{"id":126482,"date":"2024-08-20T08:00:27","date_gmt":"2024-08-20T12:00:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/prowrestling\/?p=126482"},"modified":"2024-08-20T01:25:50","modified_gmt":"2024-08-20T05:25:50","slug":"preview-aew-dynamite-8-21-24","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/prowrestling\/2024\/08\/20\/preview-aew-dynamite-8-21-24\/","title":{"rendered":"Preview: AEW Dynamite (8\/21\/24) &#8211; The First International Dynamite from Cardiff, UK"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">It\u2019s <\/span><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">All In<\/span><\/strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"> week and I am excited as I\u2019ll be one of over 45,000 wrestling fans going to Wembley! Yet I\u2019m conflicted due to this week\u2019s<\/span> <em><strong>AEW Dynamite<\/strong><\/em><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">. It\u2019s AEW\u2019s first international TV show in Cardiff, Wales at the Utilita Arena, which is only a handful of hours away. I\u2019m not going, partly for reasons discussed in my article on \u201c<\/span><a class=\"editor-rtfLink\" href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/prowrestling\/2024\/06\/20\/aew-vs-wwe-in-the-uk-the-battle-for-britain\/\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_self\"><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">AEW vs. WWE: Battle for Britain<\/span><\/a><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">\u201d.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">There still seem to be tickets available\u2026<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">At the time of writing, the graphics and card offer one high-profile championship defense. The other three contests provide a mixture of potential moments and story developments ahead of Sunday. There\u2019s a lot of potential for surprises and mystery for the <\/span><em><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Dynamite\/Collision<\/span><\/em><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"> taping.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Beyond <\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">the inclusion of<\/span> <strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">\u201cDynamite Kid\u201d Tommy Billington<\/span><\/strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">, nephew of the original Dynamite Kid, I would not be shocked to see other British wrestlers appear. As a UK fan, I\u2019m upset about the fact <\/span><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">PAC<\/span><\/strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"> has not been given a clear role on the Wembley card. To use a football\/soccer reference, the New Castle native\u2019s absence would be an own goal. The lack of his involvement this Wednesday also feels like a missed opportunity.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Other home-country wrestlers are likely to make an impact. <\/span><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Mariah May<\/span><\/strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"> isn\u2019t surely going to sit backstage as <\/span><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Toni Storm<\/span><\/strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"> defends her championship against former friend and rival, <\/span><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Saraya<\/span><\/strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">?<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Hopefully, my and others&#8217; faith that AEW delivers a stellar AEW Dynamite abroad is not misplaced. If <\/span><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Claudio Castagnoli\u2019s<\/span><\/strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"> match with <\/span><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Kazuchika Okada<\/span><\/strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"> can transcend beyond Wednesday night banger to all-time classic\u2026 that\u2019s not too much to ask for surely?<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Step on the Stage\u2026<\/span><\/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> debuts in WALES \ud83c\udff4\udb40\udc67\udb40\udc62\udb40\udc77\udb40\udc6c\udb40\udc73\udb40\udc7f as the path to <a  href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/AEWAllInLondon?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">#AEWAllInLondon<\/a> continues!<\/p>\n<p>Don&#8217;t miss <a  href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/AEWDynamite?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">#AEWDynamite<\/a> on TBS at 8\/7c this Wednesday from Cardiff&#8217;s <a  href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/UtilitaArenaCDF?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">@UtilitaArenaCDF<\/a>! <a  href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/KNWamVgddC\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">pic.twitter.com\/KNWamVgddC<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 All Elite Wrestling (@AEW) <a  href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/AEW\/status\/1825559577263567167?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">August 19, 2024<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<h3><strong><u><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Announced Card Thus Far: <\/span><\/u><\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Matches announced: <\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Continental Championship: Kazuchika Okada \u00a9 vs. Claudio Castagnoli<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">AEW Women\u2019s World Championship: Toni Storm \u00a9 vs. Saraya<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">HOOK vs. Big Bill<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Chris Jericho vs. \u201cDynamite Kid\u201d Tommy Billington<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Other segments announce:<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Face-off between Will Ospreay and MJF<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Speculation<\/span><\/strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Involvement of UK independent talent.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Further, match build heading to <\/span><em><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">All In<\/span><\/em><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"> and <\/span><em><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">All Out\u00a0<\/span><\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><strong><u><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Will Ospreay and MJF Face Off<\/span><\/u><\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">What\u2019s the atmosphere going to<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"> be like when \u201cElevated\u201d begins playing? Unglued and shouting, AEW needs to ensure that the volume is cranked up to avoid accusations of audio difficulties. Having the somewhat home advantage, this might be <\/span><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Will Ospreay\u2019s<\/span><\/strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"> biggest test on the microphone.