AEW Dynamite (Oct. 2, 2024) emanated from Petersen Occasions Middle in Pittsburgh, PA. The fifth anniversary particular featured Bryan Danielson successful the rubber match over Kazuchika Okada, Konosuke Takeshita ruining the rematch between Will Ospreay and Ricochet, the return of Jay White, the arrival of Shelton Benjamin, and extra.
Compensate for all the small print with the wonderful play-by-play from Claire Elizabeth.
First order of enterprise is the large information of AEW’s new TV deal with Warner Bros Discovery to remain on TNT and TBS. That’s a pleasant current for the fifth anniversary. On to the present…
The rubber match
The primary occasion of the night was the rubber match between Bryan Danielson and Kazuchika Okada. Each the AEW World Championship and the AEW Continental Championship had been on the road. The twist was that Okada’s title was solely being defended for the primary 20 minutes, per Continental guidelines.
Danielson defined his resolution to request this match. The world title isn’t about him or Jon Moxley. It’s about AEW. AEW deserves this match for the fifth anniversary.
Dynamite was granted a supersized overrun to achieve a conclusion for the principle occasion. Danielson and Okada labored a technical model breaking one another down. Enterprise picked up within the 19-minute mark. Okada added aptitude for a flying elbow drop and flipping the hen to the followers. Okada went for the Rainmaker, however Danielson countered right into a triangle choke. The American Dragon transitioned to the LeBell Lock. Timing was operating out as Okada dramatically reached the ropes for the break. Danielson exploded for the Busaiku knee, nevertheless, Okada took the affect and rolled out of the ring. 20 minutes expired. Okada’s continental title was protected, and the match continued for the world title.
Okada gained the higher hand on the surface with a tombstone piledriver onto a chair, then he added a dangling DDT to the ground. This half bugged me. Okada confirmed no urgency to win. The world title was at stake for crying out loud. Okada was content material to attend for a count-out, which doesn’t make sense because the championship gained’t change palms on a count-out. Go determine.
Later, Danielson kicked Okada’s head in. Okada ducked a Busaiku knee to counter for the Rainmaker lariat, however he was too broken to go for the pin. Each males dug deep to throw blows backwards and forwards. Okada hit a Busaiku knee. Kick out by Danielson. Danielson hit a Rainmaker. Kick out by Okada.
In the long run, Okada surged with short-arm lariats. Claudio Castagnoli and PAC made their presence identified perched within the entrance row on reverse sides. That triggered a short distraction, and Danielson made Okada pay. Danielson ducked a Rainmaker to counter for a backslide victory. After about half-hour of motion, Danielson stays the world champion. Okada gave him a parting present of a Rainmaker.
Earlier, AEW aired a message from the Blackpool Fight Membership. They nonetheless need Wheeler Yuta to be part of their plans. Jon Moxley vowed to take the AEW World Championship from Danielson at WrestleDream. He’s going to formally relieve Danielson from obligation and ship him again dwelling for good.
Again to the principle occasion aftermath, Claudio and PAC held up Danielson. Moxley defined how their goal is way greater than himself. It’s simply that he’s the one one able to the job.
Yuta ran in with a hammer because the BCC scattered. Mox re-entered daring Yuta to hit him. Danielson obliged to go on the offensive, and a melee broke out. Yuta and Danielson challenged Claudio and PAC to a match subsequent week. Yuta is uninterested in being handled like a baby.
The primary occasion match was fairly good. It was somewhat sluggish at first, then it bought very fascinating counting down for the continental interval. There was no method to consider Okada was dropping his belt, however they nonetheless did an excellent job manufacturing drama for Okada to flee the time-limit. The sequence of stealing finishers was candy. It’s too unhealthy that the end wasn’t satisfying. The temper was dampened by the BCC look. It’s yet one more case the place AEW jams tales collectively, and it negatively impacts the first focus. The massive promoting level for the fifth anniversary was the rubber match between Danielson and Okada. When it’s all mentioned and accomplished, I don’t really feel like we all know who is definitely higher. Positive, Danielson gained, nevertheless it was on an inexpensive distraction. And that’s Okada’s fault, as a result of he took his eyes off the ball when the BCC weren’t urgent the problem. It nonetheless feels tainted as a method to conclude an epic trilogy.
As for the BCC story, hell yeah! I don’t know what Moxley’s goal is strictly, however I’m offered anyway. Moxley versus Danielson goes to be a hell of a combat. Applause to Yuta for bursting out of his shell.
The rematch
The present opened with the much-anticipated rematch between Will Ospreay and Ricochet seven years after the traditional in NJPW. The AEW Worldwide Championship was on the road.
Ospreay and Ricochet battled for shut to twenty minutes in a showcase of athleticism. Chippiness intensified the longer the match went. The gang was break up on rooting for his or her favourite. The primary sequence geared towards a end was Ricochet catching a Hidden Blade for a backslide bomb and a piledriver. Ospreay kicked out on the duvet.
