AEW Rampage #130

"Ringside Report: AEW's New Orleans Smackdown Delivers Thrills and Spills"

By George Caulkin, Zohash.com

January 31st, 2024 - UNO Lakefront Arena, New Orleans, Louisiana, USA

The All Elite Wrestling crew brought the big-time excitement to the Bayou City, as a sold-out crowd at the UNO Lakefront Arena witnessed a night of high-octane action and memorable moments. Taped for broadcast on February 1st, this AEW TV show will surely leave fans clamoring for more.

Tag Team Terror: Top Flight Takes Down Private Party

The opening salvo saw Top Flight, comprised of Dante Martin and Darius Martin, clash with Private Party in a spirited Tag Team Match. In the end, it was the young upstarts from Top Flight who emerged victorious, showcasing their impressive aerial prowess to secure the win.

AEW World Tag Team Title Eliminator Mayhem: Big Bill & Ricky Starks Outlast The Dark Order

Next up, the AEW World Tag Team Title Eliminator Match featured Big Bill and Ricky Starks facing off against Alex Reynolds and John Silver of The Dark Order. This hard-hitting contest saw both teams give it their all, but in the end, the powerhouse duo of Big Bill & Ricky Starks proved too strong, advancing them one step closer to a shot at the Tag Team gold.

Willow Nightingale's Winning Ways

In a singles showdown, Willow Nightingale faced off against Queen Aminata. The "WOW"-factor was palpable as these two talented ladies went toe-to-toe in an action-packed match that saw Willow Nightingale ultimately emerge victorious.

Lucha Libre Extravaganza: Hechicero & Co. Dominate

The main event featured a star-studded Eight Man Tag Team Match, pitting the combined forces of Hechicero (Mascara Dorada), Mistico, Volador Jr., and a mystery partner against Angelo Parker, Christopher Daniels, Matt Menard, and Matt Sydal. This high-flying free-for-all saw the lucha libre legends prove their superiority, securing an emphatic victory in front of the electric UNO Lakefront Arena crowd.

Post-Match Notes

The post-match festivities saw Ricky Starks deliver a stern warning to The Dark Order, reiterating his team's intentions on claiming the AEW World Tag Team Titles. Meanwhile, Willow Nightingale celebrated her win with a triumphant pose, foreshadowing potential future title aspirations.

As we look ahead to the next AEW broadcast, one thing is certain: this talented roster of Superstars has set the bar high for what promises to be an unforgettable year in professional wrestling.

Zohash.com Rating: 4.5/5

Stay tuned for further updates and analysis from yours truly, George Caulkin!

Card Details

Date: 31 Jan 2024
Promotion: All Elite Wrestling
Arena: UNO Lakefront Arena
Type: TV-Show
Broadcast Type: Taped
Broadcast Date: 01 Feb 2024

Matches

Top Flight (Dante Martin and Darius Martin) defeat Private Party (Isiah Kassidy and Marq Quen) in a Tag Team Match
Big Bill and Ricky Starks(C) defeat The Dark Order (Alex Reynolds and John Silver) in a AEW World Tag Team Title Eliminator Match
Willow Nightingale defeat Queen Aminata in a Singles Match
Hechicero, Mascara Dorada, Mistico and Volador Jr. defeat Angelo Parker, Christopher Daniels, Matt Menard and Matt Sydal in a Eight Man Tag Team Match