August 9, 2024
LJVM Coliseum – Winston-Salem, NC
Results
- Darby Allin over The Butcher via Coffin Drop in 10:24 (Recommended)
- Wheeler Yuta over Rocky Romero via Cattle Mutilation in 10:58
- Private Party over Zane & Dave Dawson via Gin & Juice in 3:59
- Saraya over Nyla Rose via Leg Sweep in 10:31
Darby Allin vs. The Butcher
Rampage kicked off with Darby Allin taking on The Butcher. Allin was bleeding from the mouth within thirty second of the match starting as the announce team reminded us that Darby Allin will face Jack Perry for the TNT Championship at All In London and he will also have a World Championship match at Grand Slam in September. Darby then was somehow bleeding from the forehead as he hit a Coffin Drop from the top rope onto The Butcher on the outside.
#TheButcher just strong armed Darby Allin right into the steel steps!
Watch #AEWRampage on TNT!@DarbyAllin | @AndyComplains pic.twitter.com/0o3EQHeNu0
— All Elite Wrestling (@AEW) August 10, 2024
The Butcher then turned the tides and dominated Darby Allin all over the ring and on the outside as well.
Darby Allin is getting absolutely BRUTALIZED by #TheButcher!
Watch #AEWRampage on TNT!@DarbyAllin | @AndyComplains pic.twitter.com/aC754ASPUt
— All Elite Wrestling (@AEW) August 10, 2024
Darby Allin then hit a nasty-looking Topé Suicida to the outside and then later an avalanche Code Red on The Butcher, followed by a Coffin Drop for the win.
Darby PLANTS #TheButcher!
Watch #AEWRampage on TNT!@DarbyAllin | @AndyComplains pic.twitter.com/QCX0gkFBAc
— All Elite Wrestling (@AEW) August 10, 2024
Rush’s Last Chance
Footage was shown from last week after Dynamite with Alicia Atout catching Don Callis berating Rush for losing. Callis asked Rush if he was willing to do anything to be the best. Callis revealed he booked him in his last match tomorrow night on Collision against Preston Vance. Callis said he wanted Vance sent to the hospital and Rush said he was ready.
Don Callis is giving RUSH ONE MORE SHOT to prove himself as a member of The Callis Family THIS SATURDAY on Collision!
Watch #AEWCollision on TNT!@rushtoroblanco | @TheDonCallis pic.twitter.com/h6atYXwMFX
— All Elite Wrestling (@AEW) August 10, 2024
Post-Dynamite Backstage Brawl
The online exclusive video was shown from after Dynamite with Hangman brawling with Jeff Jarrett. It cut off though before Toni Storm and Mariah May also brawled into frame. We then heard from Jay Lethal saying that he had enough of Hangman. Lethal noted that he wasn’t much of a fighter but this Wednesday on Dynamite would not be “just a walk in the park”.
After seeing Jeff Jarrett get attacked on Dynamite, Jay Lethal is DONE with Hangman Adam Page terrorizing the #AEW locker room!
And he's ready to do something about it NEXT WEEK on #AEWDynamite!Watch #AEWRampage on TNT!@TheLethalJay | @RealJeffJarrett | @ReneePaquette pic.twitter.com/IHyeTwI72N
— All Elite Wrestling (@AEW) August 10, 2024
Wheeler Yuta vs. Rocky Romero
With Wheeler Yuta scheduled to face Swerve Strickland this Wednesday on Dynamite, this match certainly had a predictable outcome. That said, Yuta and Romero put on an impressive technical match with a number of impressive reversals.
Wheeler Yuta and Rocky Romero are putting on an absolute technical wrestling clinic right now on Rampage!
Watch #AEWRampage on TNT!@WheelerYuta | @Azucarroc pic.twitter.com/W9VoLpGPYs
— All Elite Wrestling (@AEW) August 10, 2024
This match also featured Bryan Danielson on commentary live-critiquing Yuta including saying he had to talk to him after the match after not covering Romero properly. Yuta finished Romero off with a cross-legged Tombstone (which Danielson said they’d been working on), Hammer and Anvil Elbows and finally the Cattle Mutilation for the Submission victory.
Both men are teetering on the top rope!
Watch #AEWRampage on TNT!@WheelerYuta | @Azucarroc pic.twitter.com/tPHPiWLG8G
— All Elite Wrestling (@AEW) August 10, 2024
Willow’s Idea
Renee Paquette interviewed Willow Nightingale asking about her frustration level with Kris Statlander and Stokely Hathaway. Tomohiro Ishii entered and Willow said “Oh so you hate Stokely too? Do you have plans at Wembley? Because I have this idea..” and Ishii and Nightingale walked off together.
Willow Nightingale is at a level beyond frustration with Kris Statlander and Stokely Hathaway!
