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AEW Dynamite #66 - New Year's Smash - Tag 1

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Zoha's Wrestling Report

Date: January 6th, 2021

Promotion: All Elite Wrestling (AEW)

Location: Jacksonville, Florida, USA

Arena: Daily's Place

Broadcast Type: Live

Match Analysis

A night to remember in the world of professional wrestling as AEW brought forth an electrifying card that will be etched in our memories for a long time. With a stacked roster and some thrilling match-ups, it was a treat for fans watching live at Daily's Place or on TV.

Opening Act: SCU & The Young Bucks vs. The Acclaimed & Hybrid2

The night kicked off with an eight-man tag team match featuring four top-notch teams. SCU (Christopher Daniels and Frankie Kazarian) paired up with The Young Bucks to take on The Acclaimed (Anthony Bowens and Max Caster) and Hybrid2. This chaotic opener showcased each pair's unique blend of styles, leading to a thrilling 9:58 minutes of action that set the tone for the evening.

Singles Showdown: Wardlow vs. Jake Hager

Next up was a singles match between Wardlow and Jake Hager. These two powerhouse wrestlers clashed in a hard-hitting affair that saw both men give it their all. In the end, Wardlow emerged victorious after 10:24 minutes of intense action.

Middle Card Mayhem: Cody Rhodes vs. Matt Sydal

The middle of the card featured a singles match between AEW stalwart Cody Rhodes and high-flying Matt Sydal. This contest was an excellent example of each competitor's strengths, with Cody's technical prowess going up against Sydal's aerial attacks. In the end, it was Cody who got his hand raised after 10:07 minutes.

Women's Action: Hikaru Shida vs. Abadon

The AEW Women's World Title was on the line in a match that pitted champion Hikaru Shida against the formidable Abadon. This contest was an intense and physical battle that saw both women give it their all. In the end, Shida retained her title after 8:27 minutes of back-and-forth action.

Main Event Mayhem: Kenny Omega vs. Rey Fenix

The main event pitted AEW World Champion Kenny Omega against challenger Rey Fenix in a match for the ages. This contest was an absolute thrill ride that saw both men push themselves to the limit. In the end, it was Omega who retained his title after 17:01 minutes of breathtaking action.

Overall Thoughts

What a night! AEW once again delivered a stacked card that showcased their talented roster and provided fans with an unforgettable experience. With matches ranging from chaotic tag team brawls to intense singles contests and even a thrilling main event, there was something for everyone at Daily's Place. If you missed this one, don't worry – we've got the highlights right here on Zoha's Wrestling Report!


Card Details

  • Date: 06 Jan 2021
  • Promotion: All Elite Wrestling
  • Arena: Daily's Place
  • Type: TV-Show
  • Broadcast Type: Live
  • Broadcast Date: 06 Jan 2021

Matches

  1. SCU and The Young Bucks (Christopher Daniels and Frankie Kazarian) defeat The Acclaimed and The Hybrid2 (Anthony Bowens and Max Caster) in a Eight Man Tag Team Match
    Match Time: 09:58

  2. Wardlow defeat Jake Hager in a Singles Match
    Match Time: 10:24

  3. Cody Rhodes defeat Matt Sydal in a Singles Match
    Match Time: 10:07

  4. Hikaru Shida(C) defeat Abadon in a AEW Women's World Title Match
    Match Time: 08:27

  5. Kenny Omega(C) defeat Rey Fenix in a AEW World Title Match
    Match Time: 17:01