‘AEW DYNAMITE’ 04.20.2022 Recap + Review – Coffin Match, Punk vs. Dustin, Britt Baker Returns, Big Tony Khan Announcement

VENUE: Petersen Events Center (Pittsburgh, PA)
COMMENTATORS: Jim Ross, Tony Schiavone, & Excalibur

This week on AEW Dynamite:

  • Darby Allin takes his war with Andrade El Idolo to the next level: a Coffin Match
  • CM Punk answers the challenge of “The Natural” Dustin Rhodes
  • Wardlow returns to action against MJF’s handpicked opponent The Butcher
  • HOOK makes his Dynamite debut
  • Dr. Britt Baker, DMD wrestles her first match since losing the Women’s Championship, returning to Brittsburgh to take on Danielle Kamela in an Owen Hart Foundation Women’s Tournament qualifying match
  • Tony Khan makes a huge announcement

Hit the jump to get caught up!

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‘AEW DYNAMITE’ 04.06.2022 Recap + Review – FTR/Bucks II, Samoa Joe’s Debut, Hardys in a Tables Match

VENUE: Agganis Arena (Boston, MA)
COMMENTATORS: Jim Ross, Excalibur, & Tony Schiavone

Fresh off their ROH World Tag Team Title win this past Friday at ROH Supercard of Honor XV, FTR looks to make right another blemish on their record as they finally get their rematch against The Young Bucks. Also on the show The Hardys take on The Butcher & The Blade in a Tables match and Samoa Joe (who also debuted at Supercard of Honor, surprising the world) attempts to qualify for the Owen Hart Foundation Tournament in his AEW debut against “Platinum” Max Caster.

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‘DGUSA OPEN THE ULTIMATE GATE 2010’ Recap + Review – Warriors vs. Evans & Young Bucks, BxB Hulk vs. Naruki Doi

DATE: March 26, 2010
VENUE: Celebrity Theatre (Phoenix, AZ)
COMMENTATOR: Lenny Leonard
VIEWING METHOD: DVD (Personal Collection)

Open the Ultimate Gate 2010 features a six-man tag team main event as CIMA, Gamma, & Dragon Kid of Warriors takes on Jack Evans & The Young Bucks. The Open the Freedom Gate Championship is also on the line as BxB Hulk defends against the now former Open the Dream Gate Champion Naruki Doi

CHAMPIONS

  • OPEN THE DREAM GATE CHAMPION: Yamato
  • OPEN THE FREEDOM GATE CHAMPION: BxB Hulk

LINEUP

  • Jigsaw & Mike Quackenbush vs. Genki Horiguchi & Susumu Yokosuka (***1/2)
  • TJP vs. Yamato (***)
  • Jimmy Jacobs & Paul London vs. Brian Kendrick & Jon Moxley (**1/2)
  • Masato Yoshino vs. Shingo (****)
  • BxB Hulk [c] vs. Naruki Doi for the OPEN THE FREEDOM GATE CHAMPIONSHIP (***1/2)
  • Warriors vs. Jack Evans & The Young Bucks (***1/2)

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AEW ALL OUT 2021 Results + Thoughts – Omega vs. Christian, Punk vs. Allin, SO MANY DEBUTS BAYBAY

DATE: September 5, 2021
VENUE: NOW Arena (Hoffman Estates, IL)
COMMENTATORS: Jim Ross, Excalibur, & Tony Schiavone
VIEW METHOD: Bleacher Report (Fire TV 4K App)

AEW All Out 2021 is poised to be the biggest event in AEW history as CM Punk proves that Hell can indeed freeze over by returning to the ring to take on Darby Allin. Also on the show Christian Cage attempts to wrestle the World Title away from Kenny Omega, Jon Moxley and Satoshi Kojima throw bombs at each other for the f*ck of it, and Eddie Kingston tries to get Miro to redeem DEEZ NUTS when he challenges for the TNT Championship. All that plus SO MUCH MORE because goddamn man this is a stacked event.

