#4. Hikaru Shida vs. Leyla Hirsch on AEW Dark
Hikaru Shida made her AEW Dark return to face the debuting Leyla Hirsch, who surprised the AEW Women's Champion in the match's early goings.
Hirsch's power was all there to be seen as Shida was on the back foot. Hikaru, however, got back into the match with a backbreaker. Shida continued with the offense until Hirsch low-bridged the champ. Shida then got hit with a suicide dive.
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Hirsch enjoyed a dominant spell in the match as she connected with a double knee strike followed by a modified Angle Slam, which got her a near fall. Shida created some separation by escaping a moonsault attempt before delivering a knee strike of her own. Hirsch countered a Falcon Arrow into an armbar.
Shida broke the hold by reaching out to the ropes. Back on her feet, Hikaru connected with the running knee, followed by the punt and the Falcon Arrow for the win.
Grade: B+
Result: Hikaru Shida def. Leyla Hirsch on AEW Dark
#5. Danny Limelight & Jersey Muscle vs. The Jurassic Express on AEW Dark
The match kicked off with Limelight and Jungle Boy trying to one-up each other with their athleticism. Both teams executed quick tags as there were several back-and-forth exchanges in the opening minutes of the match.
Jersey Muscle took control of the match by sending Marko Stunt to the outside. Limelight was the legal man, and he hit a stalling suplex in Stunt.
After taking some punishment, Marko finally made the hot tag to Luchasaurus while Steve came in from the other side. Luchasaurus went on a rampage as he took out Jersey Shore with chops and kicks. Chaos ensued as all competitors indulged in a DDT party. The finish of the match saw Jungle Boy hit all his opponents with superkicks. Limelight got hit with three big boots before Stunt connected with the Destroyer for the three-count.
Grade: B
Result: The Jurassic Express def. Danny Limelight & Jersey Muscle on AEW Dark
#6. SCU vs. TH2 on AEW Dark
Frankie Kazarian and Angelico started the match for their respective teams. The tag team contest was expected to be all-action and quite innovative, and it certainly didn't disappoint. Kazarian and Angelico jockeyed for position, and the sequence included takedown and arm drag attempts.
This was one of the evening's better matches as there it got some time, and the performers also stepped up to the plate to deliver a decent contest. TH2's unique in-ring style meshed well with SCU's work. However, while the match was good, the finish left a lot to be desired.
Daniels was attempting the Angel's Wings on Jack Evans, but it got countered. Kazarian got into the match and hit Evans with a spike DDT. Angelico broke up the pinfall attempt. Kazarian then rolled up Evans for the win. Yes, it just ended like that.
Grade: B+
Result: SCU def. TH2 on AEW Dark
TH2 unleashed a post-match attack on SCU.