AEW Rampage Results: WWE legend accepts Claudio Castagnoli's open challenge, Huge brawl, 2 major title matches
Welcome to the results for this week's edition of AEW Rampage. The show featured two major title matches, a massive brawl between former WWE Superstars, and multiple other bouts.
So without further ado, let's begin:
Claudio Castagnoli issues an open challenge on AEW Rampage
#ROH World Champion Claudio Castagnoli issues an open challenge for the title! Who is going to step up? Watch #AEWRampage on TNT right now! https://t.co/zMDmeMz4MU
ROH World Champion Claudio Castagnoli and ROH Pure Champion made their way out to the ring to kick off AEW Rampage. Ricky Steamboat was in the crowd, and Castagnoli heaped praise on the legend.
The Swiss Superman then issued an open challenge for next week, which was answered by Dustin Rhodes. The latter said that it has been his dream to win the world championship. Claudio Castagnoli stated that Rhodes still has the fire and accepted his challenge for a title match.
Swerve Strickland and Keith Lee (c) vs. Private Party on AEW Rampage (AEW World Tag Team Title match)
It’s #PrivateParty and they are here to fight for the #AEW World Tag Team Titles right now on #AEWRampage on TNT! https://t.co/LiyHBpzVVb
Keith Lee and Isaiah Kassidy started the match for their respective teams. Both stars had an early back-and-forth before Lee hit a chop on Kassidy to drop him. Swerve Strickland was tagged in at this point.
Strickland came in with a flurry of offenses, but Private Party stopped him in his tracks. Kassidy and Mar Quen went for the Gin N Juice. However, Strickland hit the Swerve Stomp on Quen and made the tag to Lee.
Keith Lee dominated Private Party before he tagged in Strickland. Towards the end of the match, Swerve Strickland hit the Swerve Kick on the back of Quen's head for a two count. He followed it up with the JML Driver to pick up the victory.
#AndStill!!! #SwerveInOurGlory with an impressive finish to retain the titles tonight on #AEWRampage on TNT! https://t.co/JaNjvmpDYv
Result: Keith Lee and Swerve Strickland retain the AEW Tag Team Titles on Rampage
Grade: A
Hook (c) vs. Zack Clayton on AEW Rampage (FTW Championship match)
#TheReality Zack Clayton vows to bring the #FTW Championship back to New Jersey! How will he fare against the undefeated #ElDiabloGuapo ? Watch #AEWRampage on TNT right now! https://t.co/nILntZZfX8
Squash match as Hook quickly hit the Redrum to pick up the victory over Zack Clayton.
#AndStill!!!! Without even breaking a sweat, #HOOK locks in the submission and puts Zack Clayton to sleep to retain the #FTW Championship! #AEWRampage is on TNT! https://t.co/K11dRkR0nZ
Result: Hook retains the FTW Championship on Rampage
Grade: N/A
After a shocking betrayal by his own sons last week, Billy Gunn is bringing some friends to challenge Austin & Colten Gunn this WEDNESDAY on #AEWDynamite LIVE on TBS!
Tune in NOW to #AEWRampage on TNT! https://t.co/pNAd6pP7TV
Buddy Matthews vs. Serpentico on AEW Rampage
Buddy Matthews almost decapitiates Serpentico here on #AEWRampage! Tune in to TNT right now! https://t.co/ytfdpAPaAv
Buddy Matthews with a quick start against Serpentico as he hit a dropkick and followed it up with a punt from the apron. Serpentico went for a hurricanrana, but his opponent caught him.
Towards the end of the match, Matthews hit the Murphy's Law to pick up the victory.
A devastating finish for Buddy Murphy tonight on #AEWRampage on TNT! https://t.co/47FsfVZ1AW
Result: Buddy Matthews wins on Rampage
Grade: B
Post-match, Miro came down the ramp with Malakai Black's mask. A huge brawl started between the two before Miro hit a running splash on Matthews. The Redeemer hit a pump kick on Buddy Matthews as the latter was forced to retreat.
Miro demands that Buddy Matthews reveal the Pagans! Watch #AEWRampage is on TNT! https://t.co/EfYNumw56x
Penelope Ford vs. Athena on AEW Rampage
#Superbad Penelope Ford makes her way to the ring! Tune in to #AEWRampage on TNT right now! https://t.co/9Vo0zBAAKb
Both stars squared off in the middle of the ring to start the match. After a brief back-and-forth, Penelope Ford got the advantage by sending Athena neck-first into the ropes.
Ford was in total control at this stage of the match as she hit the stunner on the former WWE Superstar. Towards the end of the bout, Athena threw Ford into the guard rail and then hit the Eclipse inside the square circle to pick up the victory.
And Athena takes the victory with an impressive finish tonight on #AEWRampage! Watch TNT right now! https://t.co/xtBSdma4Ou
Result: Athena wins on Rampage
Grade: B
Post-match, The Baddies lay a vicious attack on Athena, and Jade Cargill hit her with a sledgehammer.
TBS Champion and the Baddies, with Stokely Hathaway, are here at #AEWRampage sending a message to Athena in the most despicable way possible. Watch TNT right now. https://t.co/JR2MhCT24e
Ricky Starks has a whole lot to say after Powerhouse Hobbs' heartbreaking betrayal this WEDNESDAY on #AEWDynamite LIVE on TBS!
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The TrustBusters vs. Orange Cassidy and Best Friends on AEW Rampage
#BestFriends (Trent & Chuck Taylor) & Orange Cassidy are making their way to the ring right now on #AEWRampage on TNT! https://t.co/BmyAU5RS1O
Ari Daivari and Chuck Taylor started the match for their respective teams. Daivari hit multiple kicks on Taylor, and TrustBusters were in control during the initial stages of the match.
Chuck Taylor was thrown into the guardrail by Parker Boudreaux. TrustBusters were dominating until Orange Cassidy got the tag. He took out Slim J with kicks and then followed it up with a crossbody drop.
Cassidy and Boudreaux came face-to-face, and the latter decimated all three of his opponents. However, he missed a splash, and Cassidy and Best Friends took him down.
Towards the end of the match, Danhausen came out and cursed Slim J. Orange Cassidy hit the Orange Punch on Daivari on the apron before Taylor and Trent held Slim J down. Cassidy hit a splash from his partners' shoulders to get the win.
#BestFriends and Orange Cassidy score the victory, with a little help from Danhausen, to advance into the semifinals of the #AEW World Trios Championship Tournament! What a night of action it’s been on #AEWRampage on TNT! https://t.co/qQQ6sTyXd9
Result: Orange Cassidy and Best Friends win on Rampage
Grade: A