Recapping American wrestling since 2013. Not only following the current stuff in WWE, Impact and ROH but also going back in time and doing stuff from back then as well.
Before the next match, Jon Moxley nearly gets physical with Orange Cassidy and shoves him a few times as Orange heads to the ring.
Orange Cassidy retains the AEW International Championship against John Silver.
Backstage, Lexy Nair interviews Andrade el Idolo when CJ Perry shows up and says that with some guidance, Andrade could be one of the best. She leaves, then Andrade walks away after seemingly entertaining the idea of being managed.
Before the next match, "Smart" Mark Sterling calls "The Premier Athlete" Tony Nese the next Ring of Honor World Television Champion. Nese says that as Ring of Honor World Television Champion, he will make it his mission to change the fans' lives so they no longer look like "the fat version of Elvis [Presley]." He then leads the fans into group training, but Samoa Joe shows up before he can even get started.
Samoa Joe quickly retains the Ring of Honor World Television Championship against "The Premier Athlete" Tony Nese. After the match, Samoa Joe calls out MJF, saying he brings him the gift of foresight and that he will foresee him coming for the AEW World Heavyweight Championship. He then says that what MJF does with the gift of foresight is very important, as he can either give him what he wants or he will force MJF into giving him what he wants, for he is the one true king of television and the next AEW World Heavyweight Champion.
Kris Statlander retains the TBS Championship against Willow Nightingale with the Saturday Night Special followed by the top rope 450 splash. After the match, Skye Blue shows up and tries to stop Willow from shaking Kris' hand, but Willow and Kris shake hands anyway.
Backstage, Lexy Nair interviews Orange Cassidy, who says that John Silver kicks very hard before stating that Jon Moxley and his friends got in his face. He say that if Moxley and Claudio Castagnoli, and challenges him to a fight against himself and Kazuchika Okada.
Before the next match, Grizz, the Memphis Grizzles mascot, accompanies The Acclaimed ("Platinum" Max Caster, Anthony Bowens and "Daddy Ass" Billy Gunn) to the ring and partakes in the pre-match scissor.
The Acclaimed ("Platinum" Max Caster, Anthony Bowens and "Daddy Ass" Billy Gunn) retain the AEW World Trios Championships against "Cool Hand" Angelo Parker, "Daddy Magic" Matt Menard and Daniel Garcia.
Mistico beats Rocky "Azucar" Romero two falls to one (2-1) in a two-out-of-three falls match. Mistico scores the first fall by submission with a cross arm breaker. Romero scores the second fall by pinfall with a Camel Clutch followed by a Shiranui. Mistico scores the third and deciding fall with a tiaras into the Fujiwara Arm Bar.
In backstage footage from last Wednesday, Jay Lethal confronts Eddie Kingston, saying he does not have to prove himself for a shot at the world championship that he put on the map and that Eddie only won the title because Homicide - who he says was not a good wrestler - was his trainer. Jarrett then tells Eddie that Jay is not asking him; he is telling him. After Stokely Hathaway makes a match between Jarrett and Eddie at Collision with Lethal getting a title shot if Jarrett win, Eddie shoves Stokely to the side and tells Lethal not to mention Homicide's name before telling Jarrett that he knows what he is all about and that he will take him out and eat him alive.
John Silver beats Brother Zay and Kip Sabian in a Triple Threat match to earn a match against Orange Cassidy for the AEW International Championship at Battle of the Belts VIII after Brother Zay hits Kip Sabian with the Swanton Bomb only for John Silver to toss Brother Zay out of the pinfall attempt and pick the bones by pinning him instead of Kip Sabian.
We see a video package for the feud between Mike Santana and Ortiz, which leads to a match between the two next week.
The Blackpool Combat Club (Claudio Castagnoli and Wheeler Yuta) beat Exodus Prime and "The Bounty Hunter" Bryan Keith.
Backstage, Renee Paquette interviews "Daddy Magic" Matt Menard, "Cool Hand" Angelo Parker, Jake Hager, Daniel Garcia and Anna Jay. Matt Menard argues with Daniel Garcia again, and Hager tells them both to figure this, as he did not give his hat up for this. Anna Jay tells them to squish this now and get it together if they have any chance of winning tomorrow, and Angelo Parker agrees. Matt Menard says he hates Garcia's dance, but he loves Garcia, and it is considered squashed, and Garcia says he and Menard will be the next AEW World Tag Team Champions.
We hear from "Hangman" Adam Page and The Young Bucks (Matt and Nick Jackson). Adam Page says they have not forgotten they are Ring Of Honor World Six-Man Tag Team Champions, and Matt Jackson issues an open challenge for anyone who wants to face them for the titles next week.
Ruby Soho beats Skye Blue after Saraya hits Skye Blue on the outside with a can of spray paint. After the match, Saraya and Ruby Soho attack Skye Blue, then Kris Statlander shows up and chases them out of the ring. Afterwards, Skye Blue rolls out of the ring when Statlander helps her up.
We hear from Claudio Castagnoli, "The American Dragon" Bryan Danielson, Big Bill, "Absolute" Ricky Starks, Kris Statlander, Dr. Britt Baker, D.M.D., John Silver, Evo Uno, and The Acclaimed ("Platinum" Max Caster, Anthony Bowens, "Daddy Ass" Billy Gunn) at the start of the show.
"Absolute" Ricky Starks and Big Bill beat The Blackpool Combat Club (Claudio Castagnoli and "The American Dragon" Bryan Danielson) after Starks hits Danielson with a low blow after the referee is distracted. Big Bill and Ricky Starks get out of the ring after the match when Claudio gets in with a chair.
We hear from The Young Bucks (Matt and Nick Jackson) and "Hangman" Adam Page. Page says that if The Mogul Embassy want a trios match, then they should put the ROH World Six-Man Tag Team Championships on the line. The Young Bucks tell The Mogul Embassy that they will see them next week.
We hear from Powerhouse Hobbs, who says that one needs to know when to move on, but the next chapter of his book is called "Destruction" and nobody is safe.
We hear from Miro, who says Powerhouse Hobbs should be thanking him, but everything he did to him did not make him humble and they will have to meet again. He then says his god delivered temptation in the form of his wife, and questions why his god wants to pull him back. He says that if anyone does not want to be redeemed, then he will put them in pine boxes and send them to his god.
FTR (Dax Harwood and Cash Wheeler) retain the AEW World Tag Team Championships against The Iron Savages (Boulder and Bronson). After the match, The Workhorsemen (JD Drake and Anthony Henry) show up wanting a shot at the AEW World Tag Team Championships. FTR lay the titles down and shake hands before having a staredown while Aussie Open (Kyle Fletcher and Mark Davis) watches from backstage.
Backstage, Lexy Nair interviews "Limitless" Keith Lee. All of a sudden, Shane Taylor and Lee Moriarty show up, and Taylor names Moriarty the newest member of Shane Taylor Promotions. Shane Taylor and Keith Lee then entertain the idea of a match against each other after Shane says Keith Lee has been running from him and Keith says he knows about Shane's past and how he has been running.
Before the next match, John Silver says that he has Googled scissoring and that The Acclaimed ("Platinum" Max Caster, Anthony Bowens, "Daddy Ass" Billy Gunn) has been doing it wrong, then states that "Platinum" Max Caster and "Daddy Ass" Billy Gunn are banned from ringside according to the match contract, which he produces.
John Silver beats Anthony Bowens after Evil Uno crawls out of the ring and attacks Anthony Bowens behind the referee's back.
We hear from Eddie Kingston, who says that Claudio Castagnoli never respected him and left potholes on the way out of the indies that he and his friends had to clean up. He says he has been trying to fix it, but nothing he has done has able to fix it, but their match at Grand Slam will. Eddie says he is right when Claudio says that he cannot have friends because he pushes them away and blames them, but he always home on his side and he will not let Claudio beat him in New York. He says that New Yorkers are built in the cold and the misery and that while Claudio is a great wrestler, he cannot say the same about himself.
Backstage, Renee Paquette interviews Orange Cassidy and Hook as they share a bag of Doritos. Orange proposes they should do a tag team match at Grand Slam, and Hook is for it.
Aussie Open (Kyle Fletcher and Mark Davis) quickly beat two unnamed opponents. (The opponents in question are independent wrestlers PB Smooth and Wes Barkley.) After the match, Mark Davis asks FTR (Dax Harwood and Cash Wheeler) if they are paying attention, and Kyle Fletcher boasts above having two quick victories in two nights and states that while FTR have won tag told everywhere they have went, so have Aussie Open. He says that if FTR want to throw out open challenges, they do not care, because they are calling their shot at WrestleDream, one year to the day that they were last in the ring.
We see footage of RJ City interviewing Toni Storm. Toni Storm says she has not changed, but the business has, and that every woman has to have some sort of sob story. She says that nobody knows what talent is even if it "slapped their tits off."
