AEW Unity
Live from Daily’s Place in Jacksonville, FL
May 23, 2020
After an impressive display of pyrotechnics, the cameras begin panning around Daily’s Place as several members of the ring crew and other AEW staff are serving as crowd members for this special show. They, along with all the fans watching at home, are ready for an incredible night of action here at Unity! But first, we head to our dynamic duo, the best damn commentators in the business today, Kevin Kelly and Don Callis.
Kevin Kelly: WELCOME to AEW Unity! I’m Kevin Kelly, he’s Don Callis, and Don, things are a little different right now in AEW and the entire world.
Don Callis: That’s right Kevin, but the show must go on! Hey, why are you sitting so close to me?
Kevin Kelly: In our main event of the evening, the AEW World Champion Daniel Bryan will defend against “The National Treasure” Nick Aldis!
Don Callis: And how can we forget about this, Kevin?! Elijah Burke laid the challenge for anyone to get a shot at his National Title...AND DARBY ALLIN made his presence known in AEW! That’s going to be friggin’ crazy.
Kevin Kelly: Also, we have…
The lights in the arena darken. The dark, brooding guitar begins playing over the PA system. We hear the creak of a coffin.
Don Callis: Wow, Kevin! Brody King said he didn’t want to wait - look who’s here!
“The Messenger” Aleister Black begins making his way to the ring. He grabs a microphone, and has a seat.
“I am Aleister Black. Behold, I am but a mere messenger of the one true Tollman of All Elite Wrestling. Today, I declare to thou that the Tollman himself... hath a message. I bring to thee words directly from him. Not to cause fear, or anxiety, yet to put everyone on notice.
Tonight is a night dedicated to ‘unity,’ and yet, we are all so divided. Thou all feel fortunate about our Leader being confined to those four walls. Yet what thou never realize is that anon, he is coming back. He shall return with a vengeance. He shall return to claim what is his and he shall bring wrath upon this organization.
Hark! Killer Kross is returning apace! Guard thy eyes and guard thy hearts, because thou are much unfurnished for what is about to befall thee.”
Brody King steps out and locks his eyes on Aleister Black’s. Brody looks pissed off, ready to beat some sense into Aleister Black. Despite his large size, Brody runs down the ramp and slides into the ring. Aleister looks a bit taken off guard by Brody’s intensity. As he slides in the ring, the bell sounds, and we’re off!
Match 1
Brody King v. Aleister Black
Brody King immediately takes down Black with a huge clothesline! Brody mounts Aleister and begins throwing punch after punch straight to the head of Black! Brody lets out a primal scream as he continues to pummel away at the temple of Black. Brody brings Aleister to a vertical base before shooting him off into the ropes…
Big arm drag by Brody King that sends Aleister to the other side of the ring! As Brody approaches Aleister again, Aleister rolls out of the ring looking pissed off. King rolls out of the ring trying to stay on the offensive…
But he’s met with a roundhouse kick that knocks him down!!!
Kevin Kelly: Dear God, the impact of those deadly kicks by Aleister Black! King’s down on the outside!
Don Callis: Kevin, Brody King is 6’6” and over 300 pounds and he just got taken down with ONE kick!
Aleister rolls King back inside and proceeds to hit a big double foot stomp! Aleister goes for the cover...1….2…..NO! Brody King gets the shoulder up. Black stands up as King begins to stir…
Until Brody eats a hard knee straight to the mouth by Black!
Kevin Kelly: I’m impressed at Black’s ability to keep the big man down, Don. That’s impressive.
Don Callis: Aleister’s first match in an AEW ring and he’s bloodied the mouth of a former tag team champion. This guy is dangerous, Kevin.
Aleister follows up with a big running knee drop, followed by a cover! 1…..2…..not yet. Aleister rolls his eyes at the referee before ascending the top rope. As he stands upon the top rope, he waits for Brody King to stand to his feet…BLACK DIVES OFF THE TOP ROPE…
Kevin Kelly: DEAR GOD, DON!!!
Don Callis: Brody King caught him, and deadlifted him straight up into a powerbomb!!
Brody King brings Aleister Black back to his feet and signals for the end! King grabs Aleister and sets him up…
Don Callis: IS THIS THE END?!
GUTWRENCH PILEDRIVER! ALEISTER WAS JUST SPIKED STRAIGHT ON HIS HEAD! Brody King goes for the pin! 1…...2…….3! THAT’S IT! KING WINS!
Kevin Kelly: WAIT A MINUTE! PCO JUST CAME OUT FROM UNDER THE RING!
