There’s a normal episode of AEW Rampage, and then there’s one that includes a Royal Rampage. No normal battle royal here, as AEW needs something to do that utilizes the double-ring setup left behind by Blood and Guts.
So that’s what we’re going to be treated to tonight, with the red and blue rings in effect though the rules are pretty much the same otherwise: Get thrown over the top rope and have both feet touch the floor and you’re eliminated.
This one also serves as a vessel for some of AEW’s midcard storylines, which is a good way to do it. Oh, and the winner gets a TNT Championship shot, so there are real stakes involved as well.
Throw in an open challenge for one of the women’s titles and a team that everyone loves in trios action and you’ve got yourself a show. Let’s dive into this hour of Friday night wrestling and see what comes out of it.
AEW Rampage results:
- Darby Allin wins the Royal Rampage, last eliminating Swerve Strickland despite interference by the Mogul Embassy
- The Acclaimed and Daddy Ass def. QTV (QT Marshall, Aaron Solo and Johnny TV) by pinfall; after the match Anthony Bowens says they plan on taking home Trios gold Saturday night on Collision
- Kris Statlander def. Marina Shafir by pinfall to retain the AEW TBS Championship