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One couldn't be more thrilled about this week's episode of AEW Dark: Elevation, as the company produced a stacked edition last week, which saw some star appearances from Sting and Darby Allin.
A total of 12 matches were booked tonight in Texas. The action-packed show also shed some light on feuds that could emerge on the upcoming AEW Dynamite Fyter Fest Night 2.
That said, let's dive straight into the results and analysis of the latest episode of AEW Dark: Elevation.
AEW stars Eddie Kingston, Penta El Zero Miedo, and Alex Abrahantes kicked off the show tonight, appearing via vignette to send a message to their opponents, The Wingmen. Kingston reminded everyone about himself and Penta on becoming the only tag team to hand a loss to the Young Bucks this year. He added that they were screwed over, and that is why they will take out their frustration on their opponents later in the night.
Lance Archer vs. Zachariah on AEW Dark: Elevation
Lance Archer received a thunderous pop from the audience as he dragged his opponent, Zachariah, and launched him into the ring. Archer started the match by putting him on the top rope and then delivering a lariat on his chest. He then quickly picked him up and hit him with a side slam. Without waiting any further, the Murderhawk Monster caught him with a massive Choke Slam.
He then set Zachariah on the top rope again to deliver him his signature move, the Blackout, which earned him the victory. Lance Archer has gained much-needed momentum ahead of his upcoming Texas death match against Jon Moxley.
Result: Lance Archer defeated Zachariah
Grade: B+
Chuck Taylor and Orange Cassidy (w/ Kris Statlander & Wheeler Yuta) vs. Chaos Project (Luther & Serpentico) on AEW Dark: Elevation
Chuck tried to take down Serpentico early in the match, but the former tackled him with a shoulder push. Orange Cassidy then gave an exhilarating experience to fans as he tried to get his hands on his pockets, but Luther held him with a waist lock.
He then tried to get his hands on Cassidy's pocket but failed. Orange Cassidy then finally put his hands in his pockets. Fans popped out of their seats to cheer on AEW star Orange Cassidy. Cassidy and Chuck then displayed teamwork by delivering a combination of kick and backdrop to Serpentico.
Luther then came into the ring and delivered a kick to Chuck's head. Luther then launched Serpentico into Chuck, followed by slamming his head to put Chuck down for two counts.
Luther kept using Serpentico's body to keep Chuck down. Chuck then backed up and delivered a belly-to-belly on the turnbuckles. Orange Cassidy came in and delivered low kicks to Luther, followed by a vicious DDT. Serpentico then entered the ring to break the 3rd count.
Orange Cassidy set him up for a beach break but ended up taking a kick from Serpentico. Cassidy then caught Luther with the Orange Punch that put the big man down for the pinfall victory.
Result: Chuck Taylor & Orange Cassidy defeated Chaos Project
Grade: B
After the match, Best Friends, and Wheeler Yuta were celebrating in the ring, but the Blade and Bunny interrupted them and gave a death stare to add hype for the upcoming match between Orange Cassidy and Balde at Fyter Fest.
Hikaru Shida vs. Dulce Tormenta on AEW Dark: Elevation
Japanese sensation Hikaru Shida received a warm reception from fans on her way to the ring. Her opponent Dulce Tormenta was making her AEW debut. Shida started the match by locking Tormenta's arm, but the latter reversed the arm lock on Hikaru Shida.
Both women then tossed each other around while displaying their athleticism in the ring. The former Women's Champion then delivered a knee to the chin of Tormenta in the corner of the ring. But Tormenta held things back by hitting her with a shoulder to the midsection.
Tormenta got to the top of the ring post to deliver a crossbody to Hikaru Shida, forcing her out of the ring. Shida came back into the ring and hit her with a double knee down to Tormenta for a two-count.
Both women then tried to deliver their big maneuvers, but Shida finally hit her with a running knee. AEW's Hikaru Shida then caught her with a facebuster for the two-count. Hikaru Shida then hit her with a Katana to win the match.
Result: Hikaru Shida defeats Dulce Tormenta
Grade: B+
Mark Sterling and Jade Cargill are in the locker room. Sterling stated that he plans to take Cargill to Hollywood, which is why he brought a producer along with him. The producer spoke to Jade Cargill about her ambitions and enlightened her about the process of Hollywood. The segment ended with AEW's Cargill shaking hands with the producer.
