storm Zero. After the match, Thunder Rosa showed up again on the entrance ramp and raised the title while staring at Toni Storm.

Stokely Hathaway spoke with Willow Nightingale backstage. Stokely wanted Willow to join the Baddies but she declined. Willow announced that she will be accepting Jade Cargill’s Open Challenge for the TBS Championship this Friday on Rampage.

Jay White Attacked Hangman Page

Former AEW Champion Hangman Page marched down to the ring to a great reaction. Page said he wanted a match against Okada to challenge for the IWGP World Heavyweight Championship. Hangman noted that Okada lost the belt to Jay White. Owen Hart Tournament winner Adam Cole interrupted and claimed that he will be challenging for the IWGP title. Cole claimed that Forbidden Door is about the Undisputed Elite and he should have a singles match against Jay White.

Cole said Jay White is here and his theme hit. Cole pointed to the heel entrance tunnel but White didn’t show up. Jay attacked Hangman from behind and boasted about being the champion. White pointed out that Hangman lost the AEW Championship and he will not be defending the IWGP title against Page at Forbidden Door. Jay White announced that he wont be defending against Adam Cole either to end the promo. As of now, it is still unknown who Jay White will be facing at Forbidden Door.

Young Bucks Captured The Tag Titles, Christian Cage Finally Betrayed Jungle Boy

Jungle Boy & Luchasaurus defended the AEW Tag Team Championships against the Young Bucks (Matt & Nick Jackson) in this week’s main event. Luchasaurus leveled Matt and Nick with a Clothesline and then grabbed a ladder. Matt hit the big man with a Dropkick through the ropes but turned around into a Suicide Dive from Jungle Boy.

Back in the ring, Jungle Boy hit a springboard Hurricanrana that sent Nick flying off the ladder and to the floor. Jungle Boy and Matt Jackson started climbing the ladder and traded punches. Nick joined the party and knocked Jungle Boy off of the ladder. Luchasaurus went for a double Chokeslam but Young Bucks broke it up.

Luchasaurus and Jungle Boy took control and started climbing the ladder. Young Bucks battled back and dragged them down to the mat. Matt and Nick knocked Luchasaurus out of the ring and set up the ladder against the turnbuckle. Jungle Boy ran up the ladder and hit a Crossbody. Matt hit three Northern Lights Suplexes in a row with the last one sending Jungle Boy into the ladder.

Nick set up a table outside the ring as Matt brought Jungle Boy to the apron. Young Bucks went for a Suplex but Luchasaurus broke it up. Jungle Boy then sent Matt through the table with a Hurricanrana off the ring apron. Nick Jackson put Jungle Boy through another table and planted Luchasaurus with a Destroyer. Nick climbed to the top rope and hit a 450 Splash on Luchasaurus through the table as Dynamite went to the final commercial break of the night.

When Dynamite returned, Luchasaurus planted Matt with a Chokeslam and then delivered another one to Nick Jackson on top of the ladder. Luchasaurus followed it up with a Moonsault off the apron onto the challengers outside the ring. Luchasaurus brought two more ladders into the ring and set them up.

Matt went for a Sleeper Hold but Luchasaurus started climbing anyway. Jungle Boy bashed Matt in the back with a ladder and started climbing. Matt and Nick got on the ladders as well and the two teams traded punches. Young Bucks slammed Luchasaurus down on the ladder blow and put him on another table outside the ring. Nick connected with a Poisonrana on Jungle Boy as Matt climbed to the top turnbuckle. Matt connected with an Elbow Drop that sent Luchasaurus through the table.

Back in the ring, Nick Jackson started climbing but Jungle Boy dragged him down. Jungle Boy hit a Suplex and then delivered another one to Matt Jackson as he got in the ring. Nick and Jungle Boy started climbing the ladders and Matt joined them up there as Luchasaurus was still down. Jungle Boy shoved them down but Young Bucks bounced off the ropes and knocked over the ladder with Jungle Boy on it.

Luchasaurus set up a very tall ladder under the titles and started climbing. Young Bucks recovered and pushed the ladder over, sending Luchasaurus through a stack of tables set up beside the ring. Jungle Boy bashed Nick with the ladder and quickly tried to climb but Young Bucks brought him down. Young Bucks hit Jungle Boy with the BTE Trigger and climbed the ladder to grab the titles. Young Bucks are the new AEW Tag Team Champions.

After the match, Young Bucks celebrated with the titles as Christian Cage made his way down the entrance ramp. Christian checked on Jungle Boy before planting him with the Killswitch. Cage then hit Jungle Boy with the con-chair-to and posed over him to close the show.

Posted June 15th, 2022 in Results. Tagged: .

AEW Dynamite Results (6/8/22): Casino Battle Royale, New Title Announced, Forbidden Door

AEW Dynamite aired live from the Cable Dahmer Arena in Independence, Missouri. Jon Moxley battled the winner of tonight’s Casino Battle Royal in the main event. The winner of the main event will go on to battle for the Interim AEW Championship at Forbidden Door.In addition to the takeaways below, it was announced that Jurassic Express will defend the AEW Tag Team Championships next week in a Ladder match against The Hardys and Young Bucks.

AEW Dynamite Results (6/8)

  • Kyle O’Reilly won the Casino Battle Royale
  • PAC def. Buddy Matthews to qualify for the All-Atlantic 4-Way match at Forbidden Door
  • Hangman Page def. David Finlay
  • Thunder Rosa def. Marina Shafir to retain the AEW Women’s Championship
  • Jon Moxley def. Kyle O’Reilly to qualify for the Interim AEW Championship match at Forbidden Door

Here are the takeaways from this week’s episode of AEW Dynamite:

Kyle O’Reilly Won The Casino Battle Royale

Darby Allin, Eddie Kingston, Daniel Garcia, Tony Nese started off the Battle Royal. Archer dominated but Darby sent him to the outside through the ropes with a couple of shots with the skateboard. Allin hit his awesome dive and returned to the ring to battle with Kingston.

Ricky Starks rushed the ring and Allin hit him with a Sunset Flip Powerbomb. Jake Hager entered next and beat down Eddie in the corner. Rey Fenix entered and brawled with Daniel Garcia. Swerve Strickland and Keith Lee entered the Casino Battle Royal as well to close out the Diamond group. Swerve and Keith Lee beat Tony Nese down and Swerve sent him to the ring apron.

Mark Sterling tripped Swerve up but Keith Lee made the save. Keith dumped Nese to the outside for the elimination. Lance Archer and Keith Lee then circled each other in the ring. Archer hit a Crossbody and tried to eliminate Lee but he held onto the ropes. Lee then sent Archer over the top rope for the elimination.

John Silver entered the match and started handing out German Suplexes. Konosuke Takeshita, Max Caster, Austin & Colten Gunn were the next entrants in the Battle Royale. When Dynamite returned, Powerhouse Hobbs made his way to the ring and stomped on Keith Lee in the corner.

Bobby Fish & Kyle O’Reilly entered and Darby hit them with a Coffin Drop. Dante Martin entered the ring with a big Crossbody on Jake Hager. ROH Pure Champion Wheeler Yuta closed out the Spades group. Fenix hit Gunn Club with a Stunner and Keith Lee sent them both out of the ring with a Clothesline.

Swerve Strickland then eliminated Keith Lee and laughed at him as the big man was pissed on the entrance ramp. Andrade El Idolo entered the match as the Joker. Jake Hager and Eddie Kingston were eliminated but still battled outside the ring. Takeshita planted Garcia with a Powerbomb and then battled with Powerhouse Hobbs.

Hobbs and Starks eliminated Takeshita and then sent Dante Martin out of the ring. Rey Fenix sent Ricky Starks to the apron and then eliminated him with a kick to the head. Swerve and Darby teamed up on Andrade and beat him down. Strickland leveled Bobby Fish with a Dropkick and then planted O’Reilly with a Backbreaker.

Darby Allin eliminated Bobby Fish and delivered a Splash to O’Reilly. Allin went for a third but Swerve threw him over the top rope. Andrade then sent Swerve over the top rope with a big boot and got a big pop from the crowd. Strickland and Darby had a stare down as Fenix and Allin battled in the ring.

Powerhouse Hobbs leveled Fenix with a Clothesline and followed it up with a Spinebuster. Hobbs lifted Rey up and began trying to eliminate Fenix. Wheeler Yuta snuck up from behind and eliminated Hobbs. O’Reilly and Andrade formed a brief partnership and sent Wheeler to the apron. Wheeler held onto the ropes and delivered a Dropkick off the top rope to Andrade.

O’Reilly connected with a Clothesline on Yuta as Andrade got booted in the face by Rey Fenix. Andrade hit Rey with a low blow and launched him over the top rope. Yuta sent Andrade to the outside with a Back Body Drop and battled with O’Reilly on the ring apron. O’Reilly then knocked Yuta off and won the Casino Battle Royale. Kyle O’Reilly will battle Jon Moxley to see who is going to Forbidden Door.


PAC Qualified For The 4-Way Match At Forbidden Door To Crown The First All-Atlantic Champion

AEW announced another tournament and new championship tonight. Pac squared off against Buddy Matthews, the winner of the match will be in the 4-Way match at Forbidden Door to crown the first All-Atlantic Champion. Pac took control of the match as Dynamite went to a commercial break.

When Dynamite returned, Pac connected with a series of kicks but Buddy responded with an uppercut. Pac responded with a German Suplex and then a Clothesline. Pac connected with a Poisonrana and sent Buddy to the corner. He quickly made his way to the top rope and hit Black Arrow for the pinfall victory. PAC is in the 4-Way at Forbidden Door to crown the first All-Atlantic Champion. After the match, Pentagon Jr. and Malakai Black had a stare-down.

Will Ospreay & United Empire Attacked FTR & Trent

Trent Beretta came down to the ring and said it was National Best Friends Day and his friends are not here tonight. Beretta called FTR to the ring and the ROH Tag Team Champions made their way down the entrance ramp. Harwood said that Trent should be mad at Will Ospreay and his “bitch boys” that attacked Roppongi Vice during the ROH tag title match last week (ending it in a DQ). Will Ospreay and the United Empire rushed the ring and beat everyone down.

Hangman Page def. David Finlay, Challenged Okada At Forbidden Door

Hangman Page squared off against David Finlay tonight on Dynamite. Owen Hart Tournament winner Adam Cole joined commentary for the match. Page connected with a Body Slam and followed it up with a big boot to the face. Hangman knocked Finlay to the outside and leveled him with a Suicide Dive as Dynamite went to a commercial.

When Dynamite returned from the break, Hangman caught Finlay in midair and sent him to the canvas with a Fallaway Slam. Hangman followed it up with a Clothesline and some chops to the chest.

Page planted Finlay with a Powerbomb and went for the cover but David kicked out at two. Finlay battled back with an uppercut and went for a Crossbody but Page caught him. Hangman connected with a massive Clothesline and then hit the Buckshot Lariat for the pinfall victory.

After the match, Hangman Page grabbed a microphone as the crowd loudly chanted “Cowboy Shit!”. Page said there is a lot he wants to say about the AEW Championship but tonight is not the night. Hangman said the AEW title isn’t the only one in professional wrestling and challenged Okada for the IWGP Championship.

Adam Cole interrupted and bragged about winning the Owen Hart Foundation Tournament while Hangman lost his title at Double or Nothing. Cole claimed that he is the new franchise player in AEW and Hangman’s time has come and gone. Adam Cole said that he deserved the title shot more to end the segment.

Wardlow Wants The TNT Championship

Tony Schiavone interviewed Wardlow in the ring tonight on Dynamite. Wardlow welcomed everyone to “Wardlow’s World” and claimed he didn’t want to be in the Battle Royale because he wants to be the one to take the championship from CM Punk. Wardlow shouted that he wants the TNT Championship and Scorpio Sky started making his way down the ramp. Dan Lambert and Ethan Page stopped him and they retreated backstage.

Mark Sterling then cut a backstage promo in front of a bunch of AEW security guards. Sterling gave Wardlow two options, he can face him in court or battle 20 security guards in an Elimination match next week.

Thunder Rosa Retained The AEW Women’s Title

Thunder Rosa defended the AEW Women’s Championship against Marina Shafir tonight on Dynamite. The Kansas City Chiefs offensive line was shown in the front row of the crowd before the match. Shafir and the champion locked up to start off the match. Shafir hit a knee to the face and sent Thunder Rosa to the corner. Marina continued to dominate the action as Dynamite went to a commercial break.

When Dynamite returned, the AEW Women’s Champion battled back and hit Marina with Double Knees to the face. Rosa hung up Shafir on the ropes and delivered a Dropkick to the face. Marina lifted Rosa up for a slam but she countered into a roll-up for a near fall. Rosa then rolled Shafir up again for the pinfall victory and retained the AEW Women’s Championship.

Marina Shafir attacked Thunder Rosa after the match and locked in a submission hold until Toni Storm broke it up. Thunder Rosa hit the Fire Thunder Driver on Shafir as Toni Storm took a look at the AEW Women’s Championship. Toni handed it to Thunder Rosa but the seeds were planted for a future title match for Storm.

Jon Moxley Will Challenge For The Interim AEW Title At Forbidden Door

Jon Moxley battled Kyle O’Reilly in the main event of tonight’s Dynamite. The winner of the match will challenge for the interim AEW Championship at Forbidden Door as AEW Champion CM Punk is out with injury. William Regal joined commentary for the match.

O’Reilly and Moxley locked up in the middle of the ring to start the match. Moxley took Kyle down to the mat but O’Reilly escaped. O’Reilly booted Moxley in the back of the knee and locked up with him again in the middle of the ring. Moxley smacked O’Reilly in the face a couple of times before dragging him down to the canvas with an armbar. Kyle escaped and traded forearms to the face with Moxley.

