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 McGuiness and Kevin Kelly calling the action, so let’s get into the review!
Match #1: Bullet Club Gold (Jay White & Juice Robinson) def. Action Andretti & Darius Martin The following is courtesy of allelitewrestling.com:
Darius and Jay began with a collar and elbow tie-up. Jay White stomped Darius in the corner. White chopped Darius Martin. Action tagged in and hit a springboard tornillo on Juice Robinson for a near fall. Action and Darius hit a double drop kick on Juice. Juice connected with a side kick and tagged in Jay White. Juice grabbed Action and nailed him with a draping neck breaker off the apron and onto the arena floor. Action countered a vertical suplex from Juice with a cradle for a near fall.
Match #1: Bullet Club Gold (Jay White & Juice Robinson) def. Action Andretti & Darius Martin The following is courtesy of allelitewrestling.com:
Darius and Jay began with a collar and elbow tie-up. Jay White stomped Darius in the corner. White chopped Darius Martin. Action tagged in and hit a springboard tornillo on Juice Robinson for a near fall. Action and Darius hit a double drop kick on Juice. Juice connected with a side kick and tagged in Jay White. Juice grabbed Action and nailed him with a draping neck breaker off the apron and onto the arena floor. Action countered a vertical suplex from Juice with a cradle for a near fall.
- 7/24/2023
- 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 once again this week features a whopping Nine matches – where’s the swift and fun five-match card gone?! Anyway, on with the review…
Match #1: Ar Fox def. Nick Comoroto
My Thoughts: Good god, this was an unexpectedly great match! I honestly didn’t think we’d see a match this good from Nick Comoroto. Ever. Kudos to Ar Fox for getting such a good performance from Comoroto, making both of them look fantastic come the match’s conclusion.
My Score: 3.5 out of 5 Match #2: Skye Blue def. Queen Aminata
My Thoughts: And you can repeat everything I said about the Fox/Comoroto match for this match too. Queen Aminata has always stood out from the enhancement talent Aew bring in to face their performers and here she got a great match out of Skye Blue, easily one of her best matches in the company so far.
Match #1: Ar Fox def. Nick Comoroto
My Thoughts: Good god, this was an unexpectedly great match! I honestly didn’t think we’d see a match this good from Nick Comoroto. Ever. Kudos to Ar Fox for getting such a good performance from Comoroto, making both of them look fantastic come the match’s conclusion.
My Score: 3.5 out of 5 Match #2: Skye Blue def. Queen Aminata
My Thoughts: And you can repeat everything I said about the Fox/Comoroto match for this match too. Queen Aminata has always stood out from the enhancement talent Aew bring in to face their performers and here she got a great match out of Skye Blue, easily one of her best matches in the company so far.
- 3/30/2023
- by Phil Wheat
- Nerdly
Welcome back to another review of Aew Dark: Elevation, this is a special (and short) bonus episode in the build-up to Roh: Final Battle 2022. We’ve got Tony Schiavone, Paul Wight, and Matt Menard on commentary [again], so let’s get into the review.
Match #1: The Kingdom (Matt Taven and Mike Bennett) def. Sal Muscat and Ativalu
My Thoughts: Roh stalwarts The Kingdom get a pre-ppv warm-up match. Well, I say warm-up match but you can’t really warm anything up when you’re squashing your opponents in a quick match, can you? I don’t know what it is about The Kingdom but the team really doesn’t resonate with me at all… Though Nerdly’s Kev is a big fan, so there’s that!
My Score: 1 out of 5 Match #2: Athena def. Madi Wrenkowski
My Thoughts: Another match, another squash! Good to see Madi Wrenkowski back on Aew...
Match #1: The Kingdom (Matt Taven and Mike Bennett) def. Sal Muscat and Ativalu
My Thoughts: Roh stalwarts The Kingdom get a pre-ppv warm-up match. Well, I say warm-up match but you can’t really warm anything up when you’re squashing your opponents in a quick match, can you? I don’t know what it is about The Kingdom but the team really doesn’t resonate with me at all… Though Nerdly’s Kev is a big fan, so there’s that!
My Score: 1 out of 5 Match #2: Athena def. Madi Wrenkowski
My Thoughts: Another match, another squash! Good to see Madi Wrenkowski back on Aew...
- 12/12/2022
- by Phil Wheat
- Nerdly
Welcome back to another review of Aew Dark: Elevation, this week features more main roster names than usual and another 9-match card! We’ve got Tony Schiavone, Paul Wight, and Matt Menard on commentary, so let’s get into the review.
Match #1: Nick Comoroto def. Hagane Shinno
My Thoughts: Interesting to see Comoroto booked as a monster once again, with Shinno booked as the plucky underdog who could not get the big man down. That’s not to say Shinno didn’t put in the effort but it was like watching a fly trying to beatdown a bulldog! Comoroto spent a bit too much time playing to the crowd but still, this was an Ok start to the show.
My Score: 1.5 out of 5 Match #2: Nyla Rose and Marina Shafir def. Kitty Lafleur and Alice Crowley
My Thoughts: Can you say squash match?! This was the usual Nyla/Shafir...
Match #1: Nick Comoroto def. Hagane Shinno
My Thoughts: Interesting to see Comoroto booked as a monster once again, with Shinno booked as the plucky underdog who could not get the big man down. That’s not to say Shinno didn’t put in the effort but it was like watching a fly trying to beatdown a bulldog! Comoroto spent a bit too much time playing to the crowd but still, this was an Ok start to the show.
My Score: 1.5 out of 5 Match #2: Nyla Rose and Marina Shafir def. Kitty Lafleur and Alice Crowley
My Thoughts: Can you say squash match?! This was the usual Nyla/Shafir...
- 12/7/2022
- by Phil Wheat
- Nerdly
Welcome back to another review of Aew Dark: Elevation, this week features an Eddie Kingston main event… Hell yes. Though we have to sit through nine matches before that! We’ve got Ian Riccaboni, Paul Wight and Matt Menard on commentary once again, so let’s get into the review.
Match #1: The Bunny def. Blain Onyx
My Thoughts: The Bunny took control of this one for the get-go, only “letting” Blain Onyx get a few hits in so it didn’t look like she totally folded. But otherwise this was a complete and total squash.
My Score: 1 out of 5 Match #2: Brandon Cutler def. Man Scout
My Thoughts: Another Brandon Cutler comedy match… What did you expect? Classic wrestling? He’s fighting Man Scout here folks! This was more of your typical Aew quasi-squash but the outcome was Never in doubt. At all. In the slightest.
My Score: 2 out...
Match #1: The Bunny def. Blain Onyx
My Thoughts: The Bunny took control of this one for the get-go, only “letting” Blain Onyx get a few hits in so it didn’t look like she totally folded. But otherwise this was a complete and total squash.
My Score: 1 out of 5 Match #2: Brandon Cutler def. Man Scout
My Thoughts: Another Brandon Cutler comedy match… What did you expect? Classic wrestling? He’s fighting Man Scout here folks! This was more of your typical Aew quasi-squash but the outcome was Never in doubt. At all. In the slightest.
My Score: 2 out...
- 11/30/2022
- by Phil Wheat
- Nerdly
Welcome to this review of Aew’s Full Gear, which looks to be yet another huge pay per view for All Elite Wrestling – with plenty of title matches, including both the women’s And men’s titles on the line. Plus, The Elite are making their return to the promotion after That altercation and investigation… Let’s see what went down!
