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Wembley, August 26, 2023 - AEW All In is just a few hours away, and wrestling fans all around the world are eagerly awaiting what could be one of the biggest shows for AEW recently. The pay-per-view is set to happen at Wembley Stadium in London, a venue known for hosting prestigious sports events. ##
This event holds a special significance in AEW's relatively short history, as the original All In back in 2018 was an independent show that played a big role in inspiring the creation of AEW under Tony Khan's leadership. ##
In 2018, All In was the first event not affiliated with WWE or WCW to sell more than 10,000 tickets in the United States since 1993. AEW is all set to happen in London, aligned with British Summer Time, which is one hour ahead of GMT. The action is scheduled for 6 PM BST at the iconic Wembley Stadium.
For fans in the United States, catch the event live at 1 PM ET or 10 AM PT. In India, the AEW All-In broadcast kickstarts at 9:30 PM IST, with the main show rolling in at 10:30 PM. ##
AEW All In 2023 Pay-By-Play Results
We're in the pre-show phase of All In at London's Wembley Stadium, the AEW Zero Hour. Here, we're treated to recaps of the ongoing rivalries and the upcoming bouts, presented by Renee Paquette and Kip Sabian. ##
The stage setup is truly striking, and the crowd appears to be an absolute sea of fans. For the initial match, our commentary team consists of Excalibur, Tony Schiavone, and Taz. ##
Aussie Open (Kyle Richards and Mark Davis) Ring of Honor Tag Team Champions vs MJF and Adam Cole ##
Aussie Open swiftly launches an attack before the bell, catching MJF and Cole off guard as they strike their in-ring pose. The Collider is executed right off the bat, setting the tone for a high-speed bout where Aussie Open commands the early proceedings. The commentators emphasize the possibility that Cole might not tag in, allowing MJF to bear the brunt of the assault. ##
As MJF gears up for the kangaroo kick, the crowd unites in a chant for the move, a noteworthy display. Cole eventually makes the tag and takes control against Fletcher, a departure from the earlier scenario where MJF was on the receiving end of the beatdown. Aussie Open effectively thwarts significant moments like the double clothesline and MJF's dive. ##
The crowd erupts when MJF successfully lands the kangaroo kick. The duo then executes the double clothesline, and Cole secures the pin for the victory. ##
WINNERS: NEW Ring of Honor Tag Team Champions (MJF and Adam Cole) ##
FTW Championship Match: Jack Perry vs Hook ##
Perry makes his entrance in a luxurious limousine, with the commentators emphasizing his status as "Hollywood Royalty."
Their brawl ignites on the runway to the ring, their intense altercation unfolding all around and atop the Limo. Perry executes a Rolling Thunder on the limo's roof, humorously remarking to the camera that the windshield is made of real glass, suggesting "Cry me a river." In a retaliatory move, Hook delivers a fisherman buster that sends Perry crashing into the windshield.
The action transitions to ringside as Hook drags Perry along. As they enter the ring area, Perry takes control and introduces a garbage can into the equation. Notably, Hook appears to have sustained a genuine cut on his back. A sequence of suplexes follows, with both competitors engaging in a back-and-forth exchange. Ultimately, Hook manages to apply the Redrum submission hold, achieved by striking Perry's head with the garbage can. ##
WINNER AND NEW: HOOK ##
CM Punk Vs Samoa Joe: AEW Real World’s Title ##
Nigel McGuinness astutely remarked that Joe seems to have a "Sweet Tooth" for seeking revenge. Punk responded with a smirk, acknowledging that he landed the initial chop and employed his speed early to evade Joe's strikes. Caught in a headlock, Joe slithered to the outside and delivered impactful chops to Punk. Once back in the ring, Punk found himself swaying on the ropes, much like Terry Funk, while enduring a relentless barrage of chops from Joe. ##
