{"id":126774,"date":"2024-09-03T08:00:10","date_gmt":"2024-09-03T12:00:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/prowrestling\/?p=126774"},"modified":"2024-09-03T05:43:26","modified_gmt":"2024-09-03T09:43:26","slug":"preview-aew-dynamite-9-4-24-beauty-vs-the-beast","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/prowrestling\/2024\/09\/03\/preview-aew-dynamite-9-4-24-beauty-vs-the-beast\/","title":{"rendered":"Preview: AEW Dynamite (9\/4\/24)- Beauty vs. The Beast"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>With only days to go until <strong>AEW <em>All Out<\/em><\/strong>, the card is nearly set. The groundwork for many of these matches was teased and set well in advance.<\/p>\n<p>There will likely be more additions to the PPV card on Wednesday, Friday, and Saturday night. After the Cardiff go-home <strong>AEW<\/strong> <strong><em>Dynamite<\/em><\/strong>, here\u2019s hoping for another excellent showcase of in-ring action, and final big developments with angles and promos.<\/p>\n<p>It wouldn\u2019t be AEW without some kind of controversy. Last week\u2019s episode came with <strong>Jack Perry<\/strong> answering <strong>Bryan Danielson\u2019s<\/strong> challenge for the AEW World Championship in Chicago. Perry remains divisive for some, partly due to his role in <strong>The Elite<\/strong> and issues with a Chicago native last year.<\/p>\n<p>I\u2019m going to save an analysis of this potential match-up for the <em>All Out<\/em> preview. However, when I recently discussed <a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/prowrestling\/2024\/08\/28\/5-men-bryan-danielson-should-face-before-retirement-in-aew\/\" target=\"_self\">fresh dream match opponents Danielson should face before retirement,<\/a> I did mention Perry.<\/p>\n<p>After Perry attacked and beat down Danielson last week, both Perry and Danielson have the chance to prove doubters wrong. It\u2019s hardly the first time either man has had to do this.<\/p>\n<p><em>All Out<\/em> could have a double or triple main event like <em><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/prowrestling\/2024\/05\/24\/preview-aew-double-or-nothing-5-26-24-full-card-start-time-how-to-watch\/\" target=\"_self\">Double or Nothing<\/a><\/strong><\/em>. Beyond the AEW World Championship match, the huge steel cage rematch between <strong>Swerve Strickland<\/strong> and <strong>\u201cHangman\u201d Adam Page<\/strong> is the continuation of one of the most violent and deepest storylines in recent AEW history.<\/p>\n<p>What happens between these two fierce rivals on Wednesday?<\/p>\n<p>Also, with the return of <strong>Jon Moxley<\/strong> and his ominous comment that \u201cthis is not your company anymore\u201d, what\u2019s next for The Death Rider? Mox has <strong>Marina Shafir<\/strong> on his side.<\/p>\n<p>Who else might join him? With the <strong>Blackpool Combat Club<\/strong>\u00a0and <strong>PAC<\/strong>\u00a0in action and in the building also, will there be some clarity on Moxley\u2019s relationship with the group?<\/p>\n<h3>AEW Dynamite Announced Card Thus Far:<\/h3>\n<p><strong>Matches announced: <\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>AEW Women\u2019s World Championship: Mariah May vs. Nyla Rose<\/li>\n<li>AEW Trios Champions, PAC, Wheeler Yuta and Claudio Castagnoli vs. Will Ospreay, Kyle O\u2019Reilly and Orange Cassidy.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Speculation<\/strong>:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>We will learn more about Jon Moxley\u2019s new agenda and faction?<\/li>\n<li>Darby Allin to respond to Jon Moxley&#8217;s call out from last week.<\/li>\n<li>Further build and developments heading to <em>All Out.<\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Beauty vs. Native Beast<\/h3>\n<p>The AEW Women\u2019s World Championship match has been given a very cinematic subheading. Very befitting of The Glamour\u2019s persona and history.