Brian Cage, Bryan Keith, Lance Archer & Mark Davis vs. Mark Briscoe, Orange Cassidy, Powerhouse Hobbs & Will Ospreay

[6.0] "crowd was ready for this to be over before orange cassidy did the elbow drop off the shoulders of hobbs. it was a great house show style tag match before that."

[8.0] "Really fun chaotic tag team match with loads of action. I love these kinds of matches with 3 or more guys on each team."

[7.0] "It was a fun all-star opener that had the typical structure of being a wise tag match and ditching the basics to go all chaotic. It doesn't work for AEW every time, but it did work here, fortunately. Every wrestler had ample time to step inside the ring and shine in their best level, especially OC's cool antics where he stole the spotlight unseriously. Despite the heroic squad taking the win, the post-match sour assault by the villains was needed to leave a bit of momentum for them to capture ahead of the PPV. 3.5 out of 5 stars!"

[9.0] "Great 8 man tag, I like most of the folks involved and everyone really brought it. Man, Will Hobbs looking like such a star lately, I'm loving that."

"I was there in person, this was a great match to get the crowd going. Sometimes all you need is a fun multi-person match where all the wrestlers can move at top speed!"

[9.0] "This was a hell of a Tag Team Match. I really enjoyed this match. The action was superb. There were a lot of cool spots as well. I really do enjoy it when AEW puts together their best talent to be on display for these matches."

[7.0] "What an exciting eight-man match it was! This event marked my first time witnessing many of these talented wrestlers, and I was truly impressed. Each wrestler brought their unique flair to the ring, creating a captivating spectacle that held the audience's attention throughout. Powerhouse Hobbs stood out with his incredible strength and agility. His commanding presence drew me in, and I was amazed by how he combined power and finesse in his movements. Then there was Orange Cassidy, whose laid-back attitude added a fun twist to the match. Watching him deliver impressive moves with such a nonchalant demeanor was both entertaining and refreshing. Will Ospreay never disappoints, delivering an outstanding performance filled with high-flying acrobatics. His speed and precision left me in awe, showcasing his passion for the craft. I was also thrilled to see Brian Cage for the first time. His impressive physique and agility were remarkable, and his blend of strength and speed made a lasting impression. The other competitors brought their A-game as well, creating an electrifying atmosphere. The chemistry among the wrestlers elevated the match, with near falls and signature moves that kept the crowd on the edge of their seats. Overall, this fantastic opening match set a positive tone for the show. The combination of styles and personalities made it an exhilarating experience. As I left the arena, I felt a rush of excitement and anticipation for the rest of the evening's events. Moments like these remind me why being a wrestling fan is so rewarding!"

[10.0] "Insanely fun Multi-man, the kind of match I wanna see more on Dynamites. It felt like all 8 men got a shine in this. Brian Cage had a lot of great strength spots, Lance Archer was vicious with his strikes, Mark Davis with his powerhouse violence, Bryan Keith with his counters and his physical charisma, Mark Briscoe with his wild offense, Orange Cassidy with his perpetually over schtick, Powerhouse Hobbs feeling like a dominant force at all times, and Will Ospreay, as always, amazed, both with his otherworldly in-ring action, and his connection with the audience. Great finish, and a great beatdown angle that put more heat on Kyle Fletcher and The DCF headed into Revolution, and made Ospreay a bigger underdog for their match at Revolution."

[6.0] "Fun opener to the show and a good mix of talent in here to keep it fresh and from devolving into a mess."

[7.0] "This was really funny. Good to see Brian Cage and Powerhouse Hobbs have some time up in TV to show how good they're. The pos match was also incredible"

[9.0] "Extremely fun all action boom-boom-boom house show style tag shmoz which I loved. Cute comedy spots, decent heelwork by the Callis team, but most importantly -- THE HEAT. This felt like prime AEW. The crowd was awesome the whole night and all the babyfaces were over as hell. Powerhouse looked dominant, Orange was plucky, Mark Briscoe was fun and Ospreay got the big victory heading into the PPV. Heels were very dominant physically and Mark Davis got deserved "you sold out" chants. I thought the post match angle was really good too, with Fletcher looking evil and giving Ospreay some more peril heading into the cage match (and he shined doing that at Worlds End)"

[6.0] "6.5 - Good house show vibes. Brian Cage looked really good early on, and I'm glad Mark Davis is at least finding his presentation. Hobbs had some good moments, but this was all about crowd-pleasing and they did that well."

[8.0] "This should be a thing going forward, give me one all-star tag match on every go-home show. The bigger the card, the bigger the tag. Plus it can possibly platform or kickstart other feuds. This was very well laid out and led to the hot finish in the end, seems like Ospreay can do no wrong at the minute and Bryan Keith permanently in the Don Callis family is something I'd enjoy. Just babyfaces runnin wild here and that's all you want"

[7.0] "This match was fun to watch. While it wasn't a masterpiece, it did it's job storyline wise. Ospreay and Fletcher are gonna kill each other."

[7.0] "This was gonna be hard pressed for it to not be at least a good time, and it delivered. I think it didn't quite reach its potential but it was good work all around and advanced stories."