Slash, Shaq, Hiroshi Tanahashi Congratulate Chris Jericho, Ember Moon Wins NXT Return | Post-AEW/NXT Fight-Size
Here’s your post-AEW/NXT fight-size update for October 7, 2020:
AEW:
– As this is the 30-year celebration of Chris Jericho’s career, a number of celebrities and stars in and out of the wrestling world congratulated Jericho on the milestone, including Slash, Shaquille O’Neal, Hiroshi Tanahashi, Gene Simmons, Bully Ray, Ultimo Dragon, Gabriel Iglesias and more.
Everyone loves @IAmJericho including @LanceStorm, @ThatKevinSmith, @eliroth, @fluffyguy, @mexwarrior, @Steel_Panther, Ultimo Dragon, and @PaulStanleyLive #AEWDynamite pic.twitter.com/0FwvUNhvxo
— All Elite Wrestling on TNT (@AEWonTNT) October 8, 2020
– Speaking of the Jericho, the main event of tonight’s episode of Dynamite saw Jericho and Jake Hager defeat Chaos Project. After the match, Jericho was about to cut a promo until he was interrupted by MJF, who had a present for Le Champion.
“AEW DYNAMITE 10/07/2020 HIGHLIGHTS”https://t.co/AXc9JkUg8R
— All Elite Wrestling (@AEW) October 8, 2020
We want to thank @IAmJericho, @IAmJericho, @IAmJericho, and of course, @IAmJericho, for all the hard work on tonight’s #AEWDynamite. What a crew —— pic.twitter.com/FOJmshIZ1h
— All Elite Wrestling on TNT (@AEWonTNT) October 8, 2020
– A new TNT Champion was crowned after the first-ever Dog Collar match in AEW history.
– On tonight’s episode of Dynamite, FTR successfully defended the AEW Tag titles against TH2.
FTR is bringing the fight to TH2 in this championship match!
WATCH #AEWDynamite NOW on @TNTDrama. pic.twitter.com/yPOLBKEIYe— All Elite Wrestling (@AEW) October 8, 2020
– Orange Cassidy is set to challenge for the TNT Championship next week.
– AEW World Champion Jon Moxley is ready for Lance Archer.
The Champ @JonMoxley doesn’t have time to celebrate when @LanceHoyt is next up — #AEWDynamite pic.twitter.com/D8rX6jp1ej
— All Elite Wrestling on TNT (@AEWonTNT) October 8, 2020
– Several more entrants in the AEW World Championship No. 1 contender tournament have been revealed.
– In the opening of match of Dynamite, Brian Cage defeated Will Hobbs.
Props to @TrueWillieHobbs for kicking out of this — #AEWDynamite pic.twitter.com/O3yBVIMwiX
— All Elite Wrestling on TNT (@AEWonTNT) October 8, 2020
– For full results of Dynamite, click here.
NXT:
– Ember Moon was victorious in her first televised match on NXT since early 2018 when she teamed up with Rhea Ripley to defeat Dakota Kai and Raquel Gonzalez in a tag team match.
– Johnny Gargano and Candice LeRae get a nice present from Indi Hartwell.
– There was a scary moment on NXT when Ridge Holland appeared to have suffered a serious injury after his win over Danny Burch.
– Toni Storm is ready to reclaim greatness.
– Dexter Lumis picked up a win in his first match since July, beating Austin Theory.
– Velveteen Dream costs Kushida a win over Tommaso Ciampa, but Kushida had the last laugh.
– For full results of NXT, click here.
