AEW Summer Blockbuster live results: Omega vs. Okada contract signing

AEW’s Summer Blockbuster emanates from Portland, Oregon tonight with a Kenny Omega vs. Kazuchika Okada contract signing headlining.

As announced last week at Fyter Fest, Omega and Okada will renew their rivalry at All In Texas next month with both the International and Continental titles on the line. They will make it official tonight in the contract signing.

Will Ospreay and Swerve Strickland will go head-to-head for the second time in the featured match on tonight’s special four-hour episode.

Women’s World Champion Toni Storm faces Julia Hart in a non-title match with Storm’s All In opponent Mercedes Mone on commentary.

Bobby Lashley, Shelton Benjamin, and MJF of The Hurt Syndicate face Kevin Knight, Komander, and Mike Bailey in trios action.

CMLL’s Mistico returns to action on the show ahead of next week’s AEW Grand Slam Mexico.

Tay Melo returns to an AEW ring on tonight’s episode, teaming with Anna Jay against Megan Bayne and Penelope Ford.

Kyle Fletcher will take on Anthony Bowens in singles competition.

Also set for the show, Thekla faces Queen Aminata.

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AEW Dynamite: Summer Blockbuster comes on the air with Timeless Toni Storm being driven into the arena by Luther on a tricycle and then see Christopher Daniels walking with Hangman Adam Page backstage saying he can’t fight all of Death Riders by himself leading up to Jon Moxley at All In. Daniels tells Page that The Young Bucks don’t have his back, despite saying they have his best interest, while others in the back do, something Page might want to rectify, since Daniels himself is incapable of helping. Page walks off, but Moxley is shown spying off to the side and the Death Riders stalk Page down as the opening video hits. Excalibur welcomes us alongside Taz & Ian Riccaboni, as the music for Will Ospreay plays and it’s time for our opening contest.

Will Ospreay vs. Swerve Strickland (w/Prince Nana)

(Maybe only Ospreay’s Owen Hart Tournament match with Konosuke Takeshita could rival this one for TV Match of the Year, as this was an incredible showing by both. The story they have told with both Ospreay & Strickland has been excellent so far, both want the best for AEW, while all Ospreay wants is to form the Avengers to take out Death Riders, even if it’s for one night only to get the AEW Title away from Jon Moxley. Perhaps the ending of this match will persuade Strickland to take Ospreay a little more seriously, as Ospreay was willing to take a bullet for Swerve when he was in grave danger.)

Bell sounded and Holy Sh*t chants ring out from the crowd, as both shook hands, neither let go and we get a fast-paced opening sequence ending in both kipping up. Both tried head scissors, with the other flipping out into a stalemate. Strickland was the one to throw the first strike and busted Ospreay’s nose opened in the process, as Ospreay responded with a snap hurricanrana and corner strikes. They have a chop battle, which Strickland won, as he followed with his uppercut out of the corner before hitting the Griddy. Rolling Flatliner connects, as Strickland remained in control with a backbreaker, keeping Ospreay grounded. Ospreay fired off a chop to the windpipe, handspring corkscrew kick and Pip, Pip, Cheerio that sent Strickland outside, where Ospreay followed with a Sasuke Special into commercial.

Back from break, Ospreay hit another springboard forearm to the back of the head and tried an Oscutter, but Strickland caught him with a neckbreaker of his own in mid-air. Ospreay tried a leg sweep, but Strickland dodged, hung up Ospreay by his feet and hit a draping neckbreaker off the apron. With Ospreay hung up on the top rope, Strickland hit a Swerve Stomp to the back, but only managed two. Ospreay whiffed on a desperation Hidden Blade at first, but tried again and took Strickland’s head off. Strickland spun out of Storm Breaker into a tilt-a-whirl side slam, only for Ospreay to answer with a Stundog Millionaire. Ospreay wanted Oscutter, but Strickland caught him again in mid-air, this time into a short arm scissor. Ospreay powered almost into a wheelbarrow blindly into the corner buckle. Strickland pump faked high and went to the knee, sprung to the ropes, but Ospreay caught him with a Cheeky Nandos and Poison Rana. Strickland charged right into a Spanish Fly, as third time was the charm, as Ospreay hit an Oscutter for a close two. Strickland backdropped Ospreay to the floor to avoid Storm Breaker, as Strickland backflipped off the apron, landed awkwardly, turning his back to the ring and allowing Ospreay to hit a Tope Hidden Blade, as Nana was left with a baffled look on his face heading to break.