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Ospreay has adapted well to the rigor of being an episodic TV wrestler and the art of weekly promos. However, in front of a home nation\u2019s crowd, on such a first-time occasion, let\u2019s hope that the <\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">love of the audience<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"> does not distract or interfere with The Billy Goat\u2019s conviction and rhythm.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Will <\/span><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">MJF<\/span><\/strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"> be audible in an arena full of British and Welsh wrestling fans? Hopefully, his microphone will be hired up loud enough to get some cheap heat. Although Maxwell has aimed at generic British stereotypes, some ridiculous and offensive comments could be made about Wales specifically. If delivered right, MJF could get nuclear heat from the locals and huge pops from the English.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Then again, maybe there will not be too much talking. Given how MJF has slashed tires and thrown obstacles in the way of the former AEW International Champion, Will Ospreay wait until Sunday to throw hands?<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">There will likely be an arrangement for no physicality. Even so, expect both men to unleash their best excrement-stirring, urine-boiling shots. There have to be bullets left in the chamber for this evening.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">On a personal level, part of me is questioning whether a new rumored AEW signing,<\/span><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"> RevPro\u2019s<\/span><\/strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"> Undisputed British Heavyweight Champion, <\/span><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Michael Oku<\/span><\/strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"> will interrupt. A former opponent of Ospreay and someone MJF defended his American Championship against recently, Oku said he was not done with Friedman after their match.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><strong><u><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Gamble of the Night: AEW Women\u2019s World Championship <\/span><\/u><\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Online, Saraya receives a lot of interest, positive and negative in unequal measures. <\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Saraya, who last year won the AEW Women\u2019s World Championship in a feel-good moment at Wembley, is <\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">this year<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"> absent from the card.<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"> A storyline has been bubbling where Saraya\u2019s frustrations have been verbalized in segments on <\/span><em><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Rampage<\/span><\/em><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">. Why is Saraya, a home country girl, former champion, and arguably British wrestling legend, not on the card?<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">I don\u2019t think this match against former friend and then rival, \u201cTimeless\u201d Toni Storm is the conclusion. Rather, it\u2019s the penultimate stop for both women before <\/span><em><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">All In<\/span><\/em><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">For the AEW Women\u2019s World Champion, Saraya represents in the storyline both a continuous thorn in her side, a reminder of her past, as well as a sore spot in her AEW career. Storm has victories over Saraya in tag team bouts. Usually, Paige\u2019s sidekick, <\/span><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Harley Cameron<\/span><\/strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">, who always makes the most of her minutes and screen time, takes the pin. What Storm has never gained in a singles victory over Saraya.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Saraya beat Storm to win the AEW Women\u2019s World Championship last year in London. Saraya also beat Storm at <\/span><em><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Grand Slam 2023<\/span><\/em><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">. Storm has never beaten Saraya and in doing so before All In, it symbolically puts an end to that issue. It grants the champion that last-minute momentum to Wembley.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">The reason this is a gamble of the night is two-fold. First, expectations are not high for this match. Saraya since her return to wrestling has fallen into the role of a vocal, pantomime-like baddy. Due to personal life issues, her star power is somewhat tainted. Yet against Toni Storm, she has had her strongest matches.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">For both, their history and connections to the UK make this more special. I expect this match to be better than most would expect.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><strong><u><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Continental Championship Defense in Europe<\/span><\/u><\/strong><\/h3>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\" lang=\"en\"><a  href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/AEWDynamite?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">#AEWDynamite<\/a> WEDNESDAY<a  href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/UtilitaArenaCDF?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">@UtilitaArenaCDF<\/a> | Cardiff, WALES<a  href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/AEW?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">#AEW<\/a> Continental Championship<br \/>\nKazuchika Okada (c) vs Claudio Castagnoli<br \/>\nIt&#8217;s a Continental Clash in Cardiff! <a  href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/rainmakerXokada?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">@RainmakerXOkada<\/a> defends his championship against <a  href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/ClaudioCSRO?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">@ClaudioCSRO<\/a> WEDNESDAY!<br \/>\nWatch Dynamite at 8\/7c 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\/iEb3FbkwGR\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">pic.twitter.com\/iEb3FbkwGR<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 All Elite Wrestling (@AEW) <a  href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/AEW\/status\/1825578472791486897?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">August 19, 2024<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">For some, putting Claudio Castagnoli against \u201cThe Rainmaker\u201d on <em>AEW <\/em><\/span><em><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Dynamite<\/span><\/em><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"> rather than the <\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">All In<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"> card is a miscalculation. Okada has a reputation as a stadium performer. As a dream match and contest, no one is expecting anything other than fireworks. Especially between two of the most brilliant wrestlers on the planet today. That\u2019s why putting on AEW Dynamite perhaps is a smart choice.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Criticism of how Okada, the \u201cb*tchmaker\u201d, falls on this notion he is no longer presented like the <\/span><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">NJPW <\/span><\/strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">company-carrier. That should die when the bell rings. As proven in other singles matches this year, Okada <\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">is still able to<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"> deliver big.