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Abadon vs. Ray Lyn on AEW Dark: Elevation
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Ray Lyn was predictably uncertain about how to approach the AEW Dark: Elevation match as an intimidating Abadon stared her down.
A shot to the back from Lyn angered Abadon, who executed a backbreaker and began to stamp her authority in the match. While Lyn did connect with a few strikes, Abadon no-sold most of them, and they just increased her rage even more.
She slammed Lyn on the back of her head near ringside. Abadon finally put Lyn out of her misery with the Cemetery Drive.
Result: Abadon def. Ray Lyn on AEW Dark: Elevation
Grade: C
Powerhouse Hobbs vs. Brandon Cutler on AEW Dark: Elevation
Hobbs isolated Cutler in a corner. Brandon, however, used his quickness to get in a few punches.
Hobbs' power came to the fore when he caught Cutler mid-air and sent him crashing into the corner. To Brandon's credit, he managed to get Hobbs on the ground with a basement dropkick and a springboard splash.
Cutler went for a crossbody from the top, but Hobbs grabbed him and hit the powerslam for the win.
Result: Powerhouse Hobbs def. Brandon Cutler on AEW Dark: Elevation
Grade: D
Diamante vs. Leila Grey on AEW Dark: Elevation
Grey had just five months of in-ring experience in comparison to Diamante's 12 years in the business. Leila hit two deep arm drags, and Paul Wight was impressed with the execution.
Grey got a two-count with a crossbody. Diamante, however, got back into the match with a stiff left-hand lariat. Sheconnected with three vicious crossface forearms.
Diamante executed the Three Amigos, with the final suplex happening right up against the turnbuckles. She hit the shotgun running dropkick in the corner for the two-count. Diamante wore Grey with a chin lock.
It didn't take time for both women to exchange shots in the middle of the ring, and it was Diamante who got the better of the striking battle. She then hit the Code Red for the win.
Result: Diamante def. Leila Grey on AEW Dark: Elevation
Grade: C
Carlie Bravo, Dean Alexander, Brick Aldridge & David Ali vs. The Butcher, The Blade, & Private Party on AEW Dark: Elevation
The Butcher and The Blade wasted no time as they attacked their opponents and singled out Carlie Bravo for extra punishment.
David Ali and Isiah Kassidy were the legal men after the initial beatdown. Private Party showed off great tandem wrestling by laying out David Ali.
They executed a sequence that included a double atomic drop and dropkicks. Ali tagged Aldridge into the match, but Butcher knew when to come in and keep his team's momentum.
Bunny and Matt Hardy attacked Aldridge on the outside while the referee was distracted.
Blade unleased a series of brutal strikes on Aldridge in the corner. However, the big guy created some separation and tagged Ali back into the match.
All hell broke loose as the competitors brawled in the middle of the ring. David Ali was the only man left in the ring for his team as The Butcher & The Blade hit their finisher for the win. Matt Hardy celebrated the victory with his formidable new faction.
Result: The Butcher, The Blade, & Private Party def. Carlie Bravo, Dean Alexander, Brick Aldridge & David Ali on AEW Dark: Elevation
Grade: C
The Matt Hardy Empire is the newest faction to emerge in AEW, and the group's current goal is to end The Dark Order and takeover All Elite Wrestling.
