September to Remember - Dynamite recap for September 17, 2025

Tony Schiavone oversees a contract signing for All Out to start tonight's show. Schiavone introduces "Hangman" Adam Page, followed by "The Protostar" Kyle Fletcher and Don Callis. Callis says that he remembers when Hangman took the AEW World Championship from him when he beat Kenny Omega for it and that he has waited to get it back, and he has found someone who is bigger, faster and better than Omega. He says that there is nothing he can do to Fletcher, saying there is no one else like him, and that the World Championship is coming to the family. Hangman says he is glad they are in agreement that Fletcher does not need help on Saturday, as he and everyone is sick and tired of half the roster getting involved in World title matches and he has no problem putting the rest of Don Callis' family into the ground. He says he is doing this because he sees the potential in what Fletcher could be, as he is 26 years old and could be in AEW for decades and be someone others can look to one day to carry AEW into the future, and if he wants to be that, he will have to earn that worthiness.Hangman tells Fletcher that in the contract, it is written that if Callis interferes, he will not only lose the match, but he will be stripped of the TNT Championship as well. Callis almost loses it. Fletcher says that does not scare him and that Hangman could have put anything else in the contract, and that he still would have signed it. He says that this changes nothing and that he is still the best to step into an AEW ring. He states that on Saturday, he will fulfill his destiny when he becomes AEW World Championship, for he has become better than Hangman has ever been. He says AEW does not need Hangman or Omega anymore, and that it needs him. Fletcher says he will do Hangman a favor by letting him ride into the sunset, as both the championship and the company belongs to him now. Fletcher signs the contract. Hangman says he knows how it feels to be in Fletcher's shoes, for he has been there, yet Fletcher does not know it will feel the morning after, as it will crush, ruin and all but take every shred of confidence out of him. He is sure of it that Fletcher's best will not be enough and that what Fletcher does with that feeling will be what defends him, and tells Fletcher not to disappoint him in the long time that follows. Hangman signs the contract. Fletcher then stands up and hopes that by now, Hangman knows that he is a man of his word, and that there would be no physicality at this signing or interference in their match, but he promises he will leave a double champion, and tonight, he will leave Hangman beaten, bloodied and unable to walk out of this arena on his own two feet. He then tells Hangman to say his full name that until that moment comes.

We see a video package for Jon Moxley vs. Darby Allin in a Coffin Match at All Out.

Jon Moxley beats Roderick Strong by submission with the Paradigm Shift followed by the Bulldog Choke after Kyle O'Reilly brawls with Daniel Garcia when the ladder grabs Roddy on the outside, causing referee Paul Turner to focus on that and allowing Wheeler Yuta to run out and trip Roddy from the outside, allowing Moxley to win the match.

We see a video package for Mark Briscoe vs. MJF in a Tables 'n Tacks Match at All Out.

In backstage footage from last Saturday on Collision, MJF meets with Tony Khan and vents his frustrations regarding the Casino Gauntlet Match contract and wants out of the Thumbs 'n Tacks Match, saying Tony Khan owes him one. Tony Khan says he owes him nothing and that his behavior regarding the contract was absolutely reprehensible. MJF hopes that Tony Khan is happy when another Briscoe is in the dirt and it is on him.

Bobby Lashley beats Toa Liona by submission with the Hurt Lock. After the match, Bishop Kaun and Ricochet rush into the ring only for MVP and Shelton Benjamin to give them a beating.

Tony Schiavone introduces Adam Copeland and Christian Cage, followed by Stokely Hathaway and FTR (Dax Harwood and Cash Wheeler) for a face-to-face meeting in the ring. A dozen security guards lead Stokely and FTR to the ring. It is announced by Schiavone that there will be heavy fines if there is any physicality in this meeting. Stokely says that there will be a $100,000 fine if Copeland touches Dax or Cash and a $500,000 fine and a cancelled match if he touches Stokely, then says that Copeland and Christian will disappoint and allows FTR to speak first. Cash Wheeler talks about how he and Copeland became friends and how Copeland became his mentor, then says that Copeland opened the door for him only to kick it down. He says that in the last ten years, he and Dax have become living legends, then they helped Copeland back into the business only for Dynamite to become "The Cope Show" and for them to do all the work as supporting cast. After Cash says that he and Dax will take that away from him for good, Dax talks about how Copeland and Christian were once the best in the world only because "two mediocre teams" carried them to relevancy. Dax says that in the last eleven years, they have carried tag team wrestling on their backs and have become the best in the business as well as one of one, and says that this could be a dream match, but this is the hand they are dealt. Copeland yanks the microphone away and tells Stokely that he has no hoes and to keep Beth Phoenix's name out of his mouth, then says he helped FTR and expected nothing in return. He says that the only reason that FTR is not in the spotlight because the fans did not want them in it and wanted him in it instead, and while FTR is the best right now, he and Christian were here for 25 years and made tag team wrestling important again. Copeland then says that at All Out, two of the best teams will face each other in his and Christian's hometown, and when FTR is dragged into the deep end, they will understand why they are the better team. Christian says that $100,000 is a lot of money and that $500,000 would get Stokely some hoes, but at the risk of sounding like an asshole, $500,000 means nothing to him because he is rich. Copeland and Christian punch FTR in the face. Security gets in the ring only to get laid out, then both teams brawl until FTR roll out of the ring. Dax's nose is notably busted open afterwards.

