Swerve and New Level walked out of the special combined three-hour Dynamite and Collision with their Trios Championships still firmly in hand, securing the win after a fun final sequence. This was the go-home show before All Out this weekend, and everyone was hyped for a solid main event, especially with the Trios Championships on the line.
The Trios Showdown: Highs, Lows, and What Felt Off
The opening contest for Wednesday’s special show saw The New Level and Swerve Strickland defending their Trios Titles against The Demand. We got promos from The Demand backstage and then Prince Nana, Swerve, Kofi, and Austin Creed, setting the stage. From the jump, Swerve and Ricochet were trading punches, which quickly escalated into some fast-paced offense. Swerve and New Level were doing their thing with some incredibly efficient triple-team attacks, no doubt. All six guys put in work, making it a fun match overall. But honestly? It felt like they were holding back a bit early on. It took a while before we really got to anything truly exciting. Things definitely picked up in the second half, with the fight spilling out of the ring, but then some spots went too fast. They made mistakes that really stood out, you know? Let’s not forget the awkward spot late in the match with Kofi and Kaun that was hard to figure out. And the way Kaun set himself up for Swerve’s double stomp from the apron? Man, that looked way too contrived. The match got a B grade, which feels fair considering the hiccups.
All Out Implications and Key Takeaways
This Trios Championship match had major implications. The winners were set to head into All Out to defend against Adam Page and Brodido. AEW has really done a good job breathing some life into this trios division recently, and these teams absolutely showcase what it can be. Right after Swerve and New Level locked down the win, Hangman and Brodido came right out to confront the champions. You could feel the hype building for their upcoming clash at All Out; it’s gonna be a must-watch.
Beyond the main action, we saw some interesting stuff. It’s wild how easy it is to forget Christian Cage was the reason the Gates of Agony turned on Swerve, right? And Kofi and Creed? They’ve got a chemistry that’s on another level compared to most teams in AEW; you can tell they practically read each other’s minds with all their experience. The Doomsday Device that GOA pulled off on Swerve looked seriously good. This combined show delivered on setting up All Out, and even with the few missteps, you can’t deny the stakes are high for this weekend.
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Originally reported by Bleacher Report.
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