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Welcome to this weeks review of Aew: Dark, which once again comes from Aew Universal and features the Aew debut of Marina Shafir, another of the recently cut WWE roster and a member of Ronda Rousey’s four horsewomen Mma stable.

Match #1: Kris Statlander def. Marina Shafir

My Thoughts: Despite losing the match, Marina Shafir made a super-solid debut, really looking like her wrestling training on top of her Mma background has really stood her in good stead for a long wrestling career. She’d definitely be a good addition to the Aew womens roster that’s for sure. Superb opening match.

My Score: 3 out of 5 Match #2: Nick Comoroto def. Dean Fleming

My Thoughts: Anyone else only just notice that there’s a Dalek-esque soundbite at the start of Comoroto’s entrance music? This was another sqush match for Comoroto, who made mincemeat of Fleming And stole his neck tie!

Welcome to this weeks review of Aew: Dark, which is back in Aew Universal and is so packed with action that intros are kept short and we get right into the action… So let’s get right into this review!

Match #1: Lee Moriarty def. Mysterioso

My Thoughts: Fresh of his fantastic match against Cm Punk, Lee Moriarty is back on Aew programing in another great match, this time against Mysterioso – who looked good in defeat, delivering some great offense on Moriarty and some near-falls. Both men worked well together, Taiga-style seemingly well-matched by Lucha Libre wrestling. Eventually Moriarty hit a flatliner Ddt on Mysterioso for the win.

My Score: 2.5 out of 5 Match #2: Lio Rush def. Rayo

My Thoughts: This match was all about showing off Lio Rush’s skills to the Aew audience ahead of tonight’s Battle Royale. Rayo got some decent hits in and even a...

Welcome to the first of this weeks Aew reviews, Aew Dark: Elevation, which kicks off the wrestling week for us here at Nerdly. As always I’m editor Phil and let’s get straight into the review!

Match 1: Riho def. Angelica Risk

My Thoughts: I expected this to be a swift squash match for Riho on the road to her match against Jamie Hayter later this week but that was not what we got. Angelica Risk was actually a decent opponent for Riho, matching Riho’s speed with her own strength – with a running hip (really butt) shot on Riho in the corner that looked vicious.

My Score: 2.5 out of 5 Match 2: Brock Anderson, Lee Johnson & Dustin Rhodes def. The Wingmen

My Thoughts: A solid trios match that saw Dustin Rhoides outclass everyone in the match in the brioef time he was in the ring. As I always say,...

Welcome to the first of this weeks Aew reviews, Aew Dark: Elevation, which kicks off the wrestling week for us here at Nerdly. As always I’m editor Phil and let’s get straight into the review!

Match #1: Tay Jay (Tay Conti and Anna Jay) vs. Willow Nightingale and Erica Leigh

My Thoughts: Nice to see Willow Nightingale back on Aew programming, hopefully she gets a chance at more appearances in Aew. In terms of this match this was all Tay Conti, who took it to Erica Leigh and then pump-kicked the hell out of Nightingale before hitting the Dd-Tay for the win.

My Score: 2 out of 5 Match #2: Tony Nese def. Logan Laroux

My Thoughts: This was one of Aew’s quasi-squash matches; one that let local wrestler Logan Laroux get in some decent offence against Tony Nese – and the hometown crowd were certainly behind Laroux; but that...

Welcome to this review of this weeks episode of Aew: Dark, I’m editor Phil and this weeks episode of Dark is another arena show rather than Aew Universal.

Match #1: Powerhouse Hobbs def. Jaysin Strife

My Thoughts: This was a total squash match (all be it an extended one) but one that saw Hobbs plaiyng with his opponent – throwing him around and generally beating him up! Hobbs needs a better finished than the torture rack though Imho.

My Score: 2 out of 5 Match #2: Andrade El Idolo def. Jah-c

My Thoughts: Jah-c was a local talent that the crowd were definitely behind, even if he didn’t stand a chance against Andrade – who worked over Jah-c’s arm, and his face, in stiff fashion. Jah-c did get a few decent moves in before Andrade hit an armbar out of nowhere to get the submission win.

My Score: 2 out of 5 Match...

Welcome to this review of this weeks episode of Aew: Dark, I’m editor Phil and this weeks episode of Dark is Not from Aew Universal, instead this was filmed on the road in St. Louis and the larger crowd definitely makes a difference. Oh, and we’re back to nearly two hours of wrestling this week too!