In backstage footage from earlier today, Renee Paquette interviews The Young Bucks (Matthew and Nicholas Jackson), who are now back from rags to riches and have paid off production to give them a better entrance. Matthew says that tonight is the beginning of their redemption and the road to becoming the first-ever four-time AEW World Tag Team Championships, then Nicholas gives Renee $10,000 to buy something with.

The Young Bucks (Matthew and Nicholas Jackson) beat The Bang Bang Gang (Juice Robinson and Austin Gunn) in an AEW World Tag Team Championship 4-Way Ladder Match qualifier.

We see the video package for the eight-woman tag team match at Saturday Tailgate Brawl: Penelope Ford, Megan Bayne, Julia Hart and Skye Blue vs. Mina Shirakawa, Willow Nightingale, Willow Nightingale and Queen Aminata.

Mascara Dorada beats The Beast Mortos in an AEW Unified Championship Eliminator Tournament Match. After the match, Don Callis and "The Rainmaker" Kazuchika Okada show up, but so does "The Alpha" Konosuke Takeshita. Takeshita is uninterested in Mascara Dorada, and has a staredown with Okada. Dorada then hits Okada with a dive off the top rope. Mascara Dorada and Takeshita then have a staredown.

"Timeless" Toni Storm appears on the stage. Toni admits she does not know how much longer she will be champion after winning the Women's World title back seven months ago, and says she has lived every day as if it were her last, and has defended against many powerful opponents and has loved every second of it. She says that if one is not willing to put their life on the line in the ring, then "[they aren't] shit." She then says she faces two others who are worthy of her mantle, and if this is the end of her reign, then it has been the honor of her life. She then says that if her opponents want to beat her, then they should burn her body to the ground, pack her ashes into a pipe and take a big, fat huff, as nobody can get them as high as she can. Jamie Hayter shows up and says that she is not a spotlight and tells Toni Storm to keep it, as Toni will not look as good without her title. She then tells Toni that he does not forget and that Toni invited her to this, then says she hits hard. Kris Statlander says that she may not have much of a claim to the Women's World Championship after not wrestling for it for four years, then says Toni and Hayter do not have the ovaries and cannot beat her. As Toni tells Statlander and Hayter to prepare for their match, "The Toxic Spider" Thekla shows up and outshines the three of them on her way to the ring for the next match.

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Backstage, we hear from Billie Starkz, who talks about her Fatal 4-Way match tonight when she is soon interrupted by Athena, who calls an emergency Minion Empowerment Meeting. Athena says that Billie has had her , then says she owes her the biggest of apologies and tells her to lay down for her in the match, as she owes everything to her. She reminds Billie that she signed a contract and that she is a minion for life until she terminates the deal.

Athena beats, Red Velvet, Billie Starkz and "Legit" Leyla Hirsch in an International Women's Cup Qualifying 4-Way Match. At one point, Athena demands Billie lay down for her, but that does not happen when Red Velvet knocks them both out of the ring.

Before the next match, "Smart" Mark Sterling says The Premier Athletes (Tony Nese, Ariya Daivari, Josh Woods) there are "cosplaying nerds in the crowd tonight," and says that if anyone would like to cosplay as actual, respectable human beings and not "fat man and Dork Vader," they can buy their new T-shirts. He then tries to get the crowd to say The Premier Athletes rule, but gets told that they suck.

The Outrunners (Truth Magnum and Turbo Floyd) beat The Premier Athletes (Tony Nese and Ariya Daivari).

