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.
MJF heads to the ring to start tonight's show. He takes the show hostages, stating that it will not start until Revolution is rectified and that he is a real professional wrestler and the best wrestler on the planet today and not some "deathmatch indie bum." He demands Tony Khan show up and change the stipulation for his match, stating that he will not take part in a Texas Death Match. "The Jet" Kevin Knight shows up and says that he has been getting the job done in the past few weeks, including when he kept him from fleeing to the back earlier this week with a two-headed coin. He then says that he will shut MJF's mouth tonight as he calls him "a crybaby bitch," and says that people are sick and tired of hearing his "better than you" routine and calls his scarf fake, saying that he is not just more attractive than MJF, but a better world champion. Knight says that he is the here and now and not the future, then MJF calls him an "ignorant, arrogant child" for telling him how to do his job before challenging him on next week's Dynamite with the AEW World Championship on the line. He then says that Knight is not the now or the future, and that all he will be is history when he is done with him.
We see a video package for Tommaso Ciampa vs. Jay Lethal later tonight.
Jon Moxley guests on commentary for the next match.
The Death Riders (Claudio Castagnoli, Wheeler Yuta, PAC, Daniel Garcia) beat The Don Callis Family (Trent Beretta, Rocky "Azucar" Romero, Lance Archer, "The Walking Weapon" Josh Alexander) in an eight-man tag match. After the match, "The Alpha" Konosuke Takeshita shows up and brawls with Jon Moxley, starting a five-on-five brawl between both teams, who have to hold Moxley and Takeshita back.
Tommaso Ciampa beats Jay Lethal despite attempted interference by "Big Shotty" Lee Johnson.
We hear from The IInspiration (Jessica McKay and Cassie Lee), who talk about their AEW debut at Grand Slam Australia before calling what The Brawling Birds (Alex Windsor and Jamie Hayter) did that night as unprofessional. They challenge The Brawling Birds to a match on next week's Dynamite and give them the option to step up, step back or step aside.
We see a vignette for Clark Connors.
The Brawling Birds (Alex Windsor and Jamie Hayter) beat Gypsy Mac and Tyra Russamee.
We see a video package for next week's $200,000 four-way tag match between The Outrunners (Truth Magnum and Turbo Floyd), Private Party (Marq Quen and Isiah Kassidy), La Faccion Ingobernable (Rush and Dralistico), and The Swirl ("Vanilla Baby" Blake Christian and "Big Shotty" Lee Johnson).
Don Callis guests on commentary for the next match.
The Don Callis Family ("The Protostar" Kyle Fletcher and "The Rainmaker" Kazuchika Okada) beat Top Flight (Darius and Dante Martin). After the match, Fletcher declares himself and Okada the greatest champions in AEW history, but together as "Protokada," they are unstoppable. He dares anyone who wants to step up to them to do just that when JetSpeed ("The Jet" Kevin Knight and "Speedball" Mike Bailey) show up. Speedball reminds Fletcher that he beat him in the Continental Classic while Knight did the same to Okada. Knight says that "the math isn't really mathin'" with Protokada, but Okada says they have yet to beat them as a team. Knight likes the idea of a tag team contest, and states that he would love to defend the AEW World Championship against Okada after he beats MJF next week. Speedball says he would love to beat Fletcher for his "cow udder pink" TNT Championship and proposes that they and "Hangman" Adam Page defend the AEW World Trios Championships against Protokada and whoever else they choose to team with, then Knight says that no matter what, the results will be the same with Jet Set Rodeo on top.
We see a video package chronicling the recent events between the team of Gabe Kidd and Clark Connors and the team of Darby Allin and Orange Cassidy.
"Timeless" Toni Storm beats "The Real Deal" Zayda Steel. After the match, "The Problem" Marina Shafir gets in the ring and brawls with Toni. When Toni gets the other hand, Wheeler Yuta runs into the ring and grabs Toni, but Toni removes Yuta's beanie cap and reveals his bald head. An embarassed Yuta flees through the crowd.
Backstage, we hear from Hook. He says The Opps are recruiting and that everyone wants to join. After mocking a potential recruit, Hook runs into Anthony Bowens, who says that he has had his back since he joined the company and wants to continue to have his back while having the accolades to back it up. Hook says that he knows Bowens, but says that this is business, and he wants to know if Bowens can fit into The Opps, as it is full of killers. He says he will think about it, and asks Bowens to think about what he said.
Kris Statlander and Thunder Rosa beat Sisters of Sin (Julia Hart and Skye Blue). After the match, "The Toxic Spider" Thekla shows up and says if there is one thing she cannot stand, it is not one, but two "dumb bitches." She says that Thunder Rosa is not ready to get toxic, and tells Statlander to tell Thunder Rosa how she made her cry and bleed before taking the Women's World Championship from her. Thekla says she does not fight to win, but to kill, and tells Thunder Rosa to retire already before calling her and Statlander "the past of the women's division," as the women's division now belongs to her.
Don Callis guests on commentary for the next match.
Andrade el Idolo beats Tomohiro Ishii. After the match, Bandido shows up, and when he offers his hand to Andrade, Andrade spits his gum at it instead before the two of them point at the Revolution poster on the ceiling to end the show.
"Hangman" Adam Page heads to the ring to start tonight's show. He says that one dies the hero or lives long enough to be the villian, then addresses The Opps (Samoa Joe, Powerhouse Hobbs, "The Wrestler" Katsuyori Shibata), saying The Death Riders (Jon Moxley, Claudio Castagnoli, Wheeler Yuta) may have hurt them, but never killed them, and that when they had the opportunity, The Opps cleared the way for someone to finally take the AEW World Championship from Jon Moxley, which he owes Samoa Joe for. He says that he gave Joe a shot at the AEW World Championship and told him what was going to happen, and while it took everything he had, he knocked Joe on his "big, burly ass" and beat him at WrestleDream. Hangman then says that Joe not only felt anger, but also embarrassment at being unable to beat him, and in that anger and embarrassment, The Opps stabbed him in the back. He tells The Opps that they have become the very thing they have fought against for so long and that they should have known better. He says that Joe should have known better than to think he could beat him and that The Opps should have known better than to make an enemy out of him. Hangman tells Joe that he is hunting him in response to Joe saying that he is hunting Hangman, as he is the World Champion and he is going to find him not when he is hurt or angry while off his game, but at the exact moment he decides to, and when he does, he will do far worse than embarass or beat Joe; he will ruin his entire life.
In footage from earlier today, PAC says that The Death Riders are playing the long game and that tonight, he will play his part once again. He tells Tomohiro Ishii that he will smoke him in the ring and remind everyone of who The Death Riders The Death Riders (Jon Moxley, Claudio Castagnoli, Wheeler Yuta, PAC, Daniel Garcia, Marina Shafir) are.
PAC beats Tomohiro Ishii following the interference from Wheeler Yuta behind the referee's back.
"The Toxic Spider" Thekla beats Mina Shirakawa by submission with the Death Trap to end Mina Shirakawa's undefeated singles match streak and extend her own. During the match, Julia Hart and Skye Blue show up to watch the match from ringside, and their distraction near the end of the match allows Thekla to get the win.
Backstage, Lexy Nair interviews TayJay (Anna Jay and Tay Melo). Anna Jay says they have been fighting for the women's tag team division for the last five years. All of a sudden, Nixon Newell (formerly known as Tegan Nox in WWE) and Miranda Alize suddenly show up and challenge TayJay to a match, and Tay Melo accepts.
MxM TV (Mansoor, Mason Madden, Johnny TV, Taya Valkyrie) head to the ring for a casting call. After Mansoor mocks the fans for getting fatter and makes fun of the ring announcer's looks, the open challenge is answered by CMLL luchadora Olympia.
Olympia beats Taya Valkyrie.
We see a video package for Samoa Joe vs. Hook vs. Ricochet vs. Bobby Lashley in a Fright Night Four-Way Fight to decide a #1 contender for the AEW World Championship at Full Gear on next week's Dynamite.
Ace Austin beats "The Bounty Hunter" Bryan Keith.
Backstage, Lexy Nair interviews Don Callis. Callis calls Lexy Nair "a high school gossiper" and makes fun of her for being Southern before stating that families has little disagreements and that when you have a family full of alphas, they will test each other, and one has to manage it. Don Callis says that he knows his family and that "The Alpha" Konosuke Takeshita and "The Rainmaker" Kazuchika Okada are just fine because they take direction from him. He says that they know what he wants, which is unity and harmony as well as championship gold. Callis announces that there will be a "Don Callis Family summit" next week.
Backstage, Lexy Nair interviews The Outrunners (Truth Magnum and Turbo Floyd) and Dalton Castle. The three of them are soon interrupted by "Platinum" Max Caster and Anthony Bowens arguing with each other, and the secret to their success is not revealed.
Hook beats Griff Garrison by submission with Redrum. Eddie Kingston gets in the ring with a chair to ensure there is no funny business from the rest of The Frat House (Cole Karter, Preston Vance, Jacked Jameson) after the match.
Backstage, we hear from Olympia, who calls out Mercedes Moné and tells her that she will see her next week to take back the CMLL Women's World Championship.
