A look back at All Elite Wrestling (AEW) from the very beginning. With a focus on the changing roster, the stories and how the characters have developed over the years.
In this episode which includes the one and only episode of Dynamite to come from the Jericho Cruise we see
the crowning of new tag team champs
Dr. Britt Baker continuing to lash out
The last gasp of the Nightmare collective as they take on Kris Statlander and Hikaru Shida
Cody accepting MJF's stipulations for a match at the upcoming pay per view
Jurassic Express taking on the Inner Circle
and the blinding of John Moxley
14 Oct 2025
Elite Retrospective Episode 8
This week's episodes feature
MJF laying out his terms to have a match with Cody who is still seeking revenge of Maxwell 'costing' him his shot at the AEW Men's world chamionship
Meanwhile Darby Allin gets his rematch with Cody as payment for tagging with him
After being 'assaulted' by the Dark Order the Elite Kenny Omega and the Young Bucks look to prove that they're still elite
Hangman Adam Page meanwhile despite trying all he can to walk away from the Elite finds himself once again teaming up with Kenny Omega
Jurassic Express in trios action taking on the Best Friends and Orange Cassidy
Dustin Rhodes seeks revenge for his broken arm as he faces off with Sammy Guevara
A 4 way match for the women's world title as Britt Baker, Hikaru Shida, and Nyla Rose challenge Riho for her title
Then the following week Kris Statlander challenges for the women's world title for the first time
The nightmare collective unfortunately exists
The beginnings of Britt Baker's heel turn
John Moxley gives Jericho his answer on whether or not he'll join the inner circle
23 Sept 2025
Elite Retrospective Episode 7
This episode features:
the ongoing travails of the Kenny Omega, Hangman Adam Page team
the Young Bucks after facing proud and powerful in a Texas street fight challenge for the AEW tag team championships
Kris Statlander continues her rapid rise up the ranks as she faces Britt Baker to be the number 1 contender for the women's world championship
the men's world champion Chris Jericho in his final contractually obligated match of the year faces off against Jungle boy who he insists can't last 10 minutes in the ring with him
John Moxley is offered the opportunity to join the inner circle
Cody takes on MJF's hired goons the Butcher and the Blade
Dark Order get some new recruits and initiate them by attacking the Elite
the Nightmare collective continues to be a thing
9 Sept 2025
Elite Retrospective Episode 6 Dynamite 9+10
Join me as I look back at the 9th and 10th episodes of Dynamite from November and December 2019. Featuring
The men's world champion Chris Jericho getting the gratitude he's been after for all he's done for AEW before looking for revenge against Scorpio Sky the only man to pin him in AEW.
The Best Friends taking on the Lucha Bros
The debut of Kris Statlander
'Revelations' about the 'Nightmare Collective'
Cody trying to convince MJF to give him a match
Kenny Omega looking to turn things around by taking on the man who he blames for stealing his mojo the Bastard PAC
The Young Bucs and Dustin Rhodes teaming up to take on members of Jericho's inner circle John Moxley continuing on his warpath through the AEW locker-room
26 Aug 2025
Elite Retrospective Episode 5 Dynamite 7+8
Join me as I look back at the 7th and 8th episodes of dynamite from November 2019 when the elite try to find their way in fall out from Full Gear. Meanwhile Luchasaurus returns, John Moxley looks to tear his way through the entire AEW locker room as he is challenged by Darby Allin and the men's world champion Chris Jericho suffers his first pin fall loss. These episodes also feature the first dynamite diamond ring battle royal and Proud and Powerful facing off against Private Party. While in the women's division the likes of Nyla Rose and Doctor Britt Baker look to position themselves to be the next number 1 contender.
12 Aug 2025
Elite Retrospective Episode 4 Full Gear 2019
Join me as I recap and review AEW's Full Gear 2019. An event that I actually saw for the first time doing this episode. A show that features SCU defending their tag team belts in a triple threat match. Hangman Adam Page facing the Bastard PAC, the women's world champion Riho facing her mentor Emi Sakura, the men's world champ facing off against Cody Rhodes and an unsanctioned match between Kenny Omega and John Moxley.
29 Jul 2025
Elite Retrospective Episode 3 Dynamite 5+6
Join me as we continue our path down memory lane as we rewatch Dynamite Episodes 5+6 from 10/30/2019 and 11/6/2019. Episodes in which we see among other things the stipulations for the men's world title match are agreed to, Hikaru Shida's first appearance on Dynamite, the beginnings of Brandi Rhodes 'Nightmare Collective,' Orange Cassidy and the Best Friends dressing up like Rick and Morty, the Elite in action, the culmination of the tag title tournament and the likes of HAngman Adam PAge, the Bastard PAC, Kenny Omega and John Moxley all setting course to collide at Full Gear.
15 Jul 2025
Elite Retrospective Episode 2 Dynamite 3+4
Join me as we continue our walk through the early beginnings of Dynamite as this time we look back at episodes 3 and 4 from 10/16/2019 and 10/23/2019. Episodes which feature among other things:
tag team title tournament kicking off, the ongoing feud between the elite and Jericho's Inner Circle, an inexplicable video from Cody Rhodes and Darby Allin taking on Chris Jericho for the world title.
27 Jun 2025
Elite Retrospective Episode 1 Dynamites 1+2 The Elite Aren't Alright
The host revisits the inaugural episodes of AEW Dynamite from October 2019, examining the featured talent and nascent storylines as The Elite faces unexpected challenges.
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