AEW Rampage Outcomes: Winners, Grades, Response and Highlights from April 22
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Saturday’s Rampage lineup.AEW
Welcome to Bleacher Report’s protection and recap of AEW Rampage on April 22.
This week’s present was bumped again to Saturday from its normal Friday timeslot as a result of NBA playoffs, so we bought a little bit preview of what a Saturday AEW present would possibly appear like.
We had been handled to some high-flying motion this week when El Hijo Del Vikingo took on Dralistico.
We additionally noticed Jeff Hardy return to Rampage for the primary time in months to provide a promo together with his brother, Matt, Isiah Kassidy and Hook.
Let’s check out all the things that occurred on Friday’s present.
Christopher Daniels vs. Jon Moxley
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Jon Moxley and Christopher Daniels.AEW
Jon Moxley and Christopher Daniels had been already within the ring when the present started, so the primary match bought began instantly.
Mox had the higher hand at first, however Daniels used his veteran expertise to maintain himself within the struggle and ultimately take over.
Though Moxley was in management greater than Daniels, this was much more aggressive than some could have anticipated it to be. Daniels could also be a veteran, however he is not precisely being pushed arduous proper now. AEW might have booked this to be a straightforward win for the previous world champion, however Daniels put up an excellent struggle.
After The Fallen Angel survived a few of Moxley’s largest strikes, he hit The Angel’s Wings for an in depth two-count. After he recovered, Moxley put him to sleep to select up the win.
This was an honest match between two guys who’ve been at this for a very long time. It will not set the world on hearth, however it bought the present going the correct manner.
Winner: Jon Moxley
Grade: B
Notable Moments and Observations
- It is all the time shocking when AEW passes up the prospect to have Moxley’s entrance televised, however it would possibly make extra sense to not present it if he’s appearing as a heel.
- Daniels has adjusted his type through the years to be much less of a risk-taker to provide himself some longevity. He has in all probability accomplished higher with that course of than most.
- Moxley displaying Daniels respect was an fascinating solution to finish this. The BCC has been working as a heel group, so seeing Mox do one thing like that’s sudden.
Kiera Hogan vs. Julia Hart
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Kiera Hogan and Julia Hart.AEW
The second match of the night time noticed Julia Hart battle the previous baddie, Kiera Hogan.
The blue-haired fighter took management instantly and bought in fairly a little bit of offense. Hart was ultimately in a position to take her down with a neckbreaker to show the tables.
The match solely lasted a few minutes and ended with Hart getting the submission victory. As she was celebrating, Anna Jay ran to the ring and attacked her.
It took a number of officers to interrupt them up. Anna had an enormous black mark on her face as if it was a facet impact of the mist. There wasn’t a lot to what we noticed however what we bought wasn’t unhealthy. It simply did not really feel like sufficient.
Winner: Julia Hart
Grade: C-
Notable Moments and Observations
- Hogan’s operating dropkick within the nook appeared nasty.
- Not displaying Julia’s entrance on TV seems like an enormous oversight.
- The way in which Hart was wanting instantly into the digicam with that look in her eyes was nice. Her facial expressions are so good.
Jarrett, Deadly and FTR vs. Varsity Trustbusters
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The eight-man tag match.AEW
Mark Sterling’s shoppers labored collectively this week when The Varsity Athletes teamed up with The Trustbusters to tackle Jeff Jarrett, Jay Deadly and FTR.
Slim J and Dax Harwood began for his or her groups, and surprisingly, the a lot smaller Slim was the aggressor proper out of the gate. He cornered Dax for a number of strikes earlier than he discovered himself on the receiving finish of some chops and a suplex from the tag champ.
The unorthodox workforce of FTR, Jarrett and Deadly dominated the primary half of the match. FTR tried to maintain issues clear, however Double J and Deadly took the low highway a couple of instances.
Sterling’s steady had higher luck throughout the industrial break and throughout the second half however not sufficient luck to win the match. Dax bought the pin, however he and Double J virtually got here to blows as quickly because it was over. It took Mark Briscoe coming to the ring to play peacemaker to get them to separate.
Winners: FTR, Jeff Jarrett and Jay Deadly
Grade: C
Notable Moments and Observations
- Josh Woods would possibly dwell on the fitness center. His physique has continued to enhance since he joined AEW. He is likely one of the most outlined athletes on the roster.
- Sonjay Dutt is hilarious. The way in which he screams and a few of his facial expressions add a lot comedy to each phase he is in.
Vikingo vs. Dralistico (AAA Mega Championship)
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Vikingo and Dralistico.AEW
Dralistico was out first with Jose, Preston Vance and Rush by his facet to problem Vikingo for the AAA Mega Championship.
The challenger determined to get an early benefit by diving onto Vikingo earlier than he even made it to the ring. The champ recovered and despatched him out of the ring with a dropkick. Dralistico prevented a suicide dive to ship Vikingo crashing onto the ramp.
If you’re conversant in both of those guys from their work in AAA, AEW or elsewhere, you then knew precisely what to anticipate. This was a continuous high-flying motion from bell to bell. The one time they slowed down was to promote an enormous spot, however that solely ever lasted for a couple of seconds.
Rush, Jose and Vance had been booted from ringside as Vikingo started to make a comeback late within the match. After hitting a operating double knee strike, the champ hit a 630 senton to retain his title and win the match.
In the event you like lucha libre, this match goes to be the most effective belongings you see all week. In the event you hate this type of wrestling, chances are you’ll as nicely skip this one.
LFI returned to the ring to assault Vikingo and finish the present standing tall as a unit.
Winner: Vikingo
Grade: A
Notable Moments and Observations
- The bump Vikingo took on the ramp appeared nuts.
- A springboard destroyer is the sort of transfer you do not suppose anybody can do exterior of a online game till you see somebody like Dralistico make it look simple.
- Utilizing the turnbuckle digicam for a few of these closeup pictures was a bizarre alternative.
- Dralistico all the time has superior gear. His masks was particularly cool this week.
