3 Ups & 3 Downs From AEW Rampage (Dec 22 - Results & Review)

by Jamie Kennedy

1. Workhorse Champ Delivers Again

Orange Cassidy Rocky Romero
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Whilst there was nothing earth-shattering about Orange Cassidy vs. Rocky Romero, facts are facts: Cassidy is one of the most valuable workhorses Tony Khan has under contract. He consistently delivers the goods regardless of position on the card or opponent, and that speaks volumes about his talent.

Rampage's opener was a fun one.

A proper, lengthy and fleshed-out feud is a must for Orange in 2024, but you can tell he's embraced this workhorse role. It comes across as genuine when the announcers say he enjoys defending the International Title against all-comers. Fans are getting a kick out of it too.

Side note: Well done to Excalibur for acknowledging Trent Beretta's history with Romero and friendship with both workers. Also, it was a huge plus for the match that Trent didn't get involved either way. That would've been unnecessary.

What did you think of this week's AEW Rampage? For more wrestling, check out 3 Ups & 3 Downs From AEW Rampage: Winter Is Coming (Dec 15 - Results & Review) and 10 AEW Wrestlers Poised To Break Out In 2024!

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Lifelong wrestling, video game, music and sports obsessive who has been writing about his passions since childhood. Jamie started writing for WhatCulture in 2013, and has contributed thousands of articles and YouTube videos since then. He cut his teeth penning published pieces for top UK and European wrestling read Fighting Spirit Magazine (FSM), and also has extensive experience working within the wrestling biz as a manager and commentator for promotions like ICW on WWE Network and WCPW/Defiant since 2010. Further, Jamie also hosted the old Ministry Of Slam podcast, and has interviewed everyone from Steve Austin and Shawn Michaels to Bret Hart and Trish Stratus.