5 Ups & 3 Downs From AEW Dark (Jun 9)

3. The Butcher & The Blade Vs. Pineapple Pete & Anthony Catena

Almost as entertaining as The Butcher and the Blade vs. Pineapple Pete and Anthony Catena was Taz's searing hatred of the former Suge D, who he referred to as "The Pete Pineapple" during the introductions, then claimed a man with his physique should wrestle in a sweatshirt. Lord knows what Pete did to offend Taz but the pettiness was glorious.

Another straightforward Butcher and Blade squash saw the tandem completely overwhelm the jobbers, who had nothing for them. It was suitably quick and brutish. Pete and Catena got next to nothing in, leading, eventually, to Catena eating the Full Death for the finish.

A sweet little murdershagging ahead of tonight's Dynamite, where The Butcher and the Blade welcome FTR to in-ring life in AEW.

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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.