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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 Joe, Jamie Hayter vs. Lena Kross making a case for Match of the Night, and whether the Brawling Birds need help finding their voice in promos. Then it’s all about the main event as the Death Riders battle United Empire. The wrestling delivered, but did Jon Moxley’s post-match attack move his character backward and undermine the brewing tension within the Death Riders? Tim and Dug also name their Match of the Night and the best overall segment from Dynamite. Sponsored by Doich Foods. Use promo code ELITEHEAT at checkout. Like what you hear? Subscribe, like, review, and most importantly SHARE the show with your wrestling friends! (00:00) - Brody King Is Seriously Underrated (00:18) - AEW Dynamite Heat Check (02:20) - The Hottest Moments From Dynamite (07:20) - Opening Promos & Eight-Man Tag (09:37) - Did the Death Riders Promo Miss the Mark? (17:01) - Brawling Birds vs. Divine Dominion Builds (18:10) - Chris Jericho vs. Nick Wayne (20:58) - The Nick Wayne Necklace Problem (25:39) - Mercedes Moné Is Out — Thekla vs. Willow? (27:23) - The Conglomeration Six-Man Tag (29:09) - Why Brody King Deserves More Credit (31:21) - What Is Going On With Roderick Strong? (33:51) - Remembering Andy Williams (34:47) - Tommaso Ciampa’s Squash Match (38:18) - The Demand Finally Looks Dangerous (39:36) - Jack Perry Calls Out Samoa Joe (41:28) - Jamie Hayter vs. Lena Kross (44:50) - Andrade, Okada & Ciampa (46:53) - Do the Brawling Birds Need Promo Help? (52:36) - Death Riders vs. United Empire (54:31) - Breaking Down the Main Event Fallout (55:33) - Did Jon Moxley’s Character Move Backward? (59:39) - What Happens With the Death Riders at All Out? (01:03:08) - Match of the Night (01:04:37) - Best Segment of Dynamite (01:06:29) - Doich Foods & Outro Follow us on social media! YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@eliteheatpod Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/eliteheatpod TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@eliteheatpod Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/eliteheatpod Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/eliteheatpod.bsky.social

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 Ospreay battles David Finlay, and Thekla and Mercedes Moné steal the show on the microphone. Then things get weird when Tim and Dug somehow fantasy book Wheeler Yuta as the man who could blow up the Death Riders from within. Also discussed: Britt Baker’s return to The Waiting Room The growing tension around Roderick Strong Hangman and Brodido’s trios title direction Kyle Fletcher and Kevin Knight clicking as a team FTR costing the Young Bucks in the tables match Possible cracks forming inside the Death Riders Buddy Matthews, Sheamus and United Empire speculation And, unfortunately, mayo in swim trunks Support Doich Foods at DoichFoods.com and use code ELITE HEAT at checkout to save 20%. Like what you hear? Subscribe, like, review, and most importantly SHARE the show with your wrestling friends! (00:00) - Cold Open: Wheeler Yuta Turns on Mox?! (00:14) - AEW Rebel Heart & Remembering Andy Williams (02:33) - Heat Check (10:32) - Why AEW Handles Emotional Shows So Well (11:55) - The Waiting Room Returns for Rebel (12:45) - Swerve & The New Level vs. The Conglomeration (22:23) - The Trios Title Picture Gets Messy (25:07) - Darby Allin & Steven Borden (25:50) - Remembering Andy “The Butcher” Williams (27:15) - Don Callis Family & Proto-Kada (29:02) - Women’s Trios Match & Rebel’s Emotional Moment (32:48) - Andrade vs. The Beast Mortos (34:29) - Will Ospreay vs. David Finlay (35:40) - Hangman Commits to Brodido (38:58) - Steven Borden Impresses in His TV Debut (42:45) - Thekla & Mercedes Moné Steal the Show (44:54) - Trouble Inside the Death Riders (46:12) - United Empire Rumors: Buddy Matthews, Sheamus & Dragunov (48:50) - Are the Death Riders Finally Splitting? (50:09) - Wheeler Yuta Turning on Jon Moxley?! (53:13) - Young Bucks vs. Fletcher & Knight — Tables Match (56:52) - Final Thoughts on Rebel Heart (57:31) - Remembering The Butcher’s AEW Run (59:19) - Doich Foods & Closing Follow us on social media! YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@eliteheatpod Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/eliteheatpod TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@eliteheatpod Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/eliteheatpod Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/eliteheatpod.bsky.social

