QT Marshall vs. Marko Stunt on AEW Dark: Elevation
Before the AEW Dark: Elevation match began, Paul Wight was quick to highlight QT's size and power advantage over Marko, and the discrepancies were quite noticeable in the early stages of the match.
Marshall manhandled Marko Stunt by tossing him around in the ring. The Jurassic Express member didn't back down without a fight and connected with a punch.
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Marko executed a brilliant spinning head scissors takedown followed by a dropkick. He went up, but QT caught Marko on the way down.
A series of reversals ensued, and QT ended the sequence by spinning Marko in mid-air and dropping him down into a backbreaker. Marshall showed off his in-ring prowess with a delayed vertical suplex, but Marko sneaked out and connected with an enziguri.
QT, however, stunned Marko with a massive uppercut. Marshall was amused that Stunt managed to get his shoulder up in the pin. QT looked for the cutter, but his opponent escaped and hit a chin buster. Stunt showed remarkable resilience by using his quickness to create decent situations for himself.
The Jurassic Express member even got a near fall with a crossbody and running knee strike. Marko almost pulled off an upset, but QT wasn't letting it happen as he kicked out of another pinfall on AEW Dark: Elevation.
Marko was on a roll as he reversed a backdrop into a Canadian Destroyer, and he got yet another near fall. Stunt looked for his finisher, but QT held him in mid-air before twisting him into the cutter.
Result: QT Marshall def. Marko Stunt on AEW Dark: Elevation
Grade: B+
Ryan Nemeth, Cezar Bononi, and Peter Avalon attacked Marko Stunt after the match. Luchasaurus made the save, and the heels retreated.
Lee Johnson spoke about his AEW journey, his first victory in the promotion, and a lot more in a video package that aired next.
Tay Conti vs. Ashley Vox on AEW Dark: Elevation
Brodie Lee Jr. was in Tay Conti's corner. When the match got underway, Ashley Vox landed a few kicks.
Conti took control of the proceedings with a cross-arm breaker on the ropes.
The former NXT star used the judo throws to stay on top of Vox. However, Ashley was no newbie as she used her experience to read the situation and send Conti outside.
Tay jumped up to the apron and stopped Ashley Vox from delivering a tope.
Conti hit a punt kick, but Vox fired back with a barrage of clubbing blows. The action was stiff on the outside as Ashley hit a running kick. The former NXT star responded with a spinning backbreaker. Both women were finally back in the ring, and Conti hit a pump kick, followed by another running pump kick in the corner.
Conti then hit the Hammerlock DDT for the win on AEW Dark: Elevation.
Result: Tay Conti def. Ashley Vox on AEW Dark: Elevation
Grade: C
Mike & Matt Sydal vs. Jorel Nelson & Royce Isaacs on AEW Dark: Elevation
Mike Sydal started the match and was instantly on his back following a double leg takedown by Royce.
Mike fired back with a few flips and a follow-up dropkick. Matt got the tag, and the Sydals executed a double-team move.
Matt stretched out his opponent on the mat, but Isaacs hit a kick and a scoop slam before making the tag to Jorel Nelson. The former WWE star was ready as he executed a deep arm drag on Jorel.
Mike Sydal got the tag, and he came in with a double stomp. Matt hit a deep snap mare, and followed it up with a standing moonsault. Mike connected with an overhead kick, which forced Royce to rush in and break the pin.
A brief distraction helped Royce blindside Mike. Nelson and Isaacs started to dominate the match with a series of double-team sequences.
Nelon and Isaacs got a two-count with a suplex-powerbomb combo. Mike still tagged Matt, and the former WWE star took on both his opponents with a quick offensive streak.
Matt got a two-count with a twisting standing moonsault. The Sydals smartly ejected Isaacs out of the ring, and they hit the 'Double Lighting Spiral' on Nelson for the victory on AEW Dark: Elevation.
Result: Mike & Matt Sydal def. Jorel Nelson & Royce Isaacs on AEW Dark: Elevation
Grade: B
Alex Marvez interviewed Hook and Powerhouse Hobbs backstage ahead of the latter's Elevation match.