Originally published at AEW Rampage Notes: Darby Allin retains, Moxley & Danielson prevail, Hangman officially cleared
January 6, 2023
Veterans Memorial Coliseum – Portland, OR
Our first live Rampage of 2023 began with a bang as Top Flight jumped Jon Moxley on the outside to start their match. Moxley & Danielson won after a great competitive match with Danielson submitting Darius Martin with the Regal Stretch.
.@bryandanielson puts @DariusMartin612 to sleep to score the victory for the #BlackpoolCombatClub in our opening bout of #AEWRampage LIVE on TNT! pic.twitter.com/PqGxwyLs9L
— All Elite Wrestling (@AEW) January 7, 2023
Next up Hangman Adam Page cut a great promo (in an empty warehouse?) holding papers indicating he was cleared for this Wednesday’s match against Jon Moxley.
It's official: #HangmanAdamPage has been medically cleared to face @JonMoxley at @thekiaforum THIS WEDNESDAY on #AEWDynamite LIVE at 8pm ET/7pm CT on TBS!
It’s #AEWRampage LIVE on TNT! pic.twitter.com/tXALMK59wA
— All Elite Wrestling (@AEW) January 7, 2023
Next up Dr. Britt Baker and Jamie Hayter faced off against Robyn & Charlette aka The Renegades. Baker and Hayter won after a sliding clothesline and a curb stomp.
#TheKillerAndThePillar #AEW Women's World Champ @jmehytr and Dr. @realbrittbaker get the victory after a physical battle with the @Renegade_twins here on #AEWRampage LIVE on TNT! pic.twitter.com/ARKV4bvIBL
— All Elite Wrestling (@AEW) January 7, 2023
A House of Black promo aired with Malakai saying he missed the Eddie Kingston he used to know that was a violent, sadistic bastard. The promo ended with Julia Hart telling Eddie they were there to help him.
The #HouseOfBlack has a message for @MadKing1981…@malakaiblxck @Brodyxking @SNM_Buddy @TheJuliaHart
Tune in to #AEWRampage LIVE on TNT! pic.twitter.com/dHPkb7gXBF
— All Elite Wrestling (@AEW) January 7, 2023
“Perro Peligroso” Preston Vance was out next defeating local talent Sonico with a discus lariat in 42 seconds. After the match Vance ripped Sonico’s mask off to massive boos from the Portland crowd.
A dominant victory for #PerroPeligroso @pres10vance, disrespecting his opponent @LuchaGhoul on his way out of the ring!
Tune in to #AEWRampage LIVE on TNT right now! pic.twitter.com/U5CXHdZ4WL— All Elite Wrestling (@AEW) January 7, 2023
The main event saw Darby Allin defending his newly won TNT Championship against a seemingly revitalized Mike Bennett with some pretty brutal spots especially considering how intense the Darby/Samoa Joe match was just two night prior.
Things are starting off brutally between @DarbyAllin and @RealMikeBennett!
Tune in to #AEWRampage LIVE on TNT right now! pic.twitter.com/oZUBL1VxXm— All Elite Wrestling (@AEW) January 7, 2023
.@DarbyAllin takes out @RealMikeBennett with a dropkick off the top!
Tune in to #AEWRampage LIVE on TNT right now! pic.twitter.com/rK5j8gb0jI— All Elite Wrestling (@AEW) January 7, 2023
The finish saw Darby execute an avalanche Code Red followed by a Coffin Drop to retain the title.
What an incredible first defense of the TNT Championship by @DarbyAllin on #AEWRampage! #AEWBOTB5 is coming up RIGHT NOW on TNT! pic.twitter.com/fsxnUYR3GN
— All Elite Wrestling (@AEW) January 7, 2023
Announced for Dynamite Next Week in Los Angeles, CA:
- The Firm’s Big Bill & Lee Moriarty vs. Junglehook (Jungle Boy Jack Perry & Hook)
AEW Rampage Results:
- Jon Moxley & Bryan Danielson over Top Flight in 13:31
- Dr. Britt Baker, D.M.D. & Jamie Hayter over The Renegades in 8:48
- Preston Vance over Sonico in 0:42
- TNT Championship: Darby Allin over Mike Bennett in 12:05