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Nashville, August 23, 2023 - Here are the full results for this Wednesday's AEW Dynamite Episode which is slated to air live on August 23, 2023, from Gas South Arena in Duluth, GA. ##
AEW Dynamite airs every Wednesday at 8 pm ET on TBS in the United States. In Canada, AEW Dynamite is available through the TSN website. In India, AEW Dynamite airs on Eurosport every Thursday at 5:30 AM IST. ##
The show is available on the TSN Direct streaming service at 10 pm Eastern, the same time that the show will air live on TNT and FITE TV. ##
AEW Dynamite Results August 23, 2023: Highlights
The Elite (Matt and Nick Jackson, and Kenny Omega) vs Bullet Club Gold (Colton and Austin Gunn, and Juice Robinson) ##
The brawl kicks off right after Bullet Club Gold's entrance, with Juice Robinson quickly taking out the referee with a huge punch. Jay White joins in the fight, making it a chaotic scene. The match is declared a no contest due to the wild situation. ##
WINNER: NO-Contest ##
Takeshita then joins the attack on the Elite, and Bullet Club Gold gains the upper hand. FTR appears to even the odds, resulting in a big brawl that spills to the backstage area. Meanwhile, Kenny Omega and Takeshita continue to scrap in the ring, but Takeshita retreats when Omega gains the upper hand. ##
It seems like a different way to showcase the Elite on the show without repeating the usual match setup. ##
Renee Paquette interviews MJF, discussing his upcoming main event match at All IN. MJF surprises with a more positive promo, acknowledging those who paved the way for him and referring to himself as standing on their shoulders. He talks about his connection with Adam Cole, showing moments of their past matches and near altercations. MJF opens up about seeking friendship for the first time and invites people to join him on this new journey. ##
Singles Match: Jon Moxley vs Rey Fenix ##
This mix of styles is kinda odd, but sometimes that's what makes a good matchup. Things kick off with some brawling, but that doesn't last long. Rey starts attempting those high-flying moves, but Mox ain't having it. He wants to keep Rey grounded and keeps going after Rey's mask. Rey takes a real bad fall, but once it's clear he's alright, Mox starts dishing out a beating all around the ring. ##
They eventually get back in the ring after dealing with the ad break. Rey goes back to his high-flying attacks, and Mox keeps trying to bring him back down to the mat. Rey's looking pretty beat, almost done for. Mox starts stomping on his head, but Rey manages to hit a super kick, and both guys end up flat. ##
They both get back up, and Rey starts making a comeback. He lands a kick and follows up with a cutter after slipping out of a rear naked choke. They keep scrapping until they're both down again for a bit. They exchange some punches, and Mox comes out on top, cutting off Rey when he's up on the ropes. Mox gets that sleeper hold locked in and puts Rey to sleep for the win. ##
WINNER: Jon Moxley ##
It was a solid match, perhaps Mox's best in a long while. Him and Rey had a good mix of styles going, telling a solid story without relying on shock value or blood. Rey did a great job fighting from the bottom during the latter part of the match. ##
The BCC starts a beatdown, but when Kingston and Penta enter, Santana and Ortiz join the fray, going after them. Rey gets taken out with a crowbar, prompting the Best Friends and Orange Cassidy to rush in and chase them away. ##
The doc comes out to check on Rey, signaling that this might be how they write him off for All In. Renee tries to have a word with Eddie, and he puts the blame on her husband, vowing to fix things at Wembley. ##
A pre-tape follows, featuring Renee with Sammy Guevara and the rest of the Jericho Appreciation Society confronting him. Sammy suggests that Jericho let his friendship cloud his judgment, while they think the same might be happening between him and Jericho. ##
Tony Schiavone takes the stage for the dreaded contract signing, this time for the Ospreay and Chris Jericho match. Don Callis appears with Ospreay, and as Jericho enters with Sammy Guevara, the crowd gives him a warm reception. Sammy seems to have turned into a hand-slapping babyface now, so let's hope it goes better than his last stint in that role. ##
Don Callis grabs the mic, claiming that having Chris Jericho in the Don Callis family is great, but being responsible for ending Jericho's career is even better. He accuses Jericho of choosing money and power over friendship. Ospreay pokes fun at Jericho's band performing at All In and boasts that the match will change his life, securing his financial future. ##
Jericho takes the mic and asserts that Ospreay wouldn't have achieved his "Big Things" without Jericho's guidance. He claims he called Ospreay and taught him the right way to wrestle, preventing him from being wheelchair-bound by 35. Jericho emphasizes that both of them need to be at their absolute best to win. ##
This sparks a pull-apart brawl just as we head into a commercial break. ##
Nick Wayne & Darby Allin vs Swerve Strickland and AR Fox ##
Nick's mom's sitting at ringside. That's cool. Nick takes AR down with a double leg. Swerve tosses Darby against the rail. Fox nails a big German suplex. Swerve holds, and Fox hits a dive to the outside. They're making fun of Nick's mom. Not cool. Swerve backdrops Nick on the apron. Wayne delivers a double cutter to the outside, and Allin follows up with a double coffin drop. Commercial break time. ##
We're back, and it's the Mogul Embassy hitting a DDT on Wayne. Swerve tosses Allin into the ring and drops a pair of dropkicks on Allin and Wayne. The Mogul Embassy pulls off a neckbreaker on Wayne for a near fall. Allin fights back with a stunner and throws himself onto Swerve. The announce table's right by ringside tonight. Fox lands a kick on Allin. Swerve takes Allin out with a Stomp to the floor. Swerve kicks Wayne. Fox hits a brainbuster on Wayne, only gets a two-count. Fox follows up with a fisherman suplex for another two-count. Swerve gets a two-count after a stomp. The Embassy hits a double pump kick. Fox messes up a 450. Wayne rolls up Fox and gets the win. ##
WINNER: DARBY ALLIN AND NICK WAYNE ##
Swerve starts laughing, saying it's a letdown. He's talking about AR Fox. He mentions how Fox messed up and calls him a loser who couldn't beat an 18-year-old kid. Swerve says he can't rely on Fox at Wembley. Prince Nana fires Fox, and Brian Cage takes him down. Sting, Allin, and Wayne rush in to rescue Fox. Allin forgives Fox and expresses his love for him. ##
Luchasaurus and Christian Cage make their entrance. It seems the coffin match has now turned into an 8-man showdown at All In. Cage goes all out against Buddy Wayne. ##
Rene Paquette catches up with FTR and the Young Bucks in anticipation of their All In match. Both teams agree that it's a showdown to determine the best. They all acknowledge it's the most significant match in their careers, yet the Bucks make it clear that winning isn't everything for them. They shift the focus to FTR's legacy, putting all the pressure on them. Dax emphasizes that this bout goes beyond a championship; it's about establishing a lasting impact. The Bucks highlight how they brought in FTR and showcased them on their YouTube series. Dax asserts that the Bucks aren't at FTR's level.