Joe attempted his trademark sidestep to counter a cross body, but Punk was ready, executing a well-timed hurricanrana that dropped Joe on his head. Joe managed to regain control, employing an old-school ROH Ole, Ole kick on the outside. Punk, however, made another hurricanrana attempt from the apron, but Joe caught him mid-air and forcefully swung him through the lower part of the announce table, causing Punk to bleed. Inside the ring, Joe systematically picked Punk apart, highlighted by a corner charge and a blood-drenched enzuigiri. His signature sequence, featuring an atomic drop, big boot, and running senton, garnered a near fall, followed by a double down when Punk countered the Muscle Buster with a high kick. ##
In a nod to John Cena, Punk executed a series of shoulder tackles and a spinning back suplex, adding a touch of Hulk Hogan by incorporating a leg drop, which drew jeers from the crowd. Joe, displaying a show of strength, rallied with strikes and a snap powerslam. He transitioned from an STF to a crossface, only for Punk to escape with a forceful high kick. The crowd's boos grew louder as Punk continued to draw heat, even mimicking the Terry Funk spinning toe hold. Joe countered with an inside cradle after an STO, yet Punk eluded the Muscle Buster once again and nailed his former ROH finisher, the Pepsi Plunge, securing the victory. ##
WINNER: CM PUNK ##
Konosuke Takeshita, Jay White & Juice Robinson (w/The Gunns & Don Callis) Vs The Golden Elite (Kenny Omega, Kota Ibushi & Hangman Adam Page) ##
After a six-man face-off, Robinson found himself isolated early on by Page & Omega, who relentlessly delivered chops one after another. Ibushi tagged in, prompting Robinson to make a quick tag to White, reigniting their NJPW rivalry. Remarkably, Ibushi shrugged off everything White threw his way, landing a chest-punting kick before executing some impactful double-team moves reminiscent of the Golden Lovers. They aimed to repeat the tactic on Takeshita, but he was one step ahead, swiftly sent to the outside where Omega executed his Terminator Dive. With Robinson distracting the referee, The Gunns held up Omega, allowing White to sidestep a diving Omega and seize control. Amidst Omega's struggle, Takeshita seemed eager to dismantle him, while commentary's Don Callis, shown on the big screen, was met with resounding boos from the crowd. ##
Ibushi tried to rescue Omega and briefly engaged in a hard-hitting exchange with Takeshita. However, the combined might of White & Robinson proved too much as they also incapacitated Page. Omega and Takeshita exchanged forearms until Takeshita landed a Takeshita-line. White then grounded Omega, even adding some air guitar flair like Hiroshi Tanahashi before executing a dragon screw. Robinson connected with the Left Hand of God and a standing senton, yet Omega managed to kick out. Omega fought out of the corner, almost reaching for a tag, but The Gunns intervened, pulling Page and Ibushi away. While this tactic succeeded once, Page eventually made the scorching hot tag, launching into a spree of tope dives and a diving lariat on White, only resulting in a close two-count. ##
White evaded the Dead Eye, and as Ibushi blind-tagged in, he initiated an explosive combo on White, followed by a standing moonsault. Omega and Ibushi attempted their double moonsault to the outside; Omega nailed his target, while Ibushi experienced a momentary slip but still made enough contact. With White alone in the ring, locomotion corner splashes set the stage for a pop-up German suplex by Ibushi, earning a near fall. A Kamigoye attempt was countered into a Uranage, and with the action reset, Takeshita and Omega traded blows. Robinson and White both fell prey to snap dragons, as Takeshita was ready to deliver a Blue Thunder Bomb. Omega responded with a V-Trigger to the back, followed by a Poison Rana. Omega and Page collaborated for "You Can't Escape" on Robinson, while Page executed a Flux Capacitor on Takeshita. Page aimed for the Buckshot, but The Gunns intervened, only to be both taken out with a moonsault. ##
White countered the Buckshot into a half and half suplex, while Omega charged for a slam dunk. Takeshita, however, countered Kamigoye with a colossal jumping knee. Page blindsided Takeshita with a Buckshot to the neck, and as Omega caught White with a V-Trigger, he quickly followed up with another for Robinson. As Omega readied himself for a final move, Takeshita flew in and caught Omega off-guard with a roll-up pin for the unexpected win. Page, Ibushi, and Omega appeared shocked, while Takeshita and Callis celebrated their victorious alliance. ##
