Welcome to this week’s review of Aew’s latest television show, Collision, which brings wrestling back to Saturday nights! We’ve got the commentary team of Nigel McGuinness, Ian Riccaboni and Tony Schiavone calling the action, so let’s get into the review!
Match #1: TNT Championship Match – Adam Copeland def. Matt Cardona The following is courtesy of allelitewrestling.com:
The match opened with a series of hip tosses. Cardona charged at Copeland outside the ring, and Copeland caught him with a clothesline. Cardona gouged Copeland in the eyes and then shoved him off the apron and into the steel ring steps. Cardona climbed the turnbuckles but Copeland yanked Cardona’s legs out from under him. Cardona fired back with a chop. Cardona was searching for a superplex, but Copeland countered with a bulldog off the top for a near fall! Matt Cardona spiked Copeland with the Impaler for a two-count,...
Match #1: TNT Championship Match – Adam Copeland def. Matt Cardona The following is courtesy of allelitewrestling.com:
The match opened with a series of hip tosses. Cardona charged at Copeland outside the ring, and Copeland caught him with a clothesline. Cardona gouged Copeland in the eyes and then shoved him off the apron and into the steel ring steps. Cardona climbed the turnbuckles but Copeland yanked Cardona’s legs out from under him. Cardona fired back with a chop. Cardona was searching for a superplex, but Copeland countered with a bulldog off the top for a near fall! Matt Cardona spiked Copeland with the Impaler for a two-count,...
- 4/2/2024
- by Phil Wheat
- Nerdly
It’s Monday so you know what that means, it’s time for our weekly review of Aew: Rampage! This week’s show features Excalibur, Tony Schiavone and Jim Ross on commentary. Now let’s get to the review…
Match #1: Ftw Championship Match – Hook def. Ethan Page The following is courtesy of allelitewrestling.com:
Ethan Page booted Hook as Hook was making his entrance. They began to brawl around the ring, with Hook headbutting Page. Hook followed Ethan Page up the arena steps, fighting each other among the fans. Hook clubbed Page with cross face strikes. Ethan Page swung a steel pipe at Hook, but Hook countered by pummeling Page with a metal garbage can. Hook hit a t-bone suplex on Page on the arena floor. Page attempted the Ego’s Edge on a table but Hook escaped and countered with a lariat. Ethan Page powerslammed Hook through the timekeeper’s table!
Match #1: Ftw Championship Match – Hook def. Ethan Page The following is courtesy of allelitewrestling.com:
Ethan Page booted Hook as Hook was making his entrance. They began to brawl around the ring, with Hook headbutting Page. Hook followed Ethan Page up the arena steps, fighting each other among the fans. Hook clubbed Page with cross face strikes. Ethan Page swung a steel pipe at Hook, but Hook countered by pummeling Page with a metal garbage can. Hook hit a t-bone suplex on Page on the arena floor. Page attempted the Ego’s Edge on a table but Hook escaped and countered with a lariat. Ethan Page powerslammed Hook through the timekeeper’s table!
- 4/10/2023
- by Phil Wheat
- Nerdly
Welcome back to another review of Aew Dark: Elevation, which features seven matches this week. In a change-up this week, we’ve got Tony Schiavone and Matt Menard on commentary. So let’s get into the review!
Match #1: Action Andretti def. Nick Comoroto
My Thoughts: If it wasn’t for the fact Action Andretti is on a hot streak you would have expected Nick Comoroto to pick up the easy win, especially considering the size difference. But no, instead Andretti held his own against the big man and there were a number of near falls which amped up the excitement. Eventually Andretti hit a Victory Roll for the 3 count.
My Score: 2.5 out of 5 Match #2: Skye Blue def. Angelica Risk
My Thoughts: Skye Blue gave up way too much to Risk – especially considering BLue is no veteran like Emi Sakura, who can out on these kinds of matches where...
Match #1: Action Andretti def. Nick Comoroto
My Thoughts: If it wasn’t for the fact Action Andretti is on a hot streak you would have expected Nick Comoroto to pick up the easy win, especially considering the size difference. But no, instead Andretti held his own against the big man and there were a number of near falls which amped up the excitement. Eventually Andretti hit a Victory Roll for the 3 count.
My Score: 2.5 out of 5 Match #2: Skye Blue def. Angelica Risk
My Thoughts: Skye Blue gave up way too much to Risk – especially considering BLue is no veteran like Emi Sakura, who can out on these kinds of matches where...
- 4/6/2023
- by Phil Wheat
- Nerdly
Another week, another episode of Aew: Dark which this week features Fourteen matches, though we also get some of Aew’s bigger stars on the show, which makes up for the ridiculous amount of matches Imho. Anyway, on with the review…
Match #1: Action Andretti def. Tony Deppen
My Thoughts: Action Andretti continues his winning streak in this opening match, though why Deppen was allowed to get as much offence as he did – especially against the guy that beat Chris Jericho in his debut. Still, a great start to this week’s Dark.
My Score: 3 out of 5 Match #2: Evil Uno def. J. Spade
My Thoughts: Evil Uno’s turning to the dark side continues… I sincerely hope this new vicious streak continues and we get a stronger, more dominant Dark Order too. Shame the audience wasn’t into this one though.
My Score: 2 out of 5 Match #3: Parker Boudreaux def.
Match #1: Action Andretti def. Tony Deppen
My Thoughts: Action Andretti continues his winning streak in this opening match, though why Deppen was allowed to get as much offence as he did – especially against the guy that beat Chris Jericho in his debut. Still, a great start to this week’s Dark.
My Score: 3 out of 5 Match #2: Evil Uno def. J. Spade
My Thoughts: Evil Uno’s turning to the dark side continues… I sincerely hope this new vicious streak continues and we get a stronger, more dominant Dark Order too. Shame the audience wasn’t into this one though.
