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Jim Ross Not Sold On AEW Rampage Going Two Hours

AEW’s play-by-play ace, Jim Ross doesn’t see Rampage moving to two hours permanently.

Rampage is a new weekly AEW show that is only two months old. It’s a one-hour show that has received one two-hour special thus far. Many have enjoyed Rampage being just one hour as it feels the show simply breezes by without filler.

Jim Ross Dismisses Two Hours For Rampage

During an episode of his Grilling JR podcast, Jim Ross shared his belief that Rampage won’t be moving to two hours anytime soon.

“That one-hour show on Friday night seems like it flies by. I think that the one-hour format still has its place. Two would be my absolute limit unless you’re doing a PPV where people are paying more, and you get more on a PPV.  I think the one-hour thing still works. I don’t see Rampage going to two hours. I don’t see any of Tony Khan’s over-the-air content ever going to three hours. Who the hell knows for sure, but I would be surprised if that ever happened. I think we’ve all learned good lessons about these three-hour RAWs. It’s not done for artistic benefit. It’s done for the money. USA is paying a lot more money for that third hour of prime time television that’s live every week, but to me, it’s a little bit long.”

Rampage has already had some memorable moments. In the show’s debut, Christian Cage defeated Kenny Omega to capture the Impact Wrestling World Championship. On the Aug. 20 edition of Rampage, CM Punk made his return to the wrestling industry and received one of the loudest ovations you will ever hear.

The next episode of Rampage will take place on Oct. 15. It’ll go head-to-head with the final half-hour of WWE SmackDown, which airs on FOX Sports 1 due to a scheduling conflict with the MLB playoffs.

The card is stacked, including Junior dos Santos making his pro wrestling debut.

Posted October 14th, 2021 in AEW, News. Tagged: .

WWE SmackDown: Final Half Hour To Run Commercial-Free Against AEW Rampage

It was confirmed during Saturday’s Iowa vs. Penn State college football game on FOX that next week’s episode of SmackDown will see the final half-hour go commercial-free.

Next week’s episode will be a ‘Supersized’ episode of the show airing on FS1, with the final half-hour running head-to-head with AEW Rampage on TNT.

This will be a massive night for both WWE and All Elite, with the SmackDown and Rampage overlapping for the very first time.

With SmackDown airing on FS1, it is clear that WWE realises they have a fight on their hands.

Rampage has not been holding steady on the ratings for the past few weeks, but it’s clear that WWE knows they have competition on the night with SmackDown being bumped from FOX to FS1.

WWE SmackDown vs AEW Rampage

The lineup for the show on FOX is absolutely stacked, with Becky Lynch vs Sasha Banks likely to be taking place in that non-commercial final half an hour.

WWE is not taking any chances with Rampage potentially beating them head-to-head on their biggest show; but it certainly means that we’re in for an exciting night of action on both programmes.

Here’s the current lineup for the Supersized version of WWE SmackDown:

  • SmackDown Women’s Champion Becky Lynch vs. Sasha Banks (Non-title Main Event)
  • King of the Ring Tournament Semi-final: Finn Balor vs. Sami Zayn
  • Queen’s Crown Tournament Semi-finals: Carmella vs. Zelina Vega
  • Sonya Deville makes her in-ring return against Naomi
  • Brock Lesnar will be appearing

Posted October 10th, 2021 in WWE, AEW, News. Tagged: .

AEW Rampage Results (10/8): Street Fight, Tag Title Match, CM Punk vs. Daniel Garcia

AEW Rampage aired tonight on TNT and featured two title matches. CM Punk faced Daniel Garcia tonight on the show. Lucha Bros defended the tag titles against The Acclaimed and Ricky Starks put the FTW Championship on the line against Brian Cage in a Street Fight. It was announced that the AEW World Title Eliminator Tournament is returning with the finals taking place at Full Gear.

Rampage Results

  1. CM Punk def. Daniel Garcia via submission
  2. Lucha Bros def. The Acclaimed to retain the AEW Tag Team Championships
  3. Jade Cargill def. Skye Blue
  4. Ricky Starks def. Brian Cage in a Street Fight to retain the FTW Title

Here are the takeaways from this week’s show:

CM Punk Tapped Out Daniel Garcia, Will Face Matt Sydal Next Week

CM Punk squared off against Daniel Garcia in the first match of the night. Punk and Garcia locked up in the middle of the ring to begin the action. Punk applied a Heel Hook but Garcia worked his way to the bottom rope to break the hold. Garcia and Punk traded chops before Punk connected with a Body Slam. Punk hit another one and went for a third but Garcia was able to escape. Punk set up for the GTS but 2point0 dragged Garcial out of the ring. They then slammed Punk’s leg into the ring post as the referee was distracted.

When Rampage returned, Garcia focused his attack on Punk’s knee. Punk battled back and went for the GTS again but Garcia countered into a Sharpshooter. Punk escaped and sent Garcia to the outside. CM Punk made his way to the top rope and hit 2point0 with a Crossbody. Back in the ring, Punk connected with a Piledriver and applied the Anaconda Vice for the submission victory. After the match, Lio Rush was backstage with Dante Marin and Matt Sydal. Lio claimed that he was going to get Sydal a match against CM Punk next week and it was then made official.

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Lucha Bros Retained The AEW Tag Titles

Lucha Bros (Pentagon Jr. & Rey Fenix) defended the AEW Tag Team Championships against The Acclaimed (Max Caster & Anthony Bowens). The Acclaimed controlled the match early and went after the Lucha Bros. Fenix connected with a Jawbreaker on Bowens and Lucha Bros followed it up with a couple Dropkicks.

Pentagon connected with a DDT on Caster and tagged in Fenix. Rey hit The Acclaimed with a double Cutter and Penta hit Bowens with a double stomp. Lucha Bros then hit a Piledriver for the pinfall victory. Lucha Bros are still the AEW Tag Team Champions.

Jade Cargill Remains Undefeated

Jade Cargill squared off against Skye Blue tonight on Rampage. Mark Sterling accompanied Jade Cargill to the ring. This was another squash match for Cargill as she picked up the quick pinfall victory after hitting Jaded. After the match, Jade continued to beat Skye down until Thunder Rosa made the save. Thunder Rosa rushed the ring with a steel chair and Cargill retreated. It was announced that Ruby Soho will face The Bunny on next week’s episode of Rampage.

Ricky Starks Retained The FTW Title

Ricky Starks put the FTW Championship on the line against Brian Cage in a Street Fight in this week’s main event. Cage dominated early and bashed Starks over the back with a steel chair. Ricky rolled out of the ring and Cage followed him.

Brian launched Cage over the barricade and into the first row of the crowd. Cage brought Starks back to the apron and hit him with a chop to the chest. Brian launched Starks into the barricade and posed for the crowd. Cage slammed Starks onto the ring apron with a Back Drop. Cage threw a trash can and some pipes into the ring. Ricky escaped a Suplex and hit Cage in the ribs with a pool cue. Starks hit a Tornado DDT as Rampage went to a commercial break.

When Rampage returned, Starks was beating down Brian Cage in the corner of the ring. Starks grabbed a pipe and choked Cage against the ropes. Ricky played the pipe like an air guitar and delivered a running kick to Cage’s face. Cage planted Starks with a big Fallaway Slam and followed it up with a punch to the face.

Cage hit Starks with a knee to the face and went for a Powerbomb. Starks escaped and connected with a forearm to the face. Starks grabbed a trash can lid and used it with a Leg Drop for a two count. Starks paced around the ring and grabbed the trash can as Cage pulled himself up in the corner.

Ricky set up the trash can in front of Cage and charged but wound up running into a Superkick. Cage bashed Starks over the head with the trash can and followed it up with a slam for a two count. Hook rushed the ring with the FTW Championship but Cage leveled him with a Clothesline. Powerhouse Hobbs interfered but Cage knocked him to the floor as well. Ricky hit Cage in the face with the FTW title and followed it up with a Spear. Starks went for the cover but Cage was able to kick out at the last moment.

