AEW: Wednesday Night Dynamite
Episode Ten - #ClobberinTime
United Center, Chicago, IL
December 04, 2019
Light the fuse! Bring the boom!
DYNAMITE!
It's Wednesday night and All Elite Wrestling is LIVE once again on TNT for another edition of AEW; Dynamite! The camera floats around the raucous United Center as Chicago Illinois is in full voice all in the name of one man
. "CM PUNK! CM PUNK! CM PUNK! CM PUNK!" is the chant and the crowd are not made to wait long before the 'The Second City Saint' makes his arrival to a rock start reception from his home town.
CULT OF PERSONALLITY!!
The crowd explodes into a frenzy of cheers as they continue to chant the name of CM Punk! Punk stepping out onto the stage wearing a brand new shirt which is followed by a graphic advising it's available to buy on AEW.com. CM Punk beaming with a smile before kneeling down and telling everyone what time it is..
"IT'S CLOBBERIN' TIME!!" -
CM Punk
Punk then striding down the ramp and slapping hands with the crowd before walking around the ring and then leaning across the crowd barrier and greeting his Wife, April, formerly known as AJ Lee in the WWE. CM Punk & 'AJ' embracing as they clearly share an emotional moment between the two of them before kissing as CM Punk then picks up a microphone from the ring steps entering the ring as the noise goes up another notch as the commentary team play up how they've never heard an ovation like this in wrestling!
CM Punk opens up on the mic and thanks his hometown for the amazing reception! Punk says they're the reason he has been busting his ass to make a comeback and is standing right here today! Punk then turns to his Wife, and thanks her for the times of moments of doubt that she uplifted him and supported him, saying without her this wouldn't be possible. Punk then says that three weeks ago he declared his return to the ring, and that he's putting in the work, blood sweat and tears to make sure that everyone who has stood with him, supported him and supports All Elite Wrestling is proud when at Winter is Coming he stands in the middle of the ring as the man who wants to prove he is STILL.. The BEST IN THE WORLD!
Illinois pops once more as they begin chanting
'CM PUNK! CM PUNK! CM PUNK!' once again.
Punk then talks about Chris Jericho and his 'Inner-Circle' as he responds to his words from two weeks ago. Punk labels Chris Jericho nothing more than a COWARD! Punk suggesting that of course Jericho didn't want to take up the challenge and instead is sending his little lap dog - Sammy Guevara! Punk then smiles before saying he's fine with fighting Sammy though because it just happens that Sammy has the type of look that makes you want to smash your knee into their face and make them.. GO! TO! SLEEP!
The crowd then fire up as they continue chanting CM Punk's name until..
TAKE FLIGHT!!
The crowd turns sour as the self-proclaimed 'Spanish Sex-God' Sammy Guevara steps out from the tunnel and onto the stage with a cocky smirk on his face. Sammy appears to be finally over the punch heard around the world from Cain Velasquez as he's no longer wearing the over the top comedic ice pack and bandage strapped to his face. Sammy has a microphone in hand and he wastes no time retorting to CM Punk as he arrogantly struts down the ramp.
Sammy says that his friend Chris Jericho is the AEW World Champion and he's got bigger problems then worrying about a has been like CM Punk! Sammy then reaches ringside and out of the corner of his eye he sees CM Punk's wife and can't resist approaching towards her as CM Punk tells Sammy don't even think about it in a warning. Sammy though sticking his tongue out and brushing off Punk's words as he addresses 'AJ Lee' in the crowd.
"What is someone like YOU, doing with someone WASHED like HIM, when you could be spending your nights with a SPANISH SEX GOD like ME?!" - Sammy Guevara
The crowd are booing as 'AJ' just rolls her eyes at Sammy's comments while CM Punk then motions he's about to come outside of the ring before Sammy moves and tells CM Punk to calm down! Sammy then hops onto the ring apron and enters the ring before going one step further and pissing off CM Punk and Chicago some more. Sammy says CM Punk brought his wife to the game, and he's just trying to see if she wants to play?!
CM Punk then explodes forward and grips up Sammy in one smooth motion as Sammy drops the microphone instantly ad tries to escape as Punk carries him to the centre of the ring! With Chicago expecting and hoping to see Sammy go to sleep, Sammy is able to slip away like a slimy snake before rolling out of the ring with a look of fear across his face. Meanwhile Punk is smiling as he motions that Sammy was "this close" to going to sleep! The scene ends with CM Punk standing tall in the middle of the ring as Chicago applauds and cheers for their 'Voice of the Voiceless' as Dynamite goes to it's first commercial break.
>> COMMERCIAL BREAK <<
Dynamite returns from the break as Jim Ross & Tony Schiavone officially welcome everyone back before recapping the situation between CM Punk & Sammy Guevara as they remind us that the two will meet in the middle of the ring as CM Punk returns to ring action at Winter is Coming! Jim Ross & Tony then talk about the show to come this evening as they confirm that after his devastating loss to 'The Bastard' PAC last week in the Dynamite Diamond Ring Tournament - We will hear from the 'Hangman' Adam Page! Tony then says speaking of the Dynamite Diamond Ring Tournament that is set to continue NEXT as we will see Frankie Kazarian vs MVP! Tony Schiavone then reminding us about the situation and brewing animosity caused by MVP within SoCal Uncensored which gives this match an extra edge.
