WWE continued to dominate the world of professional wrestling as the top sole entity since 2001. However, in 2019, billionaire Tony Khan founded All Elite Wrestling (Aew) as a direct competitor to the company. This became another major land of opportunity for stars who failed to find success in the Stamford-based promotion.
Over the years, numerous superstars have defected from WWE to Aew, achieving remarkable success. On the other hand, many have also found their path to stardom in Aew as well. A popular wrestler, who was poorly handled by WWE, found her calling in Aew and redeemed herself to become a rising star.
Which former WWE superstar found significant success in Aew? Tay Melo after returning to Aew in 2025/ Credits: Instagram/@taymelo
In 2020, former WWE star Tay Melo landed a contract with All Elite Wrestling, led by Tony Khan, who recently responded to WWE’s schedule clashing with theirs. After a...
Over the years, numerous superstars have defected from WWE to Aew, achieving remarkable success. On the other hand, many have also found their path to stardom in Aew as well. A popular wrestler, who was poorly handled by WWE, found her calling in Aew and redeemed herself to become a rising star.
Which former WWE superstar found significant success in Aew? Tay Melo after returning to Aew in 2025/ Credits: Instagram/@taymelo
In 2020, former WWE star Tay Melo landed a contract with All Elite Wrestling, led by Tony Khan, who recently responded to WWE’s schedule clashing with theirs. After a...
- 6/12/2025
- by N Singh
- FandomWire
Welcome to this week’s review of Aew: Dynamite, which was broadcast from the Santander Arena in Reading, Pa. We’ve got Excalibur, Matt Menard, and Tony Schiavone on commentary, so let’s get into the review!
Match #1: Konosuke Takeshita, Kyle Fletcher, Lance Archer, & Brian Cage def. Will Ospreay, Mark Davis, Powerhouse Hobbs, & Ricochet The following is courtesy of allelitewrestling.com:
Both teams brawled as The Don Callis Family made their entrance. Don Callis was nowhere to be found. Davis caught Takeshita, planted him, and then squashed him with a sit-out senton. Ricochet took flight over the top rope, wiping out Takeshita on the arena floor. Hobbs had his knee sandwiched between the steel ring steps and the edge of the ring by Lance Archer. Aew Medical Staff checked on Hobbs. Powerhouse Hobbs limped his way to the back. Ricochet reversed a choke slam attempt by Archer with a hurracanrana.
Match #1: Konosuke Takeshita, Kyle Fletcher, Lance Archer, & Brian Cage def. Will Ospreay, Mark Davis, Powerhouse Hobbs, & Ricochet The following is courtesy of allelitewrestling.com:
Both teams brawled as The Don Callis Family made their entrance. Don Callis was nowhere to be found. Davis caught Takeshita, planted him, and then squashed him with a sit-out senton. Ricochet took flight over the top rope, wiping out Takeshita on the arena floor. Hobbs had his knee sandwiched between the steel ring steps and the edge of the ring by Lance Archer. Aew Medical Staff checked on Hobbs. Powerhouse Hobbs limped his way to the back. Ricochet reversed a choke slam attempt by Archer with a hurracanrana.
- 11/22/2024
- by Phil Wheat
- Nerdly
It’s Monday so you know what that means, it’s time for our weekly review of Aew: Rampage! This week’s show emanated from the Total Mortgage Arena in Bridgeport, Ct and featured Excalibur, Tony Schiavone and Matt Menard on commentary. Now let’s get to the review…
Match #1: Hikaru Shida def. Leila Grey The following is courtesy of allelitewrestling.com:
Shida knocked down Grey with a shoulder tackle. Shida grabbed a waist lock and swung Leila around and then planted Leila Grey on the mat. Shida followed up with a running knee strike. Leila fired back with a shotgun dropkick. Shida ducked a chop and slugged Grey with an elbow strike, flush on the jaw. Grey retaliated with a running bulldog out of the corner. Grey and Shida exchanged forearms in the center of the ring. Shida got the upper hand and pounded Grey with right hands.
Match #1: Hikaru Shida def. Leila Grey The following is courtesy of allelitewrestling.com:
Shida knocked down Grey with a shoulder tackle. Shida grabbed a waist lock and swung Leila around and then planted Leila Grey on the mat. Shida followed up with a running knee strike. Leila fired back with a shotgun dropkick. Shida ducked a chop and slugged Grey with an elbow strike, flush on the jaw. Grey retaliated with a running bulldog out of the corner. Grey and Shida exchanged forearms in the center of the ring. Shida got the upper hand and pounded Grey with right hands.
- 11/18/2024
- by Phil Wheat
- Nerdly
It’s Monday so you know what that means, it’s time for our weekly review of Aew: Rampage! This week’s show emanated from the Snhu Arena in Manchester, Nh and featured Excalibur, Tony Schiavone and Matt Menard on commentary. Now let’s get to the review…
Match #1: Hikaru Shida def. Viva Van The following is courtesy of allelitewrestling.com:
Shida swung Viva Van in a waist lock and then planted Viva Van on the mat. Shida followed up with a running knee strike as Viva Van was draped over the edge of the ring apron. Viva Van fired back, hammering Shida, grounding and pounding Shida. Shida and Viva Van traded forearms in the center of the ring. Shida dropkicked Viva Van from the middle rope. Shida followed up with a running bulldog and a knee strike for a near fall. Viva Van connected with a springboard crossbody.
Match #1: Hikaru Shida def. Viva Van The following is courtesy of allelitewrestling.com:
Shida swung Viva Van in a waist lock and then planted Viva Van on the mat. Shida followed up with a running knee strike as Viva Van was draped over the edge of the ring apron. Viva Van fired back, hammering Shida, grounding and pounding Shida. Shida and Viva Van traded forearms in the center of the ring. Shida dropkicked Viva Van from the middle rope. Shida followed up with a running bulldog and a knee strike for a near fall. Viva Van connected with a springboard crossbody.
- 11/11/2024
- by Phil Wheat
- Nerdly
It’s Monday so you know what that means, it’s time for our weekly review of Aew: Rampage! This week’s show emanated from the Mohegan Sun Arena in Wilkes-Barre and featured Tony Schiavone, Matt Menard and Excalibur on commentary. Now let’s get to the review…
Match #1: Mark Briscoe def. Bryan Keith The following is courtesy of allelitewrestling.com:
Bryan Keith went right at Briscoe, but Briscoe turned the tables with chops and stomps. Briscoe caught Keith with a hell stab in the throat. Chicken took flight with boots to Bryan’s face. Briscoe was looking for the Cactus elbow drop but Keith rolled out of the way. Briscoe suplexed Keith on the arena floor and then finally leveled Keith with the Cactus elbow drop! Back in the ring, Briscoe served up more redneck kung fu. Mark set up a steel chair in the ring. Bryan Keith knocked the chair down.
Match #1: Mark Briscoe def. Bryan Keith The following is courtesy of allelitewrestling.com:
Bryan Keith went right at Briscoe, but Briscoe turned the tables with chops and stomps. Briscoe caught Keith with a hell stab in the throat. Chicken took flight with boots to Bryan’s face. Briscoe was looking for the Cactus elbow drop but Keith rolled out of the way. Briscoe suplexed Keith on the arena floor and then finally leveled Keith with the Cactus elbow drop! Back in the ring, Briscoe served up more redneck kung fu. Mark set up a steel chair in the ring. Bryan Keith knocked the chair down.
- 9/23/2024
- by Phil Wheat
- Nerdly
Welcome to this week’s review of Aew’s, Collision, which brings wrestling back to Saturday nights… though in this case, with All Out scheduled for Saturday, Collision took place on a Friday night! We’ve got the commentary team of Tony Schiavone and Nigel McGuinness calling the action, so let’s get into the review!
Match #1: Continental Contenders Challenge Match – Mark Briscoe def. Lance Archer The following is courtesy of allelitewrestling.com:
Archer ambushed Briscoe as Briscoe was making his entrance! The marauding monster body slammed Mark onto the edge of the guardrail! Briscoe was busted wide open. Briscoe and Archer brawled outside the ring. Archer whipped Briscoe back into the barricade. Briscoe dodged a cannonball splash from Archer. Back in the ring Briscoe catapulted off a steel chair in the ring with a tope con hiro onto Archer outside the ring. Mark nailed Archer with a flipping...
Match #1: Continental Contenders Challenge Match – Mark Briscoe def. Lance Archer The following is courtesy of allelitewrestling.com:
Archer ambushed Briscoe as Briscoe was making his entrance! The marauding monster body slammed Mark onto the edge of the guardrail! Briscoe was busted wide open. Briscoe and Archer brawled outside the ring. Archer whipped Briscoe back into the barricade. Briscoe dodged a cannonball splash from Archer. Back in the ring Briscoe catapulted off a steel chair in the ring with a tope con hiro onto Archer outside the ring. Mark nailed Archer with a flipping...
- 9/10/2024
- by Phil Wheat
- Nerdly
Welcome to this week’s review of Aew: Dynamite, which was broadcast from the Chartway Arena in Norfolk, Virginia. We’ve got Excalibur, Taz and Tony Schiavone on commentary, so let’s get into the review!