We hear from Scorpio Sky, who says that he wants to face the best in the world and that he is doing just that with Andrade el Idolo.
Andrade el Idolo beats Scorpio Sky with the Figure Eight. After the match, Bullet Club Gold ("Switchblade" Jay White, "Rock Hard" Juice Robinson, Austin Gunn, Colten Gunn) shows up, and "Switchblade" Jay White mentions that Andrade had a lot of fun watching Bullet Club Gold from backstage last week. He says that Andrade wants "that Switchblade spotlight," then says everyone wants it and no one can handle it before challenging Andrade to a match next week to prove that Andrade cannot hang with him. Jay White then says they can do it right now, and when Andrade approaches Bullet Club Gold, security stands between them.
Backstage, Tony Schiavone interviews Katsuyori Shibata, who who says that he is one of the best wrestlers in the world and a great champion, and that at WrestleDream, he is coming.
The Righteous (Vincent and Dutch) beat The Hardys (Jeff and Matt Hardy) after Dutch yanks Jeff Hardy off the top rope to stop the Swanton Bomb. After the match, Dutch says he and Vincent are two believers who see truth in the liars' eyes, then Vincent says that he and Dutch have beaten one of the greatest tag teams in a world who are fooled by false icons and a devil on their shoulder. He says he does not believe in the devil and that their truth will lead them to the Ring of Honor World Tag Team Championships.
We see a video package for Claudio Castagnoli vs. Eddie Kingston for the Ring of Honor World Championship and the New Japan Pro Wrestling Strong Championship at Grand Slam.
Backstage, Tony Schiavone interviews FTR (Dax Harwood and Cash Wheeler). Cash Wheeler says that they will get past The Workhorsemen (JD Drake and Anthony Henry), and Dax Harwood says that they will face Aussie Open (Kyle Fletcher and Mark Davis) with or without the titles.
Backstage, Tony Schiavone interviews Big Bill and "Absolute" Ricky Starks. Starks mentions that he has no match for WrestleDream and that he is beyond exhausted, then says he wants to be "The American Nightmare" Bryan Danielson's nightmare following his dream of beating him, and he wants him in a Texas Death Match next week.
Kris Statlander retains the TBS Championship against Dr. Britt Baker, D.M.D. after Britt gets Kris in the Lockjaw and Kris rolls Britt onto her shoulders for the pinfall victory.
The Acclaimed ("Platinum" Max Caster and Anthony Bowens) retain the AEW World Tag Team Championships against The Butcher and The Blade and Private Party (Marq Quen and Isiah Kassidy).
Backstage, Lexi Nair interviews The Firm. The Gunn Club (Austin and Colten Gunn) make fun of FTR (Dax Harwood and Cash Wheeler) for having multiple tag team titles and no television time, then say they will leapfrog FTR and go straight for the AEW World Tag Team Championships.
Backstage, Lexi Nair interviews Jade Cargill and Leila Grey. Jade Cargill says she has not been getting competition when Nyla Rose, Marina Shafir and Vickie Guerrero. Jade says she will beat Nyla and Marina on her own time as Nyla asks Jade if she afraid of a little competition. Jade says she will beat Nyla and Marina on her own time as Nyla asks Jade if she afraid of a little competition. Vickie then tells Leila to cover up and Nyla tells Leila that her eyebrows are ashy.
Lee Moriarty beats Fuego del Sol with the Border City Stretch. After the match, W. Morrissey puts the claw on Fuego del Sol before choke slamming him.
Backstage, Lexi Nari interviews "Hangman" Adam Page, Preston "10" Vance and Evil Uno. Page says he has been looking forward to facing Jon Moxley for some time, then Jose the Assistant makes fun of 10 for being eliminated by Adam Page in the recent battle royal. Andrade then challenges 10 to a one-on-one match where if Andrade wins, he will take 10's mask. 10 agrees, on the condition that if he wins, Andrade leaves AEW for good. Stokely Hathaway and Ethan Page show up, and Page says that there is some contract tampering between Matt Hardy and Private Party and that Andrade should be more firm with them.
Jamie Hayter beats Willow Nightingale following the distraction from Dr. Britt Baker D.M.D.
We hear from Samoa Joe and Wardlow. Wardlow says the strength and the power is limitless, and Joe says that all will fall when they are left wanting.
"The Hollywood Hunk" Ryan Nemeth is in the ring making fun of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania when Hook shows up, gets in the ring and annihilates him. Afterwards, Ari Daivari, Jeeves Kay, and Sonny Kiss leave an envelope for Hook on the stage, which Hook takes to read.
We see footage of Swerve Strickland at the Rolling Loud Festival.
We see a video package for "Hangman" Adam Page vs. Jon Moxley for the AEW World Championship next week.
Backstage, Mark Henry interviews John Silver, Alex Reynolds, Andrade, Jose the Assistant and Rush. Silver says Andrade and Rush's "man crush" on 10 is a little bit creepy, and Alex Reynolds says Dark Order is a real family before Silver says he will beat Rush's ass. Andrade says he and Rush will prove they are winners and that 10 does not deserve his number. After Jose the Assistant mentions Silver's elimination in the recent battle royal, Rush says that he will see Silver in the ring.
We hear from Trent Barretta, who tells PAC that he will hurt him in response to PAC hurting Orange Cassidy.
Rush beats John Silver following the distraction from both Jose the Assistant and Andrade. After the match, Alex Reynolds checks on Silver, but he gets ganged up on by Andrade and Rush. Rush and 10 rush into the ring, as does The Butcher and The Blade. Adam Page soon shows up and fights his way to Rush, and he and Rush brawl. Rush almost throws Page out of the ring, then retreats when he sees the Buckshot Lariat coming. Jose the Assistant is in the ring after this, however, and he ends up eating the lariat instead.
"The Native Beast" Nyla Rose and "The Problem" Marina Shafir beat JC Storm and Joelle Clift.
Julia Hart beats Tiara James with Hartless.
Dante Martin and Matt Sydal beat Zack Clayton and Serpentico.
Athena beats Emi Sakura.
The House of Black (Brody King and Buddy Matthews) beats Isaiah Prince and Kubes.
Hikaru Shida beats Christina Marie.
John Silver beats "The Hollywood Hunk" Ryan Nemeth.
Before the next match, QT Marshall takes offense to Cole Karter not being mentioned by ring announcer Justin Roberts and says that nothing or nobody good ever came from Buffalo, New York. The Butcher, The Blade and The Bunny soon show up wearing Buffalo Sabres jerseys.
The Butcher and the Blade beat The Factory (Nick Comoroto and Aaron Solo) after QT Marshall gets ejected from the match for trying to cheat by using his watch like brass knuckles.
The Trust Busters (Ari Daivari, Slim J, Parker Boudreax) beat Logan Cruz, Tyshaun Perez and Hermano in a trios match.
Julia Hart beats Vicky Dreamboat by submission. Hart's submission hold is now known as "Hartless."
Backstage, Lexi Nair interviews "Cool Hand" Angelo Parker and "Daddy Magic" Matt Menard. Parker and Menard make it known that Parker won in 17 seconds and that Hook beat Zack Clayton in 27 seconds. Parker then tells Hook that he has caught their attention and while Hook is incredible, he and Menard want to know if Hook is a tough guy or a pretty boy. Menard then asks what Hook would do if they stole his hair gel, then Parker proposes taking the FTW Championship from him.
Kayla Rossi beats Vipress.
The Varsity Blonds (Griff Garrison and Brian Pillman Jr.) beat Rosario Grillo and Dean Alexander.
Dante Martin beats AR Fox.
Brock Anderson beats Tyson Maddux.
The Workhorsemen (JD Drake and ANthony Henry) beat Oliver Sawyer and Manny Lo. After the match, Tony Schiavone interviews The Workhorsemen. JD Drake says that while he likes The Wingmen ("Pretty" Peter Avalon, "The Hollywood Hunk" Ryan Nemeth, Cezar Bononi) and The Wingmen have been good to him, he had to take some time for himself, and after calling up Anthony Henry, the two of them are "possessed and obsessed with success," and failure is not an option. Anthony Henry says he was sick and tired of what JD Drake was doing, and while he has nothing against The Wingmen, what everyone just saw was the real JD Drake. He says that going forward, they know what they have to do: punch in and knock out.
John Silver and "Hangman" Adam Page beat The Butcher and The Blade.
We see a video package for Daniel Garcia vs. Wheeler Yuta for the ROH Pure Championship at Death Before Dishonor.
Claudio Castagnoli heads to the ring. Claudio says the ROH World Championship has been the one championship that has eluded him his entire career, and says that he is the best because of the fans' support and belief in him. He talks about how Gresham has boasted he will outclass and outwrestle anyone in the ring, then says Jonathan Gresham has never faced him and that "The Foundation" is about to get cracked, as nobody can do what he can in the ring. He says he cannot think of a better way to start this new chapter in his career than to beat Gresham for the ROH World Championship. Tully Blanchard Enterprises is seen in the luxury box.
