AEW: Rampage Season 1 Episode 16 #16 - Black Friday: Wintrust Arena in Chicago, IL

#16 - Black Friday: Wintrust Arena in Chicago, IL

AEW: Rampage season 1 episode 16 brings another exciting night of professional wrestling to fans. This episode was taped on November 26th, 2021, at the Wintrust Arena in Chicago, IL. The show opened with the AEW tag team champions, Lucha Bros. defending their titles against Jurassic Express. It was a high energy match that had fans on the edge of their seats throughout. Both teams were evenly matched, and it was an exciting back and forth battle. In the end, Lucha Bros. retained their titles with a victory over Jurassic Express.

The next match saw CM Punk take on QT Marshall in a singles match. CM Punk, who returned to wrestling after a seven-year hiatus, received a massive ovation from the Chicago crowd. The match was a showcase of Punk's skills as he toyed with Marshall throughout the match. In the end, Punk emerged victorious in under ten minutes, giving the Chicago fans a night they will never forget.

The third match of the night was between two women's wrestlers, Thunder Rosa and Penelope Ford. Thunder Rosa is a rising star in the women's division and has gained a massive following. Penelope Ford, on the other hand, has been a force to be reckoned with and has been one of the top contenders for the AEW Women's Championship. The match was a clash of styles as Rosa went for a more technical approach, while Ford relied on her quick strikes and high flying moves. In the end, Thunder Rosa came out on top with a victory over Penelope Ford.

Next up was a six-man tag team match between The Dark Order and The Hardy Family Office. The teams have been at odds for weeks, and this match was a chance for them to settle their differences. The match was chaotic, with all six men going back and forth with high flying moves and powerful strikes. However, in the end, The Dark Order won the match, gaining some revenge on The Hardy Family Office.

The main event of the night saw the AEW World Champion, Hangman Adam Page, defend his title against Brian Cage. Hangman Adam Page has been on a tear ever since he became the AEW World Champion, and Brian Cage was looking to dethrone him. The match was a hard-hitting affair, with both men taking it to each other with powerful moves. However, Hangman Adam Page emerged victorious with a hard-fought victory over Brian Cage, retaining his title and cementing his place as one of the best wrestlers in AEW.

Overall, AEW: Rampage season 1 episode 16 was a night of exciting wrestling action that delivered on all fronts. The matches were well-paced and showcased the incredible talent of AEW wrestlers. With each episode, AEW: Rampage keeps getting better, and fans are eagerly awaiting the next episode to see more of their favorite wrestlers in action.