Kyle focused his attack on Moxley’s knee but Jon responded with a series of Clotheslines against the turnbuckle. Moxley charged but O’Reilly exploded out of the corner with a Dropkick to the knee and then hit a Dragon Screw in the ropes. Kyle climbed to the top turnbuckle and hit a Knee Drop as Dynamite went to the final break of the night.

When Dynamite returned, Moxley connected with a lariat and went for the cover but O’Reilly kicked out at two. The action spilled out of the ring and O’Reilly hit Moxley with a Dropkick against the barricade. Back in the ring, Kyle leveled Moxley with a boot to the face. Moxley popped up and planted O’Reilly with a Cutter. Jon went for a Gotch-Style Piledriver but O’Reilly countered into a Triangle.

Jon battled free with elbow strikes to the face and connected with the Piledriver for a near fall. O’Reilly and Moxley traded Clotheslines in the middle of the ring and both men fell down. They slowly got back up and Moxley locked in the Bulldog Choke. Kyle turned bright red but refused to quit. Moxley hit him with a running knee to the face and then the Paradigm Shift for the pinfall victory. Jon Moxley will challenge for the Interim AEW Championship at Forbidden Door.

Posted June 8th, 2022 in Results. Tagged: .

Reason Why AEW Champion Didn’t Appear On June 1 Dynamite

There is an update on why one of AEW’s champions didn’t attend the most recent episode of Dynamite.

The June 1 episode of Dynamite was a loaded show. Fans witnessed the MJF pipebomb, an appearance from Hiroshi Tanahashi, a challenge laid down for Blood & Guts, and much more.

One notable absence was AEW Women’s Champion Thunder Rosa.

PWInsider is reporting that Rosa was in attendance for Dynamite this week but wasn’t feeling well. A decision was made by a company doctor to send her home.

It’s a tough break for the AEW Women’s Champion. She had already been dealing with nagging injuries and at this time, it’s unknown whether or not she worked the Double or Nothing match with Serena Deeb banged up.

It’s important to note that it isn’t known if those injuries caused her not to feel well on Wednesday.

Posted June 2nd, 2022 in AEW, News. Tagged: , .

AEW Dark: Elevation Spoilers For 6/6 & AEW Dynamite Notes

The June 6th episode of AEW Dark: Elevation was taped on June 1st.

The taping took place before AEW Dynamite at The Kia Forum in Inglewood, California.

It’s possible that more matches will be filmed before Rampage on Friday.

AEW Dark: Elevation Spoilers For 6/6 

  • Frankie Kazarian def. Serpentico
  • Nyla Rose & Serena Deeb def. Skye Blue & Miyu Yamashita
  • Death Triangle (PAC, Rey Fenix & Penta Oscuro) def. The Wingmen (Peter Avalon, Ryan Nemeth, & Cezar Bononi)

AEW Dark: Elevation streams at 7 p.m. ET on Monday on the AEW YouTube channel. 

Notes From 6/1 AEW Dynamite

Matt Compton of PWInsider shared a few notes from last night’s AEW Dynamite that only fans in attendance were privy to. 

  • There did not seem to be any areas tarped off, besides perhaps the area behind the stage.  There was no large screen above the ramp.  They did have 3 or 4 large screens hung from the rafters/scaffolding around the building.
  • What got bleeped from MJF’s promo was him calling Tony Khan a f*cking mark.  Also, when CM Punk came down to the ring during the commercial, he was only wearing one boot.
  • Also, when Eddie Kingston ran down to attack Chris Jericho, he almost tripped over, I believe, a camera cable (https://www.youtube.com/shorts/w31JAicGwA8).

Posted June 2nd, 2022 in AEW. Tagged: , .

WWE Raw Superstar Backstage at AEW Dynamite

A current member of the WWE Raw roster was backstage for the June 1 episode of AEW Dynamite.

The show was held inside The Kia Forum in Inglewood, CA. This episode of Dynamite very much had a “Raw after WrestleMania” feel to it. This was the post-Double or Nothing edition of Dynamite.

Fans witnessed a scathing shoot-style promo from MJF. He called AEW President Tony Khan a “f*cking mark” and demanded to be fired.

Adding another element of realism, CM Punk tried confronting MJF during commercial break but Max left through the crowd.

Who Was Backstage For AEW Dynamite?

Dolph Ziggler
(via WWE)

Fightful is reporting that WWE Raw superstar Dolph Ziggler was backstage for AEW Dynamite. It’s been said that he was very well-liked by the end of the night.

CJ Perry, the former Lana, was also backstage. She is the wife of Miro, who made his return from injury.

Ziggler’s younger brother, Ryan Nemeth, is on the AEW roster.

Dolph had some fun with his brother after Ryan scored his first piece of AEW merchandise back in May.

Dolph Ziggler’s Hilarious Response To His Brother Getting AEW Merchandise

Posted June 2nd, 2022 in AEW, News. Tagged: , , .

Jon Moxley & Eddie Kingston Address Crowd After June 1 AEW Dynamite Goes Off The Air

Once the June 1 episode of AEW Dynamite went off the air, Jon Moxley had something to say and his hype man was Eddie Kingston.

The main event of the show saw Moxley of Blackpool Combat Club take on Daniel Garcia of the Jericho Appreciation Society. Chris Jericho attempted to distract Moxley but Kingston ran out to thwart him.

Moxley ended up choking out Garcia for the win. He then took the mic and said he’s down with Kingston’s idea of a Blood & Guts match against the JAS.

After The Show

Stephanie Chase & Garrett Martin were in attendance for the June 1 episode of AEW Dynamite and posted Jon Moxley’s message to the fans once the cameras stopped rolling.

https://twitter.com/stephaniemchase/status/1532184281459503104
https://twitter.com/grmartin/status/1532182518073503745

Posted June 1st, 2022 in AEW, News. Tagged: , , .

What Happened With MJF & CM Punk When Dynamite Went to Commercial

MJF and CM Punk had a brief interaction following Max’s scathing promo.

During the June 1 episode of AEW Dynamite, MJF was given a live mic and cut a promo fans won’t soon forget. This was very much shoot-style mic work from MJF, playing off of real-life events.

MJF has been the talk of the wrestling world since no-showing a meet and greet one day before Double or Nothing. His status for the DoN PPV event was a big question mark but he ultimately did the job for Wardlow.

CM Punk Attempts To Confront MJF

MJF’s promo included a diss aimed at Tony Khan for not upping his pay but opening up the checkbook for former WWE stars.

At the end of his promo, MJF called Tony a “f*cking mark” and demanded that he be fired.

This led to CM Punk limping down the ramp and trying to talk to Max. MJF would have none of it and left through the crowd.

NOTE: Language NSFW.

https://twitter.com/fadeawaylebron/status/1532162051891777536?s=21&t=oXdNRWdCecWjcQUJIOL3sA
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Posted June 1st, 2022 in AEW, News. Tagged: , , .

AEW Dynamite Results (6/1/22): MJF Demands To Be Fired, Miro Returns, Double Or Nothing Fallout

AEW Dynamite airs live tonight from the Kia Forum in Inglewood, California. It was the first episode of Dynamite following Double or Nothing this past Sunday night. MJF delivered an incredible promo tonight and called out AEW president Tony Khan. New AEW Champion CM Punk teamed up with ROH Tag Team Champions FTR in a Trios match. Miro made his return and answered Johnny Elite’s Open Challenge.

Dynamite Results (6/1)

  • CM Punk & FTR def. Max Caster & Gunn Club
  • Miro def. Johnny Elite via submission
  • Young Bucks, ReDragon, Hikuleo def. Jurassic Express, Christian Cage, Matt Hardy, Darby Allin
  • Wardlow def. JD Drake
  • Ruby Soho & Toni Storm def. Britt Baker & Jamie Hayter
  • Jon Moxley def. Daniel Garcia

Here are the takeaways from this week’s episode of AEW Dynamite:

CM Punk vs. Hiroshi Tanahashi Set For Forbidden Door

AEW World Champion CM Punk kicked off the show to a great reaction from the crowd in the sold-out Kia Forum. Punk did a crowd dive off the entrance ramp and posed with the title until FTR joined him on the entrance ramp. Punk and FTR then battled Max Caster and Gunn Club in a Trios match.

FTR isolated Austin Gunn to start off the action but Austin eventually battled back. Colten Gunn tagged in and beat Cash Wheeler down in the corner. Wheeler planted Colten with a Back Body Drop and applied a headlock. Punk tagged in and hit a double axehandle off the top rope on Caster.

Punk delivered some forearms to Max’s face but Caster shrugged it off and stomped the AEW Champion down in the corner. Punk connected with a Crossbody off the top rope and tagged in Wheeler. Punk and Dax lifted Caster up and Wheeler hit a Powerslam off the middle turnbuckle for a two count.

Dax Harwood and Austin Gunn tagged in and traded punches. Austin threw Dax to the corner and stomped him down to the mat. Gunn Club took turns beating Dax down and Austin hit a Neckbreaker for a two count as Punk fired up the crowd. Caster tagged back in and launched Harwood into the turnbuckle. Billy Gunn got in a cheap shot as referee Aubrey Edwards was distracted.

Harwood cleared the ring but couldn’t make a tag because Gunn Club knocked Punk and Wheeler off the apron. Gunn Club hit a slam on Harwood for a near fall as Dynamite went to a commercial break. When Dynamite returned, Punk botched a flying Clothesline and then hit a Dropkick. Punk that almost botched a Powerbomb but barely got Austin there and he fell onto Billy Gunn. FTR hit the Big Rig for the pinfall victory.

After the match, Punk said he knows he has to get better and you can call him what you want, but you have to call him the champ. CM Punk issued a challenge for Forbidden Door and Hiroshi Tanahashi answered the call to a big pop from the crowd. Punk raised the title and had a stare down to close the segment.

https://twitter.com/AEW/status/1532156164951130112?s=20&t=7UXyfuOsFR5bTgNFK169ig

MJF Demanded To Be Fired

MJF angrily marched to the ring and asked for the music to be turned off. MJF said he is in a lot of pain after what happened on Sunday but all the fans want to hear is him talk. Maxwell took off the scarf, said there is a big merger going on Tony Khan, it would be a real shame if something bad happened.

Maxwell shouted that Tony Khan has been trying to settle things but it is too little too late. MJF shouted that he has created moment after moment for this company and he still gets no respect. Maxwell added that everything he touches turns to gold and there is nobody on his level. Friedman claimed that he expected to hit grand slams every week and he does this shit on a weekly basis.

MJF added that he is the only guy capable of carrying AEW on his back as he has for months. Maxwell noted that he also hears clapping, and that the boys in the back can have his spot because he doesn’t want to be here anymore. MJF called the fans marks and shouted that they don’t know shit. Max added that the crowd opinions suck, they change at the drop of a dime.

Maxwell joked that he doesn’t pretend to watch New Japan, doesn’t drop his opponents on his head like others in the back. MJF shouted that he’s the best in the world because he makes everyone feel and doesn’t have to do a bunch of shit to get the fans there. Maxwell shouted that he’s a generational talent, but don’t ask Tony to reach in his pocket unless its an ex-WWE guy that can’t lace his god damn boots. MJF got a big pop and wondered if Tony Khan would treat him better if he was an ex-WWE guy. Maxwell dared Tony Khan to fire him and started cursing into the microphone until it was cut off.

Miro Returned & Tapped Out Johnny Elite

Johnny Elite issued an Open Challenge to anyone on the roster and Miro made his return. Miro dominated the action and stomped Johnny Elite down to the canvas. Miro followed it up with a Suplex as Dynamite went to a commercial break.

Johnny hit a boot to the side of the head and followed it up with a Shooting Star Press. Elite climbed to the top rope and went for a flip but Miro dodged it. Miro hit the Machka Kick and locked in Game Over for the submission victory

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Hair vs. Hair Match Set, Samoa Joe Attacked

JAS made their way to the ring and bragged about winning Anarchy in the Arena. JAS asked the “AEW Galaxy” to “appreciate us”. Jericho brought up Eddie Kingston pouring gasoline on him at Double or Nothing and wondered “what kind of a man burns another man?”. Jericho and Hager bragged about choking out Danielson and that he’s not here tonight.

Chris said that Daniel Garcia is going to defeat Jon Moxley in tonight’s main event. Eddie Kingston interrupted with William Regal. They said they wanted Blood & Guts and Kingston rushed the ring alone. JAS obviously beat him down but Ortiz clocked Jericho with the madball. Ortiz then cut off some of Jericho’s hair and Chris then wanted a Hair vs. Hair match. Jericho added that he will shave and then burn Ortiz because he is a wizard.

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Samoa Joe was then set for a backstage interview but was attacked by Jay Lethal, Sonjay Dutt, and Satnam Singh.

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Young Bucks, ReDRagon, Hikuleo Picked Up A Win

Young Bucks (Matt & Nick Jackson), Hikuleo, Bobby Fish, Kyle O’Reilly battled AEW Tag Team Champions Jurassic Express (Jungle Boy & Luchasaurus), Christian Cage, Darby Allin, Matt Hardy in a 10-man tag team match tonight on Dynamite. Owen Hart Tournament winner Adam Cole joined commentary for the match. He was originally advertised to be in the match but is out with an injury. Jeff Hardy missed the match with an injury as well but accompanied Matt Hardy to the ring.

Christian Cage shoved Matt Jackson to the corner and unloaded some punches to his face. Cage followed it up with a Tornado DDT and went for the cover but Matt kicked out at two. Christian climbed to the top rope as Jungle Boy sent Bobby Fish to the floor with a Hurricanrana. Everyone hit a bunch of dives until Young Bucks were left standing and posed for the crowd as Dynamite went to a commercial break.

