AEW Dynamite Review. The Kenny Omega Return Edition 9.1.2024.

      Intro.

It's the first week of 2025, and well, nothing has happened, umm, if you believe that, then, you'll believe anything. NJPW, and. AEW WrestleDream saw two Match Of the year contenders. Ricochet vs Zac Sabre Jnr, and of course. Kenny Omega, and. Gabe Kidd, having a Match of the year contender, and then on Dynamite, it happened.

Will Osperay vs Buddy Matthews.

I liked this. From the fast paced tempo of the Match resembled a car wreck, in the nicest way possible. Both men had fantastic transitions, and this elevated the violence of the Match, to a romantic level. The near falls were well placed, and superb. Will got the win, with a hidden blade, and in the aftermath, took to the mic, and put over Buddy Murphy, I mean Matthews, in a nice touch of class.

Private Party Segment.

Private Party, had a segment, in which they were in a celebratory mood, that was until. The Hurt Syndicate showed, and urinated on their chips ( metaphorically speaking ) because Bobby wants Tag Team Gold. Ok my thoughts. I hated this, because they're doing my best friends Private Party dirty. This was a poorly conceived idea. Bobby Lashley then wrecked Mark Briscoe in a fun Match, with the hurt lock. I would never be down on Mark Briscoe having some fun at this time off year. Private Party saved Mark from a beat down in the aftermath.

The Mens Casino Gauntlet Match.

I liked this. I'm not the biggest fan of TV Gauntlet Matches, but this was a delight, from Hangman and Jay white delving into their history. Ricochet trolling the fans, and. Jeff Jarrett, and. Wheeler Yuta taking each other out, but it was Powerhouse Hobbs that got the win, and will face Jon Moxley for the AEW World Heavyweight Championship, next week. I think Hobbs is going to make him his Bitch.

Jeff Jarrett Segment.

Jeff Jarrett's segment, was swiftly interrupted by MJF. This segment was excellent. It managed to hit several high notes with me, from bashing religion, and insults, coming in with a hint of the truth. Max told the fans that Jeff has signed a new deal, but it's only for one more year, because the industry thinks that's all he is worth, and when he wins the big belt, he wants to be 1st in line. Jeff cut him down with kindness, and called him a one hit wonder, whilst hinting at his failed oppotunities, and said that he's going to make the most of 2025, and he wants nothing to do with a self entitled p**** like Max. I loved this.

Rated Superstar Cope Segment.

I liked This. It felt vital, viscerile, and important, as he spoke about how he has come through the worst, and has never stopped fighting, from a broken neck, to a broken leg, to taking things taking a personal turn, when the deathriders went after his friends FTR , he then asked Moxley the question, what's the worst he can do. Mox and his family came out, and were taken out by FTR, Cope, and. Mox then had a minor fight, this allowed Marina Shafir, and Pac, to level the playing field, this gave Mox the chance, to threaten the bag treatment. Hobbs stopped a beatdown. So far this was the best thing on the show.

Harley Cameron and Marieh May Segment.

Marieh May, and. Harley Cameron had a fun segment, that worked to make me laugh.

Willow Nightingale vs Kris Statlander vs Toni Storm.

I liked this. From the solid physicality, Ian Ricobani thinking that he's the real Slim Shady, to Statlander getting kicked in the gooch. Statlander got the win, in what was a great TV Match.

The Return Of Kenny By God Omega.

All of this was incredible, from his presentation, his new entrance, he's back everyone. The Best Bout Machine, is back, and he's even more reinvigorated than ever. He was visibly emotional from the start, as he talked about the news that kept him sidelined for over a year, to the life affirming rollercoaster ride, that has led him to this point, he pushed himself, and asked some difficult questions, and his Dr told him, that he might not be able to lead a normal life, so he took the unsafe route, he questioned his purpose on this earth, and came to one conclusion, this is his purpose, competing at the Tokyo Dome is his purpose, because to quote The 1975. It's not living, if it's not without us, the fans. Don Callis then came out, to welcome Kenny Back from the dead. Kenny chased him away, and got caught by. Brian cage, and. Lance Archer, who then beat Kenny down, and a running out Kyle Fletcher came out to have some fun. Will Osperay made the save, and then faced off with Kenny, as the broadcast came to an end. This is how you create the Pro Wrestling version of the spinning plate trick, and my God it's glorious. 

Overview Of AEW Dynamite.

I had a blast watching this weeks Dynamite, the segments went from poor, to great, to awesome, and the in-ring work, followed the same suite, but I do feel that AEW still has some issues that need ironing out.

This weeks AEW Dynamite is a solid 9/10