It’s finally here! After weeks and weeks of build-up, AEW’s massive All In PPV is upon us!
Today will give answers to many of our lingering questions.
Will Kazuchika Okada reign supreme as the inaugural AEW Unified Champion, or will Kenny Omega get the best of his long-time nemesis? Will Swerve Strickland and Will Ospreay be unable to challenge for the Men’s World Championship for a full year, or will the Founding Fathers, the Young Bucks, relinquish their EVP titles? Will Mercedes Mone force “Timeless” Toni Storm to get on board the Mone train, or will Storm continue her reign?
But perhaps the most pressing question on AEW fans’ minds today is this: will Jon Moxley’s reign as AEW Men’s World Champion continue, or will Globe Life Field see “Hangman” Adam Page finally return to the top of the men’s division?
Let’s find out!
1P. Shane Taylor Promotions vs. Sons of Texas and the Von Erichs
Sammy Guevara and Lee Moriarty start off for their respective teams. Sammy takes control and hits a beautiful Corkscrew.
Carlie Bravo and Capt. Shawn Dean take control and give STP the advantage. Shane Taylor himself runs around the ring, taking out anybody in his path.
Dustin Rhodes gets in and takes over after his nephews Wyatt and Wayne Rhodes come out to assist Kevin Von Erich.
Anthony Ogogo and Kevin Von Erich get in the ring and Ogogo succumbs to the Iron Claw.
Winners: Sons of Texas and the Von Erichs
2P. Don Callis Family vs. “Big Boom” AJ, Kyle O’Reilly, and The Conglomeration
Texas’ own Lance Archer, Hechicero, Trent Beretta, and Rocky Romero face off against KOR, “Big Boom” AJ, Hologram, and Tomohiro Ishii.
The Don Callis Family don’t even let their opponents get enough time to get settled. So much for this being a tag match.
Lance Archer gets all his opponents’ attention and rushes out of the ring to regroup. “Big Boom” AJ lands a Knee Drop on Romero’s back.
Hologram and Hechicero get tangled and Hologram is only able to get one leg held on a pinfall attempt. Hechicero kicks out at two. Kyle O’Reilly tags in and hits a Heartbreaker. He turns around for a second and Hechicero drops him with a low kick.
Beretta pie-faces Big Justice outside the ring. “Big Boom” AJ gets understandably riled up but nothing comes of it as the ref gets control of the match again.
The Don Callis Family isolate KOR but he gets up. He drops Beretta with a Lariat and tags in Hologram. Ishii makes a tag and gets in the ring with The Murderhawk, two rivals with a NJPW history. KOR and RPG Vice also have history in Japan.
Ishii drops Archer and tags in “Big Boom” AJ. Archer gets sent outside the ring and Beretta gets dropped with a big Spinebuster.
“Big Boom” AJ tries for the Big Boom but Hechicero breaks it up. Hologram stifles his fellow luchador. RPG Vice get hit with multiple shots from Ishii and AJ. Hologram hits Archer with a Diving Huricanrana.
Beretta gets dropped with a huge Lariat from AJ. Big Justice gets in the ring and lands a Spear on Beretta, getting some payback. AJ lands a Power Boom.
Winners: “Big Boom” AJ, Kyle O’Reilly, Hologram, and Tomohiro Ishii
3P. FTR (with Big Stoke) vs. The Outrunners
Dax Harwood starts against Truth Magnum. The Outrunners are sporting new gear.
Magnum lands a big slap, dropping Harwood. He comes back with a Top Wristlock, Wheeler gets the other arm but Magnum turns it around on both opponents.
FTR temporarily leave the ring for a “timeout” in Big Stoke’s words.
Harwood gets in the ring behind the ref as Wheeler distracts. He gouges Magnum’s eyes. He comes back with a Back Body Drop on Wheeler. Turbo Floyd drops Wheeler on his backside but he fights out of the cover. Floyd’s left knee sustains a big hit and Harwood goes right after it, punishing it further with a Figure Four Leg Lock.
