While NXT TakeOver was soaring high with shockers, nothing can beat what went down at AEW today in the TNT Championship Match. Cody Rhodes was set to defend his title against a driven Brodie Lee.
People expected a good fight, and Cody was the favorite to come out on top. However, everything was turned on its head!
This was a Massacre 😢😢😢😢😢Cody!!!! @CodyRhodes
— Lesly V (@Leslyv13) August 23, 2020
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Brodie Lee dominated the match and sent Cody into la-la land. The TNT Champion seemed like dead weight to Brodie as he tossed him around the ring like a football.
Wow! The @ThisBrodieLee and @CodyRhodes match reminded me of the match between Apollo Creed and Ivan Drago in Rocky 3
Guess who was Apollo Creed and guess who was Ivan Drago? pic.twitter.com/CyqVUnCrC3
— Samurai P (@CohibaPapi) August 23, 2020
Cody struggled to get any offence in during the heavily lopsided match-up. On his part, Brodie spared no hostility against the defending Champion.
Brodie Lee rules.
— Noted Wrestling Fan Armadillo Dave (@S_ATL_Wrestling) August 23, 2020
Before you knew it, Cody was done. To finish things off, Brodie pulled him up for a brutal Discuss Clothesline and pinned his lifeless body.
Holy fuck. I just seen the Cody vs Brodie Lee match. Mr.@ThisBrodieLee slaughter Cody. I'm happy for him. I'm happy for the Dark Order!!!!!
— Brian Quiroz (@BrianQuiroz10) August 23, 2020
The sheer dominance shown by Brodie Lee was surprising to most AEW fans. It’s rare to see Cody flounder against his opponents.
Mr. Brodie Lee has won the TNT Championship.
Now where will those people complain about how Cody just beats everyone? #AEWonTNT #AEW— Rob (@BeLeafer1986) August 23, 2020
However, it’s fair to say that he was absolutely routed today, as Brodie Lee stood tall, becoming the new AEW TNT Champion. As Cody was being carried away on a stretcher, the new Champion still showed no mercy.
Brodie Lee continued the attack on Cody
Unbelievable! Brodie Lee SQUASHES Cody Rhodes & becomes the brand NEW TNT Champion! If that’s not putting somebody over in a massive way then I don’t know what is! I also loved everything about that ending w/ The Dark Order taking out the NF! Great stuff! #AEWDynamite
— Wesley Williams (@big_wes18) August 23, 2020
The Dark Order assaulted Arn Anderson (Cody’s Manager) and then threw Cody off the stretcher.
The entire Nightmare Family is laid to waste by Dark Order. Rewatch #AEWDynamite via the @tntdrama app or https://t.co/GdI7QAsxEP for our International fans. #AEWonTNT @AEWonTNT pic.twitter.com/fBpi4FWg7Q
— All Elite Wrestling (@AEWrestling) August 23, 2020
Cody’s wife, Brandi Rhodes, rushed out to help him and to prevent The Dark Order from inflicting any further damage. However, Anna Jay stepped in and locked Brandi in a Choke Hold.
Man literally poured the old broken belt on Cody's dead body.
Brodie Lee is my favourite wrestler ever and that was my favourite segment ever.#AEW— 💀TECHNO-HUMILIATION💎 (@GhostVacation) August 23, 2020
AEW fans could not believe what they were seeing as Brodie held the title over a finished Cody, shouting- “This one’s mine!”
AEW can profit a lot from The Dark Order
The twitter reactions surely have been fun to watch. No one expected such a dominant display. Cody essentially dug his own grave.
It’s about time Brodie Lee gets the spotlight! It has been years of being buried but that’s over! #AEWDyamite
— Vin E. At The Movies (@vin_moviesPW) August 23, 2020
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This win could mean big for The Dark Order, as they have finally managed to establish themselves as a faction in AEW.
I rewatched Dynamite again. This was one of the best Dynamite storytelling wise ever.
I still though can't get past that main event. Wow The annihilation of Cody. Brodie Lee and the Dark order are on the map now. #AEWDynamite
— Slick007 (@darrenblake2099) August 23, 2020
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Stopping them now may be out of the question. We are very curious to see what Cody has to say following this demolition – as soon as he wakes up, that is.