Powerhouse Hobbs (w/ Ricky Starks & Hook) vs. Lucas Chase on AEW Dark: Elevation
Powerhouse Hobbs made his way out to the ring with new FTW Champion Ricky Starks and Hook.
As the match started, both men stared each other down. Lucas then tried to display his speed and agility, but Hobbs muscled him down. Hobbs then delivered him a Spine Buster to win the match in no time.
Result: Powerhouse Hobbs defeated Lucas Chase
Grade: C
Frankie Kazarian vs. Baron Black on AEW Dark: Elevation
AEW star Frankie Kazarian received a huge pop as fans erupted with 'Frankie' chants. Kazarian tacked him down to kick things off. He then side-locked Black with the latter trying to get out of it.
Baron Black then battered him in the corner, followed by a massive suplex. The Elite Hunter then caught Black with multiple chops. However, Black countered with a backstabber. The EmpBruh then tried to hit Kazarian with a lariat in the corner, but was rolled over for a two-count.
Frankie then delivered a massive lariat before locking in a Chicken Wing submission that prompted Black to tap out.
Result: Frankie Kazarian defeated Baron Black
Grade: B
After the match, Brandon Cutler came down to the ring to catch Kazarian with the spray but accidentally dropped his spray bottles near Kazarian's feet.
The Elite Hunter then tackled Cutler and grabbed the spray, and took off Cutler's mask to spray his face. Kazarian then left the ring, but fans started chanting 'one more time.' He then went back into the ring again and hit him with another Lariat.
However, Doc Gallows from IMPACT Wrestling showed up from behind and caught Kazarian with a big boot. He then hit him with a Double Arm Choke Slam.
AEW's Powerhouse Hobbs appeared backstage to cut a promo for Brian Cage. He stated that if Cage doesn't cooperate, he will continue to face severe consequences. Hobbs then advised Brian Cage to stay home.
Jungle Boy (w/ Luchasaurus) vs. Angelico (w/ Private Party) on AEW Dark: Elevation
Angelico entered the arena with Private Party while dancing down to the AEW ring. His opponent, Jungle Boy, was carried on Luchasaurus' shoulder on his way to the ring. Fans started harmonizing the Jungle Boy theme song.
Jungle Boy gained control over Angelico with a side lock to begin the match. Both men continued to take each other down with various submissions. Jungle Boy then delivered a massive dropkick to put Angelico down.
The Blonde Superman then launched AEW's Golden Boy outside the ring, making him land awkwardly on his knee. Angelico then took the fight outside the ring, where Private Party attacked Jungle Boy in the presence of a distracted referee. Luchasaurus then intimated them, causing Private Party ran away.
Angelico continued the fight outside the ring and launched Jungle Boy onto the ring post. Meanwhile, Private Party were back at ringside. The worn-out Jungle Boy slowly got back up and entered the ring. But Angelico continues to put him down, targeting his injured knee.
Jungle Boy then caught Angelico with a massive elbow to his face. He then delivered a running lariat. The Jurassic Express member then delivered a Gedo Clutch for a two-count.
Angelico then tried to get a quick victory with a roll-up but failed. He then accidentally caught his leg in the ring post while delivering a dropkick. Jungle Boy took advantage of the situation and locked him in the Snare Trap to pick up the win on AEW Dark: Elevation.
Result: Jungle Boy defeated Angelico on AEW Dark: Elevation
Grade: A-
Red Velvet vs. Julia Hart (w/ Varsity Blonds) on AEW Dark: Elevation
AEW's Red Velvet and Julia Hart displayed impressive athleticism to kick things off. Both women then displayed incredible sportsmanship throughout the match.
Hart delivered a series of elbow shots to Velvet. But the latter came back strongly with a Dropkick. Red Velvet then came back strong while delivering a lariat in the corner. She even hit Hart with a bulldog followed by a standing moonsault for one count.
Hart then kicked Velvet in the midsection, but the latter then got back up quickly to put Hart down. AEW star Red Velvet then launched her outside the ring to take down Julia Hart.
Velvet then covered her for a two count. Julia Hart then dropped Velvet with a kick followed by a spinning dive from the top rope. However, Red Velvet turned things around and delivered a leg scissors variant to win the match.
Result: Red Velvet defeated Julia Hart
Grade: B
Gunn Club (Billy & Colten Gunn) vs. Brock Anderson and Lee Johnson on AEW Dark: Elevation
Colten Gunn and Lee Johnson started the match. Lee locked him with a side chin lock. He then delivered his athletic skill set in the ring. Brock Anderson then came in and launched Colten around the ring.
