{"id":132775,"date":"2022-02-08T17:59:33","date_gmt":"2022-02-08T23:59:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.pwtorch.com\/site\/?p=132775"},"modified":"2022-02-08T17:59:33","modified_gmt":"2022-02-08T23:59:33","slug":"all-elite-wrestling-dynamite-preview-2-9-inner-circle-mandatory-meeting-mjf-speaks-kassidy-vs-new-signee-page-vs-archer-in-championship-texas-death-match","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.pwtorch.com\/site\/2022\/02\/08\/all-elite-wrestling-dynamite-preview-2-9-inner-circle-mandatory-meeting-mjf-speaks-kassidy-vs-new-signee-page-vs-archer-in-championship-texas-death-match\/","title":{"rendered":"ALL ELITE WRESTLING DYNAMITE PREVIEW 2\/9:  Inner Circle Mandatory Meeting, MJF Speaks, Kassidy vs. New Signee, Page vs. Archer in Championship Texas Death Match"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"pwtor-1919661640\" 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><h3>ALL ELITE WRESTLING DYNAMITE PRIMER<br \/>\nFEBRUARY 9, 2022<br \/>\nATLANTIC CITY, N.J. IN THE JIM WHELAN BOARDWALK HALL<br \/>\nAIRS ON TBS NETWORK, 8:00 p.m. EST, 7:00 p.m. CST<br \/>\nBY FRANK PETEANI (@FrankPeteani), PWTORCH.COM CONTRIBUTOR<\/h3>\n<p><em>Announcers: Excalibur, Tony Schiavone, Jim Ross<\/em><\/p>\n<h4>Match Results and Key Segments from Last Week<\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li>Jon Moxley defeated Wheeler Yuta. After the match Bryan Danielson proposed to Jon that they join forces and bring along some of the up-and-coming AEW talent.<\/li>\n<li>Brandi Rhodes and Dan Lambert had a much maligned and insider reference-filled back and forth in-ring promo.<\/li>\n<li>Malakai Black &amp; Brody King defeated Penta El Zero Miedo &amp; Pac.<\/li>\n<li>Nyla Rose defeated Ruby Soho.<\/li>\n<li>MJF defeated CM Punk.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4>Arena<\/h4>\n<p>AEW rolls into the Jim Whelan Boardwalk Hall in Atlantic City, New Jersey. It is formerly known as the Historic Atlantic City Convention, and in 1987 was declared a U.S. National Historic Landmark. The building opened in 1929 and was the primary convention center for Atlantic City until the Atlantic City Convention Center opened in 1997. It is the home of the Miss America Pageant.<\/p>\n<p>Two matches and two talking segments have been announced for the show. Here is a link to the \u201cRoad to Atlantic City\u201d:<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"500\" data-dnt=\"true\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\"><a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/AEW?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#AEW<\/a> Road To Atlantic City premieres NOW with a preview of this week&#39;s <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/AEWDynamite?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#AEWDynamite<\/a> on TBS and <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/AEWRampage?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#AEWRampage<\/a> on TNT!<\/p>\n<p>\u25b6\ufe0f <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/1VvM8SqGd5\">https:\/\/t.co\/1VvM8SqGd5<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/Pf1XDRVSqV\">pic.twitter.com\/Pf1XDRVSqV<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&mdash; All Elite Wrestling (@AEW) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/AEW\/status\/1491185075257585677?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">February 8, 2022<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<h4>Inner Circle\u2019s Mandatory Meeting<\/h4>\n<p>Things have been breaking down in the Inner Circle in recent times and thus leader Chris Jericho has called for a mandatory meeting.<\/p>\n<p>This stems from Eddie Kingston recently associating himself with Inner Circle Santana &amp; Ortiz, with whom he was affiliated in Impact Wrestling. When Chris Jericho returned from being attacked by 2point0, he and Kingston started having issues. Kingston went so far as to tell Santana &amp; Ortiz they haven\u2019t won the AEW Tag Team Championship because of their affiliation with Jericho. Soon thereafter they admitted it may be true.<\/p>\n<p>Two weeks ago, Santana &amp; Ortiz, along with Jericho, defeated Daniel Garcia and 2point0. Jericho was not tagged in when expected and he and Santana &amp; Ortiz had communication issues throughout the match. Last week in a backstage promo, Jericho said their actions were disrespectful and unacceptable. He questioned why Santana &amp; Ortiz suddenly cared about what Eddie Kingston thinks. He called for the Inner Circle team meeting and said attendance was mandatory.<\/p>\n<p><em>Frank\u2019s Analysis: This is a problem I have with AEW. They assume fans know about past affiliations and stories. I know that Kingston managed Santana &amp; Ortiz when they were LAX in Impact Wrestling, and I\u2019m sure many know that, but not everyone. I\u2019m not saying you have to spell it out, but at least have the announcers explain why they suddenly care about what he thinks. That being said, if Santana &amp; Ortiz have to break away from the Inner Circle to get elevated, so be it.