Starks went for another Spear but Cage got out of the way. Cage launched Starks into the steel cage in the corner and followed it up with a Clothesline. Brian went for the cover but Powerhouse Hobbs broke it up. Hook hit Cage with a low blow and Starks capitalized with a Roshambo for the pinfall victory. Ricky Starks celebrated with Team Taz after the match

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Posted October 8th, 2021 in Results. Tagged: .

AEW Rampage Results (10/1): Bryan Danielson vs. Nick Jackson, Hair vs. Hair Match

AEW Rampage was taped on Wednesday night and aired tonight on TNT. Bryan Danielson faced Nick Jackson in the first match of the show. Thunder Rosa, Nyla Rose, and Jade Cargill battled in a No DQ Triple Threat match. Jack Evans faced Orange Cassidy in a Hair vs. Hair match in the main event. CM Punk had a backstage promo and said that he would rather choke to death on greatness than starve to death on mediocrity. Punk wants to face the best and added that nap time is always on the menu for whoever steps up to him next.

Rampage Results:

  1. Bryan Danielson def. Nick Jackson
  2. Jade Cargill def. Thunder Rosa & Nyla Rose in a Triple Threat match
  3. Orange Cassidy def. Jack Evans in the Hair vs. Hair match

Here are the takeaways from this week’s show:

Bryan Danielson def. Nick Jackson

Bryan Danielson battled Nick Jackson in the first match of the night. Matt Jackson was ringside for the match. Danielson dominated early and got Nick Jackson in a submission hold in the middle of the ring. The crowd chanted “you’re going to get your f*cking head kicked in!” and Bryan continued to control the action.

Danielson locked in an Armbar in the middle of the ring. Bryan focused his attack on Jackson’s arm and elbow. Jackson broke free and sent Danielson out of the ring. Matt Jackson leveled Danielson with a Spear outside the ring as Nick distracted the referee. Rampage went to a commercial break with Matt Jackson & Brandon Cutler mocking Danielson outside the ring.

When Rampage returned, Nick Jackson connected with some Yes Kicks to the chest. Danielson got fired up and stared at Nick. Bryan started leaning into the kicks while maintaining a dead stare at Nick Jackson. Nick backed away as Danielson dared him to keep going. Jackson hit a kick to the chest that echoed throughout out the arena.

Danielson sent Nick to the corner and lit up his chest with some chops and kicks. Bryan leveled Nick with a Clothesline and followed it up with some Yes Kicks. Danielson followed it up with a big roundhouse kick to the face and went for the cover but Nick was able to kick out at two.

Bryan hit a couple more kicks but Nick battled back with two Superkicks for a near fall. Nick went for a 450 Splash but Bryan was ready for it. Danielson went for the LeBell Lock but Nick got his boot on the rope to immediately break the hold. Bryan unloaded some more kicks and knocked Jackson to the ring apron.

Nick ducked under a kick and Bryan kicked the ring post. Danielson grabbed his knee in pain and Jackson capitalized with a German Suplex on the apron. Danielson hit a release German Suplex on the floor and rolled Nick back into the ring. Bryan hit a Tiger Suplex and unloaded several elbow strikes to the face. Danielson applied the Cattle Mutilation for the submission victory.

The Elite made their way to the ring after the but Christian Cage & Jurassic Express made the save. A brawl broke out and Jungle Boy got Adam Cole in the Snare Trap as AEW Champion Kenny Omega retreated. The crowd chanted “Kenny No Balls” and Omega got pissed. Omega rolled into the ring and right into a LeBell Lock from Danielson. The Elite will battle Bryan Danielson, Christian Cage, and Jurassic Express in an 8-man tag match on next week’s Dynamite.

Ricky Starks Warned Brian Cage

Powerhouse Hobbs and Hook cut a backstage promo tonight. The said FTW Champion Ricky Starks has a message for Brian Cage. Starks said there is such a gap between them and Cage will never be able to compete with him. Ricky added that just because Cage is bigger, doesn’t mean he can whoop everyone’s else. Starks said he is not going to let a “cornball” like Cage put him out and that is the absolute truth.

Jade Cargill Remains Undefeated

Jade Cargill, Nyla Rose, and Thunder Rosa battled in a Triple Threat match tonight on Rampage. Mark Sterling and Vickie Guerrero were ringside for the match. Thunder Rosa hit Nyla with some kicks and sent Jade to the mat to begin the action. Thunder Rosa went for a Crossbody but Nyla countered into a slam.

Nyla went for the cover but Jade broke it up. Jade and Nyla traded punches in the middle of the ring. Cargill got the better of the exchange and leveled Rose with a big boot. Cargill followed it up with a Clothesline that knocked Nyla out of the ring. Thunder Rosa sent Jade Cargill out of the ring as Rampage went to a break.

When Rampage returned, Thunder Rosa connected with a Dropkick and put a trash can on top of Jade. Thunder Rosa hit another Dropkick and drove the trash can into Jade’s face for a two count. Jade planted Nyla Rose with a Spinebuster and booted Thunder Rosa in the face.

Nyla Rose connected with a Neckbreaker on Jade and applied a Half Crab. Thunder Rosa broke up the hold and rolled up Rose for a near fall. Rose and Rosa battled to the ring apron. Nyla perched Thunder Rosa up on the top turnbuckle but she escaped. Thunder Rosa hit Nyla with a Powerbomb through a table outside the ring as the crowd chanted “holy shit!”. Mark Sterling gave Jade Cargill a chair and she hit Thunder Rosa over the back with it a few times for the pinfall victory.

Malakai Black Addressed The Nightmare Family

Malakai Black said that Cody still won’t do what is necessary. Black added that the myst he hit Cody with came from the heart and he hopes it eats him alive. Malakai stated that there are plenty of souls in this company that need to know their own truth and plenty of toll that needs to be collected.

Orange Cassidy Won, Participants For Casino Ladder Match Announced

Orange Cassidy faced Jack Evans in a Hair vs. Hair Match in this week’s main event. Before the match, Cassidy & Evans were interviewed by Mark Henry. Matt Hardy was with Jack Evans and claimed that this whole thing was Jack’s idea. Jack didn’t seem to agree with that and Orange Cassidy had no idea that he was having a Hair vs. Hair match tonight. Mark Henry informed him of the situation and Cassidy said “I guess I won’t lose then”.

Matt Hardy distracted the referee right away and Jack went for a roll-up but Cassidy kicked out at two. Cassidy put his hands in his pockets and hit Jack with some lazy kicks. Evans went for a Clothesline but Cassidy countered into a backslide pin for a two count.

Cassidy whipped Evans to the mat by his hair but Matt caught Orange with a cheap shot outside the ring. Evans connected with a leaping kick off the apron to Cassidy’s face. Jack followed it up with a 450 Splash as Rampage went to a final commercial break.

When Rampage returned, Cassidy was in control and took out Matt Hardy outside the ring. Back in the ring, Cassidy climbed to the top rope and hit a Crossbody. Evans rolled through and went for the cover but Orange kicked out at two. Cassidy went for a DDT but Jack countered into a Northern Lights Suplex. Evans followed it up with a Michinoku Driver for another near fall.

Evans hit a Splash off the top rope and went for the cover but Cassidy wouldn’t stay down. Jack climbed back up to the top rope and went for a Sky Twister but Cassidy got out of way. Cassidy hit a DDT and made his way to the top rope. Cassidy hit a diving DDT as the crowd chanted “freshly squeezed!”.

Cassidy went for the cover but Jack Evans kicked out at two. The Butcher, The Blade, and The Bunny made their way towards the ring. Chuck Taylor, Wheeler Yuta, Kris Statlander showed up at the bottom of the entrance ramp. The rest of HFO came to the entrance ramp but Dark Order joined Taylor, Yuta, and Statlander to block HFO. Cassidy then hit Evans with the Orange Punch for the pinfall victory.

