The Philly crowd saw a total blur on Dynamite

Philadelphia gave us the AEW Dynamite episode from May 27, 2026, and if your head is still spinning, join the club. Chris Jericho planting Ricochet with a Lionsault to close out a chaotic fatal 4-way has the internet acting like it’s 2019 all over again. Some people think it’s a stroke of genius, and others are wondering if the promotion is just throwing darts at a wall of roster names.

The fan forums are, predictably, a war zone. One Reddit user noted, "Jericho winning a scramble like that feels like we're stuck in a time loop, but at least the work rate kept the energy high in Philly." That pretty much sums up the mood. You have the AEW diehards pointing to the sheer output of matches across the recent post-Double Or Nothing fallout as a win for the format, while the skeptics are pointing out that 347 episodes in, some of these finishes are starting to feel like they need a roadmap and a GPS.

The international scene is pulling focus

While U.S. fans argue about Dynamite, the real ones are watching Kiramesse Numazu. The Best Of The Super Juniors 33 is hitting its stride, and Tatsuya Matsumoto tapping out Taisei Nakahara in 7:05 was the perfect reminder that you don't need a twenty-minute pyro display to have a great match. It’s the contrast that hits hard: US television wrestling is all about the spectacle and the bloated card, while New Japan is currently just feeding us pure adrenaline in Shizuoka.

There is a segment of the fan base that finds this frustrating. One Twitter critic posted, "Why bother following the long-term stories when I can just watch a 7-minute clinic on NJPW World and actually be satisfied?" It reflects the deeper divide in wrestling consumption. You’ve got people who want the weekly cliffhangers and those who just want to know who is the best worker on the planet, regardless of the storyline filler that surrounds them. My take? Both sides are acting like their preference is the only smart way to watch.

The mid-card shuffle is getting weird

Let's talk about the booking mess. We saw WWE EVOLVE roll out on Tubi with a DQ finish between Harlem Lewis and Braxton Cole clocking in at 4:51. Nothing screams 'must-see' like a disqualification on a developmental brand that feels like it was taped when the ice caps were slightly thicker. Watching the results from the Wrestling Open Worcester tournament, like Sammi Chaos pinning Liviyah, reminds me that the talent depth is there but the presentation varies wildly.

Some fans are defending the DQ, saying it protects Braxton Cole, while others think it’s a waste of 5 minutes of airtime. I lean toward the latter. If you are going to put content on a streaming platform, stop giving us nonsense finishes that leave the crowd sitting on their hands. It’s lazy booking masquerading as 'long-term protection.' You aren't fooling anyone, and the audience isn't as dumb as the bookers seem to think.

Is WWE Clash In Italy the saving grace?

With WWE Clash In Italy looming, the hype machine is trying to sell us a star-studded experience to wash the taste of these minor show gaffes out of our mouths. The message boards are split between 'this card looks legendary' and 'they better not mess up the main event.' It is the classic cycle of wrestling fan misery: we live for the anticipation, get annoyed by the weekly crumbs, and then line up for the pay-per-view like we didn't just complain for six days straight.

My assessment? The industry is currently trying to balance three different realities: the heavy-hitting tournament style of Japan, the high-budget drama factory of AEW, and the corporate prestige play of WWE’s international tours. It’s a messy time to be a fan, but it’s never been boring. If you aren't finding something to love in that mess, you are looking at it like a tax audit instead of a circus. Enjoy the ride, complain about the finish, and see you all in the comments sections for the post-Clash fallout.