The John Report: AEW Dynamite 04/09/25 Review

This week’s AEW Dynamite featured Jon Moxley in singles action, plus The Death Riders facing The Opps in the main event.

It’s the follow up to the AEW Dynasty from last Sunday. Good show for the most part, but not as good as Revolution from March. It was a long show that was over four hours, with The Young Bucks returning to help Jon Moxley beat Swerve Strickland to keep the AEW World Title in the main event.

This was AEW Dynamite episode #288 from the Chesapeake Employers Insurance Arena in Baltimore, Maryland. Follow me on Twitter/X @johnreport. Let’s get to it.

It’s Wednesday night, and you know what that means. The commentary team was Excalibur, Tony Schiavone, and Taz.

Jon Moxley and the Death Riders were shown backstage as he spoke into the camera. Moxley said that this is the greatest roster of pure talent ever assembled under one roof every week under AEW Dynamite (I don’t agree). Moxley wondered why they can’t get their act together when it counts. Moxley said that the talent in AEW doesn’t want it the way that Moxley does. Moxley said they’ll scorch the Earth with anybody who thinks they are a contender. Moxley said that this is his life’s work. Moxley said that The Young Bucks have returned as interesting power players in pro wrestling. Moxley said he didn’t recognize them, but he told them to figure it out and be careful before they make any moves.

Analysis: A warning from Jon Moxley for AEW wrestlers and a message that suggests he isn’t on the same page with The Young Bucks.

Jon Moxley (w/Marina Shafir) vs. Katsuyori Shibata

This is not for Moxley’s AEW World Title, which Shafir was carrying in the briefcase. Moxley and Shibata were exchanging holds on the mat until Moxley got to the ropes to break the hold. Moxley did a light shove to the face, so Shibata came back with a slap to the face. Moxley and Shibata did a “stand and throw chops” exchange that happens in AEW a lot. Moxley kicked Shibata in the head three times and Shibata did a back heel trip. Shibata went for an armbar, Moxley broke free and Shibata hit a running kick to the head. Shibata hit a running dropkick, but Moxley was back up with a clothesline. Moxley hit a piledriver, Shibata no sold it and Shibata hit a running kick. Shibata sold a bit after that. Moxley gouged Shibata’s eyes, leading to a sleeper on the mat along with a body scissors. Shibata was out, so the referee called for the bell. It went about 5 minutes.

Winner by submission: Jon Moxley

Analysis: **1/2 It was a dreaded eye rake by Moxley followed by a rear naked choke submission for the win. No surprise by that result since Moxley is the AEW World Champion and he’s not going to lose to Shibata in a match like this.

The Young Bucks duo of Matthew & Nicholas Jackson made their entrance as Jon Moxley was about to leave, but Moxley stopped and stayed in the ring. Moxley said something to the Bucks without a microphone nearby, and Moxley left with Shafir.

Let’s Hear from The Young Bucks

Nicholas Jackson told the fans to give it up to Jon Moxley. Nick wanted the fans to show some respect for AEW’s founding fathers, The Young Bucks. Nick said people are wondering why they cost Swerve Strickland the AEW World Championship. Nick claimed they did it for their good friend “Hangman” Adam Page. Nick said that Page never wanted Swerve to be the champion again, so the Bucks did it for him. Nick said they love Hangman and they know Hangman loves them too.

Matthew Jackson worked on his tan during his long time off because he looks more tanned than ever before. Matt said that what he did for the Death Riders was a peace offering because they have no problem with them. Matt said that they both want to see the locker room rise to the occasion and for AEW to be the best, so the Bucks agree with that. Matt talked about how Moxley has taken over while capturing the AEW World Title as well. Matt wondered what it would be like if the Death Riders and The Elite were together. Matt wanted to discuss a little bit of business with Jon Moxley and his group.

Kenny Omega, the AEW International Champion, walked out to the ring to confront his former friends. Omega stood on the floor to address them. Omega said that you claim you are doing this for your friends. Omega reminded them that the last time he saw them, they pushed him off the stretcher while he was dealing with diverticulitis. Omega said that what they are trying to do here is bring back the feeling. Omega told a story about his friend in high school having two shitzu dogs and they shit a lot. Omega said that’s what it was like with the Bucks around when Omega wasn’t there. Omega said that the last time we saw the Bucks in AEW, the Bucks were shredding documents. Omega said that they were tearing up receipts of private jets and a chair facing their bed. Omega said if it wasn’t because of the Death Riders, it was The Young Bucks who almost killed the company. Omega trashed Nick for looking like he still weighed 90 pounds like before he left. Omega said that well-tanned Matt looks about as red as Nick’s lapels. Omega said now that they have gotten to this point, he’s just thinking to cut out the middle man, so he’ll go into the ring and they will fight.

