This week on Elite Heat, Tim and Doug debut a new segment: The Heat Check: a quick-hit rundown of what worked, what was mid, and what absolutely did not land on AEW Dynamite.

The guys break down a strong in-ring night for AEW, including MJF vs. Rush, “Speedball” Mike Bailey vs. Kevin Knight, and a main event banger between Will Ospreay and Mark Davis. They also dig into the bigger stories coming out of the show: Kevin Knight joining the Don Callis Family, Mercedes Moné returning as the Owen Hart Tournament wild card, Mark Briscoe making his case for a world title shot, and whether AEW is doing enough to build toward Forbidden Door.

Plus: Thekla declares war on STARDOM, Ciampa channels Jericho’s greatest hits, the Young Bucks roast the Dogs, and the guys try to figure out where Hangman Adam Page fits into all of this.

In this episode:

• MJF vs. Rush delivers but did the stipulation hurt more than help?
• Why Andrade felt underused on this episode
• Mark Briscoe’s promo and whether he feels like a true world title challenger
• Lio Rush continues to be interesting, but what is AEW actually doing with him?
• Kevin Knight joins the Don Callis Family: smart move or unnecessary?
• Mercedes Moné returns, but did Alex Windsor take another tough loss?
• Thekla, STARDOM, and the problem with assuming fans know the whole story
• Will Ospreay vs. Mark Davis steals the show
• Death Riders vs. Don Callis Family: AEW’s strongest current story?
• When is AEW actually going to start building Forbidden Door?

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AEW is coming off one of its strongest pay-per-views ever… so why did the follow-up feel a little weird?

On this episode of Elite Heat, Tim and Dug break down the post-Double or Nothing three-hour Dynamite/Collision hybrid, including what worked, what felt rushed, and why AEW’s biggest storylines may be shifting in surprising directions.

Kevin Knight steps into the spotlight after turning on Speedball Mike Bailey, Kyle Fletcher continues to feel like a major player, MJF begins shaping his World Championship reign, and Cope & Christian bring back some serious Edge & Christian nostalgia.

Plus, we get into the latest on the AEW women’s division, the confusingly fast Statlander/Shida blowoff, the ongoing mystery around Forbidden Door, and why some major absences made this show feel stranger than it probably should have.

Topics include:

• Kevin Knight’s heel turn and promo
• Kyle Fletcher, Takeshita, and the Don Callis Family
• MJF’s championship celebration
• Cope & Christian’s five-second pose callback
• Statlander vs. Shida in a Philly Street Fight
• The lack of direction for the AEW women’s division
• Will Ospreay and the Death Riders
• Pac’s subtle tension with Ospreay
• Mark Davis vs. Jack Perry
• Jericho, Ricochet, and Tommaso Ciampa
• Early Forbidden Door questions
• Could Hangman Adam Page return soon?

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AEW Double or Nothing delivered one of the strongest pay-per-views we’ve seen...possibly EVER, and we’re breaking down why it worked from top to bottom.

Smart pacing, a red-hot New York crowd, strong in-ring storytelling, major post-match angles, and multiple matches that are in the Match of the Year conversation. From Okada vs. Takeshita stealing the show, to MJF and Darby Allin delivering an incredible main event, to Kyle Fletcher’s shocking return and Kevin Knight’s stunning heel turn, this episode is packed.

We also get into:

Okada vs. Takeshita as a possible Match of the Year
MJF defeating Darby Allin and what it means for the title picture
Kevin Knight’s shocking turn and what comes next
Will Ospreay’s evolution
Swerve vs. Bandido exceeding expectations
The ongoing issues with AEW’s women’s division
Thekla, Jamie Hayter, Mercedes Moné speculation, and the Owen
Stadium Stampede chaos, cameos, and where everyone should go next
Why AEW nailed PPV pacing and storytelling

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