ALL-OUT 2024

All Elite Wrestling "ALL OUT 2024"

Venue: Now Arena, Hoffman Estates, Illinois

After ALL-IN  there is ALL OUT! Welcome CTA Passengers and Wrestling Fans all over the world to our Review of the latest All Elite Wrestling Premium Live Event. We (Chris and Tiki) welcome you to another Review here on CTAExpress. make yourself comfortable, grab a cold or hot beverage and join us for our Review of AEW’s ALL OUT PLE. Ready, Set, GO!

Singles Match

MJF defeated Daniel Garcia via Pinfall (23:40)

Chris/Jey says: The opening contest of the night was the grudge match between the returning Daniel Garcia and MJF. This feud started back when MJF viciously attacked Garcia the night after MJF returned. Garcia returned at ALL-IN costing MJF the International Championship. I loved the build-up as both superstars took personal shots at each other. The Match itself could’ve been better, cause I fully expected Garcia to come out the victor. Curious to see how this feud continues as well.

Tiki says: and here we go! ALL OUT starts with a match between MJF and Daniel Garcia, which had a pretty good build up, if we look back how this all started. Garcia made his return at the ALL IN Premium Live Event in London a few weeks ago and helped Will Ospreay to fight of MJF and reclaim the International Championship. Going into this match I fully expected Garcia to win against MJF but.. Things went a little bit different, MJF was the winner this evening. Lets see if this feud will now continue over the next weeks/months.  

Chris/Jey Rating: 3 out 5

Tiki Rating: 3,5 out of 5 

AEW World Tag Team Championship Match

The Young Bucks (C) defeated Blackpool Combat Club (Claudio Castagnoli and Wheeler Yuta) via Pinfall (15:45)

Chris/Jey says: The second match saw the EVP’s retain the AEW World Tag Team Championship against The Blackpool Combat Club’s Claudio Castagnoli and Wheeler Yuta. Young Bucks have ruled over AEW’s Tag Team Division for years. It was nice to see them face a new challenger besides FTR. It was also nice to see Claudio Castagnoli and Wheeler Yuta being pushed. The overall match was off the charts as Wheeler Yuta proved why he belongs in a high profile match. This match also connects to the championship match later on in the night, but will get to that later. Unfortunately, the Blackpool Combat Club were unable to become double champs.

Tiki says: Second Match of the Night and it was already time for the EVP’s of AEW to step inside the Ring. The Young Bucks one of the best Tag Teams in the World over the last couple of years when it comes to style, gimmick and performing inside these ropes will face off against the Blackpool Combat Club with Claudio Castagnoli and Wheeler Yuta trying to win the AEW World Tag Team Championship. It was a good tag team match, especially Wheeler Yuta proved again why he is one for the future of AEW with his style and his will to perform at the highest level. The Young Bucks retained their Tag Team Gold and will now move on to the next Challengers which will be crowned in a Tag Team Gauntlet Match at Dynamite. (it has already happened.. But no spoiler from my side). 

Chris/Jey Rating: 4 out 5 Yuta Slaps

Tiki Rating: 4 out of 5 EVP Trigger

International Championship Match

Will Ospreay (C) defeated Pac via Pinfall (20:20)

Chris/Jey says: Okay where to begin with the match. This was one of the two matches that had my interest. It was like watching a Martial Arts movie as both competitors gave it their all. This was definitely the right decision as Will Osprey retained the International Championship as the Aerial Assassin won it back at ALL-IN. This really had me glued to my seat as PAC was portrayed somewhat of the heel (No Surprise Here. Regardless this was a fast past technical match as Osprey finished PAC with the hidden blade. 

Tiki says: Banger Alert! Please make sure you watch this match if you read this! Ok, back to the Review, the match between Will Ospreay and PAC for the International Championship was already great on paper, but these two actually had one of the best matches this year in my opinion with the right choice in Will Ospreay retaining the International Championship that he won back at ALL-IN London. It was a very fast paced and technical match with both superstars exceed expectations. I really hope we get another match between these two in the future because it was indeed (with the words of WWE Superstar Sheamus) a BANGER. 

