Elite Heat

AEW Dynamite Beach Break delivered two major title changes, one surprise return and a whole lot for Tim and Dug to debate. Kenny Omega defeated MJF to reclaim the AEW World Championship, but what does Will Ospreay’s involvement mean for their All In showdown? Kyle Fletcher and Konosuke Takeshita produced a brutal match for the International Championship, while Mick Foley found himself in the middl...

Forbidden Door is in the rearview, and AEW Dynamite came to San Diego with a lot of moving pieces around the world title picture. Tim and Dug break down a story-heavy episode centered on MJF, Kenny Omega, Will Ospreay, Jon Moxley, and the Death Riders, including whether Ospreay’s new alliance is finally giving that faction a clearer purpose. They also get into MJF’s bloody title defense against Ma...

AEW Forbidden Door 2026 is in the books, and Tim and Dug are running on fumes after a six-hour night of wrestling that somehow still left them mostly saying: yeah, that ruled. This week on Elite Heat, we break down AEW x NJPW Forbidden Door from San Jose, including Will Ospreay vs. Swerve Strickland in the men’s Owen Hart Foundation Tournament Final, Mercedes Moné vs. Maya World in the women’s Owe...

Tim and Dug are back to break down AEW Dynamite’s go-home show for Forbidden Door: a show with a lot of strong wrestling, some really useful video packages, and a Forbidden Door build that still feels a little…weird. This week, we talk about Will Ospreay vs. El Phantasmo, Swerve Strickland vs. Daniel Garcia, Jack Perry vs. Zack Sabre Jr., the Young Bucks vs. TMDK, Ricochet vs. Konosuke Takeshita,...

It’s a solo edition of Elite Heat as Tim breaks down the June 17 episode of AEW Dynamite from Sugar Land, Texas, with only one more Dynamite left before Forbidden Door. This week’s biggest takeaway? Swerve Strickland and Will Ospreay took an already huge Owen Hart Foundation Tournament final and made it feel even bigger. Swerve delivered one of the strongest promos of the night...maybe even of the...

AEW Dynamite delivered a strong in-ring show this week, even if not every story clicked. On this episode of Elite Heat, Tim and Dug break down a packed Dynamite featuring Jon Moxley defending the Continental Championship against Shane Taylor, Swerve Strickland battling Brody King in the Owen Hart Tournament, Andrade El Ídolo taking on Orange Cassidy, and a surprising Owen Hart Tournament result wi...

This week on Elite Heat , Tim and Doug debut a new segment: The Heat Check: a quick-hit rundown of what worked, what was mid, and what absolutely did not land on AEW Dynamite. The guys break down a strong in-ring night for AEW, including MJF vs. Rush , “Speedball” Mike Bailey vs. Kevin Knight , and a main event banger between Will Ospreay and Mark Davis . They also dig into the bigger stories comi...

AEW is coming off one of its strongest pay-per-views ever… so why did the follow-up feel a little weird? On this episode of Elite Heat , Tim and Dug break down the post- Double or Nothing three-hour Dynamite/Collision hybrid, including what worked, what felt rushed, and why AEW’s biggest storylines may be shifting in surprising directions. Kevin Knight steps into the spotlight after turning on Spe...

AEW Double or Nothing delivered one of the strongest pay-per-views we’ve seen...possibly EVER, and we’re breaking down why it worked from top to bottom. Smart pacing, a red-hot New York crowd, strong in-ring storytelling, major post-match angles, and multiple matches that are in the Match of the Year conversation. From Okada vs. Takeshita stealing the show, to MJF and Darby Allin delivering an inc...

AEW packed three hours of wrestling into the final stop before Double or Nothing , but did the go-home show actually make us more excited for the pay-per-view? This week on Elite Heat , Tim and Dug break down the AEW Dynamite/Collision hybrid, including the latest build to Darby Allin vs. MJF , the growing mystery around whether Darby’s body can hold up, and why the World Championship match might...

This week on Elite Heat , Tim and Dug break down a loaded episode of AEW Dynamite as the road to Double or Nothing gets more interesting, more chaotic, and somehow more confusing in all the right ways. We dig into Darby Allin’s wild run as AEW World Champion , the hair-versus-title stipulation with MJF , and why this match suddenly feels way less predictable than it did a few weeks ago. Is Darby r...

AEW is officially on the road to Double or Nothing, and this week’s massive Dynamite + Collision combo episode gave us a LOT to unpack. On this solo episode of Elite Heat, we break down the biggest stories, best matches, confusing creative choices, and the angles that could define AEW’s summer. Darby Allin continues winning people over as world champion, and raises the stakes with MJF. Will Osprea...