Wheeler gets uncertain off the ropes and Floyd counters, then tagging in Magnum. Harwood is introduced to the turnbuckles and the ring post by Magnum. He then goes after Wheeler. They bring him back in the ring and take advantage of the numbers advantage as Turbo Floyd takes much longer to recover.
Magnum tries to take off and tag in Floyd but Harwood shoulder tackles him in the kidneys, dropping him instantly. Magnum gets picked up by both FTR members and he counters, spiking them both with DDTs.
Harwood goes for a cover but only gets two on the count.
Turbo Floyd gets a tag but the ref doesn’t see it! FTR try to take advantage but Magnum gets a legal tag in the ref’s view. Floyd comes in and takes out both Harwood and Wheeler, going after them in opposite corners before dropping them both in the middle.
With FTR laid out in the middle of the ring, The Outrunners go for their finisher. They only get two on the cover, though!
Floyd goes for two separate covers but Harwood kicks out just in time both times. FTR take advantage with big right hands finally landing. They set up for the Shatter Machine but Magnum fights out. The Outrunners hit Total Recall. Big Stoke pulls Floyd away, breaking up the cover.
Harwood gets his feet on the rope and the ref doesn’t see it!
Winners: FTR.
AEW ALL IN TEXAS
1. The Opps (c) vs. The Death Riders for the AEW Trios Championship
The match gets off to a slow start. A number of tags are made, culminating with Shibata and Castagnoli trading massive European uppercuts.
Samoa Joe makes a rare mistake, getting sucked into Gabe Kidd’s trash-talk and Castagnoli and Yuta take advantage. Hobbs is visibly impatient, pacing in his corner as he wants a tag in.
He finally gets tagged in and the “MEAT” chants echo as he gets rolling. Gabe Kidd tries to distract him from behind but gets flattened. Castagnolu gets dropped with a textbook Spinebuster. Hobbs himself has to kick out.
Hobbs gets a beautiful counter as he’s on Castagnoli’s shoulders and Yuta goes to the top rope. He catches Yuta and drops him onto his back.
Kidd headbutts Shibata, a tense sight for a short while.
After a number of tags, Samoa Joe and Wheeler Yuta end up in the ring uninterrupted.
Winners: The Opps retain.
Death Riders have always been sore losers, getting a beat down after their unsuccessful challenge. Samoa Joe’s neck gets wrapped in a chair and Castagnoli stomps on it. Tense moments follow as the medical staff rush to his aid and bring a stretcher out to ringside. Hopefully his neck is going to be fine.
2. Men’s Casino Gauntlet Match
Mark Briscoe and MJF start. MJF tries quick roll-ups. Briscoe just wants to brawl.
MJF’s reactions when he’s about to get hit are priceless.
It takes a few minutes before Ricochet enters the fray. Briscoe gets hit from behind by MJF. He and Ricochet shake hands, forming an alliance against Briscoe.
Just another couple of minutes before Bandido arrives to disrupt Ricochet and MJF. MJF shakes hands with Ricochet before poking his eyes and rolling out of the ring.
Ricochet gets hit by Mark Briscoe with a Scissor kick through the ropes. Briscoe follows up with a Blockbuster on MJF on the outside.Takeshita joins the chaos next, running to the ring and going after Briscoe and then Ricochet. Ricochet falls into a Blue Thunder Bomb and rolls out. Bandido and Takeshita go after each other less than 24 hours after their ROH Championship match.
MJF drops Bandido and goes for the mask, just as Mistico’s music hits. MJF looks like he’s rattled. Mistico drops MJF and then takes out all four opponents from the top rope onto the outside. MJF gets caught with a Fujiwara armbar courtesy of Mistico. Briscoe grabs MJF’s other arm, preventing the tap.
Josh Alexander steps into the ring next, providing Takeshita with some assistance. Takeshita drops Ricochet, Bandido, and Briscoe as Alexander sets them up outside the ring.
Anthony Bowens comes in next, He goes after Alexander, and then Takeshita, and then MJF. He drops Ricochet. Briscoe goes for a handshake before a quick slap to Bowen’s jaw. Bowens fights back and soaks it in and is met by the two Callis Family members. Ricochet gets wiped out by Takeshita but kicks out.
