2 Ups & 3 Downs From AEW Deadly Draw: Women's Tag Team Tournament (Aug 17)

by Andy H Murray

1. The Right Finals?

Deadly Draw finals
AEW

Probably, yes.

While Nicole Savoy (Lil' Swole) looked like the best pure wrestler in this tournament, Diamante and Ivelisse are a fine team with chemistry, complementary styles, and solid work. They can absolutely hold their own in a spotlight like this. Allie and Brandi Rhodes have name value and recognition, meanwhile. The matches haven't always clicked, but at least people know who they are.

It'll be interesting to see how much time this bout gets on Dynamite. The best we can hope for is a breakout performance from Ivelisse and Diamante, both of whom could play roles in the AEW women's division going forward, though this is by no means guaranteed. Still, the scene needs depth. These two can provide it.

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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.