We hear from Wardlow, who says he wanted the TNT Championship because it was defended by the best against the best, and that he will beat the shit out of any locker room and welcome anyone into "Wardlow's World."
Lee Moriarty beats Dante Martin by reversing a roll-up with one of his own and grabbing the middle ropef or leverage. During the match, Stokely Hathaway shows up to watch the match from the stage. After the match, Matt Sydal confronts Lee Moriarty for using the rope for leverage, then tells him that next week, he is kicking his ass and Moriarty is not ready. Hathaway shows Moriarty his business card, but Moriarty simply smiles.
We see a video package for Serena Deeb vs. Mercedes Martinez for the ROH Women's World Championship at Death Before Dishonor.
Dr. Britt Baker D.M.D. and Jamie Hayter beat Skye Blue and Ashley D'Amboise with the Lockjaw from Britt Baker to D'Amboise.
We see a vignette for Ariya Daivari, who is just known as "Ari Daivari" and is coming to AEW soon.
Rapper Lil' Scrappy is the judge for the rap battle between Austin Gunn and "Platinum" Max Caster. Austin Gunn mentions Max Caster being one of Bobby Lashley's sisters in WWE and Max Caster dating Kris Statlander. Caster calls Austin Gunn's skills "cultural appropriation", then Ausitn Gunn says Max Caster is a bad rapping wrestler and that John Cena wants his gimmick back. Caster comes back with a scorching comeback in which he mentions Austin Gunn's brief time in ROH and says that Tony Khan bought the company to burn the match footage. After this, Austin Gunn cannot come back with a comeback and says that he is not "an ass boy," then Lil' Scrappy gets jumped by Billy Gunn when he says that Max Caster won. This leads to The Gunn Club (Billy, Austin and Colten Gunn) laying everyone out.
Backstage, Mark Henry interviews Jay Lethal, Satnam Singh, Sonjay Dutt and Christopher Daniels. Daniels says Samoa Joe does not need him to stand up for him and that he is tired of hearing his name being dragged through the mud. Lethal says that Daniels should not be speaking first and that he will be dragging Daniels through the mud tonight. Sonjay calls Christopher Daniels an example of what happens when running one's mouth goes wrong.
Jay Lethal beats "The Fallen Angel" Christopher Daniels. After the match, Sonja Dutt and Satnam Singh attack Christopher Daniels, then Jay Lethal puts Daniels in a rear naked choke as Sonjay Dutt tells Samoa Joe that he is going down.
Anna Jay beats Heather Reckless with the Queenslayer.
Team Taz ("Absolute" Ricky Starks and Powerhouse Hobbs) beat Jordan Kross and Joey Jett.
Ruby Soho beats Missa Kate.
Swerve In Our Glory (Swerve Strickland and Keith Lee) beat Vic Capri and GPA. After the match, The Butcher, The Blade and The Bunny show up and stare them down from the stage.
"All Ego" Ethan Page beat Serpentico.
John Silver beats KM.
The House of Black (Brody King and Buddy Matthews) beat CJ Esparza and Brubaker.
The Gunn Club (Austin and Colten Gunn) and "Platinum" Max Caster beat The Dark Order (Evil Uno, Alex Reynolds and Preston "10" Vance) after Austin Gunn uses the ropes for leverage on a pinfall attempt.
Adam Cole beats Dax Harwood with the Sharpshooter after hurting Harwood's ribs by throwing Harwood ribs-first into the ring post early in the match to advance in the men's Owen Hart Foundation Tournament. Dr. Martha Hart is seen in the crowd before the match. During the match, it is announced that Rampage has a special start time of 5:30 PM Eastern/4:30 PM Central this Friday.
We see a short vignette for Darby Allin vs. Jeff Hardy in the men's Owen Hart Foundation Tournament.
Casey Jost and Brian "Q" Quinn from truTV's Impractical Jokers are in the crowd.
"Hangman" Adam Page guests on commentary for the next match.
CM Punk beats John Silver with the Buckshot Lariat to send a message to "Hangman" Adam Page. After the match, Page and Punk have a staredown, and Punk asks Page if he is mad before stating that Page is taking things personally. Punk says it is not personal for him; it is just business. Punk says he used to look in the mirror every morning and ask himself if he was a good guy, but this morning, he asked himself if he was the champion and he said "yes." He then says John Silver is an example of what he will do to Page, who will shake his hand. Punk offers his hand, but Page flips him off and leaves.
Backstage, Tony Schiavone interviews Jamie Hayter, Dr. Britt Baker D.M.D. and Rebel. Britt says that the code of conspiracy that exists in AEW has her facing a mystery opponent, but she does not care who it is because she will win. After stating Hayter will also win, Britt says that storms becoming violent and exciting, but they soon pass, and now that the storm is over, there is Hayter on the forecast. On the subject of Hayter and Britt possibly facing each other in the women's Owen Hart Foundation Tournament, Hayter is not concerned about, but Britt says it will be a fair fight.
"The Premier Athlete" Tony Nese quickly beats Danhausen following the distraction from "Smart" Mark Sterling. After the match, "Smart" Mark Sterling says he is not surprised Nese won, especially when Danhausen got an entrance and Nese didn't. Nese then hits the Running Nese on Danhausen again, then Sterling says Nese will have to embarrass the fans' favorites. As Nese goes for a third Running Nese, Hook shows up, and Nese and Sterling run away. Danausen extends his hand to Hook, and Hook shakes it.
Wardlow heads to the ring for the contract signing for his match with MJF. We then see a Dark Side of the Ring parody-style video package for the match. Barry Horowitz makes a special appearance during this video package. MJF then makes his way to the ring. MJF goes on to call himself better than Wardlow and puts Long Island, New York over before going over the conditions Wardlow must go through. Before he does that, MJF allows Wardlow to speak to the fans, whom he tells to boo Wardlow. The fans then boo Wardlow, then MJF says Wardlow is the worst and that karma is coming for him, saying he is going to get whipped ten times with his belt. After this, Wardlow will have to face Shawn Spears in a steel cage match with a special guest referee: MJF. Should Wardlow win that match, he will finally face MJF at Double or Nothing. If he loses to MJF, however, Wardlow will never be allowed to sign a contract for All Elite Wrestling ever again. Wardlow has to have his handcuffs removed to sign the contract, which he does, then attacks the security guard with the cuffs, topples the table and fights the security detail. After the whole security detail is laid out, Spears charges at Wardlow with a chair only to be decked, then Wardlow grabs MJF. Before he can powerbomb MJF, "Smart" Mark Sterling gets on top of Wardlow, allowing MJF to run away. Wardlow throws Sterling down, then gets the table back up and powerbombs Sterling through it.
We see a video package chronicling the recent between Samoa Joe and Jay Lethal.
Taz guests on commentary for the next match.
"Absolute" Ricky Starks retains the FTW World Championship against Jungle Boy after the referee is distracted with Swerve Strickland and tells him to leave after Swerve tries to keep Starks from running away from the match. After the match, Swerve Strickland tries to explain himself to Christian Cage when Christian shows up with Luchasaurus, but Christian has none of it. Powerhouse Hobbs and Ricky Starks then confront Swerve when Keith Lee shows up. Afterwards, Christian Cage hugs Jungle Boy.
The Jericho Appreciation Society heads to the ring for their victory speech. Angelo Parker welcomes "the AEW Galaxy" to the victory speech, and Matt Menard says that the fact that he gets to be part of the greatest faction in the world really turns him on. Chris Jericho says there are a lot of hometown heroes here tonight and that he is one of them, having been born in nearby Manhasset before moving away because the place was a dump. Jericho then says the Society did what they said they would do and systematically eliminated Santana, Ortiz and Eddie Kingston, then brags about burning Eddie Kingston's face with a fireball. He then says Eddie has to stay home anyway to take care of his wife, and if he can't she can can give him a call. Daniel Garcia says that when a wrestler and a sports entertainer gets in the ring, the sports entertainer gets in the ring every time. Suddenly, Jon Moxley shows up in the crowd and heads to the ring, and Jericho gives Moxley one chance to leave. Moxley is soon joined by Bryan Danielson, Wheeler Yuta and William Regal. After this, Santana, Ortiz and a burned Eddie Kingston show up behind the Society, who find themselves outnumbered and ganged up on by two factions. The brawl ends with Regal punching out Jericho.
We see a video package of the Philly Street Fight between Serena Deeb and Hikaru Shida, as well as the upcoming AEW Women's World Championship match between Serena Deeb and Thunder Rosa.
Toni Storm beats Jamie Hayter to advance in the women's Owen Hart Foundation Tournament.
We see a video package for Frankie Kazarian vs. Scorpio Sky for the TNT Championship on Rampage.
