AEW Dynamite (Aug. 16, 2023) emanated from Bridgestone Enviornment in Nashville, TN. The Combat For The Fallen particular featured Jeff Jarrett surviving the Texas Chainsaw Bloodbath Deathmatch, MJF arising with a particular Australian transfer, and extra turning the nook towards All In.

Get caught up on all of the Dynamite particulars with the superb play-by-play from Claire Elizabeth.

Texas Chainsaw Bloodbath Deathmatch

With All In across the nook, a number of curiosity was effervescent to see how AEW fills out the cardboard. There was one factor that trumped that within the curiosity facet. I had no thought what to anticipate from Jeff Jarrett’s Texas Chainsaw Bloodbath Deathmatch as a promotional tie-in to promote the upcoming online game. Hearth up the chainsaw, and let’s see the way it unfolded.

Jeff Jarrett battled Jeff Hardy because the authorized members, however it was truly a wild melee with all their friends concerned. And that included Leatherface.

They handled it like a campy slasher movie with purple lighting in a cramped hallway. Matt Hardy threw a bucket of blood on Jarrett. Karen Jarrett, Satnam Singh, Jay Deadly, Sonjay Dutt, Ethan Web page, and Isiah Kassidy all had turns including to the shenanigans. Here’s a style.

The motion finally made solution to the ring with smoke coming from beneath. Hardy landed the swanton onto Jarrett via a desk. Deadly was there to interrupt the pinfall.

Hardy additionally hit Jarrett on the top with a guitar. That’s when Leatherface appeared and chased Karen to the again.

Jarrett had the final chortle, though, he was barely acutely aware to understand it. Deadly clobbered Hardy with a hammer, then Singh chokeslammed him. They pulled Jarrett on high for the pin to win. Jarrett celebrated with a championship belt honoring Leatherface.

There’s positively going to be a cut up response to this match. I truly didn’t thoughts it. There was by no means any delusion that this was going to be a critical contest. It was ridiculous from begin to end. I respect the creativity and dedication to the match gimmick. It was so wacky that it maintained my consideration all through, as a result of I had no clue what was coming subsequent.

Kangaroo Kick

In the event you thought double clothesline was the bees knees, properly, MJF has struck gold once more. Kangaroo kick!

MJF and Adam Cole are pulling double responsibility at All In. They are going to crew collectively towards Aussie Open to problem for the ROH tag titles on the pre-show. The PPV foremost occasion will see MJF versus Cole for the AEW World Championship. Each matches have been touched upon throughout Dynamite.

First up was a brochachos vignette. MJF and Cole visited Outback Steakhouse to be taught what makes Australians tick. They didn’t encounter a gameplan, so the following thought was to observe Crocodile Dundee films. MJF didn’t make it that far. He was enamored by a viral video of kangaroos preventing, and it sparked the thought for the kangaroo kick secret weapon. Cole wasn’t assured in that scheme, so that they went again to fundamentals to double clothesline some random dude. There was additionally a Tony Khan sighting appearing as the massive boss with brass ones.

As a lot enjoyable as that video was, Roderick Robust was the cherry on the sundae. MJF drove Cole to the sector in his purple Ferrari car. After they cut up methods, Robust yelled for Cole like a lonely pal being deserted. He kicked MJF’s automotive and harm his foot within the course of. The Kingdom have been there to console unhappy Roddy.

MJF and Cole entered the ring to hype their All In actions. Each put over how particular the world title is to them. Aussie Open attacked, however the brochachos have been in management. Mark Davis barely escaped feeling the wrath of the double clothesline. Kyle Fletcher was at risk of MJF’s kangaroo kick, however Davis saved him in time. Because the mud settled, Cole was in a preventing stance able to blindside MJF, however he didn’t pull the set off. They hugged it out as a substitute.

This evening was extra of the identical from the brochachos. A humorous vignette to develop their friendship, and promos to arrange battle of potential betrayal. The hazard of duplicity is changing into the promoting level of the match. Positive, will probably be a very good match. It doesn’t even matter a lot who wins. It’s all about how the end performs out and the fallout on their friendship.

One different factor it did is add the will to see the kangaroo kick in execution. MJF goes to hit that on Aussie Open, and will probably be wonderful. In no way ought to that be the end to the match, however it ought to positively be a part of the story to rock the gang.

