10 AEW Dark Matches You Must See
4. Penelope Ford & Kip Sabian Vs. Kenny Omega & Riho (February 4th 2020)
A glorious inter-gender match on a glorious occasion, AEW's only experimentation with the form worked wonderfully in spite of itself.
The contest was filmed on Chris Jericho's cruise without any of the production quality saved for the stunning Dynamite matches that also took place on the boat, yet shone in the darkness thanks to the enthusiasm of the performers and an invested audience that constantly feel on top of the viewer.
As usual, Riho was incredible on the sympathetic sell, particularly with a pr*ck like Kip Sabian unloading with some of the offence. He earned the pummelling he took from Omega at various points in a delightful contemporary take on the traditional tag formula.
It might not be something they go back to too often, but it speaks to the expressiveness of the organisation at large that the wrestlers were given the opportunity to show it off in the first place. And even if the battle doesn't totally work for you, Omega and Riho's matching gear will reduce you to rubble before the opening bell.