Callis + Kelly (in sync): PCO-SAULT!!!!!!
PCO and Brody King shake hands, showing that they are a united front that have finally broken away from the shackles of the Kross Kult.
Winner: Brody King via pinfall
Match 2
Joey Ryan’s Dong Style Open Challenge
We come back from a video advertisement for “Cracker Barrel” to find the always controversial Joey Ryan standing in the ring!
“Hello everyone out there in TV land! For those of you who don’t know me, my name is Joey Ryan and I am AEW’s King of Dong Style and a bonafide hunk of man meat. That’s right, I’m one big swashbuckling provider of manliness that nobody in the history of the entire world has ever matched! But hey, speaking of matches, guess what time it is? That’s right...it’s time for EVERYONE’S favorite match…
THE JOEY RYAN DONG STYLE OPEN CHALLENGE! Now for those of you who may not know what that is, that’s where I, the gatekeeper of All Elite Wrestling, open up this ring to anyone in the entire universe to come try to defeat me! And, spoiler alert - they never do! That’s right, I always win, because I have a large, throbbing passion for the sweet taste...of victory!”
Kevin Kelly: OH MY GOD! It’s EC3!
Don Callis: One of the hottest free agents in wrestling is now ALL ELITE!
Joey Ryan raises an eyebrow as the charismatic EC3 marches his way down the ring with a renewed fire in his eyes. Joey Ryan tucks his Blowpop into his trunks as he awaits the sound of the bell.
Joey Ryan v. EC3
At the start of the match, Joey Ryan yells “who the hell are you?!” as EC3 remains expressionless. Ryan approaches EC3 with swagger in his step. He tries to convince EC3 to take hold of his “manliness” but ultimately…
EC3 HITS THE ONE PERCENT! He goes for the cover! 1! 2! 3! With ONE move, the debuting EC3 is victorious!! He grabs a microphone, seemingly not done making his presence felt.
Winner by pinfall: EC3
“I hope everyone takes notice at how I just squashed this chump. It’s actually quite symbolic, if you ask me. Squashing the pathetic, failed attempt of a living breathing joke of a wrestler. And just like all the other failed attempts at humor that I’ve been forced to deliver during my career, I am officially squashing those too. No more funny business. It’s time to get back to work and prove, once again, that I am in the top...one...percent.”
Coming Soon
Match 3
Non-Title Tag Team Match
Mustache Mountain v. GoD
As the bell sounds, it’ll be Trent Seven and Tanga Loa starting things out for their respective teams. Both. men begin hyping themselves up in the corners, getting last minute advice and tips from their teammates.
Seven immediately whips Loa into the corner, wasting absolutely no time!
Seven hits an incredible flurry of chops across the chest of Loa, Kobashi style, as Bate stands on the apron cheering him on. Seven brings Loa to the center of the ring and hits a great snap suplex straight into the cover. 1! 2! Kick out by Loa. Seven transitions beautifully into a seated headlock on Loa, wearing down one half of the tag team champions in quick fashion. Seven is able to return to a vertical base and connect with several elbows to the gut of Seven, followed by a surprising uppercut to rock Seven back a few inches. With ease, the powerful Loa places Seven on his shoulders…
Big samoan drop! And the cover...1….2...NO! Not yet. This quick, action-packed match continues as Loa stomps a mudhole into Seven on the mat. Bate begins willing his partner on in an attempt to get him to tag out, but Seven seems hurt. Loa tags in to Tama Tonga. Loa throws Seven in the corner…
And both men set up double body splashes, crushing the air straight out of Seven! Tama goes for the pin, but only gets a near fall. He continues his partners dirty work by locking on a tight grounded headlock, keeping Seven grounded. After several minutes, Seven is able to return back to his feet…
SEVEN STARS LARIAT! Tama’s down! Seven begins to crawl, desperately, in an attempt to tag his partner….just a little closer….almost there….HE MAKES THE TAG! HERE COMES TYLER BATE! Tama attempts to run him down with a jumping clothesline…
But Bate connects with a seriously wicked uppercut, knocking Tama straight on his ass! Bate continues the assault as he mounts Tama and begins punching away, over and over, as the fire and fury of Tyler Bate sends Tama into a world of hurt. Bate brings Tama to his feet…
A huge kick once again rocks Tama! Loa’s shouting at his partner on the ring apron, begging for him to make the tag as Tama’s eyes begin to gloss over. ANOTHER big kick knocks Tama back down on the canvas!
