AEW Dark: Elevation Results: WWE Hall of Famer in action, Thunder Rosa sends message to top heel, Tony Nese steals show

Emi Sakura vs. Notorious Mimi on AEW Dark: Elevation

A distraction from Mei Suruga allowed Emi Sakura to get the early advantage in the AEW Elevation match. The Japanese veteran tossed Mimi around and delivered missile chops in the corner. Sakura hit a crossbody and continued to kick her opponent.

Sakura hit an underhook backbreaker, but Mimi got in some offense as she delivered a side slam of her own. Emi Sakura rolled her up after Suruga provided a distraction.

Result: Emi Sakura def. Notorious Mimi

Grade: C+

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Jaden Valo vs. Anthony Ogogo on AEW Dark: Elevation

Jaden Valo made his AEW debut as he tried to lock up with Anthony Ogogo, but the Olympian overpowered him. Ogogo hit the Olympic Slam for the quick win.

Result: Anthony Ogogo def. Jaden Valo

Grade: D

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Mike Verna and Anthony Gangone vs. Santana and Ortiz on AEW Dark: Elevation

Santana and Ortiz traded tags and combined to take down Mike Verna. They hit a DDT and a moonsault on him as Ortiz tried to pin him after delivering a senton. But Anthony Gangone broke up the pin attempt, and Ortiz dumped him out of the ring.

A distraction allowed the heels to take advantage, but Santana tagged in, took out both men with lariats, and hit a huge back-body drop. Gangone hit a big boot, but the Inner Circle members picked up the win after a combination of offenses.

Result: Santana and Ortiz def. Mike Verna and Anthony Gangone

Grade: B

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Tony Nese vs. Alex Reynolds on AEW Dark: Elevation

Tony Nese started the AEW Dark: Elevation main event by rolling out the ring. Upon re-entering, he ate a dropkick from Alex Reynolds. The Dark Order member delivered a top rope crossbody and a lariat in the corner.

He whipped Ness into the other corner to deliver another lariat. Tony Nese grounded his opponent with forearm strikes and hit a beautiful moonsault off the middle rope. The former WWE star had Reynolds in a headlock, but he got out of it and hit a big boot.

Reynolds got nearfall with a roll-up and hit a flying back elbow. He hit a double knee to Tony's chest and got another nearfall. He went to the top rope, but the former Cruiserweight Champion countered. Nese slammed Reynolds with one hand and hit the running knee in the corner for the win.

Result: Tony Nese def. Alex Reynolds

Grade: A