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

by Andy H Murray

1. Sonny Kiss Vs. Christopher Daniels

This was earnestly very, very good for the time given (just over eight minutes), with the only real complaint being that Kiss would have benefitted more from winning that Daniels. Sonny didn't need to go over, per se, though overcoming the veteran would have been a nice step forward for him.

Either way, Kiss was enhanced in defeat. Both men worked hard and Daniels did his bit to ensure Sonny's work was sufficiently showcased. Kiss is a fast, explosive athlete with a bunch of cool-looking moves in his arsenal and solid fundamentals, though there's no telling how he'll come across in longer matches right now.

Whatever the case, 'The Concrete Rose' is just fun to watch. He should be given a shot on Dynamite once the crowds return to see if he can get over. If bouts like this are any evidence, he'll have no trouble whatsoever.

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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.