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Welcome to the Fight for the Fallen 2021 edition of Best and Worst for AEW Dynamite. The show continues to grab headlines with its weekly special episodes. Tonight, we witnessed the Fight For The Fallen, and it turned out to be an eventful show, especially for the hardcore wrestling fans.
The show kickstarted with a high-stakes 10-man elimination tag team match and ended with a brutal fight between Chris Jericho and Nick Gage. Despite producing an exciting card, the crowd at Charlotte was dull, to say the least. It made some of the matches feel less prominent.
Nevertheless, we'll provide you with the best and worst of AEW Dynamite for an in-depth analysis of the show. If you disagree with any of the points presented below, do let us know in the comments section.
#5 Worst: Hangman Page and Dark Order out of the AEW World and Tag Team picture
One of the letdown moments from this week's episode was Hangman Page and the Dark Order suffering a crushing defeat at the hands of The Elite in a 10-man elimination match.
The loss has now put Hangman Page and the Dark Order out of the AEW World and Tag Team Championships picture for a while. The quality of the match impressed everyone, considering the opportunity given to the Dark Order members, especially John Silver, to shine against well-established opponents.
But the outcome has led to a storyline wreck. The loss may not hurt the Dark Order much compared to Hangman Page. The Anxious Millennial Cowboy was purposefully kept away from the main event scene to build a massive championship clash with Kenny Omega for the AEW World title.
The company depicted the story of both men from friendship to betrayal, followed by Hangman being skeptical over his abilities. With so much on paper, one may wonder why management didn't pull the trigger at Fight for the Fallen.
Meanwhile, The Elite has more noteworthy superstars in their faction than the Dark Order. Having them loose may have halted their momentum, at least according to the company.
We hope that this isn't the downfall of Hangman Page. The guy possesses all the credentials in the world to be the AEW World Champion. It remains to be seen how Hangman Adam Page will overcome this dreadful defeat, in order to claw his way back to an AEW World Championship opportunity somewhere down the line.
#4 Best: CM Punk debut possibly confirmed for AEW Rampage
Fans have been buzzing on social media ever since news of CM Punk possibly joining AEW surfaced almost a week ago. While most of the time these rumors lead nowhere, it seems like there may be some truth to it. It looks like the Cult of Personality may well be on his way to All Elite Wrestling.
During this week's episode, Tony Schiavone delivered a breathtaking announcement on behalf of Tony Khan, stating that the second episode of AEW Rampage will be held in Chicago.
Fans in attendance went into a frenzy as they started chanting CM Punk loudly, which AEW even gave further credence to by showing the crowd chanting on screen. The tease itself was satisfactory for hardcore fans, but the company brought an extra layer of hype to it in the next segment.
Darby Allin appeared backstage alongside Sting, issuing a challenge to anyone while specifically mentioning that even if it could be the best in the world, he's ready to face anyone and everyone.
No matter how many times AEW may want to allude to a possible Punk debut, this seems to be a little too on the nose. AEW Rampage or even All Out in Chicago would, after all, be the perfect time and place to send shockwaves all around the wrestling world.
#3 Worst: Jim Ross makes another blunder on AEW
Legendary commentator Jim Ross made yet another poor judgment during the match between The Elite and Hangman Page & Dark Order. The closing moments of the bout saw Hangman Page delivering his signature maneuver, the Deadeye, to Kenny Omega for a close two count. However, JR accidentally mentioned that Page pinned Kenny Omega.
In the heat of the moment, Don Callis yelled at him for his poor judgment. Fans sitting at home quickly caught their verbal dispute. There's no doubt that JR is the most decorated commentator of all time, but such errors put him under the radar of criticism these days.
#2 Best: Malakai Black and Cody Rhodes brawl again on AEW Dynamite
Ahead of their mega clash on the Homecoming edition of AEW Dynamite, Cody Rhodes and Malakai Black got engaged in a brutal brawl this week. This is their second physical altercation since the feud started. Both men have done a commendable job in building up the hype for their match next week. It's a classic heel vs. babyface vibe.
With Cody Rhodes expected to take time off after next week, this seemingly predicts the winner of their match. Regardless, Black and Cody are sure to bring the house down if given enough time in the ring. This is promising to be one of the finest showcases on AEW Dynamite: Homecoming next week.
#1 Best/Worst: Chris Jericho survives the wrath of Nick Gage on AEW Dynamite
Chris Jericho and Nick Gage delivered one of the most violent matches in AEW's history. The bout had a no disqualification stipulation, and both men made the best use out of it. There were light tubes, glass slabs, pizza cutters, chairs, and much more.
Blood was pouring down from their heads. For die-hard wrestling fans, the bout lived up to the hype. However, the immense depiction of blood may not appeal well to the younger audience.
Regardless, Chris Jericho overcame the second labor tonight in what was one of the most brutal fights of his entire career. Soon after the conclusion of the match, MJF announced Chris Jericho's third labor for next week. The Demo God will face an old foe in Juventud Guerrera. The stipulation for the match will be that Chris Jericho must win with a top rope move.
Seeing the legendary luchador back on TNT for the first time in about two decades is sure to be a treat for fans all around. The match itself is sure to be a slobberknocker, given the quality of bouts Jericho has put on recently.
