Every game reviewed on the show

AEW WrestleDream 2024 is officially on the books and adding another AEW This year’s PPV was packed with top notch in-ring work. The show saw several title fights and grudge matches, many of which offered contenders for the best fight of the entire night.

TheSportster’s ratings system takes a look at all of WrestleDream 2024’s matches to determine which one stole the show, which one was the dud of the night, and everything else in between. However, it must be said that WrestleDream didn’t have many matches on the weaker side and featured good action from the first minute until the final bell.

9

Jack Perry vs. Katsuyori Shibata (TNT Championship)

Overall rating from TheSportster: 6/10

Shibata was the star of this fight. Fans loved when he beat up Jack Perry, fended off some of Perry’s attacks, and seemed calm and cool while doing it. Perry’s in-ring work as a heel continues to struggle to overly excite fans as the action and fan interest wanes during these moments. The finish left Shibata looking a little weak and was pinned as he fell asleep on Perry without realizing it. The return of MJF and Adam Cole after the match was proof that this match was just a placeholder for an angle.

8

Mark Briscoe vs. Chris Jericho (ROH World Championship)

Overall rating from TheSportster: 6.75/10

Mark Briscoe’s heart and fighting spirit were on full display here, enthralling the crowd for perhaps Chris Jericho’s best game of the year (which isn’t saying much). They showed very solid work in the ring, the match included some great spots and convincing near falls and a nice story of Briscoe paying homage to his late brother and getting revenge on Jericho for insulting his legacy leading up to the match and by doing so during their clash hits his finisher.

7

Hologram vs. The Beast Mortos (2-Out-3 Falls)

Overall rating from TheSportster: 7/10

The Beast Mortos and Hologram provided another wonderful showcase of Lucha Libre action that also featured a solid David vs. Goliath structure. Without too much storytelling, as the focus was primarily on fast-paced action, high-flying moves and non-stop counterattacks, these men captivated the audience. Both wrestlers got a chance to shine and even show fans some new and inventive moments that had never been seen before in AEW. The 2-out-of-3 falls requirement may not have been necessary, but the game worked either way. The magnitude of the big moves was a bit exaggerated, but two of AEW’s rising stars rose even further.

6

Mariah May Vs. Willow Nightingale (AEW Women’s World Championship)

Overall rating from TheSportster: 7.5/10

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The crowd went wild for Willow Nightingale in this match, who was on fire with a lot of effective offense as she defeated Mariah May, who managed to get some heel offense in to slow the babyface down. Even though this match seemed hectic at times, there were plenty of great sequences, counterattacks and more. What was notable was the big hurricanrana counterattack at the end of the game, which ended the game with a statement moment. It was a big step forward from May’s previous defense at the Grand Slam.

5

Darby Allin vs. Brody King

Overall rating from TheSportster: 7.5/10

As expected, Brody King spent much of this match looking like a beast and throwing Darby Allin around, which was very entertaining. In particular, the scene where King walked up the ring steps while they stood on top of Allin was a great sight. Allin used his speed and his own body as a weapon to get back into the game, even if it was back and forth throughout the whole thing. King suffered a hard blow to the side of the steel steps, after which Allin performed a huge Coffin Drop, allowing him to win the match. This was every all-in underdog match you’ve seen, but it was executed very well.

4

The Young Bucks vs. Private Party (AEW World Tag Team Championships)

Overall rating from TheSportster: 7.5/10

The Young Bucks cut a promo on Private Party before the game started, which resulted in a double superkick from the outside. This caused Quen to fall from the entrance tunnel and go off with a bang. The game that followed was pretty straightforward for the most part, and despite their best efforts, the crowd initially didn’t get into the game, treating it like a throwaway TV tag. The flashy athleticism and strong sequences allowed them to get more involved as the game progressed as the crowd got behind Private Party. Admittedly, some parts were a bit confusing.

3

Adam Page vs. Jay White

Overall rating from TheSportster: 8/10

The opening match of WrestleDream 2024 started with a bang. Despite their small stature, Adam Page and Jay White packed a lot of heat and animosity into their match, using hard-hitting moves (particularly a Death Valley Driver on the apron and a powerbomb on the steel steps, which White suffered) and strong character work. Page’s heel work remains one of the best things in AEW, and White has worked well as a babyface. Selling Page’s knee was fantastic, he played until the final stages and a brilliant counterattack at the end gave White a much-needed big win.

2

Will Ospreay vs. Ricochet vs. Konosuke Takeshita (AEW International Championship)

Overall rating from TheSportster: 9/10

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Unsurprisingly, this match was absolutely thrilling, moving at breakneck speed for the most part and featuring plenty of crazy attacks, electric counters and wild three-man spots that were brilliantly executed. Takeshita was definitely the star here, using his size advantage to take out his two high-flying opponents who had to team up to take him down, making for a decent structure and story. There was the odd point here and there where they didn’t perform smoothly, but the crowd didn’t care and loved the athleticism, the near falls and the crazy moves. Kyle Fletcher’s turnaround and Callis’ intervention took some of the momentum away from this huge win for Takeshita, but added to the ongoing story.

1

Bryan Danielson vs. Jon Moxley (AEW World Championship)

Overall rating from TheSportster: 9.25/10

The WrestleDream main event started with a bang as Moxley attacked Danielson before the bell, leading to a fun pre-match brawl that actually happened the final Countdown as a soundtrack. Moxley began picking apart Danielson with a sick and brutal attack aimed at his injured neck. Both men were visibly enraged and ready for this fight, hitting each other with all their might and giving each other a tough, tough fight. The crowd was absolutely into the game and gave Danielson a hero’s welcome in his home state. The end was abrupt and shocking as Moxley choked Danielson. Wheeler Yuta’s post-match turnaround and attack from Moxley’s group were brutal and will certainly cause division.