We see the Dynamite Diamond Ring Tournament graphic appear on the big screen as Jim Ross confirms that Cody Rhodes, Maxwell Jacob Friedman and PAC have all advanced to the next round and thus one step closer to wielding the Dynamite Diamond Ring that will allow someone to contest for the AEW World Championship at any place, any time! The footage then turns to ringside where Justin Roberts is in the middle of the ring ready to announce the first match of the evening!
Match One: Frankie Kazarian vs ??? - Diamond Ring Tournament Qualifying Match.
Frankie Kazarian was in the ring and warming up as he awaited the arrival of Montel Vontavious Porter! MVP wouldn't make Kaz wait too long as he strutted out to the ring but did so wearing an expensive fresh suit and a fancy cane in his hand with a smirk across his face and microphone in hand ready to speak.
"Frankie! Frankie, relax! Now, I know you was expecting to have the biggest match of your career by facing me tonight but you know what - It's not my time! My time has come and gone, and I'm okay with that. However I have a replacement and he's been waiting so, so, so long for HIS moment! A moment where it's all about him! Not third-wheeling and back-up dancing to his two supposed friends who couldn't give a DAMN about him! Ladies and Gentleman! My replacement.." -
MVP
REACH FOR THE SKY!
Those watching at home might have sensed what was coming, and so did those in the crowd as they booed "MVP" before turning their boos to Scorpio Sky who walked out onto the stage with a sheepish look across his face. "MVP" clapping and applauding Sky as Franke Kazarian in the middle of the ring just shakes his head - almost disappointed that it's come to this and that Scorpio Sky has seemingly finally shook hands with the devil so to speak and agreed to take Montel up on his offer and replace him in the Diamond Ring Tournament.
Despite how it looks, it doesn't appear all well and good between Scorpio Sky and "MVP" as Scorpio seems to be suggesting that he didn't know the match would be up against Frankie Kazarian, his fellow SoCal Uncensored teammate. Franke though isn't buying the story and steps face to face with Sky as he enters the ring and the two are quickly embroiled in a shoving match as a smiling 'MVP' watches his masterplan come together as it appears we're witnessing the end of SoCal Uncensored as we know it here in All Elite Wrestling!
Summary: Franke Kazarian was ready to go from the moment the bell sounded, clearly pissed off that Scorpio Sky has sided with 'MVP' and is representing him in the Dynamite Diamond Ring Tournament. Scorpio though is hesitant, still looking out at "MVP" as if to suggest that had he known he was facing Kazarian, he wouldn't have accepted the match. Scorpio then looks to speak with Kaz, perhaps plead his case in the middle of the ring, but Kaz has no interest in what SKy has to say, slapping Scorpio across the face with real venom as the crowd "oohhhhhh" at the force. Scorpio then wipes at his face before exploding at Kazerian with punches and the match is underway!
These two might have been friends, partners, perhaps even once "brothers" but all that has gone out of the window! Kazarian & Scorpio have wrestled like enemies and 'MVP' has revelled in the viewing from the outside. Since the slap from Kaz, no respect has been shown as the two have hit each other with everything coming close to the victory on a few different occasions. The ending of the match comes with some real controversy. Scorpio Sky has Kaz up on his shoulders with a fireman's carry looking for the Ace of Spades! Kaz though is able to wriggle free, falling behind Scorpio on his feet and dragging Sky down and rolling through with a roll up! ONE! TWO! "MVP" then runs across and reaches into the ring with just rnough stretch to pull Frankie Kazarians pants and send him slightly off-balance when Scorpio Sky reverses and rolls through with a roll up of his own! The momentum changes on a dime and there's nothing Kazarian can do! ONE! TWO! THEE!
Scorpio Sky (W) - 08:36 Match Time.
"YOUR WINNER! AND ADVANCING TO THE NEXT ROUND! SCOOOORPPIIOOOOOO SKKYYYY!" - Justin Roberts
Scorpio Sky rolls out of the ring and is clearly happy to get the victory, completely unaware that "MVP" just changed the balance of the match, or is he? Either way, Frankie Kazarian is aware and he's fuming as he pleads his case to Referee official Paul Turner who insists that the Referee's descion is final. "MVP" grabs Scorpio and hugs him like a proud father, or perhaps knowing that he's played a blinder and has crumbled SoCal Uncensored to the core thanks to his antics. "MVP" telling Sky that he knew he had this in him! Bigging up his victory as the two make their way back up the ramp leaving together while a frustrated Franke Kazrian can only watch on, devastated and unhappy with the result as the show goes to commercial.
The camera returns from the break and we're backstage in 'Gorilla' where we see 'MVP' with his arm around Scorpio Sky talking in his ear and telling him how good he is, and how good he could be after his win against Frankie Kazarian! Suddenly they pass a monitor screen on the wall and a replay is being shown off the finish of the match. 'MVP' tries to move Sky along but Scorpio see's the ending where 'MVP' pulled on Frankie's tights to send him off balance that allowed Scorpio Sky to reverse the roll up and counter with one of his own. Scorpio is now wide eyed and turns to face 'MVP' who is already trying to get his story straight when a furious Frankie Kazarian catches up with both men.
Kaz asks Scorpio what the hell was that? Accusing him off cheating when he had the match won. Kazarian tells Scoprio that he's changed and as far as he's concerned - Scorpio should stick with 'MVP' because he's DONE with him! Scorpio Sky & Kazarian are now face to face as Referee Officials and Christopher Daniels rush to separate the two men. Daniels calls for calm from both Sky & Kazarian while 'MVP' has taken a step out of the picture - continuing to watch the foundations of SCU crumble before him. Scorpio though has had enough and is in no mood to calm down as he fires back at Kazarian. Scorpio says he didn't change, Kaz & Daniels CHANGED! Sky recalls how the three of them came to AEW as a trio, and that he's been in the background ever since! Scorpio Sky then storms off one way as Kazarian throws up his hands and leaves the other way while Chris Daniels is left in the middle to watch his two partners leave.
