AEW Rampage Results - Former WWE star returns after more than a year, top champion attacked backstage (March 4th, 2022)
This week's AEW Rampage has plenty of intriguing matches lined up. Sammy Guevara defended his TNT Championship against Darby Allin and Andrade El Idolo in a three-way match. Furthermore, Christian Cage squared off against Ethan Page in the qualifying match for the Face of the Revolution 2022.
Recent AEW signee Keith Lee was in action at Rampage, as was Serena Deeb, as part of her five-minute rookie challenge.
AEW Rampage Results (March 4th, 2022): Sammy Guevara vs. Darby Allin vs. Andrade El Idolo for the AEW TNT Championship
All three performers were already in the ring when the show kicked off. Guevara and Allin quickly teased an alliance to fight off Andrade, but the former NXT Champion wisely rolled out of the ring.
Back in the ring, Guevara and Allin unleashed a series of strikes on Andrade, but it quickly became clear every man was fighting for himself. With Andrade on the outside, The Spanish God and Darby Allin had some fun exchanges, with Guevara even delivering a beautiful dropkick.
Sammy Guevara executed a rising knee on Allin, who was placed on the top rope. Both performers were now on the top rope, but Andrade quickly intervened and delivered a dual powerbomb, laying both Guevara and Allin. Andrade used a belt to attack both his opponents, with the crowd resoundingly booing him.
The Mexican star continued his dominance throughout the commercial break. Allin tried to fight back, but it just wasn't enough. Andrade delivered a stunning moonsault on Guevara, but Allin broke the pinfall attempt.
All three men then exchanged some brutal elbow shots, with Allin and Guevara then teaming up to take down Andrade. The former NXT Champion yet again attempted a moonsault, but Allin quickly broke it up by attacking him with a belt. Guevara followed it up by executing a Coast to Coast on the AHFO leader.
.@sammyguevara with that COAST TO COAST DROPKICK on @AndradeElIdolo! Don’t miss another second of the action on #AEWRampage LIVE right now on @tntdrama! https://t.co/4dlgipKeoN
Darby Allin seemingly took out Andrade with a Suicide Dive, leaving him and Guevara in the ring. The two shared some quick pinfall reversals, but Andrade quickly made his way back into the ring.
Sammy Guevara hit a GTS on Andrade, but Allin took him out and hit a Coffin Drop on the former WWE star. Just when he went for the pin, The Spanish God made his way back, pushed Allin aside, and pinned Andrade to retain his title.
Sammy Guevara defeated Darby Allin and Andrade El Idolo
Grade: A+
.@sammyguevara retains the TNT Championship in this insane opening match to #AEWRampage LIVE on TNT tonight! We are on our final stop to #AEWRevolution! https://t.co/fL3ghetIdk
After the break on AEW Rampage, Alex Abrahantes was in the ring with Penta and PAC. They officially laid down a challenge to the House of Black to a six-man tag team match at AEW Revolution 2022. The Malakai Black-led stable quickly accepted the challenge and then appeared in the ring.
#DeathTriangle have evened out the playing field against #HouseOfBlack with @ErickRedBeard! Watch #AEWRampage LIVE on TNT right now! https://t.co/tVbvkSt3AR
Abrahantes then announced the arrival of a monster as PAC and Penta's tag team partner, and out came Eric Redbeard. The two sides quickly came to blows. Redbeard brutally assaulted the security in the ring as the House of Black looked on from the crowd on AEW Rampage.
In a backstage segment, Dan Lambert announced that he had struck a deal with Tony Khan. He revealed that Scorpio Sky would challenge Sammy Guevara for the TNT Championship on AEW Dynamite next week. In return, Lambert will bring Paige VanZant to Revolution 2022 to sign her AEW contract.
Keith Lee vs. JD Drake on Rampage
Drake started things by landing many chops on Lee. However, Keith Lee quickly fired back by taking his opponent down. The action spilled to the ringside, where The Limitless One continued to dominate Drake.