Ospreay locked on a Figure Four during the entire picture in picture with Strickland making the ropes as things returned. Multiple thrust kicks landed flush, but only woke up Strickland, so Ospreay swung for the fences with a Hidden Blade, missed and crashed badly into the corner. Strickland worked a kimura up the ropes and hit a superplex in the process. Strickland went back to the short arm scissors, this time into a triangle, but Ospreay powered up, tried a Styles Clash, but Strickland countered into a Dead Eye for two. Strickland up top, but misses a Swerve Stomp, only for Ospreay to connect with a charging Hidden Blade for a close near fall of his own. Excalibur tells us we’re at 25 minutes, as both start slugging it out back to their feet. Strickland snapped Ospreay’s bad shoulder down, leading to a quick House Call, as it was followed by a Swerve Stomp, but Ospreay kicked out. Strickland bent the arm back and snapped it down, but Ospreay blocked House Call with a Hidden Blade before hitting Storm Breaker for the closest near fall of the match.

Ospreay took too long contemplating a Tiger Driver, allowing Strickland to spin out and hit a Vertebreaker. House Call caught Ospreay flush, but both rolled to the apron in the process. Commentary talks about Strickland not being aware of the clock, as Taz tells us 30 seconds are left. Strickland was about to deliver a Swerve Stomp onto the apron, but the bell sounded, causing the match to be a draw. Nana gave Strickland the mic and he said they just showed that AEW is where the best wrestle. The only way to prove you’re the best, is you finish matches. Strickland knows Ospreay really wants to beat him, so issues Sudden Death.

Before that could happen, Death Riders music hits and out walks the entire crew from the crowd. They surround Strickland and Nana until The Young Bucks run out and attack Strickland, hitting him with an EVP Trigger. Nana ate a Superkick, as Nicholas pulls out handcuffs and they cuff Strickland to the ropes. Superkick Party initiated, as Strickland ate 5 of them before Yuta threw a bag into the ring containing thumbtack covered Swerve shoes, just like Strickland used at Anarchy in the Arena. The Bucks went to deliver dueling superkicks when Ospreay appeared and took the bullet, as doctors quickly tended to him. The Bucks seemed shocked themselves that Ospreay would do that, as F The Bucks chants rang, as Ospreay was left laying at Strickland’s feet.

Match Result: Will Ospreay vs. Swerve Strickland ends in a 30 Minute Time Limit Draw

-Renee Paquette is backstage with Kazuchika Okada, who was about to talk when Don Callis walks in. Callis asks why Okada is in this match and not Kyle Fletcher or Konosuke Takeshita and asks if Okada has had better six months than either of them? Callis shook his finger at Okada, who grabbed it, as the Don Callis Family steps in. Okada looks around and calls Callis a bitch before walking off.

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-Footage of The Hurt Syndicate viciously beating Komander backstage earlier in the day was shown, as MJF was holding his mask. Commentary told us Mascara Dorada would be replacing Komander in the 6-man tag later tonight.

Mistico vs. Blake Christian (w/Lee Johnson)

(While Christian got in a few offensive moves, this was a fine way to re-introduce Mistico before Grand Slam Mexico next week. Commentary really tried to get over Christian’s winning ways in ROH, but the issue is, he hasn’t won a match in AEW since an episode of Dark 2 years ago, ironically enough, against Lee Johnson. The post-match set the stage for the MJF & Mistico showdown, as MJF will dust off the Lex Express gear as he travels to Arena Mexico.)

Mistico wanted a handshake, but Christian flipped him off, as both trade a quick series of take downs until Mistico scaled the ropes, but Christian slammed him down. Mistico battled back with a handspring back elbow and head scissors before a twisting arm drag off the top sent Christian outside. Mistico hit his Tope Suicida, landing right on his own face in the process, before going back inside with a springboard cross body for two. Johnson tripped up and distracted Mistico enough for Christian to fly in with a corkscrew dive and 450 Splash back inside for two. Christian again went up top, but Mistico recovered with an enzugiri and Spanish Fly for the win.

