6 Ups & 4 Downs From AEW Dynamite (13 April)

Ups...

6. The Hook Push

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There was a Hook sighting on last night's Dynamite. Lexy Nair was attempting to interview the Team Taz protege when 'Smart' Mark Sterling walked in with Tony Nese, asking why Nese wasn't getting the interview. When they left, Danhausen showed up, tried to curse Hook again, and got a medicine ball launched at him.

A short segment that opens the window for a wider point: AEW is handling this young man's push perfectly.

Too much, too soon has harmed many a promising wrestling career over the years. In keeping Hook's progression slow, steady, and subtle, AEW is mitigating the risks associated with overexposure a growing prospect. Yes, Taz's son is over as hell and looks great in his squashes, but thrusting him to the top and revealing weaknesses that the audience isn't privy to yet would seriously hamper his progress.

For now, it's wise to keep him in midcard angles with another very over, very evil guy like Danhausen, and position him against great professionals with a track record of helping less experienced talents to good matches like Nese.

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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.