Kazuchika Okada, the AEW Continental Champion, made his way down to the ring. Okada was in The Elite with The Young Bucks.

Swerve Strickland was the next man to join the fun with a steel chair in his hand. Swerve got into the ring, so The Young Bucks and Okada left the ring. Swerve wanted revenge because The Young Bucks cost him the AEW World Title. Omega touched knuckles with Swerve and left.

Analysis: They usually do an Anarchy in the Arena match at Double or Nothing, so perhaps they are setting the stage for that. The crowd loves Omega, and they should. The Bucks are better in a heel role, so I’m glad they are still in that role and it appears that Okada is still with them.

Swerve Strickland said that it’s Buck hunting season, so he’s going to go after the EVPs. Swerve said they couldn’t leave well enough alone and Pac attacked Swerve from behind. Pac’s match against Swerve was coming up next.

(Commercial)

Swerve Strickland (w/Prince Nana) vs. Pac

The match started when the show returned from the break. Swerve sent Pac face first into the top turnbuckle, followed by a boot to the face. Swerve hit a running kick on Pac from the apron while Pac was on the floor. Swerve sent Pac into the barricade two times. Swerve whipped Pac hard into the steel steps. They were back in the ring where Pac tried a hurricanrana, but Swerve caught him and Swerve gave Pac a Buckle Bomb into the turnbuckle. Pac was streaming in pain. Pac was grabbing his right foot. Swerve hit an uppercut to Pac’s back. Pac was talking to the referee and Swerve probably knew Pac was hurt by this point, so Swerve put his knee against Pac’s throat. Pac rolled out of the right and Dr. Sampson checked on Pac on the floor. Pac hobbled back into the ring and Swerve hit him with a superkick. Swerve went up top and hit the Swerve Stomp for the pinfall win after 4 minutes.

Winner by pinfall: Swerve Strickland

Analysis: ** It would have been a great match, but Pac was legitimately hurt when he landed on his foot for that Buckle Bomb and it was the right call to end the match. Kudos to Pac for trying to gut it out and finish the match. I assume Swerve was going to win anyway, although it likely would have been a longer match.

After the match, Swerve spoke into the camera telling the Young Bucks that he’s not a hard man to find.

News: It was reported by PWInsider that Pac had a legit right foot injury. Best wishes to Pac and I hope it’s not too serious. He’s a tough dude, who is so talented.

There were promos from the two teams in the upcoming eight-man tag team match. Ricochet was the captain of the heel team and Will Ospreay was the captain of the face team.

(Commercial)

A video package aired about the Women’s Owen Hart Cup tournament so far with Mercedes Mone winning the first match.

“Hangman” Adam Page was supposed to be interviewed by Renee Paquette, but he didn’t know what to say about who the Wild Card opponent is. Page walked into Swerve’s dressing room, but Swerve wasn’t there, so Page talked to Prince Nana. Page said that he wasn’t there to help Swerve at Dynasty. Page told Swerve to stay out of his business in the Owen Hart tournament match. Nana said there’s something he wanted to say to him for the last year and Nana said he regretted it, but Page stopped him. Page told him not to say another word and you don’t get to do that. Page left.

Analysis: It sounded like Prince Nana was going to apologize for when Swerve and Nana broke into Page’s house, but Page doesn’t want to hear it. I think the storyline is going to lead to Page and Swerve finding a way to work together against The Young Bucks due to having a common enemy. It can be one of those stories where Swerve and Page have respect for eachother due to all of the wars they have been through in the past.

Ricochet’s team made their entrance for the eight man tag team match.

(Commercial)

A $400,000 Explosive 8-Man Tag Match: Will Ospreay, Mark Briscoe, Kevin Knight & “Speedball” Mike Bailey vs. Ricochet, Lio Rush, Action Andretti & The Beast Mortos

The $400,000 Explosive 8-Man Tag Team Match is something AEW came up with to promote this match. They announced a fake prize reward for the winners to try to make us care more about a random 8-man tag team match with good athletes who have no story. It should have a lot of flips, so most AEW fans will like it.

