What AEW's Second Show MUST Look Like
AEW would do well to take inspiration from a very unlikely source...
The deal struck in January, but withheld as a result of the ongoing/never-ending new world, Executive Vice President Cody recently confirmed to TV Insider that the "third hour" of AEW programming will "present itself soon," and that its imminent arrival explains AEW's recent recruitment drive.
AEW's third hour, as a minimum, must barely resemble Dynamite. This is imperative.
Dynamite, and recent trends indicate that viewership may very well follow the discourse one day, has become the most talked-about show of the week. NXT has declined and even before it did, Dynamite was too seismic to discuss within the parameters of a "War" for too long. SmackDown has quietly evolved into an actually worthy show - at points - but it's on the wrong night to light up the Twittersphere. Moreover, it remains a main roster WWE show with an attendant nihilism that renders deep investment all but pointless, to say nothing of the various tropes and scripted creative philosophies that will forever diminish a performer's ability to become a true superstar. These issues are amplified to the point of total parody over on Monday Night RAW which, to be frank but virtually objective, is a f*cking joke.
AEW Dynamite is special. It is appointment, must-see television that means something. Tony Khan in 2020 has perfected a superb blend of build and payoff, contriving to create immense anticipation for the pay-per-view matches and the weekly bouts alike.
Virtually everything you would want in a professional wrestling programme - great action, great promos, great storyline development - is folded into a vibrant and interconnected shared universe that spawns match combinations with breezy, immersive continuity. The range proves divisive, but that's the buffet.
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