By Lourence Alturino
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AEW All Out 2021 was a pay-per-view for the ages. The 3rd installment of the All Out PPV broke the internet as some of the biggest moments in the company's history occurred. You can say they truly went "all out". What happened during this show? Why is everyone going crazy over it? Let's look at the best moments from the show.
Adam Cole and Bryan Danielson Debut
After Kenny Omega defeated Christian Cage to retain his AEW Championship, Omega cut a promo and was interrupted by the lights shutting off. "Or they are already dead." Lights came back on revealing Adam Cole is back from the deceased and is finally All Elite. Cole did his infamous "Adam Cole Bay Bay" chant and superkicked Jungle Boy. Then the former NXT Champion reunited with the Elite and receiving a kiss from the Young Bucks and Kenny.
As if that moment wasn't crazy enough, Omega started saying goodbye to the Chicago crowd, but out comes the American Dragon. Bryan Danielson is All Elite. The crowd chanted "YES" and a big brawl broke out. The Elite run away and Bryan w/ Christian and Jungle Express close out the show.
In the matter of 2 minutes, 2 former WWE Superstars debuted in AEW. One of the greatest endings to a PPV that I have seen ever.
CM Punk Return Match
2,785 days. Seven long years. CM Punk finally stepped back in the ring to have a match for the first time since 2014. Punk faced Darby Allin as the most awaited match on the card. These two had a great match and it looked like Punk barely lost a step. Chicago's very own would get the win in his hometown over the former TNT Champion. While he did get overshadowed by his opponent, Darby Allin looked phenomenal as per usual.
After the match, Sting came out and they all showed respect to each other. The entire feud wasn't about hate towards one another, so it made perfect sense for a handshake to happen. Now what is next for both CM Punk and Darby Allin?
Ruby Soho Debut and Victory
Since being released from WWE, many have wondered where Ruby Soho would end up. Soho increased excitement with vignettes posted on social media. In the Women's Casino Battle Royale, the Joker was revealed to be Ruby Soho.
At the end of the match, Thunder Rosa and Soho were the final two women remaining. The formerly known Ruby Riott would win the Casino Battle Royale and now has a date with destiny against the AEW Women's Champion, Britt Baker.
Minoru Suzuki
After Jon Moxley defeated the legendary Satoshi Kojima in a brutal contest, Minoru Suzuki appeared and confronted Moxley. The two exchanged strikes and Suzuki would get the upper hand in their face off.
Nobody expected the Murder Grandpa to show up on Sunday, but it was an awesome surprise. Now these two will face off one vs one once again as scheduled for tomorrow's Dynamite episode. The forbidden door being open is a beautiful thing.
Lucha Bros win Tag Titles after classic match
The Young Bucks and Lucha Brothers faced off in a Steel Cage match for the AEW Tag Team Titles. And it was a classic. These two teams seem to never have a bad match and this was their best one yet in my opinion.
Five stars and the best tag match of the year. To top off the match, the result was incredible. The Lucha Bros have been in AEW since the start and haven't won the tag titles until now. Amazing match and an even better moment.
Star Ratings For Each Match
Miro vs Eddie Kingston - TNT Championship: 3.75 stars
Jon Moxley vs Satoshi Kojima: 3.5 stars
Britt Baker vs Kris Statlander - AEW Women’s Championship: 3.5 stars
The Young Bucks vs Lucha Bros - AEW Tag Team Championship: 5 stars
Women’s Casino Battle Royale: 3 stars
MJF vs Chris Jericho - 2.5 stars
CM Punk vs Darby Allin - 4 stars
Paul Wight vs QT Marshall - DUD
Kenny Omega vs Christian Cage - AEW Championship: 3.75 stars
Final Thoughts
AEW All Out changed the professional wrestling landscape forever. Bryan Danielson, Adam Cole, Ruby Soho, and Minoru Suzuki all debuting and appearing in one night. Add in CM Punk's first match in 7 years and the insane match of The Young Bucks and Lucha Bros, and you have yourself the best PPV of the year. Anthony Ogogo said it best, "When CM Punk debuted last month I said the game had changed. After tonight, it's not even a game anymore." AEW officially rules the wrestling world.
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