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Opening tonight's AEW Dark, Tony Schiavone, Taz, and Veda Scott welcomed the fans to the show, which was stacked with 13 matches and headlined by a tag team showdown between Joey Janela and Sonny Kiss vs The Hybrid2.
Tonight's edition of AEW Dark saw a multitude of different matches across a variety of divisions. As always, there were a couple of squash matches tonight on AEW Dark, along with some matches that saw further character development.
On that note, let's take a look at the results and highlights of the latest AEW Dark episode:
#1. Storm Thomas & Demetri Jackson vs. Best Friends (w/ Orange Cassidy)
Storm Thomas and Demetri Jackson made their AEW debuts tonight on AEW Dark. Storm Thomas and Chuck Taylor started the match off before both men tagged in their respective partners to face off against each other.
Trent hit a version of a Northern Lights suplex with Jackson's feet draped over the top rope. However, Jackson nearly had an incredibly dangerous landing, only millimetres away from landing on the top of his head.
Jackson was able to recover though and, along with Storm Thomas, the AEW Dark debutants attempt to work over Chuck Taylor.
Chuckie T made the tag to Trent. Trent hits a saido suplex onto Storm Thomas followed by a tornado DDT onto Jackson. Trent continued the offence with a spear to Jackson on the outside followed by a running knee strike inside of the ring.
Pillow package piledriver by Trent to Demetri Jackson which was then emphasised by a second piledriver by Chuck Taylor to Jackson for the victory.
Result: Best Friends def. Storm Thomas & Demetri Jackson
#2. Shawn Spears vs. Jessy Sorensen (w/ Tully Blanchard)
Shawn Spears started the match with a headlock takeover to Sorensen. Spears then followed this up by a Ricky "The Dragon" Steamboat style deep arm drag.
Sorensen attempted to work over the arm of Spears, but this only frustrated Shawn Spears who unleashed some vicious chops. Sorensen recovered though, hitting a dropkick. This caused Shawn Spears to take some time outside of the ring to discuss tactics with his coach, Tully Blanchard.
Shawn Spears regained control, telegraphing Sorensen and hitting a dropkick of his own. Spears then focused his attack on the surgically repaired neck of Jessy Sorensen. Shawn Spears hit several strikes to the neck and a backdrop onto the ring apron.
Surprise jackknife cover by Sorensen for a two count. Jessy then hit a reverse cutter style neck-breaker on Spears. However, Spears managed to recover and hit the Death Valley Driver for the victory on AEW Dark.
Result: Shawn Spears def. Jessy Sorensen
Post-match: Tully Blanchard gave Shawn Spears a foreign object to place into the loaded black glove. Shawn Spears then stuck Jessy Sorensen in the back of the neck with the loaded glove before leaving with Tully Blanchard.
#3. Mel vs. Red Velvet
Mel stalked and cornered Red Velvet to begin the match. However, Red Velvet managed to get in an early flurry of strikes and kicks to Mel.
But, the early flurry is stopped in its tracks as Mel hit a big side slam. Mel then began to throw Red Velvet around the ring by her hair like a rag doll.
Mel went for the chokeslam but Red Velvet attempted to counter into a bulldog, but it turned into more of a jawbreaker.
Red Velvet went up to the top rope, but Mel caught her and hit a chokeslam sit-out style finisher for the victory on AEW Dark.
Result: Mel def. Red Velvet
We then see a commercial for AEW Heels, narrated by Chief Brand Officer Brandi Rhodes.
#4. D3 vs. Lance Archer (w/ Jake Roberts) on AEW Dark
Next up on AEW Dark, Lance Archer headed to the ring bringing with him another victim from the backstage area. Archer stiffed the poor man with a huge big boot.
Lance Archer then turned his attention to D3 with a violet chop. However, Archer then invited D3 to give him some strikes, which register little effect on The Murderhawk Monster.
Lance Archer bodyslammed/threw D3 into the turnbuckles. Huge chokeslam by Lance Archer. But, before Aubrey Edwards couldcount to 3, Archer pulled D3's shoulders up.
D3 managed to get in a little offence. D3 goes for a moonsault but Lance Archer just sidestepped out of the way. Archer seemed to have had enough as he hit the Blackout followed by some vicious slams of D3's head into the canvas for the win on AEW Dark.
Result: Lance Archer def. D3
#5. Luther & Serpentico vs. The Initiative (w/ Leva Bates)
Luther began our next match on AEW Dark with Peter Avalon. Luther struck Avalon with a vicious big boot before tagging in Serpentico. Avalon managed to fight out and hit a dropkick on Luther and head scissors on Serpentico, then tagged in Brandon Cutler.
Serpentico threw Brandon Cutler into the corner, trapping Cutler between the turnbuckles. Luther then used Serpentico as a weapon, bodyslamming his partner several times onto Brandon Cutler for a two count.
Luther and Serpentico continued to work over Brandon Cutler, trapping Cutler in their corner and utilising frequent tags. Cutler fought his way out, hitting a crossbody on Serpentico and making the tag to Peter Avalon for the hot comeback.