My Score: 2 out of 5 Match #3: Parker Boudreaux def.
- 3/2/2023
- by Phil Wheat
- Nerdly
Another week, another episode of Aew: Dark which this week features thirteen(!) matches… Yes, the match count is creeping up, something I’m not a fan of! Anyway, on with the review.
Match #1: Christopher Daniels def. Brian Pillman Jr.
My Thoughts: It’s great to see Christopher Daniels in action again, even if it is on Dark. This was a decent back and forth, with an outcome that was always in doubt (which is great to see!). Daniels hit the Bme for the crowd-pleasing finish.
My Score: 2.5 out of 5 Match #2: Emi Sakura def. Jada Stone
My Thoughts: Jada Stone got one move in here, I’m not sure that even qualifies as a typical Aew quasi-squash Tbh. Not much wet on here, so not much more to say than that!
My Score: 1 out of 5 Match #3: Ryan Nemeth def. Dak Draper
My Thoughts: Who cares… It’s a Ryan Nemeth match.
Match #1: Christopher Daniels def. Brian Pillman Jr.
My Thoughts: It’s great to see Christopher Daniels in action again, even if it is on Dark. This was a decent back and forth, with an outcome that was always in doubt (which is great to see!). Daniels hit the Bme for the crowd-pleasing finish.
My Score: 2.5 out of 5 Match #2: Emi Sakura def. Jada Stone
My Thoughts: Jada Stone got one move in here, I’m not sure that even qualifies as a typical Aew quasi-squash Tbh. Not much wet on here, so not much more to say than that!
My Score: 1 out of 5 Match #3: Ryan Nemeth def. Dak Draper
My Thoughts: Who cares… It’s a Ryan Nemeth match.
- 1/4/2023
- by Phil Wheat
- Nerdly
Welcome to this week’s review of Aew: Dynamite, which was broadcast live from the H-e-b Center in Austin, Texas. We’ve got Excalibur, Tony Schiavone and Taz on commentary so let’s get into the review!
Match #1: Dynamite Diamond Battle Royale – Winner: Ricky Starks The following is courtesy of allelitewrestling.com:
The winner will face the Aew World Champion Mjf at a later date for control of the Dynamite Diamond ring. Dustin Rhodes eliminated Kip Sabian after a Canadian Destroyer! Butcher and Dustin duked it out on the ring apron until Butcher blasted Dustin with a lariat to eliminate Rhodes. Starks eliminated the Butcher after ramming him with a shoulder. Jack Perry took out Lee Moriarty with a hurracanrana over the top rope. Jungle Boy was trying to hold onto the rope when W. Morrissey clubbed him down and then choke slammed Jungle Boy on the ring apron.
Match #1: Dynamite Diamond Battle Royale – Winner: Ricky Starks The following is courtesy of allelitewrestling.com:
The winner will face the Aew World Champion Mjf at a later date for control of the Dynamite Diamond ring. Dustin Rhodes eliminated Kip Sabian after a Canadian Destroyer! Butcher and Dustin duked it out on the ring apron until Butcher blasted Dustin with a lariat to eliminate Rhodes. Starks eliminated the Butcher after ramming him with a shoulder. Jack Perry took out Lee Moriarty with a hurracanrana over the top rope. Jungle Boy was trying to hold onto the rope when W. Morrissey clubbed him down and then choke slammed Jungle Boy on the ring apron.
- 12/9/2022
- by Phil Wheat
- Nerdly
Welcome to this week’s review of Aew Dark: Elevation, the opening salvo in the Aew wrestling week. Once again we’ve got Matt Menard on commentary again this week joined by Roh’s Ian Riccaboni. So let’s see what the show has to offer!
Match #1: Kip Sabian and Penelope Ford def. Skye Blue and Shawn Dean
My Thoughts: This was Ok for a mixed-gender match, although everyone seemed off balance for this one – with Sabian and Ford looking worse in this match than in their recent solo outings. An odd, odd match.
My Score: 2 out of 5 Match #2: Ortiz def. Serpentico
My Thoughts: Another decent singles outing for Serpentico, with Ortiz looking good too. For me Luther spoilt this one, between his behaviour ringside and interference it felt like it was detracting from what Serpentico was doing in-ring.
My Score: 2.5 out of 5 Final Verdict: 2.5/5
Well that was short.
Match #1: Kip Sabian and Penelope Ford def. Skye Blue and Shawn Dean
My Thoughts: This was Ok for a mixed-gender match, although everyone seemed off balance for this one – with Sabian and Ford looking worse in this match than in their recent solo outings. An odd, odd match.
My Score: 2 out of 5 Match #2: Ortiz def. Serpentico
My Thoughts: Another decent singles outing for Serpentico, with Ortiz looking good too. For me Luther spoilt this one, between his behaviour ringside and interference it felt like it was detracting from what Serpentico was doing in-ring.
My Score: 2.5 out of 5 Final Verdict: 2.5/5
Well that was short.
- 9/29/2022
- by Phil Wheat
- Nerdly
Another week, another episode of Aew: Dark. This one features seven matches filmed at Aew Universal and another overseas title defence for Pac as part of the travelling All-Atlantic Championship – something that is, right now, one of the more intriguing aspects of Aew’s championship scene.
Match #1: The Trustbusters (Ari Daivari & Slim J) def. Logan Cruz & Tyshaun Price
My Thoughts: So we’ve got The Trustbusters… I’m not convinced but I’m willing to give “Ari” and his new tag team gimmick a go. Thought they later add the debuting Parker Boudreaux to the ranks. And – if what I’ve read online is to be believed – we’ve got ourselves a faction based on the old HBO show Entourage!
My Score: 2.5 out of 5 Match #2: Willow Nightingale def. Harley Cameron
My Thoughts: Go Willow go! This was a typical Aew quasi-squash match but one that, thanks to Willow’s infectious nature,...