<\/em><\/p>\n<h4>MJF Speaks<\/h4>\n<p>In one could be categorized as one of the biggest matches of his career, MJF knocked off the undefeated CM Punk in his hometown of Chicago, Ill. last week. He thought he had the match won with a sleeper hold combined with a body scissors. Punk\u2019s hand dropped three times and thus the referee called for the bell. Shortly thereafter, he discovered MJF was using the tape he attempted to choke Punk with earlier and restarted the match. Later, Wardlow came down and while the referee was having a word with him, MJF it Punk with the Dynamite Diamond Ring and scored the pin. Punk had not lost in AEW since defeating Darby Allin in his first match back at All Out in August.<\/p><div id=\"pwtor-2570583836\" 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>MJF tweeted about his upcoming appearance:<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"500\" data-dnt=\"true\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">Second city. <\/p>\n<p>So I beat that Bum twice.<\/p>\n<p>&mdash; Maxwell Jacob Friedman\u2122\ufe0f (@The_MJF) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/The_MJF\/status\/1489078226391646209?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">February 3, 2022<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"500\" data-dnt=\"true\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">I will be speaking in a very respectful manor. <\/p>\n<p>This will be a humble speech. <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/IrEvtypEaU\">pic.twitter.com\/IrEvtypEaU<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&mdash; Maxwell Jacob Friedman\u2122\ufe0f (@The_MJF) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/The_MJF\/status\/1490733008638386181?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">February 7, 2022<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p><em>Frank\u2019s Analysis: I\u2019m not sure why they did the false finish. It didn\u2019t add anything in my opinion. The ultimate finish they did would have been just fine, even though I didn\u2019t like Punk being distracted by Wardlow. Speaking of Wardlow, he is turning on MJF right? I\u2019m not sure it has the steam it had a few weeks ago, but we\u2019ll see what they do. I don\u2019t mind the long-formed storytelling, but there comes a time where you need to \u201cget to the point.\u201d Now I must admit, when they say MJF is going to speak, I look forward to it!<\/em><\/p>\n<h4>Face of the Revolution Ladder Match Qualifier: Isiah Kassidy vs. Mystery Opponent<\/h4>\n<p>Tony Khan has been busy on social media touting an arrival into AEW. He has stated that Isiah Kassidy of Private Party will have the chance to qualify for the Face of the Revolution Ladder match to take place at the Revolution PPV. Tonight, he takes on a mystery opponent who will \u201cwalk through the forbidden door,\u201d sign an AEW contract, and \u201cslam the door shut.\u201d<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"500\" data-dnt=\"true\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">As referenced on <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/AEWRampage?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#AEWRampage<\/a>, I have a surprise: on <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/AEWDynamite?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#AEWDynamite<\/a> Live on <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/TBSNetwork?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@TBSNetwork<\/a> a top wrestler will walk through the Forbidden Door this Wednesday and debut in <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/AEW?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@AEW<\/a>. More info to come. Thank you to everyone who joined us for a great Rampage tonight! See you Wednesday on TBS!<\/p>\n<p>&mdash; Tony Khan (@TonyKhan) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/TonyKhan\/status\/1489816735943475200?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">February 5, 2022<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"500\" data-dnt=\"true\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">The Forbidden Door can be opened for anyone from any wrestling promotion in the world, whether or not it\u2019s a company <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/AEW?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@AEW<\/a> is on good terms with, even if it\u2019s someone from a company that\u2019s open for business. They\u2019re also welcome to slam the door in the face of their prior company.<\/p>\n<p>&mdash; Tony Khan (@TonyKhan) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/TonyKhan\/status\/1489819394205270018?