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Matt Hardy (HFO) vs. Jora Johl on AEW Dark: Elevation
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Jora Johl previously appeared on AEW Dark as Robo, and the Indian star has now been christened with a new name.
Hardy caught Jora with a stiff right before trapping him in the corner. Big Money Matt Hardy used his experience to work a specific body part, which in this case, was Jora's left shoulder.
Matt had a tight hammerlock which made it difficult for Jora to reach the ropes or break free. As a result, Jora got dumped outside, and it gave him some time to recuperate.
Back in the ring, Hardy continued to punish Jora's left arm with an effective shoulder snapper. Jora finally began his comeback with a series of rights. He battled through the pain and executed a shoulder tackle and a dropkick.
Johl got a near fall with the Michinoku Driver. The Punjabi Lion went to the top, but Hardy stopped him. The former WWE star softened Jora up with punches before going to the second turnbuckle. Hardy then delivered a suplex and called for the finish.
He mocked Christian Cage before landing a clubbing shot to Jora's throat. Hardy got the win with the Twist of Fate.
Result: Matt Hardy def. Jora Johl on AEW Dark: Elevation
Grade: B
Matt Hardy offered Jora Johl to join the Hardy Family Office. The veteran had done his research, and he knew about the Indian star's struggles in the United States.
Matt promised to guide Jora and protect the star's dream of being an AEW talent. Jora, however, would have to begin at the bottom and do many odd jobs. Will Jora accept? Only time will tell.
Shawn Spears & Wardlow vs. Ryzin & Kal Herro on AEW Dark: Elevation
Wardlow got the match rolling against Ryzin, who was an all-out fan favorite at Daily's Place. Wardlow mercilessly slammed Ryzin onto the mat and casually played with his straps with a smirk on his face.
The Inner Circle star showed his immense strength by tossing Ryzin across the ring.
Shawn Spears made the blind tag and locked up with Kal Herro, who had some really funky gear.
Shawn controlled the match on the mat with a wristlock, but Kal faked multiple kip-ups before getting back up. Ryzin finally got into the bout, but Spears dropped him with a foot stomp.
Spears was livid with Herro for some reason, and he pulled the illegal man in and pummeled him.
Wardlow calmed Spears down and tagged himself into the match, attacking Herro with a spinebuster before turning his attention to Ryzin. Wardlow knocked Ryzin out with the lifting knee strike in the corner.
Result: Shawn Spears & Wardlow def. Ryzin & Kal Herro on AEW Dark: Elevation
Grade: C
Powerhouse Hobbs vs. Darian Bengston on AEW Dark: Elevation
Hobbs gave Darian a death stare and invited him to fire some kicks. Instead, Hobbs caught Bengston and began to absolutely annihilate the AEW debutant.
The Team Taz member used the ring post to bend Darian in half. Paul Wight noted that Hobbs's dominance and unforgiving in-ring style made him similar to Brock Lesnar.
Hobbs was relentless as he slammed Darian without any remorse. Fans chanted 'one more time' in a purely sadistic manner. The Team Taz star put Bengston out of his misery with another powerslam of the sidewalk variation.
Result: Powerhouse Hobbs def. Darian Bengston on AEW Dark: Elevation
Grade: C
Is Powerhouse Hobbs really AEW's Brock Lesnar, as Paul Wight highlighted? He does indeed look the part!
