Welcome to the latest coverage of AEW Dynamite on June 19. With the Forbidden Door event approaching, AEW has been putting in the work to create an exciting card and deliver entertaining shows. Let’s dive into the results and highlights of this week’s episode.
The night kicked off with a match between Rush and MJF. The two competitors brought a personal grudge match vibe to the ring, showcasing a mix of wrestling moves and strikes. MJF emerged victorious with a Heatseeker and a brainbuster, earning a solid B+ grade for the match.
In an eight-man tag team match, chaos ensued as all eight wrestlers battled it out. Despite some initial confusion, the match picked up in the second half with entertaining multi-man spots. Orange Cassidy sealed the win for his team, earning a B- grade for the match.
The Acclaimed faced off against The Young Bucks in a non-title match, with The Acclaimed securing a victory and earning a title shot. The match featured some notable moments, including Taz’s disdain for Tony Schiavone’s opinion of The Young Bucks. The Acclaimed’s win earned a B- grade.
Kris Statlander and Nyla Rose clashed in a first-round match of the Owen Hart tournament. Statlander emerged victorious with a Tombstone piledriver, setting up a future match against the winner of Serena Deeb vs. Willow Nightingale. The match received a solid B grade.
Daniel Garcia faced off against Rhett Titus in a quick match, with Garcia scoring a squash victory. The main event of the evening saw Pac taking on Claudio Castagnoli in another first-round Owen match. Pac secured a clean win with a pinning combination, delivering an impressive performance. The main event earned an A- grade.
Overall, this week’s Dynamite provided a mix of exciting matches and storyline developments leading up to the Forbidden Door event. Swerve and Ospreay hyped their upcoming match, while MJF, Rush, Pac, and Castagnoli delivered standout performances. The show received a solid B grade, with room for improvement in certain matches. Be sure to stay tuned for more AEW action in the coming weeks.