Peter Avalon hit a sit out Tiger Bomb for a close two count on Serpentico. Luther is then tagged in by his partner, who then choked Cutler in the corner. As the referee is distracted, Avalon hits a low blow on Luther followed by a roll up for a close two count.
Avalon hit an elbow drop on Serpentico for another close two count. Cutler is tagged in and worked on Serpentico in the corner. Peter Avalon took a book from Leva Bates at ringside and attempted to hit Serpentico but misjudged and accidentally struck his tag team partner.
Luther then powerbombed Peter Avalon on the outside of the ring. Luther and Sepentico hit a double team knees to the face into a spinebuster style maneuvere for the victory on AEW Dark. This continued Peter Avalon and Brandon Cutler's losing streak on AEW Dark.
Result: Luther & Serpentico def. The Initiative
#6. Kilynn King vs. Nyla Rose (w/ Vickie Guerrero)
King went for an early slingshot sunset flip to start the match hot on AEW Dark, but Nyla Rose caught her and threw her out of the ring.
King attempted to go for a cross body, but Nyla Rose caught her with ease and drove Kilynn King back first into the ring post. Nyla Rose then stretched King around the ring post, using it as a weapon.
Nyla Rose hit an Arn Anderson style spinebuster in the ring for a 2 count. Vickie Guerrero expressed her anger at the referee's two count. King attempted a couple of school girl rollups for a two count.
Kilynn King then hit an impresive version of a Samoan Drop for a two count. King went to the top rope but Vickie Guerrero shoved Kilynn King off the rope behind the referee's back.
Nyla Rose then hits the beast bomb for the victory on AEW Dark.
Result: Nyla Rose def. Kilynn King
Post-match: Vickie Guerrero grabbed a microphone and talked about loving a victory on AEW Dark. She said that everyone should be honoured to be here to witness a picture perfect vision of success. Vickie stated that Nyla Rose symbolises fear and destruction.
Tonight they celebrate their victory by naming their alliance as 'The Vicious Vixens'. Vickie Guerrero invited any women to come and play, you know where to find them. A fantastic promo by Vickie Guerrero to top of a great win for her client on AEW Dark.
#7. Billy & Austin Gunn vs. Frank Stone & Baron Black
Austin Gunn and Baron Black start the next match here on AEW Dark. Frank Stone and Baron Black are making their debut as a tag team in AEW tonight on AEW Dark.
The Gunn Club hit a double Russian leg sweep on Baron Black as Billy entered the ring.
Frank Stone is then tagged into the match, hitting a tilt-a-whirl slam on Austin Gunn as Stone and Black use frequent tags to work over Austin Gunn. Big vertical suplex, with a slight delay, by Frank Stone onto Austin Gunn.
Inverted atomic drop, followed by a belly to back suplex by Baron Black as Austin Gunn landed awkwardly on his shoulder. However, Austin managed to make the tag to his father Billy who enters the match with a tonne of momentum.
After Billy attacked both Stone and Black, Austin Gunn tags himself back in. Austin Gunn then hit the quickdraw on Baron Black for the victory on AEW Dark.
Result: Billy & Austin Gunn def. Frank Stone & Baron Black
#8. Heather Monroe vs. Penelope Ford (w/ Kip Sabian) on AEW Dark
Our next match on AEW Dark started as Heather Monroe hit an arm drag on Penelope Ford, followed by a chop and an escalara arm drag.
Monroe then tied up Penelope Ford in the corner. However, Kip Sabian then distracted Monroe by using, not one, but two leaf-blowers at ringside.
Penelope Ford clotheslined Heather Monroe in the corner and then dragged Monroe's face across the top rope. Monroe nearly stole a victory with a small package and a school girl, both of which received a two count.
Heather Monroe hit a straight jacket lung blower for another two count. Penelope Ford then responded with a handspring backflip elbow. Penelope Ford then hit the fisherman suplex for the victory on AEW Dark.
Result: Penelope Ford def. Heather Monroe
#9. Santana & Ortiz vs. Metro Brothers
Ortiz started off this match exchanging headlocks and strikes against Chris Metro. Ortiz followed this up with a modified powerslam before tagging in Santana.
Santana then paid tribute to the late, great Eddie Guerrero by hitting the three amigos. Ortiz was tagged in once again and hit a nice DDT. Ortiz then allowed one Metro Brother to tag in the other. Ortiz then responded by hitting a version of a butterfly suplex and then tagged in his partner Santana.
One of The Metro Brothers attempted a to hit a seated senton but Santana caught him and almost powerbombed him through the canvas. Ortiz then hit a powerbomb to one of The Metro Brothers followed by a kick to the face by Santana for the victory on AEW Dark
Result: Santana & Ortiz def. The Metro Brothers
Post-match: Best Friends rush to the ring and attacked Santana & Ortiz, brawling over the safety rail and into the crowd. Trent threw a trash can at the back of Santana. Ortiz reversed a suplex attempt by Chuck Taylor onto a trash can.
Both tag teams continue to brawl into the parking lot to end the segment on AEW Dark.