Roderick Strong of Paragon joins next, landing a high knee on MJF. He takes out both Callis Family members before their numbers become too much.
Brody King paces to the ring next, eyes locked with Takeshita. He drops Takeshita and Alexander. Bandido and King team up, evening the odds against Takeshita and Alexander. MJF is outside the ropes. King grabs him and has four opponents in each corner. MJF calls for King to wait but as he’s in the air. Ricochet screams loud as he gets dropped by King. Bandido Frog Splashes Ricochet.
Juice Robinson enters the match next! His magnificent beard is all gone! He instantly goes for a slap to Ricochet’s head.
Gates of Agony interfere but Robinson is able to fight out of a cover. The Gunns show up to even the odds! They hit Ricochet with a 3:10 to Yuma.
“The Golden Star” Kota Ibushi enters next! He goes for Ricochet, another NJPW rivalry reignited. Bowens gets back in the ring after King gets dropped. The 5-Tool Player gets a 5-piece sans the sauce from Ibushi.
The Beast Mortos is next up in this unpredictable match. He headbutts Ibushi, follwed by headbutts for anyone else who wants one.
King and Mortos throw down and Mortos drops him with a big Spear. Mistico gets three head kicks to Mortos and Mortos has to kick out of a cover.
Bandido hits Ricochet with a huge Thrust Kick to the jaw. Takeshita drops Bandido and Ricochet with a DDT. Brody King drops Bowens in a series of drops and pinfall attempts by many competitors. Strong hits Ibushi with End of Heartache but MJF chooses his moment to keep the match going. Strong kicks MJF and he’s the only one in the ring.
Max Caster has a mic and says the star is finally entering the match. He chants his catch phrase in Bowens’ face but quickly gets dropped.
Strong and Briscoe reignite their ROH rivalry. MJF picks his spot.
Winner: MJF is the Men’s Casino Gauntlet winner, pinning Roderick Strong.
3. TNT Championship 4-Way: Daniel Garcia vs. Dustin Rhodes vs. Kyle Fletcher vs. Sammy Guevara
Adam Cole’s music hits and he’s out with the title. He looks gutted, understandably so. He grabs a mic and his voice shakes, tearing up as he says he’s unable to wrestle. He says his health issues will keep him out for a while. He mentions the word “retiring” but he’s not giving that a thought right now. Regardless, he will be away for a while. He thanks the fans for all their support through his career. Roderick Strong and Kyle O’Reilly are ringside and come in to embrace their Paragon brother.
Daniel Garcia’s music hits before Cole can get backstage. The two share an embrace and some words before Cole exits with Paragon.
Matt Menard is on commentary for this one.
Klye Fletcher starts with a kick for each of his opponents. They work together and take out both opponents. Garcia stays relatively quiet for a while.
Fletcher gathers himself and goes after Rhodes. Garcia locks in a Figure Four on Guevara and Fletcher gets Rhodes. They both reverse and Garcia and Fletcher slap each other repeatedly before the Sons of Texas can’t hold them any longer.
Guevara sends Fletcher to the outside and then drops on top of him. Garcia gets to the top rope and drops Guevara with a Superplex. He goes to two different corners and repeats. Fletcher intervenes and prevents the third time. Garcia gets both with the third Superplex. Guevara kicks out of the cover.
Rhodes hits a Destroyer and Cross Rhodes on Fletcher, getting a two-count.
Garcia intervenes as Rhodes is about to hit Fletcher with what can be an Unnatural Kick. Garcia goes for the first one. Guevara hits the second. Rhodes gets the fans into it and hits the third.
Guevara gets caught by Garcia and he turns him over into the Boston Crab. Guevara hits Garcia with the GTH but he gets stopped by Rhodes. “This might be my only shot, Sammy!” Who can blame Rhodes?
Guevara goes for a Frog Splash but Garcia gets the knees up. He gets the Dragon Tamer locker in. Fletcher pulls him out and drops him and Guevara onto the apron. He goes for Rhodes, foot first, twice.
