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Miro vs. Eddie Kingston for the AEW TNT Championship (AEW All Out 2021)

.@ToBeMiro catches all 240 pounds of @MadKing1981 in mid-air and drives him to the floor!Order #AEWAllOut NOW: https://t.co/29mWMw2Ivs pic.twitter.com/3qj0k18uln

— All Elite Wrestling (@AEW) September 6, 2021

AEW All Out 2021 started out with Miro defending the TNT Championship against Eddie Kingston. These two men have been wonderful characters and promos leading up to this showdown. They have done an awesome job of building this contest up in a limited amount of time. If the fans were any indication, they accomplished their goal.

The Chicago crowd at AEW All Out 2021 were firmly behind Eddie Kingston, who came out red-hot. He stated his gameplan of going after Miro's neck with chops and suplexes prior to the match and stuck to it. However, Miro used his strength and unbridled rage to get control of this TNT Championship bout.

.@MadKing1981 attacking the neck of @ToBeMiro just like he said.How to order #AEWAllOut: https://t.co/29mWMw2Ivs pic.twitter.com/XvcJZ8jOfG

— All Elite Wrestling (@AEW) September 6, 2021

Eddie Kingston was overwhelmed with suplexes by the champion and pulled off the turnbuckle pad by accident, which turned out to be his biggest mistake. The referee was distracted trying to put the pad back on, while Kingston hit a DDT on Miro for a terrific nearfall. The ref then blocked Eddie from hitting Miro on the exposed buckle, which he used to get a low blow.

The Redeemer then followed with an enziguri and then a running Machka Kick for the win. It was a heavyweight slugfest, as many fans expected. It felt like an ideal way to open AEW All Out 2021. The finish made Miro more of a heel, using shady tactics to eke out the win and Kingston was protected. This should also set up a rematch down the line, preferably in New York City.

Star rating: ***3/4