Match #1: TBS Championship – Mercedes Mone def. Hikaru Shida The following is courtesy of allelitewrestling.com:
Shida, a lot more aggressive than we normally see her, backed Mercedes against the ropes. Shida lowered her shoulder and dropped the champion with a running tackle. Mercedes rallied back with an arm drag into a cross face. Shida escaped and there was a stalemate in the early goings, as both wrestlers went for a dropkick at the same time. Shida rocked Mercedes with a hurracanrana and then a running knee strike. Shida followed up with a snap suplex. Shida nailed Mercedes with a back breaker. Kamille distracted Shida outside the ring, allowing Mercedes to capitalize with a meteora on Shida.
Match #1: TBS Championship – Mercedes Mone def. Hikaru Shida The following is courtesy of allelitewrestling.com:
Shida, a lot more aggressive than we normally see her, backed Mercedes against the ropes. Shida lowered her shoulder and dropped the champion with a running tackle. Mercedes rallied back with an arm drag into a cross face. Shida escaped and there was a stalemate in the early goings, as both wrestlers went for a dropkick at the same time. Shida rocked Mercedes with a hurracanrana and then a running knee strike. Shida followed up with a snap suplex. Shida nailed Mercedes with a back breaker. Kamille distracted Shida outside the ring, allowing Mercedes to capitalize with a meteora on Shida.
- 8/16/2024
- by Phil Wheat
- Nerdly
Welcome to this week’s review of Aew Dynamite: Blood and Guts, which was broadcast from the Bridgestone Arena in Nashville. We’ve got Excalibur, Taz and Tony Schiavone on commentary, so let’s get into the review!
Match #1: Ftw Championship Match – Chris Jericho def. Minoru Suzuki The following is courtesy of allelitewrestling.com:
Jericho chopped at Suzuki and Suzuki fired back, not backing down. Suzuki invited Jericho to chop him again and Suzuki laughed it off. Suzuki blistered Jericho’s chest with left handed chops. Jericho served up chops of his own as the fans chanted “Chop forever! Chop forever!” It was a total chop fest as both men stood there and chopped one another. Jericho finally had enough and hit a lariat on Suzuki. Suzuki baited Jericho in and applied a flying arm bar. Jericho was bleeding from the chest! Suzuki grabbed a steel chair and whacked Jericho across the back.
Match #1: Ftw Championship Match – Chris Jericho def. Minoru Suzuki The following is courtesy of allelitewrestling.com:
Jericho chopped at Suzuki and Suzuki fired back, not backing down. Suzuki invited Jericho to chop him again and Suzuki laughed it off. Suzuki blistered Jericho’s chest with left handed chops. Jericho served up chops of his own as the fans chanted “Chop forever! Chop forever!” It was a total chop fest as both men stood there and chopped one another. Jericho finally had enough and hit a lariat on Suzuki. Suzuki baited Jericho in and applied a flying arm bar. Jericho was bleeding from the chest! Suzuki grabbed a steel chair and whacked Jericho across the back.
- 7/26/2024
- by Phil Wheat
- Nerdly
Welcome to this week’s review of Aew’s latest television show, Collision, which brings wrestling back to Saturday nights! We’ve got the commentary team of Tony Schiavone and Nigel McGuinness calling the action, so let’s get into the review!
Match #1: Darby Allin def. The Beast Mortos The following is courtesy of allelitewrestling.com:
The Beast Mortos swung Darby around the ring with a headlock. Darby escaped but the Beast rammed into Darby with a shoulder tackle. Darby blasted the Beast with a shotgun dropkick, followed up by a tope suicida. Darby attempted a jumping hurracanrana off the apron, but the Beast Mortos caught him and flung Darby into the steel ring steps. The Beast Mortos slammed Darby with a Samoan Drop for a two-count. The Beast Mortos charged at Darby, but Darby dodged him. Darby nailed the Beast with a Coffin Drop from the top rope...
Match #1: Darby Allin def. The Beast Mortos The following is courtesy of allelitewrestling.com:
The Beast Mortos swung Darby around the ring with a headlock. Darby escaped but the Beast rammed into Darby with a shoulder tackle. Darby blasted the Beast with a shotgun dropkick, followed up by a tope suicida. Darby attempted a jumping hurracanrana off the apron, but the Beast Mortos caught him and flung Darby into the steel ring steps. The Beast Mortos slammed Darby with a Samoan Drop for a two-count. The Beast Mortos charged at Darby, but Darby dodged him. Darby nailed the Beast with a Coffin Drop from the top rope...
- 7/23/2024
- by Phil Wheat
- Nerdly
It’s Monday so you know what that means, it’s time for our weekly review of Aew: Rampage! This week’s show emanated from the Wintrust Arena in Chicago, Illinois; and featured Tony Schiavone, Excalibur and Don Callis on commentary. Now let’s get to the review…
Match #1: Rush def. Komander The following is courtesy of allelitewrestling.com:
Rush grabbed Komander off the apron, forcing Komander to wipe out onto the arena floor. Rush whipped Komander into the steel barricade! Rush whipped Komander with the camera cable. Rush rocked Komander with a powerslam and then followed up with a double stomp, exploiting his size advantage. Komander stuffed Rush with a Ddt out of nowhere! Komander tried for a diving hurracanrana, but Rush countered by catching Rush and whipped Rush into the barricade. Rush tied up Komander in the tree of woe and then kicked Komander in the face.
Match #1: Rush def. Komander The following is courtesy of allelitewrestling.com:
Rush grabbed Komander off the apron, forcing Komander to wipe out onto the arena floor. Rush whipped Komander into the steel barricade! Rush whipped Komander with the camera cable. Rush rocked Komander with a powerslam and then followed up with a double stomp, exploiting his size advantage. Komander stuffed Rush with a Ddt out of nowhere! Komander tried for a diving hurracanrana, but Rush countered by catching Rush and whipped Rush into the barricade. Rush tied up Komander in the tree of woe and then kicked Komander in the face.
- 7/8/2024
- by Phil Wheat
- Nerdly
Welcome to this review of All Elite Wrestling’s most eagerly-awaited pay-per-views. Forbidden Door 3, which builds on the tremendous pay-per-views of the same name we’ve had over the past two years. This time round not only are Aew and Njpw involved but we’ve also got wrestlers from Cmll and Stardom! It’s a packed show and a Brilliant example of global wrestling talent.
Zero Hour Match #1: Kyle Fletcher def. Serpentico The following is courtesy of allelitewrestling.com:
Fletcher booted Serpentico in the face at the start of the match! Serpentico escaped a stalling suplex attempt and connected with a thrust kick. Fletcher grabbed Serpentico and stuck him with a tombstone piledriver. Fletcher hoisted up Serpentico on the top turnbuckle and then dropped him head first with a turnbuckle brain buster for the pin fall victory!
My Score: 0 out of 5 Match #2: The House of Black (Brody King & Malakai Black) def.
Zero Hour Match #1: Kyle Fletcher def. Serpentico The following is courtesy of allelitewrestling.com:
Fletcher booted Serpentico in the face at the start of the match! Serpentico escaped a stalling suplex attempt and connected with a thrust kick. Fletcher grabbed Serpentico and stuck him with a tombstone piledriver. Fletcher hoisted up Serpentico on the top turnbuckle and then dropped him head first with a turnbuckle brain buster for the pin fall victory!
My Score: 0 out of 5 Match #2: The House of Black (Brody King & Malakai Black) def.
- 7/2/2024
- by Phil Wheat
- Nerdly
Welcome to this week’s review of Aew’s latest television show, Collision, which brings wrestling back to Saturday nights! We’ve got the commentary team of Excalibur and Nigel McGuinness calling the action, so let’s get into the review of this pre-Forbidden Door show!
Match #1: Orange Cassidy & Tomohiro Ishii def. Tmdk (Robbie Eagles & Shane Haste) The following is courtesy of allelitewrestling.com:
Cassidy put Haste in a side headlock and then dropped a shoulder. Haste didn’t budge. Ishii tagged in and he and Haste rammed into one another like two bulls. Orange came in and distracted Haste. Orange jumped at Haste with a shoulder block. Orange and Ishii dropped Haste with a double shoulder tackle. Ishii chopped at Haste in the corner. Cassidy tagged in, as did Robbie Eagles. Robbie used a hurracanrana on Orange. They exchanged arm drags and Cassidy avoided the final arm drag.
Match #1: Orange Cassidy & Tomohiro Ishii def. Tmdk (Robbie Eagles & Shane Haste) The following is courtesy of allelitewrestling.com:
Cassidy put Haste in a side headlock and then dropped a shoulder. Haste didn’t budge. Ishii tagged in and he and Haste rammed into one another like two bulls. Orange came in and distracted Haste. Orange jumped at Haste with a shoulder block. Orange and Ishii dropped Haste with a double shoulder tackle. Ishii chopped at Haste in the corner. Cassidy tagged in, as did Robbie Eagles. Robbie used a hurracanrana on Orange. They exchanged arm drags and Cassidy avoided the final arm drag.
- 7/2/2024
- by Phil Wheat
- Nerdly
It’s Monday so you know what that means, it’s time for our weekly review of Aew: Rampage! This week’s show was broadcast from the home of Aew, Daily’s Place in Jacksonville, Florida and featured Excalibur, Jim Ross, and Tony Schiavone on commentary. Now let’s get to the review…
Match #1: Continental Crown Championship Match – Eddie Kingston def. Wheeler Yuta The following is courtesy of allelitewrestling.com:
Yuta and Kingston chain wrestled at the start of the match. Yuta applied pressure to Eddie’s wrist and arm. Yuta kicked Eddie in the head, taunting him. Eddie got to his feet and smacked Yuta in the face with an open palm strike. Yuta fired back with a tope, driving Eddie into the barricade. Yuta connected with a big cross body press. Yuta charged at Kingston in the corner, but Kingston moved out of the way. Kingston used...
