Elite Heat is back for 2026, and Tim and Dug are diving headfirst into a packed episode of AEW Dynamite, attempting once again to compress two hours of wrestling into about 30 minutes (with mixed results).

This week’s discussion covers standout matches, questionable booking decisions, surprise returns, and one of the most unhinged cake segments in recent memory.

🔥 Topics Covered in This Episode:

• Jim Ross Returns
  JR opens Dynamite, and while it’s great to see him back, Tim and Dug discuss how AEW handled the moment—and why cutting away at the right time mattered.
• The Don Callis Family Grows
  Ricochet shines in a strong promo, Mark Davis gets direction, and a mysterious new member appears… who neither host recognizes.
• Jon Moxley vs. Shelton Benjamin
  A very good match with a baffling finish. The guys debate Shelton’s place in AEW, the overuse of eliminator matches, and why the ending made Shelton look far less savvy than he should.
• Trios Match: The Bucks & Jack Perry vs. The Don Callis Family
  Old-school Young Bucks energy, wild offense, new moves, and a finish that actually worked. Match of the night honors go here.
• Andrade Makes His AEW Return
  Andrade is back in dramatic fashion, but the moment gets confusing when FTR randomly appears. What exactly are we setting up here?
• Willow Nightingale Celebration (feat. Mercedes Moné)
  Positivity meets chaos. Statlander saves the cake, Mercedes snaps (again), and everyone agrees: unhinged Mercedes is the best Mercedes.
• Mark Briscoe’s Crystal Ball Promo
  Not his strongest promo overall, but the crystal ball bit? Absolute gold.
• The Sisters of Sin Promo
  Thekla impresses on the mic, while Skye Blue and Julia Hart feel more ornamental than essential...by design or by mistake?
• Sammy Guevara vs. Bandido
  Sammy’s return to Dynamite is welcomed, Bandido delivers as always, and the interpreter steals the segment with an all-time great bump.
• Toni Storm vs. Marina Shafir
  The match was fine. Toni remains gold. Marina gets more personality, Claudio comes in hot, and Luther continues to be one of the most underrated acts in AEW.
• PAC and Darby Allin
  A feud that just isn’t clicking yet. The hosts break down why stretching this story might have worked better than forcing the confrontation.
• Lights Out Tag Match
  The lights literally went out when they shouldn't have, and Hangman and Swerve should chase gold.

🎙 Final Thoughts:

From excellent in-ring work to head-scratching creative choices, this episode of Dynamite gave Elite Heat plenty to chew on. Some stories feel perfectly set up for Revolution… others feel like they’re spinning their wheels.

If you’re looking for an honest, fan-focused breakdown of AEW World’s End, this episode covers what worked, what didn’t, and what needs to happen next to keep AEW moving forward.

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AEW World’s End Recap: Broken Necks, Missing Teeth, and Big Title Moves

In this episode, we break down AEW World’s End from top to bottom, including standout matches, questionable finishes, and what the results mean heading into the next phase of AEW storytelling. From Okada vs. Takeshita to MJF reclaiming the AEW World Championship, there was no shortage of chaos, controversy, and physical punishment.

We discuss the Continental Classic finals, Jon Moxley’s surprising win and even more surprising promo, the state of the AEW tag team division, and why Chicago crowds usually never miss — except maybe this time. Plus, we dive deep into where AEW goes next with MJF, Hangman Adam Page, Swerve Strickland, and the rest of the main event scene.

Episode Highlights:

• Okada vs. Takeshita delivers early match-of-the-night energy
• Jon Moxley wins the Continental Classic (and loses a tooth)
• Fletcher vs. Moxley and the storytelling threads that carried through the night
• FTR vs. Bang Bang Gang ends with an anticlimactic thud
• Mercedes Moné and Athena tease a potential money feud
• Darby Allin once again flirts with disaster
• Mixed Mayhem delivers unexpected fun (and Tony Storm steals the show)
• Kris Statlander vs. Jamie Hayter suffers from crowd fatigue
• MJF wins the AEW World Championship — and why it’s the right call
• Where AEW’s world title, tag titles, and Death Riders storyline go next

Key Topics Discussed:

AEW World’s End review
AEW Continental Classic finals
Jon Moxley face turn speculation
MJF AEW World Champion
Okada AEW run
AEW tag team division struggles
Hangman Adam Page vs Swerve Strickland future
Mercedes Moné AEW storyline
AEW booking analysis

If you’re looking for an honest, fan-focused breakdown of AEW World’s End, this episode covers what worked, what didn’t, and what needs to happen next to keep AEW moving forward.

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It's Christmas Eve! What better way to spend it than watching wrestling together?

Doug made the bold choice to prioritize family over grappling, which means Tim is flying solo on this holiday episode of Elite Heat. Coming out of AEW Dynamite, there's plenty to break down about the Continental Classic, and the road to Worlds End.

Tim dives into:

• Konosuke Takeshita reaching the Continental Classic semifinals and what it signals for AEW’s future
• Gabe Kidd vs. Darby Allin and why that match will be uncomfortable in all the right ways
• FTR vs. the Bang Bang Gang in a Chicago Street Fight and why the rivalry still works
• What AEW should do with Roderick Strong moving forward
• The Worlds End main event and the smartest possible outcome
• The state of the AEW Women’s Tag Team Titles
• Marina Shafir: good concept, uneven execution
• “Jungle” Jack Perry breaking out moves we’ve never seen before

Grab a drink, hide from your relatives, and spend Christmas Eve talking wrestling with us.