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 Rascalz, the Young Bucks, FTR and Cope & Christian set the stage for a huge ladder match, Darby Allin survives Mark Davis before Josh Alexander returns, Megan Bayne and Alex Windsor deliver a match-of-the-night contender, Thekla crashes Mercedes Moné’s celebration, Britt Baker and Persephone continue their alliance, and Chris Jericho finds a very interesting new foil in Nick Wayne. Was this the perfect way for AEW to follow up All In? Tim and Dug run through what worked, what didn’t, and why the road to All Out suddenly looks very promising. Support Elite Heat by visiting DoichFoods.com and using promo code ELITEHEAT at checkout for 20% off your order. Like what you hear? Subscribe, like, review, and most importantly SHARE the show with your wrestling friends! (00:00) - Cold Open (00:15) - AEW Dynamite After All In (01:13) - Heat Check (08:27) - Will Ospreay and the New United Empire (14:06) - Swerve & New Level vs. The Rascalz (16:08) - Young Bucks, FTR, Cope & Christian Set Up All Out (21:31) - United Empire Backstage (23:19) - Darby Allin vs. Mark Davis + Josh Alexander Returns (27:57) - Unhinged MJF Responds to All In (30:36) - Megan Bayne vs. Alex Windsor (33:42) - Chris Jericho and Nick Wayne (36:29) - Mercedes Moné Celebration + Thekla (38:05) - Britt Baker and Persephone (41:42) - Jon Moxley vs. AR Fox (42:10) - Don Callis Family Tension (43:45) - Ospreay, Andrade & United Empire Main Event (46:02) - Death Riders Arrive + Ospreay vs. Moxley (52:59) - Could MJF Cost Ospreay the Championship? (01:02:23) - What AEW Answered After All In (01:06:12) - What’s Next on the Road to All Out (01:08:28) - Outro Follow us on social media! YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@eliteheatpod Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/eliteheatpod TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@eliteheatpod Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/eliteheatpod Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/eliteheatpod.bsky.social

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 Knight, Kazuchika Okada faces Kyle Fletcher and Konosuke Takeshita, Andrade wins the best Casino Gauntlet match yet, Cage and Cope clash with the Young Bucks, and the Brawling Birds challenge Divine Dominion. There are a few things to nitpick, including some rough early technical issues, Jon Moxley retaining against Nigel McGuinness, and a couple of booking decisions, but after six-and-a-half hours, the biggest takeaway is simple: AEW absolutely crushed its biggest show of the year. Get 20% off your order from Doich Foods with promo code ELITE HEAT at doichfoods.com. Like what you hear? Subscribe, like, review, and most importantly SHARE the show with your wrestling friends! (00:00) - AEW All In 2026 Recap (02:40) - Buy-In Heat Check (20:03) - The Opps, The Rascalz & Lio Rush Deserve More TV Time (25:24) - Britt Baker Returns & AEW’s Women’s Division Gets Interesting (28:05) - All In Main Card Heat Check (32:29) - Trios Roulette Match & The New Level Debut (37:21) - Brawling Birds vs. Divine Dominion (45:13) - Jon Moxley vs. Nigel McGuinness (53:30) - Kazuchika Okada vs. Kyle Fletcher vs. Konosuke Takeshita (59:13) - Casino Gauntlet Match (01:05:03) - Cage & Cope vs. The Young Bucks (01:10:54) - Darby Allin vs. Kevin Knight (01:16:03) - Mercedes Moné vs. Willow Nightingale (01:19:20) - Will Ospreay vs. Kenny Omega (01:23:16) - Was This AEW’s Best Pay-Per-View Ever? (01:26:09) - Final Thoughts Follow us on social media! YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@eliteheatpod Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/eliteheatpod TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@eliteheatpod Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/eliteheatpod Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/eliteheatpod.bsky.social

