AEW 2019: FROM THE BEGINNING

[newbiezness]

WHY?

 

I'm an AEW fan and this is the company that I've followed the most over the past years. This is my first Real World diary and I think is the only one I could do with a certain knowledge. Although I keep watching the product (not as usual as I did) I have the feeling that AEW is not as good right now as I thought it could be some day. I want to re-book AEW from the beginning. I'm not saying my re-book will be better than reality, it's just for fun, I hope you enjoy this too and I hope you don't get mad at least.

 

 

THE RULES

 

- Use the same workers that were available at the time for each Event. For example, for Double Or Nothing 2019 I will use the starting roster. If a wrestler left AEW in the real world, I won't use him after the day of his departure. This doesn't affect injuries.

 

- I will only use real cards for each event or TV show as a guide. If I like one match I can repeat it exactly or change the result, if I don't like what I see I can book a completely different match or change some participants. As I advance in AEW history my events and shows will be more and more different from the real ones. The same for the main storylines, I will maintain some and create new ones.

 

- (ADDED 05/22/2023) The pandemic never happened in this diary. I will refer to crowd reaction, there will be live shows in different venues, etc.

 

- Maybe I will change some of this rules or create new ones in the future but the aim of this diary won't change. Again, don't get mad at me. I'm still trying to figure out how I want to do this!

 

The aim of this diary is to create an alternative history of AEW from the beginning.

 

NOTE: I used for this diary The Elite Opportunity mod (thanks to Jordan Jaxson). This mod starts at the end of 2018, but I will start at Double Or Nothing 2019, so I edited the database to adjust this and many other things.

Edited May 22, 2023 by newbiezness

[newbiezness]

DOUBLE OR NOTHING 2019

 

THE BUY-IN:

 

RIHO & HIKARU SHIDA vs AJA KONG & YUKA SAKAZAKI

These japanese women wrestlers have the privilege to be in the first match in AEW history. The heels take the early advantage as Yuka showcases her dynamic style and an aged very slow but at the same time very powerful Aja Kong, who even picks up Riho and throws her outside of the ring over the top rope. Riho and Shida regroup and seem to have good chemistry. Finally Shida throws Sakazaki out of the ring, then hits Aja Kong with a running knee and Riho finish her with a Somato. Riho pins Aja Kong.

RIHO & HIKARU SHIDA def. AJA KONG & YUKA SAKAZAKI (Rating: 31, Time: 12:00)

 

 

OPENER: 20-MAN CASINO BATTLE ROYAL

 

(1st group) ♣️ CLUBS:

MJF - MICHAEL NAKAZAWA - DARBY ALLIN - CHRISTOPHER DANIELS - CIMA

 

(2nd group) ♦️ DIAMONDS:

JOEY JANELA - SHAWN SPEARS - ISIAH KASSIDY - BRIAN PILLMAN JR - EL LINDAMAN

 

(3rd group) ♥️ HEARTS:

JUNGLE BOY - BILLY GUNN - MARQ QUEN - SCORPIO SKY - T HAWK

 

(4th group) ♠️ SPADES:

LUCHASAURUS - MARKO STUNT - TOMMY DREAMER - ORANGE CASSIDY - FRANKIE KAZARIAN

 

 

 

CHRISTOPHER DANIELS WINS THE CASINO BATTLE ROYAL (Rating: 41, Time: 30:00)

 

 

#2:

 

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KIP SABIAN (w/ Penelope Ford) vs SAMMY GUEVARA

High flying maneuvers, specially by Guevara, highlighted the match. Kip Sabian seemed to got the advantage around the 10:00 minute mark, when Guevara hits him on the head with a metal lighter that he had taken from someone in the crowd before. 1, 2, 3... Sammy wins.

SAMMY GUEVARA def. KIP SABIAN (Rating: 28, Time: 12:00)

 

 

#3:

 

AWESOME KONG vs DR. BRITT BAKER D.M.D. vs NYLA ROSE vs KYLIE RAE

Awesome Kong and Nyla Rose face each other starting the match and Awesome Kong demonstrates she still hasn't lost the touch completely dominating the match early on. Dr. Britt Baker scapes outside the ring and Kylie Rae follows her. After a few minutes the four wrestlers are inside the ring, but Nyla Rose tries to throw Awesome Kong out of the ring with a clothesline and they both end up lying on the floor on the ringside extenuated. Dr. Britt Baker takes out her glove to rise to the occasion and at the first sign of weakness does the lockjaw and Kylie Rae submits.

DR. BRITT BAKER D.M.D. def. KYLIE RAE, AWESOME KONG and NYLA ROSE (Rating: 40, Time: 10:00)

 

 

We see CHRIS JERICHO preparing for his match against Kenny Omega in the locker room briefly.

Rating: 63

 

 

#4:

 

HANGMAN PAGE vs PAC

After an epic babyface entrance where Hangman is clearly hobble and refusing to miss a match in the first AEW event, PAC has no mercy with him. They brawl furiously in and outside the ring, but Hangman is clearly taking the worst part. Hangman has nothing left in the tank and is lying down. PAC performs the Black Arrow and then submits Hangman with a Brutalizer.

PAC def. HANGMAN PAGE (Rating: 45, Time: 10:00)

 

 

SCU after saying Las Vegas is the worst town they've ever been to, they celebrate with the crowd "Fallen Angel" Christopher Daniels win in the Casino Battle Royal as he has secured a spot in a singles match to decide the first AEW World Champion against the winner of tonight's Main Event match between Kenny Omega and Chris Jericho.

 

MJF interrupts. "You stole my opportunity, Christopher Daniels. I am the one that truly deserves that spot because I'm better than you and you know it!"

 

Oooooooo Ooooooo. JURASSIC EXPRESS make their entrance! Jungle Boy, who was eliminated by MJF just before Christopher Daniels won, says "YOU stole my opportunity, you cheater!".

Luchasaurus grabs MJF by the neck and chokeslam! SCU join Jurassic Express and together they destroy MJF for a couple of minutes.

Rating: 32

 

 

#5:

 

BEST FRIENDS (CHUCK TAYLOR & TRENT) vs THE HYBRID 2 (ANGELICO & JACK EVANS)

The Hybrid 2 dance their way to the ring and their cool entrance is of the liking of the crowd. Both tag teams go all out from the start of the match. Chuck Taylor and Jack Evans are the legal man and the first one dominates. After surviving a couple of 2 counts Jack Evans gets to the corner and Angelico becomes legal. Trent enters the match later. Angelico performs the highlights of the match with aerial maneuvers and after one of them pins Trent to win the match.

THE HYBRID 2 def. BEST FRIENDS (Rating: 36, Time: 10:00)

 

 

Wrestling has more than one royal family...

CODY RHODES makes his entrance and destroys the Triple H throne with a sledgehammer and the crowd goes wild.

Rating: 51

 

 

#6:

 

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CODY RHODES (w/ Brandi Rhodes) vs DUSTIN RHODES

After a video package where the story behind this match between brothers and an epic entrance by Cody, Dustin takes the early advantage in the match, but Cody is able to dodge a hard hit and is Dustin who hits the corner with his forehead and starts to bleed. Dustin slowly regains the advantage when the action is outside of the ring, but Brandi can't stand the beating his husband is receiving and attacks him from behind. This frees Cody to recover a little and when the action is back to the ring he has more energy than his elder brother. After connecting two Cross Rhodes he pins Dustin.

Cody Rhodes def. Dustin Rhodes (Rating: 44, Time: 18:00)

 

After the match CODY in tears asks DUSTIN to not retire and be his tag team partner against "what I believe is the best tag team in the world, The Young Bucks" at Fight For The Fallen.

Rating: 46

 

 

#7:

 

THE YOUNG BUCKS (MATT JACKSON & NICK JACKSON) vs LUCHA BROTHERS (REY FÉNIX & PENTA EL ZERO MIEDO)

Penta fires the crowd with his "Zero Miedo" catchphrase to begin the action. This leads to an epic spot-fest and dynamic plays full of superkicks by both tag teams. Rey Fénix's high-flying moves are the highlight of the match and probably of the show until now and amazes the crowd every time he walks the top rope before jumping over one of the Jackson brothers. Both Matt and Nick survive 2 counts and then Fénix is pinned as well but he resists too and the match keeps going. After some brilliant tag moves by Matt and Nick, Fenix receives a double superkick and finally takes the 3 count and Matt gets the win.

THE YOUNG BUCKS def. LUCHA BROTHERS (Rating: 63, Time: 25:00)

 

 

MAIN EVENT:

 

KENNY OMEGA vs CHRIS JERICHO

A video package reminds the audience about this feud that started at AEW's inaugural rally. Kenny, the younger one, is the self-made star that comes back from Japan. Jericho, the wrestling legend, is not as athletic as he once was but he knows every trick in this business. They brawl until both of them fall from the apron. Slowly they are on their feet again until Jericho throws Omega against a fence leaving his nose bleeding. Omega continuously touches his nose and Jericho pushes him and does the Codebreaker. Jericho tries to submit a weakened Omega with the Walls Of Jericho but after a lot of struggle Omega touches the ropes. Once Omega recovers the advantage he tries a One Winged Angle, but Jericho reverses it. When the referee isn't looking Jericho starts to take off one corner pad and Omega walks to the corner to stop Jericho. Omega looks back to tell the referee about it when Jericho suddenly turns around and connects a Judas Effect. Omega is out. 1, 2 and 3.

