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From Lance Archer brutalizing Dustin Rhodes in the main event to another entertaining cameo-filled edition of The Bubbly Bunch, this week's edition of AEW Dynamite featured some contrasting moments.
Last night's episode of Dynamite pushed the TNT Championship Tournament as the main focus of the entire evening, where two Semi-Final bouts concluded successfully. Despite its faults, AEW did a good job of keeping the viewers entertained through vignettes and video promos.
One of the biggest takeaways of the entire episode has to be that AEW also boasts of talented, big-men in their stacked roster.
What were your thoughts on this episode? How did NXT fare against AEW in terms of quality this week? Let us know your thoughts in the comments section below.
Here are the five biggest news stories from this week's episode of AEW Dynamite (April 29, 2020).
#5: Jon Moxley confirmed his return on AEW Dynamite next week onwards
Jon Moxley's AEW Title reign has been impacted by the current pandemic as well.
It was only eight weeks ago that Moxley was celebrating his title victory in front of a packed arena, but since then, things have changed a lot. The master of unscripted violence faced Inner Circle's Jake Hager in front of an empty arena recently.
But it is no secret that the AEW World Title scene has been relegated to the sidelines for a while. A Champion always has a target on his back, but with current restrictions in mind, it is the TNT Championship scenario that has bloomed due to Moxley's absence.
In a recorded segment, Moxley was strolling outside with the title on his shoulders. He remains thankful for a lot of things, including his wife and steel chairs. But Moxley vowed that he will return next week.
Later, it was announced that Moxley will face SCU's Frankie Kazarian on next week's episode.
#4: Dr. Britt Baker took us on a tour of her dental practice in a parody segment
Britt Baker has earned a special spot in the AEW Women's Division.
Her journey as a heel started on a rocky note, but since then, Britt Baker has improved a lot. This week, she took the viewers on a tour of her dental practice, where her unusual attachment to Tony Schiavone was evident by all the pictures.
You could notice a single picture of Britt Baker and Adam Cole surrounded by several snaps of her with Schiavone.
Britt Baker introduced her makeup artist, Reba, whom fans know as TNA Knockout Rebel.
Apparently, glasses wearers, fat people, and individuals with a snaggle tooth are not signs of someone who can be a role model. Examples of the aforementioned traits were displayed through photos of Schiavone.
Whether its a result of the pandemic or not, Nyla Rose's absence can be felt throughout the women's division right now since the title rests with her.
Meanwhile, Britt Baker's entertaining schtick is the only thing carrying the AEW Women's Division right now.
#3: Best Friends defeated Jimmy Havoc & Kip Sabian in a No Disqualification Tag Team Match
If you thought Orange Cassidy's bout with Jimmy Havoc didn't live up to the hype on the previous episode of AEW Dynamite, then this week's show redeemed Orange Cassidy's entertaining affiliation with Chuckie T & Trent (Best Friends).
The No Disqualification Match kicked off with a frenzy and it also had everything you would have expected from this bout. Jimmy Havoc's presence really helped in the hardcore department of things, and interferences from Penelope Ford and Orange Cassidy were entertaining as well.
Cassidy crashed down on Sabian and Ford to eliminate distractions. Chuck Taylor hit an inverted piledriver to Havoc on a couple of chairs for a successful three-count.
Sure, we might not get to know why Havoc & Sabian have teamed up in recent times, but this match was a great culmination of all the previous encounters between both groups involved.
AEW's Tag Team Division has suffered due to Hangman Page's absence. But that shouldn't be a permanent problem since the company's track record proves that tag teams can outshine singles competitors when the opportunity presents itself.
#2: The Bubbly Bunch featured celebrity and WWE cameos this week
The Bubbly Bunch has become one of the best aspects of AEW Dynamite since the previous episode, where stars of The Inner Circle participated in The Flim Flam Dance, which was eventually won by Sammy Guevara.
This week's Bubbly Bunch began with The Inner Circle arguing about who really should have won the previous challenge. The argument transitioned into The Manitoba Melee, where celebrities from various fields of entertainment made cameos in The Bubbly Bunch's latest challenge.
You had Gabriel Iglesias from the world of Stand-Up Comedy, Duff McKagan from Guns n' Roses, Lou Ferrigno, Jay, and Silent Bob, Corey Taylor from Slipknot, amongst other names from the non-wrestling world.
Viewers also witnessed cameo appearances from ex-WWE/WWF stars like Hornswoggle, Virgil, and last but not least, Vickie Guerrero.
After Guerrero's appearance, Chris Jericho told everyone to stop, thus bringing an end to the third installment of The Bubbly Bunch.
In times like these, it is always good to see AEW dipping their toes into the realm of entertainment while fully embracing their sports-like approach at the same time.
#1: Cody and Lance Archer are the finalists of the TNT Championship Tournament
At the beginning of the show, Cody defeated Darby Allin through a pretty creative finish.
Cody had been the odds-on favorite to reach the finals round all along. Dustin Rhodes and Lance Archer were the other two candidates who fought each other in the main event of the night.
Even at the age of 51, Dustin Rhodes can perform on the same level as the regular roster. This is an impressive feat. But something even more impressive is when you see two big guys putting on a very good match in 2020.
Rhodes struggled against an overly-dominant Archer. The veteran battled to a point where Cody and QT Marshall debated on whether or not to throw the towel in.
Lance Archer had set his sights on Cody when he first arrived on the scene with Jake Roberts. Roberts and Archer's first few appearances foreshadowed that a finals contest between Cody and The Murder Hawk Monster was inevitable.
It is great to see that big men like Brodie Lee, Wardlow, and Lance Archer have been dominating the rest of the roster in a company that is often stereotyped for catering towards high-flyers and wrestlers of smaller stature.