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 feud with MJF, and AEW finally giving fans more names to watch for in the Casino Gauntlet. Plus: a surprisingly great women’s trios match featuring Maya World, Persephone, Divine Dominion and the Brawling Birds; Swerve Strickland and Jungle Jack Perry stealing the show in the main event; the growing questions around AEW’s World Title picture after All In; and some very irresponsible Casino Gauntlet fantasy booking involving Stone Cold Steve Austin, Bret Hart and Teddy Hart. Visit DoichFoods.com and use code ELITEHEAT at checkout to save 20 percent or just click here ! Leave Elite Heat a five-star review wherever you listen. Like what you hear? Subscribe, like, review, and most importantly SHARE the show with your wrestling friends! (00:00) - Cold open: Who wins the Casino Gauntlet? (00:13) - AEW Dynamite from Glasgow and the overrun mystery (01:51) - Did the All In go-home show lack tension? (03:55) - Heat Check: Hot, mild and mayo (12:09) - Doich Foods (14:16) - Will Ospreay’s final message before All In (18:57) - Jon Moxley vs. Claudio Castagnoli (23:31) - Cope and the Young Bucks vs. the Don Callis Family (27:07) - Mercedes Moné attacks Willow Nightingale (28:15) - Mark Davis enters the Casino Gauntlet picture (31:07) - MJF and Andrade keep getting better (36:15) - Chris Jericho declares for the Casino Gauntlet (38:09) - Nigel McGuinness vs. Kyle O’Reilly (43:55) - Kyle Fletcher, Okada and the Don Callis Family (44:54) - Maya World and the Brawling Birds vs. Divine Dominion and Persephone (47:03) - Darby Allin and Kevin Knight recap (47:39) - Swerve Strickland vs. Jungle Jack Perry (50:54) - Who challenges for the World Title after All In? (54:12) - Casino Gauntlet predictions and surprise entrants (01:01:22) - Final All In thoughts and Doich Foods (01:03:37) - The Ospreay era begins Sunday? Follow us on social media! YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@eliteheatpod Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/eliteheatpod TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@eliteheatpod Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/eliteheatpod Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/eliteheatpod.bsky.social

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 Fletcher, AEW remembers it has a trios division, Kevin Knight blows up Darby Allin, and the guys try to figure out exactly what Swerve Strickland has planned for Wembley. Plus: Why AEW needs to finally pull the trigger on Jay White, the Brawling Birds story still isn’t clicking, and Dug celebrates another trip around the sun. 🥄 Elite Heat is sponsored by Doich Foods! Save 20% on your order at DoichFoods.com with promo code ELITE HEAT . Like what you hear? Subscribe, like, review, and most importantly SHARE the show with your wrestling friends! (00:00) - Cold Open & Dug’s Birthday (02:43) - AEW Dynamite Heat Check (09:13) - United Empire vs. Don Callis Family (12:49) - Okada, Kyle Fletcher & Takeshita (15:00) - Kenny Omega & Will Ospreay Sit-Down (17:23) - TBS Championship Four-Way (24:16) - Brawling Birds vs. Divine Dominion Build (31:10) - Jon Moxley vs. Jay White (35:23) - AEW World Trios Title Chaos (44:53) - MJF’s Translator & Andrade (48:29) - Mercedes Moné & Willow Nightingale (49:35) - Swerve Strickland’s Mystery Partners (51:06) - Nigel McGuinness vs. Hechicero (53:54) - Kevin Knight Blows Up Darby Allin (01:00:37) - The Elite vs. Mark Davis, Jake Doyle & El Clon (01:02:32) - Kenny Omega Snaps on Will Ospreay (01:09:28) - Match of the Night & The Jay White Problem (01:14:32) - Final Thoughts & Outro Follow us on social media! YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@eliteheatpod Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/eliteheatpod TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@eliteheatpod Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/eliteheatpod Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/eliteheatpod.bsky.social

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 move raises some fascinating questions about Maya World and the TBS Championship, Kyle Fletcher, Kazuchika Okada and Konosuke Takeshita are headed for a collision at All In, and Jon Moxley vs. Jack Perry delivers the match of the night. Also: Mick Foley’s adventures in interviewing, possible future appearances from Bayley and Joey Janela, the birth of the Hot/Mild/Mayonnaise rating system, and one extremely determined cat. Visit DoichFoods.com and use promo code ELITE HEAT at checkout for 20% off . Like what you hear? Subscribe, like, review, and most importantly SHARE the show with your wrestling friends! (00:00) - Everything About This Match Makes My Nipples Hard (00:12) - Doich Foods, Basic B#tch & Dug's Cat (03:11) - AEW Dynamite Was a Banger (04:35) - The Heat Check: Hot, Mild & Mayonnaise (08:52) - Will Ospreay, Kenny Omega & Don Callis (11:33) - Is the Continental Cup Needlessly Complicated? (18:46) - Could Joey Janela Return to AEW? (20:53) - MJF vs. Nick Wayne vs. Speedball Mike Bailey (24:31) - Divine Dominion Builds Toward All In (27:48) - Mick Foley & the Bang Bang Gang (31:47) - Jay White vs. David Finlay (32:17) - Swerve Returns & the Trios Title Gets Interesting (40:28) - Mercedes Moné & Willow Nightingale (40:51) - Chris Jericho vs. Kevin Knight (43:13) - The Death Riders & Jon Moxley's Missing Tooth (46:29) - Did Kris Statlander Really Need a Squash Match? (49:13) - The TBS Title & AEW's Maya World Test (56:46) - Darby Allin's All In Challenge (57:43) - Fletcher vs. Okada vs. Takeshita (58:43) - Jon Moxley vs. Jack Perry (01:02:10) - What Does AEW Do With Jack Perry? (01:04:42) - Bayley, The New Day & AEW Speculation (01:06:45) - Final Thoughts: AEW Is Ready for All In (01:10:05) - Doich Foods & Where to Follow Elite Heat Follow us on social media! YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@eliteheatpod Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/eliteheatpod TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@eliteheatpod Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/eliteheatpod Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/eliteheatpod.bsky.social

