AEW Dynamite - Best and Worst - Former WWE stars finally reunite; possible spoiler for Full Gear main event revealed?

Tonight's AEW Dynamite kickstarted in what promises to be a peculiar weekend for wrestling fans, with non-stop action due to come from Rampage and the Full Gear pay-per-view next.

While expectations are always high from the go-home editions, this week's flagship show didn't deliver in terms of generating hype for some of the storylines. However, AEW never falls short in producing an action-packed contest. Moreover, a few segments have made tonight's Dynamite newsworthy.

That said, we'll now go down to positives and negatives takes from the episode. If you disagree with the reviewer's opinion, do let us know in the comments sections.

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#5 Best: Adam Cole introduces Bobby Fish to Superkliq on AEW Dynamite

Ever since Bobby Fish joined the AEW roster weeks ago, fans have been eagerly awaiting to see him reunite with his former best friend, Adam Cole. Tonight that desire was fulfilled when Cole introduced Fish to The Young Bucks.

It was a feel-good moment for everyone who has closely followed both ex-WWE superstars' run on NXT. Apparently, the two seem to have a common enemy in Jungle Boy, which might have brought them together for the first time in Tony Khan's promotion.

It is unknown whether Fish has been used here as a catalyst or if tonight's tease might lead to his inclusion in The Elite down the road. Given the prospect of seeing two former friends work again, it has brought a different level of excitement among fans.

Regardless of what their future holds as a potential unit, Bobby Fish will be looking to dismantle Jungle Boy when the two meet for the first time on Rampage this week.

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#4 Worst: The never-ending feud between Matt Hardy and Orange Cassidy

Doesn't it feel like the company has stretched the rivalry between Orange Cassidy and Matt Hardy for far too long? Both men were supposed to have a hair vs. hair bout almost a month ago.

For some reason, All Elite Wrestling didn't pull the trigger on their rubber match back then. However, it seems like fans will finally see the culmination of the months-long feud between Cassidy and Hardy. The latter, alongside the HFO, assaulted Orange Cassidy and Best Friends tonight, thus sending a fierce message.

Both arch-rivals will now collide in a singles match on Rampage this Friday. But the prolonged saga may have killed off the hype, and it appears to be a filler feud on the show. Had AEW put Matt Hardy in the eliminator tournament against Cassidy, it would have made much more sense to continue this tussle.

Let's hope that the company finishes off this feud sooner rather than later.

#3 Best: Bryan Danielson and Rocky Romero delivering a breath-taking opening contest on AEW Dynamite

AEW might be lacking behind when it comes to producing a compelling storyline. However, they never failed to impress with weekly matches. Bryan Danielson and Rocky Romero exceeded everybody's expectations and delivered a stellar opening contest on tonight's Dynamite.

Fans know that Danielson tends to bring the best in his opponents. However, not many anticipated such a technically sound performance from the NJPW star. Tonight, the story came full circle between the long-time rivals. Bryan Danielson and Rocky Romero have fought multiple battles with and against each other in the past.

As expected, The American Dragon emerged victorious in their first clash since 2008. The former WWE Superstar has gained much-needed momentum to defeat Miro in the tournament finals this Saturday.

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#2 Worst: Dan Lambert portrayed as a central figure in The Inner Circle - American Top Team feud

There's no doubt that Dan Lambert has done a fabulous job thus far in building up the storyline between The Inner Circle and American Top Team with the Men of the Year.

But the moment higher-ups officially put him in a match at Full Gear, it felt like an absurd decision to possibly see a 51-year old inside the squared circle.

Tonight, Lambert and his men gave a massive beatdown to The Inner Circle. Moreover, he delivered a powerbomb to Chris Jericho with an assist from Scorpio Sky and Ethan Page. He even locked the former WWE Superstar in the Walls of Jericho.

Can anyone imagine a scenario where a former hockey player taps out The Demo God? The sudden shift in storyline focus to Lambert and Jericho has taken away all the interest that initially developed from the UFC stars' crossover to pro wrestling.

#1 Best/Worst: Possibly spoiling the outcome of Hangman Page vs. Kenny Omega at AEW Full Gear?

The aftermath of the contract signing between Hangman Page and Kenny Omega tonight may have shed some light on the possible outcome of their AEW world title match at Full Gear.

Both men engaged in a heated war of words before making their bout official. However, Omega was hiding a big surprise up his sleeve. He distracted The Cowboy by offering a handshake, thus allowing Don Callis, disguised as a cameraman, to ambush from behind.

Callis hit Page with a camera on his head, thus busting the fan-favorite star's head open. The Cleaner then finally signed the contract with Hangman Page's blood.

The entire segment worked pretty well. But in pro wrestling, having your champion or challenger suffer a beatdown before the pay-per-view spoils the outcome. After what transpired tonight, it looks like fans will be in for a title change this Saturday.

There's no doubt that the feud between Page and Omega needed intensity, but was the attack necessary? The company could have ended their segment with both men shaking hands for the sake of their rich history. It probably would have kept fans in bated breath thinking who would walk victoriously out of the two.