Originally published at AEW Rampage: Keith Lee vs. Max Caster, matches added to Dynamite
By: Dave LeClair
AEW Rampage was a taped show from San Antonio. It was scheduled to start at an extra-late 11:30 PM ET time slot, thanks to the basketball game. However, it ultimately began at a little past 11:45 PM ET. Advertised matches for the show included Keith Lee versus Max Caster, Red Velvet versus Leyla Hirsch, The House Of Black having a match, and The Butcher taking on Darby Allin.
Thank you everyone up late to watch Rampage, I’m excited for tonight’s #AEWRampage card
–@PlatinumMax vs @RealKeithLee
–@LegitLeyla vs @Thee_Red_Velvet
–#HouseOfBlack vs Bear Country/@FuegoDelSol
+ in moments when the game ends, we’ll open Rampage with @DarbyAllin vs The Butcher! pic.twitter.com/hMnGsCUCbh— Tony Khan (@TonyKhan) March 19, 2022
Match Results:
- Darby Allin with Sting defeated The Butcher with The Blade and The Bunny via count-out
- Red Velvet defeated Leyla Hirsch
- House of Black defeated Bear Country and Fuego Del Sol
Rampage kicked off with Darby Allin and The Butcher already in the ring for their match. After a solid match where Darby absorbed all sorts of punishment (some of it self-inflicted), Allin managed to beat the ten count and win the match via count-out. Private Party and the A.F.O. attacked Darby and Sting after the match before Matt and Jeff Hardy made the save.
After the brawl, Matt Hardy issued a challenge for an eight-man Texas Tornado tag match to take place on the 3/23 episode of Dynamite. The A.F.O. didn’t answer the challenge right away, but presumably, the match will happen.
Will the #AFO accept @MATTHARDYBRAND's offer? Tune in to #AEWRampage on @tntdrama right now! pic.twitter.com/13wcUs4nG5
— All Elite Wrestling (@AEW) March 19, 2022
Scorpio Sky, Dan Lambert, and Paige VanZant cut a backstage promo. It wasn’t particularly eventful, but it was interesting seeing VanZant cut a more traditional wrestling promo where she gave us a clue about her character, which seems to be based on her ability to fight and generate money.
What is next for TNT Champion @ScorpioSky and @paigevanzant?
Not Excuses.Tune in NOW to #AEWRampage on TNT! pic.twitter.com/C3Cubfuaxl
— All Elite Wrestling (@AEW) March 19, 2022
Hirsch and Velvet had a decent grudge match, which was ultimately won by Red Velvet after Kris Statlander prevented Hirsch from cheating.
Grudge match getting into dangerous territory as @LegitLeyla throws Red Velvet across the mat! Watch #AEWRampage on TNT right now! pic.twitter.com/Oo6TocbXFr
— All Elite Wrestling (@AEW) March 19, 2022
In a backstage interview, QT Marshall said he’s going to present Hook with a certificate next week on the 3/25 episode of Rampage, which should be an interesting segment.
.@QTMarshall isn’t upset after his loss against @730Hook. In fact, QT invites his “prize student” #HOOK to receive the first-ever “QT Marshall Certificate of Accomplishment” next FRIDAY on #AEWRampage.
Tune in NOW to #AEW Rampage on TNT! pic.twitter.com/2bvz4s24FE
— All Elite Wrestling (@AEW) March 19, 2022
House of Black defeated Bear Country and Fuego Del Sol. The surprising part of the match was the finish, which saw Buddy Matthews get the pin. After the match, Penta cut a promo on House of Black.
Ruthless in their efficiency are the #HouseOfBlack as they get the victory over #BearCountry and @FuegoDelSol on #AEWRampage! Tune in to @tntdrama to catch all the action! pic.twitter.com/D7Y7oN2jte
— All Elite Wrestling (@AEW) March 19, 2022
During the Mark Henry segment, The Acclaimed told Keith Lee to go back to the Renaissance fair, which made me laugh aloud.
Chris Jericho announced that he and Daniel Garcia would have a match with John Silver and Alex Reynolds on the 3/23 episode of Dynamite.
For their first match ever together as a team, sports entertainers @IAmJericho + @GarciaWrestling demanded top competition, and they’ll debut on #AEWDynamite vs. the #1 ranked tag team in @AEW @SilverNumber1 + @YTAlexReynolds LIVE on @TBSNetwork Wednesday night @ 8pm ET/7pm CT! pic.twitter.com/FcuRimoR7i
— Tony Khan (@TonyKhan) March 19, 2022
Max Caster got a quick Razor Ramon mention in during his pre-match rap. From there, we all basked in Keith Lee’s glory, as he pulled off some fantastic agility spots before ultimately defeating Caster in a hard-fought match. After the match, Starks and Hobbs attacked Lee, but eventually, Swerve Strickland saved Lee with a steel chair.
For he is #Limitless! @RealKeithLee flattens @PlatinumMax and gets the victory! #AEWRampage is on TNT right now! pic.twitter.com/3oDlWYwbbo
— All Elite Wrestling (@AEW) March 19, 2022