Let’s jam via the remainder of Dynamite.

AEW Worldwide Championship: Orange Cassidy retained towards Wheeler Yuta. Cassidy was full throttle in his effort. He launched a superman punch on the opening bell. Yuta ducked, however Cassidy by no means took his foot off the pedal to maintain the tempo transferring. Yuta used Blackpool Fight Membership teachings to ship a message. When Cassidy was the cusp of victory, Jon Moxley and Claudio Castagnoli confirmed up ringside.

Cassidy went for the superman punch, however he noticed Yuta duck this time. Cassidy audibled to a Paradigm Shift as a substitute. Cassidy got here again to the superman punch to hit the goal, however Cassidy was in an excessive amount of ache to make the quilt. His accidents have been catching up as a preventing champion. Cassidy at all times finds a solution to win, and he did so on a again physique drop transition to a roll-up. Cassidy grabbed his pockets for a tighter grip to make sure Yuta couldn’t escape.

Entertaining match with a fast tempo of motion. The conflict in types have been on full show to play into the story of Yuta leaving the Finest Mates to be mentored by the BCC. Yuta wrestled a very good match, however he by no means reached the purpose of constructing me consider a title change could possibly be within the works. Cassidy’s successful pin was artistic and a becoming solution to squeak by Yuta attributable to his hand damage.

Enterprise picked up after the match. BCC stomped Cassidy. Finest Mates rushed in, and BCC dealt with them as properly. The Lucha Bros sauntered to the ring. They have been in no rush, since they aren’t pleasant with the Finest Mates crew. It was extra about placing palms on BCC. Eddie Kingston joined the enjoyable to brawl with Claudio. Sides finally separated, and Kingston issued a Stadium Stampede problem for All In at Wembley Stadium. BCC plus three versus Kingston, Lucha Bros, Cassidy, & Finest Mates.

I didn’t see Stadium Stampede coming for All In. This feud doesn’t actually deserve that stipulation, however I’ll gladly watch the spectacle. It’s bizarre that Kingston has any sort of management position on this state of affairs. Primarily based on his previous in AEW, why would anyone go together with what he has to say? Oh properly. It’s what it’s. BCC could have thriller companions. I’m wondering if they may choose some pipe-hitting locals from Blackpool.

Golden Elite journey once more. Kenny Omega addressed the position Don Callis performed in his life guiding him to success. He prefers to recollect the nice in Callis and never dwell a lifetime of revenge. Omega simply wished to maneuver on. He turned his deal with Konosuke Takeshita. Omega plans to embarrass Takeshita within the ring. Callis interrupted as a distraction for Jay White and Juice Robinson to assault. Takeshita joined in for a violent beatdown sending Omega to the hospital.

Minimize to Hangman Web page hanging outdoors the hospital chugging beer. He issued a problem for Switchblade, Juice, & Takeshita at All In towards the Golden Elite. Kota Ibushi is coming to Wembley.

This was an easy setup from an attention-grabbing promo discussing Omega’s rationale to a beatdown to a match problem. It’s a little odd that Callis is utilizing Bullet Membership Gold as henchmen with out clarification. I can guess at connecting the dots, however AEW wants to deal with that budding relationship transferring ahead. This All In match seems like a placeholder novelty with the attraction of Ibushi within the grander battle of Omega and the Callis Household.

Don Callis turned on Chris Jericho. The Omega assault was a taped section from a unique day. This chat with Jericho was dwell on Dynamite. Le Champion was prepared to present his reply about becoming a member of the Callis Household. Sure! Callis was elated, nonetheless, the union rapidly exploded. Jericho wished to see the particular portray below the black cowl. Callis sheepishly tried to hurry Jericho out to keep away from laying eyes on the paintings. It was revealed to be Callis holding Jericho’s severed head. Callis admitted that he by no means thought Jericho would be part of. Insults about huge egos and scumbag habits have been exchanged.

Callis slapped Jericho, Jericho put Callis in a nook, then Takeshita got here in. Jericho anticipated Takeshita’s arrival, however he didn’t sense the presence of Will Ospreay. Jericho was bashed with a chair to open a wound. Callis smashed the portray over Jericho’s head. Sammy Guevara ran in for the save, and the Callis crew scattered.

