Wrestling ReportDate: May 18th, 2022Promotion: All Elite Wrestling (AEW)Arena: Fertitta Center, Houston, Texas, USAType: TV-ShowBroadcast Type: LiveBroadcast Date: May 18th, 2022The Fertitta Center in Houston, Texas played host to an electrifying evening of professional wrestling as All Elite Wrestling presented a stacked card featuring the Owen Hart Foundation Men's and Women's Tournaments. The event lived up to its promise, delivering a thrilling showcase of athleticism, drama, and showmanship.Match 1: Samoa Joe vs. Johnny Elite (Owen Hart Foundation Men's Tournament First Round Match)The first bout of the evening saw the legendary Samoa Joe take on Johnny Elite in the opening round of the Owen Hart Foundation Men's Tournament. In a contest marked by intense physicality, Joe ultimately emerged victorious, pinning Elite after delivering his signature Muscle Buster. Time: 10:25.Match 2: Adam Page vs. Konosuke Takeshita (Non-Title Match)Next up was a non-title encounter between Adam Page and the rising star Konosuke Takeshita. The two competitors traded near-falls before Page secured a decisive victory, finishing off his opponent with the Rite of Passage. Time: 12:14.Match 3: Keith Lee & Swerve Strickland vs. The WorkHorsemen (Anthony Henry & JD Drake) (Tag Team Match)The first tag team match of the evening pitted the formidable pairing of Keith Lee and Swerve Strickland against The WorkHorsemen, comprising Anthony Henry and JD Drake. In a display of power and agility, Lee and Strickland dominated their opponents, securing the win in just 2:24.Match 4: Kyle O'Reilly vs. Rey Fenix (Owen Hart Foundation Men's Tournament First Round Match)The fourth match featured two of AEW's most skilled wrestlers, as Kyle O'Reilly took on the high-flying Rey Fenix in the Owen Hart Foundation Men's Tournament. In a hard-hitting contest that showcased both men's technical prowess, O'Reilly ultimately outlasted Fenix to claim the win. Time: 12:00.Match 5: Dr. Britt Baker DMD vs. Maki Itoh (Owen Hart Foundation Women's Tournament First Round Match)The women's division was represented by a compelling encounter between Dr. Britt Baker DMD and Maki Itoh in the Owen Hart Foundation Women's Tournament. Baker, a dominant force in AEW, used her cunning and strength to outmaneuver Itoh, securing the win in 6:44.Match 6: Adam Cole vs. Jeff Hardy (Owen Hart Foundation Men's Tournament Semi-Final Match)The evening's main event saw two of professional wrestling's most electrifying performers, Adam Cole and Jeff Hardy, clash in a semi-final bout of the Owen Hart Foundation Men's Tournament. The match featured a dizzying array of near-falls and high-impact moves before Cole emerged victorious, pinning Hardy after a vicious Panama Sunrise. Time: 7:10.In conclusion, this AEW event delivered an impressive evening of wrestling, with each match showcasing the talents of its participants. As the Owen Hart Foundation Tournament continues to unfold, fans can expect even more excitement and drama as the competition reaches its climax.Final Score: Samoa Joe (1-0), Adam Page (1-0), Keith Lee & Swerve Strickland (1-0), Kyle O'Reilly (1-0), Dr. Britt Baker DMD (1-0), Adam Cole (1-0).
