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There were definitely a lot more positive elements on AEW Dynamite than negatives once you weigh the pros against the cons. Not only did the two hours breeze by, but almost every minute was thoroughly enjoyable.
However, the inherent AEW Dynamite goofiness that has plagued the promotion since it emerged as an alternative to our typical Monday and Friday night fare was found in great abundance on this week's show as well.
So, while the scales certainly tilt to the 'best' side this week, AEW Dynamite was far from the perfect show it could have been. Be sure to leave a comment below and let us know if you enjoyed this week's episode and what aspects of the episode did not necessarily resonate with you.
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Now that the prelude is over, let's dive straight into AEW Dynamite for our post-show recap.
#1 Best: Darby Allin opens AEW Dynamite with an absolute banger; Sting's promo is interrupted by Taz
Joey Janela never looked like a top-tier performer during his time on AEW Dynamite until he tussled with Darby Allin on this week's show for the prized TNT Championship. The opening contest was a total banger, and Joey Janela seems like a force to be reckoned with.
However, the AEW TNT Champion was then stuffed into a body bag and dragged away in a car during the Sting and Tony Schiavone segment later on.
Not only was this a gripping moment, but it was a necessary one to build tension for the match in the upcoming pay-per-view. Let's be honest -- the hype for the pay-per-view hasn't really been the best.
Plus, Tony Khan ensured that Sting didn't cut a promo, which was the right move, because when he's silent and mysterious is when he's the most compelling.
#1 Worst: The AEW Dynamite backstage segment was fun but rather confusing
MJF and Sammy Guevara would confront one another on AEW Dynamite in the backstage area, where young Maxwell Jacob Friedman made it very obvious to fans that he was recording their interaction to get Guevara in trouble with Chris Jericho.
Did he forget that this is a television show and that their interaction was being recorded anyway by a cameraman in the very same room? This is not just an AEW Dynamite-specific problem, but one that pervades the entire pro wrestling fraternity, where the obvious is overlooked.
You could make the argument that MJF was going to manipulate the audio in such a manner that Sammy Guevara came off looking like the villain. But that would indicate that Chris Jericho, the face of AEW Dynamite, does not watch the show.
That said, Sammy Guevara going solo is not a bad thing at all, and it will be exciting to see how he branches out as a singles star away from The Inner Circle.
#2 Best: Thunder Rosa and Leyla Hirsch have a solid AEW Dynamite showing, with the veteran advancing in the tournament
Ever since Thunder Rosa first made her mark in the AEW Dynamite women's division, mixing it up with the wealth of talent in the company, All Elite Wrestling's women's division has just seemed stronger. Rosa's fundamentals are strong, and unlike the main event match, which was a different kind of 'awesome', this contest told a different story. 'Legit' Leyla Hirsch was a fantastic dance partner for Rosa as well.
It wouldn't be the worst thing in the world if Thunder Rosa goes on to win the AEW Women's World Title Eliminator Tournament because she is, by far, the best female wrestler in the entire company.
The tournament is off to a great start, and next week's clash between Serena Deeb and Riho should be just as awesome as this week's show was. Be sure to sound off in the comments and let us know which AEW Dynamite performer you expect to see winning the tournament.
#2 Worst: The drama between Matt Hardy and Hangman Page on AEW Dynamite and The Dark Order's involvement
'Hangman' Adam Page is just far too talented a star to be involved in silly backstage skits on AEW Dynamite with Matt Hardy, who is playing the part of a talent scout these days, and The Dark Order, who just want to be friends with him.
This goes for Matt Hardy too, who just hasn't been able to find his footing since he arrived on AEW Dynamite. The current role just seems like a massive waste of his talent and his ability. One has to remember that Matt Hardy was, by far, the most 'over' person in the entire pro wrestling landscape not long ago. In fact, one can go as far back as IMPACT Wrestling to find a compelling character that really resonated with fans.
'Hangman' Adam Page needs to tear it up with Darby Allin and Cody Rhodes every week, putting on competitive matches that blow the mind. AEW Dynamite needs a compelling, strong babyface like him.
#3 Best: A thrilling AEW Dynamite main event
Last week, AEW Dynamite concluded with KENTA arriving from NJPW, delivering a 'Go to Sleep', awakening the world to the news of his arrival. This week, he tore it up in the main event match, especially with the move that has been showcased above, that we need to watch over and over again!
KENTA may not necessarily be the biggest dog in the fight, but there's a tenacity about him that just earmarks him as a performer who is not to be trifled with. Every moment of the AEW Dynamite main event match, featuring Jon Moxley, KENTA, Kenny Omega, and Lance Archer, was incredible. One has to commend Tony Khan for putting this match together.
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