The action breaks down and Garcia locks a Dragon Tamer on Rhodes. Rhodes reverses!
Winner: Dustin Rhodes is the new TNT Champion, his first-ever AEW singles title! In his home state. Storybook stuff here, kids.
His nephews and the Von Erichs come out to share in Rhodes’ celebration. Guevara congratulates his tag-team partner.
4. Young Bucks vs. Swerve Strickland (with Prince Nana) and Will Ospreay
The stakes couldn’t be higher for Strickland and Ospreay here. If they lose this match, they cannot challenge for the AEW Men’s World Championship for a full year.
The Bucks walk off to the side instead of down the ramp. They end up on an elevated makeshift boat as Justin Roberts reads a monologue clearly written by the current EVPs. After a lengthy entrance, the Young Bucks enter the ring.
Ospreay starts against Matthew. Nicholas makes a quick tag and they take advantage. Ospreay and Strickland take some time outside the ring to formulate a plan of attack. The Young Bucks hit a beautiful Northern Lights Suplex, forcing their opponents to regroup outside again.
It seems to work as they get back in and their teamwork looks better. Strickland offers his back and Ospreay hits a Sky Twister Press. Short cover. Taz mentions the “genetic chemistry” that the Young Bucks have, a big advantage. Ospreay gets caught on the ropes and is hit with a Senton. Strickland misses the jump to the outside. He lands on his feet but the Young Bucks nail him with Superkicks.
Ospreay gets worked over for a long while as the Young Bucks isolate him. He fights back and nails his High Kicks to both. He finally tags in Strickland. and he goes to work on both brothers. Matthew Jackson comes back at his throat. Strickland comes right back with a beautiful Powerslam. Unsuccessful cover again.
Strickland and Ospreay both fly high onto their opponents, taking control for the moment. Stereo Sky Twisters from the same ring corner. Very close to the end of the match right there but the Young Bucks stay alive.
The Young Bucks use their signature tag style against Ospreay. He fights off a cover but gets just enough to keep the match going.
Ospreay gets goaded but it only gets him angry. He fights back against Matthew. The Young Bucks try a Buckshot but get caught. The action intensifies and culminated with Stereo House Call and Hidden Blade.
The Young Bucks stifle their opponents’ momentum as they play possum for a moment. Stereo Styles Clash but the Young Bucks escape, kicking out. Strickland goes for the House Call. The Young Bucks disrupt and resort to some dirty tricks. Strickland gets hit with a TK Driver on the outside. They follow with a Hidden Blade on Ospreay. More moves on him but he kicks out at two.
The Young Bucks go for the EVP Trigger. Ospreay gets hit by it but Strickland comes out of nowhere to make the save. Ospreay goes for a Hidden Blade. Strickland gets hit by it. EVP Trigger again on Ospreay. He again kicks out! TK Driver on Ospreay. He AGAIN KICKS OUT.
They lay Ospreay’s arms on the second rope. Multiple kicks to his head. Strickland comes in to take the shots for Ospreay. Strickland grabs both their legs as they go for the EVP Trigger. Hidden Blade from Ospreay. Two on the cover after a House Call from the ropes. Another Hidden Blade but the cover is broken up.
House Call / Hidden Blade combo.
Winners: Swerve Strickland and Will Ospreay strip the Jacksons of the EVP titles.
5. Women’s Casino Gauntlet Match
Kris Statlander is the first entrant and Megan Bayne is the second, accompanied by Penelope Ford.
The bell rings and they go for a high Test of Strength. Bayne uses her power but Statlander is no slouch in that regard, matching. Bayne hits a high Falcon Arrow but Statlander kicks out. She takes control. Bayne launches herself onto Statlander on the outside. She tries for Fate’s Descent but Statlander reverses it and hits it on Bayne.
Willow Nightingale’s music hits and Statlander is less than thrilled. They go right after each other. Nightingale hits Statlander with a Spinebuster but then Bayne launches herself at Nightingale.
They hit a Double Chokeslam on Nightingale.