Backstage, Lexi Nair interviews Frankie Kazarian, who is soon met by Sammy Guevara and Tay Conti. Sammy says he knows Scorpio Sky and Frankie have some history, and says Scorpio is not the guy he knew and will stab him in the back. Kazarian says that he knows who to trust and that he can trust himself, and that this is all that he really needs.
Jeff Hardy beats Darby Allin in an Anything Goes match to advance in the men's Owen Hart Foundation Tournament with a crucifix pin after Darby Allin hits the Coffin Drop. After the match, The Undisputed Elite show up and stare down Matt and Jeff Hardy from the stage.
John Silver beats "The Hollywood Hunk" Ryan Nemeth.
Backstage, Tony Schiavone interviews Toni Storm. Toni Storm says Dr. Britt Baker D.M.D. thought she had her outnumbered, and says that she knows her stuff and is good at winning matches, which she will prove tonight as she calls her upcoming match on Rampage "light work."
The Varsity Blonds (Griff Garrison and Brian Pillman Jr.) beat The Workhorsemen (JD Drake and Anthony Henry). After the match, Tony Schiavone interviews The Varsity Blonds and Julia Hart. Brian Pillman Jr. mentions that everyone has a dark side and that even The House of Black (Malakai Black, Brody King, Buddy Matthews) can bleed. He says that Julia Hart made them a unit and made them complete, and dares The House of Black to come and get her.
Shawn Spears beats Lord Crewe.
Team Taz ("Absolute" Ricky Starks and Powerhouse Hobbs) beat Terry Yaki and Jay Lucas.
Julia Hart beats Jacey Love by submission.
Backstage, Tony Schiavone interviews The Factory. QT Marshall says he is tired of hearing about New Japan's Los Angeles dojo, as The Factory beat them and the dojo has yet to produce anybody. He says that next week, Aaron Solo and Nick Comoroto will take the Los Angeles dojo and prove why The Factory is the best dojo system in all of wrestling.
"The Premier Athlete" Tony Nese beats Leon Ruffin (formerly known as Leon Ruff in NXT).
Angelico beats Yuya Uemura with the Navarro Death Roll.
Dante Martin beats Invictus Khash. After the match, Tony Schiavone interviews Dante Martin, who says it is an honor to not only be part of the Owen Hart Foundation Tournament but also to be Rey Fenix's first opponent since his return. He says he will not take Rey Fenix lightly, as nothing will stop him from advancing in the tournament.
MJF's theme plays to start tonight's show, but CM Punk comes out instead. CM Punk heads to the ring, makes fun of the fans for not being loud and the Islanders having yet to win a home game in tonight's venue, then says that he delivers unlike MJF. He removes his jacket to reveal an AEW "four pillars" shirt - with none of the pillars being MJF and one of them being Britt Baker, D.M.D. - and says MJF isn't even as good as "Rowdy" Roddy Piper in "Hell Comes To Frogtown." Punk also talks about MJF taking off his sportscoat only to run away from him, then says he is taken aback about MJF being Long Island, New York's "guy," and while he is not mad at the fans, he feels a little bit sorry for them. Punk then says he has his eye on next week's AEW World Championship and says that he wants next, as does MJF, but he says he must settle what is going between him and MJF before going for the World title. He says he has tried twice to get MJF in the ring only for MJF to ring, and proposes that they settle things, especially after MJF had the audacity to bring his dog Larry - who he says has more balls than MJF despite being neutered - into things. Punk says he wants MJF one-on-one in the ring and he wants him to stand and fight like they do in Chicago, Illinois, and he does not have an out for this and neither does MJF, saying he will do this tonight. He then says that if MJF is still Long Island's guy after this, then the fans in Long Island are all "chicken shit."
We see footage of someone driving around in a white Ferrari. We see MJF climb out of the Ferrari as a narrator paints MJF as a hero, then MJF puts on a Plainview Football varsity jacket that he pulls out of the track before walking onto a football field. After MJF's high school accolades are listed off by the narrator, MJF kisses the Dynamite Diamond Ring.
Dante Martin and MJF are the last two standing in the Dynamite Diamond Battle Royal after Dante Martin last eliminates "Absolute" Ricky Starks and rips off his Team Taz armband. Both men will face each other for the Dynamite Diamond Ring next week. After the match, MJF and Dante Martin shake hands, then MJF raises Dante Martin's hand. As MJF leaves, Ricky Starks gets back in the ring and attacks Dante Martin. MJF is torn as to what to do, then teases heading back to the back before confronting Starks. Starks and MJF then gang up on Dante Martin and attack him. CM Punk then gets in the ring and confronts Starks as MJF retreats. Dante Martin then hits Starks with an enzuigiri before Punk nails Starks with the GTS.
Jurassic Express (Jungle Boy and Luchasaurus) and The Varsity Blonds (Griff Garrison and Brian Pillman Jr.) beat The Acclaimed ("Platinum" Max Caster and Anthony Bowens) and 2point0 (Jeff Parker and Matt Lee) after Eddie Kingston pulls Daniel Garcia off the apron and Jungle Boy makes Caster submit to the Snare Trap. After the match, Eddie Kingston takes a cameraman to the back, and Ortiz has to calm Eddie Kingston down. 2point0 and Daniel Garcia gang up on Ortiz and Eddie Kingston, and referees rush in to break up the brawl.
Backstage, Tully Blanchard says FTR (Dax Harwood and Cash Wheeler) have been AEW World Tag Team Champions once and will be them again, then says it is time to put their war with The Lucha Brothers (Penta el Zero Miedo and Rey Fenix) to bed. Wheeler says The Lucha Brothers' lone win was a fluke, and says "no more." Harwood says that on Friday, they will become the first-ever two-time AEW tag champs and become the greatest tag team of all time.
The Young Bucks (Matt and Nick Jackson) beat CHAOS (Chuck Taylor and Rocky Romero). After the match, The Young Bucks attack Rocky, Chucky and Orange Cassidy. Wheeler Yuta rushes into the ring, but he soon gets superkicked by The Young Bucks. The Young Bucks then hold Orange Cassidy down so Adam Cole can hit Orange with the Sunset Bomb, but as they all go for a BTE-Trigger on Orange, Sue drives in on her minivan, and Trent returns for the first time in months. Trent becomes a one-man army and decimates Adam Cole, The Young Bucks and Brandon Cutler, then Trent, Sue, Rocky and the rest of Best Friends (Yuta, Chucky, Orange, Kris Statlander) hug in the middle of the ring.
Backstage, Alex Marvez interviews Ruby Soho. Suddenly, The Bunny and Penelope Ford show up and tell Ruby that according to "The Native Beast" Nyla Rose, they will be the first in line for title shots when Nyla wins the TBS title. They then challenge Ruby to a six-woman tag match. After Ruby says they don't have to wait until Friday after being called "Ruby Solo," Ruby attacks The Bunny and Penelope, and Nyla Rose joins in. Suddenly, Tay Conti and Anna Jay make the save for Ruby Soho with chairs.
Tony Schivone interviews Sammy Guevara on the stage. Suddenly, "The American Nightmare" Cody Rhodes shows up, and after congratulating Guevara on doing well on his open challenges so far, announces that Sammy's next TNT Championship defense in the open challenge is against him. After Cody leaves, The Men of the Year (Scorpio Sky and "All Ego" Ethan Page) laugh at Sammy Guevara from the upper seats and mentions Cody skipping to the head of the line for the TNT title before mentioning that Dan Lambert helped him get a title shot and that Lambert is coming back. Scorpio Sky says that Sammy Guevara does not want to defend the TNT Championship against anyone in the rankings for it, then tells Schiavone to give him balls, not an interview, before telling Cody to stop saying he is a champion and prove he is one.
We see a video package for Thunder Rosa vs. Jade Cargill in the TBS Championship Tournament.
Riho beats Jamie Hayter. After the match, Dr. Britt Baker D.M.D. attacks Riho and puts her in the Lockjaw.
Taz announces that on Rampage, Hook will make his in-ring debut against Fuego del Sol.
Revolution will be pay-per-view on Sunday, March 6th, with Rampage on the 4th and a fanfest on the 5th.
We see a video package for Hikaru Shida vs. Serena Deeb next week on Dynamite.
Tony Schiavone interviews The Varsity Blonds (Griff Garrison and Brian Pillman Jr.) on the stage, then the lights suddenly go out. When they come back, Malakai Black is on the stage, and he spits black mist into Julia Hart's eyes.
Bryan Danielson beats John Silver with the Lebell Lock after knocking him out with a Gotch-style piledriver. After the match, Bryan Danielson realizes he did not kick Silver's head in, then says he will kick "Hangman" Adam Page's head in next week. He then proceeds to kick Silver's head in. Page runs into the ring and chases Danielson out of it, then tells Danielson he will "stomp the cowboy shit out of [him]."