Bate begins STOMPING THE HEAD of Tama, over and over, as Loa screams on the ring apron telling the referee to get control of the match!
Loa has seen enough as he enters the ring and stops Bate in his tracks. As the referee pleads with Loa to get back on the ring apron…
Seven rushes to the aid of his partner, hits a nasty slap, and a huge TIGER SUPLEX! Seven throws Loa out of the ring and follows up on the outside, leaving the two legal men Bate and Tama in the ring. Both stand to their feet at the same time and begin trading nasty forearms. Tama gets the upper hand with a big boot, but Bate bounces right back…
BURNING HAMMER! HOLY SH*T! BATE PINS TAMA TONGA AND THE REF IS IN POSITION! 1! 2! 3! MUSTACHE MOUNTAIN HAS DEFEATED THE TAG CHAMPS!
Kevin Kelly: Oh my God, what a MATCH we just witnessed! Although a non-title bout, Mustache Mountain has certainly just made it clear that they are out for the gold!
Winners by pinfall: Mustache Mountain
“My monster, Abyss, is ready to send someone straight to Hell! A little birdie told me that there was an old enemy of Abyss ready to try to dethrone him and take his Hardcore Championship. Rest assured, not even the hounds of Hell could dethrone MY monster. RAVEN! Prepare for punishment. Prepare to bleed. Prepare to die, as my monster Abyss completely eviscerates you from the inside out. HAHAHAHA!”
Match 4
AEW Hardcore Championship
Abyss v. Raven
As the bell sounds, both Raven and Abyss exit the ring and begin searching under the ring for weapons! In the ring ends up a kendo stick, two chair steels, a garbage can, and a stop sign! As both men slide into the ring at the same time, Abyss sets up the chair. Raven attempts to swing the trash can at Abyss…
But Abyss throws Raven face first into the steel chair! Abyss lets out a primal howl as he feels a sense of enjoyment from inflicting pain. He brings Raven to a vertical base and throws him into the turnbuckle. He begins punching away at the temple of Raven, until Raven begins fighting back! Raven manages to rock Abyss, and shoot him into the ropes…
Drop toe hold into the trash can! Abyss falls down onto the mat, hard, as Raven goes for the quick cover..1…...2...NO! Not enough. Raven brings Abyss to his knees, but can’t bring the big man (or monster) up any further. Abyss throws a wild right to the gut of Raven driving the air out of his body. Raven slaps Abyss in the face!
Kevin Kelly: That...was a mistake.
Abyss screams as he stands to his feet and grabs Raven by the neck….
CHOKESLAM! Raven was nearly driven through the ring mat from that one! Abyss, still fired up, grabs a bag sitting in the corner of the ring. He rips the tie off the bag and begins pouring THUMBTACKS on the mat! He grabs Raven and…
ANOTHER CHOKESLAM INTO THE TACKS! Raven screams in pain as we can see the tacks stuck in his back. Abyss goes for the cover...1……..2…….NO! Raven kicks out at the last minute! Abyss slowly shakes his head as he stands to his feet again. He drags the lifeless Raven back up, who surprisingly tries to throw some punches to rock Abyss. Raven’s attempts at offense are short lived, as Abyss hits a big boot that knocks Raven backwards into the ropes. Abyss shoots Raven off the ropes…
BLACK HOLE SLAM - INTO THE THUMBTACKS! Abyss goes for the cover...1…….2…..3! Abyss retains his Hardcore Championship!
Winner by pinfall and STILL AEW Hardcore Champion: “The Monster” Abyss
As we need a few moments to clean up the ring from that hellacious hardcore match, we go to a video package for the COVID-19 Solidarity Response Fund. The video features Tony Khan talking about the Fund, and how he appreciates everyone purchasing the pay-per-view. He reminds us that all proceeds will be donated to the Fund.
We come back live and find none other than ELI DRAKE in the ring, with his favorite prop of choice - a microphone!
“Well LET ME TALK TO YA! It seems that All Elite Wrestling has been a little neglectful of your boy E...LI...DRAKE! Well that changes tonight! You see, E….LI….DRAKE is not a man to be forgotten about! Ain’t it funny how people forget about you until they need you? Grab a mic Eli, head out to the ring and do your thang! Well I could never say no to Big Bicep Tony in the back, so let me say this! I’m not gonna sit around here and wait for a match any more! No no no. I’m going to---”
“WOULD YOU PLEASE SHUT….THE HELL…. UP!”