Tay Melo enters, accompanied by Anna Jay, running right in and going after Bayne. Melo reverses Fate’s Descent and gets a submission. Penelope Ford gets involved but Anna Jay tries to stop her. Harley Cameron shows up and her and Anna Jay chase Penelope Ford away.
“The Toxic Spider” Thekla joins the commotion next, going after Melo. Nightingale gets some venom as well. She launches off the top rope onto Bayne and Statlander.
Nightingale hits a Powerbomb on Thekla but Statlander breaks it up. She picks up Nightingale and Bayne hits her with a Doomsday Device.
Julia Hart is the next entrant, accompanied by Skye Blue. Hart gets Statlander and Bayne with a Moonsault. Hart grabs Bayne’s arm and walks the rope. Bayne gets kicked in the teeth by Blue. Melo grabs Hart and hits a Piledriver. Thekla stops her.
Queen Aminata enters next, eyes locked on Thekla. They exchange headbutts and then open-handed shots. Aminata takes control. She goes for a cover but Nightingale breaks it up with a Senton.
Nightingale gives Hart and Blue a Meeting of the Minds. Thekla and Julia Hart does the same move off the ropes, hanging and staring each other down.
Mina Shirakawa is the next entrant, taking out Blue, Thekla, and Hart. Statlander and Bayne surprise her from behind but she fights back. Skye Blue inserts herself again, trying to neutralize Shirakawa but gets trapped in a Figure Four.
Athena runs down the ramp and catches bodies on her way into the ring. The hometown Athena wrecks bodies as she goes.
Thunder Rosa joins next, rolling through Athena with a number of heavy moves and shots.
Syuri makes her AEW debut, coming out and going right after Thunder Rosa before she and Athena get into it. Shirakawa gets in the ring next, a Stardom rivalry reignited.
Alex Windsor enters next, another opponent Syuri knows very well. Windsor hits her with a Blue Thunder Bomb. They exchange heavy forearm shots. Syuri hits a German Suplex but Windsor responds with her own.
Everyone ends up in the ring as about six of them break up the pinfall attempt.
Hart, Thekla, and Aminata are highlighted as they get moves in. Bayne drops Statlander on the edge of the ring. Nightingale hits an Apron Death Valley Driver on Athena. Bayne climns to the top but Statlander drops her onto basically all the others on the outside.
Shirakawa and Rosa enter the ring alone and go at one another. Shirakawa hits a Slingblade from the top. She takes control and hits a Bakc Fist. Athena climbs to the top rope.
Winner: Athena is the Women’s Casino Gauntlet winner, pinning Shirakawa in her hometown.
6. The Hurt Syndicate (c) vs. JetSpeed vs. The Patriarchy for the AEW Tag-Team Championship
FTR and Big Stoke come out to watch this match.
The Hurt Syndicate rush their opponents before the bell even rings. The ring clears and the action is exclusively on the outside. The Hurt Syndicate exercise their dominance, bringing “Speedball” Mike Bailey in the ring.
Bailey frees himself of the high hold and tries fighting back. Cage ends up in the ring before Wayne pulls him out. bailey hits them both with a Tope Suicida.
JetSpeed gain momentum as they go after Lashley. They single out Nick Wayne. Bobby Lashley throws Kevin Knight outside the ring and then runs him into Shelton Benjamin. He pops him up, his face landing on the steel steps.
Nick Wayne takes advantage as he and Cage go after Knight. Cage gets a cover but Knight kicks out.
Knight fights back, hitting both Cage and Wayne with Dropkicks. Bailey hits Wayne with what I call the Maple Machine Gun kicks. I’m standing by this nickname and my only hope is that it catches on.
Lashley and Benjamin tag in and begin dismantling their opponents the only way they know how, violently. They single out Bailey. Benjamin drops him repeatedly on his back in the middle of the ring. Bailey kicks out at two.
Bailey avoids a kick in the corner and fights off Benjamin. Unfortunately for him, Benjamin is close enough to Lashley and tags. Cage stops the pinfall. They three men lay out after colliding.
