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Wednesday, April 3, 2024

Those Dynamite Kids - Dynamite recap for April 3, 2024

Adam Copeland heads to the ring to start tonight's show. Copeland says now is a great time to be a professional wrestling fan, and talks about how he grew up on WWF, NWA and Stampede Wrestling, to name a few, and how he had his career torn away from him and had to work to get it back. He says that when he got his career back, he realized that AEW was where he needed to end his career, as he saw "a murderer's row of talent" when he looked at the roster. He says that while he has been in great locker rooms, he will put AEW's against anybody's. Copeland says he can face Will Ospreay, Kenny Omega, "Hangman" Adam Page, Swerve Strickland, and many more for first-time-ever matches, and when friends tell him he is having a blast, they are right. He says that he has had fun everywhere he went, but AEW has been the most fun, and for that, he celebrates AEW as well as those who started it, as they have pushed everyone and the business into a better place and given more people to do what they love for a living, and that all of this should be celebrated. He says that AEW has made pro wrestling better and more fun, and that AEW is where the best wrestle. He then says that AEW is moving forward and walking into the future, saying that there is a reason why some of the biggest names, including himself, came here. Copeland then introduces Will Ospreay to the ring.



Don Callis guests on commentary for the next match.

Will Ospreay beats Powerhouse Hobbs. After the match, Hobbs gets in Ospreay's face as Don Callis tries to raise both of their hands. As Ospreay is on the ramp, "The American Dragon" Bryan Danielson heads to the ring for the next match.



"The American Dragon" Bryan Danielson beats Lance Archer.



Renee Paquette interviews "Lionheart" Chris Jericho on the stage. Jericho mentions his proposition to Hook to be his mentor, then calls out Hook for something he said to him when he agreed to the proposition. Hook shows up. Jericho mentions Hook telling him "I know how you are," and Jericho says it is no secret that he has turned on those that he has aligned with. He says that when one plays the game at the highest of levels, the rules are different. He says that Hook will understand what he is trying to teach him if he can understand that, and asks Hook to believe in him like he believes in Hook. Hook says he believes in him so much that he got them a match, and says he will keep his eye on him. Jericho tells Hook that he would not expect anything less, then both men fist bump.



Backstage, Lee Moriarty has a plan to shoot to the top by facing and beating "the golden child of AEW." Shane Taylor says they will add their name to the greats on Collision by beating Chris Jericho and Hook.

"Daddy Ass" Billy Gunn beats "Switchblade" Jay White by disqualification following a low blow by Jay White. During the match, The Acclaimed ("Platinum" Max Caster and Anthony Bowens), who have been watching the match from backstage, are seen laid out backstage on the video screen, presumably by The Gunns (Austin and Colten Gunn), who have also been watching the match from backstage. The Gunns soon show up to protect Jay White and beg for mercy after Billy Gunn grabs a metal folding chair from the timekeeper's area, and Billy Gunn eventually rears back with the chair only for Jay White to hit him with a low blow in full view of the referee, causing the disqualification. After the match, Bullet Club Gold (Jay White, Austin Gunn, Colten Gunn) try to attack Billy Gunn, but The Acclaimed show up and even the numbers game, beating up The Gunns and stopping Jay White from escaping. Billy Gunn soon hits Jay White with a clothesline, and The Acclaimed get Jay White up on the ring steps. The Gunns make the save for Jay White, and the three of them flee through the crowd.



In footage from earlier today, The Young Bucks (Nicholas and Matthew Jackson) and Best Friends (Orange Cassidy, Chuck Taylor, Trent Beretta) - including Trent Beretta's mom Sue - arrive at the arena.

Renee Paquette interviews Willow Nightingale, Kris Statlander and Stokely Hathaway on the stage. Willow says she is feeling "motherfluffin' great" after winning the recent four-way match, then talks about how she has wrestled in the local area, including The White Eagle, and figured out who she was. She says that every time she wonders if someone like her belongs in the professional wrestling business, the fans' cheers reassure her, and that this applause made her into who she is now. Willow says she is so confident from the fans' love and support that she knows she will be the smiling face of TBS. Stokely Hathaway says Willow had "a banger" last week and knocked it out of the park, and says Willow is something special week after week. He says Willow has impressed him and the entire world, then Mercedes Moné suddenly shows up. Mercedes says she cannot wait to see Willow tear it up with Julia Hart at Dynasty, as she gets whoever is champion at Double or Nothing, as money changes everything in Las Vegas.



The Young Bucks (Nicholas and Matthew Jackson) beat Best Friends (Orange Cassidy and Trent Beretta) to advance to the finals of the AEW World Tag Team Championship Tournament after Matthew slingshots Trent Beretta into an exposed top turnbuckle in a match that also sees Trent's mom Sue slap Matthew for nearly superkicking her. After the match, Trent Beretta hits Orange Cassidy with the running knee as they and Chuck Taylor go for the group hug, then he walks out.



"Timeless" Toni Storm guests on commentary for the next match.

Thunder Rosa beats Mariah May by countering the May Day with the Backstabber before hitting the Tijuana Bomb to become #1 contender for the AEW Women's World Championship. After the match, Thunder Rosa dares "Timeless" Toni Storm to face her right now.



Backstage we hear from Penta el Zero Miedo and Alex Abrahantes. Abrahantes says Penta is for the people and that Penta wants gold once again. Penta wants Adam Copeland to defend the TNT Championship against him next week, and Abrahantes says that the fans want a champion with zero fear.

Tony Schiavone oversees the contract signing for Swerve Strickland vs. Samoa Joe for the AEW World Championship at Dynasty. Swerve Strickland and Prince Nana head to the ring first, followed by Samoa Joe. Samoa Joe signs the contract, then says Swerve is working on bad information and that he knows where he is coming from, and that signing the contract for this match is doom and destruction and a big, career-defining mistake for him. Joe says he will also beat Swerve down so severely that he will leave him mentally scarred like he "left Diddy's party too late," and now that Swerve has the right information, he should do the right thing. Swerve tells Joe he has wanted this moment all of his life and has dreamt of this moment because he believed it was not actually possible, and that his destination is filled with a long, winding road of obstacles and roadblocks. He says the journey has taken him to Dynasty, that AEW is creating its own dynasty, and that this is "bigger than the both of us." Swerve says he knows what he is getting into and that Joe is nothing short of a killer, but so is he, and he will show he is every bit of that man." After Swerve tells Joe that this will be his house and to "Run the fade on that, bitch!", this starts a brawl. Swerve tries to coke Joe with his chain, but Joe breaks free, wraps the chain around his right hand and punches Swerve with it. Referees try to restrain Joe, and Joe leaves the ring and heads to the back as a bloodied Swerve crawls to the pen and contract, laughs at Joe, and says "I love this shit!" He says that if this is all Joe has, then he is taking his championship from him. Joe is aghast as he rubs the pen on his own forehead and signs the contract in his own blood, and he gets back in the ring, hits Swerve with a low blow, and puts him through a table with a Uranage.



Wednesday, March 27, 2024

Those Dynamite Kids - Dynamite recap for March 27, 2024

Will Ospreay beats Katsuyori Shibata. After the match, Ospreay and Shibata bow in a sign of mutual respect.



We see a video package for "The American Dragon" Bryan Danielson which chronicles Danielson's career leading up to his match with Will Ospreay at Dynasty.



Backstage, Renee Paquette interviews The Young Bucks (Matthew and Nicholas Jackson). Nicholas takes offense to being asked about their tag team tournament loss, and Matthew says they came back months ago to retire Sting and restructure The Elite by adding "The Rainmaker" Kazuchika Okada, who they have asked to watch their match tonight. He then says their biggest goal is to get back the AEW World Tag Team Championships, and they plan to beat Private Party (Marq Quen and Isiah Kassidy) tonight, as their loss to Private Party caused them to have the worst year of their lives and because lightning never strikes the same place twice. Matthew then tells Renee to smile more.

A red Ferrari shows up outside of the arena, and "The Rainmaker" Kazuchika Okada steps out of the driver's seat.

The Young Bucks (Matthew and Nicholas Jackson) beat Private Party (Marq Quen and Isiah Kassidy) to advance to the semi-finals of the AEW World Tag Team Championship Tournament after Marq Quen misses on a top rope 630, allowing The Young Bucks to hit the EVP-Trigger to win. During the match, "The Rainmaker" Kazuchika Okada is seen watching the match backstage.



It is announced that you can get your very own ROH-era Claudio Castagnoli, Kenny Omega and Brody King figurines at Jazwares' Vault website.

We hear from Don Callis, who says that "The Alpha" Konosuke Takeshita has defeated everyone in his path so far and that Swerve Strickland in the way of what they want. He says that Swerve's house is on his family's street and in his neighborhood, then says he takes what he wants and that Takeshita will take everything, including #1 contendership for the World title, away from him.

Mercedes Moné is seen entering the arena from the inside of a black SUV.

We see Darby Allin - now on crutches - and Tony Hawk. Darby says that he was going to climb Mt. Everest for Tony Hawk's charity, The Skatepark Project, which funds skate parks for underprivileged kids, but broke his foot. Tony Hawk talks about his charity, which has made over 900 skate parks possible, then Darby asks fans to donate to The Skatepark Project. Darby Allin says that with his broken foot, they have another plan this year.

Backstage, Renee Paquette interviews Chris Jericho and Hook. Jericho says Hook exceeded his expectations in their recent match and has shown him something he has not seen in a long time, and says Hook's talents, though raw, are highly tuned. He offers Hook his advice and says he is here for him. Hook says he will take Jericho's advice, and says that he knows who he is. Jericho says he knows who Hook is, but knows who he can be. Both men fist bump, then agree to get to work.

Mercedes Moné guests on commentary for the next match.

Willow Nightingale beats Anna Jay, Skye Blue and Kris Statlander in a four-way match to become #1 contender for the TBS Championship at Dynasty. After the match, Willow is attacked from behind with the TBS Championship by Julia Hart, who then stares Mercedes Moné down from the ring.