Match #1: Continental Crown Championship Match – Eddie Kingston def. Wheeler Yuta The following is courtesy of allelitewrestling.com:
Yuta and Kingston chain wrestled at the start of the match. Yuta applied pressure to Eddie’s wrist and arm. Yuta kicked Eddie in the head, taunting him. Eddie got to his feet and smacked Yuta in the face with an open palm strike. Yuta fired back with a tope, driving Eddie into the barricade. Yuta connected with a big cross body press. Yuta charged at Kingston in the corner, but Kingston moved out of the way. Kingston used...
- 1/15/2024
- by Phil Wheat
- Nerdly
It’s Monday so you know what that means, it’s time for our weekly review of Aew: Rampage! This week’s show was broadcast from the Prudential Center in Newark, New Jersey and featured Excalibur, Ian Riccaboni and Tony Schiavone on commentary. Now let’s get to the review…
Match #1: Mark Briscoe & The Hardys (Jeff & Matt) def. Kip Sabian, The Butcher & The Blade The following is courtesy of allelitewrestling.com:
Mark Briscoe locked up with Kip Sabian. Mark escaped a wrist lock and then applied a side headlock to Kip. Kip Sabian hit Mark with a shoulder block and then taunted the Hardys. The Hardys double suplexed Kip after a quick series of tags. Blade ate a boot from Jeff Hardy. Butcher and Matt Hardy tagged in for their respective teams. Matt slugged away at Butcher and then rammed Butcher’s head into the turnbuckles. Matt splashed Butcher from the ropes,...
Match #1: Mark Briscoe & The Hardys (Jeff & Matt) def. Kip Sabian, The Butcher & The Blade The following is courtesy of allelitewrestling.com:
Mark Briscoe locked up with Kip Sabian. Mark escaped a wrist lock and then applied a side headlock to Kip. Kip Sabian hit Mark with a shoulder block and then taunted the Hardys. The Hardys double suplexed Kip after a quick series of tags. Blade ate a boot from Jeff Hardy. Butcher and Matt Hardy tagged in for their respective teams. Matt slugged away at Butcher and then rammed Butcher’s head into the turnbuckles. Matt splashed Butcher from the ropes,...
- 1/8/2024
- by Phil Wheat
- Nerdly
Get ready for an explosive night of professional wrestling as “All Elite Wrestling: Dynamite” returns with Season 5, Episode 41, airing on TBS at 8:00 Pm on December 27, 2023. This episode promises to deliver a jam-packed lineup of action-packed matches and thrilling showdowns that will leave fans on the edge of their seats.
One of the most highly anticipated moments of the night is the in-ring debut of none other than Adam Copeland, also known as Edge. Wrestling fans have been eagerly awaiting this moment, and he’ll be facing off against the formidable Luchasaurus, promising an epic battle.
But the excitement doesn’t stop there. Jon Moxley takes on Rey Fenix in what is sure to be a high-intensity clash. Saraya goes head-to-head with Hikaru Shida, and Bryan Danielson squares off against Swerve Strickland in what promises to be an exhilarating match.
And that’s not all – Chris Jericho vows revenge as he takes on Powerhouse Hobbs,...
One of the most highly anticipated moments of the night is the in-ring debut of none other than Adam Copeland, also known as Edge. Wrestling fans have been eagerly awaiting this moment, and he’ll be facing off against the formidable Luchasaurus, promising an epic battle.
But the excitement doesn’t stop there. Jon Moxley takes on Rey Fenix in what is sure to be a high-intensity clash. Saraya goes head-to-head with Hikaru Shida, and Bryan Danielson squares off against Swerve Strickland in what promises to be an exhilarating match.
And that’s not all – Chris Jericho vows revenge as he takes on Powerhouse Hobbs,...
- 12/20/2023
- by Jules Byrd
- TV Everyday
It’s Monday so you know what that means, it’s time for our weekly review of Aew: Rampage! This week’s show was broadcast from the Target Center in Minneapolis and featured Excalibur and Tony Schiavone on commentary. Now let’s get to the review…
Match #1: Orange Cassidy, Hook, Danhausen & Trent Beretta def. Angelo Parker & Matt Menard and The Dark Order (Alex Reynolds & Evil Uno) The following is courtesy of allelitewrestling.com:
Danhausen cleaned house on the Dark Order. Hook tagged in and suddenly things broke down into a donnybrook with both teams brawling. Menard nailed Hook with a backbreaker. Menard power bombed Trent. Cassidy came in, pushed the pace and Ddt’ed Menard. Evil Uno ate a German Suplex from Danhausen. Hook sent Parker for a ride with a T-bone suplex. Hook followed up with a suplex to Evil Uno. Roh Pure Champion Wheeler Yuta walked onto...
Match #1: Orange Cassidy, Hook, Danhausen & Trent Beretta def. Angelo Parker & Matt Menard and The Dark Order (Alex Reynolds & Evil Uno) The following is courtesy of allelitewrestling.com:
Danhausen cleaned house on the Dark Order. Hook tagged in and suddenly things broke down into a donnybrook with both teams brawling. Menard nailed Hook with a backbreaker. Menard power bombed Trent. Cassidy came in, pushed the pace and Ddt’ed Menard. Evil Uno ate a German Suplex from Danhausen. Hook sent Parker for a ride with a T-bone suplex. Hook followed up with a suplex to Evil Uno. Roh Pure Champion Wheeler Yuta walked onto...
- 12/4/2023
- by Phil Wheat
- Nerdly
Maxwell Jacob Friedman (Mjf) emerged victorious in the main event of Aew Full Gear, defeating his rival "Switchblade" Jay White and securing his one-year reign as Aew World Champion. Adam Copeland, also known as Edge from WWE, joined forces with Sting and Darby Allin to defeat The Patriarchy in the opening contest of Aew Full Gear. Copeland is set to appear in Disney+'s Percy Jackson and the Olympians. "Timeless" Toni Storm became a 3-time Aew Women's World Champion at Aew Full Gear, defeating Hikaru Shida. Storm's reinvention as a silent film star added a unique touch to her Hollywood Homecoming win.
All Elite Wrestling superstars Maxwell Jacob Friedman, who has a role in A24's The Iron Claw, and Adam Copeland, who will appear in Disney+'s Percy Jackson and the Olympians, were among the victors at the Aew Full Gear pay-per-view. Full Gear was the first Aew pay-per-view held in Los Angeles,...
All Elite Wrestling superstars Maxwell Jacob Friedman, who has a role in A24's The Iron Claw, and Adam Copeland, who will appear in Disney+'s Percy Jackson and the Olympians, were among the victors at the Aew Full Gear pay-per-view. Full Gear was the first Aew pay-per-view held in Los Angeles,...
- 11/19/2023
- by John Orquiola
- ScreenRant
Welcome to this week’s review of Aew Dynamite, which was broadcast live from the KFC Yum! Center in Louisville, Kentucky. We’ve just got Excalibur, Tony Schiavone and Taz on commentary this week, so let’s get into the review!
Match #1: Aew International Championship Match – Orange Cassidy def. Claudio Castagnoli The following is courtesy of allelitewrestling.com:
Claudio Castagnoli hoisted up Orange and planted him. He followed up with a body slam to the champ, and then a double foot stomp. Claudio began to tenderize the body of Orange with multiple knee strikes and then an uppercut forearm. Claudio countered a cross body press off the top rope with a back breaker on Orange, and then switched to a gut wrench rib breaker. Orange Cassidy rolled out of the ring, trying to play head games with Claudio, but Claudio ran around the ring and clubbed Orange with a forearm.
Match #1: Aew International Championship Match – Orange Cassidy def. Claudio Castagnoli The following is courtesy of allelitewrestling.com:
Claudio Castagnoli hoisted up Orange and planted him. He followed up with a body slam to the champ, and then a double foot stomp. Claudio began to tenderize the body of Orange with multiple knee strikes and then an uppercut forearm. Claudio countered a cross body press off the top rope with a back breaker on Orange, and then switched to a gut wrench rib breaker. Orange Cassidy rolled out of the ring, trying to play head games with Claudio, but Claudio ran around the ring and clubbed Orange with a forearm.
- 11/3/2023
- by Phil Wheat
- Nerdly
Welcome to this week’s review of Aew’s latest television show, Collision, which brings wrestling back to Saturday nights! We’ve got the commentary team of Nigel McGuinness, Kevin Kelly and Tony Schiavone calling the action, with Jr commentating on the main event as well this week, so let’s get into the review!
Match #1: “Switchblade” Jay White def. Ar Fox The following is courtesy of allelitewrestling.com:
Jay White grappled Fox to the mat with a side headlock takedown. Fox came back with a cutter. Fox followed up with a swift kick to Jay White, knocking White out of the ring. Fox nailed Jay White with a shooting star press, posting off the turnbuckles and landing on White on the arena floor. Back in the ring, Jay White threw Fox into the turnbuckles with a half and half suplex. Jay White spiked Ar Fox with a Ddt.
