UNITED EMPIRE Invasion 😱 AEW Dynamite Review ⚫ 08.04.2026

·1 hr 17 min·5 clips

Jon Moxley broke a candlestick to stab Will Ospreay's eye in a brutal 'Chaos in Canada' match climax.

The podcast opens with immediate discussion of the United Empire's surprise invasion segment on AEW Dynamite, where Will Ospreay, Callum Newman, Francesco Akira, and others brawled with the Death Riders. Hosts critique the segment's pacing but praise its success in introducing new characters. They then provide a detailed play-by-play of the 'Chaos in Canada' match, highlighting spots like Moxley's candlestick attack and Ospreay's Hidden Blade through a table. A key insight reveals Callum Newman's hidden leadership role and foreshadowed betrayal of Ospreay. The hosts debate the TNT Championship casino gauntlet match setup after Kyle Fletcher's injury, criticizing its overuse. Darby Allin's backstage promo about his fear of responsibility is analyzed, with hosts split on its effectiveness. The women's TBS title match between Willow Nightingale and Queen Aminata is reviewed as solid but unspectacular. Chris Jericho's return promo and confrontation with Ricochet is described as lukewarm. A backstage segment with the Don Callis family hints at tension between Takeshita and Okada. The FTR vs. Christian Cage/Adam Copeland segment is noted as formulaic. Video packages for MJF and Kenny Omega are praised for production value. The episode ends with Kenny Omega's lengthy in-ring promo hyping his Dynasty match against MJF, though hosts argue over its impact. Overall, the hosts rate Dynamite highly, particularly praising the United Empire's integration.

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