Backstage, Renee Paquette interviews "The Natural" Dustin Rhodes. Dustin says he has started 2024 with a bang and states that the locker has been talented, and he has had very good matches with the AEW locker room in the last five years, and he has been as passionate as he has ever been. The Butcher shows up, saying that if Dustin wants a fight, then they can fight on Friday, as he has some receipts for him. Dustin accepts the challenge, and tells The Butcher that he will find out why he is a natural-born legend.

We hear from "Timeless" Toni Storm and Ben Mankiewicz in the Turner Classic Movies studio. Ben thanks Toni for being AEW World Women's Champion and "helping to redefinte the artistry of professional wrestling." Toni thanks Ben for doing his job and asks Ben to "crispen his enunciation."

We hear from Swerve Strickland, who says tonight comes down to himself and "The Alpha" Konosuke Takeshita. He admits Takeshita has impressed him, but says their motivations are vastly different. He says he is not taking this lightly, and after he beats Takeshita, he will have no distractions when he has Samoa Joe for the World title, and Joe will not forget what he does to him.

Best Friends (Orange Cassidy and Trent Beretta) beat Undisputed Kingdom (Matt Taven and Mike Bennett) to advance to the semi-finals of the AEW World Tag Team Championship Tournament after Chuck Taylor stops a double-team piledriver attempt by Undisputed Kingdom in response to Roderick Strong hitting him with a forearm. After the match, The Young Bucks (Matthew and Nicholas Jackson) show up and briefly stare down Best Friends from the stage.



Backstage, Renee Paquette interviews Kyle O'Reilly, who says that there is no way to prepare to get in a wrestling ring in front of a live crowd, and while it is great to have the bandage off, there is no such thing as an easy match with the AEW locker room. He says he will do it on his own again next week and prove that he belongs.

We hear from Adam Copeland, who says that when one dedicates themselves to professional wrestling, one expects nights like the one he had with Christian Cage. He says he will take this memory with him to the grave, and while he is a mess, he has the TNT Championship. He feels like he has won a championship properly for the first time since 2011, and that this chapter with Christian has closed. Copeland says it is time to move on and defend the TNT Championship, and this week on Collision, the Cope Open is back.

Don Callis guests on commentary for the next match.

Swerve Strickland beats "The Alpha" Konsouke Takeshita to face Samoa Joe for the AEW World Championship at Dynasty. After the match, Renee Paquette interviews Samoa Joe backstage. Joe says Swerve is celebrate the biggest fade he will ever catch in his life, and that he will make Swerve know exactly what he is in for, as Swerve will not be the man to beat him.



Wednesday, March 20, 2024

They're On A Rampage - Rampage recap for March 20, 2024

In footage from earlier today, The Gunns (Austin and Colten Gunn) state that they are not at the show and that they are at the pool. Colten says their careers are better than The Acclaimed's, and Austin says there was no way The Acclaimed could not have seen this coming. "Switchblade" Jay White says he is taking care of The Gunns as he produces a gold baseball bat, then says Darby Allin can give him hints now that he has saved his life and kept him from climbing Mount Everest for a year or two. He says that Darby Allin will not triumph over him, then a skeleton - which The Gunns and Jay White make fun of, saying it is Darby Allin - slides down the water slide at the pool.

Renee Paquette interviews The Acclaimed ("Platinum" Max Caster and Anthony Bowens). "Platinum" Max Caster says he and Bowens should have known this was going to happen, and that "Daddy Ass" Billy Gunn is not cleared to travel after "Switchblade" Jay White hit him in the head. Max says Jay White did not even want to show up tonight, then Max says The Acclaimed always show up even when demoralized because they are scared. He then says Jay White is scared and hiding behind his "Ass Boys." Max Caster then proposes an offer to take him first-class anywhere in the world except Toronto, Ontario, Canada, then says Jay White will not take it because only a stupid person would piss The Acclaimed off and they are ready to hunt him down. Bowens then apologizes for not being happy-go-lucky, as he is pissed off that Bullet Club Gold ("Switchblade" Jay White, Austin Gunn, Colten Gunn) is not here tonight and says they are not elite enough to take them on. He also says The Gunns (Austin and Colten Gunn) were not good enough as tag team champions and that Jay White should have signed somewhere else after coming up short in his championship opportunities. He says that Jay White is a coward, not a savior or a catalyst, and that he is counting the days until they can beat him silly. He then says that they never needed Bullet Club Gold and that the fans are the only gang that they need.



Best Friends (Orange Cassidy and Trent Beretta) beat The Don Callis Family (Powerhouse Hobbs and Kyle Fletcher) in an AEW World Tag Team Tournament Wild Card Match to advance in the tournament.



Katsuyori Shibata beats Kevin Matthews.



Backstage, Adam Copeland celebrates alongside Best Friends (Orange Cassidy, Trent Beretta, Chuck Taylor), Matt Sydal, Daniel Garcia, Top Flight (Darius and Dante Martin) and Action Andretti.

"The Alpha" Konosuke Takeshita beats Rocky "Azucar" Romero.



Stokely Hathaway guests on commentary for the next match.

Julia Hart and Skye Blue beat Kris Statlander and Willow Nightingale in a Street Fight with a Hartless from Julia to Statlander after Statlander misses a top rope 450 splash.



Friday, March 15, 2024

They're On A Rampage - Rampage recap for March 15, 2024

Best Friends (Orange Cassidy and Trent Beretta) beats The Dark Order (Evil Uno and John Silver).



We hear from The Righteous (Vincent and Dutch). Vincent says one must die in order to bloom again. Dutch says a seed can be grown into the plant, but when the plant is stepped on, another seed can be planted. Both men agree that death is just a beginning instead of an end, and say that when one buries you, to picture yourself as a seed.

Backstage, Saraya and Harley Cameron want to give Zak Knight a fight, and Zak Knight takes his anger out on two nearby men. One of them confronts him only to get hit with a blackjack, then Angelo Parker steps up. Parker and Knight brawl, and officials have to break the brawl up.

It is announced that next week's Rampage will air Wednesday at 10 PM Eastern/9 PM Central following Dynamite.

Before the next match, "Timeless" Toni Storm introduces herself as well as her protegé Mariah May, then proclaims that tonight, they will perform a very special tag team match, and asks everyone to enjoy the show and turn off all cellular devices. She also tells "The Virtuosa" Deonna Purrazzo and her tag team partner that if she and her tag team partner want a closer look, then they will get something to watch.

"Timeless" Toni Storm and Mariah May beat LMK and Kayla Sparks. After the match, "The Virtuosa" Deonna Purrazzo shows up, then brings out Thunder Rosa as her tag team partner. The two of them head to the ring, and Toni and Mariah retreat. Deonna tells Toni that she and Thunder Rosa will she her and Mariah next week.



We see a video package for Queen Aminata. She talks about being the role model that she always wanted in professional wrestling and how she is undefeated in Ring of Honor on her way to AEW. She says that Red Velvet will not stand a chance against her, and that she will go on to win the Ring of Honor Women's World Television Championship.

We see the bracket for the AEW World Tag Team Championship Tournament.

"The Alpha" Konosuke Takeshita beats Komander.



We see a video package for Serena Deeb. Deeb talks about her return after fifteen months and proving to herself that she is unbreakable, and how the women's division knows that the game has changed because she is back and she will become champion.

Undisputed Kingdom (Roderick Strong, Matt Taven, Mike Bennett) beats Top Flight (Darius and Dante Martin) and Action Andretti in a trios match.



Friday, March 8, 2024

They're On A Rampage - Rampage recap for March 8, 2024

Best Friends (Orange Cassidy and Trent Beretta) beat Kip Sabian and The Butcher.



We see a video package of The Infantry ("The Captain" Shawn Dean and "Bad News and Tattoos" Carlie Bravo), who is in the upcoming tag team title tournament.

Backstage, Renee Paquette interviews Ruby Soho. Ruby says that "Cool Hand" Angelo Parker is hurt and may have torn ligaments in his knee, then feels that everything is her fault before telling Saraya that she hates her and tells her that she is a bad person who is ugly inside. She says that Saraya and her "inbred" family will get what is coming to them.

Julia Hart retains the TBS Championship against Robyn Renegade with Hartless. Under House Roles, moves from the top rope are not allowed.



Backstage, Renee Paquette is surrounded by Saraya, Zak Knight and Harley Cameron before being booted out of camera shot. She says that this is all Ruby Soho's fault and she will see what will happen to "Cool Hand" Angelo Parker next. They soon gang up on three random guys backstage, and Zak Knight attacks one of them before Harley sarcastically wishes for Angelo Parker to get well soon.

Penta el Zero Miedo beats Action Andretti.



We see a video package for CMLL luchador Titan.

Top Flight (Darius and Dante Martin) beat the team of "The Bounty Hunter" Bryan Keith and Komander and Private Party (Marq Quen and Isiah Kassidy) in a three-way tag team match.



Friday, February 9, 2024

They're On A Rampage - Rampage recap for February 9, 2024

Undisputed Kingdom (Roderick Strong, Matt Taven, Mike Bennett) beat Best Friends (Orange Cassidy, Rocky "Azucar" Romero, Trent Beretta). After the match, The Undisputed Kingdom bring two chairs into the ring and slam Rocky Romero into them.



The Young Bucks (Matthew and Nicholas Jackson) - still wearing the suits that were stained with Darby Allin's blood on Wednesday - beat Sky High (Mondo Rox and Robbie Lit) after Matthew distracts the referee so that Nicholas can kick Mondo Rox in the groin. After the match, Nicholas says he is so tired of the disrespects that the fans show him and Matthew, and says he heard a heckler in the front row call them the wrong names before demanding respect and addressing by the proper names. Matthew says they are here to congratulate to AEW's new tag team champions, Darby Allin and Sting, and says that while they will be great champions, he has received an injury report stating that Darby and Sting are banged up after their big win. He says that he and Nicholas are praying for Sting and Darby and praying that they are okay, then makes it clear that their goal is to get their tag team titles back and that they will climb their way back up with competitive matches like the one they had tonight. Matthew says they will be ranked, be competitive, and win back the belts, and that they will be in tag team action next week on Dynamite. He then thanks the fans and says that tonight will be "a killer show."