That was precisely the form of section to count on from Jericho and Callis. It was excessive in sports activities leisure. The theatrics have been massive. Add in Ospreay as a real shock for people who by no means caught wind of rumors. One main downside although. Jericho is now the babyface by default compared to the heinousness of Callis, nonetheless, Jericho didn’t produce any cause to root for him. He was absolutely prepared to affix the Callis Household to be nastier than ever. This wasn’t a redemption second for Jericho.

Jericho stewed in ache and challenged Ospreay at All In.

Darby Allin & Nick Wayne defeated Gates of Agony. Bishop Kaun and Toa Liona showcased their aggressive energy. The svelte high-flyers rallied with gumption. Wayne was the spark plug to victory. He hit a hurricanrana to Liona off the apron and a flying cutter to Kaun contained in the ring. The Seattle boys climbed the nook for twin dives. Wayne took out Liona on a moonsault, and Allin landed a Coffin Drop to pin Kaun.

I’m a giant fan of the facility shows from Gates of Agony. After they maul an opponent, it’s simple to purchase in 100% on the violence. Sadly, Kaun and Liona needed to lose right here. Allin and Wayne have been fairly slick on the closing sequence.

Afterward, Swerve Strickland and AR Fox have been angling to assault, however Allin and Wayne have been ready with a skateboard and belt as weapons. Sting chimed in on the massive display to disclose his Joker persona. He additionally kidnapped Prince Nana.

The Sting section was thumbs down for me. I don’t perceive what Joker Sting has to do with the coffin match at All In. He was completely high quality final week, and now he’s misplaced his marbles? I assume some will discover it cool as a superficial second, however I don’t see the way it ties collectively within the bigger image of the story that’s been instructed up to now.

Dr. Britt Baker DMD defeated Bunny. This match was a qualifier for the ladies’s world title four-way at All In. Penelope Ford was a distraction ringside and even stole Baker’s Lockjaw glove. Baker wouldn’t be denied victory. She modified her gameplan to win by way of curb stomp.

This was a serviceable match. It had stakes so as to add worth. The results of Baker successful was by no means unsure, and Bunny didn’t handle to alter my thoughts in any respect about that.

Younger Bucks defeated Gunn Membership. The Bucks have been rowdy to assault with superkicks on stage. Matt Jackson dove for a crossbody all the way down to the ground.

The Gunns slowed it all the way down to isolate Matt. Sizzling tag to Nick Jackson cleansing home with model. The Gunns held their very own and even hit the three:10 to Yuma finisher. That wasn’t sufficient to shut. In the long run, the Bucks beat the Gunns at their very own sport. The Gunns went for a sneaky leveraged dishonest roll-up. Matt superkicked Colten Gunn to interrupt the pinning predicament, then he used that very same dishonest methodology to assist his brother roll-up Austin Gunn.

After the match, Bullet Membership Gold’s full power stomped the Bucks. FTR made the save to share a tense staredown earlier than they battle the Bucks for AEW tag crew gold at All In. FTR additionally had a slight tease of executing the Shatter Machine on their rivals, however they didn’t comply with via on the transfer.

This foremost occasion delivered as anticipated. The Bucks introduced the thrills to entertain. The Gunns stepped up their sport to proceed establishing their status. The dishonest end was an amusing solution to reverse the roles.

Notes: The Combat For The Fallen particular profit the Maui Meals Financial institution to assist these in want attributable to wildfires in Hawaii.

Jack Perry proclaimed himself to be the best FTW champion ever. Jungle Boy goes to get out on high, so he plans to retire the FTW belt subsequent week.

The Acclaimed have been imagined to have a match, however they have been attacked by the Home of Black. Malakai Black stole Billy Gunn’s boots to advance the intrigue of his retirement angle.

Stud of the Present: Nick Wayne

Wayne took a bruising and stored on ticking as a catalyst in victory. AEW hyped him as a phenom, and he’s backing up the reward within the ring.

Match of the Night time: Orange Cassidy vs. Wheeler Yuta

Cassidy and Yuta rocked the ring. They shared good chemistry as opponents paying homage to the cruiserweight glory days.

Grade: B

First rate work within the ring. That’s counting the matches the place that was the intention. On the story tip, there have been a number of entertaining moments for the sake of it, nonetheless, it felt like lacking a step from level A to level C at occasions.

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