10 AEW Revolution 2021 Impulse Reactions

10. Riho & Thunder Rosa Vs. Dr. Britt Baker, D.M.D. & TBA

'The Good Doctor' predictably broke the news that Rebel wouldn't be able to make this short-notice tag match on the Buy In merely hours before bell-time. On a night where other surprises were being given red carpet hype jobs like few in recent memory, this strategy was smart.

"TBA" ending up being Maki Itoh was ideal for both the match and excitement for the pay-per-view portion of the event. Itoh had worked 48 hours earlier in Japan, opening up possibilities for just who may arrive from a similar destination later in the night. The match itself appeared to be her formal introduction to the AEW roster too, profiled as she was at various points.

The heels claimed victory here when Rebel smashed Thunder Rosa in the face with a crutch, allowing Baker to score a much-needed win. That this delivered with minimal story and such a low profile was the real triumph for all four.

AEW's women's division continues to make baby steps, but at least every one of them is in the right direction.