Welcome to this week’s review of Aew’s latest television show, Collision, which brings wrestling back to Saturday nights! We’ve got the commentary team of Tony Schiavone and Nigel McGuinness calling the action, so let’s get into the review!
Match #1: Claudio Castagnoli, Daniel Garcia & Hiroshi Tanahashi def. Lance Archer & The Righteous (Dutch & Vincent) The following is courtesy of allelitewrestling.com:
“Daddy Magic” Matt Menard joined the broadcast booth for this match. Dutch and Claudio rammed into each other like two bulls. Dutch slammed Claudio with ease. Claudio fired back with a big double stomp to Dutch. Garcia and Vincent tagged in. Garcia kicked Vincent repeatedly in the corner. Garcia dropped Vincent on his back with a suplex. Garcia tagged in Tanahashi. Archer tagged in but ate some forearms from Tanahashi. “The Ace” leveled Archer with a running forearm, but Archer came back with a big cross body.
Match #1: Claudio Castagnoli, Daniel Garcia & Hiroshi Tanahashi def. Lance Archer & The Righteous (Dutch & Vincent) The following is courtesy of allelitewrestling.com:
“Daddy Magic” Matt Menard joined the broadcast booth for this match. Dutch and Claudio rammed into each other like two bulls. Dutch slammed Claudio with ease. Claudio fired back with a big double stomp to Dutch. Garcia and Vincent tagged in. Garcia kicked Vincent repeatedly in the corner. Garcia dropped Vincent on his back with a suplex. Garcia tagged in Tanahashi. Archer tagged in but ate some forearms from Tanahashi. “The Ace” leveled Archer with a running forearm, but Archer came back with a big cross body.
- 5/28/2024
- by Phil Wheat
- Nerdly
Welcome to this week’s review of Aew’s latest television show, Collision, which brings wrestling back to Saturday nights! We’ve got the commentary team of Nigel McGuinness, Ian Riccaboni and Tony Schiavone calling the action, so let’s get into the review!
Match #1: TNT Championship Match – Adam Copeland def. Matt Cardona The following is courtesy of allelitewrestling.com:
The match opened with a series of hip tosses. Cardona charged at Copeland outside the ring, and Copeland caught him with a clothesline. Cardona gouged Copeland in the eyes and then shoved him off the apron and into the steel ring steps. Cardona climbed the turnbuckles but Copeland yanked Cardona’s legs out from under him. Cardona fired back with a chop. Cardona was searching for a superplex, but Copeland countered with a bulldog off the top for a near fall! Matt Cardona spiked Copeland with the Impaler for a two-count,...
Match #1: TNT Championship Match – Adam Copeland def. Matt Cardona The following is courtesy of allelitewrestling.com:
The match opened with a series of hip tosses. Cardona charged at Copeland outside the ring, and Copeland caught him with a clothesline. Cardona gouged Copeland in the eyes and then shoved him off the apron and into the steel ring steps. Cardona climbed the turnbuckles but Copeland yanked Cardona’s legs out from under him. Cardona fired back with a chop. Cardona was searching for a superplex, but Copeland countered with a bulldog off the top for a near fall! Matt Cardona spiked Copeland with the Impaler for a two-count,...
- 4/2/2024
- by Phil Wheat
- Nerdly
It’s Monday so you know what that means, it’s time for our weekly review of Aew: Rampage! This week’s show features Excalibur, Tony Schiavone and Jim Ross on commentary. Now let’s get to the review…
Match #1: Ftw Championship Match – Hook def. Ethan Page The following is courtesy of allelitewrestling.com:
Ethan Page booted Hook as Hook was making his entrance. They began to brawl around the ring, with Hook headbutting Page. Hook followed Ethan Page up the arena steps, fighting each other among the fans. Hook clubbed Page with cross face strikes. Ethan Page swung a steel pipe at Hook, but Hook countered by pummeling Page with a metal garbage can. Hook hit a t-bone suplex on Page on the arena floor. Page attempted the Ego’s Edge on a table but Hook escaped and countered with a lariat. Ethan Page powerslammed Hook through the timekeeper’s table!
Match #1: Ftw Championship Match – Hook def. Ethan Page The following is courtesy of allelitewrestling.com:
Ethan Page booted Hook as Hook was making his entrance. They began to brawl around the ring, with Hook headbutting Page. Hook followed Ethan Page up the arena steps, fighting each other among the fans. Hook clubbed Page with cross face strikes. Ethan Page swung a steel pipe at Hook, but Hook countered by pummeling Page with a metal garbage can. Hook hit a t-bone suplex on Page on the arena floor. Page attempted the Ego’s Edge on a table but Hook escaped and countered with a lariat. Ethan Page powerslammed Hook through the timekeeper’s table!
