{"id":129249,"date":"2021-10-27T22:53:47","date_gmt":"2021-10-28T03:53:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.pwtorch.com\/recovery\/?p=129249"},"modified":"2021-12-05T20:20:08","modified_gmt":"2021-12-06T02:20:08","slug":"aew-dynamite-hits-misses-10-23-danielson-and-rhodes-gel-in-the-opener-the-case-for-cody-turning-heel-more","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.pwtorch.com\/site\/2021\/10\/27\/aew-dynamite-hits-misses-10-23-danielson-and-rhodes-gel-in-the-opener-the-case-for-cody-turning-heel-more\/","title":{"rendered":"AEW DYNAMITE HITS &#038; MISSES 10\/23: Danielson and Rhodes gel in the opener, the case for Cody turning heel, more"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"pwtor-1820458564\" class=\"pwtor-before-content pwtor-entity-placement\"><hr \/><b>SPOTLIGHTED PODCAST ALERT (YOUR ARTICLE BEGINS A FEW INCHES DOWN)... <\/b>\r\n\r\n<iframe src=\"https:\/\/widget.spreaker.com\/player?show_id=3076978&theme=light&playlist=false&playlist-continuous=false&autoplay=false&live-autoplay=false&chapters-image=true&episode_image_position=right&hide-logo=false&hide-likes=false&hide-comments=false&hide-sharing=false&hide-download=true\" width=\"100%\" height=\"140px\" frameborder=\"0\"><\/iframe>\r\n<hr \/><\/div><p>Bryan Danielson vs. Dustin Rhodes &#8211; HIT<\/p>\n<p>A terrific match to kick-off Dynamite. It has been said before, but Dustin is remarkable at his age. When you think of everything he\u2019s done and what he\u2019s put his body through and to now be in the best shape of his life is incredible. I feel that Danielson is going to try to have a match of the year every time he hits the ring. It creates a very exciting atmosphere when he wrestles that could have never been done in WWE. The tournament seems to be leading to a predictable Danielson vs. Moxley at Full Gear, but in the meantime, we\u2019re in for some quality matches.<\/p>\n<p>Sting-MJF segment &#8211; HIT<\/p>\n<p>Great stuff from MJF in this segment. It made me want to see a MJF and Sting match before he gets to Darby Allin. The delay of bringing Darby back will lead to a much bigger reaction versus him coming back after one week of being beat down.<\/p>\n<p>Ruby Soho vs. Penelope Ford &#8211; MISS<\/p>\n<p>Quite a few missed spots in this match, but they got through it. Ruby Soho isn\u2019t the most polished wrestler, but the fans are starting to really get behind her. There\u2019s great potential in the character if she can continue to be put in the right positions against quality opponents.<\/p>\n<p>Bobby Fish vs. Anthony Greene &#8211; MISS<\/p>\n<p>An odd match after the way Bobby Fish had been presented the past few weeks. He gets a quick win followed by the run-in from CM Punk. Fans didn\u2019t seem to immediately recognize Punk while he wore a hat and street clothes and without his music. This was a basic angle, but I feel that Punk mingling with Fish is a step down for him even if it\u2019s just for one match.<\/p><div id=\"pwtor-3573927800\" class=\"pwtor-content pwtor-entity-placement\"><div align=\"center\" data-freestar-ad=\"__336x280 __336x280\" id=\"pwtorchcom_test_300x250\">\r\n  <script data-cfasync=\"false\" type=\"text\/javascript\">\r\n    freestar.config.enabled_slots.push({ placementName: \"pwtorchcom_test_300x250\", slotId: \"pwtorchcom_test_300x250\" });\r\n  <\/script>\r\n<\/div><\/div>\n<p>American Top Team-Sammy Guevara segment &#8211; HIT<\/p>\n<p>The American Top Team act just doesn\u2019t feel as strong when it\u2019s just Dan Lambert with Ethan Page and Scorpio Sky. I think Sky and Page on their own are a good act, but the pairing with Lambert still isn\u2019t clicking for me. That said, this was a nice progression hearing more from Lambert and solidifying the match between Page and Guevara.<\/p>\n<p>Lance Archer vs. Eddie Kingston &#8211; MISS<\/p>\n<p>A disappointing ending to what was a good match. Lance Archer attempted a moonsault and landed on his head. It looked like a bad injury, but Archer was able to walk to the back area. They allowed Archer to come back into the ring for a cheap roll-up to end the match. I\u2019m never a fan of that ending after an injury and would prefer to see a referee stoppage. I assume Archer wouldn\u2019t have accepted that option.<\/p>\n<p>Jungle Boy vs. Brandon Cutler &#8211; HIT<\/p>\n<p>Brandon Cutler has found a nice role for himself on AEW. He\u2019s the dorky friend of The Young Bucks who doesn\u2019t stand a chance against any competent wrestler. In the post-match, they continued the feud between Adam Cole and Jungle Boy. Cole walked out to stop the beat down on Cutler leading to the attack from The Young Bucks. They sent Jungle Boy off the ramp and through a table to generate more heat for the feud. A basic, but effective segment.<\/p>\n<p>Cody Rhodes vs. Malakai Black &#8211; MISS<\/p>\n<p>I know Cody has said he\u2019s never turning heel, but he needs to rethink that. Malakai Black has turned into a huge fan favorite despite being booked as a heel, but I think it\u2019s more than that. The fans love Cody deep down for his passion and being one of the main drivers to creating a legitimate competitor to WWE. However, they want to see him turn heel because it\u2019s the natural progression for the character. It will freshen up the show to see him in a different role where he can wrestle opponents almost certainly won\u2019t happen if he stays face. That said, the match itself had its highs and lows. Overbooked in spots, but the crowd reactions and heat made for a tremendous atmosphere. AEW is going to have to line up some very despicable heels if they want Cody to be cheered consistently.<\/p><div id=\"pwtor-2740962890\" class=\"pwtor-content-1 pwtor-entity-placement\"><!-- Tag ID: pwtorchcom_test_300x600 -->\r\n<div align=\"center\" data-freestar-ad=\"__336x280 __300x600\" id=\"pwtorchcom_test_300x600\">\r\n  <script data-cfasync=\"false\" type=\"text\/javascript\">\r\n    freestar.config.enabled_slots.push({ placementName: \"pwtorchcom_test_300x600\", slotId: \"pwtorchcom_test_300x600\" });\r\n  <\/script>\r\n<\/div><\/div>\n<p>CATCH-UP: 10\/23 AEW DYNAMITE TV RESULTS: Keller\u2019s detailed report and analysis of Cody vs. Black, Kingston vs. Archer, Dustin vs. Danielson, Sting update on Darby<\/p>\n<div class=\"pwtor-end-article-groups pwtor-entity-placement\" id=\"pwtor-1646263724\"><div id=\"pwtor-2143692803\"><div align=\"center\" data-freestar-ad=\"__336x280\" id=\"pwtorchcom_medrec_3\">\r\n  <script data-cfasync=\"false\" type=\"text\/javascript\">\r\n    freestar.config.enabled_slots.push({ placementName: \"pwtorchcom_medrec_3\", slotId: \"pwtorchcom_medrec_3\" });\r\n  <\/script>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\nTHANK YOU FOR VISITING<\/div><\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<div class=\"mh-excerpt\"><p>Bryan Danielson vs. Dustin Rhodes &#8211; HIT A terrific match to kick-off Dynamite. 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