Elite Heat

This is not a normal episode of Elite Heat.

Following an emotional edition of AEW Dynamite honoring the life of PAC, Tim and Dug reflect on a night that was heartbreaking, beautiful, and at times almost impossible to process.

They discuss the remarkable composure of Excalibur, Tony Schiavone, Renee Paquette, Jon Moxley, Bryce Remsburg, Orange Cassidy and the rest of the AEW roster as they paid tribute to someone who clearly meant an enormous amount to the people around him.

Tim and Dug also look back at PAC’s career, from WWE and NX...

Dug picked a hell of a night to go out of town, so Mike steps in alongside Tim for a full review of AEW All Out 2026 .

They start with the Heat Check before breaking down a show that lands somewhere in the B/B-plus range by AEW’s ridiculously high pay-per-view standards. Will Ospreay retains the AEW World Championship against Jon Moxley, but the aftermath has Tim and Mike wondering if AEW is finally ready to pull the trigger on the long-teased Death Riders civil war. They also look ahead to what’s next for Ospreay and whet...

AEW packed Dynamite and Collision into one massive three hour All Out go home show, and Tim and Dug have a LOT to unpack.

The night started hot with Swerve Strickland and New Level defending the AEW World Trios Championships against The Demand in the match of the night. Plus, “Speedball” Mike Bailey officially joins Will Ospreay’s United Empire, Ospreay and Jon Moxley have their final confrontation before All Out, and Tommaso Ciampa and Kazuchika Okada add some heat to their International Championship match.

On the Collision side, Kyle Fletcher and Kevin Knight continue to cli...

AEW Dynamite from Norfolk gave Tim and Dug plenty to like, and plenty to question.

They break down Chris Jericho vs. Nick Wayne and why the match worked better than expected, while wondering why AEW needed to make Nick’s necklace such a major part of the story. They also look at Thekla’s continued rise, Mercedes Moné being ruled out of All Out, and why Willow Nightingale vs. Thekla may actually be the more interesting direction.

Plus: Brody King’s excellent in-ring instincts, The Demand looking like a legitimate threat, Jack Perry calling out Samoa J...

AEW’s Rebel Heart special delivered one of the most emotional Dynamites in recent memory, and Tim and Dug are breaking down a night that had them reaching for the tissues more than once.

They discuss AEW’s tribute to Andy “The Butcher” Williams, Rebel’s emotional appearance during the women’s trios match, and why AEW continues to handle these deeply personal shows so well.

Plus: Swerve Strickland and The New Level continue to click, Hangman’s current direction still feels awkward, Steven Borden shows off some ridiculous athleticism, Andrade and The Beast Mortos deliver, Will...

AEW had a lot of questions to answer coming out of All In and this week’s Dynamite wasted very little time answering them.

Tim and Dug break down a loaded post-All In show as new AEW World Champion Will Ospreay teases building his own version of United Empire and suddenly learns that Jon Moxley will be his first challenger at All Out. They also dig into MJF’s fantastic post-All In promo and what his warning to Ospreay could mean over the next several months.

Plus: Swerve and New Level tear it up with The...

AEW All In: London 2026 is in the books, and Tim and Dug are calling it one of the best nights of professional wrestling they’ve ever seen.

They break down the entire show from Wembley Stadium, including Will Ospreay and Kenny Omega delivering an emotional classic for the AEW World Championship, the AEW debut of Kofi and Austin Creed as The New Level alongside Swerve Strickland, and Britt Baker’s shocking return.

Plus: Mercedes Moné and Willow Nightingale in an epic battle for the AEW Women’s World Championship, Darby Allin goes completely insane against Kevin K...

Four days before AEW All In: London, Dynamite delivered plenty of good wrestling, but did the go-home show actually create enough heat for Wembley?

Tim and Dug break down the final Dynamite before All In, including Will Ospreay’s last words for Kenny Omega, Jon Moxley vs. Claudio Castagnoli in the Continental Challenge Cup, and Nigel McGuinness continuing his unlikely run toward a championship match at Wembley.

They also discuss Christian Cage blowing up the uneasy alliance between Adam Copeland and the Young Bucks, Mercedes Moné attacking Willow Nightingale, Andrade continuing to thrive in his feu...

AEW All In: London is less than two weeks away, and Dynamite delivered a show that was good…but also weird. Tim and Dug break down Kenny Omega going full heel on Will Ospreay, including their tense sit-down interview and Omega’s brutal attack to close the show. Plus, Jon Moxley and Jay White deliver a Match of the Night contender, but was AEW wrong to have Mox advance in the Continental Challenge Cup?

Also on the show: Maya World survives a fantastic TBS Championship four-way, Mercedes Moné and Willow Nightingale come to blows, Konosuke Takeshita targets Kyle...

AEW Dynamite delivered another strong show, and with All In rapidly approaching, the rest of the card is starting to feel as hot as the main event story.

Tim and Dug break down Will Ospreay and Kenny Omega’s INCREDIBLE start to the show, another fantastic night for an unhinged MJF, Swerve Strickland’s return and sudden involvement in the Trios Championship picture, Chris Jericho doing exactly what he should be doing with Kevin Knight, and a Continental Cup that might be getting a little too complicated for its own good.

Plus, Kris Statlander’s next m...

AEW Grand Slam Mexico delivered a loaded, nearly three-hour edition of Dynamite from Arena México, and Tim and Dug have plenty to praise, along with several booking decisions that left them baffled.

They break down MJF’s surprise return and his claim that he remains AEW’s rightful world champion, Andrade El Ídolo’s outstanding match with Tommaso Ciampa and Komander, and why Ciampa’s increasingly weird “Psycho Killer” presentation desperately needs a clearer direction.