The Hurt Syndicate walked out in the post-match, as MVP said he won’t be the one to address Mistico, MJF will. MJF said it was an impressive showing and that’s coming from the most complete pro wrestler in the sport today. MJF will give Mistico a match at Grand Slam, looking forward to ripping the dime store mask off his stupid face. Mistico is getting a Patriot in Mexico, as he’s dusting off the Red, White & Blue, God Bless America and God Bless your American hero, Maxwell Jacob Friedman. The USA flag was lowered, massive amounts of streamers showered down as the patriotic music played.

MJF got in the ring with the mic, but Mistico cut him off, laughing, saying he’ll see you next week at his home in Arena Mexico. MJF said he’s not Mistico to him, he’s still sloppy Sin Cara and he’s about to get dropped. Mistico blocked a punch and dropped MJF with a right hand, as Lashley & Benjamin pounced for the 3 on 1 attack. MJF demanded the mask, but Speedball Mike Bailey, Kevin Knight & Mascara Dorada’s music hit, The Syndicate ran to cut them off on the aisle, but they appeared in the ring and took out The Hurt Syndicate with a trifecta of dives. This would lead to our trios tag up next.

Match Result: Mistico defeated Blake Christian via Spanish Fly

The Hurt Syndicate (Bobby Lashley, Shelton Benjamin & MJF w/MVP) vs. Mascara Dorada & JetSpeed (Speedball Mike Bailey & Kevin Knight)

(The heat MJF should be able to get next week in Mexico will be wild, as they did a pretty solid job building the MJF/Mistico match over the last half hour of so of TV The post-match beating, however, really didn’t do Bailey & Knight any favors of getting a future Tag Title shot, they got demolished by Lashley & Benjamin.)

MJF’s gear is exactly like MVP’s, as the bell sounded and The Hurt Syndicate attacked, slamming Bailey & Knight into the barricade, while MJF toyed with Dorada, doing a flip before hitting an eye poke. MJF mocked the crowd, as Dorada returned the favor with an eye poke and twisting head scissors before Bailey & Knight made quick tags. Sliding uppercut and running Shooting Star combo got a near fall, as Bailey lit up MJF with kicks before Dorada sprung in, but was backed into the wrong corner, where Lashley chucked Dorada to the floor.

Back from break, MJF tried the Ballin’ Elbow, but missed, as MVP said there’s still a few things he needs to show him. Knight made the hot tag and ran wild, impressing even MVP after hitting a massive dropkick and standing splash for two. MJF frantically dove to tag Lashley, as he & Benjamin had a face-off with Knight & Bailey, who used their speed initially to gain the advantage, but was short lived, as Benjamin & Lashley rag dolled them both. Massive spinebuster onto Bailey, as MJF yelled for a tag, as Lashley reluctantly obliged. MJF hit Made in Japan for two, but took too long mocking Bailey, who hit a pump kick. Dorada flew in and wiped out MJF, but Lashley sprinted in with a Spear. Bailey unloaded machine gun kicks, as Knight struggled, but got a DDT. Awkward double dropkick onto Benjamin, as JetSpeed hit dueling dives on Lashley & Benjamin, as Dorada followed with a Shooting Star off the ropes onto MJF. Back in the ring, Bailey was doing to go for Ultimate Weapon, when MJF grabbed referee Bryce, allowing MVP to crack Bailey off the top rope with his cane. Hammerlock DDT connected, as MJF pinned Bailey.

Post match, Lashley & Benjamin attacked Knight & Bailey, leaving MJF alone with Dorada. MJF unmasked Dorada and held the mask high, as Mistico flew in with La Mistica, causing MJF to tap out frantically. The Hurt Syndicate quickly made the save, as Mistico sprinted up the aisle and stared down MJF.

Match Result: The Hurt Syndicate defeated JetSpeed & Mascara Dorada when MJF pinned Bailey

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Death Riders Send a Message to Hangman Page

Back from break, Hangman Adam Page’s music hit, as he was going to cut a promo, when he was tossed down the entrance tunnel, his mouth and hands taped up, with Claudio Castagnoli & Wheeler Yuta beating the hell out of him, taking him to the ring, as Marina Shafir & Jon Moxley join them. Moxley told Page he was terribly sorry about all this, but he wants to make sure they could have a real conversation, as he knows how distracted Page can get. Moxley wants him to be focused, as this is his time for the AEW Championship, it’s do or die. Moxley has been watching Page for a long time, he’s complicated, he doesn’t like Page, the millennial cowboy. Moxley doesn’t know what Page has been searching for, but he has four weeks to find it, to step up to be the man that everyone wants him to become. If he’s not prepared to do that, Page can pack his sh*t and get the hell out. Page fired up with a headbutt to Moxley, as Castagnoli quickly wrapped a chair around his neck and was about to Pillmanize him, when Moxley held him off.