In footage from earlier this week, "The Natural" Dustin Rhodes says that The Righteous (Vincent and Dutch) can play their mind games and keep attacking him from behind, and that they do not understand that after 37 years, he has always gotten back up when he has gotten knocked on his back. He says that his family is passionate about what they do, then tells them to keep playing their mind games. He also says that Dutch has crossed a line mentioning his father and his father's bullrope, and while he understands that he trained with him and that he saw something in Dutch after he took him in, he has no idea what kind of man his father was outside of the ring. Dustin says Dutch does not know far he has gone by using his father's kindness against him. He says that he has walked through Hell and kicked the devil in the teeth, and now, it is on at Final Battle in a Double Bullrope Match for the ROH World Tag Team Championships. He says that Sammy Guevara has always had his back and that they will deliver The Righteous straight to Hell where they can rot forever, and warns The Righteous not to mention his father again because it will be the last words that they ever speak.

Madison Rayne beats Allysin Kay.

We hear from The Dark Order (Alex Reynolds and John Silver), who make fun of Grizzled Young Veterans (Zack Gibson and James Drake), much to the hilarity of the three people in the background as Evil Uno is wondering what is going on. All of a sudden, the real Veterans show up, and Reynolds nearly gets shoved into a wall. Evil Uno stops a brawl by handing Grizzed Young Veterans their scarves back.

Toa Liona beats "Big Shotty" Lee Johnson. After the match, "The Judge" EJ Nduka confronts Toa Liona, but Liona walks right past him and bumps into him on his way out of the ring.

Grizzled Young Veterans (Zack Gibson and James Drake) retain the New Japan Pro Wrestling Strong Openweight Tag Team Championships against MxM Collection (Mansoor and Mason Madden) after Gibson takes down Mansoor with a scarf to the throat behind the referee's back.

Backstage, Paul Wight announces that Jay Lethal is returning to competition. Lethal shakes hands with Wight as Sonjay Dutt sits next to him. Lethal says it is an honor to return at Final Battle, then says that it is imperative that he gets back on top in ROH and wants to know who his opponent is when QT Marshall and Aaron Solo show up. Marshall says his heat is with Lethal, not with Wight, and insists that Lethal face him after doing nothing of note in the last year and that Lethal is trying to rekindle a flame that never existed. Lethal gets heated with Marshall, who says that he will not ask for any more matches and says that when whatever Lethal has in mind does not work out, he is free to carry his bags just like Jeff Jarrett. Wight gets between both Lethal and Marshall as the former gets his hands on the latter, then Wight warns Marshall "Not in my office" before telling Lethal to take care of business with Marshall at Final Battle before they talk about his bright future.

We look back at Shane Taylor vs. Keny King in a Fight Without Honor from Final Battle 2021.

We hear from Shane Taylor, who says that he has been told that he is not worthy of championship gold and that he should know his pace. He says that he and the rest of Shane Taylor Promotions ("Taiga Style" Lee Moriarty", "The Captain" Shane Dean, "Bad News and Tattoos" Carlie Bravo, Trish Adora) knows their place and that they are coming for everything.

"The Natural" Dustin Rhodes and Sammy Guevara beat Eric Dillinger and Josh Crane. After the match, The Righteous (Vincent and Dutch) show up. Vincent stops Dutch, then says that if Dustin and Guevara want to fight tonight, he will let the fans decide, as he is "such a nice guy." He asks the fans if they want to see this match tonight, then says "Well, that's just too bad," as the fans do not deserve it and Dustin and Guevara do not decide when it happens. He says that in time, The Righteous will "ring [their] bell with Daddy's bell," where they will see nothing but polka dots. Guevara tries to hold Dustin back as Dustin grabs a metal folding chair.

"Taiga Style" Lee Moriarty retains the ROH Pure Championship against Matt Taven by subsmission.

Backstage, we hear from Athena. Athena hopes that Lexy Nair enjoys her trip to The Bahamas before announcing that "every porcelian hussy" is scared to face her and that she will forego Final Battle for a Fatal 4-Way Match at Wrestle Dynasty. All of a sudden, Billie Starkz confronts Athena. Athena says Billie owes her an apology and that she did everything for her, but Billie says she has done nothing for her. Athena says she took her under her wing and told her how to win the ROH World Television Championship, but lost it when she tried to do things her own way. After Athena says she is still trying to make things work and has no idea what to do with her, Billie challenges Athena to a fight at Final Battle in lieu of an apology. Athena, taking this as Billie wanting to lay down for her, accepts the match and puts the ROH Women's World Championship on the line, then says she will go on to her world tour.