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 Ospreay showed a more ruthless side against Mark Davis, and Hangman Adam Page and Brodido unexpectedly captured the AEW World Trios Championship from The Demand. Tim and Dug also discuss: • Whether Chris Jericho is quietly beginning his retirement tour • The electric atmosphere inside Arena México • MJF channeling the right version of Ric Flair • The questionable path that earned the Brawling Birds an All In title match • Kris Statlander and Persephone struggling with an unusual crowd reaction • Darby Allin and Kevin Knight restarting their rivalry • Kazuchika Okada confronting Kyle Fletcher • AEW’s confusing new Continental Cup • The returns of Eddie Kingston, Nigel McGuinness and the Motor City Machine Guns • The potential surprises waiting in the All In Casino Gauntlet Grand Slam Mexico was not perfect, but its pay-per-view-caliber wrestling and major All In developments gave Tim and Dug plenty to be excited about on the road to Wembley. Get 20% off your order from Doich Foods at DoichFoods.com with code ELITEHEAT. Like what you hear? Subscribe, like, review, and most importantly SHARE the show with your wrestling friends! (00:00) - Opening and Doich Foods (02:44) - AEW Grand Slam Mexico Begins (03:23) - Heat Check and the Three-Hour Runtime (13:16) - Cage, Cope and the Young Bucks vs. The Death Riders (17:45) - Tommaso Ciampa vs. Komander vs. Andrade El Idolo (24:57) - MJF Makes His Surprise Return (28:08) - Mercedes Moné and Divine Dominion vs. Willow and the Brawling Birds (33:09) - “Speedball” Mike Bailey vs. Kyle Fletcher (35:46) - Okada, Hechicero and Kevin Knight vs. Místico, Darby Allin and Chris Jericho (42:24) - Kris Statlander vs. Persephone (47:52) - Hangman and Brodido Challenge The Demand (54:15) - Will Ospreay vs. Mark Davis (59:36) - Grand Slam Mexico Final Thoughts (01:02:36) - The Continental Cup and Eddie Kingston’s Return (01:07:19) - Motor City Machine Guns, The New Day and All In Surprises (01:08:32) - Closing and Doich Foods Follow us on social media! YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@eliteheatpod Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/eliteheatpod TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@eliteheatpod Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/eliteheatpod Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/eliteheatpod.bsky.social

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 Birds promo that made Tim yell at his television, a very long episode of Dynamite and the matches AEW may be building toward at All In. Visit DoichFoods.com and use code ELITEHEAT at checkout to save 20 percent, or just click here ! Like what you hear? Subscribe, like, review, and most importantly SHARE the show with your wrestling friends! Follow us on social media! YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@eliteheatpod Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/eliteheatpod TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@eliteheatpod Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/eliteheatpod Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/eliteheatpod.bsky.social

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’s position before All In made its biggest outcomes too predictable and what Will Ospreay’s break from the Death Riders means for Kenny Omega, Jon Moxley and the road to Wembley. This episode is sponsored by Doich Foods. Visit doichfoods.com and use code ELITEHEAT at checkout for 20% off, or just click here ! Like what you hear? Subscribe, like, review, and most importantly SHARE the show with your wrestling friends! (00:00) - Worked concussion angles (00:23) - Welcome back and AEW Redemption intro (01:45) - Doich Foods joins Elite Heat (04:15) - The Redemption Buy-In (05:37) - Heat Check: the best and worst of the show (15:13) - Six-way ladder match (17:51) - Young Bucks vs. Will Ospreay and Jon Moxley (29:46) - Kyle Fletcher vs. Bandido (37:15) - The Dogs vs. Bang Bang Gang (43:06) - Ospreay and Moxley’s backstage warning (45:09) - Maya World vs. Hikaru Shida (54:39) - The Demand calls its shot (55:05) - Cope and Cage vs. PAC and Claudio Castagnoli (59:14) - Chris Jericho vs. Tommaso Ciampa (01:04:57) - Mick Foley and Divine Dominion (01:07:33) - Andrade vs. Mark Davis (01:09:59) - Speedball challenges Kyle Fletcher (01:10:56) - Thekla vs. Willow Nightingale (01:13:38) - Kenny Omega vs. Kevin Knight (01:16:02) - Redemption’s biggest scheduling problem (01:22:00) - Omega, Ospreay, Moxley and The Elite (01:33:45) - Final verdict on AEW Redemption (01:35:29) - What comes next on Dynamite Follow us on social media! YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@eliteheatpod Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/eliteheatpod TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@eliteheatpod Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/eliteheatpod Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/eliteheatpod.bsky.social