We see a video package for Jamie Hayter and Queen Aminata vs. Sisters of Sin (Julia Hart and Skye Blue) in the AEW Women's World Tag Team Championship Tournament.
JetSpeed ("Speedball" Mike Bailey and "The Jet" Kevin Knight) and Jurassic Express ("Jungle" Jack Perry and Luchasaurus) beat FTR (Dax Harwood and Cash Wheeler) and The Young Bucks (Matthew and Nicholas Jackson) in a $400,000 All-Star Eight-Man Tag Team Match.
Tony Schiavone introduces "Hangman" Adam Page and Samoa Joe for a face-to-face meeting before their AEW World Championship match at WrestleDream to start tonight's show. Hangman is introduced first, followed by Joe. Hangman says there has been six years of Dynamite in AEW history and that in those six years, he has won, he has lost, he has committed arson, he has dressed as the Stay-Puft Marshmallow Man, and he may have been proposed to, but he has never been more confused as he was when Joe lost his composure with him after he volunteered to fight with him and Powerhouse Hobbs to beat The Death Riders (Jon Moxley, Claudio Castagnoli, Wheeler Yuta, PAC, Daniel Garcia, Marina Shafir), and after they won, Joe lost it, even sucker punching him in the face when security got involved. Hangman admits that he was confused, but that he was not confused for long, because Joe looked him in the and yelled to him "You never beat me" and that he looked at the AEW World Championship and decided that he wanted it. He says that Joe has been angry with himself and distracted from what is important in professional wrestling, then tells Joe that while he will get his chance at WrestleDream, he is only getting it because he owes him after ensuring that the fight for the AEW World Championship at All In was a fair one, which he thanks Joe for. Hangman admits that with help like that, no one - much less himself - could have won, but the repayment for his gratitude stops there. He tells Joe that he will have the chance to win the title at WrestleDream, but he will not just let Joe take it from him. Joe tells the fans that everything Hangman has said is true, but since they are talking about uncomfortable truth, he will tell a few of his own. Joe says that when he stares across the ring, his problem is not with Hangman being the champion, but that Hangman is not what he considers "the pinnacle of professional wrestling" and is instead "a pretender." Joe says Hangman would not be AEW World Championship unless the timely intervention of The Opps (Joe, Hobbs, "The Wrestler" Katsuyori Shibata) assured that, and that week after week, nobody has had Hangman's back but The Opps, and if they did not, Hangman would not be "the man" right now. Joe admits he is surprised that this did not happen sooner, as he has forgotten who he was and was so bloodlusted with going after The Death Riders that he forgot about the man who called himself the champion, and that Hangman "is no champion." Joe says Hangman may have the "fighting champion" hustle, but he provided the opportunity and he is collecting on what is owed. Joe then says that what is standing in front of him is "a fraud" and that he is here to check him, and that he will beat, break and torture Hangman, who will get his licks in, get his fight back, give his best effort and try to be the man that he says he is before he chokes him unconscious, takes his belt, and shows him who he really is as Hangman knows his places and provides the world with a true champion. Hangman asks why he has to explain to tough guys like Joe that the proof of who he is does not stand in their opinion of him, but when the bell rings, and while Joe may beat his ass for a while at WrestleDream, but for every shot Joe gives him, he will give Joe two back. If Joe locks him in the Coaquina Clutch, he will not tap again, and that the match will be in his favor for every second that ticks in their match, as Joe can not outlast him. He says that when the match is over and Joe is on his back having been beaten as fairly as possible, he hopes Joe brings the same energy as he did at All In to stand up, shake his hand, look him in the eye and know that he is the champion of the world.
In backstage footage from earlier today, Alicia Atout interviews The Conglomeration (Mark Briscoe, Orange Cassidy, Tomohiro Ishii, Kyle O'Reilly, Roderick Strong). Briscoe says the word of the day is "multifacetification," for tonight, they have a big night as well as a big week, as Willow Nightingale will be teaming with JetSpeed ("Speedball" Mike Bailey and "The Jet" Kevin Knight) on Collision and there is no doubt that they will get the job done. As for tonight, Kyle O'Reilly will face "The Protostar" Kyle Fletcher and beat his ass for attacking Hologram, which he says will not go unpunished. O'Reilly says that he despises any other man named Kyle and tells the fans to cheer for Kyle, because if he does not hear even one "Let's go, Kyle" chant, he is going to lose it. Roderick Strong tells O'Reilly to bring the TNT Championship home. Brisco also proclaims that Orange Cassidy is "freshly back" and will be reviving his rivalry with PAC and giving him the beating that he "truly, rightfully deserves," and that Tomohiro Ishii will take on Jon Moxley in what will be "a slobberknocker" and that Ishii will "drop bombs" on Moxley. Orange then has everyone put their hands out, which everyone but Roderick Strong - including Alicia Atout - takes part in.
Jon Moxley beats Tomohiro Ishii by submission with the Bulldog Choke.
Renee Paquette interviews The Young Bucks (Matthew and Nicholas Jackson) as they knock on Tony Khan's door. Nicholas says he is desperate for a money match, and Matthew says that they have two tickets to watch Jurassic Express' return match later tonight.
We see a video package for "Timeless" Toni Storm vs. Kris Statlander for the AEW Women's World Championship at WrestleDream.
The Hurt Syndicate (MVP, Bobby Lashley, Shelton Benjamin) beat The Demand (Ricochet, Bishop Kaun, Toa Liona) in a Street Fight.
Backstage, Renee Paquette interviews The Don Callis Family. Don Callis says his family is smarter than everyone else and that no strategy is necessary, then demands that "The Walking Weapon" Josh Alexander destroy Kota Ibushi on Collision. He also calls Kyle O'Reilly is an irritant and such a mark for "The Protostar" Kyle Fletcher that he neamed himself after Kyle. Callis also stats that Brodido will not get a shot at the Unified Championship, and Rocky "Azucar" Romero brags about Hechicero ripping Bandido's shoulder out of its socket. Callis says that "The Alpha" Konouske Takeshita and "The Rainmaker" Kazuchika Okada will work together like a well-oiled machine, and after they win tonight, the family will roll into WrestleDream and win the AEW World Championship to claim all of the gold.
Jurassic Express ("Jungle" Jack Perry and Luchasaurus) beat KM and Orion. During the match, The Young Bucks (Matthew and Nicholas Jackson) are seen on the upper-left corner of the crowd on the hard cam. After the match, The Young Bucks attack Jurassic Express, and kick Luchasaurus in the groin as he goes for a double choke slam before hitting him with an EVP-Trigger. Nicholas then challenges Jurassic Express to a match against The Young Bucks at WrestleDream before hitting Jack Perry with a TK Driver.
Backstage, we hear from The Death Riders (Jon Moxley, Claudio Castagnoli, Wheeler Yuta, PAC, Daniel Garcia, Marina Shafir). PAC says that he is looking for a snack to whet his appetite and that he will outwrestle and outclass Orange Cassidy before making his suffer, then move upwards and outwards as The Death Riders have ambition that far outweighs the likes of Orange. Wheeler says he and Orange used to be good friends and that tonight will hurt him almost as much as it will Orange, but if The Death Riders are to elevate AEW to as high as it can be, then they must "trim the fat and cut the shit" and separate the winners from the losers. Garcia says it is not about wins and losses, and that they see a lot of losers and that winning is a choice. He says that The Death Riders will keep winning, because that is what they do.
Don Callis guests on commentary for the next match.
"The Protostar" Kyle Fletcher retains the TNT Championship against Kyle O'Reilly. After the match, Lance Archer goes for a choke slam on O'Reilly, but Roderick Strong and Tomohiro Ishii get in the ring. Rocky "Azucar" Romero evens the numbers game before Mark Briscoe shows up and cleans house. Fletcher and Briscoe almost come to blows, but they stop themselves, and Fletcher leaes the ring.
Backstage, Renee Paquette interviews Don Callis, "The Protostar" Kyle Fletcher and Lance Archer. Fletcher says that he has Mark Briscoe's number on any given day and that he has beaten Briscoe twice. When it is announces that Briscoe will face Fletcher for the TNT Championship at WrestleDream, Fletcher is aghast, and he, Callis and Archer leave.
Mercedes Moné's TBS Championship open challenge opponent is revealed to be Lacey Lane.
Mercedes Moné retains the TBS Championship against Lacey Lane.
We hear from Sammy Guevara and The Beast Mortos. Guevara says that Eddie Kingston did not win against Dralistico; he just survived. He then says that Eddie will face Mortos on Collision and tells Eddie to say his prayers and tell his family that he loves them, because The Beast Mortos will be the end of him. We then hear from Eddie Kingston and Hook. Eddie says he beat Dralistico because of Guevara, and now Guevara is going to get Mortos' ass kicked.
Don Callis guests on commentary for the next match.
The Don Callis Family ("The Alpha" Konosuke Takeshita and "The Rainmaker" Kazuchika Okada) beats Brodido (Bandido and Brody King) in a Double Jeopardy Elimination Match for a shot at the AEW World Tag Team Championships after Bandido's shoulder injury leaves him unable to perform the 21-Plex and Okada tags himself in to hit Bandido with the Rainmaker, leaving Takeshita in a better position to knock Brody King off the ring apron with a knee.