Tony Schiavone moderates a contract signing between Matt Cardona and "The Learning Tree" Chris Jericho for the ROH World Championship at Final Battle. Jericho comes out first, followed by Cardona. Jericho flips the fans off for chanting "Always ready" while he is in the ring, then brags about having more championships "than the Royals and the Chiefs combined" and being "The King of New York." Cardona tries to butt in, but Jericho stops him from speaking, leading to a "You're from Canada" chant that Jericho pretends to fail to understand due to the crowd having "too much of an accent." Jericho then tells Cardona that he is lucky that he is granting him a chance at the ROH World Championship, as he has accomplished so much in his career and being in the ring with him puts him on a different level. He wishes Cardona luck, but warns him that there is no way he is taking the ROH World Championship from him. Cardona tries to speak, but Jericho interrupts him again and gets another "You're from Canada" chant which Jericho pretends is "You're from New York." Cardona finally tells Jericho to shut up and tells him that everything that comes out of his mouth is "100% bullshit," and that everything about Jericho is completely fake, and that Jericho does not care about ROH and is using and leeching off ROH like he does everything else. He says that Final Battle is the biggest opportunity of both his career and his life, and that it is all about proving himself right, which he will do when he beats Jericho to become ROH World Champion. Cardona then signs the contract. Jericho asks Schiavone to step out of the ring before signing the contract, which he immediately delays in doing before frantically scribbling his signature on it. Jericho offers his hand, then Cardona takes it, whips Jericho into "The Bad Apple" Bryan Keith, and puts Jericho through the table in the middle of the ring before raising up the ROH World Championship to end the show.

Here is the recap for tonight's show!

Honor Roll - Ring of Honor recap for May 2, 2024

The Infantry ("The Captain" Shawn Dean and "Bad News and Tattoos" Carlie Bravo) beat The Outrunners (Truth Magnum and Turbo Floyd) after The Outrunners misfire on Miami Overdrive with Turbo Floyd inadvertently hitting Truth Magnum. The Outrunners are accompanied by Lazer Linda for this match.

"The Native Beast" Nyla Rose beats Camron Branae.

We hear from "Cool Hand" Angelo Parker and "Daddy Magic" Matt Menard. Parker talks about how he almost retired until Ruby Soho showed up and announced that she was pregnant, then says that there is a lot to fight for. Matt Menard says he has a problem with Undisputed Kingdom (Matt Taven and Mike Bennett), and proposes that they come to ROH and fight their way to the ROH World Tag Team Championships.

Undisputed Kingdom (Matt Taven and Mike Bennett) beat The Qrown (Leonis and Maximus).

We hear from JD Drake, who says that he has been lost for the last month and that it shows in everything that he does. He talks about how he got a $2 in his change and how he got a $2 in his picture frame from his late uncle as well as how you have two choices in life when times get tough - quit or keep working - and while The Workhorsemen (JD Drake and Anthony Henry) may not be a thing in the forseeable future, it is time to be "a workhorse man," punch in, knock out and give ROH "a $2 bill's worth of ass whuppin'."

Toa Liona beats Jimmy Wild.

The Dark Order (Evil Uno, Alex Reynolds, John Silver) beat Adam Priest, "Outlandish" Zicky Dice and Sean Maluta in a six-man tag match.

We hear from The Iron Savages (Boulder, Bronson, Jacked Jameson). Bronson says that there are underappreciated and undernoticed as they keep the fans entertained, and Boulder says it is time for them to live up to their potential. Jacked Jameson says that they are done trying to win over the "low-T" fans who are not deserving of their entertainment, and that they are now focused on winning.

Aaron Solo beats Jon Cruz.

Queen Aminata beats Robyn Renegade as Athena and Billie Starkz watch from backstage.

Here is the recap for tonight's show!

Honor Roll - Ring of Honor recap for April 25, 2024

Isiah Kassidy beats Komander.

In backstage footage from Dynasty, we hear from Bullet Club Gold ("Switchblade" Jay White, Austin Gunn, Colten Gunn). "Switchblade" Jay White says that Bullet Club has fulfilled their destiny, and Austin Gunn says that the extra weight on their shoulders prove that they run the trios division. Colten Gunn says they are three of the world in the world.

Top Flight (Darius and Dante Martin) and Action Andretti beat The Dark Order (Evil Uno, Alex Reynolds, John Silver) in a six-man tag match.

Anna Jay beats Allysin Kay with the Queenslayer.