Match #1: The Gunn Club def. Dark Order

My Thoughts: You’ve got to feel sorry for the Dark Order having to give up a winning streak to the Gunn Club of all people. I have no idea why Aew is insisting on having Billy Gunn and his two sons have an undefeated streak – it’s not like they’re remarkable wrestlers, they personify the midcard/jobber role perfectly and Dark Order are way above that station; and they have great skills to back that up. Uno, Reynolds and Cabana made this match work.

Welcome to this weeks review of Aew Dark: Elevation, the first of this weeks Aew shows on the road to Full Gear… Which I’m damn well excited for thzt’s for sure! Let’s get right to it.

Match #1: Powerhouse Hobbs def. Danny Adams

My Thoughts: Well this was awkward… Who let Tony Schiavone borrow the Delorean from Back to the Future and travel through time to wrestle Hobbs? I’m joking of course but Danny Adams aka Dan the Dad really does resemble a young Schiavone. He also got his ass kicked like Schiavone would if he did wrestle! Hobbs just messed around with Adams, playing with him like a toy before getting the decisive win.

My Score: 1.5 out of 5 Match #2: The Butcher and The Blade def. Best Friends (Chuck Taylor and Wheeler Yuta)

My Thoughts: This one was a great example of why Aew have...

Welcome to this weeks review of Aew: Dark, which can’t be any worse than this weeks Elevation can it? Let’s find out!

Match #1: Powerhouse Hobbs & Ricky Starks def. Aaron Frye & Brick Aldridge

My Thoughts: Well this was Supossed to be a tag match… Instead we got Powerhouse Hobbs squashing his opponents in around 30 seconds as Ricky Starks looked on in repose. Isn’t it about time Hobbs got some legitimate competition?

My Score: 1 out of 5 Match #2: Leyla Hirsch def. Diamante

My Thoughts: Well damn! This was a well-matched pair. Diamante and the Legit one went toe-to-toe in a match that looked brutal – literally like neither woman pulled any punches… or kicks! Leyla Hirsch looked like she was having as much fun here as she did in her tag matches with Ryo Mizunami.

My Score: 3 out of 5 Match #3: Varsity Blonds def. Liam Gray & Adrian Alanis

My...

Another week, another epsiode of Aew Dark: Elevation – a show which, I think, is still finding its feet. Hopefully. seriously, there has to be some plan to make this differ from regular Dark in future but for now let’s see what’s in store this week.

Match #1: Miro def. Will Allday

My Thoughts: Yes, we all knew this was a squash going into this match but there’s just something about Miro showing of his sheer power, and in this case hatred, that is fun to watch. Plus Will Allday, who’s lost all 3 of his Aew matches so far, always looks good… even in defeat

My Score: 1.5 out of 5 Match #2: Abadon def. Ryo Mizunami

My Thoughts: Finally Abadon had some decent competition in Ryo Mizunami. The two seemed pretty evenly matched and it was nice to see Abadon get more TV time in an actual match...

This weeks Aew Dark: Elevation got a Lot of things right, so lets see if Aew can follow-up one great show with another… Welcome to this weeks review of Aew: Dark!

Match #1: The Acclaimed def. Fuego Del Sol and D3

My Thoughts: No! Not another squash match for poor Fuego Del Sol. He’s got to get a win in someday doesn’t he? Much like their E;levation appearance, this match was pretty much to show how The acclaimed are back together and just as good as before Bowen’s injury. Just a shame Fuego had to be in yet another losing side.

My Score: 1.5 out of 5 Match #2: Matt and Mike Sydal def. David Ali and Aaron Frye

My Thoughts: The Sydal’s on Another episode of Dark; and after Matt appeared on Elevation the night before. I said it my review of that show and I’ll say it again,...

Welcome to this weeks review of Aew Dark: Elevation, the seventh episode of a show that has, honestly, varied wildy in quality… and length. Let’s see shat this weeks episode has to offer!

Match #1: Ray Fenix def. Chuck Taylor

My Thoughts: Ray Fenix is bloody good isn’t he? Somehow he seems to pull out new moves almost each and every week. Here it was a nasty leg/rope tie up on Chuck Taylor that looked really aggressive – as was a lot of this match.This was very much mat and submission wrestling rather than high-flying crazy stuff, yet with just enough flair to make this a “Ray Fenix” match. Gotta love the recent addition of Alex Abrahantes on the mic for Penta and Fenix too!

