7 Ups & 5 Downs From AEW Dark (Jul 28)

by Andy H Murray

1. Best Friends vs. The Dark Order

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An absolute riot and comfortably the best thing on the show, this was extremely indie, like a Beyond, Black Label Pro, or GCW tag bout playing out in a near-empty building with slightly better production values.

Alex Reynolds and John Silver might be two of the most underrated wrestlers in America right now. They're an experienced tag team with big personality and lots of experience, having wrestled Best Friends several times over the past few years. It's always fun seeing them showing what they can do as they're usually cast as The Dark Order's meat shields. A fine role, and one they do well, though Dark gives a great opportunity for Silver and Reynolds to get their own sh*t in.

Though nothing blowaway, this was a fast, well-worked match that barely stayed still for a second. The Dark Order lost, sparking frustration from Stu Grayson on the ramp, though that was always likely to be the case.

If you only watch one thing from this week's Dark, make sure it's this. ***1/2 region.

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Andy has been with WhatCulture for eight years and is currently WhatCulture's Wrestling Channel Manager. 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.