HFO tried to save Jack Evans but Dark Order kept them away. Matt then left with HFO and said “I am sorry Jack but this is for the greater good”. Cassidy snipped off some of Evan’s hair. -1 used some of Evans’ hair as a fake mustache at the end of the show.

Jon Moxley, PAC, Andrade El Idolo, Lance Archer, Orange Cassidy, and Matt Hardy were announced for the Casino Ladder Match this Wednesday night. The Joker will be revealed during the match on Dynamite.

Posted October 1st, 2021 in Results. Tagged: .

AEW Rampage Results (9/17): Britt Baker & Ruby Soho, Two Title Matches

AEW Rampage aired from the Prudential Center in New Jersey. Lucha Bros put the AEW Tag Team Championships on the line against The Butcher & The Blade. Miro defended the TNT Championship against Fuego del Sol again. If Fuego lost, he would have to give his new car to Miro. AEW Women’s Champion Britt Baker and Ruby Soho met face-to-face ahead of their title match next week at Dynamite Grand Slam. Bryan Danielson and Kenny Omega spoke about their upcoming match in the video package below.

Rampage Results (9/17)

  1. Lucha Bros def. The Butcher & The Blade to retain the AEW Tag Team Championships
  2. Anna Jay def. The Bunny
  3. Miro def. Fuego Del Sol to retain the TNT Championship

Here are the takeaways from this week’s show:

Lucha Bros Retained

Lucha Bros defended the AEW Tag Team Championships against The Butcher & The Blade in the first match of the night. The action started off back and forth before the tag champs sent the challengers out of the ring. Lucha Bros hit a couple dives but The Butcher connected with a Spear as Dynamite went to a break.

When Dynamite returned, Lucha Bros hit Feat Factor on The Blade but he was able to kick out. Butcher and Blade isolated Rey Fenix and trapped Pentagon in the corner by tying his mask to the ropes. Pentagon took off his mask in order to help Fenix who was getting his ass kicked at the moment. Pentagon made the save and Fenix rolled Butcher up to escape with the tag titles. After the match, Private Party, Butcher & Blade beat down Lucha Bros until Santana & Ortiz made the save. Hardy Family Office then retreated to end the segment. It was announced that Lucha Bros, Santana & Ortiz will face Private Party, The Butcher & The Blade next Friday night at Rampage Grand Slam.

https://twitter.com/Santana_Proud/status/1439058633489256454?s=20

Anna Jay def. The Bunny

The Bunny faced Anna Jay tonight on Rampage. Penelope Ford, Matt Hardy, Jack Evans & Tay Conti were ringside. Anna Jay dominated early and planted Bunny with a Suplex. The Bunny pulled herself up in and Anna caught her with an elbow to the face. Anna Jay connected with a shoulder tackle as Dynamite went to a break. Anna Jay quickly won the match after the break. After the match, The Bunny and Penelope Ford attacked Tay and Anna. Penelope brought brass knuckles into the ring and laid them both out. It was announced that Penelope Ford will face Anna Jay next Friday at Rampage Grand Slam.

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Tony Schiavone got into the ring and interviewed Matt Hardy. Matt complained about an Orange Cassidy look-a-like in the first row and the commentary team made fat jokes about the guy. Matt attacked him and brought “the fan” into the ring. They cut off his ponytail and began shaving his head. Orange Cassidy finally interrupted and walked down to the ring. Matt Hardy and Jack Evans exited the ring as Cassidy checked on the fan. Hardy held up the man’s hair and taunted Cassidy before leaving with Jack Evans.

Britt Baker & Ruby Soho Had An Awesome Promo

Tony Schiavone interviewed AEW Women’s Champion Britt Baker and Ruby Soho tonight on Rampage. Baker told Ruby Soho that she was still trying to figure out who she is and is desperate to try and fit in anywhere. Britt noted that everyone knows who she is and did the D.M.D. chant.

Ruby told Britt that she was wrong and that Soho knows exactly who she is. Soho added that she simply hasn’t had the freedom to prove it. The crowd broke out in a “Ruby Soho!” chant. Ruby told Baker that she was like every other broad she has stepped in ring with “entitled and banging some dude in the back”.

Soho said she is trying figure out if there is anything more. Baker joked that Ruby calls herself “The Runaway” when she didn’t run away from anything, she got fired. Soho told Britt that she wasn’t wrong about that but it turned out to be the best thing that ever happened to her. Ruby added that she is surprised Baker can see anything with her head so far up Tony Khan’s ass. Soho vowed to take the title from Baker at Dynamite Grand Slam.

Baker went for a cheap shot but Ruby was ready and tackled her to the mat. Soho got in some punches before the AEW Women’s Champion retreated out of the ring. Ruby posed with the title as the crowd cheered to end the promo. Britt Baker will defend the AEW Women’s Championship against Ruby Soho at AEW Dynamite Grand Slam next Wednesday night.

Sammy Guevara Confronted Miro After He Retained The TNT Championship

Miro defended the TNT Championship against Fuego Del Sol again. If Miro won, he would retain the title and get Fuego’s car. Fuego got in some offense early and sent the champion out of the ring. Fuego leaped off the apron and connected with a Hurricanrana. Fuego went for a Crossbody but Miro caught him and sent the challenger flying with a Fallaway Slam as Rampage went to a final commercial break.

When Rampage returned, Fuego was in control and went for the Tornado DDT but the TNT Champion blocked it. Miro booted Fuego in the face and beat him down in the corner of the ring. Miro followed it up with a Machka Kick and then another one to the back of the Fuego’s head for the pinfall victory. Miro is still the TNT Champion and won Fuego’s car. After the match, Miro put the keys of the car in Fuego’s mouth and applied the Game Over. Sammy Guevara rushed the ring and hit Miro with a knee to the face. Miro rolled out of the ring as Sammy raised the TNT Championship. Sammy left the TNT Championship on the apron and Miro grabbed. Miro and Sammy had a stare down to end the show.

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Posted September 17th, 2021 in Results. Tagged: .

AEW Rampage Results (9/10): Andrade El Idolo vs. PAC, Brian Pillman Jr. & Jon Moxley

AEW Rampage was taped earlier this week in Cincinnati and aired on TNT tonight. PAC was originally supposed to face Andrade El Idolo at All Out but that match was postponed to tonight due to travel issues.

Rampage Results (9/10)

  1. Andrade El Idolo def. PAC
  2. Ruby Soho, Kris Statlander, Riho def. Britt Baker, Rebel, Jamie Hayter
  3. Brian Pillman Jr. def. Max Caster

Here are the takeaways from this week’s show:

Andrade Picked Up A Win & Left Chavo Guerrero Behind

Andrade El Idolo battled PAC in the first match of the night. Chavo Guerrero was ringside for the match. The action started off back and forth with PAC and Andrade trading forearms and punches to the face. Andrade connected with a Dropkick but PAC battled back and hit a Moonsault. The action spilled out of the ring and both men continued to trade strikes.

PAC and Andrade took turns launching each other into the barricade before the action returned to the ring. Andrade connected with a DDT on the ring apron and followed it up with a Moonsault of his own. Andrade went for the cover but PAC was able to kick out at the last moment. El Idolo got PAC in the Tree of Woe and hit a Double Stomp to the midsection as Rampage went to a commercial break.

When Rampage returned, Andrade made his way to the top rope and connected with a Moonsault for a near fall. Andrade perched PAC up on the top turnbuckle and connected with a punch to the face. El Idolo lifted PAC up in the Electric Chair but he countered into a Hurricanrana. PAC hit a running kick to the face and followed it up with a Superkick that knocked Andrade to the canvas.

PAC went for a Sunset Flip Powerbomb off the apron but Andrade somehow landed on his feet. PAC hit a Superkick and made his way to the top rope. Andrade tripped PAC up and got him in the Tree of Woe again. PAC dodged the Double Stomp and Andrade crashed to the floor. PAC hit a Moonsault off the top rope and both men were down outside the ring.

