All Elite Musings
Booking AEW Dynamite Ep. 2
AEW Dynamite's debut was a solid, if unspectacular, episode of television. They exhibited good wrestling and sowed the seeds of a few different potential storylines. Hopefully, this week should see at least one excellent match.
Riho and Britt Baker vs Bea Priestley and Eni Sakura
This match will see the continuation of the rivalry between Bea Priestly and Britt Baker. Don't expect these two to meet in a singles match on TV as this is definitely being saved for a PPV.
It is unlikely that Eni Sakura is going to be a big player in AEW so expect her to be in this match to make up the numbers. She is a strong candidate to be the one taking the fall to either of the women on the opposite team.
Riho should pin Sakura to further establish her as a major force in AEW.
Jon Moxley vs Shawn Spears
This needs to be a competitive match to ensure Spears is protected and doesn't get damaged too much by his inevitable loss. Moxley will win here as he moves towards his big match against Kenny Omega.
Expect to see Omega involve himself in some capacity. Hopefully, byt perhaps, unlikely at the end of the match. High hopes for this potentially excellent encounter.
Jimmy Havoc vs Darby Allen
This set up has been criticised on Twitter by fans confused as to how these two men are in line for a title shot. They have a point. I would go further and enquire as to why the title will be defended on television shortly before Cody's opportunity at Full Gear. This kind of booking is far closer to WWE logic than NJPW's.
Two very promising stars, this one should be an exhibition of their talent and promise. Havoc should win here, Allen would benefit from establishing himself further before moving uo the card whereas Havoc is ready now.
The Young Bucks vs Private Party
I have written about this in a separate post devoted to the Tag Team Championship tournament. Sports-centric booking allows for upsets but they should be rare and that makes them a big deal. Private Party should defeat the Young Bucks here and progress into the next round as talented underdogs.
Adam Page and Dustin Runnels vs Chris Jericho and Sammy Guevara
A match made on BTE as a result of Page failing to assist The Elite during last week's show closing segment. It will be fascinating to see Dustin in AEW again.
Hopefully, this will be a wrestling match first and angle-progressing second so we can receive full benefits from the talent in the ring. Jericho should pick up the win here pinning Dustin after Page is incapacitated due to an injury.
Whatever is planned, re Jake Hager, can and should wait till after the bell.
Additional Thoughts
- An MJF backstage interview.
- Young Bucks-Private Party should be match of the night.
- The Women's title, now, needs a direction.
- The unhinged BTE version of Kenny Omega needs to start coming across on TV in glimpses.
- Kylie Rae return... Please?