AEW Dynamite Results (8/17/22): Bryan Danielson vs. Daniel Garcia

AEW Dynamite
August 17, 2022
Charleston Coliseum
Charleston, West Virginia

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Commentary Team: (Excalibur, Jim Ross, TAZ and Tony Schiavone)

Ring Announcer: Justin Roberts 

Transcription by Josh Lopez

First Match: (27-5-2) Bryan Danielson vs. (26-18) Daniel Garcia w/Chris Jericho In A Two Out Of Three Falls Match. Ricky The Dragon Steamboat Will Be The Special Guest Time Keeper

Chris Jericho joins the commentary team for this match. Ankle Pick Exchange. Danielson with a single leg takedown. Danielson transitions into a ground and pound attack. Garcia jumps Danielson’s back. Chain grappling exchange. Danielson with two downward punches. Garcia applies The Knee Bar. Up Kick Exchange. Danielson figure fours the legs of Garcia. Garcia grabs the bottom rope which forces the break. Garcia teep kicks Danielson into the turnbuckles. Garcia talks smack to Danielson. Collar and Elbow Tie Up. Garcia backs Danielson into the turnbuckles. The referee calls for a clean break. Garcia slaps Danielson in the face. Danielson with clubbing hamstring kicks. Danielson slaps Garcia in the face. Danielson drills Garcia with The BrainBuster for a two count. Danielson stands on the back of Garcia’s knees. Danielson applies The Romero Special. Danielson fish hooks Garcia. Danielson with forearm shivers. Danielson with a Mid-Kick. Chop Exchange. Garcia with a palm strike. Garcia repeatedly kicks Danielson in the face. Danielson with forearm shivers. Danielson with clubbing mid-kicks in the corner. Danielson follows that with a Corner Dropkick.

Danielson puts Garcia on the top turnbuckle. Danielson goes for The Top Rope FrankenSteiner, but Garcia counters with The Sunset Flip for a two count. Chop/Uppercut Exchange. Garcia kicks Danielson in the gut. Garcia uppercuts Danielson. Garcia sends Danielson to the corner. Danielson dives over Garcia. Misfired Clotheslines. Garcia with The Butterfly Suplex. Garcia applies The Cross-Arm-Breaker. Danielson with The Shoulder Capture Suplex for a two count. Danielson transitions into a ground and pound attack. Danielson grapevines the legs of Garcia. Danielson applies The Dragon Sleeper. Garcia grabs the bottom rope which forces the break. Danielson with a Wrecking Ball Dropkick. Garcia avoids The Flying Knee Strike. Garcia with a Back Drop Driver on the floor. Garcia rolls Danielson back into the ring. Garcia with clubbing elbow smashes. Danielson denies The Dragon Tamer. Danielson applies The Triangle Choke. Danielson is throwing haymakers at Garcia. Garcia hits The PileDriver.

Garcia makes Danielson pass out to The Dragon Sleeper. Danielson gets back on his feet at the count of nine. Garcia repeatedly stomps on Danielson’s chest. Garcia uppercuts Danielson. Garcia is lighting up Danielson’s chest. Garcia with a Corner Dropkick. Garcia has complete control of the match during the commercial break. Garcia repeatedly stomps on Danielson’s chest. Danielson got busted open after a DDT on the exposed floor. Garcia applies a wrist lock. Garcia repeatedly kicks Danielson in the face. Danielson fires back with three hamstring kicks. Garcia with The Swinging Arm-Ringer. Garcia applies The Dragon Sleeper. Garcia is raining down 12×6 elbows. Danielson rolls Garcia over to tie things up at 1-1. Garcia is raining down haymakers. Danielson gets Garcia tied up in the tree of woe. Danielson with Corner Mid-Kicks. Danielson hammers down on the back of Garcia’s neck. Danielson with a Belly to Belly Suplex off the top turnbuckle.

Danielson delivers The Missile Dropkick. Danielson pops back on his feet. Danielson lands The Suicide Dive. Danielson and Garcia traded visits to the steel ring post. Garcia is busted open. Garcia slaps Danielson in the face. Danielson wants more punishments. Garcia with a flurry of chops. Garcia with Two PK’s. Danielson refuses to stay down. Garcia with three knife edge chops. Danielson rocks Garcia with a forearm smash. Danielson with clubbing mid-kicks. Garcia clotheslines the back of Danielson’s neck. Garcia applies The Dragon Tamer. Garcia repeatedly stomps on Danielson’s face. Danielson with downward headbutts. Danielson repeatedly stomps on Garcia’s face. Danielson is raining down elbow smashes. Danielson applies The Triangle Choke. Danielson and Garcia are trading back and forth shots. Danielson hammers down on the back of Garcia’s neck. Danielson makes Garcia pass out to The Lebel Lock. After the match, Danielson extends his hand out to Garcia. Jericho attacks Danielson from behind. Garcia pulls Jericho off Danielson. Jericho tells Garcia to think about what he just did.