CHRIS JERICHO def. KENNY OMEGA (Rating: 60, Time: 21:00)

 

 

Jericho demands a "thank you" from the crowd, he says that if this company exists and if they sold out the arena in minutes is only because of his name value. The crowd boos him.

JON MOXLEY surprisingly makes his entrance through the crowd and attacks both Jericho and Omega. The crowd goes wild, nobody can believe Mox is here. Omega fights back and they start brawling outside the ring. Finally Moxley powerbombs Omega over a casino chip. This is the moment of the night!

Rating: 67

 

Edited May 8, 2023 by newbiezness

[newbiezness]

A few weeks before Double Or Nothing...

 

  Hello newbiezness! We were waiting for you. I have prepared a meeting with the creative team, everything is ready for the first event!

TK: We really needed someone like you. We have already booked the card for Double or Nothing. But as we agreed you will always have the last word! I'm going to leave you with the creative team and you will talk about the details with them. I'm grateful you accepted my offer newbiezness.

 

newbiezness: OK, thank you Tony. Leave it on my hands. People, can you show me what you've got?

 

(newbiezness examines the card)

 

newbiezness: We have some work to do here. First of all, what happens with the match between PAC and Hangman Page that was announced at AEW's inaugural rally? You have already officially announced the match for DoN, didn't you?

 

Creative: Yes, we did. We have two problems. Hangman Page is injured but he is willing to wrestle at all costs at Double or Nothing. PAC doesn't want to lose his winning streak against Hangman Page.

 

newbiezness: And he won't do it! PAC is no way going to lose his winning streak against Hangman. We want to push PAC, he is one of our most famous wrestlers and a top in-ring performer. We only have a few ones like him. If Hangman is injured he will lose to PAC in a few minutes. And there's no way I'm going to give Hangman the win in the Casino Battle Royal to face Jericho in the first AEW World Championship match. Hangman has won nothing and isn't ready yet and we are just starting as a company, we can't use our first championship match to build a rookie. We are going to give that win to another established veteran, who can work babyface in that match, to give some early reputation to our title. And the Casino Battle Royal will open the show.

 

(newbiezness keeps reading the card)

 

newbiezness: Ok... As long as I do like japanese female wrestlers, they aren't going to have a Six-Way Tag Team match in the mid-card. We will put a Tag Team match in the Buy-In between the wrestlers that we really want to showcase.

Kip and Sammy will be the second match, we have to give the impression that they are future stars and Sammy is not going to lose.

The Hybrid 2 are cool and the fans will enjoy their entrance if we don't make them look like jobbers, they will win against The Best Friends.

The whole Dark Order angle gets cancelled, this feels like an invasion angle and we can't have an outsiders invasion when the company hasn't even started.

We still need a few changes here and there, but we have something to start with. I want all of you to put your best effort on this!

Edited May 7, 2023 by newbiezness

[newbiezness]

Just a few days before Fyter Fest...

 How are you doing newbiez? Are you ready for the meeting for the Fyter Fest event?

 

newbiezness: Hey TK! Everything's under control. I want to thank you for the new exclusive contract for Penta El Zero Miedo. WWE made him an offer and that's the reason I asked you to move quickly to extend his contract. AAA aren't happy as they have lost one of their best wrestlers and a Tag Team champion, but we had no option. That's why we didn't have the AAA World Tag Team titles on the line in the Young Bucks vs Lucha Brothers match. We won't have an alliance anymore, but I see a positive point here which is that we will have to rely on our talent from the beginning. Rey Fenix has accepted a similar contract, just to be safe and avoid future problems and I made sure that Laredo Kid will still be available for Fyter Fest.

 

TK: Sounds good. Now I leave you with the team. Keep in touch.

 

newbiezness: Alright guys, what we've got?

 

Creative: Take a look. We put this together before Double Or Nothing, maybe some of the results should be updated...

 

(newbiezness takes a look at the paper)

 

newbieznes: I like the idea to have a match to advance to All Out for an opportunity at a first round bye in the AEW World Tag Team Championship tournament, but this match is definitely not going to be in the Buy-In. And we are not having that CEO of a gaming company against Nakazawa, give him VIP tickets or talk to TK to solve that problem, we are not going to do such silly things in our second event, that's for sure. Janela isn't going to main event Fyter Fest and we won't need to use an unsanctioned match stipulation there. We have to work on many details, let's do it!

Edited May 8, 2023 by newbiezness

[newbiezness]

FYTER FEST 2019

 

THE BUY-IN:

 

ALLIE vs LEVA BATES

In a match with not much story, that was more of an eye candy than anything, Allie was absolutely dominant from the beginning to the end of the match. When Leva was able to connect a couple of moves Allie regained the advantage very quickly. Allie pins Leva after a Death Allie Driver.

ALLIE def. LEVA BATES (Rating: 37, Time: 10:00)

 

 

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MICHAEL NAKAZAWA vs KIP SABIAN (w/ Penelope Ford)

Nakazawa is waiting in the ring for his opponent, the announcing team say he is a CEO of a gaming company that is related to this event that had a match against Nakazawa in the past. Suddenly the music of Kip Sabian sounds and a confused Nakazawa keeps looking at the entrance without understanding anything of what is happening. A confident Kip Sabian and a smily Penelope Ford make their entrance! The match starts and Sabian takes the early advantage. Nakazawa's game plan isn't valid anymore. After a few minutes Nakazawa is able to put Sabian face down to perform some stretches that weaken Sabian and the match has equalized a little bit. When Sabian stands up everything changes and after a calf kick Nakazawa is down exhausted. Sabian waits patiently until Nakazawa is standing again and... Deathly Hallows! Sabian wins by pin.

KIP SABIAN def. MICHAEL NAKAZAWA (Rating: 26, Time: 12:00)

 

 

OPENER: To advance to All Out for an opportunity at a 1st round bye in the AEW World Tag Team Championship tournament

 

 w/

PRIVATE PARTY (ISIAH KASSIDY & MARQ QUEN) vs BEST FRIENDS (CHUCK TAYLOR & TRENT) vs SCU (FRANKIE KAZARIAN & SCORPIO SKY w/ CHRISTOPHER DANIELS)

The winners of this Six Way Tag Team match will have an opportunity to have a shorter way in the AEW World Tag Team Championship tournament to crown the first champions. Private Party is booed by the crowd, but they are putting a show early on this match with their fast-tempo and aerial maneuvers. SCU are hot after a brilliant performance in the Casino Battle Royal at Double or Nothing and the mix of Scorpio Sky's athleticism and Kazarian's experience (and even Christopher Daniels helping them with his guidance from the outside) stop Private Party's momentum in the match. Best Friends are clearly the weakest tag team in this match and are suffering both the fast pace of Private Party and the coordinated and perfectly executed team moves by SCU. After a bad landing for Isiah Kassidy, Frankie Kazarian does a reverse DDT to Chuck Taylor and seeks the 3 count while Scorpio Sky holds Trent.

SCU def. BEST FRIENDS and PRIVATE PARTY (Rating: 35, Time: 20:00)

 

 

#2:

 

CHRISTOPHER DANIELS vs CIMA

Christopher Daniels doesn't even leave the ring after his teammates' win because he is in the next match. CIMA was eliminated by Christopher Daniels in the Casino Battle Royal match at Double or Nothing and wants nothing but revenge in this match. CIMA furiously attacks when the bell rings, mostly throwing kicks that surprise Christopher Daniels at first, but then he begins to protect better. CIMA tries to put press on him with his holds now as the match gets more technical, with both of them showing their great knowledge and experience.  Christopher Daniels is finally dominating CIMA as we pass the 15:00 minute mark, the crowd chants "Fallen Angel" and CIMA looks more and more exhausted. Fallen Angel has CIMA where he wanted now holding him standing with his arms chickenwinged to drop the Angel's Wing! 1, 2 and 3! After a difficult beginning this is a solid win for Christopher Daniels.

CHRISTOPHER DANIELS def. CIMA (Rating: 43, Time: 18:00)

 

 

#3:

 

RIHO vs NYLA ROSE vs YUKA SAKAZAKI

Two top japanese wrestlers and the "Native Beast" in this Triple Threat match. Riho and Sakazaki form an early alliance to weaken Nyla Rose, but she looks unstoppable and in one of the spots of the night so far she even pick up both Riho and Sakazaki at the same time in a demonstration of how powerful she is. But Riho and Sakazaki are so quick and dynamic that as the time pass Nyla seems unable to stop them together. With a combined attack Riho and Sakazaki kick out of the ring a fatigued Nyla that is much slower at this phase of the match. Now this is between Riho and Sakazaki. Riho is lying down and the "Magical Girl" goes for her Splash, but Riho dodges it and is Sakazaki now that is face down. Riho picks up Sakazaki for a Northern Lights Suplex pinning her for the victory.

RIHO def. NYLA ROSE and YUKA SAKAZAKI (Rating: 29, Time: 10:00)

 

 

 

S-C-U! The trio make their entrance, they have much to celebrate tonight and obviously Daytona Beach is the worst town they've ever been to! Christopher Daniels congratulates Kazarian and Scorpio Sky because they are now closer to win a first round bye in the AEW World Tag Team Championship tournament. Kazarian says they can't wait to see Christopher Daniels become the first AEW World Champion.