Zero Hour: Match #1: Orange Cassidy, Best Friends (Chuck Taylor & Trent Beretta), Rocky Romero & Danhausen def. The Factory The following is courtesy of allelitewrestling.com:
Best Friends hit a shoulder tackle on Aaron Solo. Trent chopped away at Solo in the corner turnbuckles. Rocky Romero did the forever clotheslines on Lee Johnson and finished if off with a big uppercut. Qt Marshall jumped in and got bounced around by right hands from Chuck, Trent, Rocky, and Orange. Cole Karter attempted a frog splash but Trent lifted his knees, and Karter crashed down below.
Zero Hour: Match #1: Orange Cassidy, Best Friends (Chuck Taylor & Trent Beretta), Rocky Romero & Danhausen def. The Factory The following is courtesy of allelitewrestling.com:
Best Friends hit a shoulder tackle on Aaron Solo. Trent chopped away at Solo in the corner turnbuckles. Rocky Romero did the forever clotheslines on Lee Johnson and finished if off with a big uppercut. Qt Marshall jumped in and got bounced around by right hands from Chuck, Trent, Rocky, and Orange. Cole Karter attempted a frog splash but Trent lifted his knees, and Karter crashed down below.
- 11/21/2022
- by Phil Wheat
- Nerdly
Another week, another episode of Aew: Dark which features 8 matches on the card this week (thankfully; I do love a shorter show)… On with the review!
Match #1: Sky Blue def. Paris Van Dale
My Thoughts: Paris Van Dale is back again to get squashed by a signed Aew talent! I jest but Van Dale at least got more of a chance to show off her skills in this match than against Tay Melo. Sky Blue once again delivered a solid performance and the growth in her skills is very apparent every time she wrestles. As is the case here. A solid start to the show.
My Score: 2 out of 5 Match #2: The Iron Savages def. Brando Lee & Lucas Chase
My Thoughts: I still can’t get behind the change to The Iron Savages… Give me Bear Country any day. It’s a shame the duo haven’t hit the highs they had before injury,...
Match #1: Sky Blue def. Paris Van Dale
My Thoughts: Paris Van Dale is back again to get squashed by a signed Aew talent! I jest but Van Dale at least got more of a chance to show off her skills in this match than against Tay Melo. Sky Blue once again delivered a solid performance and the growth in her skills is very apparent every time she wrestles. As is the case here. A solid start to the show.
My Score: 2 out of 5 Match #2: The Iron Savages def. Brando Lee & Lucas Chase
My Thoughts: I still can’t get behind the change to The Iron Savages… Give me Bear Country any day. It’s a shame the duo haven’t hit the highs they had before injury,...
- 11/16/2022
- by Phil Wheat
- Nerdly
It’s Monday, so you know what that means, it’s time for this week’s review of Aew: Rampage! This week’s show was broadcast from the Agganis Arena in Boston, Mass. and featured Excalibur, Tony Schiavone and Jim Ross on commentary. Now let’s get to the review…
Match #1: World Title Eliminator Tournament Quarter-Final Match – Brian Cage def. Dante Martin The following is courtesy of allelitewrestling.com:
Dante clocked Cage with a kick to the head. Dante tried a springboard but Cage caught him and curled him like he was lifting weights in the gym. Dante escaped and ducked two lariats, sending Cage to the arena floor with a dropkick. Dante attempted a tope suicida but Brian Cage caught him and suplexed him onto the arena floor. Dante battered Cage with strikes but Cage collected himself. Dante kept his momentum with a diving cross body press for a near fall!
Match #1: World Title Eliminator Tournament Quarter-Final Match – Brian Cage def. Dante Martin The following is courtesy of allelitewrestling.com:
Dante clocked Cage with a kick to the head. Dante tried a springboard but Cage caught him and curled him like he was lifting weights in the gym. Dante escaped and ducked two lariats, sending Cage to the arena floor with a dropkick. Dante attempted a tope suicida but Brian Cage caught him and suplexed him onto the arena floor. Dante battered Cage with strikes but Cage collected himself. Dante kept his momentum with a diving cross body press for a near fall!
- 11/14/2022
- by Phil Wheat
- Nerdly
Another week, another episode of Aew: Dark and like I said in my Elevation review, I missed last week’s two Aew YouTube shows due to the sheer amount of wrestling that was on TV/PPV! So I’m back at it this week, with a show taped in front of a live Toronto crowd… On with the review!
Match #1: Lance Archer def. Iseah Brown
My Thoughts: Lance Archer just feels like a broken record these days. Drag your opponent to the ring. Check. Throw him around. Check. Get the pin. Check. But hey, at least he’s wrestling matches.
My Score: 1 out of 5 Match #2: Zack Clayton def. Shane Saber
My Thoughts: I was firmly in the same camp at the live Canadian audience in wanting local wrestler Shane Saber to get the win over the former reality star Zack Clayton. Alas it was not to be as...
Match #1: Lance Archer def. Iseah Brown
My Thoughts: Lance Archer just feels like a broken record these days. Drag your opponent to the ring. Check. Throw him around. Check. Get the pin. Check. But hey, at least he’s wrestling matches.
My Score: 1 out of 5 Match #2: Zack Clayton def. Shane Saber
My Thoughts: I was firmly in the same camp at the live Canadian audience in wanting local wrestler Shane Saber to get the win over the former reality star Zack Clayton. Alas it was not to be as...
- 10/27/2022
- by Phil Wheat
- Nerdly
Welcome to this week’s review of Aew: Dynamite, which was broadcast live from the Coca-Cola Coliseum in Toronto, Ontario… waaaaay up North in one of my favourite places, Canada! We’ve got Excalibur, Tony Schiavone and Taz on commentary so let’s get into the review…
Match #1: Luchasaurus def. “Jungle Boy” Jack Perry The following is courtesy of allelitewrestling.com:
Jack Perry blasted Luchasaurus with a shotgun dropkick to start the match. Luchasaurus caught Jungle Boy and hit him with a German Suplex. Luchasaurus grabbed a table and attempted to powerbomb Jungle Boy through it but Jungle Boy escaped. Luchasaurus tried to chop Jack Perry but Jack ducked! Luchasaurus’ hand collided with the steel ring post. Luchasaurus whipped Jungle Boy into the ringside barricade. Back in the ring, Luchasaurus rammed his shoulder into Jungle Boy, and then hurled him into the turnbuckles. Jungle Boy used a hurracanrana to...
Match #1: Luchasaurus def. “Jungle Boy” Jack Perry The following is courtesy of allelitewrestling.com:
Jack Perry blasted Luchasaurus with a shotgun dropkick to start the match. Luchasaurus caught Jungle Boy and hit him with a German Suplex. Luchasaurus grabbed a table and attempted to powerbomb Jungle Boy through it but Jungle Boy escaped. Luchasaurus tried to chop Jack Perry but Jack ducked! Luchasaurus’ hand collided with the steel ring post. Luchasaurus whipped Jungle Boy into the ringside barricade. Back in the ring, Luchasaurus rammed his shoulder into Jungle Boy, and then hurled him into the turnbuckles. Jungle Boy used a hurracanrana to...
- 10/14/2022
- by Phil Wheat
- Nerdly
Another week, another episode of Aew: Dark which is another stacked 10-match card And a live audience thanks to being taped in DC… On with the review!
Match #1: Lance Archer def. Alec Odin
My Thoughts: Two matches in a row for Archer, this was even more of a squash than his Elevation match this week! Odin did get a move or two in but this was very much Archer’s match.
My Score: 1 out of 5 Match #2: Penelope Ford, Serena Deeb and Jamie Hayter def. Jordan Blade, Trish Adora and Brittany Blake
My Thoughts: I was totally surprised to see that this match Wasn’T a squash – as it certainly looked like it would be on paper. Thankfully this instead was a well-fought, competitive match – one that really showcased the trio of heels to perfection.