My Score: 3.5 out of 5 Match #2: Ryan Nemeth def. Ryzin

My Thoughts: Fresh of his engorged member escapades on Being the Elite,...

Welcome to this weeks episode of Aew Dark: Elevation, Aew’s third “programme” of wrestling (but not the extra TV programme we’re still due on TNT apparently) that so far hasn’t done much to elevate it (pun intended) apart from its namesake on Tuesday nights… Though given the recent set of releases elsewhere, Aew made need this extra show to fit in all the new wrestlers they’ll likely pick up!

Match #1: Hangman Page def. Spencer Slade

My Thoughts: A squash if ever I saw one, this at lest gave us more of Spencer Slade, who last week was the butt of a joke about the headgear from the Aew commentary team but who, this week, I learned wears the headgear because he’s deaf. Remarkable that Slade has found a way to do what he loves; honestly inspiring Imho.

My Score: 1 out of 5 Match #2: Britt Baker def.

Welcome to this weeks review of Aew: Dynamite, the first post-ppv show on TNT and the first before Aew’s expansion with Aew Dark: Elevation on Monday. Speaking of which, a special one-off match giving us a taste of what to expect from the new show aired on YouTube before this weeks Dynamite. Let us know what you thought of Elevation And tonight’s Dynamite in the comments below!

Match #1: Rey Fenix def. Matt Jackson The following is courtesy of allelitewrestling.com:

They locked up and after fighting for wrist control, Rey Fenix hit a dropkick on Matt Jackson. Rey Fenix used a big overhand chop on Matt and then a hurracanrana off the apron onto Matt! Rey Fenix applied body scissors to Matt Jackson and then changed levels with a thrust kick to the back of Matt’s head. They battled on top of the turnbuckles and Matt countered with a powerbomb!

There’s been a Huge build for this years Aew: Revolution pay per view, with teases of new appearances and new signings; an entire womens Championshiop elimination tournament And the promise of an Exploding Barbed Wire Death Match! But it all starts with The Buy In. Oh, and given this is going live a few hours after the PPV airs… Spoilers Ahead!

The Buy-In Match: Britt Baker and Maki Itoh def. Thunder Rosa and Riho

Maki Itoh! Maki Itoh! Maki Itoh! Maki Itoh! Hell yes! The star of the Aew Women’s Elimination Tournament – at least on social media – made an appearance as Britt Baker’s replacement for an “injured” Reba and killed it – really stealing the show. In fact all four women really shone in this opening match; even Riho, who I think has never really clicked on Aew television since her Championship run – with Thunder Rosa looking particularly...

Welcome to this All Elite Wrestling event called Double Or Nothing. I’m Nathan Favel and we have a chance to witness history, right here on Nerdly. Unless the building explodes or something like that, then Aew will be delivering a major show that has drawn over 12,000 people to Las Vegas, Nevada. This is a big deal and changes everything in professional wrestling. Let’s stop pretending that this is just some T-Shirt company and take this for what it is. Okay, here comes Double Or Nothing. I know, this is pretty damn cool.

Match #1: Adam Page beat Mjf, Dustin Thomas, Sunny Daze, Brandon Cutler, Michael Nakazawa, Brian Pillman Jr., Isiah Kassidy, Joey Janela, Jimmy Havoc, Shawn Spears, Billy Gunn, Glacier, Jungle Boy, Ace Romero, Marq Quen, Sonny Kiss, Marko Stunt, Tommy Dreamer and Luchasaurus – Casino Battle Royale Match For An All Elite Wrestling World Title Shot

My Opinion:...

Gavin Jasper May 26, 2019

All Elite Wrestling's first PPV has arrived. Who won, who will be facing off for the title, and what surprises showed up?

All Elite Wrestling is the true x-factor of wrestling in 2019. The brainchild of Tony Khan, Cody Rhodes, Brandi Rhodes, the Young Bucks, and Kenny Omega, the promotion will soon be getting its own prime time slot on TNT. The first official show for the promotion will be the PPV event Aew Double or Nothing.

Of course, the September PPV All In deserves mention for being the prototype for Aew. Cody and the rest put together a big four-hour PPV with one-hour pre-show that brought in big names from the indies, as well as showcasing people from Ring of Honor, New Japan Pro Wrestling, and even Impact. The show was a massive success and now they’re moving forward.

The future will show how everything pans out,...