- 4/10/2023
- by Phil Wheat
- Nerdly
Welcome back to another review of Aew Dark: Elevation, which features seven matches this week. In a change-up this week, we’ve got Tony Schiavone and Matt Menard on commentary. So let’s get into the review!
Match #1: Action Andretti def. Nick Comoroto
My Thoughts: If it wasn’t for the fact Action Andretti is on a hot streak you would have expected Nick Comoroto to pick up the easy win, especially considering the size difference. But no, instead Andretti held his own against the big man and there were a number of near falls which amped up the excitement. Eventually Andretti hit a Victory Roll for the 3 count.
My Score: 2.5 out of 5 Match #2: Skye Blue def. Angelica Risk
My Thoughts: Skye Blue gave up way too much to Risk – especially considering BLue is no veteran like Emi Sakura, who can out on these kinds of matches where...
Match #1: Action Andretti def. Nick Comoroto
My Thoughts: If it wasn’t for the fact Action Andretti is on a hot streak you would have expected Nick Comoroto to pick up the easy win, especially considering the size difference. But no, instead Andretti held his own against the big man and there were a number of near falls which amped up the excitement. Eventually Andretti hit a Victory Roll for the 3 count.
My Score: 2.5 out of 5 Match #2: Skye Blue def. Angelica Risk
My Thoughts: Skye Blue gave up way too much to Risk – especially considering BLue is no veteran like Emi Sakura, who can out on these kinds of matches where...
- 4/6/2023
- by Phil Wheat
- Nerdly
Welcome to this week’s review of Impact Wrestling, which this week opens with a Before the Impact match that saw Zicky Dice defeat Carlie Bravo. Let’s get into the review…
Match #1: X-Division Championship – Trey Miguel def. Mike Jackson The following is courtesy of impactwrestling.com:
Mike Jackson looks to become the oldest X-Division Champion of all time as he challenges Trey Miguel! Jackson has him reeling in the early going until Miguel goads him into a cheap shot. Miguel crashes an burns on a springboard Moonsault attempt, providing Jackson with an opening. Jackson hits a neckbreaker but Miguel tosses him to the floor to shut down his momentum. Jackson sidesteps, sending Miguel crashing into the steel ring post. Back in the ring, Jackson goes Old School as he walks across the top rope. Miguel fights him off, then connects with Lightning Spiral to retain the X-Division Title.
Match #1: X-Division Championship – Trey Miguel def. Mike Jackson The following is courtesy of impactwrestling.com:
Mike Jackson looks to become the oldest X-Division Champion of all time as he challenges Trey Miguel! Jackson has him reeling in the early going until Miguel goads him into a cheap shot. Miguel crashes an burns on a springboard Moonsault attempt, providing Jackson with an opening. Jackson hits a neckbreaker but Miguel tosses him to the floor to shut down his momentum. Jackson sidesteps, sending Miguel crashing into the steel ring post. Back in the ring, Jackson goes Old School as he walks across the top rope. Miguel fights him off, then connects with Lightning Spiral to retain the X-Division Title.
- 1/27/2023
- by Phil Wheat
- Nerdly
Another episode of Aew: Dark and another short post-Double or Nothing show. After yesterday’s 20-minute Elevation we get a sub-30 minute episode of Dark And another title defence for Mercedes Martinez! Taz and Excalibur are joined by Caprice Coleman on commentary for the matches this week!
Match #1: Roh Women’s Championship – Mercedes Martinez def. Viva Van
My Thoughts: The veteran Mercedes Martinez faces yeat another “green” wrestler in Viva Van, who only has three years under her belt compared to Martinez’s 21 years in the business! This was a patented (by me) Aew quasi-squash match, with Van given a little room to get some offence in before being dominated by Martinez. Better than Martinez’s Elevation match.
My Score: 2.5 out of 5 Match #2: The Butcher & The Blade def. Hunter Grey & Paul Titan
My Thoughts: Well Hunter Grey & Paul Titan have an interesting look. Didn’t stop them from...
Match #1: Roh Women’s Championship – Mercedes Martinez def. Viva Van
My Thoughts: The veteran Mercedes Martinez faces yeat another “green” wrestler in Viva Van, who only has three years under her belt compared to Martinez’s 21 years in the business! This was a patented (by me) Aew quasi-squash match, with Van given a little room to get some offence in before being dominated by Martinez. Better than Martinez’s Elevation match.
My Score: 2.5 out of 5 Match #2: The Butcher & The Blade def. Hunter Grey & Paul Titan
My Thoughts: Well Hunter Grey & Paul Titan have an interesting look. Didn’t stop them from...