My Score: 2.5 out of 5 Match #3: Hikaru Shida def. Marina Shafir
My Thoughts: Well colour me shocked!
Match #1: Lance Archer def. Alec Odin
My Thoughts: Two matches in a row for Archer, this was even more of a squash than his Elevation match this week! Odin did get a move or two in but this was very much Archer’s match.
My Score: 1 out of 5 Match #2: Penelope Ford, Serena Deeb and Jamie Hayter def. Jordan Blade, Trish Adora and Brittany Blake
My Thoughts: I was totally surprised to see that this match Wasn’T a squash – as it certainly looked like it would be on paper. Thankfully this instead was a well-fought, competitive match – one that really showcased the trio of heels to perfection.
My Score: 2.5 out of 5 Match #3: Hikaru Shida def. Marina Shafir
My Thoughts: Well colour me shocked!
- 10/13/2022
- 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 Paul Wight finally back on commentary this week where he is joined by Roh’s Ian Riccaboni. So let’s see what the show has to offer!
Match #1: Skye Blue def. Trish Adora
My Thoughts: Fan-favourite Skye Blue opens Elevation in a quasi-squash match against Trish Adora. Unfortunately both women didn’t quite gel and this one felt a lot more like the kind of “developmental” match Dark and Elevation are supposed to showcase. Which, if training wrestlers and giving them “TV time”, is what the show is about, is a good thing.
My Score: 1 out of 5 Match #2: Brian Cage def. Tracy Williams
My Thoughts: Nice to see Brian Cage [finally] in another match on Aew programming. Interesting that, given he’s facing Wardlow for the title this week,...
Match #1: Skye Blue def. Trish Adora
My Thoughts: Fan-favourite Skye Blue opens Elevation in a quasi-squash match against Trish Adora. Unfortunately both women didn’t quite gel and this one felt a lot more like the kind of “developmental” match Dark and Elevation are supposed to showcase. Which, if training wrestlers and giving them “TV time”, is what the show is about, is a good thing.
My Score: 1 out of 5 Match #2: Brian Cage def. Tracy Williams
My Thoughts: Nice to see Brian Cage [finally] in another match on Aew programming. Interesting that, given he’s facing Wardlow for the title this week,...
- 10/5/2022
- by Phil Wheat
- Nerdly
Another week, another episode of Aew: Dark which, after the incredibly short Elevation, is a whopping 11-match card! Let’s just say I prefer the shorter shows… So on with the review!
Match #1: Fuego Del Sol def. Jay Malachi
My Thoughts: After what seems like spending ages working the indies, Aew’s Fuego Del Sol is back on the company’s programming! In a match that was actually one of Fuego’s best for the company – with no overuse of gimmicks, just two guys going at it in a great wrestling match.
My Score: 3 out of 5 Match #2: Leila Gray def. Tiara James
My Thoughts: If ever there was an example of the typical Aew quasi-squash match, this was it. And that was all this was Tbh.
My Score: 1.5 out of 5 Match #3: Jeeves Kay def. Gus De La Vega
My Thoughts: The Trustbusters valet gets a match. And...
Match #1: Fuego Del Sol def. Jay Malachi
My Thoughts: After what seems like spending ages working the indies, Aew’s Fuego Del Sol is back on the company’s programming! In a match that was actually one of Fuego’s best for the company – with no overuse of gimmicks, just two guys going at it in a great wrestling match.
My Score: 3 out of 5 Match #2: Leila Gray def. Tiara James
My Thoughts: If ever there was an example of the typical Aew quasi-squash match, this was it. And that was all this was Tbh.
My Score: 1.5 out of 5 Match #3: Jeeves Kay def. Gus De La Vega
My Thoughts: The Trustbusters valet gets a match. And...
- 9/29/2022
- by Phil Wheat
- Nerdly
Welcome to this week’s review of Aew Dark: Elevation, the opening salvo in the Aew wrestling week. We’ve got the usual [new] commentary team, Excalibur and Matt Menard, for this episode so let’s see what the show has to offer!
Match #1: Marina Shafir and Nyla Rose def. Jc Storm and Joelle Clift
My Thoughts: Marina Shafir and Nyla Rose make a great team and they look So dominant in squash matches like this. But still we’ve opened with a squash match on Elevation. Again.
My Score: 1 out of 5 Match #2: Julia Hart def. Tiara James
My Thoughts: Another strong match for the former cheerleader turned [possible] leader of the House of Black. She squashed her enhancement talent opponent with ease.
My Score: 1 out of 5 Match #3: Dante Martin and Matt Sydal def. Zack Clayton and Serpentico
My Thoughts: What the actual f*ck?! Less than one minute...
Match #1: Marina Shafir and Nyla Rose def. Jc Storm and Joelle Clift
My Thoughts: Marina Shafir and Nyla Rose make a great team and they look So dominant in squash matches like this. But still we’ve opened with a squash match on Elevation. Again.
My Score: 1 out of 5 Match #2: Julia Hart def. Tiara James
My Thoughts: Another strong match for the former cheerleader turned [possible] leader of the House of Black. She squashed her enhancement talent opponent with ease.
My Score: 1 out of 5 Match #3: Dante Martin and Matt Sydal def. Zack Clayton and Serpentico
My Thoughts: What the actual f*ck?! Less than one minute...
- 9/14/2022
- by Phil Wheat
- Nerdly
Welcome to this review of a special pre-All Out Aew Dark: Elevation. We’ve got Tony Schiavone and Matt Menard on commentary for this bonus episode so let’s see what the show has to offer!
Match #1: Sammy Guevara and Tay Melo def. Gpa and Laynie Luck
My Thoughts: The only thing I took away from this match was that a) I’m tired of the Sammy and Tay schtick and b) How the f*ck does that pair get three matches in two weeks whilst Eddie Kingston is stuck with one match on the All Out pre-show? Screams a desperate attempt to squash the “Sammy is har to work with” rumours Tbh.
My Score: 1 out of 5 Match #2: Swerve in our Glory (Swerve Strickland and Keith Lee) def. Jah-c and Storm Grayson
My Thoughts: Swerve in our Glory get a quick tune-up match prior to their All Out...
Match #1: Sammy Guevara and Tay Melo def. Gpa and Laynie Luck
My Thoughts: The only thing I took away from this match was that a) I’m tired of the Sammy and Tay schtick and b) How the f*ck does that pair get three matches in two weeks whilst Eddie Kingston is stuck with one match on the All Out pre-show? Screams a desperate attempt to squash the “Sammy is har to work with” rumours Tbh.
My Score: 1 out of 5 Match #2: Swerve in our Glory (Swerve Strickland and Keith Lee) def. Jah-c and Storm Grayson
My Thoughts: Swerve in our Glory get a quick tune-up match prior to their All Out...
- 9/4/2022
- by Phil Wheat
- Nerdly
It’s Monday morning, so you know what that means… Er, it’s not Monday..?! Yes, thanks to a Stacked weekend of wrestling we’re going live with this week’s review of Aew: Rampage early! Like all of this week’s shows, this episode was live from the Now Arena in Chicago, Illinois and we’ve got Excalibur, Don Callis, Chris Jericho and Jim Ross on commentary. Let’s get to it!
Match #1: Trios Championship Tournament Rampage Final – Dark Order def. Best Friends The following is courtesy of allelitewrestling.com:
Page blocked a swinging Ddt from Orange Cassidy and muscled him down to the mat. Cassidy avoided a lariat from Hangman and then Hangman dodged a dropkick. Best Friends and Dark Order brawled in the ring. Best Friends set up Silver for a superplex but Page bailed him out. Orange kicked Page but Silver pushed Hangman out of...