Brandi Rhodes beats Angelica Risk by submission in her first match since her pregnancy.
Emi Sakura beats Ryo Mizunami with an inside cradle after Mei Tsuruga hits Mizunami with a scepter. After the match, Mizunami grabs Sakura, but Tsuruga hits her with the scepter again, this time from behind, while Emi Sakura beats up Mizunami. SUddenly, Riho runs into the ring and chases Sakura and Tsuruga away.
Anthony Ogogo beats Baron Black after QT Marshall distracts the referee and Ogogo thumbs Baron Black in the eye.
The Pinnacle (Shawn Spears and Wardlow) beat The Rapture (Jay Marte and Richard King). (Jay Marte is Jay Sky.)
Fuego del Sol beats Luke Sampson.
Team Taz ("Absolute" Ricky Starks, Powerhouse Hobbs, Dante Martin) beat Kekoa, Omkar and JT Dunn. After the match, Tony Schiavone interviews Team Taz. Starks says tomorrow night is a great night for Team Taz, who has started a new era with Dante Martin, and that they have the numbers on their side and a 100% chance of winning. Starks says that Lio Rush is broke financially and that he has said this for some time, and that he is also broke in friendship and in his heart as he said that Lio Rush has no friends. Suddenly, Lio Rush shows up and says that Team Taz continues to count him own, and Starks says he will consider to embarrass him if he keeps going. Lio Rush says the only thing that is 100% is that Starks is not 100%, and that it has been proven time and time again that Team Taz cannot get it done when it matters. Lio says he does not like to make promises in a world where promises cannot be kept and says that it comes to the Dynamite Diamond Battle Royal, he will guarantee that there will be no Team Taz member winning and that all of Team Taz will feel the rush.
Thunder Rosa beats Sofia Castillo with the Peruvian Necktie. After the match, Tony Schiavone interviews Thunder Rosa, who thanks the fans for believing in her even befoe she was in AEW, and says that she has proved over and over again why she is one of the top women's wrestlers in the world. She says she cannot wait to get her hands on Jade Cargill, whom she cannot stand. Suddenly, "Smart" Mark Sterling shows up and says that Jade Cargill could not be here due to "rich people things" and that Cargill has sent him to send Thunder Rosa a message. Sterling asks Thunder Rosa if it is true that she lost to Jade Cargill in their last encounter, and that since then, she has been acting unprofessional to Cargill in and out of the ring. He also asks if Thunder Rosa is a coward who is afraid to meet his client face-to-face in the ring, to which Thunder Rosa says "absolutely not." Sterling then tells Thunder Rosa is "that bitch," then Thunder Rosa is suddenly attacked from behind by Cargill, who made it after all.
John Silver beats Aaron Solo. After the match, Tony Schiavone interviews John Silver and -1. Silver says that Bryan Danielson has been beating the crap out of everyone in The Dark Order, but this Wednesday, he will touch Bryan Danielson and beat him. He says that Johnny is "hungie" and that he is "hungie" for vegan meat.
Powerhouse Hobbs beats Jaysin Strife with the Torture Rack.
Andrade el Idolo beats Jah-C by submission.
"The World's Strongest Man" Mark Henry guests on commentary for the next three matches.
The Pinnacle (Shawn Spears and Wardlow) beat Renny D and Arik Cannon. After the match, Shawn Spears hits Renny D with the C4.
Ruby Soho beats Hyan.
Too Fast Too Fuego (Fuego del Sol/Fuego I and El Hijo del Fuego/Fuego II) beat Kit Sackett and Brandon Gore.
The Acclaimed ("Platinum" Max Caster and Anthony Bowens) beat The Dark Order (Alan "5" Angels and Colt Cabana) after Anthony Bowens hits Colt Cabana with the boombox from the outside.
Kris Statlander, Riho and Ryo Mizunami beat "The Native Beast" Nyla Rose, Emi Sakura and The Bunny.
"Big Shotty" Lee Johnson, Brock Anderson and The Varsity Blonds (Griff Garrison and Brian Pillman Jr.) beat The Wingmen (JD Drake and "The Hollywood Hunk" Ryan Nemeth" and The Factory (Aaron Solo and Nick Comoroto).
John "4" Silver beats "Pretty" Peter Avalon.
Sonny Kiss beats Adam Grace.
Preston "10" Vance beats Mikey Wild with the full nelson.
"All Ego" Ethan Page guests on commentary for the next match.
Bryan Danielson beats Anthony Bowens with the Lebell Lock.
Backstage, Tony Schiavone interviews FTR, MJF and Andrade el Idolo. MJF proposes that Andrade gets FTR for two weeks in exchange for some money. Jose pays MJF, and the deal is made. Dax Harwood calls PAC a coward, and says that he will see him next week.
CM Punk heads to the ring. Punk invites Eddie Kingston to the ring. Eddie fails to show up at first, but after Punk comes to the conclusion that Eddie is not here, Eddie finally shows up. Eddie asks Punk if he wants an apology, and Punk reminds Eddie that he interrupted him first. Eddie apologizes for being at home sick thinking he had COVID-19 and did not want people to get sick, then asks Punk who he thinks he is. Eddie says that he used to look at Punk as a hero alongside Samoa Joe, Homicide and Amazing Red on the independent scene, then calls him a hypocrite and says Punk judged him. Eddie says that he came to the locker room for brotherhood and to be free from the streets and his "mental crap" before Punk judged and embarrassed him because he didn't kiss anyone's ass and wasn't the most fit guy in the locker room, and tells Punk that he was in the wrong for that. Punk says Eddie is lumping baggage onto him, mentions that Eddie mentioned other people, then says that he and those people judged him and held him to a standard of potential they say in him, and that he missed the mark and came short of greatness. Punk says he was a fool to hold him to that standard and calls him "a bum." Eddie asks Punk if a bum would sell his house in order to keep fighting through and make it to AEW, then says that the locker room never wanted him here and that he wants him to get out. He also tells Punk to stop smirking at him. Eddie then challenges him to a fight at Full Gear, but Punk says that is too "high bar" for Eddie and proposes they fight on Dark or Elevation, which he calls "something more [Eddie's] speed." Eddie calls Punk a coward and dares him to fight him at Full Gear. After asking the crowd if they want it, Punk says he will see him at Full Gear. Eddie warns Punk that all he cares about is beating him up, and tells him to quit again and leave for another seven years afterwards. Punk headbutts Eddie Samoa Joe style, and referees, officials and the locker room have to break up the brawl.
Backstage, Tony Schiavone interviews Christian Cage, Jungle Boy and Luchasaurus. Christian says that The Superkliq (Matt Jackson, Nick Jackson, Adam Cole) are not tough guys like they say they are, and he, Luchasaurus and Jungle Boy want to know how tough they are. Jungle Boy challenges The Superkliq to a six-man tag match at Full Gear.
Red Velvet beats The Bunny to advance in the TBS Championship Tournament. During the match, Red Velvet sees Jade Cargill and "Smart" Mark Sterling in the front row.
"The World's Strongest Man" Mark Henry interviews John "4" Silver and The Superkliq (Matt Jackson, Nick Jackson, Adam Cole). Cole tells Silver to shut up and tells him he will not make a mockery of his career and that he is insecure because his career will never measure up to his. Cole says he has taken a Con-Chair-To and that he got up from that, and that Silver will find out that he is not one to be messed with.
Adam Cole beats John "4" Silver. During the match, The Young Bucks (Matt and Nick Jackson) place Adam Cole's foot on the bottom rope during a pinfall attempt by John Silver. This leads to a standoff between The Young Bucks and The Dark Order, and despite Silver blocking a low blow and hitting one of his own, Adam Cole gets the win.
Kenny Omega beats Matt Sydal. (Had Sydal won, he would have faced Kenny Omega again for the AEW World Championship.)
Backstage, Alex Marvez interviews John "4" Silver, who says he is ready for tonight's match before dodging Coffin Drops from the rest of The Dark Order for talking with "Hangman" Adam Page, who wishes him good luck.
"Hangman" Adam Page beats Cezar Bononi.
We hear from Lance Archer, who says that he looked up to Sting and says that without him, there is no Lance Archer. He says that Sting's time should be his time, and that Sting's bat used to mean something. He then says that people will soon pay attention to him, and if they do not, the walls will come crushing down on them when his boot kicks them in. He says that his name will be remembered, and sooner or later, it will be showtime.
