AEWDark - 12/10/19
As seen on Youtube.com
Emanating from Champaign, Illinois
Recap of last week's Dynamite show. MJF enunciates Pickle in a very unsettling way. Nyla Rose gone crazy as well as Brandi & Kong.
This was probably my favorite episode of AEW Dark. A lot of really good things happening here. The main takeaway from the show is the heart and soul of Big Swole. I’m new to SwoleWorld, but I’ll tell you right now, i’m on board full blast going forward. For those of you who don’t know the story of Big Swole, she has Chrone’s Disease. When she found out, it spun her life out of control - but she was able to bounce back, had the kid she never thought she would, and now on the bubble of superstardom.
A really touching moment came backstage as she thanked Kenny Omega for the opportunity and he said it was their pleasure - and that, they wanted her back. They wanted to see her more and if she could agree to the terms, and she said she could, that she’d be back more. Really great moment.
On the other side of the heart is the storyline they are painting with Christopher Daniels. Daniels came back way too soon from an injury suffered at the hands of Lucha Bros, and It’s now a very personal issue between Daniels and Pentagon. Daniels indicates that he knows he doesn’t have many bullets left, but he’s not going out this way.
The Butcher, The Blade & The Bunny were spotlighted. The Bunny (Allie) verbally attacked Cody Rhodes in this little vignette that was very strong. Allie said the group was tired of seeing Cody on tv every week and that they were here to shut him up.
Which segued beautifully into Cody’s promo on Dynamite the week before, where he basically offered everything up for the taking if MJF would just get in the ring with him and fight.
Which led to MJF in another promo package telling Cody that he doesn’t need Rhodes money, that he has his own money - and reveals that he paid for the hit job by The Butcher, The Blade and The Bunny.
Librarians ... god damn it. I may have to tap out already. Woah, Chuck and OC in the house this week. I like it. Chuck is a natural on the fucking mic. I now fully endorse this show.
SCU. SCU. SCU.
Avalon v. Scorpio Sky v. Jimmy Havoc
I don't mind the wrestler, Avalon ... I just feel like the Librarian characters could be a lot more than what it is. Why don't they pick on little kids for being illiterate. Or talking about how garbage the Harry Potter series is? That's some gold. The whole SHHHHHHH thing is just the "What" chant remixed man. Really solid action going on in this match and Chuck seriously is very good in this role.
Scorpio Sky pulls out the victory in a fun little match. The ceiling is so high for this dude.
Replay of the latest Dark Order "commercial". If these aren't winning you over, I don't think you're going to stick around for the long term of AEW. This is the kind of thing they do so well ..
John Silver & Alex Reynolds v. Jurassic Express
Wait, why is Britt on.... WHAT DID YOU DO WITH CHUCKIE T!!!!
Silver is ... just so damn good in the ring. Another Beyond Wrestling stud getting some quality time on AEW tv. When is Drew going to admit that Beyond has become the official feeder system of AEW! That'd be pretty cool. Another really solid match. Stunt looked pretty banged up aftr that match - looked good though. And I don't care how small they say he is, JungleBoy has IT. The look .. he's gonna be a big star. Jurassic Express with the win.
Kip Sabian v. Kenny Omega
Becareful, Kip ... Being in the ring with Omega may look like a way to improve someone's stock ... whose NOT in the ring, if you feel me brotha. Omega was amazing on the last BTE, if you haven't seen it, man ... watch that shit. It was the good stuff. I tell ya man, I've been hit and miss with AEWDark for the most part, but this week's episode has had some really good matches. Kenny is always solid, Sabian has been really fun to watch tonight. Kenny Omega picks up the victory.