Kevin Kelly: WAIT A MINUTE…
Don Callis: JERICHO! JERICHO IS HERE IN AEW! Lucha Underground’s own!
Eli Drake looks confused as CHRIS JERICHO is standing on the ramp!
“What’s wrong, Eli? Not getting a fair shake around here in All Idiotic Wrestling?”
Jericho smirks as he slides into the ring!
“Listen here, you stupid idiot! You’re nothing more than a wannabe. You hear me? You’re no different than any other f*ckface in this stupid company.”
Eli Drake holds up a fist to Jericho, threatening him to get out of the ring!
“Whoa, whoa, whoa! Hold on, Eli. Listen to me. You wanna be recognized? Shut your mouth and listen. You gotta be wondering, why is Chris Jericho here in All Petite Wrestling? I’ll tell you why. Because I can do WHATEVER THE HELL I WANT. I am the greatest wrestler... in the entire history of the world, do you understand... what I am saying to you... right now? Hey, hey! I’d put that fist down if I were you, God knows where it’s been. Hey, I tell you what Eli, you wanna fight so bad? There’s a few homeless losers a few minutes from this shithole carnival of an arena, so why don’t you pick a fight with them and get out of Le Champion’s ring?”
Eli looks PISSED as the smug Jericho encourages Eli Drake to leave the ring. Eli shakes his head and yells that he’s not going anywhere. Jericho smiles, and shrugs…
JUDAS EFFECT! OH MY GOD! Eli Drake is out cold! Jericho stands over a fallen Eli Drake, amused with himself. As Jericho begins to exit the ring, he smiles as “Judas” hits the PA System.
Kevin Kelly: What the hell is going on around here, Don?!
Don Callis: I have no idea, Kevin, but I LIKE IT!
Kevin Kelly: Chris Jericho making his presence felt in All Elite Wrestling, but we STILL don’t know why he’s here!
Don Callis: Didn’t you listen? He’s here because he CAN be, Kevin! He can do whatever he wants! He’s the goat, you know.
Kevin Kelly: Well switching gears now, our next match has been brewing for several months. When Triple H debuted in AEW, it was to finally shut down Jay White and his crazy conspiracy theories regarding his position in AEW. Things turned personal, very quickly. Let’s head to the ring!
Match 5
Triple H v. “Switchblade” Jay White
The tension can be cut with a knife as The Game stands across from the Switchblade. White looks a bit concerned as he stares across at the menacing Triple H. As the bell sounds, both men begin circling the ring. As they approach the center, Triple H attempt to swing at White..
But impressively, White ducks and hits a nice little combo of strikes. White looks amazed as Triple H holds his jaw, mouthing “you son of a bitch.” This prompts Jay White to quickly roll out of the ring, realizing that Triple H is pissed!
Kevin Kelly: Triple H demanding that White return to the ring, but Switchblade’s scared!
Don Callis: He’s not scared, Kevin, he just needs a break. Come on.
As White slowly gets up on the ring apron, he forces the referee to get Triple H away from the ropes. White teases entering the ring, but Triple H is tired of waiting around!
Huge deadlift suplex to the Switchblade, driving him down into the mat! A quick pinfall attempt from the seasoned veteran earns him a two count. Triple H brings White back to his feet. He Irish whip’s White into the corner. Triple H attempts to follow up with a running clothesline, but White moves out of the way!
Kevin Kelly: Nice ring awareness by the Switchblade.
As Triple H is dazed in the corner…
White runs and nails a beautiful uppercut, rocking the Game further into a daze. Triple H falls down into the corner holding his head.
White sees the chance to capitalize with some grounded chops as Triple H lays in the corner of the ring.
Don Callis: Look at how good White looks out there, Kevin. He’s IN CONTROL of the match!
White follows up with a few boots to Triple H’s chest, before dragging him out of the corner for a pinfall attempt. 1….2…..not yet.
White stands up and executes a dragon screw on the leg of Triple H, beginning to dissect him. White stands up and starts laughing, challenging Triple H to “fight like a man.” As Triple H is on his knees, White paintbrushes him across the face...big mistake.
Triple H stands up, grabs White, and throws him with ease - TIGER SUPLEX FROM TRIPLE H!
Kevin Kelly: Holy crap, Triple H busting out a Tiger Suplex!
A big knee drop from The Game and he goes for the pin attempt again..1…..2...not yet.
Don Callis: I have to say, Triple H is definitely not an opponent to take lately. I can’t get over that Tiger Suplex. The Game has always been a master of adapting to his opponent, and Jay White is no exception.