Match #1: The Trustbusters (Ari Daivari & Slim J) def. Logan Cruz & Tyshaun Price
My Thoughts: So we’ve got The Trustbusters… I’m not convinced but I’m willing to give “Ari” and his new tag team gimmick a go. Thought they later add the debuting Parker Boudreaux to the ranks. And – if what I’ve read online is to be believed – we’ve got ourselves a faction based on the old HBO show Entourage!
My Score: 2.5 out of 5 Match #2: Willow Nightingale def. Harley Cameron
My Thoughts: Go Willow go! This was a typical Aew quasi-squash match but one that, thanks to Willow’s infectious nature,...
- 8/4/2022
- by Phil Wheat
- Nerdly
Another episode of Aew: Dark, which this week once again features Taz and Excalibur, out commentators for Dark as usual, but a Very different type of presentation than we’ve seen from Aew’s YouTube shows – with two matches filmed overseas, one in Tokyo and one here in Blighty, in Sheffield of all places and the rest of the card emanating from Aew Universal in Florida! Let’s see what this new style of show brings to Dark…
Match #1: Aew Women’s World Championship Eliminator – Miyu Yamashita def. Thunder Rosa
My Thoughts: Easily the best match Thunder Rosa has had in Aew in some time, this one looked like an actual wrestling match rather than a brawl or fight like some of Rosa’s other Aew matches. Miyu Yamashita was obviously a great foil for Rosa’s style and if you didn’t realise that, Miyu showed what she...
Match #1: Aew Women’s World Championship Eliminator – Miyu Yamashita def. Thunder Rosa
My Thoughts: Easily the best match Thunder Rosa has had in Aew in some time, this one looked like an actual wrestling match rather than a brawl or fight like some of Rosa’s other Aew matches. Miyu Yamashita was obviously a great foil for Rosa’s style and if you didn’t realise that, Miyu showed what she...
- 7/14/2022
- by Phil Wheat
- Nerdly
Welcome to this week’s review of Aew: Dark which comes from Aew Universal and features 11 matches this week. Once again we’ve got Taz and Excalibur on commentary… Let’s get into the review!
Match #1: Jay Lethal def. Jake Something
My Thoughts: It’s Jay Lethal. You should know my thoughts on him by now. As for his opponent, Jake Something was great in Impact so I had hoped he wouldn’t get jobbed out like this, even more so to someone like Jay Lethal. At least Jake was allowed to get some offence in and not just roll over like you’d expect Lethal to want his opponents to. And the post-match beatdown was unnecessary Imho.
My Score: 2.5 out of 5 Match #2: Alex Reynolds def. Jake Manning
My Thoughts: Man-Scout Jake Manning made some impact in this one, even though the outcome was never ever in doubt.
Match #1: Jay Lethal def. Jake Something
My Thoughts: It’s Jay Lethal. You should know my thoughts on him by now. As for his opponent, Jake Something was great in Impact so I had hoped he wouldn’t get jobbed out like this, even more so to someone like Jay Lethal. At least Jake was allowed to get some offence in and not just roll over like you’d expect Lethal to want his opponents to. And the post-match beatdown was unnecessary Imho.
My Score: 2.5 out of 5 Match #2: Alex Reynolds def. Jake Manning
My Thoughts: Man-Scout Jake Manning made some impact in this one, even though the outcome was never ever in doubt.
- 5/11/2022
- by Phil Wheat
- Nerdly
Welcome to this week’s review of Aew: Dynamite, which was broadcast live from the Uno Lakefront Arena in New Orleans, Louisiana. As usual we have Tony Schiavone, Excalibur, and Jim Ross on commentary and Another stacked card!
Match #1: Cm Punk def. Penta Oscuro The following is courtesy of allelitewrestling.com:
They had a stare down and then shoved one another. Neither Punk nor Penta would back down. Punk chopped and then Penta fired back an elbow strike. Things broke down and they traded a flurry of strikes. Punk was looking for the Gts early but Penta Oscura countered and went for an ankle lock. Punk countered by sending Penta Oscura facefirst into the turnbuckle. Penta retaliated with a sling blade for a near fall on Punk. Penta Oscuro kicked Cm Punk in the quad and then threw him to the arena floor. Punk was waiting and jumped back...
Match #1: Cm Punk def. Penta Oscuro The following is courtesy of allelitewrestling.com:
They had a stare down and then shoved one another. Neither Punk nor Penta would back down. Punk chopped and then Penta fired back an elbow strike. Things broke down and they traded a flurry of strikes. Punk was looking for the Gts early but Penta Oscura countered and went for an ankle lock. Punk countered by sending Penta Oscura facefirst into the turnbuckle. Penta retaliated with a sling blade for a near fall on Punk. Penta Oscuro kicked Cm Punk in the quad and then threw him to the arena floor. Punk was waiting and jumped back...
- 4/14/2022
- by Phil Wheat
- Nerdly
It’s time for this week’s review of Aew: Dark, which emanates from Aew Universal once again and like last week, features a mere 6 matches. We’ve got Taz and Excalibur on commentary so let’s get right to it.
Match #1: Powerhouse Hobbs def. Axton Ray
My Thoughts: A quick opening match that saw Hobbs in control for most of the time. I saw most as Ray did a tremendous spot out of the corner – dodging Hobbs with a leap into the corner and a moonsault out, that had the crowd excited and me too. Otherwise this was standard Hobbs squash fare.
My Score: 1.5 out of 5 Match #2: Max Caster def. Mike Reed
My Thoughts: Max Caster gets to wrestle a match as a babyface? Never thought I’d see it but here we are. The crowd obviously love Caster’s pre-match raps and that’s why he...
Match #1: Powerhouse Hobbs def. Axton Ray
My Thoughts: A quick opening match that saw Hobbs in control for most of the time. I saw most as Ray did a tremendous spot out of the corner – dodging Hobbs with a leap into the corner and a moonsault out, that had the crowd excited and me too. Otherwise this was standard Hobbs squash fare.
