AEW Rampage Outcomes: Winners, Grades, Response and Highlights from February 24
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Friday’s Rampage lineupAEW
Welcome to Bleacher Report’s protection and recap of AEW Rampage on February 24.
Lance Archer returns to motion this week after being off AEW tv for a number of months, so his sufferer in all probability regretted exhibiting as much as work this week.
The Younger Bucks battled Aussie Open in a tag group bout, Motion Andretti took on Sammy Guevara, and Willow Nightingale confronted Toni Storm.
We additionally heard from Keith Lee and Dustin Rhodes relating to their feud with Swerve Strickland.
Let us take a look at every little thing that occurred on Friday’s present.
The Younger Bucks vs. Aussie Open
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The Younger Bucks and Aussie OpenAEW
Aussie Open and The Younger Bucks had been already within the ring to get the present began straight away with this tag group match.
The NJPW regulars took management proper out of the gate by isolating Matt from Nick, however that solely lasted for a minute earlier than Nick was in a position to tag in and assist his brother clear the ring.
Mark Davis overpowered the Bucks each time he was within the ring whereas Kyle Fletcher matched their pace.
These two groups have some historical past between them, so this felt a bit extra private than the common tag group match. The announcers did a very good job ensuring followers who aren’t acquainted with Aussie Open know why these duos don’t love one another.
This was an lively efficiency from all 4 males. They did a superb job maintaining the fast tempo with out feeling like they had been underselling one another’s offense an excessive amount of. Aussie Open seemed nice, however they had been unsuccessful on this one. The Bucks scored the win with the BTE Set off.
The Home of Black appeared at ringside after a fast blackout, however they disappeared simply as rapidly.
Winners: The Younger Bucks
Grade: B+
Notable Moments and Observations
- It is cool to see Kenny Omega at ringside to help his companions. We do not get him in numerous segments wherein he’s not the focus, so this can be a good change of tempo.
- Physique slamming two individuals on the identical time is extremely spectacular. Davis is wonderful.
- Many of the double-team spots on this match seemed nice. That’s the sort of chemistry you get when you may have two veteran groups within the ring collectively.
- Davis wiping out Matt to place a cease to his scorching tag earlier than it even bought going was hilarious.
- Establishing Davis so he ended up piledriving his personal companion was a artistic spot.
Willow Nightingale vs. Toni Storm
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Willow Nightingale and Toni StormAEW
The subsequent match featured Willow taking up Storm in a singles match. Saraya was there along with her ally, however Nightingale was all by her lonesome.
The previous AEW ladies’s champion went proper after her opponent as quickly because the referee known as for the bell. She had the higher hand for a second, however she was no match for Willow’s energy.
Sadly, Storm was extra prepared to make use of soiled ways, so she ended up turning the tables when the struggle spilled out of the ring. This match was all about persevering with to determine Storm and Saraya as heels, which is straightforward to do with an opponent as loveable as Willow.
They got a good period of time to work and made the more often than not they’d within the ring. After a distraction from Saraya, Storm was in a position to hit her finisher to get the win. Earlier than they may spray Willow with paint, Ruby Soho and Jamie Hayter made the identical to run them off.
Winner: Toni Storm
Grade: B-
Notable Moments and Observations
- We noticed a backstage section with The Gunns, Lee Moriarty and Huge Invoice attacking Greatest Associates.
- It is so nice how the gang at all times pops for Nightingale’s music.
- Storm’s hip assault seemed painful for Willow.
- Hayter needed to decelerate so she did not catch Saraya earlier than they made it across the ring and again up the ramp.
Lance Archer vs. Bryce Saturn
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Lance ArcherAEW
For some motive, Bryce Saturn determined to attempt to assault Archer as he was on his option to the ring. The Murderhawk Monster simply despatched him head over heels with a again physique drop.
He proceeded to beat the younger man down earlier than ending him off with an enormous spinning lariat. This was a fundamental squash match. There is not far more to say about it apart from it is nice to see Archer again on TV.
Winner: Lance Archer
Grade: Incomplete
Notable Moments and Observations
- It was good to see Jake Roberts again alongside Archer.
- Archer did a very good job denying the gang what it wished so he might play the heel.
Motion Andretti vs. Sammy Guevara
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Motion Andretti and Sammy GuevaraAEW
Andretti and Guevara had the same old backstage interview with Mark Henry earlier than they went to the ring for his or her major occasion match.
They began off with a show of agility with a sequence of fast counters. The newcomer to AEW took the early lead, however Guevara turned issues round when he despatched him into the timekeeper’s desk.
This was about Andretti attempting to show that his win over Chris Jericho wasn’t a fluke, however it additionally felt like a sport of one-upmanship. Each males wished to hit essentially the most spectacular strikes, so that they saved upping the ante.
The position of the ultimate industrial break was a little bit too near the tip of the present, however it did not do something to destroy the ultimate sequence. This was simply the most effective efficiency Andretti has had in AEW to this point, however Guevara deserves numerous credit score for bringing the most effective out of him.
After a number of shut calls, Guevara scored the win with the GTH after some outdoors interference from Daniel Garcia.
Winner: Sammy Guevara
Grade: B+
Notable Moments and Observations
- Garcia is so a lot better on the mic than he was when he first bought to AEW. Perhaps working with Jericho has really helped him.
- It felt like this episode had much more interviews and backstage segments than regular.
- It did not appear to be Guevara was purported to go all the best way to the ground when he was clotheslined excessive rope. He recovered effectively, however it appeared like he was purported to land on his ft.
- The best way Andretti lifted Guevara off the mat for a falcon arrow was a powerful feat of power.
- The working dropkick Andretti used to ship Guevara into the nook seemed superior.
