6 Ups & 2 Downs From AEW Dark (Aug 4)
5. Joey Janela and Sonny Kiss vs. The Initiative
Diminishing returns are now kicking in for The Initiative, who enter good performances every week before falling in a spirited defeat, their quest for the ever-elusive first victory continuing. These matches become less effective every time out, so it's time for a change. That doesn't necessarily mean winning, either: just something different.
Regardless, this was a good, solid bout characterised by quickfire exchanges early on. Joey Janela ran wild before Avalon and Cutler started working him over as the momentum swung back-and-forth. It was brisk, fun, and peppered with creative spots, though the nasty bump Avalon took off Janela and Kiss's match-ending Electric Chair manoeuvre looked scary.
Here's hoping 'The Librarian' is okay, though a couple of weeks off would likely do The Initiative a favour at the moment.