Triple H brings White to his feet and continues for the next several minutes laying in offense with moves including punches, a suplex, and a big running powerslam that only brought him another near fall. Triple H brings White up yet again to try to stay on the offensive. Triple H kicks White in the gut!
Kevin Kelly: IS IT PEDIGREE TIME?
WHITE REVERSES BY LIFTING THE GAME UP INTO A DEATH VALLEY DRIVER!
Don Callis: Jeez Louise! A sudden burst of strength and energy from White leads to a huge Death Valley Driver into the mat! Now both men are down!
White and Triple H spend the next several seconds struggling to stand to their feet. The struggle is real as both men are exhausted from trying to get the upper hand on the other. As they continue to struggle to their feet to beat the referee's 10 count, White yells at the referee to stop the count because he wants to beat Triple h's ass. Both men finally stand to their feet, and White swings at Triple H but the Game ducks! Kick to the gut!
PEDIGREE! A Pedigree out of nowhere and Triple H crawls over for the cover! 1! 2! 3! THAT’S IT!
Winner by pinfall: “The Game” Triple H
After an incredible match up that did not disappoint, Triple H stands to his feet. The referee holds his hand up in sweet victory as White rolls out of the ring, beaten and battered. Triple H starts to turn around…
WHAT THE HELL?! IT’S RANDY ORTON! RANDY ORTON IS ALL ELITE, AND HE JUST HIT THE RKO OUT OF NOWHERE ON TRIPLE H!
Kevin Kelly: YOU HAVE TO BE KIDDING ME, DON! Randy Orton, that damn viper, strikes again - this time, in AEW!
Randy Orton poses in the corner, as Triple H lays on the mat broken by a devastating RKO. Orton looks behind his shoulder and smirks as he watches Triple H writhe in pain. We then go to a backstage promo featuring Brody King, who defeated Aleister Black earlier in the evening.
“Aleister, I told you to keep your mouth shut. But you still insisted on going out there and running your mouth. Nobody gives a damn about Kross, and nobody gives a damn about you either. And now, my brother is back by my side.”
The camera zooms out to find PCO standing there, nodding his head as he smiles only as he can. But then-
“The Villain” Marty Scurll walks up to PCO and King.
“Boys...long time no see…”
The scene fades to black as PCO, King, and Scurll begin to exchange pleasantries.
Match 6
AEW National Championship
Darby Allin v. “The Pope” Elijah Burke (c)
As “The Pope” hands the referee the National Championship, he looks across the ring at the enigmatic Darby Allin. Pope raises an eyebrow and shakes his head, as he laughs. It appears the Pope doesn’t feel that Allin will be much of a challenge to him tonight.
Don Callis: Haha, did you hear Pope? He just yelled ‘I beat Goldberg, you know!’ I love this guy!
As the bell sounds, Darby Allin shoots out of the corner literally like a rocket with a huge dropkick, knocking Pope back into the turnbuckle!
Kevin Kelly: Good God, Don! Like a cannonball!
Pope yells “owww, man!” as Darby watches for Pope to stand up. As soon as Pope begins to sit up...
Allin hits a huge springboard corkscrew crossbody, unlike anything we’ve seen before in AEW! Darby goes for the early cover! 1! 2! Not yet! Allin brings Pope to his feet and hits a couple quick forearm shivers, before executing a go-behind. Allin pushes Pope into the ropes...
And uses the leverage to roll Pope up into another cover. 1...2….not yet!
Don Callis: Darby Allin trying to get the quick win over the National Champion, but he’s going to have to do a hell of a lot more to keep the Pope down.
Allin begins to stomp away at the head of Pope, before Pope shoves him away. Pope is back to a vertical base and pushes Darby into the ropes. Darby bounces back, and Pope nails an uppercut, rocking Darby and also buying himself some recoup time.
Kevin Kelly: Smart strategy by the Pope, creating some distance between him and Darby, much needed at this point. This Darby is fast!
Pope continues on the offense by locking in a grounded chinlock, keeping the smaller Allin down on the mat. Several minutes elapse, and the referee checks the arm of Darby twice. He goes to check the arm one more time, but there’s still signs of life for Allin. He ends up fighting out of the headlock with three elbows to the gut, followed by a forearm to the face. This doesn’t stop Pope, who hits a beautiful Russian leg sweep, taking Darby back down!
Don Callis: There’s a reason Pope has been the National Champion since last August. That’s nine months, Kevin.