Daniels then turns to a smiling 'MVP' and says this HIS FAULT! His scheming and being in Scorpio's ear has led to this situation, Montel though just shrugs his shoulders before holding up his arms, accepting no blame before walking away.
The footage then returns back to ringside where Tony Schiavone & Jim Ross are left to react to the ongoing situation between SoCal Uncensored and what remains of the group.
"What a said sight, Jim. Three friends torn apart by a man with a plan, and that man is Montel Vontavious Porter!" - Tony Schiavone
"Devious, cunning and cerebral is 'MVP' Tony! He came here to All Elite Wrestling with a masterplan and that plan involves pitching his wagon to Scorpio Sky! You'd have to say, it looks like 'MVP' has got his way and we might be witnessing the end of the group and friendship between Scorpio Sky, Frankie Kazarian & Christopher Daniels!" - Jim Ross
"Shifting gears, Jim. We're set to continue on with the Dynamite Diamond Ring Tournament with our second qualifying match of the evening! One half of the Hybrid2 in Angelico takes on a man who's been earning rave-reviews at the One Fall Power Factory and on AEW DARK! This is Konosuke Takeshita!" - Tony Schiavone
A video package on the big screen airs as we see Konosuke Takeshita competing back in Japan for DDT Pro Wrestling! We see Takesshita as a 4x DDT Ironman Heavymetalweight Champion and a 5x DDT KO-D Openweight Champion as the man known as 'The Future' before we're shown him signing with All Elite Wrestling in the inaugural 'Becoming.. The Elite' class as he meets and greets the likes of Tony Khan, Kenny Omega, Christopher Daniels & QT Marshall. We then see Takeshita competing on AEW DARK with various victories as the voiceover of various coaches at the One Fall Power Factory in the form of Arn Anderson, Dean Malenko & Jerry Lynn are talking about how good Konosuke is, and could be in the future! The video package ends with the announcement that 'THE FUTURE HAS ARRIVED' before fading as it's over to Justin Roberts in the middle of the ring to announce the next match of the evening!
Match Two: Konosuke Takeshita vs Angelico - Diamond Ring Tournament Qualifying Match.
Summary: After the ring bell had sounded there was a feeling out process between both Konosuke & Angelico as the two men got to grips with each other and the clash of styles. The rangy and slightly taller Angelico looking to keep Takeshita at a distance with his kicking ability while the Japanese born Konosuke looked to get in close, hitting Angelico with forearms and palm strikes as he showed no sign of nerves for his first time competing LIVE on Dynamite!
The ending to the match came with 'The Ultimate Airdevil' Angelico looking to land with the Superman Senton! A senton bomb from the top rope only for Konosuke to move at the last second as Angeico bounced of the canvas and wriggled around in pain as 'The Future' seen an opening and took it! Takesthita running the ropes and nailing Angelico with a Yakuza Kick before then picking up his opponent and dropping him down with Blue Thunder! A picture perfect Blue Thunder Bomb plans Angelico hard onto the canvas as the Japanese wrestler hooks the legs and secures the win! One! Two! Three!
'The Future' Konosuke Takeshita (W) - 06:57 Match Time.
"YOUR WINNER! AND ADVANCING TO THE NEXT ROUND! KONOSUKE! TAKESHIIITTTAAAAAA!" -
Justin Roberts
The Chicago crowd are cheering as Jim Ross speculates that 'The Future' has arrived here on Dynamite! Tony Schiavone agrees with Jim Ross as he says that Konosuke lived up to the hype tonight and now advances to the next round of the Dynamite Diamond Ring Tournament! Takeshita bows to the Chicago crowd before exiting the ring and making his back up the ramp where he comes face to face with..
BATTLE CRY!!
The crowd pop as the AAA Mega Champion Kenny Omega steps out from behind the curtain carry the glistening Championship around his waist as he applauds Konosuke Takeshita who approaches. The two men then stop and stare at the top of the stage before Kenny bows to Takeshita and Konosuke returns the favour before both men exchange a handshake. Omega then raises Konosuke's hand in victory once more for one final pop from the crowd acknowledging his performance this evening before Takeshita makes his way behind the curtain and the AAA Mega Champion heads to the ring.
After receiving a microphone from the timekeeper at ringside, and letting the Chicago crowd settle down a little after the early chants and cheers - Omega addresses the words from his rival at 'Guerra de Elite Titanes' Jon Moxley! Omega says that two weeks ago Moxley had some strong words for him, and vowed to take away his AAA Mega Championship! Omega shakes his head and wags his finger before suggesting that THIS TIME it's going to be different.
Kenny goes on to say that THIS TIME Moxley isn't fighting the Kenny Omega that he stepped in the ring with at Halloween Havoc! That Kenny Omega was caught between being the Omega of Japan; 'The Cleaner' and being the company guy, the face of All Elite Wrestling! Omega says that he now has clarity once again of what he is.. The BEST wrestling in the WORLD today! HE IS KENNY OMEGA! THE BEST BOUT MACHINE!
Chicago pops as Omega feels the confidence flowing through his body before continuing on.