- 6/2/2022
- by Phil Wheat
- Nerdly
Welcome to this week’s review of Aew: Dark which comes from Aew Universal and features nine matches this week. Once again we’ve got the winning team of Taz and Excalibur on commentary… Let’s get into the review!
Match #1: Kris Statlander def. Avery Breaux
My Thoughts: We open this week’s Dark with one of Aew signature matches. The quasi-squash. With Kris Statlander in control of this one, giving Breux just enough time to get in a modicum of offence. What really marked this match out was the silence… This Aew Universal crowd were quiet. Like really quiet for this match!
My Score: 1.5 out of 5 Match #2: “Daddy Magic” Matt Menard & “Cool Hand” Angelo Parker def. Eli Isom & Tug Cooper
My Thoughts: Match number two and squash number two. This was little more than a chance for the now stupidly named Matt Menard & Angelo Parker to get...
Match #1: Kris Statlander def. Avery Breaux
My Thoughts: We open this week’s Dark with one of Aew signature matches. The quasi-squash. With Kris Statlander in control of this one, giving Breux just enough time to get in a modicum of offence. What really marked this match out was the silence… This Aew Universal crowd were quiet. Like really quiet for this match!
My Score: 1.5 out of 5 Match #2: “Daddy Magic” Matt Menard & “Cool Hand” Angelo Parker def. Eli Isom & Tug Cooper
My Thoughts: Match number two and squash number two. This was little more than a chance for the now stupidly named Matt Menard & Angelo Parker to get...
- 5/26/2022
- by Phil Wheat
- Nerdly
It’s time for this week’s review of Aew: Dark, which emanates from Aew Universal and features a whopping 14 matches in just over an hour… So you know what that means. Squash-tastic action this week! We’ve got Taz and Excalibur on commentary so let’s get right to it.
Match #1: Jay Lethal def. Jd Drake
My Thoughts: This was a great opener with one of my personal faves Jd Drake holding his own against Jay Lethal. I know Drake isn’t going to win this but he gave one hell of a performance, making Lethal work for the win. One day Drake will get a solo win against one of Aew’s big-name stars.
My Score: 3 out of 5 Match #2: The Butcher & The Blade def. Carlie Bravo & Shawn Dean
My Thoughts: The Butcher follows up his fantastic singles match last week with a total squash match on poor Carlie Bravo & Shawn Dean.
Match #1: Jay Lethal def. Jd Drake
My Thoughts: This was a great opener with one of my personal faves Jd Drake holding his own against Jay Lethal. I know Drake isn’t going to win this but he gave one hell of a performance, making Lethal work for the win. One day Drake will get a solo win against one of Aew’s big-name stars.
My Score: 3 out of 5 Match #2: The Butcher & The Blade def. Carlie Bravo & Shawn Dean
My Thoughts: The Butcher follows up his fantastic singles match last week with a total squash match on poor Carlie Bravo & Shawn Dean.
- 3/23/2022
- by Phil Wheat
- Nerdly
Welcome to this week’s review of Aew Dark: Elevation, which is the first of this weeks post-Revolution Aew shows and features a mere six matches in an episode that is the shortest (I think) we’ve seen in a while. We’ve also only got Paul Wight and Mark Henry on commentary this week too… Interesting. Let’s get right into the review… and the action!
Match #1: Lance Archer def. Cameron Stewart
My Thoughts: Do I really need to repeat myself when it comes to Lance Archer’s matches against enhancement talent on Elevation and/or Dark? Archer drags his opponent out of the back, throws them in, and then around, the ring then gets the win. Same old, same old. Though Archer dragged this “match” out for far too long this week.
My Score: 1 out of 5 Match #2: Ruby Soho vs. Session Moth Martina
My Thoughts: Nice...
Match #1: Lance Archer def. Cameron Stewart
My Thoughts: Do I really need to repeat myself when it comes to Lance Archer’s matches against enhancement talent on Elevation and/or Dark? Archer drags his opponent out of the back, throws them in, and then around, the ring then gets the win. Same old, same old. Though Archer dragged this “match” out for far too long this week.
My Score: 1 out of 5 Match #2: Ruby Soho vs. Session Moth Martina
My Thoughts: Nice...
- 3/8/2022
- by Phil Wheat
- Nerdly
Welcome to this week’s review of Aew Dark: Elevation, which features eight matches in less than an hour… now that’s how you keep folks interested, a stacked card and a fast pace! Speaking of pace, let’s get right into the review.
Match #1: Trios Match – Tay Conti, Anna Jay and Red Velvet def. Freya States, Angelica Risk, and Arie Alexander
My Thoughts: This was your typical Aew quasi-squash match only this time in a Trios format. Tay Conti looked strong on the outset until Freya States was tagged in… Speaking of whom, States looks formidable in the ring in terms of height against the other women in this match. She’d be a great addition to the women’s roster Imho, sitting somewhere between Aew’s smaller women and the powerhouses like Nyla Rose and Abadon. I’m hoping we see more from her going forward.