JetSpeed fight back and single out Benjamin. Knight goes for a cover but can’t end it just yet. Lashley gets his power advantage into high gear, dropping Wayne really hard. Knight hits Benjamin with a Leaping Clothesline.
Bailey gets Wayne on his shoulders. Knight hits a massive Missile Dropkick onto the outside. Lashely shoves Cage into FTR and then gives them another push. FTR try to enter the ring but Lashley pushes Cage into them.
Winners: The Hurt Syndicate retain, pinning Christian Cage.
FTR enter the ring and stare at Cage as he’s laid out. Wayne and Kip Sabian get in their way. Nick Wayne betrays Christian Cage! Mother Wayne slaps him and a second chair enters the ring. Wheeler hands Wayne the chair and he goes for the Conchairto!
HE’S INTERRUPTED BY COPE!
He drops everybody and hits FTR with a Double Spear. He has his trusty Spike in his hands. Cage is at his mercy.
He drops Spike and helps up hos oldest friend. “Go. Find. Yourself.” Cope heads out of the ring after saying that to Cage. He leaves Spike in the ring and Cage takes it as the two look at each other once more before Cope leaves.
7. “Timeless” Toni Storm (c) vs. Mercedes Mone for the AEW Women’s World Championship
As always, Luther is by Storm’s side as she enters.
The two circle the ring before a Strong Lock-Up. They resume the lock as the get up the stairs to to the ring.
Mone opens the ropes and tells the Champion to “get in” the ring. She rolls under the ropes and taunts her challenger. They both get in and the challenger hits the Statement Maker. Storm is able to get her hips underneath to prevent it from being locked in fully.
The CEO ends up outside. Storm taunts her by teasing a Tope Suicida. Luther provides a distraction and then lifts Storm on his shoulders. Mone ends up on her back on the floor. Mone gets a shot in on Luther, dropping him. She breaks his glasses and then holds up the title. Storm Spears her into the announce desk. Taz is glad he’s “wearing a cup”.
Staggered on the ropes, Storm gets Powerbombed on the floor by Mone. Slow to get back up, Mone has to get Storm back in. The title can only be won inside the ropes. Mone reverses as Storm tries to set up for a German Suplex. Storm kicks out at two but doesn’t get a whole lot behind that kick-out. Storm comes back with a Lariat and gets on top, raining down right hands. She hits Sky High but Mone also kicks out weakly at two.
Mone grabs Storm’s wrist with a Key Lock but Storm isn’t flat on the mat. She tries reversing but Mone takes advantage, snapping Storm’s left arm back. Storm fights out with a Hip Attack and a Backbreaker. Juji Katame hold makes the champ struggle as she holds the S-grip to prevent the hold from doing more damage. Storm fights out by getting Mone under the ring and Catapulting her challenger’s throat into the bottom rope. Mone fights back with the Three Amigos but the Texas crowd boos louder. Mone heads to the top rope but Storm gets the knees up.
Storm nails two German Suplexes. She goes for a third but Mone fights out. Storm hits it anyways and follows with a Hip Attack. Storm Zero. Mone kicks out but doesn’t get a lot behind that.
Storm locks a TCF Chicken Wing in the middle of the ring. She bites Storm’s arm and fights out of the grip. Storm gets put into an Ankle Lock but fights out of it.
The champion hits a massive headbutt and both are laid out on the mat. Storm has to escape another couple of pinfall attempts. Monemaker. pinfall attempt and Storm kicks out defiantly. Storm counters and goes for a pinfall of her own. Mone kicks out at two. Mone grabs Storm’s wrists behind her back but Storm fights out. Storm lays out her challenger but Mone kicks out at two.
Mone goes for a Backstabber into the Statement Maker but Storm’s arm is free. Storm counters with Mone’s own move. Three Storm Zeroes and Mone kicks out!
Mone gets put into the corner. Storm is forced to kick out. Mone move into the STF and Storm tries to army crawl to the bottom rope. Mone hits a Backstabber but Storm hits a Hip Attack in the corner. Super Storm Zero off the ropes!
