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Elite Retrospective
Hosted by Distorted History Podcast · EN
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.
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Elite Retrospective Episode 9 Dynamite Episodes 15 + 16
Nov 1101:13:37Tap to summarizeIn this episode which includes the one and only episode of Dynamite to come from the Jericho Cruise we seethe crowning of new tag team champsDr. Britt Baker continuing to lash outThe last gasp of the Nightmare collective as they take on Kris Statlander and Hikaru ShidaCody accepting MJF's stipulations for a match at the upcoming pay per viewJurassic Express taking on the Inner Circleand the blinding of John Moxley
Transcribe →Elite Retrospective Episode 8 Dynamite Episodes 13 + 14
Oct 1401:23:01Tap to summarizeThis week's episodes featureMJF 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 chamionshipMeanwhile Darby Allin gets his rematch with Cody as payment for tagging with himAfter being 'assaulted' by the Dark Order the Elite Kenny Omega and the Young Bucks look to prove that they're still eliteHangman Adam Page meanwhile despite trying all he can to walk away from the Elite finds himself once again teaming up with Kenny OmegaJurassic Express in trios action taking on the Best Friends and Orange CassidyDustin Rhodes seeks revenge for his broken arm as he faces off with Sammy GuevaraA 4 way match for the women's world title as Britt Baker, Hikaru Shida, and Nyla Rose challenge Riho for her titleThen the following week Kris Statlander challenges for the women's world title for the first timeThe nightmare collective unfortunately existsThe beginnings of Britt Baker's heel turnJohn Moxley gives Jericho his answer on whether or not he'll join the inner circle
Transcribe →Elite Retrospective Episode 7 Dynamite Episodes 11 + 12
Sep 2301:28:03Tap to summarizeThis episode features: the ongoing travails of the Kenny Omega, Hangman Adam Page teamthe Young Bucks after facing proud and powerful in a Texas street fight challenge for the AEW tag team championshipsKris Statlander continues her rapid rise up the ranks as she faces Britt Baker to be the number 1 contender for the women's world championshipthe 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 himJohn Moxley is offered the opportunity to join the inner circleCody takes on MJF's hired goons the Butcher and the BladeDark Order get some new recruits and initiate them by attacking the Elitethe Nightmare collective continues to be a thing
Transcribe →Elite Retrospective Episode 6 Dynamite 9+10
Sep 901:17:31Tap to summarizeJoin me as I look back at the 9th and 10th episodes of Dynamite from November and December 2019. FeaturingThe 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 BrosThe debut of Kris Statlander 'Revelations' about the 'Nightmare Collective'Cody trying to convince MJF to give him a matchKenny Omega looking to turn things around by taking on the man who he blames for stealing his mojo the Bastard PACThe 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
Transcribe →Elite Retrospective Episode 5 Dynamite 7+8
Aug 2601:33:17Tap to summarizeJoin 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.
Transcribe →Elite Retrospective Episode 4 Full Gear 2019
Aug 1201:27:06Tap to summarizeJoin 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.
Transcribe →Elite Retrospective Episode 3 Dynamite 5+6
Jul 2901:17:14Tap to summarizeJoin 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.
Transcribe →Elite Retrospective Episode 2 Dynamite 3+4
Jul 1501:19:06Tap to summarizeJoin 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.
Transcribe →Elite Retrospective Episode 1 Dynamites 1+2 The Elite Aren't Alright
Jun 2701:04:50Tap to summarizeJoin me as we travel back to October 2019 to look back at the events of the first 2 episodes of Dynamite. To see AEW's first steps, to see who they featured, and what stories they were looking to tell.Covering Dynamite Episodes 1+2 from 10/2/2019 and 10/9/2019.As the various members of the Elite find themselves facing challenges they never expected when helping to found this company.
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