AEW Dark: Elevation Results: Best friends reunite after 9 months, Lee Moriarty steals show, former champion in main event

Lee Moriarty vs Daniel Garcia (2point0) on AEW Dark: Elevation

This should be a good one - @theleemoriarty takes on @GarciaWrestling w/ #2point0 on #AEWDarkElevation - Tune in NOW: https://t.co/Y3jQjDKmBq pic.twitter.com/YMHOws2mEm

— All Elite Wrestling (@AEW) September 13, 2021

Both men started the match with grappling and tie-ups. Garcia got the first offense with swift kicks, but Lee got in a backslide cover. The new AEW signee hit a leg sweep and a standing crossbody. Red Death hit a European uppercut and a hard chop before kicking Moriarty in the corner.

Moriarty responded with uppercuts of his own and hit a Pele kick to Garcia's arm. 2point0 distracted Lee and Garcia took advantage with a dropkick to his knees. The latter worked on his opponent's left leg and knee with focused attacks and kicks.

Moriarty countered with a Pepsi Twist as Moriarty struggled to move around. Lee went for a suplex but his leg gave away and Garcia hit a Russian leg sweep. Both men got in the crossface but couldn't sustain the pressure for long.

Lee hit an enziguiri in the corner and dodged a dropkick into a double stomp on Garcia's chest. Moriarty went for a suplex again but his knee gave out. Garcia locked in the submission of Moriarty's leg for a huge win on AEW Dark: Elevation.

A hard fought win for @GarciaWrestling against @theleemoriarty on #AEWDark Elevation - Tune in NOW: https://t.co/pJZeEkooL4 pic.twitter.com/C0tcncpXk1

— All Elite Wrestling (@AEW) September 13, 2021

Result: Daniel Garcia def. Lee Moriarty

Grade: B+