When Dynamite returned, Darby Allin hit O’Reilly with a Splash and followed it up with a Stunner. Darby pulled down the top rope and Hikuleo went over it and crashed (almost on his head) to the floor. Matt Hardy bounced Kyle’s face-off of every turnbuckle and did the same to Bobby Fish. O’Reilly leveled Darby with a knee strike outside the ring. Young Bucks hit Luchasaurus with Superkicks and then did the same to Jungle Boy. Young Bucks hit Jungle Boy with the Meltzer Driver for the pinfall victory.

Jade Cargill Interrupted Athena

Tony Schiavone interviewed Athena tonight on Dynamite. Athena made her debut at Double or Nothing along with Stokely Hathaway during the TBS Championship match. Jade Cargill and The Baddies attacked Anna Jay after the match and Athena made the save. Athena said she’s excited to be All Elite but was quickly cutoff.

TBS Champion Jade Cargill, The Baddies, and Stokely Hathaway interrupted. Stokely said Cargill is a queen, a goddess, and our TBS Champion. Kiera Hogan and Athena then traded some words and Anna Jay joined the party. Kris Statlander as well and Stokely asked for security. The teams argued until security broke it up to end the promo.

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Wardlow Dominated

Wardlow got a great reaction as he made his way to the ring. Wardlow demolished MJF with 10 Powerbombs at Double or Nothing and officially became a member of the AEW roster with the victory. Wardlow made quick work of JD Drake tonight and hit the Powerbomb Symphony for the dominant win. Tony Schiavone interviewed Wardlow after the match but Mark Sterling interrupted with a bunch of security guards. Sterling represented the “American Arena Security Professionals” and said he will see Wardlow in court. Wardlow hit a security guard with a Powerbomb and shoved the legal document in his mouth.

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Soho & Storm Picked Up A Win

Britt Baker and Jamie Hayer battled Toni Storm & Ruby Soho tonight. Rebel accompanied Baker & Hayer to the ring. Storm beat Baker down to start off the action and Britt cowered out of the ring to regroup. Britt posed with the women’s Owen Hart Tournament title as the referee started counting.

Toni connected with a Dropkick as Britt got back into the ring. Ruby Soho tagged in and delivered a boot to the face on Baker for a near fall. Baker slammed Soho down on the floor with a Neckbreaker outside the ring and waved to the camera as Dynamite went to a commercial break.

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Back from the commercial, Ruby rolled up Baker in the ring for a two-count. Hayter planted Toni with a DDT outside the ring but turned around into a Crossbody from Soho. Britt planted Soho with a Slingblade on the floor outside the ring. Back in the ring, Hayter hit Double Knees on Storm for a two count. Toni hit an Alabama Slam and tagged in Soho. Baker hit Ruby with a Superkick as Jamie hit Storm with a big boot. Jamie connected with a Backbreaker on Soho and tagged in Baker.

Britt climbed to the top turnbuckle and hit a Butterfly Suplex. Ruby rolled up Baker for a near fall before following it up with No Future (kick) for a two count. Baker went for Lockjaw but Soho escaped. Toni tripped up Hayter outside the ring. Soho hit a knee to the face and then Destination Unknown on Baker for the pinfall victory.

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Jon Moxley def. Daniel Garcia, Blood & Guts Announced For June 29th

Jon Moxley squared off against Daniel Garcia in the main event of this week’s Dynamite. Moxley and Garcia locked up to start off the match. Moxley took Garcia down and delivered a boot to the back as William Regal & Chris Jericho argued on commentary. Moxley went for the Paradigm Shift but Garcia broke it up. The action spilled out of the ring and a busted open Moxley was sent flying into the steel steps. Garcia trapped Moxley’s leg in the steps and delivered a Dropkick as Dynamite went to a final commercial break of the night.

When Dynamite returned, Garcia hit Moxley with a Suplex off the top rope and went for a Sharpshooter but Jon broke it up with a rake to the eyes. Moxley set up the steel steps and Suplexed Garcia onto them. Back in the ring, Moxley hit a Superplex and went for a choke hold but Garcia escaped.

Daniel started unloading elbows to the face but Moxley responded with some elbow strikes of his own. Moxley went for an armbar but Garcia countered into a submission hold. Moxley reached the ropes and then planted Garcia with a Suplex. Garcia responded with one of his own and then a Piledriver for a near fall. Garcia went for the Sharpshooter but Moxley countered into a choke. Garcia escaped and traded strikes with Moxley. The action spilled out of the ring and Moxley slammed Garcia on the table but it did not break. Chris Jericho rushed the ring for a distraction.

Eddie Kingston followed and almost wiped out on the ramp. Kingston dragged Jericho off the apron and beat him down as Moxley hit Garcia with the Paradigm Shift for the pinfall victory. Moxley said he wanted in on the Blood & Guts match. As Dynamite went off the air, Jericho versus Ortiz in a Hair vs. Hair match was announced for Road Rager on June 15th’s Dynamite. Blood & Guts was announced for the June 29th edition of Dynamite.

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Posted June 1st, 2022 in Results. Tagged: .

Ex-WWE Talent Returns On AEW Dynamite Tonight

A former WWE superstar will be making his way back to an AEW ring in short order.

During the May 18 episode of AEW Dynamite, the former John Morrison made his promotional debut. He took on Samoa Joe in the quarterfinals of the Owen Hart Cup.

Morrison, who went by the name “Johnny Elite,” fell short in the match. He was pinned via Muscle Buster.

After the match, Jay Lethal, Sonjay Dutt, and Satnam Singh attacked both men. Members of CHAOS ran out to make the save.

While Johnny Elite isn’t quite “All Elite” at this time, he will be making an appearance on the June 1 episode of Dynamite.

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Johnny Elite is currently 1-1 under the AEW banner. His other promotional match was against Marq Quen on AEW Dark.

Posted June 1st, 2022 in AEW, News. Tagged: .

Major Update on MJF’s Whereabouts Ahead of AEW Dynamite

Could things be taking a positive turn between MJF and AEW?

MJF was the talk of Double or Nothing weekend. Fans were left wondering if Maxwell would even show up at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada for the show.

He failed to appear at a scheduled meet and greet on Saturday, forcing AEW to offer refunds and exchanges for those who paid to see MJF.

There was a later disputed report of a flight being booked for MJF out of Las Vegas. Ultimately, Maxwell showed up on Sunday and did the job for Wardlow at DoN.

He was stretchered out of the arena after the match.

MJF In The Area Of AEW Dynamite

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PWInsider is reporting that MJF was seen at LAX on Tuesday afternoon. This week’s AEW Dynamite will be taking place in Los Angeles.

This could be a good sign as it was said that MJF and Tony Khan would be having a meeting in Las Vegas. Assuming they had the meeting, MJF’s presence in Los Angles could indicate that the face-to-face talk went well.

PWTorch reported that MJF was “in a bad place” on Saturday and had no business making a public appearance in the state he was in.

Posted May 31st, 2022 in AEW, News. Tagged: , .

NJPW Tag Team Invades AEW Dynamite (Video)

Former IWGP Tag Team Champions have invaded AEW.

During the May 25 episode of Dynamite, FTR put the ROH Tag Team Championships up for grabs against Roppongi Vice. The match did not end with a decisive winner.

That’s because Jeff Cobb and Great-O-Khan of the United Empire interfered and attacked both teams. The referee waved off the match but NJPW’s fierce tag team wasn’t done.

Cobb powerbombed Dax Harwood through a table, while Great-O-Khan slammed Trent Beretta through a table with the Iron Claw slam.

By the end of the chaos, the United Empire members held up the ROH Tag Team Titles.

This is the first true hint at what could be in store for the AEWxNJPW Forbidden Door PPV set for June 26.

Posted May 25th, 2022 in AEW, News, NJPW. Tagged: , .

AEW Dynamite Results (5/25/22): CM Punk & Hangman Page, Steel Cage Match, Owen Hart Tournament

The May 25th episode AEW Dynamite aired live from the Michelob Ultra Arena at Mandalay Bay. It was the final episode of Dynamite before AEW Double or Nothing this Sunday night. Tonight’s show also marked the 3 year anniversary of AEW’s launch.

Dynamite Results

  • Wardlow def. Shawn Spears in a Steel Cage match to earn a match against MJF at Double or Nothing
  • Jon Moxley & Eddie Kingston def. Private Party
  • FTR def. Roppongi Vice via DQ
  • Swerve Strickland def. Ricky Starks, Jungle Boy in a Triple Threat match
  • Britt Baker def. Toni Storm to advance in the finals of the women’s Owen Hart Tournament
  • Samoa Joe def. Kyle O’Reilly to advance to the finals of the men’s Owen Hart Tournnament

Here are the takeaways from this week’s episode of AEW Dynamite

Wardlow Won The Cage Match & Will Face MJF at Double or Nothing

Wardlow battled Shawn Spears in a Steel Cage match. MJF was the special guest referee for the match and was wearing a striped tank top and short shorts. If Wardlow won the match, he would earn a match against MJF at Double or Nothing to escape his contract. MJF checked Wardlow before the match and claimed to have forgotten the keys to the handcuffs. Spears then attacked Wardlow and the match began. MJF stomped the hell out of Wardlow as well in the corner.

Wardlow tried to battle back but MJF raked the eyes and posed for the booing crowd. MJF and Spears sent Wardlow into the cage and high-fived. Spears charged but Wardlow countered into a Back Body Drop and followed it up with a big boot. MJF dared Wardlow to hit him but he couldn’t or the match at Double or Nothing would be off. Wardlow then broke the handcuffs himself and beat the hell out of Spears as MJF watched on in horror.

Spears started climbing the cage but Wardlow followed him. Wardlow clubbed Spears across the back and whipped him down to the canvas. Wardlow barely connected with a Swanton and went for the cover but MJF laughed in his face. MJF hit Wadlow with a low blow and Spears followed it up with the C4 but somehow Wardlow kicked out at two.

MJF and Spears were in shock and paced around the ring as Wardlow began to stir on the canvas. Spears brought a steel chair into the ring and accidentally bashed MJF over the head with it. Wardlow got up and grabbed Spears for the Powerbomb Symphony. Wardlow hit three big Powerbombs and fired up the crowd. Another ref came down to the ring and Wardlow hit a final Powerbomb for the pinfall victory. After the match, Wardlow beat down the security guards as they comically entered the cage one at a time. Wardlow then Powerbombed one of the guards as MJF retreated up the entrance ramp. Wardlow will battle MJF at Double or Nothing this Sunday night on PPV.

CM Punk & Hangman Page Face-to-Face

Tony Schiavone moderated the face-to-face between CM Punk and AEW Champion Hangman Page tonight. Hangman Page will defend the AEW Championship against CM Punk this Sunday at Double or Nothing. Punk got a mixed reaction and claimed he was taking the title at Double or Nothing. Page shouted that there is nothing Punk can do to get the title away from him.

Punk told Hangman that he’s possibly the toughest son of a bitch on the roster and this is not personal. Hangman took the microphone away from Tony Schiavone and reminded Punk that he’s already said he is going to destroy and embarrass him at Double or Nothing. Hangman added that he does not hate Punk, he pities him and doesn’t respect what he’s done since his arrival in AEW. Page said he’s not just defending the AEW title against CM Punk, Hangman shouted that he will be defending All Elite Wrestling from Punk. The crowd loudly chanted “Cowboy Shit!” as Punk once again wondered why Hangman is taking this so personally.

CM Punk said if Hangman is so upset that he’s here, he is going to have to do something on Sunday. Punk added that the roads Hangman traveled to get here were paved by him, and that he gave Page the blueprint. Punk told Hangman that he will shake his hand on Sunday and tonight. Punk shoved Hangman and Page leveled him with a right hand. Punk dropped to the canvas and stared at Hangman to end the segment.

Moxley & Kingston Picked Up A Win

Private Party faced Eddie Kingston and Jon Moxley tonight on Dynamite. Jericho Appreciation Society joined commentary for the match. Eddie Kingston beat the hell out of Marq Quen to begin the action and tagged in Moxley. Marq hit an Enziguri and Isiah Kassidy tagged in. Kassidy hit a Splash on Moxley in the corner before Quen tagged back in. Moxley battled back and connected with a Piledriver as Dynamite went to a commercial break.

When Dynamite returned, Kassidy hit Moxley with an Enziguri and Quen followed it up with a Crossbody off the top. Quen knocked Kingston off the apron and delivered a Dropkick that knocked Jon to the outside. Quen flipped onto Kingston and Kassidy hit a dive onto Moxley. Back in the ring, Kassidy hit a Stunner and Quen followed it up with a Shooting Star Press for a two count.

Moxley turned Kassidy inside out with a Clothesline and Kingston hit Quen with the Backfist to the Future. Moxley hit the Paradigm Shift on Kingston and flipped the bird to JAS during the pinfall. After the match, JAS rushed down the ramp for the far too often post match brawl. JAS hit punches and kicks until Bryan Danielson, Santana, and Ortiz made the save. Jericho escaped the brawl and posed in the ring until Danielson attacked him. Chris stomped on Danielson’s knee and Bryan sold an injury. Jericho Appreciation Society will battle Santana, Ortiz, Eddie Kingston, Jon Moxley, and Bryan Danielson in an Anarchy in the Arena match at Double or Nothing.

Jeff Cobb & Great-O-Khan Interfered In The ROH Tag Title Match

FTR (Dax Harwood & Cash Wheeler) defended the ROH Tag Team Championships against Roppongi Vice (Trent Beretta & Rocky Romero). Wheeler and Romero started off the action. Cash applied an armbar but Romero tripped him up. Rocky applied a headlock but Cash powered to his feet. Romero hit a shoulder tackle and knocked Wheeler to the mat.

