3 Ups & 4 Downs From AEW Dark (Jan 7)

by Andy H Murray

1. Story-Driven Fun

Kip Sabian Christopher Daniels
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A *** match unfolded in Dark's main event, as SoCal Uncensored bested The Hybrid 2 and Kip Sabian in a neat and tidy little encounter that was slightly enhanced by the Christopher Daniels story.

The announcers put Daniels' narrative over throughout and it manifested between the ropes as well, as the heels profited from the 'Fallen Angel's' hesitation before a hinted Arabian Press (the same move he botched against Pentagon). This didn't lead to the finish, but it was a sweet touch regardless.

A house show-style match captured for YouTube, it came to a close with Franke Kazarian getting his knees up to counter a Jack Evans Phoenix Splash. Evans was then cradled for a two-count before the bout devolved into a signature move shootout, concluding with Kazarian and Scorpio Sky hitting the SCU Later on Evans for the 1-2-3.

So Daniels isn't totally cooked... yet. We'll likely see this thread pulled further when he faces Sammy Guevara on Dynamite.

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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.