AEW REVOLUTION 2023
Chris Jericho vs. Ricky Starks
AEW PPVs usually get the openers right, and they definitely did so here. An energetic, good action bell-to-bell having match that was wrestled at a really fun pace. Starks coming into it with taped up ribs created a nice, fun dynamic right from the get go, and really made it easy to get into the work the lads gave us in there. Didn't overstay its welcome & had the right winner. A rock solid ***
Christian Cage vs. Jack Perry
This was a solid little brawl. Christian obviously excels as the total asshole-heel, right down to fighting this fight with a sleeveless turtle neck lol. Was missing some spark to be on that next level, but it was still a good one forrrr sure. ***
Brody King, Buddy Matthews & Malakai Black vs. Kenny Omega & The Young Bucks
You know what you're getting when you see this line-up on paper, and it ended up ruling a lot. The House of Black got a proper spotlight here, and each one of 'em put in some real good performances showcasing their signature arsenals. The Elite were Elite; Kenny was the overall MVP of the thing and The Bucks had many of the best spots of the entire match. Matches of this kind are usually very hit-or-miss for me, and this one was a hit. ***1/2
Adam Page vs. Jon Moxley
MOX brings some FORK action into big time wrestling. Hell to the yes, man. Hell yes. This was quite the battle - it had its share of memorable visuals & moments throughout, with the best ones being pretty damn awesome. Certainly lived up to the billing when it comes down to the feud & the stipulation. I didn't think it was as stunning as the general consensus seems to be liking it, as it (imo) went a bit too long & was a bit too cute at many times, but it most definitely still fucked pretty darn hard. ***1/2
MJF vs. Bryan Danielson
Maaaaaaaaan. This match got me so good. All overanalyzing & thinking be damned; this match brought emotions in me that I didn't know wrestling matches still could. Bryan Danielson is the greatest professional wrestler of all-time & MJF gave an amazing, true-to-character performance that definitely helped boost this incredible match into that incredible level it was at. The best kind of art is the art that genuinely brings emotions out of you, makes you think, moves you. This clicked all those boxes for me & more. Danielson vs. MJF, forever. *****
