AEW Dynamite Results, August 30, 2023: Live Coverage, Winners, Commentary, Recap

August 30, 2023 at 5:58 AM
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AEW Dynamite Results, August 30, 2023: Live Coverage, Winners, Commentary, Recap

Nashville, August 30, 2023 - Here are the full results for this Wednesday's AEW Dynamite Episode which is slated to air live on August 30, 2023, from NOW Arena in Chicago, IL.





AEW Dynamite airs every Wednesday at 8 pm ET on TBS in the United States. In Canada, AEW Dynamite is available through the TSN website. In India, AEW Dynamite airs on Eurosport every Thursday at 5:30 AM IST.





The show is available on the TSN Direct streaming service at 10 pm Eastern, the same time that the show will air live on TNT and FITE TV.



AEW Dynamite Results August 30, 2023: Highlights

Jon Moxley Vs Komander (w/Alex Abrahantes)



Moxley started things off by mowing down Komander with a big boot and then landing some corner strikes. He even took a moment to acknowledge the Chicago crowd with a bow. Komander fought back using his speed, sending Moxley to the floor and hitting a high crossbody. When they got back in the ring, Moxley did his signature big back rake in the corner, but a well-placed headbutt from Komander surprised Moxley and knocked him off balance. Komander attempted a move called Cancun Tornillo but ended up crashing and burning instead.





During the commercial break, Komander continued to rely on his speed, but Moxley was ready this time, countering a crossbody attempt and taking control for most of the break.





Komander managed to counter one of Moxley's powerbomb attempts into a facebuster, much like what Billy Kidman used to do. He followed it up with a series of lariats, and although Moxley initially absorbed them, the third one finally took him down. Komander then used well-aimed kicks and a low DDT to chop Moxley down. He pulled off an impressive lung blower that nearly ended the match, but Moxley kicked out at two.





Komander tried to pull off his signature rope walk 450 splash, but Moxley got his knees up just in time and followed up with a piledriver. Moxley then used his anvil-like elbows to soften up Komander and transitioned into a rear naked choke. Komander put up a fight, but Moxley smoothly shifted into an arm bar, forcing Komander to tap out.



WINNER: Jon Moxley
Chris Jericho & Sammy Guevara Face to Face





Jericho thanked the crowd for their great reaction and praised one of the best weekends he's had in his career, both as a wrestler and with his band Fozzy. He highlighted AEW's record-breaking attendance at Wembley and wanted to talk about his actions after a match. He called Sammy Guevara into the ring.





Jericho admitted he wasn't happy with how he shoved Guevara after losing to Will Ospreay. They showed a clip of Guevara hitting Ospreay with a bat while Jericho had him in the Walls of Jericho. Jericho recognized that Guevara did whatever it took, whether it was lying, cheating, or stealing, to help him win. Jericho and Guevara shook hands, and Guevara stated that their friendship couldn't be broken by a mere shove.





Jericho pondered what he could have done differently to win the match, suggesting that Guevara could have hit Ospreay with the bat harder. Guevara countered by questioning if Jericho had hit his finishing move, the Judas Effect, harder, he might have secured the victory. Guevara also mentioned that he left his pregnant wife to be there for Jericho, and if he hadn't had Jericho's back, he might have actually wrestled on the show.





Tensions escalated as Guevara brought up how Jericho had won the AEW title in that very arena only to lose it outside a steakhouse. Despite the tension, Jericho aimed for cooler heads and proposed that Le Sex Gods should go after the AEW Tag Team Titles. Guevara shook his hand, signaling that things weren't falling apart just yet, but they were close. The crowd was disappointed that the segment didn't lead to a brawl, as they were expecting some physicality.





Backstage, Jon Moxley was seen with Claudio Castagnoli and Wheeler Yuta, addressing the upcoming main event. Moxley expressed that it seemed like everything was about show, like who had the most titles, nicknames, or hashtags. However, he believed that at All Out, it would come down to who had the most substance.