Pope follows up with knees to the face of Darby Allin, taking the challenger down hard. Pope rolls Allin over for the cover..1…….2…...KICK OUT by Darby Allin. Pope argues with the referee that it was a 3 count, but the referee insists that it was only 2. Pope curses the referee as he slowly brings Darby back to his feet. The explosiveness of Darby Allin shocks the Pope...
GORY SPECIAL by Darby Allin! An incredible move sends the National Champion down to the mat face first. Darby Allin crawls to Pope and makes the cover! 1! 2! NO! Burke is still alive!
Kevin Kelly: I thought that was it. What an incredible move from Darby Allin. This kid has tons of heart.
Darby begins to climb the top turnbuckle. He ascends the top rope waiting for Burke to stand. Once Burke does, Darby flies off the top rope with a flying crossbody, but Burke evades the attack and Darby crashes to the mat.
Don Callis: A swing and a miss, haha!
Darby Allin crawls towards the corner and tries to use the ropes to bring himself to his feet.
The crafty Burke sees the opportunity, and runs at Darby with the running knee attack in the corner, taking Darby back down yet again in what has been an incredible back-and-forth contest between two of AEW’s best. Instead of moving into another pinfall attempt, Burke slowly brings Darby back to his feet. However, Darby spits in the face of Burke! Burke looks shocked, as Darby nails another forearm square in the jaw of Burke, followed up by a dropkick that sends Burke through the ropes and to the outside of the ring!
Don Callis: HOW DISRESPECTFUL!
Kevin Kelly: Don, Pope has been disrespectful his entire career. Darby is standing up for himself and proving a point!
Don Callis: Yeah, that’s he’s an unprofessional whackadoo!
MIDDLE ROPE SOMERSAULT SENTON FROM DARBY ALLIN, straight into the Pope! Both men lay on the outside of the ring, exhausted from this battle over the National Championship. The referee begins his ten count. At the count of 3, both men are still motionless. At the count of 6, Darby is beginning to stir. At the count of 8, Pope suddenly gets up and rolls back into the ring, willing to retain his title by count out. However, at the count of 9, Darby quickly stands up and practically runs up the top turnbuckle while Burke isn’t looking. Burke turns around, but he’s quick enough to scale the ropes as well!
This leads to Burke nailing a dropkick straight to the face of Darby Allin, knocking Allin BACK out of the ring! The referee begins to implement his ten count once again, as Burke stands in the corner of the ring, yelling at the referee to hurry up. The referee reaches the count of 8 before Darby Allin is able to slide back into the ring. Pope charges at Allin, trying to maintain the offense. He brings Allin back up, but Darby fights back yet again with a big two-hook and dropkick combination taking Burke back down. Darby watches as Pope stands back up…
SPRINGBOARD COFFIN DROP! Darby indicates that he’s not done yet. Victory is within his reach. He quickly ascends the top turnbuckle...
COFFIN DROP FROM THE TOP ROPE! Darby Allin covers Elijah Burke! 1! 2! 3! WE HAVE A NEW NATIONAL CHAMPION!
Winner by pinfall and NEW AEW National Champion: Darby Allin
Kevin Kelly: I CAN’T BELIEVE IT! After a 9 month reign, DARBY ALLIN HAS DEFEATED THE POPE!
Don Callis: What a FLUKE!
Darby is down on the ring mat as the referee hands him his newly won championship. Darby can’t believe it!
Kevin Kelly: That’s how you do it! Welcome to AEW, Darby Allin!
And with that, we roll to a video package for our next contest.
Match 7
AEW Women’s Championship
Ruby Riott v. Tessa Blanchard (c)
Ruby Riott makes her way to the ring, seemingly excited about her AEW Women’s Championship opportunity.
Don Callis: Ruby’s been waiting weeks for this chance, and now she’s finally got it. But something tells me there’s no way she’s beating Tessa tonight. And why does she look so happy? Yikes, what a strange girl.
Kevin Kelly: Oh stop it!
Ruby Riott stands in the ring and awaits for AEW Women’s Champion Tessa Blanchard to come down to the ring, but for some reason, it’s taking awhile. Ruby shrugs as Tessa’s music starts back up again. However, a few seconds pass, and the music shuts down. Suddenly, we hear a female voice over the PA System.
“Sorry, Tessa can’t come to the ring right now. She’s a little...well, let’s say she’s preoccupied.”
The female voice over the PA System laughs, as Ruby Riott shakes her head.
Kevin Kelly: What the hell is that? Who’s speaking? And where’s Tessa?
