6 Ups & 4 Downs From AEW Dark (Dec 8)

4. A Beastly Squash

Nyla Rose Alex Gracia
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Speaking of quick and effective, Nyla Rose took care of the charismatic Alex Gracia in just a few minutes.

This was exactly what it needed to be. Gracia stood up to 'The Native Beast' and was shut down for it, with Nyla no-selling Alex's strikes early on. Rose was eventually wobbled but she recovered al ost instantly, nailing an Oklahoma Stampede, then the Beast Bomb for the finish.

A typically grating Vickie Guerrero "EXCUSE ME!" promo followed, with AEW's 'Chief Bullsh*t Officer,' Brandi Rhodes, in the crosshairs. Putting herself, Rose, and the Jade Cargill/Brandi storyline over, Vickie ticked every box before making her exit.

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