My...
Match #1: Trios Match – Tay Conti, Anna Jay and Red Velvet def. Freya States, Angelica Risk, and Arie Alexander
My Thoughts: This was your typical Aew quasi-squash match only this time in a Trios format. Tay Conti looked strong on the outset until Freya States was tagged in… Speaking of whom, States looks formidable in the ring in terms of height against the other women in this match. She’d be a great addition to the women’s roster Imho, sitting somewhere between Aew’s smaller women and the powerhouses like Nyla Rose and Abadon. I’m hoping we see more from her going forward.
My...
- 2/22/2022
- by Phil Wheat
- Nerdly
It’s Wednesday morning so you know what that means… It’s time for our review of this weeks Aew: Dark, which this week comes from Aew Universal in Orlando, Florida. Like the show itself, let’s get right into the action!
Match #1: Jon Silver & Alex Reynolds def. Ariya Daivari & Invictus Khash
My Thoughts: A good opening match between two great teams. Daivari and Khash have looked good in all their Aew outings and that continues here. If anything this match felt like it ran a little short, even though it went over 5 minutes… The sign of a good match Imho!
My Score: 2.5 out of 5 Match #2: Qt Marshall def. Pat Brink
My Thoughts: I was surprised by how much Pat Brink was in control of this match, with Marshall only seeming to get the upper hand thanks to interference from the Nightmare Factory on the outside. Loved how...
Match #1: Jon Silver & Alex Reynolds def. Ariya Daivari & Invictus Khash
My Thoughts: A good opening match between two great teams. Daivari and Khash have looked good in all their Aew outings and that continues here. If anything this match felt like it ran a little short, even though it went over 5 minutes… The sign of a good match Imho!
My Score: 2.5 out of 5 Match #2: Qt Marshall def. Pat Brink
My Thoughts: I was surprised by how much Pat Brink was in control of this match, with Marshall only seeming to get the upper hand thanks to interference from the Nightmare Factory on the outside. Loved how...
- 2/16/2022
- by Phil Wheat
- Nerdly
Welcome to this weeks review of Aew: Dark, which once again emanates from Aew Universal and features a whopping 13 matches – including the second outing for Bear Country this week, obviously building to Bear Bronson’s one-on-one match against Hook on this weeks Rampage. With Excalibur and Taz on comentary Jones as usual, let’s get to the review!
Match #1: Gunn Club def. Lee Johnson & Brock Anderson
My Thoughts: I have my issues with the Gunn Club, especially when they turned heel, but I have to give them credit here – they looked really good and made Anderson and Johnson look good too. This one was a real back and forth, so much so that you really couldn’t judge who wa going to win this one. The heels stole it (literally), which is a good thing as that leads to a possible rematch/feud going forward.
My Score: 2.5 out of 5 Match #2: Abadon def.
Match #1: Gunn Club def. Lee Johnson & Brock Anderson
My Thoughts: I have my issues with the Gunn Club, especially when they turned heel, but I have to give them credit here – they looked really good and made Anderson and Johnson look good too. This one was a real back and forth, so much so that you really couldn’t judge who wa going to win this one. The heels stole it (literally), which is a good thing as that leads to a possible rematch/feud going forward.
My Score: 2.5 out of 5 Match #2: Abadon def.
- 12/22/2021
- by Phil Wheat
- Nerdly
Welcome to the first of this weeks Aew reviews, Aew Dark: Elevation, which kicks off the wrestling week for us here at Nerdly. As always I’m editor Phil and let’s get straight into the review!
Match 1: Riho def. Angelica Risk
My Thoughts: I expected this to be a swift squash match for Riho on the road to her match against Jamie Hayter later this week but that was not what we got. Angelica Risk was actually a decent opponent for Riho, matching Riho’s speed with her own strength – with a running hip (really butt) shot on Riho in the corner that looked vicious.
My Score: 2.5 out of 5 Match 2: Brock Anderson, Lee Johnson & Dustin Rhodes def. The Wingmen
My Thoughts: A solid trios match that saw Dustin Rhoides outclass everyone in the match in the brioef time he was in the ring. As I always say,...
Match 1: Riho def. Angelica Risk
My Thoughts: I expected this to be a swift squash match for Riho on the road to her match against Jamie Hayter later this week but that was not what we got. Angelica Risk was actually a decent opponent for Riho, matching Riho’s speed with her own strength – with a running hip (really butt) shot on Riho in the corner that looked vicious.