Romero rolled Cash up and then quickly transitioned into an armbreaker in the middle of the ring. Wheeler escaped and regrouped with Dax outside the ring. Back in the ring, Harwood tagged in and locked up with Beretta. Harwood hit a shoulder tackle but Trent shrugged it off and hit Harwood with some chops to the chest in the corner.

Harwood reversed it and hit a chop before Trent caught him with a boot to his taped ribs. Trent launched Dax into the turnbuckle but Harwood exploded out of the corner and hit a Suplex. Wheeler tagged in and connected with a Leg Drop for a near fall. Cash went for a Suplex but Trent blocked it and Rocky tagged back in. Trent hit a Suplex and Rocky went for the cover but Cash kicked out as Dynamite went to a break.

When Dynamite returned, Cash hit a Suplex on Romero and tagged in Dax. Trent tagged in and Dax greeted him with some jabs to the face. Harwood sent Romero out of the ring but got launched into the turnbuckle by Beretta. Trent followed it up with to Belly to Back Suplexes but Harwood blocked the third. Harwood hit two Belly to Back Suplexes and Trent grabbed onto the ropes. Trent went for a Clothesline and Harwood ducked before hitting the third Belly to Back Suplex. Dax went for the cover but Rocky broke it up at two.

Romero tagged in and Harwood hit an Atomic Drop. Trent and Rocky then hit a double knee strike to Dax’s face and Romero attacked Wheeler outside the ring. Romero hit a Dropkick on Harwood and Trent followed it up with a running knee to the face for a near fall. Cash tripped Romero up on the top rope as Harwood and Trent traded roll-ups. Roppongi Vice hit Strong Zero but Cash broke it up at two. Jeff Cobb and Great-O-Khan (United Empire in NJPW) attacked to end the match in a DQ. They then beat down both teams and put them through tables after the match. Khan put Trent through a table with an Iron Claw spot that didn’t look good.

Swerve Strickland Won The Triple Threat

FTW Champion Ricky Starks faced Jungle Boy and Swerve Strickland in a Triple Threat match. Jungle Boy & Luchasaurus will defend the AEW Tag Team Championships against Swerve Strickland & Keith Lee, and Ricky Starks & Powerhouse Hobbs at Double or Nothing.

Ricky Starks rolled out of the ring and crossed his arms. Swerve offered a handshake to Jungle Boy in the ring and Ricky attacked from behind. Swerve got Jungle Boy in the Electric Chair but he escaped and hit Starks with a Hurricanrana. Jungle Boy ran to the ropes but Starks tripped him up. Ricky followed it up with a big boot and sent Swerve into the barricade. Starks then stomped on him as Dynamite went to a break.

When Dynamite returned, Strickland hit Starks with an Enziguri. Swerve lifted Jungle Boy up for a Suplex but Ricky leveled him with a Spear. Starks hit the Roshambo on Strickland but Jungle Boy caught Ricky in the Snare Trap in the middle of the ring. Starks crawled across the ring and got to the bottom rope to break the hold. Jungle Boy dragged Ricky back to the middle of the ring but Strickland broke the hold up with a Dropkick. Strickland hit Starks with the Swerve Stomp for the pinfall victory.

After the match, you guessed it, there was a brawl for the third time in a row. Powerhouse rushed the ring and hit Strickland with a Clothesline. Luchasaurus and Keith Lee followed. Keith Lee cleared the ring until Ricky Starks was alone. Keith Lee hit a slingshot Splash onto Hobbs and Luchasaurus. Lee hit the floor hard but was alright and posed with Strickland to end the segment.

Thunder Rosa Warned Serena Deeb

Dan Lambert and Men of the Year cut a backstage promo. They will be presenting Scorpio Sky with a new TNT Championship after Sammy Guevara destroyed the title with Frankie Kazarian last week.

Tony Schiavone interviewed AEW Women’s Champion Thunder Rosa on the entrance ramp. She vowed to teach Serena Deeb a lesson in the title match at Double or Nothing.

Britt Baker Advanced To The Finals Of The Owen Hart Tournament

Britt Baker battled Toni Storm in the semifinals of the women’s Owen Hart Foundation Tournament. Toni dominated the action early and got Britt in an armbar. Baker escaped but Toni then locked her in a headscissors in the middle of the ring. The action spilled to the outside and Baker bounced Storm’s face off the apron. Toni battled back with a boot to the face but Britt raked her eyes. Baker then smashed Toni into the steel steps as Dynamite went to a break.

When Dynamite returned, Britt was still in control as Jamie Hayter made her way ringside. Baker connected with a Neckbreaker for a near fall. Britt went for a Clothesline but Toni ducked and slammed Baker to the mat. Toni went for a roll-up and Britt reversed it and grabbed the rope for leverage. This appeared to be a botched finish as Hayter was way late getting over there and it looked awkward. The referee still managed to not see anything and Baker won via pinfall. Britt is now in the finals of the Owen Hart Foundation Tournament.

Samoa Joe Will Face Adam Cole In The Finals Of The Owen Hart Tournament At Double Or Nothing

Samoa Joe faced Kyle O’Reilly in the semifinals of the men’s Owen Hart Foundation Tournament. Joe locked up with O’Reilly to begin the action. Joe took control and leveled O’Reilly with an uppercut for a near fall. Samoa Joe followed it up with a Suplex for another two count. O’Reilly hit a knee strike and slammed Joe to the mat. Kyle stomped on Joe a couple times before hitting some elbow strikes to the midsection.

O’Reilly delivered a knee to the ribs and then a boot to Joe’s face as he tried to get up. Kyle hit Joe with some more knee strikes but Joe shrugged them off and leveled O’Reilly with a shoulder tackle. Kyle connected with a Dragon Screw and then climbed to the top rope. O’Reilly hit a Knee Drop for a two count and then went for an armbar but Joe got to the ropes as Dynamite went to a final commercial break.

Back from the commercial, Joe and O’Reilly traded kicks in the middle of the ring. Joe got the better of the exchange and hit an Atomic Drop followed by a big boot. Samoa Joe hit a Senton and went for the cover but Kyle kicked out at two. Joe went for the Muscle Buster but O’Reilly escaped. Kyle got Joe in a submission hold in the middle of the ring but Joe reached the ropes and the match continued.

Joe connected with an Enziguri but O’Reilly bounced off the ropes and punted Joe in the face. Samoa Joe and O’Reilly got up in opposite corners of the ring. Joe went for a Uranage but O’Reilly countered with an armdrag. Joe trapped O’Reilly in a chokehold in the middle of the ring and O’Reilly passed out. Samoa Joe will battle Adam Cole in the finals of the men’s Owen Hart Tournament at Double or Nothing. Adam Cole came to the entrance ramp and had a stare down with Joe to end Dynamite.

Posted May 25th, 2022 in Results. Tagged: .

AEW Dynamite Results (5/18/22): CM Punk & Hangman Page, Owen Hart Tournament, MJF & Wardlow

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.

Back in the ring, Samoa Joe leveled Johnny Elite with a shoulder tackle. Samoa Joe followed it up with an Atomic Drop and a Senton for a near fall. Joe then connected with the Muscle Buster for the pinfall victory. Samoa Joe has advanced in the Owen Hart Foundation Tournament. After the match, Satnam Singh, Jay Lethal, Sonjay Dutt rushed the ring and attacked Joe. Best Friends made the save and the heels retreated to end the segment.

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.

Posted May 18th, 2022 in Results. Tagged: .

Top WarnerMedia Exec Largely Responsible for AEW Programming Exits

A top WarnerMedia executive who championed AEW programming is on his way out.

Brett Weitz has found himself out of WarnerMedia thanks to the Discovery merger. Kathleen Finch of Discovery has cut off Weitz’s General Manager of TNT, TBS, and truTV position, so he is now out of the company.

He issued the following statement (via Deadline).

“These past 14 years have been the most fulfilling of my career.

“I’ve had the great fortune to create and launch Emmy-winning fan-favorite entertainment, to be a part of powerful life-changing initiatives, and most importantly to have had the privilege to lead the most talented, dedicated, altruistic, and innovative team at the TNets.

“We made huge profits for shareholders and brilliant content for fans while having the most fun and being better partners with talent than any team I’ve ever been a part of. I will for sure continue to root for you all.”

Weitz was a big supporter of AEW TV, calling it an “overperformer.”

Many had feared for the future of the relationship between AEW and WarnerMedia as a result of the merger with Discovery. Dave Meltzer of Wrestling Observer Newsletter recently reported that the merger is unlikely to impact AEW.

Posted May 11th, 2022 in AEW, News. Tagged: , .

AEW Dynamite Results (5/11/22): Owen Hart Tournament, Contract Signing, CM Punk & Hangman Page

AEW Dynamite aired live from the UBS Arena in Elmont, New York. The Owen Hart Foundation Tournaments began during tonight’s Dynamite. MJF & Wardlow had a contract signing for their match at Double or Nothing. CM Punk squared off against John Silver with AEW Champion Hangman Page on commentary.

AEW Dynamite Results

  • Adam Cole def. Dax Harwood via submission to advance in the Owen Hart Foundation Tournament
  • CM Punk def. John Silver
  • Tony Nese def. Danhausen
  • Ricky Starks def. Jungle Boy to retain the FTW Championship
  • Toni Storm def. Jamie Hayter to advance in the Owen Hart Foundation Tournament
  • Jeff Hardy def. Darby Allin to advance in the Owen Hart Foundation Tournament

Here are the takeaways from this week’s show:

Adam Cole Tapped Out Dax Harwood With The Sharpshooter To Advance In The Owen Hart Tournament

Adam Cole faced Dax Harwood to kickoff the men’s Owen Hart Foundation Tournament. Dr. Martha Hart was in the crowd for tonight’s Dynamite. Both Cole and Harwood got great reactions from the crowd. Cole tried to get under Harwood’s skin early and smacked him.

Harwood took Cole to the canvas and applied a headlock in the middle of the ring. Cole escaped and taunted Harwood and Dax responded with a thunderous chop to the chest. Cole battled back and unloaded some punches to the face before connecting with a Neckbreaker. Harwood hit some punches of his own and set up for the Sharpshooter but Cole booted him away.

Cole and Harwood traded roll-up attempts before Cole launched Dax shoulder-first into the steel ring post. Harwood yelled in agony and fell to the floor outside the ring. Cole followed him out there and slammed Dax into the steel steps before getting back into the ring to break the count. Cole sent Harwood into the steel once again and then into the ring post for good measure as Dynamite went to a commercial break.

When Dynamite returned, Harwood took control and hit Cole with a couple of German Suplexes. Harwood went for a third but Cole escaped and connected with two German Suplexes of his own. Dax responded with a massive Powerbomb but Cole kicked out at two. Cole hit an Ushigoroshi and went for the cover but Harwood kicked out at the last moment.

Dax dodged a Superkick and rolled Cole up for a near fall. Harwood followed it up with a Crossbody off the middle turnbuckle for a two count. Dax went for another Crossbody but Cole countered with a Superkick for another near fall. Cole went for Panama Sunrise but Harwood blocked it into an Alabama Slam.

Harwood followed it up with a Piledriver for a two count. Dax locked in the Sharpshooter in the middle of the ring but Harwood couldn’t hold it because of the injured shoulder. Cole sent Harwood to the ring apron and hit him with a shoulder tackle. Harwood took a ridiculous bump to the floor and rolled to the barricade.

The referee started counting and Harwood made it back into the ring at the count of 9. Cole then applied the Sharpshooter in the middle of the ring as the crowd relentlessly booed. Harwood held on for as long as he could but had no choice but to tap out. Adam Cole has advanced in the Owen Hart Foundation Tournament.

CM Punk Responded To Hangman Page

CM Punk battled hometown hero John Silver tonight on Dynamite. AEW Champion Hangman Page joined commentary for the match. Punk came to the ring in a New York Islanders jersey but stopped on the entrance ramp. CM Punk cut off Cult of Personality (his entrance theme) and shouted “its clobbering time!”. Punk then turned around and revealed that it was a Tavares jersey and the crowed booed.. John Tavares left the New York Islanders hockey team to join the Toronto Maple Leafs a few years back.

Punk drove Silver to the corner to start off the action and played to the crowd as they booed him. Punk locked in a headlock in the middle of the ring but Silver escaped and decked him with a shoulder tackle. Silver rolled Punk up for a two count and he rolled out of the ring to regroup. Back in the ring, Silver trapped Punk in the corner and unloaded a flurry of strikes as the crowd cheered. Punk responded with a Clothesline as Dynamite went to a break.

Silver and Punk traded kicks when Dynamite returned. Silver connected with a Brainbuster and went for the cover but Punk kicked out at two. John climbed to the middle turnbuckle and went for a Tornado DDT but Punk blocked it. Silver lifted Punk up but he escaped and booted John in the back of the head.

John fell to the corner and Punk caught him with a running knee to the face. Punk followed it up with a leg lariat and rolled to the apron. Punk took a look at Hangman sitting on commentary before hitting a Buckshot Lariat for the pinfall victory.

AEW Champion Hangman Page was pissed that Punk used his finisher and marched his way down to the ring. Hangman got in Punk’s face and started trash talking. Punk grabbed the microphone and joked that he doesn’t know why these people don’t like him. CM Punk told Hangman that when it comes to the title, it is not personal, its just business. Punk told Hangman Page that he will shake his hand after he takes the title from him, whether he is conscious or unconscious. Punk extended his hand and Hangman gave him the finger to a loud pop from the crowd to end the segment. Hangman Page will defend the AEW Championship against CM Punk on May 29th at Double or Nothing.

Hook Helped Danhausen

Danhausen made his in-ring debut tonight against Tony Nese. Mark Sterling was in Nese’s corner for the match. Danhausen went for a curse but Mark Sterling hopped on the ring apron for a distraction. Tony Nese leveled Danhausen with a kick for the pinfall victory.