Match #1: “Switchblade” Jay White def. Ar Fox The following is courtesy of allelitewrestling.com:
Jay White grappled Fox to the mat with a side headlock takedown. Fox came back with a cutter. Fox followed up with a swift kick to Jay White, knocking White out of the ring. Fox nailed Jay White with a shooting star press, posting off the turnbuckles and landing on White on the arena floor. Back in the ring, Jay White threw Fox into the turnbuckles with a half and half suplex. Jay White spiked Ar Fox with a Ddt.
- 10/31/2023
- by Phil Wheat
- Nerdly
It’s Monday so you know what that means, it’s time for our weekly review of Aew: Rampage! This week’s show was broadcast from the Liacouras Center in Philadelphia and featured Excalibur, Ian Riccaboni and Tony Schiavone on commentary. Now let’s get to the review…
Match #1: No Count Out, No Disqualification Match – Mike Santana def. Ortiz The following is courtesy of allelitewrestling.com:
Mike Santana made the first move, throwing an elbow into Ortiz’s face. The action spilled to the outside with Ortiz grounding and pounding Santana, and then Ortiz smashed a trash can across Santana. Ortiz whacked Santana with a kendo stick, going after Santana’s surgically repaired knee. Ortiz pulled a table out from beneath the ring. Mike Santana and Ortiz traded open hand shots. Santana suplexed Ortiz back into the ring. Santana wiped out Ortiz on the floor with a moonsault. Ortiz...
Match #1: No Count Out, No Disqualification Match – Mike Santana def. Ortiz The following is courtesy of allelitewrestling.com:
Mike Santana made the first move, throwing an elbow into Ortiz’s face. The action spilled to the outside with Ortiz grounding and pounding Santana, and then Ortiz smashed a trash can across Santana. Ortiz whacked Santana with a kendo stick, going after Santana’s surgically repaired knee. Ortiz pulled a table out from beneath the ring. Mike Santana and Ortiz traded open hand shots. Santana suplexed Ortiz back into the ring. Santana wiped out Ortiz on the floor with a moonsault. Ortiz...
- 10/30/2023
- by Phil Wheat
- Nerdly
Welcome to this week’s review of Aew Dynamite, which was broadcast live from the Liacouras Center in Philadelphia. We’ve just got Excalibur, Tony Schiavone and Taz on commentary this week, so let’s get into the review!
Match #1: Dynamite Diamond Ring Match – Mjf def. Juice Robinson The following is courtesy of impactwrestling.com:
A very motivated Mjf took down Juice Robinson and then stomped him in the corner! Mjf whipped Juice into the steel guardrails. Mjf flipped Juice over the timekeeper’s table. Mjf charged at Juice and nailed him with a knee strike. Mjf smacked Juice’s head into the steel ring steps. Juice was busted wide open! The Gunns distracted Mjf and Juice pulled Mjf headfirst into the ring steps. Colten distracted the ref, so Juice was able to choke Mjf with Mjf’s scarf. Mjf hit a lariat on Juice and followed up with a body slam.
Match #1: Dynamite Diamond Ring Match – Mjf def. Juice Robinson The following is courtesy of impactwrestling.com:
A very motivated Mjf took down Juice Robinson and then stomped him in the corner! Mjf whipped Juice into the steel guardrails. Mjf flipped Juice over the timekeeper’s table. Mjf charged at Juice and nailed him with a knee strike. Mjf smacked Juice’s head into the steel ring steps. Juice was busted wide open! The Gunns distracted Mjf and Juice pulled Mjf headfirst into the ring steps. Colten distracted the ref, so Juice was able to choke Mjf with Mjf’s scarf. Mjf hit a lariat on Juice and followed up with a body slam.
- 10/27/2023
- by Phil Wheat
- Nerdly
Welcome to this week’s review of Aew Dynamite, which was broadcast live from the Fort Bend Epicenter in Rosenberg, Texas. We’ve just got Excalibur, Tony Schiavone and Taz on commentary this week, so let’s get into the review!
Match #1: “Switchblade” Jay White def. Penta El Zero Miedo The following is courtesy of allelitewrestling.com:
Jay White walked out wearing the championship he stole from rightful Aew World champion Mjf. Penta wiped out Bullet Club Gold, jumping over the top rope and crashing onto them as they made their entrance. Penta followed up with a sling blade to Jay White! Penta El Zero Miedo crushed White with a diving double foot stomp for a near fall. Jay White spiked Penta El Zero Miedo with a Ddt. Jay White hit a snap suplex on Penta El Zero Miedo. Penta connected with a thrust kick. Penta was looking for...
Match #1: “Switchblade” Jay White def. Penta El Zero Miedo The following is courtesy of allelitewrestling.com:
Jay White walked out wearing the championship he stole from rightful Aew World champion Mjf. Penta wiped out Bullet Club Gold, jumping over the top rope and crashing onto them as they made their entrance. Penta followed up with a sling blade to Jay White! Penta El Zero Miedo crushed White with a diving double foot stomp for a near fall. Jay White spiked Penta El Zero Miedo with a Ddt. Jay White hit a snap suplex on Penta El Zero Miedo. Penta connected with a thrust kick. Penta was looking for...
- 10/20/2023
- by Phil Wheat
- Nerdly
WWE’s Nxt won out in the so-called Tuesday Night War against Aew’s “Dynamite.”
According to the Nielsen overnight ratings, Nxt pulled in 921,000 viewers on Tuesday night with 396,000 in the key adults 18-49 demographic. “Dynamite” averaged 609,000 viewers with 346,000 in the demo. While that is a far cry from the numbers seen during the Monday Night Wars between WWE (then WWF) and WCW, it is still a resounding victory for WWE, with Nxt up approximately 7.5% compared to last week’s show.
The two shows do not typically air against each other. Nxt currently runs on Tuesdays on USA Network, while “Dynamite” airs on Wednesdays on TBS. But the Major League Baseball playoffs on TBS this week meant that “Dynamite” needed to shift nights, putting them once again in direct competition with WWE’s developmental show.
Both companies tried to pull out all the stops to draw viewers. Aew announced what they called “Title Tuesday,...
According to the Nielsen overnight ratings, Nxt pulled in 921,000 viewers on Tuesday night with 396,000 in the key adults 18-49 demographic. “Dynamite” averaged 609,000 viewers with 346,000 in the demo. While that is a far cry from the numbers seen during the Monday Night Wars between WWE (then WWF) and WCW, it is still a resounding victory for WWE, with Nxt up approximately 7.5% compared to last week’s show.
The two shows do not typically air against each other. Nxt currently runs on Tuesdays on USA Network, while “Dynamite” airs on Wednesdays on TBS. But the Major League Baseball playoffs on TBS this week meant that “Dynamite” needed to shift nights, putting them once again in direct competition with WWE’s developmental show.
Both companies tried to pull out all the stops to draw viewers. Aew announced what they called “Title Tuesday,...
- 10/11/2023
- by Joe Otterson
- Variety Film + TV
It’s Monday so you know what that means, it’s time for our weekly review of Aew: Rampage! This week’s show was broadcast from the Stockton Arena in Stockton, California and featured Excalibur and Taz on commentary. Now let’s get to the review…
Match #1: Best Friends (Chuck Taylor & Trent Beretta) & The Hardys (Matt & Jeff) def. Angelo Parker, Matt Menard, Daniel Garcia & Jake Hager The following is courtesy of allelitewrestling.com:
Chuck got slugged by Parker, but Chuck fired back with an arm drag. Jeff Hardy and Daniel Garcia tagged in for their respective teams. Hardy and Garcia had a dance off. Matt Menard blindsided Jeff with a cheap shot. Menard tagged in and isolated Jeff Hardy. Garcia tagged back in but Jeff Hardy reversed Garcia, taking him off his feet with a lariat. Trent tagged in and he and Garcia traded strikes. Trent walloped Garcia with two consecutive German Suplexes.
Match #1: Best Friends (Chuck Taylor & Trent Beretta) & The Hardys (Matt & Jeff) def. Angelo Parker, Matt Menard, Daniel Garcia & Jake Hager The following is courtesy of allelitewrestling.com:
Chuck got slugged by Parker, but Chuck fired back with an arm drag. Jeff Hardy and Daniel Garcia tagged in for their respective teams. Hardy and Garcia had a dance off. Matt Menard blindsided Jeff with a cheap shot. Menard tagged in and isolated Jeff Hardy. Garcia tagged back in but Jeff Hardy reversed Garcia, taking him off his feet with a lariat. Trent tagged in and he and Garcia traded strikes. Trent walloped Garcia with two consecutive German Suplexes.
- 10/9/2023
- by Phil Wheat
- Nerdly
It’s Monday so you know what that means, it’s time for our weekly review of Aew: Rampage! This week’s show was broadcast from the 1stBank Center in Broomfield, Colorado and featured Excalibur and Taz on commentary. Now let’s get to the review…
Match #1: Aew World Trios Championship Open Challenge Match – The Acclaimed def. Brother Zay & The Hardys (Matt & Jeff) The following is courtesy of allelitewrestling.com:
Bowens and Brother Zay locked up and chain wrestled. Bowens hit a shoulder block on Zay. Bowens blocked an arm drag but Zay took down Bowens with a hurracanrana. Bowens spiked Zay on the top of his head with a nasty leg drop. Jeff tagged in and splashed Caster from the middle rope. Billy Gunn tagged in and hit Matt Hardy with a shoulder tackle. Matt sent Billy into the turnbuckles. Jeff jumped off Matt’s back and splashed Billy in the corner.
