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Nick Comoroto (w/ The Factory) vs. VSK on AEW Dark: Elevation
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Comoroto placed the stairs near the ramp for QT Marshall, and The Factory leader took his seat before the AEW Dark: Elevation match.
VSK didn't even let Comoroto take the robe off as he executed a dropkick. Comroto was rightfully triggered, and he caught VSK mid-air and slammed him down with authority.
Comoroto delivered a sledgehammer shot to VSK's back. The former WWE developmental talent dominated the proceedings.
However, VSK was still in the match, and he responded to adversity with a dropkick. Comoroto reacted with a massive shoulder tackle.
Comoroto finished the match with the Military press into the powerslam. Freakish strength!
Result: Nick Comoroto def. VSK on AEW Dark: Elevation
Grade: C
QT signaled for another powerslam, and Comoroto executed his boss' orders.
A really well-made video package chronicling the life and rise of Leyla Hirsch aired next as part of AEW's Rising Star series.
Diamante & Amber Nova (AEW Tag Team debut) vs. Leyla Hirsch & Ryo Mizunami on AEW Dark: Elevation
Leyla Hirsch and Amber Nova got the match underway, and Leyla unsurprisingly used her amateur wrestling background to assume control.
Ryo got the tag, and the veteran Joshi star started her offensive routine with an elbow. Ryo wanted to lock horns with Diamante, and the Hispanic star received the tag. Diamante raked Ryo in the eyes before connecting with several forearm shots.
Mizunami responded with a massive shoulder tackle. Leyla came into the match, but Diamante and Amber Nova isolated their opponents.
Diamante hit a suplex on Hirsch while Nova dumped Diamante out of the ring. Amber Nova used the turnbuckle to deliver a clever scissor-head move. Hirsch dug in deep and executed a clutch gut-wrench suplex. Mizunami got the hot tag, and she hit multiple shoulder tackles.
Mizunami took on both her opponents and came out on top. Ryo was on song as she delivered a barrage of open-handed chops. Hirsch came in and hit the running double knees in the corner. Mizunami and Hirsch used a top-rope double-team move on Nova, but Diamante broke the count.
Hirsch, however, ended the contest with an armbar on Amber Nova.
Result: Leyla Hirsch & Ryo Mizunami def. Diamante & Amber Nova on AEW Dark: Elevation
Grade: B-
Diamante attacked Hirsch after the match, and Ryo jumped in to make the save. Tony Schiavone confirmed via Tony Khan that Diamante and Hirsch would face each other singles competition on next week's AEW Dynamite.
Ethan Page and Scorpio Sky were having trouble coming up with a tag team name during a hilarious backstage interview with Dasha Gonzalez that featured next on AEW Dark: Elevation.