My Score: 1.5 out of 5 Match #2: Max Caster def. Mike Reed
My Thoughts: Max Caster gets to wrestle a match as a babyface? Never thought I’d see it but here we are. The crowd obviously love Caster’s pre-match raps and that’s why he...
- 4/13/2022
- by Phil Wheat
- Nerdly
It’s Thursday, so you know what that means… It’s time for our review of this week’s Aew: Dynamite, which emanates from the Agganis Arena in Boston, Massachusetts.
Match #1: Adam Cole def. Christian Cage The following is courtesy of allelitewrestling.com:
Christian Cage applied a tight side headlock. Cole whipped Cage into the ropes and Cage came back with a shoulder block, knocking Cole off his feet. Adam Cole kicked Christian in the midsection. Cole spat at Christian and then Cole retreated out of the ring. Christian followed him out and caught Cole with a lariat. Christian Cage chopped away at Cole back in the ring. Cole kicked out Christian’s leg, knocking Christian off the turnbuckles. Cage went to the outside to try to collect himself. Adam Cole followed Christian out of the ring and then Adam Cole whipped Christian into the steel ring steps! Christian rallied back,...
Match #1: Adam Cole def. Christian Cage The following is courtesy of allelitewrestling.com:
Christian Cage applied a tight side headlock. Cole whipped Cage into the ropes and Cage came back with a shoulder block, knocking Cole off his feet. Adam Cole kicked Christian in the midsection. Cole spat at Christian and then Cole retreated out of the ring. Christian followed him out and caught Cole with a lariat. Christian Cage chopped away at Cole back in the ring. Cole kicked out Christian’s leg, knocking Christian off the turnbuckles. Cage went to the outside to try to collect himself. Adam Cole followed Christian out of the ring and then Adam Cole whipped Christian into the steel ring steps! Christian rallied back,...
- 4/7/2022
- by Phil Wheat
- Nerdly
It’s time for this week’s review of Aew: Dark, which emanates from Aew Universal and features a whopping 14 matches in just over an hour… So you know what that means. Squash-tastic action this week! We’ve got Taz and Excalibur on commentary so let’s get right to it.
Match #1: Jay Lethal def. Jd Drake
My Thoughts: This was a great opener with one of my personal faves Jd Drake holding his own against Jay Lethal. I know Drake isn’t going to win this but he gave one hell of a performance, making Lethal work for the win. One day Drake will get a solo win against one of Aew’s big-name stars.
My Score: 3 out of 5 Match #2: The Butcher & The Blade def. Carlie Bravo & Shawn Dean
My Thoughts: The Butcher follows up his fantastic singles match last week with a total squash match on poor Carlie Bravo & Shawn Dean.
Match #1: Jay Lethal def. Jd Drake
My Thoughts: This was a great opener with one of my personal faves Jd Drake holding his own against Jay Lethal. I know Drake isn’t going to win this but he gave one hell of a performance, making Lethal work for the win. One day Drake will get a solo win against one of Aew’s big-name stars.
My Score: 3 out of 5 Match #2: The Butcher & The Blade def. Carlie Bravo & Shawn Dean
My Thoughts: The Butcher follows up his fantastic singles match last week with a total squash match on poor Carlie Bravo & Shawn Dean.
- 3/23/2022
- by Phil Wheat
- Nerdly
Welcome to this week’s review of Aew Dark: Elevation, which is the first of this weeks post-Revolution Aew shows and features a mere six matches in an episode that is the shortest (I think) we’ve seen in a while. We’ve also only got Paul Wight and Mark Henry on commentary this week too… Interesting. Let’s get right into the review… and the action!
Match #1: Lance Archer def. Cameron Stewart
My Thoughts: Do I really need to repeat myself when it comes to Lance Archer’s matches against enhancement talent on Elevation and/or Dark? Archer drags his opponent out of the back, throws them in, and then around, the ring then gets the win. Same old, same old. Though Archer dragged this “match” out for far too long this week.
My Score: 1 out of 5 Match #2: Ruby Soho vs. Session Moth Martina
My Thoughts: Nice...
Match #1: Lance Archer def. Cameron Stewart
My Thoughts: Do I really need to repeat myself when it comes to Lance Archer’s matches against enhancement talent on Elevation and/or Dark? Archer drags his opponent out of the back, throws them in, and then around, the ring then gets the win. Same old, same old. Though Archer dragged this “match” out for far too long this week.
My Score: 1 out of 5 Match #2: Ruby Soho vs. Session Moth Martina
My Thoughts: Nice...
- 3/8/2022
- by Phil Wheat
- Nerdly
It’s time for this week’s review of Aew: Dark, which once again comes from Aew: Universal. I’m always surprised by how much difference there is between Aew’s smaller Universal Studios audience and Impact’s small weekly audience. Aew still seem to make it sound like the crowd is into the action even when they’re quiet.
Match #1: Lee Johnson vs. Darian Bengston
My Thoughts: This was decidedly average. The only thing that stood out about this match was the fact the crowd were behind Darian Bengston more than they were Lee Johnson. Maybe Big Shotty needs a reboot to get over with the fans?
My Score: 1.5 out of 5 Match #2: Sonny Kiss def. Ashton Starr
My Thoughts: This was an example of the Aew quasi-squash match, with Starr given just enough offence to not make this a complete squash match for Sonny Kiss. Speaking of which,...
Match #1: Lee Johnson vs. Darian Bengston
My Thoughts: This was decidedly average. The only thing that stood out about this match was the fact the crowd were behind Darian Bengston more than they were Lee Johnson. Maybe Big Shotty needs a reboot to get over with the fans?
My Score: 1.5 out of 5 Match #2: Sonny Kiss def. Ashton Starr
My Thoughts: This was an example of the Aew quasi-squash match, with Starr given just enough offence to not make this a complete squash match for Sonny Kiss. Speaking of which,...
