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#4 Versatility of cinematic matches in AEW
Cinematic matches are a common type of match that all the prominent promotions, including AEW, are using these days. The speciality of these matches is that they are always pre-recorded like a movie in parts. All of the segments are then stitched together into one single featured match in post-production.
AEW enjoys an upper hand when it comes to designing a cinematic match, the reason being the presence of the sole proprietor Matt Hardy. Matt has had a huge hand in the success of cinematic matches. His infamous character of "Broken Matt Hardy" had once reigned supreme and has displayed the idea of how wrestling should be more light-hearted, engaging and fun.
AEW has had several of these matches, like the "Tooth And Nail Match" involving Britt Baker vs Swole and the "Stadium Stampede" which looked amazing on TV. A live crowd may not have enjoyed them on the big screen that much, but during the circumstances of the pandemic with a limited number of audience allowed, cinematic matches have been a welcome addition.
Recently another cinematic match took place at AEW Revolution when Sting made his anticipated return, teaming up with Darby Allin and going up against Team Taz. Despite not being allowed to wrestle full time in real life, Sting was able to pull this off thanks to the cinematic circumstances that made it possible in the first place.