Plus, Kyle Fletcher and “Speedball” Mike Bailey beat the hell out of each other in the match of the night, Will Osprea...

AEW Dynamite delivered a strong first step on the road from Redemption to All In.

Tim and Dug break down Will Ospreay’s split from the Death Riders, Hangman Adam Page’s return and Kenny Omega’s fiery closing confrontation with Ospreay. They also discuss Andrade’s excellent National Title defense against Nick Wayne and Jack Perry, The Demand winning the AEW World Trios Titles, Willow Nightingale’s emotional championship celebration and Mercedes Moné’s arrival with Divine Dominion.

Plus: Maya World vs. Persephone, Jon Moxley vs. Komander, growing tension inside the Don Callis Family, the Brawling...

AEW Redemption delivered a strange mix of excellent wrestling, major title changes and a show that felt much longer than it needed to be.

Tim and Dug break down Kenny Omega vs. Kevin Knight, Willow Nightingale becoming AEW’s first Women’s Triple Crown Champion, Maya World winning the TBS Championship, Andrade capturing the AEW National Championship, “Speedball” Mike Bailey winning the six-way ladder match and Kyle Fletcher’s outstanding defense against Bandido.

They also debate whether worked concussion angles belong in professional wrestling, why several matches would have been better suited for Dynamite, whether Redemption...

Is Will Ospreay really destined to win the AEW World Championship at All In, or is AEW quietly building toward another Kenny Omega and Jon Moxley war?

Tim flies solo to review the AEW Redemption go-home episode of Dynamite from Nashville. He breaks down the growing tension between Omega, Ospreay, and Moxley; Kevin Knight and Darby Allin delivering the match of the night; and why the Willow Nightingale-Thekla confrontation may have changed his Women’s World Championship prediction.

Plus: Is the Don Callis Family nearing a breakup? Why does the Cope and Cage match with Cl...

AEW Dynamite delivered a good night of wrestling in Boston but did the rushed build to Redemption make the show more confusing than it needed to be?

Tim and Dug break down Jon Moxley’s fascinating role as Will Ospreay’s “Mr. Moxyagi” and debate whether Ospreay is still destined to defeat Kenny Omega at All In. They also discuss Omega’s AEW World Championship celebration, Kevin Knight’s Redemption title shot and the growing possibility that Ospreay’s relationship with the Death Riders could end very badly.

Plus, Kyle Fletcher and Komander deliver the match of the n...

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 middle of the latest Don Callis Family chaos.

Tim and Dug also discuss Willow Nightingale’s return in the Women’s Casino Gauntlet, the increasingly complicated title picture involving Thekla and Me...

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 Mark Briscoe, Omega accepting a massive stipulation for Beach Break, Andrade leaving the Don Callis Family, Kevin Knight defending against Lio Rush, Darby Allin’s next TNT title move...

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 Owen Final, Kenny Omega vs. Zack Sabre Jr., Jon Moxley vs. Bandido, Shota Umino vs. PAC, Thekla vs. Starlight Kid, Cope & Cage vs. The Dogs, the 12-man...

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, and the latest in the Don Callis Family vs. Conglomeration story. We also dig into Harley Cameron’s win over Marina Shafir, the Mercedes Moné/Maya World video p...

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 year, calling out Ospreay’s connection to Jon Moxley and the Death Riders while adding real emotional weight to their Forbidden Door showdown.

Tim also gets i...

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 with Maya World replacing Sareee against Skye Blue.

We also dig into the latest Forbidden Door developments, including Kenny Omega vs. Zack Sabre Jr., the MJF and Mark Briscoe promo battle, the D...

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 coming out of the show: Kevin Knight joining the Don Callis Family, Mercedes Moné returning as the Owen Hart Tournament wild card, Mark Briscoe making his case...

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 Speedball Mike Bailey, Kyle Fletcher continues to feel like a major player, MJF begins shaping his World Championship reign, and Cope & Christian bring back some serious Edge & Christian nostalgia.

Pl...

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 incredible main event, to Kyle Fletcher’s shocking return and Kevin Knight’s stunning heel turn, this episode is packed.

We also get into:

Okada vs. Takeshita as a pos...

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 be one of AEW’s most unpredictable title matches in a while.

We also dig into Speedball Mike Bailey vs. Darby Allin, MJF’s role on commen...

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 really going to keep the title? Is MJF actually going to lose his hair? And could Hangman Adam Page be the key to blowing the wh...

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 Ospreay is caught in the middle of a war between the Death Riders and Samoa Joe’s crew, and Kazuchika Okada finally steps into the AEW World Title picture.

W...

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:

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:

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 controversial AEW World Championship change, and what it all signals heading into Double or Nothing, Forbidden Door, and the road to All In.

We also dig into standout se...

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 Omega, whether Moxley’s run is getting stale, and why this roster might be the deepest in wrestling today.

🔥 What We Cover:

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, we’re diving into what worked, what didn’t, and what has us hyped heading into Sunday.

🔥 What We Cover:

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 implications to the growing chaos in the world title picture heading into AEW Dynasty.

🚨 In this episode:

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:

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 needs to fix fast.

We also discuss:

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:

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 Ian Riccaboni on commentary alongside Bryan Danielson.

WHAT WE COVER IN THIS EPISODE

• Death Riders (Mox & Claudio) vs. Hechicero & Takeshita – Tim notices the deliberate booking decision to keep Mox and H...

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:

We also tell you why we're legitimately nervous about the Revolution main event...

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 Kidd actually good… or just generically unhinged?
 • Why Tekla NEEDS to go on a dominant run
 • And what the Hangman title picture looks like heading into Revolu...

🔥 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 words between Hangman Adam Page and MJF, a hard-hitting women’s four-way for the TBS Title, and the return of Thunder Rosa.

Not everything was 100 miles per hour—but when...