- 3/2/2022
- by Phil Wheat
- Nerdly
Welcome to this week’s review of Aew Dark: Elevation, which features eight matches in less than an hour… now that’s how you keep folks interested, a stacked card and a fast pace! Speaking of pace, let’s get right into the review.
Match #1: Trios Match – Tay Conti, Anna Jay and Red Velvet def. Freya States, Angelica Risk, and Arie Alexander
My Thoughts: This was your typical Aew quasi-squash match only this time in a Trios format. Tay Conti looked strong on the outset until Freya States was tagged in… Speaking of whom, States looks formidable in the ring in terms of height against the other women in this match. She’d be a great addition to the women’s roster Imho, sitting somewhere between Aew’s smaller women and the powerhouses like Nyla Rose and Abadon. I’m hoping we see more from her going forward.
My...
Match #1: Trios Match – Tay Conti, Anna Jay and Red Velvet def. Freya States, Angelica Risk, and Arie Alexander
My Thoughts: This was your typical Aew quasi-squash match only this time in a Trios format. Tay Conti looked strong on the outset until Freya States was tagged in… Speaking of whom, States looks formidable in the ring in terms of height against the other women in this match. She’d be a great addition to the women’s roster Imho, sitting somewhere between Aew’s smaller women and the powerhouses like Nyla Rose and Abadon. I’m hoping we see more from her going forward.
My...
- 2/22/2022
- by Phil Wheat
- Nerdly
Welcome to this weeks review of Aew: Dark, which once again emanates from Aew Universal and features a whopping 13 matches – including the second outing for Bear Country this week, obviously building to Bear Bronson’s one-on-one match against Hook on this weeks Rampage. With Excalibur and Taz on comentary Jones as usual, let’s get to the review!
Match #1: Gunn Club def. Lee Johnson & Brock Anderson
My Thoughts: I have my issues with the Gunn Club, especially when they turned heel, but I have to give them credit here – they looked really good and made Anderson and Johnson look good too. This one was a real back and forth, so much so that you really couldn’t judge who wa going to win this one. The heels stole it (literally), which is a good thing as that leads to a possible rematch/feud going forward.
My Score: 2.5 out of 5 Match #2: Abadon def.
Match #1: Gunn Club def. Lee Johnson & Brock Anderson
My Thoughts: I have my issues with the Gunn Club, especially when they turned heel, but I have to give them credit here – they looked really good and made Anderson and Johnson look good too. This one was a real back and forth, so much so that you really couldn’t judge who wa going to win this one. The heels stole it (literally), which is a good thing as that leads to a possible rematch/feud going forward.
My Score: 2.5 out of 5 Match #2: Abadon def.
- 12/22/2021
- by Phil Wheat
- Nerdly
Welcome to the first of this weeks Aew reviews, Aew Dark: Elevation, which kicks off the wrestling week for us here at Nerdly. As always I’m editor Phil and let’s get straight into the review!
Match 1: Riho def. Angelica Risk
My Thoughts: I expected this to be a swift squash match for Riho on the road to her match against Jamie Hayter later this week but that was not what we got. Angelica Risk was actually a decent opponent for Riho, matching Riho’s speed with her own strength – with a running hip (really butt) shot on Riho in the corner that looked vicious.
My Score: 2.5 out of 5 Match 2: Brock Anderson, Lee Johnson & Dustin Rhodes def. The Wingmen
My Thoughts: A solid trios match that saw Dustin Rhoides outclass everyone in the match in the brioef time he was in the ring. As I always say,...
Match 1: Riho def. Angelica Risk
My Thoughts: I expected this to be a swift squash match for Riho on the road to her match against Jamie Hayter later this week but that was not what we got. Angelica Risk was actually a decent opponent for Riho, matching Riho’s speed with her own strength – with a running hip (really butt) shot on Riho in the corner that looked vicious.
My Score: 2.5 out of 5 Match 2: Brock Anderson, Lee Johnson & Dustin Rhodes def. The Wingmen
My Thoughts: A solid trios match that saw Dustin Rhoides outclass everyone in the match in the brioef time he was in the ring. As I always say,...
- 12/7/2021
- by Phil Wheat
- Nerdly
Welcome to this weeks review of Aew: Dark, which is back in Aew Universal and is so packed with action that intros are ket short and we get right into the action… So let’s get right into this review!
Match #1: Jon Silver & Alex Reynolds def. Shawn Dean & Carlie Bravo
My Thoughts: Absolutely fantastic to see Shawn Dean & Carlie Bravo back together as a tag team, even if they were booked to lose this one! This match was quite evenly matched for most of the time until Dark Order’s Silver & Reynolds eventually got the upper hand and the pin.
My Score: 2.5 out of 5 Match #2: Riho def. Karma Dean
My Thoughts: This one felt a little clumsy, as if communication between the two was off. Dean telegraphed a number of moves and Riho looked like she was almost covering some faux pas. Not sure what went wrong with...
Match #1: Jon Silver & Alex Reynolds def. Shawn Dean & Carlie Bravo
My Thoughts: Absolutely fantastic to see Shawn Dean & Carlie Bravo back together as a tag team, even if they were booked to lose this one! This match was quite evenly matched for most of the time until Dark Order’s Silver & Reynolds eventually got the upper hand and the pin.
My Score: 2.5 out of 5 Match #2: Riho def. Karma Dean
My Thoughts: This one felt a little clumsy, as if communication between the two was off. Dean telegraphed a number of moves and Riho looked like she was almost covering some faux pas. Not sure what went wrong with...
- 11/25/2021
- by Phil Wheat
- Nerdly
Welcome to this weeks review of Aew: Dark, a shorter show this week but one that features the highly anticipated Three Strikes match between Big Swole and Diamante… Though if you read the dirtsheets, that match might not be the big hurrah people expected it to be. Let’s see for ourselves!