Match #1: Aew World Trios Championship Open Challenge Match – The Acclaimed def. Brother Zay & The Hardys (Matt & Jeff) The following is courtesy of allelitewrestling.com:
Bowens and Brother Zay locked up and chain wrestled. Bowens hit a shoulder block on Zay. Bowens blocked an arm drag but Zay took down Bowens with a hurracanrana. Bowens spiked Zay on the top of his head with a nasty leg drop. Jeff tagged in and splashed Caster from the middle rope. Billy Gunn tagged in and hit Matt Hardy with a shoulder tackle. Matt sent Billy into the turnbuckles. Jeff jumped off Matt’s back and splashed Billy in the corner.
- 10/2/2023
- by Phil Wheat
- Nerdly
Welcome to this week’s review of Aew: Dynamite, which was broadcast live from the Heritage Bank Center in Cincinnati, Ohio. We’ve got Excalibur, Tony Schiavone and Taz on commentary so let’s get into the review!
Match #1: Aew International Championship Match – Jon Moxley def. Big Bill The following is courtesy of allelitewrestling.com:
Moxley used some round kicks to try to topple Big Bill. Bill blasted the champ with a massive right hand. Big Bill followed up with overhand chops. Big Bill was taking the fight right to Moxley and manhandling him. Moxley fired off two clotheslines, but Bill booted Mox in the head, knocking him out of the ring. Ricky Starks kicked Moxley outside the ring. Moxley reversed an Irish whip and sent Big Bill into the steel ring steps. Big Bill sent Jon Moxley over the timekeeper’s table. Moxley was busted wide open! Back in the ring,...
Match #1: Aew International Championship Match – Jon Moxley def. Big Bill The following is courtesy of allelitewrestling.com:
Moxley used some round kicks to try to topple Big Bill. Bill blasted the champ with a massive right hand. Big Bill followed up with overhand chops. Big Bill was taking the fight right to Moxley and manhandling him. Moxley fired off two clotheslines, but Bill booted Mox in the head, knocking him out of the ring. Ricky Starks kicked Moxley outside the ring. Moxley reversed an Irish whip and sent Big Bill into the steel ring steps. Big Bill sent Jon Moxley over the timekeeper’s table. Moxley was busted wide open! Back in the ring,...
- 9/15/2023
- by Phil Wheat
- Nerdly
It’s Monday so you know what that means, it’s time for our weekly review of Aew: Rampage! This week’s show was broadcast from the Indiana Farmers Coliseum in Indianapolis and featured Excalibur, Chris Jericho and Tony Schiavone on commentary. Now let’s get to the review…
Match #1: Grand Slam World Title Eliminator Tournament Quarter-Final Match – Penta El Zero Miedo def. Jay Lethal The following is courtesy of allelitewrestling.com:
Lethal and Penta began shoving one another. Penta escaped a wristlock. Penta El Zero Miedo connected with a thrust kick. They traded chops. Penta hit a double foot stomp on Jay Lethal. Jeff Jarrett swiped at Penta’s foot from the outside, but Penta outsmarted him. Penta jumped over the top rope, but Satnam Singh caught him and smashed him into the ring post as the ref was distracted by Jeff Jarrett. Karen Jarrett tied the back...
Match #1: Grand Slam World Title Eliminator Tournament Quarter-Final Match – Penta El Zero Miedo def. Jay Lethal The following is courtesy of allelitewrestling.com:
Lethal and Penta began shoving one another. Penta escaped a wristlock. Penta El Zero Miedo connected with a thrust kick. They traded chops. Penta hit a double foot stomp on Jay Lethal. Jeff Jarrett swiped at Penta’s foot from the outside, but Penta outsmarted him. Penta jumped over the top rope, but Satnam Singh caught him and smashed him into the ring post as the ref was distracted by Jeff Jarrett. Karen Jarrett tied the back...
- 9/11/2023
- by Phil Wheat
- Nerdly
Welcome to this review of 2023’s All Out pay-per-view, which once again emanated from Chicago and the United Center. It was interesting to speculate what the reaction of the Chicago crowd would be given recent events in the company but… any crowd can appreciate a good pay-per-view and this was a good pay-per-view! Let’s see what went down:
Zero Hour Match #1: The Over Budget Charity Battle Royale – Winner: “Hangman” Adam Page The following is courtesy of allelitewrestling.com:
The winner earns $50K to give to the charity of their choice! Tony Nese began the match by doing pushups. He was quickly eliminated. Serpentico was swarmed by Menard, Hager, Garcia, and Parker. They quickly tossed him out. Aussie Open knocked Shawn Spears out with stereo thrust kicks. Brian Cage powerbombed Komander and then the Mogul Embassy hurled Komander over the top. The Boys eliminated Angelo Parker, and then Cage...
Zero Hour Match #1: The Over Budget Charity Battle Royale – Winner: “Hangman” Adam Page The following is courtesy of allelitewrestling.com:
The winner earns $50K to give to the charity of their choice! Tony Nese began the match by doing pushups. He was quickly eliminated. Serpentico was swarmed by Menard, Hager, Garcia, and Parker. They quickly tossed him out. Aussie Open knocked Shawn Spears out with stereo thrust kicks. Brian Cage powerbombed Komander and then the Mogul Embassy hurled Komander over the top. The Boys eliminated Angelo Parker, and then Cage...
- 9/5/2023
- by Phil Wheat
- Nerdly
Welcome to this week’s review of Aew’s latest television show, Collision, which brings wrestling back to Saturday nights! We’ve got the commentary team of Nigel McGuinness and Kevin Kelly calling the action this week, so let’s get into the review!
Match #1: Aew World Trios Championship Match – The Acclaimed def. Daddy Magic, Cool Hand Ang & Daniel Garcia The following is courtesy of allelitewrestling.com:
Angelo Parker ate some right hands from Anthony Bowens. Garcia tagged in, as did Daddy Ass. Garcia cracked Billy Gunn with a chop across the chest. Billy Gunn and Bowens dropped double elbows on Garcia. Garcia put the Dragon Tamer on Bowens after some help from Parker and Menard. Billy Gunn broke up the hold. Max Caster tagged in and cleaned house on the opposition. Caster connected with a cross body press on Garcia for a near fall. Garcia fired back with a uranage.
Match #1: Aew World Trios Championship Match – The Acclaimed def. Daddy Magic, Cool Hand Ang & Daniel Garcia The following is courtesy of allelitewrestling.com:
Angelo Parker ate some right hands from Anthony Bowens. Garcia tagged in, as did Daddy Ass. Garcia cracked Billy Gunn with a chop across the chest. Billy Gunn and Bowens dropped double elbows on Garcia. Garcia put the Dragon Tamer on Bowens after some help from Parker and Menard. Billy Gunn broke up the hold. Max Caster tagged in and cleaned house on the opposition. Caster connected with a cross body press on Garcia for a near fall. Garcia fired back with a uranage.
- 9/5/2023
- by Phil Wheat
- Nerdly
Welcome to this week’s review of Aew: Dynamite, which was broadcast live from the Now Arena in Chicago. We’ve got Excalibur, Tony Schiavone and Taz on commentary so let’s get into the review!
Match #1: Jon Moxley def. Komander The following is courtesy of allelitewrestling.com:
Moxley wiped out Komander with a big boot as the bell rang. Moxley jabbed and chopped at Komander in the corner turnbuckles. Komander fired back with head scissors. He jumped off the top rope and connected with a high cross body press to Moxley on the arena floor. Back in the ring, Moxley dug his nails into Komander, clawing at his back. Komander missed a Cancun Tornado, as Moxley moved out of the way. Komander countered a powerbomb with a facebuster to Mox. Komander nailed Moxley with clotheslines, but Moxley didn’t budge. Finally, Komander connected with a dropkick to the...
Match #1: Jon Moxley def. Komander The following is courtesy of allelitewrestling.com:
Moxley wiped out Komander with a big boot as the bell rang. Moxley jabbed and chopped at Komander in the corner turnbuckles. Komander fired back with head scissors. He jumped off the top rope and connected with a high cross body press to Moxley on the arena floor. Back in the ring, Moxley dug his nails into Komander, clawing at his back. Komander missed a Cancun Tornado, as Moxley moved out of the way. Komander countered a powerbomb with a facebuster to Mox. Komander nailed Moxley with clotheslines, but Moxley didn’t budge. Finally, Komander connected with a dropkick to the...
- 9/1/2023
- by Phil Wheat
- Nerdly
It’s Monday so you know what that means, it’s time for our weekly review of Aew: Rampage! This week’s show was broadcast from the Rupp Arena in Lexington, Kentucky and featured Excalibur and Tony Schiavone on commentary. Now let’s get to the review…
Match #1: Aew International Championship Match – Orange Cassidy def. Aaron Solo The following is courtesy of allelitewrestling.com:
Solo kicked Orange in the midsection. Orange countered with a side headlock takeover. Orange had Solo’s ankles trapped and then he sent Solo to the arena floor with an arm drag. Solo pulled Orange out of the ring. Orange went to strike Solo when Solo used Harley as a human shield. Orange wasted no time, moved around them, and connected with a tope suicida on Solo. Cassidy climbed to the top rope, but Harley interfered and pulled Orange down. Solo seized the opportunity to go on the attack.