#10. "Absolute" Ricky Starks vs. Shawn Dean
Taz puts over Ricky Starks ability on commentary as we start the match here. Shawn Dean hit a side headlock takeover which Starks easily reversed out of.
Ricky Starks telegraphed Shawn Dean and hit a million dollar knee lift while Dean was trapped in the ropes. Ricky Starks used a version of Darby Allin's coffin drop to mock Allin, which led to Taz referring to Darby Allin as a "bum" on commentary.
Shawn Dean managed to get some offence in, hitting Ricky Starks with a DDT and a knee strike but only got a one count as Ricky Starks grabbed the rope to break up the pin fall.
Thrust kick to the face of Shawn Dean followed by "row sham bow" by Ricky Starks for the victory on AEW Dark.
Result: Ricky Starks def. Shawn Dean
Post-match: Ricky Starks celebrated with Taz and drank Veda Scott's beverage as AEW Dark continues.
#11. Marko Stunt vs. Jake Hager on AEW Dark
Our next match on AEW Dark started with a collar and elbow tie up but Jake Hager quickly threw Marko Stunt to the canvas.
Jake Hager then dropped to one knee, inviting Marko Stunt to grab a side headlock. Hager then stood up as Stunt has the side headlock on, lifting Mark Stunt into the air.
Jake Hager then shouted "you don't belong in here" before holding the middle rope open, instructing Marko Stunt to leave the ring. Marko Stunt continued to evade Jake Hager, frustrating The Inner Circle member.
However, Jake Hager caught Marko Stunt and threw him across the ring. Jake Hager then placed his knee on the chest of Marko Stunt. Mark Stunt looked to be favouring his ankle which he landed awkwardly on.
Jake Hager then miltary pressed Marko Stunt into the air before using a uranage into an arm triangle choke for the submission victory on AEW Dark.
Result: Jake Hager def. Marko Stunt
Post-match: Jake Hager attempted to attack Marko Stunt once again. But, The Jurassic Express members came out for a stand off. Luchasaurus pleaded for Jake Hager not to attack Marko Stunt. However, Jake Hager struck Marko Stunt with a knee to the skull before escaping into the stands as we moved on to our next AEW Dark match.
#12. Frankie Kazarian vs. Kip Sabian (w/ Penelope Ford)
Kip Sabian and Frankie Kazarian had some back and forth chain wrestling to start of this match on AEW Dark. Sabian and Kazarian continued to exchange holds and reversals as the match progressed.
Kazarian attempted an Oklahoma roll on Kip Sabian but only got a two count. Penelope Ford got involved but grabbing the foot of Frankie Kazarian, allowing Kip Sabian to get the upper hand in the match.
Kip Sabian utilised a forward roll into a sitting, octopus style, submission hold. Kazarian eventually reached the ropes to break the hold, preventing Kip Sabin from getting a victory here on AEW Dark. Frankie Kazarian began to build up some momentum with a comeback, hitting Sabian with a forearm to the face.
Kazarian charged Kip Sabian in the corner but Sabian moved out of the way and hits a stiff kick to the face of the SCU member. Both men brawl onto the ring apron, this led Kazarian to bring Sabian back into the ring via a cutter. However, just as Kazarian was about to get the 3 count, Penelope Ford put Sabian's foot on the bottom rope, breaking up the pin fall.
Kip Sabian went to the top rope for the double foot stomp, Kazarian moved out of the way and hit a version of a Scorpion Death Drop for the pinfall victory on AEW Dark.
Result: Kazarian def. Kip Sabian
#13. Main Event: Joey Janela & Sonny Kiss vs. The Hybrid2
Our main event of AEW Dark begins with Sonny Kiss and Jack Evans started off the match. After trading holds back and forth, Kiss tagged in Joey Janela. However, Jack Evans and Angelico quickly began to work over The Bad Boy.
The Hybrid2 quickly turn their attention to Sonny Kiss as Angelico threw Sonny into the turnbuckle and Jack Evans gouged the eyes of The Concrete Rose.
Angelico locked in an inverted figure-4 leg lock but the submission was broken up by Joey Janela. The Hybrid2 continued to work over Sonny Kiss, trash talking the entire time they did so.
Sonny Kiss managed to make the hot tag to Joey Janela. Janela hit a neckbreaker on Angelico which caused Angelico to inadvertently DDT his partner Jack Evans.
Joey Janela hit a version of an STO on the ring apron to Jack Evans, followed by a death valley driver on the outside, the AEW wrestlers in the crowd were thoroughly enjoying this AEW Dark main event. Sonny Kiss then hit a moonsault to the outside of the ring onto The Hybrid2.
Sonny Kiss then hit a 450 splash onto Jack Evans but Angelico broke up the pin fall at the count of 2. Sonny Kiss went back to the top rope, but Angelico struck Sonny Kiss.
Jack Evans then locked on a backslide and used a bridge to add extra pressure and leverage to get the victory for The Hybrid2 on AEW Dark.
Result: The Hybrid2 def. Sonny Kiss & Joey Janela
Check out the complete episode of AEW Dark below:
