Darby Allin made his first defense of the TNT Championship last night, defeating Brian Cage in the main event of AEW Dynamite New Year’s Smash night two.
Allin hit a Coffin Drop on the ring steps, then used an assist from Sting in eliminating an interfering Ricky Starks to beat Cage with a crucifix bomb to retain the TNT title.
In the evening’s other title bout, Serena Deeb defeated a game Tay Conti to retain the NWA World Women’s Championship.
Cody Rhodes appeared on The Waiting Room with Dr. Britt Baker, but before Rhodes could speak, Jade Cargill made her return to Dynamite, threatened Brandi Rhodes, then brawled with Red Velvet.
The Good Brothers made their AEW in-ring debut, teaming with AEW World Champion Kenny Omega in a winning effort against Griff Garrison, Brian Pillman Jr. & Danny Limelight.
In other action, Miro defeated Chuck Taylor, meaning Taylor must serve as Miro’s butler until Kip Sabian and Penelope Ford’s wedding, FTR defeated Jurassic Express, and PAC defeated Eddie Kingston in the show’s opener.
For full video highlights from last night, including The Inner Circle making their New Year’s resolutions, see below.
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Moxley return, Inner Circle three-way tag set for next AEW Dynamite
Women’s Dusty Classic to begin on WWE NXT next week
Thunder Rosa vs. Britt Baker announced for AEW Beach Break
The Rascalz debut on WWE NXT, get new in-ring names
AEW Dynamite live results: New Year’s Smash night two
WWE NXT live results: The Dusty Rhodes Tag Team Classic begins
AEW Dynamite video highlights —
PAC vs. Eddie Kingston
Miro vs. Chuck Taylor
Inner Circle’s New Year’s resolutions
Kenny Omega & The Good Brothers vs. Griff Garrison, Brian Pillman Jr. & Danny Limelight
The Waiting Room with Britt Baker, Cody Rhodes & Jade Cargill
FTR vs. Jurassic Express
NWA World Women’s Championship match: Serena Deeb vs. Tay Conti
TNT Championship match: Darby Allin vs. Brian Cage
Dynamite post-show