Don Callis: I’ve got goosebumps, and not the good kind - I don’t know. Tessa’s been a dominant champion, she’s always defended her title. If she hasn’t shown up for her match, there’s a damn good reason, I’ll tell you that much.
Kevin Kelly: And there we see the AEW World Champion, Daniel Bryan, heading towards the ring for his upcoming title defense against THIS man...let’s hear some pre-recorded comments from the challenger, “The National Treasure” Nick Aldis.
“Today is the day, Daniel Bryan! Today is the day that I TAKE what is rightfully mine, and that is the AEW World Championship. You see, the fans of All Elite Wrestling deserve more than little troll-man representing them. Haha, I’m just kidding - NO they don’t. But that’s the kind of man that I am! Despite the fans being fat, disgusting, and poor, I am STILL willing to give them myself to look up to. Damn, I’m a nice guy, don’t you think? Bryan, I hope you’ve enjoyed your stay at the top of the mountain. You’ve been champ for far too long. You’ve accomplished nothing as a champion. Sure, a few title defenses, big deal. You haven’t increased the success of this company, though. That’s something only I am capable of doing. And in just a few short hours, you’re going to find out why I am the biggest threat you’ve ever faced for that title. See ya soon, Bryan!”
Main Event
AEW World Championship
“The National Treasure” Nick Aldis v. Daniel Bryan (c)
Both men make their entrances to the ring as a big fight feel begins to settle over Daily’s Place. Daniel Bryan has been eager to defend his championship against a worthy opponent. Although having used questionable tactics to reach this stage, such as paying off Drew McIntyre to assist him, Nick Aldis has certainly proven himself to be a worthy competitor based off of his in-ring abilities.
The referee holds up the championship to indicate this match is for the AEW World Championship. Aldis and Bryan both are laser-focused on the other, ready for the bell to sound. As soon as it does, both men approach the center of the ring and lock up!
Bryan immediately starts going at Aldis will several kicks to the leg, trying to break down the larger opponent. He breaks Aldis down to one knee, and then follows up with a SHINING WIZARD! This crazy intense opening action continues as Aldis rolls out of the ring for a breather…
But Bryan nails a huge baseball slide to the face of Aldis, knocking him into the steel barricade! Bryan rolls out of the ring and follows up with several punches to the head of Aldis, over and over, before rolling him back into the ring. Bryan follows up by ascending the top turnbuckle…
ALDIS CATCHES BRYAN MID-AIR! Not a good sign for Bryan! Aldis uses his deceptive strength to turn this into a…
DEATH VALLEY DRIVER! Both men lay in the center of the ring until Aldis is able to throw an arm over Bryan’s chest. 1….2…..NOT YET! Bryan kicks out. Aldis slaps the mat before standing up and approaching the torso of Bryan. He bends down…
And applies a Camel Clutch. Aldis has it locked in tight as Bryan tries to remain conscious. Aldis grunts as he continues wrenching back on the Clutch, trying to get the AEW World Champion to surrender his championship. Bryan tries reaching for the ropes, but he’s way too far away. Instead, Bryan is able to shift all of his weight back into a pin, but Aldis takes advantage and keeps the rear naked choke locked in, now on his back wrenching away.
Kevin Kelly: This is a bad situation for Daniel Bryan. He attempted to reverse the Camel Clutch into a pin, and now he’s worse off.
Don Callis: Aldis is a beast, Kevin. He’s having his way with Daniel Bryan right now, we may be looking at a new champion here tonight.
After several minutes in the submission, Bryan begins to show signs of life, fighting to his feet before forcing Aldis to relinquish his grip.
Bryan fights back with “YES” kicks to the strong chest of Aldis, trying to break through him one kick at a time. With the breath knocked out of him, Aldis tries to put his hands up to block the kicks, but to no avail…
Bryan follows up with a nasty headbutt, rocking Aldis back into the corner. Bryan begins chopping away at Aldis’ chest, trying to wear him down as much as he can. These chops are echoing throughout Daily’s Place!
A HUGE HURRICANRANA BY DANIEL BRYAN! Both men are exhausted on the mat, having fought their hearts out this entire match! Bryan manages to muster the energy to go for the cover! 1...2….NOT YET! Aldis kicks out, and it’s apparent that both men are incredibly fatigued at this point! After a minute or so elapses, they are both back to their feet again.
Kevin Kelly: Both men trading forearm shots in the center of the ring, back and forth!
Don Callis: I don’t think there’s much behind those forearms from Bryan. He seems exhausted, Kevin. Aldis has barely broken a sweat!