Winner: AND STILL AEW WOMEN’S WORLD CHAMPION, “TIMELESS” TONI STORM.
8. Kazuchika Okada (Continental) vs. Kenny Omega (International) for the AEW Unified Championship
Jim Ross is at the desk for this one, a welcome sight for any wrestling fan.
Okada comes out first, flanked by Don Callis, who grabs a seat at the desk right beside Jim Ross. Omega comes out with a live choir and apparently Kota Ibushi, who I didn’t even notice.
The crowd roars as the bell rings. The two stare each other down as the crowd gives them a standing ovation. They approach each other in the center of the ring and separate again, switching corners. They finally lock up.
The two play some mind games as they again lock up. Okada gets the first big shot, landing a toe kick. Omega lands a crispy chop and takes control early on.
Shout-out the fan that has a “DON CALLIS STOLE MY COMB” sign. This is why we love wrestling: the fan engagement.
Omega gets stifled by a number of gut shots from his longtime rival but fights back with some offense of his own. Omega lands more stiff shots to Okada’s mid-section but the shots are a tough ask with all the gut shots he’s sustained.
The Rainmaker gets Omega to the barricade by the announcer’s desk and Don Callis gets some cheap shots in. Omega sustains a DDT onto the Spanish announce desk.
The Best Bour Machine struggles to get back to his feet as the ten-count gets up to seven, but he makes it in only to get another DDT from Okada. He sustains more gut shots. Omega evades a corner Bodycheck and slams his opponent. He gets Okada on his back on the outside and Don Callis runs off as Omega points right at him.
Omega lands a massive Missile Dropkick to Okada’s back but the cover is unsuccessful. Okada comes back with a Death Valley Driver. Okada clutches his left arm and is slow to get up to the ropes. Omega lands chops and shots, getting up himself and trying to lift up his rival for a massive Superplex. He nails the Superplex but is slow to capitalize, getting two on the cover.
Omega tries for a V-Trigger but misses. The two trade counters before Omega nails a Snap Dragon Suplex. Okada responds with a massive Standing Missile Dropkick. He follows up with a Shotgun Missile Dropkick, sending Omega into the corner.
The Rainmaker drops another shot from the ropes onto Omega’s midsection. Omega fights back, sensing his opponent wants to try for a GutBuster. He sustains another Elbow Drop from the ropes, trying unsuccessfully to turn. Okada loads up for the Rainmaker, fakes, and knees Omega in the abdomen. Okada seems to be toying with his opponent but Omega comes back with some shots of his own as the two stand back up.
Omega nails a huge Sit-Down Power Bomb and follows with two V-Triggers. Two pinfall attempts, both unsuccessful for the Winnipeg native.
He gets another V-Trigger to Okada’s back as he’s hung over the second rope. Omega gets his opponent up to the top rope and nails an extraordinary Avalanche Dragon Suplex. Okada gets his shoulder up at two. Omega follows up with another V-Trigger. He loads up the One-Winged Angel but Okada counters with a Tombstone and Rainmaker. Omega kicks out.
Omega ducks another Rainmaker attempt and modifies into the Suplex. He can’t stick the Bridge. Rocky Romero shows up uninvited and Ibushi stops him. Callis tries to intervene. Omega evades and hits a One-Winged Angel. Callis stops the ref.
Aubrey Edwards rushes out to replace Bryce Remsburg. Omega hits a V-Trigger. Okada comes back with a Rainmaker but Omega kicks out at two. Callis is back at the desk. The two exchange forearm shots in the center of the ring.
Okada takes over and suddenly hits another Gutbuster and Rainmaker.
Winner: The Inaugural AEW Unified Champion, Kazuchika Okada.
9. Jon Moxley (c) vs. “Hangman” Adam Page for the AEW Men’s World Championship
“Hangman” Adam Page comes out with his original anthem.
The champ gets the first shot and has a fork in hand. Page has one as well and gets to stabbing Moxley’s forehead. Moxley comes back with barbed wire around the forehead and close to the eyes of his challenger.
