THE MUST SEE OPEN BY CODY AND THE ELITE | AEW DYNAMITE 3/18/20, Empty Arena

[@aaronadrian939]

They beyond accomplished on giving us entertainment in these difficult times. Even with no live audience, I enjoyed the hell out of Dynamite tonight. Thank You AEW!

[@TheProkonover]

@Bryan Bradley what he means is. Anyone within the company can get infected with Covid-19, if that happens, they may be forced to cancel the show. He is just stating that there is a possibility.

[@heymikey6793]

💯!!!

[@samuelblachon95130]

Give the same credit to WWE

[@SosaSal_]

Aaron Adrian Last night AEW showed that they care about their audience during this dark time. AEW will forever have my loyalty

[@sarcasticcastle8945]

See pulls off national 3:16 day.....raw and SmackDown without a crowd. I know you got the bucks to pull off a wrestling company but there are just some things you can't imitate.

[@fatnipples2.044]

Even though there was no crowd this was one of the best shows that y'all had put on in my opinion. Love you guys. AEW for life!!!!!!

[@kinglarrythefirst]

Exactly the same I said. AEW is King.

[@din7291]

Why they copied WWE with the no crowd thing?

[@brazen6850]

@@din7291 First of all, both AEW and WWE decided to do without crowds due to the COVID-19 outbreak. Second of all, AEW actually put on a live show instead of relying on previous pay-per-view content.

[@EpikEthann]

I love how the storyline was meant to be that Chris Jericho banned all fans from the arena 😂😂😂

[@mickeylamb4956]

Aew for life? Hahaha

[@INFOLONG]

Aew is best thing happening right now in this locked down world.... seeing AEW makes me motivated to fight for my patients....love from nepal.

[@GeeManFinn]

You fighting for those patients make you a hero to a lot of people. Don't forget that

[@afiqhaikal6123]

You are a hero, thank you for your service sir

[@shellderwellder7944]

amen brother

[@MateusHenrique-of4bc]

From Nepal or the Everest

[@Ublivion01]

Good person Khagendra, not many would find energy from entertainment and put it into saving others

[@Demongunner7]

This is like the opening monologue of a play, almost Shakesperian. When the history books are written and the documentaries compiled, this deserves to be one of the most important opening promos in AEW's history.

[@Maedrya]

In WRESTLING* History

[@dorcohen9808]

I love the idea of this type of promo opening a crowdless show it kinda feels like an old play and that vibe sets the drama for the whole episode

[@jackkreacherr9339]

Well said

[@jamesblevins4070]

in wrestling history... in television history... in history.

[@smxkestacks3664]

Lmao the Elite is really just a bunch of theater kids if you think about it

[@Pacific_Spirit459]

Watching this back a year later, this is still an incredibly powerful opener, one I believe will be remembered in the history books. This was one of the first moments that showed the true heart and spirit of the people that worked in this organization. They pushed forward in a time of extreme uncertainty, when they didn't know if their telecast would still exist in a matter of days, and still went out of their way to give us, not only a little bit of a distraction from the world and it's problems, but gave us hope for the future. Thanks to everyone backstage. You made this goddamned pandemic not quite as terrible. And for that, I wish you all the best.

[@andremotivation6561]

Felt like i was watching Capt. America calling upon the Avengers. Well done Cody. Coming from 90s baby..this made me feel like i was watching authentic wrestling again

[@joemorenojm]

Tony khan is iron man Cody is captain America

[@aruhe6650]

reddit moment

[@jeffreymark475]

Cody was born in the 80s feller

[@SwitsaSwoo]

Jeffrey Mark he was clearly referring to himself as a 90s baby, not Cody.

[@andremotivation6561]

@@jeffreymark475 i know, im saying I am a 90s baby

[@N8Lloyder]

Distraction, entertainment, and positivity is what everyone needs right now and damn you all brought that to us for two solid hours last night. Thank you for that AEW, and I mean ALL of AEW.

[@OrlyYaRlyK]

Truth! Thank you everyone at AEW!

[@mr.mackey6012]

Look up in any search engine: global truth project. Read "The Present". This book explaining the truth about life/death can change the world if enough people read/check it is true.

[@johnnymorningstar2855]

A year later and AEW has completely won me over as a fan. Thank you all so much for being a positive impact for us all in times where we weren't sure what was gonna happen to our friends, our family, ourselves, and of course our favorite performers. You guys did your absolute best to work with what you had and you knocked it out of the park every single week. Really do appreciate what you've given us. God bless.

[@eltriangulodelasbermudas]

wonderful bro!

[@joepod]

Just wondering if you are still an AEW fan now.

[@Compa_Doom]

this entire show was incredible. AEW really know how to use what they have to put on amazing shows

[@Compa_Doom]

@Chaunsey Billings ok that's fine so why look up AEW videos and waste your time if you don't like it?are you really that bored

[@Compa_Doom]

@Chaunsey Billings sure someone inboxed you. but hey you do you like whatever you like. Let people like what they like.

[@Compa_Doom]

@Chaunsey Billings we are not related so you are not my brother. But you go enjoy what you want. Have fun

[@WeGottaSituation]

Now this is how an empty arena show shall be done. Well done guys 👏

[@JHammock664]

@Ricky John Cena did great on Smackdown

[@Successzone1234]

@Ricky he is a big guy though

[@zikrim1227]

@@Successzone1234 i cant believe, someone still fall for that joke

[@jordiogando695]

WeGottaSituation This episode was fun to watch honestly it kept people intrigued to wat h👏🏼👍🏼this felt like a movie with Spears and MJF gambling too lol

[@ChurchOfTUPAC]

I can imagine they STILL turned down the crowd noise on Roman's entrance on instinct.

