CM Punk vs Shawn Spears on AEW Dynamite
After last week's obliteration on AEW Dynamite, CM Punk sought revenge on the Pinnacle as he went up against the Chairman.
MJF made his way to the commentary table as CM Punk hit the Go To Sleep within seconds of the bell ringing for a quick win.
Result: CM Punk def. Shawn Spears
Grade: C
MJF crept up behind CM Punk as the latter grabbed him by his scarf. The three-time Dynamite Diamond Ring escaped the Punk's wrath as the Voice of the Voiceless stood tall to end the segment.
Gunn Club ambushes Christian Cage
Billy Gunn stopped Christian Cage in his tracks, asking Captain Charisma for an AEW Tag Team Championship shot for the Gunn Club against Jungle Boy and Luchasaurus.
Christian shrugged him off but Austin and Colten Gunn ambushed the former IMPACT Wrestling Champion and laid him out.
Cody Rhodes makes his AEW return
TNT Champion Cody Rhodes made his way to the ring to a mixed reaction from the crowd as the show headed into commercial. Back on air, the crowd booed the American Nightmare as he asked the fans what they wanted to talk about. Cody Rhodes referenced CM Punk's pipebomb and discussed its impact on the wrestling business.
Cody Rhodes claimed that the revolution CM Punk spoke of was carried out by Cody Rhodes. He said that the fans jeering at him when he carried the burden on his shoulders is why he refused to turn heel.
The TNT Champion claimed he built the Forbidden Door in an impassioned rant as the crowd broke into a Cody chant. He fired shots at NXT by speaking about AEW beating them in the Wednesday Night Wars.
Cody Rhodes proceeded to put over Malakai Black and Jay Lethal before trolling WALTER's name change. He then addressed the fact that there were two TNT Champions and proposed a unification ladder match at Beach Break.
Anna Jay challenges Jade Cargill for the TBS Championship
Jade Cargill, along with Smart Mark Sterling, and Anna Jay with John Silver were present backstage for an interview.
Mark reminded the Dark Order members that Jade Cargill is 24-0 in AEW, before John Silver claimed that Anna Jay will hand the inaugural TBS Champion her first loss by defeating her for the title.
Mark Sterling proceeded to accept the challenge on his client's behalf.