6 Things AEW subtly told us on Dynamite: Big heel turn to happen soon, Reason behind undefeated streak ending

Welcome to this week's edition of things AEW subtly told us on Dynamite. It was yet another incredible episode, arguably better than the Arthur Ashe show last week. Although there were no matches of the caliber of Kenny Omega vs Bryan Danielson, the show delivered as usual.

It was a special episode of Dynamite, specifically dedicated to the late, great Brodie Lee. Naturally, this meant a good deal of screen time for The Dark Order, who have been undergoing a lot of turmoil.

We'll get to that part later, but the episode of AEW Dynamite from Rochester, New York (Brodie Lee's hometown) was a special one. CM Punk sat on commentary alongside Jim Ross, Tony Schiavone, and Excalibur to call a great episode. Here's what went down this week on AEW Dynamite and what was subtly hinted to us:

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#5. Arn Anderson chooses Lee Johnson over AEW EVP Cody Rhodes, leading to some future turmoil

The Cody Rhodes story is interesting. Malakai Black came into AEW and has already stirred complete chaos in Rhodes' life. Not only has he defeated him twice, but he also decimated Brock Anderson, the son of Arn Anderson, as well as Lee Johnson.

This week on Dynamite, Arn Anderson was at ringside as Rhodes and Johnson took on the duo of Dante Martin and Matt Sydal. What we loved about this match was the fact that Sydal played his veteran role well, while CM Punk constantly put over Martin as a bright, young talent.

However, it was Rhodes and Johnson who picked up the win, with the latter getting the pinfall. While that was initially a surprise, it immediately played into the storyline. Arn Anderson was furious at Cody Rhodes and said that if he weren't too old, he would have gotten the job done against Malakai Black himself.

But he mentioned Brock Anderson and Lee Johnson being defeated by Black, seemingly a result of Cody Rhodes' loss. The former TNT Champion lost again, and although he was victorious on AEW Dynamite tonight, the crowd booed him.

This is all playing well into the storyline, as Arn Anderson continuously berated Rhodes. At the end, he told Johnson to come with him, seemingly choosing him over Rhodes - another important part of this story.

This has set into motion the eventual heel turn of Cody Rhodes. The way things are slowly falling apart for him, both Cody and Brandi Rhodes are likely going to join the dark side soon.

#5. Sammy Guevara ends Miro's undefeated streak in AEW, but what will follow up?

The main event of AEW Dynamite was an incredible TNT Championship match between Sammy Guevara and the reigning Champion Miro. So far, the Bulgarian star has been on a tear in AEW. Although he has lost in a tag team match, his singles record up to this point was perfect with zero losses.

Enter Sammy Guevara. In an incredible effort, Guevara managed to become the first man to defeat Miro in a singles match, ending his undefeated streak and capturing the TNT Championship.

Guevara is now one of the champions in AEW and it's a huge moment for him. However, Guevara might not even be the main focus of the storyline. We saw Miro's true ruthlessness when he turned on Kip Sabian, and it resulted in the start of his incredible singles run.

AEW has handled Miro well so far and his TNT title reign has arguably been the best one, even though it wasn't the longest. This storyline might be the start of another ruthless run for the Redeemer, where we see yet another side of him emerge. This wouldn't benefit Guevara, but we trust AEW to handle Miro well post-defeat.

#4. Is CM Punk's character going to change in AEW down the line?

Bryan Danielson is a full-fledged babyface in AEW, and right now, CM Punk is arguably the biggest fan favorite on the roster. Throughout the show, the crowd chanted for Punk. AEW even had the Chicago native come out first on Dynamite, although he eventually ended up going to the table to join Jim Ross, Tony Schiavone, and Excalibur.

CM Punk's name was chanted throughout the show, and we were a bit surprised that no member of Team Taz came out to interfere. Punk had his first TV match in over 7-and-a-half years this past week on AEW Rampage when he defeated Powerhouse Hobbs in a good match.

However, Punk's role on commentary was interesting. While he was a babyface, there were moments when he justified Kenny Omega's cowardly tactics, saying that it was something that the World Champion "needed" to do.

He praised the babyfaces as well and couldn't deny the aura of Adam Cole. However, this was a subtle insight into his character from the commentary desk. If anything, it revealed that a CM Punk heel turn is a possibility in AEW down the line, perhaps once the luster and aura of his return to wrestling is fully gone.

#3. Will The Dark Order finally get it together after AEW's tribute to Brodie Lee?

The Dark Order had the spotlight on them on AEW Dynamite this week as the episode was dedicated to the faction's leader and founding member Brodie Lee. AEW paid full tribute to The Exalted One and The Dark Order, who had 8 members involved in a 16-man tag team match.

The match itself had too many people, but the dissent showed with a few members walking away. Brodie Lee's widow Amanda Huber came out and berated the members walking away, telling them to get it together for one night at least. They ran back in the ring and finished the job, winning their match in a beautiful tribute to Brodie Lee.

-1 came out to celebrate with them as well. Dark Order member Anna Jay also teamed up with best friend Tay Conti to defeat Penelope Ford and The Bunny. All in all, AEW ensured that The Dark Order had a successful outing at Dynamite this week.

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#2. Another big feud for MJF

This week on AEW Dynamite, Darby Allin, Jon Moxley, and Eddie Kingston won a six-man tag team match, but Allin's job wasn't over. He confronted MJF, who took brutal digs at him.

MJF said that Allin's straight-edge lifestyle came down to the fact that he was with his uncle who had drunk a lot when he was young, and his uncle died in a car accident. MJF said that the wrong person died, getting "a****le" chants from the crowd.

Allin kept his composure, telling MJF that he wouldn't break him mentally. MJF and Wardlow retreated. It was a brilliant segment by AEW. They did well by having no physicality involved, fueling the tension between the two men. It seems to be MJF's next big TV feud.

#1. Bryan Danielson will have to jump through obstacles for his next AEW World title shot

The opening match of AEW Dynamite saw Adam Cole take on the young Jungle Boy. The difference in experience levels between the two AEW stars was massive, but Jungle Boy put on an incredible effort.

Jungle Boy took it to Cole, who tapped into his veteran instinct to use the only second he had to cheat. Right asCole was pressed up against referee Aubrea Edwards, he realized that her vision was obstructed. He hit Jungle Boy with a low blow and picked up the win.

After the match, all of The Elite came out and cut a promo, with AEW World Champion Kenny Omega telling Bryan Danielson that he wouldn't get a shot at the title or a rematch with him.

Danielson came out and challenged any of the members of The Elite to a match for AEW Rampage, with Omega suggesting that he have a match on Dynamite. Danielson came with backup in the form of Frankie Kazarian, Jungle Boy, Luchasaurus, and Christian Cage, who all ran into the ring.

The Elite scattered like cockroaches before it was later announced that Bryan Danielson would face Nick Jackson this Friday on Rampage:

Next week on AEW Dynamite, Bryan Danielson will team up with Christian Cage, Frankie Kazarian, and Luchasaurus to face The Elite - Kenny Omega, The Young Bucks, and Adam Cole.

It's clear that Bryan Danielson is going to have to jump hurdle after hurdle before he gets to AEW World Champion Kenny Omega again.