My Score: 2.5 out of 5 Match 2: Brock Anderson, Lee Johnson & Dustin Rhodes def. The Wingmen
My Thoughts: A solid trios match that saw Dustin Rhoides outclass everyone in the match in the brioef time he was in the ring. As I always say,...
- 12/7/2021
- by Phil Wheat
- Nerdly
Welcome to this weeks review of Aew: Dark, which is back in Aew Universal and is so packed with action that intros are ket short and we get right into the action… So let’s get right into this review!
Match #1: Jon Silver & Alex Reynolds def. Shawn Dean & Carlie Bravo
My Thoughts: Absolutely fantastic to see Shawn Dean & Carlie Bravo back together as a tag team, even if they were booked to lose this one! This match was quite evenly matched for most of the time until Dark Order’s Silver & Reynolds eventually got the upper hand and the pin.
My Score: 2.5 out of 5 Match #2: Riho def. Karma Dean
My Thoughts: This one felt a little clumsy, as if communication between the two was off. Dean telegraphed a number of moves and Riho looked like she was almost covering some faux pas. Not sure what went wrong with...
Match #1: Jon Silver & Alex Reynolds def. Shawn Dean & Carlie Bravo
My Thoughts: Absolutely fantastic to see Shawn Dean & Carlie Bravo back together as a tag team, even if they were booked to lose this one! This match was quite evenly matched for most of the time until Dark Order’s Silver & Reynolds eventually got the upper hand and the pin.
My Score: 2.5 out of 5 Match #2: Riho def. Karma Dean
My Thoughts: This one felt a little clumsy, as if communication between the two was off. Dean telegraphed a number of moves and Riho looked like she was almost covering some faux pas. Not sure what went wrong with...
- 11/25/2021
- by Phil Wheat
- Nerdly
Welcome to this weeeks review of Aew DarK: Elevation the first of Four Aew programs this week – and look out for reviews of them all going forward. Let’s keep this review as shoirt and sweet as this weeks Elevation and get right into it!
Match #1: Red Velvet def. Renee Michelle
My Thoughts: Good god this was brief. Michelle got in some early offence, jumping Red Velvet before th bell. But this one was over before it began in all honesty.
My Score: 1.5 out of 5 Match #2: Capt. Shawn Dead def. Peter Avalon
My Thoughts: Wow. The Captain got a win here. I was honestly not expecting that… at all. This match was another super-fast effort, with Dean getting the pin before a minute was even up! Can we expect a push for the Captain going forward? I cerainly hope so.
My Score: 1.5 out of 5 Match #3: Hikaru Shida def.
Match #1: Red Velvet def. Renee Michelle
My Thoughts: Good god this was brief. Michelle got in some early offence, jumping Red Velvet before th bell. But this one was over before it began in all honesty.
My Score: 1.5 out of 5 Match #2: Capt. Shawn Dead def. Peter Avalon
My Thoughts: Wow. The Captain got a win here. I was honestly not expecting that… at all. This match was another super-fast effort, with Dean getting the pin before a minute was even up! Can we expect a push for the Captain going forward? I cerainly hope so.
My Score: 1.5 out of 5 Match #3: Hikaru Shida def.
- 8/11/2021
- by Phil Wheat
- Nerdly
Welcome to this weeks review of Aew: Dark, I’m Phil and this is the last episode of Dark before Aew go back on the post-Covid road… Which means we might not be seeing some of the extras/enhancement talent going forward, which makes me sad. Anyway on with the review.
Match #1: Lance Archer def. Ryan Mantell
My Thoughts: Archer didin’t go ham on Ryan Mantell, giving the debuting wrestler a chance to show off before getting pummeled by Archer for the win. Made a real change seeing Archer wrestle for a little bit rather than just throw his opponent around the ring.
My Score: 2 out of 5 Match #2: Qt Marshall & Aaron Solow def. Terrell & Terence Hughes
My Thoughts: Terrell & Terence Hughes got in some decent moves in this match, usually against Solow, but you just knew that Marshall was Not going to lose this one, even if...
Match #1: Lance Archer def. Ryan Mantell
My Thoughts: Archer didin’t go ham on Ryan Mantell, giving the debuting wrestler a chance to show off before getting pummeled by Archer for the win. Made a real change seeing Archer wrestle for a little bit rather than just throw his opponent around the ring.
My Score: 2 out of 5 Match #2: Qt Marshall & Aaron Solow def. Terrell & Terence Hughes
My Thoughts: Terrell & Terence Hughes got in some decent moves in this match, usually against Solow, but you just knew that Marshall was Not going to lose this one, even if...