Back in the ring, PAC hit a 450 Splash and went for the cover but Andrade grabbed the bottom rope to break it up at two. PAC dragged Andrade to the corner and made his way up to the top rope again. Andrade got up and hit a kick to the face. El Idolo set up for the Hammerlock DDT but PAC escaped. PAC launched Andrade into the turnbuckle with an overhead throw and then locked in the Brutalizer in the middle of the ring.

Chavo hit PAC with a cheap shot and Andrade pinned him for the win. After the match, Andrade leveled Chavo with a punch to the face. Andrade left Chavo behind on the entrance ramp as AEW Tag Team Champions Lucha Bros checked on PAC in the ring. Lucha Bros then leveled Chavo with a couple Superkicks and rolled him into the ring. PAC got Chavo in the Brutalizer in the middle of the ring until AEW officials broke it up.

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Shawn Spears Attacked Darby Allin

Tony Schiavone interviewed Darby Allin & Sting tonight. Darby Allin said that Shawn Spears was a generic piece of shit and is absolutely nothing without Tully Blanchard. Sting stated it was good to be back in Cinci and joked that Tully road Arn and Ricochet Flair’s coattails. Tully showed up on the entrance ramp and distracted Sting. Shawn Spears dragged Darby out of the ring and hit him with a Death Valley Driver. Spears retreated through the crowd as Tully laughed on the entrance ramp.

Adam Cole & Bryan Danielson Spoke About Their Arrival In AEW

Adam Cole and Bryan Danielson had backstage promos tonight. Cole said he trusts Kenny Omega and the Young Bucks with his life and they trust him. Adam stated that Christian Cage and Bryan Danielson are special and their body of work is undeniable. Cole claimed that they weren’t on his level and that he isn’t even in his prime yet. Cole added that he would wipe the floor with Bryan Danielson.

Bryan Danielson poked fun at how The Elite dress and claimed that they were insecure. Danielson said he wasn’t going after all of The Elite, he is going after AEW Champion Kenny Omega. Danielson added that he would love for Omega to be his first match in AEW, but if he will find someone else if Kenny is afraid to step up.

https://twitter.com/AEW/status/1436517239537213442?s=20

Ruby Soho, Kris Statlander, Riho Picked Up A Win

AEW Women’s Champion Britt Baker, Jamie Hayter, and Rebel faced Ruby Soho, Kris Statlander, and Riho tonight on Rampage. Baker and Riho started off the action and locked up in the middle of the ring. The AEW Women’s Champion took control and rolled up Riho for a two count. Riho escaped and hit Baker with a Dropkick to the face.

Baker awkwardly punched Riho to the corner and Statlander tagged in. Kris hit Baker with a Powerslam and went for the cover but the champ kicked out at two. Statlander lifted Baker up on her shoulders but Britt escaped and tagged in Rebel. Kris greeted Rebel with a Dropkick and then Riho followed it up with some kicks of her own.

Hayter tagged in and Riho tripped her up. Riho went for the cover but Jamie powered out at two. Rebel hit Riho with a cheap shot as Baker distracted the referee. Jamie capitalized with a Suplex and brought Riho to the corner as Rampage went to a commercial break.

When Rampage returned, Ruby Soho tagged in and hit Jamie Hayter with some jabs to the face. Ruby booted Jamie in the face and connected with a slam for a two count. Hayter and Statlander then battled in the ring and Jamie hit a Backbreaker for a near fall. Statlander battled back and planted Rebel & Hayter with a double Suplex. Kris rolled up Rebel but Britt broke it up at two. Statlander hit Baker with a Falcon Arrow and Riho followed it up a Splash off Statlander’s shoulders. Riho took out Hayter with a Splash outside the ring as Ruby connected with an overhead kick on Rebel for the pinfall victory.

Brian Pillman Jr. def. Max Caster & Celebrated With Jon Moxley

Max Caster faced Brian Pillman Jr. in the main event of this week’s Rampage. Mark Henry interviewed them both in split screen before the match. Caster noted that Brian isn’t going to have his “fake friends” Griff Garrison and Julia Hart with him tonight. Pillman said his strategy is to outwrestle Max and to find out if Caster can walk the walk. Anthony Bowens was in Max’s corner for the match/

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Pillman started off the match in control and hit Caster with some chops. Max rolled out of there ring to regroup and Pillman hit a Dropkick through the ropes. Pillman celebrated a bit with his hometown crowd before rolling Max into the ring. Caster faked an injury to distract referee Aubrey Edwards and Anthony Bowens hit Pillman with a cheap shot.

Bowens poked Pillman in the eye and Caster applied a Headlock in the middle of the ring. Pillman powered to his feet as his family was shown in the crowd. Brian got distracted with Bowens again and Caster capitalized with a slam. Caster threw Pillman out of the ring and Bowens stomped on him some more as referee Aubrey Edwards was distracted by Caster again.

Pillman ducked under a Clothesline and traded punches with Max. Pillman hit a big Clothesline of his own and followed it up with some chops. Brian made his way to the top rope but the forever distracted referee Aubrey Edwards was having yet another conversation with Caster and Bowens hopped on the apron. Pillman sent Anthony to the floor and connected with a Crossbody on the floor. Back in the ring, Pillman Jr. hit a springboard Clothesline for the pinfall victory. After the match, The Acclaimed attacked Pillman from behind and were going to hit him with the boombox but Jon Moxley made the save. AEW Rampage went off the air with the two hometown stars celebrating in the ring.

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Posted September 10th, 2021 in Results. Tagged: .

AEW Rampage Results (9/3): All Out Go-Home Show, CM Punk Appears, Miro & Eddie Kingston

AEW Rampage aired from the NOW Arena in Chicago. It was the final show before All Out this Sunday night on PPV. Darby Allin squared off against Daniel Garcia in the main event. CM Punk joined commentary for the match. Eddie Kingston confronted TNT Champion Miro tonight ahead of their match at the PPV. PAC versus Andrade El Idolo was announced for next week’s episode of Rampage.

Rampage Results (9/3)

  1. Malakai Black def. Lee Johnson
  2. Kris Statlander def. Rebel & Jamie Hayter in a Handicap Match
  3. Darby Allin vs. Daniel Garcia

Here are the takeaways from this week’s show:

Malakai Black Dominated, Will Face Dustin Rhodes On Dynamite

Malakai Black squared off against Lee Johnson in the first match of the night. Lee and Malakai traded strikes to start off the action. Malakai took control and beat Lee down int he corner. Johnson tried to battle back but Malakai knocked him down with a running elbow to the face as Rampage went to a commercial break.

When Rampage returned, Lee Johnson connected with a Crossbody but Malakai battled back with an Arm Drag. Black connected with a running kick to Lee’s face in the corner and unloaded some strikes to the midsection. Malakai grabbed a steel chair and brought it into the ring.

Malakai placed the chair next to Lee Johnson and told him to have his revenge. Black turned his back as Lee made his way to his feet. Malakai leveled Lee with a spinning heel kick (Black Mass) for the pinfall victory.

Black added insult to injury and disrespectfully put his boot on Lee’s face after the match. Dustin Rhodes rushed the ring and Malakai exited. Malakai and Dustin talked some trash to each other to end the segment. Mark Henry interviewed Dustin backstage and he challenged Malakai Black to a match on Wednesday’s episode of Dynamite. Dustin said that Malakai has brought the element of surprise and darkness to AEW. Dustin shouted that he thrives in darkness and will show Malakai what “The Natural” is all about on Wednesday.

Eddie Kingston Sent A Message To Miro Heading Into All Out

TNT Champion Miro cut a promo on this week’s episode of Rampage. Miro said Eddie Kingston is tough and has a loud mouth but took a charity contract into AEW. He stated that he is not in the charity business and a life without a struggle makes you soft. Miro added that Eddie has become soft and nothing but a bad boy for Jon Moxley.

