AEW Rampage (Could 11, 2024) emanated from Rogers Enviornment in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. The present featured Adam Copeland flashing his darkish facet, PAC proving he’s TV prepared, and extra.
AEW rolled with a double-header of Collision and Rampage. Atone for all the main points from each exhibits with top-notch play-by-play from Geno Mrosko. This recap will cowl the Rampage episode. For the Collision recap, click on right here.
Let’s bounce proper in with a recap adopted by reactions.
Tony Schiavone, Nigel McGuinness, and Daddy Magic had been on commentary. Bobby Cruise dealt with ring announcer duties.
Rampage picked up the place Collision left off with Adam Copeland and Kyle O’Reilly nonetheless within the ring after the TNT title bout. Copeland provided a handshake and a hug out of respect. As he raised his opponent’s arm, O’Reilly grimaced in ache. When O’Reilly tried to go away, Copeland held his grip tight with a smile. O’Reilly identified that sinister habits, and Copeland was embarrassed with himself.
Claudio Castagnoli defined his departure throughout Bryan Danielson’s promo on Collision. Claudio helps AEW, however he doesn’t belief Eddie Kingston. The Mad King may flip a swap and recklessly endanger Danielson. Claudio doesn’t need to become involved in that beef once more with Jon Moxley as Kingston’s pal, so he plans to take away himself from the scenario. Claudio simply needs Danielson to retire wholesome.
Trent Beretta vs. Dalton Fort
Fort arrived for a full entrance together with his boys. Aggressive bout till Trent reduce corners to cheat. He grabbed on a chair on the surface. When referee Aubrey Edwards intervened, Trent gouged Fort’s eyes behind the official’s again.
That just about paved the way in which for a operating knee strike. Trent completed with a gogoplata, and he was gradual to launch the submission upon victory.
Trent Beretta defeated Dalton Fort.
Deonna Purrazzo is able to finish this feud with Thunder Rosa. It seems like a violent match is within the works.
Rush hype promo. He’s going to destroy everybody who stands in his means.
Bryan Keith vs. JD Drake
The blue-collar brawler delivered beefy blows, however the Bounty Hunter scored an over-the-top stunner out of the nook for victory.
Bryan Keith defeated JD Drake.
Copeland needs to provide his darkest facet to Malakai Black. He proposed a barbed wire cage match for the TNT title at Double or Nothing.
Deonna Purrazzo vs. Woman Frost
Frost executed gymnastics offense, and Purrazzo targeted on working for an armbar. Purrazzo was unable to safe the submission, so she earned victory in a special method. Purrazzo crushed a shoulder block to Frost within the Tree of Woe. After the match, Thunder Rosa dash in with a chair. Purrazzo break up from the ring as safety tried to corral La Mera Mera.
Deonna Purrazzo defeated Woman Frost.
The Acclaimed debuted a brand new music video. The closing line was, “Who’s subsequent? Higher hope its not you.” I feel this was a normal rap to place the tag staff division on discover.
Scorpio Sky is healthier than ever after damage. He had a motivational vibe to place one foot in entrance of the opposite on the highway to restoration. The sky is the restrict.
Sufficient speak. It’s time for the primary occasion.
PAC vs. Johnny TV
Taya Valkyrie in the home! The Bastard wasn’t enjoying any of Johnny’s video games. PAC unleashed instantaneous aggression from the get-go. Taya’s presence paid off with distractions to assist Johnny achieve an edge. She even obtained bodily concerned by choking PAC. The Bastard had the final giggle ultimately, though, he didn’t really giggle. Taya threw a punch on the apron, and PAC caught her arm. Johnny charged, PAC sidestepped, and Johnny collided into Taya. PAC pounced for the Brutalizer submission. Johnny demonstrated a valiant effort to flee, however he was trapped and tapped. PAC added further stank after the bell earlier than releasing the submission.
PAC defeated Johnny TV.
Bullet Membership Gold had phrases from the protection of the massive display for the Bastard to shut the present. They warned PAC to not intrude of their enterprise once more or else they’ll injure him completely.
Grade: C+
One other enough episode of late night time wrestling. The three-hour block was a bonus to Rampage as soon as once more with promos selecting up on Collision story beats. The promo items had been the sturdy go well with with a lot of particulars to digest.
Probably the most attention-grabbing facet of Rampage was Adam Copeland’s character fluctuations. At first, I believed Kyle O’Reilly was being mushy, however Copeland bought it effectively with that smirk of satisfaction to O’Reilly’s ache. Copeland was equally nearly as good upon the conclusion of the darkness creeping into his soul. That was efficient in exhibiting Malakai Black’s thoughts video games are taking a toll. The barbed wire cage match is a hell of a method to throw this story into overdrive. I’m not usually eager about that sort of barbed wire violence, nevertheless, the story angle has my curiosity.
Trent Beretta’s actions made me marvel if he took Don Callis’ phrases to coronary heart. Callis beforehand reduce a rowdy promo encouraging Kyle Fletcher and Will Hobbs to gouge out the attention of Bryan Danielson. They didn’t, however that theme hasn’t died. Trent was ruthless in thumbing Dalton Fort’s peepers. I can’t assist however consider Orange Cassidy and his sun shades. Gouging OC’s eyes out could be a becoming step to Trent’s story, and it will be amusing to see Cassidy because the blind samurai.
It was odd that Deonna Purrazzo didn’t win through armbar. That’s her bread and butter. Plus, she hyped that technique in her promo. The Tree of Woe deal with she used to earn victory regarded just like a web page out of her husband’s ebook, Steve Maclin in TNA.
PAC proved that he’s TV prepared by besting the TV couple, Johnny and Taya. La Wera Loca was a hoot along with her rambunctious reactions. I like how Johnny confirmed guts going out. It’s little issues like that which depart a long-lasting impression to stop Johnny from getting into Jobberville. The mayor of Slamtown shall trip once more.
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