Wrestle Review: AEW Revolution

Final Thoughts

As mentioned in the opening, despite a few rocky moments AEW is off to a terrific start in the new year and new decade. While AEW Dynamite is firing on all cylinders, the added boost of a weekly show brought new life to their PPV formula. The company appears ready to step it up for the anniversary event this year on May 23rd.

AEW might want to consider better structuring their events, despite the great buffers between big matches. Their women's division requires a serious overhaul, with perhaps Kenny Omega stepping back as a booker. Maybe Brandi could try her luck there, giving it the necessary insiders' touch. Similarly Revolution featured the big players, but a lot of the roster has the potential to step up just like the debuting Colt Cabana and the Lucha Brothers did Saturday night.

However, there's nothing to fret. There's a great foundation with exciting new horizons in the air. The company has a fresh and hot as hell world champion, and the building of two emotionally powerful rivalries. MJF and Cody are likely to get bigger and better, but the real gem of AEW post-Revolution is the simmering tensions between the ELITE and Adam Page. One way or another, great payoffs are in the future.

For now, on its own, this show remains as an example of PPV events done right with smart long term storytelling. Perhaps without knowing it, AEW has changed the world of pro wrestling for the better.

Overall Rating:

An extra half star for the killer aesthetic and the well-laid foundations for AEW ahead

Edited by Rick Ucchino