The conversation’s moved on from “how much will Dynamite beat NXT by?” to “will Dynamite get a better rating than Raw?” But that doesn’t mean AEW won’t get a few licks in after signing a top star from its old rival, just as said rival undergoes a makeover.
Former WWE World Heavyweight & current Impact World champ Christian Cage did the honors on the Sept. 15 Dynamite. He was responding to a challenge from NXT Grand Slam champion Adam Cole, and Cole & his Elite buds were definitely the main target of his interview with Jurassic Express. The formerly black-and-gold brand took a few shots too, though.
#JurassicExpress and @Christian4Peeps accept the challenge to face @AdamColePro & the @youngbucks next Friday on #AEWRampage Grand Slam!
— All Elite Wrestling (@AEW) September 16, 2021
Tune in NOW to watch #AEWDynamite LIVE on @tntdrama pic.twitter.com/R4gmWbpULu
“Adam does have pretty good friends, you know what I mean? Yeah, the Super Elite, they use their EVP status to throw him a lifelong and drag his sorry ass out of developmental. Here’s the thing Adam. We accept your challenge. And you know what? Since you’re already used to losing Wednesday Night Wars, you better add Friday night to that list as well.”
Jungle Boy (who may have gotten in the most devastating blow when he said he has better hair than Cole), closed things out by getting the focus back on the Super Kliq vs. Cage & Jurassic Express match next Fri., Aug. 24 in New York. But everyone knew what would get the most play coming out of this segment.
While you’re thinking about what you think about that, here are the highlights from last night’s show. As is AEW’s model these days, YouTube videos are being doled out slowly. But we’ve compiled what they’ve released as of this morning in this playlist, and tried to catch you up with the rest of the episode via Twitter clips below that.
- Adam Cole Makes his AEW In Ring Debut & the Super Kliq is Back, Bay-Bay
- Let’s Give the People What they Want: Kenny Omega vs Bryan Danielson in NY
The #LuchaBros and #TheButcher & #TheBlade used to stand side by side, but now they are on a collision course for the #AEW World Tag Team Titles THIS FRIDAY on #AEWRampage! Tune in NOW to watch #AEWDynamite LIVE on @tntdrama pic.twitter.com/Coy3CjZfzX
— All Elite Wrestling (@AEW) September 16, 2021
.@FuegoDelSol wants another shot at TNT Champion @ToBeMiro this Friday on #AEWRampage, and he's putting his new car on the line - Tune in NOW to watch #AEWDynamite LIVE on @tntdrama pic.twitter.com/2OVx1kMNui
— All Elite Wrestling (@AEW) September 16, 2021
Disgraceful, @The_MJF - Tune in NOW to watch #AEWDynamite LIVE on @tntdrama pic.twitter.com/l9dyjv9J4G
— All Elite Wrestling (@AEW) September 16, 2021
.@FlyinBrianJr outsmarts @The_MJF - Tune in NOW to watch #AEWDynamite LIVE on @tntdrama pic.twitter.com/HBGbPu9zzD
— All Elite Wrestling (@AEW) September 16, 2021
Next week on #AEWDynamite Grand Slam in Queens, NY @The_MJF isn't stepping into the ring with just any man, he's stepping into the ring with a Pillman - Tune in NOW to watch #AEWDynamite LIVE on @tntdrama pic.twitter.com/IyRZIBrM2o
— All Elite Wrestling (@AEW) September 16, 2021
BIG RIG by #FTR puts down @lucha_angel1 and @MattSydal - Tune in NOW to watch #AEWDynamite LIVE on @tntdrama pic.twitter.com/yJgJSg9jxT
— All Elite Wrestling (@AEW) September 16, 2021
#MalakaiBlack has singled out @GoBigShowTBS judge @rosariodawson in the crowd - Tune in NOW to watch #AEWDynamite LIVE on @tntdrama pic.twitter.com/obSytkBt6x
— All Elite Wrestling (@AEW) September 16, 2021
.@CodyRhodes is here and it's WAR between the American Nightmare and #MalakaiBlack all over the @PruCenter!
— All Elite Wrestling (@AEW) September 16, 2021
Tune in NOW to watch #AEWDynamite LIVE on @tntdrama pic.twitter.com/Uq68BdN5Zz
#DanLambert of @AmericanTopTeam is here with #MenOfTheYear, @paigevanzant, @junior_cigano, @AndreiArlovski & @KaylaH - Tune in NOW to watch #AEWDynamite LIVE on @tntdrama pic.twitter.com/wTFAzaRR0Z
— All Elite Wrestling (@AEW) September 16, 2021
.@IAmJericho and @RealJakeHager have heard enough from #DanLambert - Tune in NOW to watch #AEWDynamite LIVE on @tntdrama pic.twitter.com/CIT98frJO3
— All Elite Wrestling (@AEW) September 16, 2021
#DanLambert says they'll see @IAmJericho and @RealJakeHager in New York - Tune in NOW to watch #AEWDynamite LIVE on @tntdrama pic.twitter.com/N2uu46VHob
— All Elite Wrestling (@AEW) September 16, 2021
An extremely impressive performance form @LegitLeyla, but @Jade_Cargill remains undefeated - Tune in NOW to watch #AEWDynamite LIVE on @tntdrama pic.twitter.com/2CS8PTxsR9
— All Elite Wrestling (@AEW) September 16, 2021
.@AndradeElIdolo is always one step ahead and he's ALWAYS the boss.
— All Elite Wrestling (@AEW) September 16, 2021
Tune in NOW to watch #AEWDynamite LIVE on @tntdrama pic.twitter.com/17K4aI0LOs
.@CMPunk was just assaulted by @730hook, @TrueWillieHobbs, & @OfficialTAZ!
— All Elite Wrestling (@AEW) September 16, 2021
Tune in NOW to watch #AEWDynamite LIVE on @tntdrama pic.twitter.com/lkNoraLw2s
What a hard fought victory for @DarbyAllin over the #Chairman @ShawnSpears
— All Elite Wrestling (@AEW) September 16, 2021
Tune in NOW to watch #AEWDynamite LIVE on @tntdrama pic.twitter.com/93lREk8l8h
Horrific disrespect for @Sting shown by #FTR & Tully Blanchard - Tune in NOW to watch #AEWDynamite LIVE on @tntdrama pic.twitter.com/HxakR33xS9
— All Elite Wrestling (@AEW) September 16, 2021
A very angry TNT Champion @ToBeMiro accepts @FuegoDelSol's challenge.
— All Elite Wrestling (@AEW) September 16, 2021
Tune in NOW to watch #AEWDynamite LIVE on @tntdrama pic.twitter.com/pwNOADuY1L
.@JonMoxley and @MadKing1981 wreck #2point0 - Tune in NOW to watch #AEWDynamite LIVE on @tntdrama pic.twitter.com/KNbVRxQEPn
— All Elite Wrestling (@AEW) September 16, 2021
"KAZE NI NARE!"@suzuki_D_minoru and @LanceHoyt are out and the fight is ON against @JonMoxley and @MadKing1981 on #AEWDynamite! pic.twitter.com/yLgfussKSS
— All Elite Wrestling (@AEW) September 16, 2021
A chaotic scene with @suzuki_D_minoru/@LanceHoyt & @JonMoxley/@MadKing1981 brawling all over the @PruCenter on #AEWDynamite!
— All Elite Wrestling (@AEW) September 16, 2021
Tune in NOW to watch #AEWDynamite LIVE on @tntdrama pic.twitter.com/yYe2MC3xxj
For complete results and the live blog for Dynamite this week click here. To read a complete recap & review of all the night’s events click here.