AEW Rampage #78

Zoha's Wrestling Report

Dayton, Ohio - February 1st, 2023

The Nutter Center played host to an action-packed All Elite Wrestling (AEW) TV-show on Wednesday night, with the highly-anticipated AEW World Trios Title match stealing the show. The event was taped for broadcast on February 3rd and promises to thrill viewers.

Main Event: The Elite (Kenny Omega, Matt Jackson, and Nick Jackson) successfully retained their AEW World Trios Championship against The Firm (Ethan Page, Isiah Kassidy, and Matt Hardy). In a thrilling contest that lasted 14 minutes and 44 seconds, The Elite's lightning-quick teamwork proved too much for the determined challengers. The match saw multiple near-falls, with each team trading holds and high-flying moves. Omega delivered a vicious V-Trigger to Kassidy, setting up the Jacksons' signature "Meltzer Driver" combination to secure the win.

Singles Action: Swerve Strickland continued his impressive winning streak by defeating Brian Pillman Jr. in a hard-hitting contest. The bout lasted 7 minutes and 12 seconds, with both men trading strikes and near-falls. Swerve's quickness and agility ultimately gave him the edge he needed to secure the victory.

Tag Team Thrills: Saraya and Toni Storm put on an electrifying display as they took down The Renegade Twins (Charlette Renegade and Robyn Renegade) in a fast-paced tag team match. The bout clocked in at 5 minutes and 10 seconds, with both teams showcasing their high-flying abilities and clever teamwork. Saraya's patented "Saraya Spear" finisher sealed the deal for her and Storm.

Singles Showcase: Rush made quick work of Christopher Daniels, defeating him in a competitive match that lasted 9 minutes and 51 seconds. The Mexican luchador used his technical grappling skills to outmaneuver Daniels, eventually securing the win with a devastating "Black Magic" submission hold.

Overall, this AEW TV-show was an excellent showcase for some of the promotion's top talent. With two title changes and several exciting matches, fans are in for a treat when the event airs on February 3rd.

Match Ratings:

The Elite (Kenny Omega, Matt Jackson, and Nick Jackson) vs. The Firm (Ethan Page, Isiah Kassidy, and Matt Hardy) - 4.5/5
Swerve Strickland vs. Brian Pillman Jr. - 3.75/5
Saraya and Toni Storm vs. The Renegade Twins (Charlette Renegade and Robyn Renegade) - 3.5/5
Rush vs. Christopher Daniels - 3.25/5

Zoha's Wrestling Report: A solid effort from AEW, with several matches showcasing the promotion's diverse talent pool. The main event was an absolute thrill ride, while other bouts delivered a mix of technical grappling and high-flying action. Fans are in for a treat when this show airs on February 3rd!

Card Details

Date: 01 Feb 2023
Promotion: All Elite Wrestling
Arena: Nutter Center
Attendance: 4600
Type: TV-Show
Broadcast Type: Taped
Broadcast Date: 03 Feb 2023

Matches

The Elite (Kenny Omega, Matt Jackson and Nick Jackson)(C) defeat The Firm (Ethan Page, Isiah Kassidy and Matt Hardy) in a AEW World Trios Title Match
Match Time: 14:44
Swerve Strickland defeat Brian Pillman Jr. in a Singles Match
Match Time: 07:12
Saraya and Toni Storm defeat The Renegade Twins (Charlette Renegade and Robyn Renegade) in a Tag Team Match
Match Time: 05:10
Rush defeat Christopher Daniels in a Singles Match
Match Time: 09:51