{"id":131833,"date":"2022-01-22T20:45:45","date_gmt":"2022-01-23T02:45:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.pwtorch.com\/site\/?p=131833"},"modified":"2022-01-22T20:45:45","modified_gmt":"2022-01-23T02:45:45","slug":"aew-rampage-hits-misses-1-21-ethan-page-a-perfect-opponent-for-moxley-return-hook-shines-cargill-and-jay-deliver-in-main-event-more","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.pwtorch.com\/site\/2022\/01\/22\/aew-rampage-hits-misses-1-21-ethan-page-a-perfect-opponent-for-moxley-return-hook-shines-cargill-and-jay-deliver-in-main-event-more\/","title":{"rendered":"AEW RAMPAGE HITS &#038; MISSES 1\/21: Ethan Page a perfect opponent for Moxley return, Hook shines, Cargill and Jay deliver in main event, more"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"pwtor-827903412\" 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>Jon Moxley defeated Ethan Page: HIT<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Very good return match for Moxley. Forget ring rust, his performance was actually better than before his time off, and Ethan Page was such a perfect opponent for him. The commentary also really added a lot to the match.<\/p>\n<p>After the match, Moxley gave Page another Paradigm Shift and was confronted by Bryan Danielson as he was leaving the ring. Curious to see what story they tell with those two.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Jurassic Express Promo Video: NARROW MISS<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>I\u2019m not feeling the feud between Jurassic Express and the Gunn Club, and I hope it\u2019s over quick. This was one of Jungle Boy\u2019s better promos, but he still has work to do.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Trent Beretta defeated Nick Jackson: HIT<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Another good television match. Every time I hear Nick Jackson is going to be in singles competition, I prepare myself for an entertaining spot fest. However, his last two matches have been surprisingly gritty and physical, with good storytelling. There were certainly enough high spots in here to remind you that it\u2019s a Nick Jackson match, but nothing felt excessive.<\/p>\n<p>The \u201cnew and improved\u201d Trent Beretta is also great to watch. I\u2019m surprised they put him over Nick Jackson, but considering how much of a bigger star Trent comes across relative to Chucky T, I won\u2019t be surprised if the company has singles plans for him.<\/p><div id=\"pwtor-4184330469\" 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>Thunder Rosa and Mercedes Martinez Video Promo Battle: NARROW MISS<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Like last week, I think both wrestlers showed a good, serious edge. However, it would really help the feud if Martinez gave some insight into her motives. I also don\u2019t think you need two similar video promos in a row. Advance the story a little. Maybe have Rosa try to ambush Martinez backstage, or just show her prowling backstage, looking for her. Something more than just yelling into a camera for two straight weeks.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Hook defeated Serpentico: HIT<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Another dominant squash for Hook with all of his most captivating mannerisms. The crowd didn\u2019t seem as into him as previous crowds, but it\u2019s going to be difficult to keep up those reactions from city to city.<\/p>\n<p>After the match, QT Marshall came out to confront Hook and, after initially trying to ignore and walk past him, Hook just laid him out. Entertaining stuff all round, and effective use of QT.<\/p>\n<p>My only concern is that Hook is now kind of existing in \u201cHook-ville\u201d on Rampage while Team Taz fends for itself. In kayfabe, if Hook is so dominant, why isn\u2019t he the one to fight Team Taz\u2019s main battles?<\/p>\n<p>In addition, if Hook is going to continue to feud with heels like QT, the company will need to address his moral alignment at some point as well.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Main Event Backstage Interview: MILD MISS<\/strong><\/p><div id=\"pwtor-3575223380\" class=\"pwtor-content-1 pwtor-entity-placement\"><!-- Tag ID: pwtorchcom_test_300x600 -->\r\n<div align=\"center\" data-freestar-ad=\"__336x280 __300x600\" id=\"pwtorchcom_test_300x600\">\r\n  <script data-cfasync=\"false\" type=\"text\/javascript\">\r\n    freestar.config.enabled_slots.push({ placementName: \"pwtorchcom_test_300x600\", slotId: \"pwtorchcom_test_300x600\" });\r\n  <\/script>\r\n<\/div><\/div>\n<p>Better than last week for sure. Cargill was her usual, cocky self and Anna Jay at least said the right things by pointing out her deeds in the street fight last month.