CHAMPIONS

  • AEW WORLD CHAMPION: Kenny Omega
  • AEW WOMEN’S WORLD CHAMPION: Dr. Britt Baker, D.M.D.
  • AEW TNT CHAMPION: “The Redeemer” Miro
  • AEW WORLD TAG TEAM CHAMPIONS: The Young Bucks (Matt & Nick Jackson)

LINEUP

  • Miro [c] vs. Eddie Kingston for the AEW TNT CHAMPIONSHIP (13:22)
  • Jon Moxley vs. Satoshi Kojima (11:50)
  • Dr. Britt Baker, D.M.D. [c] vs. Kris Statlander for the AEW WOMEN’S WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP (11:35)
  • STEEL CAGE MATCH: The Young Bucks [c] vs. The Lucha Brothers for the AEW WORLD TAG TEAM CHAMPIONSHIP (22:04)
  • The Women’s Casino Battle Royal (21:53)
  • THE FINAL FIGHT: Chris Jericho vs. MJF (18:20)
  • CM Punk vs. Darby Allin (16:39)
  • Paul Wight vs. QT Marshall (3:10)
  • Kenny Omega [c] vs. Christian Cage for the AEW WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP (21:18)

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‘AEW DYNAMITE’ 09.01.2021 Recap + Review – 100th Episode, All Out 2021 Hype, FTR vs. Santana & Ortiz

AEW Dynamite

VENUE: NOW Arena (Hoffman Estates, IL)
COMMENTATORS: Jim Ross, Excalibur, & Tony Schiavone

It’s the final AEW Dynamite before the big All Out PPV on Sunday. What will AEW do to sell everyone on its biggest show ever (almost) last minute? Let’s find out! I’m pretty sure a CM Punk appearance goes without saying.

CHAMPIONS

  • AEW WORLD CHAMPION: Kenny Omega
  • AEW WOMEN’S WORLD CHAMPION: Dr. Britt Baker, D.M.D.
  • AEW TNT CHAMPION: Miro
  • AEW WORLD TAG TEAM CHAMPIONS: The Young Bucks (Matt & Nick Jackson)

LINEUP

  • Santana & Ortiz vs. FTR (***3/4)
  • Orange Cassidy vs. Jack Evans (*1/2)
  • Brian Cage vs. Powerhouse Hobbs (***)
  • Tay Conti vs. Penelope Ford (**3/4)
  • Jurassic Express & Lucha Brothers vs. Young Bucks & Good Brothers (**1/2)

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‘AEW RAMPAGE’ 08.27.2021 Recap + Review – Christian & Kaz vs. Omega & Cutler, Tag Team Eliminator Finals

VENUE: UW-Panther Arena (Milwaukee, WI)
COMMENTATORS: Excalibur, Taz, Mark Henry, & Chris Jericho

AEW Rampage this week features the finals of the Tag Team Title Eliminator as Jurassic Express take on The Lucha Brothers, the winner getting the right to challenge The Young Bucks in a STEEL CAGE at All Out. Also on the show Christian Cage teams with Frankie Kazarian to take on Kenny Omega and Brandon Cutler and Tay Conti battles The Bunny.

CHAMPIONS

  • AEW WORLD CHAMPION: Kenny Omega
  • AEW WOMEN’S WORLD CHAMPION: Dr. Britt Baker, D.M.D.
  • AEW TNT CHAMPION: Miro
  • AEW WORLD TAG TEAM CHAMPIONS: The Young Bucks (Matt & Nick Jackson)

LINEUP

  • TAG TEAM ELIMINATOR – FINALS: Jurassic Express vs. The Lucha Brothers (****)
  • Tay Conti vs. The Bunny (**1/4)
  • Christian Cage & Frankie Kazarian vs. Kenny Omega & Brandon Cutler (**1/2)

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‘AEW DYNAMITE’ 08.25.2021 Recap + Review – CM Punk Speaks, Brock (Anderson) vs. Malakai Black, Mox/King/Allin vs. Wingmen

VENUE: UW-Panther Arena (Milwaukee, WI)
COMMENTATORS: Jim Ross, Excalibur, & Tony Schiavone

AEW Dynamite this week features the debut of CM Punk on the flagship show, less than a week removed from his all-timer of a debut at AEW Rampage: The First Dance. The Tag Team Title Eliminator continues as well as The Varsity Blondes take on The Lucha Brothers, Brock Anderson tries to defend the Anderson family honor against Malakai Black, and Orange Cassidy gets his hands on Matt Hardy.

