The exhibition match between Cody Rhodes and QT Marshall was an elaborate setup.
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The match first went awry after Marshall attacked guest referee Arn Anderson, who serves as Rhodes’ coach. This caused the exhibition to end and Cody Rhodes and the Nightmare Family were shocked by his actions. However, this was only an appetizer as there was more betrayal to come.
.@aaronsolow, @Mr_Freakbeast, @AnthonyOgogo, @realmmarshall1…How could you?! WATCH #AEWDynamite NOW on @TNTDrama. pic.twitter.com/HUjD15Up8f
— All Elite Wrestling (@AEW) April 1, 2021
While Rhodes and his friends checked on Anderson, several Nightmare Factory trainees attacked the Nightmare Family. Staying loyal to their head coach, Aaron Solow, Nick Comoroto, and Anthony Ogogo all took out Dustin Rhodes, the Gunn Club and Lee Johnson.
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