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AEW Dynamite #178

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Zoha's Wrestling Report

San Francisco, California - Cow Palace, March 1st, 2023

All Elite Wrestling (AEW) brought the heat to the Bay Area with a stacked card that featured some thrilling matches and unexpected upsets. Let me take you through the night's action-packed proceedings.

Match 1: AEW All-Atlantic Title Match - Orange Cassidy vs. Big Bill

The show kicked off with Orange Cassidy putting his AEW All-Atlantic Title on the line against Big Bill. In a surprisingly dominant performance, Cassidy managed to put away Big Bill in just 12:23 to retain his title. The bout was marked by Cassidy's quickness and agility, as he outmaneuvered Big Bill at every turn.

Match 2: Face Of The Revolution Ladder Match - Powerhouse Hobbs vs. Action Andretti, AR Fox, Eddie Kingston, Komander, Konosuke Takeshita, Ortiz, Sammy Guevara

The main event of the evening was a thrilling Face Of The Revolution Ladder Match that featured eight competitors vying for the top spot in AEW's hierarchy. Powerhouse Hobbs emerged victorious after a grueling 13:46 battle, earning himself a shot at the #1 contender's spot.

Hobbs' path to victory wasn't easy, as he had to overcome stiff competition from Action Andretti, AR Fox, and Eddie Kingston, among others. In the end, it was Hobbs' brute strength that proved decisive, as he climbed the ladder and claimed the prize.

Match 3: Singles Match - Chris Jericho vs. Peter Avalon

In a brief but intense encounter, Chris Jericho took down Peter Avalon in just 2:31 with his trusty Judas Effect. This was more of a squash match than anything else, as Jericho showcased his superiority over the hapless Avalon.

Match 4: FTW Title Match - Hook vs. Matt Hardy

The FTW Championship was up for grabs when Hook faced off against Matt Hardy. In a competitive bout that saw both men give it their all, Hook managed to outlast Hardy in 4:15 to retain his title. This was a hard-hitting contest with plenty of near-falls and exciting sequences.

Match 5: Singles Match - Riho vs. Toni Storm

The women's division shone bright when Riho faced off against Toni Storm. In an excellent 10:07 match, Riho proved her superiority over the formidable Storm. This was a technical grappling contest that showcased both women's skills and athleticism.

Match 6: Casino Tag Team Royale Match - Danhausen & Orange Cassidy vs. Top Flight (Dante Martin & Darius Martin), Aussie Open (Kyle Fletcher & Mark Davis), The Jericho Appreciation Society (Angelo Parker & Matt Menard), The Dark Order (Alex Reynolds & John Silver), The Kingdom (Matt Taven & Mike Bennett), La Faccion Ingobernable (Preston Vance & Rush), Blackpool Combat Club (Claudio Castagnoli & Wheeler Yuta), The Lucha Brothers (Penta El Zero Miedo & Rey Fenix) and The Butcher And The Blade (The Blade & The Butcher)

The evening's main event was a wild Casino Tag Team Royale Match that featured ten teams vying for the top spot. In an unpredictable and action-packed 20:47 match, Danhausen and Orange Cassidy managed to outlast their opponents to emerge victorious.

This was a thrilling free-for-all that saw some unexpected eliminations and alliances form throughout the match. The final pairing of Danhausen & Orange Cassidy against Top Flight (Dante Martin & Darius Martin) ended with our duo emerging on top after a series of quick pin attempts and clever tag team maneuvering.

Overall

All Elite Wrestling delivered an outstanding show in San Francisco, with some fantastic matches and unexpected upsets. Powerhouse Hobbs' dominant performance in the Face Of The Revolution Ladder Match stole the show, while Orange Cassidy's title defense against Big Bill was a highlight of the evening. With AEW continuing to push the boundaries of professional wrestling, fans are in for a treat as the year unfolds.

That's all for now from Zoha's Wrestling Report. Until next time, stay tuned and keep it locked on zohash.com!

Card Details

  • Date: 01 Mar 2023
  • Promotion: All Elite Wrestling
  • Arena: Cow Palace
  • Attendance: 4300
  • Type: TV-Show
  • Broadcast Type: Live
  • Broadcast Date: 01 Mar 2023

Matches

  1. Orange Cassidy(C) defeat Big Bill in a AEW All-Atlantic Title Match
    Match Time: 12:23

  2. Powerhouse Hobbs defeat Action Andretti, AR Fox, Eddie Kingston, Komander, Konosuke Takeshita, Ortiz and Sammy Guevara in a Face Of The Revolution Ladder Match
    Match Time: 13:46

  3. Chris Jericho defeat Peter Avalon in a Singles Match
    Match Time: 02:31

  4. Hook(C) defeat Matt Hardy in a FTW Title Match
    Match Time: 04:15

  5. Riho defeat Toni Storm in a Singles Match
    Match Time: 10:07

  6. Danhausen and Orange Cassidy defeat Top Flight (Dante Martin and Darius Martin), Aussie Open (Kyle Fletcher and Mark Davis), The Jericho Appreciation Society (Angelo Parker and Matt Menard), The Dark Order (Alex Reynolds and John Silver), The Kingdom (Matt Taven and Mike Bennett), La Faccion Ingobernable (Preston Vance and Rush), Blackpool Combat Club (Claudio Castagnoli and Wheeler Yuta), The Lucha Brothers (Penta El Zero Miedo and Rey Fenix) and The Butcher And The Blade (The Blade and The Butcher) in a Casino Tag Team Royale Match
    Match Time: 20:47

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