WINNER: Konosuke Takeshita, Jay White & Juice Robinson (w/The Gunns & Don Callis) ##
AEW World Tag Team Championship: FTR vs. The Young Bucks ##
Nick Jackson and Dax Harwood start with a lockup, exchanging arm twists. Dax reverses into an arm twist of his own, but Nick counters smoothly, leading to a sequence of chain wrestling. Cash enters and applies a side headlock, but Nick hiptosses him and follows with a quick slam. Matt tags in and stomps on Cash's arm. Cash responds with a shoulder tackle before tagging in Dax. Nick prevents a double suplex and chaos ensues, culminating in all four wrestlers down after delivering lariats. ##
Nick makes a tag and enters the fray. Outside the ring, Matt surprises Dax with a spear, while Nick executes a tope on Cash. Following the high-flying maneuvers, Matt gets back in, hitting a superkick on Cash. Nick returns with a senton for a near fall. Matt follows up with an elbow drop after tagging in, keeping the pressure on Cash. Despite Cash's efforts, the challengers stay in control. Although he manages to dodge a double superkick, Nick inadvertently superkicks Matt, allowing Cash to tag Dax. ##
Dax takes advantage, executing a suplex on Matt and following up with a series of German suplexes. He struggles against Matt's Northern Lights attempt, countering with a rollup for a two-count. Dax lands a crossbody for another close pin attempt, and Matt reciprocates with a Northern Lights of his own. Both wrestlers find themselves down and recovering. Dax attempts a slingshot powerbomb, finally hitting it on Nick. Matt intervenes just in time. ##
FTR employs double sharpshooters, but the Bucks escape by rolling to the outside. Nick then focuses on wearing down Dax. A roundhouse kick connects, but Dax rebounds, delivering a spike piledriver for a near fall. Dax nearly wins with a sunset flip, catching Nick off guard. FTR accidentally collide, leading to a superkick barrage from the Bucks. They execute a spike piledriver on Dax, yet Cash interrupts the count. ##
Dax evades a Meltzer Driver, showcasing quick reflexes. FTR counters with a shatter machine for a two-count. Dax retaliates with a superkick. Cash attempts a 450 splash but misses, eating another superkick. The Bucks employ the BTE Trigger, only to fall short with the pin attempt due to a timely breakup. FTR lands a shatter machine, followed by a BTE Trigger, yet they can't secure the victory. In the end, FTR executes a final shatter machine, successfully pinning their opponents for the win. ##
WINNER: FTR ##
Eddie Kingston, Orange Cassidy, Chuck Taylor, Trent Beretta & Penta El Zero Miedo Vs Jon Moxley, Claudio Castagnoli, Wheeler Yuta, Mike Santana & Ortiz in a Stadium Stampede Match ##
Kingston rushed down the aisle to meet Castagnoli. Best Friends and Proud and Powerful faced off in the ring, reigniting their rivalry from their memorable Parking Lot Fight. Taylor pulled off a somersault suicida onto Ortiz and Santana, but they regained control after taking trash can shots. Meanwhile, Kingston and Castagnoli brawled into the crowd. Moxley utilized what seemed like a branding iron on Beretta's head. Penta intervened, saving Beretta from a Street Sweeper with chair shots and Sling Blades, but a backstabber landed with only a partial connection. Moxley executed a springing Paradigm Shift on Penta, who was now bleeding. The split screen showed Kingston and Castagnoli, as well as Yuta and Taylor, each pair locked in battle. ##
Moxley reached into the bag that Yuta had brought to the ring, initially intending to use skewers. However, Penta swiftly turned the tables, using the skewers himself, surprising the crowd. Some skewers remained embedded in Moxley's head as Penta hit the Made in Penta for a two-count. Meanwhile, Kingston and Castagnoli fought their way up to the royal box level of Wembley. Santana delivered a piledriver onto a chair on Penta, prompting medical attention. As the doctors attended to Penta, Cassidy attempted his signature kicks on Moxley, who retaliated by using a fork to relentlessly stab Cassidy, causing him to bleed. Moxley followed up with a brutal brainbuster onto a barbed wire board, then raked a barbed wire board onto Beretta. In the parking lot, Yuta suplexed Taylor onto a set-up guardrail. ##