Tony Schiavone interviews Dr. Britt Baker D.M.D. on the stage. Britt Baker disapproves of the warm welcome the crowd gives her after last week and calls them as disrespectful at Thunder Rosa, then says Thunder Rosa should be thanking her every day she wakes up, as she will be forever remembered now thanks to her and the history that she wrote with her own blood. She then says Thunder Rosa had the audacity to stand in her company and women's division and say that she was the one to put the women's division on the map. She then asks why everyone is talking about her and not Thunder Rosa before saying she does not need the adulation of wrestling legends and experts. She says that she became a hardcore legend in one night when it took Mick Foley twenty years, then says she has never been able to see more clearly than before last week, saying that Tony Khan has been digging up every legend and "has-been" when he has one under his nose in her when she put AEW on the map last week. She then says that AEW is the second-most important set of letters behind D.M.D.
Backstage, The Varsity Blondes (Griff Garrison and Brian Pillman Jr.) are talking with Dante Martin and Christian Cage. After Christian checks up on Darius Martin, Dasha Gonzalez interviews Christian. Christian says he is getting to know people backstage while giving some friendly advice when Frankie Kazarian shows up to meet with Christian. Kazarian says he is happy for him, then sees his "Out. Work. Everyone." and says that he has lived by that advice before asking when the "work" part will begin. Christian says it starts next week, but he does not have an opponent, and asks Kazarian if he is free. Kazarian tells Christian "You're on," then asks him to check out his match this Monday night on AEW Dark Elevation, as seven years is a long time to be out of the ring.
The Pinnacle (Dax Harwood, Cash Wheeler, Shawn Spears) beat Dante Martin and The Varsity Blonds (Griff Garrison and Brian Pillman Jr.) in a six-man tag match. After the match, Wardlowlays out Brian Pillman Jr. and Dante Martin, then Tony Schiavone interviews The Pinnacle in the ring. Cash Wheeler says The Pinnacle is not just a name or a group, but family, and he will live and die for them as he has no wife and kid waiting for him and home. Harwood says Santana and Ortiz have done well for themselves, but he and Wheeler are not fooled and tells them to ask for The Pinnacle to see where they stand in the business. MJF says he thought Chris Jericho would show up and break the walls down by now, but Jericho is now only breaking whatever chair he decides to sit on. He then tells Jericho to grab The Inner Circle and face him right now before saying he will not do it because they are terrified. When Schiavone reminds MJF that The Pinnacle took out The Inner Circle, MJF stops him, then says that next week, he has the gift of a lifetime for The Pinnacle when it comes to all the gold they are about to win.
We hear from Team Taz (Taz, "The Machine" Brian Cage, "Absolute" Ricky Starks, Powerhouse Hobbs, Hook). Taz says there are a lot of conspiracy theories concerning Team Taz, but assures there are no problems in the team, that everything is good and that Cage apologized to the group and directly to Ricky Starks for his actions last week. Hobbs, Hook, Starks and Cage all say that they are doing fine.
Tony Schiavone interviews QT Marshall on the stage. Marshall says he is frustrated, and says that "The American Nightmare" Cody Rhodes taught him the value of doing the work. He then says there is nobody else in AEW other than Tony Khan who has done more actual work than him, and while he has been thrown some bones, he has to do a lot of behind-the-scenes work when the show is over while Cody sleeps in the hotel. He says that he woke up one day and realized that there is not a ladder he can't jump off of or a match he can't win without an asterisk and "Cody's friend" next to it. He says that the only way to get out of Cody's shadow is to have an exhibition match against Cody himself so he can prove he not only belongs, but can hang with the best in AEW. He says he cannot control what anyone else does in AEW, he can control what he does, and he wil not continue to take meaningless bumps and jeapordize his quality of life only to stay in Cody's shadow. Cody shows up wearing a cast on his left arm, and while he admits his heart is not into this, he will gladly accomodate the fans and the Nightmare Family. He then gives Marshall his exhibition match and makes "The Enforcer" Arn Anderson the referee. He says that while he cannot just let Marshall win, he will not hurt him in case he locks in the Figure Four or hooks the Cross Rhodes. He says that when AEW had blossoming success and he filled a spot people thought he wouldn't, people got angry and Marshall not only became a good assistant, but a friend in a business full of acquaintances. Cody says that Marshall might be his friend, but they will have the exhibition match, friend to friend. Cody and Marshall shake hands.
Matt Jackson's wife Dana and their two children, Zack and Courtney, are seen in the front row before the next match.
Laredo Kid and The Lucha Bros. (Penta El Zero M and Rey Fenix) beat The Young Bucks (Matt and Nick Jackson) and Brandon Cutler in a six-man tag match. (The match is Laredo's Kid's first AEW match since Fyter Fest 2019.) After the match, Kenny Omega shows up with Don Callis and blindsides Laredo Kid with the microphone before attacking him with the AEW World Championship. He takes the microphone and says he remembers three yars ago when he and the Bucks had a choice, and while he never chose AEW, he chose The Young Bucks and the vision they created to make AEW the best wrestling promotion on the planet. He then says that instead of sitting in the high school cafeteria with the cool kids and the captain of the football team, they chose Brandon Cutler, and while he chose the Bucks, the Bucks never chose him back. He says that while Don Callis can be a little abrasive, he will give the Bucks one more chance before telling them to toss the "Too Sweet" hand signal up to see if they are still with him. Matt, Nick and Cutler walk away, and after Omega says he and the Bucks are done, Penta El Zero M and Rey Fenix lay Omega out. After they and Laredo Kid leave, The Good Brothers ("The Big LG" Doc Gallows and "Machine Gun" Karl Anderson) show up to help up Omega, who is now bleeding from the mouth.
We hear from Jade Cargill, who says that Red Velvet made the biggest mistake in her career by getting in her face. She says that she beat her a couple of weeks ago, and yet Red Velvet is coming back for more. She says that she is on the road to greatness while Red Velvet is just a pit stop on the road to her throne, and while they are undefeated in singles match, there can only be one and she is the one. She tells Red Velvet that when she steps in the ring, she will be stepping in the ring with "that bitch."
We see a teaser for a brand new TNT series called "Rhodes To The Top", a reality show that focuses on "The American Nightmare' Cody Rhodes and Brandi Rhodes' work life and family life.
We hear from Jon Moxley and Eddie Kingston. Kingston says he has broken things before and has come back from it, then tells The Good Brothers ("The Big LG" Doc Gallows and "Machine Gun" Karl Anderson) that this is not New Japan or about selling some tacky T-shirts, saying that they will pay for this when they put them in the morgue for taking him out. Moxley says The Good Brothers must ask themselves how far they are willing to take this, and says there is war on the streets of Jacksonville, Florida. Moxley then admits he does not like The Young Bucks (Matt and Nick Jackson), but says he owes them one after last week, and while he has no patience for the melodrama that is going on, they are playing with live rounds. He tells The Good Brothers ("The Big LG" Doc Gallows and "Machine Gun" Karl Anderson) that if they want to get in the game, they had better be willing to get their hands dirty.
Tay Conti beats "The Native Beast" Nyla Rose. After the match, Vickie Guerrero grabs Tay Conti by the leg from the outside, allowing Nyla to grab Tay Conti. As she goes for the Beast Bomb, Hikaru Shida shows up, hits Nyla Rose in the bac with a Kendo stick and goes for the ground and pound. The Bunny then shows up and attacks both Tay Conti and Hikaru Shida while Matt Hardy, The Butcher and The Blade watch from the stage. Matt Hardy then says that the AEW Women's Championship Eliminator Tournament was terrible and a sham because The Bunny was not in it, then says that his clients have been overlooked for far too long. He says that this ends now.
We see a video package that previews the Arcade Anarchy match next week between Best Friends (Chuck Taylor and Orange Cassidy) and the team of "Superbad" Kip Sabian and Miro.
Next week: Hikaru Shida and Tay Conti vs. The Bunny and "The Native Beast" Nyla Rose! Kenny Omega and The Good Brothers ("The Big LG" Doc Gallows and "Machine Gun" Karl Anderson) vs. The Lucha Bros. (Penta El Zero M and Rey Fenix) and Laredo Kid! "The American Nightmare" Cody Rhodes vs. QT Marshall! Chrsitian Cage vs. Frankie Kazarian!
We hear from Scorpio Sky, who says that he has shown a side that the fans have not seen and that he has been screwed over and over again. He says that everyone has to stop pretending that he is not uniquely gifted, because humility only gives people a reasaon to underrate someone and his days of being underrated are over. He says that at AEW Dark Elevation, it will be time for Matt Sydal to pay the rent, and if Mike Sydal wants to get involved, then he is not just one man, but a whole revolution.
Darby Allin retains the AEW TNT Championship against John "4" Silver. During the match, Sting shows up with a bat in his hand and watches from the stage. Both men fist bump after the match, then Matt Hardy drags Allin out of the ring before he, The Butcher, The Blade and Private Party (Marq Quen and Isiah Kassidy) fight The Dark Order. Tay Conti shows up to fight The Bunny, and the show ends with both sides continuing to brawl.