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">\u201cLiving memory\u201d is often short and myopic. Okada delivered taking the title from <\/span><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Eddie Kingston<\/span><\/strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"> and defending it against <\/span><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">PAC<\/span><\/strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">. <\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">The fact we<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"> have waited so long for the next singles match is what\u2019s created frustration.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Against the Swiss Superman, the evergreen workhorse for all seasons, how can it not deliver? As an anchor, it makes this first international episode special just from the possible scenarios, spots, and sequences we may see in this match. Like others in AEW history, it may not even be a one-and-done.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">I mean, there\u2019s always the Casino Gauntlet match for these two to continue their story. Or perhaps there may be implications linked to what\u2019s for <\/span><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">The Elite<\/span><\/strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"> and Okada? Heading to Chicago for <\/span><em><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">All Out<\/span><\/em><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">, not just <\/span><em><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">All In<\/span><\/em><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Remember also, neither <\/span><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">The Young Bucks <\/span><\/strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">nor<\/span><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"> Blackpool Combat Club<\/span><\/strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"> members can be ringside. This match is purely a one-on-one affair.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Here\u2019s hoping for another Continental championship classic.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Looking for an AEW Deep Dive?\u00a0<\/span><\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><em><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">James has also written a series that <\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">takes a deep dive<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"> into\u00a0<\/span><\/em><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">AEW<\/span><\/strong><em><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">\u2019s\u00a0short but impactful history. In part 1, James discussed how AEW changed the wrestling industry (<\/span><a class=\"editor-rtfLink\" href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/prowrestling\/2024\/06\/02\/five-years-how-aew-changed-the-wrestling-industry\/\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_self\"><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">here<\/span><\/a><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">).\u00a0In Part 2, James discussed how\u00a0AEW\u2019s\u00a0continued existence benefits wrestlers and fans <\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">alike<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"> (<\/span><\/em><a class=\"editor-rtfLink\" href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/prowrestling\/2024\/06\/03\/five-years-how-aew-changed-wrestling-for-everyone\/\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_self\"><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">here<\/span><\/a><em><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">).<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n<p><em><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Part 3 has\u00a0been divided\u00a0into two articles. One discusses the differences between in-ring action and storytelling (<\/span><\/em><a class=\"editor-rtfLink\" href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/prowrestling\/2024\/06\/09\/aews-polarising-present-wrestling-nirvana-potholed-creative\/\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_self\"><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">here<\/span><\/a><em><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">). The other excellent in-ring action <\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">is compensating<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"> for\u00a0wider\u00a0issues in AEW creative (<\/span><\/em><a class=\"editor-rtfLink\" href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/prowrestling\/2024\/06\/14\/aews-polarising-present-the-limitations-of-where-the-best-wrestle\/\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_self\"><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">here<\/span><\/a><em><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">). The final part will discuss\u00a0AEW\u2019s\u00a0future.\u00a0Including discussing\u00a0the problems that AEW faces\u00a0and\u00a0questions\u00a0<\/span><\/em><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Tony Khan<\/span><\/strong><em><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"> will have to address. In a bonus article, James evaluates the criticism leveled at the company on social media and podcasters <\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">as well as<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"> the company\u2019s response (<\/span><a class=\"editor-rtfLink\" href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/prowrestling\/2024\/06\/17\/aews-polarising-present-aew-is-under-attack\/\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_self\"><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">here<\/span><\/a><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">). In the final upcoming part, James examines how for AEW\u2019s future <\/span><\/em><strong><em><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Tony Khan<\/span><\/em><\/strong><em><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"> can compete with\u00a0<\/span><\/em><strong><em><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">WWE<\/span><\/em><\/strong><em><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"> beyond just in the ring (<\/span><\/em><a class=\"editor-rtfLink\" href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/prowrestling\/2024\/07\/02\/aews-future-who-aew-needs-to-compete-with-wwe-on-all-levels\/\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_self\"><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">here<\/span><\/a><em><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">).\u00a0<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n<h3>More From LWOS Pro Wrestling<\/h3>\n<p><em>Header photo \u2013 AEW \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>It\u2019s All In week and I am excited as I\u2019ll be one of over 45,000 wrestling fans going to Wembley! Yet I\u2019m conflicted due to this week\u2019s AEW Dynamite. It\u2019s AEW\u2019s first international TV show in Cardiff, Wales at the Utilita Arena, which is only a handful of hours away. 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