3 Ups & 3 Downs From AEW Deadly Draw: Women's Tag Team Tournament (Aug 10)

by Andy H Murray

1. Dasha & Rachael Ellering vs. Ivelisse & Diamante

Rachael Ellering Diamante
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This was a good, solid main event with plenty going for it, though the higher calibre of worker meant it was always going to outdo the opener.

Though Tony Schiavone stated it was Dasha's first match since October, Cagematch lists only one previous bout on her record, going all the way back to 2015. She looked green, but of course she did: this was either the second or third match of her career. Timing, coordination, and other execution issues where therefore to be expected, though she is clearly a great athlete and sold well for the heels during their prolonged heat sequence, building to Ellering's hot tag.

Diamante and Ivelisse work well together. Their best exchanges came with Ellering, who is a diverse, rangy performer whose fluid style makes her a good match-up for anyone in the division. Her and Dasha were strong babyfaces throughout, resulting in a stronger story than in anything else the tournament has offered thus far, concluding with the heels isolating Dasha and taking the win.

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Andy has been with WhatCulture for six years and is currently WhatCulture's Senior Wrestling Reporter. A writer, presenter, and editor with 10+ years of experience in online media, he has been a sponge for all wrestling knowledge since playing an old Royal Rumble 1992 VHS to ruin in his childhood. Having previously worked for Bleacher Report, Andy specialises in short and long-form writing, video presenting, voiceover acting, and editing, all characterised by expert wrestling knowledge and commentary. Andy is as much a fan of 1985 Jim Crockett Promotions as he is present-day AEW and WWE - just don't make him choose between the two.