Daniel Garcia Stuns Bryan Danielson, Rosa Retains, Josh Woods Aligns With Nese | Post-AEW Fight Size
This week’s episode of AEW Dynamite featured three title matches, an unexpected betrayal, and a stunning main event.
Here is your Fight Size update following the July 27 episode of AEW Dynamite
– Daniel Garcia picked up one of the biggest wins of his career in the main event when he faced the returning Bryan Danielson. Though he missed several weeks due to an injury, the former world champion didn’t have any ring rust. However, thanks to a timely assist from Jake Hager, Garcia scored the win by making Danielson pass out.
What an upset here; @GarciaWrestling just got the biggest win of his career, with a sneaky assist by @RealJakeHager! #AEWDynamite #FightForTheFallen is LIVE on @TBSNetwork right now! pic.twitter.com/olJIhgLTkb
— All Elite Wrestling (@AEW) July 28, 2022
– Miyu Yamashita previously defeated Thunder Rosa, but when the gold was on the line on Wednesday, Rosa emerged victorious at the end of a hard-fought battle.
#AndStill!!! Thunder Rosa is still your #AEW Women’s World Champion after an incredible match against Miyu Yamashita! #AEWDynamite #FightForTheFallen is LIVE on TBS! pic.twitter.com/VL2JKWfJth
— All Elite Wrestling (@AEW) July 28, 2022
– AEW World Tag Team Champions Swerve Strickland and Keith Lee have an unexpected threat on their hands. On Wednesday, Strickland defeated Tony Nese and Mark Sterling in a handicap match. After the bout, the video screen showed Josh Woods standing over Keith Lee in the aftermath of a clear assault. Nese then blindsided a distracted Strickland and briefly grabbed one of the tag titles to express his interest in the gold.
While Swerve managed to beat the team of Tony Nese and Mark Sterling on his own, Josh Woods was seemingly taking care of business with Swerve’s tag team partner, Keith Lee backstage! Watch #AEWDynamite #FightForTheFallen LIVE on @TBSNetwork! pic.twitter.com/MOZnoCso33
— All Elite Wrestling (@AEW) July 28, 2022
– Jon Moxley retained the AEW Interim World Championship against RUSH on Wednesday, and he already has another defense lined up. Chris Jericho demanded a rematch for the title, and Moxley accepted, saying he wants to face the “Lionheart” version of Jericho.
Jon Moxley doesn’t want the gimmicked Jericho for the #AEW Interim World Championship; Jon Moxley wants LIONHEART Jericho at #QuakeByTheLake in Minneapolis, MN on Wednesday August 10! Tune in to #AEWDynamite #FightForTheFallen LIVE on @TBSNetwork! pic.twitter.com/8NIiarjxsd
— All Elite Wrestling (@AEW) July 28, 2022
– Wednesday’s show featured three title matches, but only one of them changed hands. Ricky Starks beat Danhausen to retain the FTW Championship, but when he issued an open challenge, HOOK defeated him to win the gold.
#AndNEW!!! #FTW Champion is now none other than the Cold-hearted Handsome Devil, #HOOK @730Hook! #AEWDynamite #FightForTheFallen is LIVE on @TBSNetwork! pic.twitter.com/2YRk809qDg
— All Elite Wrestling (@AEW) July 28, 2022
– Starks’ misfortune continued after the match when his Team Taz partner Powerhouse Hobbs betrayed him and slammed him to the mat, seemingly ending their alliance in the process.
– Check out the lineup for next Wednesday’s AEW Dynamite.
– Jungle Boy finally responded to Christian Cage by calling him a pussy and noting that he’s broke because his wife divorced him. Cage interrupted and promised to put Jungle Boy in the grave, right next to his father.
Things get VERY personal here, with Jungle Boy in regards to Christian Cage! Watch #AEWDynamite #FightForTheFallen LIVE on @TBSNetwork right now! pic.twitter.com/f67dkmxkA1
— All Elite Wrestling (@AEW) July 28, 2022
– Dante Martin tried to even the odds in his match against Sammy Guevara by having Skye Blue come to the ring with him. But in the end, Conti distracted him long enough to help the former TNT Champion clinch the win. After the match, Eddie Kingston, Ruby Soho, and Ortiz saved Martin and Blue from a beatdown.
Eddie Kingston, Ruby Soho and Ortiz come to the rescue of Skye Blue as she was getting assaulted by Anna Jay and Tay Conti! Tune in to #AEWDynamite #FightForTheFallen LIVE on @TBSNetwork! pic.twitter.com/ujsGUnAddJ
— All Elite Wrestling (@AEW) July 28, 2022
– Check out the spoilers for AEW Dark: Elevation.
– Shortly after the announcement about the AEW World Trios Championship Tournament, The Young Bucks bumped into Hangman Page backstage. Matt Jackson stated that he had been meaning to talk to Hangman for a long time, but before he could say anything, the Dark Order interrupted and wished Page a happy birthday.
— #AEWDynamite #AEWonTBS pic.twitter.com/MistVP54xE
— TDE Wrestling (@tde_gif) July 28, 2022
– Malakai Black sent a message to Miro, seemingly in an effort to recruit him to the House of Black, and Brody King challenged Darby Allin to a Coffin Match.
#HouseOfBlack sends a message to Miro but Brody King isn’t done with Darby Allin challenging him to a Coffin Match
Tune in NOW to #AEWDynamite #FightForTheFallen LIVE on TBS! pic.twitter.com/MiewhUsxhq
— All Elite Wrestling (@AEW) July 28, 2022
– The Acclaimed teased their next music video, saying that the Gunn Club will have to watch it in order to find out what kind of match they’ll be having.
Last week, a bitter #GunnClub attacked #TheAcclaimed after the Rap Battle! This Friday on #AEWRampage, The Acclaimed drops a music video specifying some critical match details! #AEWDynamite #FightForTheFallen is LIVE on TBS! pic.twitter.com/qQ5GAmpnZd
— All Elite Wrestling (@AEW) July 28, 2022
– Check out the lineup for Friday’s AEW Rampage.
Fans can find Fightful’s coverage of AEW Dynamite by clicking here. Plus, check out the post-show podcast for a full review of all the action by clicking here.