The Opps music hits, as Samoa Joe, Katsuyori Shibata & Powerhouse Hobbs sprint out and the Death Riders high tail it. Page was freed, as he’s come too far and close than for that to be the best that Moxley has, as he’ll ride through death itself to get the AEW Title. If Page finds one of them tonight, he’ll take their heads. Page grabbed a chair and stormed through the crowd after the Death Riders.

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Megan Bayne & Penelope Ford vs. TayJay (Anna Jay & Tay Melo)

(For only having one match in over two years, I thought Melo looked very good in this one and didn’t have a ton of ring rust at all. She held her own with Bayne and I assume we’re getting that singles match eventually. Jay & Melo worked well on their return as a duo and it’s another team AEW has if they decide to make overdue Women’s Tag Team Titles.)

Ford & Jay were dropped early, leaving Melo & Bayne to have a face-off, with Melo saying she wasn’t afraid. Ford tripped Melo up and drove her into the steps outside, as Jay was worked over with corner splashes and handspring back elbows by Bayne & Ford, who licked Jay in the process. Jay fired back with a series of elbow strikes and Iconoclasm before making fast tags with Melo, who told Ford she didn’t forget about her. Bayne saved her partner, as Ford did a hand stand head scissors, as Bayne followed with a pump kick to Jay.

Back from commercial, Melo made the hot tag delivering a low snap German and brutal running knee strike on Ford for two. Bayne tossed her own partner to her corner to make the legal tag, as Melo met her with hard forearms and running corner boots, capped with a pump kick. Melo wanted a DDT, Bayne spun out, tried Fates Decent, but Melo escaped into a leg submission. Bayne got free, charged, but Melo low bridged and followed with a cannonball off the apron. Jay flew off the second rope with a cross body onto Bayne, as Ford followed suit with a Moonsault onto TayJay.

Back inside, Bayne hit a dueling Samoan Drop/Fall Away Slam, but Ford ordered Bayne to make the tag. Ford got Melo up in a fireman’s carry, but Melo escaped into a Gory Special twisting into a knee lift. Jay caught Bayne in the Queenslayer on the apron, allowing Melo to get the pin. Post-match, Bayne broke free and attacked, but TayJay quickly got away with Melo telling Bayne she has her next.

Match Result: TayJay defeated Megan Bayne & Penelope Ford when Melo pinned Ford

The History of Kenny Omega vs. Kazuchika Okada

A video package showcasing the epic matches between Kazuchika Okada & Kenny Omega’s legendary rivalry is documented. Okada established himself as an Ace of New Japan Pro Wrestling, holding the IWGP Title seven times, while an Outlaw in Kenny Omega appeared and challenged for the IWGP Title at Wrestle Kingdom 11 in an instant classic that Okada won. Cut to Dominion 2017, where both had their 60-minute time limit draw in a war for the ages. Round 3 would be in the G1 Climax 17 Block B Final that saw Omega finally defeat Okada to win the Block, but not the IWGP Title. A year later at Dominion 2018, a Best of 3 Falls match saw Okada take the first fall and put Omega at a grave disadvantage, but was able to defeat Okada not once, but back-to-back with One Winged Angels to take the IWGP Title in one of the greatest matches of all time. While after that match, their paths would diverge, but with any true rival, they would find their way back to one another in AEW. A stadium show for the ages for the Continental Title vs. International Title, Winner Take All. The Rainmaker vs. The Best Bout Machine, one more time at All In. This was a fantastic history lesson for those unaware of why these two are some of the best in the world and have been for a long time.

They make it official, as the contract signing is up next.

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Kenny Omega & Kazuchika Okada’s All In Contract Signing

Tony Schiavone is in the ring with the Continental & International Titles on the table with a title covered and the All In contract between them, as he introduces both Okada & Omega. Schiavone said before they make it official, he unveils the Unified Title that has side plates of The Rainmaker & Omega. No theatrics from Okada, who wastes no time signing the contract first. Omega took the mic and said seven years, almost to the day, they had their last match and Omega almost doesn’t recognize himself, so let’s leave it in the ring one final time. Omega signs and the two have a face-off with Omega offering a handshake and Okada obliges. They trash talk one another before Don Callis’ music hits and he walks to the stage.

