{"id":125985,"date":"2024-07-23T08:00:30","date_gmt":"2024-07-23T12:00:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/prowrestling\/?p=125985"},"modified":"2024-07-22T07:26:32","modified_gmt":"2024-07-22T11:26:32","slug":"preview-aew-dynamite-7-24-24-blood-and-guts","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/prowrestling\/2024\/07\/23\/preview-aew-dynamite-7-24-24-blood-and-guts\/","title":{"rendered":"Preview: AEW Dynamite (7\/24\/24) &#8211; Blood and Guts"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong>AEW\u2019s<\/strong> most brutal, out-of-control event of the year takes place in Nashville, Tennessee, this Wednesday. Will it end the power struggle between <strong>The Elite<\/strong> and AEW? Blood and Guts, as a match, delivers in many ways. Claret gets spilled. Viciousness and danger are guaranteed. Both in storytelling and real life, with several participants suffering injuries in the past.<\/p>\n<p>There is some uncertainty about AEW\u2019s match beyond that. It\u2019s the gamble of the night for this week\u2019s episode for reasons I will discuss later. I am quietly optimistic this could be the best version of the match yet, even though the storyline build has been a victim of AEW\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/prowrestling\/2024\/06\/09\/aews-polarising-present-wrestling-nirvana-potholed-creative\/\" target=\"_self\">nirvana\/pothole creative dilemma<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>However, riding the momentum of a string of attention-grabbing shows gives <em>Dynamite <\/em>a strong chance to add another pearl to their string in 2024. Momentum towards Wembley is increasing. In comparison to last year\u2019s <em>All In<\/em>, it\u2019s starting to feel like it could be the event of the summer.<\/p>\n<p>Some directions have been teased after Dynamite 250 but are not yet added to the next PPV card. With <strong>MJF <\/strong>scheduled to speak after becoming the new AEW International Champion, we may get confirmation of where last year\u2019s Wembley headliner fits into August\u2019s card.<\/p>\n<p>The undercard includes two interesting prospective matchups. <strong>Chris Jericho<\/strong> takes on Murder Grampa <strong>Minoru Suzuki<\/strong> with the Learning Tree\u2019s entourage banned from ringside. A legacy feud gets a new chapter, with <strong>Dr. Britt Baker<\/strong> taking on her career rival, <strong>Hikaru Shida<\/strong>. After <em>Collision<\/em> this weekend, this match might be the catalyst for something new. \u201cThe Glamour\u201d <strong>Mariah May<\/strong> will also debut.<\/p>\n<p>Cue the music!<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\" lang=\"en\"><a  href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/AEW?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">#AEW<\/a>&#8216;s most violent match <a  href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/AEWBLOODandGUTS?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">#AEWBLOODandGUTS<\/a> is LIVE WEDNESDAY between <a  href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/TeamAEW?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">#TeamAEW<\/a> and <a  href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/TeamElite?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">#TeamElite<\/a> from the <a  href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/BrdgstoneArena?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">@brdgstonearena<\/a> in Nashville, TN at 8pm ET\/7pm CT on <a  href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/TBSNetwork?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">@TBSNetwork<\/a>! <a  href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/zesUDRihh1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">pic.twitter.com\/zesUDRihh1<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 All Elite Wrestling (@AEW) <a  href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/AEW\/status\/1815039034370265324?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">July 21, 2024<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<h3><strong><u>Announced Card Thus Far: <\/u><\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><strong>Matches announced: <\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Blood and Guts: The Elite (The Young Bucks, Kazuchika Okada, Jack Perry and \u201cHangman\u201d Adam Page) vs. Team AEW (Swerve Strickland, The Acclaimed, Darby Allin and Mark Briscoe)<\/li>\n<li>Dr. Britt Baker, DMD vs. Hikaru Shida<\/li>\n<li>FTW Championship: Chris Jericho vs. Minoru Suzuki<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Other segments announce:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>The debut of Mariah May, \u201cThe Glamour\u201d<\/li>\n<li>We\u2019ll hear from the new AEW International Champion, MJF<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Speculation<\/strong>:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>More build\/match announcements for All In<\/li>\n<li>Bryan Danielson to speak\/build towards All In<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><strong><u>The Doctor Returns to the Ring\u00a0 <\/u><\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Returning ten months after returning from the ring, Dr Britt Baker will have her first match against the woman she defeated to become the AEW Women\u2019s World Champion. <strong>Hikaru Shida<\/strong> issued the challenge\u00a0after her referee stoppage victory over <strong>Skye Blue<\/strong> on <em>Collision<\/em>. An irate Shida seems to take issue with Baker\u2019s return and demands to get a TBS Championship shot.