Kingston interrupted and the crowd chanted his name. Eddie said it was bullshit that Miro is God’s favorite champion. Kingston added that he doesn’t believe in Miro’s God, but if he was real, he has sent Eddie here because Miro is a sinner. Kingston said that every move in his arsenal is targeted towards Miro’s weakness. Miro challenged Eddie to a fight but rolled out of the ring. Eddie chased after him and Miro hit him with the TNT Championship.

Miro rolled Eddie into the ring and put the title across his face. Miro went to stomp on it but Eddie got out of the way. Kingston planted Miro with a DDT and smirked at the camera. Miro will defend the TNT Championship against Eddie Kingston at All Out this Sunday.

Kris Statlander def. Jamie Hayter & Rebel

Rebel and Jamie Hayter faced Kris Statlander in a Handicap Match on this week’s Rampage. Britt Baker was ringside and will defend her AEW Women’s Championship against Statlander this Sunday at All Out. Hayter and Statlander locked up in the middle of the ring to begin the action.

The two shoved each other around the ring and to the corner before locking up again in the middle of the ring. Jamie went for a Headlock but Statlander shoved her away. Kris unloaded some forearms to the face but Rebel interfered. Jamie bounced Statlander’s face off the middle turnbuckle and tagged in Rebel. They then took turns beating down Statlander in the corner of the ring.

Rebel connected with a Suplex for a two count. Statlander connected with a Powerslam and then slammed Hayter on top of Rebel. Kris hit some running kicks on Jamie and Rebel in opposite corners of the ring. Statlander tripped them up and hit a Senton on Rebel for a near fall.

Kris launched Jamie out of the ring but Rebel sent her to the corner. Rebel went for a Splash but Statlander got out of the way. Statlander lifted Rebel up in the Electric Chair and then somehow caught Hayter at the same time as she attempted a Crossbody. Statlander slammed them both to the mat and got Rebel in a modified Boston Crab for the submission victory. Rebel and Jamie set up for an attack after the match but Red Velvet rushed the ring for the save.

Darby Allin Picked Up A Win & Had A Stare Down With CM Punk To Close The Show

Darby Allin squared off against Daniel Garcia in the main event of this week’s Rampage. CM Punk joined commentary for the match and will battle Darby Allin at All Out this Sunday. Before the match, Mark Henry interviewed Darby Allin, Daniel Garcia and 2point0. Garcia said he wanted to prevent the CM Punk and Darby Allin match from happening. Darby Allin vowed to knock Garcia on his ass and look CM Punk in the eye one more time before All Out. Punk noted that it was almost clobbering time and did a quick stage dive into the crowd.

Darby Allin stared at CM Punk before making his way to the ring with Sting. Jericho joked that we are a little disappointed that Punk wasn’t wearing his sport coat tonight on commentary. Allin shoved Garcia to the corner of the ring and the two started smacking each other in the face.

Allin tackled Daniel to the mat and sent him out of the ring. Allin punched Daniel in the face and charged at him but Garcia got out of the way. Darby crashed over a table and into the barricade as Sting battled with 2point0. Garcia launched Darby into the steel steps and rolled him back into the ring.

Darby went for a submission hold but Garcia rolled out of the ring. Allin stomped on Garcia’s arm against the steel steps and the action returned to the ring. Daniel booted Darby in the face and slammed him to the mat. Allin choked Garcia against the ropes and climbed to the top turnbuckle. Garcia crotched Darby on the turnbuckle and joined him on the top rope. Daniel connected with a massive Superplex and went for the cover but Allin kicked out at two as Rampage went to a final commercial break.

Back from the break, Garcia was still in control and sent Allin to the corner. Garcia booted Darby in the face several times but Allin got fired up. Darby hit some punches but Garcia knocked him back to the mat with a Clothesline. Allin connected with an uppercut but Garcia applied a chokehold. Daniel let go of the hold before the count of five and Allin fell to the canvas.

Allin slammed Garcia into the turnbuckle and hit him with some elbows to the face. Garcia got the chokehold on again in the middle of the ring. The crowd got behind Darby as he powered to his feet. Darby climbed to the middle rope with Garcia on his back and broke the hold with a Coffin Drop. The referee started counting but both wrestlers made it up in time and the match continued.

Darby unloaded some punches but Garcia responded with a chop to the chest. Allin hit the Pepsi Twist and CM Punk clapped and noted that Darby did better than he ever did. Allin hit Code Red for a near fall as CM Punk said he needed to avoid that move on Sunday. Darby locked in a submission and transitioned into a pin for the victory. 2point0 attacked Sting and Darby after the match.

Sting sent Garcia over the barricade but 2point0 was still attacking Darby. CM Punk marched down the entrance ramp and 2point0 started backing away. Allin took them both out with a Suicide Dive and stared at CM Punk outside the ring to end the show.

Posted September 3rd, 2021 in Results. Tagged: .

AEW Rampage Results (8/27): Tag Title Match Set For All Out, Miro & Eddie Kingston

This week’s episode of Rampage was taped in Milwaukee on Wednesday night. Lucha Bros battled Jurassic Express in the finals of the Tag Team Championship Eliminator Tournament on tonight’s show. AEW Champion Kenny Omega teamed up with Brandon Cutler to face Impact Champion Christian Cage & Frankie Kazarian. A video package for CM Punk versus Darby Allin at All Out was also aired during tonight’s show.

Rampage Results

  1. Lucha Bros def. Jurassic Express in the finals to earn a title shot against Young Bucks at All Out
  2. The Bunny def Tay Conti
  3. Christian Cage & Frankie Kazarian def. Kenny Omega & Brandon Cutler

Here are the takeaways from this week’s show:

Young Bucks Will Face Lucha Bros In A Steel Cage Match At All Out

Jurassic Express battled Lucha Bros in the finals of the Tag Team Eliminator Tournament. The winners of the match will battle the Young Bucks in a Steel Cage match for the AEW Tag Team Championships at All Out. Young Bucks watched the match on the entrance ramp.

Jungle Boy and Rey Fenix started off the action. Jungle Boy hit an Arm Drag and followed it up with a Dropkick to the face. The two went back and forth before shaking hands and tagging out. Luchasaurus and Pentagon Jr. tagged in and traded taunts. Giannis Antekokounmpo was shown in the crowd as Rampage went to a break.

When Rampage returned, Jungle Boy and Fenix were battling in the ring. Fenix hit Luchasaurus with a Suicide Dive as Jungle Boy took out Penta as well. Back in the ring, Luchasaurus tagged in and sent Fenix across the ring. Luchasaurus followed it up with a Clothesline that knocked the Lucha Bros to the canvas.

Luchasaurus booted Penta in the face and then Chokeslammed Fenix on top of him. Luchasaurus hit a standing Moonsault and went for the cover but Pentagon kicked out at two. Pentagon escaped a Chokeslam and unloaded some chops to the chest. Fenix booted Luchasaurus in the face and made his way to the top rope. Fenix hit a big Frog Splash and went for the cover but Fenix powered out at two.

Jungle Boy hit Fenix with a Clothesline and followed it up with a Destroyer for a close two count. Jungle Boy locked in the Snare Trap but Penta broke it up. Penta hit a Superkick and then a Backbreaker. Pentagon followed it up with a slam for a near fall. Jungle Boy sent Penta out of the ring but Fenix walked across the middle rope behind him.

They battled on the turnbuckle and Fenix connected with a Hurricanrana that sent Jungle Boy onto Penta, Luchasaurus, and Marko Stunt outside the ring. Back in the ring, Penta went for the cover but Jungle Boy kicked out at two as Giannis was beside himself in the crowd.

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Fenix and Jungle Boy battled on the ring apron and traded punches. Jungle Boy got the better of the exchange and knocked Fenix to a knee. Pentagon hit a ridiculous Destroyer on Jungle Boy and then Fenix delivered one to Luchasaurus. Lucha Bros unloaded a bunch of Superkicks but couldn’t keep Luchasaurus down. Lucha Bros then connected with a Piledriver for the pinfall victory and will face Young Bucks in a Steel Cage match at All Out for the AEW Tag Team Championships.