 

You are beautiful on the insight, you are innocence personified, and I will drag you down and sell you out, run away...

Judas sounds in Ocean Center and Jericho is here! "Christopher, do you really think you are going to win? Against me? Are you taking drugs? You have a zero percent chance of winning. A negative one. And do you know why? Ah?" (The crowd boos loudly Jericho) "Listen to me you ungrateful people! You have no chance of winning because I'm the only reason this company exists, because I'm the reason this arena is sold out. When you and me are in Chicago at All Out anything this people say doesn't matter and I will become the greatest of all time!".

Rating: 45

 

 

#4: Iron Match (15 Min)

 

CODY RHODES vs DARBY ALLIN

Cody after winning against his brother at Double or Nothing looks for a second straight win. Darby has his first singles match in AEW. Darby starts surprising Cody with his energy and intensity and sends a clearly message that he is not going to be an easy opponent for Cody in this match. After they leave the ring, Darby climbs to the corner for a coffin drop and the crowd chants "holy shit", then grabs Cody and takes him back to the ring and after a Standing Diamond Dust he pins Cody for the 3 count. Cody 0-1 Darby. No one expected this to start the match. Cody puts some distance and leaves the ring again, Darby tries to jump over Cody again but he misses the target. This time Cody takes Darby back to the ring and when he witness the opportunity he goes for the Cross Rhodes. 1-1. The time is running out, only one minute left and both of them are lying on the ground. Darby stands up first and gets to the corner to climb to the top, the rope-hung coffin drop... but Cody is able to survive hitting Darby in the back with his legs. Darby is in real pain, he gave everything he had in that last maneuver. 10 seconds left! Cody crawls up on top of Darby for the pin and 1, 2, 3! The crowd goes wild and Cody won 2-1.

CODY RHODES def. DARBY ALLIN (Rating: 42, Time: 15:00)

 

 

Cody is walking back the ramp after the match. He has no energy left, he gave everything he had on that ring.

 

Shawn Spears walks down the ramp. "Wait! Why is he carrying a chair?". He stops before Cody and looks at him smiling. "What is he going to do with that chair?"

 

"No way! Shawn Spears has hit him on the head! That was an unprotected shot! Cody is bleeding. This looks bad"

Rating: 47

 

 

#5:

 

MJF, SAMMY GUEVARA and DUSTIN RHODES vs JURASSIC EXPRESS (JUNGLE BOY, LUCHASAURUS and MARKO STUNT)

After the tensions between MJF and Jurassic Express that started in the Casino Battle Royal, Jurassic Express confronted MJF about him cheating to eliminate Jungle Boy in the match and finally MJF was destroyed by Jurassic Express and SCU in a segment at Double or Nothing. Sammy Guevara and Dustin Rhodes will complete a trio to face Jurassic Express. The match seems even, until Guevara takes a metal lighter for someone in the crowd, as he did at Double or Nothing using it to hit Kip Sabian and win the match. This time he gives it to MJF who hides it. When MJF is the legal man and is facing Luchasaurus he takes him to the corner and use the lighter to hit him in the face when the referee couldn't see it. Luchasaurus struggles to keep fighting but in a true demonstration of strength and resilience he reach to his teammates. Now Jungle Boy is the legal man. MJF is going to use the lighter again, but this time Dustin Rhodes notices what is happening and removes the lighter from the hands of MJF. Jungle Boy sees MJF arguing with Dustin, who wants a fair win, and seizes the opportunity with a Superkick and pins MJF for the win.

JURASSIC EXPRESS def. MJF, SAMMY GUEVARA and DUSTIN RHODES (Rating: 38, Time: 10:00)

 

 

#6:

 

THE ELITE (KENNY OMEGA, MATT JACKSON and NICK JACKSON) vs LUCHA BROTHERS (REY FÉNIX & PENTA EL ZERO MIEDO) & LAREDO KID

For the first time in AEW, Kenny Omega join The Young Bucks to fight as The Elite. Laredo Kid will help his fellow mexican friends. The match is wild from the beginning, almost difficult to keep track of what is happening because of the high rhythm of the action. The quality of the match leads the crowd to chant "this is awesome". Laredo Kid only increases the number of high flying moves and spots that we already saw in The Young Bucks vs Lucha Brothers match at Double or Nothing. Penta holds Nick Jackson and Rey Fénix jumps from the corner, but Matt Jackson stops him before the landing with a Superkick. After Laredo Kid becomes legal and The Young Bucks clean Lucha Brothers from the ring, Kenny Omega does the One Winged Angle and pins Laredo Kid for the victory.

THE ELITE def. LUCHA BROTHERS & LAREDO KID (Rating: 62, Time: 25:00)

 

 

MAIN EVENT:

 

JON MOXLEY vs HANGMAN PAGE

Jon Moxley's first match in AEW. Page seems to be in good condition and his injury is in the past now. But Mox is on fire and nothing can stop him. This looks like a squash and nobody thinks Hangman is going to last long. Mox is beating up Hangman badly. After a few minutes Moxley does the Paradigm Shift and 1, 2... Wait! Just 2! Hangman is still in the match after a Paradigm Shift! Moxley looks in disbelief to Hangman. Moxley takes Hangman off the ring and throws him against the barricade three times, then against the ring post. Hangman is bleeding from the forehead. Moxley takes him back to the ring and punches him until Hangman falls to the ground. Moxley goes for another Paradigm Shift, but Hangman reverses it and hits Moxley with the elbow. After an attempted comeback by Hangman that excites the crowd, Moxley connects a few blows and... Paradigm Shift! This time Hangman couldn't do anything. This is over, Moxley pins Hangman for his first win in AEW.

JON MOXLEY def. HANGMAN PAGE (Rating: 54, Time: 15:00)

 

Edited May 9, 2023 by newbiezness

[newbiezness]

 What's up newbiezness? Have you seen the ratings of the last WWE event?

 

newbiezness: Let me take a look.

 

WWE EXTREME RULES 2019

 

[newbiezness]

2 weeks before Fight For The Fallen...

 

newbiezness: So this is what we've got for Fight Fot The Fallen, right?

 

 

 What's the problem newbiez?

 

newbiezness: Am I getting into much trouble with the VPs if I move that Brandi Rhodes match to the Buy-In?

 

Tony Khan: She wants to have a match, it's something personal. But I promised you will always have the last word. I will manage anything related with the VPs.

 

newbiezness: She will have a match, but it won't be like that. As you know I cancelled the whole Dark Order angle, so that won't happen either. Thank you Tony, I have work to do!

Edited May 9, 2023 by newbiezness

[Original_Broski]

Liking this so far. Early AEW makes me nostalgic, and I like the changes you've made so far. MJF taking a PPV loss like that surprised me, so I'm curious to see what happens there.

[newbiezness]

13 hours ago, Original_Broski said:

Liking this so far. Early AEW makes me nostalgic, and I like the changes you've made so far. MJF taking a PPV loss like that surprised me, so I'm curious to see what happens there.

Thank you very much. The same happens to me, when I was booking DoN 2019 a lot of good memories came to me. I'm going to continue with the mix of matches and stories that are very similar with the real ones and others that are completely different.

[newbiezness]

FIGHT FOR THE FALLEN 2019

 

THE BUY IN:

 

RIHO & DR. BRITT BAKER D.M.D. vs HIKARU SHIDA & BEA PRIESTLEY

Riho and Hikaru Shida begin the match. Shida connect an Enzuiguiri in the first minute and then grabs Riho to take this match to a physical one. Shida picks up Riho for a Cradle Back-to-Belly Piledriver but Riho reverses and starts to move more and puts some distance while throwing a few kicks. Britt becomes legal and so does Priestley. Now Priestley is in the corner and Britt runs towards her, but misses the target and crashes into the post. Riho asks for the tag, but Britt refuses, while Shida becomes legal and starts to punish Britt. There is no chemistry between Riho and the D.M.D. One more tag and now Priestley is in the match and quickly powerslams Britt, who is in problems. Riho is clearly frustrated, but is able to save Britt and avoid a 3 count by Priestley. Shida becomes legal once again, Britt is almost in a handicap match at this point. Jumping knee by Shida! 1, 2, 3! Riho couldn't save her this time. Riho yells at Britt but she doesn't apology for her cockiness that costs them the match.

HIKARU SHIDA & BEA PRIESTLEY def. RIHO & DR. BRITT BAKER D.M.D. (Rating: 31, Time: 12:00)

 

 

DARBY ALLIN vs STU GRAYSON

Stu Grayson makes his debut in AEW while Darby looks for his first win. Grayson puts on a strong start with a couple of knew strikes and a suplex. Darby has the advantage now and changes the complexity of the match with his high-flying moves. This has been a very even match until the 10:00 minute. Darby sends Grayson to the apron with a front dropkick. Grayson is lying on the apron while Darby is climbing to the near post. Darby goes for an apron Coffin Drop and the crowd chants "Holy shit". Darby finally stands up and takes Grayson back to the ring and pins Grayson for the win with The Last Supper.

DARBY ALLIN def. STU GRAYSON (Rating: 42, Time: 12:00)

 

 

BRANDI RHODES vs ALLIE

Here Brandi finally has her debut in a match in a big wrestling company. This is more about sexy looks than wrestling quality, but the crowd is entertained in a very clean match between two babyfaces where the advantage changes hands a lot of times. When Brandi is having her best moment in the match, a Codebreaker out of nowhere surprises Brandi and Allie quickly pins her for the 3 count.

