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Welcome to PWInsider.com’s coverage of this afternoon’s lucha-infused edition of AEW Rampage!
I am filling in today for the one and only Cory Strode, who will return next week.
Your announcers are Ian Riccaboni, Matt Menard and Excalibur.
Justin Roberts is the ring announcer.
Thunder Rosa vs. Harleygram
Harleygram is obviously Harley Cameron wearing a Hologram mask. The announcers played up that perhaps she was paying tribute to Cameron.
Nice reaction for Thunder Rosa.
Rosa controlled Harley on the mat early on and worked over her arm. Harley came back with a nice armdrag takeoff and drilled Rose with a roundhouse kick. Harley continued to control the ring, ducked a clothesline and scored a two count with a rollup.
Harley unmasked and HOLY REVEAL BATMAN - it was Harley Cameron!
Undeterred by this obviously shoclking development, Rosa nailed a dropkick and trapped Cameron in the corner before unloading with chops. Rosa nailed a charging dropkick and dragged the beaten Cameron to the center for a two count. Rosa cinched in a Boston Crab before trapping Cameron’s arms as well, creating a pendulum.
Cameron came back and scored a two count before putting the mask back on to mock Rosa. Harley nailed a 619 into the knee and then pulled Rosa to the ring post. She was going to crotch Rosa but was pulled into the ring post. Rosa tossed off the mask and chopped her hard on the floor. Harley returned to the ring but was nailed with a series of elbows.
Rosa set up and nailed a big dropkick. Rosa went for a package piledriver, slammed Cameron down and scored the pin.
Your winner, Thunder Rosa!
Cameron sort of fills the role that Chelsea Green does in WWE, getting the most out of what she’s given and acting a little over the top with her personality and reactions. Rosa was over with the crowd, who really liked it when she talked trash in Espanol.
Mercedes Mone was interviewed. She didn't want to talk about Kamille.
Top Flight & Action Andretti (with Leila Grey) vs. Atlantis Jr. & Katsuyori Shibata & Mascara Dorada
Shibata and Darius Martin exchange holds to open the bout. Shibata took him down the mat with an attempted heel hook but Martin grabbed the ropes to break the hold. Shibata snatched him into a chinlock as Dante rallied the crowd.
Dorada tagged in but was nailed with a Darius dropkick. He tagged into Andretti. They had some fun exchanges and counters. Dorada was sent into the ropes but hit a backflip and landed on his feet. He nailed an enziguiri on Andretti and tagged into Atlantis Jr. The luchadors double teamed Andretti and scored a two count.
Atlantis missed a clothesline, allowing for a blind tag. Top Flight worked over Atlantis with some nice double team maneuvers but Atlantis Jr. kicked out. Martin nailed a rana but Atlantis rolled through and turned it into a pinfall combination. Atlantis came back with a nice powerslam for a two count. Atlantis and Andretti had words. Atlantis then nailed a rolling crucifix driver for a two count on Martin.
Dante nailed a dropkick as they went to commercial. When they returned, Top Flight were beating Atlantis and scoring several two counts. Atlantis Jr. fought his way out and nailed a cutter before tagging out to Shibata. Shibata went on the offensive with kicks and shots in the corner before nailing a skateboarding dropkick in the corner on Dante for a two count.
Dante came back with a leaping sunset flip for a two count. Darius joined the fray but Dorada nailed them with a missile dropkick off the top. Dorada nailed a flipping dive to the floor. Shibata snatched each Martin in a submission. Andretti attacked, trying to break it up but he held on. He let them go to grab Andretti in a kneebar but Top Flight attacked.
Dorada used the ropes for momentum to hit a great armdrag takedown, then nailed a tiltowhirl backbreaker. Dorada nailed a 450 splash off the ropes but Dante Martin kicked out at the last second. Dorado went to the top but was snatched down. Top Flght set up for a move but Dorada fought them off, only to be nailed by Andretti with a German suplex.
Shibata broke up the pinfall attempt. Andretti nailed a dive to the outside on him. Andretti went for a brainbuster on Dorada but Atlantis saved him. Andretti battled both but the numbers game worked against him. Dorada nailed a shooting star press off the top and pinned Andretti.
Your winners, Atlantis Jr. & Katsuyori Shibata & Mascara Dorada!
Enjoyable, athletic action.
They announced Hook will face Nick Wayne in the Hammerstein Ballroom.
Beast Mortos vs. Serpentico
Hey Mortos made it!
Serpentico used his speed to try and evade Mortos early, then used some armdrag takedowns. He nailed a charging uppercut in the corner but Morton caught him. Serpentico avoided a charge and Mortos crashed to the floor. Serepentico nailed a dive to the floor.
Serpentico came off the top but was caught. Mortos nailed a big Samoan Drop for a two count as they went to commercial. Mortos ripped at Serpentico’s mask. Mortos was caught with a thrust kick. Serpentico followed up with additional kicks but Morton drilled him with a big kick and tossed him to the floor.
They battled back to the ring with Serpentico trying hard to battle back and gain some momentum. He nailed a superkick but was caught in a Toture Rack and nailed with a backbreaker and a discus lariat for the pin.
Your winner, Beast Mortos!
Someone attacked Kamille in the back.
Main event time!
Hechicero vs. Komander
They noted these two have never been in the same promotion at the same time.
Some nice back and forth action early with Hechicero showcased. Hechicero went for a stretch muffler but Komander used his core strength to pull himself out and then grabbed a stretch submission, pulling back on the arm. Hechicero used a Fireman’s Carry into a slam for a two count.
They faced off with a lot of back and forth attempts at strikes and kicks. Komander was drilled down as they went to commercial. They battled on the floor with Komander being sent into the ring steps. Back in the ring, Komander was locked in a surfboard variation. Hechicero nailed an evil looking back suplex for a two count.
Komander went for a twisting headscissors takedown but Hechicero halted the momentum and drilled him to the mat. Hechicero twisted him on the mat but Komander made it to the ropes. Hechicero played to the crowd as Komander writhed in pain, grabbing at his knee.
Hechicero pulled him from the ropes but was caught in a roll up. Hechicero cut off Komander as Alex Abrahantes tries to rally him. Komander was drilled with a big boot. Hechicero set jim Komander and charged, attacking the knee. Hechicero was kicked off from a charge in the corner. Komander walked the ropes and drilled Hechicero.
Komander attempted to build some momentum. He used the ropes for a springboard into a rana. He was going for another but was caught and mauled. Hechicero locked a sleeper in the ropes but the referee broke it up. Komander dropkicked him off the apron to the floor. Komander nailed a springboard moonsault to the floor.
Komander nailed a flying bodypress into the ring but Hechicero rolled through. Hechicero caught him and went for a spinning move but Komander navigated through and nailed a DDT. Komander set up and went for a moonsault but was snatched by Hechicero in mid-air into a submission. Komander tried to fight his way out but was caught. He rolled through and tried to turn it into a pinfall attempt for another two count.
They exchanged blows with Hechicero overpowering him. Hechicero caught Komander coming off the ropes and drilling him with a backbreaker out of a spin. Hechicero nailed a headscissors driver and scored the pin.
Your winner, Hechicero!
A hard fought, entertaining bout.
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