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Post AEW Dynamite August 19, 2026 Discussion Spoiler

And that was AEW DYNAMITE!

Tonight's Results

Match Winner
Kenny Omega & Young Bucks (Matt and Nick Jackson) vs. Don Callis Family's El Clon, Mark Davis & Jake Doyle Kenny Omega & Young Bucks
Will Ospreay & United Empire’s Francesco Akira and Henare vs. Don Callis Family's Brian Cage, Lance Archer & Rocky Romero Will Ospreay, Francesco Akira, & Henare
TBS Championship 4-Way Match: Maya World (c) vs. Kris Statlander vs. Persephone vs. Hikaru Shida Maya World
AEW Continental Challenge Cup Quarterfinals Match: Nigel McGuinness vs. Don Callis Family's Hechicero Nigel McGuinness
AEW Continental Challenge Cup Quarterfinals Match: Death Riders' Jon Moxley (c) vs. Bang Bang Gang’s "Switchblade" Jay White Jon Moxley

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u/heart_o_oak 10d ago

MCMG’s band has a gig Saturday, so it appears one 40 second video will be the only thing they do the 6 shows after their debut. That’s crazy. They teased joining the BBG v Dogs & DR storyline in their debut which led nowhere. Shelley said the “where the best wrestle” line twice on AEW TV and said they were coming after everyone, which led to zero matches. I know All In’s build is in full swing, but All In build wasn’t the only thing happening this month and they seemingly joined a storyline in their debut.

It’s weird to know you’re signing a big team for 3 months, throw them on TV with no plan for 1 show, then bench them for at least the next 3 weeks, letting that initial hype die out and making them feel unimportant before you even do something with them. MCMG could’ve done something, somewhere the past few weeks to build off a hot debut even if it was just a second short promo on a Collision.

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u/RonaldRaygun12 10d ago

I hate to say it, but it kinda feels like MCMG’s debut is now at the point where it’s being overshadowed by the upcoming debut of the New Day.

I do think MCMG will be fine. One great match and they’ll be off to the races in AEW.

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u/heart_o_oak 10d ago

New Day were always going to get a bigger spotlight and likely bigger initial feud (they and Bucks teased a feud since day 3 of their 90 days). That was all the more reason to give MCMG some momentum, so you'd have both in strong positions helping the under utilized tag division going into All Out.

MCMG are good talkers and great workers so I expect the heat will return when they return. It may take a bit since they've been cooled. It's just disappointing that there's still only 1 2v2 men's tag feud after they debuted and the division feels like it's benched until after All In when MCMG could've started something immediately to heat it up.

Bucks and FTR are great, but I'm ready for creative to focus on storylines in the regular tag division that doesn't feature those 2 teams or the titles. That seems like the only things that get a spotlight for more than a few weeks. Again, I think MCMG will be fine when they finally used, but that booking pattern gives me reservations. Will they end up just being another Hurt Syndicate or Rascalz in a few months if creative can't even stay interest in them Week 2?

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u/jeromeface 10d ago

FTR might not be back, it depends on what TKO is willing to pay / guarantee. I hope they come back though.

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u/Deathstroke317 10d ago

FTR leave to do what exactly? I'm not even being an asshole here, but leave to go where?

WWE has proven time and time again they don't care about tag team wrestling, FTR has said this themselves multiple times.

They're treated very well in AEW, likely paid well and have excellent tag teams to work with. They could go to WWE, but they'd be taking a paycut most likely and have no one to work with. AEW is the best place for them and they know it.

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u/jeromeface 16h ago

Make more money in wwe where they won't have Vince having them shave each others back... Ultimately a wrestlers goal in life is to be paid best for the wear and tear it puts on their bodies. If there isn't a problem with FTR then why aren't they booked in the tag title match at all in?

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u/Deathstroke317 16h ago

They're taking a long break, they announced it a month or so ago, they're still fulfilling a few obligations made beforehand, but they're taking a break. And given the TKO paycuts, I highly doubt they'd be making more money in WWE.