And she might have more in common with Tomohiro Ishii on this than she thought…Watch #AEWRampage on TNT!@willowwrestles | @ReneePaquette pic.twitter.com/ItblNCkkb3
— All Elite Wrestling (@AEW) August 10, 2024
Private Party vs. Zane & Dave Dawson
Next up was Private Party taking on Zane and Dave Dawson. As the match began, the announce team explained that Private Party had a rough go of it recently and wondered if maybe they partied too much. After working more heel lately, it seemed as though this was a turn back toward face as they tried to ramp up the crowd before big spots. At one point, one of the Dawsons yelled “If we beat them, we get contracts!” but unfortunately that was not the case as Private Party hit a special Gin & Juice (with a twist?) where one Dawson landed on the other as they executed the move.
Phenomenal double team maneuver by #PrivateParty!
Watch #AEWRampage on TNT!@ZayKassidy | @Marq_Quen pic.twitter.com/0tdSdmYOSM
— All Elite Wrestling (@AEW) August 10, 2024
Virtuosa Promo
A Deonna Purrazzo video package aired, hyping up her Texas Bull Rope match against Thunder Rosa tomorrow on Collision.
"The Virtuosa" Deonna Purrazzo has a way of making VIOLENCE work in her favor.
And she's ready to prove it again vs. Thunder Rosa in a Texas Bull Rope Match THIS SATURDAY on #AEWCollision!
Watch #AEWRampage on TNT!@DeonnaPurrazzo | @thunderrosa22 pic.twitter.com/WoqSHr92Ps
— All Elite Wrestling (@AEW) August 10, 2024
The Natural, with ROH Footage?
A Dustin Rhodes backstage promo aired with Dustin Rhodes talking about being so excited about finally becoming a champion “in AEW” (not “ROH”) alongside The Von Erichs. He then brought up his match with Sammy Guevara last night on Ring of Honor where Sammy Guevara wanted to earn his trust (Note: they actually showed a short clip of the match from Honor Club which was unusual) and he wants more. Rhodes then challenged Taven & Bennett to a ROH Tag Team Championship match. The Kingdom then entered complaining that they could hear him as they were just off to the side. Taven complained that Sammy Guevara was gone for seven months for just having one kid and then Bennett low-blowed Rhodes.
"The Natural" Dustin Rhodes has had the WEEK of a LIFETIME after capturing his FIRST #ROH CHAMPIONSHIP!
But he wants MORE!
And the #UndisputedKingdom and their ROH Tag Team Titles are in his sights!Watch #AEWRampage on TNT!@dustinrhodes | @MattTaven | @RealMikeBennett pic.twitter.com/09tHZhg9zD
— All Elite Wrestling (@AEW) August 10, 2024
Saraya vs. Nyla Rose
The main event of the evening was two former AEW Women’s Champions colliding as Saraya took on Nyla Rose. Saraya jumped Rose before the bell rang, allowing Saraya to gain an early advantage.
There are no TIMEOUTS in pro-wrestling!
Watch #AEWRampage on TNT!@NylaRoseBeast | @Saraya | @itsdanni_ellexo pic.twitter.com/ofQSPvUazq
— All Elite Wrestling (@AEW) August 10, 2024
In a funny moment, Harley Cameron screamed at Saraya from the outside to hit Nyla with the Rampage. Saraya responded that it hadn’t been called that in about two years as Cameron replied apologizing saying that she wasn’t perfect. Nyla Rose had the match won with a choke slam when Harley Cameron distracted the referee. This led to Harley Cameron sweeping the legs out from under Nyla and then holding them down, allowing Saraya to pick up the victory.
Nyla is trying to end Harley Cameron’s interference ONCE and FOR ALL!
Watch #AEWRampage on TNT!@NylaRoseBeast | @Saraya | @itsdanni_ellexo pic.twitter.com/kFPuPqykuO
— All Elite Wrestling (@AEW) August 10, 2024
Announced for Collision Tomorrow in Arlington, TX:
- Darby Allin & Hologram vs. The Premier Athletes
- Rush vs. Preston Vance
- Swerve Stickland Open Challenge Eliminator Match
- FTR vs. The Outrunners
- Hikaru Shida In Action
Final Thoughts
Darby Allin doesn’t hold back, even during taped shows. Between the Royal Rampage and this very good match with The Butcher, I wouldn’t mind if Darby became the face of Rampage as all of his matches are at least somewhat enjoyable. It was interesting that Dustin Rhodes referred to himself as “a champion in AEW” as they then aired footage from ROH Honor Club last night. This also led to Rhodes challenging The Kingdom to a Tag Team Championship match, seemingly further reintegrating ROH into AEW and perhaps adding fuel to the rumor fire of ROH being rebranded AEW Ring of Honor.