Chris/Jey Rating: 5 out 5 Bruvs

Tiki Rating: 5 out 5 Bruvs

Chicago Street Fight

Kris Statlander (w/ Stokely Hathaway) defeated WIllow Nightingale via Submission (15:00)

Chris/Jey says: Loved this match, as former Tag Team Partners and best friends went to war. This was well booked with months of TREMENDOUS build-up. The Chicago Street Fight lived up to the name overall. I didn’t expect these two women to choreograph a perfect match. This match exceeded my expectations as we were able to see blood and a lot of hardcore stuff during this match up. Noted, this was the second of two of the matches that had interested me. I don’t know what’s next in for Kris Statlander nor Willow Nightingale, but we’re definitely in for a tiebreaker match as they’re at one a piece in wins.

Tiki says: The feud between the former Tag Team and best friends Kris Statlander and Willow Nightingale is in my opinion one of the best booked currently in professional wrestling. With that being said, these two ladies gave us an amazing Chicago Street Fight and a perfect overall Match. It was one of those matches, you know it will be good but it was way better than expected. I don’t know what is next for Kris Statlander and Willow Nightingale but i really hope these two will meet again inside a wrestling ring in the near future.  

Chris/Jey Rating: 5 out of 5 Stars

Tiki Rating: 5 out of 5 Stars

AEW Continental Championship 4-Way Match

Kazuchika Okada (C) defeated Mark Briscoe, Orange Cassidy and Konosuke Takeshita (w/ Don Callis) via Pinfall (15:00)'

Chris/Jey says: This was a very interesting championship match for the AEW Continental Championship. Kazuchika Okada has been doing an excellent job as part of The Elite. In my point of view this match came out as random without any storyline. The match itself was good overall, but build up wise, I felt that they could’ve built it up better. I thought there was going to be a title change here as both Orange Cassidy came close to regaining the championship. It was too predictable as well as Okada was able to retain. My second choice to dethrone the Rainmaker was “The Alpha” Konosuke Takeshita, a member of the Don Callis family. As he was almost close to winning his first singles championship.

It’s going to be interesting now as it looks like Takeshita will be feuding with Okada. It will also be interesting to see the interaction between Don Callis and The Young Bucks giving the history. It also looks like the entire Don Callis will be turning face. 

Tiki says: a very interesting match up for the AEW Continental Championship is next. Kazuchika Okada is doing a great job as Champion representing the Elite. First I was not sure if this would work but I must say AEW, Okada and the Young Bucks proved me wrong here and I actually like the “new” Okada. The Continental Champion had to defend the Championship against 3 other Superstars in this match, with one Superstar I will write a few extra words after the review. Overall it was a very good match with nice twists and turns and some very nice action inside and outside the ring. My pick before the match was 50:50 between Takeshita and Okada and for a second I really believed that a title change could be happening here, but Okada made sure that it didn’t happen. And still your AEW Continental Champion “the Rainmaker” Kazuchika Okada.

As mentioned… I would like to write a few special words about Takeshita. For me a feud between Okada and “the Alpha” Konosuke Takeshita is the next step for the Continental Championship. AEW has a very good opportunity here. Two of the faces of Japanese Wrestling would compete for a Championship and could give us a great feud with the involvement of Don Callis and the Young Bucks.  

Chris/Jey Rating: 4 out 5 Rainmaker

Tiki Rating: 4 out of 5 Rainmaker

TBS Championship Match

Mercedes Mone (C) defeated Hikaru Shida via Pinfall (16:30)

Chris/Jey says: HOLY SHIDA! The CEO defeated the ACE of All Elite Wrestling to retain the TBS Championship. It was very good match as we saw both ladies putting on a clinic. At one point Kamile got ejected, in miraculous work, Mercedes Mone was able to retain the TBS Championship even without her bodyguard. I didn’t expect a pinfall finish and I didn’t expect this to go down somewhat clean. I fully expected Britt Baker to come to the aid of Hikaru Shida. My question is which AEW Original steps up next to challenge Mercedes Mone for the TBS Championship.