Match #1: Trios Championship Tournament Rampage Final – Dark Order def. Best Friends The following is courtesy of allelitewrestling.com:
Page blocked a swinging Ddt from Orange Cassidy and muscled him down to the mat. Cassidy avoided a lariat from Hangman and then Hangman dodged a dropkick. Best Friends and Dark Order brawled in the ring. Best Friends set up Silver for a superplex but Page bailed him out. Orange kicked Page but Silver pushed Hangman out of...
- 9/4/2022
- by Phil Wheat
- Nerdly
Another week, another episode of Aew: Dark which emanates from Aew Universal once again. We’ve got Taz and Excalibur on commentary as usual, so let’s get to the action!
Match #1: The Renegade Twins def. Rocky Radley & Allie Recks
My Thoughts: The Renegade Twins get to face the enhancement talent rather than Be the enhancement talent? What a shocker. And they got some decent competition in Radley and Recks (that’s actually one hell of a tag team name Imho), making this another… let’s say it together… Aew quasi-squash match!
My Score: 1.5 out of 5 Match #2: Anthony Ogogo def. Meto
My Thoughts: This was Anthony Ogogo doing his usual thing of playing with his opponent, this time for longer than usual. I do wonder where Ogogo’s career can go beyond these kinds of matches?
My Score: 2 out of 5 Match #3: Peter Avalon & Ryan Nemeth def. Adrian Alanis...
Match #1: The Renegade Twins def. Rocky Radley & Allie Recks
My Thoughts: The Renegade Twins get to face the enhancement talent rather than Be the enhancement talent? What a shocker. And they got some decent competition in Radley and Recks (that’s actually one hell of a tag team name Imho), making this another… let’s say it together… Aew quasi-squash match!
My Score: 1.5 out of 5 Match #2: Anthony Ogogo def. Meto
My Thoughts: This was Anthony Ogogo doing his usual thing of playing with his opponent, this time for longer than usual. I do wonder where Ogogo’s career can go beyond these kinds of matches?
My Score: 2 out of 5 Match #3: Peter Avalon & Ryan Nemeth def. Adrian Alanis...
- 8/25/2022
- by Phil Wheat
- Nerdly
Welcome to this week’s review of Aew: Dynamite, which was broadcast live from the Target Center in Minneapolis, and is a special “Quake By the Lake” episode… We’ve Tony Schiavone, Excalibur, Jr and Taz on commentary, so let’s get to the review!
Match #1: Coffin Match – Darby Allin def. Brody King The following is courtesy of allelitewrestling.com:
Darby Allin ambushed Brody King out of the darkness before the bell rang! Darby cracked Brody over the back with a skateboard that was lined with thumbtacks. Darby busted Brody wide open with the skateboard to the forehead. Brody King went outside to collect himself and then hurled Darby over the time keeper’s table into the steel guardrail! Darby fired back with an Avalanche Code Red on Brody King, sending Brody back into the ring. Darby tried to pull the deadweight of Brody toward the coffin, but Brody...
Match #1: Coffin Match – Darby Allin def. Brody King The following is courtesy of allelitewrestling.com:
Darby Allin ambushed Brody King out of the darkness before the bell rang! Darby cracked Brody over the back with a skateboard that was lined with thumbtacks. Darby busted Brody wide open with the skateboard to the forehead. Brody King went outside to collect himself and then hurled Darby over the time keeper’s table into the steel guardrail! Darby fired back with an Avalanche Code Red on Brody King, sending Brody back into the ring. Darby tried to pull the deadweight of Brody toward the coffin, but Brody...
- 8/12/2022
- 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
Welcome to this week’s review of Aew Dark: Elevation, the opening salvo in the Aew wrestling week. Once again we’ve got the duo of Tony Schiavone and Mark Henry on commentary this week… Let’s see what the show has to offer!
Match #1: Julia Hart def. Lmk
My Thoughts: Julia Hart’s transformation continues… Like last week, ere her character work was at the fore, with a determined walk to the ring, a stalking of her opponent (which I think is Really working for Hart) and a vicious streak that saw her slap the crap out of Lmk. Onwards and upwards for Hart methinks!
My Score: 2 out of 5 Match #2: Leila Grey def. Jc
My Thoughts: It’s clear Aew see something in Leila Grey, given that she’s had numerous matches now And she’s been lined up as a baddie replacement on the main shows too.
Match #1: Julia Hart def. Lmk
My Thoughts: Julia Hart’s transformation continues… Like last week, ere her character work was at the fore, with a determined walk to the ring, a stalking of her opponent (which I think is Really working for Hart) and a vicious streak that saw her slap the crap out of Lmk. Onwards and upwards for Hart methinks!
My Score: 2 out of 5 Match #2: Leila Grey def. Jc
My Thoughts: It’s clear Aew see something in Leila Grey, given that she’s had numerous matches now And she’s been lined up as a baddie replacement on the main shows too.
- 8/3/2022
- 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 Excalibur, Caprice Coleman and Mark Henry on commentary and I’m digging the switch-ups we’ve had on the commentary team in recent weeks… Let’s see what the show has to offer!
Match #1: Angelico and Private Party (Marq Quen and Isiah Kassidy) def. Ar Fox, Liam Gray and Adrian Alanis
My Thoughts: There was nothing remarkable about this match as Private Party continue to coast along and not live up to the hype of their signing back at the beginning of Aew. In fact, Private Party on Being the Elite is Better than Private Party in the ring! So in the end we get an average score for an average match.
My Score: 2.5 out of 5 Match #2: Marina Shafir and Nyla Rose def. Angelica Risk...
Match #1: Angelico and Private Party (Marq Quen and Isiah Kassidy) def. Ar Fox, Liam Gray and Adrian Alanis
My Thoughts: There was nothing remarkable about this match as Private Party continue to coast along and not live up to the hype of their signing back at the beginning of Aew. In fact, Private Party on Being the Elite is Better than Private Party in the ring! So in the end we get an average score for an average match.
My Score: 2.5 out of 5 Match #2: Marina Shafir and Nyla Rose def. Angelica Risk...
- 7/27/2022
- 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: Elevation which was filmed prior to Blood and Guts last Wednesday. We’ve got Tony Schiavone and Mark Henry on commentary and a mere six matches to cover. So let’s get to it!
Match #1: Anna Jay def. Megan Meyers
My Thoughts: Megan Meyers looks the part that’s for sure. She reminded me of Abadon but less monstrous and terrifying. She showed some promise too, taking it to Anna Jay – which means this was, you guessed it, an Aew quasi-squash match!
My Score: 2 out of 5 Match #2: Best Friends def. Isaiah Broner and Gpa
My Thoughts: This was another quasi-squash with Broner and Gpa given enough room by Best Friends to put in some offence. Broner looked impressive both in size and strength whilst Gpa brought the skills. Nice to see Chuck Taylor get the pin this week too!
Match #1: Anna Jay def. Megan Meyers
My Thoughts: Megan Meyers looks the part that’s for sure. She reminded me of Abadon but less monstrous and terrifying. She showed some promise too, taking it to Anna Jay – which means this was, you guessed it, an Aew quasi-squash match!
My Score: 2 out of 5 Match #2: Best Friends def. Isaiah Broner and Gpa
My Thoughts: This was another quasi-squash with Broner and Gpa given enough room by Best Friends to put in some offence. Broner looked impressive both in size and strength whilst Gpa brought the skills. Nice to see Chuck Taylor get the pin this week too!
- 7/6/2022
- by Phil Wheat
- Nerdly
Another episode of Aew: Dark, which this week is back being taped at Aew Universal. Let’s join Taz and Excalibur, commentators for Dark as usual, with Ten matches this week – including a main event that sees the Roh Pure Championship on the line. Let’s get to it!
