AEW Dynamite Outcomes: Winners, Dwell Grades, Response and Highlights From Sept. 18
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- The Elite vs. Will Ospreay, Kyle Fletcher and Konosuke Takeshita
- The Beast Mortos vs. Ricochet
- Chris Jericho vs. Orange Cassidy
- Queen Aminata and Yuka Sakazaki vs. Mariah Could and Serena Deeb
Dynamite.AEW
Welcome to Bleacher Report’s stay protection of AEW Dynamite on September 18.
With All Out formally finished, the All Elite Wrestling roster is getting ready for Grand Slam and WrestleDream.
This week’s present continued the buildup for these occasions. Here is a have a look at what was marketed:
Let’s check out all the things that occurred on Wednesday’s present.
Chris Jericho vs. Orange Cassidy
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- Jericho’s yellowish leather-based jacket was extra subdued than his typical ring coat.
- It was bizarre how the 4 males preventing at ringside simply type of disappeared.
- Jericho nearly botched a tilt-a-whirl powerslam however was in a position to get better and hit it.
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Cassidy’s music kicked off Dynamite as he made his strategy to the ring to tackle Jericho.
Mark Briscoe and Kyle O’Reilly squared off with Huge Invoice and Bryan Keith as OC and Jericho started to battle. All six males brawled, however no person touched the 2 within the match apart from them.
Cassidy nearly received early with an Orange Punch that scored a near-fall. He had management till Jericho countered a dropkick right into a Liontamer.
Although the veteran had a dimension and expertise benefit, it by no means felt like he was dominating. He and OC had a aggressive battle that allowed each males to have sequences within the driver’s seat.
They ended up going by the timekeeper’s desk earlier than the primary break to get a “Holy s–t” chant going.
Whereas this bout was pleasing at moments and included some good spots, it was additionally a bit clunky in locations. Jericho and Cassidy’s chemistry appeared to extend as time went on, but it surely wasn’t nearly as good as their earlier encounter.
Even with interference from his cronies, Jericho suffered the loss when OC knocked him out with a roll of quarters.
End result: Cassidy defeated Jericho
Grade: C+
Notable Moments and Observations
Hook Squash; Aminata and Sakazaki vs. Deeb and Could
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- BCC gave a promo directed at Wheeler Yuta, who was proven nonetheless being in a bizarre headspace.
- The Patriarchy delivered a promo about wanting singles titles.
- Taz critiquing suplexes on commentary is at all times enjoyable.
- Sakazaki is nice at understanding when to pose for the digicam.
Dynamite.AEW
Hook had a squash match towards a closely tattooed native expertise named JD Ink.
Roderick Robust watched on commentary as Hook simply received.
End result: Hook defeated Ink
Grade: Incomplete
The following match mixed two feuds when Could and Deeb teamed as much as tackle their respective present rivals, Aminata and Sakazaki.
The heels rapidly took management and remoted Aminata from her associate. Because the match progressed by the break, Sakazaki acquired a scorching tag and went on what can solely be described as an cute rampage.
As soon as Aminata recovered, she helped ship some German suplexes.
The match was going superb till Could induced an intentional disqualification by utilizing the title belt as a weapon. She whipped Sakazaki with it so as to add insult to damage.
This bout was respectable, however the ending fell flat.
End result: Aminata and Sakazaki received by DQ
Grade: C+
Notable Moments and Observations
The Beast Mortos vs. Ricochet
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- The Nigel McGuinness video package deal had some technical difficulties getting going.
- The hammer spot was finished properly. It seemed convincing.
- It sounded just like the announcer mentioned Mortos was 202 kilos, which is unquestionably not right.
- Ricochet in all probability flips extra instances per week than the common individual does in a lifetime.
Dynamite.AEW
Jon Moxley, Marina Shafir and Claudio Castagnoli had been coming by the group when Personal Celebration attacked them.
Shafir helped her teammates get the higher hand, and BCC left Marq Quen and Isiah Kassidy down and out. Moxley crushed Zay’s hand with a hammer earlier than Darby Allin arrived for a faceoff. Allin stood tall however BCC weren’t intimidated.
The following match noticed Ricochet tackle The Beast Mortos in a battle of two very totally different kinds of high-flying offense.
Ricochet appears to drift when he jumps whereas Mortos likes throwing his total physique at his opponent. They blended their kinds collectively seamlessly to placed on a enjoyable encounter.
This present had been uneven at finest up up to now, however this match awakened the group and acquired everybody cheering for each huge spot they landed.
After some shut two-counts from each males, Ricochet scored a predictable however hard-fought win.
End result: Ricochet defeated Mortos
Grade: B+
Notable Moments and Observations
The Elite vs. Ospreay, Takeshita and Fletcher
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- Ricochet confirmed he’ll face Ospreay for the worldwide title on October 2.
- When Okada shoved Ospreay, it seemed just like the Englishman’s head legit smacked Takeshita within the mouth.
- Fletcher and Juice Robinson make the identical noise after they slam anyone.
- The Bucks’ Dangerous Enterprise seemed actually good.
Dynamite.AEW
“Hangman” Adam Web page gave an interview with Tony Schiavone and nearly attacked him earlier than Jeff Jarrett confirmed as much as make the save.
The primary occasion noticed Kazuchika Okada, Matthew and Nicholas Jackson tackle Fletcher, Ospreay and Takeshita. Nick and Fletcher began for his or her groups and had a fast-paced change.
Okada and Ospreay ended up within the ring collectively sooner than anticipated, however Takeshita was a little bit upset when Billy Goat did not tag him in.
Each groups had some nice multi-man spots sprinkled into the match, however Ospreay and Takeshita stood out essentially the most for his or her performances.
The present went into time beyond regulation to make this greater than 20 minutes, so everybody had time to shine. After a few false finishes, Fletcher pinned Nick to get the win.
End result: Fletcher, Ospreay and Takeshita defeated The Elite
Grade: B+
Notable Moments and Observations
The Last Phrase
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Whereas this week’s Dynamite in all probability appears to be like good on paper, it was an uneven episode with some bizarre reserving selections along with a couple of technical points.
Ricochet and Mortos stole the present by a mile. Their aerial antics made for an thrilling contest, which was sorely wanted after a primary hour that was weaker than anticipated.
Jericho and Cassidy’s match did not stay as much as their earlier encounter, the ladies’s tag match ending in a DQ felt pointless, and Hook’s squash was shorter than his entrance.
The primary occasion trios bout was the one one which got here near Ricochet and Mortos for pleasure, and a few might even just like the trios match extra. That is how shut it was.
This episode had its upside, but it surely wasn’t the most effective Dynamites.
Grade: C+