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 Claudio Castagnoli and PAC feel like it came from a video game? Could Clark Connors become a major singles star? And did Dynamite do enough to make AEW Redemption feel important? Like what you hear? Subscribe, like, review, and most importantly SHARE the show with your wrestling friends! (00:00) - Is Ospreay Really Winning at All In? (00:13) - AEW Dynamite Redemption Go-Home Review (00:35) - Heat Check: What Worked and What Didn’t (02:02) - Ospreay, Omega and Moxley Build More Tension (02:29) - Darby Allin vs. Kevin Knight Steals the Show (03:20) - Kyle Fletcher and the Don Callis Family Cracks (04:44) - The Painmaker Video Falls Flat (05:12) - Willow Nightingale vs. Thekla Gets Interesting (07:08) - Jay White Returns Against Clark Connors (07:36) - Why Cope and Cage’s Title Match Feels Forced (09:29) - Sisters of Sin vs. Divine Dominion (10:19) - Bang Bang Gang and The Dogs Set for Redemption (11:38) - Omega, Moxley and Ospreay Team Up (12:28) - The Main Event Alliance Falls Apart (14:15) - Is AEW Building Toward Omega vs. Moxley? (16:02) - AEW Redemption Predictions (16:56) - Like, Subscribe and Help Tim Buy a Ring Light Follow us on social media! YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@eliteheatpod Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/eliteheatpod TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@eliteheatpod Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/eliteheatpod Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/eliteheatpod.bsky.social

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 night, Andrade targets the Don Callis Family’s championships, Cage and Cope get pulled into a crowded tag-team war, Chris Jericho brings back the Painmaker against Tommaso Ciampa, and Darby Allin’s victory raises more questions about AEW’s handling of Brian Cage. The guys also examine Mercedes Moné and Divine Dominion’s main-event victory, the strange absence of the Triangle of Madness and whether AEW is trying to fit too many wrestlers into too many stories before Redemption. Like what you hear? Subscribe, like, review, and most importantly SHARE the show with your wrestling friends! (00:00) - : Jon Moxley Becomes “Mr. Moxyagi” (00:20) - : AEW Dynamite Heat Check (01:08) - : What Worked on Dynamite (05:15) - : The Show’s Middling Moments (08:34) - : Brian Cage Needs Meaningful Wins (11:09) - : Jericho and Ciampa Continue (12:42) - : Death Riders Train Will Ospreay (15:13) - : Cage and Cope Battle the Death Riders (21:09) - : Andrade Targets the Don Callis Family (23:21) - : The Conglomeration and Trios Title Picture (28:51) - : Andrade vs. Jake Doyle (31:58) - : Kenny Omega’s Championship Celebration (43:09) - : Kenny Omega vs. Kevin Knight Is Set (44:15) - : Jack Perry Begins Chapter Two (44:51) - : Brodido Returns to Dynamite (47:35) - : Kyle Fletcher vs. Komander (48:58) - : ProtOkada Tension and Bandido’s Challenge (53:30) - : Is AEW Redemption Hurting the All In Build? (55:35) - : Moxley Eyes Kenny Omega’s Title (57:22) - : The Brawling Birds Promo Falls Flat (57:52) - : The Painmaker Returns (59:58) - : Darby Allin vs. Brian Cage (01:05:25) - : Women’s Trios Main Event (01:09:00) - : Where Was the Triangle of Madness? (01:10:45) - : Final Thoughts on a Confusing Dynamite (01:14:51) - : What’s Ahead for AEW Redemption Follow us on social media! YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@eliteheatpod Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/eliteheatpod TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@eliteheatpod Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/eliteheatpod Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/eliteheatpod.bsky.social