Match #1: Lance Archer def. Jason Hotch
My Thoughts: Really? Again? Seriously it was bad enough getting this shtick on Elevation but to have the same thing occur on Dark seems a) a total waste of Lance Archer talents and b) a total waste of time. Can we stop with the “Archer throws his opponent in and around the ring” stuff now and get Archer some actual matches?
My Score: 1 out of 5 Match #2: The Bunny def. Laynie Luck
My Thoughts: Laynie Luck gets another outing on Aew programming, this time against a particularly aggressive Bunny, who had help from Penelope Ford.
Match #1: Lance Archer def. Jason Hotch
My Thoughts: Really? Again? Seriously it was bad enough getting this shtick on Elevation but to have the same thing occur on Dark seems a) a total waste of Lance Archer talents and b) a total waste of time. Can we stop with the “Archer throws his opponent in and around the ring” stuff now and get Archer some actual matches?
My Score: 1 out of 5 Match #2: The Bunny def. Laynie Luck
My Thoughts: Laynie Luck gets another outing on Aew programming, this time against a particularly aggressive Bunny, who had help from Penelope Ford.
- 9/9/2021
- by Phil Wheat
- Nerdly
Welcome to this weeks review of Aew Dark: Elevation, I’m Phil and this is episode 19 of Aew’s second YouTube show… already?!
Match #1: Lance Archer def. Zachariah
My Thoughts: The usual lance Archer squash match opens the show. Archer throws his opponent in the ring, then around the ring, then gets the pin.
My Score: 0 out of 5 Match #2: Chuck Taylor and Orange Cassidy def. Chaos Project (Luther and Serpentico)
My Thoughts: A ridiculously fun match that took absolutely nothing seriously and felt remarkably refreshing for that very fact. Serpentico took his usual punishment 0 not only being thrown around by Kuther but also Chuck Taylor! Loved the finish with Luther accidentally pinning his own partner and Chuck Taylor & Orange Cassidy cashing in on it!
My Score: 2.5 out of 5 Match #3: Hikaru Shida def. Dulce Tormenta
My Thoughts: What a way to make your Aew debut, against former champ Hikaru Shida.
Match #1: Lance Archer def. Zachariah
My Thoughts: The usual lance Archer squash match opens the show. Archer throws his opponent in the ring, then around the ring, then gets the pin.
My Score: 0 out of 5 Match #2: Chuck Taylor and Orange Cassidy def. Chaos Project (Luther and Serpentico)
My Thoughts: A ridiculously fun match that took absolutely nothing seriously and felt remarkably refreshing for that very fact. Serpentico took his usual punishment 0 not only being thrown around by Kuther but also Chuck Taylor! Loved the finish with Luther accidentally pinning his own partner and Chuck Taylor & Orange Cassidy cashing in on it!
My Score: 2.5 out of 5 Match #3: Hikaru Shida def. Dulce Tormenta
My Thoughts: What a way to make your Aew debut, against former champ Hikaru Shida.
- 7/21/2021
- by Phil Wheat
- Nerdly
Welcome to Nerdly, I’m Phil and this is a review of this week’s Aew Dark: Elevation, the eighteenth episode of Aew’s “developmental” brand which – this week – has been stacked with matches featuring some of Aew’s biggest names. So much for developmental!
Match #1: Thunder Rosa def. Dreamgirl Ellie
My Thoughts: Thunder Rosa gave Dreamgirl Ellie a lot of leeway in this match, reverting back to her standard “let your opponent put in the work and showcase themselves before squashing them” routine after the past few weeks doing traditional squash matches.
My Score: 2 out of 5 Match #2: Matt Hardy def. Fuego Del Sol
My Thoughts: I can’t believe I have to give a Matt Hardy match a decent score. But I do. Why? Because Guego Del Sol matches get top-ranking scores all the time here on Nerdly. Am I biased? Yes. But I absolutely love Fuego…...
Match #1: Thunder Rosa def. Dreamgirl Ellie
My Thoughts: Thunder Rosa gave Dreamgirl Ellie a lot of leeway in this match, reverting back to her standard “let your opponent put in the work and showcase themselves before squashing them” routine after the past few weeks doing traditional squash matches.
My Score: 2 out of 5 Match #2: Matt Hardy def. Fuego Del Sol
My Thoughts: I can’t believe I have to give a Matt Hardy match a decent score. But I do. Why? Because Guego Del Sol matches get top-ranking scores all the time here on Nerdly. Am I biased? Yes. But I absolutely love Fuego…...
- 7/14/2021
- by Phil Wheat
- Nerdly
Welcome to this weeks review of Aew: Dark, I’m Phil and this is the last episode of Dark before Aew go back on the post-Covid road… Which means we might not be seeing some of the extras/enhancement talent going forward, which makes me sad. Anyway on with the review.
Match #1: Lance Archer def. Ryan Mantell
My Thoughts: Archer didin’t go ham on Ryan Mantell, giving the debuting wrestler a chance to show off before getting pummeled by Archer for the win. Made a real change seeing Archer wrestle for a little bit rather than just throw his opponent around the ring.
My Score: 2 out of 5 Match #2: Qt Marshall & Aaron Solow def. Terrell & Terence Hughes
My Thoughts: Terrell & Terence Hughes got in some decent moves in this match, usually against Solow, but you just knew that Marshall was Not going to lose this one, even if...
Match #1: Lance Archer def. Ryan Mantell
My Thoughts: Archer didin’t go ham on Ryan Mantell, giving the debuting wrestler a chance to show off before getting pummeled by Archer for the win. Made a real change seeing Archer wrestle for a little bit rather than just throw his opponent around the ring.
My Score: 2 out of 5 Match #2: Qt Marshall & Aaron Solow def. Terrell & Terence Hughes
My Thoughts: Terrell & Terence Hughes got in some decent moves in this match, usually against Solow, but you just knew that Marshall was Not going to lose this one, even if...
