8 Ups & 3 Downs From AEW Dynamite (Nov 18)

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3. "Do They Do Bake Sales?"

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The dated verbiage Jim Ross uses to describe AEW's women continued last night, as not only did Allie get called a "Jezebel" during The Blade vs. PAC, but the legendary announcer asked "Do they do bake sales?" during the AEW Heels advertisement.

This entry isn't to infer that Ross means any harm when he drops quips like this, but we have to move away from them. Using words like "Jezebel" and referring to bake sales draws a line between Dynamite and certain problematic inferences. On top of this, they undermine a division and group of performers that many feel are undermined enough as it is.

Please do better.

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Andy has been with WhatCulture for six years and is currently WhatCulture's Senior Wrestling Reporter. 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.