aew logoTonight’s AEW “Dynamite” will be built around a world title defense by the new champ, Maxwell Jacob Friedman, who will face Ring of Honor world champ Bandido.

Should be an entertaining one, but, no, we don’t expect anything other than an MJF win here.

Question: how do we get there?

(Do we get the first step toward the breakup for Brodido, for instance?)

Also advertised


  • The return of Kenny Omega: Omega, remember, recently sent in a video announcing his intention to inject himself into the world title picture.
  • Darby Allin vs. PAC: Again, should be entertaining, and at least with this one, don’t know who’s going to win, since Tony Khan doesn’t overprotect Allin with his booking.
  • Trios match: Kris Statlander, Willow Nightingale and Harley Cameron Triangle of Madness (Thekla, Julia Hart, Skye Blue). Either Cameron or Blue eats the fall in this one.
  • Tag team title contenders four-way: Mark Davis & Jake Doyle vs. The Young Bucks vs. GOA vs. JetSpeed. Can you say, spotfest?

Time: 8 p.m. ET
TV: TBS/HBO Max

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