<\/p>\n<p>My problem, however, is with Anna Jay\u2019s delivery. As a babyface, she has the same problem as Sammy Guevara does; it\u2019s difficult to buy into the fact that she has a bone to pick with anyone in life. Yes, it would make sense for that street fight to \u201cchange her,\u201d but I didn\u2019t really feel it in her tone of voice. There just isn\u2019t much conviction in her cadence. In addition, having John Silver, of all the Dark Order members, by her side during this just undercuts any seriousness she\u2019s trying to convey.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Jade Cargill defeated Anna Jay to retain the TBS Championship: MILD HIT<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>This was a well-put-together match, considering both wrestlers\u2019 experience levels. By no means was it a mat classic, or even as good as the previous two matches on the show, but it didn\u2019t need to be. I\u2019m happy to see continued improvement in the AEW women\u2019s division.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Commentary: HIT<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Apart from the main event, Chris Jericho really added a lot to the show tonight. And yes, with this commentary team, its success or failure depends entirely on what side of the bed Chris Jericho woke up on. Everyone else is just kind of there.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Overall Show: HIT<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Really good show. I\u2019m not sure if it\u2019s worth going out of your way to see if you are short on time, but if you just want an hour of competent pro wrestling, check it out.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><strong>CATCH-UP:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pwtorch.com\/site\/2022\/01\/21\/1-21-aew-rampage-tv-report-moxley-vs-ethan-page-nick-jackson-vs-trent-barretta-hook-vs-serpentico-cargill-vs-anna-jay\/\">1\/21 AEW RAMPAGE TV REPORT: Moxley vs. Ethan Page, Nick Jackson vs. Trent Barretta, Hook vs. Serpentico, Cargill vs. Anna Jay<\/a><\/p>\n<div class=\"pwtor-end-article-groups pwtor-entity-placement\" id=\"pwtor-1557895561\"><div id=\"pwtor-813368787\"><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>Jon Moxley defeated Ethan Page: HIT Very good return match for Moxley. Forget ring rust, his performance was actually better than before his time off, and Ethan Page was such a perfect opponent for him. <a class=\"mh-excerpt-more\" href=\"https:\/\/www.pwtorch.com\/site\/2022\/01\/22\/aew-rampage-hits-misses-1-21-ethan-page-a-perfect-opponent-for-moxley-return-hook-shines-cargill-and-jay-deliver-in-main-event-more\/\" title=\"AEW RAMPAGE HITS &#038; MISSES 1\/21: Ethan Page a perfect opponent for Moxley return, Hook shines, Cargill and Jay deliver in main event, more\">[&#8230;]<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"author":14,"featured_media":87498,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"episode_type":"","audio_file":"","podmotor_file_id":"","podmotor_episode_id":"","cover_image":"","cover_image_id":"","duration":"","filesize":"","filesize_raw":"","date_recorded":"","explicit":"","block":"","itunes_episode_number":"","itunes_title":"","itunes_season_number":"","itunes_episode_type":"","_jetpack_memberships_contains_paid_content":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[52,28,27],"tags":[6121,6558,6120],"class_list":["post-131833","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-opnionandanalysis","category-specialists_hitsandmisses","category-specialists","tag-aew","tag-aew-rampage","tag-all-elite-wrestling"],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"https:\/\/www.pwtorch.com\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/post\/2019\/10\/Moxley-Spears_3x2_600.png","jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.pwtorch.com\/site\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/131833","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.pwtorch.com\/site\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.pwtorch.com\/site\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.pwtorch.com\/site\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/14"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.pwtorch.com\/site\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=131833"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/www.pwtorch.com\/site\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/131833\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":131834,"href":"https:\/\/www.pwtorch.com\/site\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/131833\/revisions\/131834"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.pwtorch.com\/site\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/87498"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.pwtorch.com\/site\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=131833"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.pwtorch.com\/site\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=131833"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.pwtorch.com\/site\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=131833"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}