After the match, Mark Sterling shouted that Danhausen got an entrance but Tony didn’t and Nese hit Danhausen with another running kick. Nese rolled down his knee pad but Hook’s theme hit. Hook came down to the ring to a great reaction and Nese retreated. Hook then shook Danhausen hand for a big pop from the crowd.

MJF Revealed The Conditions For Wardlow To Earn A Match Against Him At Double or Nothing

Wardlow was ushered to the ring for the contract signing as Shawn Spears was in the ring. A fake Dark Side of the Ring segment aired with Chris Jericho narrating. Taz and Jake Roberts claimed that Wardlow gave the Dynamite Diamond ring to the wrong wrestler. “Legendary Jewish Wrestler” Barry Horowitz. MJF then made his way to the ring to a great reaction from the crowd. MJF was wearing an Islander’s jersey as well with his name on the back.

The crowd chanted “MJF!” as he told the crowd that he loved them all. MJF referred to himself as the Jewish young Prince from the holy land, not Israel, but the most magical place in the world, Long Island. MJF winked at the crowd and said he wouldn’t want them to boo Wardlow out of the arena every time he tries to speak.

MJF told Wardlow that he’s the worst and karma is coming his way for everything he did to Cody Rhodes. Maxwell brought up 2024 and joked that Tony Khan doesn’t want to talk about it either. He told Wardlow that he’s going to get 10 lashings with a whip and Shawn Spears did the perfect 10 pose. MJF added that if Wardlow gets by that he will have to face Shawn Spears inside a Steel Cage and he will be the special guest referee.

MJF told Wardlow that if he wins at Double or Nothing, Wardlow is released from MJF’s contract but if he loses, he cannot sign a contract with AEW. Wardlow signed the contract after security took the handcuffs off of him. That was a huge mistake as Wardlow demolished the security team. MJF scurried around before hiding behind Shawn Spears in the corner.

Shawn Spears, dressed in an all white suit with a white steel chair, charged at Wardlow but the big man shrugged him off. Wardlow then grabbed MJF and was about to hit him with the Powerbomb when Mark Sterling hopped on his back. Wardlow then slammed him down and set up the table as MJF retreated with Shawn Spears. Wardlow then Powerbombed Sterling through the table and shouted at MJF to end the segment.

Ricky Starks Retained The FTW Championship

Ricky Starks defended the FTW Championship against AEW Tag Team Champion Jungle Boy. Taz joined commentary for the title match. Starks started off the match in control and posed for the crowd. Jungle Boy battled back and sent Starks to the outside as Dynamite went to a break.

When Dynamite returned, Starks went for a Suplex but Jungle Boy countered into a DDT for a near fall. Starks went for the Roshambo but Jungle Boy escaped and hit a Superkick for a two count. Ricky leveled Jungle Boy with a Spear but Jungle Boy kicked out. Starks hilariously looked into the camera and asked “why me?”. Jungle Boy locked in the Snare Trap but Ricky clawed his way and got his index finger on the bottom rope to break the hold.

Ricky rolled to the ring apron to by himself some time and hit Jungle Boy with a Jawbreaker. Ricky grabbed the FTW Championship but Swerve Strickland rushed down the ramp and took it away. The referee got out of the ring to kick Strickland out as Jungle Boy had the match won with a cradle. Starks then planted Jungle Boy with the Roshambo for the pinfall victory and retained the FTW Championship.

Christian Cage and Luchasaurus came down to the ring and started arguing with Strickland. Powerhouse Hobbs and Ricky Starks were about to confront Strickland when Keith Lee showed up. Lee made his way to the ringside area and everyone stared at each other. Jungle Boy was distraught after the loss and Christian gave him a hug to end the segment.

Blackpool Combat Club, Eddie Kingston, Santana, Ortiz Confronted Jericho Appreciation Society

They welcomed they AEW Galaxy to their victory speech and Daddy Magic said it was an honor to be a part of the greatest faction in the world. Jericho joked that he was born just down the road but moved away quickly because this place is a dump. Chris threatened to throw a fireball in a fan’s face and claimed he was a wizard before posing for the booing crowd.

Jericho told Eddie Kingston to stay home and “Jericho 2:16 says I just burned your face”. Jon Moxley interrupted and made his way through the crowd. Moxley strutted around the ring as Jericho and his cronies stared at him.

Chris told Moxley to turn around because he’s alone. Bryan Danielson, Wheeler Yuta, and William Regal then joined the party. Eddie Kingston, Ortiz, and Santana showed up on the other side of the ring and surrounded JAS. A brawl broke out with BCC, Kingston, Santana and Ortiz beating the hell out of Jericho Appreciation Society. William Regal leveled Jericho before JAS retreated. A face-to-face between Jericho & Regal was announced for next week.


Toni Storm Advanced In The Owen Hart Tournament

Toni Storm faced Jamie Hayter in the quarterfinals of the women’s Owen Hart Foundation Tournament. Jamie got Storm in a headlock right away but Toni escaped and reversed the hold. Hayter broke free with some punches to the midsection and retreated to the corner. Storm and Hayter locked up for a test of strength and Jamie shoved Toni to the canvas. Hayter dominated the action as Dynamite went to a commercial break.

When Dynamite returned, Storm sent Hayter to the corner and hit a Hip Attack. Toni followed it up with a DDT and then another one on the floor outside the ring. The action returned to the ring and Toni climbed to the top turnbuckle. Toni hit a Crossbody and went for the cover but Hayter kicked out at two.

Hayter slammed Toni Storm down on the apron and then hit a Superplex off the top rope. Hayter went for another Suplex but Toni countered into a roll-up for a two count. Toni then hit Storm Zero for the pinfall victory and advanced in the Owen Hart Foundation Tournament.

Jeff Hardy def. Darby Allin To Advance In The Owen Hart Tournament

Jeff Hardy battled Darby Allin in the quarterfinals of the Owen Hart Foundation Tournament in tonight’s main event in an Anything Goes match. The winner of the match will face Adam Cole in the semifinals next week on Dynamite. Sting and Matt Hardy were ringside for the match.

Allin absolutely leveled Jeff Hardy with a Dropkick to jump start the action. Hardy rolled out of the ring and Allin hit him with one of his patented dives through the ropes. Allin set up eight steel chairs by the ramp but Jeff sent him into the steel steps.

Jeff tried to send Allin to the steps but he was able to leap over them. Hardy jumped off the steps and hit a flying Clothesline. Darby battled back and the action and the action returned to the ring. Jeff brought in a ladder as Dynamite went to a break.

When Dynamite returned, Allin climbed to the top of the ladder and flipped onto Hardy (and onto the chairs) outside the ring in an absurd spot. Allin then went for the Coffin Drop but Hardy moved and Darby crashed on the ring apron.

Jeff set up Darby on the steel steps and went for the Swanton Bomb but Darby moved. Darby rolled Jeff into the ring and hit the Coffin Drop. Allin went for the cover but Jeff reversed it for the pinfall victory. Jeff Hardy advanced in the Owen Hart Foundation Tournament and will battle Adam Cole next week in the semifinals. Hardy posed for the crowd and shook hands with Darby after the match. Undisputed Elite (Young Bucks, Adam Cole, Bobby Fish, Kyle O’Reilly) came to the entrance ramp for a stare down as The Hardys started a “delete!” chant to end the show.

Posted May 11th, 2022 in Results. Tagged: .

WarnerMedia-Discovery Merger Unlikely To Affect AEW (Report)

WarnerMedia and Discovery completed their merger on April 8 as Warner Bros. Discovery, Inc.

There was speculation that this could affect All Elite Wrestling programming as the company may not carry wrestling content as part of its repertoire.

This speculation stemmed from a recent announcement that TBS and TNT will no longer develop new scripted content to cut costs.

Earlier reports suggested that it all depends on how the company views AEW since it is going after major sports leagues. If the company sees the wrestling promotion as a sports property, chances are it will be unaffected.

A new report from Dave Meltzer of the Wrestling Observer Newsletter says that according to a key executive from WarnerMedia, “it would take someone who just hates wrestling” for AEW to be no longer part of WarnerMedia.

The report says (as transcribed by WrestlePurists): “Regarding AEW’s status, this is basically from a key executive in WarnerMedia, the feeling is as far as AEW not being canceled, which was and still is a very low percentage chance of happening due to the ratings. It would take someone who just hates wrestling for that to happen.”

Dynamite performs well when it comes to ratings, and is inexpensive to run. The show performs better than other TBS and TNT programming, except for NBA.

Before the merger took place, AEW’s new reality series was already greenlit which will premiere later this year.

AEW’s TV deal with WarnerMedia will expire at the end of 2023. There’s no information about the contract’s future after that, but it wouldn’t be too surprising if AEW continues to be a mainstay in the company.

Posted May 6th, 2022 in AEW, News. Tagged: .

AEW Dynamite Results (5/4/22): Wardlow vs. W. Morrissey, Title Match, Owen Hart Qualifiers

AEW Dynamited aired live from the Chesapeake Employers Insurance Arena in Baltimore, Maryland. Jeff Hardy competed in his first singles match in AEW against Bobby Fish in an Owen Hart Foundation Tournament Qualifying Match. ROH Women’s Champion Deonna Purrazzo faced Interim ROH Women’s Champion Mercedes Martinez in the main event to crown the undisputed champion.

AEW Dynamite Results

  • Jeff Hardy def. Bobby Fish to qualify for the Owen Hart Foundation Tournament
  • Blackpool Combat Club def. Angelico, Butcher, Blade
  • Wardlow def. W. Morrissey (FKA as Big Cass in WWE)
  • Chris Jericho def. Santana
  • Rey Fenix def. Dante Martin to qualify for the Owen Hart Foundation Tournament
  • Mercedes Martinez def. Deonna Purrazzo via submission to become the Undisputed ROH Women’s Champion

Here are the takeaways from this week’s episode of AEW Dynamite:

Jeff Hardy Qualified For The Owen Hart Tournament

Jeff Hardy battled Bobby Fish in a qualifying match for the Owen Hart Foundation Tournament. Matt Hardy was ringside and Adam Cole joined commentary for the match. Excalibur announced that the tournament will officially begin next week on Dynamite.

Hardy hit a shoulder tackle but Fish battled back and whipped Jeff to the corner. Bobby connected with some strikes and beat Jeff down in the corner of the ring. The action spilled to the outside and Fish sent Hardy into the barricade with a Dragon Screw.

The action returned to the ring and Jeff rolled Fish up for a near fall. Hardy connected with a Jawbreaker and made his way to the top rope. Fish tripped him up and then planted him with a Falcon Arrow off the top for a close two count. Fish quickly applied a submission hold but Jeff was able to reach the ropes and the match continued. Jeff connected with an elbow to the face and followed it up with Whisper in the Wind. Hardy made his way to the top rope and connected with the Swanton Bomb for the pinfall victory. Jeff Hardy qualified for the Owen Hart Tournament and will face Darby Allin in the 1st round.

Blackpool Combat Club Picked Up Another Win

Blackpool Combat Club (Bryan Danielson, Jon Moxley, Wheeler Yuta) battled Angelico, The Butcher, and The Blade in a Trios Match tonight on Dynamite.

The Butcher attacked Moxley during his entrance ringside and slammed him into the barricade. Blade and Angelico attacked Danielson and Wheeler Yuta in the ring. Danielson battled back and connected with several kicks to Angelico. Wheeler Yuta tagged in and delivered some chops to Angelico’s chest.

Wheeler hit Butcher with a Dropkick but the big man shrugged it off. Butcher leveled Wheeler with a Crossbody and brought him to the corner. Blade and Angelico got in some cheap shots on Yuta while the referee was distracted. Wheeler finally escaped out of the corner and hit a massive release German Suplex on The Butcher.

Moxley tagged in and unloaded a couple of Clotheslines on The Blade. Jon brought Blade to the outside and sent him into the steel steps. Back in the ring, Blackpool Combat Club got Angelico, Butcher, and Blade in submission holds for the victory.

Wardlow def. W. Morrissey, Contract Signing With MJF Announced For Next Week’s Dynamite

Wardlow battled a mystery opponent of MJF’s choosing tonight on Dynamite. MJF announced that Wardlow’s opponent was Impact star W. Morrissey (FKA Big Cass in WWE). Baltimore Ravens coach John Harbaugh was ringside for the match.

Morrissey absolutely dominated the action early and beat Wardlow down outside the ring. Back in the ring, Morrissey perched Wardlow up on the top turnbuckle and joined him up there. Wardlow battled back with some elbows to the head and Morrissey fell down to the mat. Wardlow connected with a Moonsault and followed it up with a Powerbomb for the pinfall victory. MJF threw a tantrum backstage as security entered the ring with Wardlow.

Wardlow beat the hell out of all of them and stood alone in the ring. MJF demanded more security and they all ran into shoulder tackles and lariats from Wardlow as the crowd went insane. Wardlow then Powerbombed a security guard onto everyone outside the ring. Wardlow grabbed a microphone and shouted that he will not stop until he gets his hands on MJF and he releases from the contract. MJF suggested that they have a match and asked the crowd if they wanted to see that match. They chanted “yeah!” and MJF told Wardlow that he is on under a couple of conditions. MJF said he would reveal the stipulations in a Contract Signing segment in Long Island, New York (Dynamite next week).

Hangman Page Had Strong Words For CM Punk

Tony Schiavone interviewed AEW World Champion Hangman Page tonight. Hangman missed last week’s episode due to covid. Page will be defending the title against CM Punk on May 29th at Double or Nothing. Hangman got a great reaction from the crowd as he made his way to the ring.

Hangman Page took the microphone away and said it would be real easy for him to come out here and say how much he loves CM Punk, and how much he looks forward to facing him at Double or Nothing. Page said that isn’t going to happen because at Double or Nothing there is not going to be a “masturbatory Bret Hart tribute match” and vowed to destroy CM Punk at the PPV.

