9 Ups & 2 Downs From AEW Dynamite (27 Oct)

1. The Most Pedantic Of Downs

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In another criticism that is probably pedantic, about the only aspect of Dynamite preventing it from reaching the top-tier pantheon of classics is that, particularly so close to Full Gear, there was too much emphasis on in-ring action. It felt more like a suffixed special - a Beach Break or a Fyter Fest - than a show that went full-tilt demanding your PPV dollars. It was lacking in angles and promos, and the pay-per-view card does not look any clearer.

In what was only very slightly less than ideal, the in-ring action peaked in the first two matches, which were superb. The last two matches, while good, could not follow - which was all the more reason for Khan to work under the promo/angle/match trifecta with which the best top-tier Dynamites soar. This probably is pedantic, but AEW should be held to the highest possible standard.

At its best, it is the best.

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