Billy and Colten Gunn of The Gunn Club vs. Kal Herro & Liam Gray (AEW Tag Team Debut) on AEW Dark
Herro had a fanny pack during the AEW Dark match, and The Gunn Club had a problem with the accessory. Billy Gunn started the match with some good wrist control, followed by a shoulder tackle.
Billy effortlessly broke Herro's back hold with a mild torque of the hips. Colten Gunn tagged in and delivered a stiff clothesline. He hooked the far leg and got a two-count. The Gunn Club looked really methodical tonight as they controlled the match.
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Papa Gunn wasn't in a good mood though, as he came in and casually dropped Kal with a big boot. Colten came in next but ate a few kicks that helped Herro make the tag to Gray.
Liam came in hot and executed two dropkicks on Colten. He had a special gift for Billy Gunn on the outside as he hit the ropes for a tope suicida. Billy, however, moved out of the way, and Liam Gray took a nasty bump. Even Billy Gunn had a look of concern on his face. Gray landed on his head, but he was rolled back into the ring.
Colten hit the Colt 45 for the win. Billy Gunn got on top of Gray to say a few words, and we assume that he must have checked up on the wrestler.
Result: Billy and Colten Gunn of The Gunn Club def. Kal Herro & Liam Gray on AEW Dark
Grade: C
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Leyla Hirsch vs. Vertvixen on AEW Dark
Ricky Starks joined the commentary team from this match onwards. Hirsch and Vertvixen kicked off the bout with a furious exchange. Vertvixen used her strength and reach advantage to deliver a simple yet effective backdrop.
Hirsch responded with a series of forearm shimmers. Vertvixen got back with a dropkick.
Legit Leyla crawled her way back into the match with a powerslam, followed by two release German suplexes. Hirsch bounced around before rocking Vertvixen with a massive lariat. Vertvixen kicked out at two and even escaped the subsequent cross-arm breaker by grabbing onto the ropes.
Vertvixen got a near fall with roundhouse and hook kicks. Hirsch fought out of the firewoman's carry and hit two knee strikes. Hirsch dropped down and transitioned to the juji gatame (arm breaker) for the win on AEW Dark.
Result: Leyla Hirsch def. Vertvixen on AEW Dark
Grade: B-
Dante Martin vs. Jason Hotch (AEW Debut) on AEW Dark
Hotch and Martin got the match rolling with a collar and elbow tie-up. Jason got Martin down with a shoulder block.
Dante's tremendous leapfrog stunned everyone in attendance, and he rounded it up with a picture-perfect dropkick. Hotch, though, executed a neat brainbuster for a two-count.
Hotch worked on Martin with a classic chin lock in the middle of the ring. Dante broke out with a few elbows and kicks. Hotch countered Martin's offense with an insane backbreaker. Martin sold it as his back had actually broken! Phenomenal body movements!
Martin used his speed to hit a huge clothesline, followed by an enziguri in the corner. Martin was looking really good as he hit the springboard moonsault for a two-count. Dante kicked Hotch from the apron before heading up and hitting the 450 Splash for the victory on AEW Dark.
Result: Dante Martin def. Jason Hotch (AEW Debut) on AEW Dark
Grade: B
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