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#2. AEW knows how to highlight hometown heroes

Just a couple of Cincinnati guys celebrating with a cold one in their hometown. @JonMoxley @FlyinBrianJr #AEWRampage pic.twitter.com/jy8Ugsgv3d

— All Elite Wrestling (@AEW) September 11, 2021

Jon Moxley was in the main event of AEW Dynamite, and Brian Pillman Jr. was in the main event of Rampage. Both Cincinnati homeboys won and made their hometown crowd happy.

AEW has done a stunning job of highlighting hometown heroes. Lance Archer and Ricky Starks won their maiden titles in AEW in their hometown of Texas during the two nights of Fyter Fest.

The Pittsburgh crowd cheered for Britt Baker despite her being a heel. CM Punk received one of the greatest ovations in wrestling history during his AEW debut in front of the Chicago crowd.

It's always wonderful to see that Tony Khan's promotion has picked up a great knack for spotlighting talent in their hometown.

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#1. AEW retains faith in Max Caster following controversy

Welcome back Max Caster...you definitely didn’t hold back...😂 pic.twitter.com/E52PSyfipW

— Justin Hollis (@thejbird904) September 7, 2021

Max Caster is back on AEW TV. The Acclaimed member main-evented Rampage against Brian Pillman Jr. Despite the star's loss, the main event spot proves AEW's faith in him despite recent controversy.

Max Caster recently sent some suggestive tweets, teasing his AEW departure. However, he showed up and won a match on AEW Dark a week ago while teaming up with Anthony Bowens.

Max Caster is quite talented and AEW has made the right call by reinstating him. If he stays off controversy, he can have a good future in AEW.