Last week’s episode of “AEW Dynamite” finalized the card for the upcoming Texas event, highlighting a Texas death match between “Hangman” Adam Page and AEW World Champion John Moxley, expected to headline the show. This match marks their second Texas death match encounter since their initial brutal showdown in 2023. WWE Hall of Famer Bully Ray shared his reservations about this stipulation on “Busted Open Radio,” suggesting AEW might be relying too heavily on this type of match instead of exploring other creative options. He questioned whether a Texas death match should headline such a long event, noting that AEW shows often stretch over four hours and require varied entertainment elements to keep the audience engaged.
AEW pay-per-views are known for their lengthy cards, typically featuring more than a dozen matches, including last year’s Wembley Stadium event, which had 11 matches. Currently, eight matches have been announced for the Texas event, with reports indicating that another multi-person match will be added soon.
Fan Take: This update is significant for AEW fans as it reveals both the promotion’s commitment to high-stakes, intense rivalries and the challenge of keeping a lengthy event captivating without over-relying on gimmick matches. How AEW balances creativity with fan expectations here could influence the future direction of their storytelling and match variety.