After the match, the Young Bucks attacked Lucha Bros from behind and beat them down. Jurassic Express made the save and the Young Bucks retreated. Jurassic Express and Lucha Bros posed for the crowd after the match.

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Eddie Kingston Attacked Miro

TNT Champion Miro beat Fuego del Sol down and brought him to the ring. Miro ripped off Fuego’s mask and booted him in the face. Eddie Kingston made his way to the entrance ramp as the crowd chanted his name. Kingston dropped the microphone and rushed the ring. Miro attacked Eddie and unloaded some shots but Kingston battled back. Kingston planted Miro with an Exploder Suplex as AEW officials rushed the ring. The referees separated Kingston and Miro to end the segment. It was later announced that Miro will defend the TNT Championship against Eddie Kingston at All Out.

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The Bunny def. Tay Conti

Tay Conti faced The Bunny tonight on Rampage. The Bunny attacked Conti as she entered the ring and then stomped her down in the corner. Conti battled back and hit The Bunny with some chops. Bunny shoved Tay down and booted her in the face as The Blade cheered her on from ringside.

The Bunny connected with a Clothesline and went for the cover but Tay kicked out at two. Conti shoved Bunny into the turnbuckle and hit a series of Arm Drags. Conti followed it up with a tilt-a-whirl slam and fired up the crowd. Tay hit three running kicks to the face as Penelope Ford made her way down the entrance ramp. Conti got distracted and The Bunny capitalized with a Jawbreaker. The Blade gave Bunny some brass knuckles and she hit Tay in the face for the pinfall victory.

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Christian & Frankie Kazarian Picked Up A Win

AEW Champion Kenny Omega & Brandon Cutler faced Impact World Champion Christian Cage & Frankie Kazarian in the main event of this week’s episode of Rampage.

Before the match, the teams were interviewed by Mark Henry in split screen. Omega claimed that he would be sending the crowd home happy by hitting the One Winged Angel on Christian at All Out. Cage claimed that Omega was just scrambling around because he knows Cage has already figured out the puzzle after pinning him on the first episode of Rampage. Kazarian challenged Omega to actually get into the ring tonight and not just throw them his “bitch ass man baby stooge” Brandon Cutler.

Frankie and Cutler started off the match. Kazarian beat Cutler down in the corner and demanded for Omega to tag in. Kenny obliged and entered the ring with Frankie. Michael Nakazawa tripped up Kazarian and the AEW Champion capitalized. Omega posed and it cost him as Frankie battled back. Frankie connected with a Russian Leg Sweep and tagged in Christian Cage.

Omega cowardly scampered to the corner and Cutler tagged in. Brandon entered the ring and Christian greeted him with a punch to the face. Frankie tagged in and connected with a springboard Leg Drop. Cutler stumbled to his feet and Frankie hung him up on the top turnbuckle. Kazarian hit a kick to the face that knocked Cutler out of the ring. Nakazawa hit Frankie with a clipboard and ran away. Cage threw Nakazawa over the barricade as Omega leveled Frankie outside the ring.

Back in the ring, Omega tagged in and hit a Moonsault off the middle rope for a two count. Cage tagged in but the referee didn’t see it and Omega continued to beat Kazarian down. Christian pleaded for a tag as Cutler tagged in. Cutler danced around like a moron before dropping an elbow on Frankie’s chest. Cutler started dancing again but missed with the elbow this time.

Christian tagged in and Omega hopped off the ring apron. Cage hit Cutler with a Back Body Drop and some chops in the corner of the ring. Omega slid onto the ring apron and waited for a bit before Cage climbed up the ropes. Omega snuck up behind Cage and went for the One Winged Angel but Cage blocked it. Kenny tripped up Christian and crotched him on the ring post. Don Callis hopped on the apron for a distraction as Cutler lifted Cage up. Omega went for the V-Trigger but Cage ducked and Kenny hit Cutler. Omega retreated out of the ring and Christian hit Cutler with a Spear. Christian hit the Killswitch for the pinfall victory to close the show.

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Posted August 27th, 2021 in Results. Tagged: .

Adam Cole Cancels Twitch Stream Ahead of WWE SmackDown

Adam Cole has been one of the major talking points amongst pro wrestling fans over the past few weeks.

It was recently revealed that Cole had not signed a new deal with WWE. His original contract had actually come due around the NXT Great American Bash event earlier this year.

Cole apparently signed an extension with WWE, keeping him with the NXT brand for a further month just beyond WWE SummerSlam 2021 weekend. Cole’s contract extension runs through today, according to Fightful.

Cole has since removed the link to his WWE Shop page from his Twitter bio. He has also cancelled the Twitch stream that he had planned for tonight.

“Hey Chugs Army….I’m very sorry but something has come up today and I won’t be able to stream today [frown emoji]” Adam Cole wrote to fans. “I really really wish that I could. But I will keep you all posted on when the stream will be Saturday! Love you Chugs Army and thanks for understanding as always [folded hands emoji].”

Adam Cole Leaving WWE?

With Cole becoming a free agent, he is free to go wherever he chooses. Most WWE talent contracts include a non-compete clause on the back end. Cole’s extension had no such clause.

With that in mind, WWE could cause a stir by having Cole appear on SmackDown and elevate him right from the word go.

WWE has come under flak from fans for their supposed ‘no indie stars’ mentality going forward for developmental. Cole making a huge debut on SmackDown would offset some of that blowback.

There’s also the fact that FOX is not happy with CM Punk making his debut for All Elite Wrestling. WWE may still be looking to help that relationship and bring another ROH alumnus to the show.

Posted August 27th, 2021 in WWE, AEW, News. Tagged: , .

Tony Khan Teases Biggest Announcement In AEW History At Rampage

The second edition of AEW Rampage figures to be one that wrestling fans can’t miss.

While it hasn’t been announced, the general consensus is that CM Punk will be making his AEW debut inside the United Center in Chicago, Illinois tomorrow night (Aug. 20). Punk hasn’t been a part of a wrestling show outside of WWE Backstage since 2014.

The upcoming episode of Rampage dubbed The First Dance has been heavily promoted by AEW to the point where extra seating recently opened up for the United Center.

AEW founder Tony Khan took to his Twitter account to tease the biggest announcement in the company’s history tomorrow night.

“I’m betting that excitement from the most anticipated announcement in AEW
history at AEW Rampage The First Dance will build up through All Out on PPV. We’ll make new fans + we’ll welcome dormant wrestling households worldwide back into the fold; a new era in AEW begins tomorrow.”

Tony Khan hasn’t been shy in teasing what AEW fans can expect from the upcoming Rampage episode. He told Busted Open Radio the following.

“It’s going to be a huge card, and tonight [Wednesday’s AEW Dynamite] we’ll establish more of what’s coming on the premiere of Rampage. Of course, I think everyone knows what to expect on the second episode of Rampage, which is titled ‘The First Dance.’ And I expect the anticipation will continue to build.”

Three matches have been set for The First Dance. Former AEW World Champion Jon Moxley will take on Daniel Garcia. Plus, Jurassic Express will meet Private Party in an AEW World Tag Team Title eliminator. Also set for the card will be Jade Cargill vs. Kiera Hogan.

Stick with SEScoops tomorrow night as we’ll keep you posted on the major news that comes out of The First Dance. Of course, we’ll also be bringing you full results.

Posted August 19th, 2021 in AEW, News. Tagged: , .

Tony Khan Reacts To AEW Rampage Debut

Tony Khan is quite pleased with how the debut episode of AEW Rampage unfolded.

This past Friday night (Aug. 13), the first-ever Rampage event took place inside the Petersen Events Center in Pittsburgh, Pennslyvania. Rampage got off to a hot start when Christian Cage defeated Kenny Omega to capture the Impact Wrestling World Title. We then saw Fuego Del Sol fail to capture the TNT Title from Miro. Despite the loss, Del Sol was given a contract with AEW.