Match #1: Willow Nightingale def. Ashley D’Amboise
My Thoughts: Who doesn’t love the energy Willow Nightingale brings to her matches?! Her infectious attitude really raises the bar for any match she’s a part of, including this one (which is why this match gets an extra half-point just for That). Ashley D’Amboise plays a great heel too and whilst this match was too short for my liking this was still a great opener to this week’s Dark.
My Score: 3 out of 5 Match #2: Nick Comoroto & Aaron Solo vs. Matt Vandagriff & Knull
My Thoughts: Solid but forgettable is how I’d describe this match.
Match #1: Willow Nightingale def. Ashley D’Amboise
My Thoughts: Who doesn’t love the energy Willow Nightingale brings to her matches?! Her infectious attitude really raises the bar for any match she’s a part of, including this one (which is why this match gets an extra half-point just for That). Ashley D’Amboise plays a great heel too and whilst this match was too short for my liking this was still a great opener to this week’s Dark.
My Score: 3 out of 5 Match #2: Nick Comoroto & Aaron Solo vs. Matt Vandagriff & Knull
My Thoughts: Solid but forgettable is how I’d describe this match.
- 6/30/2022
- by Phil Wheat
- Nerdly
Welcome to this [late] review of All Elite Wrestling’s most eagerly-awaited pay per views and one that has been beset by injury issues. But we won’t let spoil our enjoyment will we?! I’m on a short holiday as we speak so it’s taken me a couple of days to get through everything Forbidden Door had to offer. But what an offer! We’ve got Taz, Excalibur and the English voice of Njpw, Kevin Kelly on commentary… Let’s get to it.
The Buy-in Match #1: Bishamon (Hirooki Goto & Yoshi-Hashi) def. The Factory (Aaron Solo & Qt Marshall) The following is courtesy of allelitewrestling.com:
Solo dropkicked Yoshi-Hashi but then Solo was taken off his feet with a shoulder block. Qt tagged in, as did Goto, and they locked up. Goto avoided a clothesline from Qt and then chopped Qt in the chest. Qt wanted no part of Goto...
The Buy-in Match #1: Bishamon (Hirooki Goto & Yoshi-Hashi) def. The Factory (Aaron Solo & Qt Marshall) The following is courtesy of allelitewrestling.com:
Solo dropkicked Yoshi-Hashi but then Solo was taken off his feet with a shoulder block. Qt tagged in, as did Goto, and they locked up. Goto avoided a clothesline from Qt and then chopped Qt in the chest. Qt wanted no part of Goto...
- 6/28/2022
- by Phil Wheat
- Nerdly
Another episode of Aew: Dark, which this week was apparently taped around an episode of Rampage so we get a decent crowd and bigger names on the card. Let’s join Taz and Excalibur, commentators for Dark as usual, and see what this week’s Eight matches have in store… Those match counts are getting bigger and bigger the further we get from Double or Nothing.
Match #1: Qt Marshall def. Alan Angels
My Thoughts: Wtf?! We closed this week’s Elevation with Dark Order versus The Factory and open this week’s Dark with Alan Angels versus Qt Marshall… Running out of ideas much? I’m really starting to wonder what the hell the plan is, if there is a plan, with these recurring Dark Order/The Factory matches? Feuding on YouTube shows but not referencing them outside of YouTube. Hell, I’m expecting to see both teams start...
Match #1: Qt Marshall def. Alan Angels
My Thoughts: Wtf?! We closed this week’s Elevation with Dark Order versus The Factory and open this week’s Dark with Alan Angels versus Qt Marshall… Running out of ideas much? I’m really starting to wonder what the hell the plan is, if there is a plan, with these recurring Dark Order/The Factory matches? Feuding on YouTube shows but not referencing them outside of YouTube. Hell, I’m expecting to see both teams start...
- 6/16/2022
- by Phil Wheat
- Nerdly
Welcome to this week’s review of Aew Dark: Elevation which has a short run time and a four-match card. I could honestly get used to these shorter shows! On commentary this week we have Paul Wight, Mark Henry And Tony Schiavone. Let’s get right into the action, which comes from the Kia Forum (aka The Forum) in Los Angeles, California.
Match #1: The Factory def. Dark Order
My Thoughts: This was a good, but not great, match. The kind of match you can watch without really paying attention to it and still know exactly what’s going on. Can’t believe Dark Order lost to The factory though, it looks like the faction are back to losing match after match, week after week. Do we need an injection of new blood into Dark Order? Probably.
My Score: 2.5 out of 5 Match #2: Frankie Kazarian def. Serpentico
My Thoughts: Kazarian...
Match #1: The Factory def. Dark Order
My Thoughts: This was a good, but not great, match. The kind of match you can watch without really paying attention to it and still know exactly what’s going on. Can’t believe Dark Order lost to The factory though, it looks like the faction are back to losing match after match, week after week. Do we need an injection of new blood into Dark Order? Probably.
My Score: 2.5 out of 5 Match #2: Frankie Kazarian def. Serpentico
My Thoughts: Kazarian...
- 6/8/2022
- by Phil Wheat
- Nerdly
Welcome to this bonus review of Aew’s special pre-ppv Saturday edition episode of Aew: Dark which usually means that either a) Aew are burning off pre-taped stuff that doesn’t fit into post-ppv storylines Or b) are building hype for said PPV. Given this episode comes from Las Vegas, I’ll bet it’s the latter… Let’s see!
Match #1: Darby Allin def. Brandon Cutler
My Thoughts: This was short and sweet, essentially a squash match-come-promo for Allin’s pay per view match against Kyle O’Reilly. Cutler stood no chance and with a few moves Allin put him away. Nice submission finish to this one – proving Allin has more in the tank than the coffin drop.
My Score: 1.5 out of 5 Match #2: Anna Jay def. Sandra Moone
My Thoughts: Again this was something of a warm-up match for Anna Jay before her PPV match against Jade Cargill.
Match #1: Darby Allin def. Brandon Cutler
My Thoughts: This was short and sweet, essentially a squash match-come-promo for Allin’s pay per view match against Kyle O’Reilly. Cutler stood no chance and with a few moves Allin put him away. Nice submission finish to this one – proving Allin has more in the tank than the coffin drop.
My Score: 1.5 out of 5 Match #2: Anna Jay def. Sandra Moone
My Thoughts: Again this was something of a warm-up match for Anna Jay before her PPV match against Jade Cargill.
- 5/31/2022
- by Phil Wheat
- Nerdly
Welcome to this week’s review of Aew: Dark which comes from Aew Universal and features 9 matches this week. Well, nine from Universal… we do have a tenth match but it seems to have been filmed during a Rampage taping away from Aew Universal (was it cut from a previous episode?). Once again we’ve got Taz and Excalibur on commentary… Let’s get into the review!
Match #1: Max Caster def. Tyler Uriah
My Thoughts: Tyler Uriah (what a name) makes his Aew debut in a singles match against Max Caster, who’s at Aew Universal sans Anthony Bowens. Shocker! Caster even had to get an audience member to do Bowens’ part of the Acclaimed’s intro! I was expecting a squash match but Uriah actually delivered some decent offence before Caster got the pin, plus this got more time than the usual Aew squash.
My Score: 2.5 out of 5 Match #2: Marina Shafir def.
Match #1: Max Caster def. Tyler Uriah
My Thoughts: Tyler Uriah (what a name) makes his Aew debut in a singles match against Max Caster, who’s at Aew Universal sans Anthony Bowens. Shocker! Caster even had to get an audience member to do Bowens’ part of the Acclaimed’s intro! I was expecting a squash match but Uriah actually delivered some decent offence before Caster got the pin, plus this got more time than the usual Aew squash.
