AEW Rampage (Aug. 4, 2023) emanated from Yuengling Center in Tampa, FL and Daily’s Place in Jacksonville, FL. The show featured violent carnage in a parking lot fight between Blackpool Combat Club and Best Friends, the Young Bucks setting up a match with the Hardys, Kris Statlander squatting Renee Paquette, John Morrison doing the splits, and more.
Let’s jump right in with a recap followed by reactions.
Excalibur, Taz, and Chris Jericho were on commentary inside the venue at Tampa. Tony Schiavone and Paul Wight called the action outside in the parking lot at Jacksonville. Justin Roberts handled ring announcer duties.
Matt Hardy, Jeff Hardy, & Keith Lee vs. Butcher, Blade, & Kip Sabian
Isiah Kassidy, Ethan Page, and Penelope Ford were ringside, but they played no role in the match. The bad guys isolated Jeff. Hot tag to Lee running wild like a bull in a china shop.
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The opening match of AEW Rampage showcased a high-octane six-man tag team match between Matt Hardy, Jeff Hardy, and Keith Lee against Butcher, Blade, and Kip Sabian. Isiah Kassidy, Ethan Page, and Penelope Ford were ringside, but they played no role in the match.
The match started with the bad guys, Butcher, Blade, and Kip Sabian, isolating Jeff Hardy. They took advantage of their numbers and unleashed a brutal assault on him. However, the resilient Jeff managed to survive and make the hot tag to Keith Lee.
Keith Lee, known for his incredible strength and agility, entered the match like a force of nature. He unleashed a barrage of powerful strikes and high-impact maneuvers, leaving his opponents reeling. Lee’s presence in the match turned the tide in favor of his team.
The match reached its climax when Keith Lee hit a devastating Spirit Bomb on Kip Sabian, securing the victory for his team. The combination of the Hardy brothers’ experience and Keith Lee’s dominance proved to be too much for Butcher, Blade, and Kip Sabian to handle.
This victory not only showcased the impressive teamwork between Matt Hardy, Jeff Hardy, and Keith Lee but also highlighted Keith Lee’s undeniable talent and potential as a future star in AEW.
After the match, fans took to social media to express their excitement and admiration for Keith Lee’s performance. Many praised his athleticism and power, believing that he has a bright future ahead in AEW.
One fan tweeted, “Keith Lee is an absolute beast! His strength and agility are unmatched. A future AEW Champion for sure! #AEWRampage”
Another fan wrote, “Keith Lee just proved why he’s one of the most exciting talents in professional wrestling. AEW is lucky to have him. #AEWRampage”
Overall, the opening match of AEW Rampage delivered an action-packed and