Match #1: Aew International Championship Match – Orange Cassidy def. Aaron Solo The following is courtesy of allelitewrestling.com:
Solo kicked Orange in the midsection. Orange countered with a side headlock takeover. Orange had Solo’s ankles trapped and then he sent Solo to the arena floor with an arm drag. Solo pulled Orange out of the ring. Orange went to strike Solo when Solo used Harley as a human shield. Orange wasted no time, moved around them, and connected with a tope suicida on Solo. Cassidy climbed to the top rope, but Harley interfered and pulled Orange down. Solo seized the opportunity to go on the attack.
- 8/28/2023
- by Phil Wheat
- Nerdly
All Elite Wrestling (Aew), a privately held rival of sports entertainment powerhouse WWE, is putting on its first international pay-per-view event on Sunday, All In at London’s Wembley Stadium, the biggest wrestling in Europe based on ticket sales and ticket revenue.
CEO and head of creative Tony Khan founded Aew in 2019 and has expanded its weekly TV schedule to currently three shows on Warner Bros. Discovery networks in the U.S.
In Part 1 of an interview with The Hollywood Reporter, Khan discussed the state of the pro wrestling business, dealing with backstage conflicts and positioning the company as a “challenger brand.”
In Part 2, below, Khan addresses the importance of star power, Aew’s financial outlook, his thoughts on a possible IPO, how he became a wrestling fan, and how his father’s view on Aew as a business has changed.
Even people who don’t follow wrestling have often...
CEO and head of creative Tony Khan founded Aew in 2019 and has expanded its weekly TV schedule to currently three shows on Warner Bros. Discovery networks in the U.S.
In Part 1 of an interview with The Hollywood Reporter, Khan discussed the state of the pro wrestling business, dealing with backstage conflicts and positioning the company as a “challenger brand.”
In Part 2, below, Khan addresses the importance of star power, Aew’s financial outlook, his thoughts on a possible IPO, how he became a wrestling fan, and how his father’s view on Aew as a business has changed.
Even people who don’t follow wrestling have often...
- 8/25/2023
- by Georg Szalai
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
It’s a great time to be a professional wrestling fan. With so much content out there, it is hard to follow everything. But All Elite Wrestling should be celebrating this week because they will host the upcoming second “All In” professional wrestling pay-per-view at Wembley Stadium. With record-breaking ticket sales, it looks like fans are really looking forward to this event.
“All In” will occur on August 27, 2023, at Wembley Stadium in London, England. This will mark Aew’s debut in the United Kingdom, their first PPV event outside North America. All In will mark the first professional wrestling event to be held at present-day Wembley Stadium, with the stadium itself promoting it as part of the 100th anniversary of Wembley.
The event set Aew’s attendance and revenue record on first-day sales. It is estimated to break the paid attendance record for a professional wrestling event, with a reported...
“All In” will occur on August 27, 2023, at Wembley Stadium in London, England. This will mark Aew’s debut in the United Kingdom, their first PPV event outside North America. All In will mark the first professional wrestling event to be held at present-day Wembley Stadium, with the stadium itself promoting it as part of the 100th anniversary of Wembley.
The event set Aew’s attendance and revenue record on first-day sales. It is estimated to break the paid attendance record for a professional wrestling event, with a reported...
- 8/22/2023
- by Stephen Nepa
- Age of the Nerd
It’s Monday so you know what that means, it’s time for our weekly review of Aew: Rampage! This week’s show was broadcast from the Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, Tennessee and featured Excalibur and Tony Schiavone on commentary. Now let’s get to the review…
Match #1: Rey Fenix def. Komander The following is courtesy of allelitewrestling.com:
There was a bit of a stalemate in the early goings after some excellent chain wrestling. Fenix ran the top rope and tried for a punt kick, but Komander dodged it. Komander countered with a hurracanrana and then a tope. Excalibur noted that Fenix was an idol of young Komander’s. Rey Fenix smashed Komander with a big diving stomp for a near fall. Fenix blasted Komander with a sliding thrust kick. It turned into a slug fest. Fenix and Komander punished one another with stiff chops. Komander spiked Fenix...
Match #1: Rey Fenix def. Komander The following is courtesy of allelitewrestling.com:
There was a bit of a stalemate in the early goings after some excellent chain wrestling. Fenix ran the top rope and tried for a punt kick, but Komander dodged it. Komander countered with a hurracanrana and then a tope. Excalibur noted that Fenix was an idol of young Komander’s. Rey Fenix smashed Komander with a big diving stomp for a near fall. Fenix blasted Komander with a sliding thrust kick. It turned into a slug fest. Fenix and Komander punished one another with stiff chops. Komander spiked Fenix...
- 8/21/2023
- by Phil Wheat
- Nerdly
Welcome to this week’s review of Aew: Dynamite, which was broadcast live from the Nationwide Arena in Columbus, Ohio. We’ve got Excalibur, Tony Schiavone and Taz on commentary so let’s get into the review!
Match #1: The Young Bucks (Nick & Matt Jackson) def. The Hardys (Matt & Jeff) The following is courtesy of allelitewrestling.com:
Matt Jackson and Jeff Hardy locked up. Jeff used an atomic drop and then a neck breaker on Matt Jackson. Jeff tagged in Matt Hardy. The Hardys planted Nick Jackson onto Matt Jackson. Matt Hardy power bombed Matt Jackson. Nick tagged in and cleaned house on the Hardys. Nick faceplanted Matt Hardy. The Jacksons hit Risky Business on Matt Hardy. Nick went over the top rope and wiped out the Hardys on the floor. Matt Hardy rallied back with a Side Effect on Matt Jackson. Jeff and Nick tagged in for their respective teams.
Match #1: The Young Bucks (Nick & Matt Jackson) def. The Hardys (Matt & Jeff) The following is courtesy of allelitewrestling.com:
Matt Jackson and Jeff Hardy locked up. Jeff used an atomic drop and then a neck breaker on Matt Jackson. Jeff tagged in Matt Hardy. The Hardys planted Nick Jackson onto Matt Jackson. Matt Hardy power bombed Matt Jackson. Nick tagged in and cleaned house on the Hardys. Nick faceplanted Matt Hardy. The Jacksons hit Risky Business on Matt Hardy. Nick went over the top rope and wiped out the Hardys on the floor. Matt Hardy rallied back with a Side Effect on Matt Jackson. Jeff and Nick tagged in for their respective teams.
- 8/11/2023
- by Phil Wheat
- Nerdly
It’s Monday so you know what that means, it’s time for our weekly review of Aew: Rampage! This week’s show was broadcast from the Mvp Arena in Albany, New York and featured Excalibur and Tony Schiavone on commentary. Now let’s get to the review…
Match #1: Tag Team Battle Royal – Winners: Brian Cage & Big Bill The following is courtesy of allelitewrestling.com:
Big Bill was swarmed at the start of the match. Matt Hardy hammered at Big Bill in the corner. Satnam Singh folded up Matt Sydal like an accordion. Sydal and Brother Zay then teamed to hit the Gin & Juice on Serpentico. Big Bill tossed Luther over the top rope and eliminated him. Blade blasted Serpentico with a lariat and eliminated him. Brother Zay springboarded right into Satnam Singh’s arms…and Satnam wasted no time throwing Brother Zay right out of the match. Brian...
Match #1: Tag Team Battle Royal – Winners: Brian Cage & Big Bill The following is courtesy of allelitewrestling.com:
Big Bill was swarmed at the start of the match. Matt Hardy hammered at Big Bill in the corner. Satnam Singh folded up Matt Sydal like an accordion. Sydal and Brother Zay then teamed to hit the Gin & Juice on Serpentico. Big Bill tossed Luther over the top rope and eliminated him. Blade blasted Serpentico with a lariat and eliminated him. Brother Zay springboarded right into Satnam Singh’s arms…and Satnam wasted no time throwing Brother Zay right out of the match. Brian...
- 7/31/2023
- by Phil Wheat
- Nerdly
It’s Monday so you know what that means, it’s time for our weekly review of Aew: Rampage! This week’s show – the 100th(!) episode – was broadcast from the Rogers Centre in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada and featured Excalibur, Chris Jericho and Tony Schiavone on commentary. Now let’s get to the review…
Match #1: The Dark Order def. “Hangman” Adam Page & The Young Bucks (Matt & Nick Jackson) The following is courtesy of allelitewrestling.com:
Alex Reynolds and Nick Jackson locked up. Nick hit a shoulder tackle and Reynolds reciprocated. Alex took a shot at Hangman on the apron. Page insisted that Nick tag him in. Page did a moonsault of the ring post to Alex Reynolds on the arena floor. Matt Jackson tagged and blasted Alex with the locomotion Northern Lights suplexes. Page buckle bombed Alex Reynolds into the Elite’s corner, with the Bucks perfectly timing kicks to Reynolds’ head!
Match #1: The Dark Order def. “Hangman” Adam Page & The Young Bucks (Matt & Nick Jackson) The following is courtesy of allelitewrestling.com:
Alex Reynolds and Nick Jackson locked up. Nick hit a shoulder tackle and Reynolds reciprocated. Alex took a shot at Hangman on the apron. Page insisted that Nick tag him in. Page did a moonsault of the ring post to Alex Reynolds on the arena floor. Matt Jackson tagged and blasted Alex with the locomotion Northern Lights suplexes. Page buckle bombed Alex Reynolds into the Elite’s corner, with the Bucks perfectly timing kicks to Reynolds’ head!