My Score: 2.5 out of 5 Match #2: Marina Shafir def.
- 5/19/2022
- 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 Dark: Elevation, we’re back to just Mark Henry and Paul Wight on commentary and this week’s show is a short but sweet 5-match card. Let’s get right into the action!
Match #1: Dark Order def. Ryan Mooney, Diego, Jose Fuller, and Brandon Scott
My Thoughts: Dark Order opens the show this week rather than closes but we still get the same squash match from them. Though given their opponents that’s to be expected. I’m guessing we have to get used to this new finisher from 10 and Evil Uno too given that Stu Grayson has left Aew and his long-term tag teammate.
My Score: 1.5 out of 5 Match #2: Abadon def. Emi Sakura
My Thoughts: This was a great outing for Abadon, who was given a decent amount of time and a balanced opponent in Emi Sakura. You actually...
Match #1: Dark Order def. Ryan Mooney, Diego, Jose Fuller, and Brandon Scott
My Thoughts: Dark Order opens the show this week rather than closes but we still get the same squash match from them. Though given their opponents that’s to be expected. I’m guessing we have to get used to this new finisher from 10 and Evil Uno too given that Stu Grayson has left Aew and his long-term tag teammate.
My Score: 1.5 out of 5 Match #2: Abadon def. Emi Sakura
My Thoughts: This was a great outing for Abadon, who was given a decent amount of time and a balanced opponent in Emi Sakura. You actually...
- 5/10/2022
- by Phil Wheat
- Nerdly
Welcome to this week’s review of Aew: Dynamite, which was broadcast live from the Liacouras Center in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. As usual we have Tony Schiavone, Excalibur, and Jim Ross on commentary and Another stacked card!
Match #1: Owen Hart Foundation Tournament Qualifier Match – Dax Harwood def. Cash Wheeler The following is courtesy of allelitewrestling.com:
Cm Punk was the special guest commentator for this match. The match began with tremendous chain wrestling between Dax and Cash. They got to their feet, smiled, and shook hands as a sign of mutual respect. Dax superplexed Cash, but both men felt the impact. Dax went up for a diving headbutt but Cash dodged it. Cash tried a body slam but Dax countered with a cradle for a near fall. Cash employed a powerbomb reversal for a near fall.Cash nailed Dax with a piledriver for a two-count. Cash shoved Dax off the top turnbuckle.
Match #1: Owen Hart Foundation Tournament Qualifier Match – Dax Harwood def. Cash Wheeler The following is courtesy of allelitewrestling.com:
Cm Punk was the special guest commentator for this match. The match began with tremendous chain wrestling between Dax and Cash. They got to their feet, smiled, and shook hands as a sign of mutual respect. Dax superplexed Cash, but both men felt the impact. Dax went up for a diving headbutt but Cash dodged it. Cash tried a body slam but Dax countered with a cradle for a near fall. Cash employed a powerbomb reversal for a near fall.Cash nailed Dax with a piledriver for a two-count. Cash shoved Dax off the top turnbuckle.
- 4/28/2022
- by Phil Wheat
- Nerdly
Welcome to this week’s review of Aew Dark: Elevation, we’ve got Excalibur, Mark Henry and Paul Wight on commentary and an 8-match card featuring some of Aew’s biggest stars in yet another stacked show!
Match #1: Dark Order def. Luther, Bulk Nasty, Jake Omen, Tito Oric, and Rc Dupree
My Thoughts: No idea why this was a match. A total squash by Dark Order and opponents that were so rag-tag that they were unremarkable. This was a waste of screen time even for Dark Order!
My Score: 1.5 out of 5 Match #2: Kris Statlander def. Julia Hart
My Thoughts: This was a great match and a perfect example of why Elevation and Dark exist. Statlander got some screen time for her new character and Julia Hart got more experience in the ring – experience that is clearly paying off. This wasn’t a rushed match or a squash, both...
Match #1: Dark Order def. Luther, Bulk Nasty, Jake Omen, Tito Oric, and Rc Dupree
My Thoughts: No idea why this was a match. A total squash by Dark Order and opponents that were so rag-tag that they were unremarkable. This was a waste of screen time even for Dark Order!
My Score: 1.5 out of 5 Match #2: Kris Statlander def. Julia Hart
My Thoughts: This was a great match and a perfect example of why Elevation and Dark exist. Statlander got some screen time for her new character and Julia Hart got more experience in the ring – experience that is clearly paying off. This wasn’t a rushed match or a squash, both...
- 4/26/2022
- by Phil Wheat
- Nerdly
It’s time for this week’s review of Aew: Dark, which like last week features a mere 6 matches. But it’s a Stacked set of matches with some of Aew’s biggest names making an appearance on the show this week – And we’ve got a live paying and excited crowd (this was taped at the same time as Battle of the Belts 2 apparently). Let’s get into it!
Match #1: Toni Storm def. Gigi Rey
My Thoughts: Great to see Toni Storm open an episode of Dark, made the entire show feel more like a big deal. As did the appearance of Jamie Hayter on commentary for this match, really building towards the duo’s upcoming match against each other. Hayter, as I’ve said to people plenty of times before, needs more time on the mic – she has shown more personality in her appearance on Ethan Page...
Match #1: Toni Storm def. Gigi Rey
My Thoughts: Great to see Toni Storm open an episode of Dark, made the entire show feel more like a big deal. As did the appearance of Jamie Hayter on commentary for this match, really building towards the duo’s upcoming match against each other. Hayter, as I’ve said to people plenty of times before, needs more time on the mic – she has shown more personality in her appearance on Ethan Page...
- 4/20/2022
- by Phil Wheat
- Nerdly
Welcome to this week’s review of Aew Dark: Elevation, we’ve got Excalibur and Paul Wight on commentary and a 7-match card featuring some of Aew’s biggest stars in a stacked show! Let’s get into the review…
Match #1: Kris Statlander def. Ashley D’Amboise
My Thoughts: Kris Statlander debuts her new look, ring gear, and intro on Elevation and I’m here for it. She looks more badass and acts more badass, not giving Ashley D’Amboise any room to get in any offence – totally squashing her apart from D’Amboise getting in a couple of punches to the gut. This was short and sweet and to the point. Rebuilding characters and making them look hard as nails is Exactly what squash matches are for!
My Score: 2.5 out of 5 Match #2: Andrade El Idolo def. Alan “5” Angels
My Thoughts: It/s surprising to see just how well...
Match #1: Kris Statlander def. Ashley D’Amboise
My Thoughts: Kris Statlander debuts her new look, ring gear, and intro on Elevation and I’m here for it. She looks more badass and acts more badass, not giving Ashley D’Amboise any room to get in any offence – totally squashing her apart from D’Amboise getting in a couple of punches to the gut. This was short and sweet and to the point. Rebuilding characters and making them look hard as nails is Exactly what squash matches are for!
My Score: 2.5 out of 5 Match #2: Andrade El Idolo def. Alan “5” Angels
My Thoughts: It/s surprising to see just how well...
- 4/19/2022
- by Phil Wheat
- Nerdly
Welcome to this week’s review of Aew Dark: Elevation, we’ve got Tony Schiavone, Paul Wight and Mark Henry on commentary and a swift 6-match card. Let’s get right into the review and the action!
Match #1: Frankie Kazarian def. Teddy Goodz
My Thoughts: Once again Frankie Kazarian gives his opponent space and time to show what they can, all the while being in total control of the match. Kazarian could demolish most of his opponents but the fact he chooses not to is a credit to him
My Score: 1.5 out of 5 Match #2: Diamante def. Ashley D’Amboise
My Thoughts: Ashley D’Amboise is becoming something of a regular on Aew’s Youtube shows and with good reason. She’s acquitted herself well to being an opponent who doesn’t win but doesn’t look like a pushover either. Diamante looked like she had to work a little...
