The Rated-R Superstar survives Claudio’s assault but needs every trick to escape

Summary

– Claudio Castagnoli unleashes ruthless offense on Cope in AEW Dynamite main event

– Match includes eye rakes, giant swings, sharpshooters, and a low blow

– Cope steals a victory heading into AEW Dynasty after surviving intense punishment

AEW Dynamite’s main event turned into a war as Claudio Castagnoli battled Cope just days before Dynasty. The contest was brutal initially, with Claudio targeting Cope’s surgically repaired leg and punishing him with technical holds and hard strikes.

Despite a relentless onslaught that included a giant swing, sharpshooter, and even an attempted chair attack, Cope refused to stay down. After tossing Cope over the barricade, Claudio nearly secured a count-out, but the Rated-R Superstar crawled back into the fight.

As frustration consumed Claudio, he set up for revenge using a steel chair—echoing past encounters—but the referee intervened. With the official distracted, Cope landed a low blow and followed up with a counterspear to steal the win.

Though Cope escaped with the victory, Claudio’s message was clear—this is far from over, and Dynasty could turn even more violent.