Bailey and Mortos got into it with Bailey jumping off the turnbuckle with a hurricanrana. Will battled Rush, Action got in a cheap shot and then all eight guys went into the ring to face off. The eight guys got into a brawl with the babyfaces all doing the ten punch combo by the turnbuckles and the fans chanted along with it. The four babyfaces all took turns hitting moves on Ricochet, which ended with Bailey kicking Ricochet in the chest. The heels were on the floor, so Will, Mark, Knight and Bailey all hit dives onto the floor. Bailey’s was a springboard moonsault to the floor. Ricochet went for a somersault dive out of the ring, the four faces moved out of the way and they yelled “Bald” at Ricochet, so they slapped Ricochet on his bald head. Fun spot. They went to a picture-in-picture break.

(Commercial)

It was Bailey working over Mortos with some kicks to the chest. Mortos picked up Bailey, put him upside down and hit a Lung Blower with double knees to the chest. Ricochet tagged in with a springboard attempt, Bailey moved out of the way and Baily knocked the heels off the apron. Ricochet hit a leaping double foot stomp to Bailey. Mark was in for his team with a jumping kick. Mortos hit a Samoan Drop on Mark. Knight hit an impressive counter DDT on Mortos. Action and Rush hit double team moves on Knight with kicks and Rush hit a springboard Stunner leading to Action hitting a running neckbreaker. Will went into the ring with a backflip kick on Rush and Action. Bailey and Ricochet were back in as the legal men. Bailey went for a flipping knee drop, but Ricochet moved and Ricochet hit a running Death Valley Driver for two on Bailey. Mark was in illegally with a clothesline Ricochet, who tagged out to Mortos. Bailey kicked Mortos in the face two times, Mark was in illegally again so that Bailey and Mark could do their crane kick on Mortos. Will hit an Oscutter on Mortos. Knight was legal, he went up top and hit the impressive UFO Splash for a two count because the heels broke it up. The eight guys were in the ring again. The faces cleared the ring. Will tagged in and hit the Hidden Blade elbow smash on Mortos for the pinfall win. It went about 12 minutes.

Winners by pinfall: Will Ospreay, Mark Briscoe, Kevin Knight & “Speedball” Mike Bailey

Analysis: ***1/2 It was a fast-paced match with a lot of flips and a lot of action. It’s an easy way to fill some time by letting the wrestlers go out in the ring and perform. Will getting the win was fine because he wins nearly every match he has, but they also could have had somebody else win and that would have been fine with me. Like I said, there was no story for this match. It’s just a random match to fill some time and entertain the fans. Ricochet was great in his heel role as usual.

A recap aired of Rated FTR losing to the Death Riders at AEW Dynasty. After the match, FTR turned on their buddy Cope. There were multiple Conchairto shots to Cope’s head. Enjoy the break, Cope. The announcers talked about what happened. Tony Schiavone said that we’re all disappointed in what FTR did to Cope and Tony said even Dax’s young daughter would be disgusted by it.

The Hurt Syndicate’s Celebration

It was time for a celebration featuring the AEW Tag Team Champions Bobby Lashley & Shelton Benjamin, along with their pal MVP. They retained the Tag Team Titles at Dynasty over Big Bill & Bryan Keith and MJF got involved in the match by punching Big Bill with the Dynamite Diamond Ring on the floor.

MVP said that punks jump up to get beat down. MVP said that two more challengers stepped up and two more challengers got beat down. There was some champagne with glasses on tables in the ring, so MVP, Lashley and Shelton did a toast…but here comes MJF.

Maxwell Jacob Friedman made his entrance in dress clothes, including a scarf. The announcers put over the story that The Hurt Syndicate didn’t need MJF’s help. When MJF got into the ring, he stood beside Shelton as if he were a part of their team. MJF said, “We hurt people, baby.” MJF said that couldn’t have come at a better time. MJF said that Tony Khan wanted him to be in the Owen Hart Cup, but he didn’t want to wrestle every week. MJF said now he gets to cut the line and get back what is rightfully his, the Triple B aka AEW World Title. MJF said that he can help them keep their Tag Team Titles and the Hurt Syndicate can help him. MJF wondered if he had to sign a contract.

Lashley told MJF to shut up. Lashley said that MJF tried to help them, but he didn’t get the job done. Lashley claimed that they don’t need Max. MJF and Lashley argued, so Lashley told MJF not to talk to him or Lashley would hurt him.