Eddie Kingston vs. Wheeler Yuta for the NJPW Strong Openweight Title




Yuta gave Kingston a solid slap and immediately targeted Kingston's taped-up elbow, effectively grounding him. This dominance continued for a while, and around a minute into the match, they cut to a commercial break. During the break, Yuta maintained control. As the action resumed, Kingston countered a monkey flip attempt by Yuta, sending him crashing to the outside and then following up with a tope suicida. Once they were back in the ring, Kingston delivered a series of Kobashi-style machine gun chops, leading into an Exploder suplex. Yuta, however, blocked Kingston's back fist attempt, and impressively transitioned from a skin-the-cat move into a bridging German suplex for a near fall.





Kingston managed to get his knees up just in time to counter Yuta's diving move and quickly followed it up with a Saito suplex for a close two-count. Yuta then turned the tide by countering Kingston's half and half suplex attempt into an Angle Slam. Kingston showed signs of a comeback, unleashing a flurry of chops despite his injured arm. Yuta retaliated with anvil-like elbow strikes, but Kingston fired back with his half and half suplex followed by multiple back fists that caused Yuta to collapse and get pinned.





After the match, Claudio Castagnoli appeared at ringside, never making direct eye contact with Kingston. He assisted Yuta in making his way backstage without exchanging words with Kingston.



WINNER: Eddie Kingston



A video package recaps the main event of All In, featuring MJF successfully defending the AEW World Title against Adam Cole. Backstage, MJF expresses his frustration in a post-match interview, citing that Cole pushed him to wrestle harder than he has in a while. He reveals that Tony Khan informed him about a tag team battle royal scheduled for Rampage, which will decide the challengers for Cole and MJF's ROH Tag Team Titles at All Out. Additionally, MJF announces an upcoming tournament to determine his opponent for the AEW World Title match at Grand Slam on September 20th.





He humorously adds that he's taking a week off to go to Paris, enjoy a baguette, and spend time before returning to hit a Kangaroo Kick and execute a double clothesline with Cole to retain their titles.
Renee Paquette conducts an interview backstage with Sammy Guevara, but their conversation is swiftly interrupted by Don Callis. Callis brings up the challenge of dealing with a personality like Chris Jericho's and tries to offer his congratulations to Guevara on his wife's pregnancy. However, Guevara cuts him off and curtly tells Callis to leave him alone.



Story Time with Adam Cole



Cole addresses the crowd, thanking them for what he considers the most significant night of his life and the greatest wrestling event ever. He acknowledges that despite the greatness of the night, it wasn't perfect due to his loss in the World Title match. He remains confident that he'll earn another shot at the title in the future and assures the audience that MJF will be ready for All Out despite his neck injury.





Unexpectedly, Roderick Strong and The Kingdom rush to the ring. Strong takes offense to Cole showing concern for MJF's neck while seemingly neglecting him. Cole expresses confusion about Strong's behavior and questions if it's influenced by his association with The Kingdom.





Mike Bennett interjects, initiating "Story Time with Mike Bennett." He reminisces about their shared debut in ROH and the path they've walked together. Cole initially pretends not to know The Kingdom, but Bennett reminds him of their shared history, including Cole's presence at Bennett's wedding. Bennett criticizes Cole for prioritizing the opinions of fans and failing to recognize the contributions of The Kingdom and Strong in his journey.





Matt Taven interrupts and accuses Cole of leveraging The Kingdom's efforts to elevate his career before joining Bullet Club for financial gain. Taven calls Cole a dishonest opportunist who has only looked out for himself. Cole apologizes if they feel that way but urges them to understand that MJF is not just his friend, but his best friend. Roderick Strong declares his intention to enter the Grand Slam tournament and achieve something Cole couldn't: beating MJF for the World Title.





Cole voices his disagreement, citing Strong's neck issues, but Strong is motivated by Cole's concern, feeling finally acknowledged. Strong asserts that he will win the tournament, break opponents' necks, and solidify his status as a wrestling legend. The Kingdom and Strong exit, with Tony Schiavone on commentary humorously suggesting that someone should call the "whambulance."



