AEW Dark Results - Released WWE star debuts to face Eddie Kingston, Big upset, Controversial end to main event, and more (5th October 2021)

Serpentico (w/ Luther) vs. Marko Stunt on AEW Dark

Marko Stunt started strong in the AEW Dark match with a furious combination of punches, kicks, and forearm shots. He wiped Serpentico out with a dive over the ropes before taking his shirt off and landing a superkick.

Marko mercilessly beat up Serpentico on the outside before rolling him back into the ring. Serpentico, however, stopped Stunt's momentum with a high-angle Michinoku Driver.

Luther's squeaky voice overpowered every other sound as Serpentico sent Stunt crashing into the turnbuckle with a hammer throw.

Luther ordered his partner to do the 'flying snake' from the top, and it turned out to be a horrible mistake as Stunt moved out of the way.

Marko executed a gutwrench suplex followed by a shotgun dropkick and tope suicida. Stunt and Serpentico battled on the outside as Luther also got involved.

The Original Death Dealer grabbed Serpentico, screamed "Snake Time," and sent him flying off the ramp in an attempt to assault Stunt. Hilarious!

Marko once again rolled out of the way and connected with an elbow drop back in the ring. He got a near fall with a massive Stan Hansen-inspired lariat.

Serpentico countered the sliced bread, and Luther attacked Stunt while the referee had his back turned. The distraction proved to be the deciding factor as Serpentico trapped Stunt in a pinning predicament for an upset victory.

Result: Serpentico def. Marko Stunt on AEW Dark

Grade: B+

While Stunt grabbed his head in sheer disbelief, Serpentico picked up his first singles win in AEW!

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AEW Dark Main Event: Orange Cassidy (w/ Kris Statlander, Chuck Taylor & Wheeler Yuta) vs. Nick Comoroto (w/ The Factory)

Cassidy got one of the loudest pops of the night for merely touching Comoroto's chest. The member of the Factory called for Cassidy to hit him. Orange unsurprisingly didn't oblige as he put his hands in the pocket. What followed was some trademark Cassidy offense!

Comoroto muscled his way back into the match and began to look like a true powerhouse. Comoroto executed a military press on the outside before mocking Cassidy.

Nick Comoroto's freakish strength was on full display as he delivered a huge suplex. Cassidy reversed a powerbomb and sent Comoroto face-first into the turnbuckle. Nick blocked the beach break and went for the powerbomb for the second time.

Cassidy countered yet again with a DDT, but Comoroto kicked out of the subsequent pinfall at one.

The match featured multiple reversals as Comoroto eventually hit the stampede power slam for a near fall. Cassidy had the crowd support as he dug deep and tried to create some space.

Cassidy took Comoroto out with a tope suicida while the situation between the Best Friends and The Factory got volatile near ringside.

Comoroto hammered Wheeler Yuta while QT Marshall looked to attack Cassidy while Aubrey Edwards was distracted. Kris Statlander flung her knee brace towards Marshall.

The referee finally turned around to see Marshall with the 'weapon,' and they began to argue in the corner. Meanwhile, Cassidy used the chaos to his gain and hit Comoroto with two Orange Punches and the Beach Break for the win.

Result: Orange Cassidy def. Nick Comoroto on AEW Dark

Grade: B+

Cassidy ended a wild main event with his arms raised. As expected, the 111th AEW Dark episode ended with a quintessential Best Friends hug!