ALLIE def. BRANDI RHODES (Rating: 43, Time: 10:00)

 

#1:

 

 

MJF, SAMMY GUEVARA and SHAWN SPEARS vs JURASSIC EXPRESS (JUNGLE BOY, LUCHASAURUS and MARKO STUNT)

This time Shawn Spears takes the place of Dustin Rhodes in a very similar trios match to the one we saw at Fyter Fest. Guevara and Jungle Boy start the match with a fast pace style. Jungle Boy corners Guevara and with his feet on the first rope hits him up to 10 times, but then Sammy reverses and climbs to the top for a spanish fly. Luchasaurus and Shawn Spears enter the match, this leads to a very physical phase that dominates Luchasaurus. Spears tags MJF and they are able to perform a couple of good team moves on Luchasaurus before Marko Stunt becomes legal. Outside the ring Guevara takes one more time a lighter for someone in the crowd but Jungle Boy sees everything and warns the referee, who demands Guevara to give him the lighter. The referee is looking outside the ring where is Guevara with Luchasaurus and Jungle Boy trying to take the lighter off his hands and MJF uses this opportunity to attack Marko Stunt with a low blow from behind and pins him. 3 count.

MJF, SAMMY GUEVARA and DUSTIN RHODES def. JURASSIC EXPRESS (JUNGLE BOY, LUCHASAURUS and MARKO STUNT) (Rating: 43, Time: 15:00)

 

 

#2:

 

KENNY OMEGA vs CIMA

After his defeat at Double or Nothing, Omega wants a first singles match win. CIMA kicks Omega and Omega kicks back CIMA. Omega hits CIMA with the elbow and CIMA strikes back. This feels like a strong style match and the two of them take hard hits. After a phase of holds where they try to submit each other without success, CIMA hits Omega with a supplex and pins him, but Omega kicks out at 2. Comeback from Omega and One Winged Angle! 1, 2 and 3!

KENNY OMEGA def. CIMA (Rating: 58, Time: 18:00)

 

 

A video message from Jon Moxley to Kenny Omega is shown: "Everyone that doesn't get out of my way is going to pay for it. And Omega you are on my way, you can get off it or pay the consequences".

Rating:  62

 

 

#3: To advance to All Out for an opportunity at a 1st round bye in the AEW World Tag Team Championship tournament

 

 w/

MICHAEL NAKAZAWA & BRANDON CUTLER vs THE HYBRID 2 (ANGELICO & JACK EVANS) vs JOEY JANELA & KIP SABIAN (w/ Penelope Ford)

Janela and Jack Evans take the leading role in the beginning of the match. We have dynamic action and each team puts something different on the table, but it is clear that The Hybrid 2 are far more coordinated than their opponents and they show it with their team moves. Angelico has the best spots in the match. Sabian hits Brandon Cutler with a calf kick and pins him but Angelico avoids the 3 count. Angelico hits Brandon Cutler with a shuri knee to finish him and nobody can't stop the pin this time.

THE HYBRID 2 def. MICHAEL NAKAZAWA & BRANDON CUTLER and JOEY JANELA & KIP SABIAN (Rating: 31, Time: 10:00)

 

 

We see Cody Rhodes leaving the locker room with a wound in the back of his head.

 

The camera points behind Cody and we see Shawn Spears with the chair! "Is that Shawn Spears with a chair? Is he going to attack Cody again?"

 

Dustin Rhodes exits the locker room and sees Shawn Spears behind Cody, he tries to take the chair but Spears pushes him and hits him in the back with the chair. Cody looks back and sees Dustin in pain and tries to help him while Spears throws the chair and runs away.

Rating: 46

 

 

#4:

 

HANGMAN PAGE vs PAC

This is a rematch from Double Or Nothing where Pac defeated an injured Hangman Page. This time Hangman is in perfect condition. Hangman takes the early advantage but they fall out of the ring and end out brawling in the ringside. Both of them take hits against the barricade. When Hangman is on the ground PAC climbs to the the ring post and takes a shooting star press to the outside of the ring landing perfectly on Hangman. After they are both inside the ring, Hangman takes the advantage with a jumping DDT and punishes PAC when he is lying on the ground. Hangman launches PAC against the corner with a buckle bomb, but then PAC throws a low kick and is able to stand up and take down Hangman with a super kick. PAC climbs to the post for the Black Arrow and pins Hangman, this is over.

PAC def. HANGMAN PAGE (Rating: 46, Time: 16:00)

 

 

#5:

 

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SCU (FRANKIE KAZARIAN & SCORPIO SKY w/ Christopher Daniels) vs LUCHA BROTHERS (REY FÉNIX & PENTA EL ZERO MIEDO)

Penta and Kazarian start the match, with the mexican using his catchphrase "Zero Miedo" that the crowd repeats. Kazarian quickly tags Scorpio Sky and they are able to weaken Penta with a team move. Fénix enters the match and the pace changes dramatically, Kazarian reaches the corner and tags his partner. Now Scorpio Sky and Rey Fénix show their athleticism and we see a couple of high-flying moves, where Fénix really stands out. Kazarian and Penta are legal again and the mexican hits a rolling thunder cutter. When Kazarin stands up Penta connects a super kick and pins Kazarian. Scorpio Sky tries to help but Fénix controls the situation and Sky ends landing outside the ring. Kazarian survives the count. Penta seems to be going for the Fear Factor but waits a little bit as Fénix climbs to the ring to jump for the Package Piledriver. Penta pins Kazarian, 1, 2, 3!

LUCHA BROTHERS def. SCU (Rating: 55, Time: 15:00)

 

 

 

Christopher Daniels is leaving the ring when Jericho is walking down the ramp for his match. They face each other and are about to fight when they are pulled apart by some wrestlers that come from the backstage. The heat for the AEW World Championship match at All Our keeps increasing.

Rating: 47

 

 

#6:

 

CHRIS JERICHO vs EVIL UNO

Evil Uno makes his debut in AEW. He is doing well in the beginning of the match, picking up Jericho a couple of times, but Jericho always seems to find a way to stop his advances. After a bad landing on the apron Jericho's back is in pain. We see him struggling to stay on his feet but when Evil Uno approaches him... Codebreaker! Both are lying on the ground but Jericho gained time to recover. When Evil Uno has the advantage again Jericho eye pokes him. Evil Uno can't see clearly and Jericho hits him with the Judas Effect. Jericho takes the mic to say "Evil Uno ah? I am the only evil here".

CHRIS JERICHO def. EVIL UNO (Rating: 45, Time: 16:00)

 

 

MAIN EVENT:

 

THE BROTHERHOOD (CODY RHODES & DUSTIN RHODES) vs THE YOUNG BUCKS (MATT JACKSON & NICK JACKSON)

As we see The Brotherhood walking to the ring in their entrance is clear that Dustin was injured in the back with that chair shot. Cody and Nick Jackson start off the match and it is even. Matt is now legal but Cody doesn't need to tag his partner when Dustin ask for it, or maybe he knows Dustin isn't in good condition? Cross Rhodes! Cody pins Matt but Nick is quick to help his brother, while Dustin hasn't even make it through the ropes. Finally Dustin is in the match and Nick is legal again. Dustin moves slowly and Nick seems to be everywhere and always before Dustin, who takes two Super Kicks and is saved by Cody when he is pinned. Nick tags Matt and they weaken Dustin with a couple of team moves. Again Cody stops the 3 count, but Nick throws him outside the ring. They hit Dustin with the Meltzer Piledriver. The Young Bucks win by pinfall.

THE YOUNG BUCKS def. THE BROTHERHOOD (Rating: 59, Time: 22:00)

 

Edited May 16, 2023 by newbiezness

[Old School Fan]

5 hours ago, newbiezness said:

A video message from Jon Moxley to Kenny Omega is shown: "Everyone that doesn't get out of my way is going to pay for it. And Omega you are on my way, you can get off it or pay the consequences".

 

Short and to the point - just one of the reasons why Jon Moxley is THE MAN in AEW, title belt or no title belt.  😎 🍺

[newbiezness]

3 weeks before All Out...

 

newbiezness: Can you show what was the original plan for All Out?

 

(newbiezness reads the paper)

 

 

newbiezness: Well, we have some work to do here.

[newbiezness]

ALL OUT 2019

 

THE BUY-IN:

 

w/ 

KIP SABIAN (w/ PENELOPE FORD) vs JOEY JANELA

After work as a team with poor chemistry at Fight For The Fallen, Sabian and Janela face each other. Janela shows his fierce attitude early on this match, but Kip Sabian doesn't lose the composure and keeps Janela under control with some kicks and footwork. Janela is in attack mode and this gives a more tactical Sabian the chance to connect a calf kick in the perfect moment and stop Janela's momentum. After a suplex, Sabian hits the Deathly Hallows and pins Janela for a solid victory.

KIP SABIAN def. JOEY JANELA (Rating: 35, Time: 10:00)

 

 

BEST FRIENDS (CHUCK TAYLOR & TRENT) vs PRIVATE PARTY (ISIAH KASSIDY & MARQ QUEN)

Trent and Kassidy open the match. Best Friends dominate the first minutes but after that Marq Quen enters the match and Trent is forced to tag quickly. Taylor doesn't stop Quen either and Kassidy becomes legal as Private Party make some spectacular team moves. Tonight Private Party seem very focus, they are working together as a perfect oiled machine. With Taylor in the corner they try to do the Gin & Juice but Taylor is able to reverse and tag Trent. Best Friends give a little more resistance but in their second try Private Party don't miss the opportunity and win by pinfall after the Gin & Juice.