The story for Ospreay was the Hidden Blade. The second try was countered for a rana, however Ospreay rolled by way of to execute the Kinds Conflict. Ricochet kicked out. Ricochet ducked the third Hidden Blade and whacked a short-distance Hidden Blade of his personal. Ricochet added a capturing star press, however that wasn’t sufficient to complete the champ.
Within the climax, Ospreay and Ricochet exchanged reverse ranas, then Ospreay popped as much as lastly hit the Hidden Blade. Each our bodies crumpled to the mat. Ospreay was on high, however his shoulders had been down with Ricochet’s arm over. The referee counted 3 and declared the outcome a double pin draw.
Ospreay and Ricochet weren’t glad with that final result, and so they needed extra. Tony Khan saved the day sending message to restart the match. Too unhealthy the thrill can be spoiled.
Previous to the bout, there was a scene of foreshadowing that Konosuke Takeshita was plotting with Don Callis.
Lo and behold, Takeshita interfered a couple of minutes into the restart. He attacked Ospreay for a operating knee and hit the Raging Hearth driver on Ricochet. That match was thrown out. Boo!
Expectations had been excessive for Ospreay and Ricochet to tear down the home, and so they did simply that. A few of these sequences had been wonderful to witness. The draw was a bit awkward, however I felt it might be an appropriate method to push the feud to a PPV showdown. This match undoubtedly left me wanting extra.
Nevertheless, inserting Takeshita into the combo to wreck the match felt shallow. It was deflating and fairly complicated on AEW’s plan for Takeshita. It appeared like they had been constructing a white scorching feud with Okada. Nicely, it seems to be like that cash match must wait. AEW now dangers dulling the rise of Takeshita by delaying the match that the folks need. I assume that is establishing for a three-way at WrestleDream. If that’s the case, then Takeshita has to win the worldwide title. In any other case, it’s the identical previous routine of pushing him then pulling again. AEW has jerked the followers too lengthy with Takeshita, and it’s time for a pay-off of crowning glory. So principally, the interference end can’t actually be judged till the entire story performs out.
fifth anniversary surprises
Each social gathering wants surprises, and AEW delivered just a few.
Montel Vontavious Porter was in the home for an announcement. Prince Nana interrupted to return the disrespect proven by MVP final week. MVP referred Nana to take it to the grievance division, aka Shelton Benjamin. MVP’s affiliate was standing behind Nana as a shock arrival in AEW.
The items are falling into place for MVP’s crew. The following lacking ingredient is Bobby Lashley. The story is working too with intrigue to see what Swerve Strickland has to say.
One other shock was the return of “Switchblade” Jay White. After Hangman Web page defeated Juice Robinson, the cowboy had a dangling social gathering on Rock Laborious over the ropes. That’s when White made a shock save. He fought with Hangman and speared him by way of a desk.
That was a badass method to convey again Switchblade. It erases the stink that was on his picture by way of a high man, like shedding to the one-legged MJF. White has typically been an opportunist. This time, he was the aggressor. White took the combat to the bigger man and drove him by way of the desk. It was spectacular and made White appear to be a star.
Let’s jam by way of the remainder of Dynamite.
TV Time with Chris Jericho. Jericho congratulated AEW for the brand new TV deal, then he took credit score. With out Jericho, there can be no AEW or TV deal. Jericho had an epiphany to start out a brand new period. He known as out Mark Briscoe for the ROH World Championship. Briscoe put over Jericho as some of the influential wrestlers on the planet. Dat Boy would love so as to add Jericho as a notch on his belt. The phrase of the day was consequential. Jericho interrupted with insults that Mark won’t ever be nearly as good as Jay Briscoe. Mark punched Jericho within the kisser. He accepted the problem for WrestleDream.
Jericho did an excellent job of constructing this beef with Briscoe very private, and that provides an additional layer of want to see Dat Boy kick his ass. I just like the refined contact of Jericho waving off the Studying Tree after getting punched. He knew he deserved that, however he additionally knew what to say to ensure that Briscoe accepts the title problem. On high, it might add somewhat little bit of doubt in Mark’s thoughts if he can turn out to be higher than Jay. Jericho was on the market enjoying chess in thoughts video games. Any little benefit he can get can be wanted.
Hangman Web page defeated Juice Robinson. Hangman Web page attacked the Gunns backstage to make sure even odds. This was a ripsnorting combat. A brawl erupted on stage with lashes from the lumberjack strap. The motion carried by way of the gang. Juice hit a operating cannonball onto Hangman by way of a barricade.
They had been finally corralled into the ring to formally begin the match. This was a hard-hitting aggressive contest. Hangman took the simple means out to win by grabbing the referee to defend imaginative and prescient of a mule kick. The buckshot lariat sealed the deal. As beforehand talked about above within the anniversary surprises, Hangman continued the assault to hold Juice, Jay White made the shock save, and Switchblade tackled the cowboy by way of a desk.
