The road to AEW Revolution continued on the February 22 episode of AEW Dynamite.
Orange Cassidy defended the AEW All-Atlantic Championship against Wheeler Yuta, Jon Moxley battled Evil Uno, and Skye Blue clashed with Saraya. Plus, ten teams faced off in the Revolution Tag Team Battle Royale, and Tony Khan made an announcement.
The results are as follows:
AEW All-Atlantic Championship: Orange Cassidy (c) vs. Wheeler Yuta
Cassidy offers a handshake, but Yuta opts for a punch instead. The former friends trade counters and pin attempts. Yuta gains the upper hand and grounds Cassidy. They exchange pin attempts. Claudio Castagnoli comes to ringside and slaps Yuta. The “pep talk” fires up Yuta, who takes control and slams Cassidy into the barricade. He dumps Cassidy over a table at ringside. Cassidy puts his hands in his pockets, and Yuta batters him with a series of strikes. Cassidy hits his patented kicks and gains momentum with a flurry of offense. Yuta catches Cassidy with a kick and hits a diving elbow strike.
He sends Cassidy to the outside with a dropkick. Cassidy evades a diving splash, but Yuta maintains the advantage. Cassidy seemingly hugs Yuta, who rocks him with a headbutt. Yuta drops Cassidy with a German suplex. Cassidy stacks Yuta up with a two count. Yuta spits in Cassidy’s face. They trade blows. Both men are down after a double clothesline. Cassidy dumps Yuta on the apron and hits a diving DDT onto the floor. The champion hits a tornado DDT. Yuta drills Cassidy with a piledriver. Yuta gets another two count. Cassidy nails him with the Orange Punch for a near fall. Yuta kicks out of a Beach Break, but another Orange Punch puts him down for the count.’
What. A. Fight.@orangecassidy is STILL the #AEW All-Atlantic Champion after an impressive title defense to kick off #AEWDynamite LIVE on TBS! pic.twitter.com/aojhgJT75l
— All Elite Wrestling (@AEW) February 23, 2023
Winner and still AEW All-Atlantic Champion: Orange Cassidy
Backstage, Evil Uno was asked about his match with Jon Moxley. Hangman Page tried to interrupt, but Uno got fired up, saying it’s time for Dark Order to stand up for themselves.
Ricky Stark comes to the ring and talks about his feud with the Jericho Appreciation Society. He says it’s clear that Chris Jericho doesn’t want to have a rematch with him, so he’s moving on. Starks reveals that he has an open contract for a match against him for a match at AEW Revolution. Jericho interrupts and says Starks is trying to bait him into another match. Jericho says they’re not done until he says they are. Jericho tells Starks he’s not at his level, and he wishes Starks luck in his open challenge. Peter Avalon comes out, and Jericho drops him with a Judas Effect. Jericho comes to the ring and says you can’t have AEW Revolution without him. He wonders whether he should sign the contract. Starks questions whether Jericho can get the job done by himself, without the Jericho Appreciation Society. Jericho says he would add a stipulation that would bar the JAS from coming to the ring. Starks gave him a pen, and Jericho signs the contract. Jericho tells Starks to be careful what he wishes for.
Who's got a pen?! Let's sign this thing!@IAmJericho vs. @starkmanjones ONE-ON-ONE is OFFICIAL for #AEWRevolution, with JAS banned from ringside!
It's #AEWDynamite LIVE on TBS! pic.twitter.com/UXcXJNDFMo
— All Elite Wrestling (@AEW) February 23, 2023
The Acclaimed (Max Caster & Anthony Bowens) vs. Lee Moriarty & Big Bill (with Stokely Hathaway)
The Acclaimed showcase their chemistry early and often. Moriarty gains the upper hand and tags in Big Bill. The powerhouse overpowers Caster. The Gunns come to the stage as Bill continues to control the action. Bowens rallies, but Bill drills him with a big boot. At ringside, Caser slams the big man into the barricade. The Gunns attack “Daddy Ass” at ringside, but The Acclaimed chase them off. Caster slams Big Bill into the ring post. Moriarty drops Bowens with a flatliner. Caster gets the win with the Mic Drop.
Winners: The Acclaimed (Max Caster & Anthony Bowens)
Mic drop ON TARGET and #TheAcclaimed get the victory ahead of the 4-way tag team battle for the #AEW World Tag Team Championship at #AEWRevolution!@PlatinumMax @Bowens_official @RealBillyGunn
It's #AEWDynamite LIVE on TBS! pic.twitter.com/NdAObyYjOl
— All Elite Wrestling (@AEW) February 23, 2023
Christian Cage comes to the stage for an interview, but “Jungle Boy” Jack Perry attacked him. Perry grabbed a chair and set up a Con-Chair-To, but he hesitated. Cage hit him below the belt and bashed him with a chair. Cage slams Perry’s head repeatedly onto a chair. Perry is busted open, and officials come out to stop the attack.
Things are clearly NOT OVER between @Christian4Peeps and Jungle Boy Jack Perry @boy_myth_legend ?
Watch #AEWDynamite LIVE on TBS! pic.twitter.com/ZYRi2r2M3P
— All Elite Wrestling (@AEW) February 23, 2023
A video package recaps Wardlow’s promo from last week. Samoa Joe says he took Wardlow’s ponytail to send him a message. He says the biggest mistake Wardlow will make will be getting back in the ring with him.
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