Backstage, Renee Paquette interviews Willow Nightingale and JetSpeed ("Speedball" Mike Bailey and "The Jet" Kevin Knight). Speedball says it blows his mind that people who call themselves the greatest tag team of all time can grab a microphone and make excuses for their horrible actions, which is why JetSpeed will always respect people who stand up to bullies like Willow Nightingale. Jet says he had Dax looking up at the lights and questions if FTR (Dax Harwood and Cash Wheeler) are top guys when they have to take shortcuts to win. Willow says that regardless of whoever is at ringside, it will be three-on-three, and Knight tells Stokely Hathaway to get another track suit.
Backstage, we hear from Stokely Hathaway and FTR (Dax Harwood and Cash Wheeler). Stokely admits that he has a smidge of respect for JetSpeed ("Speedball" Mike Bailey and "The Jet" Kevin Knight) for stepping into the ring with the greatest tag team today, but he does not respect Willow, saying that Dax would have beaten Knight if it were not for Willow. He says he does not need hoes when he has "two bad bitches" who hate Willow Nightingale just as much as he does: Penelope Ford and Megan Bayne. Penelope says that she and Megan bring beauty and power personified, and Megan says that she brings balance before telling Willow that smiles and positivity do not make her a hero, as she does not stand a chance in any universe where she walks. Stokely tells JetSpeed that they do not stand a chance either, and on Collision, they will put JetSpeed and Willow in their place.
Backstage, Renee Paquette interviews Brodido (Bandido and Brody King). Bandido says he is not making excuses for tonight's loss, and says he costs them the match. Brody King says Bandido is the one to say "never stop fighting" and that they will never stop fighting, and at WrestleDream, they will continue to be tag team champions.
Orange Cassidy beats PAC. During the match, PAC leads Orange Cassidy out of the ring and into the stands, where he hits Orange with a piledriver only to be handcuffed to a barricade by his ankle by Darby Allin. PAC frees himself and dives back into the ring in time, but Orange Cassidy wins with a roll-up. After the match, Darby satres down PAC from the stands. PAC goes after Darby only to be blinded with pepper spray. Wheeler Yuta charges at Darby only to be thrown over the announce table, then Darby pulls out a stun gun and keeps Claudio Castagnoli and Daniel Garcia at bay. Claudio and Garcia have to keep Moxley away from Darby, as does Marina Shafir. Darby tries to light a Molotov concktail, but he is taken down by security before he can light it up. Darby is restrained as The Death Riders (Moxley, Claudio, Yuta, Garcia, Shafir) are kept back.
Skyflight (Scorpio Sky, Darius Martin, Dante Martin) and Hiromu Takahashi beat The Don Callis Family (Hechicero, Rocky "Azucar" Romero, Lance Archer, "The Walking Weapon" Josh Alexander) in an eight-man tag match. After the match, "The Protostar" Kyle Fletcher shows up with Don Callis and stares down Hiromu Takahashi from the top of the ramp.
We see a stop-motion animation of two Hook action figures wrestling each other on the top of a display case with the FTW Championship inside of it, which announces the coming return of Hook.
We see a video package for Alex Windsor vs. Persephone vs. Bozilla vs. Mercedes Moné for the TBS Championship at Forbidden Door.
Megan Bayne beats the debuting Isla Dawn.
Willow Nightingale and Queen Aminata beat Triangle of Madness (Julia Hart and Skye Byee) After the match, Aminata is attacked from behind by "The Toxic Spider" Thekla, but is saved by Willow. Penelope Ford and Megan Bayne show up and attack Willow, then Harley Cameron shows up and takes out Penelope before fighting Bayne. Penelope and Bayne soon overpower Harley, but Kris Statlander shows up and takes out both Penelope and Bayne.
Backstage, Lexy Nair interviews Daniel Garcia and "Daddy Magic" Matt Menard. Garcia says that the IWGP World Heavyweight Championship is a dream come true, but McGuiness was the better wrestler. He says that sometimes being the better friend is better than being the better wrestler, and he hopes McGuinness wins the title.
"Platinum" Max Caster is in the ring. He says that Katsuyori Shibata did not last five minutes against him and that he shook his hand because he respected him, then gets his own chant going only to state that he can't hear the fans over their accents. Caster then issues his five-minute challenge, which is answered by Zack Sabre Jr.
Zack Sabre Jr. beats "Platinum" Max Caster in a five-minute open challenge match by submission with an abdominal stretch with 2:37 (two minutes, thirty-seven seconds) left on the clock. After the match, Zack Sabre Jr. meets with Nigel McGuinness at the announce table, and both men shake hands while they have words with each other. As Zack Sabre Jr. leaves, Anthony Bowens runs into the ring and attacks Max Caster. Billy Gunn shows up and tries to reason with Anthony Bowens, but Anthony Bowens refuses to listen to him.
Backstage, Harley Cameron thanks Kris Stalander for her help, then we learn that Kris Statlander has yet to get her $100,000 from The Young Bucks (Matthew and Nicholas Jackson). The Death Riders (Jon Moxley, Claudio Castagnoli, Wheeler Yuta, Marina Shafir, Gabe Kidd) then show up, and Moxley gets the money from The Young Bucks and hands it to Statlander. As this goes on, Wheeler Yuta tries to strike a conversation with Statlander and fails.
Don Callis guests on commentary for the next match.
"The Alpha" Konosuke Takeshita beats Tomohiro Ishii.
Big Bill beats Mark Andrews. After the match, "The Bounty Hunter" Brian Keith gets some metal folding chairs into the ring, and Big Bill choke slams Mark Andrews through the chairs.
Ricochet guests on commentary for the next match.
Gates of Agony (Bishop Kaun and Toa Liona) beat Grizzled Young Veterans (Zack Gibson and James Drake).
Backstage, we hear from Bullet Club War Dogs (Gabe Kidd, Clark Connors, Drilla Maloney, Robbie X). Gabe Kidd says there is a reason why he is part of the faction and that everyone else is trying to take money off their tables. he says he had to call on a few dogs to take care of some business. Clark Connors says they are the baddest in New Japan and want the baddest in AEW: The Opps (Samoa Joe, Powerhouse Hobbs, "The Wrestler" Katsuyori Shibata). Drilla Maloney tells them to watch for the "Beware of Dog" sign, as they are taking the trios titles.
The Young Bucks (Matthew and Nicholas Jackson) beat Paragon (Kyle O'Reilly and Roderick Strong) thanks to Don Callis, who shows up and distracts the referee so that "The Rainmaker" Kazuchika Okada can help take out Paragon. Before the match, The Young Bucks get the enhancement talent entrance and are called "Rod and Todd." After the match, Okada and The Young Bucks go back on the attack, but Swerve Strickland and Prince Nana arrive. Okada gets out of the ring as soon as Swerve gets in, then The Young Bucks try to sneak attack Swerve only for Swerve to see them coming and fight back. Okada goes for the chop block from behind on Swerve and hits it before hitting the Rainmaker to end the show.
Paul Walter Hauser guests on commentary this week.
"The Protostar" Kyle Fletcher retains the TNT Championship against Tomohiro Ishii. After the match, Kyle Fletcher says this match will go down as the start of the greatest TNT Championship reign in history. He calls Ishii the latest bonafide legend that he has mopped the floor with, then focuses on Forbidden Door. Kyle Fletcher then issues an open challenge for the TNT Championship at Forbidden Door , then says that whoever he faces, he will hold the TNT Championship high above his head and everyone will have no choice but to say his name.
Backstage, we hear from Don Callis, who congratulates "The Protostar" Kyle Fletcher on his recent win before sending a message to the management of New Japan Pro Wrestling, demanding an opponent for Fletcher to beat so he can choke them to oblivion with his tie.
In backstage footage from earlier today, Gates of Agony (Bishop Kaun and Toa Liona) and Ricochet are seen attacking numerous people before Ricochet states that his patience is wearing thin and demands that AEW give them what they want before they take it.
Backstage, Alicia Atout interviews "The Prodigy" Nick Wayne, Kip Sabian and Mother Wayne. Kip Sabian says that while Christian Cage respected them for standing up to him, he did not respect them for questioning. Nick Wayne says Christian tells lies that only he wants to hear and that he only told the truth when he said he had all it took to be a star. He then says he is already a shooting star ready to soar, then states that we have not seen anything yet and declares that their next chapter is ending the career of Christian Cage.
Megan Bayne beats Emily Rose.
Backstage, Lexy Nair interviews Big Bill and Bryan Keith. Bryan Keith says that has Juice Robinson pissed them off, and Big Bill says that he will walk a straight line directly to Juice and rip his head off.
Ricochet beats Juice Robinson. During the match, Toa Liona shows up and distracts both Austin Gunn and the referee, allowing Bishop Kaun to show up and slam Juice on the outside. Near the end of the match, Bishop Kaun gets on the apron, and when Austin Gunn pulls him down, he gets pounced on by Toa Liona. As the referee is pre-occupied with the action outside of the ring, Big Bill shows up and hits Juice Robinson with a big boot, allowing Ricochet to get the win.