Up in the box seats, Taylor and Kingston battled Castagnoli and Yuta, wielding umbrellas as weapons. Kingston shoved an umbrella into Yuta's mouth, prompting a Mary Poppins reference from McGuinness. Castagnoli smashed a bottle over Kingston's head. Back in the ring, Beretta had his legs swept out of the corner and slammed onto a ladder before Santana and Ortiz powerbombed him onto the steel. Moxley executed a suplex onto a barbed wire board, further escalating the violence. Ortiz continued to use the fork to stab Cassidy. ##
Taylor and Beretta were thrown up the ramp and surrounded by everyone except Ortiz, who was setting up tables ringside. A van drove up to the stage, carrying Beretta's mother, Sue. Moxley kissed Sue, triggering Beretta's furious retaliation. Sue handed trays of cookies to her son and Taylor, which they used to strike The BCC. Penta Oscuro's music played, and Penta emerged, appearing to have recovered from his injury and wearing different gear. Penta and Santana fought on a ladder, which initially broke, but they still managed a Destroyer off it through tables. In the ring, Yuta was barely conscious, and Best Friends gave him a group hug before attacking him. ##
Yuta attempted to use the screwdriver on Taylor, who evaded it and hit the Awful Waffle. Moxley quickly intervened with a dive outside. Castagnoli blocked Orange Punch and transitioned it into the Giant Swing. As the swing continued, Beretta superplexed Ortiz to the floor through tables, and Moxley slammed Taylor onto what appeared to be Legos. Cassidy taped his hand with the sticky side out, broke a bottle, and dipped his hand in the glass, but Moxley thwarted his plan. Cassidy managed a Tornado DDT onto the broken glass, followed by Castagnoli's pop-up uppercut. ##
A bloodied Kingston emerged from backstage, wielding a barbed wire chair and attacking everyone in sight until Moxley attempted to restrain him. Kingston delivered spinning backfists on Castagnoli and Moxley, ultimately tackling Moxley through a corner table. Cassidy reappeared, hitting an Orange Punch wrapped in glass on Castagnoli to secure the victory in this chaotic clash. ##
WINNER: Eddie Kingston, Orange Cassidy, Chuck Taylor, Trent Beretta & Penta El Zero Miedo ##
Saraya Vs Hikaru Shida, Toni Storm & Dr. Britt Baker for the AEW Women’s Title ##
Queen's "We Will Rock You" blared through the speakers as Saraya and her family made their entrance. Then "God Save the Queen" played as Storm strutted in, with McGuinness on commentary comparing her to Hollywood icons like Marilyn Monroe and Elizabeth Taylor. He even joked about how Baker might have given out business cards all over London, imagining her as a potential millionaire. ##
Early on, Storm and Saraya teamed up to slam Shida with a double powerbomb. Baker managed to hold her own against the Outcasts initially, but the odds eventually caught up to her. Storm landed a move called Sweet Cheek Music, yet both Saraya and Storm were unsure of who should make the cover. Shida intervened with a double noggin knocker and then suplexed Saraya onto Storm. Shida attempted ten corner punches on Storm, but Saraya interrupted by slamming Shida onto the apron. This set up a moment where Storm had Saraya's mother hold onto Baker, leading to a charging move that accidentally wiped out Saraya's mother. This got Saraya really angry, and although Storm tried to explain herself, it escalated into a brawl. ##
Storm gained the upper hand, exposed the bottom turnbuckle, and then Ruby Soho rushed to the ring to calm things down. However, Storm caught her with a sudden forearm, effectively taking her out of the equation. ##
Shida re-entered the match with a missile dropkick, and Baker followed up with a spinning neckbreaker. A powerful Baker thrust kick caused Storm to fall onto Saraya, resulting in a cover. Saraya wasn't happy about this twist, so she quickly locked Baker in her former PTO submission. Baker managed to survive a Curb Stomp and maintained the fight. Shida, Baker, and Saraya exchanged hard-hitting strikes, with Shida executing a Falcon Arrow on Baker, who crashed into Saraya. ##
Shida went on to hit a Meteora and a Katana kick, but Baker was right there with her Lockjaw submission. While the submission was on, Baker didn't notice that Saraya had sprayed Storm in the eyes with spray paint. This unexpected distraction allowed Saraya to connect with the Knight Cap, securing the pinfall and the title victory. After the match, the Knight Family hopped into the ring to celebrate their triumph. ##
