On tonight’s AEW Rampage episode, ROH World Champion Jonathan Gresham turned heel.
The ROH tag team match between Gresham and Lee Moriarty vs The Gates of Agony (Kaun, Toa Liona) from Tully Blanchard Enterprises was taped for Rampage this past Wednesday in Rochester. Caprice Coleman was on commentary, while Bobby Cruise did ring announcing.
Moriarty was dominated by the Gates of Agony early on, cutting him off from Gresham. Finally, Moriarty attempted to make a tag, but Gresham fled the ringside area to confront Blanchard. Moriarty had another opportunity to make a hot tag as the match went on, but this time Gresham left him hanging on the tag, startling the fans, and then fled the ring.
The Gates of Agony then beat up Moriarty while Gresham hugged Blanchard at ringside. Moriarty was eventually double teamed by Kaun and Liona, who then pinned him to win.
Later, Tony Schiavone spoke with Gresham and Blanchard about their alliance. Gresham claimed that despite being the foundation of ROH and having a written contract, he sat at home for months before receiving a call from Blanchard. Gresham claimed that Blanchard explained his strategy and that it would be foolish of him to ignore it. AEW President and ROH owner Tony Khan has booked Moriarty vs. Gresham for the ROH World Title for next Friday’s Fyter Fest Night 1 edition of AEW Rampage.
Blanchard stated that he is unsure if Moriarty will be able to face Gresham next week, but that “we all” will be there for the title fight, implying that the whole TBE stable will be on Rampage next Friday. Tully Blanchard Enterprises is still operating, according to Blanchard. He and Gresham shook hands to conclude their conversation. Later, Moriarty and Matt Sydal were interviewed by Lexy Nair. Gresham was given a warning from Sydal that disrespecting and being dishonourable have consequences, and Moriarty made a pledge to take the title from Gresham.
Here are some related clips:
.@TullyBFTR accompanies his clients, #GatesOfAgony (@ToaLiona/@TheKaun), to the ring for their #AEW tag team debut tonight on #AEWRampage on @tntdrama pic.twitter.com/9TaPAKLvLa
— All Elite Wrestling (@AEW) July 9, 2022
#ROH World Champion @TheJonGresham and @theleemoriarty team up tonight to take on @TullyBFTR's clients, the #GatesOfAgony (@ToaLiona/@TheKaun) right here on #AEWRampage. Tune in to @tntdrama right now! pic.twitter.com/VGMYhiTGhr
— All Elite Wrestling (@AEW) July 9, 2022
#ROH World Champion @TheJonGresham and @theleemoriarty team up tonight to take on @TullyBFTR's clients, the #GatesOfAgony (@ToaLiona/@TheKaun) right here on #AEWRampage. Tune in to @tntdrama right now! pic.twitter.com/toT3IxqLNn
— All Elite Wrestling (@AEW) July 9, 2022
#ROH World Champion @TheJonGresham and @theleemoriarty make their #AEW tag team debut right here on #AEWRampage tonight. Tune in to @tntdrama right now! pic.twitter.com/F1Gg3hqife
— All Elite Wrestling (@AEW) July 9, 2022
#GatesOfAgony showing their strength in the opening minutes of this match here on #AEWRampage! Watch @tntdrama right now. pic.twitter.com/cM2jo6uU2w
— All Elite Wrestling (@AEW) July 9, 2022
A monstrous Samoan backdrop by @ToaLiona and @theleemoriarty is in need of that tag in by #ROH World Champ @TheJonGresham! Watch #AEWRampage on @tntdrama! pic.twitter.com/E2rghi36Tb
— All Elite Wrestling (@AEW) July 9, 2022
What on earth is @TheJonGresham thinking here?! #AEWRampage is on @tntdrama right now! pic.twitter.com/DzO7hCHzEh
— All Elite Wrestling (@AEW) July 9, 2022
.@TullyBFTR and @TheJonGresham have fooled us all here on #AEWRampage. Tune in to @tntdrama right now! pic.twitter.com/wyS8g1oCxb
— All Elite Wrestling (@AEW) July 9, 2022
And #GatesOfAgony steal the win in their #AEW tag team debut, after a disastrous turn of events for @theleemoriarty! Watch #AEWRampage on @tntdrama right now! pic.twitter.com/jPaBw0Ea4O
— All Elite Wrestling (@AEW) July 9, 2022
After a shocking display of disrespect to tag team partner Lee Moriarty, @TullyBFTR may have just gained ROH World Champion @TheJonGresham as a client & @theleemoriarty gets his shot at the ROH World Championship next FRIDAY on #AEWRampage!
Tune in NOW to #AEW Rampage on TNT! pic.twitter.com/s4sDUgPMdx— All Elite Wrestling (@AEW) July 9, 2022
After ROH World Champion @TheJonGresham's shocking actions against tag team partner @theleemoriarty tonight on #AEWRampage, Moriarty has his eyes set on the ROH World Championship next FRIDAY on #AEWRampage!
Tune in NOW to #AEW Rampage on TNT! pic.twitter.com/SfEDB9I2Qy
— All Elite Wrestling (@AEW) July 9, 2022
With The Machine @briancagegmsi, The Gates of Agony @ToaLiona and @thekaun + the @ringofhonor World Champion @TheJonGresham all under Tully Blanchard’s management, one might say that Tully Blanchard Enterprises is now 4 strong!
Thank you to everyone watching #AEWRampage tonight!
— Tony Khan (@TonyKhan) July 9, 2022