Callis told Omega this match shouldn’t involve Okada, it should be with Takeshita, as Omega told him to cut the sh*t, as this isn’t about them and Callis isn’t going to ruin things this time. Omega said there’s not one trick Callis can pull he doesn’t know and Callis said he bet Omega didn’t know about this. Okada attacked Omega from behind with the Continental Title, as Callis handed him a police baton, that Okada whacked Omega with in the mid-section before delivering one to the face. Medical quickly tended to Omega and place him on a back board, when Okada smirked at Callis and hit a top rope elbow. Christopher Daniels came to the ring and held them back while Omega was loaded onto a stretcher. Daniels ordered Callis & Okada to leave, but Okada shoved Daniels down and hit another elbow off the apron onto the stretcher. Omega’s mouth exploded with blood, as Okada & Callis left through the crowd and out of the arena to an awaiting car. Briefly, Alex Marvez, who just happened to be standing near the escape car, tried to get a word, but Callis didn’t respond and the car peeled off.

Tony Schiavone & Nigel McGuinness are on commentary for the next two hours, as Schiavone said they hope to have an update on Omega later in the show. Adam Cole’s music hits and the TNT Champion will join them for the upcoming match.

Kyle Fletcher (w/Lance Archer) vs. Anthony Bowens (w/Billy Gunn)

Cole said Bowens has been on the run of a lifetime (they failed to mention Bowens is 2-2 since his return and has lost his previous 2 matches) and would love to give him a TNT Title shot before he briefly scissored with Gunn, disappointing McGuinness that he didn’t use protection. Fletcher mocked Gunn with a crotch chop before running down Bowens with a shoulder tackle. Bowens dodged a PK, got a float over DDT and posed for the crowd before going back to work with an Angle Slam for two. Fletcher responded by sending Bowens onto the apron and followed with a running boot that saw Bowens crash to the floor into commercial.

Back from break, Bowens managed to battle back with a Fame-Asser for a near fall. Fletcher dodged a right hand and sent Bowens to the floor with a Snap Dragon, as he teased giving an apron bomb right in front of Cole, who he almost decapitated with one a few weeks ago, but Bowens escaped and dropped Fletcher face first on the apron. Back inside, Bowens turned Fletcher inside out with a lariat, but took too long climbing the corner, as he was cut off. Fletcher wanted his Brainbuster, but Bowens slid through, superkicked out the leg and hit a nice twisting DDT for two. Bowens looked for the Mollywhop, but Fletcher avoided and hit a thrust kick followed by a sit-out Liger Bomb for two. Running corner kick connected by Fletcher, but Bowens countered a brainbuster into the Arrival for a near fall.

Bowens again went for the Mollywhop, but Fletcher rolled outside. Bowens went up top and hit a huge dive onto Fletcher as Archer took out Gunn with a big boot, sending him into the barricade. Back inside, Bowens was distracted, allowing Fletcher hit another running corner boot and successfully hit the brainbuster this time for the win. Fletcher stared down Cole and said the TNT Title is his.

Match Result: Kyle Fletcher defeated Anthony Bowens

-MJF: American Hero video package was shown, saying when he stepped foot into Arena Mexico the last time, he sold it out. MJF called Mistico a big fish in a small pond, as the best wrestler in the world isn’t from Mexico, but from the greatest country in the world, the United States of America

Carlos Cabrera is in the ring to promote the collaboration between AEW & CMLL ahead of Grand Slam Mexico next week. Cabrera introduces a star who debuted almost 40 years ago, as he is an idol for generations and a legend to fans of all ages, someone who has taken many masks and a real living legend, Atlantis.

Atlantis makes his way to the ring with Atlantis Jr, but they are immediately interrupted by FTR & Stokely Hathaway, who said he heard the words Living Legends. There are only two he is aware of and it’s Harwood & Wheeler. Hathaway told Cabrera to beat it and Atlantis has the look in his eyes of someone so old they’re about to defecate themselves on national television. Hathaway ran down FTR’s accomplishments the last few months and said they took out the Rock n’ Roll Express. They turned Nigel McGuinness into a pill popper, as he takes Melatonin, hoping he goes to sleep and wake up in 2002, when he was last relevant. Daniel Garcia was left contemplating retirement and brought up the OnlyFans link will drop any day now. Adam Copeland is at home staring at a wall, his brain sizzling like a fajita plate from Chili’s. There’s one more thing FTR has to accomplish, performing in every major building, except Arena Mexico and they’ll get that no matter what.