PRIVATE PARTY def. BEST FRIENDS (Rating: 41, Time: 12:00)

 

 

OPENER: WOMEN'S CASINO BATTLE ROYAL

 

(1st group) ♣️ CLUBS:

LEVA BATES - PRISCILLA KELLY - FABY APACHE - NYLA ROSE - YUKA SAKAZAKI

 

(2nd group) ♦️ DIAMONDS:

HIKARU SHIDA - BIG SWOLE - SHAZZA MCKENZIE - SADIE GIBBS - PENELOPE FORD

 

(3rd group) ♠️ SPADES:

AWESOME KONG - TENILLE DASHWOOD - IVELISSE - BEA PRISTLEY - BRANDI RHODES

 

(4th group) ♥️ HEARTS:

MERCEDES MARTINEZ - ALLIE - ODB - NICOLE SAVOY - TEAL PIPER

 

 

NYLA ROSE WINS THE WOMEN'S CASINO BATTLE ROYAL (Rating: 42, Time: 20:00)

 

 

#2:

 

 MJF, SAMMY GUEVARA and STU GRAYSON vs JURASSIC EXPRESS (LUCHASAURUS, JUNGLE BOY and MARKO STUNT)

After two trios matches at Fyter Fest and Fight For The Fallen this rivalry between MJF and Jurassic Express that began at Double or Nothing's Casino Battle Royal is 1-1. Stu Grayson and Marko Stunt open the match with the Jurassic Express member surprising Grayson despite his small size with his quickness. Guevara substitutes Grayson and Marko tags Jungle Boy. The match reaches the 10:00 minute mark as MJF becomes the legal man. Jungle Boy is tired and MJF dominates completely the situation but somehow Jungle Boy scapes to the corner and Luchasaurus enters the match. MJF fears Luchasaurus and scapes outside the ring, but Luchasaurus finally catches him and hits two suplex and a chokeslam. They are back inside the ring and MJF seeks the tag but Guevara and Grayson don't want to face Luchasaurus, MJF yells at them and Grayson makes the tag. Grayson tries to move around Luchasaurus to keep the distance, but soon he is grabbed by the neck and suffers another devastating chokeslam. MJF and Guevara try to stop the count but Jungle Boy and Marko Stunt keep them distant.

JURASSIC EXPRESS def. MJF, SAMMY GUEVARA & and STU GRAYSON (Rating: 28, Time: 15:00)

 

 

#3:

 

KENNY OMEGA vs PAC

A long time undefeated "bastard" PAC and Kenny Omega meet tonight. Omega takes the advantage early with a brainbuster. PAC leaves the ring and Omega follows him but PAC sends him against the barricade and then hits him with a brainbuster of his own. Omega is on the ground and PAC climbs to the ring post for a moonsault but Omega has the arm on the stair and PAC lands partially on it. That looked very ugly and Omega seems to be seriously injured, the referee is worried and talks with Omega but it seems that the match is going to continue. PAC is dominating the match and tries to submit Omega with the Brutalizer, but Kenny is able to touch the rope. Now PAC is going to use his high-flying arsenal and delivers a plastic 450 splash, Omega takes it and 1, 2... No! Omega kicks out at 2. PAC can't believe Omega is still in the match. After punishing Omega a little bit more PAC goes for the Black Arrow and pins Omega again, 1, 2, 3! That injury took a big toll in this match unfortunately, but Kenny gave a lesson of professionalism and the fans show their respect with an ovation after the match.

PAC def. KENNY OMEGA (Rating: 35, Time: 21:00)

 

 

When Omega is leaving the ring, Moxley appears on-screen: "Do you think I'm stupid? Do you think you are going to avoid me faking an injury or losing a match? You have no option, I'll make sure your next opponent will be me. Do you think that is painful? I'll show you how real pain feels like". Omega touches his arm and shakes his head while watching Mox.

Rating: 61

 

 

#4:

 

DARBY ALLIN vs EVIL UNO vs HANGMAN PAGE vs CIMA

Before this Fatal Four-Way match begins Evil Uno tries to attack Darby while he makes his entrance but Darby uses his skateboard to hit him in the stomach. CIMA doesn't lose time either to attack Hangman as these two were already inside the ring. After the bell rings they are still paired the same way as Darby keeps fighting with Evil Uno and Hangman fights CIMA. Eventually the four are outside the ring and Darby uses this to go back to the ring and jump over his opponents with a suicide dive. CIMA stands up earlier than the rest and takes Darby back to the ring and hits him with a bicycle knee and pins Darby, but Hangman is back to the ring and pulls CIMA. Darby is out and Evil Uno is still lying outside the ring, this is the opportunity for Hangman. Rope-hung neckbreaker by Hangman. CIMA stands up quickly again but Hangman is waiting to hit him with a Buckshot Lariat. 1, 2, and 3! First win for Hangman Page.

HANGMAN PAGE def. DARBY ALLIN, EVIL UNO and CIMA (Rating: 32, Time: 10:00)

 

 

#5: To face Women's Casino Battle Royal winner for the inaugural AEW Women's World Championship

 

RIHO vs DR. BRITT BAKER D.M.D.

Two of the most successful female wrestlers so far have the opportunity to be in the match for the inaugural AEW Women's World Championship. They have different strategies, while Riho tries to increase the pace of the match Britt wants it to be more physical and holds Riho whenever she can. Fans chant "let's go Riho" and when she takes down Britt with her flashy Headscissors receives an ovation. Britt connects a couple of blows and while Riho is down, talks to the referee and blames him for being blocking her vision. The referee tries to explain that he wasn't but loses attention to what is happening in the match and Britt tries to remove a pad in the post, but she doesn't realize her opponent has recover and Riho hits her with a corner knee strike. Britt recovers and tries to grab Riho, but she reverses to a Standing Double Stomp and then finishes her with the Double Running Knees. Riho wins by pinfall.

RIHO def. DR. BRITT BAKER D.M.D. (Rating: 23, Time: 12:00)

 

 

#6: For a 1st Round bye in the AEW World Tag Team Championship Tournament

 

 

w/ 

SCU (FRANKIE KAZARIAN & SCORPIO SKY w/ CHRISTOPHER DANIELS) vs THE HYBRID 2 (ANGELICO & JACK EVANS)

SCU look strong from the beginning since Scorpio Sky and Angelico are in the center of the ring. Angelico takes some risky high-flying moves but then he is forced to tag Evans as Scorpio Sky seems to be much less fatigued. Scorpio Sky dictates the action against Evans and SCU do a couple of tag team moves like an SCU later that led to a false finish and now is time for Kazarian. Angelico is the legal man again and tries to change the outcome of the match, but Kazarian regains the advantage and tags Scorpio Sky to finish Angelico with a powerbomb to backstabber. Scorpio Sky pins Jack Evans for the win. SCU will have an important advantage in the tournament.

SCU def. THE HYBRID 2 (Rating: 47, Time: 10:00)

 

 

#7:

 

 w/ 

 w/

CODY RODHES (w/ Brandi Rhodes, Arn Anderson and Dustin Rhodes) vs SHAWN SPEARS (w/ Tully Blanchard)

Cody makes his entrance accompanied by her wife, his brother and Arn Anderson, while Arn Anderson's enemy Tully Blanchard is by Shawn Spears' side wearing a t-shirt that reads "The Chairman Shawn Spears" with a pic of the infamous moment. Cody wants revenge not only for the unprotected chair shot from Spears at Fyter Fest, but also for the one that Dustin received at Fight For The Fallen and was one of the main reasons they were defeated by The Young Bucks. Cody is furious and delivers some good combinations, then Spears grabs Cody for a pendulum backbreaker and some stomps to follow, but Cody does the Drop Down Punch. Spears leaves the ring reeling. After a suicide dive by Cody both are lying on the ring side. Tully Blanchard wants to give Spears a chair and Brandi tries to stop him, but she ends up falling down. The referee loses control of the match during this period. Arn Anderson attack Blanchard and they fight shortly. Dustin tries to take the chair form Spears but again is pushed and when Spears is about to hit him in the back again Cody appears behind him and steals him the chair to hit him in the mid section. Cody takes Spears inside the ring for a Cross Rhodes but Spears kicks out at 2. Again Cody grabs Spears for another Cross Rhodes. 1, 2, 3!

CODY RHODES def. SHAWN SPEARS (Rating: 42,Time: 18:00)

 

 

#8:

THE YOUNG BUCKS (MATT JACKSON & NICK JACKSON) vs LUCHA BROTHERS (REY FÉNIX & PENTA EL ZERO MIEDO)

The Young Bucks make their entrance and are waiting for the mexicans in the ring. Lucha Brothers attack them from behind and the match has began. The mexicans take the lead with the surprise attack, but The Young Bucks comeback with a series of tag team moves and Super Kicks. Rey Fénix walks the top rope to jump over them for the first highlight of the match. There is an incredible rythm that don't fall in this match. After a Meltzer Driver, Nick Jackson pins Rey Fénix, but Penta is there to help his brother. A LB Driver and Penta pins Matt, but Nick reaches before the 3 count. Fénix jumps using the third rope for a Package Piledriver and Penta pins Nick for the victory.