Omega says that Jon Moxley is VIOLENCE personified. He says that Jon Moxley is a DANGEROUS man but that come 'Guerra de Elite Titanes' he enters the world of LUCHA LIBRE!
Omega now unstraps and holds up his AAA Mega Championship as Chicago cheers.
Kenny Omega then finishes by saying that LUCHA LIBRE is HIS world where in the middle of the ring, pure WRESTLING ability there is NOBODY on his level. Kenny Omega finishes by telling Moxley that he is going to be leaving HUMBLED after he humiliates him in Mexico City, Mexico! Omega then drops the microphone before posing with his Championships as the commentary play up that it finally feels like Omega has his groove back and that after his recent victories over Jungle Boy & Chris Hero that it certainly looks like the 'Best Bout Machine' is back! The footage then fades as Dynamite goes to commercial.
As the camera returns from the break we're greeted by some breaking news as Tony Schiavone confirms that the AEW Dynamite Special of "Winter is Coming!" continues to get bigger and bigger as he confirms that he's just had official word from All Elite Wrestling President & CEO; Tony Khan that Hikaru Shida will challenge Rosemary for the AEW Women's World Championship! Jim Ross praises the bravery of Shida wanting to step up to the 'Demon Assassin' Rosemary as her and the Decay seem to have a firm grip and stranglehold on the AEW Women's Division! Tony speculates that maybe Shida could be the one to end the reign of Rosemary before confirming that we're going to get a mini-preview of what's to come at "Winter is Coming!" tonight as Shida takes on one of Rosemary's "Assassins" in the form of Holidead!
It's then over to Justin Roberts back at ringside to introduce the third match of the evening!
Match Three: Hikaru Shida vs Holidead W/ Thunder Rosa
Summary: There was no Rosemary in sight but that didn't stop the usual shenanigans from the Twisted Sisterz of Holidead & Thunder Rosa as they tried to get into the head of Shida! Trash talking and a howling scream, Thunder Rose leaping up on the ring apron and threatening to get involved allowed Holidead to get the jump on her opponent Shida and she was relentless with the onslaught. Kicks and punches, not allowing the Japanese wrestler to breathe as she even threw in a couple of headbutts before letting out a scream as she displayed her demonic aura for the Chicago crowd to witness.
The former Ice Ribbon Champion in Hikaru Shida though remained resilient, staying in the fight after taking a wave of attacks from Holidead before managing to change the match around completely. Holidead had looked to hit Shida with a version of the Unprettier only for Shida to roll through before pushing Holidead into Thunder Rosa who had leaped onto the ring apron in support as she sent Rosa back first flying off the ring apron into the steel barricade at ringside! Shida then lifting up a dazed Holidead and dropping her down with the Arawashi Driver! An overhead gutwrench backbreaker rack dropped into a sitout facebuster before sealing the victory with the Ōhōri no Tamashii! The single leg running knee to the face of Holidead as she tried to get back up. Shida then hooked the legs of Holidead and the match was won! One! Two! Three!
Hikaru Shida (W) - 06:24 Match Time.
"ANNDDD YOUR WINNER! HIKARU! SHHIIDDDDAAAAAAA!" -
Justin Roberts
Shida let out a scream of her own, overjoyed with the victory and perhaps seeing the win as scoring the first blow against Rosemary and her minions heading into the "Winter is Coming!" Championship match. It wouldn't be long before Shida's celebration was cut short though as the Twisted Sisterz had now regrouped and began circling the ring. Shida though was again prepared, reaching across the ring and grabbing her Kendo stick that had been placed under the turnbuckle as she begged Holidead & Thunder Rosa to enter the ring. Nothing would come from this though as the big screen went live and Chicago would be greeted by the appearance of the harrowing Women's Champion; Rosemary!
Rosemary appeared in a smoke filled room as she would showcase a Japanese Geisha Doll. Rosemary not facing the way the camera footage is being shot and instead seemingly talking to the doll as she holds it in her hand and runs her fingers through the dolls hair as she addresses the Geisha doll.
"SHIIIDDDAAAAA! OH, SHIIDDDAAAAAA! I am very impressed with YOU! You're such a BRAVE, BRAVE LITTLE GIRL, SHIDA! You're not scared of me.. ARE YOU?! NO! You're DIFFERENT to the rest. YOU have such BEAUTY! Such GRACE! Such ELIGANCE! You look like a PRINCESS Shida but underneath you have the heart of a WARRIOR! We COULD have been FRIENDS SHIIDDAAAAA! BUT YOU REFUSE TO FALL IN LINE AND.... DEEEEECCAAAAYYY! Soon though, YOU will have NO.. CHOICE! At Winter is Coming I'm going to CHANGE YOU! JUST LIKE YOUR FRIEND! YOU WILL BECOME A BETTER YOU! YOU WILL... DEECCAAAAAAAYYYYY! DEEECAAAAAAAYYYYY! DEEECAAAAAAAAAYYYY!" - Rosemary
As Rosemary howls out the words of Decay she can be seen laughing as the Twisted Sisterz are smiling and nodding at ringside as they're fixated on Shida in the ring who's still ready with the Kendo stick in hand. Rosemary now scratching and clawing at the Geisha doll as she begins pulling out it's hair, perhaps a symbolic gesture of the "Decay" that awaits Hikaru Shida at "Winter is Coming!" when the two woman battle for the AEW Women's World Championship! The commentary team are speaking about Rosemary and the danger she represents as Jim Ross speaks about Britt Baker who was the last person to face Rosemary and her struggles of recovery. "JR" says he hopes Shida is ready for what possibly awaits against the 'Demon Assassin' Rosemary! The footage then fades from ringside and to the backstage area.
