AEW Dynamite Results & Highlights (1/3): Adam Cole Explains His Actions, Swerve Strickland vs. Daniel Garcia, More
AEW’s latest edition of Dynamite went down (1/3/24) from the Prudential Center in Newark, New Jersey! Just days removed from ‘Worlds End,’ Adam Cole explains his actions as ‘The Devil,’ Swerve Strickland looks to stay hot against Daniel Garcia, Samoa Joe’s reign as AEW World Champion begins, and more!
Live Coverage
Our commentary team of Tony Schiavone, Taz, and Excalibur welcome us to tonight’s show.
Adam Cole, alongside Wardlow, Roderick Strong, Matt Taven, and Mike Bennett make their way down to the ring. Cole announces the group as ‘Undisputed Kingdom’ and says unlike MJF, they’re there for GOOD. Cole hints at MJF no longer being with the company but notes that he’s now in the past and it’s time for the Undisputed Kingdom to move forward. Cole says that Taven and Bennett will run the Ring of Honor’s tag division, Roderick Strong will set his eyes on either the International or TNT Championship, and Wardlow will be aiming for the AEW World Title.
Jay White’s music hits and ‘Switchblade’ says it’s nice to see that Cole hasn’t lost his edge, but nobody is getting in his way, and he hasn’t forgotten what ‘The Devil’ did to him. Austin and Colten Gunn rush the ring out of nowhere, as does White, and it’s an all out brawl! The Acclaimed now rush down, and the AEW Trios World Champions stand tall to close the segment!
Orange Cassidy (C) def. Dante Martin — AEW International Championship
After the match, Darius Martin and Action Andretti make their way down to the ring, but are quickly met by HOOK and Danhausen. However, the proceedings are interrupted by the returning Marq Queen and Isiah Kassidy of Private Party! The newly returning duo say their putting the entire tag division on notice and that includes FTR, The Young Bucks…and The Hardys!
We then see AEW Women’s World Champion, Toni Storm backstage, alongside Luther, being interviewed by Renee Paquette. Toni said she’s on her way to Broadway and says she doesn’t watch wrestling when asked about Mariah May’s in-ring debut, tonight.
It’s then announced that FTR will face Malakai Black and Buddy Matthews, this Saturday night on Collision!
Renee Paquette is backstage with Swerve Strickland and Prince Nana. Renee asks how they feel about Swerve’s match against Daniel Garcia, later tonight. Nana says Garcia is a respected competitor but he’s not ready for someone like Swerve just yet. Swerve says it’ll be fun to face someone he hasn’t yet in Garcia but tonight, he’ll show that he’s on a different level. Swerve aims his attention towards Samoa Joe and says that it won’t be long before he comes for the AEW World Championship before walking off. Nana says ‘Who’s house?!’ before the crowd comes back with a roaring ‘SWERVE’S HOUSE!’ before also making his exit.
Mariah May def. Queen Aminata
After the match, Renee Paquette gets in the ring and interviews Mariah May. Before Mariah can say much, Deonna Purrazzo’s music hits and ‘The Virtuosa’ is here! Purrazzo says she’s happy to be in her home state of New Jersey and says she’s ‘All Elite!’ Purrazzo says if Toni Storm is too busy to be here, then they don’t want her here. Mariah slaps Deonna but the newest member of the AEW roster quickly dispatches of her before the segment ends!
TNT Champion, Christian Cage, alongside Killswitch, Mother Wayne, and Nick Wayne make their way down to the ring, where Tony Schiavone is awaiting. Cage shares ‘The Patriarchy’s’ plan for 2024, which includes NO more TNT Championship matches for Adam Copeland. Cage says he’s solely responsible for putting the final nail in the coffin in Copeland’s title hopes in AEW, and he’ll always be superior. Cage tells the crowd to stop yelling ‘Luchasaurus’ because his name is Killswitch, and he’ll continue to hold the TNT Championship until he decides to hand it over to his protege, Nick Wayne.
Konsuke Takeshita (with Don Callis) def. Darby Allin
Trent Beretta def. El Hijo del Vikingo, Bryan Keith, and Brian Cage — AEW Continental Classic Championship Eliminator
‘Hangman’ Adam Page steps into a Renee Paquette and Daddy Magic backstage segment and says he’s back and ready for a fight!
Swerve Strickland (with Prince Nana) def. Daniel Garcia
After the match, ‘Hangman’ Adam Page rushes down to the ring and he and Swerve Strickland brawl! The longtime rivals cannot be contained as dozens of members of AEW security rush down to the ring to separate the pair as the show goes off the air!
