AEW WrestleDream Recap: The Good, the Bad, and the Shocking!
3In this episode of Ringside Chaos, The Bear of Texas and Master of Mayhem delve into the recent AEW pay-per-view, WrestleDream. They discuss the overall quality of the matches, particularly focusing on the women's division and the booking of key wrestlers and storylines. The conversation highlights the technical aspects of wrestling, the importance of storytelling, and the missed opportunities during the event, including a segment featuring Swerve Strickland. The hosts provide insights into the strengths and weaknesses of AEW's current direction, emphasizing the need for better planning and execution in their storylines. They also discuss various matches and storylines from AEW's Wrestle Dream event, analyzing the effectiveness of character arcs, match placements, and the overall direction of the promotion. They express concerns about the current state of certain wrestlers, particularly Chris Jericho, and the prevalence of heel champions in AEW. They also discuss touches on potential future storylines and the need for better creative direction within the company.
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Chapters:
00:00 - Introduction to Ringside Chaos
01:09 - Recapping AEW's Wrestle Dream
06:38 - The Zero Hour Matches
11:03 - Women's Division Dynamics
15:50 - Technical Matches and Storytelling
23:07 - The International Championship Triple Threat
30:01 - Swerve's Return and Missed Opportunities
32:03 - Reviving the Hurt Business
34:25 - The Downfall of Hologram
37:03 - Darby Allin vs. Brody King: A Clash of Titans
41:38 - Mark Briscoe vs. Chris Jericho: A Stale Encounter
47:25 - Private Party vs. Young Bucks: A Tag Team Showcase
51:50 - Moxley vs. Danielson: The End of an Era
01:01:54 - AEW's Champions Dilemma
Takeaways:
AEW's booking and storylines have been criticized.
Anna Jay is seen as a rising star with great potential.
The Zero Hour matches did not generate excitement for the pay-per-view.
The women's division in AEW has faced ongoing issues with booking.
Technical matches can be compelling but need strong storytelling.
Jay White's character transition has been poorly executed.
The international championship match showcased top talent but had a flawed ending.
Swerve Strickland's segment lacked significance without Bobby Lashley.
AEW needs to allow storylines to breathe and develop over time.
The hosts express a love for wrestling while critiquing AEW's current direction.
The revival of the Hurt Business could enhance storylines.
Hologram's booking raises questions about character credibility.
Darby Allin's matches often showcase his resilience against larger opponents.
Chris Jericho's current role is seen as stale and uninspired.
Private Party deserves more recognition and title opportunities.
The match order at Wrestle Dream affected crowd engagement.
Moxley and Danielson's storyline highlights the end of an era.
AEW's reliance on heel champions may lead to a stale product.
The use of deceased characters in storylines is becoming overdone.
Future storylines should focus on elevating AEW originals.
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