We see the AEW World Tag Team Champions, Nick & Matt Jackson of the Young Bucks. The Bucks clearly animated as they're knocking on the door of Adam 'Hangman' Page's locker room door - calling out to their friend with seemingly no reply as AEW Interviewer Jenn Decker and a trailing camera crew catch up with the commotion.
Jenn Decker presses on with her questioning right away, asking if Matt & Nick have heard from 'Hangman' Page, if he's doing okay, and if they know what his announcement could be tonight? Nick & Matt look like they would rather be anywhere else but answering those kind of questions right now, but reply honestly. Matt says him and his Brother have tried to call and text 'Hangman' but he is not answering his phone, and he won't answer the door either - so the truth is, they don't know. Nick says that him and Matt have tried to reach out to Cody & Kenny for support, but that both of them are dealing with their own very personal feuds right now and so it falls on them, and they won't give up on their friend, Adam.
Jenn perhaps sensing the emotion thanks Matt & Nick for answering before she turns her attention to the proposal from Salina last week and a potential Champion vs Champion match at 'Guerra de Elite Titanes' in Mexico? Before the Young Bucks can even reply Jenn Decker points behind the Bucks as the Champions turn around to be greeted by Diamante, Santana & Ortiz - The Latin American Xchange; LAX!
Santana & Ortiz are fired up, asking what the hell is going on?! Santana says that at Halloween Havoc they narrowly lost to the Bucks to become inaugural Champions, they then beat the Lucha Brothers at Revolution and they've also won every match since! Ortiz then chimes in and says as far as they're concerned - they should be next in line! And they wanna' do it in Mexico!
Matt & Nick pause on what Santana & Ortiz have just said before Matt replies. Matt Jackson says that Santana & Ortiz actually make some good points! He doesn't disagree with what LAX just said BUT.. Matt says him and his Brother Nick are the AEW World Tag Team Champions! And the Lucha Brothers are the AAA Tag Team Champions! The Bucks then turn to each other before turning back to LAX and asking what they're bringing to the table?! Before LAX can say any more - Nick says that him and his Brother have a lot going on right now, and Matt has a match coming up next - So they're going to get going. The Young Bucks then leave the scene as a snarling LAX watch them leave as the show moves on.
"Sounds like Santana & Ortiz are trying to throw their hats into the ring to face the Young Bucks in Mexico, Jim!" -
Tony Schiavone
"Indeed, Tony! And they made some valid points too! Moving on though folks, it's time for the next Dynamite Diamond Ring Qualifying Match as one half of the AEW World Tag Team Champions; Matt Jackson! Goes one on one with another man that's been earning some rave reviews down at the One Fall Power Factory and quickly becoming a favorite on the All Elite Wrestling 'Becoming the.. Elite!" YouTube show - This man is.. Chris Brookes!" -
Jim Ross
Just like Konosuke previously, we get a small video package highlighting the man from Tipton, England. We see Bookes earning his stripes in the UK independent wrestling scene before it's capped off with him capturing gold and becoming 5x ATTACK! Tag Team Champion & a 3x PROGRESS Tag Team Champions with then partner, Kid Lykos! The footage then shows the Englishmans journey to Japan! His accomplishments captured with images of him becoming 2x DDT Universal Champion! 1x KO-D Openweight Champion and a 3x DDT Ironman Heavymetalweight Champion! With the UK & Japan now conquered - Chris Brookes says he's turning his attention to America here in All Elite Wrestling where the "Calamari Catch King" hopes to capture more Championship gold and prove he is ELITE! The footage then fades and it's over to Justin Roberts who is already in the ring ready to announce the next match of the evening..
Match Four: Matt Jackson w/ Nick Jackson vs Chris Brookes - Diamond Ring Tournament Qualifying Match.
Summary: The ring bell sounded and Matt Jackson held out his hand, offering a show of respect to the Dynamite newcomer Chris Brookes who stepped forward and shook Jacksons hand as the Chicago crowd appreciated the show and respect and applauded for both men. The two men then locked up and the match was underway! Chain wrestling and quick pin fall attempts were on show early doors as both Jackson & Brookes looked to secure the win to advance to the next round of the Dynamite Diamond Ring Tournament. Brookes & Matt Jackson would share a hard-fought back and forth battle until the ending would come with the appearance of the Latin American Xchange! Diamante jumping the crowd barricade and leaping on to the ring apron as Matt Jackson looked to strike Brookes with a super kick. Santana & Ortiz then jumping over another side of the barricade as they would jump Nick Jackson outside of the ring - rag tagging him with strikes and kicks before launching him into the steel barricade at ringside. Matt Jackson was now fully distracted and Chris Brookes made the most of the distraction. Brookes hitting Matt Jackson with a SUPER KICK of his own before Jackson would fall to his knees and then Chris Brookes would follow up with a lethal YAKUZA KICK! The strike enough to keep Jackson down for the cover - One! Two! Three!
Chris Brookes (W) - 07:24 Match Time.
"ANNNDDD YOUR WINNER! ADVANCING TO THE NEXT ROUND! CHRIS! BROOOKKEESSSS!" -
Justin Roberts
Despite the Referee trying to raise his arm in victory, Chris Brookes knows he technically took advantage and immediately stands alongside the Young Bucks as they invite LAX into the ring to fight. LAX though have done the damage and have sent their message as they walk back up the ramp and out of sight of Brookes and the AEW Tag Team Champions. Brookes almost apologetic to Matt & Nick Jackson, but Matt instead raises Brookes arm in victory as Chicago acknowledges another potential star debuting and advancing in the Dynamite Diamond Ring Tournament.