We see a video package of statistics for Athena's career in All Elite Wrestling and Ring of Honor so far.
Backstage, Lexy Nair interviews "The Best Wrestler Alive" Max Caster. Caster says that Rush is the real victor after surviving five minutes against him, even though he did not beat him. He also says "thanks, but no thanks" to AR Fox, "Speedball" Mike Bailey and "The Jet" Kevin Knight's help. Caster then plans to issue another open challenge tonight.
FTR (Dax Harwood and Cash Wheeler) and Stokely Hathaway beat Ryan Zukko, Joe Keys, and Josh Fuller in a trios match.
Daniel Garcia guests on commentary for the next match.
Hechicero beats AR Fox by submission with a sleeper. After the match, Shane Taylor Promotions (Shane Taylor, "Taiga Style" Lee Moriarty, "The Captain" Shawn Dean, "Bad News and Tattoos" Carlie Bravo, Trish Adora) are seen watching from backstage.
We see footage of someone with their face bandaged watching Harley Cameron in a wrestling match. It turns out to be Harley herself. She looks in her closet, finds a pink mask, puts it on, and becomes possessed by the mask.
Triangle of Madness (Julia Hart, Skye Blue, "The Toxic Spider" Thekla) beat Tay Melo, Queen Aminata and Willow Nightingale in a trios match.
We hear from Skyflight (Scorpio Sky, Darius Martin, Dante Martin, Leila Grey, Christopher Daniels), who celebrate their recent win. Scorpio Sky tells Don Callis they are going nowhere.
Backstage, FTR (Dax Harwood and Cash Wheeler) and Stokely Hathaway celebrate their recent win. Stokely says that Adam Copeland made this monster and that he will make Copeland his ho. Cash says they will soon be focused on becoming tag team champions. Dax says the AEW World Tag Team Championships are the reason why he breathes and calls Bandido and Brody King stepping stones on the way to that.
"Platinum" Max Caster is in the ring. He gives credit to Rush for surviving him for five minutes, but says he cannot beat him because he cannot beat the best. Caster leads his own chant, saying that the crowd is doing better at it, then issues his five-minute open challenge. The challenge is answered by "The Wrestler" Katsuyori Shibata.
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"The Wrestler" Katsuyori Shibata beats "Platinum" Max Caster in a five-minute challenge with 2:53 (two minutes, fifty-three seconds) left. After the match, Shibata raises Caster's hand, then La Faccion Ingobernable (Rush, Dralistico, The Beast Mortos) attacks both men. "The Jet" Kevin Knight and "Speedball" Mike Bailey show up with weapons, causing LFI to retreat before the next match.
"Hangman" Adam Page, "Speedball" Mike Bailey and "The Jet" Kevin Knight beat La Faccion Ingobernable (Rush, Dralistico, The Beast Mortos) in a trios match.
Collision begins where Dynamite ends, with "The Rainmaker" Kazuchika Okada going up to the top rope and hitting Kenny Omega in the abdomen with an elbow drop. Christopher Daniels suddenly shows up and tells Don Callis and Okada to get out of the ring as Kenny Omega is placed on the stretcher. As Daniels is focused on Okada, Callis threatens the medical team with the steel baton, which allows Okada to hit Omega in the abdomen with another elbow drop, this time from the ring apron as Omega is on the stretcher. Kenny Omega spits out blood from the resulting internal bleeding, then Okada and Don Callis run backstage to a waiting silver-colored SUV, which speeds off as soon as Callis and Okada jump into it.
Adam Cole guests on commentary for the next match.
"The Protostar" Kyle Fletcher beats Anthony Bowens after Lance Archer beats Billy Gunn up on the outside, which distracts Bowens and allows Fletcher to hit the brainbuster for the win.
We see a video package painting MJF as an American hero before his match against Mistico at Grand Slam Mexico.
Carlos Cabrera is in the ring. He talks about the collaboration between AEW and CMLL for Grand Slam Mexico, then introduces Atlantis, who comes out to the ring with his son Atlantis Jr. All of a sudden, Stokely Hathaway and FTR (Dax Harwood and Cash Wheeler) show up, and proclaims that FTR are the only two living legends here before mocking Atlantis for his age and stating that Atlantis is scared due to everything that FTR has done in the last few weeks. Stokely lists the acts that FTR have performed in the last few weeks and calls Nigel McGuinness a "pill popper" who hopes that he will wake up in 2002 "when he was last revelant." He also brags about FTR causing Daniel Garcia and Adam Copeland to disappear from AEW in recent weeks, stating that Garcia will soon have an OnlyFans link and that Copeland's brain is "sizzling like a Fajita at Chipotle." Stokely mentions that FTR do not yet have a match at Grand Slam Mexico, but do not care how they get it. Dax takes the microphone, stating he is excited about the AEW-CMLL partnership and says Atlantis is "the oldest professional wrestler" in Mexico. Dax introduces FTR and Stokely, then asks questions of Atlantis and - much like with Templario and Atlantis Jr. - refuses to let him answer. After two answer, Atlantis punches Dax, starting a brawl. Adam Cole gets in the ring and fights FTR, but he gets jumped by Hechicero and The Don Callis Family ("The Alpha" Konosuke Takeshita, "The Walking Weapon" Josh Alexander, "The Protostar" Kyle Fletcher). Templario and Bandido also join in to even the numbers, but as FTR and The Don Callis Family get the upper hand, Brody King shows up and rights them all. Adam Cole, Bandido, Templario, Atlantis, Atlantis Jr. and Brody King soon clean house and leave Dax Harwood as the last bit of opposition in the ring. Atlantis makes it clear he wants Dax, and he chases Dax all over the ring and into the crowd as he gets a piece of him.
Backstage, Lexy Nair interviews The Learning Tree ("The Redwood" Big Bill and "The Bad Apple" Bryan Keith). Big Bill says they have cracked skulls and stacked wins with Gates of Agony (Bishop Kaun and Toa Liona). Bryan Keith thanks Big Bill for having his back, then Big Bill demands another tag team to challenge, then the Workhorsemen (JD Drake and Anthony Henry) - who have not been seen in over a year - show up, and JD Drake says that they accept their challenge. Big Bill says that if they want their skulls cracked, "then by all means."
Mercedes Moné has a steak dinner at ringside for the next match. Before the next match can begin, however, Julia Hart and Skye Blue attack "Timeless" Toni Storm before the bell. Skye Blue gets ejected, and Mercedes Moné laughs at Toni Storm as the AEW medical team checks on Toni. Despite the pre-bell attack, Toni Storm yells "Ring the bloody bell already!" as soon as she gets back in the ring.
"Timeless" Toni Storm beats Julia Hart after avoiding a top rope moonsault and pinning Julia Hart with a small package. After the match, Mercedes Moné confronts Toni Storm, then sniffs her and tosses her to the match. Mina Shirakawa shows up to save Toni, and Mercedes briefly retreats before going after Mina. She throws Mina out of the ring, then raises up the AEW Women's World Championship before telling Toni to kiss it goodbye and pressing Toni's face against the center plate of the championship.
Backstage, Lexy Nair interviews Ricochet. Ricochet says he is looking for the perfect group of individuals to make his dreams of championship gold a reality, then Lee Johnson and Blake Christian show up wanting to ally themselves with Ricochet. Ricochet says he has been watching them and that it is embarrassing to see them play "make believe Ricochet," then says that they are missing something before leaving.
Mark Briscoe, Tomohiro Ishii and Willow Nightingale beat MxM Collection (Mansoor and Mason Madden) and Taya Valkyrie in a mixed trios match.
In backstage footage from last week after Fyter Fest, Kris Statlander says that since Willow Nightingale is done with her, she is done with Willow Nightingale. She says there is nobody like her on the roster and says this is not good for anyone else, then Wheeler Yuta shows up and says he had to make tough choices to get where he is at, then says he is there for her for advice. He also tells Statlander to stop thinking about Willow Nightingale and what others think about her, and make her own decisions. Statlander walks past Willow, then has a brief staredown with Marina Shafir as they cross paths, much to the delight of Wheeler Yuta.
Bandido beats The Beast Mortos.
Backstage, Renee Paquette interviews Mercedes Moné, who says that "Timeless" Toni Storm got everything she deserves and that she will win the AEW Women's World Championship. All of a sudden, Zeuxis shows up as Renee Paquette brings up Mercedes tweeting about wanting the CMLL Women's World Championship. She accepts Mercedes' challenge for Grand Slam Mexico, then punches Mercedes in the face.
Backstage, "Hangman" Adam Page is met by The Young Bucks. Prince Nana overhears everything in the background as Matthew says they were not aiming for Swerve Strickland, then tells him to "stick the landing" and bring the AEW World Championship back to them according to plan. Hangman says there is no plan, and tells The Young Bucks to stay out of his, Swerve's and Will Ospreay's business. Hangman says there is no plan, and tells The Young Bucks to stay out of his, Swerve's and Will Ospreay's business. After Hangman walks off, Prince Nana goes back into the trainer's room and asks Swerve if he heard all of that, and Swerve says "Every word."