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 Mercedes Moné, Tommaso Ciampa versus Chris Jericho, the purpose of the Will Ospreay and Jon Moxley partnership, Jack Perry re-signing with AEW and the work AEW still needs to do before Redemption. Like what you hear? Subscribe, like, review, and most importantly SHARE the show with your wrestling friends! (00:00) - : AEW Dynamite Beach Break Intro (01:04) - : Beach Break Heat Check (06:24) - : Kenny Omega’s Opening Promo (07:05) - : Tommaso Ciampa vs. Chris Jericho (09:09) - : The Brawling Birds Reunite (11:04) - : MJF and Will Ospreay Clash (12:04) - : Kyle Fletcher vs. Konosuke Takeshita (14:01) - : Mick Foley and Don Callis Family Chaos (19:20) - : Death Riders vs. The WorkHorsemen (22:17) - : Hikaru Shida Becomes the Ace of TBS (23:55) - : Women’s Casino Gauntlet and Willow’s Return (44:01) - : Jack Perry Re-Signs With AEW (44:54) - : Speedball Targets Mark Davis (47:41) - : Kenny Omega vs. MJF (49:40) - : What Will AEW Do at Redemption? (58:57) - : Final Beach Break Thoughts Follow us on social media! YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@eliteheatpod Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/eliteheatpod TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@eliteheatpod Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/eliteheatpod Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/eliteheatpod.bsky.social

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, Jay White’s return, The Dogs, Shane Taylor Promotions, and Hikaru Shida winning the TBS Championship in Survival of the Fittest. Plus: why Jericho vs. Tommaso Ciampa still isn’t clicking, whether AEW is quietly paying off long-term storytelling, fantasy booking Hangman Page’s return, the road to All In, and a completely serious Cody Rhodes conspiracy that definitely should not be taken seriously. Like what you hear? Subscribe, like, review, and most importantly SHARE the show with your wrestling friends! (00:00) - - Welcome to Forbidden Door Fallout (01:29) - - Heat Check: Dynamite’s Pacing and Main Stories (05:49) - - Tim’s Likes: Briscoe/MJF, Jay White, and Survival of the Fittest (08:26) - - The World Title Web: Ospreay, Moxley, Omega, and MJF (11:29) - - Did Moxley’s Death Riders Promo Finally Make Sense? (17:25) - - MJF vs. Mark Briscoe Delivers (18:16) - - Kenny Omega Challenges MJF (20:29) - - MJF Runs Down His Resume (21:34) - - Andrade Leaves the Don Callis Family (24:11) - - Mercedes Moné, Thekla, and the Women’s Title Path to All In (30:10) - - Kevin Knight vs. Lio Rush for the TNT Title (31:34) - - Darby Allin Targets Kevin Knight (32:20) - - Jericho and Tommaso Ciampa Still Isn’t Clicking (34:37) - - The Elite, Cody Rhodes References, and Wild Speculation (36:10) - - Ospreay and Moxley Team Up (38:23) - - What Are the Death Riders Supposed to Be? (39:49) - - Jay White Returns and Calls Out The Dogs (42:02) - - Survival of the Fittest Crowns a New TBS Champion (47:47) - - Kenny Omega Accepts MJF’s Stipulation (50:19) - - Fantasy Booking Omega, MJF, Hangman, and Ospreay (01:02:04) - - AEW’s Long-Term Storytelling Pays Off (01:03:44) - - Cody Rhodes Conspiracy Mode and Beach Break Preview Follow us on social media! YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@eliteheatpod Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/eliteheatpod TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@eliteheatpod Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/eliteheatpod Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/eliteheatpod.bsky.social

