After Dark - AEW Dark recap for April 25, 2023

Harley Cameron beats Mafiosa.

Backstage, we hear from Brock Andesron and Brian Pillman Jr. Anderson says wrestling is a family business, and while some people get into the business for fun or money, they are in it because it is in their blood and that it is the reason why they have a roof over their head and food on their table. Pillman says they do not have a choice and that wrestling is the one thing they do best, and because they have "looks that kill and the lineage that will."

"All Heart" Blake Christian beats "Big Shotty" Lee Johnson.

Brock Anderson and Brian Pillman Jr. beat The Wingmen (Cezar Bononi and "The Hollywood Hunk" Ryan Nemeth) with an inside cradle from Anderson to Nemeth.

Mei Suruga and Emi Sakura beat Reka Tehaka and Ashley D'Amboise.

Backstage, we hear from "The Hollywood Hunk" Ryan Nemeth. He says he has more in common with the fans that the fans might think, as he went into a expensive private school for all of twelve years and an extremely elite Division I college where he thrived academically and athletically. He then went through a very dark job and had to get a real job for three months, and holds back tears as he says this. He then says that he made it and has become the man everyone knows today, and tells everyone not to give up. He then asks the director if the tears were real enough and if that was good enough, then tells everyone to put what he just said on social media as he leaves.

"The Reality" Zack Clayton beats Jake Logan.

The Dark Order (Alex Reynolds and John Silver) beat The Varsity Athletes ("The Premier Athlete" Tony Nese and "The Technical Beast" Josh Woods).

After Dark - AEW Dark recap for February 14, 2023

The Jericho Appreciation Society ("Cool Hand" Angelo Parker and "Daddy Magic" Matt Menard) beats Fuego del Sol and Leon Ruffin.

Backstage, Lexy Nair interviews "The Fallen Angel" Christopher Daniels. He says that last month marked his 30th year in professional wrestling and that he is glad to be a part of AEW as it has become successful. He says that this success has brought in other wrestlers who are younger and tougher than him, and while some say that his best days are behind him, he says . He says his 30 years have brought him and that experience trumps youth, strength, speed and agility and if there is any problem that his skills cannot solve, his mind can solve it. He then says that he has signed an open contract, and if anyone signs it and gets in the way of what he wants, they had better say their prayers.

Mei Suruga beats Hyena Hera by submission.

The Varsity Athletes ("The Premier Athlete" Tony Nese and "The Technical Beast" Josh Woods) beat Da Russell Twins (Allen and Kameron Russell).

Kip Sabian beats Gravity.

Backstage, Lexy Nair interviews "Smart" Mark Sterling and The Varsity Athletes ("The Premier Athlete" Tony Nese and "The Technical Beast" Josh Woods). Sterling says absolute domination is coming next, as the two of them wrestling absolutely blows him away and their cohesion is next-level. Nese says Woods is the best partner he has ever had in his career, then Trent Beretta reminds Nese that they were partners in the past. Nese says Trent was and is a good partner, but he cannot hold a candle to either him or Woods. He tells Nese to stop being a tough guy and to stay out of his interviews, then Trent challenges Nese to a match where nobody else is at ringside. Sterling says he will be at ringside because it is in his contract, but Trent says he does not care.

"The Reality" Zack Clayton beats Dan Adams.

Brock Anderson and Brian Pillman Jr. beat The Trust Busters (Jeeves Kay and Sonny Kiss).

Backstage, Lexy Nair interviews "The Hollywood Hunk" Ryan Nemeth, who says that he is filming his third feature film of the year before saying that he seems scum and ugly people in every town that he goes to, and that he is reminded of cleanliness, decorum and attractive bodies in Hollywood, California. He then tells the fans to buy a bar of soap, take it home and wash the filth off of themselves, then look in the mirror and realize that they suck compared to him. He then ends with a "Let's Go Hunk" chant before catching a flight.

"The Fallen Angel" Christopher Daniels beats Serpentico after Luther and Angelico's interference attempt backfires.

Before the next match, Ari Daivari proposes to J. Spade that if he can beat him by pinfall, submission, count-out or disqualification, he will give him and everyone in the crowd $1,000 from his very own trust. He then tells J. Spade that the fans are depending on them and to not let them down.

Ari Daivari beats J. Spade.

Diamante beats Ultra Violette.

Dalton Castle and The Boys (Brandon and Brent Tate) beat Larry Lazard, Terry Yaki and Jay Lucas in a trios match.

Konosuke Takeshita beats Bronson.

After Dark Elevation - AEW Dark Elevation recap for October 24, 2022

Jose the Assistant guests on commentary for the next match.

Preston "10" Vance beats Baron Black.

Eddie Kingston and Ortiz beat Russ Myers and T-Money. After the match, Eddie Kingston goes on the attack again, and Ortiz and referee Bryce Remsburg have to talk him down. Eddie goes on the attack again shortly afterwards, and Ortiz sopts him. Eddie leaves the ring and tries to go back in with a chair, but once again Ortiz and referee Bryce Remsburg have to stop him.

Serena Deeb beats Haley J with the Serenity Lock.

The Varsity Blonds (Griff Garrison and Brian Pillman Jr.) - now known as just "The Blonds" - beat The Workhorsemen (JD Drake and Anthony Henry).

Emi Sakura and Mei Suruga beat Nikki Victory and Jaylee.

Stokely Hathaway and "All Ego" Ethan Page guests on commentary for the next match.

Matt Hardy beats Lord Crewe. (Before the match, "Firm Facts" about Matt Hardy are shown.) After the match, Stokely Hathaway tells Matt Hardy that he can no longer perform the Twist of Fate anymore and that he will be fined $50,000 every time he uses it, and that the move now belongs to Ethan Page and will now be called "The Page Turner," as per his contract. Matt Hardy then shoves Hathaway, which causes Matt Hardy to be fined another $50,000 and suspended for a week.

William Regal guests on commentary for the next match.

Claudio Castagnoli beats QT Marshall.

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Yuka Sakazaki beats Mei Suruga to advance to the next round of the AEW Women's World Championship Eliminator Tournament.

Emi Sakura beats Veny (who has wrestled under the name Asuka and is not to be confused with the WWE wrestler Asuka, aka Kana) to advance to the next round of the AEW Women's World Championship Eliminator Tournament.

Ryo Mizunami beats Maki Itoh to advance to the next round of the AEW Women's World Championship Eliminator Tournament.

Aja Kong beats Rin Kadokura to advance to the next round of the AEW Women's World Championship Eliminator Tournament.