The camera cuts from ringside and to the backstage area where we see Pentagon Jr & the devious Salina De La Renta watching the action that just took place at ringside. Pentagon & Salina talking in Spanish but perhaps wondering if LAX have just managed to jump the queue ahead of Salina's proposal last week. However there isn't much time for speculation as a fired up Fenix enters the room and begins to speak over the top of their conversation. Fenix in a mixture of Spanish and slightly broken English turns to his Brother Pentagon and asks him what's going on? Pointing to Salina as he describes her as trouble! Fenix goes on to say that him and Pentagon don't need Salina De La Renta! They're family! Brothers! Salina tries to calm the situation, and more importantly maybe try and change the narrative as she places her hands on Fenix's shoulders in an attempt to calm him down but Fenix shrugs her hands of his shoulders. Fenix telling Salina to stay away!
Salina steps back, absolutely seemingly powerless and not in control of the situation as she now eyeballs Pentagon, hoping that he perhaps doesn't listen to Fenix. Fenix grabs Pentagon by the neck and pulls him, telling him he's got a Main Event match tonight for a chance to advance in the Diamond Ring Tournament become one step closer to obtaining the ring, and then becoming a Champion! Like they both always dreamed. Fenix finishes by saying that he can't do this without his Brother! Pentagon grabs Fenix, and the two Brothers hug as Salina now watches on with horror in her eyes. Fenix then tells Pentagon to come with him and leaves with Pentagon trailing behind. Salina grabs Pentagon Jr's hand, one last attempt to gain control back of the situation as she tells Pentagon Jr this should have been your oppertunity! Penta though doesn't listen - grabbing Selina's hand and throwing it off his own before leaving the room as Salina begins to stamp and shuffle her feet as screams in frustration before making a phone call as the footage fades to a commercial.
Tony Schiavone & Jim Ross welcome the AEW fans back to Dynamite LIVE from United Center, Chicago, Illinois! Jim Ross talks about the show so far, and the action we've seen in the Dynamite Diamond Ring Tournament showcasing some of the best wrestlers in the world today! Jim Ross also reminds us that still to come is tonight's Main Event where Ray Fenix will take on Daga in what should be a thrilling match. Tony agrees with Jim before chiming in and saying that we're also expecting to hear from Adam 'Hangman' Page after his devastating loss to the 'Bastard' PAC last week! Jim says that after the news that 'Hangman' has been avoiding calls and contact from best friends Matt & Nick Jackson, social media speculation is rife with what Adam Page's announcement could be this evening.
Tony Schiavone then says that speaking of social media, he's got some breaking news! He goes on to say that Impact Knockouts Champion and AAA Reina de Reinas Champion Taya Valkyrie has took to Twitter to seemingly make an open challenge to the AEW locker room ahead of 'Guerra de Elite Titanes' that she will be defending her Reina de Reinas Championship in Mexico, Mexico City!
Schiavone & Jim Ross talk about Taya Valkyrie being one of the BEST woman's wrestlers in the world today, and being a double champion with AAA & Impact Wrestling proves that but go on to say what a career defining oppertunity it could be for one of the ladies in the back to face and possibly defeat Taya at 'Guerra de Elite Titanes' in Mexico! Attention then turns back to ringside where the Fifth match of the evening is about to take place.
THE BAD BOY!!
Chicago is unanimous in it's reception of boos for the self-proclaimed 'Bad Boy' & 'Deathmatch Champion' Joey Janela! Janela making his way down the ramp with the beautiful Penelope Ford carrying his 'Deathmatch' Championship like he's the World Champion before circling around the ring to grab a microphone and then telling the world and Chicago Illinois what's on his mind and his plans tonight..
Joey goes on to say that his win at Revolution against an 'Hardcore Icon' in the Sandman, proves once again why he is the BEST DEATHMATCH WRESTLER AND CHAMPION IN THE WORLD!! And that's why he's standing here today, STILL, the 'Deathmatch' Champion of All Elite Wrestling! The 'Bad Boy' then says that tonight he has the chance to win some more gold, by winning the Dynamite Diamond Tournament.
"AND everyone knows Diamonds are a girls best friend, ain't that right babe?!" - Joey Janela
Joey than obnoxiously kissing Penelope Ford as the 'Bad Couple' love the attention and all eyes being on them in the ring.
Joey goes on to say that tonight he's facing someone just like the Sandman..
"A DINOSAUR! A BUM! Hero, I'm going to offer you the same deal I offered the Sandman. Get out here, lay your ass down, 1-2-3! and take the money like the cheap wrestling WHORE you are, Chris!" -
Joey Janela
Joey grinning ear to ear as the crowd boo his words. The commentary team say how little class Janela has, calling him unprofessional and a disgrace to the wrestling business! Jim Ross reminding us what Joey & Penelope did to Darby Allin, sending him off the stage on to the electronics' and pyro below in a dumpster and how Darby hasn't been seen since.
Match Five: Chris Hero vs 'The Bad Boy' Joey Janela w/ Penelope Ford - Diamond Ring Tournament Qualifying Match.
