Grading All Elite Wrestling's first year as a promotion

Dynamite: A

'Le Champion' is at the center of AEW's success.

When AEW announced that they would be putting out a weekly television show, it was met with enthusiasm and cautious optimism. How would they handle a TV show having never done so before? How long would it be? How would it be presented visually? What about vignettes and interviews?

For the most part, it has been a success. Chris Jericho has obviously been gold every time he's either in the ring or on the mic. He has been a part of the most memorable segments thus far, including his "Thank You" celebration and the "Lexicon of Le Champion" bits. The former WWE star has also delivered in promos against Cody and MJF.

One minor complaint is that the entire roster hasn't been used on TV or in matches. A good deal still have independent bookings to take part in, explaining why we haven't seen the likes of Jimmy Havoc, MJF or Sadie Gibbs on TV each week.

The action has been good and we've even seen multiple debuts/appearances lead to quick signings (Kris Statlander). Wardlow and Jake Hager debuted and the Butcher, Blade and Bunny also debuted as a faction in the show's early stages.