Tonight on AEW Rampage, Adam Cole takes on Tomihiro Ishii in in an Owen Hart Foundation Memorial Tournament qualifier match and Jade Cargill aims for her 30th win as she puts her TBS Title on the line against Marina Shafir.
AEW RAMPAGE
April 22, 2022, Pittsburgh, PA, Petersen Events Center
Commentary: Taz, Excalibur & Ricky Starks
MATCH 1
Owen Hart Foundation Qualifier Match
Adam Cole def. Tomohiro Ishii via the Boom. Cole manages to get control by keeping Ishii grounded and then nails neckbreaker. This continues to allow Adam to continue control. Some slaps and strikes however, fire Ishii back up. A headbutt and single forearm downs Cole. Ishii gets a near fall after a powerslam. Matters unravel when Jay White saunters down, takes out Rocky Romero and it allows Adam the opportunity to hit Ishii with a low blow. He lowers the BOOM and gets the 1-2-3.
The Jericho Appreciation Society is banned from ringside tonight for Daniel Garcia’s match against Eddie Kingston.
Hook actually speaks after Danhausen is crushing a bag of chips. “You want my attention? Now you got it.”
After @730hook's big win & #AEWDynamite debut this week, @DanhausenAD gets what he asked for… #HOOK SPEAKS.
Tune in NOW to #AEWRampage on TNT! pic.twitter.com/wA2SeyEfZu
— All Elite Wrestling (@AEW) April 23, 2022
MATCH 2
Lance Archer def. Serpentico via the Blackout. Very simple squash match. Post-fight, he chokeslams Serpentico several times with his own symphony.
Perhaps that wasn't a very smart opening move by @KINGSERPENTICO against @LanceHoyt! It’s #AEWRampage on @tntdrama! pic.twitter.com/tnb8NfKoIL
— All Elite Wrestling (@AEW) April 23, 2022
MATCH 3
Eddie Kingston def. Daniel Garcia via spinning backfist. Eddie starts off on offense as he feeds Garcia some Otani knees in the corner. Eddie gets the W after nailing a spinning backfist. Post-match, he pulls off his belt and makes it clear he’s coming for Jericho.
#EddieKingston @Madking1981 sends a strong message to the leader of the #JerichoAppreciationSociety, @IAmJericho! Tune in to #AEWRampage on @tntdrama right now! pic.twitter.com/IC6ERvEF8b
— All Elite Wrestling (@AEW) April 23, 2022
We get a promo from Keith Lee and Swerve Strickland. They call Starks and Hobbs “Calvin & Hobbes.” Quality stuff.
#Limitless @RealKeithLee & @swerveconfident vow to win the war against @TrueWillieHobbs & @starkmanjones but #TeamTaz has other plans – Tune in NOW to #AEWRampage on TNT! pic.twitter.com/C8lB6Elxgm
— All Elite Wrestling (@AEW) April 23, 2022
Toni Storm issues warning to Jamie Hayter and Britt Baker. She questions if Britt will make it far enough to meet her.
Team DMD doesn’t even seem to be on Toni Storm’s radar as #OwenHart Women’s Tournament Qualifiers @RealBrittBaker, @jmehytr & #ToniStorm fight for the top spot.
Tune in NOW to #AEWRampage on TNT! pic.twitter.com/Zz3yYYif7e
— All Elite Wrestling (@AEW) April 23, 2022
We get a video package on Dax Harwood vs. Cash Wheeler for Dynamite next week.
A match we’d never thought we’d see! #FTR’s @DaxFTR & @cashwheelerftr step into the ring against each other for the FIRST TIME in the #OwenHart Men’s Tournament Qualifier this WEDNESDAY on #AEWDynamite LIVE at 8/7c on @tbsnetwork!
Tune in NOW to #AEWRampage on TNT! pic.twitter.com/REpp569rdC
— All Elite Wrestling (@AEW) April 23, 2022
MAIN EVENT
Jade Cargill (c) (with Mark Sterling) def. Marina Shafir to retain the TBS Championship. Marina sets her sights on Jade’s legs with kicks. Jade regains control and Sterling gets in the ring. This distracts the ref enough for the women of the baddies section to attack Marina (it includes Red Velvet and Kiera Hogan). Jade gains control in the ring as we head to break.
After it, Jade is still dominant and even puts Marina through the timeskeeper table. Marina gets Jade in a leg lock, but Cargill boots herself free. She hits the Jaded and gets the 1-2-3. Jade is now 30-0.