We see a video package for Tomohiro Ishii vs. Orange Cassidy for the AEW International Championship tomorrow night on Collision.

Mistico beats Matt Sydal.



Backstage, Renee Paquette interviews Prince Nana and "The Machine" Brian Cage. Brian Cage is not happy about Hook hitting him with a chair and not being anywhere to be found tonight, and Prince Nana says Hook needs to read a book instead of hitting people with chairs. Brian Cage then challenges two men who want to challenge him at the same time on Collision.

Kris Statlander and Willow Nightingale beat The Outcasts (Saraya and Ruby Soho) after Ruby Soho leaves Saraya high and dry as she tries to tag out and punches Harley Cameron in the face on her way to the back. This comes after Saraya and Ruby fail to be on the same page throughout the match and Saraya inadvertently hits Ruby. After the match, Skye Blue shows up and stares down Kris Statlander and Willow Nightingale. The lights go out, and when they come back on, Julia Hart is standing next to Skye Blue. The lights go out as Skye Blue and Julia Hart walk backwards to the back, and they are gone by the time they come back on again.



Next week's show has a special start time of 7 PM Eastern/6 PM Central.

Wednesday, January 17, 2024

Those Dynamite Kids - Dynamite recap for January 17, 2024

Christian Cage retains the TNT Championship against "The Natural" Dustin Rhodes.



Backstage, Renee Paquette interviews Swerve Strickland. Swerve says he has his eyes everywhere and that he would be a fool not to watch the main event. He says that people are talking about him more than anyone else since the Continental Classic and that makes him the most dangerous threat to the AEW World Championship. He says that "Hangman" Adam Page is an impeccable performer and champion and that he has watched him for some time, and could even wrestle and beat God, but he could not beat him. He says he has beaten Hangman before and he can do it again.

Backstage, Renee Paquette interviews Chris Jericho. Chris Jericho says the tag team titles were ripped out of his and Sammy Guevara's hands on Saturday by Don Callis, and entertains getting revenge on Konosuke Takeshita for hitting him with a shinai. As he says that he will seek and destroy, Matt Sydal shows up and says he knows Jericho better than this. He says that he must get back in the ring with someone who has beaten him before, like him. Jericho agrees to a match with Sydal at Rampage, but warns him that he has a lot of pent-up aggression and tells him to be careful what he wishes for.

Best Friends (Orange Cassidy and Trent Beretta) beat Penta el Zero Miedo and Komander. After the match, Undisputed Kingdom (Roderick Strong, Matt Taven, Mike Bennett) shows up. Roderick Strong dares Orange to take his glasses off and look him in the eyes, then says Orange has been a fighting champion willing to take on anyone at anytime but decided to take part in a tag match than defend his title. Roderick asks if the constant barrage of matches is becoming too much of if Orange knows the International Championship belongs him. Orange then tells Roderick that they can fight or the title right here, right now. Roderick says that Orange will have to wait until Revolution to defend the International Championship, as he wants Orange to wake up for the next six weeks knowing that he is keeping his title warm for him.



Backstage, Renee Paquette interviews "Hangman" Adam Page. Hangman says there has not been another soul who has cared for the AEW World Championship as much as him, and that he not only wants to win, but he wants to make it his own. On the subject of Swerve Strickland, he says he does not think about Swerve at all, then says it does not matter if Swerve can beat him because Swerve is not the world champion.

Mark Briscoe shows up on the stage as his family watches from the front row. He says he is here to represent The Briscoes (Jay and Mark Briscoe) and talks about how his brother tragically passed on one year ago today, as well as how his nieces were severely injured. Jay Briscoe's children show up on the stage as Mark Briscoe thanks their fans for their support. We then see a video package chronicling Jay Briscoe's life and career.



We see Renee Paquette interview The Young Bucks (Matt and Nick Jackson). Nick insists they be called "Nicholas and Matthew." Matt says the rumors are fake, then asks Renee what she would do if she hypothetically had rumors about her going around and asks if she would still do her job before saying he would do everything all over again. Matt says they wanted to change the world with All Elite World and spit in the face of tradition, and for a while, they did that. He admits they lost their way and the culture shifted, and perception of the company became different because they leaned on yesterday's superstars. Matt says that Sting is the exception and is a great employee, but also states that Sting represents the last of a dying breed and that everyone will have to say goodbye to Sting and everyone like him. On the subject of them supposedly calling out Sting for Revolution, Nick says that as executive vice presidents, they will pull some strings, then he and Matt leave.



Bullet Club Gold ("Switchblade" Jay White, Austin Gunn, Colten Gunn) beat The Mogul Embassy ("The Machine" Brian Cage, Bishop Kaun, Toa Liona) to become the Ring of Honor World Six-Man Tag Team Champions after Anthony Bowens stops Prince Nana from using one of the championship belts as a weapon.



Backstage, we hear from Adam Cole and Wardlow. Adam Cole says Wardlow has barely scratched the surface of what he can do, but now, Wardlow will be unbeatable and one of AEW's most notable champions when he runs through opponent after opponent until he becomes AEW World Champion.

"Timeless" Toni Storm, Luther and Mariah May guest on commentary for the next match.

"The Virtuosa" Deonna Purrazzo beats Anna Jay with the Venus de Milo. After the match, Renee Paquette interviews Deonna Purrazzo in the ring. Purrazzo tells "Timeless" Toni Storm that they have known each other for a long time and used to be like sisters, and while it is clear that Toni has changed, so has she. She says they may have been friends, but she has never faced the greatest technical wrestler in the world. Toni Storm gets on Luther's shoulders and calls Deonna "an artifically tanned hag" and says her past is none of her concern before throwing her shoe at her. Deonna throws it back at her, then Mariah May throws the shoe at Deonna before Deonna throws it at her, too.



Private Party (Marq Quen and Isiah Kassidy) beat Top Flight (Darius and Dante Martin) after Quen rolls Darius up and grabs the top rope for leverage.



We see a video package of Darby Allin and Sting's history in AEW.

Samoa Joe retains the AEW World Championship against Hook after sending Hook into unconsciousness with the Coaquina Clutch after blocking Redrum. After the match, Hook asks Joe if that is all he has, and Joe gets back in the ring and hits him with the Muscle Buster. Hook gets back to his feet, and Joe gets back in the ring again before "Hangman" Adam Page suddenly shows up and chases Joe out of the ring. Swerve Strickland and Prince Nana is also seen in the crowd staring down Joe as he leaves. "Hangman" Adam Page then helps Hook back up before he and Swerve stare each other down.



Friday, December 29, 2023

New Year's Smash - Rampage recap for December 29, 2023

Chris Jericho heads to the ring to start tonight's show. Jericho talks about the events between him and Sammy Guevara and the aftermath from Dynamite, then talks about how he and Sting will be teaming at Worlds End. He says that after their no holds barred match, Sting told him that he respects him and has his back, and he was true to his word. Jericho then asks Sammy Guevara to come to the ring, as he still has some loose ends to take care of between himself and Sammy. Sammy shows up and heads to the ring. Jericho asks Sammy why he joined Don Callis' family. Sammy says it is hard being in Jericho's shadow, and that he started blaming Jericho for not being where he wanted to be, and that it was him who held himself back, not Jericho. Sammy says that it is time to get to work and be the man he should have been back then after months of watching and thinking after his concussion and the birth of his son, then apologizes to Jericho. Jericho accepts Sammy's apology, then admits that he is a bit controlling but is still one of his biggest fans. He says he knows Don Callis can be manipulative and leech off young guys who doubt themselves, and that he will always believe in Sammy. Jericho then says that he still needs a partner for his tag team title match after Worlds End, and asks Sammy if he will reunite with him and bring back Le Sex Gods. Sammy hugs Jericho, confirming the reunion.



Backstage, Renee Paquette interviews Daniel Garcia and "Daddy Magic" Matt Menard. Menard says Garcia's win against Brody King was the biggest of Garcia's career, then Garcia says that he is sick of people like The House of Black (Malakai Black, Brody King, Buddy Matthews) walking over people like him and Menard and that they have them in their sights.

Ruby Soho beats "The Problem" Marina Shafir following the distraction from Harley Cameron in a match that also sees "The Native Beast" Nyla Rose chase Saraya through the crowd when Cameron's attacks against Nyla prove to be ineffective.



Backstage, we hear from The Don Callis Family (Don Callis, Konosuke Takeshita, Powerhouse Hobbs, Kyle Fletcher), Big Bill and "Absolute" Ricky Starks. Don Callis says that Chris Jericho's world will end tomorrow, as does Konosuke Takeshita, Powerhouse Hobbs, and Kyle Fletcher. Big Bill says they will beat everyone, and Starks calls their eight-man tag match at Worlds End his retirement gift to Sting.

Backstage, Renee Paquette interview Kris Statlander and Willow Nightingale. Willow wants to know that she and Kris are on good terms after Stokely Hathaway's recent words, as she wants to tag with Kris at Worlds End. Stokely shows up and wants them one-on-one at Worlds End, and while Willow is reluctant, Kris likes the idea and shakes hands on it.

Wheeler Yuta retains the Ring of Honor Pure Championship against Matt Sydal. After the match, Danhausen shows up and appoints himself "the fourth judge" and has kept an eye on him before disqualifying him for a closed fist to Sydal's face behind the referee's back and declaring him the loser. Wheeler Yuta responds by laying Danhausen out and telling him to kiss his ass before hitting him with elbows. All of a sudden, Hook shows up and chases Yuta out of the ring.



