AEW Dynamite #242

ALL ELITE WRESTLING PRESENTS A THRILLING NIGHT IN BAKERSFIELD

Mechanics Bank Arena, Bakersfield, California - May 21st, 2024

The lights went out and the energy was palpable as All Elite Wrestling (AEW) brought its brand of high-flying action to the Mechanics Bank Arena in Bakersfield, California. A sold-out crowd of 2,292 fans were treated to a stacked card that featured some of the best talent from around the world.

MATCH 1: Roderick Strong and Trent Beretta vs. Orange Cassidy and Will Ospreay (Tag Team Match)

The show kicked off with a bang as Roderick Strong and Trent Beretta took on the unlikely duo of Orange Cassidy and Will Ospreay. The match was marked by high-flying action, with both teams trading near-falls and showcasing their aerial prowess. In the end, it was Strong's technical expertise that proved too much for his opponents, as he secured a pinfall victory to send the crowd into raptures.

MATCH 2: Hook vs. Bryan Keith (FTW Title Eliminator Three-Way Match)

The FTW Championship scene got a major shake-up in this high-stakes match. Hook and Katsuyori Shibata battled Bryan Keith in an elimination-style three-way, with the winner earning a shot at the title. In a stunning upset, Hook dispatched both of his opponents to emerge victorious and set himself up as the next challenger for the FTW Championship.

MATCH 3: Konosuke Takeshita vs. Matt Sydal (Singles Match)

The Japanese wrestling sensation Konosuke Takeshita made a big impression on the American crowd with a dominant victory over veteran Matt Sydal. Takeshita's lightning-quick offense and impressive aerial attacks left Sydal reeling, ultimately leading to a swift pinfall finish.

MATCH 4: Swerve Strickland vs. Nick Wayne (Non-Title Match)

Swerve Strickland continued his winning ways with a hard-hitting victory over the up-and-coming Nick Wayne. The two competitors traded brutal strikes and near-falls, but in the end, Swerve's experience and cunning proved too much for the young challenger.

MATCH 5: Malakai Black vs. Kyle O'Reilly (Singles Match)

The enigmatic Malakai Black notched another win with a methodical performance against Kyle O'Reilly. Black's mastery of submission holds allowed him to control the pace and wear down his opponent, ultimately securing a tapout victory.

MATCH 6: Mariah May and Toni Storm vs. The Outcasts (Harley Cameron and Saraya) (Tag Team Match)

The women's division stole the show with a thrilling tag team match that saw Mariah May and Toni Storm take on The Outcasts in a battle of wits and physicality. In the end, it was May and Storm's combined strength and teamwork that proved too much for their opponents, leading to a decisive victory.

MATCH 7: Bryan Danielson vs. Satnam Singh (Singles Match)

In a clash of styles, the veteran Bryan Danielson clashed with the massive Satnam Singh in a battle of brawn and brains. Despite Singh's size advantage, Danielson's technical prowess allowed him to outmaneuver his opponent, securing a quick pinfall finish.

Overall, this was a fantastic show from AEW that showcased some of the best talent in professional wrestling today. The crowd was electric throughout, and each match delivered on its promise of high-flying action and hard-hitting action. With several title opportunities now on the horizon, the future is bright for All Elite Wrestling.

Card Details

Date: 21 May 2024
Promotion: All Elite Wrestling
Arena: Mechanics Bank Arena
Attendance: 2292
Type: TV-Show
Broadcast Type: Live
Broadcast Date: 21 May 2024

Matches

Roderick Strong and Trent Beretta defeat Orange Cassidy and Will Ospreay in a Tag Team Match
Match Time: 12:57
Hook and Katsuyori Shibata(C) defeat Bryan Keith in a FTW Title Eliminator Three Way Match
Match Time: 06:30
Konosuke Takeshita defeat Matt Sydal in a Singles Match
Match Time: 01:58
Swerve Strickland defeat Nick Wayne in a Non Title Match
Match Time: 08:55
Malakai Black defeat Kyle O'Reilly in a Singles Match
Match Time: 10:17
Mariah May and Toni Storm defeat The Outcasts (Harley Cameron and Saraya) in a Tag Team Match
Match Time: 09:11
Bryan Danielson defeat Satnam Singh in a Singles Match
Match Time: 05:01