AEW Wrestledream 2023 Results And Report For 01 October 2023: Highlight, Match Ratings, Winners And Losers
All Elite Wrestling is back with another exciting pay-per-view event called WrestleDream, which took place on Sunday, October 1, 2023. This event was a new addition to AEW’s lineup of pay-per-views, and it was held at the Climate Pledge Arena in Seattle at 8 pm Eastern Time. WrestleDream proved to be a night to remember, delivering on the high expectations. The event featured several championship matches and showcased some of the top talents in the AEW roster. From surprising victories to thrilling matches, WrestleDream had it all. Let’s take a closer look at the highlights, match ratings, and the winners and losers of the night. Zero Hour: Athena, Billie Starkz, Keith Lee, & Satoshi Kojima vs. Diamante, Lee Moriarty, Mercedes Martinez, & Shane Taylor (Mixed Tag Team Match) We kick things off with a mixed tag team match, starting with the women. The action was fast-paced, with Keith Lee making a powerful impact by powerbombing Shane Taylor. Meanwhile, Kojima and Moriarty faced off, with Kojima showing his veteran skills. Athena also shined by taking down Lee Moriarty with the O-Face move. In the end, Kojima sealed the victory with a Cozy Lariat on Lee Moriarty. Winners: Athena, Billie Starkz, Keith Lee, & Satoshi Kojima secured the win via pinfall, thanks to Kojima’s Cozy Lariat on Lee Moriarty. Match Ratings: B+ Zero Hour: Claudio Castagnoli w/Jon Moxley vs. Josh Barnett Jon Moxley joined the commentary team for this highly anticipated match. The bout began with a Test of Strength between Barnett and Castagnoli, showcasing their grappling skills. Barnett applied the Cross-Arm-Breaker, but Castagnoli reached the ropes for a break. The match continued with a series of holds, counters, and strikes, highlighting their technical prowess. Castagnoli ultimately secured the victory with a Rolling Crucifix. After the match, Barnett expressed his respect for Castagnoli and their wrestling match. Winner: Claudio Castagnoli won via Pinfall. Match Ratings: A- Zero Hour: Luchasaurus vs. Nick Wayne Nick Wayne wasted no time and dropkicked Luchasaurus right after the bell rang. Luchasaurus responded with a corner clothesline and a Release German Suplex. He continued to dominate Wayne with powerful moves and strikes. Wayne fought back with a Superkick and a Roundhouse Kick, but Luchasaurus remained resilient. In the end, Luchasaurus sealed the victory with a Lariat across the back of Wayne’s neck. Winner: Luchasaurus emerged victorious via Pinfall. Match Ratings: C+ Zero Hour: The Acclaimed & Billy Gunn vs. TMDK (Mikey Nicholls, Shane Haste, and Bad Dude Tito) Max Caster and Bad Dude Tito were the first to kick things off. They engaged in a collar and elbow tie-up, with Tito showcasing his strength advantage. Caster cleverly avoided a clothesline from Tito and responded with a chop. Caster then swiftly maneuvered around the ring, leaping over Tito. However, Tito countered with a shoulder tackle and tagged in Haste. Caster exhibited his fighting spirit, executing a Back Body Drop and tagging in Billy Gunn. Billy, the seasoned veteran, acknowledged the crowd before engaging in a test of strength with Haste. Haste resorted to a kick to the gut, but Billy responded with a shoulder tackle and continued his offense. Haste tried for a hip toss, but Billy thwarted it with a bodyslam. The action continued with Bowens joining in and performing a combination of moves. Billy executed another bodyslam, this time on Nicholls, and tagged in Bowens, setting up for a “Scissor Party in Seattle.” However, Nicholls tripped Bowens from the outside, allowing Haste to connect with a Sliding Dropkick and tag in Tito. Tito entered the match with a Slingshot Senton, securing a two-count. He then sent Bowens into the corner and followed up with a running uppercut and a series of chops and forearms. Tito concluded his offense with an Exploder Suplex, nearly getting a three-count. He maintained control with a front face lock, and Nicholls joined him for a double team, leading to a double elbow knockdown and a two-count. Nicholls applied a cravate while Bowens fought back with haymakers. Nicholls used a knee strike, but Bowens countered with a knife-edge chop and tagged in Billy. Billy unleashed a flurry of haymakers, clearing Haste and Nicholls out of the ring. Tito dodged Billy’s Famouser, but Billy recovered and hit Tito with it. Bowens added The Arrival, and Caster sealed the victory with The Mic Drop. Winners: The Acclaimed & Billy Gunn retained their AEW World Trios Championship with a pinfall victory. Match Ratings: B- AEW WrestleDream main card: First Match: MJF(c) vs. The Righteous for the ROH World Tag Team Championship (two-on-one handicap match) MJF and Dutch started the match, with MJF initially attempting to bodyslam Dutch. However, MJF experienced back trouble in the process. MJF called for sportsmanship and extended a handshake, which the Dutch accepted. MJF then resorted to a Greco-Roman eye poke to gain the upper hand. MJF applied a side headlock, but Dutch countered with a whip across the ring. MJF evaded Dutch’s clotheslines with a duck and showcased his confidence. Still, Dutch countered with a clothesline, and The Righteous took advantage of the situation, ganging up on MJF. Vincent was tagged in and delivered a knee lift, while Dutch followed up with a Ripcord Lariat. Vincent then executed a basement flatliner for a near fall. Vincent mocked Adam Cole and tagged Dutch back in, who stomped on MJF’s chest and applied a cravate, transitioning into a sleeper hold. MJF fought back with elbow strikes and punches. As MJF tried to escape The Righteous’ corner, Dutch attempted a Bodyslam, but MJF cleverly reversed it into a pin attempt. Dutch tagged in Vincent, who powerbombed MJF and executed a Swanton Bomb for a two-count. Vincent tagged Dutch back in, and Dutch delivered a Bossman Slam for another near fall, followed by an assisted bulldog. Dutch introduced a steel chair, but MJF countered with a groin claw, and the referee intervened. MJF then rolled Vincent for a two-count and delivered a Pump Kick. Vincent went for another Swanton Bomb, but MJF avoided it.