Summary: Chris Hero is in the ring, and the ring bell has sounded. Joey then telling Penelope Ford to step up onto the apron and the 'Bad Girl' listens to Joey, stepping up onto the apron and then pulling a wad of cash from her brassiere top, before gifting it to Joey who starts fanning the money around to show the crowd, and Chris Hero. Joey then telling Hero to lay down, and take the money as the crowd are booing. Hero no sells it, starting at Joey who gets more irate, now telling Chris Hero to lay down like the whore he is before he knocks him down! Hero then seems to suggest he's going to do - starting to go down on one knee as Joey begins to smile only to explode back up onto two feet, spin, and SMASH joey in the face with the ROLLING ELBOW! KO! Janela instantly crumbling to his feet as the money goes up into the air - Hero then placing his foot on the out cold Janela as the Referee begins the count.. One! Two! Three!
Chris Hero (W) - 01:34 Match Time.
"ANNDDD YOUR WINNER! ADVANCING TO THE NEXT ROUND! CHRRIISSSSS HEEERRROOOOO!" - Justin Roberts
A smiling Chris Hero then picks up the money notes scattered around the ring before exiting the ring and throwing out towards the crowd as Penelope is screaming at the fans, trying to get the money back. Chris Hero makes his way up the ramp, slapping hands with the crowd before posing at the top of the stage. Chicago then pops as AEW President & CEO Tony Khan steps out from behind the curtain and hands Chris Hero a contract and a pen. Hero takes the contract and signs it with glee before holding it up for the crowd, and hugging an over-excited Tony Khan.
"What a moment for Chris Hero! He's advanced to the next round of the Diamond Ring Tournament and now Chris Hero is.. #AllElite - Welcome to the team, Chris!" - Tony Schiavone
With the dust now settling, and Chris Hero & Tony Khan out of sight - attention turns to the ring where Joey Janela is starting to come around holding his jaw, and asking what happened? Penelope Ford ushering Justin Roberts into the ring, pushing him and yelling at him to announce..
"ANNDDD-UHHHHH! STILL! AEW DEATHMATCH CHAMPION! HES A BAAADDDD BOOYYYYY! JOEY! JANELA! -
Justin Roberts
Right on cue Chicago boos as Penelope places the 'Deathmatch Championship' around the shoulder of Janela and helps him to stand back up as the LIVE footage fades to a vignette.
Bangin' & clangin' can be hard as we see footage of hulking Jeff Cobb lifting weights. The towel draped across his head as the muscles are bulging from his arms as he deadlifts with ease. Taz then entering the camera shot wearing an all black suit with orange glasses as he address the camera.
"Dont think we forgot about the DISRESPECT and FEAR that THIS company has shown by not including the BADDEST SON OF A BITCH WALKING PLANET EARTH! The NEW suplex machine! Jeff Cobb! Just like Reynolds & Silver last week - somebody is going to PAY! WINTER IS COMING! AND so is JEFF COBB with an ASS-KICKING for anyone STUPID enough to get in his way! BEAT HIM IF YOU CAN, SURVIVE IF HE LETS YOU!" - Taz
The footage then fades before a logo flashes as the vignette finishes.
TEAM TAZ - DOJO 13
"WE BUILD KILLERS!"
>> COMMERCIAL BREAK <<
Tony Schiavone & Jim Ross welcome the AEW fans back from the final commercial break of the evening as they confirm that they've just heard that Adam 'Hangman' Page will close out the show with his announcement to come. Tony then says that before that though, it's Main Event time! Jim Ross suggesting that two of Mexico's finest will go one on one as the underdog who's made waves here in AEW, Daga! Takes on the daredevil sensation, Rey Fenix! Tony then reminding us that this is a Dynamite Diamond Ring Tournament Qualifying Match where the finals will take place in Texas, at 'Winter is Coming!' this coming December on the 18th LIVE from the American Bank Center!
Main Event Match: Ray Fenix w/ Pentagon Jr vs Daga w/ Konnan - Diamond Ring Tournament Qualifying Match.
Summary: This match felt like something straight out of Mexico. Daga & Fenix starting the match by shaking hands as Konnan & Pentagon Jr saw over the proceedings as the commentary team reminded us of the history Konnan has with the Lucha Brothers within AAA and that's transcended to here in All Elite Wrestling. As the bell sounded, Daga & Fenix went into action as they exchanged some traditional Lucha Libre action with some some fine displays of athleticism and chain wrestling as the Chicago crowd were locked into the action. Daga & Fenix would risk it all, the reward of qualifying into the next round worth them putting their bodies on the line as they took to the top rope with death-defying aerial ability and suicide dives to the outside, using their bodies as homing missiles against each other as the match clock ticked down. The ending comes with both Daga & Fenix perched on the top rope and jostling for position as Rey Fenix slides under the legs of Daga, pulling his head down with him and then firing up with a SUPER KICK! Fenx then grabbing a dazed Daga into a muscle buster position before bringing him back down to the canvas with a spinning Michinoku Driver II! BLACK FIRE DRIVER!! Fenix then scrambling for the cover as he hooks the legs of Daga and Official Mike Posey counts the pin! One! Two! Three!
Rey Fenix (W) 13:48 Match Time.