- 7/8/2021
- by Phil Wheat
- Nerdly
Welcome to this weeks review of Aew: Dark, again from Daily’s Place in front of a smaller crowd… This show show look a lot different in the coming weeks apparently. Maybe. Probably not (apart from fans ringside). Anyway on with this weeks review…
Match #1: Wardlow def. Baron Black
My Thoughts: Apart from a few chops and some work on Wardlow’s left arm this match was all Wardlow. All Wardlow throwing Black around… around the ring that is. Nice attempt at a Cobra Clutch by Black though!
My Score: 1 out of 5 Match #2: Lee Johnson def. Vary Morales
My Thoughts: This was a fantastic match with two guys who seemed very well matched. Morales was a great opponent for Johnson and offered some great back and forth, meaning this match was never fully predictable.
My Score: 3 out of 5 Match #3: Abadon def. Hyan
My Thoughts: I hate squash...
Match #1: Wardlow def. Baron Black
My Thoughts: Apart from a few chops and some work on Wardlow’s left arm this match was all Wardlow. All Wardlow throwing Black around… around the ring that is. Nice attempt at a Cobra Clutch by Black though!
My Score: 1 out of 5 Match #2: Lee Johnson def. Vary Morales
My Thoughts: This was a fantastic match with two guys who seemed very well matched. Morales was a great opponent for Johnson and offered some great back and forth, meaning this match was never fully predictable.
My Score: 3 out of 5 Match #3: Abadon def. Hyan
My Thoughts: I hate squash...
- 7/1/2021
- by Phil Wheat
- Nerdly
Another week, another episode of Aew Dark: Elevation a show whose quality, like its other namesake Aew: Dark, goes up and down like a yo-yo. We had a high streak for the past few weeks so I’m expecting the down turn to hit any time now… Whatever, lets get on to this weeks review!
Match #1: Wardlow def. Jason Hotch
My Thoughts: What a way to open the show… Copy the worst of WWE. Pathetic. Seriously does nothing to make Wardlow look strong. Dude should be fighting the likes of Miro, any of Bear Country… Not enhancement talent in their second appearance on Aew programming.
My Score: 0 out of 5 Match #2: Dustin Rhodes and Lee Johnson def. Vsk and Travis Titan
My Thoughts: Lee Johnson gets another outing on Aew programming and still, thankfully, looks like he’s making more and more progress with his skills. And wrestling with...
Match #1: Wardlow def. Jason Hotch
My Thoughts: What a way to open the show… Copy the worst of WWE. Pathetic. Seriously does nothing to make Wardlow look strong. Dude should be fighting the likes of Miro, any of Bear Country… Not enhancement talent in their second appearance on Aew programming.
My Score: 0 out of 5 Match #2: Dustin Rhodes and Lee Johnson def. Vsk and Travis Titan
My Thoughts: Lee Johnson gets another outing on Aew programming and still, thankfully, looks like he’s making more and more progress with his skills. And wrestling with...
- 6/16/2021
- by Phil Wheat
- Nerdly
Welcome to this weeks episode of Aew Dark: Elevation, Aew’s third “programme” of wrestling (but not the extra TV programme we’re still due on TNT apparently) that so far hasn’t done much to elevate it (pun intended) apart from its namesake on Tuesday nights… Though given the recent set of releases elsewhere, Aew made need this extra show to fit in all the new wrestlers they’ll likely pick up!
Match #1: Hangman Page def. Spencer Slade
My Thoughts: A squash if ever I saw one, this at lest gave us more of Spencer Slade, who last week was the butt of a joke about the headgear from the Aew commentary team but who, this week, I learned wears the headgear because he’s deaf. Remarkable that Slade has found a way to do what he loves; honestly inspiring Imho.
My Score: 1 out of 5 Match #2: Britt Baker def.
Match #1: Hangman Page def. Spencer Slade
My Thoughts: A squash if ever I saw one, this at lest gave us more of Spencer Slade, who last week was the butt of a joke about the headgear from the Aew commentary team but who, this week, I learned wears the headgear because he’s deaf. Remarkable that Slade has found a way to do what he loves; honestly inspiring Imho.
My Score: 1 out of 5 Match #2: Britt Baker def.
- 4/21/2021
- by Phil Wheat
- Nerdly
Welcome to this weeks review of Aew: Dark which, after a ridiculously long Elevation this week, is a breezy 90 minute show. Thank god. Like the show, let’s keep this review short and sweet too and get straight to it!
Match #1: Scu def. Jay Lyon & Midas Black
My thoughts: Lyon and Black got destroyed by Ftr on Elevation and now get destroyed by Scu on Dark… Though they did get some weird circus-esque manoeuvres in on Kazarian and Daniels. Though Wtf that move was I have no idea.
