11 Ups & 1 Down From AEW Dynamite (29 Sep)

7. Shida Chases 50 Wins

Hikaru Shida vs. Serena Deeb, without a word of hyperbole, has the potential to be the best non-stipulation match in AEW women's division history. Great matches are ultimately what will get this division over with live crowds and as a ratings draw, and theirs promises to be fluid, heated, and well-constructed on next week's anniversary episode of Dynamite.

It was set up by a promo segment that saw Shida put Deeb over as "the most technical wrestler in the world," as she chases her 50th AEW win. Deeb, meanwhile, is blasting back from injury, bringing the salty veteran character she exhibited in recent self-produced promos to national television.

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Andy has been with WhatCulture for eight years and is currently WhatCulture's Wrestling Channel Manager. A writer, presenter, and editor with 10+ years of experience in online media, he has been a sponge for all wrestling knowledge since playing an old Royal Rumble 1992 VHS to ruin in his childhood. Having previously worked for Bleacher Report, Andy specialises in short and long-form writing, video presenting, voiceover acting, and editing, all characterised by expert wrestling knowledge and commentary. Andy is as much a fan of 1985 Jim Crockett Promotions as he is present-day AEW and WWE - just don't make him choose between the two.