Headlining the card was an AEW Women’s World Title match. Champion Britt Baker put her gold on the line against Red Velvet. Baker won the match via Lockjaw. After the match, Kris Statlander attempted to thwart Britt’s post-match attack on Velvet. Statlander ended up being ambushed by Jamie Hayter, who is now All Elite.

Speaking to Sports Illustrated, Khan expressed joy in how AEW was able to pull off the first Rampage show.

“This was one of the biggest nights in the history of the company, and it was a great show. We went in with a tremendous card of three championship matches and a plan to deliver the best one-hour wrestling TV show anyone’s seen in a very long time. We needed to hit a home run, and we did. Everyone across the board, including production and staff, did a tremendous job.”

Tony Khan also hyped up the Aug. 20 edition of Rampage and seemingly dropped another CM Punk hint.

“We highlighted our people, and that led to great moments. Tonight was all about showing fans the top stars of AEW, ones that are becoming mainstream names in wrestling and even outside of it, too. This is the perfect time to launch Rampage, and I wanted to go in as hot as possible.

“Next week’s Rampage is ‘The First Dance’, and I think everyone knows what to expect—and everyone is very excited. We built a foundation here for what you’re going to see next week. This was a huge premiere, and there is tons of anticipation for next week in Chicago.”

Did you like the debut episode of AEW Rampage?

Posted August 14th, 2021 in AEW, News. Tagged: , .

AEW Rampage Results (8/13): Three Title Matches, New Champion Crowned

The debut episode of AEW Rampage aired live from the Petersen Events Center in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Kenny Omega defended the Impact World Championship against Christian Cage in the fist match of the night. Miro put the TNT Championship on the line against Fuego Del Sol and Britt Baker defended the AEW Women’s Championship against Red Velvet in the main event.

AEW Rampage Results

  1. Christian Cage def. Kenny Omega to become the Impact World Champion
  2. Miro def. Fuego Del Sol via submission to retain the TNT Championship
  3. Britt Baker def. Red Velvet via submission to retain the AEW Women’s Championship

Here are the takeaways from the debut edition of AEW Rampage:

Christian Cage Captured The Impact World Championship

Kenny Omega put the Impact Championship on the line against Christian Cage in the first match of the night. Don Callis accompanied Omega to the ring. Omega and Christian circled each other and had a stare down as the crowd cheered. Kenny and Christian locked up and the AEW Champion drove Cage to the corner.

Christian broke free and the two circled each other again. Cage got Omega in a Headlock and brought him down to the mat. Omega escaped but Cage decked the champion with a shoulder tackle. Kenny hit a few chops to the chest and went for the One Winged Angel but Cage broke free. Christian booted Kenny Omega out of the ring and the champion had a brief conversation with Don Callis.

Cage chased Omega back to the ring and the champion caught Christian with a stomp to the midsection as he slid into the ring. Omega and Cage then traded chops in the corner of the ring. Cage knocked Omega to the outside and hit a Dropkick through the ropes. Christian climbed to the top rope but Omega shoved him to the floor outside the ring as Rampage went to a commercial break.

When Rampage returned, Omega was in control and set up Christian for a Suplex. Cage countered with a Suplex of his own but Kenny responded by raking Christian’s eyes in the corner. Kenny perched Cage up on the top turnbuckle and tried for a Superplex but Cage blocked it. Cage countered into a Sunset Flip Powerbomb off the top and some then some punches in the corner.

Cage connected with a right hand and an uppercut off the middle rope for a two count. Omega went for a Fisherman’s Buster but Christian countered into a slam for a two count. Christian charged but Omega was ready and hit a knee to the face. Omega followed it up with a big Powerbomb and then a V-Trigger for a two count.

Omega lifted Cage up for the One Winged Angel but Cage escaped with some punches. Omega went for the Snap Dragon but Christian blocked it. Omega went for a V-Trigger but Cage dodged it and the champ crashed into the turnbuckle. Cage rolled him up for a near fall.

Christian set up for the Killswitch but Omega countered with a Snap Dragon Suplex. Kenny hit another one and went for a V-Trigger but Cage rolled to the apron. Christian tripped up Omega and hit a Frog Splash for a two count. Don Callis distracted the referee and the Young Bucks slid a chair into the ring.

Omega set it up and went for One Winged Angel on the chair but Christian escaped. Cage then planted Omega with the Killswitch on top of the steel chair for the pinfall victory. Christian Cage is the new Impact Champion.

Mark Henry interviewed Christian Cage after the match. Christian told Mark he loved him and he is so glad he is here. Cage stated that Omega is as advertised and it is going to nearly impossible to beat Kenny for the AEW title at All Out. Cage claimed that he was living in Omega’s head now and he knows he can beat him.

Miro Tapped Out Fuego Del Sol But He Got A Contract Anyway

Miro put the TNT Championship on the line against Fuego Del Sol tonight on AEW Rampage. Fuego Del Sol has to win the match to earn a contract with All Elite Wrestling. Fuego hit a Tornado DDT before the match started and the referee checked if Miro could continue. Fuego hit another Tornado DDT after the bell rang but Miro was able to escape out of the ring before he could go for a cover.

Fuego hit a third Tornado DDT when Miro got into the ring but the TNT Champion was able to kick out at two. Fuego went for another one but Miro caught him. Miro hit a Samoan Drop and followed it up with the Machka Kick. Miro locked in the Game Over for the submission victory. Miro ripped up the contract and posed with the TNT Championship as Dynamite went to a commercial.

Fuego Del Sol was in the ring when Sammy Guevara and Tony Khan came to the entrance ramp. Sammy brought an AEW contract to the ring and said that sometimes there is victory in defeat. Guevara added that is only right as Fuego’s best friend to come out and give him a contract. The two shared a hug and celebrated in a cool moment.

Britt Baker Retained The AEW Women’s Title

Britt Baker defended the AEW Women’s Championship against Red Velvet in the main event. Before the match, Sting & Darby Allin were shown in the crowd and AEW hyped The First Dance next week as the biggest crowd in AEW history. Baker and Red Velvet were interviewed by Mark Henry before the match. Red Velvet vowed to win the title and Baker said that isn’t happening in her hometown and that tonight is her night. Rebel accompanied the AEW Women’s Champion to the ring as the crowd waved the towels.

Britt and Red Velvet locked up int he middle of the ring to begin the action. The two circled each other and locked up again. Baker brought Red Velvet to the mat and went for a Headlock but Britt countered. Britt and Red Velvet got in a shoving match before Red Velvet rolled the champ up for a two count.

Baker connected with an Arm Drag and sent Red Velvet into the turnbuckle. Red Velvet battled back and shoved her boot into Baker’s face in the corner. Red Velvet went after Baker’s injured wrist but the referee broke it up. Baker booted Red Velvet but the challenger responded with a Dropkick to the face. Red Velvet followed it up with a Standing Moonsault and went for the cover but Baker was able to power out at two as Rampage went to a commercial break.

When Rampage returned, Red Velvet connected with a Slingblade and sent Baker to the corner. Red Velvet unloaded some punches and booted Baker to the canvas. Britt battled back with a Swinging Neckbreaker and went for the cover but Red Velvet kicked out at two. Britt hen went for the Lockjaw submission but Red Velvet countered into a cover for a two count.

Rebel hopped on the apron for a distraction but Red Velvet shoved her off. Baker capitalized with a roll-up for a near fall. Rebel hopped don’t he apron again and the referee kicked her out. Red Velvet hit Baker with a Superkick and climbed to the top rope. Red Velvet connected with a Moonsault and went for the cover but Britt kicked out at two.

Baker hit a Clothesline and went for the cover for a two count. Britt booted Red Velvet in the face for another near fall. Britt and Red Velvet traded punches and then Red Velvet got Britt in the Lockjaw but couldn’t get the hold fully locked in. Britt escaped and went for the Lockjaw but Red Velvet slammed away on her injured wrist. Baker then used her leg instead of her injured wrist and got the Lockjaw applied for the submission victory. Britt Baker is still the AEW Women’s Champion.