LUCHA BROTHERS def. THE YOUNG BUCKS (Rating: 65, Time: 25:00)

 

 

Santana & Ortiz make their debut attacking both The Young Bucks and Lucha Brothers.

Rating: 31

 

 

MAIN EVENT: AEW WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP

 

CHRIS JERICHO vs CHRISTOPHER DANIELS

"Judas" begins and Jericho makes his entrance. Chants of "Fallen Angel" and "Jericho sucks" start from the beginning. But Jericho makes gestures to the crowd while he dominates Christopher Daniels in the first minutes. As Fallen Angel reverses some moves and hits Jericho the crowd erupts. Christopher Daniels pins Jericho but he kicks out at 1 with a smile on his face and the crowd boos him. Fallen Angel hits a Complete Shot and then a STO to try to pin Jericho again and this time he kicks out at 2 and the smile is gone. The crowd celebrates the 2 count and Jericho scapes to the ring side. Christopher Daniels takes a suicide dive and they fall apart on the ground. Finally Christopher Daniels takes Jericho back inside the ring but Jericho trips Christopher Daniels and then Codebreaker! Jericho pins Christopher Daniels but he kicks out at 2. Walls of Jericho to Christopher Daniels but he is able to reverse it after more than one minute struggling on the ground. Christopher Daniels tries a roll up, but Jericho kicks out at 2. This time Christopher Daniels reacts to the crowd chanting his name, demanding even more support from them, as he goes for another STO, but Jericho pushes him and Judas Effect! Christopher Daniels is out! Chris Jericho wins by pinfall the inaugural AEW World Championship.

CHRIS JERICHO def. CHRISTOPHER DANIELS (Rating: 53, Time: 23:00)

 

 

 

Kenny Omega was injured in his match against PAC. Omega will be out of action for more than 2 months.

 

 

 

Chris Jericho becomes the first AEW World Champion.

 

Edited May 22, 2023 by newbiezness

[newbiezness]

DYNAMITE AND DARK SET TO DEBUT

 

 

[newbiezness]

WWE SUMMERSLAM 2019

 

 

WWE HELL IN A CELL 2019

 

Edited May 15, 2023 by newbiezness

[newbiezness]

 

 Hey, have you seen the news?

 

newbiezness: I've been working all day on the first Dynamite episode. What happens?

 

Tony Khan: WWE announced they have moved NXT from their network to USA Network on Wednesdays! TNT called me. They are worried about the ratings and Kenny Omega being injured for the next two months doesn't help.

 

newbiezness: I'm not going to lie here. This is going to be a hard start. Kenny Omega is very important for us. Many of our wrestlers have potential but aren't ready for national TV. But I hope we will make it.

 

Tony Khan: We have no option, our contract with TNT demands that Dynamite ratings must be over 52. They could cancel the show if we don't make it.

Edited May 15, 2023 by newbiezness

[newbiezness]

DYNAMITE EPISODE 1

 

 

#1:

 

w/ 

CODY RHODES (w/ Brandi Rhodes) vs SAMMY GUEVARA

The first match ever in Dynamite. Sammy and Cody start the match with very high intensity. Cody surprises Sammy with a drop down punch. When the action goes out of the ring Sammy delivers a couple of aerial moves, takes the advantage and the crowd responds with "let's go Cody" chants. Guevara approaches someone in the crowd and he gives him a lighter. Brandi has seen it and tries to take it away from him, but Sammy resists and Brandi falls to the ground. Cody is furious and is going to punish Guevara for that. After a gourdbuster, Cody tries to submit Guevara with the figure four but Guevara doesn't give up. A fantastic moonsault by Cody and when they stand up a Cross Rhodes! This is over, Cody wins by pinfall.

CODY RHODES def. SAMMY GUEVARA (Rating: 43, Time: 20:00)

 

 

After the match, Tony Schiavone enters the ring to interview Cody. Before Cody can speak, Guevara gets in Cody’s face, but the two men shake hands.

 

After a few seconds, the AEW World Champion, Chris Jericho, attacks Cody from behind. Jericho beats up Cody and even powerbombs him. Before Jericho leaves, he taunts the fans and reminds them that he is the champ.

Rating: 53

 

 

#2:

 

MJF vs BRANDON CUTLER

MJF has a cocky attitude from the beginning and probes to be superior to his opponent in every aspect. It seems that MJF could finish this in a couple of minutes but he enjoys inflicting pain on Cutler and being the center of attention. Not much story in this one, with The Salt Of The Earth MJF wins by submission.

MJF def. BRANDON CUTLER (Rating: 20, Time: 10:00)

 

 

Tony Schiavone interviews SCU about the upcoming AEW World Tag Team Tournament, in which Frankie Kazarian and Scorpio Sky have earned a first round bye after defeating Jurassic Express at All Out. They comment the bracket for the tournament:

 

 

Lucha Brothers come out and interrupt. Rey Fénix says they are the best tag team in AEW, then a brawl breaks out.

Rating: 36

 

 

#3:

 

w/ 

KIP SABIAN (w/ Penelope Ford) vs  PAC

PAC is getting hot in AEW as his long time undefeated keeps extending. PAC faces Kip Sabian, who won his last two matches against Nakazawa and Janela. The match starts surprisingly even and Sabian hits PAC with a calf kick, but PAC responds with a brainbuster and a german suplex that put him ahead of his opponent in the match. Sabian needs to rest and leaves the ring but PAC goes after him with a diving moonsault. Sabian sends PAC against the barricade and climb to the ring, PAC follows him and hits a pump kick and pins Sabian but he kicks out at 2. PAC realizes is time for the Black Arrow. 1, 2, 3!

PAC def. KIP SABIAN ( Rating: 44, Time: 15:00)

 

 

Jon Moxley video message: "Kenny you can hide for some time, but you can't hide from me forever".

Rating: 74

 

 

#4: AEW WOMEN'S WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP

 

NYLA ROSE vs RIHO

At All Out Nyla Rose became the first Women's Casino Battle Royal winner and Riho defeated Dr. Britt Baker D.M.D. to secure their spots in the first AEW Women's World Championship title match. Nyla Rose dominates the match early on and demonstrates how powerful she is. Riho sees she has an opportunity to change the complexity of the match when Nyla misses a senton. Riho starts to strike and move fast and this pays dividend. Again Nyla Rose uses her strength to pin Riho after a running powerslam, but Riho surprises everyone when she kicks out at 2. Nyla blames the referee because she thinks that should have been the end of the match, but Riho doesn't lose time to attack her with a dropkick that leads to a 619. After hitting a diving crossbody Riho pins Nyla, but she kicks out. Headscissors by Riho and standing double stomp. Nyla is in problems. Riho waits for the perfect opportunity to hit the Running Double Knees. One, two... Three! Riho is the first champion.

RIHO def. NYLA ROSE (Rating: 32, Time: 15:00)

 

 

MAIN EVENT:

 

HANGMAN PAGE & THE YOUNG BUCKS (MATT JACKSON & NICK JACKSON) vs CHRIS JERICHO & SANTANA & ORTIZ

"Judas" is played and AEW World Champion Chris Jericho entrance becomes one of the moments of the night. Santana and Nick Jackson start the match and is clear there is tension after Santana & Ortiz attacked The Young Bucks at All Out. Matt Jackson enters the match and Ortiz does the same a few minutes later. This is completely even so far as Matt tags Hangman Page, who immediately demands Jericho to be his opponent, but he refuses and makes fun of Hangman. After some minutes Hangman is beating up Ortiz and Jericho becomes legal and goes almost directly for the Judas Effect but he misses and Hangman tries to submit Jericho but Santana & Ortiz invade the ring to help Jericho. Sammy Guevara comes out from the backstage and attacks The Young Bucks from behind, this distracts Hangman and Jericho connects the Judas Effect. Win by pinfall.

CHRIS JERICHO & SANTANA & ORTIZ def. HANGMAN PAGE & THE YOUNG BUCKS (Rating: 53, Time: 25:00)

 

 

After the match Jericho, Guevara, Santana and Ortiz attack The Young Bucks.

 

Cody runs down to help The Young Bucks, but Guevara kicks him. Then Dustin Rhodes runs down to help Cody.

 

Jake Hager runs in from the crowd and attacks Dustin to make his debut in AEW. Hager looks like a monster in this segment.

 

The show concludes with Jericho, Guevara, Hager, Santana and Ortiz standing in the center of the ring.

Rating: 55

 

 

 

Riho becomes the first AEW World Women's Champion.

 

Edited May 16, 2023 by newbiezness

[newbiezness]

 The rating of the first episode was below the minimum of TNT's contract. NXT beat us in the ratings too.  In TNT are worried and now I am too.

 

newbiezness: I know this is not how we wanted to start. We can do better.

 

Tony Khan: We must do better.

