‘AEW: Dark’ Review (Dec 6th 2022)
Another week, another episode of AEW: Dark which features only six matches on the card this week (thankfully I do love a shorter show)… On with the review!
Match #1: Dalton Castle & The Boys def. Justin Corino, Jaden Valo, & Defarge
My Thoughts: AEW roll out the ROH talent once again given that we’re headed towards the ROH: Final Battle pay per view. Its always great seeing Dalton Castle & The Boys in action even if they’re technically squashing their opponents – it’s still glorious seeing them do their stuff!
My Score: 2.5 out of 5
Match #2: Abadon def. Leva Bates
My Thoughts: Two of AEW’s most under-utilised talents get to go head to head in action and it’s great action too. Honestly, it’s a crying shame that these two don’t get more TV time, even on AEW’s YouTube shows.
My Score: 2.5 out of 5
Match #3: Brian Cage def. Leon Ruffin
My Thoughts: This is a David and Goliath match if there ever was one, with Ruffin playing the plucky underdog role – taking it to Cage and getting in a lot more offence than you’d expect given the size difference between to two. Cage did his usual strongman schtick to finish the match and then hit a promo putting himself and his faction, The Embassy, over.
My Score: 3 out of 5
Match #4: Jay Lethal & Satnam Singh def. Brick City Boyz
My Thoughts: A quick squash, simple as that. The Brick City Boyz didn’t get a look in; and once again I don’t care about another Jay Lethal match.
My Score: 1 out of 5
Match #5: Athena vs. B3cca
My Thoughts: This was surprisingly more competitive than Athena’s other recent matches, with B3cca managing to get in some decent offence against the aggressive Athena. In the end though this was marginally more than a typical AEW quasi-squash match.
My Score: 2.5 out of 5
Match #6: Trent Beretta def. Anthony Henry
My Thoughts: The Workhorsemen’s Anthony Henry managed to hold his own against Trent Beretta, delivering a stronger main event than we’ve seen previously. So much so that Beretta’s roll-up win seemed something of a fluke rather than strategic wrestling.
