Straight Up Wrestling Commentary
July 13, 2020
I have already written about the number one reason AEW is such a success (which is their collaborative management strategy – I wrote about that earlier this year). Having said that, additional reasons for the success of AEW on top of that are: The company continues to keep the bulk of its focus on in-ring … Read moreTwo Additional Reasons Why AEW is So Successful
July 4, 2020
It was a great idea to put Chris Jericho on as a guest commentator. In addition to being one of the all-time greats, Jericho is showing that he is legitimately a great commentator. Because he is still a performer, he can accentuate others’ personality traits even more than a traditional announcer would be able to … Read moreFyter Fest Night 1
June 13, 2020
FTR are the latest former members of the WWE roster to come over to AEW and make an immediate name for themselves (we all know what that name could stand for). They are obviously looking to become a more edgy tag team, and Tony Khan will likely give them the creative freedom they are looking … Read moreAEW Dynamite 6/10/2020
June 13, 2020
There were 2 matches at AEW Double or Nothing that really stood out from the rest – everything else was fully anticipated to happen. Those 2 matches were: The brand-new, and very innovative, Stadium Stampede match between The Inner Circle and The Elite (which The Elite won with Kenny Omega’s One Winged Angel on Sammy … Read moreAEW Double or Nothing 5/23/2020
March 21, 2020
While WWE appears to be stifling its audience to a certain degree with so much talent it’s almost impossible for the company to manage all of them. AEW is doing the exact opposite – to its own benefit -and also the benefit of the company’s employees. AEW produces one weekly television show in Dynamite and … Read moreThe Perspective from which AEW Employees and Executives see each other and the Considerate Work Environment this Fosters
March 16, 2020
The presence of AEW is bringing WWE’s primary issues to light. None of it is Triple H’s fault even though he is the man who got demoted. AEW provides a mainstream alternative to the formulaic product WWE provides that is very teamwork-oriented and everyone affiliated with AEW is committed to presenting the best possible product … Read moreAEW Makes its Presence felt in the Wrestling World
March 16, 2020
My primary takeaway from this episode of Dynamite was the organized feel to the first segment of the night, and how this reflects AEW’s organizational culture. The segment was so impressive because the company successfully incorporated several different storylines into one organized segment. Over the years, I have seen many different companies try to advance … Read moreAEW Dynamite 3/11/2020
March 9, 2020
The Inner Circle Stands Tall Chris Jericho will always be Le Champion, belt or not. He has over 30 years of earned credibility. It takes a supreme amount of confidence to be the face of a brand-new wrestling company, but if anyone could do it, Jericho’s the man. However, I need to support my fellow … Read moreAEW Dynamite 3/4/2020
March 9, 2020
Jon Moxley wins the AEW World Championship from Chris Jericho Chris Jericho wisely and unselfishly wasted no time in putting over a new star and face of the company in Jon Moxley. It’s occasionally frustrating when WWE appears at times to be reluctant to give certain superstars the nod to carry the company into the … Read moreAEW Revolution 2/29/2020
February 29, 2020
Jon Moxley was utterly fascinating on AEW’s new Unrestricted podcast hosted by AEW referee Aubrey Edwards and commentator Tony Schiavone. He opened up about topics like the dynamic between him and his wife Renee Young – with her being in WWE and working separately from Jon, how his name originated, and when he felt he … Read moreJon Moxley on Unrestricted
February 22, 2020
Cody defeats Wardlow in All Elite Wrestling’s first-ever Steel Cage Match Cody has officially fulfilled all three of MJF’s stipulations – not touching him, taking 10 lashings from MJF with a leather belt, and defeating his sidekick Wardlow inside a steel cage. The match between Cody and Maxwell Jacob Friedman at Revolution will now officially … Read moreAEW Dynamite 2/19/2020
February 16, 2020
Dynamite Continues to Win the Wednesday Night Wars in 2020 AEW Dynamite is establishing a regular routine in 2020 of garnering over 900,000 viewers each week on TNT, while NXT on the USA Network is averaging about 150,000 less viewers per week. Even though WWE is currently losing the Wednesday Night Wars, NXT’s move to … Read moreAEW Dynamite 2/12/2020