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- Tails Azimuth
A Star-Studded Affair at the Colonial Life Arena: AEW's Columbia, South Carolina Card Review
In a thrilling night of professional wrestling action, All Elite Wrestling (AEW) brought their unique brand of high-flying excitement to the sold-out Colonial Life Arena in Columbia, South Carolina. The March 30th TV special featured a stacked card that left fans on the edge of their seats from start to finish.
Match 1: CM Punk vs. Max Caster
The night kicked off with a bang as CM Punk made his highly anticipated return to the AEW ring against Max Caster. This grudge match had been brewing for weeks, and both competitors came out firing on all cylinders. Punk's signature quickness and technical prowess proved too much for Caster, who put up a valiant effort before ultimately falling to the veteran superstar in 7:09.
Match 2: Jon Moxley vs. Jay Lethal
The next contest saw two of AEW's top stars face off in a battle for supremacy. Jon Moxley and Jay Lethal engaged in an absolute war, with both men trading near-falls and displaying their remarkable athleticism. In the end, it was Moxley's sheer strength and power that proved decisive, as he submitted Lethal to secure the win (11:03).
Match 3: FTR vs. The Gunn Club
In a highly competitive tag team match, FTR (Cash Wheeler and Dax Harwood) successfully defended their titles against up-and-coming challengers The Gunn Club (Austin Gunn and Colten Gunn). Both teams showcased their impressive chemistry and physicality, but the veteran duo's experience and savvy ultimately proved too much for their opponents. This one was a real barnburner, folks, with FTR emerging victorious after 11:27.
Match 4: Bryan Danielson vs. Wheeler Yuta
This intriguing singles contest pitted two of AEW's most respected competitors against each other. Bryan Danielson and Wheeler Yuta put on a technical masterpiece, with both men trading holds and showcasing their mastery of the grappling arts. In the end, it was Danielson's sheer dominance that led to the win (10:10).
Match 5: Toni Storm vs. The Bunny
The women's division took center stage next as Toni Storm sought to advance in the Owen Hart Foundation Women's Tournament against the formidable Bunny. This intense and hard-hitting contest saw both competitors give it their all, but in the end, Storm's superior technical skill and ring savvy earned her the victory (8:41).
Main Event: Andrade El Idolo vs. Darby Allin
The night concluded with a thrilling main event that saw the high-flying Andrade El Idolo take on fan favorite Darby Allin. This unpredictable match featured both competitors putting it all on the line, with Allin's daredevil antics almost paying off multiple times before El Idolo managed to secure the win (10:32).
The Bottom Line
In a night filled with incredible matches and memorable moments, AEW once again proved why they're the go-to promotion for fans of professional wrestling. The Colonial Life Arena crowd was thoroughly entertained from start to finish, and this card will undoubtedly be remembered as one of the highlights of the year. For more on this exciting event, check out our exclusive interviews with the competitors and a full recap of all the action that went down.
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Card Details
- Date: 30 Mar 2022
- Promotion: All Elite Wrestling
- Arena: Colonial Life Arena
- Type: TV-Show
- Broadcast Type: Live
- Broadcast Date: 30 Mar 2022
Matches
CM Punk defeat Max Caster in a Singles Match
Match Time: 07:09Jon Moxley defeat Jay Lethal in a Singles Match
Match Time: 11:03FTR (Cash Wheeler and Dax Harwood) defeat The Gunn Club (Austin Gunn and Colten Gunn) in a Tag Team Match
Match Time: 11:27Bryan Danielson defeat Wheeler Yuta in a Singles Match
Match Time: 10:10Toni Storm defeat The Bunny in a Owen Hart Foundation Women's Tournament Qualifying Match
Match Time: 08:41Andrade El Idolo defeat Darby Allin in a Singles Match
Match Time: 10:32