TBS Champion Kris Statlander, Dr. Britt Baker & Hikaru Shida Vs Nyla Rose, Marina Shafir & Emi Sakura



Sakura launched a quick attack on Shida at the outset, but Shida promptly turned things around and tagged in Baker. Baker swiftly executed a sling blade move. Shafir intervened to distract the referee, allowing Rose to land a sneaky shot on Baker, leaving her isolated and targeted as the action continued off-screen during a commercial break. Baker eventually found an opening and delivered a rolling neckbreaker, leading to a hot tag to Statlander, who currently holds the TBS Championship. Statlander unleashed her energy, taking control of the match until Rose and Sakura cooperated to execute a double team slam. Shida attempted to intervene, but Rose cleverly evaded a superkick from Baker, which accidentally struck Shida instead. Rose then hit a choke slam on Baker and aimed to do the same to Statlander.





However, Statlander resisted and managed to send Rose, along with everyone else, tumbling to the outside. Statlander seized the opportunity to climb to the top rope and launched an impressive crossbody on all her opponents. With the action back in the ring, Statlander reentered with Shafir, executing her finishing move, "Wednesday Night Fever," to secure the victory for her team.



WINNER: TBS Champion Kris Statlander, Dr. Britt Baker & Hikaru Shida
The Acclaimed & Billy Gunn’s Trios Title Celebration



In Max Caster's freestyle, he touched on Mitch McConnell's instability and even alluded to Trump's mugshot. Gunn mentioned time constraints and briefly discussed their Trios Titles victory at All In. Caster expressed that it would be fitting to return to Chicago, where the crowd played a pivotal role in their AEW Tag Titles win. They jokingly mentioned a ribbon-cutting ceremony, and Gunn took out large scissors to cut an imaginary ribbon, symbolizing the dawn of a new era for the Trios division. Bowens enthusiastically welcomed everyone to the House of Ass. As a surprise, Caster revealed the new Trios Titles, featuring scissor-shaped ends on the straps for a playful touch. Bowens announced that they would defend the titles on Collision this week. To conclude the segment, The Acclaimed and Gunn playfully demonstrated their unity by engaging in a mock scissoring motion with each other.



Orange Cassidy Vs Penta El Zero Miedo (w/Alex Abrahantes) for the AEW International Title



The match kicked off with a fast-paced opening sequence featuring roll-throughs, arm drags, and sweeps, leading to an early stalemate. Cassidy swiftly executed a takedown and showcased his signature pocket offense, sending Penta to the outside. Cassidy set up for a tope suicida, but Penta countered by catching him in a mid-air gorilla press and launching Cassidy into the railing as they headed into a commercial break.





Unfortunately, there was no picture-in-picture during the break. When they returned, Cassidy successfully connected with his tope suicida, but Penta quickly retaliated with a somersault plancha of his own. Back inside the ring, Penta performed a creative springing leg drop off the bottom rope. Cassidy displayed his agility, utilizing a Stundog Millionaire from the apron back into the ring, followed by his swinging DDT for a near fall. Penta managed to halt Cassidy's momentum in the ropes and landed a impactful backstabber, leading into another commercial break, this time with picture-in-picture.





Amidst their back-and-forth, both competitors exchanged thrust kicks. Penta executed a sling blade and another thrust kick for a two-count. Penta attempted to target Cassidy's bad arm, but Cassidy fought back and surprised everyone by slipping his hand into his pocket. Cassidy unleashed his unique offense, catching Penta off-guard and hitting back-to-back Destroyers. Cassidy tried for one more, but Penta countered with a thrust kick, and both wrestlers ended up on the mat.





Penta sought to execute his Fear Factor finisher, but Cassidy countered into a Beach Break, although he didn't fully connect. Penta blocked Cassidy's Orange Punch attempt and retreated to the apron. Penta landed a brutal Fear Factor on the edge of the ring, but Cassidy narrowly managed to get a rope break just in time. Penta viciously manipulated Cassidy's injured arm and delivered another devastating Fear Factor, yet Cassidy miraculously kicked out. Penta's disbelief led to a momentary hesitation, which allowed Cassidy to surprise him with a quick crucifix pin for the victory.





