All Elite Wrestling: Dynamite: October 30, 2024
October 31, 2024 3:43 PM - Season 6, Episode 5 - Subscribe

Dynamite had to compete with the final game of the World Series, so it goes big on interpersonal drama, a few surprising stunts, a do-or-die tag team championship match, and one anticipated debut.

(Quotes from Wrestling Observer)

Orange Cassidy Addresses Jon Moxley

"We hear Orange Cassidy’s voice, who demands they cut the video as he power-walks to the ring. Cassidy said he doesn’t do this, this isn’t who he is, he’s not a leader who comes out and talks for ten minutes. […] He needs to cut the head off the snake and makes sure no one else gets hurt, he’ll do it alone, to protect everybody. Cassidy will do that, by challenging Moxley for the AEW World Title, taking the symbol of this company, taking it out of Moxley’s bag and putting it in his backpack. Cassidy tells Moxley to let him know, he’s not hard to find, he’s where he is every week, in the ring, because he’s Orange Cassidy, the next AEW World Champion and he still doesn’t need a catchphrase."

Adam Cole defeated Buddy Matthews

"I enjoyed the story these two told, as with this being 14 months since Cole’s last match, it made sense to play up that he was gun shy to throw early offense. Once Matthews called Cole out for his toughness, it woke him up to get things going. Of interesting note, lots of fans were cheering for Matthews in this one. It does look like Cole’s next hurdle to MJF has been laid out, as the crowd reacted really strong for the Malakai Black appearance in the post-match.

[…] The doctor again tended to Cole, as Matthews threw the towel to Cole, telling him to throw it in and quit. Cole chucked the towel at Matthews, hit another superkick, enzugiri and shining wizard for a close two. Cole again went for the Panama Sunrise, but Matthews hit a pump knee, Buckle Bomb and another curb stomp, but Cole kicked out at one. Cole caught a charging Matthews in the corner with a superkick and finally hit the Panama Sunrise, as Matthews rolled outside, allowing Cole to hit another Sunrise off the apron. Back inside, Cole lowered The Boom for the win. Post match, Cole took the mic and thanked Matthews for reminding him who the real Adam Cole is. Cole offered a handshake and Matthews accepted until the lights went out. When they came on, Malakai Black was the one shaking hands with Cole, staring him down."

Kyle Fletcher & Don Callis Call Out Will Ospreay

"Mark Davis walked out from the babyface tunnel and Fletcher wasn’t expecting it, but went in for a hug, which Davis turned down. […] Fletcher says he made sure Davis will always have a spot in The Family. Davis said they had an Empire, but Fletcher destroyed it. Davis walked off, but Fletcher said a day will come soon where Davis will have to make a hard decision, as he’s shown he has no issue cutting problems loose."

After that segment, Hangman Adam Page cut a great promo on Jay White in anticipation of their Full Gear match.

Jon Moxley & Crew Answer Orange Cassidy

"Moxley doesn’t expect Orange Cassidy or anyone else to appreciate what they’re doing, but one day, they’ll understand. Cassidy thinks he challenged Moxley when it was the other way around. What Moxley did to Chuck Taylor was cutting off some distraction, so Cassidy can focus on his goals. They realized Cassidy was their guy, they don’t want Cassidy to catch the disease that so many in AEW have, they have a fat paycheck and content with where they are. Moxley continues to push Cassidy, who has yet to walk through the valley yet. Moxley said when it happens, Cassidy won’t fight him on the mountain top, they’ll fight in the valley, where Cassidy better be willing to die in, as this ring, Moxley is prepared to. Cassidy thinks he’s pulling the strings, but let’s see about that right now. Moxley whispered to Castagnoli, as PAC & Shaffir hold down Yuta, as Castagnoli gets a chair and places it around his neck.

Cassidy sprinted to the ring and immediately was beaten down. Shaffir took Yuta to the corner, slapped him and told him to go after Cassidy and he did, putting the boots to Cassidy until Dark Order hit the ring and were immediately beaten down by Moxley & crew. Yuta took out Evil Uno with a chair, Alex Reynolds by Castagnoli and Silver by Moxley. They placed a chair around the throat of Cassidy ringside, when Darby Allin repelled down from the ceiling. Allin started brawling with Castagnoli going through the announce table, all while still being harnessed, so Reynolds made the save, helping free him. The brawl started, as Top Flight, Lio Rush, Private Party, Daniel Garcia all hit the ring and the numbers game is finally against the BCC."