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In Episode 5 of Elite Heat, Tim and Doug break down a loaded episode of AEW Dynamite as the Continental Classic continues to raise the bar. From standout matches to major storyline developments, this episode covers everything you need to know heading toward AEW World’s End.

🔥 Episode Highlights:

• Jon Moxley vs. Roderick Strong opens Dynamite with a physical, no-nonsense match and continues the slow-burn tension surrounding the Death Riders.
• Eddie Kingston delivers another powerful promo, reinforcing why he remains one of the most authentic voices in pro wrestling.
• The Elite vs. Don Callis Family steals the show in a match packed with innovation, elite athleticism, and AEW’s signature chaos.
• Praise for Don Callis, who continues to prove he may be the best heel manager in wrestling today.
• A deep dive into MJF’s shocking return, contract signing drama, and what it means for the AEW World Championship picture.
• Fantasy booking and predictions for a possible four-way World Title match featuring Samoa Joe, Hangman Page, Swerve Strickland, and MJF.
• Honest reactions to Jet Speed’s promo, placement issues on the show, and pacing critiques.
• Discussion on the AEW Women’s Division, including the eight-woman tag, Toni Storm, Athena, Mercedes, and questions surrounding Marina Shafir’s role.
• PAC vs. Kyle Fletcher analysis and what the result signals for the future of the Don Callis Family.
• Thoughts on the Diamond Ring Battle Royal, its overbooking, and memorable spots from Brody King and Bandido.
• Streaming frustrations with HBO Max, AEW’s split broadcasts, and why fans want a cleaner viewing experience.

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This week on Elite Heat, Tim and Dug break down a jam-packed AEW Winter Is Coming. From surprise title wins to violent grudges and standout tournament matches, this episode delivered from start to finish.

We cover the shocking AEW Women’s Tag Title result, Samoa Joe’s incredible promo, the Mox/Garcia segment, Jack Perry vs. Okada, Sisters of Sin making their move, and Hangman & Swerve teaming despite their rivalry. Plus, Speedball Mike Bailey puts on a breakout performance, and Eddie Kingston fights his heart out against Samoa Joe in the main event.

What We Cover

• AEW Women’s Tag Team Championship shocker
• Samoa Joe’s must-see promo
• Moxley & Daniel Garcia segment
• Jack Perry vs. Kazuchika Okada
• Sisters of Sin jump the line
• Hangman Page & Swerve Strickland team up
• Don Callis million-dollar match set
• Speedball Mike Bailey vs. Kyle Fletcher (Match of the Night)
• Eddie Kingston vs. Samoa Joe main event

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We break down a weird, stacked, chaotic, and wildly entertaining episode of AEW Dynamite (Dec. 3) - recorded one day late because Tim chose his anniversary over wrestling (barely).

Tim and Dug cover:
• Eddie Kingston & Samoa Joe’s killer promos
• Okada vs PAC delivering a near–PPV-level match
• Kyle Fletcher vs Kevin Knight stealing the show
• Darby Allin’s strange “hospital footage”
• The Timeless Love Bombs vs Mega Problems showdown
• The Hangman Page segment that fell flat
• Don Callis, the Unified Title… and confusion
• Jon Moxley vs Claudio and the future of the BCC

Plus: the anniversary of the night Moxley dissed Dug — twice.

If you love AEW breakdowns, match analysis, and storytelling talk (with some unfiltered humor), this episode’s for you.

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• (00:00) - : Cue : Why we're late
• (00:49) - : Cue : When Mox dissed Doug twice
• (03:00) - : Cue : Eddie and Joe promo
• (05:50) - : Cue : The Opps promo
• (07:13) - : Cue : Okada vs PAC
• (11:47) - : Cue : Mark Briscoe, Ricochet, Conglamoration promos
• (13:55) - : Cue : Darby's in the hospital?
• (17:09) - : Cue : Kevin Knight vs Kyle Fletcher
• (20:03) - : Cue : Does Fletcher need a new finisher?
• (22:24) - : Cue : Don Callis promo...kind of
• (24:54) - : Cue : Timless Lovebombs vs Megaproblems
• (28:29) - : Cue : Bryan is great at everything
• (31:55) - : Cue : Is Anna Jay gone?
• (32:35) - : Cue : ROH, WB, and Netflix
• (33:27) - : Cue : Women's world title video, Dark Order, and Mercedes promo
• (33:56) - : Cue : FTR promo
• (34:46) - : Cue : Trios match and Hangman
• (38:10) - : Cue : Second Don Callis promo and Hangman promo
• (40:20) - : Cue : Mox vs Claudio
• (45:44) - : Cue : Highlight of the night
• (47:15) - : Cue : Wrapping up a weird one
• (49:59) - : Cue : BlueChew because of course

Welcome back to Elite Heat, the wrestling podcast where Tim and Dug break down AEW every week with sharp analysis, plenty of laughs, and absolutely zero corporate sponsorships (yet).

In this episode, we react to the AEW Full Gear fallout on Dynamite — including huge Continental Classic matchups, a wild Kevin Knight performance, Samoa Joe’s grisly head injury, and Toni Storm proving once again she’s the best promo in pro wrestling.

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Tim and Doug recap and react to Full Gear and create a new word! Join us to talk about the show and where we think AEW goes from here after Full Gear dramatically changed the landscape.

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