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With Friday's episode of AEW Dynamite, Tony Khan's company delivered an excellent go-home show two nights before its massive Double or Nothing event. The episode was jam-packed from top to bottom with segments and matches that helped build up Sunday's show.
Miro defended his AEW TNT title roughly 48 hours before his defense against Lance Archer. The former WWE Superstar looked to showcase his dominance, and he successfully delivered some of the most awe-inspiring moments of the night.
Meanwhile, Darby Allin was also in action on AEW Dynamite, while Ethan Page and Scorpio Sky finally got a chance to show off their newly formed team on Dynamite. Plus, Jade Cargill issued an open challenge as the buzzworthy competitor showcased the reason for the excitement surrounding her. Finally, The members of The Inner Circle also celebrated their memorable time together.
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Plenty of stars impressed on Friday, but the following five wrestlers stood out the most on this week's episode of AEW Dynamite.
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#5 Darby Allin showed his heart on AEW Dynamite
Darby Allin and Cezar Bononi faced each other on AEW Dynamite as Allin looked to get back to his winning ways. Thanks to his injuries, he had a target on his mid-section as the former TNT Champion sought to make up for his title loss by facing Bononi.
The early moments of the match saw Bononi using his strength to toss Allin around as if he was a sack of feathers. He dominated most of the match by continuing to overpower Allin at every turn.
But Allin rallied, as he used the sleeper hold to bring Bononi down. He then hit Bononi with the stunner and used the momentum to keep going. Allin ultimately climbed to the top rope and hit the Coffin Drop to win the match on AEW Dynamite.
Allin and Sting were attacked after the match, but they managed to survive the assault. Thanks to Allin's win, the duo will head into AEW Double or Nothing with a lot of momentum.
#4 Jade Cargill displayed her dominance on AEW Dynamite
Jade Cargill has been hyped up ever since she arrived on AEW Dynamite. Throughout her time with the company, she has been one of the most talked-about competitors in the women's division.
Cargill was recruited by several managers as they all looked to sign the star as their client. Mark Sterling has seemingly won this race; during Cargill's open challenge on AEW Dynamite, he accompanied her to the ring.
In the ring, Cargill faced KiLynn King, a rising star with an impressive record in AEW. Though King put up a good fight, Cargill's strength and Sterling's interference at ringside made all the difference on AEW Dynamite.
Cargill ended up hitting King with the Jaded finishing move to clinch the victory on AEW Dynamite. Cargill has a long way to go before she can challenge for the AEW Women's Championship, but her match on Friday seemed like it took her one step closer to that goal.
If this successful path continues, Cargill could quickly find herself in the title picture. Regardless, the buzz surrounding her continues to grow with each passing week.
#3 "Hangman" Adam Page defeated Joey Janela on AEW Dynamite
"Hangman" Adam Page faced Joey Janela this week on AEW Dynamite. Hangman was in control for most of the match, but both stars exchanged shots throughout the bout. Still, Page showed off his impressive skills at several points; for example, he threw Janela out of the ring and hit a Fallaway Slam on the outside.
Janela got back in the driver's seat after a cheap shot, but that momentum didn't last too long. "Hangman" looked extraordinarily fierce in the match when he was busted open and blood started to pour down his face. Page didn't seem to mind the wound, and he faced down Janela as if there was no tomorrow.
Despite the fact that he will meet Brian Cage at this weekend Double or Nothing, he went all out on AEW Dynamite.
He hit Janela with move after move, surviving his German Suplex and other assaults, before he dropped him with the Buckshot Lariat to get the win on AEW Dynamite.
By the end of his match, Hangman was bleeding profusely, but he still stared down Brian Cage. He taunted "The Machine" into ensuring that he was not attacked by any other member of Team Taz. Cage seemingly assured him that their match on Sunday will only be involve two of them, so they'll fight like men at the pay-per-view.
"Hangman" not only showed the fortitude to win the match, but he also demonstrated his intelligence in trying to secure fair competition for himself at the upcoming pay-per-view.
#2 Miro defended his TNT Championship on AEW Dynamite
On this week's episode of AEW Dynamite, Miro defended his TNT title for the first time, just two days before Double or Nothing.
He faced Dante Martin, one of the best young wrestlers on the roster, and looked to dominate the match. But the match was not as one-sided as he expected, as Martin fought back as best he could.
The young superstar fought back but was no match for the strength of Miro. The AEW TNT Champion caught him out with a huge brainbuster, and that was the beginning of the end for him. Miro followed up with the Machka Kick and then made him tap out with the Accolade holding on to the submission move for just that bit longer than usual.
Despite the victory, his night on AEW Dynamite wasn't finished yet, as Lance Archer confronted the champion. Miro survived the attack, and he was ready for more, but the officials separated the two rivals apart. They will wage war again in their match at Double or Nothing, a bout that will surely be a clash of titans.
#1 The Pinnacle ruined The Inner Circle's celebration on AEW Dynamite
The Pinnacle interrupted the celebration of The Inner Circle on this week's episode of AEW Dynamite. MJF appeared on the screen and showed Chris Jericho and the other members of his team Dean Malenko, who had seemingly been incapacitated, at his feet.
The Inner Circle had previously celebrated its greatest moments on AEW Dynamite, and the mood was emotional while the members readied themselves for their match at Double or Nothing. But seeing the wrestling legend treated in such a violent manner convinced them to rush to the arena where they will have their Stadium Stampede Match in two days.
Before they could rescue Malenko, Jericho and his allies were separated and ambushed by members of The Pinnacle. MJF's faction looked to take them apart and destroy them, as FTR hit Santana and Ortiz with nasty piledrivers through a pair of tables.
The Pinnacle stood tall to end AEW Dynamite, and it might be the last time that The Inner Circle is seen together on an episode of the weekly show. At this point, it seems like MJF's group is the stable to beat in AEW.
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