Harwood called Atlantis the oldest wrestler in all wrestling and said if FTR wrestled back in his day in the 30s, they’d have faired well. Atlantis could’ve been their bag boy, as they would’ve beaten everyone in their path and asks how many depends Atlantis goes through? Atlantis had enough and the fight was on, until FTR was about to deliver a Spike Piledriver on Atlantis, when Adam Cole left commentary to break things up. The Don Callis Family ran out and the numbers game was way too much until Mistico & Bandido arrived to clean house and make the save, as the brawl continues with FTR attacking them from behind. Brody King’s music hits and he joins the melee, throwing punches at every heel in his path. FTR & The Don Callis Family try to bail, but are wiped out by Mistico & Bandido dives, leaving Harwood surrounded by King, Cole, Bandido, Atlantis Jr & ultimately Atlantis was the one to drop him and send Harwood scurrying away, but Atlantis was hot on his trail through the crowd. This was complete chaos and left the luchadors standing tall with some of AEW’s finest. I wouldn’t be shocked if we got some sort of party match out of this next week, along with FTR vs. Atlantis & Atlantis Jr.

-Lexy Nair is backstage with Bryan Keith & Big Bill, who said they were going to stack W’s and that’s what they did against the Gates of Agony a few weeks ago. They said if there’s another tag team out there, when they’re cut off by the returning Workhorsemen, who said failure is not an option where they come from. JD Drake & Anthony Henry said if Bill & BK want it their way, it’s time to punch in and knock out. Bill said if they want to have their skulls cracked, by all means. Keith yelled Crack! Crack! and Drake said Keith should switch to decaf.

Timeless Toni Storm (w/Luther) vs. Julia Hart (w/Skye Blue)

(The match itself was just ok, as it was the match of the night that suffered from a commercial taking up most of it. The post-match was the bigger story, as Mone was able to get one over on the AEW Women’s Champion. Despite being right next to commentary, Mone opted to tweet out a challenge for the CMLL Women’s Title next week, hoping to add to her titles, though Zeuxis, the current champion, was never mentioned by name.)

Mercedes Mone is out for commentary, but once again, opts to just sit at her own table, which has a lot more than just steak and wine like last time, as it’s a feast this week. McGuinness said he’d love to have a bite of that. Storm went over to Mone’s table, but was attacked from behind by Blue & Hart prior to the bell, as referee Aubrey ejected Blue, as doctors & Luther tended to Storm, as Mone cackled. Storm struggled to her feet and ordered Aubrey to ring the bloody bell, as the match had started and Hart immediately hit just enough of a moonsault for two. Storm battled back with a snap dropkick and hip attack that launched Hart to the floor, looking into the camera and throwing it to commercial.

Hart regained control during break, wanted the Undertaker rope walk, but was crotched by Storm, who followed with a series of snap Germans, Saito and Fisherman’s Suplex. An unimpressed Mone was watching on, as Aubrey backed Storm off, allowing Hart to sink in the Tarantula. Storm battled back with a Sky High for two as commentary told us Mone tweeted that 5Beltz Mone doesn’t want to wait until All In to win another title, so at Grand Slam next week, she wants to challenge for the CMLL Women’s Title. Hart took Storm down and went up top for another moonsault, but Storm moved, Hart rolled through, only to walk right into a Big Package to give Storm the flash pin.

Post-match, Storm celebrated her win, but failed to see Mone entering the ring and standing over the fallen champion. Mone helped Storm up and sniffed her hair before slamming her to the mat and firing off punches in bunches. Mina Shirakawa’s music hits and she runs to the ring to make the save, as Mone bailed. Shirakawa tended to Storm, taking her attention off Mone, who ran back in and attacked Shirakawa, launching her out of the ring. Mone held up the AEW Women’s Title and told Storm to kiss the title goodbye.

Match Result: Timeless Toni Storm defeated Julia Hart

-Lexy Nair is backstage with Ricochet, who said everyone knows he’s searching for the perfect individuals to help his quest at winning gold in AEW. Lee Johnson & Blake Christian strut in and said they also need someone, which Ricochet said they’re correct and he’s been watching them for a while, but said they’re acting like make believe Ricochet and there’s something that they’re missing. Ricochet cackled and left, leaving Johnson & Christian baffled.

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