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AEW DYNAMITE TV REPORT
DECEMBER 16, 2020
JACKSONVILLE, FLA. AT DAILY’S PLACE
AIRED ON TNT
REPORT BY TYLER SAGE, PWTORCH CONTRIBUTOR
Announcers: Jim Ross, Tony Schiavone, Excalibur
(1) ADAM PAGE & JOHN SILVER & ALEX REYNOLDS vs. HARDY PARTY
Page and Marc Quen started the bout. The two kinda rolled around, Matt Hardy was tagged in. Then team Hardy Party had Page isolated and traded tags. Soon all six men were in the ring and Page and team were victorious in that exchange. AT the end Page and Kassidy were in the ring together. Alex Reynolds got a blind Tag, Silver was then tagged in. Silver and Kassidy are the legal men. Silver worked over Kassidy, who was already beaten down by Page.
Marc Quen was tagged in for a moment, then Kassidy, then Hardy. This led to a team move that got a near fall on Silver. Hardy and Silver were then in the ring. After a long while beating on Silver, Page got the hot tag and took out all Members of Hardy Party, leading to a near fall on Kassidy. Hardy emerged and was tagged in and immediately got a near fall on Page. The ref did a 10 count as both men laid prone. Reynolds and Marc Quen were tagged in.
Silver and Reynolds hit several moves and got a near fall, but Hardy saved the day for his team. Hardy then hit a twist of fate on Silver from the apron. Private Party hit the Gin N’ Juice on Reynolds, Hardy then tagged himself in and got the pin.
Winners: Hardy Party in 13:00
(Sage’s Analysis: I like the heel movement of Hardy. I also like the ROH style booking of Page, he either will have a good babyface comeback or have a good reason to turn heel. The match itself was fine.)
-The announce team ran down the card for the evening.
-Backstage MJF and Inner Circle are talking about their New York Times award for Dinner Debonaire. MJF and Jericho had an awkward exchange. [c]
-A video of Brandi and Cody announcing that they are expecting a baby in 2021. Congratulations!
(2) CODY RHODES vs. ANGELICO
A collar and elbow tie-up turned into a series of holds and counter holds. A break by Cody lead to another exchange of holds and hand fighting between both men. Cody seemed to be in control, while Angelico used MMA style offense from a laying position. Eventually Cody figured it out, and he hit a dropkick into a near fall. [c]
When the show returned Cody got out of a sticky situation and hit clotheslines and a power slam into a near fall. Angelico had Cody in a full body hold, Cody had to bite the bottom rope to get out of the hold. Cody responded with a backslide and a strike to the face of Angelico. Angelico hit a Death Roll submission, Which Cody was able to get out of with a rope break.
Cody hit his classic mat drop punch, into a Cody Cutter for the pinfall.
Winner: Cody in 10:00
(Sage’s Analysis: I really like this match. It was good to shine the spotlight on Angelico. I like him in a solo match where he can really show of his unique skill set. In a tag match his specialness is lost.)
-Taz and Team Taz came out post match. They called out Cody and “turtle boy,” Darby Allin. Team Taz then walked to the ring, and the lights went out with Sting emerging to make the save. Sting winked at Cody and left the arena. [c]
-Miro is backstage and he is told that he has been fined for his action last week. He then talks about his issue with Orange Cassidy.
-Eddie Kingston walked out to the ring with a mic. Kingston started by saying he doesn’t care about anyone, he is here to address his enemies. Number one was God, number two is Pac. He said no worry about him, his career has been ended, he then called out Lance Archer. Archer came out and beat up Kingston, Butcher & Blade came out for the save. Pentagon and Fenix came out, then Pac emerged. Death Triangle and Archer then took out Kingston and his family. Archer and Pac squared up in ring, they were upset because they both wanted to beat up Kingston, but no physicality ensued.
-Dustin Rhodes was backstage. He was asked about the offer from Dark Order. Rhodes said no to the offer, he said he wants Uno next week. [c]
(3) INNER CIRCLE vs. BEST FRIENDS & FRIENDS
Pillman Jr. and Jericho started the bout. Pillman got a quick takedown, but Jericho slapped the crap out of him to take control. Pillman responded with a slap and series of chops. Pillman tagged in Garrison, Jericho tagged in Sammy. Garrison tagged in Donte Martin of Top Flight. Sammy got the first attack on Donte, but Martin was able to counter and get in offense. Darius Martin got the blind tag in and continued to work on Sammy.
