AEWs Title Tuesday is shaping up to be a massive letdownand critics arent staying quiet. With WWE stacking NXT Showdown like a pay-per-view-level event, all eyes turned to what AEW would bring to the fight on October 7. So far? Not much.
The head-to-head clash is now official. AEW Dynamite: Title Tuesday airs live from Dailys Place in Jacksonvillethe same night WWE airs its loaded NXT Showdown special on the CW Network. And while WWE has built its lineup with Survivor Series-style matches, title-for-title bouts, and major star power, AEW has offered up just one match: Mercedes Mon vs a mystery opponent from Florida.
Bryan Alvarez and Dave Meltzer werent having it. On Wrestling Observer Radio, they made it clear: AEW isnt showing up with enough ammo.
Dave Meltzer echoed the disappointment with even less patience. Done anything for that. The problem? AEWs big Homecoming event is almost here, and the card is still paper-thin.
Meltzer compared AEWs approach to WWEs own missteps earlier this year when they also put out a lackluster show in a competitive slot.
And while WWE has been building to NXT Showdown with consistent segments, promos, and storyline momentum, Meltzer said AEW simply isnt matching that energy.
Alvarez didnt disagree. I dont know what that means. Means nothing to me. Its just a match. And if AEW is hoping the mystery opponent angle will sell itself, Meltzer thinks thats a mistake too.
While WWE continues to fire on all cylinders with its NXT crossovers, AEWs lackluster rollout for Title Tuesday has fans and insiders scratching their heads. If this is AEWs shot at reclaiming momentum, theyre starting way behind the curve.
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