- 7/10/2023
- by Phil Wheat
- Nerdly
It’s Monday so you know what that means, it’s time for our weekly review of Aew: Rampage! This week’s show, which broadcast from the FirstOntario Centre in Hamilton, Ontario, features Excalibur and Tony Schiavone on commentary. Now let’s get to the review…
Match #1: Roh World Championship Match – Claudio Castagnoli def. Komander The following is courtesy of allelitewrestling.com:
Claudio Castagnoli hurled Komander into the corner turnbuckles. Komander dodged an uppercut, but Claudio came back with a big boot. Komander wiggled free of a suplex attempt. Alex Abrahantes was ringside, getting Komander hyped up. The Roh World champ flung Komander around via the Giant Swing. Komander rolled free from a Ricola bomb. Komander attempted a tope, but Claudio caught him! Komander hit Claudio with knee strikes to escape the champ’s grasp. Komander took Claudio down with an arm drag off the turnbuckles to the arena floor.
Match #1: Roh World Championship Match – Claudio Castagnoli def. Komander The following is courtesy of allelitewrestling.com:
Claudio Castagnoli hurled Komander into the corner turnbuckles. Komander dodged an uppercut, but Claudio came back with a big boot. Komander wiggled free of a suplex attempt. Alex Abrahantes was ringside, getting Komander hyped up. The Roh World champ flung Komander around via the Giant Swing. Komander rolled free from a Ricola bomb. Komander attempted a tope, but Claudio caught him! Komander hit Claudio with knee strikes to escape the champ’s grasp. Komander took Claudio down with an arm drag off the turnbuckles to the arena floor.
- 7/3/2023
- by Phil Wheat
- Nerdly
It’s Monday so you know what that means, it’s time for our weekly review of Aew: Rampage! This week’s show features Excalibur, Tony Schiavone, Chris Jericho and Jim Ross on commentary once again. Now let’s get to the review…
Match #1: The Acclaimed & Billy Gunn def. Rush, Preston Vance & Dralistico
My Thoughts: This was another average match from The Acclaimed who don’t seem to be able to kick things into top gear at all recently. Every match feels like the trio of Max Caster, Anthony Bowens and Billy Gunn are just going through the motions and sticking to a Very familiar playbook that gets them over with live audience but does nothing for them personally. If I’m truly honest, The Acclaimed should’ve lost this one – Rush and co. are much more on point these days and have been dominant for real, unlike The Acclaimed,...
Match #1: The Acclaimed & Billy Gunn def. Rush, Preston Vance & Dralistico
My Thoughts: This was another average match from The Acclaimed who don’t seem to be able to kick things into top gear at all recently. Every match feels like the trio of Max Caster, Anthony Bowens and Billy Gunn are just going through the motions and sticking to a Very familiar playbook that gets them over with live audience but does nothing for them personally. If I’m truly honest, The Acclaimed should’ve lost this one – Rush and co. are much more on point these days and have been dominant for real, unlike The Acclaimed,...
- 5/29/2023
- by Phil Wheat
- Nerdly
Welcome to this week’s review of Aew: Dynamite, which was broadcast live from the Moody Center in Austin, Texas. We’ve got Excalibur, Tony Schiavone and Taz on commentary so let’s get into the review!
Match #1: Orange Cassidy & Darby Allin def. Big Bill & Lee Moriarty The following is courtesy of allelitewrestling.com:
Lee put a full nelson on Orange. Orange escaped and tried for a sunset flip cover. Lee transitioned into a pinning predicament of his own on Orange. Darby tagged in, as did Big Bill. Big Bill and Darby locked up, but Big Bill hurled Darby around the ring like a rag doll. Darby and Orange used tandem offense on Bill and Lee, flying out of the ring with tope suicidas. Back in the ring, Darby wiped out both members of the opposition with fiery offense. Big Bill splatted Darby with the Bossman Slam. Lee tagged...
Match #1: Orange Cassidy & Darby Allin def. Big Bill & Lee Moriarty The following is courtesy of allelitewrestling.com:
Lee put a full nelson on Orange. Orange escaped and tried for a sunset flip cover. Lee transitioned into a pinning predicament of his own on Orange. Darby tagged in, as did Big Bill. Big Bill and Darby locked up, but Big Bill hurled Darby around the ring like a rag doll. Darby and Orange used tandem offense on Bill and Lee, flying out of the ring with tope suicidas. Back in the ring, Darby wiped out both members of the opposition with fiery offense. Big Bill splatted Darby with the Bossman Slam. Lee tagged...
- 5/19/2023
- by Phil Wheat
- Nerdly
Welcome to this week’s review of Aew: Dynamite, which was broadcast live from the Save Mart Center in Fresno, California. We’ve got Excalibur, Tony Schiavone and Taz on commentary so let’s get into the review!
Match #1: Aew All-Atlantic Championship Match – Orange Cassidy def. Jay Lethal The following is courtesy of allelitewrestling.com:
It was announced that if Sonjay Dutt, Satnam Singh, and Jeff Jarrett were to interfere, Sonjay Dutt would be fired. Before the match began, they walked down the arena steps, kicked fans out of ringside seats, and then claimed them as their own. Danhausen was dressed as an usher and checked on their tickets. Danhausen signaled for Trent and Chuck Taylor to sit at ringside and take the seats. Trent and Chuck walked over holding cold beverages and popcorn. Lethal sent Orange Cassidy tumbling out to the floor. Jay Lethal slammed Orange’s spine...
Match #1: Aew All-Atlantic Championship Match – Orange Cassidy def. Jay Lethal The following is courtesy of allelitewrestling.com:
It was announced that if Sonjay Dutt, Satnam Singh, and Jeff Jarrett were to interfere, Sonjay Dutt would be fired. Before the match began, they walked down the arena steps, kicked fans out of ringside seats, and then claimed them as their own. Danhausen was dressed as an usher and checked on their tickets. Danhausen signaled for Trent and Chuck Taylor to sit at ringside and take the seats. Trent and Chuck walked over holding cold beverages and popcorn. Lethal sent Orange Cassidy tumbling out to the floor. Jay Lethal slammed Orange’s spine...
- 1/20/2023
- by Phil Wheat
- Nerdly
Welcome back to another review of Aew Dark: Elevation, which features 9 matches on this week’s show – the first Elevation of 2022! We’ve got Paul Wight and Matt Menard on commentary, so let’s get into the review.
Match #1: Hikaru Shida def. Tyra Russamee
My Thoughts: This was a typical Aew squash match of the highest order, with Tyra Russamee taking a beating from Shida – only avoiding Shida rather than offering any of her own offence.
My Score: 1 out of 5 Match #2: Varsity Athletes (Tony Nese and Josh Woods) def. Pillars of Destiny (Hunter Grey and Paul Titan)
My Thoughts: This was decidedly average. Both teams seemed to struggle making this one feel like a smooth wrestling match and instead felt too scrappy to make any impact.
My Score: 1.5 out of 5 Match #3: Matt Hardy and Isiah Kassidy def. Manny Lemons and Atiba
My Thoughts: Another Aew typical squash,...
Match #1: Hikaru Shida def. Tyra Russamee
My Thoughts: This was a typical Aew squash match of the highest order, with Tyra Russamee taking a beating from Shida – only avoiding Shida rather than offering any of her own offence.
My Score: 1 out of 5 Match #2: Varsity Athletes (Tony Nese and Josh Woods) def. Pillars of Destiny (Hunter Grey and Paul Titan)
My Thoughts: This was decidedly average. Both teams seemed to struggle making this one feel like a smooth wrestling match and instead felt too scrappy to make any impact.
My Score: 1.5 out of 5 Match #3: Matt Hardy and Isiah Kassidy def. Manny Lemons and Atiba
My Thoughts: Another Aew typical squash,...
- 1/3/2023
- by Phil Wheat
- Nerdly
Welcome to this week’s review of Aew: Dynamite, which was broadcast live from the Freeman Coliseum in San Antonio, Texas. We’ve got Excalibur, Tony Schiavone and Taz on commentary so let’s get into the review!
Match #1: The Elite def. Death Triangle The following is courtesy of allelitewrestling.com:
Death Triangle blasted the Elite with thrust kicks and then took flight and took out the Elite on the arena floor. Penta El Zero Miedo cracked a trash can over Kenny’s head! He followed up by dropkicking the can against Kenny’s groin area. Death Triangle nailed Matt Jackson with triple dropkicks. Penta El Zero Miedo stuck Nick Jackson with the sling blade clothesline outside the ring. Pac and Rey Fenix set up tables on the arena floor. Penta El Zero Miedo propped up an artificial Christmas tree in the ring and Matt and Kenny were hit with the artificial pine needles.
Match #1: The Elite def. Death Triangle The following is courtesy of allelitewrestling.com:
Death Triangle blasted the Elite with thrust kicks and then took flight and took out the Elite on the arena floor. Penta El Zero Miedo cracked a trash can over Kenny’s head! He followed up by dropkicking the can against Kenny’s groin area. Death Triangle nailed Matt Jackson with triple dropkicks. Penta El Zero Miedo stuck Nick Jackson with the sling blade clothesline outside the ring. Pac and Rey Fenix set up tables on the arena floor. Penta El Zero Miedo propped up an artificial Christmas tree in the ring and Matt and Kenny were hit with the artificial pine needles.