After the match, Cassidy grabbed the microphone and humbly stated that he's not one to talk much, especially since his body was in significant pain. Nonetheless, he emphasized the significance of defending the title and how it symbolizes AEW's ethos—empowering individuals who were once labeled as different or too skinny to become champions. Cassidy asserted his commitment to defending the title as long as he wishes, confidently stating that Moxley needs more than just a fork to defeat him. Cassidy, without a catchphrase, declared himself as Orange Cassidy. This prompted Jon Moxley to make his entrance, leading to an intense face-off with Cassidy to conclude the show.



WINNER: Orange Cassidy




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Blue trips Statlander, who collides with Willow running at Blue. The action continues after the commercial break, with all four women exchanging blows. Willow retreats outside the ring momentarily. ## Statlander takes control, dominating both Skye Blue and Anna Jay. She nearly secures a pinfall on Skye Blue with a Michinoku Driver. Statlander attempts a high-risk maneuver from the top rope, but Jay recovers and delivers a critical elbow strike. Jay follows up with a Superplex for another near-fall.## Willow breaks the pin attempt and clears the ring with a flurry of offense. Blue counters a Gutwrench Powerbomb from Nightingale with a quick roll-up for a near-fall. Blue gains momentum and hits Willow with her signature Code Blue maneuver. However, Statlander breaks up the pinfall attempt. Statlander executes her Powerbomb Lungblower combo on Blue. Anna Jay enters the fray and attempts to capitalize by covering both Statlander and Blue simultaneously. Willow disrupts the pin attempt with a dropkick on Jay. ## Statlander and Nightingale lock eyes in a moment of intensity. The chaos continues as Skye Blue attacks both women. Nightingale inadvertently takes out Statlander in the confusion. Seizing the opportunity, Skye Blue focuses her attack on Willow. Willow fights back but is ultimately taken down with a Death Valley Driver on the ring apron. Back in the ring, Anna Jay rolls up Statlander for a near-fall. Statlander is sent outside the ring. Nightingale capitalizes by hitting Anna Jay with her devastating Gutwrench Powerbomb to secure the victory. ## WINNER: Willow Nightingale ## Following Nightingale's victory, Julia Hart attacks her in the ring. She poses with the championship belt before turning her attention to Mercedes Mone with a defiant stare. ## Backstage, Dustin Rhodes acknowledges the talent on the AEW roster and expresses satisfaction with the quality of his recent matches, calling them all "bangers." The Butcher interrupts his interview, demanding a match against Rhodes. Rhodes throws a playful jab at Butcher's mustache, but the match is confirmed for Friday night's episode of "AEW Rampage." ## On a separate note, TCM's Ben Mankiewicz congratulates Toni Storm on her accomplishments in the wrestling world. ## AEW World Tag Team Championship Tournament Quarterfinal Match: The Best Friends vs. The Undisputed Kingdom ## ## The match starts with Trent facing off against Mike Bennett. Orange Cassidy throws a wrench into the early strategy by punching Matt Taven outside the ring, sparking a brawl. The action spills outside the ring with dives from Trent and Orange Cassidy taking down both Undisputed Kingdom members.## Back in the ring, Trent battles back against the dominance of Taven and Bennett with a series of German Suplexes. He fights off a two-on-one attack but gets distracted by an argument with the outside official, Rick Knox. The Undisputed Kingdom capitalize and take control heading into a commercial break. ## After the break, The Undisputed Kingdom nearly pin Trent. Orange Cassidy tags in but struggles to gain momentum. Bennett connects with a Proton Pack for a near fall, but Trent disrupts their attempt at a double-team maneuver. Best Friends respond with their signature Strong Zero combination, nearly securing the win. ## Trent continues the offensive with a series of knee strikes to Taven. Roderick Strong, an outside associate of The Undisputed Kingdom, distracts Trent, but Orange Cassidy takes him out. The chaos allows Mike Bennett back in the ring, but Chuck Taylor, another member of Best Friends stationed outside, prevents a Spike Piledriver. Trent with a roll-up pinfall on Bennett to secure the victory for Best Friends and advance them in the tournament. ## WINNER: The Best Friends ## Main Event: Konosuke Takeshita vs. Swerve Strickland ## ## Konosuke Takeshita starts strong, taking Swerve Strickland to the mat and controlling the early portion of the match with his grappling skills. Swerve uses his agility to counter, slipping out of holds and attempting rollups. Takeshita cuts him off with a leaping lariat to take back control.## Backstage, Samoa Joe keeps a close eye on the action. ## Takeshita focuses on grounding Swerve, choking him in the corner. Swerve fights back with a series of uppercuts, culminating in a mid-rope diving uppercut that stuns Takeshita. He starts to dominate but Takeshita weathers the storm and launches a counteroffensive. Swerve responds with a powerful backbreaker. They trade suplexes. Takeshita lands a heavy elbow strike that sends Swerve reeling outside the ring just before a commercial break. ## Swerve recovers during the break and returns to the ring only to be met with a big boot from Takeshita. Takeshita maintains control with a submission hold, but Swerve powers out. He sends Takeshita outside and hits a spectacular hurricanrana. Back inside, Swerve dives off the top rope with a crossbody for a nearfall. ## They trade blows again, with Takeshita dropping Swerve with a strong elbow. He follows up with a Death Valley Driver and a running knee, but Swerve escapes to the ring apron before Takeshita can capitalize. Takeshita dives over the top rope with a Tope to take out Swerve on the outside.## Back in the ring, Takeshita attempts a Super Brainbuster from the top rope, but Swerve fights him off. Swerve counters with a devastating DDT from the top turnbuckle. He climbs up again and connects with his signature Sky Twister for another nearfall.## Takeshita refuses to give up, battling back with a Blue Thunder Bomb that nearly puts Swerve away. The fight continues as they exchange strikes. Swerve lands a Complete Shot for another nearfall. He attempts a Swerve Stomp from the top rope, but Takeshita rolls away to the apron. Swerve manages to connect with the Swerve Stomp on the apron.## Takeshita hits back with a powerful throw from the inside the ring after countering a Brainbuster attempt. He lands a big knee strike that almost secures the win, but Swerve kicks out. Takeshita goes for another move from the top rope, but Swerve counters, sending Takeshita crashing to the mat.## The resilience of both wrestlers continues to shine as they counter each other's moves. Swerve hits a House Call and his signature Swerve Stomp for yet another nearfall. He headbutts Takeshita, but Takeshita responds with a knee. Swerve gets the upper hand with a pop-up Swerve Stomp and finishes the match with his JML Driver for the pinfall victory. ## WINNER: Swerve Strickland ## Stay Tuned To Sacnilk...