We see a video package of the aftermath of Samoa Joe betraying MJF on Dynamite.

Action Andretti and Top Flight (Darius and Dante Martin) beat Best Friends (Orange Cassidy, Trent Beretta, "Azucar" Rocky Romero) in a trios match.



Friday, December 1, 2023

They're On A Rampage - Rampage recap for December 1, 2023



Best Friends (Orange Cassidy, Trent Beretta, Danhausen) and Hook beat "Cool Hand" Angelo Parker, "Daddy Magic" Matt Menard and The Dark Order (Evil Uno and Alex Reynolds) in an eight-man tag match. Wheeler Yuta shows up and guests on commentary shortly after the start of the match. Near the end of the match, Danhausen curses Menard and wears Jake Hager's hat, and Hager tumbles over the ring ropes trying to get to Danhausen. Angelo Parker grabs the hat from Danhausen's head, and as Hook takes the hat back and puts Parker in Redrum, Danhausen stacks Menard up for the win.



Backstage, Renee Paquette interviews Saraya, Ruby Soho and Anna Jay. As Saraya tries to squash beef with Anna Jay, Angelo Parker shows up. Anna Jay says she wants no one at ringside, and Saraya wants Ruby Soho to have nothing with Angelo.

Tony Schiavone interviews "The Nature Boy" Ric Flair and Sting in the ring. Sting shows up first, followed by Flair. Sting talks about some of the great matches that he had in Minneapolis, Minnesota and says that it is good to be back before thanking everyone, including Flair. Flair says he has covered a lot of ground and had a lot of ground, but the people who will always be special to him will be Dusty Rhodes, Ricky Steamboat, and of course, Sting. He says he is glad to be back in his hometown and share this moment, and that he will be with Sting until the end. He also says that they have stayed honest with each other, and that they will stay all night and dance a little longer.



Backstage, Renee Paquette interviews Kris Statlander, Hikaru Shida and Skye Blue. Statlander says tonight is a hard pill to swallow after all she has been through since her return and mentions Skye Blue being pinned. As Skye and Statlander argue, Shida says she lost her title, too, but she is taking her anger out on their opponents tonight and says they should, too.

The Don Callis Family (Konosuke Takeshita, Powerhouse Hobbs, Kyle Fletcher) quickly beat three unnamed opponents in a trios match. After the match, Don Callis addresses Chris Jericho and Kenny Omega, saying they could be the most dominant tag team of all time. He then says only winning matters to his family, and that they will continue dominating until there is nowhere for Jericho and Omega to hide.



In backstage footage from earlier tonight, Prince nana and "The Machine" Brian Cage celebrate Gates of Agony dominating in Japan and bringing money home before hiring The Workhorsemen (JD Drake and Anthony Henry)for tonight, saying it could be a big opportunity for them. He says that he has already paid them off, and he wants to see if they can be Mogul Embassy material.

Kris Statlander, Hikaru Shida and Skye Blue beat Anna Jay and The Outcasts (Saraya and Ruby Soho) in a trios match despite communication issues between Statlander and Skye Blue.



Penta el Zero Miedo, Komander and El Hijo del Vikingo beat The Workhorsemen (JD Drake and Anthony Henry) and "The Machine" Brian Cage after Brian Cage and Prince Nana walk out on the match following a miscommunication between Brian Cage and The Workhorsemen.



Saturday, September 30, 2023

Collision Course - Collision recap for September 30, 2023

We hear from Big Bill, "Absolute" Ricky Starks, Aussie Open (Kyle Fletcher and Mark Davis), FTR (Dax Harwood and Cash Wheeler) and The Blackpool Combat Club (Wheeler Yuta and "The American Dragon" Bryan Danielson) before tonight's show.

Andrade el Idolo beats "Rock Hard" Juice Robinson after The Gunns (Austin and Colten Gunn) are ejected from ringside for repeatedly getting involved in the match.



Backstage, Tony Schiavone interviews Chris Jericho and Kenny Omega. Jericho says tonight is a big deal, because for the last four years, AEW has been built on his and Omega's animosity, and their rivalry has been nothing but stellar. He says that he and Omega have been at each other's throats since the beginning, but before WrestleDream, they have to find out if they can even coexist in the ring. Omega says their WrestleDream match has been set in stone, and while Omega admits he does not like Jericho, the Don Callis Family (Don Callis, Konosuke Takeshita, Sammy Guevara, Will Ospreay) is bigger than what they have, and he will have his back. He then asks if Jericho will have his, then Jericho says he will because they have to work together tonight and tomorrow night and they will take all their opponents out.

We see more of RJ City's interview with Toni Storm in part two of "Toni Storm: Portrait of a Star." Toni Storm says the peak of her career is right now, as all she does is peak. She says the business can be a cruel mistress and that she misses the old days, as they were a simpler, happier time. She then thinks that RJ City is trying to flirt with her.

The Kingdom (Matt Taven and Mike Bennett) - who head to the match with their suitcases - beat Best Friends (Chuck Taylor and Trent Beretta) following two weiner punches to both members of Best Friends behind the referee's back from Bennett. After the match, The Kingdom have to leave to head straight to Roderick Strong's house, and Matt Taven tells Adam Cole taht if they mean anything to him, he will met them there right now. Taven then tells Roderick Strong that they are six hours away and tells him to "stay neck strong."



Backstage, Alex Marvez interviews Don Callis and Prince Nana. Callis walks away, and Prince Nana tells Marvez "If you dig deep into the universe, you will find something there that is very, very unique." He says that after Gates of Agony (Bishop Kaun and Toa Liona) get through with Chris Jericho and Kenny Omega, they will be in the money.

We see a video package for Julia Hart vs. Kris Statlander for the TBS Championship at WrestleMania.

Julia Hart beats Vertvixen. After the match, Julia Hart says that she cannot wait until tomorrow and that Kris Statlander should come to the ring right now. Kris Statlander shows up with Best Friends (Chuck Taylor and Trent Beretta) and Rocky "Azucar" Romero. Brody King, Romero and Best Friends all step aside, but Julia Hart leaves the ring before slapping Kris Statlander in the face. Kris says Julia can run away tonight, but she will be facing the defeater of the undefeated tomorrow night. She says that the clock is ticking, and at WrestleDream, Julia Hart's time is up.



We hear from Claudio Castagnoli, who says that despite having a weight lifted off his shoulder, he has never felt so good. He says one must not be a champion to act like one, and that one must look inside to see what keeps one going. He says the sport keeps going, and when there is a pay-per-view dedicated to the sport he loves, he will lay out the challenge to anybody who thinks they are man enough to step in his way. We then hear from Josh Barnett, who says everyone loves to talk about challenges and laying them out, but so often, people are not ready for what door they have opened up. He says war is ageless and the ring is a field of combat, and wherever a ring exists in the world, he will be found. Barnett then tells Claudio that he is really going to see what a challenge can become.

Chris Jericho and Kenny Omega beat Gates of Agony (Bishop Kaun and Toa Liona) with the Walls of Jericho from Jericho to Bishop Kaun in the middle of the ring. After the match, Jericho says he and Omega can coexist. Omega says coexistence is part of the grand scheme of being part of the greatest and that the Don Callis Family (Don Callis, Konosuke Takeshita, Sammy Guevara, Will Ospreay) is bigger than them. He says that Don Callis never listened to the fans and that he has now seen the light after being brainwashed, and that it will take more than a beating to cause him to turn on his friends. he says that tomorrow at WrestleDream, it is time for the original Alpha and the original Omega to spell the end of Don Callis. Jericho says that tomorrow at WrestleDream, they and Kota Ibushi will beat The Don Callis Family, and says that Sammy Guevara is "the ultimate Judas" while he is the villain and he will ruin Guevara's life.



We hear from The Righteous (Vincent and Dutch). Dutch says it is time to take the final step to the terrying ledge of truth, and Vincent says that they do not need to hurt Adam Cole or MJF, and devil or not, nobody can hurt The Righteous more than themselves, and asks Cole and MJF what power they think over them. Dutch says karma's deadline is getting closer, and Vincent says karma's deadline is coming to an end. Vincent says that they will tear apart the bond that keeps MJF and Adam Cole together, which is the Ring of Honor World Tag Team Championships.

The Righteous (Vincent and Dutch) beat Travis Williams and Judas Icarus. After the match, Vincent says to look at all the paper people strung together, as it is the same paper people who believe that MJF truly is the devil. He then says MJF is the devil, as the devil pulls the strings that make the people dance and the same strings that tie together Adam Cole. He says that The Righteous will not only become Ring of Honor World Tag Team Champions, but they will make sure the devil leaves with only one hook. Dutch then pulls the wooden beam out from underneath the ring and places it between Judas Icarus' feet, then Vincent smashes one of Judas Icarus' feet with a chair.



We see a video package for Eddie Kingston vs. Katsuyori Shibata for the ROH World Championship and the New Japan Pro Wrestling Strong Openweight Championship at WrestleDream.

Backstage, Tony Schiavone interviews TMDK ("Hysterical" Shane Haste, Mikey Nicholls, Bad Dude Tito). Bad Dude Tito says they are back from Japan and that they are here to stoke the flames and bring the fire. The Acclaimed suddenly show up and welcome TMDK to AEW before introducing themselves. Haste says they know The Acclaimed's game and can play it to, but Nicholls and Tito shove Haste to the side when he tries to rap.

Zack Sabre Jr. guests on commentary for the next match.

Big Bill, "Absolute" Ricky Starks and Aussie Open (Kyle Fletcher and Mark Davis) beat FTR (Dax Harwood and Cash Wheeler) and The Blackpool Combat Club (Wheeler Yuta and "The American Dragon" Bryan Danielson) in an eight-man tag match. After the match, Aussie Open are about to hit Dax Harwood with Coreolis, but this starts a brawl all over the ring between the two teams. Zack Sabre Jr. leaves the commentary table to have a staredown with Danielson in the middle of the ring which gets physical when Sabre shoves Danielson and Danielson slaps him as a result.



