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AEW continues to be the trendsetter in the professional wrestling industry. The second episode of Rampage: The First Dance emanated from the sold-out United Center in Chicago on Friday night.
The show kickstarted with a rapturous pop as CM Punk emerged as the company's blockbuster signing. In the main event, chaos erupted after Jon Moxley fought 22-year old Daniel Garcia. Moreover, fans hijacked the entire night with their wild reactions, making it one of the most memorable AEW shows in the company's short history.
With that said, let's now get to the best and worst of AEW Rampage: The First Dance. After reading the article, don't forget to share your thoughts in tthe comments section even if you disagree with any of the points discussed below.
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#3 Best: CM Punk threw a curveball on AEW Rampage
After weeks of social media buzz and rumored reports surfacing, CM Punk finally made his return to the wrestling world by officially becoming a member of All Elite Wrestling.
It couldn't have been a more exhilarating experience for fans to witness their native hero kick off the show. As soon as the Cult of Personality song blared through the speakers in the arena, the roof came off of the United Center in Chicago.
CM Punk delivered an intense promo that featured a massive dig at WWE. The Voice of the Voiceless claimed he became sick and lost his passion for wrestling, and couldn't get better if he stayed in the same place. However, fans prompted him to make his comeback, and he is going nowhere this time around.
CM Punk recalled his famous 'pipebomb' moment a decade ago to talk about his wrestling journey, taking a seat right in the middle of the AEW ring.
CM Punk then turned his attention towards Sting and Darby Allin, who were in the rafters. The former WWE Champion heaped praise on Darby Allin while laying out the challenge to face him at All Out.
He concluded the segment by expressing his gratitude to fans and offering them ice cream bars on their way out after the show.
It wasn't just an emotional moment for fans but CM Punk as well. He will now be gearing up for his first wrestling match since 2014 as he faces Darby Allin at AEW All Out in Chicago next month.
The build-up to their storyline will kickstart next week as the Best In The World is advertised to appear on Dynamite.
#2 Worst: An underwhelming match card on AEW Rampage
Apart from CM Punk's eye-grabbing opening segment on AEW Rampage, the entire show felt underwhelming. Given how the company lined up high-profile matches for the inaugural edition, the matches on this week's show weren't up to the mark. Moreover, the outcome of almost all the matches was predictable.
It was obvious that Jurassic Express was going to win, given how they were cheated out of a victory in the first place against the Young Bucks on this week's episode of AEW Dynamite.
The same could be said for Jade Cargill and Jon Moxley. The company could have planned a more intriguing match card for the 15,000 fans that were at the United Center tonight.
However, it could be argued that the segment that started the show was the main draw, and AEW more than delivered with the debut of CM Punk.
#1 Best/ Worst: Jade Cargill's undefeated streak in AEW continues
AEW star Jade Cargill returned to action this Friday with an impressive win over former IMPACT Wrestling star Kiera Hogan. The bout was an utter squash and a big letdown.
The women's division made history last week when Dr. Britt Baker and Red Velvet headlined the inaugural edition of Rampage. On top of that, both women delivered on the hype. However, the early finish to the match between Jade Cargill and Kiera Hogan didn't send a great message.
On top of that, Cargill handed Hogan her third consecutive loss in AEW. Jade Cargill showed her dominance in the ring tonight, and her undefeated streak may help her rise through the ranks in the women's division. She could soon enter the AEW Women's Championship picture.