After the match, Britt hit a Neckbreaker and set up for a Stomp on the title but Kris Statlander broke it up. Statlander beat Baker down before Jamie Hayter rushed the ring. Jamie sent Red Velvet and Statlander out of the ring and posed with Britt Baker to close the show.

Posted August 13th, 2021 in Results. Tagged: .

Preview For Tonight’s AEW Rampage Series Premiere

AEW Rampage premieres tonight on TNT at 10pm (Eastern). It’s the second weekly cable TV show from All Elite Wrestling.

The debut episode of AEW Rampage will take place from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania at the Petersen Events Center.

In an effort to establish Rampage as a must-watch show right out the gate, we have three championship matches signed for the broadcast.

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The first match on the first episode of AEW Rampage will see Kenny Omega defending the Impact World Championship against Christian Cage. This will be the first time in history that the Impact World title is defending on AEW programming.

Christian is also scheduled to battle Kenny Omega for the AEW World Championship at the upcoming AEW All Out pay-per-view.

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TNT Champion Miro will put his title on the line against Fuego Del Sol. In addition to his title shot against Miro, FDS will be awarded an AEW contract if he’s victorious over The Redeemer.

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Finally, Dr. Britt Baker will battle Red Velvet in the main event of the first AEW Rampage. Britt Baker typically portrays a villain in AEW. However, she received a hero’s welcome at Wednesday’s AEW Dynamite from Pittsburgh.

It’s sure to be an eventful show for AEW fans. A new chapter begins tonight, just one week away from AEW Rampage: The First Dance from Chicago, IL.

AEW “First Dance” In Chicago Sells Out

Posted August 13th, 2021 in News, AEW. Tagged: .

Tony Khan – “TNT Is So Happy With How Rampage Is Tracking Already”

AEW President Tony Khan recently appeared on SiriusXM’s Busted Open Radio in his now permanent slot. The owner of All Elite discussed several topics during his latest appearance, including AEW Rampage which debuts on Friday night.

“TNT is so happy with how Rampage is tracking already” Tony Khan began. “I think they think it’s going to be a huge hit. There’s definitely a lot of interest and we owe the people at TNT.”

“They could not have rolled out the red carpet anymore for us” Khan continued, praising AEW’s network. “They have so much in terms of promoting the show. There’s been ads all over the place.”

“I watched Seinfeld on TBS last night when I checked into the hotel in Pittsburgh. Every time it went to break, there were Rampage commercials, which is great” Khan added.

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“So it’s on all kinds of shows, including other wrestling shows. And I really, really am happy that they’re promoting it… Really, I think with two shows it’s going to provide more opportunities, more upward mobility” Khan noted, alluding to the huge roster that All Elite now has.

“But it’s still going to be a star-driven show, Rampage, just like Dynamite is a star-driven show. And I think what Elevation and Dark have given us the ability to do is develop stars and get them TV ready. Now there’s more TV real estate for everyone to work towards getting in there and fighting for” the AEW President concluded.

AEW confirmed several matches for Rampage this Friday on this week’s episode of AEW Dynamite. Here’s the full confirmed card for the debut show on Friday 13th:

  • IMPACT World Championship – Kenny Omega (c) vs Christian Cage
  • AEW Women’s Championship – Dr Britt Baker D.M.D (c) vs Red Velvet
  • TNT Championship – Miro (c) vs Fuego Del Sol

Posted August 12th, 2021 in AEW, News. Tagged: , .

Warner Bros. Job Listing Reveals New AEW Projects in Development

All Elite Wrestling is in the development stage of various new projects.

Warner Bros. Career posted a job listing for a new Director in Scripted Development and Programming. While giving details about the position, Warner Bros. also revealed that AEW is working on several new series and projects.

“Starting in August 2021, AEW is expanding from one two-hour weekly live show to a second weekly live one-hour show as well as adding quarterly specials. As well, we have 4 other AEW series in various stages of development (including Rhodes to the Top to be launched this year) and are helping them expand into various ancillary businesses such as comics, NFTs, EST distribution, streaming, etc.,” according to the job listing.

AEW Announced Projects

While not specified, Warner Bros. is referring to AEW Rampage as the new weekly one-hour show. Rampage’s first episode will be on August 13th. In a media conference, AEW’s Executive Vice President Cody Rhodes gave few details regarding Rampage. Miami Herald’s Jim Varsallone asked Rhodes about expectations for Rampage, and Rhodes said that the show would be “…more centered around the fight itself. The match itself, being that’s a one-hour program.”

‘Rhodes To The Top’ Reality Series Coming To TNT

AEW also revealed that the reality tv series Rhodes To the Top was in development in March. The project will show the behind-the-scenes life of Rhodes and his wife, Brandi. AEW hasn’t released more information about the show.

Posted August 5th, 2021 in AEW, News. Tagged: .

AEW Rampage At Chicago’s United Center Will Test AEW’s Popularity

All Elite Wrestling revealed a new event that will take place at the United Center in Chicago, Illinois.

AEW announced yesterday during AEW Dynamite Fight for the Fallen that Rampage will occur on August 20th at the United Center. AEW also indicated that the August 20th event would be significant by advertising it as Rampage “The First Dance.”

Rampage marks AEW’s fourth show that takes place in Illinois. AEW also announced that tickets go on sale on Monday.

AEW Schedule in Chicago

The August 20th Rampage event will be AEW’s first big event in Chicago this year. Their last Chicago show was AEW Revolution on February 29, 2020, at the Wintrust Arena. However, it comes as a surprise as AEW already announced a Dynamite show on September 1st, Rampage on September 3rd, and All-Out on September 5th, which would occur in the Now Arena in Hoffman Estates, Illinois.

Tickets for the September AEW shows in Illinois went on sale to the public on July 9th. Both the Dynamite and Rampage show still have tickets on sale on Ticketmaster, while All Out has sold out.

With the addition of Rampage on August 20th, AEW seems confident that it can sell out all four events. However, this will be an ambitious act by AEW to sell out the United Center on two weeks’ notice. The United Center can have over 20,000 capacity crowd and will be the biggest venue AEW has run.

CM Punk Rumors

The announcement of “The Last Dance” has created speculation if former WWE Superstar CM Punk has signed with AEW. He is a well-known native of Chicago, Illinois, and Fightful’s Sean Ross Sapp reported that Punk was in talks for an in-ring return with AEW. However, the company has yet to confirm Punk is signed. It’s also unclear if AEW signed Punk if they’d reveal the news to help boost sales for August 20th or make it a surprise if he was to appear.

Posted July 29th, 2021 in News, AEW. Tagged: .

Top Star To Join Mark Henry On Commentary For AEW Rampage

All Elite Wrestling will launch a second weekly television series this summer called AEW Rampage. The 1-hour show will air Friday nights at 10pm (Eastern) on TNT.

We already know that Mark Henry will be part of the AEW Rampage broadcast team. AEW President Tony Khan says he has a “big announcement” about another major star who will be part of Rampage.

During the media scrum that took place following Sunday’s AEW Double or Nothing pay-per-view, Khan says one of AEW’s top stars will be joining Mark Henry on commentary.

“I’m not necessarily gonna say he’s going to be the play-by-play or color analyst, but he’s going to be a big part of the show,” said Khan. “I have a big announcement. I don’t want to sound like it’s going to be an outside person. It’s somebody who’s one of our top stars that will be on commentary on the show. He’s a great commentator and a great wrestler. That might narrow it down, but I’m going to put him on commentary.”

There are only a handful of top in-ring performers who have done commentary. Based on the criteria laid out by Tony Khan, Chris Jericho seems like a likely candidate for this position.

AEW Rampage premieres Friday, August 13th on TNT.

Posted June 3rd, 2021 in AEW, News. Tagged: .

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