Friday, September 22, 2023

Grand Slam - Rampage recap for September 22, 2023

Darby Allin and Sting beat Christian Cage and Luchasaurus as Nick Wayne distracts Christian as he goes for the Killswitch on Darby, allowing Darby to win with a jackkinfe pin.



Orange Cassidy, Hook and Kris Statlander beat "Cool Hand" Angelo Parker, "Daddy Magic" Matt Menard and Anna Jay in a mixed trios match.



It's time for QTV. Johnny TV and Harley Cameron roll some footage of QT Marshall performing in Mexico, then Johnny TV gets a text for a tag team partner next week for someone he has known for a long time with long hair and fresh breath: Johnny TV, not Aaron Solo.

Tony Schiavone interviews Don Callis and Konosuke Takeshita in the ring. Callis says that a few weeks ago, the wrestling world was abuzz at his so-called pursuit of Chris Jericho, and while he did not end up with Jericho, he ended up with the man he really wanted: Sammy Guevara, whom he brings out. Sammy tells Callis that he hated him almost as much as the fans do for a long time because he thought he was trying to rip apart his family, but he was really telling him that he never really had one until now. Sammy then says that he turned on Jericho because he held him back and took him for granted just like the fans did for a long time, then says he does not need the fans and is tired of earning their love after having a wife, a kid and a fat paycheck. He then says Chris Jericho is dead to him and that he never wants to see him again, then Chris Jericho shows up. Jericho runs into the ring and fights Sammy and Takeshita, then Callis attacks him from behind. Jericho confronts Callis until Takeshita hits Jericho in the back with a chair, then Sammy takes the chair and hits Jericho in the back with it. Callis then beats up on Jericho, but when he is about to stab Jericho with the screwdriver, Kenny Omega rushes out to the ring and makes the save with a pipe. As Callis, Takeshita, and Sammy retreat, Jericho inadvertently backs into Omega. Omega drops his pipe, then leaves.



Backstage, Alex Marvez interviews Kenny Omega, who says that it is all about taking care of Don Callis. Chris Jericho shows up and tells him that while he appreciates him saving him, AEW was built on their rivalry. He then says that Callis' biggest nightmare is coming true and that Sammy Guevara is "the real Judas," then proposes they team up against The Don Calls Family at WrestleDream. Omega tells Don Callis that WrestleDream will be a "WrestleNightmare" for him. Jericho then proposes a six-man tag team match against the two of them and Kota Ibushi.

The Righteous (Vincent and Dutch) beat Best Friends (Chuck Taylor and Trent Beretta), The Kingdom (Matt Taven and Mike Bennett) and The Hardys (Jeff and Matt Hardy) to become #1 contenders for the Ring of Honor World Tag Team Championships after Jeff Hardy hits Chuck Taylor with the Swanton Bomb only for Vincent to hit Jeff Hardy with the Death From Above for the win.



We hear from Mike Santana, who says that tonight, everyone will find out what his recovery was all about and that he has survived too much to walk away. He says that if anyone gets between him and his money, he will put them down. He says that he is getting what is his, and if anyone does not like it, they can either fight him or fire him, and that everyone has two choices: get down or lay down.

The Acclaimed ("Platinum" Max Caster, Anthony Bowens, "Daddy Ass" Billy Gunn) retain the AEW World Trios Championships against The Dark Order (Evil Uno, Alex Reynolds, John Silver).



Julia Hart beats Skue Blue with Hartless. After the match, Hart puts Skye Blue in the hold again, then Willow Nightingale shows up and runs into the ring, forcing Hart to retreat.



We hear from Bullet Club Gold ("Switchblade" Jay White, "Rock Hard" Juice Roinson, Austin Gunn, Colton Gunn). As Colton Gunn works on his Spanish, "Switchblade" Jay White says that the world knows him and that Andrade el Idolo wants the world to know his name in the same breadth, and that they will when he beats Andrade on Collision.

Mike Santana beats Bronson. After the match, Ortiz shows up on the stage, and Santana and Ortiz have a brief confrontation before Santana heads to the back.



The Young Bucks (Matt and Nick Jackson) and "Hangman" Adam Page beat The Mogul Embassy ("The Machine" Brian Cage, Bishop Kaun, Toa Liona) to become the Ring of Honor World Six-Man Tag Team Champions after Adam Page counters the Drill Claw with a roll-up. During the match, Swerve Strickland shows up to watch from the stage, which brielfy distracts "Hangman" Adam Page.



Friday, August 4, 2023

They're On A Rampage - Rampage recap for August 4, 2023



The Hardys (Jeff and Matt Hardy) and "Limitless" Keith Lee beat The Butcher, The Blade and Kip Sabian in a trios match.



We hear from The Kingdom (Matt Taven and Mike Bennett), who says that Adam Cole has forgotten that they are his real friends as well as everything that they have went through.

We hear from The Young Bucks (Matt and Nick Jackson). Matt says they need to get back into the tag team division, then The Young Bucks notice The Hardys and congratulate them on their win, then Matt Hardy challenges The Bucks to a tag team match. Nick accepts the challenge for Dynamite.

Anna Jay A.S. - now going by the name Anna Jay again - beats Skye Blue after "Cool Hand" Angelo Parker distracts Skye Blue and gets slapped only for Anna to make her tap to the Queenslayer.



Backstage, Renee Paquette interviews Kris Stalander as Kris bench presses her. Kris says people like Mercedes Martinez get title shots after attacking her with her own belt, and she is not taking this lying down. She tells Mercedes Martinez to get ready, because tomorrow night, "Mama's comin' home."

It is announced that PAC is currently injured and unable to compete, yet Death Triangle (Penta el Zero Miedo and Rey Fenix) will still take on the winner of tonight's Parking Lot Fight.

The Mogul Embassy (Swerve Strickland and AR Fox) beat Logan Cruz and Tyshaun Perez.



It's time for QTV. QT Marshall needs opponents to get back on the winning track, and Harley Cameron shows footage of Johnny TV issuing an open challenge to whoever has been on television.

Backstage, we hear from Prince Nana, Big Bill and "The Machine" Brian Cage. Nana says that tomorrow night, they will take on FTR (Dax Harwood and Cash Wheeler). Big Bill tells FTR to eat their pizza and drink their tequila before they embarrass them, and Brian Cage says that they are "too swole to control" and that they will become tag team champions before Nana proclaims that they will be rolling in gold.

The Blackpool Combat Club (Claudio Castagnoli and Jon Moxley) beat Best Friends (Chuck Taylor and Trent Beretta) after Wheeler Yuta joins in and distracts Chuck Taylor before the three of them take out Orange Cassidy and completely vandalize Trent's mom Sue's minivan.



Wednesday, July 26, 2023

Those Dynamite Kids - Dynamite recap for July 26, 2023

We hear from Darby Allin, who talks about how he got started in wrestling with AR Fox, how he got to know him and how he learned to become successful in wrestling with him. He says there is nobody no more deserving of a title shot than AR Fox, for without him, there would be no Darby Allin.

Orange Cassidy retains the AEW International Championship against AR Fox. After the match, Orange puts his glasses on AR Fox in a sign of respect, but AR Fox tears them up and punches Orange, and on the way out, he shows signs of remorse before he is confronted by Darby Allin for his actions. Afterwards, Jon Moxley gets in the ring and attacks Darby Allin, hitting him with Death Rider.



Backstage, Renee Paquette interviews Chris Jericho and Don Callis. Callis announces that he has set Jericho up with a tag team match with Konosuke Takeshita to get Jericho behind the idea of joining his family. Jericho says he is willing to give this a try. When Callis tells him that their opponents are Daniel Garcia and Sammy Guevara, Jericho is hesitant at first, but agrees to the match. Callis also presents a painting of the two of them in 1995 with Bad News Allen watching over them.

We see footage of Hook with the FTW title in a subway. The subway passes, and the FTW title disappears. The subway passes again, and all that can be seen is the word "Hook."

We hear from The Blackpool Combat Club (Claudio Castagnoli and Wheeler Yuta). Claudio tells everyone not to play with fire and not to play with them, and Jon Moxley shows up and tells everyone to stay in their lane or else they will get hurt.

Tony Schiavone interviews Jack Perry in the ring. Jack Perry says he beat Hook, and that after one book, Hook realized he could hang with the big boys and took a train to nowhere. He says that when he announced that he would win a championship, he was not talking about the FTW Championship, which was "created in a second-class company" created by "scumbags" like the fans. He says that the title was never recognized, but when he got his hands on it, it became the real deal because he is the real deal and he is "that damn good." Jack then tells Taz he would run circles around him and his friends from back in the day, then Jerry Lynn shows up and says ECW paved the way for the younger generation and without an ECW, there would never be a "Jungle Boy." Jerry then dares Jack Perry to keep running his mouth and get his ass kicked, and when Jack says he would like to see who would kick his ass, Jerry drops his microphone, and Jack tells him to relax and that they will dot his on his time. He then tells Jack perry to get in the ring with him next week so they can see who gets their ass kicked.



Backstage, Renee Paquette interviews Dr. Britt Baker, D.M.D. Britt tells Taya Valkyrie that he was not surprised that Taya called him out, and says he is excited a first-time match-up with someone he admires. She then says that if Taya wants to swim with sharks, she will drive her to the deep end.

PAC beats Gravity with the Brutalizer.