Page called out a fan wearing a CM Punk shirt and told him he’s going to be asking for a refund if he hasn’t already burnt the damn thing. Hangman joked that Punk isn’t here tonight because he’s off filming another TV show. Page looked directly into the camera and vowed to embarrass Punk at Double or Nothing. Hangman added the Punk wanted a fight, he’s now got the fight of his life at the PPV.

Jericho def. Santana

Chris Jericho faced Santana tonight on Dynamite. Santana caught Jericho with a Suicide Dive during his entrance and followed it up with some chops to the chest. Santana booted Jericho in the face and bounced his head off the steel steps. They finally got into the ring and referee Aubrey Edwards called for the bell for the match to start.Ortiz and JAS traded words outside the ring and Santana was distracted. Jericho caught Santana with a Dropkick as Dynamite went to a commercial break.

When Dynamite returned, Jericho leaped off the top rope and into a Dropkick from Santana. Jericho and Santana traded chops but Jericho got the better of the exchange. Jericho went for a Bulldog but Santana launched him into the turnbuckle. Santana hit Jericho with Three Amigos (suplexes) and climbed to the top turnbuckle. Jericho caught him with a forearm to the face and joined Santana up there.

Santana shoved him down and hit a Frog Splash for a near fall. Jericho got Santana in the Walls of Jericho in the middle of the ring but Santana fought through the pain and reached the bottom rope. Santana connected with a Cutter and went for the cover but Jericho kicked out at two. Ortiz fought up JAS as Santana hit a big Clothesline for another near fall. Daddy Magic hopped on the ring apron for a distraction and Jericho capitalized with a low blow. Jericho followed it up with the Judas Effect for the pinfall victory. After the match, Jericho Appreciation Society attacked with weapons and beat Santana & Ortiz some more.

House of Black Attacked

Varsity Blonds called House of Black out tonight on Dynamite. Pillman took the microphone and said he is a “humbled young man” after their encounter with House of Black. Pillman said that House of Black poisoned Julia Hart’s mind (this was months ago) and they have been driven apart. Pillman wanted a fight and House of Black made their way to the ring. Malakai Black, Buddy Matthews, and Brody King beat Pillman and Garrison down. Malakai ripped off Julia Hart’s eye patch until Death Triangle rushed the ring. House of Black retreated to end the bizarre segment.

Rey Fenix Qualified For The Owen Hart Tournament

Dante Martin battled Rey Fenix in a qualifying match for the Owen Hart Foundation Tournament. Fenix sent Dante out of the ring and flipped onto him as Dynamite went to a commercial break.

When Dynamite returned, Dante battled back with a Suicide Dive and rolled Rey back inside the ring. Fenix hit an absurd Spanish Fly and went for the cover but Dante was somehow able to kick out at two.

Dante Martin battled back with a Crossbody for a near fall. Fenix hit a Hurricanrana for a two count and both wrestlers started trading strikes. Fenix connected with a Cutter but couldn’t keep Dante down. Dante hit a Superkick and climbed to the top rope but Fenix tripped him up. Fenix went for a Spanish Fly but the both landed on their feet to cheers from the crowd. Dante hit a Poisonrana for a near fall and Fenix responded with a Fire Thunder Driver for the pinfall victory. Rey Fenix qualified for the Owen Hart Foundation Tournament and will battle Kyle O’Reilly in the first round.

Mercedes Martinez Became The Undisputed ROH Women’s Champion, Title Match Announced For Double or Nothing

Before the main event, AEW Women’s Champion Thunder Rosa cut a promo from the entrance ramp but was quickly interrupted. Serena Deeb challenged Thunder Rosa to match and said that the best wrestler in the world needs to be champion. Thunder Rosa will defend the AEW Women’s Championship against Serena Deeb at Double or Nothing.

ROH Women’s Champion Deonna Purrazzo faced Interim ROH Women’s Champion Mercedes Martinez in the main event to determine the undisputed champion. Mercedes controlled the action early and beat Deonna down in the corner. Martinez hit a running big boot to the face and went for the cover but Purrazzo powered out at two.

Purrazzo battled back with a pump kick and followed it up with a standing Moonsault for a close two count. Purrazzo dragged Martinez to her feet but Martinez responded with a knee to the face. Martinez followed it up with a Fisherman’s Suplex and went for the cover but Deonna kicked out and the title match continued.

Deonna hit a shoulder tackle and then went for a submission hold but Martinez escaped. Both wrestlers connected with a Clothesline at the same time and fell to the canvas. Purrazzo pulled herself up in the corner as Martinez staggered to her feet. Deonna hit a boot to the face and climbed to the top rope. Mercedes caught her with a jab and connected with a Death Valley Driver. Martinez then tapped Deonna out with the Dragon Sleeper to become the official ROH Women’s Champion.

Posted May 4th, 2022 in Results. Tagged: .

AEW Dynamite Results (4/27/22): New Champion Crowned, Rey Fenix Returns, FTR

AEW Dynamite aired live from the Liacouras Center in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Dax Harwood battled Cash Wheeler in an Owen Hart Tournament Qualifier. Sammy Guevara defended the TNT Championship against Scorpio Sky in a Ladder Match in the main event. In addition to the takeaways below, Deonna Purrazzo vs. Mercedes Martinez for the ROH Women’s Championship was announced for next week’s Dynamite.

Dynamite Results

  • Dax Harwood def. Cash Wheeler to qualify for the Owen Hart Tournament
  • Blackpool Combat Club def. Nick Comoroto, Aaron Solo, QT Marshall
  • Wardlow def. Lance Archer
  • Serena Deeb def. Hikaru Shida in a Philly Street Fight
  • Undisputed Elite def. Varsity Blonds, Brock Anderson, Lee Johnson, Dante Martin
  • Scorpio Sky def. Sammy Guevara to become the new TNT Champion

Here are the takeaways from this week’s show:

Dax Harwood Qualified For The Owen Hart Tournament, Title Match Announced For Double or Nothing

AAA & ROH Tag Team Champions FTR (Dax Harwood & Cash Wheeler) battled each other for the first time ever in an Owen Hart Tournament Qualifier. CM Punk joined commentary for the match.

Harwood and Wheeler locked up to start the match. Wheeler took Harwood down with an Arm Drag and applied a submission hold. Harwood tripped Wheeler up and escaped. The two traded some more Arm Drags and had a stare down as the crowd applauded.

Cash connected with a couple of shoulder tackles and followed it up with a Body Slam. Harwood shrugged it off but Wheeler took him back down to the canvas. Cash applied an Arm Bar but Harwood escaped with a poke to the eye. Cash shoved Harwood away and then drove his shoulder into his midsection.

Wheeler got Dax in a Headlock in the middle of the ring. Harwood escaped and perched Wheeler up on the top turnbuckle. Dax connected with a Superplex and both men were down on the mat. Dax regrouped and pulled himself up on the ring apron before climbing back to the top rope. Harwood went for a flying headbutt but Wheeler got out of the way. Cash then sent Harwood out of the ring with a Dropkick as Dynamite went to a commercial break.

When Dynamite returned, Harwood and Wheeler both went for a running Crossbody and slammed into each other. Dax and Cash then traded uppercuts and forearms to the face. Harwood went for a Powerbomb but Wheeler countered into a Hurricanrana for a two count. Dax hit the Powerbomb and went for the cover but Cash was able to kick out at two.

Wheeler hit a Piledriver for a near fall before FTR battled in the corner. Cash went for a Belly to Back Suplex off the top but Harwood countered into a Splash for a two count. Harwood then tackled Wheeler through the ropes and out of the ring. FTR made it back into the ring in time and the match continued.

Cash was holding his knee in pain and Harwood went right after the injury. Dax was about to apply the Sharpshooter but stopped. Harwood went for a kick to the midsection but Wheeler caught the leg and rolled him up for a near fall. Dax then rolled up Wheeler for the pinfall victory and qualified for the Owen Hart Tournament.

After the match, CM Punk grabbed the microphone and said he’s never been in a locker room that has had more talent. Punk shouted, “hell yeah I can still do this”. Punk said he can’t promise a win, but can promise that he will give 100%. Punk added that Hangman Page will know that he has been in a fight with CM Punk at Double or Nothing and that he will fight until the wheels fall off.

Blackpool Combat Club Continues To Dominate

Blackpool Combat Club (Bryan Danielson, ROH Pure Champion Wheeler Yuta, Jon Moxley) faced Aaron Solo, Nick Comoroto, and QT Marshall tonight on Dynamite. William Regal accompanied Wheeler Yuta during his entrance and joined commentary for the match. The match started with a brawl until Moxley took control and planted Solo with a Suplex. Wheeler Yuta tagged in and connected with an Arm Drag for a two count. Comoroto tagged in and Wheeler greeted him with a Dropkick. Comoroto shrugged it off and sent Wheeler flying with a big Back Body Drop as Dynamite went to a break.

When Dynamite returned, Danielson hit Solo with some kicks and chops in the corner. Danielson hit Comoroto and Marshall with a dive through the ropes and climbed to the top turnbuckle. Bryan connected with a Dropkick and followed it up with some more kicks. Solo ducked under one and rolled Danielson up for a near fall.

Bryan went for the LeBell Lock but QT broke it up. Jon sent QT across the ring with an Exploder Suplex and then Clotheslined him to the outside. Solo leaped off the top turnbuckle but Danielson countered with a Dropkick. Wheeler and Comoroto tagged in and Nick sent Yuta flying across the ring.

Comoroto posed for the crowd and set up for a Powerslam but Yuta countered into a choke. Yuta hit some elbows to the face and pinned Comoroto as Danielson and Moxley applied a Sleeper and the Bulldog Choke beside him.

Wardlow def. Lance Archer, Match Set For Next Week

Wardlow and Lance Archer battled tonight on Dynamite. Jake Roberts was ringside for the match. Archer controlled the action early and walked across the top rope for a Moonsault as MJF and Shawn Spears celebrated in the crowd. Lance followed it up with massive Chokeslam and went for the cover but Wardlow powered out at two. Archer then hit the Blackout but Wardlow kicked out and rolled up Lance for a two count.

Archer perched Wardlow up on the top turnbuckle and joined him up there. Wardlow hit a couple of headbutts and knocked Archer to the canvas. Wardlow hit a Senton for a near fall and followed it up with a massive Powerbomb. The crowd chanted for another one and Wardlow delivered the 2nd Powerbomb as MJF threw a tantrum. Wardlow hit two more Powerbombs for the pinfall victory. Wardlow was then escorted out of the arena by security.

MJF and Shawn Spears were interviewed backstage. MJF called someone on the phone and offered him six figures for one match. MJF said that Wardlow will be facing someone taller than him next week and “you can’t teach that”, hinting that Wardlow’s opponent will be W. Morrissey (FKA Big Cass in WWE).

Jericho Appreciation Society Attacked

Jericho Appreciation Society came down to the ring and said that sports entertainers are best for business. JAS referred to the fans as “the AEW Galaxy!”. Eddie Kingston, Santana, Ortiz made their way to the ring for a sit down with JAS. Jericho grabbed the microphone and told everyone that they are lucky to be alive to see him. Chris demanded an apology for Kingston getting JAS kicked out of the arena on Rampage.

Ortiz gave Jericho the middle finger and then Santana did the same. Santana told Jericho that he turned his back on them before Daniel Garcia interrupted. Garcia said that threats don’t mean a thing because they promised Tony Khan there would be no physical altercation. Eddie Kingston knocked the table and challenged Jericho to a fight. Jericho pointed out that it is 5 on 3 and that Kingston is too stupid to realize it. Jericho took a seat in front of Kingston and started mocking him. Eddie threatened Jericho to the point that he started shaking a bit to end the segment. JAS later attacked in the parking lot and shot a fireball at Eddie Kingston’s face.

Serena Deeb Won The Street Fight

Hikaru Shida battled Serena Deeb in a Philly Street Fight tonight on Dynamite. Shida tackled Deeb to the mat and unloaded some punches. Hikaru hit a knee to the face that knocked Deeb out of the ring. Shida grabbed a steel chair and set it up but Deeb rolled back into the ring.

Shida bounced Deeb’s face off the top turnbuckle a couple times before laying her across the top rope. Hikaru hit a running knee to the midsection and Deeb fell to the floor. Hikaru went for a running knee off the apron but Deeb grabbed the chair and bashed Shida in the knee. Back in the ring, Deeb slammed Shida’s knee onto the chair as Dynamite went to a commercial break.

When Dynamite returned, Deeb went under the ring and grabbed some powder. Deeb threw it in Shida’s face and brought a kendo stick into the ring. Serena hit Shida with some kendo shots. Hikaru was blinded but was able to connected with a wild swing of the kendo stick and knocked Deeb out of the ring.

Hikaru poured water over her eyes and connected with a knee to the face. Back in the ring, Shida hit Deeb some more with the kendo stick but Deeb caught her with a chair shot. Deeb put Shida’s leg in the chair and climbed to the top rope. Shida got up and bashed Deeb with the chair before hitting a Falcon Arrow off the top rope for a two count. Serena battled back and slammed Shida on top of the chair for a two count. Deeb applied a Half Crab in the middle of the ring for the submission victory. AEW Women’s Champion Thunder Rosa was shown watching the ending of the match backstage.

Rey Fenix Returned

House of Black came down to the entrance ramp but got distracted by someone in the ring. PAC and Pentagon showed up on the entrance ramp and it was revealed to be the returning Rey Fenix in the ring. Death Triangle cleared House of Black out of the ring and then flipped onto them to end the segment.

Swerve Strickland and Darby Allin had a conversation backstage before their Owen Hart Tournament Qualifier match on Friday’s Rampage. Allin joked that Swerve can’t keep coming into companies and claiming they are his house. Allin said he’s been here since day one and vowed to win the match on Rampage.