Mercedes Mone's Role For The Upcoming AEW Dynamite On March 27th Revealed AEW Dynamite
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Mercedes Mone's Role For The Upcoming AEW Dynamite On March 27th Revealed

Mercedes Mone's role for the upcoming AEW Dynamite on March 27th has been revealed. ## Following her highly-anticipated debut at AEW Big Business, Mone will be providing expert commentary for a crucial women's division matchup. The match will determine the number one contender for Julia Hart's TBS Championship at AEW Dynasty on April 21st.## In the ring, Willow Nightingale, Kris Statlander, Skye Blue, and Anna Jay will battle it out for a shot at the title. This will be a close observation opportunity for Mone, who has already crossed paths with both Nightingale and the other participants.## This announcement comes alongside other exciting matches for Dynamite, including Swerve Strickland versus Konosuke Takeshita for the number one contendership for the AEW World Title, and Will Ospreay facing Katsuyori Shibata in a highly anticipated singles bout.## Stay Tuned To Sacnilk...

AEW Dynamite 3/20 Maintains Audience, Rampage Reaches Highest Numbers In Over A Year AEW News
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AEW Dynamite 3/20 Maintains Audience, Rampage Reaches Highest Numbers In Over A Year

AEW's flagship show, Dynamite, remained consistent in viewership on March 20th. According to Wrestlenomics, the show drew 800,000 viewers, a slight increase from the previous week's 798,000. The key demographic rating (18-49) also held steady at 0.27. ## However, the big story comes from AEW Rampage. Airing in a special Wednesday night slot following Dynamite on TBS, Rampage saw a significant jump in viewership. Wrestlenomics reports 541,000 viewers tuned in, a major rise from the 327,000 on its usual Friday night slot on TNT. This marks Rampage's highest viewership since January of 2023. ## The demo rating for Rampage also saw a positive change. The show scored a 0.18 rating in the key demographic, up from the 0.11 it received last week. This is the highest rating Rampage has achieved since April 2022. ## The special Wednesday airing is likely a factor in Rampage's strong showing. By following Dynamite on the same night and channel, it benefited from a larger audience already tuned in. Whether this success translates to a permanent time slot shift remains to be seen, but it certainly highlights the potential of a strong lead-in. ## Stay Tuned To Sacnilk...

