Fresh off a win in their mixed tag match on “AEW Collision” (Stokely Hathaway’s first victory of any kind since December 2018), Kris Statlander and Hathaway came out on the wrong side of the ledger when Tomohiro Ishii hit a Basement Clothesline on Hathaway to secure the win for he and Willow Nightingale on AEW All In Zero Hour.
El enfrentamiento en el ring
Hitting the ring in attire matching that of Ishii’s, Nightingale started strong, flattening her former friend Statlander with a Spinebuster and a Big Boot before Hathaway made his presence known, tripping her up and sending her to the outside of the ring. From there, things swung in the favor of the heels, with another distraction from Hathaway paving the way for Statlander to suplex Nightingale and send her into the corner before a reversal that ended with Nightingale nailing Statlander with a Death Valley Driver.
La lucha entre Ishii y Hathaway
Ishii and Hathaway would then square off, with the latter, clearly in the underdog role, delivering a series of chops and shoulder tackles that had minimal affect on Ishii. Statlander would come to Hathaway’s defense, however, connecting with a flurry of strikes on Ishii herself before whipping him over toward Hathaway, who hit a Spinebuster and then a Stinger Splash. Ultimately, Nightingale made the difference in the match, eliminating Statlander from being able to make an impact before holding Hathaway in perfect position for Ishii to finish him off.
La importancia de la victoria
The victory for Ishii and Nightingale solidifies their position in the tag team division, while it leaves Statlander and Hathaway with a bitter taste of defeat. Despite Hathaway’s recent win, this loss shows that they still have work to do in order to establish themselves as a dominant force in the wrestling world.
El futuro de los luchadores
For Ishii and Nightingale, this win opens up new opportunities and potentially puts them in line for a shot at the tag team championships. As for Statlander and Hathaway, they will need to regroup and strategize in order to bounce back from this setback and prove that they belong among the top contenders in the division.
Conclusión
The mixed tag match on AEW All In Zero Hour showcased the talent and athleticism of all four competitors. While Ishii and Nightingale came out on top, the match itself was a display of skill and determination from everyone involved. As the wrestling landscape continues to evolve, it will be interesting to see how these competitors continue to grow and make their mark in the industry.