Rattling, that combat between Hangman and Juice was fairly rattling thrilling. It was ‘match of the night time’ materials if not for the stacked card. They paid service to the story with the opening brawl and the lumberjack strap. When Hangman and Juice truly wrestled, they delivered sturdy within the ring as nicely. This sequence was dope of Hangman catching a flying crossbody to roll by way of for a fallaway slam into the nook.
I criticized the choice when Hangman resorted to a determined low blow to defeat Jeff Jarrett final week. It seems to be like a budget shot tactic is working its means into Hangman’s character now. I suppose AEW needs to be sure that the cowboy is firmly a heel unworthy of crowd assist. No person would cheer for the way in which he’s successful.
Dr. Britt Baker DMD defeated Serena Deeb. The Professor labored a technical model, and the DMD held her personal on the mat in idea. As soon as Deeb hit a chop block, that’s when she gained management to dominate and work the knee. Baker rallied for an avalanche Air Raid Crash.
Baker sealed the take care of the Lockjaw submission. Mariah Might was seated within the entrance row observing the motion. She appeared to be barely impressed by Baker’s win. Afterward, Deeb continued the combat attacking Baker. Queen Aminata made the save.
First rate match by way of leisure. The motion was much more complicated than the transient abstract I offered. Baker picked up a powerful win, and the seeds have been planted towards incomes a world title shot.
Within the meantime, the stage is being set for Mariah versus Willow Nightingale. Mariah views Willow because the definition of failing up. Willow bought in her face, a scuffle ensued, and officers restored order.
Personal Social gathering defeated Iron Savages, known as out Younger Bucks. Isiah Kassidy and Marq Quen made fast work of the meatheads. Their pace and high-flying had been an excessive amount of to deal with. Gin & Juice bought the job accomplished. Of observe, Stokely Hathaway was scouting Personal Social gathering.
Afterward, Personal Social gathering lower a promo about changing into tag group champions. They known as out the Younger Bucks. Matthew and Nicholas answered with a tease for a title protection within the second, nevertheless, they declined to waste one among their restricted dates in a metropolis like Pittsburgh. Jack Perry ran in to assault Personal Social gathering. The Bucks joined in. Katsuyori Shibata made the save, and the Elite retreated. Workplace stooge Christopher Daniels booked a trios match for Rampage.
The Shibata piece matches in from a scene earlier within the present. Perry arrived in his Scapegoat bus. Shibata challenged him for the TNT Championship at WrestleDream. Perry attacked Shibata and accepted the match.
I just like the bravado of Personal Social gathering calling their shot. Lighting might strike twice to upset the Younger Bucks, who had been humorous in shafting the gang. One drawback with establishing the thought for this match. Although Personal Social gathering has had elevated relevance in latest weeks, they haven’t gained a significant match (not in opposition to scrubs) since June. I’m anticipating this story to veer towards a Title Tuesday match subsequent week, and I’m positive the motion will rock. Nonetheless, the story can be simpler to purchase in if Personal Social gathering hadn’t misplaced a lot.
Notes: In honor the the fifth anniversary, AEW aired highlights of particular moments, such because the introduction of Mr. Brodie Lee.
Taz was attacked earlier than the present by a thriller assailant. He was despatched to the hospital. Hook seethed with a runny nostril. He’ll discover out who attacked his father and make them pay.
Nigel McGuinness crammed in for Taz. In regard to final week’s match, Nigel clarified that he mentioned ‘thanks’ when tapping out to Bryan Danielson, nevertheless, he claimed that the message was to Tony Khan {and professional} wrestling for all the chance afforded to his profession.
Mercedes Moné felt blessed to be a small a part of AEW historical past for the fifth anniversary. The CEO rolled a spotlight package deal of Dynamite’s greatest moments, which had been all scenes of her. MVP entered at hand his enterprise card to Mercedes.
Christian Cage will endlessly be the face of TBS. The Patriarch saved an eye fixed on the world title bout together with his contract, and shortly he can have all of it hook, line, and sinker.
Darby Allin defined his resolution to threat his world title shot. He informed a story of standing as much as bullies with a switchblade knife. The Blackpool Fight Membership reminded him of these bullies. Allin would relatively get stabbed than not do something. Stay by the sword, die by the sword. Allin senses folks shedding religion in him to turn out to be the face of AEW, so he issued an open problem at WrestleDream. Allin has nothing else to lose. Intense promo to tie free ends collectively in his story.
Stud of the Present: Jay White
Switchblade made an emphatic return to set the tone shifting ahead.
Match of the Evening: Will Ospreay vs. Ricochet
Wow.
Grade: A-
The fifth anniversary was the kind of enjoyable that AEW typically delivers. This episode was stuffed with nice motion within the ring, a handful of surprises, and passionate storytelling.
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