This week, we break down a stacked episode of Dynamite that featured multiple match-of-the-night contenders, major title implications, and some very questionable creative decisions.

We dive deep into:

• Swerve Strickland vs. Kenny Omega opening the show with chaos and violence
• A phenomenal trios match featuring Claudio, Mox, Takeshita, and company
• Kyle Fletcher vs. Tommaso Ciampa for the TNT Championship — a brutal, must-see fight
• What Fletcher’s win means heading into Grand Slam: Australia
• The return of Private Party and an excellent triple-threat tag team match
• Confusion, frustration, and dwindling interest in the hair vs. hair storyline
• Roddy Strong walking out, Darby Allin reappearing, and where any of this is actually going
• Plus: Don Callis Quote of the Night and another all-timer from “Things My Wife Said While Watching Wrestling”

We debate what’s working, what’s not, and what AEW needs to tighten up as they build toward Australia and Revolution.

If you missed this episode of Dynamite — or just want someone to yell about it with — we’ve got you covered.

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Grand Slam in Australia is 10 days away, and this episode of Dynamite brought a lot into focus. Or did it?

On this week’s Elite Heat, we break down a Dynamite that experimented with structure, leaned hard into the AEW World Title picture, and delivered one of the best matches of 2026 so far. From production tweaks to long-term storytelling clues, this was a show that felt intentional even when it got messy.

And yes… Kenny Omega vs. Andrade absolutely ruled.

What we cover:

• Why AEW’s new opening format actually worked
• Is Collision quietly becoming must-watch TV?
• The Don Callis Family being elite-level chaos
• Swerve Strickland saying everything without saying a word
• Are we headed toward Omega vs. Swerve at Revolution?
• Hangman Page, Mark Davis, and a confusing title path
• Darby Allin getting kidnapped… and why it didn’t fully land
• Orange Cassidy & Toni Storm: fun pairing, questionable usage
• Are Babes of Wrath nearing the end of their title run?

If you’re watching Dynamite and wondering whether AEW is finally finding its rhythm heading into Grand Slam Australia and Revolution, this is the conversation you want to hear.

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AEW put on another show full of great matches, talented wrestlers, and big moments, but are they actually telling a clear story?

In this episode of Elite Heat, we break down a Dynamite that felt simultaneously exciting and confusing, digging into what’s working, what’s muddy, and where AEW might be losing fans in the gaps.

We talk Kenny Omega’s presence, the increasingly crowded title picture, Andrade vs. Swerve, MJF’s continued reign, and why AEW’s biggest issue right now might be clarity.

If you love AEW but find yourself saying “I don’t know where this is going,” you’re not alone — and this episode is for you.

🔥 What we cover:

• Kenny Omega opening Dynamite and why it always works
• Andrade, Swerve, and the increasingly unclear title path
• MJF’s role as champion and who actually feels “next”
• The Don Callis Family, Okada, Takeshita, and storyline overlap
• AEW’s women’s division: big potential, confusing execution
• Why AEW sometimes overcomplicates simple storytelling
• Can this all still pay off… or is patience wearing thin?

We’re not doom-and-gloom, but we are honest. AEW has the pieces — now it has to connect them.

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