AEW’s Kazuchika Okada Defies the Odds and Retains Continental Title at All Out

AEW's Kazuchika Okada Defies the Odds and Retains Continental Title at All Out

As a lifelong wrestling enthusiast who’s seen my fair share of three-way matches, this Four Way Battle Royale at AEW All Out was nothing short of spectacular! Kazuchika Okada proved yet again why he’s one of the best in the game, showcasing his prowess against not one, not two, but three formidable opponents.


At AEW All Out, Kazuchika Okada faced a daunting challenge, going up against no less than three opponents – Orange Cassidy, Mark Briscoe, and Konosuke Takeshita – simultaneously to defend his AEW Continental Championship. This Four Way match saw each competitor shine brightly, with Takeshita particularly making waves as he engaged in numerous clashes with Okada, hinting at a future one-on-one showdown. As the fight reached its climax, all four combatants were involved and dished out their heaviest blows, but it was Okada who managed to land the Rainmaker on Cassidy, securing the victory and successfully defending his title.

Okada Vs Everyone

AEW's Kazuchika Okada Defies the Odds and Retains Continental Title at All Out

Initially, everyone participated eagerly, but the action soon narrowed down to Okada and Takeshita inside the ring. Later on, Cassidy joined the fray and managed to eliminate both Okada and Takeshita. He followed up with a cover on the Champion, but Okada miraculously survived. In response, Okada retaliated with a powerful blow that stunned Cassidy. However, Briscoe intervened and attacked Okada with some of his signature moves. Soon after this exchange, all parties resumed their battle once more.

A short while later, Briscoe and Takeshita found themselves inside the ring. However, Takeshita quickly knocked out everyone on the ring’s edge. Briscoe joined in, throwing Takeshita to the ground before reuniting with Cassidy within the ring. They initially traded playful blows, then high-fived, but things escalated as they began exchanging genuine punches and colliding in the center of the ring. This fierce encounter was interrupted by Okada.

Ultimately, Okada and Takeshita engaged in a private confrontation, exchanging powerful blows. Takeshita attempted to gain momentum with a leap from the ropes, only to be countered by Okada’s dropkick. In response, Takeshita executed the Blue Thunder Bomb on the titleholder and tried for a pin, but Okada managed to survive. Okada deflected Takeshita’s knee strike, yet was immediately struck by a massive follow-up kick. Stunned by a kick from Cassidy, Takeshita found himself on the receiving end of a Superplex soon after. Briscoe delivered the Froggy Bow to Takeshita and attempted a pin, but Okada intervened before the count could complete.

All The Hits

In the main event, Okada performed an Elbow Drop on Briscoe, but Briscoe responded with a lariat. Takeshita delivered a powerful head kick, followed by Cassidy executing an Orange Punch against the titleholder. Takeshita eliminated Briscoe from the ring and then slammed Cassidy into a German Suplex. In quick succession, Briscoe attempted to pin Takeshita but was dragged out of the ring by Okada. Briscoe executed a suplex on Okada outside the ring, only to be met with a knee strike from Takeshita. However, Cassidy intervened and prevented the pin.

In their match at All Out, Cassidy forcefully knocked Takeshita to the ground, attempting an Orange Punch, but Takeshita responded with a powerful blow and followed up with a Lariat. Takeshita aimed for Raging Fire, but Okada intervened, delivering a Rainmaker to Briscoe instead. Okada almost got pinned by Cassidy, but he retaliated with another Rainmaker on Cassidy, securing the pin and the victory. As a result, Okada successfully defended his Continental Championship.

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2024-09-08 05:39