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Edge Triumphs In Brutal I Quit Match, Captures Second TNT Title On 3/20 AEW Dynamite AEW News
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Edge Triumphs In Brutal I Quit Match, Captures Second TNT Title On 3/20 AEW Dynamite

Toronto native Adam Copeland, better known to WWE fans as Edge, has secured his first championship title in AEW after defeating Christian Cage in a bloody and brutal I Quit match on this week's Dynamite. ## Copeland, already a WWE Hall of Famer, had been chasing Cage and the TNT title for some time. Their rivalry intensified upon Copeland's arrival in AEW last year, culminating in this highly anticipated hometown clash.## The match between Cage and Copeland (Edge) was a brutal affair, featuring the use of foreign objects, a chaotic brawl backstage, and plenty of blood. Both wrestlers displayed incredible grit and determination as they tore into each other throughout the live show.## The intensity only grew as members of The Family (Matt Hardy, Andrade El Idolo, and Private Announcement) attempted to sway the match in Cage's favor. However, Copeland received crucial assistance from Daddy Magic and Daniel Garcia, evening the odds. ## With Cage handcuffed and left vulnerable, Copeland delivered a decisive blow, forcing his opponent to utter the dreaded words – "I Quit." A new TNT Champion was crowned, and the Rated-R Superstar had etched his name on yet another championship title.## Copeland's ring attire for the match held a special significance. The gear echoed the Maple Leaf design he wore during his final WWE match in Toronto, a subtle nod to his Canadian roots and a reminder of his enduring connection to his hometown. ## Stay Tuned To Sacnilk...

AEW Dynamite Results, March 20, 2024: Live Coverage, Winners, Commentary, Recap AEW Dynamite
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AEW Dynamite Results, March 20, 2024: Live Coverage, Winners, Commentary, Recap

