AEW - ALL OUT 2020 (9/5/2020)

I’ve seen some people saying Moxley buried MJF. Not sure how when MJF looked completely competitive against him and only lost because Mox used the finish he wasn’t supposed to

I have no clue how anyone could claim that’s a burial. Not everyone needs to win the title on their first try (Austin didn’t win it until his 3rd). All that matters is Mox made MJF look like a legitimate threat for the title. This ending protected MJF and will keep him hovering around the main event.

It was a good show. My only complaint is that it felt like an extended Dynamite. High quality wrestling, advanced some angles, and it will probably be the end for at least a couple of programs. So that's not a negative, and if anything is a testament to the quality of Dynamite most weeks. Maybe it's my Attitude Era tastes, but I want something different from a PPV. Give me a big debut (obviously not something you can do regularly), or something that really generates a buzz closing the show. MJF/Mox had a creative ending that furthers the story. But it didn't do much as the closing moment of a $50 PPV for me. If you're going to run events less frequently and at a higher cost, I think they really need to dig deep to make sure each event really has that moment that feels special.

But saying that the cracks are showing? Not seeing that. They've done an amazing job telling long form stories and building continuity between programs. They (largely) make the most of the roster, and with a second show coming I will continue to argue that they have room to grow the roster, particularly in the singles division. Not everyone needs featured all the time.

But nepotism? I'd love to see some examples beyond Luther and maybe Cutler of someone who stands out as not being worthy of their spot. The Bucks worked us indies for more than a decade, Cody was in WWE from nearly that same timeframe, and Kenny worked almost everywhere in Japan. That covers a pretty major chunk of the prominent talent in the world that they'd cross paths with and are probably friendly with. I'd love to hear a list of available workers you think are more deserving of a roster spot than some of the folks on the roster.

It’s probably the same dorks who thing Cage and Brodie were buried by Mox and Archer was buried by Cody. If someone says this, I’ll look at the rest of their takes with skepticism.

MJF was absolutely elevated last night and the next time he challenges for the AEW title, he should win. THAT WAS THE MATCH OF HIS CAREER!

Re-watched the tag matches. I promise you this isn’t a hot take for the sake of a hot take or me trying to start an argument, but I think the Young Bucks wrestled better than FTR last night.

FTR were better heels and worked over body parts better, but that’s really it. I’ve been very underwhelmed by them so far. They’re nowhere near the team that had one of the greatest matches ever (maybe Gable and Jordan deserve more credit, ESPECIALLY Gable) in NXT. Again, they’re a solid tag team but I think the hype on them was far too high.

Am I biased? Definitely. lol I feel like I’m on an island when I see people praise FTR. They’ve been a southern style team more in the last few matches, but my expectations for them are at about 3 stars right now.

I don’t know man, I have more fun watching the Bucks work a southern style match (cutting off the corners, working stiff) and then hit the peddle and start hitting their best moves.

FTR doesn’t feel special to me. Not saying you’re wrong at all. They had some really good spots last night (the knee work on Omega and the heel tag spots stand out specifically), but they need to not match the styles of other teams and work a consistent, slowed down style. FTR is working too fast to fit their gimmick.