MVP said he goes way back with MJF, and The Hurt Syndicate knows how MVP feels about MJF. MVP said in order for MJF to join The Hurt Syndicate, he needs to get three thumbs up. MVP gave MJF a thumbs up, Shelton gave MJF a thumbs down and Lashley didn’t even do his because the thumbs down by Shelton was enough for the rejection. MVP shrugged his shoulders at Max and left. MJF was alone in the ring, frustrated about what happened.

Analysis: Poor MJF. While MVP supports the idea, Lashley and Benjamin don’t want MJF involved. I don’t know where the story is going because MJF is better on his own and he’s better as a heel, but I hope it works out for MJF in terms of being a good story.

Megan Bayne and Penelope Ford were interviewed by Renee Paquette backstage, who asked about Bayne’s loss to Toni Storm at Dynasty. Ford said that it changes nothing while claiming that Toni Storm barely survived. Ford said that this division will not move on because Bayne won’t let it. Ford said that Bayne will be on Collision. Bayne spoke into the camera saying she will make you bow down. Ford looked into the camera and said: “See what you did?” That was it.

Analysis: I liked the push for Megan Bayne as a contender for Toni Storm’s AEW Women’s World Title. They had a good match. I hope Bayne continues to be featured because she is a talented woman.

(Commercial)

The AEW Women’s World Champion “Timeless” Toni Storm joined commentary. She was joined by her butler Luther or whatever he is. Storm crawled across the commentary table to get to her seat.

Women’s Owen Hart Foundation Tournament Quarterfinals: Thunder Rosa vs. Kris Statlander

Kris used her power to run over Rosa with a shoulder tackle. Kris hit an armdrag followed by a running dropkick. Kris hit a running uppercut, but Rosa came back with a kick to the head. Rosa went for a running kick, Kris moved and Kris missed an elbow drop because Rosa moved. Rosa connected with the running dropkick that sent Kris out of the ring to the floor. Rosa hit a running senton splash onto Kris on the floor. Kris hit a DDT and Rosa rolled out of the ring. They went to a PIP break.

(Commercial)

Kris was by the turnbuckle, Rosa knocked her down and Rosa pulled Kris of the turnbuckle to the mat. Rosa hit an impressive hurricanrana while Storm spoke into the camera to tell the fans to try this at home. Rosa hit a Northern Lights Suplex. Rosa jumped onto Kris’s back with a chinlock, but Kris backed into the turnbuckle. Storm was talking about her “Big Package” move that she uses to win matches. Kris caught Rosa, leading to a spinning slam that put Rosa hard onto the mat. Rosa kicked Kris and Rosa hit a Canadian Destroyer for a two count. Rosa hit a running knee for two. Kris hit a clothesline and the Wednesday Night Fever piledriver for the win. They got about 9 minutes.

Winner by pinfall: Kris Statlander

Analysis: *** A good match that was competitive. The Destroyer by Rosa was good for a nearfall, but other than that, it didn’t look like she had a shot in this match. All it took was one clothesline and a finisher for Kris to win. I figured Kris would win since she gets pushed to a certain level, while Rosa is not really booked that well, considering she was a former Women’s Champion.

Kris Statlander moves on to the semifinals of the Owen Hart Foundation Tournament where she will face the Jamie Hayter-Billie Starkz winner. That Jami-Billie match is on Collision.

Analysis: I think Mercedes Mone will win the Women’s Owen Hart Cup. I’m not sure who will be in the finals between Statlander and Hayter. I think it might be Hayter.

Don Callis was backstage with Kyle Fletcher and Konosuke Takeshita with Don talking about how Kyle and Konosuke will be in the finals of the Men’s Owen Hart Cup. Callis said they are very healthy young men while other members of the Don Callis Family are injured. Callis said that they are now accepting potential new members, so send your resume, send your picture, and send your bank account number because these guys are proving that the Don Callis Family means you are on your way straight to the top.

Analysis: Good luck to Don and the group.

Adam Cole was backstage with the TNT Title, and he was beside his buddies Kyle O’Reilly & Roderick Strong. Kyle said to watch them as they collect moment after moment. Strong said that it’s about time that they have their moment. Cole said that excellence is about how you handle your failures. Cole said that the last two years were the most challenging years of his life and now he’s the TNT Champion. Cole said it’s just the start for the three of them. Cole said that they are the paragon, and that is undisputed.

