{"id":110275,"date":"2020-12-26T15:31:30","date_gmt":"2020-12-26T21:31:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.pwtorch.com\/site\/?p=110275"},"modified":"2020-12-26T15:31:54","modified_gmt":"2020-12-26T21:31:54","slug":"aew-hits-misses-12-26-jericho-mjf-vs-top-flight-young-bucks-vs-the-acclaimed-stings-promo-jurassic-express-vs-dark-order-dustin-vs-evil-uno-more","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.pwtorch.com\/site\/2020\/12\/26\/aew-hits-misses-12-26-jericho-mjf-vs-top-flight-young-bucks-vs-the-acclaimed-stings-promo-jurassic-express-vs-dark-order-dustin-vs-evil-uno-more\/","title":{"rendered":"AEW HITS &#038; MISSES 12\/23: Jericho &#038; MJF vs. Top Flight, Young Bucks vs. The Acclaimed, Sting&#8217;s promo, Jurassic Express vs. Dark Order, Dustin vs. Evil Uno, more"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"pwtor-2746477588\" class=\"pwtor-before-content pwtor-entity-placement\"><hr \/><b>SPOTLIGHTED PODCAST ALERT (YOUR ARTICLE BEGINS A FEW INCHES DOWN)... <\/b>\r\n\r\n<iframe src=\"https:\/\/widget.spreaker.com\/player?show_id=3076978&theme=light&playlist=false&playlist-continuous=false&autoplay=false&live-autoplay=false&chapters-image=true&episode_image_position=right&hide-logo=false&hide-likes=false&hide-comments=false&hide-sharing=false&hide-download=true\" width=\"100%\" height=\"140px\" frameborder=\"0\"><\/iframe>\r\n<hr \/><\/div><p><strong>\u2022Top Flight vs. Chris Jericho &amp; MJF &#8211; HIT<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Another good match showcasing Top Flight. They looked far more crisp and confident in this match which seems to be a constant when younger talents are facing Chris Jericho. Jericho isn\u2019t in peak physical condition which led to some clunky spots. MJF hit the Heat Seeker in the end to pick up the win. Following the match, Jake Hager called out Wardlow. Hager demanded a match with him for next week. MJF tried talking Jericho out of it as it threatens his standing in the Inner Circle. I\u2019m enjoying this type of interplay with the group over the pre-taped comedy segments. It forwards their story while also giving a rub to younger talent.<\/p>\n<p><strong>\u2022Sting Promo &#8211; HIT<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>For someone who has never been known for their promo ability, Sting has improved in his older years and it\u2019s now one of his most effective tools. While still beating around the bush of his actual intent, Sting did allude to his reason for being in AEW to do with Darby Allin and the feeling of coming full circle being on TNT. After mentioning Dusty Rhodes, he broke into a Dusty Rhode impression which would have felt stark in past iterations of Sting, but now feels fitting given his status. Team Taz came out to interrupt Sting and call him out for getting in their business. Allin appeared in the ring after the light flickered. Taz said Cage will face Allin for the title on January 6th, but Cage wanted to fight now. They\u2019re taking their time to make a match announcement with Sting if that even is their plan.<\/p>\n<p><strong>\u2022Jurassic Express vs. Dark Order &#8211; HIT<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>After not being a priority for the better part of 2020, Jurassic Express feels refreshed going into the new year. They had a good match against Dark Order which is still missing nor do they mention Mr. Brodie Lee. In the post-match, Tony Schiavone interviewed Marko Stunt who expressed how good it felt to be back on Dynamite. FTR interrupted the promo on the big screen and challenged them to a match in a few weeks. FTR said one their quest to recapture the tag gold they won\u2019t let a dinosaur get in their way. Personality wise it\u2019s an awkward match-up, but a good match to get Jurassic Express back in the spotlight against an experienced and talented team.<\/p>\n<p><strong>\u2022Pac vs. The Butcher &#8211; MISS<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>A weird match-up stylistically. It made sense for Pac to go up against one of Eddie Kingston\u2019s cohorts, but the match didn\u2019t work despite each wrestler\u2019s talents. Much of the focus was on those at ringside and Eddie Kingston on commentary. Lance Archer came out as well to assist Pac while also not being on the friendliest of terms.<\/p><div id=\"pwtor-2122978817\" class=\"pwtor-content pwtor-entity-placement\"><div align=\"center\" data-freestar-ad=\"__336x280 __336x280\" id=\"pwtorchcom_test_300x250\">\r\n  <script data-cfasync=\"false\" type=\"text\/javascript\">\r\n    freestar.config.enabled_slots.push({ placementName: \"pwtorchcom_test_300x250\", slotId: \"pwtorchcom_test_300x250\" });\r\n  <\/script>\r\n<\/div><\/div>\n<p><strong>\u2022Dustin Rhodes vs. Evil Uno &#8211; MISS<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Dustin Rhodes has been excellent in the ring and having solid matches at his advanced age. This match with Evil Uno was not one of those. A clunky match in an awkward storyline of trying to recruit Dustin to the Dark Order. After the match, Uno again asked Dustin to join before Stu Grayson attacked. Lee Johnson and QT Marshall came out for the save. It\u2019s a spot for Dustin on the card, but this match and story could have easily been cut.<\/p>\n<p><strong>\u2022Hikaru Shida vs. Alex Garcia &#8211; HIT<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Solid quick win for Hikaru Shida. She continues to dominate and get over her signature moves. In the post match, Abandon attacked Shida and bit her shoulder. Shida sold the injury, but I\u2019m never a fan of biting because it&#8217;s not possible to leave permanent marks. Either way, AEW has been committed to the build-up of this match and it\u2019s helped Abadon in the process.<\/p>\n<p><strong>\u2022The Young Bucks vs. The Acclaimed &#8211; HIT<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Before the match, a pre-taped music video of The Acclaimed bashing The Young Bucks aired. It was well produced, but the rap lines continue to be cheesy or in poor taste. However, their match with The Young Bucks was very good. The Acclaimed absolutely have the in-ring talent to be players in AEW. Their characters just feel unnatural and feels like something a team of writers would create. As they get more comfortable being on TV and making adjustments along the way, they have big potential down the road.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><strong>RECOMMENDED:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pwtorch.com\/site\/2020\/12\/23\/12-23-aew-dynamite-tv-results-sages-alt-perspective-report-on-the-young-bucks-vs-the-acclaimed-pac-vs-the-butcher-jericho-mjf-vs-top-flight-sting-speaks-more\/\">12\/23 AEW DYNAMITE TV RESULTS: Sage\u2019s \u201calt perspective\u201d report on The Young Bucks vs The Acclaimed, Pac vs. The Butcher, Jericho &amp; MJF vs. Top Flight, Sting Speaks, more<\/a><\/p>\n<div class=\"pwtor-end-article-groups pwtor-entity-placement\" id=\"pwtor-1614260555\"><div id=\"pwtor-874456974\"><div align=\"center\" data-freestar-ad=\"__336x280\" id=\"pwtorchcom_medrec_3\">\r\n  <script data-cfasync=\"false\" type=\"text\/javascript\">\r\n    freestar.config.enabled_slots.push({ placementName: \"pwtorchcom_medrec_3\", slotId: \"pwtorchcom_medrec_3\" });\r\n  <\/script>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\nTHANK YOU FOR VISITING<\/div><\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<div class=\"mh-excerpt\"><p>\u2022Top Flight vs. Chris Jericho &amp; MJF &#8211; HIT Another good match showcasing Top Flight. 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