In backstage footage from last week, Renee Paquette interviews MJF and Adam Cole. MJF admits he liked FTR (Dax Harwood and Cash Wheeler) back when they were his lackeys, as they were in the pinnacle of their career. After making fun of FTR's looks and Harwood's promo skills, he says he will take his fists and punch Dax so hard in the face he will spit out CM Punk's jockstrap, as he and Adam Cole are winning the tag team titles. Adam Cole says that at the start, it was all about winning gold, but now it has become about friendship, as he never thought they would be so friends and he has become his best friend. He says that MJF has nothing to worry about the AEW World Championship and says that MJF has become his best friend. MJF tells Adam Cole he will give Adam Cole a rematch for the AEW World Championship, then Roderick Strong rushes in and confronts MJF. Adam Cole steps in and tells Roderick Strong that he is out of line and that he has other friends, and that Roderick has to trust him.

In backstage footage from last week, Renee Paquette interviews FTR (Dax Harwood and Cash Wheeler). Cash Wheeler says he looks forward to the match, but feels sad that Adam Cole is being dragged into this while MJF is a "generational ass-kisser" while FTR are "generational ass-kickers," especially after they have seen MJF for who he really is. Wheeler says he hates to do this, but MJF and Adam Cole have to learn not to mess with them. Dax Harwood says he could yell and scream about MJF all day, but he will not, and says MJF makes a mockery out of the business and their titles. He says there will be no dance routine or mockeries in their match and that their match will be a fight, and that he will "beat the shit out of MJF" and rip his eyeballs out for mentioning his family, and says that if they have to beat Adam Cole to do it, they will do it.

Swerve Strickland beats Darby Allin after Darby is attacked by someone in a blue hoodie, who is revealed to be AR Fox after the match. Afterwards, AR Fox attacks both Darby and Nick Wayne alongside Swerve, then Prince Nana hands AR Fox a Mogul Embassy shirt, which AR Fox raises up and puts on.



Backstage, Chris Jericho meets with the remaining members of The Jericho Appreciation Society ("Cool Hand" Angelo Parker, "Daddy Magic" Matt Menard, Tay Melo, Anna Jay A.S.). Angelo Parker pulls out his switchblade comb and says he is not handing it back yet, and he wants to know exactly where Jericho stands. Anna Jay A.S. tells Jericho that he is being selfish, as they spent all this time appreciating him but did not get appreciated back, and cannot give him 100%. Everyone else leaves one by one, with "Daddy Magic" Matt Menard telling Jericho to "figure it out...fast."

Dr. Britt Baker, D.M.D. beats Taya Valkyrie after countering the Road to Valhalla with the Lockjaw.



We see a video package for the Tag Team Eliminator Battle Royal this Friday on Rampage.

The Lucha Brothers (Penta el Zero Miedo and Rey Fenix) beat Best Friends (Chuck Taylor and Trent Beretta) and The Blackpool Combat Club (Claudio Castagnoli and Jon Moxley) in a three-way tag team match. During the match, Orange Cassidy shows up and hits Wheeler Yuta with the Orange Punch before brawling with Jon Moxley, and Trent Beretta hits Claudio Castagnoli with Strong Zero but cannot make the pinfall due to not being the legal man for his team. The Lucha Brothers then double team Trent so Penta can hit Trent with Fear Factor for the win. After the match, all three teams in the match continue to fight as it is announced that Trent Beretta, Jon Moxley and Penta el Zero Miedo will all face each other in an "Anything Goes" Match next week.



Friday, May 26, 2023

They're On A Rampage - Rampage recap for May 26, 2023



The Acclaimed ("Platinum" Max Caster, Anthony Bowens, "Daddy Ass" Billy Gunn) beat La Faccion Ingobernables (Rush, Dralistico, "El Perro Peligroso" Preston Vance) in a trios match. After the match, Anthony Bowens says The Acclaimed have run through the trios division all month long, then says they should do some gambling while in Las Vegas and that while the House always wins, one should never bet on Black.



The Gunns (Austin and Colten Gunn) and "All Ego" Ethan Page beat three unnamed opponents in a trios match. (Those three opponents are known on the indies as Lights Camera Faction (Fresco Mattic, Action Braxton, Watson], and only Watson's name is mentioned by Chris Jericho near the end of the match.) After the match, Ethan Page says he hopes The Hardys were watching tonight's match, as he and The Gunns showed what a real team can do, and on Sunday, The Hardys (Jeff and Matt Hardy) will not have a third man because they took out Brother Zay. After Ethan Page says that it will be the three of them against the two Hardys, The Hardys show up and states that "the egos" will be deleted courtesy of them, and Matt Hardy says Ethan Page's contract and his ass will be his. All of a sudden, Brother Zay shows up in a neck brace and says that while the doctor did not clear him, he did find a replacement: Hook. Ethan and The Gunns leave the ring as The Hardys and Hook enter it.



Backstage, Lexy Nair interviews Naturally Limitless ("Limitless" Keith Lee and "The Natural" Dustin Rhodes). Dustin Rhodes says that with The Mogul Embassy in the Casino Battle Royal, things are heated, and that The Mogul Embassy know what is coming to them. Keith Lee says he cannot wait.

Dr. Britt Baker, D.M.D. and Hikaru Shida beat "The Native Beast" Nyla Rose and "The Problem" Marina Shafir with a Katana and the Lockjaw to Shafir. After the match, it is revealed that The Outcasts (Saraya, Toni Storm, Ruby Soho) have attacked Jamie Hayter backstage.



The Firm (Lee Moriarty and Big Bill) beat Best Friends (Chuck Taylor and Trent Beretta). After the match, The Firm mock The Lucha Brothers at the front row, and this starts a brawl that involves them and several other Casino Battle Royal participants who were watching the match from the front row. Everyone scatters when Orange Cassidy show up. "The Machine" Brian Cage soon shows up, but so does Naturally Limitless. As Naturally Limitless go to town on Brian Cage, Prince Nana and Swerve Strickland show up and watch from the stage before retreating when Keith Lee approaches them.



Friday, May 19, 2023

They're On A Rampage - Rampage recap for May 19, 2023



The Blackpool Combat Club (Claudio Castagnoli, Jon Moxley, Wheeler Yuta) beat Best Friends (Chuck Taylor and Trent Beretta) and Bandido in a trios match.



We hear from Kyle Fletcher, who says that he attacked Orange Cassidy because nobody is more international than he is and that he will be the new AEW International Champion.

Jade Cargill beats Danni Bee and goes 58-0. After the match, "Smart" Mark Sterling shows up and says she and Jade Cargill lined up more talent in the back, and another challenger - Genesis - who quickly becomes Jade Cargill's 59th win. As Sterling argues with the referee, Taya Valkyrie makes work of both Jade and Leila Grey, then hits Jade with the Road to Valhalla before asking Jade "Now...who's that bitch?" before telling Jade she will see her at Double or Nothing.



The Acclaimed ("Platinum" Max Caster, Anthony Bowens, "Daddy Ass" Billy Gunn) beat The Varsity Athletes ("The Premier Athlete" Tony Nese, "The Technical Beast" Josh Woods, Ari Daivari) in a trios match.



It's time for QTV. QT Marshall says that the staff of QT is in the Casino Battle Royal at Double or Nothing, and that Powerhouse Hobbs is front and center on the poster for AEW Collision, where Harley Cameron says that Hobbs will dominate. Marshall says that on June 17th, the real story begins.

Tony Schiavone interviews The Hardys (Jeff and Matt Hardy) and Brother Zay in the ring. Matt Hardy says that it is them against The Firm, and if they win, he will be in charge of "All Ego" Ethan Page's contract. As Jeff Hardy says that they are on the road to becoming AEW World Tag Team Champions, Ethan Page shows up and says he asked The Gunns (Austin and Colten Gunn) to help him, not to make a match or keep things going, and says that he and Matt Hardy are done. Ethan Page then tries to restart his friendship with Brother Zay, saying that he is responsible for Zay's solo success before he was played for a fool. He tries to hug it out with Zay, but Zay isn't having it. When Ethan forces him to shake his hand, Ethan grabs Zay and The Gunns attack The Hardys. The Gunns then wrap a chair around Brother Zay's neck, which Ethan Page stomps from the top rope before declares that Zay will never moan - much less wrestle again - before telling him and The Hardys he and The Gunns will see them at Double or Nothing.



Chris Jericho says that Adam Cole is a coward for his actions on Dynamite and is not a man of his word, and if Cole was here right now, he would beat his ass. We then hear from Adam Cole, who says that if Jericho wants to fight him, and that he will make his life hell by beating his ass when he leaves the arena and that there is nothing he can do. Jericho then says the restraining order that bans Adam Cole from the building is null and void and that they will both have an unsanctioned match at Double or Nothing before tearing the restraining order. Adam Cole then thanks Chris Jericho for tearing up the contract, then enters the building. After the commercial break, Adam Cole shows up through the crowd and comes for Chris Jericho. Jericho and Cole brawl on the ramp until security and referees show up to restore order.



"The Natural" Dustin Rhodes beats Bishop Kaun. After the match, "The Machine" Brain Cage attacks and powerbombs Dustin Rhodes, then Swerve Strickland shows up and smiles before "Limitless" Keith Lee arrives and takes out all Cage and Kaun before staring down Swerve. Cage and Kaun get back up and attack Keith Lee from behind, but Prince Nana gets Kaun a chair to hit Keith Lee in the back with so that Brian Cage can drop Keith Lee into the chair with an F-5. Swerve then hits Keith Lee, who is seated on the chair, with a Swerve Stomp from the top rope.



Wednesday, May 10, 2023

Those Dynamite Kids - Dynamite recap for May 10, 2023

Claudio Castagnoli beats Rey Fenix in a Double Jeopardy Match to earn a shot at the Ring of Honor World Tag Team Championships. (Had Rey Fenix won, he would have earned a shot at the ROH World Championship.)



Backstage, Renee Paqueette interviews Miro, who has not been seen in quite some time. Miro says nothing and enters Tony Khan's office.

We hear from MJF, who talks about how the "Four Pillars of AEW" came from nowhere to become stars and how the difference between him and the rest of "the pillars" has widened and how he has beaten the best to become the best. He then says that what the rest of "the pillars" have done pale in comparison to his AEW accomplishments, and that his reign of terror has just begun.