"The Toxic Spider" Thekla beats Queen Aminata by submission with the Death Trap.
Backstage, Lexy Nair interviews Kip Sabian and "The Prodigy" Nick Wayne. Sabian says that Christian Cage is giving him space after the last few weeks and that Christian and Mama Wayne are busy. We then see footage of Nick Wayne at the Best of the Super Juniors 32. Sabian also says that Christian is proud of Nick Wayne, and says that he would not know where he - or Wayne - would be without Christian.
It is announced that while Kenny Omega is now in a local hospital, he will still face "The Rainmaker" Kazuchika Okada in a Winner Takes All Match for the AEW Unified Championship at All In Texas.
"Daddy Magic" Matt Menard guests on commentary for the next match.
Hechicero and The Don Callis Family ("The Alpha" Konosuke Takeshita, "The Walking Weapon" Josh Alexander, Lance Archer) beat Daniel Garcia and The Paragon (Adam Cole, Kyle O'Reilly, Roderick Strong) in an eight-man tag match.
Here are the highlights for tonight's Dynamite and Collision!
Claudio Castagnoli beats Komander in an AEW International Championship 4-Way qualifier.
In backstage footage from after Dynamite, Renee Paquette interviews Swerve Strickland. Swerve says he and "Hangman" Adam Page will never be a team, then Will Ospreay confronts Swerve. Swerve says he is done with being part of a team, and when he tries to leave, he and Ospreay brawl. Security quickly moves in to break things up.
Don Callis guests on commentary for the next match.
The Don Callis Family ("The Alpha" Konosuke Takeshita, Trent Beretta, Rocky Romero) beat Paragon (Kyle O'Reilly and Roderick Strong) and Tomohiro Ishii in a trios match after Takeshita knocks Ishii into the referee, downing the referee and allowing Romero to hit Ishii with a low blow.
"The Rainmaker" Kazuchika Okada beats Anthony Bowens in an AEW Continental Championship Eliminator Match.
Backstage, Lexy Nair interviews Daniel Garcia and "Daddy Magic" Matt Menard. Don Callis and Lance Archer show up, and Callis wants Garcia as part of his family. Garcia and Menard want nothing of this, but Callis tells Garcia to think about it.
Tony Schiavone interviews FTR (Dax Harwood and Cash Wheeler) and Stokely Hathaway in the ring. Stokely takes the microphone and declares that FTR have proved that they are the best in the world, that they are "living legend killers," and that they are better than Nigel McGuiness, who is back on commentary where he feels Nigel belongs. He then announces that FTR has issued a challenge to any tag team from Mexico on a future Dynamite or Collision. After Stokely quotes the chorus to Nelly's "E.I.," Atlantis Jr. and Templario show up. Harwood says they respect both luchadoes, then says that FTR are "living lucha legends" themselves due to being former AAA Tag Team Champions. Dax says that they have no issues with them and that he wants to know them better before the joint AEW/CMLL show at Arena Mexico, then asks them questions but does not allow them to answer. FTR says that Tony Khan has big plans for them and that Templario and Atlantis Jr. will not be able to face them, even though Dax is a big fan of Atlantis. He then sends a message to Atlantis through Atlantis Jr. to stay at home and not to mess with FTR. Atlantis Jr. takes offense to this and is ready to defend his father, then FTR his Templario with a cheap shot with the microphone. As FTR is about to hit Templario with a spike piledriver, Atlantis Jr. makes the save and cleans house. Templario then hits FTR with a Space Flying Tiger Drop, then Atlantis Jr. tells FTR that they will see them soon and that they are going to kick their asses.
Mina Shirakawa beats Skye Blue. After the match, Mina is attacked from behind by Julia Hart, who puts Mina in Hartless. Suddenly, "Timeless" Toni Storm shows up and makes the save. Julia has to save Skye Blue from a hip attack in the corner.
We see a vignette for Gates of Agony (Bishop Kaun and Toa Liona), who want to know if any potential opponents are willing to do anything to face them.
Gates of Agony (Bishop Kaun and Toa Liona) beat Aerospace (GMO Kaminari and Cosmo Orion).
In footage from earlier today, "Platinum" Max Caster gets a bunch of people to do his chant, then has them sign the petition that affirms that he is the best wrestler alive.
La Faccion Ingobernable (Rush, Dralistico, The Beast Mortos) beat Top Flight (Darius and Dante Martin) and AR Fox in a trios match. After the match, La Faccion Ingobernable go back on the attack on Darius Martin, with Rush using some camera cables. Komander and "Speedball" Mike Bailey rush in and make the save, but get outnumbered. Dante Martin and AR Fox get back in the ring, and La Faccion Ingobernable retreats.
We hear from Mark Briscoe, who says that his children are doubting him after his loss to Jon Moxley, and that next week, Moxley had better be ready to man up as his kids watch him kick a man's ass.
Mascara Dorado beats Hechicero in an AEW International Championship 4-Way qualifier.
At the start of the show, Marina Shafir suddenly attacks someone on the ramp on the way to the ring. Claudio Castagnoli attacks a cameraman, breaks his camera, then choke slams him into the timekeeper's area as Jon Moxley shows up. Wheeler Yuta shows up and gets angry at the fans, and the crowd chants "Fuck you, Yuta!" at Yuta and "You tapped out!" at Moxley. Moxley tells everyone to enjoy things now, as it will be the last time that The Opps and Powerhouse Hobbs will be celebrate for a long time. He also admits that he does not even like looking at The Young Bucks (Matthew and Nicholas Jackson) and tells them to stay in their lane or else he will make it so that they are never seen or head from again. Moxley then says that there was one undisputed baddest man in wrestling since he stepped into the business, and while he has treated Samoa Joe with respect and reverence and given him his space, Joe started something that he has to finish, as he does not know any other way. Moxley says he will not run, hide or roll over and die, and that he will fight Joe to the death for the AEW World Championship right now, as he does not now any other way, for better or for worse, then makes the challenge known. He says he has known Joe long enough and that Joe knows what he is dealing with.
"The Jet" Kevin Knight beats Lance Archer.
In footage from after Dynamite, Samoa Joe says predators think they are the largest and most evil thing in the jungle and that nothing pursues them because they are pursuers. He then states that The Death Riders (Jon Moxley, Claudio Castagnoli, Wheeler Yuta, Marina Shafir) have learned that this was not the case, and that The Opps (Samoa Joe, Hook, "The Wrestler" Katsuyori Shibata) only need an opportunity and an excuse to commit violence. He says that The Opps are men like him, Shibata and now Powerhouse Hobbs, and the new Trios Champions, and that they are coming for so much more.
Backstage, Renee Paquette interviews Kris Statlander and Jamie Hayter. Statlander says there are other women in the locker room who work as hard as Mercedes Moné and "Timeless" Toni Stor. Hayter agrees, and says she knows that the two of them are good and that they can go. Statlander says their match has been a long time coming, and that whoever wins needs to go all the way.
Tony Schiavone reads a letter from FTR (Dax Harwood and Cash Wheeler), who write that they wish they could take back what they did to Schaivone and that the punishment was not been severe enough. He says he would never have gone through the piledriver with Schiavone, and while he does not hold his words about his daughter against him, he felt it was justified to scare him a little. They also write that they did not want to get physical with Nigel McGuinness before mocking Nigel's physical and mental state, then state their hopes to continue on in a professional and productive manner.
We see Don Callis introduce "The Walking Weapon" Josh Alexander to his family.
Don Callis guests on commentary for the next match.
The Don Callis Family ("The Walking Weapon" Josh Alexander and "The Alpha" Konosuke Takeshita) beat Tomohiro Ishii and Rocky "Azucar" Romero after Romero leaves Ishii high and dry for inadvertently hitting him with a clothesline. After the match, Ishii confronts Romero when Romero apologizes and helps him up, then a man in a black hoodie in the ring. It is none other than Trent Beretta, who has not been seen in some time, and he and Romero jump Ishii when Ishii sees Beretta. Don Callis, Josh Alexander and Konosuke Takeshita return, and while Takeshita confronts Beretta at first, Don Callis stops him and hands Callis a monkey wrench. Romero pulls Ishii up so that Beretta can hit Ishii in the back with the wrench.
Backstage, Lexy Nair interviews Mercedes Moné. As Mercedes is asked about her opponents, Mini Moné and Harley Cameron show up, and Mercedes tells Harley not to be a loser and stay out of her way before questioning why she is talking to a hand puppet.
Megan Bayne beats Rebecca Scott and Ashley Vox in a two-on-one handicap match.
We hear from Anthony Bowens, who says he has been told "no" so many times, but has always found a way, and that he will not take "no" for an answer in All Elite Wrestling. He talks about how he is a five tool player and how he intends to make it to the top of AEW and win championship gold while proving everyone wrong.
Claudio Castagnoli answers Adam Cole's open challenge for the TNT Championship.
Adam Cole retains the TNT Championship against Claudio Castagnoli with a crucifix pin following a Superplex from Claudio. After the match, Claudio topples the commentary table and tumbles it around with his bare hands until the rest of The Death Riders (Jon Moxley, Wheeler Yuta, Marina Shafir) calm him down. Meanwhile, the fans chant "loser" at Claudio.