Analysis: I’m happy for Adam Cole being the TNT Champion because he has overcome a lot with the long layoffs due to the concussion and the broken ankle in the last two years. I like Cole more as a heel, but in-ring he is very good. That trio known as the Undisputed Kingdom doesn’t get used much. It sounds like Strong & O’Reilly are going after Tag Team Titles, which would be cool to see.

TV Time With Chris Jericho

Chris Jericho went into the ring without the ROH World Title because he lost it to Bandido. The Ring had his cheap set “Learning Tree” gimmick with a green carpet, a giant screen and fake trees. Jericho said that he is no longer the ROH World Champion. Jericho said he lost his match, he lost his tooth and he lost his title. Jericho credited Bandido for pulling it off. Jericho said that after months of conflict with one of the greatest pro wrestlers of all time, Bandido was victorious and he saved his mask thanks to his intrusive siblings and his stooge of a mother. Jericho said that Bandido has his family, while Jericho has his family. Jericho introduced Big Bill & Bryan Keith, who are part of The Learning Tree group. Bill and Bryan joined Jericho in the ring. They got no reaction.

Jericho said he was hoping they’d all have championships right now, but Bill & Bryan didn’t win the Tag Team Titles at Dynasty. Bill grabbed Jericho’s hand to put the microphone. Bill said he knows Jericho will say he’s angry and Bill said he has every right to be angry. Bill said he’s been really angry a lot as of late. Keith tried to stop Bill, but Bill said Chris needs to hear this. Bill said that he has the utmost respect for Chris as one of the greatest of all time and he’s one of the most decorated performers in the history of pro wrestling. Bill said he joined The Learning Tree because he wanted to learn from Jericho. Bill said that he did not sign up to be Jericho’s punching bag whenever things go wrong. Bill said if Jericho wants to teach, then he can teach, but if Jericho wants to humiliate them, then Bill can leave and knows Bryan feels the same way.

Jericho said that’s not why he brought them out there. Jericho said he believed in them and he cared about them. Jericho said he handpicked them to help them. Jericho said that they had potential as future World Champions, so that’s why their victories are their victories and their failures are his failures. Jericho said that he lost the ROH World Title while Big Bill wasn’t there and some might say it was Bill’s fault that Jericho lost, but Jericho isn’t saying that. Jericho said he’s not angry, he’s just disappointed. Jericho used his baseball bat to hit the TV screen. Jericho repeatedly said he was disappointed as he smashed the screen. Jericho: “I’m f**king disappointed…in you.” Jericho said that until you change that, he thinks it is best that he leaves. Jericho pointed the bat at Bill and Keith and Jericho left.

Analysis: I don’t think “The Learning Tree” stable worked very well. I thought the point of it was to have Big Bill turn face on Jericho, but it didn’t happen. I’m not sure where it’s going to go from here, although it could lead to Jericho taking off for a few weeks before coming back. I thought Jericho did a good job with his promo, and Bill did well too.

A video aired from the Dynasty pre-show when Anthony Bowens beat his former tag team partner Max Caster in a quick match. Bowens said he’s the Five Tool Player who will prove them wrong.

Analysis: I like Bowens a lot, and I look forward to seeing what he can do as a singles wrestler.

The Hurt Syndicate was interviewed by Alicia Atout, who asked about their interactions with MJF. Bobby Lashley said that MJF is not to be trusted, he doesn’t like MJF, and he’s not to be trusted. Shelton Benjamin said they don’t need anybody, but “Little George Costanza” is kind of funny. MJF walked in to tell Alicia to get her “skank ass” out of there. That’s his girlfriend, by the way. MJF walked up to MVP wondering why he gets treated like a punk bitch. MVP said that they know exactly who MJF is. MVP said that this is business, so in the world of business, you get your consumer, you find out what they want and you give it to them. MVP left.

Analysis: The story will continue with MJF trying to prove himself again. Good Seinfeld reference with the Costanza line. Max is in better shape than Costanza at least.

(Commercial)

Chris Jericho was shown walking outside where he was leaving the arena. He used his bat to knock over some stuff. Jericho went into the back seat of a truck and left.

