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

2. Santana & Ortiz Vs. Brady Pierce & Musa

Proud and Powerful were a big highlight on last week's Dark, dominating overmatched opponents like playground bullies. This was something similar, but given extra juice from Musa's participation, as the regular enhancement talent was part of the Mike Tyson entourage that accosted Chris Jericho and The Inner Circle the other week.

This gave Santana and Ortiz extra incentive to beat the piss out of him. The story ensured Musa was entitled to his fleeting offensive moments before getting himself beaten up, leading to the obnoxious Pierce (and his shiny gold boots) calling for the tag, then getting flattened by Proud and Powerful on his way in.

A Street Sweeper to Musa onto Pierce led to the double pin, continuing Proud and Powerful's upward surge. It wouldn't be a surprise to see them reappear on the rankings soon.

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