9 Ups & 2 Downs From AEW Dynamite (27 Oct)
1. The Most Pedantic Of Downs
In another criticism that is probably pedantic, about the only aspect of Dynamite preventing it from reaching the top-tier pantheon of classics is that, particularly so close to Full Gear, there was too much emphasis on in-ring action. It felt more like a suffixed special - a Beach Break or a Fyter Fest - than a show that went full-tilt demanding your PPV dollars. It was lacking in angles and promos, and the pay-per-view card does not look any clearer.
In what was only very slightly less than ideal, the in-ring action peaked in the first two matches, which were superb. The last two matches, while good, could not follow - which was all the more reason for Khan to work under the promo/angle/match trifecta with which the best top-tier Dynamites soar. This probably is pedantic, but AEW should be held to the highest possible standard.
At its best, it is the best.