My score: 1.5 out of 5 Match #2: Matt Sydal vs. Luther
My thoughts: Luther and his third eye versus Matt Sydal and his third eye. Seems like a match made in heaven… Though I really did miss Kuther throwing Serpentico around the ring like a lawn dart. Ultimately this was a pretty decent match, even if Luther constantly looked gassed.
My score:...
Match #1: Scu def. Jay Lyon & Midas Black
My thoughts: Lyon and Black got destroyed by Ftr on Elevation and now get destroyed by Scu on Dark… Though they did get some weird circus-esque manoeuvres in on Kazarian and Daniels. Though Wtf that move was I have no idea.
My score: 1.5 out of 5 Match #2: Matt Sydal vs. Luther
My thoughts: Luther and his third eye versus Matt Sydal and his third eye. Seems like a match made in heaven… Though I really did miss Kuther throwing Serpentico around the ring like a lawn dart. Ultimately this was a pretty decent match, even if Luther constantly looked gassed.
My score:...
- 4/15/2021
- by Phil Wheat
- Nerdly
Welcome to this weeks review of Aew Dark: Elevation, and I can’t believe we’re back to a ridiculous 2 And A Half(!) hour long show. Really Aew? Really? Do you want people to Not watch your product… Seriously, last weeks 90-odd minute show was the perfecrt length. This one? Not so much.
Match #1: Dark Order’s 10 def. Zack Clayton
My thoughts: Poor 10. Just when you thought he was due for a push up the card, facing some decent opponents, he gets to face a reality TV star come wrestler in Zack Clayton. Who looks less like he was green and more like he was literally walking through an over-rehearsed match. Slow, cumbersome and telegraphing a lot of moves this was amateur-hour stuff that went on – and I can’t believe I’m saying this – too long! Poor 10… But hey, at least -1 got to have fun.
My score:...
Match #1: Dark Order’s 10 def. Zack Clayton
My thoughts: Poor 10. Just when you thought he was due for a push up the card, facing some decent opponents, he gets to face a reality TV star come wrestler in Zack Clayton. Who looks less like he was green and more like he was literally walking through an over-rehearsed match. Slow, cumbersome and telegraphing a lot of moves this was amateur-hour stuff that went on – and I can’t believe I’m saying this – too long! Poor 10… But hey, at least -1 got to have fun.
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- 4/14/2021
- by Phil Wheat
- Nerdly
After last week’s successful outing for Aew Dark: Elevation, and the fact it looks like Aew have cut down on the sheer number of matches on this week’s episode meaning this weeks episode is a lot shorter than the 2+ hours of episode three, I thought we’d revisit Aew Dark: Elevation and see how the latest episode fares… With that said, let’s get to it!
Match #1: Adam Page def. Bill Collier
My Thoughts: Bill Collier puts in another great showing, though he did still look a bit green – waiting for the odd move from Hangman Page and he looked mis-positioned for Page’s Buckshot… Still its only his second match in Aew. And you have to love Page handing Collier a beer after the match!
My score: 2 out of 5 Match #2: Varsity Blondes def. Dean Alexander & Carlie Bravo
My Thoughts: A fairly even pairing between these two teams,...
Match #1: Adam Page def. Bill Collier
My Thoughts: Bill Collier puts in another great showing, though he did still look a bit green – waiting for the odd move from Hangman Page and he looked mis-positioned for Page’s Buckshot… Still its only his second match in Aew. And you have to love Page handing Collier a beer after the match!
My score: 2 out of 5 Match #2: Varsity Blondes def. Dean Alexander & Carlie Bravo
My Thoughts: A fairly even pairing between these two teams,...
- 4/7/2021
- by Phil Wheat
- Nerdly
Welcome to this weeks Aew: Dark review, which comes hot on the heels of the Revolution pay per view and – as I’m in the UK – after the news that Aew and Impact are teaming up for a Champ vs. Champ title match next month!
Match #1: Powerhouse Hobbs def. Angel Fashion
Powerhouse Hobbs opened Dark with a match against Angel Fashion who, given that he lost in a tag team match against Team Taz’s Ricky Starks and Brian Cage last week, seems to be a human punching bag for the oragen and black mean machine crew. Oh, and this was a squash… As if you coudln’t guess given the size difference between these two men.
My score: 1 out of 5
Match #2: Scu def. Azriel & Danny Limelight
Azriel and Limelight were thrown together in a tag match against Scu, who were fresh off their Loss at Revolution in the Casino Tag Team Royale.
Match #1: Powerhouse Hobbs def. Angel Fashion
Powerhouse Hobbs opened Dark with a match against Angel Fashion who, given that he lost in a tag team match against Team Taz’s Ricky Starks and Brian Cage last week, seems to be a human punching bag for the oragen and black mean machine crew. Oh, and this was a squash… As if you coudln’t guess given the size difference between these two men.
