Revolution 2021: A Strong Show Forever Haunted by a Dud Explosion

Dr. Britt Baker, D.M.D. and Maki Itoh (with Rebel) defeated Riho and Thunder Rosa. The match is framed as Tag team match and runs 14:50. As a pre-show match, it has to create momentum before the pay-per-view proper while still feeling worthwhile on its own. The match is solid and useful, but it lacks the extra urgency or memorable escalation needed to reach the top tier. The result does not rely on a championship change for its importance. At 6.7 out of 10, the rating reflects how the match works inside Revolution 2021 as a complete show, separating historical consequence from immediate bell-to-bell quality.

The Young Bucks (Matt Jackson and Nick Jackson) (c) defeated The Inner Circle (Chris Jericho and MJF) (with Wardlow). The match is framed as Tag team match for the AEW World Tag Team Championship and runs 17:50. On the main card, its value comes from how well the wrestling, stakes and finish support the larger rhythm of the night. The match is strong rather than transcendent: its structure is convincing, the outcome matters, and its flaws never take over. The championship retention keeps the existing title direction intact while asking the match to justify the defense bell to bell. At 7.7 out of 10, the rating reflects how the match works inside Revolution 2021 as a complete show, separating historical consequence from immediate bell-to-bell quality.

Rey Fénix (representing Death Triangle) won by last eliminating Jungle Boy (representing Jurassic Express). The match is framed as Casino Tag Team Royale for a future AEW World Tag Team Championship match and runs 26:45. On the main card, its value comes from how well the wrestling, stakes and finish support the larger rhythm of the night. The match is strong rather than transcendent: its structure is convincing, the outcome matters, and its flaws never take over. The result does not rely on a championship change for its importance. At 7.4 out of 10, the rating reflects how the match works inside Revolution 2021 as a complete show, separating historical consequence from immediate bell-to-bell quality.

Hikaru Shida (c) defeated Ryo Mizunami. The match is framed as Singles match for the AEW Women's World Championship and runs 15:10. On the main card, its value comes from how well the wrestling, stakes and finish support the larger rhythm of the night. Shida and Mizunami work a serious title match that gives the women's championship a competitive identity after the eliminator tournament. The challenger feels credible, while Shida's retention protects a reign that still carries the division through the pandemic period. The championship retention keeps the existing title direction intact while asking the match to justify the defense bell to bell. At 8.0 out of 10, the rating reflects how the match works inside Revolution 2021 as a complete show, separating historical consequence from immediate bell-to-bell quality.

Kip Sabian and Miro (with Penelope Ford) defeated Best Friends (Chuck Taylor and Orange Cassidy) by submission. The match is framed as Tag team match and runs 7:50. On the main card, its value comes from how well the wrestling, stakes and finish support the larger rhythm of the night. The match is mixed: the purpose is understandable, yet the material never consistently turns that purpose into compelling viewing. The result does not rely on a championship change for its importance. At 5.8 out of 10, the rating reflects how the match works inside Revolution 2021 as a complete show, separating historical consequence from immediate bell-to-bell quality.

"Hangman" Adam Page defeated Matt Hardy. The match is framed as Big Money Match; Winner received the loser's 2021 first-quarter earnings. and runs 14:40. On the main card, its value comes from how well the wrestling, stakes and finish support the larger rhythm of the night. The match is strong rather than transcendent: its structure is convincing, the outcome matters, and its flaws never take over. The result does not rely on a championship change for its importance. At 7.2 out of 10, the rating reflects how the match works inside Revolution 2021 as a complete show, separating historical consequence from immediate bell-to-bell quality.

Scorpio Sky defeated Cody Rhodes (with Arn Anderson), Ethan Page, Lance Archer (with Jake Roberts), Max Caster and Penta El Zero Miedo. The match is framed as Face of the Revolution ladder match for a future AEW TNT Championship match and runs 23:15. On the main card, its value comes from how well the wrestling, stakes and finish support the larger rhythm of the night. The match is strong rather than transcendent: its structure is convincing, the outcome matters, and its flaws never take over. The result does not rely on a championship change for its importance. At 7.3 out of 10, the rating reflects how the match works inside Revolution 2021 as a complete show, separating historical consequence from immediate bell-to-bell quality.

Darby Allin and Sting defeated Team Taz (Brian Cage and Ricky Starks) (with Hook and Powerhouse Hobbs). The match is framed as Street Fight and runs 13:40. On the main card, its value comes from how well the wrestling, stakes and finish support the larger rhythm of the night. The pre-taped Street Fight is built to make Sting's return feel safe, cinematic and important at the same time. Darby supplies speed and risk, Sting gets moments of physical authority, and Team Taz provide opponents who can absorb the spectacle. The result does not rely on a championship change for its importance. At 8.2 out of 10, the rating reflects how the match works inside Revolution 2021 as a complete show, separating historical consequence from immediate bell-to-bell quality.

Kenny Omega (c) (with Don Callis) defeated Jon Moxley. The match is framed as Exploding Barbed Wire Deathmatch for the AEW World Championship and runs 25:15. On the main card, its value comes from how well the wrestling, stakes and finish support the larger rhythm of the night. Omega and Moxley commit to the dangerous stipulation and produce a tense title match before the bell. The score is lowered by the event's closing presentation because the failed post-match explosion immediately undercuts the danger and emotion the match created. The championship retention keeps the existing title direction intact while asking the match to justify the defense bell to bell. At 7.2 out of 10, the rating reflects how the match works inside Revolution 2021 as a complete show, separating historical consequence from immediate bell-to-bell quality.