WINNER: Saraya ##
Darby Allin & Sting Vs Swerve Strickland (w/Prince Nana) & Christian Cage in a Coffin Match ##
Flash Garments and DJ Whoo Kid provided the musical accompaniment for Strickland and Nana's entrance to the ring. Meanwhile, Sting and Allin took to the streets of London in an engaging video segment. Sting sported a top hat, half of his face resembling the Joker and the other resembling the Crow. For their official entrance, the iconic Seek & Destroy by Metallica played, creating a memorable moment. Sting and Cage faced off early, while Allin pulled out two jackets covered in thumbtacks from the coffin. Sting used a cricket bat to strike Nana and Strickland before delivering coordinated Coffin and Stinger splashes while wearing the tacked jackets. Cage entered the fray, chop-blocking Sting's leg. He and Allin then endured Spears before having their jackets torn off. Cage secured Allin's wrists behind his back with tape, while Strickland used the cricket bat on Sting outside the ring. ##
Cage's corner charge missed, leading to Allin executing a no-handed springing moonsault and a running dive on Strickland. Allin broke free as Sting nearly slammed Strickland into the coffin, but Cage intervened, kicking the lid shut at the last moment. Inside the ring, Cage aimed for a Con-Chair-To but missed. He followed up by hitting a float-over stunner on the apron, incapacitating Strickland. Sting attempted to shatter a table with Strickland on it, leaping off the apron. After an initial miss, Sting made a successful leap to break the table, prompting Excalibur's quip that Sting was asserting his table-breaking dominance in front of 80,000 fans. ##
Allin positioned Cage on a chair and executed a shotgun dropkick from the top rope to the outside. As Cage was about to have the coffin door shut on him, Luchasaurus appeared from behind to prevent it. However, Nick Wayne intervened, striking Luchasaurus with a skateboard, which was no match for Luchasaurus's strength as he retaliated with a headbutt and a chokeslam onto the skateboard, sending Wayne backstage. Sting placed Strickland atop the coffin, and Allin attempted a Coffin Drop off the top rope but missed, crashing hard. The sound of impact was unnerving as Sting found himself battling against the odds in a 2-on-1 situation in the ring. ##
While Sting had Cage locked in the Scorpion Death Lock, Strickland delivered a chair shot from behind, which Sting brushed off. Cage employed a low blow with the bat, and Strickland executed the Swerve Stomp. Cage incapacitated Allin ringside, while Sting landed a Death Drop on Strickland atop the coffin. Strickland found himself partially trapped in the coffin, allowing Allin to execute a Coffin Drop onto it. Slamming the door shut, Allin secured a victory in this chaotic and intense spectacle. ##
WINNER: Darby Allin & Sting ##
Will Ospreay (w/Don Callis) Vs Chris Jericho (w/Sammy Guevara) ##
Jericho channeled his inner Freddie Mercury with an enthusiastic Ay-Oh chant before Fozzy delivered a live performance of "Judas" for the lively Wembley audience. Ospreay's entrance was set to "Elevated," fulfilling his wish and generating strong crowd support, accompanied by stunning pyrotechnics. Footage from the previous night's RevPro show showed Jericho attacking Ospreay after his match against Shingo Takagi. Ospreay shook off Jericho's early attacks and executed a Sky Twister Press outside that grazed Jericho's head. Inside the ring, Ospreay landed a Pip Pip Cheerio, leading to a sequence of chops and big boots that culminated in a double down. ##
Jericho dispatched Ospreay to the apron and followed up with his springing dropkick and a baseball slide to the outside. Back on the apron, Jericho folded up Ospreay with a German suplex, prompting Ospreay to shake out his right arm. Jericho concentrated on Ospreay's upper back until a standing shooting star press propelled Ospreay back into control. However, Jericho quickly countered with a top-rope hurricanrana. Ospreay countered a Lionsault attempt with well-timed knee placement, draped Jericho on the top rope, and executed his Shooting Star splash. After thwarting each other's finishers, Jericho caught Ospreay in a Code Breaker to the back as Ospreay sought an OsCutter. Another successful Code Breaker nearly secured the win for Jericho. Ospreay mounted a comeback, landing a hook kick and an OsCutter for a two-count. Jericho countered Storm Breaker with a remarkable flipping hurricanrana, transitioning into the Walls of Jericho. ##