Here are the full results for this Wednesday's AEW Dynamite Episode which is slated to air live on March 20, 2024, at the Coca Cola Coliseum in Toronto, ON.## AEW Dynamite airs every Wednesday at 8 pm ET on TBS in the United States. In Canada, AEW Dynamite is available through the TSN website. In India, AEW Dynamite airs on Eurosport every Thursday at 6:30 AM IST.## The show is available on the TSN Direct streaming service at 10 pm Eastern, the same time that the show will air live on TNT and FITE TV. ## AEW Dynamite Results March 20, 2024: Highlights ## The crowd in Toronto roared with excitement as Tony Schiavone introduced Mercedes Moné, who looked every bit the formidable competitor in a dazzling white fur coat. Mone' addressed the audience, acknowledging a near-defeat last year at the hands of Willow Nightingale.## A video package highlighting Moné's accomplishments flickered across the screen, only to be interrupted by a sudden blackout. When the lights returned, pandemonium erupted as Skye Blue and Julia Hart launched a surprise attack on Moné. The tide quickly turned against the challengers, leaving them clutching chairs in desperation.## Just as Willow Nightingale and Kris Statlander rushed to Moné's aid, the arena plunged into darkness once more. Upon regaining vision, the two wrestlers had vanished, leaving a bewildered Willow brandishing a chair and Moné opting for a strategic retreat.## Meanwhile, backstage, a confident duo – the Young Bucks – alongside Kazuchika Okada, assured Alex Marvez of Okada's imminent victory in his pursuit of the AEW Continental Title tonight. ## AEW Continental Championship: Eddie Kingston vs. Kazuchika Okada ## The match kicks off with a clean break after Kingston lands a series of slaps and a roundhouse kick. Kingston dominates early with chops and a powerful forearm, forcing Okada to retreat momentarily. However, Okada retaliates with an axehandle and secures a side headlock. The wrestlers then engage in a thrilling exchange of shoulder tackles, with Kingston gaining the upper hand. Outside the ring, Okada seizes an opportunity and delivers a devastating DDT.## Back in the ring, Okada displays his technical prowess with a Rude Awakening followed by a boot to the chest. He transitions smoothly into a straightjacket hold, maintaining control. A knee strike, a snapmare, and a running kick by Okada keep Kingston on the defensive as we head for commercials.## After the break, Okada continues his offensive onslaught. However, Kingston doesn't back down. He counters with vigorous chops, blocks a hip toss attempt, and counters with a ferocious suplex. Kingston follows up with a clothesline and a barrage of chops, showcasing his unwavering fighting spirit. He displays his technical prowess with a German suplex and a sliding elbow that nearly dethrones the challenger, earning a near-fall.## Kingston refuses to yield, unleashing kicks and a thunderous chop. But Okada won't be denied. He retaliates with a dropkick and a knee strike to the neck. Although he misses a flying attack from the top rope, Kingston remains a threat, landing a backfist for a two-count.## The closing moments are a display of resilience and desperation. Both wrestlers trade elbows, with a massive chop sending Okada reeling. Kingston blocks a potentially match-ending lariat before launching a series of kicks and a clothesline. In a desperate attempt to gain an edge, Kingston pulls down the straps, but Okada counters with a ruthless eye gouge.## Kingston retaliates with an enziguiri, narrowly missing a finishing blow. He attempts a backfist, but Okada counters with a devastating shoulderbreaker. Seizing the opportunity, Okada unleashes his signature Rainmaker lariat, sending Kingston crashing down for the pinfall victory. ## WINNER: Kazuchika Okada ## Meanwhile, Renee Paquette catches up with Swerve Strickland. Swerve throws verbal punches, accusing the champion, Samoa Joe, of being afraid to face him. He demands an open challenge for tonight, eager to prove his mettle.## Renee then shifts her focus to Willow Nightingale, Kris Statlander, and Stokely Hathaway. The trio form a united front, vowing to crush Julia Hart and Skye Blue on Rampage. Suddenly, Mercedes Martinez strides into the scene. She offers Statlander a courteous greeting but blatantly disregards Willow. ## Hook vs. Chris Jericho ## The bell rings, and the two lock up, Hook explodes with a powerful suplex, sending Jericho reeling. He follows up with a barrage of sharp elbows and forearms, softening Jericho's defenses. ## Hook connects with a thunderous T Bone Suplex, nearly putting Jericho away with a two-count. He throws Jericho into the turnbuckle with a sickening thud, but the veteran rallies. Jericho charges at Hook, but misses his mark and gets caught in a brutal German Suplex, Hook seamlessly transitions into a second, then a third German Suplex, establishing dominance as we head to commercial. ## Back from the break, Jericho desperately tries to counter another German Suplex but gets caught in a submission attempt – the Walls of Jericho, He escapes the hold and lands a shoulder block, but Hook counters with a lightning-fast Northern Lights Suplex. ## The fight intensifies, Jericho responds with a clothesline, then executes a picture-perfect Lionsault, coming within a hair's breadth of victory! He throws punches