Moxley is outside the ring, having reached for a steel chair wrapped in barbed wire. The chair becomes the subject of both men’s attention. Page gets stifled as he takes the chair to the face, courtesy of Moxley’s boot. Moxley and Shafir get a wooden table out from under the ring. Moxley sets up Page on the turnbuckles but the Cowboy fights back. Moxley hits a clean Cutter out of nowhere.
Shafir reaches for a bucket of broken glass. Moxley rubs a handful of it in Page’s face. He fights out of a hold and Moxley reverses, dragging Page’s back along the glass.
Moxley plants Page’s skull into the glass with a Piledriver. He gets up to his feet as the count hits seven. The two exchange blows and Page is stifled with another Piledriver.
Shafir slides two chairs into the ring. Moxley sits on one of them. Page gets up at the count of eight. Moxley gets his challenger to the ropes in hopes of sending him into the two chairs via a Powerbomb. Page fights back and gets the upper hand. Moxley fights it and resists, wrapping barbed wire into Page’s back and getting him down to the mat. Moxley doesn’t see Page turn the chairs around. He drops the champion’s spine into the unforgiving steel chairs. He hits a Rolling Elbow with barbed wire.
Wheeler Yuta shows up and hits Page in the back with a chair but Page is unaffected. He hits Moxley with Angel’s Wings. Moxley is down and Page lines it up. Shafir stops him but he plants her into the table with a Death Valley Driver. Deadeye plants Moxley’s skull into the shattered glass.
Claudio Castagnoli inserts himself and he and Yuta take the fight to Page. Castagnoli brings out another table. Ospreay rushes out to fight off Castagnoli, Yuta, and Gabe Kidd but the numbers catch up to him. Claudio does to Ospreay’s neck what he did to Samoa Joe’s neck earlier tonight.
There are two barbed wire tables set up at the side of the ring. Both men are on the side of the ring and Moxley hits a Suplex. Both take a painful landing into the tables with a Vertical Suplex.
Both men take until the count of nine to get back up. With his face painted red, Moxley goads Page to come closer. They get right in each other’s faces and exchange heavy shots. Moxley gouges, bites, and follows up with a Lariat. He hits a God-style Piledriver and follows with a Bulldog choke. It takes Page almost too long to beat the ten-count. Moxley hits a Death Rider onto the chair. Referee Paul Turner counts again, getting up to nine again. Moxley is beside himself.
Castagnoli gets a plastic bag out, handing it to Wheeler Yuta. Yuta ends up in the ring and hands the bag to Moxley.
The video screen shows Darby Allin at the top of the world!
Moxley seems unconcerned. With their backs turned, Bryan Danielson takes on all the Death Riders! As Danielson takes out the Death Riders, Darby Allin is back from Mt. Everest and Moxley looks like he’s seen a ghost!
Page hits a Buckshot Lariat. Allin hits a Coffin Drop outside the ring on the Death Riders. Moxley gets hit with a second Buckshot. He is rewarded with a massive Deadeye through a wooden table. Both men are beyond spent!
Page gets back in the ring. Moxley is helped off his stomach at nine by Marina Shafir.
The Young Bucks insert themselves, Stereo Superkicks and EVP Trigger to Page. Shafir and Moxley grab a bed of nails from under the ring. Paradigm Shift into the bed of nails.
Page gets up just as the ref was about to say “TEN”.
Moxley asks Shafir for the key to the briefcase. Prince Nana has handcuffed her to the timekeeper’s table! Moxley’s attention is diverted. Swerve Strickland shows up with the chain he got from Page. He takes out the Young Bucks and tosses the chain towards Page in the ring!
Page uses it, wrapping it around Moxley’s neck. He fights out of it but again is rewarded, this time with a Buckshot, falling back onto the bed of nails.
Moxley gets hung by his neck and taps!
Winner: AND NEW AEW MEN’S WORLD CHAMPION, “HANGMAN” ADAM PAGE!
Swerve Strickland smirks before walking back up the ramp.
Page’s arm is raised victorious! He takes the key and unlocks the briefcase. He savors the moment for a minute before opening it and holding up his title!