Ospreay managed to escape the hold, and Jericho rushed into a Spanish Fly. Ospreay aimed for the Hidden Blade but encountered another Code Breaker and OsCutter from Jericho. The execution of the move seemed awkward, with Jericho almost landing on his head, yet Ospreay kicked out. Ospreay gained a burst of energy, engaging in a forearm exchange. Jericho delivered a mule kick with referee Aubrey Edwards unaware of the violation. A Judas Effect followed for a near fall. Ospreay rallied, executing a massive powerbomb. Both competitors sought decisive blows. Ospreay struck first, hitting the Hidden Blade and then Storm Breaker, but Jericho kicked out. With the elbow pad removed, Jericho goaded Ospreay to strike him. Ospreay obliged, charging for the Hidden Blade and a subsequent Storm Breaker to clinch the victory. ##
After the match, Sammy Guevara attempted to console Jericho, but his efforts were met with multiple shoves. Jericho left the scene on his own, displaying visible frustration. ##
WINNER: Will Ospreay (w/Don Callis) ##
The Acclaimed (Anthony Bowens & Max Caster) & Billy Gunn Vs The House of Black (Malakai Black, Brody King & Buddy Matthews w/Julia Hart) for the AEW Trios Titles ##
During their entrance, House of Black paid tribute to the late Windham Rotunda by carrying a lantern, evoking the fireflies in the crowd who illuminated the arena. Commentary also took a moment to honor Rotunda. The match was announced as "House Rules," and it seemed to be a spontaneous decision, with The Acclaimed & Gunn opting for a No Holds Barred match. Black initiated the action with an early moonsault on Caster outside the ring. Gunn and King were engaged in a ringside brawl. Matthews leaped over the top to take out The Acclaimed, and Gunn teased a dive before King executed a dive instead. Gunn considered another dive but was halted by Julia Hart, who slapped him. In response, Gunn taunted her and The Acclaimed used the opportunity to execute the Scissor Me Timbers on Hart. Taz made an amusing yambag reference, realizing its inappropriateness in this context. ##
Mercedes Mone's presence in the stands was once again noted, as the House of Black gained control. However, King missed a charging senton on Gunn against the railing. Gunn struck King's head with a chair. Black and Matthews surrounded Gunn, both falling victim to his double clothesline. Gunn's locomotion splashes led to a missed Fame-Asser, but he landed the One and Only for a near fall. Bowens executed The Arrival on Black. Chaos ensued with Bowens landing a right hand on Matthews. The House of Black retaliated with triple corner charges, nearly securing a pinfall. King, who was bleeding from an earlier incident, wrapped a chain around his fist, unintentionally striking Black. ##
Caster used a low bridge to counter King, while Gunn and Caster alternated hitting Fame-Assers on Matthews. Hart once again intervened, enabling Black to hit The End kick on Gunn, who managed to kick out. The House of Black attempted Dante's Inferno, but the opponents wriggled free. Bowens executed The Arrival on King, and Caster delivered The Mic Drop, but King kicked out after a one-count. Gunn executed another Fame-Asser, followed by another Arrival from Bowens and a second Mic Drop from Caster, clinching the victory and the title for The Acclaimed & Gunn. ##
In the aftermath, House of Black hesitated to relinquish their belts, yet eventually showed respect and handed them over to Gunn, Caster, and Bowens. The winners acknowledged Gunn's deserving nature for this triumph. Despite their fierce personas, they joyously celebrated with a unique gesture in honor of the moment. ##
WINNER: The Acclaimed (Anthony Bowens & Max Caster) & Billy Gunn ##
MJF Vs Adam Cole for the AEW World Title ##
Cole entered with his usual entrance, while MJF made his way to the ring seated on a gold throne, donning his devil mask. Accompanied by ladies in masks bowing along the aisle, it was quite the spectacle. Reflecting on the journey from the opening match of the 2018 All In to the main event in 2023, it had been a remarkable ride for the AEW World Champion. ##