Undisputed Elite Picked Up A Win

Adam Cole, Bobby Fish, Kyle O’Reilly, Matt & Nick Jackson faced Griff Garrison, Brian Pillman Jr., Lee Johnson, Brock Anderson, and Dante Martin in a 10-man tag team match. Dante hit O’Reilly with a Clothesline and followed it up with a Dropkick to Matt Jackson. Varsity Blonds isolated O’Reilly in the corner and took turns beating him down. Nick Jackson tagged in and connected with a Dropkick.

Lee Johnson hit a Crossbody onto Young Bucks and Brock followed it up with a Clothesline. Bobby Fish sent Brock across the ring with a Suplex. Lee Johnson, Dante Martin hit some dives to the outside and then the faces posed in the ring as the heels argued outside the ring.

When Dynamite returned, Nick Jackson hit Griff with a boot to the face and then flipped onto Pillman outside the ring. Matt Jackson tagged in and hit a Dropkick through the ropes. Nick followed it up with a flip onto Brock & Lee. Adam Cole tagged in as Young Bucks & ReDRagon held Lee up. Cole hit The Boom for the pinfall victory. After the match, Cole presented Young Bucks with an Undisputed Elite shirt and the group posed in the ring.

Scorpio Sky Captured The TNT Championship

Sammy Guevara defended the TNT Championship in a Ladder Match against Scorpio Sky in the main event. Tay Conti & Dan Lambert were ringside for the match.

Scorpio Sky attacked Sammy during his entrance and beat him down against the barricade. The champion battled back and connected with a Suplex on the entrance ramp. The action returned to the ring and Sky set up a ladder but Guevara bashed the challenger’s face into it.

Guevara climbed up the ladder and motioned that he’s crazy. He then completely missed a 630 Splash off the ladder and hit the canvas very hard. Scorpio set up the ladder over him and started climbing but Sammy shoved it over as Dynamite went to a break.

When Dynamite returned, Sammy and Scorpio were back on top of the ladders. Scorpio hit a ridiculous Cutter and rolled out of the ring. Scorpio then brought a ladder with barbed wire on it into the ring. Sammy hit him with a Spanish Fly on top of barbed wire ladder and Dan Lambert got into the ring. Tay Conti knocked Lambert on his ass and Paige VanZant rushed the ring. Paige and Tay traded punches before Vanzant got the upper hand. VanZant beat Tay down in the corner but took a break to pose in the ring. Conti leveled her with a pump kick and made out with Sammy Guevara.

The TNT Champion set up the barbed wire ladder against the ropes but Scorpio hit him with a Spear. Scorpio Sky started climbing up the ladder but Tay Conti jumped on his back. Paige VanZant jumped on Sammy’s back and they climbed to the top. Paige VanZant and Tay traded punches all the way back down the ladder and booted each other in the face. Scorpio and Sammy traded punches on top of the ladder. Guevara flipped him off and Scorpio bit his finger.

Sammy punched Scorpio off of the ladder and climbed to the top. Guevara got his hand on the title but Scorpio tipped the ladder over. Sammy fell onto the barbed wire and to the floor. Sammy leaped onto the ladder from the ropes in a cool sequence but Scorpio knocked him back down. Scorpio Sky climbed back to the top and grabbed the belt to once again become TNT Champion. Frankie Kazarian came to the ring and shook Scorpio Sky’s hand after the match. Scorpio Sky celebrated with the TNT Championship to close the show.

Posted April 27th, 2022 in Results. Tagged: .

CM Punk Paid Tribute to Bret Hart During AEW Dynamite Match (Video)

CM Punk paid homage to the legend Bret Hart on this week’s 4/20/22 episode of AEW Dynamite.

Punk and Dustin Rhodes opened up the program with a great match. Punk ultimately came out on top before having an intense stare-down with AEW World Champion Adam Page at the top of the ramp after the match.

Punk wore pink and black ring gear and used of Hart’s moves throughout the match. Most of Punk’s Hitman moves were actually from Hart’s match with Rhodes (Goldust) on an episode of Monday Night RAW in 1997.

As captured below by Twitter user @PromoJoe, the videos below showcase Punk’s tribute to Bret Hart’s 1997 match against Goldust:

Punk is currently chasing an AEW World Championship opportunity, and might just get it after continuing to impress inside the AEW ring. If his staredown with Page is any indication, he might just get his wish sooner than he thinks. However, Punk might have another big match to look forward to, as it was also announced on Dynamite yesterday that AEW and New Japan Pro Wrestling (NJPW) will be teaming up for a joint pay-per-view (PPV).

AEWxNJPW: Forbidden Door is set to go down on PPV from the United Center in Chicago, Illinois on June 26. Both promotions will surely be putting their top stars on the card, so we can expect Punk to have a strong presence at the event. Perhaps he might even have AEW gold around his waist by the summer show.

Posted April 21st, 2022 in AEW, News. Tagged: , , .

AEW Dynamite Results (4/20/22): CM Punk & Hangman, Coffin Match, Forbidden Door

AEW Dynamite aired live this week from Petersen Events Center in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Britt Baker returned to action in an Owen Hart Tournament Qualifier match. CM Punk squared off against Dustin Rhodes and Darby Allin & Andrade battled in a Coffin Match.

Dynamite Results

  1. CM Punk def. Dustin Rhodes
  2. Blackpool Combat Club def. Dante Martin, Lee Moriarty, Brock Anderson
  3. Wardlow def. The Butcher
  4. Kyle O’Reilly def. Jungle Boy to qualify for the Owen Hart Tournament
  5. Hook def. Anthony Henry
  6. Britt Baker def. Danielle Kamella via submission to qualify for the Owen Hart Tournament
  7. Darby Allin def. Andrade El Idolo in a Coffin Match

Here are the takeaways from this week’s show:

CM Punk def. Dustin Rhodes, Hangman Page Appears

CM Punk battled Dustin Rhodes in the first match of the night. Punk and Rhodes got great reactions from the crowd and shook hands before the match. Rhodes and Punk traded Arm Drags to start off the action before a stare down. Punk tackled Rhodes to the mat and applied a submission hold.

Rhodes slammed Punk’s shoulder over the top rope and hit him with a chop. CM Punk went for the GTS but Rhodes countered into a cradle for a near fall and then applied a submission hold while driving his elbow into Punks shoulder. Rhodes went for a Crossbody but Punk ducked and Dustin tumbled out of the ring.

The action returned to the ring and Rhodes was favoring his knee. Punk started dropping elbows on the injured knee and the referee asked if Rhodes wanted to continue. Rhodes said yes and Punk went right back to attacking thee. Rhodes hobbled to the corner as Dynamite went to a break.

When Dynamite returned, Punk and Rhodes were battling on the ring apron. Dustin booted Punk into the ring post and then slammed the shoulder down hard on the apron. Back in the ring, Dustin connected with a Back Body Drop and followed it up with a couple Clotheslines. Punk crawled to the corner but Rhodes followed him and unloaded some punches to the face.

Punk went for a running knee but Rhodes got out of the way and connected with Code Red for a close two count. Rhodes followed it up with a Powerslam but Punk kicked out at two again. Punk locked in a Figure Four and the two started trading punches while the hold was locked in. Rhodes was able to reverse the hold but Punk grabbed the ropes to break it up.

CM Punk went for a springboard Clothesline but Rhodes caught him with a punch. Dustin followed it up with Cross Rhodes and a Piledriver but somehow Punk kicked out at two. Rhodes hit some punches but Punk responded with a boot to the face and set up for the GTS. Rhodes escaped and went for a roll-up but Punk countered into a pin of his own for the victory. The two shared a hug after the match and shook hands again.

Punk motioned for the AEW Championship again and the champ Hangman Adam Page interrupted. Hangman stared at CM Punk on the top of the entrance ramp. A loud “Cowboy Shit! chant broke out and Punk exited. Hangman posed with the title on the entrance ramp to end the segment.

Blackpool Combat Club Dominated

Blackpool Combat Club (Bryan Danielson, Wheeler Yuta, Jon Moxley) faced Dante Martin, Lee Moriarty, Brock Anderson tonight. Arn Anderson was ringside and William Regal joined commentary. BCC dominated early and isolated Dante in the ring. Dante hit Danielson with an Enziguri and then connected with a Dropkick to Moxley. Brock hit Moxley with a couple strikes before Jon planted him with a German Suplex. Danielson tagged in and hit a Knee Drop as Dynamite went to a break.

Back from the break, Anderson planted Moxley with a Spinebuster. Danielson and Lee Moriarty tagged in and Lee connected with a Crossbody off the top rope. Moriarty hit Danielson with a knee to the face and followed it up with a running uppercut. Lee planted Danielson with a Suplex and went for the cover but Bryan kicked out at two.

Lee applied a Crossface in the middle of the ring but Danielson escaped with a Suplex. Dante hit a Dropkick off the top rope and followed it up with a Crossbody outside the ring. Back in the ring, Blackpool Combat Club just beat the hell out of Dante, Lee, and Brock with strikes at the same time as the crowd erupted. Jon Moxley then planted Dante with the Paradigm Shift for the pinfall victory.

Forbidden Door Announced For June 26th

Tony Khan’s big announcement was revealed to be a PPV with AEW & NJPW called Forbidden Door. The PPV will air on Sunday June 26th from the United Center in Chicago. Tony introduced the president of NJPW Takami Ohbari before Adam Cole interrupted. Cole announced the event himself and that he will be facing Ishi on Rampage. Jay White interrupted and hyped the event to end the segment.

Wardlow def. The Butcher

Wardlow faced The Butcher tonight on Dynamite. Wardlow was brought to the ring by security. MJF and Shawn Spears were enjoying some popcorn in the crowd for the match. The action spilled out of the ring and Butcher took control by shoving Wardlow into the ring post. Butcher slammed Wardlow down on the apron and rolled him back into the ring. The Butcher hit a Clothesline and a Side Slam but Wardlow kicked out with ease.

Wardlow booted Butcher in the midsection and planted him with a Powerbomb. The crowd wanted more and Wardlow hit him with another one as MJF & Spears looked on. Wardlow hit two more Powerbombs for the pinfall victory. Security then put handcuffs on Wardlow and escorted him out as MJF threw a tantrum.

Alex Marvez interviewed MJF backstage after the match. Maxwell called Marvez a “stupid old man” and gave Jake Roberts a bunch of money. Wardlow will battle Lance Archer next week.

Kyle O’Reilly Qualified For The Owen Hart Tournament

Kyle O’Reilly battled Jungle Boy in a qualifying match for the men’s Owen Hart Tournament. Earlier on Dynamite, the Undisputed Elite had a conversation backstage and issued an open challenge for 10-man tag team match next week.

O’Reilly controlled the action early and kept Jungle Boy grounded. Jungle Boy battled back and connected with a Dropkick. O’Reilly responded with a knee to the face and a DDT for a two count as Dynamite went to a commercial.

When Dynamite returned, Jungle Boy hit an uppercut and sent Kyle out of the ring. Jungle Boy hit a Suicide Dive that sent O’Reilly into the barricade. Jungle Boy followed it up with a Clothesline and rolled Kyle back into the ring. O’Reilly caught Jungle Boy in the ropes and hit a Dragon Screw.

Jungle Boy shook it off and hit a slingshot DDT and then applied the Guillotine Choke. Kyle broke the hold with a Suplex but Jungle Boy responded with another big Clothesline. Jungle Boy got O’Reilly in the Tree of Woe and hit him with a Dropkick to the face.

O’Reilly missed with a kick and Jungle Boy caught him with a boot to the face. Jungle Boy went for a cradle but O’Reilly escaped and applied an Ankle Lock in the center of the ring. Jungle Boy escaped and got Kyle in the Snare Trap but he was able to reach the ropes to break the hold.

Jungle Boy climbed to the top rope but it backfired as O’Reilly hopped up and hit a Superplex. O’Reilly followed it up with a Brainbuster and climbed back up to the top rope for a Knee Drop for the pinfall victory. Kyle O’Reilly qualified for the Owen Hart Tournament and will battle Samoa Joe in the first round. After the match, Christian Cage and Jungle Boy had a conversation on the ramp before heading backstage.

HOOK Picked Up A Win & Ignored Danhausen

Hook made his Dynamite debut against Anthony Henry tonight. Hook dominated early as Tony Nese & Mark Sterling took notes in the crowd. Hook hit a Lariat to the back of the head and unloaded some strikes to the face. Danhausen appeared and once again tried to curse Hook but it failed. Hook applied the Redrum for the quick submission victory.

Danhausen got into the ring to a great reaction from the crowd. Danhausen shouted that if Hook doesn’t want to be cursed by Danhausen, he shall fight Danhausen. Hook didn’t respond and exited the ring to end the segment.

Sammy Guevara Will Defend The TNT Title Against Scorpio Sky Next Week In A Ladder Match

TNT Champion Sammy Guevara came to the ring with Tay Conti to a chorus of boos. Guevara mocked the crowd for booing him because his girlfriend is hotter than theirs. Men of the Year (Scorpio Sky & Ethan Page) interrupted with Dan Lambert.

Dan called Sammy a high school douche bag that cannot keep his tongue out of girl’s mouth. Lambert added that Men of the Year should come down to the ring and give Sammy the type of pounding that Tay dreams about. A ladder match for the TNT Championship between Sammy Guevara & Scorpio Sky was announced for next week.It was a busy night for Scorpio Sky as he had a conversation with former tag teammate Frankie Kazarian (SCU) backstage as well.

