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Before the action gets underway, get caught up with this AEW pre-show video:
Tony Schiavone plugs the action for the evening and Chris Jericho cowards the new Watching AEW contest.
Vignettes air for Cabana vs. Archer.
Lance Archer vs. Colt Cabana
Archer wipes out somebody at ringside and then gets right in the ring and wipes out Colt Cabana. Cabana tries to fight back but immediately gets knocked back down. Cabana tries to stick and move but early on, Archer is immovable. Cabana begins to outsmart the big man. On commentary, Chris Jericho touts the ability of Archer and says that he recommended he be signed to the company.
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Lance Archer blocks a Flying Apple into a Full Nelson Slam for the count of 2. Later on, Cabana tries some chops but they have no effect. He gets mailed with a short-arm clothesline instead. Lance Archer follows up with some clubbing blows to the chest. In the crowd, some people root for Colt Cabana.
The #MurderHawkMonster @LanceHoyt with a catch and attack!
Watch #AEWDynamite NOW on @TNTDrama 8e/7c #AEWonTNT @AEWonTNT #WatchingAEW pic.twitter.com/hfjboJrsNl— All Elite Wrestling (@AEW) April 16, 2020
Cabana tries some strikes but they continue to have no effect. Archer nails a slingshot spinning splash. As we head to our first commercial break, it is 100% Lance Archer.
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Back from break, Archer misses a splash from the second rope. Now, momentum starts to shift to Cabana who takes down the big man with a headscissors before hitting a successful Flying Apple and getting a 2-count off of a splash. Archer eventually regains control and takes Cabana down with the chokeslam. Archer wins with the Blackout to advance in the TNT Championship tournament!
What an attack by @LanceHoyt!
Watch #AEWDynamite NOW on @TNTDrama 8e/7c #AEWonTNT @AEWonTNT pic.twitter.com/PGODaCiaKX— All Elite Wrestling (@AEW) April 16, 2020
WINNER: Lance Archer
Next up, Dr. Britt Baker D.M.D.
The Rules of Being a #RoleModel by @RealBrittBaker
Rule Number One: Always Fight Fair.
Watch #AEWDynamite NOW on @TNTDrama 8e/7c #AEWonTNT @AEWonTNT #WatchingAEW pic.twitter.com/lGhqScAC6o— All Elite Wrestling (@AEW) April 16, 2020
Prior to and after the commercial, we get high for tonight’s Championship main event. Taz breaks down Hager’s Arm Triangle
Britt Baker vs. Cassandra Golden
Britt Baker dominates and gets a quick victory after stomping on Cassandra’s head.
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Look at @RealBrittBaker tee her up before delivering one FIERCE superkick ?? #AEWDynamite pic.twitter.com/A7YsjRamnS
— AEW on TV (@AEWonTV) April 16, 2020
WINNER: Britt Baker
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We get our first episode of the Bubbly Bunch with Chris Jericho and the Inner Circle.
It’s the debut episode of #TheBubblyBunch.
On this episode – The #InnerCircle talk about #TheElite, @MATTHARDYBRAND, #HAGERVMOX, @theAdamPage & much more!
Watch #AEWDynamite NOW on @TNTDrama 8e/7c #AEWonTNT @AEWonTNT pic.twitter.com/eJZU47Sd0W— All Elite Wrestling (@AEW) April 16, 2020
Suge D vs. Sammy Guevara
Largely a showcase for Guevara. Tony and Chris couldn’t figure out how to say “Suge” on commentary. Funny. Guevara wins with the Feast Your Eyes.
WINNER: Sammy Guevara
After the match, Sammy spoke about facing Darby in the tournament and said he was going to beat him up and tried to make an example out of Suge, but Darby came out for the save.
What a vicious knee attack by @SammyGuevara.
Watch #AEWDynamite NOW on @TNTDrama 8e/7c #AEWonTNT @AEWonTNT pic.twitter.com/LAQK1ViOcF— All Elite Wrestling (@AEW) April 16, 2020
Things continue to heat up between @sammyguevara and @DarbyAllin ? #AEWDynamite pic.twitter.com/LFoYN372Lw
— AEW on TV (@AEWonTV) April 16, 2020
Heading into the commercial we get more predictions for the main event.
Big @JohnMcCarthyMMA & @ShutUpExcalibur give their predictions on who will win tonight between @RealJakeHager & your #AEW World Champion @JonMoxley.
Let us know who you think will win by using the hashtag #HAGERVMOX
Watch #AEWDynamite every Wednesday night on @TNTDrama 8e/7c. pic.twitter.com/BczISxeGSh— All Elite Wrestling (@AEW) April 16, 2020
Kip Sabian vs. Chuck Taylor
The majority of this match was back and forth. On Commentary, Chris Jericho kept referencing Chuck Taylors inability to finish and lack of aggression. Late in the match, Penelope Ford tried to distract Taylor and after that worked out Cassidy tried to get on the apron and distract Sabian. Following that, Jimmy Havoc comes over and pulls Cassidy off the apron, then spikes him on the ground. With the referee distracted, Ford hit a hurricanrana off the top rope on Taylor! Sabian with a rollup for the win.
https://twitter.com/AEWrestling/status/1250591285322362881
Vicious attack
Take a breather
Say hello to the camera
Watch #AEWDynamite NOW on @TNTDrama 8e/7c #AEWonTNT @AEWonTNT pic.twitter.com/HFArsDNYA9— All Elite Wrestling (@AEW) April 16, 2020
WINNER: Kip Sabian
Shawn Spears vs. Justin Law
A quick squash for Shawn Spears, who is getting his momentum back from last week. Outside of a brief hope spot for Justin, it was quick and painless. C4 and it’s over.
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WINNER: Shawn Spears
AEW World Title Fight: Jon Moxley vs. Jake Hager
The match started off very methodically with both men trying to gain leverage over the other. shortly after, the match would be taken to the outside. Jon Moxley would hit a figure 4 with Hagar’s legs wrapped around a guardrail on the outside. Jake Hager would eventually get control and begin to Target the leg of Jon Moxley including attacks with a steel chair.
After lots of exchanging, Hager would try his hand at the ankle lock but to no avail. Jon Moxley would try a guillotine but Hager would power back to his feet. Moxley threw a chair at the face of Jake Hager and then hit the Paradigm Shift DDT onto the chair for the victory.
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WINNER: Jon Moxley
Follow up the action with this official post-show from AEW:
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