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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MJF lays down the rules, Kenny Omega looks like himself again, and AEW leans into a simple idea: if you want the title, you have to earn it.

This week on Elite Heat, Tim and Dug break down a smart, focused episode of AEW Dynamite that finally brought clarity to the company’s crowded championship picture.

With MJF setting the tone early, AEW leaned into a simple rule: if you want a title shot, you have to earn it. The result was a Dynamite packed with momentum, rising stars, subtle face turns, and one absolute show-stealer.

🔥 AEW Dynamite Breakdown:

• MJF delivers a classic opening promo and resets the world title rules
• Brody King steps up as another legitimate challenger
• Why AEW’s “earn your shot” philosophy actually works
• Trios Championship confusion and why Hangman Page feels miscast
• Speedball Mike Bailey proves he belongs against Samoa Joe
• Death Riders vs. Don Callis Family sparks a potential face turn
• Jon Moxley finally feels dangerous again
• Kris Statlander sounds like a champion for the first time
• Harley Cameron continues to steal every scene
• FTR vs. Jordan Oliver & Alec Price: exciting talent, questionable debut
• Kenny Omega vs. Josh Alexander delivers a pay-per-view level classic

A must-listen episode for AEW fans, pro wrestling fans, and anyone following the evolving world title scene, rising young talent, and AEW’s road to the next pay-per-view.

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