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">February 5, 2022<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"500\" data-dnt=\"true\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">The big announcement for Wednesday\u2019s Dynamite that we referenced on <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/AEWRampage?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#AEWRampage<\/a> (a free agent debut) and the person walking through the Forbidden Door are one and the same. They\u2019re walking in the door, signing a contract, and then slamming the door shut Wednesday on <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/AEWDynamite?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#AEWDynamite<\/a>!<\/p>\n<p>&mdash; Tony Khan (@TonyKhan) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/TonyKhan\/status\/1489828043854131204?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">February 5, 2022<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p>Tony has talked to Sports Illustrated:<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"500\" data-dnt=\"true\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">Tony Khan didn\u2019t tell <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/JustinBarrasso?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@JustinBarrasso<\/a> who tomorrow\u2019s big surprise signing will be, but he did say why he made the move <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/JqUtUQB5jq\">https:\/\/t.co\/JqUtUQB5jq<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&mdash; Sports Illustrated (@SInow) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/SInow\/status\/1491185141498195973?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">February 8, 2022<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p><em>Frank\u2019s Analysis: I\u2019m going to be very honest here. Yes, I\u2019m curious to see who shows up. Who wouldn\u2019t feel this way? I wouldn\u2019t have a pulse in my wrestling fan body if I didn\u2019t care. The problem is I feel like asking Tony who the (blank) do you think you are? I don\u2019t like the tweet about wrestlers being welcome whether AEW is on good terms with their employer or not, and wrestlers being welcome to slam the door on their former company. He comes off as arrogant and I feel like he thinks his (you-know-what) doesn\u2019t stink. It makes me not want to see talent go to AEW to be perfectly honest. Besides, if they\u2019re going to sign a contract, doesn\u2019t that make them a free agent? If they\u2019re a free agent, why is it a forbidden door? In addition to ALL of that, how much more talent do they need? AEW had an almost year-long Christmas in 2021 getting a LOT of new \u201ctoys,\u201d and Tony needs to play with what he has if you get my metaphor there.<\/em><\/p>\n<h4>AEW World Championship Texas Death Match; \u201cHangman\u201d Adam Page (champ) vs. Lance Archer (w\/Dan Lambert &amp; Jake \u201cThe Snake\u201d Roberts)<\/h4>\n<p>After several weeks of build, Lance Archer steps into the ring to challenge \u201cHangman\u201d Adam Page in a Texas Death match for the AEW World Championship. Page has been the champion since defeating Kenny Omega at Full Gear back in November of 2021. He has since retained over Bryan Danielson.<\/p>\n<p>Several weeks ago, Archer answered the call when Page said he was looking for his next challenge. When Page was advised that it would be a Texas Death match, he sounded surprised and said he will \u201ctake his best shots and bring hell with him though all nine layers of the abyss.\u201d Last week, Archer confronted Page along with Dan Lambert and Jake \u201cThe Snake\u201d Roberts. Lambert called him a \u201csoft-ass cowboy\u201d while Jake said he was having bad dreams. Archer and Page brawled.<\/p>\n<p>https:\/\/twitter.com\/lancehoyt\/status\/1490741265599717377?s=21<\/p><div id=\"pwtor-1909975453\" 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><em>Frank\u2019s Analysis: Aligning Lambert with Archer seems odd considering he\u2019s paired with Jake, but hearing Jake speak I could understand why they\u2019d want Lambert with him. Poor Jake sounds terrible, and I hope he\u2019s in good health. I\u2019m not terribly invested in this match not because I know Page will win, but I don\u2019t feel like the feud got to a Texas Death match stipulation. Either they want to try and prop up Page, whose reign has felt dull so far, or they\u2019re trying to work around something with Archer.<\/em><\/p>\n<p>Follow Frank on Twitter @FrankPeteani. Thank you for reading!<\/p>\n<div class=\"pwtor-end-article-groups pwtor-entity-placement\" id=\"pwtor-145879987\"><div id=\"pwtor-244593454\"><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>ALL ELITE WRESTLING DYNAMITE PRIMER FEBRUARY 9, 2022 ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. 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