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AEW Dynamite | Chris Jericho Speaks/Ricochet Responds | MJF & Omega heats up | United Empire on AEW

·1 hr 3 min·5 clips
Why does the In Your House crew argue AEW's commentary team is coasting and needs to be blown up?
The episode begins with the hosts introducing themselves and the topic: reviewing AEW Dynamite, the final episode before the Dynasty pay-per-view. They immediately critique the show's structure, describing it as chaotic and 'all over the place,' with a strong opening but lacking middle segments. The hosts discuss the opening segment featuring the United Empire, noting that many casual viewers may not know who they are due to poor presentation. A significant portion focuses on Chris Jericho's return, with the hosts analyzing his segment with Ricochet and how Jericho's charisma makes fans overlook criticisms. They debate Jericho's legacy and future, including a desire to see him finish his career in WWE. The conversation shifts to Tommaso Ciampa, with the host apologizing for previously doubting his ability in AEW and praising his recent performances. The hosts then engage in a detailed critique of AEW's commentary team, arguing it needs a complete overhaul to bring in fresh, excited voices, though they exempt Excalibur and Renee Paquette. They review specific matches and segments, including Queen Aminata's performance against Willow Nightingale and Hikaru Shida's brooding appearance, which they criticize as poorly timed. The hosts share their 'loves and loathes' for the episode, highlighting positives like Christian Cage's promos and Will Ospreay's momentum, while expressing frustration with Andrade's lack of direction. They conclude by rating the episode 7/10 and promoting their other shows and upcoming WrestleMania coverage.

As heard by us

A loose, opinionated wrestling conversation about commentary, excitement, and why the people calling the action still matter.

In Your House plays like a wrestling-room conversation about what commentary should do when the in-ring action goes quiet. The main through line is the panel's belief that announcers have to bring real excitement, not simply name moves or lean on a familiar role.

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Why you'd press play

You want Thursday AEW talk that wanders into the booth and puts commentary's excitement level on trial.

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