Backstage, Athena holds an Minion Empowerment Meeting with Billie Starkz and Lexy nair. Athena says that Red Velvet and Queen Animata took her moment at Battle of the Belts X and proved that she is just a piece of "hot porcelain hussy garbage." Billie Starks says that Red Velvet is mad that she has yet to beat her. After Lexy Nair says that they have unfinished business, Athena challenges Red Velvet and Queen Aminata to a tag team match.

Johnny TV beats Will Austin.

Brian Cage, Toa Liona and Bishop Kaun - no longer called The Mogul Embassy - beat Manders and Beeftank (Beef and Calvin Tankman) in a six-man tag match.

We hear from "Smart" Mark Sterling, who talks about how Ari Daivari - now known as Ariya Daivari - spent his money on only the best in order to become the best. Backstage, we hear from "Smart" Mark Sterling and The Premier Athletes. Sterling says Phase 2 is a success and that the message has been sent, but he did not think it would be sent to some of the best in ROH and that it would take six men to face off with them. He says that The Premier Athletes are at their best, and while it was not personal with The Embassy, they were in the line of fire and part of a long list of people who were not deserving of opportunities that belonged to them.

Yuka Sakazaki beats Leila Grey.

Backstage, Lexy Nair interviews Cole Karter and Griff Garrison. Garrison is holding Serpentico's mask. Karter says they keep getting opportunities, but they keep failing. Maria Kanellis-Bennett shows up and says they could have done better, then says every loss is an opportunity and that both of them gained experience. He says that everyone is jealous of what Karter and Garrison's good looks, but they will eventually be jealous of what they do in the ring and they will win the ROH World Tag Team Championships.

Undisputed Kingdom (Matt Taven and Mike Bennett) beat The Outrunners (Truth Magnum and Turbo Floyd) in a Proving Ground Match for the ROH World Tag Team Championships.

Backstage, we hear from Red Velvet and Queen Aminata. Red Velvet says Athena is stirring up the pot and that she is done with her, and dares Billie Starkz to bring it on if she wants to hang with the big girls and handle big girl business, saying she has beaten her twice and will beat her again like her mother never did, as she rolls with royalty, not minions. Aminata says she feels sorry for Athena after saying she will drop her on her head again and again because she does not respect her as a champion. She says Athena has no honor and that nobody known more about onor than her. Red Velvet says she is looking for a fight and asks Aminata if she is looking for the same, then the two of them proclaim that it is time to cook, eat, leave no crumbs and take out the trash.

Taya Valkyrie beats Laynie Luck by submission.

Backstage, Lexy Nair interviews The Infantry ("The Captain" Shawn Dean, "Bad News and Tattoos" Carlie Bravo, Trish Adora). Shawn Dean says that since they have been in ROH, there have been targets on their back. As Carlie Bravo brings up the teams they have been facing, The Outrunners (Turbo Floyd and Truth Magnum) show up and brag about the roll they have been on lately, saying that they may not have targets on their backs, but they do have scud missiles. The Infantry notice that The Outrunners are wearing camoflauge and accuse them of gimmick infringment again, and this leads to a match between the two teams.

Lance Archer and The Righteous (Vincent and Dutch) beat Jon Cruz, GPA and Ren Jones in a six-man tag match.

Abadon beats Nova.

Backstage, Lexy Nair interviews Johnny TV and Taya Valkyrie. Johnny and Taya talk about the success of Johnny Loves Taya on All Elite Wrestling's YouTube channel and the potential awards they will win when Aaron Solo shows up and says they would win more awards if he was on the show, and Johnny TV accuses Aaron Solo fo not supporting the show when Taya reminds him that he did retweet them. Aaron Solo brings up their time in QTV, saying that "Johnny loved Solo" before he loved Taya, but Taya says Solo is a loser and that they do not associate with losers. Johnny TV brings up Aaron Solo's name being spelled "Solow" before telling him to win a match. Solo says he will win a match next week to prove that he is "TV ready." Johnny and Solo then try to literally get in the last word.

The Beast Mortos beats AR Fox and "All Heart" Blake Christian in a three-way match.

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Jon Moxley beats Jeff Hardy with the rear naked choke. After the match, Mox goes to shake hands with Jeff, but Jeff flips him off. Afterwards, four wrestlers from CMLL - Mistico, Volador Jr., Hechicero and Mascara Dorada - whom Jeff Hardy whipped Moxley over the barricade into during the match - jump out from the front row and jump Moxley, and when security show up, they also get attacked. Members of the AEW locker room get into the ring to fight off the CMLL wrestlers.