and chops at Hook, relentlessly wearing him down. He climbs to the top turnbuckle, but Hook anticipates the move and counters with a devastating Redrum attempt. ## Jericho fights his way out and unleashes a flurry of punches. Hook, ever opportunistic, counters with a quick small package and scores the pinfall. ## WINNER: HOOK ## Toni Storm & Mariah May w/Luther vs. Deonna Purrazzo & Thunder Rosa ## Rosa and Purrazzo with a synchronized takedown with a double leg sweep. May and Purrazzo are the current legal competitors. Purrazzo lands a DDT for a near fall (2 count). May responds with a dropkick. Storm enters the match, replacing May. Purrazzo counters with a double clothesline. Rosa tags in and connects with a running clothesline. Rosa throws uppercuts and transitions into a snap mare on May. She follows up with a lariat for another near fall. Storm capitalizes on a distraction from Luther to land a hip attack. We cut to commercial.## Following the break, Deonna connects with a running kick on May for another close call (2 count). May escapes an armbar attempt. Rosa tags in, seemingly against Deonna's wishes. Rosa hits a DVD on May. Toni counters with a German Suplex on Rosa. Storm attempts another hip attack but Rosa counters with a quick roll-up for the pinfall victory. ## WINNER: Deonna Purrazzo & Thunder Rosa ## Swerve Strickland vs. The Butcher ## Swerve explodes with a headbutt, launching into a flurry of kicks against a cornered Butcher. He follows up with a running kick, keeping the pressure on. Swerve throws elbows with sharp precision, but Butcher retaliates with a powerful elbow of his own. Butcher takes control, executing a snap mare and a kick before transitioning into a brutal backbreaker. ## He maintains the assault with elbows and chops, but Swerve rallies with a barrage of kicks. Strickland lands a right hand, but Butcher counters with a lariat. Swerve weathers the storm, leaping for a double stomp that sends Butcher reeling. Capitalizing on the momentum, Swerve transitions directly into a Swerve Stomp and cinches in a short arm scissor bar. The pain is evident, forcing Butcher to submit. ## WINNER: Strickland ## I Quit Match for the TNT Championship: Christian Cage vs Adam Copeland ## Cage enters the ring alone, electrifying the Toronto crowd. He throws punches, but Copeland reverses a whip and forces Cage to flee outside. Copeland pursues with a baseball slide dropkick, sending the brawl into the audience. They fight through the crowd and end up in the penalty box. In a playful twist, Copeland throws a Boston Bruins jersey on Cage and dons a Maple Leafs jersey himself. They trade punches before the commercial break. Back from the break, a ladder is introduced, igniting chants of "TLC" from the Toronto faithful. Copeland attempts a daring maneuver, bridging the ladder at ringside. Cage counters with a back elbow, but Copeland responds with a Backstabber on the ladder. The action spills back into the ring, where Copeland executes a Gorden Special on the upside-down ladder. He maintains the offensive, sending Cage crashing into the ring post outside. Undeterred, Cage recovers and throws a table into the mix, setting it up against the barricade. He avoids a spear attempt and reverses it, driving Copeland into the ring post. Desperation sets in for Cage as he resorts to an eye poke, leaving Copeland bleeding. This tactic backfires as Cage attempts a crossbody but sends Copeland crashing through the table. Still, Copeland refuses to stay down. Back in the ring, Cage catapults Copeland into the ladder, showcasing his opponent's incredible resilience. Ascending the top turnbuckle, Cage attempts a Frog Splash but misses. Copeland capitalizes, locking in a crossface. Cage desperately counters with an eye gouge. Both men collide head-on as they attempt a simultaneous spear. We cut to commercial with the outcome hanging in the balance. Copeland gains the upper hand after the break, throwing Cage off the stage and slamming him into a hockey net. Just when Cage seems on the verge of defeat, Nick Wayne's mother intervenes with a surprise low blow. Cage capitalizes on the distraction, nailing Copeland with a hockey stick. He rains down repeated blows, even choking Copeland with the stick. Despite the brutality, Copeland refuses to submit. Cage retrieves two chairs, one wrapped in barbed wire, clearly planning a brutal maneuver. He sets up a Conchairto, but Copeland dodges it. A desperate Cage connects with a kick, but the momentum shifts when Copeland applies a crossface with the help of the hockey stick. He then uses a drawstring to choke Cage unconscious. Nick Wayne and Killswitch attempt to intervene, but are quickly dispatched by Nick Wayne's mother and the Jericho Appreciation Society. With the challengers incapacitated, Copeland delivers a devastating splash off the ladder to the floor. Garcia and Menard hand Copeland handcuffs, which are used to restrain Killswitch and Wayne. Another set of handcuffs restrains Cage, leaving him helpless. ## Copeland introduces a foreign object - "Spike" - and delivers a low blow. With Cage weakened and demoralized, Copeland repeats the low blows before using "Spike" for a final decisive blow. Finally succumbing to the pain and brutality, Cage utters the dreaded words: "I quit." ## WINNER: Adam Copeland And New ## Stay Tuned To Sacnilk...