"ANNNDDD YOUR WINNER! ADVANCING TO THE NEXT ROUND! REEEEYYYYYYYY! FEEEENNIIXXXXXXXX!" -
Justin Roberts
Chicago cheers as Rey Fenix yells out in emotion after his Main Event win. Pentagon Jr entering the ring ad hugging his Brother are the Lucha Brothers celebrate the moment in the ring. On the outside though and it's a different story for Daga as out of nowhere see's the appearance of Jake Hager & Sammy Guevara of the so-called now Inner-Circle of Chris Jericho as they're beating down on Daga on the outside of the ring. AEW World Champion then Chris Jericho appearing with a cocky smirk across his face as he grabs Konnan by shirt and begins to ask where Cain is?! Jericho telling Konnan to watch as Daga continues to be pummelled into the ground by Hager & Guevara before the Lucha Brothers have seen enough and look to get involved only for security to run down and separate the two teams. Jericho and his Inner-Circle though have the last laugh, Jericho telling Konnan they have a message for Cain.. before Jake Hager strikes Konnan and knocks him down!
Jim Ross & Tony Schiavone calling Jericho and his cronies nothing more than cowards as they know full well that Cain Velasquez isn't here in Chicago at Dynamite tonight. Eventually security are able to get a hold of things but the damage has been done and the message sent as Hager, Guevara and a smiling AEW World Champion in Jericho make their way back up the ramp and to the back as the show takes an in-house break to promote the upcoming Dynamite show followed by the Winter special 'Winter is Coming' and the AEW vs AAA Super-Show 'Guerra de Elite Titanes'
GHOST TOWN TRIUMPH!!
The time has come and Chicago gives one of the largest ovations of the evening second only to their own; CM Punk! As the theme of one Adam 'Hangman' Page blares from the speakers. There's a slight delay before 'Hangman' Page appears from behind the curtain and begins trudging his way down the ramp.
Weary eyed, tired and he looks defeated but the crowd continue cheering him like he's a hero, perhaps in fear over what this announcement could be mean for AEW's resident 'Cowboy' as 'Hangman' Page draws closer to the ring, picking up a microphone off the top of the steel steps and entering the ring as he takes a moment to soak in the ovation before addressing the Chicago crowd who have patiently waited to hear from him all evening.
"You know.. I-" - Adam Page
"HANG-MAN, PAGE! HANG-MAN, PAGE! HANG-MAN, PAGE!" As Adam Page tried to speak, Chicago took over chanting his name as the 'Cowboy' shook his head, head in his hands, clearly emotional at the occasion before motioning for the Chicago crowd to let him speak as he awaits the noise to simmer down.
"Hangman" says then when he came to All Elite Wrestling with his buddies, the world was his oyster! Page says he finally felt like he had a platform that he had always worked for - no cameos in the back, no being an extra, no being just another guy in a stable - He became the COWBOY! Adam 'Hangman' Page! Adam says how the All Elite Wrestling fans believed in him! And more importantly, he believed in himself too! Page says slightly muttering under his voice.. "Then came All Out" - Page reminding the crowd he was up against Chris Jericho for the chance to become the AEW Inaugural World Champion but that he went into the match less than 100%, carrying an injury but determined it wasn't going to stop him!
Page emotionally sys he gave everything! But it wasn't enough as Jericho won the match, and got the job done. Page then says fast forward and he's at home, recovering, late night gym sessions, early morning rehabs, doing everything he can busting his ass to get back into that ring and get another shot at the World Championship! Page says that's exactly what he did, Revolution! One on one with Chris Jericho! Full health.. it's his time! It HAS to be his time! Adam Page with real anger and frustration in his voice mutters the next line.. "I lose! Once again I LOSE to Chris Jericho!"
Page says he was out of options, a cowboy down on his luck! He turned to the bottle, he tried to drink away his problems when a golden oppertunity would arise and gift me a chance that quite frankly, he's not sure he deserved - A Dynamite Diamond Ring Qualifying match against the 'Bastard' PAC! 3rd time lucky right?! Adam Page sarcastically asks the crowd as they all know the answer as a frustrated and emotional 'Hangman' continues on..
"I.. LOSE! I LOSE.. AGAIN! Chicago, you DESERVE better! AEW deserves BETTER! Look, I've never really been a talker and I'm not trying to start now but I guess what I'm trying to say is.. This isn't an easy decision but AEW, I LOVE you! Thank you ALL for supporting me but I'm don-" - Adam Page
Before Adam Page could finish what he was going to say.. THUD! The 'Cowboy' is struck from behind on the back of a head by a man wielding a bull rope! The man now whipping at Pages' body as the 'Hangman' tries to cover up with each whipping, lashing strike coming down on him. The man now getting down on top of Page and begins to fire away with right hands to the forehead, the man brutally opening 'Hangman' Page who now is busted wide open. The most sickening act is yet to come though as the man picks back up the bull rope and wraps it around the neck of 'Hangman' as he begins to choke the 'Cowboy' lifeless as the Young Bucks come running down the ramp with security following behind them.
The man sees the cavalry arriving as he retreats quickly underneath the ropes and leaps over the crowd barricade. Matt & Nick Jackson surrounding their bloody and beaten friend as they demand security follow the masked figure into the crowd. The masked man then holding up the bull rope which is stained with Adam Page's blood before ripping off the mask to reveal himself as..
"Tony, that's.. That's TEXANO JR! What the hell is he doing here, and what was this attack all about?!" -
Jim Ross
"You're RIGHT Jim! That's Texano Jr of AAA!" -
Tony Schiavone
"GET THIS MAN OUT OF HERE!" -
Jim Ross
-
Tony Schiavone
All Elite Wrestling then goes off the air with the final scene of a bloody 'Hangman' Page being cared for by medical staff and his friends the Young Bucks as the man revealed to be Texano Jr as fled the crowd with the security in tow behind him