Embracing their brochacho spirit, MJF & Cole slipped on their tag team shirts as the bell rang, setting the stage for a competitive match. They engaged in a sequence of drop downs, leap frogs, and headlocks, leading to a stalemate. MJF playfully incorporated a Fargo Strut and a Rude-like hip swivel, narrowly avoiding a superkick from Cole. Cole responded with his signature pose. MJF initiated a sportsmanship chant but then resorted to poking Cole in the eyes, prompting the crowd to chant "He's A Scumbag." Cole retaliated with a slap, and the intensity of the match escalated. Cole executed a fireman's carry neckbreaker on MJF's knee. Both wrestlers took turns exploiting hair-pulling tactics to slam each other, with MJF pretending to attempt a dive before eating a superkick. ##
Stating that they might be friends, Cole asserted his superiority over MJF by ripping his shirt off. MJF defiantly hulked up, but Cole thwarted his efforts with an eye rake. The match gained momentum as Cole slapped MJF, followed by Cole landing a fireman's carry neckbreaker on MJF's knee. The action transitioned to Cole and MJF exchanging corner punches intensely. MJF teased a dive and finally executed it, leaving everyone stunned. Upon returning to the ring, MJF delivered a double stomp to the arm from the second rope, initiating a series of close near falls. MJF escaped a jackknife cover and turned a Cole leap frog into a powerbomb on his knee. In response, Cole executed MJF's own Heatseeker move, but MJF managed to get his foot on the ropes. ##
MJF was sent into the steps outside, and Cole followed up with a brutal sheer drop brainbuster onto the steps, with Taz pointing out that MJF's parents were seated ringside and witnessed the devastating move. Despite MJF's prolonged stillness, he broke the count at nine. MJF returned to the ring, and Cole went for the Panama Sunrise, but MJF rolled outside. MJF used the opportunity to sweep Cole's legs on the apron. MJF then cleared the announce table but hesitated when it came to Tombstoning his best friend. In contrast, Cole executed the move without hesitation, Tombstoning MJF on the table. Back in the ring, Cole executed a Destroyer, only for MJF to kick out. ##
Inside the ring, Cole managed to hit a Panama Sunrise, but MJF placed his foot on the ropes to break the pin. MJF took a while to rise after being sent into the steps outside. He returned to the ring and locked in a school boy pin for a two-count, followed by a thrust kick and Heatseeker for another near fall. Both wrestlers ended up on the apron, where Cole executed a Florida Key, but MJF kicked out after a Panama Sunrise onto the floor. Cole aimed for another Panama Sunrise in the ring, but MJF pulled Bryce Remsburg, the referee, into his path. MJF then stunned Cole by taking out a chair, resulting in a chaotic exchange where both wrestlers tried to use the chair on each other. Cole accidentally bumped into Remsburg, and MJF capitalized with a school boy roll-up for a two-count. ##
MJF followed up with a thrust kick and a Heatseeker, getting another near fall. The action moved to the apron, where Cole executed a Florida Key on the edge of the ring, followed by a Panama Sunrise onto the floor. However, MJF managed to kick out back in the ring. Cole attempted another Panama Sunrise, but MJF had Bryce Remsburg in his grasp, preventing the move. Cole proceeded to execute a Panama Sunrise on Remsburg himself, taking him out. MJF reached into his trunks for the Dynamite Diamond Ring but hesitated to use it. Roderick Strong then made a surprise appearance, punting MJF low. Cole turned to find Strong on the apron, who urged him to finish the match. ##
Cole executed a Panama Sunrise followed by The Boom, seemingly securing the victory, but there was no referee. Cole retrieved the AEW Title and used it as a weapon, but couldn't bring himself to use it on MJF. Strong reappeared on the apron, encouraging Cole, who then threw the title aside and hugged MJF. The two rivals stood tall, hands raised in victory as pyrotechnics and confetti filled the arena. Excalibur announced that AEW would return to London and Wembley for All In next year on August 25. ##
WINNER: MJF ##
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