<\/p>\n<p>This plays into the pair\u2019s history. Shida fights for honor, for the right and reason to call herself the best. Baker demands, talks, and cheats her way to victory. Shida, it seems, believes she is ahead of Baker in the pecking order, and she is somewhat right. Shida\u2019s record in 2024 is 4-1. Baker has not wrestled once in 2024.<\/p>\n<p>Yet something is changing about this rivalry and The Shining Samurai. In her interview with <strong>Lexi Nair<\/strong>, Shida\u2019s demeanour was more ruthless. More aggressive. In promising to make Baker bleed again, is something about to snap in Shida? Is Shida about to turn heel?<\/p>\n<p>Britt\u2019s story of overcoming injury and a severe health scare has openly endeared the dentist even more to fans who deeply missed her presence. Ten months is a long time out of action, but against an opponent she has wrestled on eighteen occasions in various matches, this could be a great warm-up.<\/p>\n<p>However, an upset over Britt could be possible. Britt is ring rusty. Shida could be about to give into the yakuza vibes displayed during a recent cosplaying photoshoot. Shida could be incredibly ruthless. Taking a loss would not necessarily, if the story was right and the turn for Shida done in such that reflects both women\u2019s history, could add more intriguing developments to AEW\u2019s women\u2019s division.<\/p>\n<h3><strong><u>New AEW International Champion, MJF- Set up for Wembley? <\/u><\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Last week\u2019s opening hour of <em>Dynamite 250<\/em> was, as I described in my <a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/prowrestling\/2024\/07\/18\/andnew-aew-international-champion-mjf\/\" target=\"_self\">#ANDNEW AEW International Champion MJF<\/a> article, a match that encapsulated AEW\u2019s past, present and future. Divisive was guaranteed. Yet the precision of the ending, the fall coming with two seconds to spare, is a feat many fans and wrestlers have dreamed of.<\/p>\n<p>The story boiled down to <strong>Will Ospreay<\/strong> being able to beat MJF from an athletic standpoint. MJF again needed an oxygen mask, like after his match with <strong>Bryan Danielson<\/strong>. However, MJF will always be overcome by underhand means. Ospreay\u2019s inability to hit the kill shot and risk seriously injuring an opponent cost the Billy GOAT again. Like on previous occasions, AEW has shown what they have to offer and teased a rematch.<\/p>\n<p>Many are already fantasy booking the rematch for <em>All In<\/em>. However, what about <strong>PAC<\/strong>? The Bastard won an AEW International Championship shot in Calgary in the Global Four-way match. PAC said he was calling his shot for <em>All In<\/em>. This leads to several possible options.<\/p>\n<p>MJF always has a lot to say. His reign as the International Champion may seem to have focused on wrestling opponents in AEW\u2019s partnership promotions and taking a very pro-American gimmick. Already, MJF will defend his championship in <strong>CMLL<\/strong>. Could MJF also head to <strong>NJPW <\/strong>at some point?<\/p>\n<p>On Wednesday night, MJF might be interrupted. Whether it\u2019s PAC, Ospreay or both, the road to Wembley should become clearer. A dream match or rematch may be set. If it\u2019s not MJF vs Ospreay at <em>All In<\/em>, I did suggest a potential alternative in my #AndNew piece.<\/p>\n<p>At <em>All In<\/em>, I did suggest a potential alternative in my #AndNew piece.<\/p>\n<h3><strong><u>Gamble of the Night: Blood and Guts! <\/u><\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Getting the negatives out of the way, AEW does have a Blood and Guts issue. The annual event, like themed <strong>WWE<\/strong> PLCs, feels like a destination on the calendar rather than a destination to finish a white-hot feud. I\u2019ve praised, and I am still enjoying The Corporate Elite saga. They\u2019ve addressed some of the criticism thrown at AEW. Something I discussed in a previous article <a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/prowrestling\/2024\/04\/25\/the-corporate-elite-is-the-aew-faction-whats-best-for-business\/\" target=\"_self\">here<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>What\u2019s undermined in this feud is the gaps in reasoning. The battle for the heart and soul of AEW is played out. This match has no meaningful stakes (which I\u2019ve discussed <a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/prowrestling\/2024\/06\/09\/aews-polarising-present-wrestling-nirvana-potholed-creative\/\" target=\"_self\">here<\/a>). Previous Blood and Guts have also struggled with weak endings.