Donte was tagged in and Sammy punched him in the face. Trent and Santana were tagged in. The two battled and Ortiz joined and worked tandem offense on Trent. Eventually Trent was pulled to the Inner Circle corner and was abused by the whole team as MJF was tagged in. [c]
The show returned with Inner Circle still destroying Trent. Trent dodged a Sammy move apparently getting a second wind. Darius was tagged in and he was able to take out Ortiz, he tagged in Dante who then took out both Santana and Ortiz. Trent was tagged back in as Ortiz was the legal man for Inner Circle. Pillman, then Garrison was tagged in. Jericho hit Garrison in the back with Floyd the bat, Hager hit an F10 and tagged din MJF. MJF entered and got the pin.
Winner: Inner Circle in 15:00
(Sage’s Analysis: This match simply had too many people. The match just had no juice and it felt very flat most of the time.)
-Post match MJF and Jericho beat up on Garrison. Top Flight entered and ran off Inner Circle.
-Thunder Rosa was backstage and was talking about Britt Baker. She said that it was Baker’s fault that she lost her match for the NWA world title. Rebel came out and got in Rosa’s face. Britt blindsided her and beat up Rosa and she tried to wash off Rosa’s face paint. [c]
(4) SCU vs. THE ACCLAIMED
Kazarian and Bowens started the match with arm drags and shoulder checks by both men. Daniels was tagged in and they hit a tandem move, which lead to a near fall on Bowens. Caster was then tagged in, Daniels had the advantage at the start of their engagement. Kazarian was tagged in and continued on Caster. Bowens was tagged in and Kazarian was bale to stay ahead in the match. Eventually, Bowens was able to hit Kazarian on the apron and The Acclaimed teamed up to beat him u on the outside of the ring. [c]
When the show returned Kazarian was able to get out of his predicament and get the tag into Daniels. Daniels hot a near fall on Bowens. Caster took of Kazarian and winded Daniels. Daniels was able to overcome the odds and hit a cross body on Bowens. Caster hit Daniels with a foreign object and Bowens got the pin on Daniels.
Winner: The Acclaimed in 10:00
(Sage’s Analysis: The match was solid and The Acclaimed play the tag heel rolls well. The rap gimmick is ok on the entrance but it will get old quick if it is leaned on too much pre and post match.)
-Top Flight are backstage they were asked why they attacked Jericho and MJF. They then challenged Jericho and MJF to a match next week.
(5) IVELISSE & DIAMANTE vs. BIG SWOLE & SERENA DEEB
Deeb and Ivelisse started the match with collar and elbow tie-up. Soon Swole and Diamante entered the fray. Deeb tried to argue and got the ref distracted and Ivelisse hit an illegal shot on Swole. Diamante and Ivelisse the took turns working over Swole. [c]
When the show returned Deeb was in control and taking out both members of the opposing team. Deeb hit a huge gut buster in Ivelisse, who was then put in a figure four. Ivelisse was able to roll to her corner and tag in Diamante. This turned into a near fall for Diamante.
Big Swole was then tagged in and she worked on Diamante. Ivelisse grabbed Swoles’s hair. But, Swole hit a tigger driver and then hit the Cloverleaf submission on Diamante for the submission win.
Winner: Big Swole and Serena Deeb in 9:00
(Sage’s Analysis: A really solid match. A good use of all four members. I like that Swole looked goo din the win and like that they are setting her up for a title shot)
-Nyla Rose came out post match to attack the winners. Red Velvet came out with a chair to defend Swole and Deeb.
-Best Friends were backstage and said that they are excited and can’t wait to see them next week.
-A video package of Jurassic Express is shown.
-FTR took over the commentary mics and complained that they were not featured but Jurassic Express was. FTR called out Express.
-The announce team ran down the card for next week. [c]
(6) KENNY OMEGA vs. JOEY JANELA
Janela hit Omega with a trash can to start the match, He then threw Omega into the barrier. Kenny hit a crusher and Janela’s head into a chair. Kenny then hit a Terminator Dive onto Janela, who was seated on a chair outside the ring. Kenny then hit Janela with a half sheet pan. Mid match Kenny grabbed the mic and berated Janela before striking him again.
Omega then hit a moonsault with a trashcan onto Janela. Kenny then chopped Janela several times. Kenny then hit a springboard Stomp on a trashcan that was on Janela. In the electric chair position Janela hit a counter to get out of that position. Kiss got a table out at ringside, Janela got Omega on the table. Janela hit a leg drop onto Omega thru the table.
Janela went up to the top rope and missed a Moonsault. Omega hit two V Trigger’s then the One-Winged Angel for the win.
Winner: Kenny Omega in 6:00
(Sage’s Analysis: Heel Kenny is such good stuff. I also like that Janela can baby face sell with insane spots used against him.)
-Post match, Pac came out and said they have unfinished business. He said that Rey Fenix deserves to be #1 Contender.
(Overall Show Analysis: Overall I though the show was ok with a lot of work to build up new and returning talent. The Kenny Omega stuff is 10/10 and it alone could carry even a bad wrestling show)
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