We see a video package chronicling the events leading up to tonight's steel cage match between Kenny Omega and Jon Moxley.

FTR (Dax Harwood and Cash Wheeler) head to the ring. Dax Harwood asks Mark Briscoe to come to the ring so he can apologize to him, but Jeff Jarrett, Jay Lethal, Satnam Singh and Sonjay Dutt show up instead. Sonjay tells FTR that they have one job and that it is to accept their challenge for the tag team titles at Double or Nothing. Dax says he will accept their challenge if they admit to using Mark Briscoe to get to them. Sonjay Dutt says that Mark Briscoe is their friend, then Mark Briscoe shows up with a few Styrofoam cups and a bottle of alcohol. He says that he has gotten with Tony Khan, and the match is not only official, but he is the special guest referee. Everyone then has a toast, but Sonjay Dutt spits his drink in Dax Harwood's eyes. Mark Briscoe gets shoved into a blinded Harwood as he tries to keep the piece, and Harwood instinctively piledrives Mark Briscoe.

Backstage, Renee Paquette interviews Chris Jericho. He wants to know why Adam Cole got the best of him with an unprovoked attack while he was on commentary, then says Cole created an unsafe working environment and proved himself a coward, then provides a document stating that he and Adam Cole cannot be in the same building. Roderick Strong shows up and tells Chris Jericho that Adam Cole is no coward, then says he is not banned from the building and challenges him to a Falls Count Anywhere match. Jericho appreciates Strong's loyalty, but says he will knock his teeth down his throat and that he has a whole army behind him. Strong then provides a document stating that The Jericho Appreciation Society is also banned from the building for the match.

Backstage, Renee Paquette is met by Thudner Rosa, who also heads into Tony Khan's office.

We hear from Sammy Guevara, who says that he is the pillar that should not be and that he is only here because he is too good to deny. We also hear from Chris Jericho, who talks about his history with Sammy Guevara leading to this moment, and from Tay Melo, who says that she knew that the main event is where Sammy belonged. Sammy says he puts everything on the line to get to where he is, especially when "the machine" has always been against him, and says that if trust in your heart, your dreams will come true.

We hear from Tony Khan, who says that this is one of the biggest cards in Dynamite history and that there are stars lining up for a chance in AEW. He says that AEW can create more content every week and asks everyone to stay tuned on TNT for a huge announcement, and on TBS where they will follow up on an even bigger announcement.

Orange Cassidy retains the AEW International Championship against Daniel Garcia.



We see a video package of Hikaru Shida double-crossing The Outcasts (Saraya, Toni Storm, Ruby Roho), and Dr. Britt Baker, D.M.D. and Jamie Hayter challenging The Outcasts to a trios match.

Tony Schiavone interviews Christian Cage and Luchasaurus in the ring. Christian says he is the number one contender for the TNT Championship "because he is Christian Cage," and that he is afforded certain luxuries due to his accomplishments. He then asks what is up with all the wresters in AEW and their "daddy issues," as his current opponent in Wardlow also had a father, who he will not make fun of because he was not famous and nobody cared about him. He also says it is lucky that Wardlow found Arn Anderson when Arn was looking for a new son himself, then goes on to say that Brock Anderson is under contract in AEW and that Arn threw him to the side for Wardlow. He then goes on to mock Arn Anderson's history of being part of The Four Horsemen and goes on to say that Arn Anderson never won a world title, and that unlike Arn, he knows what it takes to reach the mountaintop. After asking Wardlow how it feels knowing his mentor is not as good as he thinks he is, Christian tells Wardlow that he will prove that his days as champion are all but over before telling the fans to kiss his ass.



We hear from Darby Allin. He says he was put on this earth to become a pro wrestler as we see him perform stunts back home, and says that he wants to give back to pro wrestling after all it gave to him. He says he knows where he is going and how to get there, and that he is going to be world champion.

Julia Hart beats Anna Jay A.S. with Hartless in a no-holds-barred match. During the match, it is announced that Rampage airs this Saturday at 10 PM Eastern/9 PM Central.



Backstage, Renee Paquette interviews Best Friends and Bandido. Orange Cassidy says he has room in his backpack for three more belts, then Trent Beretta says they will be winning the big one. On the subject of the chosen rule, Chuck Taylor says that Julia Hart is scary and that "all witches are banned from ringside."

The House of Black (Malakai Black, Brody King, Buddy Matthews) retain the AEW World Trios Championships against Bandido and Best Friends (Chuck Taylor and Trent Beretta). After the match, it is revealed that Kyle Fletcher has attacked Orange Cassidy backstage before he picks up the AEW International Championship.



We hear from "Jungle Boy" Jack Perry, who talks about how he trained to wrestle when he was young and knew it was what he wanted to do. He says that he has put in the work to become a world champion, and also talks about how Christian Cage taught him a lot yet showed him how cold the business can be. He says he wants to be the best professional wrestler and show that if you put in the work, you can make things happen.

We see a video package for "Absolute" Ricky Starks vs. "Switchblade" Jay White for next week.

"The American Dragon" Bryan Danielson guests on commentary for the next match.

Jon Moxley beats Kenny Omega in a steel cage match after Don Callis stops Moxley from stabbing Omega with a screwdriver only to do it himself. After the match, Callis entertains stabbing Omega again, but reneges and says something to Omega before kissing him on the forehead.



Thursday, April 27, 2023

Honor Roll - Ring of Honor recap for April 27, 2023

Athena beats Lady Frost in a ROH Women's World Championship Proving Grounds Match.

We hear from The Kingdom (Matt Taven, Mike Bennett, Maria Kanellis-Bennett). Bennett says that Ring of Honor was built on honor. Taven says that Supercard of Honor was supposed to be their moment of glory, but they were given a match with Top Flight (Darius and Dante Martin) instead. Bennett says he is tired of "little kids" using their company as a stepstool and stealing their moment every chance they get. Taven then says that they were disrespected at Supercard of Honor and were screwed out of the tag team titles and their moment. Maria Kanellis-Bennett says Jay Briscoe gave them respect, and says that when respect is taken from The Kingdom that is something they do not forget. Taven says they will teach everyone a lesson until they get revenge against every single team in the Reach For The Sky Ladder Match. Maria says that ROH was built by The Kingdom, and says that they will teach every team they face what ROH means, and if they do not give them respect, they will take that respect and show them what it means to be part of the ROH locker room.

La Faccion Ingobernable (Preston Vance and Rush) beat The Infantry ("The Captain" Shawn Dean and "Bad News and Tattoos" Carlie Bravo).

Best Friends (Chuck Taylor and Trent Beretta) beat Joe Ocasio and Mookie Summers.

"The Machine" Brian Cage beats Leon Ruffin with the Texas Cloverleaf.

Before the next match, The Righteous (Vincent and Dutch) show up and watch the next match from the stage.

The Dark Order (Evil Uno and Stu Grayson) beat The Trustbusters (Jeeves Kay and Sonny Kiss).

Backstage, Dasha Gonzalez interviews "The Fallen Angel" Christopher Daniels. He says that after thirty years in professional wrestling, he knows what it is like to be on top and at the bottom, and right now, he is at one of his all-time lows. He has not had his hand raised in victory as much as he would like, but he knows nothing will be handed to him and that nothing will come easy despite his accomplishments. Daniels says he must earn everything that he wants and desires in Ring of Honor, and if he is going to swing, he is going to swing for the fences with Samoa Joe. He says the two of them have had a long, blood-drenched history and have been friends, enemies and opponents as they fought tooth and nail for the things that they wanted. Daniels tells Joe that he wants the ROH World Television Championship. He says that he is not scared or intimidated to put his name in the hat against Joe again and that he is ready to go, and dares Joe to make him bleed if he can, for he wants his title next week.

Skye Blue beats Diamante. After the match, Athena shows up and stomps Skye Blue's baseball cap on the stage.

Lee Moriarty beats Rocky Romero after Moriarty distracts the referee so that Big Bill can choke slam Romero on the corner of the ring apron.

Backstage, we hear from Rocky Romero. Romero says Lee Moriarty is the type of talent that Ring of Honor was built on and could be World Champion, and says he managed to outsneak him with help from Big Bill. He says he is not happy with that, and that he challenges Moriarty to a Pure Rules Match next week so he can give him "a pure ass whuppin'."

"All Heart" Blake Christian beats Gringo Loco.

Friday, April 14, 2023

They're On A Rampage - Rampage recap for April 14, 2023



Aussie Open (Kyle Fletcher and Mark Davis) retain the IWGP Tag Team Championships against Best Friends (Chuck Taylor and Trent Beretta).



Backstage, Sonjay Dutt gets with Mark Briscoe, saying that Mark and the rest of the team (Jay Lethal, Satnam Singh, Jay Lethal) are more alike than he knows, as Satnam Singh grew up on a farm and Jeff Jarrett is also a fellow country boy. He also produces a shirt of the entire team with Marc Briscoe in the corner before putting the shirt on Mark. After everyone leaves, Mark Briscoe takes the shirt off and throws it into the lockers.

Tony Schiavone interviews FTR (Dax Harwood and Cash Wheeler) in the ring. Wheeler says it took two years and five months to win the AEW World Tag Team Championships back, but they are finally tag team champions again. He then says there has been speculation about their future, then announces that they will be in All Elite Wrestling for the next four years. Wheeler says losing the AEW tag titles was the hardest climb they ever had, but the fans stood by them. He says that these four years will be FTR's last, but until then, they will give everything they have until the wheels fall off and they are not stopping until they are the greatest tag team of all time. Dax Harwood says they were not supposed to make it and that the fans were not supposed to like them, then says that this is their redemption story and that they have fought for this. Harwood says that the only difference between FTR and the fans is the fans and that the fans have been in their corner, and that it is time to repay them with one last ride for the next four years.