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 steel cage match, and the return of Switchblade Jay White. We also talk about why the build to Forbidden Door may have been shaky, why the show itself absolutely delivered, the problem with AEW pay-per-views ending so late on a Sunday night, Maya World’s breakout performance, the brilliance of Christian Cage, the chaos of the round steel cage, Mark Briscoe earning his shot at MJF, and why Ospreay vs. Swerve belongs in the match-of-the-year conversation. Plus: Death Riders continuity questions, Gabe Kidd confusion, commentary getting spicy, Lio Rush popping out of a bag, Kevin Knight taking a terrifying table bump, Andrade making his split official, and whether AEW has its own iconic crimson mask image after Swerve’s bloody main event. Like what you hear? Subscribe, like, review, and most importantly SHARE the show with your wrestling friends! (00:00) - : Match of the night nominees and immediate Forbidden Door reaction (00:45) - : AEW Forbidden Door 2026 from San Jose (01:14) - : Heat Check: almost everything ruled (02:23) - : The problem with six-hour Sunday pay-per-views (04:35) - : Buy-In thoughts: Drilla Moloney, Danny Garcia, Skye Blue, and Divine Dominion (05:47) - : Megan Bayne, Lena Kross, and how AEW is booking Divine Dominion (07:54) - : Young Bucks vs. Unbound Co. vs. El Sky Team (09:26) - : Forbidden Door match of the night contenders (11:00) - : Kenny Omega vs. Zack Sabre Jr. (11:54) - : Jon Moxley vs. Bandido and Mox working heel (14:15) - : Shota Umino vs. PAC and Gabe Kidd/Death Riders confusion (17:01) - : Thekla vs. Starlight Kid (18:14) - : Cope & Cage vs. The Dogs (18:39) - : Switchblade Jay White returns (20:31) - : Mercedes Moné vs. Maya World (21:40) - : Maya World nearly steals the show (23:09) - : Commentary rooting for Maya World (24:49) - : The round steel cage (25:49) - : Team Briscoe vs. Team DCMJF (26:25) - : Lio Rush, Nintendo weapons, Kevin Knight’s scary table bump, and Andrade’s split (27:43) - : Mark Briscoe earns an AEW World Title shot (30:05) - : Swerve Strickland vs. Will Ospreay (31:23) - : Swerve’s crimson mask and AEW’s iconic blood shot (32:34) - : Ospreay’s Bane gear and possible Moxley reference (34:59) - : Why Swerve vs. Ospreay was match of the night (35:17) - : Death Riders help Ospreay find his edge (36:05) - : Ospreay, Wembley, MJF, Kenny Omega, and All In (36:44) - : Mercedes/Maya and Swerve/Ospreay created real doubt (38:09) - : Why the show flew by despite being six hours (38:57) - : Jericho/Ciampa and AEW moving past weaker stories (40:14) - : What’s next for Hangman, Swerve, and All In? (41:20) - : Final thoughts on Forbidden Door 2026 (42:20) - : Match of the year talk and “where the best wrestle” (43:41) - : Looking ahead to AEW Dynamite (44:31) - : Closing plugs and five-star roasts Follow us on social media! YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@eliteheatpod Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/eliteheatpod TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@eliteheatpod Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/eliteheatpod Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/eliteheatpod.bsky.social

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 package, Thekla’s continued presentation, and what AEW did — or didn’t do — to make Forbidden Door feel special. Plus: the late kickouts and referee issues that AEW has to clean up, why the closing brawl fell flat, whether the Mark Briscoe/MJF stipulation gives too much away, how New Japan and CMLL factor into this year’s Forbidden Door, and whether this version of the event still has the same magic. Like what you hear? Subscribe, like, review, and most importantly SHARE the show with your wrestling friends! (00:00) - Intro: Forbidden Door go-home show and the donut recovery plan (01:36) - Heat Check: What worked on AEW Dynamite (04:07) - The mid column: Team Briscoe, Renee, and Cope & Cage vs. The Dogs (07:27) - Late kickouts, referee problems, and why AEW has to clean this up (15:05) - Mark Briscoe’s promo, Tony Schiavone’s rough night, and the odd go-home vibe (19:51) - Why the Forbidden Door build feels different this year (21:03) - Death Riders vs. Brodido & Místico (24:59) - Team Briscoe backstage segment (26:20) - Marina Shafir vs. Harley Cameron (30:58) - Maya World, Mercedes Moné, and a strong Forbidden Door video package (34:07) - Will Ospreay vs. El Phantasmo (39:27) - New Japan, CMLL, visa issues, and Forbidden Door’s future (43:15) - Swerve Strickland vs. Daniel Garcia (46:19) - Don Callis Family, MJF, Andrade, and RPG Vice (48:14) - Jack Perry vs. Zack Sabre Jr. (53:33) - Young Bucks vs. TMDK and the Elite/TMDK fallout (55:40) - Red Velvet vs. Queen Aminata, plus a door-to-door sales interruption (01:01:16) - Cope & Cage, The Dogs, and the backstage fight (01:02:29) - Ricochet vs. Konosuke Takeshita for the International Championship (01:03:21) - Why the main event should have closed the show (01:04:54) - The closing brawl that felt too scripted (01:09:34) - Mark Briscoe, MJF, and the Jay Driller prediction (01:12:00) - Final Forbidden Door thoughts (01:14:28) - Thekla, Starlight Kid, Thunder Rosa, and underbuilt matches Follow us on social media! YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@eliteheatpod Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/eliteheatpod TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@eliteheatpod Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/eliteheatpod Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/eliteheatpod.bsky.social

