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We are two days removed from All Elite Wrestling's second-ever show, and while it wasn't to the level of Double or Nothing, the company has proven capable of putting on some very diverse and entertaining shows.
This show allowed us to see more of the companies future stars like MJF, Joey Janela, Hangman Page and so many more. If this is any indication, the company seems to be in good hands going forward.
While this card did have some big highs (the coming out party for Darby Allin and Private Party), they also had their lows (The Librarian gimmick, Jebailey vs. Nakazawa and that chair shot).
We don't expect AEW to be perfect just yet, as they're still quite new on the block, but regardless, today we are going to take a look back on Fyter Fest and analyse every match from All Elite Wrestling's second offering from worst to best.
Disclaimer: The opinions expressed in the article belong to the writer and doesn't necessarily represent Sportskeeda's stand.
#9 Allie vs Leva Bates
Result: Allie def. Leva Bates
While both women in this match are incredibly talented in different ways, The Librarian gimmick just isn't working, and it certainly hurt this match quite a lot unfortunately.
In terms of the in-ring work, there wasn't anything quite that bad, but with Peter Avalon at ringside, we knew the Librarian gimmick was going to be played up, and it's just not working unfortunately.
While we do have it last on this list, we have to give credit where it's due. The company did a great job of building Allie heading into her match with Brandi Rhodes, and that now becomes a very interesting match.
The women's division is building to become a huge strength for AEW, and Allie will be key for that going forward, but hopefully we see less of The Librarian, because we just don't see it working.
#8 Michael Nakazawa vs Alex Jebailey
Result: Michael Nakazawa def. Alex Jebailey
Due to the injury of Jebailey a year ago, this match didn't quite take place, and after this bout, we really wish it did so we didn't have to sit through this one.
Yes, it was on Fyter Fest's pre-show, and it was meant to go in with the funny story the company was telling in spoofing Fyre Fest, but it just didn't work for me.
Many people will have no doubt enjoyed this one, as they came up with some funny spots to go in with their hardcore match, but given how new AEW is, this is just a risk they shouldn't have taken.
Credit where it is due, both men worked hard to make this one an entertaining contest before the main show got started, but it just didn't work.
We hope that if AEW return to this show next year, they don't involve Alex Jebailey.
#7 Riho vs. Nyla Rose vs. Yuka Sakazaki
Result: Riho def. Nyla Rose and Yuka Sakazaki
The announcement of this match surprised quite a few fans heading into Fyter Fest, but given the talent of all three performers, they actually put together quite an interesting bout.
Nyla Rose was the clear favourite going into the match, and given her power advantage over the two Joshi stars, it looked that way throughout the contest.
But in a great turn of storytelling, Rose couldn't keep focused on putting the two smaller stars away, and the fighting spirit of both Riho and Yuka kept them in the bout.
Going forward, both of these ladies will be good for the women's division, but it was Rose who looked like the star, despite taking a loss here.
The story between Rose and Awesome Kong will be paid off in the future, but AEW also set up an interesting side story between Riho and Yuka, and it's one we'll enjoy watching.
#6 Hangman Page vs. Jungle Boy vs. MJF vs. Jimmy Havoc
Results: Hangman Page def. Jungle Boy, MJF and Jimmy Havoc
While this match was certainly based around the rivalry between MJF and Hangman Page, they managed to incorporate Jimmy Havoc, Jungle Boy and even Luchasarus quite well.
MJF came out and cut a fantastic heel promo on the Florida crowd, and the three other competitors certainly decided to go after the Salt of the Earth quite a lot throughout.
As most Fatal four-Way's are, this one was chaotic and didn't tell too much of a story, but the action was fast paced throughout, and showcased the best of all four men going forward.
The MJF/Hangman rivalry is going to be big in the first year of All Elite Wrestling, but all four men shone bright here, and it's clear that they'll be big for the company.
#5 Christopher Daniels vs. CIMA
Result: CIMA def. Christopher Daniels
While this wasn't exactly at the level of the opener from Double or Nothing between SCU and StrongHearts, it was still a great match between two old friends with over two decades of experience.
As you'd expect, the two crafty veterans went back and forth for 10-15 minutes, and they told a great story along the way, getting both men over big with the Daytona Beach crowd.
Many weren't expecting too much from CIMA, but with his combination of technical prowess and athleticism, the crowd couldn't help but gravitate towards him.
Right now, CIMA is likely to be used as the head of OWE's partnership with AEW, but the fans shouldn't sleep on him going forward.
This match gives him momentum heading into Fight for the Fallen where he'll face Kenny Omega, and while he's not a main event threat, this one proves CIMA can hang with the best of them.
#4 Best Friends vs. SCU vs. Private Party
Result: Best Friends def. SCU and Private Party
Not many people knew Private Party going into this one. While they didn't come out on top, the booking of the match was to get them over, and that goal was certainly achieved.
Right from the beginning, Marq Quen and Isaiah Cassidy were showing off their tag-team work and incredible moves, but ultimately, it was the experience of Best Friends that allowed them to come out on top.
At the end of the match, all six men looked fantastic, and going forward after Double or Nothing and this match, there's no doubting that the tag team division could be an integral part of AEW.
We don't know how the World Tag-Team Tournament will play out once TV begins in the Fall, but given what a great match this was, we've got plenty to look forward too as Best Friends now have a big advantage going forward.
#3 The Elite vs. The Lucha Bros & Laredo Kid
Result: The Elite def. The Lucha Bros & Laredo Kid
After the six-man main event we saw at All In, most people knew what to expect from this match, and if you like that style, this one absolutely delivered in spades.
The Elite were on point in their attire for this event, and right from the beginning, all six men showed off their incredible athleticism, and as the match went on, it got quicker and quicker.
Many American fans hadn't seen much of Laredo Kid, but he fits right in with some of AEW's top stars, and going forward, all six of these men will be absolutely key for the company.
There will always be people who don't like this style of wrestling, it was certainly an athletic spectacle, and with Kenny Omega going over Laredo Kid to finish the match, he's definitely primed and ready for Jon Moxley in Chicago.
#2 Jon Moxley vs. Joey Janela
Result: Jon Moxley def. Joey Janela
Before Fyter Fest, this is the match that most fans were looking forward too, and if you expected a death-match war from two of the best in the business, that's exactly what you got.
While there wasn't as much blood as many expected, we saw everything you'd expect from both of these men, including ladders, tables, barbed wire and even thumbtacks, and it was fantastic.
The match is one you need to see to believe, and while you may see more explosive bouts in places like CZW, this is a big-time promotion, and the two got away with some very brutal things.
We saw Joey go flying from a ladder through two tables and a prone Moxley. Both men took barbed wire bumps and the finish involved plenty of thumbtacks.
Seeing the tacks in Janela's feet was hard to watch for some people, but it was the brutal ending this fantastic match needed, and it's just what everyone wanted to see.
#1 Cody vs. Darby Allin
Result: Cody time limit draw with Darby Allin
Coming into Fyter Fest, not many people gave Darby Allin a chance against Cody, but his relentless attitude and desire to stand out kept him in this match longer than expected.
Cody was on the offensive for the most part of the match, and Allin made him look incredible, but as the match went on, the crowd got behind the underdog more and more.
This was fantastic booking from AEW, as they look to develop more stars going forward, and on this night, it's Darby Allin that most people will remember. The match featured a couple of scary bumps from Allin, and when we came to the end of the bout, it was clear the draw was imminent, but it's simply great booking.
Unfortunately, the botched post-match angle overshadowed this match, and while some people will be unhappy with the time limit draw, it protected both men while making Darby look like a future star in the company.
