6 Ups & 2 Downs From AEW Rampage (11 May - Results & Review)

by Jamie Kennedy

1. Bastard Beats TV

PAC Johnny TV Taya Valkyrie
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PAC vs. Johnny TV was one of the better Rampage mains we've had in a while. It's tougher than some might think to headline a three-hour block like Saturday's one, but the ex-WWE duo managed it just fine. Taya Valkyrie added to the occasion with her ringside involvement too. Hope she stays put next to Johnny for his matches after this.

She's a good worker in-ring and a good valet.

Being honest, TV was never winning this. It was the 'Bastard's' match all day long, and now PAC's on the winning trail again following that loss to Kazuchika Okada back at Dynasty. Good, because he should be someone AEW takes seriously. The man proved years ago that he's excellent in-ring but can talk when it counts too.

This was an enjoyable match, and the Bang Bang Gang's promo on the tron afterwards strived to help build something there. Jay White vs. PAC could be phenomenal if it's handled properly. That or some sort of trios situation at DoN would be fine. Either works.

What did you think of this week's AEW Rampage? For more wrestling, check out 10 Secret Wrestling Retcons You DEFINITELY Don't Remember and 10 Things That’d RUIN WWE’s 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.