Britt Baker Qualified For The Owen Hart Tournament

Britt Baker faced Danielle Kamela in a qualifying match for the women’s Owen Hart Tournament. Steelers star RB Najee Harris & TE Pat Freiermuth accompanied Baker to the ring in front of her hometown crowd. Kamella got in some offense early before Baker booted her in the midsection. Baker connected with a DDT as Dynamite went a break. When Dynamite returned, Baker quickly applied the Lockjaw for the submission victory. Britt Baker qualified for the women’s Owen Hart Tournament.

Darby Allin def. Andrade In A Coffin Match

Darby Allin battled Andre El Idolo in a Coffin Match in tonight’s main event. Marq Quen and The Blade accompanied Andrade to the ring and beat Darby down to start off the action. The match spilled into the crowd and Sting was revealed under a mask. Sting attack AFO and hit a Splash as Dynamite went to a break. 

When Dynamite returned, Andrade tried to get Darby in the coffin but he held the thumbtack laced lid open with his arm. Andrade slammed Allin on the ramp and then into the steel steps. Darby battled back with a Suicide Dive and both men fell into the coffin. Andrade knocked Jose away and shut the lid to win the match. After the match, The Hardys came to the entrance ramp and started up a “delete!” chant to mock Andrade. 

Posted April 20th, 2022 in Results. Tagged: .

CM Punk vs. Dustin Rhodes Set for AEW Dynamite

CM Punk and Dustin Rhodes will finally meet inside a wrestling ring.

Dustin Rhodes threw out the challenge on tonight’s episode of All Elite Wrestling (AEW) Rampage after defeating Lance Archer. Rhodes noted, he acknowledges that his feud with Archer likely isn’t over, but in the meantime, he wants to cross a name off his dream list in Punk next week on Dynamite.

Shortly after the segment, the broadcast team confirmed the matchup for Dynamite this Wednesday. Check out Rhodes’ challenge here below:

This certainly works out for both men, as Rhodes looks to prove he’s still got it with a potential win over CM Punk. As for Punk, he’s currently chasing an AEW World Title opportunity, so a win over Rhodes should do him well in the rankings.

Rhodes will be a great matchup for Punk, but if he truly wants to work his way up to a World Title shot, there’s no shortage of fellow AEW stars who’d like to test themselves inside the squared circle against the “Best In The World.”

You can check out the updated lineup for Wednesday’s episode of Dynamite below:

  • Owen Hart Foundation Women’s Tournament Qualifier: Dr. Britt Baker, D.M.D. vs. Danielle Kamela
  • Owen Hart Foundation Men’s Tournament Qualifier: Jungle Boy vs. Kyle O’Reilly
  • Coffin Match: Andrade El Idolo vs. Darby Allin
  • Tony Khan makes “huge announcement”
  • HOOK makes in-ring debut for AEW Dynamite
  • Wardlow vs. The Butcher
  • CM Punk vs. Dustin Rhodes

We’ll keep you updated as more matches/segments are announced for Dynamite this Wednesday.

Posted April 15th, 2022 in AEW, News. Tagged: , , .

AEW Dynamite Results (4/13): Title Matches, CM Punk vs. Penta, Satnam Singh Debuts, Wardlow & MJF

AEW Dynamite aired live from the UNO Lakefront Arena in New Orleans. The AEW Tag Team Championships and the ROH TV Title were defended tonight. In addition to the takeaways below, Blackpool Combat Club were interviewed backstage ahead of their Trios Match against Gunn Club this Friday on Rampage.

Dynamite Results

  1. CM Punk def. Pentagon Jr.
  2. Jurassic Express def. ReDRagon to retain the AEW Tag Team Championships
  3. Shawn Dean def. MJF via count out
  4. Jericho Appreciation Society def. Eddie Kingston, Santana, Ortiz
  5. Marina Shafir def. Skye Blue via submission
  6. Powerhouse Hobbs & Ricky Starks def. Keith Lee & Swerve Strickland
  7. Samoa Joe def. Minoru Suzuki to capture the ROH World TV Championship

Here are the takeaways from this week’s show:

CM Punk def. Pentagon Jr.

CM Punk battled Pentagon Jr. in the first match of the night. The crowd chanted for both wrestlers to start things off. Punk and Penta got face to face and started talking trash to each other. Punk and Penta traded chops as the crowd erupted. Punk and Penta traded punches and Penta hit a Superkick as loud “AEW!” chant broke out.

Punk sent Penta down with an Arm Drag and then a Dropkick for a two count. CM Punk went for the GTS but Penta escaped and applied an Ankle Lock in the middle of the ring. Punk countered and sent Penta face first into the top turnbuckle. Punk caught Penta with a knee to the face and went for a Clothesline but Pena ducked and hit a Slingblade for a near fall. The action spilled to the outside and Punk hit a Suicide Dive as Dynamite went to a commercial break.

When Dynamite returned, Penta and Punk were battling on the turnbuckle. Penta hit a headbutt and Punk responded with some punches. CM Punk connected with a Hurricanrana off the top rope. They went back to the top rope and Punk went for a move but slipped up and grabbed his knee in pain. Penta went on the attack and booted Punk in the knee. Punk got Penta in the Anaconda Vice but he got to the ropes to break the hold.

Punk went for a Piledriver but Penta escaped. Punk caught him with a kick to the face and then a springboard Clothesline. Punk went for a GTS but Penta escaped and hit an Enziguri to the back of the head. Penta went for a springboard move but Punk caught him and hit the GTS for the pinfall victory.

Jurassic Express Retained

Jurassic Express (Jungle Boy & Luchasaurus) defended the AEW Tag Team Championships against ReDRagon (Bobby Fish & Kyle O’Reilly) tonight on Dynamite.

Bobby Fish and Jungle Boy started off the action. Jungle Boy hit a Hurricanrana and followed it up with a Dropkick. Bobby connected with a forearm to the face and tagged in O’Reilly. Kyle kneed Jungle Boy in the ribs and applied a Headlock. Luchasaurus tagged in and booted Fish off the ring apron. Luchasaurus sent O’Reilly to the corner as the crowd chanted his name.

O’Reilly knocked Luchasaurus to the floor and Bobby Fish hit him with a Dragon Screw into the barricade. Fish rolled Luchasaurus back into the ring and O’Reilly tagged in. Kyle locked in a submission hold targeting the knee but Luchasaurus quickly got to the ropes.

Luchasaurus caught Kyle with a knee to the face and tagged out. Jungle Boy sent Fish out of the ring and leveled O’Reilly with a Clothesline. Jungle Boy hit a dive through each of the ropes and went for another one but ReDRagon retreated. Luchasaurus caught them with a Moonsault off the apron and sent O’Reilly into the ring.

O’Reilly caught Jungle Boy with a Dragon Screw in the ropes and Bobby Fish slammed Jungle Boy’s shoulder into the ring apron as Dynamite went to a commercial break. When Dynamite returned, Luchasaurus connected with a couple Splashes before Kyle accidentally booted Bobby Fish in the face. Luchasaurus sent O’Reilly across the ring with a German Suplex and then hit a double Chokeslam in the middle of the ring.

Luchasaurs hit a standing Moonsault and went for the cover but O’Reilly kicked out at two. Bobby Fish tripped up Jungle Boy on the ring apron and then tagged in. Fish and O’Reilly hit some knee strikes in the corner but Luchasaurus battled back. Jurassic Express hit a Side Slam/Elbow Drop combo but Fish kicked out at two.

ReDRagon hit some combos on Jungle Boy before O’Reilly locked in an Armbar but Jungle Boy reached the ropes. The action broke down and everyone was trading shots in the ring. Luchasaurus hit a side kick and Jungle Boy delivered a Powerbomb for the pinfall victory. After the match, Bobby Fish and Kyle O’Reilly attacked the champs with steel chairs. FTR’s theme hit to a big pop from the crowd. They held up the ROH & AAA titles and talked trash with ReDRagon to end the segment.

Shawn Dean def. MJF, Wardlow Invaded

MJF battled Captain Shawn Dean this week. Shawn Spears was ringside for the match as posters were on the barricade to warn security of Wardlow. MJF controlled the action early and sent Shawn Dean into the turnbuckle. MJF posed on the entrance ramp as security staff was shown laid out on the floor backstage.

Maxwell flipped out for a bit looking around for Wardlow before he sent hi into the barricade outside the ring. Wardlow showed up in an AEW staff t-shirt and stood behind MJF as he posed. Wardlow tried to attack MJF but he scampered away. Spears hit Wardlow with a chair. Wardlow shrugged it off and beat the hell out of all the security. The referee started counting and MJF tried to bribe him to stop because he was afraid to walk by Wardlow. The referee counted to 10 and MJF lost via count out. Wardlow was then shown being escorted out of the arena by force and shouted that he is not going to stop until he gets his hands on MJF. Wardlow vs. The Butcher was announced for next week.

Jericho Appreciation Society Picked Up A Win

Darby Allin had a vignette and called for a Coffin Match against Andrade El Idolo. It was later announced that the Coffin Match will happen next week on Dynamite.

Chris Jericho, Jake Hager, and Daniel Garcia battled Eddie Kingston, Santana, and Ortiz in a Trios match.

Santana and Jericho started off the action. They traded chops to the chest in the middle of the ring before Santana tackled Jericho to the mat. A brawl broke out and Hager sent Ortiz into the barricade.

Back in the ring, Jericho hit a slam on Ortiz as Kingston & Garcia brawled outside the ring. Hager tagged in and slammed Ortiz to the mat before tagging in Garcia. When Dynamite returned from a break, Jericho hit Ortiz with a Dropkick and followed it up with some jabs to the face.

Jericho posed for the crowd and went for the Lionsault but Ortiz rolled out of the way. Eddie Kingston tagged in and unloaded punches to Jericho Appreciation Society. Kingston sent Hager to the outside and tagged in Santana. Santana hit Three Amigos on Garcia and made his way to the top turnbuckle. Santana connected with a Frog Splash and went for the cover but Garcia powered out at two.

Eddie tagged in and hit a bunch of chops before Ortiz got back in. Ortiz hit a Leg Drop off the second rope and fired up the crowd. Hager hopped on the apron but Kingston sent him down and hit him with a dive. Ortiz threw Garcia onto Jericho and then hit 2.0 on the entrance ramp with a dive.

Kingston tagged in again and hit Garcia with an Exploder Suplex. Eddie went for Backfist to the Future but Garcia ducked. Jericho then hit Eddie with the baseball bat and Garcia covered him for the win. Jericho Appreciation Society then beat them down some more after the match. Jericho got in some strikes with the baseball bat.

Marina Shafir Dominated

Marina Shafir faced Skye Blue this week on Dynamite. Red Velvet, Kiera Hogan were shown in the crowd as TBS Champion Jade Cargill watched on from backstage. Marina Shafir dominated this match and won via submission in quick fashion. After the match, Tony Nese confronted HOOK in a backstage segment.

Starks & Hobbs def. Keith Lee & Swerve Strickland

Powerhouse Hobbs and Ricky Starks battled Keith Lee and Swerve Strickland. Hobbs sent Swerve across the ring with a Fallaway Slam and tagged in Starks. Ricky tagged in but Steve battled back. Keith Lee tagged in and sent Ricky to the corner. Swerve trapped Ricky and Keith Lee hit him with two chops to the chest. Swerve then Moonsaulted off of Keith Lee’s chest onto Team Taz outside the ring as Dynamite went to a break.

Keith Lee tagged in and hit Ricky with a few shoulder tackles. Powerhouse Hobbs hit Keith Lee from behind and went for it again but Lee leapfrogged him. Keith then launched Ricky onto Starks in the corner. Swerve tagged in and connected with an Enziguri for a near fall. Starks connected with a Destroyer and went for the cover but Swerve kicked out at two. Keith Lee hit a massive shoulder tackle for a near fall. Powerhouse Hobbs got in the ring and traded some words with Keith Lee. Starks hit Lee with an Enziguri and tagged in Hobbs.

Taz started walking down the entrance ramp and made his way to the ringside area. Swerve sent Hobbs into the ring post as Lee perched Starks up on the top turnbuckle. Swerve hit Starks with a Splash but Powerhouse knocked him to the outside. Lee caught Hobbs with an elbow to the face but Taz tripped him up from behind. Hobbs then planted Keith Lee with a Spinebuster for the pinfall victory.

After the match, it was announced that Jonathan Gresham will defend the ROH Championship against Dalton Castle at Battle of the Belts II on Saturday night. Scorpio Sky will defend the TNT Championship against Sammy Guevara. Thunder Rosa will defend the AEW Women’s Championship against Nyla Rose at Battle of the Belts as well.

It was also announced that Tony Khan will make another announcement next week on Dynamite. HOOK will also make his Dynamite debut next week.

Samoa Joe Captured The ROH TV Title, Satnam Singh Had A Rough Debut

Minoru Suzuki defended the ROH TV Championship against Samoa Joe tonight in the main event. Suzuki and Joe traded chops to start off the action. Joe laid a bunch into Suzuki but it just fired himself up.

Suzuki and Joe beat the hell out of each other with chops and strikes as Dynamite went to a final commercial break. When Dynamite returned, Joe had Suzuki in a Crossface in the middle of the ring. Suzuki escaped and the two started chopping the hell out of each other again. Jay Lethal & Sonjay Dutt were shown in the front row as Suzuki caught Joe with a Dropkick.

Minoru went for the Gotch Piledriver but Joe escaped. Samoa Joe sent Suzuki to the corner and perched him up on the top turnbuckle. Joe connected with the Muscle Buster for the pinfall victory and captured the ROH World TV Championship. After the match, Jay Lethal gave Samoa Joe the middle finger. Satnam Singh made his AEW debut after the lights went out. The crowd chanted “who are you?” as the giant attacked Samoa Joe and beat him down. The show went off the air with Satnam posing with Jay Lethal and Sonjay Dutt.

Posted April 14th, 2022 in Results. Tagged: .

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