AEW Dark Results - Two big stars get new theme songs, Officials break up a massive brawl, Mercedes Martinez destroys opponent (8th February 2022)

Mercedes Martinez vs. Queen Aminata on AEW Dark

Mercedes Martinez was in no mood to play around on AEW Dark as she stomped Aminata in the feet and landed a few chops.

The former WWE star flattened Aminata with a 'half-and-half' back throw followed by a big boot across the face. Mercedes grabbed the Queen by her chin and connected with overhand shots to the chest.

Martinez was putting on a wrestling clinic as she dominated the match until Aminata's comeback, which began with a jawbreaker. Mercedes executed a big spinebuster to regain control before raining down right hands on her opponent's head.

Mercedes talked a lot of trash as she went for the knee strike but got rocked with a headbutt. She then responded by planting Aminata with a Fisherwoman's suplex for the three-count.

Result: Mercedes Martinez def. Queen Aminata on AEW Dark

Grade: B

Martinez sent a big statement to Thunder Rosa with a commanding win.

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Tony Schiavone interviewed Wheeler Yuta in a backstage segment ahead of his singles match against The Factory's Aaron Solo.

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Anthony Ogogo (w/ QT Marshall & Nick Comoroto) vs. Tony Vincita on AEW Dark

Ogogo landed a forearm shot to Vincita's kidney area to begin the match. Tony deployed a few solid counters to catch Ogogo off guard; however, Anthony transitioned to a backbreaker and looked proud of his handiwork.

He wrenched on Vincita's nose until the referee called for the break. Ogogo executed a clean back body drop, soaked in the atmosphere, and continued the onslaught on his opponent.

Ogogo pulled off a smooth powerslam and followed it with kicks and punches in the corner. Vincita used his hands to create the much-needed separation, but he missed the top-rope missile dropkick.

Ogogo picked Vincita up and mercilessly slammed him down to the mat. The Olympic Bronze medalist ripped off his wrist tape and landed a bare-knuckle right-hand punch to Vincita.

Ogogo draped the Union flag over his opponent as the referee called for the bell and ended the match.

Result: Anthony Ogogo def. Tony Vincita on AEW Dark

Grade: B+

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Lee Moriarty vs. Anthony Henry on AEW Dark

Lee Moriarty also made his entrance to a new entrance theme called "Taiga Styling."

He went for Henry's legs and engaged in some mat-based wrestling in the match's early stages. Moriarty's unique in-ring style eventually paid dividends as he knocked his opponent down with a beautiful kick.

Moriarty went for the abdominal stretch, but Henry broke free and landed a few shots. Lee fired back with chopping uppercuts but got dropped on the apron. Henry delivered a vicious neck crank on Moriarty and slowed the match's pace down.

Fans chanted for Moriarty as he struggled to get to a vertical base. Henry focussed on his opponent's legs and kept him grounded with some punishing offense. However, Moriarty came back with a forearm strike and a side suplex.

Lee landed a high boot, followed by a running strike in the corner. He delivered the big stomp for a near fall as Henry somehow managed to stay alive in the match. The two men exchanged reversals and pinfalls as the bout approached its finish.

Henry got a near fall himself with a nasty brainbuster. Later, Moriarty escaped the stretch muffler submission and rolled Henry up for a two-count. Lee stepped over the latter, got his back, and landed a solid lariat-like shot.

Moriarty flatlined Henry for the final pinfall.

Result: Lee Moriarty def. Anthony Henry on AEW Dark

Grade: A

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Both competitors exchanged a quick handshake after the match before Tony Schiavone interviewed the winner. Moriarty cut a promo and sent a warning to the entire roster.