AEW has reason to celebrate tonight in Tampa. It’s the 200th episode of AEW Dynamite, a remarkable achievement for a pro wrestling company that only sprang into existence four years ago and came of age during the COVID-19 pandemic, circumstances that could have sunken the promotion just as it was truly setting sail.
Instead, it’s weathered some ups and downs and is now flourishing. Yes, an argument could be made that it’s no longer the hottest thing in the U.S. market thanks to its resurgent competition, but with AEW Collision doing well on Saturday nights and All In on the horizon as the biggest show in AEW history, there’s a lot to be happy about.
Thus, it’s only fitting that Dynamite 200 bring the goods, and the card looks like it will do its best. Three members of the newly re-signed Elite, Kenny Omega and the Young Bucks, will be in action taking on Jay Lethal, Jeff Jarrett and Satnam Singh. One of the big matches from last week’s show will spill over into a brand new form as Jon Moxley, Trent Beretta and Penta will all throw down in an Anything Goes match.
Title matches? Yessir. Toni Storm will battle Hikaru Shida for the AEW Women’s World Championship, while Aussie Open defends the ROH World Tag Team Championship against El Hijo del Vikingo and Komander.
We’re not quite done. Chris Jericho faces a potentially pivotal moment in his flirtations with Don Callis as he teams with Konosuke Takeshita to take on his own JAS teammates, Daniel Garcia and Sammy Guevara. And Jack Perry will go face to face with Jerry Lynn, plus MJF will get some mic time.
Sounds like a loaded show to us, plus there’s bound to be some look backs at the best of what Dynamite has given us through its first 199 episodes. Make plans to tune in to TBS at 8 p.m. ET tonight, or join us back here at the Junkie for live results.