Out of absolutely nowhere, Aldis swoops Bryan up into a MASSIVE POWERBOMB! Aldis falls into the cover..1…….3…..NO! The perseverance of Daniel Bryan keeps the match going! Aldis screams as he uses his last boost of energy to bring Bryan back to his feet.
Aldis goes to town on the head of Bryan, with a huge uppercut knocking Bryan into the ropes. Aldis nails another for good measure. He grabs the arm of Bryan and shoots him off..
TILTAWHIRL SET UP BY BRYAN LEADS INTO THE YES LOCK! Oh my God! He’s got it locked in, in the center of the ring, and Aldis has nowhere to go!
Kevin Kelly: IS THIS IT?!
Don Callis: How would I know?! Shut up and watch! THIS IS CRAZY!
Aldis screams, begging for mercy as Bryan yells back at Aldis to “TAP OUT!” Aldis is reaching, but he’s nowhere close to the ropes! He can’t do anything! There’s nowhere to go for Aldis. Aldis raises his hand up...he’s about to tap…..
Don Callis: ALDIS ROLLS UP BRYAN!
1!
2!
KICK OUT BY BRYAN! Both men stand up and go to attack each other for the upper hand…
YES LOCK! He’s got the Yes Lock back on The National Treasure! McIntyre shrugs and hops off the ring apron, smirking.
Kevin Kelly: THE YES LOCK IS LOCKED IN! AGAIN!
Aldis is about to tap...BUT HE GRABS THE ROPES! Bryan rolls off of Aldis, absolutely exhausted. Both men are down on the canvas as the referee begins a ten count.
Kevin Kelly: Both men going the distance here tonight at Unity. What a night it has been!
Both men are able to stand up before the referee reaches the ten count. Both men are exhausted, barely holding up their fists. Bryan, possessing the heart of a champion, begs Aldis to give him his best shot. This fires up Aldis who charges at Bryan…
But Bryan meets him WITH THE BUSAIKU KNEE STRIKE! ALDIS IS OUT COLD! Daniel Bryan goes for the cover….1……..2……...3! DANIEL BRYAN RETAINS!
Winner by pinfall and STILL AEW World Champion: Daniel Bryan
Kevin Kelly: He did it! Bryan is STILL AEW World Champion!
Daniel Bryan stands in the ring as his music hits the PA System. He holds up the AEW World Championship.
Kevin Kelly: What a night it has been here at Unity! We’ve had many surprises, and so much incredible action, from start to finish! This has---
Bryan’s music stops, and suddenly…
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PAC APPEARS ON THE STAGE!
Kevin + Don: OH MY GOD!
PAC begins to make his way slowly down the ramp, as Bryan has an absolutely shocked look on his face! We thought this pay-per-view was ending, but PAC seems to have something to say as he rolls into the ring and grabs a microphone!
“DANIEL BRYAN! I’ve beaten them all. I’ve beaten the best around the entire world. Hell Bryan, once upon a time, I’ve even beaten YOU. My resume SPEAKS for itself. If you are even HALF the man you say you are, then you will give me a shot at your title! You always say, all comers! Anyone can have a shot! Well HERE….I...AM. So tell me Bryan, are you going to be a man, or are you going to be a coward like I THINK you are?”
Bryan looks at PAC, still in disbelief. He looks around contemplating his decision. He holds up the title while saying “you’re on!”
Kevin Kelly: OH MY GOD. PAC AND BRYAN?!
Don Callis: I cannot even begin to fathom what kind of instant classic this will be!
“Shocking. I was hoping I had to provoke you a bit more. I was hoping I’d have to convince you by force. But who says I can’t anyway?”
An enzugiri to the exhausted World Champion takes him down! PAC scales the top rope…
BLACK ARROW!
Kevin Kelly: DAMMIT! THAT BASTARD PAC!
Don Callis: What impact on that Black Arrow! This is a scary man, Kevin. And he's HUNGRY!
Kevin Kelly: We're out of time! That bastard PAC appears to be the next challenger for Daniel Bryan, what an incredible yet scary moment in AEW history. We've also seen Chris Jericho make his presence felt, Randy Orton debut, and some of the best damn in-ring action I've ever witnessed! Be sure to join us next time! For Don Callis, I'm Kevin Kelly - GOODNIGHT!
And with that, ladies and gentlemen, AEW Unity has come to an end. After a night full of hard hitting action, shocking surprises and debuts, there’s no telling what happens next in the world of All Elite Wrestling. Stay tuned for more - we’ll see you next time!
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