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AEW Dynamite #216 - Thanksgiving Eve 2023
- Authors
- Name
- Tails Azimuth
AELITE EXCLUSIVE
Wintrust Arena, Chicago, Illinois - November 21, 2023
In front of a lively crowd of 5,066 fans, All Elite Wrestling (AEW) brought the heat to the Windy City with a stacked card that featured some thrilling matches and surprising upsets. Here's how it all went down:
Match 1: Continental Classic Gold League Match - Swerve Strickland vs. Jay Lethal
In the opening contest, Swerve Strickland pulled off a major upset by defeating Jay Lethal in a hard-hitting affair that showcased both men's technical grappling skills. The action was fast-paced and physical, with Lethal looking to assert his dominance early on. However, Strickland proved to be more than a match for the veteran, as he battled back to secure the win via pinfall at 13:51.
Match 2: Six Man Tag Team Match - Hook, Katsuyori Shibata, and Orange Cassidy vs. Angelo Parker, Jake Hager, and Matt Menard
The tag team action was next, with a mismatched quartet of wrestlers facing off in a chaotic free-for-all. In the end, it was the trio of Hook, Shibata, and Cassidy that emerged victorious, as they took down their opponents in just 8:30. The highlight of the match came when Shibata delivered a vicious suplex to Hager.
Match 3: Continental Classic Gold League Match - Jay White vs. Rush
In a battle of two top-notch competitors, Jay White outmaneuvered Rush to secure the win via pinfall at 13:53. The action was back-and-forth, with both men trading near-falls and showing off their impressive aerial attacks. In the end, it was White's cunning that proved to be the difference-maker.
Match 4: Three Way Match - Skye Blue vs. Anna Jay vs. Ruby Soho
The women took center stage in the penultimate contest, as three talented competitors clashed in a thrilling three-way match. In the end, it was Skye Blue who emerged victorious, pinning both Anna Jay and Ruby Soho to secure the win at 8:52. The action was fast-paced and high-flying, with all three women showing off their impressive movesets.
Main Event: Continental Classic Gold League Match - Jon Moxley vs. Mark Briscoe
In the main event, Jon Moxley continued his dominance in AEW by defeating Mark Briscoe via pinfall at 11:29. The action was intense and hard-hitting, with both men trading heavy blows and showing off their impressive strength. In the end, it was Moxley's experience and cunning that proved to be the deciding factors.
Overall, this was a great show from AEW, featuring some excellent matches and surprise upsets. With a few more weeks until the next pay-per-view event, fans have plenty to look forward to in the world of professional wrestling.
Card Details
- Date: 21 Nov 2023
- Promotion: All Elite Wrestling
- Arena: Wintrust Arena
- Attendance: 5066
- Type: TV-Show
- Broadcast Type: Live
- Broadcast Date: 21 Nov 2023
Matches
Swerve Strickland defeat Jay Lethal in a Continental Classic Gold League Match
Match Time: 13:51Hook, Katsuyori Shibata and Orange Cassidy defeat Angelo Parker, Jake Hager and Matt Menard in a Six Man Tag Team Match
Match Time: 08:30Jay White defeat Rush in a Continental Classic Gold League Match
Match Time: 13:53Skye Blue defeat Anna Jay and Ruby Soho in a Three Way Match
Match Time: 08:52Jon Moxley defeat Mark Briscoe in a Continental Classic Gold League Match
Match Time: 11:29