{"id":154051,"date":"2023-02-17T12:04:48","date_gmt":"2023-02-17T18:04:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.pwtorch.com\/site\/?p=154051"},"modified":"2023-02-17T12:04:48","modified_gmt":"2023-02-17T18:04:48","slug":"aew-dynamite-hits-and-misses-17","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.pwtorch.com\/site\/2023\/02\/17\/aew-dynamite-hits-and-misses-17\/","title":{"rendered":"AEW DYNAMITE HITS &#038; MISSES 2\/15: Wardlow, Danielson, MJF hit, The Elite misses, more"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"pwtor-1291276094\" 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><strong>BILLY GUNN &amp; THE ACCLAIMED (Max Caster &amp; Anthony Bowens) defeated JEFF JARRETT &amp; JAY LETHAL &amp; SONJAY DUTT &amp; SATNAM SINGH vs. ORANGE CASSIDY: NARROW MISS<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>High comedy with mediocre wrestling. It was definitely the kind of match that would bring smiles to some faces, but it also stretched the bounds of reality far beyond even a regular Orange Cassidy match. The spot at the end with Max Caster holding Sonjay Dutt\u2019s legs open for well over 60 seconds hit me right in the face with \u201cthis is a choreographed sitcom. Just enjoy it.\u201d I don\u2019t like seeing that when it involves wrestlers with titles.<\/p>\n<p>I also didn\u2019t like how they didn\u2019t maximize the use of Satnam Singh. I understand he may be limited, but they could have at least found a more creative way to get him out of the picture instead of making him choose to tag out due to a height difference. What they did made no sense in the context of a pro wrestling match, especially for a heel.<\/p>\n<p>Condolences to Jeff Jarrett on the loss of his father. Nice to see him want to show up tonight and wrestle, but it would have been completely understandable if he chose not to.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Bryan Danielson Video Promo: HIT<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Good, intense promo by promo by Danielson playing to the fearful emotions MJF was displaying last week.<\/p>\n<p><strong>JON MOXLEY &amp; CLAUDIO CASTAGNOLI vs. PRESTON VANCE &amp; RUSH (w\/Jose the Assistant) \u2013 Texas Tornado match: MINOR HIT<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>If the opener was on the extreme end of AEW\u2019s comedy spectrum, this one veered toward the high end of the violence spectrum. I thought the blood was needless considering the limited story going into this match. Given what we saw last week and tonight, how is blood ever going to mean much in matches that deserve it?<\/p><div id=\"pwtor-133156776\" 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>At least the wrestling and will-to-win attitude from all competitors was better than the opener. It\u2019s nice to see Preston Vance with a harder edge to his character.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Wardlow Sit-Down with Jim Ross: HOME RUN<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Excellent interview that added a layers to Wardlow\u2019s character. Layers he desperately needed. I really like how he made the hair cutting compelling and significant, bringing in his tragic real-life past. This was well done and worth going out of your way to see.<\/p>\n<p><strong>MARK BRISCOE defeated JOSH WOODS: MINOR HIT<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>This was a fine match to fill the middle portion of the show. I am very new to the Briscoes and I felt this was a decent introduction to Mark\u2019s character. He\u2019s definitely quite eccentric in the ring. Next, I\u2019d like to see a video package or promo to really explain what his goals are in AEW.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Adam Cole Sit-Down with Renee Paquette Interview: MISS<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>We didn\u2019t learn many new things here. While listening to these medical details is compelling, I feel like blending real life concussion-related injuries with storyline pushes a needless boundary. Given how tight-lipped AEW is about their wellness policy and medical screening, I don\u2019t know whether I should feel good about the excitement I feel regarding Adam Cole\u2019s return. Please just give us a straight answer on his condition and get him into a feud.<\/p>\n<p><strong>MJF-Christopher Daniels Promo: HIT<\/strong><\/p><div id=\"pwtor-2025348489\" 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>Excellent stuff as always from MJF, and this is the best I\u2019ve seen Christopher Daniels on the mic. I actually saw the commercial-free version of MJF\u2019s entrance and that just made the entire spectacle even better. MJF not only build up heat for himself, but also found a way to give credence to Danielson, which is always great to see.