<\/p>\n<p>Don\u2019t expect romance and flowers between the new women\u2019s champion, <strong>Mariah May<\/strong> and her opponent. \u201cThe Native Beast\u201d <strong>Nyla Rose<\/strong> finds herself positioned as the first challenger for the new women\u2019s champion.<\/p>\n<p>On the one hand, AEW\u2019s women\u2019s division has evolved into a stronger position than previous attempts (which you can read about <a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/prowrestling\/2024\/03\/20\/the-aew-womens-division-a-history-of-revolutions\/\" target=\"_self\">here<\/a>). And yet, the trope of using Rose as a new champion\u2019s first defense as a former women\u2019s champion feels transparent.<\/p>\n<p>On the other hand, Rose&#8217;s size, strength, and uniqueness are something the new champion has yet to encounter. A challenger who won\u2019t easily crumble with a headbutt or a shotgun dropkick.<\/p>\n<p>A challenger who can take punishment and won\u2019t be pushed around as easily as the women that May has previously bullied before beating. Rose will be the toughest challenge Mariah will face.<\/p>\n<p>So, from an in-ring standpoint, this is going to push the new champion to a longer and more layered match-up. On a meta-level, this will show how (like <a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/prowrestling\/2024\/08\/28\/preview-aew-dynamite-8-28-24-ricochet-debuts\/\" target=\"_self\">last week with <strong>Ricochet<\/strong>)<\/a> prepared May is to lead the division.<\/p>\n<p>Besides Rose&#8217;s power, it\u2019s also going to be a chance for May to demonstrate her cold calculating character. In previous contests, her icy demeanor and quick start attacks on her opponents are something new in the division.<\/p>\n<p>In the face role, Rose&#8217;s wit mid-matches can lead to memorable moments. Rose commenting on <strong>Mercedes Mone\u2019s<\/strong> attempt to suplex her was a standout moment of their TBS Championship match.<\/p>\n<p>This isn\u2019t going to be pretty, but it may help establish the division\u2019s new leading lady. Before or post-match, could <strong>Mina Shirakawa<\/strong> finally confront May?<\/p>\n<p>The credits have yet to roll on May vs. <strong>Toni Storm<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<h3>Jon Moxley\u2019s New Direction &#8211; What\u2019s Next?<\/h3>\n<p>Since losing the AEW International Championship, Moxley as a character has felt trapped in a storyless cycle. The version of Mox who is the greatest <a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/prowrestling\/2024\/04\/16\/jon-moxley-more-than-the-greatest-transitional-champion-of-modern-wrestling\/\" target=\"_self\">transitional champion of modern wrestling<\/a> has been absent.<\/p>\n<p>His performances since that point, for me, have been somewhat soulless. Excellent in the ring but the constant hard-man character, pounding his fists into opponent\u2019s heads has been unemotive.<\/p>\n<p>A bit parasocial to assume but it felt like Mox himself was bored. After finally taking a break, the creator of Death Jitsu has direction and seems engaged.<\/p>\n<p>Reportedly, Moxley\u2019s persona changes are inspired, according to <strong>Bryan Alvarez<\/strong>, by the Australian cult film &#8220;<em><strong>Romper Stomper&#8221;<\/strong><\/em> with <strong>Russell Crowe<\/strong>. One of its famous lines, <em>\u201cThis is not your country\u201d<\/em>, inspired the end of last week\u2019s return promo.<\/p>\n<p>A clear vehicle for Moxley\u2019s personal preferences and ideas of what wrestling could be, a new faction seems imminent. The inclusion of <strong>Marina Shariff<\/strong>, a wrestler Moxley has mentored and championed behind the scenes, brings up the question: Who else could be recruited?