In this AEW Dynamite 4/22/20 review, two wrestlers look to advance in the TNT title tournament, Kenny Omega is in action, and much more.
Let’s jump in.
- Show: AEW Dynamite
- Date: April 22, 2020
- Location: ????
VIDEO: Cody Rhodes hypes the TNT Title tournament.
RINGSIDE: Tony Schiavone and Chris Jericho are back once again and the hype the matches.
VIDEO: Sammy Guevara hypes his tournament match with Darby Allin.
VIDEO: Darby hypes the match with Sammy.
Sammy Guevara vs. Darby Allin – TNT Title Tournament Quarterfinals
Sammy with a corkscrew dive on Darby on the outside before the match even starts. Jericho notes that Darby did the same to Sammy before Revolution. Sammy props a ladder on the apron and steel rail before hitting a frog splash on Darby. The trainer checks on Darby, but Sammy throws him in the ring to officially start the match. Darby pulls off Sammy’s boot and uses a reverse ankle lock on the top rope. Darby now with a bloody nose. Sammy goes for the knee lift, but Darby with the Last Supper for the win. (Recommended)
VIDEO: Matt Hardy wants a response from Jericho on his challenge. He offers the same challenge to Sammy. Matt transforms into his normal self, and he says he’s gonna go after the Inner Circle until he gets to Jericho.
VIDEO: Taz breaks down Kenny Omega’s signature moves in the newest installment of his series.
Alan Angels vs. Kenny Omega
Jericho is just running down Omega on commentary. It’s still great having Jericho in this role. Angels is actually getting in some good offense on Omega. Jericho makes a Little House on the Prairie joke to tie in with Angels. Meanwhile, in quite a twist, Angels kicks out of the V Trigger. Omega goes back to it and hits a second V Trigger for the victory.
VIDEO: A hype video for Scorpio Sky. He talks about the back injury that almost ended his career and how he’s using his mom as inspiration.
VIDEO: Recap of Dustin Rhodes leaving Cody a voicemail about needing to win the TNT title tournament. Dustin says he’ll retire if he doesn’t beat Kip Sabian.
VIDEO: Hype for Being the Elite Episode 200 with Matt Jackson vs. Nick Jackson.
VIDEO: Recap of Jimmy Havoc attacking Orange Cassidy on last week’s show.
Jimmy Havoc vs. Orange Cassidy
Jericho talks about how much he hates Cassidy. Havoc attacks from behind before the bell and chokes Cassidy with his jacket. Havoc starts biting Cassidy’s hands before putting them in his pockets in a total heel move. Jericho is berating Cassidy over his lazy splash. Hilarious stuff. Penelope Ford hops on the apron with Chuck Taylor going after her, but Sabian makes the save. Ford goes to hit the Frankensteiner on Cassidy but he moves. Cassidy then uses the roll-up pin for the win. After the match, Havoc and Sabian attack Cassidy before Trent and Chuck run them off.
VIDEO: MJF nearly breaks down and says he suffered a hangnail while gambling ringside. He promises to return and win the AEW title.
Lee Johnson vs. Wardlow
I don’t like Johnson’s chances here against the beast. Wardlow with a huge powerslam, and it’s pure dominance from there. Wardlow hits the airplane spin for the easy squash win.
VIDEO: Hype for Preston Vance. He visits the Dark Order website and tells his story. Brodie Lee meets with him and offers a mask.
Justin Law vs. Brodie Lee
Lee stares down Marko Stunt before the match, so they’re continuing that tension between the two. As you would expect, this one is all about Lee, and he hits the lariat for the victory. After the match, Lee walks over and smiles at Marko.
BACKSTAGE: Best Friends challenge Sabian and Havoc to a match.
VIDEO: The Bubbly Bunch send video messages to each other. Jericho says the winner of their Flim Flam contest gets a bottle of hand sanitizer. They all dance and Jericho gets pissed that Sammy was better than him.
VIDEO: Hype for a Jon Moxley interview next week.
VIDEO: Hype for the Dustin vs. Sabian match.
Kip Sabian vs. Dustin Rhodes – TNT Title Tournament Quarterfinals
Jericho starts yelling about nepotism in AEW. He is tremendous. Ford grabs Dustin’s foot and allows Sabian to regain the advantage. Dustin starts selling an injured knee to push that throughout the match. Sabian starts screaming and punching Dustin in the face as the ref threatens to disqualify him. Ford gets in to interfere but Brandi spears her. Sabian gets distracted and Dustin hits the Destroyer for the win to advance in the tournament.
BLAKE’S TAKE ON AEW DYNAMITE 4/22/20
- Overall Rating: 7.0/10
- Thoughts: Another solid edition with two tournament matches and storyline development across the board. Again, Jericho is adding so much on commentary, and it’s really helping the overall presentation. It’s also worth noting that Omega’s match with Angels was significant for what it did for the latter’s career.
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