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We get a brief glimpse of the Women's title match coming up at All In. ##
Singles Match: Ruby Soho vs. Skye Blue ##
Soho goes on the attack, tossing Blue and sending her to the outside. Blue retaliates, forcing Soho into the barricade. Inside the ring, Soho pulls off a stunner followed by some kicks. She proceeds to choke Blue on the bottom rope. Blue fights back with punches, but Soho counters with a facebuster. Soho throws in some chops. Blue responds with her own chops and forearms. Soho hits a back elbow, while Blue delivers a knee that sends Soho out of the ring. Blue follows it up with a crossbody before the commercial break. ##
Returning from the break, Blue launches into a flurry of moves. She goes for a crossbody, getting a near fall at 2. Blue nails a neckbreaker and they exchange rollup attempts, each getting close two-counts. Blue goes for Skyfall but gets another 2-count. Ruby delivers a knee and follows up with Destination Unknown to secure the pinfall victory. ##
WINNER: Ruby Soho ##
Ruby has her eyes set on the TBS Title. Rene is joined by Roddy Strong and the Kingdom. Strong expresses that we'll find out soon enough who the true MJF is. Highlights of the House of Black and Billy Gunn are showcased. ##
A video rolls, showing the House of Black destroying Billy Gunn's boots. The Acclaimed rush to the ring, demanding the House of Black to come out and fight. The House of Black agrees and steps forward. ##
During the heated exchange where the House of Black gains the upper hand, the Acclaimed's music hits, and Billy Gunn makes his entrance, heading to the ring. The House of Black retreats. Gunn tells them to hold on because they wanted his attention, and now they've got it. ##
He speaks about the adversities he's faced and his accomplishments in the business. He states that it's an all-or-nothing situation, and once more, it's the Acclaimed and Billy Gunn versus the House of Black. He mentions that Daddy Ass can't make it, but instead, they'll get the Bad Ass, Billy Gunn. ##
Billy Gunn delivers a compelling promo, setting up the match well, which is necessary since the Acclaimed have faced significant setbacks in their previous encounters. Excalibur quickly provides an overview of upcoming events like Rampage and Collision before running down the All In card. ##
Aussie Open (Kyle Fletcher & Mark Davis) Vs The Hardys (Matt & Jeff) to retain the ROH Tag Team Titles ##
Fletcher & Davis launched an attack as soon as the bell rang, but The Hardys swiftly turned the situation around with a Poetry in Motion. The Hardy brothers maintained control and barely had two minutes back in the match before heading to a commercial break. ##
After the break, Aussie Open took charge, executing their signature run-around-the-ring move and driving their opponents' backs into each other. They remained dominant, gaining the upper hand after returning from the break. Jeff fought off both opponents with a Whisper in the Wind and tagged in Matt, who unleashed his energy. A Side Effect on Fletcher almost secured a victory, but as Matt aimed for a Twist of Fate, Fletcher managed to escape. Matt pushed back Fletcher in the corner and delivered a superplex, followed by Jeff's splash from the second rope. Davis intervened to break up the count. In the corner, Fletcher saved his partner and powerbombed Matt, and with assistance, Davis executed the Aussie Arrow for the win. ##
After the match, Davis & Fletcher stood tall, confidently asserting that there would be no double clothesline or kangaroo kick at All In, reaffirming their position as the ROH Tag Team Champions. MJF & Adam Cole then emerged from backstage, leading to a tense faceoff and an ensuing brawl. Aussie Open initially gained the upper hand, attempting a double clothesline, but MJF & Cole countered with pump kicks. Davis exited the ring to avoid the danger. Fletcher evaded a kangaroo kick, and MJF intervened to save Cole from a charging Fletcher, almost hitting MJF accidentally with a superkick but stopping just in time. Cole and MJF shared a faceoff before MJF, wearing the Dynamite Diamond Ring, seemed ready to strike Cole, only to choose a hug instead. The show concluded with a puzzled expression on Cole's face, suggesting he understood what could have transpired. ##
WINNER: Aussie Open (Kyle Fletcher & Mark Davis) ##
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