<\/p>\n<p><strong>\u201cJUNGLE BOY\u201d JACK PERRY defeated BRIAN CAGE: MINOT HIT<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The match was moderately competitive exhibition to get to the post-match stuff with Christian Cage.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Post-Match: HIT<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>After the match, Christian Cage came out to confront Jack Perry on the ramp. Perry attacked but Cage sprayed some mace into his eyes to keep him at bay. Christian\u2019s arm was still in a sling, but he took it off at the end of the segment to show that he\u2019s ready to compete again.<\/p>\n<p>Good stuff, here. Christian came off unlikable and built up enough heat to get us excited for the resumption of this rivalry. I\u2019m looking forward to what\u2019s to come.<\/p>\n<p><strong>The Acclaimed Backstage Interview: IT HAPPENED<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Apparently AEW has rematch clauses now? Anyway, I don\u2019t get why the Acclaimed would invoke their rematch clause for a four-way instead of a traditional tag match with the Gunns. It\u2019s one thing for babyface defending champions to welcome all comers, but they are challengers right now.<\/p>\n<p>I did appreciate the Acclaimed\u2019s intensity here though.<\/p>\n<p><strong>The Elite and Top Flight Backstage Segment: MISS<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>I can\u2019t make heads or tails of the Elite\u2019s characters (when have we heard that before?). They came across as heelish in wanting camera time just to discuss basketball and then turning down Top Flight\u2019s challenge.<\/p>\n<p><strong>\u201cHANGMAN\u201d ADAM PAGE defeated KIP SABIAN (w\/ PENELOPE FORD): MINOR HIT<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Pretty decent match, actually. You would expect Hangman to beat Sabian more handily, but the beatdown earlier in the show made it plausible for this match to go longer.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Post-Match Promo with Jon Moxley and Dark Order: MINOR HIT<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>A little clunky with Moxley initially asking Hangman to \u201clet it go\u201d then being \u201cglad\u201d that Hangman still wants to fight him. He also overlooked the fact that Hangman does have \u201cfriends\u201d in the Dark Order, and we were supposed to be surprised when they entered to support him.<\/p>\n<p>I liked Evil Uno\u2019s intensity here. They veered away from the comedy, and it seems we\u2019ll get some matches between BCC and Dark Order on the road to Revolution.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Jericho Appreciation Society Backstage Interview: IT HAPPENED<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Key piece of news coming out of this is we\u2019ll have Starks vs. Garcia on Rampage this week, which should be great. I just can\u2019t help but wonder why Ricky Starks wants to go after Jericho when he\u2019s already beaten him once.<\/p>\n<p><strong>The Firm Backstage Interview: MINOR HIT<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Stokely Hathaway wanted \u201cjustice\u201d for Hook breaking his arm, and Schiavone informed him that Hook had been suspended. This was mildly entertaining, but they are packing too much into a show as usual.<\/p>\n<p><strong>RUBY SOHO defeated BRITT BAKER and TONI STORM (w\/ SARAYA) in a Triple Threat Match: MINOR HIT<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Decent match that served more as a means to the post-match confrontation than anything else.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Commentary: MINOR HIT<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Nothing special.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Overall Show: MINOR HIT<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Nowhere near as good as the previous few weeks. Most content on this show was largely average. I was hoping we would have Ricky Starks come out to cut a promo and rebuild his credibility after the gauntlet last week did him absolutely no favors, but I guess we\u2019ll have to wait for that. Go out of your way to watch the Wardlow interview, and the Danielson and MJF promos.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><strong>CATCH-UP:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pwtorch.com\/site\/2023\/02\/17\/aew-dynamite-receipt-25\/\">HEYDORN\u2019S AEW DYNAMITE RECEIPT 2\/15: Flat show features important building blocks for Revolution<\/a><\/p>\n<div class=\"pwtor-end-article-groups pwtor-entity-placement\" id=\"pwtor-3171447009\"><div id=\"pwtor-3174942367\"><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>BILLY GUNN &amp; THE ACCLAIMED (Max Caster &amp; Anthony Bowens) defeated JEFF JARRETT &amp; JAY LETHAL &amp; SONJAY DUTT &amp; SATNAM SINGH vs. ORANGE CASSIDY: NARROW MISS High comedy with mediocre wrestling. 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