Backstage, Lexy Nair interviews "The Redwood" Big Bill and "The Bad Apple" Bryan Keith. Big Bill says he is disapppointed in "The Learning Tree" Chris Jericho for walking out on them and is getting angry. Bryan Keith stops him and says that they must do things like family and handle this internally like family, as this means so much to him, and says that Jericho probably would not have left if Big Bill got mad at him. Big Bill says he gets where Bryan Keith is coming from, but he is not sure if they should be living and dying by the whims of Jericho. He then says that the goal is the same: get in the ring, crack some skulls and win matches.
La Faccion Ingobernable (Rush, Dralistico, The Beast Mortos) beat KM, Rosrio Grillo and LSG in a trios match.
Backstage, Renee Paquette interviews Kevin Knight and "Speedball" Mike Bailey when Ricochet shows up and says the story of the week is the two of them stealing $400,000 from his bank account. Bailey takes this as Ricochet taking his loss in the $400,000 eight-man tag match personally, but Ricochet says that they beat The Beast Mortos and not him before telling them not to upset the top talent before something bad happens. Kevin Knight says they respect him, and that while he can do anything Ricochet can do, Ricochet cannot grow hair. Ricochet says he can smack him in his mouth, and after Kevin dares him to do, he rears back only for Ricochet to flinch. Ricochet takes this as a challenge, but Speedball says "Not today," and the two of them leave. Ricochet looks at Renee Paquette, who whips her hair back and leaves, much to Ricochet's chagrin.
"The Prodigy" Nick Wayne beats Komander to become the Ring of Honor World Television Champion and the youngest-ever singles champion in Ring of Honor history.
We see a vignette for Hologram, who returns next week.
We hear from Top Flight (Darius Martin, Dante Martin, Leila Grey). Dante calls out Cru (Action Andretti and Lio Rush), saying there is no more running, hiding and ducking as they have a match next week thanks to Tony Khan. Darius says they are over the wrestling and that this has gone too long, and now they want to fight them, which is why this match is a tornado tag team match. Lelia Grey says they will see Cru next week if they have the balls. Cru shows up, and secrurity stands between both teams.
"Timeless' Toni Storm and Luther guest on commentary for the next match.
Kris Statlander and Julia Hart beat Mercedes Moné and Harley Cameron.
Top Flight (Darius and Dante Martin) beat Rocky "Azucar" Romero and Tomohiro Ishii.
Shane Taylor beats KM.
We hear from Red Velvet, who knows that La Catalina and Taya Valkyrie will be duking it out for a shot at the ROH Women's World Television Championship. She says that she always gets her lick back and that she does not back down from a challenge, and that she will still walk out champion.
La Catalina beats Taya Valkyrie to earn a shot at the ROH Women's World Television Championship.
"The Prodigy" Nick Wayne beat Michael Oku after Amira Blair and Mother Wayne argue with each other and distract the ref, allowing Kip Sabian to hit Michael Oku with a cheap shot so that Nick Wayne can hit Wayne's World for the win.
MxM Collection (Mansoor and Mason Madden) and Johnny TV beat Ryan Matthews, Drake Kross and Drake Daniels in a six-man tag match.
Marina Shafir beats Nixi XS by submission.
Backstage, The Von Erichs (Marshall and Ross Von Erich) talk with "The Natural" Dustin Rhodes. Marshall says he is ticked that one of the six-man title belts is ticke doff, and Ross says they are ready to show what respect looks like. Dustin Rhodes says MxM Collection (Mansoor and Mason Madden) now have their attention with a "juvenile and stupid" act of stealing a championship belt, and that he is not backing down from a challenge, which is why he has brought The Von Erichs. He challenges MxM Collection and Johnny TV to a match for the ROH World Six-Man Tag Team Championships so they can take back what is theirs.
Tomohiro Ishii beats Preston Vance.
In backstage footage from AEW Dynasty, Alicia Atout interviews Bandido as his family and Gravity watch on. He says his win against "The Learning Tree" Chris Jericho means everything, and that he is grateful to have this moment in front of his family. He also calls his mother "the real champion" for taking care of him and his brother Gravity through the years.
"The Natural" Dustin Rhodes and The Von Erichs (Marshall and Ross Von Erich) beat Dominic Garrini, Kevin Ku and Davey Bang in a six-man tag match.
We hear from Taya Valkyria, who says that she has been in ROH for two years and that she finally has an opportunity to go after Red Velvet and the ROH Women's World Television Championship. She says the only person in her way is La Catalina, and while she knows what it takes to find one's place in another country because she wrote the book, she will not let Catalina get in her way of championship gold.
Bandido beats Jay Lethal in a Proving Ground Match for the ROH World Championship.
Don Callis guests on commentary for the next match (and for the rest of the show).
The Don Callis Family ("The Protostar" Kyle Fletcher and "The Alpha" Konosuke Takeshita) beat Powerhouse Hobbs and Tomohiro Ishii.
We hear from The Cru (Lio Rush and Action Andretti). Action Andretti says Top Flight have been ducking them but now want a match, and Lio Rush says they have beaten them before and that tonight will be no different. They then find "The Prodigy" Nick Wayne, who says he is "too valuable" to help them out. When Action Andretti says Nick Wayne needs Christian Cage's permission, Wayne changes his mind and says he is going after AR Fox for himself.
"Platinum" Max Caster is in the ring. Caster talks about how he had to drive through a tornado and gale force winds to be here tonight, and when he does the chant this time, a few of the fans follow along. Caster then says the fans cannot remember eight simple words, then wants to see who can survive "The Best Wrestler Alive." The challenge is answered by Mark Briscoe.
Mark Briscoe beats "Platinum" Max Caster.
Backstage, Lexy Nair interviews "Switchblade" Jay White. Switchblade congratulates Kevin Knight on his new opportunity and says he only gets it because he is injured, then says Will Ospreay gets to avoid him yet again as he claims to be on another level and says Ospreay's words will catch up to him. He says that all of this is due to The Death Riders (Jon Moxley, Claudio Castagnoli, Wheeler Yuta, PAC, Marina Shafir), who wants to make things personal, and that all they have done is given him time to plan and prepare.
Top Flight (Darius and Dante Martin) beat Cru (Lio Rush and Action Andretti) with a crucifix pin from Dante to Andretti. After the match, Cru go on the attack, and when AR Fox makes the save, "The Prodigy" Nick Wayne shows up and hits AR Fox with Wayne's World.
Backstage, Lexy Nair interviews Jamie Hayter and Billie Starkz. Hayter says she has been impressed with Billie Starkz, saying that she holds her own. She then tells her to watch out for Athena, then says she will not doubt herself during the Owen Hart Tournament. Billie says she is not a failure and that she will prove it during the Owen Hart Tournament.
Backstage, Renee Paquette interviews Daniel Garcia, "Daddy Magic" Matt Menard and Undisputed Kingdom. Adam Cole mentions the first time he and Daniel Garcia two years ago, then says that Garcia is as confused as he was two years ago and that he is not retaining the TNT Championship. Adam Cole says that he will have been wrestling for seventeen years at Dynasty. Garcia says he did not have to give him another shot, but he wanted to, then says this is the last chance Adam Cole will get. He then says that the last seventeen years belong to Cole, but the next seventeen belong to him. Everyone else then leaves the room at Garcia and Cole's request. Cole says that he respects Garcia, but Garcia is not ready to run a promotion and be a true champion yet, and if Garcia cannot get that, then he will have to beat him on Sunday. Both men then have a staredown, then Garcia knocks on the table and leaves.
PAC beats Cash Wheeler with a crucifix pin after hitting Wheeler with the ring bell hammer after Claudio Castagnoli and Wheeler Yuta show up and Dax Harwood and Cash Wheeler even the numbers game. Afterwards, Wheeler and Copeland help Harwood up.
We see a video package for Ricochet vs. "Speedball" Mike Bailey vs. Kenny Omega for the AEW International Championship at Dynasty.
Backstage, we hear from Shane Taylor Promotions (Shane Taylor, "The Captain" Shawn Dean, "Bad News and Tattoos" Carlie Bravo). Shane Taylor says he is sick and tired of people being comfortable and pretending to be gangsters, and Carlie Bravo says that The Opps (Samoa Joe, Hook, "The Wrestler" Katsuyori Shibata) are opportunities. Shane Dean says they are the team, and that they will continue to "stay outside."
Ricochet guests on commentary for the next match.
"Speedball" Mike Bailey beats Dralistico. After the match, Ricochet hits Speedball with a low blow from behind before hitting him with the Spirit Gun.
Backstage, Lexy Nair interviews Kris Statlander and Thunder Rosa. Both of them have been waiting a long time to face each other, even though Thunder Rosa wishes it was under better circumstances. Both of them also make it clear that they will win the Women's Owen Cup. Things get physical after Kris Statlander mentions Thunder Rosa's deceased father as well as the fact that Thunder Rosa never lost the AEW World Women's Championship.