"Hangman" Adam Page beats John "4" Silver. After the match, The Dark Order shows up, and Evil Uno says that while they have their regrets, Page has some of his own regarding leaving The Elite, as they would not let him go no matter how he tried. He says that if The Elite is not a cult, he does not know what is, then says that while Page does not have any friends or people to rely on, they are here for him and he knows where to find them.
Backstage, Alex Marvez interviews Kenny Omega, who says that the last uneventful week has given him time to reflect and that the more things change, the more they stay the same. He says that he was nursing injuries he received from Jon Moxley this time last year, and now they are doing the same dance again. He says the only difference this time is that Moxley's face is plastered everywhere and he is called "the best in the world," but after the World Title Eliminator Tournament, it is his turn, and the AEW World Championship is the only difference between them. Omega says he has climbed to the top to be taken seriously again, and until he gets the World title, he will not be the best in the world. In a "gentleman's challenge," he tells Moxley to "leave the garbage wrestling at home" and beat him in the middle of the ring based on his ability. He tells Moxley he will be waiting for his response, then congratulates him on the new baby before saying that his father could beat the shit out of Moxley's, who he says was never that touh at all.
Next week: Kenny Omega vs. Jon Moxley for the AEW World Championship! Darbin Allin and "The American Nightmare" Cody Rhodes vs. "Absolute" Ricky Starks and Will Hobbs!
We see black-and-white video footage where Darby Allin lights his own car on fire.
Taz guests on commentary for the next match.
Will Hobbs - now known as Powerhouse Hobbs - beats Lee Johnson in his first match since joining Team Taz. After the match, Taz says he has some business to take care of and asks Hobbs to celebrate in the back. Afterwards, Taz says that AEW is not acknowledging what the FTW Championship is and that he is tired of him and his team being disrespected while the FTW Championship is not recognized in the company. He says he will not leave the ring until someone in management shows up and makes the title mean something. It is not long before his microphone is cut off, and demands Justin Roberts give him his microphone. He then threatens to take over commentary if the second microphone is cut off, and the microphone is suddenly cut off. "The American Nightmare" Cody Rhodes then shows up and says Taz is done, then says he is here out of total respect and that Taz is wasting time, then says they can settle everything next week. Taz says that Cody and Darby Allin will get whupped next week, then demands that the FTW Championship be given the respect it deserves. Cody says somebody from management is here and that he can see what is going on here, then says he will run it up the flagpole. When Taz asks what that means, Cody mentions Taz's soon Hook being a wrestler and asks why Hook is training with him and not Taz. Taz is incensed with Cody for bringing this up and tells him he is pathetic for going that far, then Taz teases leaving only to put him in the Tazmission. The Nightmare Family shows up to check on Cody, then Taz leaves with his soon Hook.
Backstage, Alex Marvez interviews Eddie Kingston. Kingston says he is not friend at his former best friend, but he is really disappointed. He says Fenix is a showboat who likes to jump and flip around, and says that things have changed in the last eight months that PAC has been gone. Suddenly, Jon Moxley shows up and confronts Eddie. Eddie says it was not him and that the both of them have their own stuff to handle. Moxley then leaves.
TheHybrid2 (Angelico and Jack Evans) beat Top Flight (Darius and Dante Martin) with a Navarro Death Roll from Angelico to Dante Martin. After the match, TheHybrid2 continue to attack Dante Martin until The Young Bucks (Matt and Nick Jackson) chase TheHybrid2 out of the ring.
We hear from Vickie Guerrero and Nyla Rose. Guerrero accuses Brandi Rhodes of nepotism, and asks if Big Swole, Serena Deeb and Red Velvet would appreciate her influence. She also says that Jade Cargill did not need her or Nyla's own influence to destroy Brandi or her opponents, then tells Brandi to call her if she needs any advice.
We hear from FTR and Tully Blanchard. Cash Wheeler says Full Gear became one of the worst nights of his life, and Dax Harwood says that for three seconds, The Young Bucks (Matt and Nick Jackson) were better than them, then says FTR is still the baddest and the incomparable in the tag team divison. Blanchard says it is FTR's destiny to be champions and his destiny to coach them, and that FTR are the next tag team champions. Blanchard then tells The Young Bucks to fear the revelation.
The Inner Circle (Chris Jericho and Jake Hager) beat SoCal Uncensored ("The Fallen Angel" Christopher Daniels and Frankie Kazarian). After the match, Kazarian punches MJF in the face only for The Inner Circle to swarm him, but The Inner Circle immediately scatters when Scorpio Sky shows up with a steel chair.
It's time for the debut episode of The Miro and Kip Video Game Extravaganza. Orange Cassidy suddenly shows up, and when Miro and "Superbad" Kip Sabian chase after him, they are ambushed by Best Friends (Chuck Taylor and Trent). Miro grabs a camera, tells the cameraman to get out of the way, then goes after Best Friends.
Next week: The Dynamite Diamond Battle Royal!
Tony Schiavone moderates a contract signing between Jox Moxley and Kenny Omega's AEW World Championship next week. Omega shows up first, but he is attacked from behind by Moxley in the entrance tunnel before taking their brawl to the ring, where he hits Omega with the Paradigm Shift on the AEW World Championship. Moxley the takes the microphone and says whoever Omega hired to take him out last week did "a piss-poor job", then tells Omega to give him a call if he needs some help taking somebody out. He then says that he thought their beef was squashed last year, but Omega had to piss him off. He then tells Omega to consider themselves even, and that the only way Omega will become AEW World Championship is if he digs down deep and finds the Kenny Omega everybody thinks he is, and says that he will have to climb a mountain nobody has climbed in eighteen months and beat him. He then hypes their match, then tells Omega that winter is coming for him, because he takes no prisoners and Omega will only get one shot at him. Moxley then signs the contract, thanks Schiavone and leaves.
Backstage, MJF asks what kind of man sucker punches another man in the face, then calls Frankie Kazarian a coward. Chris Jericho says that the fun and games are over and that The Inner Circle are going back to beating up the entire roster, and that next week, Kazarian will face him one-on-one and he will get his revenge for MJF.
We see a video package chronicling the events between Anna "99" Jay and Hikaru Shida.
Hikaru Shida retains the AEW Women's World Championship against Anna "99" Jay despite Tay Conti and Anna Jay distracting the referee with a steel chair so that Jay can strike Shida with a Kendo stick, which Shida kicks out of. After the match, Abadon shows up and scares Hikaru Shida before licking the AEW Women's World Championship with her own bloody tongue.
We hear from Matt Hardy, who says that 2020 has been a difficult year and that it was his duty to inspire everybody to fight on, and when he beat Sammy Guevara at Full Gear, all was right with the world. He then says that if he can survive the odds, then the fans can overcome the pedestrian challenges they face. He then tells the fans to think about what Matt would do if they become overwhelmed: survive, thrive and win.
We hear from Team Taz ("The Machine" Brian Cage, "Absolute" Ricky Starks, Powerhouse Hobbs). Starks says that "The American Nightmare" Cody Rhodes has crossed the line, then says they love it in AEW and that Taz takes care of them, but he says Cody is the problem, as his paper-thin ego gets in the way and that he does not want people to remember that he and Cage beat them in their last meeting. He says that Cody has made it personal, and that he and Powerhouse Hobbs are going to bust heads next week.
Next week: Dr. Britt Baker D.M.D. vs. Leyla Hirsch!
Eddie Kingston guests on commentary for the next match.
The Butcher and the Blade beat The Death Triangle (PAC and Rey Fenix) after The Bunny distracts the referee while Eddie Kingston trips Rey Fenix off the top rope. After the match, Eddie Kingston and his family attack Death Triangle and Penta El Zero M, and Eddie DDTs PAC through a steel chair twice. Suddenly, Lance Archer shows up and fights Eddie Kingston's entire family, and this allows The Death Triangle to fight back before Eddie Kingston runs.
"Absolute" Ricky Starks guests on commentary for the first four matches of the night.
Brandi Rhodes beats Kenzie Paige. After the match, Brandi is attacked from behind by Anna Jay, and Red Velvet comes out to make the save.
Jurassic Express (Jungle Boy and Luchasaurus) beat Ray Rosas and Eric Watts.
We hear from Chris Jericho, who talks about his history with Luther prior to his tag team match against him this week on Dynamite.
Chaos Project (Luther and Serpentico) beats Anthony Bowens and Lee Johnson.
Will Hobbs beats Ryzin.
We hear from Eddie Kingston, who says he is sick and tired of seeing "The Bad Boy" Joey Janela and Sonny Kiss being so talented only to act like clowns and take everything as a joke. He says that they will not take The Lucha Bros. (Rey Fenix and Penta El Zero M) as a joke, as they are not a joke, do not play games and do not do "dumb, clown-ass bullshit." He tells Janela and Sonny to stay on their lower level, as they will learn about the top level when they see The Lucha Bros.