<\/p>\n<p>Some have speculated that perhaps <strong>Josh Barnett\u2019s Bloodsport<\/strong> alumni could be involved. Some have speculated the involvement of the former <strong>Hurt Business<\/strong> members, or the <a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/prowrestling\/2024\/08\/02\/the-case-for-and-against-shane-mcmahon-joining-aew\/\" target=\"_self\"><strong>Shane McMaho<\/strong><strong>n<\/strong><\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>However,\u00a0<span style=\"box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;\">other talented MMA-influenced hard-hitters on the AEW and\u00a0<strong>ROH<\/strong> roster could<\/span> also be utilized.\u00a0<strong>Darby Allin<\/strong>?<\/p>\n<p>Allin was named in Moxley\u2019s promo. On Wednesday, these two may come face to face.<\/p>\n<p>Or we will hear from one or both men. Does Moxley want Allin on his side?<\/p>\n<p>Or could Moxley be setting himself up as Allin\u2019s next opponent? Although both men have teamed with each other and been opponents, a feud between these two has not happened.<\/p>\n<h3>Banger of the Night: Trios Action<\/h3>\n<p>Seeing some combination of <strong>The Conglomeration<\/strong> in multi-man action has become a trope. Your mileage for these matches will vary.<\/p>\n<p>However, this tweak to the formula, replacing <strong>Roderick Strong<\/strong> and <strong>Undisputed Kingdom<\/strong> with the new trios champions and adding AEW International Champion, <strong>Will Ospreay<\/strong>, could elevate it.<\/p>\n<p>Pun is very much intended! Consider the individuals involved.<\/p>\n<p>Their mixture of styles. The various combinations of the historic chemistry between partners and opponents.<\/p>\n<p>It screams banger. A preview of PAC vs. Ospreay?<\/p>\n<p>After last week\u2019s poisonrana sneak attack? Yes, please.<\/p>\n<p>Enough time has passed between <strong>Orange Cassidy<\/strong> and The BCC members to have some fun callbacks from their matches last year. <strong>Kyle O\u2019Reilly <\/strong>in mini-match scenarios with <strong>Wheeler Yuta<\/strong>, PAC, and <strong>Claudio Castagnoli<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>It sounds fun. And that\u2019s without considering the wider storyline potential heading in and out of this match.<\/p>\n<p>For starters, the stakes. The champions, like their challengers, are only two-thirds of a seasoned unit.<\/p>\n<p>How will PAC co-exist with The BCC men? If the champions lose, does it set up a title match and challengers?<\/p>\n<p>News post-<strong><em>All In<\/em><\/strong> stated <strong>Death Triangle<\/strong> was originally slated to win. <strong>The Lucha Brothers<\/strong> are done with AEW (click the links to read about their AEW <a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/prowrestling\/2024\/08\/19\/the-lucha-brothers-in-aew-retrospective-greatness-in-5-matches\/\" target=\"_self\">highlights<\/a> and their <a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/prowrestling\/2024\/08\/20\/the-lucha-brothers-in-aew-retrospective-their-ceiling-in-5-matches\/\" target=\"_self\">ceiling<\/a>), how long does this reign go?<\/p>\n<p>What\u2019s the longer story after <em>All Out<\/em>? To connect back to Moxley\u2019s return, how might Mox perhaps be a factor?<\/p>\n<p>Before, during or post-match? Could someone like Ospreay and The Conglomeration be targeted?<\/p>\n<p>What else might happen to stoke the fire between The Bastard and the Aerial Assassin after last week\u2019s sneak attack? Is <em>All Out\u2019s<\/em> International Championship match a one-and-done affair between of Britain\u2019s best hybrid?<\/p>\n<h3><strong>Looking 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\u00a0AEW\u2019s\u00a0future.\u00a0Including discussing\u00a0the problems that AEW faces\u00a0and\u00a0questions\u00a0<\/em><strong>Tony Khan<\/strong><em>\u00a0will 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 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>With only days to go until AEW All Out, the card is nearly set. The groundwork for many of these matches was teased and set well in advance. There will likely be more additions to the PPV card on Wednesday, Friday, and Saturday night. 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