AEW Dynamite Review 29.1.2026.

Intro.

Apologies everyone. This iis because of the absense of content about this weeks Monday Night Raw. Even though I'm off this week from my day job. I haven't felt all that great. On Tuesday, and. Wednesday I came down with a cold, so Instead of writing fresh content. I was laid up in my bed with a copy of the last edition of Spiderman Miles Morales. This meant that I've had to miss writing about Monday Night Raw. Like I say all the time, you know that this doesn't sit with me, but when it comes to my own health, then that has to come first.

Kenny Omega vs Rocky Romero.

This was over two quick. Kenny Omega facing Rocky Romero takes me back to the glory days of NJPW, but this was a stark reminder that time can be very unkind. Kenny looked a bit slower last night. Whilst Rocky upon first glance looked unhappy. This showed in their work, which is something that I would normally enjoy, but watching last nights Match. I just felt that something was missing. Kenny got the win, and I was left completely bemused. The physicality was good, but watching this Match for the review that you're reading just felt like eating a pepperoni pizza, without the pepperoni. The aftermath however did bring things back around. Kenny takes to the mic, and is told that, he will face the winner of Swerve Strickland, and. Andrade El Idolo, next week when AEW heads back to Las Vegas. Kenny would touch upon facing ones that he loves, and those that he has had issues with. This brought Hangman Adam Page, who echoed this to a degree those sentiments, whilst reminding Kenny, that he's still around. Swerve Strickland then had his say, and this when things started to feel a bit two WWE for some fans to like, by looking at the internet this morning. He wants his shot once he gets passed Andrade El Idolo later on. Don Callis acted like the perfect foil to me, as Kenny chased him off to end this segment. I get the complaints that this segment went on a bit too long, and felt very WWE in its execution, but when I think about it, when WWE do this as a tactic. It feels like they've running this old joke for what feels like an eternity, and they don't get to the point quick enough. This one made sense, as it made the main event later on feel like it has some stakes. The Match like I said was  good, but over to quick.

Jon Moxley vs Ace Austin Continentla Qualifier.

This was another Match that needed more time. The in ring work was good, and this was a near perfectly booked TV Match. The work was fast paced, and both men worked hard to generate their chemistry, but it needed a few minutes longer. Jon got the win, and he was then attacked by davis and Doyle. I think that this is going to lead to Jon facing Kyle Fletcher at some point for the TNT Championship, but if that's the case then AEW need to get their skates, and start moving the chest pieces to make this happen.

Mark Briscoe vs El clon TNT Championship.

I liked this. Marks TNT Championship run has been very stop and start, but watching this felt like the start of something. The in-ring work went from solid, to break neck in pace with ease. As the action intensified the near falls added a sense that the near end was coming close, and when it did Mark got the win with his froggy bow finisher. In the aftermath Mark said that he would be a fighting champion, so he asked anyone to step up, so step forward a debuting Tomasso Ciampa, who came out, and gave Mark a kiss, this was his calling from there days in ROH, and oh my am I here for it. If you haven't seen there Matches from the early 2010's, then check them out because if you like Indy Pro Wrestling, then you're in for a treat.

TDCWO Segment.

Kazuchika Okada vs Kyle Fletcher at a later date. Yes please AEW this would be just lovely.

MJF Segment.

This was my favourite part of the show. I'm starting to enjoy MJF's second World Heavyweight Championship run. It feels like AEW have put the belt back on him because it needed a bit more juice, and so far it's working. He was on great form as always, as he went to town insulting the fans, and having a good time with Tazz on commentary, this segment truly got underway when he got Brody Kings music cut off. Max called him a follower and not a leader, because he tagged along with Malakai Black, and, Buddy Mathews. Brody then defended himself, by saying Max told him last week that he needs to beat a solid competitor, in order to face Max for his Heavyweight Championship, so he had a conversation with Tony Khan, and next week when AEW heads to the Pearl At The Palms in Las Vegas, he will face Max in a Title Eliminator Match. This card next week is starting to look very tasty indeed. I might stay up, and give it a watch live. I loved the bones of this segment.

The Old Young Bucks Are Coming Back.

The Old Young Bucks are back. I have a question for you guys Haven't they already dropped there old Money gimmick?

Thekla vs Kris Statlander AEW Womens Championship.

I liked this. When this got annnounced last week I had low expectations for this, but these ladies managed to get me onside. This Match was given plenty of time to breathe, and from how it played out, both ladies relished the oppotunity to take the Match by the horns and run with it. Statlander retained, as Megan Bayne, and. Penelope Ford watched on.

Jack Perry vs Ricochet.

Jack Perry vs Ricochet next week, oh well then go on AEW if you must. Las Vegas next week is looking awesome.

FTR vs Davis And Doyle.

I liked this. The Match took the same slot that the womens Match would normally get, and it made sense. The main point was to get the new team over, and it worked. Davis and Doyle are a team to watch out for. The physicality was good, and the Matches within the Match are a clear look at the future. Ftr Retained, oh and hello Deathriders. It's been reported that Jake Doyle got injured during the Match.

Orange Cassidy Segment.

Am I the only person who thinks that Timeless Toni Storm and Orange Cassidy vs Marina Shafir and Wheeler Yuta, sounds like a rather tasty affair?

Andrade El Idolo vs Swerve Strickland.

This was excellent. I loved watching this early this afternoon once I had run all my errands this morning. On my Pro Wrestling bingo card I did have this marked down, but I thought that AEW run this on a PPV, and not on free tv, but this is the predicament that we're now in. The physicality between both of these two had solid bursts that you don't always get in singles Matches. This made sense as this helped the Match when it came to pacing. In Keyfabe it's great to see Andrade back with a smile on his face, but I do think that if a lady giving me a kiss on a piece of paper would make anyone happy, so make that what you will. Swerve strickland threw everything at Andrade in the form of offence, and this recipucated by Andrade, who gave as good as he got. The final few minutes of the Match played out the way that I thought, and Andrade got the win, which means that he will face Kenny Omega next week, for a place in the Grandslam Australia Main Event. Ok i'm going to stay up, just for this Match.

MJF Segment.

As the air was clearing from the main event. Renee Paquette interviewed Max backstage, and lets just put it this way, he wasn't happy. Kenny Omega came and introduced himself, so he walked away. Andrade then stopped him and said that he wants his belt. Max carried on Walking, and got to his car, when he was stopped By Hangman Adam Page, who gave Max a stark warning, before Max drove off. This was an excellent way to end the show. I'm buzzing for AEW's main event scene at the moment.

Overview Of This Weeks AEW Dynamite.

AEW has continued its valure of good faith that they've built with fans, by starting off the year in a strong way, and even though some of the Matches needed a bit more time, this was a good show.

This weeks AEW Dynamite is another solid 8/10.