AEW Dynamite – Sep 21

AEW Dynamite – Sep 21

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*GRAND SLAM is LIVE from Arthur Ashe Stadium in Queens, NY.

*Ian Riccaboni joins commentary & Bobby Cruise handles the ring announcing for…

(1)  Chris Jericho def. Claudio Castagnoli…to become the NEW ROH World Champion…Jericho takes his time upholding the Code of Honor, then uses the shake to pull Claudio in for a slap to the face…Claudio blocks a low blow kick & delivers the Ricola Bomb for 2…Jericho goes swinging, then gets sling-shotted to the corner & caught with a lariat for a 2 count…Jericho crawls to the corner for Floyd…Claudio blocks the bat & knocks it out of Jericho’s hands…as the ref takes care of the weapon, Jericho with a low blow on Claudio & follows with the Judas Effect for the win (15:39)…AFTER…Le Champion celebrates his 8^th World Championship on the ramp with the Jericho Appreciation Society.

(2)  The Acclaimed def. Swerve in Our Glory…to become the NEW AEW Tag Team Champions…Caster appears to hurt his knee…Billy Gunn delivers a Fame-Asser on Swerve on the floor…Swerve is rolled back in…Bowens delivers The Arrival & Caster hits the Mic Drop for the win (13:44).

*FTR backstage with Lexi…they congratulate the Acclaimed but remind everyone that they’ve been #1 contenders since April, so it’s time for their shot at the AEW tag titles…Gunn Club interrupt, acting like asshats.

*Wheeler Yuta in front of the ‘tron with Schiavone…MJF interrupts…words get heated & when MJF insults William Regal, Yuta slaps MJF…MJF shoves Schiavone & attacks Yuta…W. Morrissey out to attack Yuta & hold him for MJF to drop him.

*Jade Cargill (& her Baddies) backstage with Schiavone…Diamante interrupts…her friend from the 305 is Trina…Jade says she’ll see them both on Rampage.

(3)  Pac def. Orange Cassidy…retains his All Atlantic Championship…Pac uses the timekeeper’s hammer to knock out Cassidy…Pac rolls Cassidy back in & covers for the win (12:23).

(4)  Toni Störm def. Britt Baker, Serena Deeb, & Athena…in a 4-WAY MATCH to retain her Interim AEW Women’s Championship…Toni hits a Tornado DDT on Athena but the momentum allows Athena to roll out…Britt grabs Toni & tries a crucifix roll up…Toni reverses into a Crucifix of her own for the Roll Up win (09:49)…AFTER…Britt Baker attacks Toni after the bell but Jamie Hayter down to pull Baker off…but after a quick face-to-face between Hayter & Baker, they both attack Toni…then Serena joins in as they attack Athena, too…Baker goes for the glove but Saraya (fka Paige) makes her way out & the ring clears.

*MJF (& his big dumb poker chip) watches the main event from a luxury box.

(5)  Jon Moxley def. Bryan Danielson…to claim the vacant AEW World Championship…Mox with a Stomp to Danielson’s ankle/achilles & a Paradigm Shift (suplex) but Danielson kicks at 2…Danielson sinks in the LeBell Lock but Mox gets a foot on the rope…Mox hits a Paradigm Shift on the ramp & Danielson rolls all the way into the ring…Danielson kicks at 2 & Mox transitions to a choke…Danielson uses the buckles to flip over but Mox rolls with it to completely flatten Danielson out for the RNC…the ref calls for the bell when Danielson’s arm goes limp & it’s a submission win for Mox (19:30).

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AEW RAMPAGE GRAND SLAM PREVIEW – Sept. 23, 2022 – **2 HOURS**

+ Jade Cargill (c) vs. Diamante – for the TBS Championship

+ Golden Ticket Battle Royale – Winner Receives an AEW World Championship Opportunity (Lance Archer, Jay Lethal, Penta, Hangman Adam Page, Evil Uno, John Silver, Alex Reynolds, Pres10 Vance, Rush, )

+ Wardlow & Samoa Joe vs. Tony Nese & Josh Woods

+ Rey Fenix vs. Jungle Boy

+ Hook & Action Bronson vs. Matt Menard & Angelo Parker

+ Darby Allin & Sting vs. House of Black – in a No DQ Match

+ Eddie Kingsron vs. Sammy Guevara

+ Ricky Starks vs. Powerhouse Hobbs – in a “Lights Out” match

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