Aew Dynamite Review 25.1.2024

Intro

This week has seen major changes to the wrestling industry, relating to how us fans will consume content going forwards. On tuesday it was confirmed, that WWE's flagship show. Monday Night Raw, will be heading to Netflix from January next year, with other content, also on the move. The deal will affect fans in the States. South America. Canada, and over here In the. UK. At the time of hearing this news I was a bit skeptical. Sports when they land on streaming platforms haven't always performed well. With the NFL and Tennis all being casualties, at respective times. The big question Is this, how will WWE make up the money, for advertising revenue? Even though this Is an exciting time for the Industry. It's also time to heed with caution, because. Yes, streaming platforms do bring in subscribers, but at the same time, they also lose subscribers, this is what I call a double edged sword, that can flick at a moments notice, because in the words of Bob Dylan. Oh these times are changing.

Samoa Joe segment

Samoa Joe kicked off the show, by addressing the crowd, he spoke about how times are changing, with the top stars of Aew, all set to battle for his belt. And when they come for him, he will deal with them, the same way he did Hook. This brought out Hook, he shook Joes hand, and told him, that he will have that belt one day. Joe laughed this off, and told Hook to get to the back of the line. Hook took the security, that Joe put in the ring out. Hook left the ring, whilst Joe sat on commentary for the 1st Match. I liked all of this.

Hangman Adam Page vs Penta El Zero Miedo

I liked all of this. It was a fun fast paced opener. Both men traded chops, and fluid exchanges, the physicality was on point, which gave the Match time to breathe, Hangman had nice chit chat with Joe at Ringside, after Hangman chucked Penta Into the ringpost, But It was the final moments when the Match heated up. The near falls were solid, and. Hangman got the win, with his buck shot lariot, this was a great opener. Hangman later on had words with. Swerve Strickland, that led Tony Khan to confirm, that next week, both men will be Involved In dealers choice Matches, where they will pick each others opponents. This Is what I call clever booking, when you think about It.

Renee Paquette and Orange Cassidy segment

Orange Cassidy Accepted Roderick Strongs challenge for a Match at Revolution, and told. Tony Khan, to line up his friends and enemies, for a 4 way Match this week on Rampage.

Trent Barretta vs Wardlow

Ok. I'm not going to sugar coat It. wardlow Murdered Trent, in a one sided beatdown, as. Adam Cole watched on, there isn't much more that I need to say.

Deonna Purazzo and Timeless Toni Storm

Then came the segment of the night, when. Toni Storm, and. Deonna Purazzo came face to face, from matching tattoos. Storm putting shame on Purazzo, the split colour screen effect. Deonna going through their history, to Storm telling Deonna, to shove her tattoo up her bum, this caused a shoe fight, that had me howling with laughter at 7.45 am when I watched this, good stuff ladies. Tyra Valkarye, with. Johnny TV, then called out Deonna for a Match Next week on Dynamite.

Jeff Hardy vs Swerve Strickland

So this is what bitching and moaning does, it gets you a Match on Dynamite, now don't get me wrong, the Match was solid. But did they have to put Jeff Hardy in this position. The physicality was decent, and it showed that Jeff can still go. From swerve proving that imitation, is the best form of flattery. To. Jeff kicking out of a house call kick, that essentially lead to swerve getting the win with a stomp. That poor Barricade got a seeing to tonight didn't it. Cheers Jeff.

Thunder Rosa vs Red Velvet

Thunder Rosa beat Red Velvet in a flat TV Match that offered up nothing.

Sting and Darby Allin segment

Darby put over his mentor in touching fashion, from watching him have to cut his career short, to. Darby entering the business in 2015, to hearing that Sting was coming to Aew back In 2020, to. Darby getting to work and train with his idol, and telling him. You still got it. The fans chanted this back at the pair. Darby then called out. Big Bill, and. ricky Starks for a shot at the. Aew Tag Team Championships. Because darby wants his mentor to go out on Top. Big Bill, and. Ricky loved the Idea of this, and later on. Tony Khan made It official. Both teams will face each other In two weeks time. Earlier on in the evening. The Young Bucks, were interviewed by Alex Mahvez. And the pornstar lookalikes told him, to address them by their proper names, and they did not take a shot at an Ice cream bar loving chick magnet. They watched Sting and Darbys segment from the Backstage area.

The Mogul Embassy vs The Acclaimed Aew Trios Championships

The Acclaimed beat the Mogul Embassy to retain their Aew Trios championships. I had fun watching this, from the decent chemistry. Prince Nana getting put through a table, to the realisation that Colton Gunn loves Peaky Blinders, this was a fun filler stop before the main event. Which was a meaty slapfest.

The Cope Ope Adam Copeland vs Minoro Suzuki

I loved this Match. It felt a battle of two wars, who could win in a slugfest, and who has the better entrance theme. From the start the fans were on their feet, chanting holys***, this was an excellent main event, that was showcased commercial free in the states. Which did not bother me, because over here in the UK. I watch on triller TV with no ads. Cope launched Suzuki through the barricade, and from then on the Match was worked at a slower pace, this was so the story of the Match, could have time to breathe, Suzuki put Copeland In a rear naked choke, but this was his undoing, when copeland powered out of the move, and hit him with a killswitch for the win, sending a clear message to. Christian Cage, who was watching backstage. Copeland then told the fans, that he is still coming for cage. 

 Overview Of Aew Dynamite

Even though Aew ticket sales have hit a slump, whether It's due to dangerous allegations, or signings that should not have been made or, Tony Khans twitter rants, I do feel that Aew are starting to devide the wider wrestling fanbase, whilst putting on decent TV shows, this was evidentally clear here. So here's hoping they can build good relations in the remainder of 2024.

This weeks Dynamite is a solid 8/10