This week featured an abundance of wrestling matches across AEW and WWE, with TheSportster using its rating system to highlight standout performances. Both WWE and AEW had a packed schedule that included events like the NXT Great American Bash, AEW Collision, Dynamite, Texas Main Event, and Evolution PLE, with wrestlers from Raw, SmackDown, NXT, Dynamite, and Collision all striving to shine during this busy wrestling weekend.
At AEW Collision, Rush faced Katsuyori Shibata in a physical bout rated 6.75/10. Despite limited storyline buildup, both wrestlers engaged in intense, strike-heavy action that showcased their resilience, though the match ended a bit rough around the edges. On WWE SmackDown, a high-energy tag team match for the WWE Tag Team Championship included Andrade & Rey Fenix, DIY, Fraxiom, and Motor City Machine Guns, earning a 7/10. Although the large number of participants made sustained storytelling difficult, their impressive athleticism captivated the crowd, culminating in a popular win for Fenix and Andrade.
AEW Dynamite kicked off with Kyle Fletcher versus Mascara Dorada, securing a 7/10 rating. The clash highlighted Fletcher’s power and Dorada’s agile lucha libre style, with Fletcher ultimately prevailing. AEW Collision also featured a lively multiman tag match pitting Jetspeed, Bandido, and Mascara Dorada against the Don Callis family, rated 7.25/10, where high-flying action and strong performances, especially from Bandido, energized the audience despite minimal narrative focus.
Another eight-man tag match on AEW Dynamite saw Don Callis family and Young Bucks take on Bandido, Brody King, and Jet Speed, earning a 7.5/10. Enhanced storytelling elements involving the Young Bucks added depth beyond the fast-paced action. AEW Dynamite’s four-way women’s match between Thekla, Kris Statlander, Willow Nightingale, and Queen Aminata, also rated 7.5/10, impressed with ongoing storylines and intense bouts highlighting established feuds and relationships.
On WWE NXT, Tony D’Angelo, Luca Crustifino, and Channing Lorenzo battled in a well-told triple threat match rated 7.75/10. The match drew on long-term storylines and intense crowd investment, culminating in a satisfying victory for fan favorite D’Angelo. The week’s top match took place on WWE Raw, where Bayley and Lyra Valkyria clashed in a thrilling three-falls Intercontinental title contest rated 8.25/10. Despite some imperfections, the high-stakes, hard-hitting match showcased their talent, with Valkyria winning her third singles bout following notable previous clashes.
Fan Take: This week’s lineup underscores the growing depth and excitement in both AEW and WWE, offering fans a blend of athletic prowess and compelling storytelling. For WWE enthusiasts, Valkyria’s victory and the high-caliber matches hint at a promising future for women’s wrestling and an increasingly competitive wrestling landscape.
