AEW Dynamite Homecoming Results: Two former WWE Superstars debut; WCW legend faces Chris Jericho after 22 years; possible retirement?

AEW TNT Championship Match - Miro (C) vs Lee Johnson

#TheRedeemer @ToBeMiro looks ready to defend his TNT title against @BigShottyLee. Tune in to @tntdrama NOW to watch #AEWDynamite Homecoming! pic.twitter.com/CVeqnU28od

— All Elite Wrestling (@AEW) August 5, 2021

Lee Johnson charged at Miro as soon as the bell rang for their match at AEW Dynamite: Homecoming, but The Redeemer took him down immediately. Miro was all over Johnson in the early stages of the match. Lee Johnson hit back with a boot to the head before leaping off the middle rope. Miro caught the challenger midair and slammed him down onto the mat. Johnson managed to roll out of the ring to buy himself some time.

Miro followed the challenger out to ringside and invited him to chop him in the chest. They barely had any effect on Miro, who suplexed Johnson on the floor before tossing him into the barricade.

Overpowering strength from @ToBeMiro.Tune in to @tntdrama NOW to watch #AEWDynamite Homecoming! pic.twitter.com/7PoAOc7KGW

— All Elite Wrestling (@AEW) August 5, 2021

Back in the ring, Lee Johnson tried to fight his way back to his feet but Miro wouldn't let up on the pressure. He caught the challenger in a bear hug. Lee Johnson hit back with a DDT but Miro was back on his feet. Lee Johnson followed up with a dropkick which sent Miro crashing out of the AEW ring. He followed it up with a series of dives. Johnson rolled Miro back into the ring and headed to the top rope, hitting a crossbody but it didn't keep the champ down for long.

Miro hit a German Suplex but Johnson landed on his feet, hitting the champ with a series of superkicks as he turned around. Johnson hit a Frog Splash off the top rope but it only got a two-count. Miro took Johnson down with a brutal Superkick before locking in the Game Over, forcing Johnson to tap out.

Miro def. Lee Johnson on AEW Dynamite: Homecoming

RATING - A