"Hangman" Adam Page beats Toa Liona in a Dealer's Choice Match with a crucifix pin after Toa Liona ducks the Buckshot Lariat. After the match, Toa Liona charges at Hangman, but Hangman ducks down and Toa Liona dives out of the ring. Toa Liona then bends a metal folding chair just by smashing it on the ground, and Hangman keeps him from using it.

We see footage from earlier where The Young Bucks (Nicholas and Matthew Jackson) show up at the arena. When a backstage assistant calls Nicholas "Nick", Nicholas fines him $500.

Adam Cole guests on commentary for the next match.

Warlow beats Komander (and seemingly tweaks his knee going for the powerbomb). After the match, Roderick Strong tells Komander that he should have taken the deal he offered him on Satuday, and that he will pay the price. Suddenly, Best Friends (Orange Cassidy, Trent Beretta, Rocky "Azucar" Romero) show up. The Undisputed Kingdom (Adam Cole, Roderick Strong, Matt Taven, Mike Bennett, Wardlow) soon leave.

Tony Schiavone interviews Darby Allin, Sting, "Absolute" Ricky Starks and Big Bill in a sit-down meeting. Ricky Starks says Sting has had quite the journey and that it all started when he beat him at Revolution 2021, and says that this does not sit well as he demands respect. Darby says Starks knows nothing about respect and that Sting's career is not a stepping stone. Starks says that he and Big Bill will stay tag team champions and that Sting will not make it to retirement, and Big Bill says Darby and Sting have done nothing but talk and have overlooked them. Sting says he admired something about Starks two years ago when he the only one brave enough to talk smack to him, but tells him he must earn respect. Darby says that Starks blames everyone but himself for his problems, and Starks throws water at him. Darby is about to hit Starks when Sting stops him, and Sting says that they will both hit Starks next week.

Chris Jericho beats Kyle Fletcher with a Judas Effect as Fletcher goes for a tope suicida followed by a Judas Effect off the top rope.

We hear from "The Virtuosa" Deonna Purrazzo, who talks about her various tattoos from various points in her life. She mentions the matching duck tattoo that she shares with "Timeless" Toni Storm that mentions a time of growth, then asks what the tattoo means to Toni.

The Bang Bang Scissor Gang ("Switchblade" Jay White, Austin Gunn, Colten Gunn, "Platinum" Max Caster, Anthony Bowens, "Daddy Ass" Billy Gunn) heads to the ring. Max Caster says The Bang Bang Scissor Gang has , then has Bowens pull "Cardblade" out from underneath the ring. Colten Gunn then mentions that "Cardblade" got fired weeks ago, and Austin Gunn pulls out "Juiceboard." Daddy Ass then says that "If you're not down with the Bang Bang Scissor Gang...we've got two words for ya...Gunns Up."

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

"The Virtuosa" Deonna Purrazzo beats Taya Valkyrie by submission after throwing Taya into "Timeless" Toni Storm at the announce table.

Backstage, Renee Paquette interviews Darby Allin. Before Darby can say anything, The Young Bucks (Nicholas and Matthew Jackson) show up, and Matthew says Darby is the hot young star that AEW needs before he asks him why he lets Sting take more money out of his pocket before saying that they should be "the new hot trio" after Sting leaves, while Nicholas says that Darby has been ducking The Young Bucks. Darby says the only thing on his mind is the tag team titles.

Samoa Joe guests on commentary for the next match.

Swerve Strickland's opponent tonight is revealed to be Rob Van Dam. Before the match, "Hangman" Adam Page announces that Swerve Strickland's match against Rob Van Dam will be a hardcore match. Rob Van Dam then throws a chair directly at Swerve's face.

Swerve Strickland beats Rob Van Dam in a Dealer's Choice hardcore match. During the match, "The Machine" Brian Cage shoves Rob Van Dam off the top rope, but Hook shows up with a chair and hits Brian Cage with it before the two of them brawl their way to the back. After the match, "Hangman" Adam Page shows up and sarcastically congratulates Swerve as he calls him an "evil bastard," then says he will never let Swerve take the AEW World Championship for he is the next World Champion, not Swerve. Swerve says Hangman does not get it and that he has beaten him twice, and that he has nothing to prove. He then says that Hangman cannot get over the fact that Hangman cannot beat him, but Hangman says it took the whole Mogul Embassy to beat him. Hangman then says Swerve cannot lace his boots, and this leads to Swerve giving him one last match. Swerve says that once he beats Hangman, he is done, and that he is going for the AEW World Championship.