AEW - All Elite Wrestling (*Spoilers for Latest Show*)

It’s looking like Ospreay is back working with NJPW on a regular basis as of this weekend. Another one of those duel contracts and NJPW does need a bit of start power at the moment.

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Must say Tony Khan came across very well on The Coach And Bro!Link above!

They were alot more respectful towards Tony than I thought they would be and good to see them ask some interesting questions compared to the rubbish he is asked at Media Scrums!

Money Talks apparantly.

bit of a shocker last night!

Everyone has been calling out MJF, that was the point of the story early on, that everyone had him in their crosshairs but their direct programme was basically this week and that's it. I'm sorry it feels rushed. Calling the champ out a lot doesn't make for a good programme. If Ciampa beat Darby next week would we be saying the same thing? He called out the winner of this match after all.

It's not that it's bad or an angering decision but it could and I think should have been much more. There was a time for the belt to be put on Darby and I think they unfortunately missed it (through no fault of their own) and it needed to be built up again, it's a case of them striking after the iron was hot. I just think Darby is a great underdog chaser and him trying to become champion for the first time could have been so much more.

I definitely think it's a short stint, I think Ospreay/Omega is the Wembley programme. Not sure how we get there yet though.

Their direct programme has been going on since AEW began. Even pre AEW. AEW isn't WWE where people just forget their history every PPV cycle. They even played multiple video packages on the show for those who haven't been fans since the promotion began. Also MJF paid off Don Callis weeks ago to deal with Darby, that led to the Darby Andrade match at the PPV that they all but called a #1 contender's match. This was then paid off in the opening segment of Dynamite, so to say their "direct programme" only began this week is wrong on multiple levels. Darby beating MJF with a side headlock takeover is a story that's been built for 6 years now

I'm delighted for Darby but I felt it was too much by the end. Crowd was electric for tye scorpion death drop and first coffin drop, then became a bit more muted after each additional one. I think the crowd were expecting interference and can't blame them.

Having history isn't the same as working a programme together. The programme is the build to a match or pay-off. Or at least that's my understanding of it, open to correction there. So calling back to the start of AEW and their interactions and history is fine but it doesn't excuse a weak build to a match. I know they've history, I've watched AEW from the start, they're two of the four pillars like. They had a match against each other on the indies and they've had a few multi-man matches. They had one singles match against each other nearly five years ago. Acting like that means it's a a well built feud is ridiculous.

When I say direct programme, I mean them actually interacting or cutting promos on one another. Yes, I know Don Callis and MJF cut a deal for Andrade to deal with Darby. To just immediately rush it into a title match and for Darby to win the title so quickly is a mistake in my opinion. That moment could have and should been built up more, that's all my point is.

We won't agree, that's just how I feel about it.

So Jericho is just going by Jericho now? I guess that'll be an easier transition than Edge to Cope

That was a fantastic episode of dynamite last night top class actual wrestling.

Incredibly sad. That video is heartbreaking, poor woman. Lost an aunt that had a motor neuron disease, I just hope Rebel has a good support system around her and as she said that she passes as peacefully as possible.

I hope AEW do something to show her how loved she is by the locker room or to raise awareness of ALS.

If nothing else though it seems to be implied that Tony Khan has been providing support for her throughout this. Which is incredibly honourable and kind.

Tony S giving a lovely message to Rebel from AEW on the hour mark last night

AEW filming of shows has gotten a lot better lately the lighting the angles makes the arenas look full and with the great in ring work the shows are on fire.

So with Kofi and Austin debut at All In?

Could see the MCMG’s debuting there as well.

90 days only matters if the talent want to stay home. If MCMG, New Day or anyone reach agreements with AEW they can show up any time. I'd put big money on Creed & Kofi showing up much sooner than later. MCMG can come in anytime and be a welcome addition