Billy Gunn then dismantled Anderson with a lariat. Johnson put the Gunn Club down with multiple superkicks.
He then launched a missile dropkick from the top rope to send Billy Gunn out of the ring. However, Colten Gunn cleverly pinned Lee Johnson with a roll-up.
Result: Gunn Club defeated Brock Anderson and Lee Johnson
Grade: B+
Luchasaurus (w/ Jungle Boy) vs. Fuego del Sol on AEW Dark: Elevation
Fuego Del Sol received another massive pop at AEW Dark: Elevation. His opponent, Luchasaurus, threw him around like a lifeless body to begin the match. Luchasaurus then picked him up but Del Sol dropped him to his knees. He delivered a kick to Luchasaurus' mask.
The star Sammy's Vlog then tried to catch him with a tornado DDT, but Luchasaurus launched him on the other corner. The Dinosaur then delivered a Chokeslam+knee combo to pick up the victory.
Result: Luchasaurus defeated Fuego Del Sol
Grade: B
After the match, Jurassic Express displayed incredible sportsmanship to check on Fuego Del Sol and see if he's okay.
Dante Martin vs. Shawn Dean on AEW Dark: Elevation
AEW star Dante Martin delivered a springboard crossbody on Shawn Dean to start the match. Dean then displayed his strength and dropped the high-flyer on his back, followed by a senton.
The Captain then locked him in a chin lock. But Dante Martin smartly pushed him back into the corner. He then battered Dean, followed by an impressive springboard moonsault.
The Captain then delivered some kicks to put down The Lucha Angel. He then put Martin down with a powerbomb for a two-count. Dante Martin delivered his own package driver for another two-count. AEW's Shawn Dean then tried to deliver a DDT but ended up getting a stunner from Martin.
Result: Dante Martin defeated Shawn Dean
Grade: B+
Tay Conti and Serena Deeb vs. Vertvixen and Jazmin Allure on AEW Dark: Elevation
Deeb and Vertvexen kicked off the match with both women trying to lock each other in sidelocks. Tay Conti entered the scene and launched Vertvixen into the corner, followed by a series of roll-ups. Conti then grabbed her arm and delivered a superkick to her face.
Vertvexin then pushed her into her corner, where Allure tried to deliver a cheap shot but was caught with a forearm from Taynara. Vertvexin then battered Conti in her corner.
The equation opened up an opportunity for Tay Conti to tag her partner, and she did. Serene Deeb then entered the scene and took both women down with various maneuvers. She then smashed Allure's knee on the mat before making her tap out to the Serenity Lock.
Result: Tay Conti and Serena Deeb defeated Jazmin Allure and Vertvexin
Grade: B
Penta El Zero Miedo and Eddie Kingston (w/ Alex Abrahantes) vs. JD Drake and Cezar Bononi on AEW Dark: Elevation
AEW fans started to chant “Zero Miedo” as soon as Eddie Kingston and Penta El Zero Miedo entered the ring. The crowd erupted in the beginning of the match while chanting the name of Eddie Kingston.
Drake and Penta hit each other with chops to start off the bout. Penta then delivered a vicious superkick followed by a springboard crossbody to put the big man down.
Eddie Kingston and Cezar Bononi then carried the pace of the match with a series of chops and body slams. Penta El Zero Miedo then came in and delivered a sling blade to Bononi, followed by another on Drake. The luchador followed that up by delivering a DDT to Drake.
Penta then tagged in The Mad King while checking if he's okay to go. Kingston caught Drake with a kick for a two-count. Bononi and Kingston then took the fight outside the ring, with the latter sending the Brazilian's head into the ring post.
Meanwhile, Drake tried to pin Penta with the help of the rope, but the referee caught him. He then delivered a superkick to Penta. The big man delivered a moonsault, but no one was home. Penta El Zero M seized the opportunity and snapped Drake's arm to pick up the victory.
Result: Eddie Kingston and Penta El Zero Miedo defeated Drake and Cezar Bononi
Grade: A
Following the match, Penta and Kingston grabbed the mic and thanked the AEW fans in attendance. In an amusing bit, Kingston referred to his recent off-the-air promo, which got him in trouble. AEW star Kingston ended the show while appreciating the fans for remaining energetic throughout the show.
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