Britt Baker vs Ruby Soho at AEW Dynamite: Grand Slam
Both women traded holds and headlocks as Britt Baker rolled to the outside to regroup. Ruby Soho hit a top rope crossbody on Rebel and Jamie Hayter on the outside but missed the AEW women's champion. Baker hit a superkick and a swinging neckbreaker off the apron, onto the floor.
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Back inside the ring, the Pittsburgh native worked on Soho's shoulder and stomped on her opponent's head. Britt backed Ruby into the corner and clubbed her with forearms before repeatedly striking The Runaway in the head with her knee. The former Riott Squad leader fought out of the corner, delivered multiple kicks, and got in a back body suplex.
Britt Baker put an end to Ruby's flurry with a thrust kick as both women collapsed and a slugfest ensued. Ruby Soho hit multiple headbutts but the champion connected with a slingblade.
Rebel handed a glove to the dentist, but the challenger countered a Lockjaw attempt and hit an enziguiri in the corner. Soho got a nearfall with a top rope senton.
Britt got a nearfall of her own with a neckbreaker-thrust kick combo. She went to the top rope but Ruby caught her and climbed the rope herself. Baker hit a top rope driver for a nearfall.
A stomp wasn't enough to pin Ruby Soho but Rebel and Jamie Hayter interfered to allow the champion to lock in the Lockjaw for the win and retain the AEW Women's Championship.
Grade: C