Match #1: Frankie Kazarian def. Teddy Goodz
My Thoughts: Once again Frankie Kazarian gives his opponent space and time to show what they can, all the while being in total control of the match. Kazarian could demolish most of his opponents but the fact he chooses not to is a credit to him
My Score: 1.5 out of 5 Match #2: Diamante def. Ashley D’Amboise
My Thoughts: Ashley D’Amboise is becoming something of a regular on Aew’s Youtube shows and with good reason. She’s acquitted herself well to being an opponent who doesn’t win but doesn’t look like a pushover either. Diamante looked like she had to work a little...
- 4/12/2022
- by Phil Wheat
- Nerdly
It’s time for this week’s review of Aew: Dark, which emanates from Aew Universal once again and features a mere 6 matches this week… Is that the least we’ve had on an episode of Dark? We’ve got Taz and Excalibur on commentary so let’s get right to it.
Match #1: Ryan Nemeth def. Chandler Hopkins
My Thoughts: You know what, I’m going to say it now. Nemeth needs a new gimmick, he really does. Everything is not just so off-putting with the “Hollywood Hunk” gimmick that I really hoped he lost to Chandler Hopkins and at one point he nearly did. Which I would’ve been happy to see! Hopkins made this match Imho
My Score: 2 out of 5 Match #2: Sonny Kiss def. Jp Harlow
My Thoughts: Too short to be anything effective for either wrestler. I’m worried Sonny Kiss is starting to flounder in the Aew roster,...
Match #1: Ryan Nemeth def. Chandler Hopkins
My Thoughts: You know what, I’m going to say it now. Nemeth needs a new gimmick, he really does. Everything is not just so off-putting with the “Hollywood Hunk” gimmick that I really hoped he lost to Chandler Hopkins and at one point he nearly did. Which I would’ve been happy to see! Hopkins made this match Imho
My Score: 2 out of 5 Match #2: Sonny Kiss def. Jp Harlow
My Thoughts: Too short to be anything effective for either wrestler. I’m worried Sonny Kiss is starting to flounder in the Aew roster,...
- 4/6/2022
- by Phil Wheat
- Nerdly
It’s time for this week’s review of Aew: Dark, which emanates from Aew Universal once again and features only 8 matches this week… which hopefully means we’re not going to be subjected to the ridiculous squash-tastic action that we got last week! We’ve got Taz and Excalibur on commentary so let’s get right to it.
Match #1: The Factory def. Invictus Khash, Adam Priest, & Gus De La Vega
My Thoughts: Qt and co. played the big heel card in this match, with Qt himself really p*ssing off the audience in attendance. It wasn’t all about the Factory though, as Invictus Khash – who’s been tagging recently with Ariya Daivari in a couple of Dark/Elevation matches – got in some good offence and showed off the same skills that have impressed in his previous appearances for Aew. A solid start to this week’s Dark Imho.
Match #1: The Factory def. Invictus Khash, Adam Priest, & Gus De La Vega
My Thoughts: Qt and co. played the big heel card in this match, with Qt himself really p*ssing off the audience in attendance. It wasn’t all about the Factory though, as Invictus Khash – who’s been tagging recently with Ariya Daivari in a couple of Dark/Elevation matches – got in some good offence and showed off the same skills that have impressed in his previous appearances for Aew. A solid start to this week’s Dark Imho.
- 3/30/2022
- by Phil Wheat
- Nerdly
Welcome to this week’s review of Aew Dark: Elevation, we’re back to Paul Wight and Mark Henry on commentary (with Excalibur thankfully joining them) but a bigger 9-match card this week… but still only running around 45 mins again? Let’s get right into the review and the action!
Match #1: Lee Moriarty def. Serpentico
My Thoughts: Nice to see Serpentico back in singles action and nice to Not hear too much from Luther in his corner. As I’ve said before, Serpentico is great as a singles competitor though he had some really stiff competition in Lee Moriarty, whose skill and Taiga style eventually got the better of his opponent.
My Score: 2.5 out of 5 Match #2: Abadon def. Danni Bee
My Thoughts: Another squash match for Abadon, this time against a debuting Danni Bee. As I said last week, seeing Abadon obliterate her opponents in a solid squash is so satisfying!
Match #1: Lee Moriarty def. Serpentico
My Thoughts: Nice to see Serpentico back in singles action and nice to Not hear too much from Luther in his corner. As I’ve said before, Serpentico is great as a singles competitor though he had some really stiff competition in Lee Moriarty, whose skill and Taiga style eventually got the better of his opponent.
My Score: 2.5 out of 5 Match #2: Abadon def. Danni Bee
My Thoughts: Another squash match for Abadon, this time against a debuting Danni Bee. As I said last week, seeing Abadon obliterate her opponents in a solid squash is so satisfying!
- 3/29/2022
- by Phil Wheat
- Nerdly
Welcome to this week’s review of Aew Dark: Elevation, once again we’ve got Excalibur and Tony Schiavone on commentary and only a 6-match card. Let’s get right into the review… and the action!
Match #1: Nyla Rose def. Charlotte Renegade
My Thoughts: This was Nyla Rose mimicking Lance Archer’s matches and squashing Both Renegade sisters who, despite switching them switching places in the ring, couldn’t mount much offence on Rose – who ambushed them from the get-go and never let up.
My Score: 1.5 out of 5 Match #2: Julia Hart def. Skye Blue
My Thoughts: Julia Hart goes full heel in this match against Skye Blue. About time Tbh. Playing heel allowed Hart to get more aggressive and beat up Sky Blue rather than out-wrestle her. There were a few clumsy moments but this is undoubtedly Hart’s best singles outing yet.
My Score: 2 out of 5 Match #3: Gunn Club def.
Match #1: Nyla Rose def. Charlotte Renegade
My Thoughts: This was Nyla Rose mimicking Lance Archer’s matches and squashing Both Renegade sisters who, despite switching them switching places in the ring, couldn’t mount much offence on Rose – who ambushed them from the get-go and never let up.
My Score: 1.5 out of 5 Match #2: Julia Hart def. Skye Blue
My Thoughts: Julia Hart goes full heel in this match against Skye Blue. About time Tbh. Playing heel allowed Hart to get more aggressive and beat up Sky Blue rather than out-wrestle her. There were a few clumsy moments but this is undoubtedly Hart’s best singles outing yet.
My Score: 2 out of 5 Match #3: Gunn Club def.
- 3/22/2022
- 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
It’s Monday morning, so you know what that means… It’s time for our review of Friday night’s episode of Aew: Rampage, which emanated from the Webster Bank Arena in Bridgeport, Connecticut – just down the road from a certain other wrestling promotions headquarters! That being said, let’s get right into it!
Match #1: TNT Championship Match – Sammy Guevara def. Andrade El Idolo The following is courtesy of allelitewrestling.com:
Sammy took down Andrade with a double leg. Andrade got to his feet and hit Sammy with an explosive chop! Sammy tried for the Gth but Andrade escaped. Andrade tried to shake Sammy’s hand but Sammy flipped off Andrade with the one finger salute! Sammy clotheslined Andrade, sending him over the top rope. Andrade jumped back in the ring but Sammy blasted Andrade with the Spanish Fly! Sammy attempted the double springboard into the cutter but Andrade shoved Sammy off the ropes,...