- 7/8/2021
- by Phil Wheat
- Nerdly
Welcome to this weeks review of Aew: Dark, again from Daily’s Place in front of a smaller crowd… This show show look a lot different in the coming weeks apparently. Maybe. Probably not (apart from fans ringside). Anyway on with this weeks review…
Match #1: Wardlow def. Baron Black
My Thoughts: Apart from a few chops and some work on Wardlow’s left arm this match was all Wardlow. All Wardlow throwing Black around… around the ring that is. Nice attempt at a Cobra Clutch by Black though!
My Score: 1 out of 5 Match #2: Lee Johnson def. Vary Morales
My Thoughts: This was a fantastic match with two guys who seemed very well matched. Morales was a great opponent for Johnson and offered some great back and forth, meaning this match was never fully predictable.
My Score: 3 out of 5 Match #3: Abadon def. Hyan
My Thoughts: I hate squash...
Match #1: Wardlow def. Baron Black
My Thoughts: Apart from a few chops and some work on Wardlow’s left arm this match was all Wardlow. All Wardlow throwing Black around… around the ring that is. Nice attempt at a Cobra Clutch by Black though!
My Score: 1 out of 5 Match #2: Lee Johnson def. Vary Morales
My Thoughts: This was a fantastic match with two guys who seemed very well matched. Morales was a great opponent for Johnson and offered some great back and forth, meaning this match was never fully predictable.
My Score: 3 out of 5 Match #3: Abadon def. Hyan
My Thoughts: I hate squash...
- 7/1/2021
- by Phil Wheat
- Nerdly
Welcome to this weeks Aew: Dark review, which comes hot on the heels of the Revolution pay per view and – as I’m in the UK – after the news that Aew and Impact are teaming up for a Champ vs. Champ title match next month!
Match #1: Powerhouse Hobbs def. Angel Fashion
Powerhouse Hobbs opened Dark with a match against Angel Fashion who, given that he lost in a tag team match against Team Taz’s Ricky Starks and Brian Cage last week, seems to be a human punching bag for the oragen and black mean machine crew. Oh, and this was a squash… As if you coudln’t guess given the size difference between these two men.
My score: 1 out of 5
Match #2: Scu def. Azriel & Danny Limelight
Azriel and Limelight were thrown together in a tag match against Scu, who were fresh off their Loss at Revolution in the Casino Tag Team Royale.
Match #1: Powerhouse Hobbs def. Angel Fashion
Powerhouse Hobbs opened Dark with a match against Angel Fashion who, given that he lost in a tag team match against Team Taz’s Ricky Starks and Brian Cage last week, seems to be a human punching bag for the oragen and black mean machine crew. Oh, and this was a squash… As if you coudln’t guess given the size difference between these two men.
My score: 1 out of 5
Match #2: Scu def. Azriel & Danny Limelight
Azriel and Limelight were thrown together in a tag match against Scu, who were fresh off their Loss at Revolution in the Casino Tag Team Royale.
- 3/11/2021
- by Phil Wheat
- Nerdly
Welcome to this weeks review of Aew: Dark, which is the lead-in for this weeks huge “Crossroads” episode of Dynamite… Let’s get right to it!
Lee Johnson and Aaron Solow def. Louie Valle and Chris Peaks
Lee Johnson and Aaron Solow, members of the Nightmare Family are led out to the ring by Arn Anderson cementing them as The tag team to beat… Which meant that the outcome of this match was inevitable, though that doesn’t mean this disappointed. In fact anything but. Solow and Johnson worked great together, flowing smoothly as a tag team and whilst they lost, Peaks and Valle put up some great offense – when they weren’t telegraphing moves!
My score: 2 out of 5
Red Velvet and KiLynn King def. Ivelisse and Diamante
So someone decided to put Red Velvet in a tag team with KiLynn King the night before her big match against Shaq and Jade Vargill.
Lee Johnson and Aaron Solow def. Louie Valle and Chris Peaks
Lee Johnson and Aaron Solow, members of the Nightmare Family are led out to the ring by Arn Anderson cementing them as The tag team to beat… Which meant that the outcome of this match was inevitable, though that doesn’t mean this disappointed. In fact anything but. Solow and Johnson worked great together, flowing smoothly as a tag team and whilst they lost, Peaks and Valle put up some great offense – when they weren’t telegraphing moves!
My score: 2 out of 5
Red Velvet and KiLynn King def. Ivelisse and Diamante
So someone decided to put Red Velvet in a tag team with KiLynn King the night before her big match against Shaq and Jade Vargill.
- 3/4/2021
- by Phil Wheat
- Nerdly
Welcome to this week’s Aew Dynamite review, right here on Nerdly. I’m Nathan Favel and f— Aew Dark. It has too many matches. It’s driving me insane! So, to that end, we’re just gonna put a brief run-down of Dark at the beginning of each Dynamite review, so I don’t have to review a thousand squash matches a week. I F—— Hate Squash Matches!!!!!!! Charlie Bucket got squashed by the Great Glass Wonkavator. Finally…a squash I like! F— Yeaaaaaaaaah!!!!!!! Dorothy Gale was a little whore and we have the wonderful New Year’s Smash Night 2 to usher in 2021 with…Darby Allin? S—. Well, at least he gives me a boner. Alright, let’s begin this new era of Dynamite reviews by doing no work and skipping it for the week. Adios, amigo!
Ricky Starks def. Mike Verna Jurassic Express def. Ryzin and Fuego Del Sol Tay Conti def.
Ricky Starks def. Mike Verna Jurassic Express def. Ryzin and Fuego Del Sol Tay Conti def.
