AEW Dynamite Review: Mixed Results Ahead of All In

The August 12 episode of AEW Dynamite featured a mix of exciting matches and confusing storylines as the company heads towards All In. The show included title defenses and AEW Continental Challenge Cup matches, with Jon Moxley and Jack Perry delivering a standout performance in their first-round match.

MJF participated in a three-way match against Mike Bailey and Nick Wayne, ultimately emerging victorious and securing a spot in the Casino Gauntlet at Wembley Stadium. Meanwhile, Chris Jericho's TNT title match against Kevin Knight felt pointless, with Jericho not having done enough to warrant a title opportunity.

Swerve Strickland made his return to AEW, bringing intrigue to the trios division and potentially setting up a multi-team match at All In. The AEW women's division, however, continues to struggle with a disjointed TBS title picture and a lack of clear direction.