Backstage, Mercedes Moné tells Harley Cameron to stay out of her way as they stretch out, but Harley is more of a team player.
We see a video package for Megan Bayne vs. "Timeless" Toni Storm for the AEW Women's World Championship at Dynasty, narrated by Renee Paquette.
Athena and Julia Hart beat Harley Cameron and Mercedes Moné by submission with an Octopus from Julia Hart to Harley Cameron.
We hear from Rated FTR (Adam Copeland, Dax Harwood, Cash Wheeler), The Outrunners (Truth Magnum and Turbo Floyd), Powerhouse Hobbs, "The Rainmaker" Kazuchika Okada, "The Fallen Angel" Christopher Daniels and "Hangman" Adam Page at the start of the show.
"Hangman" Adam Page beats "The Fallen Angel" Christopher Daniels in a Texas Death Match. After the match, Hangman re-enters the ring after walking halfway to the back to hit Daniels with the Angel's Wings, then leaves as Daniels is given medical attention.
Tony Schiavone interviews Toni Storm in the ring. Toni calls her Women's Casino Gauntlet Match victory "surreal" and says she is going to wrestle in the same building where she saw her first wrestling match and mentions the sacrifices her mother made so she could have a career. She says that Mariah May has been killing it as AEW Women's World Champion but has yet to introduce herself, and says it is time that they meet face-to-face next week. Tony Schiavone tries to tell her that they have met before, but Toni is too fired up to listen.
In backstage footage from Dynamite, MVP says The Hurt Syndicate (MVP, Shelton Benjamin, Bobby Lashley) have made a statement, and that next week, they want the tag team titles on the line.
Undisputed Kingdom (Adam Cole, Kyle O'Reilly, Roderick Strong) beat Shane Taylor Promotions ("Taiga Style" Lee Moriarty, "The Captain" Shawn Dean, "Bad News and Tattoos" Carlie Bravo) in a trios match. After the match, Shane Taylor attacks Undisputed Kingdom from behind and lays them out, then calls out "Daddy Magic" Matt Menard, who takes this as a challenge and confronts Shane Taylor. All of a sudden, Daniel Garcia shows up and fights Shane Taylor, and that allows Undisputed Kingdom to recover and help Garcia out.
In backstage footage from Dynamite, Will Ospreay says that the battles he has had with Kenny Omega have been legendary. He then calls out Omega for a little chat next week.
Murder Machines (Lance Archer and "The Machine" Brian Cage) beat Top Flight (Darius and Dante Martin). After the match, Action Andretti shows up, and that allows Lio Rush to come out of the crowd and attack Top Flight from behind.
Backstage, Lexy Nair interviews The Learning Tree ("The Learning Tree" Chris Jericho, "The Redwood" Big Bill, "The Bad Apple" Bryan Keith). Big Bill says absence make the heart grow fonder concerning Jon Moxley's interview absence, and Jericho says that Moxley is not an interview guy and will not allow for muckraking. Jericho also says he and Moxley have known each other for a long time, but tonight, they have a common enemy and that he knows it behooves Moxley to cooperate tonight.
Backstage, Lexy Nair interviews "Daddy Magic" Matt Menard and Daniel Garcia when Undisputed Kingdom (Adam Cole, Kyle O'Reilly, Roderick Strong) show up to thank Garcia. He then challenges Garcia and Menard to a trios match, wishing they had a third man, but Menard and Garcia says "Cool Hand" Angelo Parker will be there.
"Platinum" Max Caster is in the ring with a Gucci bag in his hand. He says there are issues within The Acclaimed (Caster, Anthony Bowens, "Daddy Ass" Billy Gunn), and asks Anthony Bowens to come to the ring so they can clear the air. Bowens shows up, and Caster says this has gone on long enough. He says they are a great team and great friends, but Bowens will not admit he is the best wrestler alive. Bowens says it is time for Caster to listen, as he has tried to protect him everywhere for the past five years and has to live with the truth that he has made him a liar, as he has had to lie about who Caster is as a person. He calls Caster "an arrogant, cocky, edgelord piece of shit" and says the people think that Caster absolutely suck. Caster pulls out his trademark for "Best Wrestler Alive," then Bowens says that he is more than "The Scissor King" and has the tools to be world champion.He says that he is a five-tool player and that he does not need a piece of paper from the government to prove it, then "Daddy Ass" Billy Gunn shows up. Billy Gunn wants to know what is going on, but Caster says Billy Gunn does not care about them and attached himself to them just to hear his name and make things about him when it should be about him and Caster. Caster admits they were put together randomly, but they became the winningest team in AEW history. He also says that every team Gunn has been a part of has been broken up, including the Gunn Club, and when Gunn corners Caster, Caster makes Bowens choose between him and Billy Gunn. Bowens goes for a scissor, but flips Caster off. Caster calls Bowens "Bad Decision Bowens," then says he is walking away from them and blames everyone except himself for this decision and says he will prove that he is the best alive and prove everyone else sucks. Bowens says he did not need Caster then or now and tells him to get out of his life, then he and Gunn do one last scissor.
Backstage, Lexy Nair interviews Swerve Strickland and Prince Nana. Swerve says the more time he spends talking, the more time Ricochet has to get away from them, and that it ends between himself and Ricochet now. Swerve also says he plans on getting his hands on Ricochet well before their match.
"The Rainmaker" Kazuhcika Okada retains the AEW Continental Classic against Tomohiro Ishii after bringing the ring bell in as a weapon. When the referee takes it away, Okada hits Ishii with a kick to the groin and hits the Rainmaker to retain.
We see a video package for Gates of Agony (Bishop Kaun and Toa Liona), who are in action next week.
"The Natural" Dustin Rhodes beats Adam Priest.
We see a video package of what has been going on with The House of Black (Brody King, Buddy Matthews, Julia Hart) as of late.
Julia Hart beats Harley Cameron by submission with Hartless.
It is revealed that The Learning Tree ("The Learning Tree" Chris Jericho, "The Redwood" Big Bill, "The Bad Apple" Bryan Keith) have attacked Powerhouse Hobbs backstage and have targeted his right knee.
Powerhouse Hobbs, Rated FTR (Adam Copeland, Dax Harwood, Cash Wheeler) and The Outrunners (Truth Magnum and Turbo Floyd) beat The Learning Tree ("The Learning Tree" Chris Jericho, "The Redwood" Big Bill, "The Bad Apple" Bryan Keith) and The Death Riders (Jon Moxley, Claudio Castagnoli, Wheeler Yuta) in a twelve-man tag match after Rated FTR and The Death Riders brawl their way into the crowd after attempted interference by Marina Shafir allows PAC to strike and The Death Riders to put a black bag over Copeland's head before Dax and Cash make the save and after Powerhouse Hobbs shows up late in the match to tag out Turbo Floyd. Near the end of the match, Bryan Keith tries to use the Ring of Honor World Championship as a weapon, but Powerhouse Hobbs puts a stop to that and hits him with a spinebuster for the win.
We see a video package for the 2024 Continental Classic.
The Hurt Syndicate (MVP, Shelton Benjamin, Bobby Lashley) head to the ring to start tonight's show. MVP announces that he is standing in-between two of the finest athletes to ever grace a professional wrestling ring and compares Shelton and Lashley to Walter Peyton and Michael Jordan. He says tonight is about The Hurt Syndicate and the lessons that they teach, and when he offers his business and an opportunity to join The Hurt Syndicate, it is like handing a golden ticket to change one's life. He then says that the ones who accept this golden ticket are smart, unlike Swerve Strickland, who he says has been taken over by his own arrogance and youthful exuberance. MVP then brags about Lashley beating Swerve, saying Lashley is more dangerous than Swerve is. MVP states that The Hurt Syndicate is here to take championship gold and leverage those championships for more money and power, as they are the merchants of misery and in the profession of pain. He also says that Shelton Benjamin's match in the Continental Classic will kick things off, then says that The Hurt Syndicate is the best at what they do: hurting people.
Shelton Benjamin beats Mark Briscoe via pinfall in the Blue League of the Continental Classic. Shelton Benjamin earns three points. During the match, it is announced, that Collision is airing at 4 PM Eastern/3 PM Central/1 PM Pacific and that Rampage is airing 6 PM Eastern/5 PM Central/3 PM Pacific this Saturday.10
Tony Schiavone interviews Mercedes Moné, who is accompanied by "The Brickhouse" Kamille, at the top of the ramp. Mercedes says things feel like money right now and that Kris Statlander gave her one of the hardest fights of her entire career and proved that she is one of the best in the ring, but she is the best TBS Champion of all time, and she showed how a real woman gets the job done. Mercedes then says that Kamille cannot do anything right, and before she can fire, Kamille grabs the microphone, tells her to shut up, then asks Mercedes if she is stupid or dumb before saying that Mercedes cannot fire here before she quits. Kamille then walks away, and Mercedes is furious.
"The Redwood" Big Bill and "The Bad Apple" Bryan Keith guest on commentary for the next match.
"The Learning Tree" Chris Jericho retains the Ring of Honor World Championship against Tomohiro Ishii following three Judas Effects.