Winner: (28-5-2) Bryan Danielson 2-1 via Referee Stoppage

Second Match: (23-17) The Gunn Club w/Billy Gunn vs. (29-16) The Varsity Blonds 

Austin Gunn and Griff Garrison will start things off. Austin immediately knocks Pillman off the ring apron. Austin scores the elbow knockdown. Colten tags himself in. Colten with Two Lariats. Colten connects with The Colt 45 to pickup the victory.

Winner: (24-17) The Gunn Club via Pinfall 

Third Match: (14-3) Toni Storm vs. (15-30) Kilynn King

Thunder Rosa is watching this match from the backstage area. Collar and Elbow Tie Up. King with a waist lock takedown. Rollup Exchange. Side Headlock Exchange. King with a side headlock takeover. Storm whips King across the ring. King drops down on the canvas. King avoids the basement dropkick. King with a drop toe hold. Storm avoids the sliding dropkick. Storm with a basement dropkick. King launches Storm over the top rope. King decks Storm with a back elbow smash. King with a SpringBoard Knee. King poses for the crowd. Storm dodges The Wrecking Ball Dropkick. Storm goes for The Tornado DDT, but King blocks it. King drives Storm back first into the steel barricade. King repeatedly stomps on Storm’s chest. King slaps Storm in the chest. King slams Storm’s head on the top turnbuckle pad. Storm unloads a series of knife edge chops.

King dives over Storm. King with a Release Northern Lights Suplex for a two count. King applies a top wrist lock. King sends Storm to the corner. Storm kicks King in the face. Storm with a back elbow smash. King has Storm perched on the top turnbuckle. King with clubbing blows to Storm’s back. King with a Running Knee Strike. King and Storm are trading back and forth shots. King goes for an Avalanche Belly to Back Suplex, but Storm counters with a Crossbody Block. Sorm with forearm shivers. Storm kicks King in the gut. Storm with The Bridging Fisherman’s Suplex for a two count. King goes for a Bodyslam, but Storm lands back on her feet. King with a Spinning Back Kick. King nails Storm with The Pump Kick. King blocks a boot from Storm. King hits The SpineBuster for a two count. King punches Storm in the back. King goes for The Excalibuster, but Storm lands back on her feet. Storm with a Release German Suplex. Storm with a Running Hip Attack. Storm follows that with a Swinging DDT. Storm connects with The Pendulum DDT to pickup the victory.

Winner: (15-3) Toni Storm via Pinfall 

Line Up For This Weeks AEW Rampage 

– Keith Lee & Shane Strickland (c) vs. Private Party For The AEW World Tag Team Championship

– HOOK (c) vs. Zack Clayton For The FTW Championship

– Athena vs. Penelope Ford

– Orange Cassidy & Best Friends vs. The Trust Busters In A First Round Match In The Inaugural AEW World Trios Championship Tournament

Fourth Match: (52-16-1) Kenny Omega & (35-13) The Young Bucks w/Don Callis, Brandon Cutler and Michael Nakazawa vs. (16-8) Andrade El Idolo, (3-1) Rush, (0-0) Dragon Lee w/Jose The Assistant In A First Round Match In The Inaugural AEW World Trios Championship Tournament 

Don Callis joins the commentary team for this match. Nick Jackson and Dragon Lee will start things off. Test Of Strength. Lee drives his knee into the midsection of Nick. Lee drops Nick with a shoulder tackle. Nick drops down on the canvas. Nick leapfrogs over Lee. Lee lunges over Nick. Nick slaps Lee in the chest. Nick with The Lucha Libre Arm-Drag. Nick pops back on his feet. Nick tags in Matt. Double Irish Whip. Nick with a running forearm smash. Running Bulldog/Dropkick Combination. Double Toe Kick to Idolo. Assisted Hurricanrana. Matt dropkicks Rush to the floor. Matt applies a wrist lock. Matt tags in Omega. Omega with a SpringBoard Double Axe Handle Strike Omega grabs a side wrist lock. Omega unloads two knife edge chops. Omega slams Lee’s head on the top turnbuckle pad. Omega transitions into a corner mount. Omega with The Rolling Senton. Simultaneous tag to Matt. Double Irish Whip. Matt with a drop toe hold onto the left knee of Nick. Omega with The Kotaro Krusher. Matt follows that with a SomerSault NeckBreaker onto the knee.

Matt slams Lee’s head on the top turnbuckle pad. Matt with a straight right hand. Matt stomps on Lee’s chest. Matt tags in Omega. Omega punches Lee. Omega hammers down on the back of Lee’s neck. Omega applies a side headlock. Omega with two knife edge chops. Lee with a forearm smash. Lee drives his knee into the midsection of Omega. Lee tags in Idolo. Idolo shoves Omega. Omega gets distracted by Jose. Rush with a running forearm smash. LFI gangs up on Omega. Idolo kicks Omega in the gut. Idolo drives his knee into the midsection of Omega. Idolo whips Omega into the turnbuckles. Idolo applies a front face lock. Rush tags himself in. Rush kicks Omega in the ribs. Following a snap mare takeover, Rush with a basement dropkick. Rush applies a rear chin lock. Rush repeatedly stomps on Omega’s chest. Rush applies a wrist lock. Lee tags himself in. Lee with a flying double axe handle strike. Idolo clears the ring. Lee works on the left wrist of Omega. Lee kicks Omega in the chest. Lee applies The Fujiwara Arm-Bar. Lee transitions into a CrossFace. Rush SuperKicks Cutler. Lee applies the bow and arrow stretch.

