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AEW Dynamite continues to remain one of the high points every week for every pro wrestling journalist. Yes, AEW Dynamite is a fast-paced show, which does not go on for far too long, and Wednesday nights are generally a treat where professional reviewers become fans again.
This week's edition of AEW Dynamite was the fallout episode after AEW Full Gear, which was a pretty solid show, and there was a sense of freshness to the proceedings as the components of All Elite Wrestling were reset. So, all in all, this was an episode of AEW Dynamite with more ups than downs, but yes, certain components did not hit home.
#1 Best: PENTA and Fenix tear it up on AEW Dynamite, and also tear up each other's masks
Everyone expected a very hotly-competitive match between PENTA and Rey Fenix on AEW Dynamite this week, and to be honest, as good as the contest was, it wasn't the 'Match of the Year' clash we were expecting. However, it was still a solid contest with both competitors trying to tear the other's mask as a sign of disrespect.
Eddie Kingston was, in a sense, the third player in this whole fracas, with him siding with PENTA over Fenix from behind the AEW commentary desk, and kicking Rey Fenix out of the ring once the AEW Dynamite main event concluded. And the return of PAC ensured that this match was mentioned, most definitely, in the 'Best' column this week.
Are we going to see Eddie Kingston team up with PENTA to take on PAC and Rey Fenix in the weeks that follow on AEW Dynamite, because that will definitely change the landscape of the company? Plus, if we get more PENTA vs. Fenix matches, one can't really complain.
#1 Worst: That dreaded echo on AEW Dynamite continues to haunt the viewers and ruin segments
Every time AEW Dynamite goes from the action in the ring to an interview in the back, there is a terrible echo that just constantly ruins the experience for their viewers.
This is not the first time such a thing has happened either, because it's a weekly feature, and it is disappointing that a promotion that has the funds that All Elite Wrestling does, cannot fix such a simple issue on AEW Dynamite.
The scariest thing about this audio botch is that it did not happen at one point during the night, but also during another segment with Dasha that was quickly fixed soon after. What separates AEW Dynamite from the multitudes of companies that have tried to take on WWE is the production value, and for such basic issues to crop up is disappointing.
You could be putting on the best wrestling show of all time, but if the viewer experience isn't ideal, audiences may just decide to tune out.
#2 Best: Is AEW Dynamite star MJF trying to break up The Inner Circle from within?
MJF is officially a part of the Inner Circle, undisputedly the most dominant faction in AEW Dynamite with his towering associate- Wardlow. And while he's bought tickets for everyone in the stable to visit Las Vegas, it just seems like he's trying to break up the faction from within. It is absolutely in line with what a sneaky heel like MJF would do, and the following weeks of AEW Dynamite should reveal all.
Everything is leading up to an MJF vs. Sammy Guevara feud, where the latter is likely to turn babyface because Guevara revealed on AEW Dynamite that MJF had told him to visit the beach instead of appearing on the show!
Whatever the case may be, going forward, one thing is guaranteed for everyone that watches AEW Dynamite. When The Inner Circle goes to Las Vegas to party, the content is going to be absolutely must-see. Also, Sammy Guevara is doing to be tricked by MJF, going by the events of this week.
#2 Worst: Cody Rhodes was part of the most confusing AEW Dynamite segment, perhaps ever
Are they trying to set up a match between Cody Rhodes and Shaq on AEW Dynamite? It certainly seemed like it, when Jade Cardgill came out to confront Cody Rhodes on AEW Dynamite, as the former tried to renew his feud with MJF. And then Brandi Rhodes entered the fray and left the viewer scratching his/her head in puzzlement by the end of it.
If Cody Rhodes vs. Shaq is happening, it is certainly a very big deal indeed for All Elite Wrestling and the following weeks should shed light on whether such is indeed the plan or not.
Sometimes, the overtly simplistic approach of WWE where the audience is spoonfed every little detail can be the best approach for everyone, because it doesn't leave the audience with a sense of confusion and one can tell where the story is headed. Did you guys think differently about this segment on AEW Dynamite or do you echo the sentiments expressed in this review about what went down?
#3 Best/Worst: Shawn Spears scores a big win on AEW Dynamite, but somehow it doesn't feel all that important
Shawn Spears and Scorpio Sky battled it out on AEW Dynamite this week, and it was the former who picked up perhaps the biggest win of his career this week, with some help from his manager, Tully Blanchard, who passed a foreign object to Spears, when the referee wasn't looking. Unfortunately, Spears, who came over from WWE with a lot of momentum when he first attacked Cody Rhodes, doesn't seem to be at the same level of stardom on AEW Dynamite anymore.
The same could also be said for someone like Mr. Brodie Lee who hasn't had the same level of momentum in some time. One has to remain hopeful, however, and hope that these two talented men rise up the ranks and Spears' win was a clear indication of the same.
Be sure to leave a comment and let us know how you enjoyed this week's AEW Dynamite episode. And do check out our exclusive with Chris Jericho, from some time ago.
