New Year's Smash Night 1 Results: IMPACT Wrestling stars attack former AEW Champion; Young Bucks turn heel

It's official Jurassic Express @realmarkostunt & @boy_myth_legend take on #FTR @DaxFTR & @CashWheelerFTR next week on Night Two of New Year's Smash!WATCH #AEWDynamite NOW on @TNTDrama. pic.twitter.com/9SYbc5S6PS

— All Elite Wrestling (@AEW) January 7, 2021

On AEW Dark, Marko Stunt and -1 had a little fun, with Brodie Jr. calling Stunt out for not being able to win a match without Jungle Boy or Luchasaurus. FTR came in, stating that -1 was right and that Stunt was a loser. Next week, Stunt will face one of the former AEW Tag Team Champions in singles action.

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Matt Sydal vs Cody Rhodes w/Snoop Dogg on AEW Dynamite

The duo you never knew you need but you're damn happy to have @SnoopDogg @CodyRhodes 🤝 #AEWDynamite pic.twitter.com/Z28Jqia7Oj

— All Elite Wrestling on TNT (@AEWonTNT) January 7, 2021

Matt Sydal took Cody Rhodes down a few times and managed to pelt the former AEW TNT Champion with a series of kicks. A springboard arm drag sent Rhodes into the corner for a running dropkick. Sydal sent Rhodes to the apron, and as Cody skinned the cat, he was hit with another dropkick.

A wrecking ball dropkick sent Cody to the barricade, and Cody accidentally hit Serpentico. Back in the ring, Rhodes countered a dive, locking Sydal in the Texas Cloverleaf. Sydal made it to the ropes, and Cody went to Snoop for some play tips.

Rhodes picked up the pace a bit, dropping Sydal with a slam for a running knee drop. Sydal responded with a running knee and step-up enziguri in the corner, but couldn't get the win. Cody took Sydal to the top, and hit an incredible reverse suplex, but couldn't get to the pin quickly. That allowed Sydal to recover enough to kick out.

It's been physical warfare in this match so far! Who have you got? @CodyRhodes? Or @Findevan? WATCH #AEWDynamite NOW on @TNTDrama. pic.twitter.com/zcL09r6FHi

— All Elite Wrestling (@AEW) January 7, 2021

Cody's moonsault missed, and Sydal rocked him with the rising knee to the jaw. Going up top, Sydal went for his Shooting Star Press. Cody put his knees up, blocking it. A reverse DDT spiked Sydal, but The American Nightmare just couldn't get the win. Sydal caught him in a tilt-a-whirl crossface. Cody quickly got to his feet and popped Sydal a few times in the jaw.

A Cactus Clothesline saw Rhodes take Sydal over to the floor. Both men hit hard on the apron. Back in the ring, Sydal avoided a pump kick but couldn't get out of the way of the Disaster Kick. Sydal kicked out and took Rhodes down with a hurricanrana pinfall. 1-2-Cody kicked out. A roundhouse and leg trapped swinging fireman's carry slam rocked Rhodes.

Still, the AEW EVP managed to secure the win with not one, but two Cross Rhodes.

Results: Cody Rhodes beat Matt Sydal via pinfall

Grade: A

After the match, Serpentico and Luther rushed to the ring. Sydal saved Rhodes from the assault, and they laid out Serpentico for Snoop Dogg. Snoop hit his splash off the top, and Rhodes counted the three count. Does that count? Is Snoop on AEW's rankings?