Match #1: TNT Championship Match – Sammy Guevara def. Andrade El Idolo The following is courtesy of allelitewrestling.com:
Sammy took down Andrade with a double leg. Andrade got to his feet and hit Sammy with an explosive chop! Sammy tried for the Gth but Andrade escaped. Andrade tried to shake Sammy’s hand but Sammy flipped off Andrade with the one finger salute! Sammy clotheslined Andrade, sending him over the top rope. Andrade jumped back in the ring but Sammy blasted Andrade with the Spanish Fly! Sammy attempted the double springboard into the cutter but Andrade shoved Sammy off the ropes,...
- 2/28/2022
- by Phil Wheat
- Nerdly
Welcome to this week’s review of Aew: Dark, which once again comes from Aew Universal in Orlando, Florida. This week’s show is another short one so let’s get right to it.
Match #1: Varsity Blonds def. Marcus Kross & Guillermo Rosas
My Thoughts: Julia Hart and Taz & Excalibur on commentary are Still selling the Malakai Black black mist incident. How long is this going to be stretched out for? It was an interesting change-up for the bright and cheery Hart but now it’s getting stale. Anyway, as for the match, it was solid if nothing remarkable. Kross looked good here – well in terms of wrestling but he had lost the Dbz hair again this week!
My Score: 2.5 out of 5 Match #2: The Wingmen def. Rohit Raju, Karam, Sotheara Chhun, & Caleb Tennity
My Thoughts: This broke down early, as multi-man matches tend to do. However, once the bell...
Match #1: Varsity Blonds def. Marcus Kross & Guillermo Rosas
My Thoughts: Julia Hart and Taz & Excalibur on commentary are Still selling the Malakai Black black mist incident. How long is this going to be stretched out for? It was an interesting change-up for the bright and cheery Hart but now it’s getting stale. Anyway, as for the match, it was solid if nothing remarkable. Kross looked good here – well in terms of wrestling but he had lost the Dbz hair again this week!
My Score: 2.5 out of 5 Match #2: The Wingmen def. Rohit Raju, Karam, Sotheara Chhun, & Caleb Tennity
My Thoughts: This broke down early, as multi-man matches tend to do. However, once the bell...
- 2/23/2022
- by Phil Wheat
- Nerdly
It’s Wednesday morning so you know what that means… It’s time for our review of this weeks Aew: Dark, which this week comes from Aew Universal. Let’s get right to it!
Match #1: Anthony Ogogo def. Marcus Kross
My Thoughts: You know what? I kind of liked Ogogo in Aew back before he left to have surgery over here in the UK. Now? Not so much. Now everything feels forced, everything feels like it’s scripted, like it’s a desperate attempt to get him back over with Aew fans – only as some sort of major heel. It’s not working. So much so that I was urging on Mr Dragonball himself, Marcus Kross, to kick Ogogo’s arse! He didn’t instead he got squashed and knocked out…
My Score: 1 out of 5 Match #2: Penelope Ford def. Angelica Risk
My Thoughts: This was better than I expected if I’m honest.
Match #1: Anthony Ogogo def. Marcus Kross
My Thoughts: You know what? I kind of liked Ogogo in Aew back before he left to have surgery over here in the UK. Now? Not so much. Now everything feels forced, everything feels like it’s scripted, like it’s a desperate attempt to get him back over with Aew fans – only as some sort of major heel. It’s not working. So much so that I was urging on Mr Dragonball himself, Marcus Kross, to kick Ogogo’s arse! He didn’t instead he got squashed and knocked out…
My Score: 1 out of 5 Match #2: Penelope Ford def. Angelica Risk
My Thoughts: This was better than I expected if I’m honest.
- 2/2/2022
- by Phil Wheat
- Nerdly
Welcome to this weeks review of Aew Dark: Elevation, from Cleveland, Ohio. We’ve got Tony Schiavone, Paul Wight, and Mark Henry on commentary and seven matches to cover. So let’s get right into the action and this review!
Match #1: Lance Archer def. Chase Oliver
My Thoughts: We’re back to Lance Archer throwing his opponents to, and around, the ring in a total squash match. This was essentially another win-record building match and an excuse for Archer to get on the mic afterwards.
My Score: 1 out of 5 Match #2: Brandi Rhodes def. KiLynn King
My Thoughts: Well that was a bullsh*t win for Brandi Rhodes. King could quite easily wipe the floor with Mrs Rhodes but instead was made to make Brandi look good on her build-up to the main event scene. There are a few women who have worked for Aew that have been hard...
Match #1: Lance Archer def. Chase Oliver
My Thoughts: We’re back to Lance Archer throwing his opponents to, and around, the ring in a total squash match. This was essentially another win-record building match and an excuse for Archer to get on the mic afterwards.
My Score: 1 out of 5 Match #2: Brandi Rhodes def. KiLynn King
My Thoughts: Well that was a bullsh*t win for Brandi Rhodes. King could quite easily wipe the floor with Mrs Rhodes but instead was made to make Brandi look good on her build-up to the main event scene. There are a few women who have worked for Aew that have been hard...
- 2/1/2022
- by Phil Wheat
- Nerdly
It’s Wednesday morning so you know what that means… It’s time for our review of this weeks Aew: Dark, which this week was taped during Dynamite tapings and so we’ve got a hot crowd and bigger names on this card than you might typically see on an episode of Dark.
Match #1: The Bunny def. Erica Leigh
My Thoughts: Erica Leigh opened this match with an old-school “evil bitch” mannerism that reminded me of the early 80s and the likes of Sensational Sherri. That did nothing for her however as The Bunny took control of the match and demolished Leigh in quick succession.
My Score: 1 out of 5 Match #2: 2point0 & Daniel Garcia def. Kekoa, Rayo & Pat Brink
My Thoughts: This match was over before it began, as 2point0 and Garcia jumped their opponents before the bell and didn’t let up. In fact, Garcia put the Scorpion...
Match #1: The Bunny def. Erica Leigh
My Thoughts: Erica Leigh opened this match with an old-school “evil bitch” mannerism that reminded me of the early 80s and the likes of Sensational Sherri. That did nothing for her however as The Bunny took control of the match and demolished Leigh in quick succession.
My Score: 1 out of 5 Match #2: 2point0 & Daniel Garcia def. Kekoa, Rayo & Pat Brink
My Thoughts: This match was over before it began, as 2point0 and Garcia jumped their opponents before the bell and didn’t let up. In fact, Garcia put the Scorpion...
- 1/26/2022
- by Phil Wheat
- Nerdly
Welcome to this weeks review of Aew: Dark, which once again comes from Aew Universal and features the Aew debut of Marina Shafir, another of the recently cut WWE roster and a member of Ronda Rousey’s four horsewomen Mma stable.
Match #1: Kris Statlander def. Marina Shafir
My Thoughts: Despite losing the match, Marina Shafir made a super-solid debut, really looking like her wrestling training on top of her Mma background has really stood her in good stead for a long wrestling career. She’d definitely be a good addition to the Aew womens roster that’s for sure. Superb opening match.
My Score: 3 out of 5 Match #2: Nick Comoroto def. Dean Fleming
My Thoughts: Anyone else only just notice that there’s a Dalek-esque soundbite at the start of Comoroto’s entrance music? This was another sqush match for Comoroto, who made mincemeat of Fleming And stole his neck tie!
Match #1: Kris Statlander def. Marina Shafir
My Thoughts: Despite losing the match, Marina Shafir made a super-solid debut, really looking like her wrestling training on top of her Mma background has really stood her in good stead for a long wrestling career. She’d definitely be a good addition to the Aew womens roster that’s for sure. Superb opening match.
My Score: 3 out of 5 Match #2: Nick Comoroto def. Dean Fleming
My Thoughts: Anyone else only just notice that there’s a Dalek-esque soundbite at the start of Comoroto’s entrance music? This was another sqush match for Comoroto, who made mincemeat of Fleming And stole his neck tie!
- 12/15/2021
- 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
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