Tiki says:The CEO vs. the ACE of All Elite Wrestling… Mercedes Mone vs. Hikaru Shida. I expected a lot because I know how good both ladies can wrestle and it was a very good match! With Kamile being banned from Ringside the focus was on Mercedes Mone, can she retain the TBS Championship without help against a very good opponent? It was a very fast paced match with a lot submission attempts from both Superstars and I must be honest here I didn't expect a pinfall finish. The question is now, what is next for the CEO? After defeating two of the AEW Originals, who will step up? 

Chris/Jey Rating: 4 out 5 CEO’s 

Tiki Rating: 4 out of 5 CEO’s

AEW World Championship Match

Bryan Danielson (C) defeated Jack Perry via Pinfall (27:35)

Chris/Jey says: In the Co-Main Event Bryan Danielson defeated Jack Perry to retain The AEW World Heavyweight Championship in his first title defense. I’m really liking Jack Perry’s persona right now especially as part of The Elite. Since leaving AEW there was a lot of time for AEW to book Jack Perry the way they wanted him to be. I was surprised there were no CM Punk Chants from the AEW Galaxy during this championship match. I liked that they booked Jack Perry strong, but in my opinion it was too early for Jack Perry to be competing for a high profile Championship. I liked the post match ending as BCC minus Wheeler Yuta betrayed Danielson and beat him down.

From what it looks like we’re in for a Blo…I mean Blackpool Combat Club Civil War. The question is, who will side with Bryan and Yuta against Mox, Claudlio and PAC?

Tiki says: The first title defense of the new AEW World Champion is against Jack Perry, and it’s actually a good choice in my opinion. Jack Perry has improved a lot in the last months since he went to New Japan Pro Wrestling and became the “Scapegoat” of Professional Wrestling. It was a good match between these two superstars and fun to watch with Daniel Bryan retaining the AEW World Championship against a very well and strongly booked Jack Perry. 

Chris/Jey Rating: 4.5 out 5 Taco Bell ads

Tiki Rating: 4,5 out of 5 running knees

Lights Out Unsanctioned Steel Cage Match

“Hangman” Adam Page defeated Swerve Strickland (w/ Prince Nana) via KNOCKOUT (31:30)

Chris/Jey says: In the main event Adam Page took on Swerve Strickland in an Unsanctioned Steel Cage Match.  This the 4th match including Blood and Guts that these two faced each other. This feud became very personal as Swerve Strickland invaded Adam Page’s house last year and in return, Adam Page..well you have to see it for yourself. You can probably find it on YouTube or X. AEW also added the “Lights Out” stipulation as they turn off the lights before the match. This was another, great match as lots of weaponry was used. 

The Chemistry between the two is perfect as AEW trusts these two to perform dangerous spots and bumps.There were a ton of great moments during the match like the cinderblock, but most importantly, Adam Page giving Swerve Strickland anesthesia numbing his mouth. After he continuously hit him multiple times with the chair putting Swerve out of commission ending the match. Now we wait to see if this feud continues or do they move on.

It’s going to be interesting to see where this feud leads to going forward. 

Tiki says: it’s time for the main event and it’s time for the Unsanctioned Steel Cage Match between Hangman and Swerve… at WrestleDream 2023 a feud started that nobody had on their bingo cards between two Superstars that would do everything to win. Since WrestleDream a lot has happened, especially in 2024 these two faced off another 4 times (every match with Blood and Guts) and made this feud very personal. The last piece in the puzzle was the Dynamite Episode before ALL OUT (watch it.. I won’t spoil it here). AEW announced this match as “Lights out” Match which basically means they turn out the lights before the match to make it unsanctioned.

It was another great match between Adam Page and Swerve Strickland with many fans invested into the feud between the two superstars. All the matches between Page and Swerve delivered and they created a great chemistry and “trust” to do dangerous spots and bumps in the match. If you like Extreme Rules Matches, this match could be indeed your match of the year contender in my opinion especially with the chairshot knockout finish. 

The biggest question now… was this the last match and the last chapter between these two? Or will we see another match between two of the best Superstars on the AEW Roster and in the world of Professional Wrestling.

Chris/Jey Rating: 5 out 5 Stars

 

Tiki Rating: 5 out of 5 Stars

honorable mentions 

• Jack Perry’s Contra Unit’s security guards

• Blackpool Combat Club Civil War

(C) = Champion | (00:00) Match Time