It’s @RealKeithLee vs. @RealJDDrake! #AEWRampage is LIVE on @tntdrama right now! https://t.co/BZB4eHL1Dr
Back from the break, Drake and Lee exchanged some brutal strikes. JD Drake executed a Moonsault, but Lee shockingly kicked out at just one. Moments later, the former NXT Champion hit the Big Bang Catastrophe for the win on AEW Rampage.
Keith Lee defeated JD Drake
Grade: B
Post-match, The Wingmen, interfered, but Keith Lee took them down with ease. FTW Champion Ricky Starks and Powerhouse Hobbs teased entering the ring and attacking Keith Lee, but soon Orange Cassidy's music hit, who silently showed his support to The Limitless One.
The power of #Limitless @RealKeithLee! He takes the victory over JD Drake! But #TheWingmen aren't happy with the result! It’s #AEWRampage LIVE on TNT right now! https://t.co/9GnIIKGNf2
In a backstage segment, a bloodied CM Punk sent a chilling message to MJF, promising to bring back the old Punk, the one which The Pinnacle leader grew up idolizing. He added that he would become a monster at AEW Revolution 2022 and defeat his opponent.
Backstage, TBS Champion Jade Cargill and her advocate Mark Sterling revealed that they had added a stipulation to Cargill's match with Tay Conti. Conti and Anna Jay soon interfered and laid down Cargill.
Serena Deeb vs. Leila Grey on AEW Rampage
Grey tried her level best to avoid Serena as she rolled out of the ring as soon as the match started. However, Deeb quickly got hold of her opponent and tapped her out. Just when Serena Deeb unleashed a post-match attack, Hikaru Shida made her return and attacked The Professor with a stick.
Serena Deeb defeated Leila Grey
Grade: C
Backstage, Eddie Kingston was being interviewed by Tony Schiavone. The Mad King sent a warning to his AEW Revolution 2022 opponent Chris Jericho, vowing to defeat him at the pay-per-view.
In this highly anticipated battle, @madking1981 promises to embarrass @iamjericho this SUNDAY at #AEWRevolution LIVE on PPV!
Tune in NOW to #AEWRampage LIVE on TNT! https://t.co/rvO4qHCanr
Christian Cage vs. Ethan Page in a Face of the Revolution qualifying match on AEW Rampage
Christian hit an uppercut in the opening few seconds of the match and followed it up with a dive to the outside on Page. During the commercial break, All Ego gained control of the match. Back from the break, Christian found his back in the clash by delivering a DDT to Ethan Page on the outside.
.@Christian4Peeps reverses @OfficialEGO's offense and secures his spot in this SUNDAY's #FaceOfTheRevolution Ladder Match at #AEWRevolution LIVE on PPV! What a night of action on #AEWRampage LIVE on TNT tonight! https://t.co/2bACBkaf2G
Captain Charisma went to the top rope, but Page wisely rolled to the corner. The Men of the Year member followed it up by hitting a Cutter on Christian. Moments later, the former WWE Champion delivered a Spear on Ethan Page, but the latter kicked out, much to the shock of Christian. The veteran performer attempted the Kill Switch, but Page countered it.
Ethan Page then attempted his finisher Ego's Edge, but Christian countered it into a Kill Switch to secure the win on AEW Rampage.
Christian Cage defeated Ethan Page
Grade: B +
Post-match, Jurassic Express' music hit as the AEW Tag Team Champions made there out to the ring and embraced Christian Cage. The three men celebrated together, but they were soon interrupted by The Young Bucks and reDRragon. The show went off the air with Jurassic Express capitalizing by laying down their opponents with a dive onto the outside.
This week's AEW Rampage was quite a fun show, with the opening match between Sammy Guevara, Darby Allin, and Andrade El Idolo easily being the highlight of the night. Apart from that, the main event was also quite impressive, making for a decent overall episode.
Grade: B +