7 Ups & 2 Downs From AEW Dynamite: Big Business (Results & Review)
5. Another Great Night For Will Ospreay
Will Ospreay cut a shockingly great promo.
He's been selectively very good at them in the right environment for some time - his demand of Shota Umino to save NJPW in November of last year was incredible - but in the context of US TV, he was unproven - until last night.
He again presented himself as a humble figure delighted to be there - he was thrilled by the new "Bruv!" chant aimed in his direction - and spoke confidently. He also planted the story beat of his match with Bryan Danielson at Dynasty. His tone developed into something menacing. After the fireworks of his two awesome exhibition matches against Konosuke Takeshita and Kyle Fletcher, he brought up Bryan Danielson's thoughts about his very controversial use of the Tiger Driver '91 against Kenny Omega at Forbidden Door '23.
Was it worth it?
Yes, Ospreay said, and at Dynasty, "It's your life or mine - and I don't plan on dying".
Killer soundbite, terrifying promise. The tension surrounding Danielson taking that move, with his history of head issues, will be harrowing. With this superb promo, Ospreay Vs. Danielson is no longer a mere back-and-forth "dream match". Will has injected the match with an unbearable level of emotion before the bell even rings.