[newbiezness]

DARK EPISODE 1

 

[newbiezness]

DYNAMITE EPISODE 2

 

#1: AEW WORLD TAG TEAM CHAMPIONSHIP TOURNAMENT

 

THE YOUNG BUCKS (MATT JACKSON & NICK JACKSON) vs PRIVATE PARTY (ISIAH KASSIDY & MARQ QUEN)

Nick Jackson and Isiah Kassidy start the match. Private Party dominates the match early and Kassidy tags Quen, but nothing changes as he keeps the high-speed offense. When finally Matt tags Nick, The Young Bucks do a couple of team moves and they took over. Nick tries to submit Quen and Kassidy becomes the legal man again. Nick tries to pin Kassidy, but kicks out at 2. Private Party turn on the flashes with a double tope con hilo and Marq Quen hits Nick with a 450 splash to the outside. Matt and Kassidy are legal and the Bucks try the Meltzer Driver, but Quen distract them and Kassidy is able to avoid the finisher and tag his partner. Finally Quen does a spectacular Shooting Star Press and pins Matt for the win. Big upset for The Young Bucks in this one.

PRIVATE PARTY def. THE YOUNG BUCKS (Rating: 53, Time: 22:00)

 

This is how the bracket looks now in the AEW World Tag Team Championship Tournament:

 

 

Chris Jericho makes his entrance and Guevara, Hager, Santana and Ortiz follow him. Jericho says they are collectively the Inner Circle and they're taking control of AEW.

The crowd chants "We the people" in reference to Hager past in WWE and Jericho stops them saying "that was a bad idea by bad creative.

Then Jericho insults AEW's VP Cody Rhodes and all his family and says he is going to beat the shit out of him at Full Gear.

After that the Inner Circle lead by "Le Champion" Chris Jericho enjoy "a little bit of the bubbly". 🍾🍾🍾

Rating: 49

 

 

#2:

 

 w/

DARBY ALLIN vs KIP SABIAN (w/ Penelope Ford)

Darby is dropped from the ring to the floor early in the match. Outside the ring Sabian punishes Allin with a calf kick and a penalty kick before throwing him against the barricade. Darby Allin begins to recover as the action is back inside the ring. After a front dropkick and a Coffin Drop Darby attempts the pin but ends in a near final. Sabian pins Darby but he kicks out at 1. Darby looks stronger as time passes in this match and defeats Sabian with The Last Supper.

DARBY ALLIN def. KIP SABIAN (Rating: 31, Time: 12:00)

 

 

Tony Schiavone interviews Kenny Omega. First Omega talks about his injury, he is following everything the doctors say and he wishes a quick recovery. Then Omega answers to a question about Jon Moxley's video messages saying he is trying to portrait him as a coward who is hiding from him, but he isn't afraid of Jon Moxley.

Rating: 49

 

 

#3:

 

RIHO & HIKARU SHIDA vs NYLA ROSE & DR. BRITT BAKER D.M.D.

Riho and Nyla Rose start the match and is clear they haven't forgotten about last week's episode match where Riho won the AEW Women's World Championship. Nyla powerbombs Riho early in the match but Shida is quick to help her fellow japanese partner. Shida and Britt Baker become legal and the japanese are dominating now, but the doctor is able to resist the difficult moments before making the tag. The nature beast takes over and finally does the Beast Bomb to pin Shida for the victory. A strong performance by Nyla Rose.

NYLA ROSE & DR. BRITT BAKER D.M.D. def. RIHO & HIKARU SHIDA (Rating: 31, Time: 10:00)

 

 

Tony Schiavone interviews Cody Rhodes. They talk about the Inner Circle and Cody tells Schiavone that this "Le champion" thing, Inner Circle drinking champagne or to demand a "thank you" from the crowd, aren't the kind of things he envisioned for AEW and for Dynamite. Cody wants to hear people talking about the quality of the matches and treating wrestling as it should be treated rather than talking about a show driven by the ego of Chris Jericho and he wants to be the champion that these fans, this show and this company deserve.

Rating: 47

 

 

#4:

 

JON MOXLEY vs SHAWN SPEARS (w/ Tully Blanchard)

Mox doesn't waste time to beat up Shawn Spears, but when Spears scapes from Moxley's hands Tully Blanchard hits Moxley in the back with a chair. Mox then tries to go after Blanchard, but Shawn Spears attacks him from behind. Mox is slowly recovering and after a few minutes is dominating the match again. Shawn Spears runs away cowardly up the ramp but Mox grabs him and takes the action back to the ring again. Blanchard passes a chair to Spears later in the match and Spears tries to hit Moxley but he reverses and hits his midsection with the chair. Paradigm Shift! This is over, Moxley wins by pinfall.

JON MOXLEY def. SHAWN SPEARS (Rating: 56, Time: 21:00)

 

 

MAIN EVENT:

 

CHRIS JERICHO & SAMMY GUEVARA vs HANGMAN PAGE & DUSTIN RHODES

Guevara and Hangman kick off this match. Hangman dominates Guevara and then tags Dustin. Guevara is getting beaten by Dustin too and survives two pin attempts before Jericho becomes legal. Jericho and Dustin are very even but when Hangman is back in the match the Inner Club's members are in problems again. Jericho protests to the referee and Hager comes out from the crowd attacking Hangman from behind. Hangman tags Dustin, but after a few minutes Santana & Ortiz make their entrance and Jericho uses this distraction to hit Dustin with the Judas Effect and 1, 2, 3!

CHRIS JERICHO & SAMMY GUEVARA def. HANGMAN PAGE & DUSTIN RHODES (Rating: 55, Time: 21:00)

 

 

After the match the Inner Circle beat up Dustin Rhodes. Hangman Page tries to help him, but Jake Hager neutralizes him.

 

Cody comes out running to help his brother but is attacked by Santana & Ortiz. Then The Young Bucks take out of the fight Santana & Ortiz.

 

Jericho takes his title belt and heads up the ramp, but Darby Allin rides a skateboard down the ramp and uses the momentum to hit Jericho with a knee strike.

 

The Inner Circle leave the ring area and Jericho threatens Cody and Darby Allin.

Rating: 42

 

Edited May 19, 2023 by newbiezness

[newbiezness]

 The last episode of Dynamite improved from the first one and exceeded TNT's minimum rating of 52. This is a first step in the right direction. Well done.

[newbiezness]

DARK EPISODE 2

 

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DYNAMITE EPISODE 3

 

#1: AEW WORLD TAG TEAM CHAMPIONSHIP TOURNAMENT

 

w/ 

JURASSIC EXPRESS (JUNGLE BOY & LUCHASAURUS w/ Marko Stunt) vs BEST FRIENDS (CHUCK TAYLOR & TRENT)

Best Friends start dominating completely the match, taking turns to beat up Jungle Boy, until Luchasaurus enters the match. Chokeslam after chokeslam Luchasaurus cleans the ring and this time Chuck Taylor and Trent take turns to survive in the match, with a couple of false finishes. Jungle Boy tags in and this time Chuck Taylor puts less resistance and Jungle Boy tries to submit him with the Snare Trap but Taylor survives. Great team work for the Jurassic Express finisher and this time Taylor can't avoid the 3 count. Jurassic Express advance to the next round.

JURASSIC EXPRESS def. BEST FRIENDS (Rating: 35, Time: 15:00)

 

 

SCU are in the locker room preparing for their match.

 

Suddenly Lucha Brothers break in and attack them. We've seen there's some tension between these two teams before.

Rating: 33

 

 

#2:

 

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 w/

THE BEAVER BOYS (ALEX REYNOLDS & JOHN SILVER) & SCU (FRANKIE KAZARIAN & SCORPIO SKY w/ Christopher Daniels)

vs THE INNER CIRCLE (SAMMY GUEVARA, JAKE HAGER, SANTANA and ORTIZ w/ Chris Jericho)

The Beaver Boys make their debut in AEW in this 4 vs 4 match. Alex Reynolds starts the match for his team, while SCU try to recover from Lucha Brothers' attack, and Ortiz starts for the Inner Circle. John Silver quickly tags in to aid his partner and Santana enters the match soon after that. The Inner Circle is dominating the match so far. Scorpio Sky tags in and Jake Hager does the same for his team and is clear that Hager is too much for a Scorpio Sky that is not at his 100%. After an attempted submission using the Patriot Lock, Scorpio Sky tags Kazarian, but Jake Hager soon grabs him for a powerbomb and Guevara tags in. Sammy faces a weakened Kazarian and, after a superkick and a jumping knee strike, goes for the 630 Splash to pin Kazarian for the victory. Jericho smiles and the Inner Circle celebrate it.

THE INNER CIRCLE def. THE BEAVER BOYS & SCU (Rating: 50, Time: 23:00)

 

 

Tony Schiavone interviews Dr. Britt Baker about her title match against Riho. She is confident about the match but has a rude behavior during the interview.

Rating: 30

 

 

#3: AEW WOMEN'S WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP

 

RIHO vs DR. BRITT BAKER D.M.D.

Britt puts on a strong performance early on this match, but Riho starts to get some offense and hits some well-timed counters and strikes. Britt again is dominating and there are some near falls and one submission attempt. Britt is doing the Lockjaw but somehow Riho does a pinning counter to win by pinfall. Britt is frustrated as she was very close to become new champion tonight, but Riho managed to retain.

RIHO def. DR. BRITT BAKER D.M.D. (Rating: 30, Time:: 10:00)

 

 

MJF comes out to disrespect the fans. He says that Florida is a place to retire and rich people like him are the ones who support them financially and they aren't grateful. The crowd boos MJF but he doesn't care and keeps disrespecting the fans the whole segment.