All hell is breaking loose in Charleston. Lee applies a front face lock. Idolo tags himself in. Idolo kicks Omega in the gut. Idolo puts his knee on the back of Omega’s neck. Rush adds insult to injury behind the referee’s back. Omega is throwing haymakers at Idolo. Idolo with a toe kick. Idolo with forearm shivers. Idolo blasts Omega with a knife edge chop. Omega is displaying his fighting spirit. Omega slips over Lee’s back. Omega tags in Nick. Nick with a Flying Crossbody Block. Nick slaps Rush in the chest. Nick with an Arm-Drag/Headscissors Takeover Combination. Nick tags in Matt. Idolo kicks Matt in the face. Lee tags himself in. Matt catches Lee in mid-air. Matt with The Locomotion Northern Lights Suplex. LFI gangs up on Matt. The ELITE delivers a Triple Suplex. Nick with a SpringBoard Tornillo. Nick rolls Lee back into the ring. Nick whips Lee across the ring. Simultaneous tag to Matt. Lee holds onto the ropes. Lee launches Nick over the top rope. Lee kicks Omega in the face. Omega with a Tilt-A-Whirl BackBreaker. Nick with a Slingshot Senton onto the knee. Matt follows that with a Flying Elbow Drop for a two count.

Idolo dumps Nick out of the ring. Rush rocks Matt with a forearm smash. Rush with a corner clothesline. Stereo Leg Sweeps. Nick scores a blindside shot. Rush with an Overhead Belly to Belly Suplex into the turnbuckles. Idolo hits The Shotgun Meteora. Lee hooks the outside leg for a two count. Lee applies a front face lock. Simultaneous tag to Rush. Double Irish Whip. Corner Clothesline Party. Triple Basement Dropkick. Tranquillo Pose. Idolo repeatedly stomps on Matt’s back. Rush whips Matt into the barricade. Following a snap mare takeover, Rush kicks Matt in the back. Rush rolls Matt back into the ring. Nick breaks up the pin cover. Idolo taunts Nick. Idolo repeatedly stomps on Matt’s chest. Idolo tags in Lee. Lee with a double leg takedown. Lee applies the single leg crab. Lee drags Matt to the corner. Lee tags in Rush. Rush stomps on the midsection of Matt. Rush kicks Omega off the apron. Matt with heavy bodyshots. Rush punches Matt. Rush tags in Idolo. Double Irish Whip. Rush Powerslams Matt. Idolo with a Sliding Dropkick for a two count. Matt fights from underneath. Idolo kicks Matt in the face. Idolo continues to stomp on Matt’s chest. Idolo tags in Rush. Rush with a Fake Out Boot in the corner. Rush taunts Matt. Nick kicks Rush in the face. Lee scores a forearm knockdown. Matt SuperKicks Lee. Matt push kicks Lee into Idolo. Matt tags in Omega.

Omega with two polish hammers. Idolo kicks Omega in the gut. Double Irish Whip. Omega kicks Rush in the chest. Omega with a Step Up Enzuigiri. Omega ducks a clothesline from Idolo. Omega with Three Snap Dragon Suplex’s. Simultaneous tag to Matt. Omega with a leaping back elbow smash. Forever Clotheslines. Dosey Do Routine. Stereo SuperKicks. Lee launches Nick and Omega over the top rope. Lee kicks Matt in the face. BuckleBomb/Double Enzuigiri Combination. Matt with a Running Cannonball Strike. Triple SuperKick to Lee for a to count. The Bucks clears the ring. Matt tags in Omega. Stereo Pescado’s. Omega teases a dive. Lee sweeps out the legs of Omega. Lee stomps on Omega’s back. Lee goes for a Belly to Back Suplex, but Omega lands back on his feet. Omega dumps Lee out of the ring. Jose trips Omega from the outside. LFI puts Omega on the railing. Kid lands The SomerSault Plancha. Lee hooks the outside leg for a two count. Lee tags in Idolo. Idolo stomps on the midsection of Omega. Idolo decks Nick with a back elbow smash. Lee with a Hurricanrana off the apron. Idolo with The Double MoonSault for a two count. Idolo connects with The Hammerlock DDT for a two count. Idolo tags in Lee. Omega nails Lee with Two V-Triggers. Omega plants Lee with The One Winged Angel to pickup the victory. After the match, Idolo drops Lee with The Hammerlock DDT. Rush pulls off Lee’s mask to close the show.

Winner: (53-16-1) Kenny Omega & (36-13) The Young Bucks via Pinfall 

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Author: Josh Lopez