Backstage, Renee Paquette interviews Swerve Strickland and Prince Nana. Swerve says rebuilding is something he and Prince Nana do very well, and win or loss, he figures it out. He admits that Bobby Lashley hits hard, then "Platinum" Max Caster shows up and laughs at Swerve. Swerve wants to know what is funny, and Max says he beat Swerve beat him in the same building, then proposes that they have another match before he says Swerve is like "a house afire," which causes Swerve to snap and attack him.
Tony Schiavone interviews "Hangman" Adam Page in the ring. Hangman grabs the microphone from Schiavone, then says that he will knock Interim Executive Vice President Christopher Daniels on his ass if he gets in his way again, and says that if Christian Cage kept his end of the deal, he would be at home with the World Championship, but he failed. Hangman says his intention has always been to be AEW World Champion and that it never should have been Swerve Strickland, Bryan Danielson, Jon Moxley or Christian Cage's, as the title has always been his. Suddenly, "Switchblade" Jay White shows up and reminds him that he beat him for a fifth time, then says that if anyone is going for the World Championship, it will be him. He then says that if Hangman needs another reminder in case five times is not enough, he will happily beat him again. Suddenly, he is grabbed and attacked by PAC. PAC then distracts Hangman so that Wheeler Yuta can hit Hangman from behind with a chop block. Switchblade gets in the ring and fights off PAC and Yuta, but Hangman hits him with a lariat. Hangman is then hit in the head with a briefcase by Marina Shafir, who then swings at Switchblade only for Switchblade to go for the Blade Runner. Jon Moxley runs into the ring and puts Switchblade in the rear naked choke. Shafir kicks Switchblade in the gut, then puts him in a kneeling guillotine choke before she, Moxley, PAC and Yuta gang up on Switchblade, who gets smacked with the briefcase by PAC. As Moxley, Shafir, PAC and Yuta leave through the crowd, Claudio Castagnoli meets them on the way to the ring for the next match.
Claudio Castagnoli beats Ricochet via pinfall in the Gold League of the Continental Classic. Claudio Castagnoli earns three points.
Backstage, Renee Paquette interviews Don Callis and "The Protostar" Kyle Fletcher. Callis says people destroy each other in the professional wrestling business to get ahead and that they leave no stone unturned, and that they decimated Will Ospreay before stating that Kyle Fletcher is better than Ospreay in every way. Fletcher says that the Continental Classic is just another way to prove that he is better in every other way, and that the Continental Classic will belong to him.
Undisputed Kingdom (Adam Cole, Matt Taven, Mike Bennett) head to the ring. Adam Cole calls out MJF, saying that if he were half the man he claims to be, he would fight him, but he will not because he is "a little bitch." He promises that when he will beat MJF within an inch of his life after what he did to Roderick Strong, then Kyle O'Reilly shows up. O'Reilly tells Adam that he fought MJF and it did not work out, and that they need to try something a little different. He says he wants to face MJF, and as he calls MJF off, Adam interrupts O'Reilly, saying what he said stuck to him. Adam Cole says he cannot have his friends fighting his own battles, but O'Reilly says he is doing this for Roderick Strong. MJF then shows up on the video screen and says he will not fight either Adam or O'Reilly, as his mind is focused on the Dynamite Dozen Battle Royal. Adam Cole then says he will be the first to enter that battle royal, and Kyle O'Reilly says he will be the second.
Jamie Hayter beats Queen Aminata to advance in an AEW Wrestle Dynasty International Women's Cup qualifier tournament semi-final match. After the match, the lights go out, and a spotlight appears on the stage. Jamie Hayter dares Julia Hart to show herself, but Julia fails to appear.
In footage from earlier today, Renee Paquette interviews Mina Shirakawa. Mina says he knew the day would come when Mariah May would turn on her after what Mariah did to "Timeless" Toni Storm. She says she did not want this to happen, and says that "the real Mariah May" is here. She then wants "the real Mariah May" to introduce herself to "the real Mina Shirakawa." Suddenly, Mariah May shows up and throws a champagne bottle at Mina before hitting her with the Women's World title and saying "I want Mina."
Brody King beats Darby Allin via pinfall in the Gold League of the Continental Classic. Brody King earns three points. After the match, Claudio Castagnoli arrives with a metal folding chair, but Brody King gets back in the ring and stares Claudio down.
Shane Taylor Promotions (Shane Taylor and "Taiga Style" Lee Moriarty) beat JD Drake and Beef. After the match, Shane Taylor Promotions and The Infantry ("The Captain" Shawn Dean, "Bad News and Tattoos" Carlie Bravo, Trish Adora) attack JD Drake, then Undisputed Kingdom (Matt Taven and Mike Bennett) show up with metal folding chairs and chase them all away.
We hear from The Righteous (Vincent and Dutch). Vincent says everyone knows they are on the rightous path to become tag team champions, then Dutch talks about how he made "The American Dream" Dusty Rhodes proud of him.
Kevin Knight beats Serpentico.
Tomohiri Ishii beats Mike Bennett.
We look back on The Briscoes (Jay and Mark Briscoe) vs. Kensuke Sasaki and Katsuhiko Nakujima from Final Battle 2008.
Before the next match, "Smart" Mark Sterling promotes The Premiere Athletes' (Tony Nese, Ariya Daivari, Josh Woods) new shirt, then tries to get an "Athletes Rule" chant only to be told they suck.
Shingo Takagi beats Ariya Daivari.
Athena beats Leila Grey in a ROH World Women's Championship Proving Ground Match by submission with an arm tap choke.
"The Machine" Brian Cage retains the ROH World Television Championship against AR Fox.
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The Infantry ("The Captain" Shawn Dean and "Bad News and Tattoos" Carlie Bravo) beat Tom Mitchell and Trace Parker.
The Spanish Announce Project (Angelico and Serpentico) beat Shawn Donavan and LSG by submission.
Backstage, we hear from "Taiga Style" Lee Moriarty, who says that he has made the Pure Division interesting again by getting Matt Taven to challenge him. He says that there are levels to Pure Rules and that Taven is not on his, and that Taven is about to face one of the best technical wrestlers in the world.
Sammy Guevara beats Preston Vance. After the match, some of the lights go out, then the snapping of fingers can be heard. Vincent can be heard saying "Dig what I'm sayin'?" before the lights go back to normal.
The Outrunners (Truth Magnum and Turbo Floyd) advertise their own fanny pack on Shop AEW.
"Big Shotty" Lee Johnson and "The Judge" EJ Nduka beat Philly Collins and Marino Tanaglia.
Backstage, Athena and Lexy Nair hold an emergency Minion Empowerment Meeting. Abadon brags about beating Abadon in last week's Ring of Horror Match and says it is time to go even more worldwide than she already has and wrestle in other countries, and as Athena says that all the "porcelain hussies" around the world will be shaking in their boots, Bilie Starkz shows up. Athena has Lexy Nair handle things and leave, and Lexy asks Billie if she is ready to apologize to Athena. Lexy tells Bille to think about her decisions in "Minion Time-Out."
Diamanté beats Rachael Ellering. After the match, Red Velvet gets behind Diamanté and attacks her.
"Legit" Leyla Hirsch beats Tina San Antonio.
Backstage, we hear from Matt Taven, who says that every wrestler is going to state their opinion and that he is different because he brings nothing but facts. He says that "Taiga Style" Lee Moriarty is a great wrestler, but does not know who he is, and that he is one title away from being a Grand Slam Champion. He says that he has a puzzle that has only one piece missing and that Moriarty has the piece that he must bring back to Undisputed Kingdom (Adam Cole, Roderick Strong, Taven, Mike Bennett).
Tomohiro Ishii beats Aaron Solo.
The Righteous (Vincent and Dutch) are attacked from behind by "The Natural" Dustin Rhodes and Sammy Guevara, and security has to move in to break up the brawl. Vincent is heard after the brawl saying that this is exactly what he was waiting for.
"The Prodigy" Nick Wayne beats "Fancy" Ryan Clancy after kicking the referee into Clancy as Clancy is on the top rope in order to hit Wayne's World for the win.
Backstage, The Infantry ("The Captain" Shawn Dean and "Bad News and Tattoos" Carlie Bravo) attack multiple men in the locker room after asking who among them is here to see "The Natural" Dustin Rhodes, and Shane Taylor and "Taiga Style" Lee Moriarty join in. Shane Taylor then addresses Dustin Rhodes, saying that he does not like thieves and that he is in possession of stolen property, and that this does not stop until they get it back.
We look back on Shane Taylor Promotions vs. Mexisquad (Bandido, Flamita, Rey Horus) for the ROH World Six-Man Tag Team Championships from the February 19, 2021 episode of Ring of Honor Wrestling.
Before the next match, "Smart" Mark Sterling puts Josh Woods and his athletic accomplishments on a pedestal only to be told that The Premier Athletes (Tony Nese, Ariya Daivari, Josh Woods) suck.
AR Fox beats Josh Woods. After the match, AR Fox is attacked from behind by "The Prodigy" Nick Wayne as Kip Sabian and Mother Wayne watch and applaud from the stage.
"The Wrestler" Katsuyori Shibata beats The Butcher.