This week’s AEW Dynamite delivered big matches, surprising results, and a TON of storyline movement heading toward Double or Nothing. We break down everything from Darby Allin’s continued rise as champion to MJF’s shocking loss, plus why Will Ospreay might be the most interesting piece on the board right now. In this episode:  MJF vs. Kevin Knight opens with a surprise result   Darby Allin’s title...

Darby Allin is your new AEW World Champion and whether you love it or not, AEW is going all-in on making it matter. This week, we break down why the move might actually be smart for business, how it’s already creating buzz, and what it means moving forward. 🔥 What We Cover: Darby as Champion: Fighting champ vibes, strong crowd reaction, and a new level of credibility after a standout main event ...

Well then...AEW Dynamite went off the rails in the best - and most divisive - way possible this week. A chaotic main event, a lightning-fast world title change, and a string of promos that either advanced major stories or added to the growing questions around AEW’s creative direction. In this episode, we break down everything that mattered: the shocking MJF vs. Darby Allin finish, the controversia...

AEW just delivered one of its most complete pay-per-views ever. From an insane opening tag match featuring The Young Bucks vs. Okada & Takeshita, to a brutal showdown between Jon Moxley and Will Ospreay, to Kenny Omega vs. MJF in the main event, this card was stacked from top to bottom. We break down every match, every surprise, and every big takeaway from AEW Dynasty including what’s next for...

It’s officially go-home time for AEW Dynasty, and this episode of Elite Heat breaks down everything from a loaded Dynamite that had a LOT of ground to cover. With only a handful of matches announced heading into the night, AEW had serious work to do and for the most part, they delivered in a big way. From chaos in the opening segment to a wild main event and a controversial post-show promo battle,...

AEW Dynamite heads to Winnipeg and delivers a newsworthy episode highlighted by the shocking return of Chris Jericho , a show-stealing performance from Will Ospreay vs PAC , and a strong main event featuring MJF vs Speedball Mike Bailey . But while the in-ring action delivered, the booking? That’s where things get… confusing. We break down everything from Jericho’s comeback and AEW future implicat...

AEW Dynamite delivered a blockbuster match with Kenny Omega vs Swerve Strickland, but did AEW just fumble a major storyline opportunity? It's Episode 20 of Elite Heat! We celebrate the milestone before diving into a jam-packed Dynamite that left us equal parts impressed and frustrated. In this episode of Elite Heat , we break down everything from Dynamite, including:  Why Omega vs Swerve felt like...

AEW Dynamite delivered another entertaining night of action but did it actually make anything clearer? In this episode of Elite Heat , we break down a show that left more questions than answers heading into Dynasty. From a potentially rushed blockbuster match between Swerve Strickland and Kenny Omega to confusing title picture developments, we’re diving deep into what worked, what didn’t, and what...

AEW just delivered a LOADED show with huge implications for the rest of the year...and maybe longer. From an emotional show-stealer between FTR and the Young Bucks, to brutal showdowns like Moxley vs Takeshita and Swerve vs Brody King, this card was stacked with potential Match of the Year contenders. But it’s not just about what happened in the ring… We break down: The heartbreak (and brilliance)...

This week's AEW Dynamite had the bones of a genuinely great go-home show...and then kept going. Kyle Fletcher and Speedball Mike Bailey delivered an incredible match, the six-man tag featuring the Bucks, Briscoe, FTR, and Ciampa was a close second, and the Death Riders match was a notable improvement on last week.  Plus, we speculate (wildly) about the absence of Excalibur and the appearance of Ia...

MJF and Hangman Page are heating up the feud, plus the Don Callis family is a MAJOR factor. On this week's breakdown of AEW Dynamite, we talk: Why MJF is so smart in the ring The feud between Darby Allin and Gabe Kidd gets interesting A very disappointing debut for the IInspiration Someone needs to shut FTR up Jon Moxley and Hechicero put on an awkward match Lots of weird backstage promos Thekla d...

Swerve just made his move and justified a heel turn brilliantly. On this week’s AEW Dynamite review, we break down: • Why Swerve’s promo might be one of the best heel justifications in recent memory  • Mox vs El Clon and the creative tag rope spot that stole the match  • Brody King entering the “most dangerous man” conversation  • The confusing direction of Thunder Rosa & Statlander  • Is Gabe...

🔥 Elite Heat – AEW Dynamite Fallout from Grand Slam Australia Swerve vs. Omega. Hangman vs. MJF. Thunder Rosa Returns. Revolution Takes Shape. Dug flies solo this week to break down AEW Dynamite coming off Grand Slam: Australia and the road to Revolution is officially on fire. This episode covers a stacked night featuring a brutal main event between Kenny Omega and Swerve Strickland , heated word...