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AEW Dynamite #152
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- Tails Azimuth
AEW Rampage Recap: Unpredictable Action and Championship Implications
In the midst of a sweltering summer evening in Hoffman Estates, Illinois, All Elite Wrestling brought the heat to the NOW Arena on August 31st's episode of AEW Rampage. A star-studded card featuring some of the promotion's top talent left fans on the edge of their seats and set the stage for future showdowns.
Match 1: Bryan Danielson vs. Jake Hager - Singles Match The evening kicked off with a technical masterpiece between Bryan Danielson and Jake Hager. The "American Dragon" showcased his incredible grappling skills, taking down the formidable Hager in 10 minutes and 46 seconds. This bout served as a reminder that Danielson is still one of the best in the business.
Match 2: Hikaru Shida & Toni Storm vs. Dr. Britt Baker DMD & Jamie Hayter - Tag Team Match The women's division stole the show with an electrifying tag team match. Hikaru Shida and Toni Storm proved to be a formidable duo, outmaneuvering Dr. Britt Baker DMD and Jamie Hayter en route to a 7:40 victory. The win cements Shida as one of the top women's wrestlers in AEW.
Match 3: FTR & Wardlow vs. Ren Jones, Silas Young & Vic Capri - Trios Match In a trios match that featured a mix of high-flying action and powerbombs, FTR (Cash Wheeler and Dax Harwood) and Wardlow emerged victorious over their opponents. The team's cohesion and strength proved to be the deciding factors in this bout.
Match 4: Wheeler Yuta vs. Dante Martin, Rey Fenix & Rush - Four-Way Match The four-way match was a wild ride from start to finish. Wheeler Yuta managed to outlast Dante Martin, Rey Fenix, and Rush, securing the win in an impressive 8 minutes and 6 seconds. This performance further solidifies Yuta's status as a rising star in AEW.
Match 5: The Elite (Kenny Omega, Matt Jackson & Nick Jackson) vs. The United Empire (Kyle Fletcher, Mark Davis & Will Ospreay) - AEW Trios Title Tournament Semi-Final Match The main event saw The Elite (Kenny Omega, Matt Jackson, and Nick Jackson) face off against The United Empire (Kyle Fletcher, Mark Davis, and Will Ospreay). In a thrilling 18 minutes and 54 seconds, The Elite emerged victorious, setting up a potential championship showdown in the near future.
As AEW Rampage comes to a close, one thing is certain: the stage has been set for some thrilling matchups in the coming weeks. With championships on the line and talent at an all-time high, fans can expect even more unpredictable action from the promotion. Stay tuned for our continuing coverage of All Elite Wrestling!
Card Details
- Date: 31 Aug 2022
- Promotion: All Elite Wrestling
- Arena: NOW Arena
- Type: TV-Show
- Broadcast Type: Live
- Broadcast Date: 31 Aug 2022
Matches
Bryan Danielson defeat Jake Hager in a Singles Match
Match Time: 10:46Hikaru Shida and Toni Storm defeat Dr. Britt Baker DMD and Jamie Hayter in a Tag Team Match
Match Time: 07:40FTR and Wardlow defeat Ren Jones, Silas Young and Vic Capri in a Trios Match
Wheeler Yuta defeat Dante Martin, Rey Fenix and Rush in a Four Way Match
Match Time: 08:06The Elite (Kenny Omega, Matt Jackson and Nick Jackson) defeat The United Empire (Kyle Fletcher, Mark Davis and Will Ospreay) in a AEW Trios Title Tournament Semi Final Match
Match Time: 18:54