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 into Mercedes Moné vs. Hazuki stealing the show, Thekla continuing to shine ahead of her match with Starlight Kid, Bandido earning a Continental Championship match against Jon Moxley, and whether this year’s Forbidden Door card is missing too much of what makes Forbidden Door special. Plus, MJF and the Don Callis Family, Kenny Omega squashing Tony Nese, TMDK confronting The Elite, Cope and Christian building toward The Dogs, Tommaso Ciampa’s shaky feud with Chris Jericho, and AEW’s growing habit of leaning on huge multi-man matches. Check out the new website at eliteheatpod.com. Like what you hear? Subscribe, like, review, and most importantly SHARE the show with your wrestling friends! (02:39) - Heat Check: What Worked and What Was Mid (03:53) - Kenny Omega vs. Tony Nese and AEW’s Resume Problem (07:59) - The Dogs Get Built Like Real Tag Title Contenders (09:48) - Jon Moxley & Danny Garcia vs. Brodido (11:04) - ProtoKada Keeps the Takeshita Story Moving (11:25) - Tommaso Ciampa’s Promo and the Chris Jericho Feud Problem (13:58) - Cope and Christian Jump The Dogs (16:02) - Thekla, Starlight Kid and the Forbidden Door Build (17:25) - Bandido Challenges Jon Moxley (20:04) - Mercedes Moné vs. Hazuki Steals the Show (21:16) - Maya World vs. Athena Gets the Spotlight (22:36) - Swerve and Ospreay Make the Owen Final Feel Huge (25:04) - Chris Jericho Responds to Tommaso Ciampa (27:14) - Ospreay, Garcia and Moxley Backstage (28:53) - AEW’s 12-Man Main Event Builds Forbidden Door (33:46) - What Happens After Forbidden Door? (36:45) - Wrapping This Episode Up Follow us on social media! YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@eliteheatpod Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/eliteheatpod TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@eliteheatpod Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/eliteheatpod Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/eliteheatpod.bsky.social

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 Don Callis Family drama with Kevin Knight and Andrade, and whether AEW is leaning too hard on multi-man matches. Plus, we get into Mercedes Moné’s return video, Thekla’s AEW presentation, the confusing Chris Jericho/Tommaso Ciampa segment, Darby Allin crashing Kevin Knight’s promo, the state of the AEW women’s division, and why someone may need to put out a missing persons report for the women’s tag team champions. Topics include: AEW Dynamite review Jon Moxley vs. Shane Taylor Swerve Strickland vs. Brody King Andrade El Ídolo vs. Orange Cassidy MJF and Mark Briscoe Forbidden Door build Kenny Omega vs. Zack Sabre Jr. Mercedes Moné Thekla Skye Blue vs. Maya World Kevin Knight and the Don Callis Family Darby Allin Chris Jericho and Tommaso Ciampa AEW women’s division Like what you hear? Subscribe, like, review, and most importantly SHARE the show with your wrestling friends! Follow us on social media! YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@eliteheatpod Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/eliteheatpod TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@eliteheatpod Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/eliteheatpod Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/eliteheatpod.bsky.social

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 for a world title shot, and whether AEW is doing enough to build toward Forbidden Door. Plus: Thekla declares war on STARDOM, Ciampa channels Jericho’s greatest hits, the Young Bucks roast the Dogs, and the guys try to figure out where Hangman Adam Page fits into all of this. In this episode: MJF vs. Rush delivers but did the stipulation hurt more than help? Why Andrade felt underused on this episode Mark Briscoe’s promo and whether he feels like a true world title challenger Lio Rush continues to be interesting, but what is AEW actually doing with him? Kevin Knight joins the Don Callis Family: smart move or unnecessary? Mercedes Moné returns, but did Alex Windsor take another tough loss? Thekla, STARDOM, and the problem with assuming fans know the whole story Will Ospreay vs. Mark Davis steals the show Death Riders vs. Don Callis Family: AEW’s strongest current story? When is AEW actually going to start building Forbidden Door? Like what you hear? Subscribe, like, review, and most importantly SHARE the show with your wrestling friends! Follow us on social media! YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@eliteheatpod Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/eliteheatpod TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@eliteheatpod Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/eliteheatpod Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/eliteheatpod.bsky.social

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. Plus, we get into the latest on the AEW women’s division, the confusingly fast Statlander/Shida blowoff, the ongoing mystery around Forbidden Door, and why some major absences made this show feel stranger than it probably should have. Topics include: Kevin Knight’s heel turn and promo Kyle Fletcher, Takeshita, and the Don Callis Family MJF’s championship celebration Cope & Christian’s five-second pose callback Statlander vs. Shida in a Philly Street Fight The lack of direction for the AEW women’s division Will Ospreay and the Death Riders Pac’s subtle tension with Ospreay Mark Davis vs. Jack Perry Jericho, Ricochet, and Tommaso Ciampa Early Forbidden Door questions Could Hangman Adam Page return soon? Like what you hear? Subscribe, like, review, and most importantly SHARE the show with your wrestling friends! Follow us on social media! YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@eliteheatpod Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/eliteheatpod TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@eliteheatpod Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/eliteheatpod Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/eliteheatpod.bsky.social (00:08) - Marker 01