AEW Rampage Outcomes: Winners, Reside Grades, Response, Highlights From Nov. 3
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Welcome to Bleacher Report’s dwell protection and recap of AEW Rampage on November 3.
This week’s present featured an enormous triple risk match between three of the highest luchadors within the enterprise right now when Vkingo, Komander and Penta El Zero Miedo.
The Gunns have been in tag group motion in opposition to Christopher Daniels and Matt Sydal, Skye Blue took on Marina Shafir, and Daniel Garcia battled Trent Beretta.
Let’s check out every part that occurred on Friday’s present.
Vikingo vs. Penta vs. Komander
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- Komander missed a kick by fairly a number of inches however Penta nonetheless bought it.
- Vikingo’s gear is so distinctive, particularly in comparison with different luchadors. He actually stands out.
- Penta was a cut up second late breaking apart a pin, so it appeared a bit of awkward when the ref needed to gradual their rely.
- Penta countering a taking pictures star press with a codebreaker was a unbelievable spot.
- Penta confirmed a whole lot of energy when he had Vikingo on his again and Komander held in a package deal piledriver.
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Unsurprisingly, this week’s present opened with all three opponents already within the ring and able to go for the primary match of the night time.
Penta got here out of the gate sizzling with a dropkick to Komander, however Vikingo was proper there to get on him as quickly as Penta obtained to his ft.
In case you like high-flying lucha libre motion, this match overserved you. In case you do not like this sort of match, the errors and ill-timed moments probably caught out a bit extra.
This was a enjoyable and energetic match, but it surely had a handful of near-botches that stored it from being pretty much as good because it may have been. If that they had slowed down by 2%, they could have had a pair extra seconds to arrange sure spots higher and execute particular strikes with extra precision.
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Penta exhibits zero concern whereas AAA Latin American Champion QT Marshall & #QTV research this unbelievable match!
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The issues these three males can do are otherworldly generally, so the thrilling spots they hit are inclined to make followers forgive the smaller errors. The second half undoubtedly confirmed all three males in a greater gentle.
In spite of everything three males had hit nearly each excessive spot they might consider, Penta scored the win by pinning Komander.
Consequence: Penta El Zero Miedo defeated Komander and Vikingo
Grade: B+
Notable Moments and Observations
The Gunns vs. Christopher Daniels and Matt Sydal
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- Bullet Membership Gold has one of the best entrance in professional wrestling proper now. It isn’t even shut.
- Sydal and Daniels did not have a televised entrance, so it was form of apparent how this match would finish earlier than it began.
- Why does seeing Sydal with quick hair make us wish to name him Evan Bourne once more?
- Cardblade is in tough form. It is likely to be time to order a brand new one.
- The backstage phase with Danhausen and RJ Metropolis was humorous.
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The second match of the night time was a tag group bout between The Gunns and the duo of Daniels and Sydal, who’ve been extra lively in Ring of Honor as of late.
Austin and Colten had Juice Robinson and Jay White at ringside, so the babyfaces have been at an on the spot drawback.
For the primary jiffy, this was a fairly uneventful and down-the-middle tag group match. Either side obtained in a number of good spots and no person from BCG interfered.
In reality, The Gunns gained with out Robinson or White needing to do something for them. The Gunns picked up a fairly clear win with the three:10 to Yuma. This was an honest match however it will be laborious for anybody to observe the spot fest that got here earlier than this.
Consequence: The Gunns defeated Christopher Daniels and Matt Sydal
Grade: C+
Notable Moments and Observations
Skye Blue vs. Marina Shafir
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- We obtained one other alternate with Angelo Parker and Ruby Soho throughout a backstage phase.
- Shafir not flinching when Blue was stomping on her naked foot was spectacular.
- Kicking the apron with a naked foot can not really feel nice.
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Blue got here out for this match with the identical black eye make-up she has been sporting not too long ago, however she appeared a bit of bit extra like her outdated self.
She and Shafir began off with a handshake that changed into each girls attempting various things to harm one another whereas they nonetheless had their arms clasped collectively.
Regardless of Shafir having much more combating expertise, Blue was displaying a whole lot of aggression and getting in a good quantity of offense.
Shafir hasn’t had a ton of TV time however the enhancements she has remodeled the previous 12 months or two have been on full show right here. She appeared much more snug and extra fluid when going from transfer to maneuver.
Regardless of Shafir’s greatest efforts, Blue picked up the clear win.
Consequence: Skye Blue defeated Marina Shafir
Grade: B-
Notable Moments and Observations
Trent Beretta vs. Daniel Garcia
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- The backstage segments with Ruby and Parker earlier within the present made it appear like each of them may flip face and depart their tag companions quickly.
- Greatest Associates’ entrance video is one of the best as a result of it is largely simply fast pictures of canines.
- Garcia’s new gear is an enormous enchancment over the plain white or purple pants.
- Garcia pausing when he was going to name himself a professional wrestler was a enjoyable little second. It appears like this may construct into him lastly calling himself a professional wrestler once more in some unspecified time in the future.
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The primary occasion of this week’s present noticed Beretta tackle Garcia. Chuck Taylor was absent this week however Garcia got here out solo, too, so it was a fair matchup.
Beretta had a major expertise benefit however on a bodily stage, these two have a whole lot of similarities. Garcia favors a extra technical fashion whereas Beretta has extra of an all-encompassing fashion of wrestling, so that they meshed effectively collectively.
This was a extremely aggressive match that confirmed off the strengths of each males. The opener might need been extra thrilling due to the high-flying strikes being carried out, however as a complete, this was one of the best match of the night time on a technical stage.
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These excellent opponents are doing no matter it takes to win!
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After each males left every part that they had within the ring, Garcia was in a position to safe the victory after giving the followers what they needed with the dance and making Beretta faucet out.
Garcia known as out MJF after the bout for a title shot as a result of he needed to leap the road. He gave an ideal promo to finish the present.
Consequence: Daniel Garcia defeated Trent Beretta
Grade: B+
Notable Moments and Observations
The Ultimate Phrase
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On paper, this appeared like a fairly common episode of Rampage. There weren’t titles on the road, not feud-ending matches and no appearances scheduled for high stars.
What we ended up getting was a better-than-average episode that was timed out completely to offer each match and phase the period of time that felt applicable.
The triple risk match that opened the present was thrilling, however the primary occasion was undoubtedly the Match of the Evening, particularly if you embrace Garcia’s post-fight promo.
Making an hour-long present that’s sandwiched between AEW’s two weekly two-hour exhibits really feel vital is tough, however this week’s present was a strong entry.
Grade: B+