Death Riders – Claudio Castagnoli & Wheeler Yuta vs. The Opps – Samoa Joe & Hook

Claudio & Yuta are two-thirds of the AEW Trios Tag Team Champions. Yuta hit Joe with a forearm, Joe no sold it and Yuta bailed to the floor. Claudio tagged in, Joe worked him over, did a splash against the turnbuckle and a jumping kick to the head. Hook tagged in and Claudio gave him a body slam. Yuta tagged in, went up top and did a cross body block, but Hook moved out of the way like Joe does so Yuta hit the mat. Hook hit Yuta with three German Suplexes. Joe was back in to beat up Yuta with punches, chops and a senton splash. Hook was back in, where he punched Yuta out of the ring. Yuta tripped up Hook on the apron and Claudio hit a double foot stomp on Hook on the apron. They went to a PIP break.

(Commercial)

Yuta was in control of Hook with a chinlock, Hook got out of it with an arm drag and Yuta hit a variation of an Olympic Slam for a two count. Claudio was back in for his team, Hook got a hold of him and Hook hit an Exploder Suplex into the turnbuckle. Yuta tagged in and punched Hook to knock him off the apron while Hook was trying to tag out. Hook hit an overhead suplex on Yuta. When Hook got to his corner, Joe was on the ground, so there was no tag as Claudio tagged in with a running uppercut to knock Hook down for two. Yuta tagged in, leading to a lariat like a Doomsday Device double team move and it was just a two count. Claudio sent Joe into the barricade, but Joe gave Claudio a uranage on the floor. Jon Moxley showed up at ringside, the referee looked at him, so Yuta gouged the eyes of Hook while the referee didn’t see it. Katsuyori Shibata went to ringside to put Moxley in a choke. Hook got a hold of Yuta in the ring and applied the Red Rum submission because Yuta was looking at what was going on outside the ring. Joe applied the Coquina Clutch on Claudio on the floor. Hook made Yuta tap out in the Red Rum submission. It went about 12 minutes.

Winners by submission: The Opps – Samoa Joe & Hook

Analysis: *** A solid main event tag team match to give The Opps the win over the Trios Tag Team Champions to set up a title shot. No surprise that Yuta lost for the team since that’s what he usually does. Hook was the face in peril, and he didn’t even need to tag out because he was able to make Yuta tap out. Perhaps it was supposed to be Pac in that spot with the distraction, but Pac was hurt earlier, so they used Moxley for it instead.

After the match, Marina Shafir hit Samoa Joe in the back of the left knee with a steel chair. Shafir stomped on Joe to knock him out of the ring. Joe hit Shibata with forearms and sent Shibata out of the ring. There was a chair put in the ring, Claudio put it upside down in the ring so that the legs were sticking up. Claudio gave Hook a Neutralizer onto the chair. Joe was back in the ring, so Claudio, Yuta, Moxley and Shafir left through the crowd.

Joe did a promo and called the Death Riders “cowardly sons of bitches.” Joe said that The Opps came to Baltimore to have a fist fight, while it seems like the Death Riders are acting like a bunch of “d**k riders” and the crowd popped for that. Joe said that they should make this simple – The Opps vs. Death Riders, and they are coming for the Trios Championships. The fans popped for that. Joe and Shibata checked on Hook. They lifted up Hook and raised their hands together. That was the end of the show.

Analysis: The Trios Championships aren’t that big of a deal in AEW, but it seems logical for The Opps to win the titles from the Death Riders. If Pac can’t compete, then they can probably just sub Moxley in, and Yuta would be the one to lose most likely anyway.

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Three Stars of the Show

1. The Opps – Samoa Joe & Hook
2. Will Ospreay, Mark Briscoe, Kevin Knight & “Speedball” Mike Bailey
3. Jon Moxley

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The Scoreboard

This Week: 6.75 out of 10

Last Week: 7.25

2025 Average: 7.22

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Final Thoughts on AEW Dynamite

It felt like an average episode of Dynamite in terms of matches and they advanced some stories, but nothing stood out that much to me. The Death Riders feud with The Opps should be interesting and probably lead to The Opps getting the Trios Tag Team Titles, which are not a big deal. It sucks that Pac got hurt in his match with Swerve Strickland, so I hope Pac is okay. I can’t say I care too much about Chris Jericho walking out of The Learning Tree group. The group didn’t produce much in terms of exciting television.

The random eight-man tag team match with a fictional cash reward was the best match on the show. It didn’t have much of a story, but it was fun to watch. The well-tanned Young Bucks promo was fine in terms of making fans wonder what their true intentions are. I liked Kenny Omega confronting them.

They have over a month to go until Double or Nothing, so nothing is really locked in yet.

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