Backstage, Lexy Nair interviews Jeff Hardy, Matt Hardy, Isiah Kassidy and Hook. Jeff says it feels amazing to be hook, and for the last nine months, he has had to climb out of his personal hell. Matt says that they are ready for the match against The Firm, and when they win, they will be free. He also says that the match will take place at the Hardy compound and that The Firm will be deleted.

We see a video package chronicling the recent events between Wardlow and Powerhouse Hobbs.

Mark Briscoe, Jay Lethal, Satnam Singh and Jeff Jarrett beat "Man Scout" Jake Manning and The Spanish Announce Project (Luther, Serpentico, Angelico) in an eight-man tag match.

We see a video chronicling the recent events between The Elite (Kenny Omega, Matt Jackson, Nick Jackson) and The Blackpool Combat Club (Claudio Castagnoli, Jon Moxley, Wheeler Yuta, "The American Dragon" Bryan Danielson).

Taya Valkyrie beats Emi Sakura as Jade Cargill and Leila Grey watch from the stage. After the match, Leila Grey tries to attack Taya, but Taya hits her with Road to Valhalla. Jade Cargill then gets in the ring and brawls with Taya, but Jade Cargill resists Road to Valhalla until Leila makes the save, then kicks Taya in the face and hits her with Jaded.



We hear from Jose the Assistant, who announces that Dralistico is openly challenging El Hijo del Vikingo for the AAA Megas Championship.

"Cool Hand" Angelo Parker, "Daddy Magic" Matt Menard and Jake Hager are in the ring. Through rap freestyle, Menard and Parker mock The Acclaimed ("Platinum" Max Caster, Anthony Bowens, "Daddy Ass" Billy Gunn) for not joining The Jericho Appreciation Society, while Hager raps about how he likes his hat. The Acclaimed then show up, and Max Caster forgoes the rap so The Acclaimed can brawl with the three of them. Bowens and "Daddy Ass" Billy Gunn almost get to see how hard Menard's nipples are with a pair of scissors, but Parker and Hager get Menard out of the ring in time. Bowens the challenges the three of them to a tag team match against The Acclaimed next week.



Mark Henry interviews Shawn Spears and "Jungle Boy" Jack Perry. Jungle Boy says he is here to move one step closer to challenging MJF for the AEW World Championship, and he is prepared for anyone in the locker room, including Shawn Spears. Spears says he has been gone for a while, as he has become a father recently. He says that he and MJF no longer talk and that they do not have a problem...yet. He then says that he and Jungle Boy have been chasing the same thing, but he has been chasing it for much longer, and tonight is not Jungle Boy's night.

"Jungle Boy" Jack Perry beats Shawn Spears after countering a La Magistral Cradle with a pinfall attempt of his own. Spears raises Jungle Boy's hand after the match.



Wednesday, April 5, 2023

Those Dynamite Kids - Dynamite recap for April 5, 2023

Before the next match, "Absolute" Ricky Starks is attacked from behind by "Rock Hard" Juice Robinson, and Juice is soon joined by "Switchblade" Jay White. Starks tries to fend Juice and Jay White off, but the numbers game overpowers him and Jay White hits Starks with Blade Runner.



We see a video package of Adam Cole's return to an AEW ring.

Backstage, Tony Schiavone interviews Chris Jericho, who says he has nothing about Adam Cole, who he considers a tremendous talent as he says he is happy to see back. He also mentions how Adam Cole's post-match celebration kept going on and on while Daniel Garcia is laid out and he had to put an end to the disrespect. Suddenly, Keith Lee shows up and says that since he has been here, Jericho has been the poster boy for disrespect, and while he will not mention how he got there, he still has respect for Adam Cole despite their history. He then challenges Jericho to a match next week where he will teach Jericho a thing or two about respect while getting up in Jericho's face.

Before the next match, Sue drops off Best Friends (Orange Cassidy, Chuck Taylor, Trent Beretta) at the arena.

The House of Black (Malakai Black, Brody King, Budy Matthews) retain the AEW World Trios Championships against Best Friends (Orange Cassidy, Chuck Taylor, Trent Beretta).



We see Christian being re-joined by Luchasaurus.

Jamie Hayter retains the AEW Women's World Championship against Riho.



Backstage, Renee Paquette interviews The Outcasts (Saraya, Toni Storm, . Ruby congratulates Jamie Hayter on her successful title defense before stating The Outcasts are here to get back some much-needed control in the women's division, and in order to do that, they must win the AEW Women's World Championship. Toni Storm says it is important that Hayter is not champion, then Saraya tells everyone to buy their shirt.

"Cool Hand" Angelo Parker, Jake Hager and "Daddy Magic" Matt Menard are in the ring. Menard says that The Acclaimed ("Platinum" Max Caster and Anthony Bowens) joining The Jericho Appreciation Society makes his nipples hard, then The Acclaimed shows up and Max Caster makes it known they are not joining during his freestyle. Angelo Parker says that it sounds like the The Acclaimed want to fight, then announces that he has gotten them a match together this week on Rampage. Menard and Parker almost scissor, but "Daddy Ass" Billy Gunn says it should only be done by professionals, and he and Anthony Bowens scissor.

It is announced in the town of Oyster Bay, New York that today is "MJF Day."

A big band orchestra plays MJF to the stage. MJF celebrates "MJF Day" live in Long Island, New York, which he calls "the most magical place in the world" where it rains pennies form heavens. He then sings "Pennies From Heaven" by Louis Prima, much to the delight of the fans. He then makes his way to the ring, where Oyster Bay Town Supervisor Joseph Saladino declares MJF the pride of Long Island and a hometown champion before presenting MJF with the Key to Long Island. He then proclaims April 5th as "MJF Day" in the town of Oyster Bay, then tells MJF that they had the Key to Long Island remade for MJF after it was a little below his standards. Saladino leaves, and says that that this is a serious honor and that some would say he deserves it, unlike "losers" like Sammy Guevara, Darby Allin and "Jungle Boy" Jack Perry, the last of whom he says will have an inbred girlfriend before mentioning his life story. MJF talks about how he grew up with Attention Deficit Disorder and how an unsympathetic teacher named Mrs. Benedict would pounce on him when his concentration lapsed every day, and on the last day of school, she asked him where his mind went during her class. MJF then said "becoming a world champion," and Mrs. Benedict told him that the odds of that happening were "slim to none." He then says that her math was a bit off, because he has his own day and a world championship. He then tells everyone not to be "a stupid bitch" by Mrs. Benedict, and tells all the kids in Long Island who are struggling in school that if they bust their asses, they can be anything they want to be, except him. MJF then takes the AEW World Championship and decides to tease an encore before someone claps cymbals behind him. MJF chews the cymbals player out, then the cymbals player is revealed to be Jungle Boy. Sammy Guevara then makes his way to the ring for the next match.



Sammy Guevara beats Komander. Near the end of the match, Darby Allin is seen watching the match from the rafters. After the match, Tony Schiavone interviews Sammy Guevara as Jungle Boy, MJF and Darby Allin watch from a distance. He says that he wrestles like a real world champion does, unlike MJF, and says that he had MJF beaten in their last encounter until Shawn Spears got involved.He says that if he, Jungle Boy, Darby Allin and MJF were pillars, MJF's side would be built by people he tricked and manipulated on the way to the top. Sammy says he is almost jealous, and that he would hate himself if he was MJF instead of himself. He then says that MJF sold his soul to be a pillar of AEW, and as far as his side goes, he built it brick by brick and put his heart and soul into AEW. Sammy says he is not going anywhere because he loves AEW and it has given him more than he has ever asked for. He then says that he will be damned if "some rich bitch from Long Island" screws it up for some bidding war in 2024.



Hook retains the FTW Championship against "All Ego" Ethan Page after Isiah Kassidy gets on the ring apron to distract the referee so that Matt Hardy can keep Ethan Page from using the FTW Championship as a weapon before blasting Ethan Page with it. Afterwards, Hook fist bumps Matt Hardy.

We hear from Tony Khan and Nigel McGuinness (the latter of whom is now in AEW). Tony Khan announces that five years ago, before AEW's founding, The Young Bucks, Cody Rhodes and Kenny Omega put on a show called "All In," and five years later, AEW will be in London, England for the very first AEW All In. Adam Cole then shows up and announces that on August 27th, All In will be coming to Wembley Stadium, and that they will celebrate 100 years of Wembley Stadium and Warner Bros.

The Blackpool Combat Club (Claudio Castagnoli, Jon Moxley, Wheeler Yuta) quickly beat three unnamed opponents in a trios match. (The three opponents are Alvin Alvarez, Brother Greatness and Aaron Rourke.) After the match, "The American Dragon" Bryan Danielson says that he was at home with his family, whom he loves as much as The Blackpool Combat Club and pro wrestling, then says their opponents look like "impotent amateurs" and that they are the only professional wrestlers in the building tonight. Suddenly, "Hangman" Adam Page heads to the ring as Danielson calls him "another amateur," and he fights The Blackpool Combat Club only to be immediately outnumbered.Danielson screams that The Blackpool Combat Club are professionals and that he loves them while Adam Page is an amateur who does not have anyone who loves him, and that nobody will come out to save him because they do not love him and do not even know what love is. He then says that he knows what love is and that he has taught his children a few things about how to fix one's house as he produces a screwdriver, and says that the house that is AEW needs to be "fixed up from all these amateurs." Danielson then gauges the screwdriver into Page's face before once again declaring him an amateur and The Blackpool Combat Club the only real professional wrestlers in the building, in AEW, and all of America.



Before the next match, The Gunns (Austin and Colten Gunn) come out to "Many Men (Wish Death)" by 50 Cent.

FTR (Dax Harwood and Cash Wheeler) beat The Gunns (Austin and Colten Gunn) to become two-time AEW World Tag Team Champions and remain part of All Elite Wrestling. Mark Briscoe celebrates with FTR after the match