- 1/18/2021
- by Nathan Favel
- Nerdly
Welcome to this double-sized edition of the Aew Dark review, right here on Nerdly. I’m Nathan Favel and we have Brad Britch chomping at the bit to talk about wrestling. Brad: Wrestling!!!!! Wrestling!!!! Wressssssstlinnnnnnnnng!!!!!!!! I hate Quark! Ruined Star Trek: Deep Space Nine! A—hole! Million matches! Two weeks! Jean Smart is Levi Stupid! Wrestling! Noooooooooooow!!!!!!!!
December 29th 2020 Rey Fenix def. Vary Morales Penelope Ford def. Lindsay Snow John Silver & Alex Reynolds def. Shawn Dean & Tyson Maddux Anna Jay def. Jazmin Allure Team Taz def. Ryzin, Nick Comoroto & James Tapia Griff Garrison def. Fuego Del Sol Santana & Ortiz def. Terrence & Terrell Hughes Sammy Guevara def. Aaron Solow Chaos Project def. Ariel Levy & El Cuervo De Puerto Rico Leva Bates def. Madi Wrenkowski Matt Sydal def. Danny Limelight Tay Conti def. Vertvixen The Gunn Club def. Royal Money, Baron Black and Mike Verna Scu (Christopher Daniels & Frankie Kazarian) def. The...
December 29th 2020 Rey Fenix def. Vary Morales Penelope Ford def. Lindsay Snow John Silver & Alex Reynolds def. Shawn Dean & Tyson Maddux Anna Jay def. Jazmin Allure Team Taz def. Ryzin, Nick Comoroto & James Tapia Griff Garrison def. Fuego Del Sol Santana & Ortiz def. Terrence & Terrell Hughes Sammy Guevara def. Aaron Solow Chaos Project def. Ariel Levy & El Cuervo De Puerto Rico Leva Bates def. Madi Wrenkowski Matt Sydal def. Danny Limelight Tay Conti def. Vertvixen The Gunn Club def. Royal Money, Baron Black and Mike Verna Scu (Christopher Daniels & Frankie Kazarian) def. The...
- 1/8/2021
- by Nathan Favel
- Nerdly
Welcome to this week’s All Elite Wrestling: Dark review, right here on Nerdly. I’m Nathan Favel and Wurld Nues/Neus/what-ever their name was, got shut down for bad spelling, so we’re moving over to Wrestling Nightly, hosted by Brad Britch. Brad has all the news from the show and I’ve got a date with this can of corn. Also, if the TalkTech picks up any moaning sounds, it isn’t me f—– the corn. I mean it! You do that one time and the police department won’t let you forget it. Okay, let’s shift over to Brad with the latest in wrestling:
Wrestling!!!!! Wrestling!!!!! I Love…Wrestliiiiiiiiiiiing!!!!!! Other things suck. Wrestling’s cool! My wife had a baby. Who cares?! Wrestling!!!!!!! Aew Dark. That’s wrestling! Wrestling!!!!! Wrestliiiiiiiiing!!!!!!!!
Here is your entire #AEWDark card:
Sonny Kiss with Joey Janela def. Baron Black Brian Cage def.
Wrestling!!!!! Wrestling!!!!! I Love…Wrestliiiiiiiiiiiing!!!!!! Other things suck. Wrestling’s cool! My wife had a baby. Who cares?! Wrestling!!!!!!! Aew Dark. That’s wrestling! Wrestling!!!!! Wrestliiiiiiiiing!!!!!!!!
Here is your entire #AEWDark card:
Sonny Kiss with Joey Janela def. Baron Black Brian Cage def.
- 12/10/2020
- by Nathan Favel
- Nerdly
Welcome to this week’s All Elite Wrestling: Dark review, right here on Nerdly. I’m Nathan Favel and I’m writing this out of order, so I can say a bit about the numerous accusations of sexual misconduct (to put it very lightly) from wrestlers all over the world. Just because there are a plethora of deviants in wrestling, that doesn’t mean you have to quit wrestling or be ashamed to watch it, but it does mean that it’s gonna leave a bad taste in your mouth for a while. As many pigs as there are in wrestling, it would seem we also have many who are good people as well. Jordan Devlin may be a monster, but Daniel Bryan (Bryan Danielson) seems to be a good man, by and large. Marty Scurll might be a scum-bag, but Jeff Hardy has a great reputation (his drug addiction...
- 6/21/2020
- by Nathan Favel
- Nerdly
Welcome to this week’s review of All Elite Wrestling: Dark, right here on Nerdly. I’m Nathan Favel and we have more matches on this show than ever before…but are they good? I love you…you bastard. It’s wrestling time!
Match #1: Colt Cabana defeated Shawn Dean
My Opinion: 2.9 out of 5 – This wasn’t bad, but it also felt like one of those old tune-up matches from back in the day and those just feel like a fast way to go real slow. Both guys looked good, but a little more time wouldn’t have hurt.
Match #2: Jurassic Express defeated Mike Reed & Ryan Rembrandt
My Opinion: 2.4 out of 5 – This wasn’t quite as exciting as I was expecting a match from the Je to be, but it wasn’t bad either.
Match #3: Private Party defeated Lee Johnson & Musa
My Opinion: 2.2 out of 5 – There are some good bumps and spots here,...
Match #1: Colt Cabana defeated Shawn Dean
My Opinion: 2.9 out of 5 – This wasn’t bad, but it also felt like one of those old tune-up matches from back in the day and those just feel like a fast way to go real slow. Both guys looked good, but a little more time wouldn’t have hurt.
Match #2: Jurassic Express defeated Mike Reed & Ryan Rembrandt
My Opinion: 2.4 out of 5 – This wasn’t quite as exciting as I was expecting a match from the Je to be, but it wasn’t bad either.
Match #3: Private Party defeated Lee Johnson & Musa
My Opinion: 2.2 out of 5 – There are some good bumps and spots here,...
- 5/14/2020
- by Nathan Favel
- Nerdly
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