My score: 1 out of 5
Match #2: Scu def. Azriel & Danny Limelight
Azriel and Limelight were thrown together in a tag match against Scu, who were fresh off their Loss at Revolution in the Casino Tag Team Royale.
- 3/11/2021
- by Phil Wheat
- Nerdly
Welcome to this weeks review of Aew: Dark, which is the lead-in for this weeks huge “Crossroads” episode of Dynamite… Let’s get right to it!
Lee Johnson and Aaron Solow def. Louie Valle and Chris Peaks
Lee Johnson and Aaron Solow, members of the Nightmare Family are led out to the ring by Arn Anderson cementing them as The tag team to beat… Which meant that the outcome of this match was inevitable, though that doesn’t mean this disappointed. In fact anything but. Solow and Johnson worked great together, flowing smoothly as a tag team and whilst they lost, Peaks and Valle put up some great offense – when they weren’t telegraphing moves!
My score: 2 out of 5
Red Velvet and KiLynn King def. Ivelisse and Diamante
So someone decided to put Red Velvet in a tag team with KiLynn King the night before her big match against Shaq and Jade Vargill.
Lee Johnson and Aaron Solow def. Louie Valle and Chris Peaks
Lee Johnson and Aaron Solow, members of the Nightmare Family are led out to the ring by Arn Anderson cementing them as The tag team to beat… Which meant that the outcome of this match was inevitable, though that doesn’t mean this disappointed. In fact anything but. Solow and Johnson worked great together, flowing smoothly as a tag team and whilst they lost, Peaks and Valle put up some great offense – when they weren’t telegraphing moves!
My score: 2 out of 5
Red Velvet and KiLynn King def. Ivelisse and Diamante
So someone decided to put Red Velvet in a tag team with KiLynn King the night before her big match against Shaq and Jade Vargill.
- 3/4/2021
- by Phil Wheat
- Nerdly
Welcome to this weeks review of Aew: Dark, which I’m watching on a delay on Wednesday night, just after news that Paul Wight, aka former WWE superstar Big Show, has joined Aew! Talk about shock news… Also revealed along with the announcement is news that Wight will comment on a New weekly YouTube show from Aew called Aew Dark: Elevation!
Match #1: Brian Cage def. John Skyler
A longer than usual Cage squash, lasting a whole minute! Cage made quick work of Skylar who didn’t get a chance to put in any real offense before being hit with the drillclaw with Cage getting the easy pin!
My Score: 1 out of 5
Match #2: Lee Johnson def. Serpentico
Johnson and Serpentico were well-matched here, with both wrestlers given a chance to show what they can do. There’s a nice story touch showing Johnson losing his temper with Serpentico and...
Match #1: Brian Cage def. John Skyler
A longer than usual Cage squash, lasting a whole minute! Cage made quick work of Skylar who didn’t get a chance to put in any real offense before being hit with the drillclaw with Cage getting the easy pin!
My Score: 1 out of 5
Match #2: Lee Johnson def. Serpentico
Johnson and Serpentico were well-matched here, with both wrestlers given a chance to show what they can do. There’s a nice story touch showing Johnson losing his temper with Serpentico and...
- 2/25/2021
- by Phil Wheat
- Nerdly
Welcome to this weeks review of Aew Dark, I’m Nerdly’s Editor Phil and I’m going to Try and cover All Elite Wrestling’s YouTube-based show each week. Emphasis on the try… So, with that, here’s this week results and review!
Natural Nightmares & Nick Comoroto def. Vary Morales & Jersey Muscle Society
Fresh off the announcement he’d joined the Nightmare Family Nick Comoroto got to take part in a Trios match with the Natural Nightmares and – unsurprisingly – stole the show. Comoroto is a beast of a man and he’s slowly but surely becoming one of the standout wrestlers. So much so I look forward to seeing what surprise show of strength (and skill) he pulls out of the hat each and every week. At this rate he’ll be taking on Aew’s main-venters, on Dynamite rather than Dark, in no time.
My Opinion: 3 out of 5
Scu (Daniels & Kazarian) def.
Natural Nightmares & Nick Comoroto def. Vary Morales & Jersey Muscle Society
Fresh off the announcement he’d joined the Nightmare Family Nick Comoroto got to take part in a Trios match with the Natural Nightmares and – unsurprisingly – stole the show. Comoroto is a beast of a man and he’s slowly but surely becoming one of the standout wrestlers. So much so I look forward to seeing what surprise show of strength (and skill) he pulls out of the hat each and every week. At this rate he’ll be taking on Aew’s main-venters, on Dynamite rather than Dark, in no time.
My Opinion: 3 out of 5
Scu (Daniels & Kazarian) def.
- 2/11/2021
- by Phil Wheat
- Nerdly
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