CHAMPIONS

  • AEW WORLD CHAMPION: Kenny Omega
  • AEW WOMEN’S WORLD CHAMPION: Dr. Britt Baker, D.M.D.
  • AEW TNT CHAMPION: Miro
  • AEW WORLD TAG TEAM CHAMPIONS: The Young Bucks (Matt & Nick Jackson)

LINEUP

  • Orange Cassidy vs. Matt Hardy (***)
  • TAG TEAM ELIMINATOR – SEMI-FINALS: Varsity Blonds vs. Lucha Brothers (**1/2)
  • Red Velvet vs. Jamie Hayter (**1/2)
  • Jon Moxley, Eddie Kingston, & Darby Allin vs. The Wingmen (***1/4)
  • The Gunn Club vs. The Factory (*3/4)
  • Brock Anderson vs. Malakai Black (SQUASH)

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‘AEW RAMPAGE: THE FIRST DANCE’ 08.20.2021 Recap + Review – The Return of CM Punk

CM Punk AEW Debut

VENUE: United Center (Chicago, IL)
COMMENTATORS: Jim Ross, Excalibur, Mark Henry, & Taz

Heard some guy is gonna be on the show tonight. Let’s see if that’s true.

CHAMPIONS

  • AEW WORLD CHAMPION: Kenny Omega
  • AEW WOMEN’S WORLD CHAMPION: Dr. Britt Baker, D.M.D.
  • AEW TNT CHAMPION: Miro
  • AEW WORLD TAG TEAM CHAMPIONS: The Young Bucks (Matt & Nick Jackson)

LINEUP

  • TAG TEAM ELIMINATOR: SEMI-FINALS: Jurassic Express vs. Private Party (***)
  • Kiera Hogan vs. Jade Cargill (SQUASH)
  • Jon Moxley vs. Daniel Garcia (***1/4)

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‘AEW DYNAMITE’ 08.18.2021 Recap + Review – Final Labor of Jericho, First Sting Match on TNT in 20 Years

AEW Dynamite

VENUE: Fertitta Center (Houston, TX)
COMMENTATORS: Jim Ross, Excalibur, & Tony Schiavone

AEW Dynamite this week features the conclusion of The Labors of Jericho as Chris Jericho takes on MJF in a match where he cannot use the Judas Effect or come out to his usual “Judas” theme. Oh boy I hope the crowd knows the words and sings it instead, that sounds like a thing that could happen! Also, and for longtime fans more importantly, Sting wrestles his first match on TNT in over twenty years as he teams with Darby Allin to take on 2.0

CHAMPIONS

  • AEW WORLD CHAMPION: Kenny Omega
  • AEW WOMEN’S WORLD CHAMPION: Dr. Britt Baker, D.M.D.
  • AEW TNT CHAMPION: Miro
  • AEW WORLD TAG TEAM CHAMPIONS: The Young Bucks (Matt & Nick Jackson)

LINEUP

  • TEXAS TORNADO: Sting & Darby Allin vs. 2.0 (**1/2)
  • Sammy Guevara vs. Shawn Spears (***1/4)
  • The Young Bucks [c] vs. Jurassic Express for the AEW WORLD TAG TEAM CHAMPIONSHIP (***1/4)
  • Thunder Rosa vs. Penelope Ford (**)
  • THE FIFTH LABOR OF JERICHO: Chris Jericho vs. MJF (***)

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‘AEW RAMPAGE’ 08.13.2021 Recap + Review – DEBUT EPISODE, 3 Championship Matches

VENUE: Petersen Events Center (Pittsburgh, PA)
COMMENTATORS: Excalibur, Taz, Mark Henry, & Chris Jericho

AEW Rampage makes its TNT debut with three, count ‘em, THREE championship matches, one of which also acts as a preview to an upcoming All Out match. Layers, like onions. 

CHAMPIONS

  • AEW WORLD CHAMPION: Kenny Omega
  • AEW WOMEN’S WORLD CHAMPION: Dr. Britt Baker, D.M.D.
  • AEW TNT CHAMPION: Miro
  • AEW WORLD TAG TEAM CHAMPIONS: The Young Bucks (Matt & Nick Jackson)

LINEUP

  • Kenny Omega [c] vs. Christian Cage for the IMPACT WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP (***3/4)
  • Miro [c] vs. Fuego del Sol for the AEW TNT CHAMPIONSHIP (***)
  • Dr. Britt Baker, D.M.D. [c] vs. Red Velvet for the AEW WOMEN’S WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP (***1/2)

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