Rating: 41

 

 

#4:  AEW WORLD TAG TEAM CHAMPIONSHIP TOURNAMENT

 

LUCHA BROTHERS (REY FÉNIX & PENTA EL ZERO MIEDO) vs THE HYBRID 2 (ANGELICO & JACK EVANS)

Penta fires the crowd with his "Zero Miedo" beginning, but Jack Evans interrupts him and surprises him for some time. Fenix tags in and takes the advantage with his high flying moves, until Angelico enters the match and we see some really cool spots. This is even right now, but when Penta is again legal he is tired of playing and dominates Angelico. Jack Evans tags in, but soon Lucha Brothers go for the LB driver and win by pinfall. This was an easy win for Lucha Brothers with some good moments for The Hybrid 2.

LUCHA BROTHERS def. THE HYBRID 2 (Rating: 58, Time: 10:00)

 

Updated bracket of the AEW World Tag Team Championship Tournament:

 

 

#5:

 

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JON MOXLEY & PAC vs HANGMAN PAGE & KIP SABIAN (w/ Penelope Ford)

Jon Moxley teams up with PAC, who starts the match pairing with Kip Sabian. Great high flying moves for a fast paced beginning where PAC dominates his opponent. Hangman tags in and is clear this two still remind their previous matches. Hangman wants to show he can neutralize PAC and puts on a strong performance. Jon Moxley tags in and quickly everything changes. After a Paradigm Shift, Hangman could survive thank to Kip Sabian's perfect timing, who tags in after the near fall. PAC tags in too and weakens Sabian before hitting the Black Arrow. Win by pinfall.

JON MOXLEY & PAC def. HANGMAN PAGE & KIP SABIAN (Rating: 61, Time: 21:00)

 

 

Tony Schiavone interviews Cody Rhodes. Cody announces he will face Jericho for the AEW World Championship at Full Gear if he retains tonight against Darby Allin. The crowd seems to be very happy about this.

 

Then a video is shown. Brandi Rhodes explains how passionate Cody is about wrestling. Arn Anderson talks about how Cody prepares for a match like this and the unbelievable journey that has taken him to this point in his career. Dustin Rhodes talks about how focused he is on defeating Jericho for the AEW World title.

Rating: 54

 

 

MAIN EVENT: AEW WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP (Street Fight match)

 

Le Champion Chris Jericho's entrance (Judas)

 

 

CHRIS JERICHO vs DARBY ALLIN

Darby Allin puts much energy to start the match but Jericho uses his experience to inflict pain in the correct parts of Darby's body to slow down him a little bit. Then using the stipulation to his favor Jericho tapes Darby's hands but this doesn't stop Allin and he even takes an amazing Apron Coffin Drop and the crowd erupts "Holy shit". Darby continues to hit a couple more dives without the use of his hands and the match is much more even at this point. Guevara comes out and unsuccessfully tries to attack Darby with a lighter. Then Hager attacks Darby from behind and powerbombs him. Darby tries to stand up but only for Jericho to connect the Judas Effect. 1, 2, 3! Le Champion retains, Darby had the highlights of the match but Jericho seemed to have everything under control for the most of it.

CHRIS JERICHO def. DARBY ALLIN (Rating: 63, Time: 10:00)

 

Edited May 22, 2023 by newbiezness

[newbiezness]

DARK EPISODE 3

 

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DYNAMITE EPISODE 4

 

#1: AEW WORLD TAG TEAM CHAMPIONSHIP TOURNAMENT

 

PRIVATE PARTY (ISIAH KASSIDY & MARQ QUEN) vs LUCHA BROTHERS (REY FENIX & PENTA EL ZERO MIEDO)

This is the first semifinal of this tournament. Penta and Quen set the tone of the match and Quen doesn't back down going through Penta's Zero Miedo routine to start the match. When Kassidy and Fenix tag in the pace of the match increases and high flying moves highlight this phase. Penta becomes legal again and Lucha Brothers hit the LB Driver, but Kassidy survives thanks to his partner. Private Party attempt two pins that never went thought the 1 count. Fenix tags in and hits Quen with a destroyer and then a spanish fly before pinning him for the win. Lucha Brothers advance to the final.

LUCHA BROTHERS def. PRIVATE PARTY (Rating: 57, Time: 20:00)

 

 

#2:

 

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KIP SABIAN (w/ Penelope Ford) vs MJF

Sabian dominates the match early on with a couple of calf kicks and is showing his offensive arsenal. MJF scapes outside the ring and is followed by Sabian, who keeps punishing MJF and takes him back inside the ring. MJF try some counter-moves but Sabian still has the advantage here and pins MJF unsuccessfully. MJF has nowhere to go apparently, but surprises Sabian with the roll up to win by pin. Sabian is shocked and the crowd boos MJF. Was that just luck or pure strategy?

MJF def. KIP SABIAN (Rating: 24, Time: 10:00)

 

 

Cody Rhodes heads to the ring where he is met by Tony Schiavone. Cody has an announcement to make.

 

The Inner Circle blast air horns from their perch in the crowd and don't let Cody talk.

After a few seconds of annoyance Cody tells Jericho this isn't like the other company they came from and he could head to Jericho's box seats and fight them now.

Jericho tells Cody he's a coward and a bitch.

 

Cody removes his jacket and heads up to the barricade. Jericho reminds him they are five on one.

Dustin Rhodes and Hangman Page come out and Cody now has some backup.

They head up the stairs in the crowd while the Inner Circle retreats behind a locked door.

Cody punches through the glass window on the door and drags Jericho out. A brawl erupts and they fight out all over the arena.

Rating: 51

 

 

#3: AEW WORLD TAG TEAM CHAMPIONSHIP TOURNAMENT

 

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 w/

JURASSIC EXPRESS (LUCHASAURUS & JUNGLE BOY w/ Marko Stunt) vs SCU (FRANKIE KAZARIAN & SCORPIO SKY w/ Cristopher Daniels)

In this second semifinal they already know that the winning team will face Lucha Brothers in the final. This is a different match to the other semifinal, the pace is slower and SCU takes a more tactical approach, while Jurassic Express put heart. Kazarian and Luchasaurus open the match and the dinosaur puts on a strong performance, but SCU take turns to slow him down. Finally Jungle Boy enters the match too and Scorpio Sky starts to build the advantage for his team. Jungle Boy survives an attempted pinfall and Luchasaurus tags in, but SCU do even better this time against the dinosaur and when Jungle Boy tags they quickly hit a powerbomb to backstabber before the SCU Latter. This time Kazarian pins Jungle Boy for the 3 count to advance to the final

SCU def. JURASSIC EXPRESS (Rating: 49, Time: 18:00)

 

 

Lucha Brothers and SCU will face in the final of the AEW World Tag Team Championship Tournament.

 

 

Dr. Britt Baker D.M.D. cuts an in-ring promo. She feels happy about being at home in 'Brittsburg'. She doesn't know who her opponent will be yet, but she is confident that no one could defeat her with the crowd by her side tonight. She finishes with a new catchphrase: "Yours truly, Dr. Britt Baker D👇M👇D👇".

Rating: 28

 

 

#4:

 

DR. BRITT BAKER D.M.D. vs JAMIE HAYTER

Jamie Hayter surprises Britt with her strong start full of powerful moves like the sliding lariat or the european uppercut. Britt shows respect for Hayter and it seems she concentrates much more from this point. Britt is taking over. Hayter tries to counter, but finally Britt takes the glove and submits Hayter with the Lockjaw. After the match Britt holds out her hand and Hayter shakes it.

DR. BRITT BAKER D.M.D. def. JAMIE HAYTER (Rating: 29, Time: 10:00)

 

 

#5:

 

THE YOUNG BUCKS (MATT JACKSON & NICK JACKSON) vs BEST FRIENDS (CHUCK TAYLOR & TRENT)

The match starts evenly with Nick and Trent. After Chuck Taylor and Matt tag in, Best Friends dominate the match with great teamwork. Both Matt and Nick survive pinfall attempts. It isn't until very late that The Young Bucks separate Chuck from Trent, which allowed them to hit their trademark combination offense. Meltzer Driver and Matt pins Trent for the win.

THE YOUNG BUCKS def. BEST FRIENDS (Rating: 55, Time: 22:00)

 

 

PAC attacks Jon Moxley from behind with a chair when he was making his entrance.

The referees yell as PAC beats up Moxley around the ring.

Rating: 49

 

 

MAIN EVENT: TIME LIMIT (10 MINS)

 

PAC vs JON MOXLEY

Finally they get into the ring and the match begins. There is a time limit of 10 minutes for this match. The big question here is: PAC has an undefeated streak that started long ago before he joined AEW, while Mox right now is one of the hottest wrestlers in the company (and in the wrestling industry), who is going to take this win? PAC is using the pain he inflicted on Moxley before the match to dominate the first minutes. They leave the ring continuously to brawl around it. Moxley starts to hit some high-impact moves and this match is getting even. PAC misses a high-flying maneuver and Moxley takes the control of the match but there are just 2 minutes left. PAC is in trouble but survives a pinfall attempt. The time runs out and noboby wins the match.

PAC drew with JON MOXLEY (Rating: 53, Time: 10:00)

 

 

After the match, Kenny Omega appears on the screen and this time is him who wants to give a message to Moxley: "Tonight we've seen Jon Moxley isn't unstoppable and when I recover from my injury I will show you he isn't unbeatable either". Moxley looks furious watching Omega on the screen.

Rating: 63

 

Edited May 21, 2023 by newbiezness