AEW Tag team Championship Match: Private Party (Zay & Quen) defeated The Young Bucks (Matthew & Nicholas Jackson) (c)

"[...]The Bucks called for the EVP Trigger, but Zay collapsed before it happened. They went for it again, but Zay ducked, The Bucks collided knees and he got a small package for two. Zay fought off a TK Driver, but was ultimately caught with the EVP Trigger, only for two, as the crowd went nuts. Nicholas connected on a V-Trigger, as Matthew hit One Winged Angel, but Quen flew in to break the count. Nicholas was crotched on the top, as Matthew was sent outside, allowing Zay & Quen to hit Gin n’ Juice and win the titles. Post match, The Bucks have the Tag Team titles and hand them to Zay & Quen, showing sportsmanship before leaving. Private Party leap into the crowd to celebrate as The Bucks left dejected.

Excellent match, as the story of Private Party’s backs against the wall and having to defy all the odds was told very well. The crowd was loudly behind Zay & Quen from the start and only got louder as the match progressed. I was split prior to this match on which direction they should go, as I didn’t think the overall build for Private Party was all that great, but ultimately, I think they made the right call for the time being, as the Tag Team division has needed a shot in the arm for such a long time. The Bucks don’t need the belts and having a young team like Zay & Quen could lead to more title defenses."

The Learning Tree Talk Ring of Honor

Kris Statlander defeated Kamille (w/Mercedes Moné)

"Power advantage is anyone’s game here and very even, but it’s Kamille with the early shoulder tackle. Statlander popped right up as Kamille was posing and took her down before a stalemate. Kamille low bridged, but hung up Statlander on the top before hitting a lariat, taking control into commercial. Back from break, Statlander hit a snap powerslam to get the crowd into it, as she side stepped a Kamille pump kick and hit a F5 for two. Statlander missed a 450 Splash, allowing Kamille to hit the Rough Ryder for two of her own. Torture Rack spin into the powerbomb connected, but Statlander kicked out. Kamille wanted a Tombstone, but Statlander reversed it into Wednesday Night Fever for the win. Post match, Moné attacked Statlander with the TBS Title from behind and took the mic, ordering Kamille to the back. Moné said when you want something done right, you do it yourself, as she held the TBS Title up to the face of Statlander, who was motionless."

Swerve Strickland (w/Prince Nana) defeated Shelton Benjamin (w/MVP)

"It was all Benjamin with the power game during commercial, as Strickland battled back with his corkscrew kick to reset the match. The crowd was loudly behind Strickland, who hit the leaping uppercut from the corner before a pump kick on the apron dropped Benjamin. Back inside, missile dropkick connects for a near fall. Strickland tried his rolling Flatliner, but Benjamin caught him mid-move and spiked him with a DDT for two. Both men slowly rose to a stare down, traded kicks at the same time with Benjamin crumbling and Strickland hitting the House Call and 450 Splash for a close two. The kick-out led Benjamin to a waist lock and he hit a release German suplex and step-up corner knee, but a desperation rolling Flatliner answer from Strickland led to a double down with the crowd cheering loudly. Strickalnd went to the top, but Benjamin leapt to meet him, only for Strickland to slide out and hit a Liger Bomb. This led to a Swerve Stomp and the victory for Strickland.

The lights went out for a brief second before a drumroll was played and Bobby Lashley walks to the stage to a big reaction. Lashley walks down and gives MVP a hug as Excalibur puts over immediately how Lashley could easily make claim to the title. Lashley & Strickland are face-to-face as Holy Sh*t chants echo through the crowd. Benjamin popped up on the apron, distracting Strickland enough for Lashley to hit a clothesline and major spinebuster, all while MVP & Benjamin put the boots to Nana. Benjamin hit a big boot on Nana while Lashley locked in a Full Nelson on Strickland. (Hilariously you can hear someone yell 90 seconds and 45 for the countdown til off air.) Referees and security run down with the security getting their asses royally handed to them. MVP took the mic and asked “guess whose back in business?” to end the show standing over the fallen Strickland & Nana. The Hurt Syndicate has officially arrived as a collective group in AEW."
posted by The Pluto Gangsta (1 comment total)
 
Matthew using the One-Winged Angel -- and failing to get a pin -- seems like another small way the promotion is laying groundwork for a Kenny Omega return. After all, if the Elite are fleeing to work-from-home (as we see later this episode), it makes sense for the last remaining EVP to step up to fill the void.
posted by The Pluto Gangsta at 3:44 PM on October 31


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