- 12/23/2022
- by Phil Wheat
- Nerdly
After a year of pushing ex-WWE wrestlers to the moon, All Elite Wrestling seems to have finally figured out the key to its growth as a professional wrestling brand. Throughout 2022, Tony Khan's promotion started to remind old head wrestling fans of WCW during the Monday Night Wars or Tna, when it tried to go toe-to-toe with WWE. That's because, seemingly on a bi-weekly basis, Aew rolled out the red carpet for a talent who didn't work out for the other promotion. Time and time again, All Elite fans were told to get excited about ex-wwe wrestlers, who were consistently hijacking the spotlight away from homegrown talent.
Being an ex-wwe performer doesn't make a wrestler bad, but there is an opportunity cost to flooding programming with them in hopes that their name recognition drives ratings. Instead of building homegrown stars and allowing them to work their way up the marquee,...
Being an ex-wwe performer doesn't make a wrestler bad, but there is an opportunity cost to flooding programming with them in hopes that their name recognition drives ratings. Instead of building homegrown stars and allowing them to work their way up the marquee,...
- 12/23/2022
- by Franklin Steele
- ScreenRant
What better way to usher in the festive season than bodyslams and superkick parties? All Elite Wrestling will be serving up a big helping of both during its “Holiday Bash” and “New Year’s Smash” shows closing out 2022. The festivities begin during the December 21 of Dynamite with match five in the “Best of Seven” between Death Triangle and The Elite, as well as Jamie Hayter’s first women’s title defense against Hikaru Shida. Rick Ross is also meditating a face-to-face between Keith Lee and Swerve Strickland. For Tony Khan, this time is about celebration, reflection, and looking to close the year on an impactful note. The enthusiastic founder couldn’t be happier about what the company has been able to accomplish. For this entrepreneur, the truth is in the numbers. Here Khan runs us through the data. He also opens up about the accomplishments, challenges, and future of Aew.
- 12/21/2022
- TV Insider
It’s Monday, so you know what that means, it’s time for this week’s review of Aew: Rampage! This week’s show was broadcast from the H-e-b Center in Cedar Park, Texas and featured Excalibur, Tony Schiavone and Jim Ross on commentary. Now let’s get to the review…
Match #1: Jon Moxley def. Konosuke Takeshita The following is courtesy of allelitewrestling.com:
Mox and Takeshita reached a stalemate early on in the match. Mox seemed impressed by Takeshita’s technique. Moxley grabbed Takeshita’s hair, backed him into the corner, and then chopped away at Takeshita’s chest. Takeshita ducked a chop and then landed an elbow strike on Moxley. Takeshita crashed over the top rope with a tope con hiro on Moxley. Takeshita busted open Moxley with a massive running boot. Moxley tried for a piledriver but Takeshita countered with a back body drop. Takeshita reared...
Match #1: Jon Moxley def. Konosuke Takeshita The following is courtesy of allelitewrestling.com:
Mox and Takeshita reached a stalemate early on in the match. Mox seemed impressed by Takeshita’s technique. Moxley grabbed Takeshita’s hair, backed him into the corner, and then chopped away at Takeshita’s chest. Takeshita ducked a chop and then landed an elbow strike on Moxley. Takeshita crashed over the top rope with a tope con hiro on Moxley. Takeshita busted open Moxley with a massive running boot. Moxley tried for a piledriver but Takeshita countered with a back body drop. Takeshita reared...
- 12/12/2022
- by Phil Wheat
- Nerdly
Another week, another episode of Aew: Dark which features 8 matches on the card this week (thankfully; I do love a shorter show)… On with the review!
Match #1: Lee Johnson, Qt Marshall and Cole Karter def. Justin Corino, Ryan Mooney and Steven Josifi
My Thoughts: I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again, the new additions to The Factory faction have given the group a huge boost. Case in point, this match. Johnson and Karter work well as a duo and even made Qt Marshall a new edge!
My Score: 2.5 out of 5 Match #2: Zack Clayton def. Chris Wylde
My Thoughts: Clayton is seemingly being booked like a lot of the lower-tier Aew talent, he loses to any “big name” talent but then wins against outside enhancement talent. Which is, honestly, kind of boring. Even more so when it’s someone like Clayton, who needs an extra...
Match #1: Lee Johnson, Qt Marshall and Cole Karter def. Justin Corino, Ryan Mooney and Steven Josifi
My Thoughts: I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again, the new additions to The Factory faction have given the group a huge boost. Case in point, this match. Johnson and Karter work well as a duo and even made Qt Marshall a new edge!
My Score: 2.5 out of 5 Match #2: Zack Clayton def. Chris Wylde
My Thoughts: Clayton is seemingly being booked like a lot of the lower-tier Aew talent, he loses to any “big name” talent but then wins against outside enhancement talent. Which is, honestly, kind of boring. Even more so when it’s someone like Clayton, who needs an extra...
- 12/1/2022
- by Phil Wheat
- Nerdly
It’s Monday, so you know what that means, it’s time for this week’s review of Aew: Rampage! This week’s show was broadcast from the Wintrust Arena in Chicago, Illinois and featured Excalibur, Tony Schiavone and Jim Ross on commentary. Now let’s get to the review…
Match #1: Roh Tag Team Championship Match – Ftr (Dax Harwood & Cash Wheeler) def. Top Flight (Dante & Darius Martin) The following is courtesy of allelitewrestling.com:
Dax and Darius locked up, with Darius taking Dax to the mat. Dax fired back with a shoulder tackle and scoop slam. Dax dropped a leg and tagged in Cash. Cash Wheeler clobbered Darius with chops and a European uppercut. Darius used his speed and tagged out to younger brother Dante. Cash caught Dante with three consecutive shots. Dante got a blind tag to Darius. Top Flight hit their next level tandem offense, with Darius...
Match #1: Roh Tag Team Championship Match – Ftr (Dax Harwood & Cash Wheeler) def. Top Flight (Dante & Darius Martin) The following is courtesy of allelitewrestling.com:
Dax and Darius locked up, with Darius taking Dax to the mat. Dax fired back with a shoulder tackle and scoop slam. Dax dropped a leg and tagged in Cash. Cash Wheeler clobbered Darius with chops and a European uppercut. Darius used his speed and tagged out to younger brother Dante. Cash caught Dante with three consecutive shots. Dante got a blind tag to Darius. Top Flight hit their next level tandem offense, with Darius...
- 11/28/2022
- by Phil Wheat
- Nerdly
Welcome back to another review of Aew Dark: Elevation, this week features nine matches once again and a number of big-name stars rather than jobbers! We’ve got Ian Riccaboni, Paul Wight and Matt Menard on commentary, so let’s get into the review…
Match #1: The Butcher, The Blade and Rush def. Doug Love, Channing Thomas and Brett Gosselin
My Thoughts: This was a squash match but a good squash match – you want to see guys like The Butcher, The Blade and Rush demolish their opponents and that’s what we got here.
My Score: 1 out of 5 Match #2: Willow Nightingale and Hikaru Shida def. Leva Bates and Emi Sakura
My Thoughts: Willow Nightingale teams with another Japanese talent and it looks and feels just as “right” as her tag team with Riho last week. Good to Leva Bates in action too. Nice women’s tag match – something that...
Match #1: The Butcher, The Blade and Rush def. Doug Love, Channing Thomas and Brett Gosselin
My Thoughts: This was a squash match but a good squash match – you want to see guys like The Butcher, The Blade and Rush demolish their opponents and that’s what we got here.
My Score: 1 out of 5 Match #2: Willow Nightingale and Hikaru Shida def. Leva Bates and Emi Sakura
My Thoughts: Willow Nightingale teams with another Japanese talent and it looks and feels just as “right” as her tag team with Riho last week. Good to Leva Bates in action too. Nice women’s tag match – something that...
- 11/23/2022
- by Phil Wheat
- Nerdly
Another week, another episode of Aew: Dark which packs in a whopping thirteen matches on the card this week… On with the review!
Match #1: Zack Clayton def. Blake Li
My Thoughts: This was short and totally inconsequential. Does not bode well for the rest of this show.
My Score: 1 out of 5 Match #2: Ashley D’Amboise def. Kayla Rossi
My Thoughts: Oh look, another quick squash match. How exciting.
My Score: 1 out of 5 Match #3: The Gunns def. Bk Klein & Jarett Diaz
My Thoughts: The Gunns can piss off for all I care. Terrible, terrible, presentation. And their opponents were even worse, with Diaz pausing before a pin attempt for no discernable reason!
My Score: 1.5 out of 5 Match #4: Peter Avalon def. Brandon Cutler
My Thoughts: Well so far this was the best match on Dark. And I’m not being sarcastic, these two actually put on a great comedy-style...
Match #1: Zack Clayton def. Blake Li
My Thoughts: This was short and totally inconsequential. Does not bode well for the rest of this show.
My Score: 1 out of 5 Match #2: Ashley D’Amboise def. Kayla Rossi
My Thoughts: Oh look, another quick squash match. How exciting.
My Score: 1 out of 5 Match #3: The Gunns def. Bk Klein & Jarett Diaz
My Thoughts: The Gunns can piss off for all I care. Terrible, terrible, presentation. And their opponents were even worse, with Diaz pausing before a pin attempt for no discernable reason!
My Score: 1.5 out of 5 Match #4: Peter Avalon def. Brandon Cutler
My Thoughts: Well so far this was the best match on Dark. And I’m not being sarcastic, these two actually put on a great comedy-style...
- 11/10/2022
- by Phil Wheat
- Nerdly
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