<\/p>\n<p>I think there is potential for the outcome of Blood and Guts to have a serious effect on the rest of AEW\u2019s summer.<\/p>\n<p>The match itself, with these players involved, is guaranteed to slap for the sickos. The risks that <strong>Darby Allin<\/strong> and <strong>Mark Briscoe<\/strong> will take will highlight reel worthy<strong>. Jack Perry<\/strong> is a low-key hardcore psychologist. <strong>The Young Bucks<\/strong> know how to make a violent display. Those fans criticizing AEW\u2019s booking of Okada as a comedy character could be about to see the smile turn into a twisted grin. The Rainmaker looks to mutilate the opponent. <strong>The Acclaimed<\/strong> are wildcards.<\/p>\n<p>The big story may center around the two men destined to fight each other again for the AEW World Championship. The champion <strong>Swerve Strickland<\/strong> and the man who has made it his objective in life to end the Mogul\u2019s reign, \u201c<strong>Hangman\u201d Adam Page<\/strong>. When thinking about AEW and cinema, no one is on the level of Hangman Page as a storyteller. Character development will happen amidst the blood.<\/p>\n<h3><strong>Loo<\/strong><strong>king for an AEW Deep Dive?\u00a0<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><em>James has also written a series that takes a deep dive into\u00a0<\/em><strong>AEW<\/strong><em>\u2019s\u00a0short but impactful history. In part 1, James discussed how AEW changed the wrestling industry (<\/em><a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/prowrestling\/2024\/06\/02\/five-years-how-aew-changed-the-wrestling-industry\/\" target=\"_self\"><em>here<\/em><\/a><em>).\u00a0In Part 2, James discussed how\u00a0AEW\u2019s\u00a0continued existence benefits wrestlers and fans alike (<\/em><a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/prowrestling\/2024\/06\/03\/five-years-how-aew-changed-wrestling-for-everyone\/\" target=\"_self\">here<\/a><em>).<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Part 3 has\u00a0been divided\u00a0into two articles. One discusses the differences between in-ring action and storytelling (<\/em><a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/prowrestling\/2024\/06\/09\/aews-polarising-present-wrestling-nirvana-potholed-creative\/\" target=\"_self\">here<\/a><em>). The other excellent in-ring action is compensating for\u00a0wider\u00a0issues in AEW creative (<\/em><a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/prowrestling\/2024\/06\/14\/aews-polarising-present-the-limitations-of-where-the-best-wrestle\/\" target=\"_self\">here<\/a><em>). The final part will discuss AEW\u2019s future. Including discussing the problems that AEW faces and questions, <\/em><strong>Tony Khan<\/strong><em> will have to address. In a bonus article, James evaluates the criticism levelled at the company on social media and podcasters, as well as the company\u2019s response (<\/em><a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/prowrestling\/2024\/06\/17\/aews-polarising-present-aew-is-under-attack\/\" target=\"_self\"><em>here<\/em><\/a><em>). In the final upcoming part, James examines how, for AEW\u2019s future, <strong>Tony Khan<\/strong> can compete with\u00a0<\/em><strong><em>WWE<\/em><\/strong><em>\u00a0beyond just in the ring (<\/em><a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/prowrestling\/2024\/07\/02\/aews-future-who-aew-needs-to-compete-with-wwe-on-all-levels\/\" target=\"_self\">here<\/a><em>).\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n<h3>More From LWOS Pro Wrestling<\/h3>\n<p><em>Header photo \u2013\u00a0AEW\u00a0\u2013 Stay tun<\/em><em>ed to the\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/prowrestling\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-auth=\"NotApplicable\" data-linkindex=\"1\" target=\"_self\">Last Word on Pro Wrestling<\/a>\u00a0for more on this and other stories from around the world of wrestling, as they develop. You can always count on LWOPW to be on top of the major news in the wrestling world. As well as to provide you with analysis, previews, videos, interviews, and editorials on the wrestling world.\u00a0 You can catch AEW Dynamite on Wednesday nights at 8 PM ET on TBS. AEW Rampage airs on TNT at 10 PM EST every Friday night. AEW Collision airs Saturday at 8pm Eastern on TNT. More AEW content available on their\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/@AEW\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">YouTube<\/a>.<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>AEW\u2019s most brutal, out-of-control event of the year takes place in Nashville, Tennessee, this Wednesday. Will it end the power struggle between The Elite and AEW? Blood and Guts, as a match, delivers in many ways. Claret gets spilled. Viciousness and danger are guaranteed. 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