A shocking twist in the ring: AEW's Women's Blood & Guts delivers an unexpected winner!
AEW's women's division showcased their intense rivalries in the groundbreaking Blood & Guts match on Dynamite, November 12th. This unique contest, a six-on-six variation of Dusty Rhodes' War Games/The Match Beyond, kicked off the show in Greensboro, NC.
The heels gained an early advantage, as expected, with Julia Hart entering the fray after her ally, Skye Blue, initiated the action against Willow Nightingale. Hart's arrival was met with a gruesome sight: Blue, already drenched in her blood, had been brutally thrown against the steel by Nightingale.
Harley Cameron joined the chaos, dominating the Sisters until Thekla, the third member of Triangle of Madness, entered. The action intensified with the arrival of The Toxic Spider, Jamie Hayter, Megan Bayne, and the Women's World Champion, Kris Statlander. A brawl between Statlander and Megasus led to a commercial break, and upon return, Mercedes Moné, the Full Gear challenger, made her presence known, accompanied by her Belt Boys™. Moné executed a devastating DDT on Statlander, using one of her titles, and then armed her teammates with belts as well.
Mina Shirakawa and Marina Shafir, both known for their MMA prowess, entered the ring, with Shafir making a statement by smashing a mirror over Toni Storm's head. Storm, known as 'Timeless', fought back with broken glass in her fists, channeling a Taipei Deathmatch-style attack on Shafir as The Match Beyond commenced.
But here's where it gets controversial: Skye Blue's unfortunate encounter with a poorly-gimmicked table left her vulnerable. This incident sparked a debate among fans, questioning the safety measures in place during such high-stakes matches.
The heels gained control, with Thekla even attacking referee Mike Posey. As the match progressed, the women vying for the AEW World title made their exit, leaving the Triangle of Madness to face Storm and Shafir.
In a dramatic conclusion, Shafir forced Shirakawa to submit to protect her friend, Storm. Marina Shafir's aggressive tactics, including the mirror attack and stomping on Mina with a glass-covered foot, proved pivotal.
This victory raises questions: Is Marina Shafir poised for a major push? Could this be the start of a dominant run? Share your thoughts on this controversial win and the potential rise of Shafir, Bayne, Moné, and Triangle of Madness in the comments. And don't miss the full results of this epic Blood & Guts edition of Dynamite on our live blog!
