AEW Dark Results - Female star debuts, Wrestler gets squashed and busted open, and more - 12th January 2021

#5. Louie Valle vs. Powerhouse Hobbs (w/ Hook) on AEW Dark

Powerhouse Hobbs.

Hobbs wasted no time as he rammed straight into Valle in the corner on AEW Dark. The Team Taz member dropped Valle with a massive clothesline. This match was destined to be a squash.

Hobbs ragdolled Valle across the ring as the wrestler from The Bronx got busted open. Powerhouse Hobbs tapped Louie in a bear hug before sending him crashing to the outside. Hook executed an Ippon Seoi Nage before rolling Valle back into the ring as Hobbs distracted the referee.

Hobbs spiked Valle into the mat for the win.

Result: Powerhouse Hobbs vs. Louie Valle on AEW Dark

Grade: C+

Hobbs connected with another falling power slam after the match.

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#6. Leva Bates vs. Red Velvet on AEW Dark

Leva Bates and Red Velvet.

Bates and Velvet shook hands before engaging in the collar and elbow tie-up. Velvet rolled through for a pinning predicament as they exchanged a few quick pins.

Bates dropped Velvet with a neck breaker for a 1-count. Leva followed it up with a Northern Lights suplex with the bridge for a two-count.

Velvet got back into the match with a single-leg kick. She Irish Whipped Bates in the corner before rushing in for the splash. Velvet then pushed her boots into Bates' face.

Leva responded with a few strikes and connected with knees in the corner. Bates was on top as she landed a clean kick. Velvet got out of Bates' shoulders and connected with her finisher out of nowhere for the win.

Result: Red Velvet def. Leva Bates on AEW Dark

Grade: C

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#7. Alex Reynolds & John Silver vs. KC Navarro & El Australiano (AEW Tag Team Debut) on AEW Dark

John Silver and KC Navarro.

El Australiano looked like a unique character, to say the least. Australiano got the better of Reynolds in the early exchanges, but the Dark Order member outwrestled his opponent and got the last laugh with a dropkick.

Silver and Navarro were now the legal men. Johnny Hungy showed off his muscles, and they looked buff and majestic as always. Navarro taunted Silver by also claiming to be jacked.

Silver sent Navarro flying across the ring with a toss. Reynolds got the tag, and he planted Navarro's face into the mat. Silver and Reynolds made quick tags.

Navarro made the hot tag to Australiano, but Dark Order had him covered. Australiano, however, delivered a sky twister.

He came off the top rope with a moonsault. Australiano missed a moonsault in the ring, and Reynolds knocked him down with a big boot.

Navarro fired up the strikes on Silver, but Reynolds came in for the assist. Reynolds and Silver isolated Australiano and finished the match with the Leg Capture Fishermen Buster.

Result: Alex Reynolds & John Silver def. KC Navarro & El Australiano on AEW Dark

Grade: B