John "4" Silver beats QT Marshall after the interference of Evil Uno, Stu Grayson, Alan "5" Angels and Preston "10" Vance of The Dark Order, which Marshall and "The Natural" Dustin Rhodes are able to fight off.
Griff Garrison and Brian Pillman Jr. beat Cezar Bononi and David Ali, breaking a four-match losing streak with their first win as a team and in AEW.
Big Swole beats Skyler Moore.
We hear from Matt Sydal, who admits that his AEW debut did not go as well as he had hoped it would, and blames his slipping on the top rope on "the intentional reckless, wanton abandon" of Michael Nakazawa. He says that he thought he would die, but he did not, as he is synonymous with resiliency. Sydal tells Nakazawa he will kick his ass so hard he will wish he never bought a bottle of baby oil in his life and end his career.
Matt Sydal beats Michael Nakazawa after countering the claw with the raspberry briefs into a modified crossface.
Eddie Kingston beats M'Badu with the Kimura Lock. After the match, he says that Jon Moxley should know about the Kimura Lock as he has tapped out to it a couple of times, and when he locks it in on Moxley, he will scream "I quit" in front of the whole world. He says that Moxley left him and his friends behind on the way to "the promised land" and says he should pay for it now. Kingston asks where Moxley is, then says Moxley is not coming and that he has never quit or tapped out. Kingston then says that he will mess Moxley up and have fun doing it.
We hear from "The Bad Boy" Joey Janela and Sonny Kiss. Janela says they show no fear in the ring, and while they lost their last match, they are bouncing back and they want the win so they can get on the tag team rankings as soon as possible.
Angelico beats Shawn Dean by submission.
The Lucha Bros. (Penta El Zero M and Rey Fenix) beat "The Bad Boy" Joey Janela and Sonny Kiss.
Chuckie T guests on commentary for the next match. Orange Cassidy also guests on commentary, but in typical Orange Cassidy fashion, he does not have his headset on and just sits there.
Before the next match, "The Librarian" Peter Avalon says Champaign, Illinois looks like a place where everyone drinks cheap malt liquor. "The Librarian" Leva Bates takes the microphone away and apologizes to the fans of Champaign, Illinois.
Scorpio Sky beats Peter Avalon and Jimmy Havoc in a three-way match.
Dr. Britt Baker D.M.D. guests on commentary for the next match.
Jurassic Express (Marko Stunt and Luchasaurus) beat John Silver and Alex Reynolds.
We get a closer look at Big Swole, who talks about her near-fatal battle with Crohn's Disease and her road to AEW.
In footage from last week, "The Fallen Angel" Christopher Daniels says he may have come back too early from injury, as he was not in the right mindset to beat someone as good as Pentagon Jr. He then says he has to get in the right mindset and that he has to do it quickly.
We see a video package for Proud 'n Powerful (Santana and Ortiz) vs. The Young Bucks (Matt and Nick Jackson) in a Texas Street Fight next week.
Chuckie T guests on commentary for the next match (this time without Orange Cassidy).
We see footage from earlier today where Tommaso Ciampa shows up outside of the arena to a shadow of boos and refuses to answer any interviewer questions. Ciampa finds General Manager William Regal and blames him for Johnny Gargano going after him on WWE property and at his house. Regal makes official an unsanctioned match between Gargano and Ciampa for NXT TakeOver: New Orleans. If Gargano wins, he is re-employed at NXT. If Ciampa wins, Gargano says fired.
General Manager William Regal shows up. Regal announces that at NXT TakeOver: New Orleans, the NXT North American Championship will be introduced. As Regal announces that the new title will have a proud lineage, the words "I am the top 1% percent" are heard. All of a sudden, EC3 - Ethan Carter III - fresh out of Impact Wrestling, appears. EC3 says he will bask in the moment because he deserves it, and asks for the "EC3" chant to keep going. He then tells Regal that this is too much, and that he knew he was a kind man for giving him the call to come to NXT. He also knew he was a reasonable man for letting him strut his stuff and giving him a lucrative contract and "a banger of a theme song." As the crowd chants "One percent," EC3 says he had no idea Regal was logical enough to make a new title and give it to him on the very first day. The crowd chants "NX3," then he puts himself on a pedestal. Regal stops EC3, saying he is happy to finally have him here a competitor, but telling him that he has to earn the title and that he has proven more than capable, or else he would not be here. At NXT TakeOver: New Orleans will compete against five other men for the NXT North American Championship with the title suspended high above the ring in a ladder match. The crowd chants "Thank you, Regal," then EC3 tells Regal it does not matter if he lines up the entire NXT locker room, as he will show why he is the top 1% of the industry.
Charly Caruso gives us a recap of what has happened recently in the Dusty Rhodes Tag Team Classic from the NXT Control Center.
We see footage from earlier today where TM61 (Nick Miller and Shane Thorne) show disappointment in losing in the Dusty Rhodes Tag Team Classic. They feel they need a change of attitude to survive in addition to beating better teams. Suddenly, Ember Moon and "The Queen of Spades" Shayna Baszler are seen brawling near the practice rings.
The Authors of Pain (Akam and Rezar) beat Street Profits (Angelo Dawkins and Montez Ford) to advance to the finals of the Dusty Rhodes Tag Team Classic. During the match, Montez Ford is dancing around after a spinebuster to Akam from Angelo Dawkins only to run into Paul Ellering. He offers Ellering a sip from his cup, but Ellering smacks the cup out of his hand and tells Montez that messing with him is not a wise idea. Suddenly, a distracted Angelo Dawkins is hit with Last Chapter by The Authors of Pain, who sail on to the finals.
Cathy Kelley interviews General Manager William Regal backstage. Regal has announced that Adam Cole will be in the ladder match for the NXT North American Championship at NXT TakeOver: New Orleans. Suddenly, The Velveteen Dream shows up, wanting a piece of the action in that match. Regal admits that Velveteen Dream has been impressive as of late, and makes him the third competitor in the match. The Velveteen Dream says Regal may have broken ground by putting him in the match, but he may have also set the stage.
Lars Sullivan beats John Silver.
Backstage, Cathy Kelley interviews General Manager William Regal again. Suddenly, Lars Sullivan shows up, and Regal makes him the fourth participant in the NXT North American Championship match at NXT TakeOver: New Orleans. Sullivan says that he will bring the destruction that only he can, and this time, it will not be just with his hands, but also with a ladder. He then demands Killian Dain, and Regal mentions Dain is in the match as well. Regal then makes a match between Lars and Dain official for next week.
Before the next match, Andrade "Cien" Almas is seen attacking Aleister Black outside of the arena. Almas dunks Aleister's head into a cooler full of bottled water before slamming him into a door and getting him in the arena. The brawl then makes its way to the tech area and then to ringside. Almas then tosses Aleister into the ring and brings in a steel chair. The referee gets out of the way as the chair is smashed into Aleister's back and Almas demands Aleister respect him. Aleister then raises the NXT Championship up into the air in front of a downed Aleister Black. Referees check on Aleister Black in the ring, and Aleister tries to get back up under his own power.
Roderick Strong and Pete Dunne beat SAnitY (Eric Young and Alexander Wolfe) to advance to the finals of the Dusty Rhodes Tag Team Classic.
Next wek: Cathy Kelley interviews General Manager William Regal yet again. Regal introduces the last competitor of the ladder match for the NXT North American Championship at NXT TakeOver: New Orleans: Ricochet.
"The Almighty" Christopher Daniels, having beaten Mark Briscoe to advance in the Decade of Excellence Tournament, says that he is destined to be ROH World Champion through the Decade of Excellence, and that there is no expiration date on destiny.
Jay Briscoe beats BJ Whitmer to advance in the Decade of Excellence Tournament thanks to Mark Briscoe, who stops BJ Whitmer from using the golden spike against Jay. After the match, Whitmer says it is written that one must be sacrificed, and next week, they finish it.
"The Last Real Man" Silas Young and The Beer City Bruiser beat John Silver and Alex Reynolds. After the match, Silas Young says that they have found their third man: Bull James, the man formerly known as Bull Dempsey in NXT. Young considers James a no-nonsense type of guy who gets hit only to hit back harder and can also hold his liquor. Young then changes his mind and he and The Bruiser go after him, with The Bruiser hitting
The Kingdom (Matt Taven, TK O'Reilly, Vinny Marsaglia) beat Cheeseburger, Will Ferrera and Joey Daddiego.
The Young Bucks (Matt and Nick Jackson) show up. After revealing that they have re-signed to ROH, they then talk about the message from "Broken" Matt Hardy at Final Battle. After the Bucks say they cannot be deleted, the lights go out, and when they come back on, Matt Hardy's drone Vanguard-1 shows up only to be super kicked.
Alex Shelley guests on commentary for the next match.
Chris Sabin beats Colt Cabana to continue to the next round of the Decade of Excellence tournament after Dalton Castle's boys show up and fan Cabana, distracting him.