[@kerrydustin3996]

This already seems like a lifetime ago. Gotta give AEW credit. They kept the show going during unpredictable times.

[@Videogamelover58]

Agree

[@APTapes]

Anyone who says pro wrestling is fake, or that it doesn't matter needs to see this clip. This is real. Every second of it felt real. For a brief moment, it felt like Greek theater. This is why we tune in. This is why we're fans. This is why.

[@APTapes]

@@The80sWolf_ (Sigh) There's always one...

[@APTapes]

@@The80sWolf_ (Slow golf clap)

[@APTapes]

@@The80sWolf_ You care about this why? I'm confused...

[@juniororiginalone4659]

I feel like wrestling is not fake and yes i feel it

[@jherikomark]

@@The80sWolf_ oh crap, wait... You mean it's not real? You mean these people weren't talking in the ring just now, you mean the fireworks weren't real? Did they do voice dubbing and fake CGI for the pyro? It's not real when they jump from the turn buckles onto their opponents... They're not actually doing that? It's an optical illusion? Are they using wires? When Sid Vicious snapped his ankle right in half in WCW, that was fake too? Was the surgery also fake? Are wrestling companies not real either? Is this all a dream that we're trying to wake up from? *Smacks my head Wake me up! Is the money they earn not real? That must be fake too. When there's a crowd, they must not be real. I think I'm losing it, I don't know what's real and what's not anymore. Someone please help me. How many wrestlers have to die for entertaining us before people like you will stop saying that it's "fake"? Get the F out of here.

[@questionthemark4982]

Thanks AEW ! You guys showed the wrestling world how to do an empty arena show. Loved the Debuts of Lee and Hardy. Video package for Archer was well done too.

[@jaymaledic5730]

Lol, they got rowdy wrestlers betting on the sidelines though..

[@sergiodoordie319]

👌

[@rif5556]

The video package for Archer was great, I'm not very familiar with him but I'm excited for him vs Cody now.

[@badesha89]

@@rif5556 lance archers a beast. He was a star in new japan. Their building him good in aew. Cant wait to see what happenes next.

[@questionthemark4982]

@@rif5556 Archer had a good match vs Moxley at Wrestle Kingdom in Japan earlier this year, worth checking out. I saw him wrestle on New Japan's US Tour as well this year, Colt Cabana and Jeff Cobb were also on the card.

[@TuberoseKisser]

I forgot that there was no crowd after a while, I think having a few people cheering was enough to keep it from being awkward.

[@porkchopexpress6890]

Nazareth right having some of the roster be the crowed to cheer for the ones with matches was an awesome idea. After today’s episode wwe is gonna bite AEW’s idea and prolly do this with their next shows. Cuz them showing ppv matches wasting time was the lamest shit ever. Like Vince dude got a big ass roster and you couldn’t come up with something as small as that. Just kinda shows he doesn’t respect the roster himself.

[@sarahgabriella84]

I think AEW is so good, you just know where the big pops would be like with Matt and the Exalted One reveals.

[@dtcarpediem]

Not My Problem Brah Thank You!!!! I agree 100% with everything you said including WWE biting this style which should of been a no brainer already. Why not have wrestlers that aren’t going to be on tv anyway to sit in the crowd? Hell they could of had R Truth do some funny crowd stuff lol but that’s too much like right smh.

[@sallymiller9147]

makes me sad.

[@EdgeOfEntropy17]

I TOTALLY agree! Those few people outside really took me out of that awkward feeling.

[@LuhYo_DFG]

WWE really missed out on a treasure that is Cody Rhodes

[@ELPelonCabron]

Hell yeah they did bro. 💯

[@kiwikiwi2483]

Yea that's good in all but that's not the point right now. We're getting hit by a whole fucking pandemic and there are still idiots focusing on this dead brand war.

[@ELPelonCabron]

@The Pope Of Sports and Entertainment lmao. Dumbest shit i read all year.

[@gpdcjf102]

@The Pope Of Sports and Entertainment Tell that to the ratings and live crowds for AEW, buddy.

[@DavidSmith-oh3re]

@The Pope Of Sports and Entertainment Bullshit

[@MrEmpireBuilder0000]

This speech is one of the greatest now having seen what we've seen... having been through what we been through. What a time stamp this is..

[@Rikkiota]

What a great speech! Thanks AEW for making me forget about the world for 2 hours. Everything was just perfect tonight!

[@shinshoryuken69]

It's been one year since this episode happened and the first time we see Brodie Lee in AEW, this is one of the most important episodes in AEW that we won't forget

[@hillbilly_420]

Tonight's episode was epic!!!

[@kashifreza1993]

It was Dynamite!

[@gamechanger700]

Especially with no crowd.I kinda had low expectations since there was no crowd.But this episode exceeded beyond my expectations

[@crowns9966]

It was indeed a WONDERFUL episode

[@rishabhnbhatnagar]

This show deserved an audience. It was that good.

[@shinra1808]

it was better then what raw put on with Becky and her truck that shit was boring asl

[@im.o6055]

In my eyes, "Hangman" Page is like Tetsuya Naito of NJPW. So, right now he is entertaining af.

[@Gawdzillest]

IM.O totally get that, he’s chasing that gold

[@GeeManFinn]

Nice name drop 👌

[@JacksonOwex]

I hadn't thought of it that way but what I know about Naito and NJPW you're right!

[@dead_people_been_quite_since]

He's far below Naito in terms of charisma, in ring skills & mic skills. Naito had a better organic story. But he's definitely the future of AEW

[@im.o6055]

@@dead_people_been_quite_since Naito is a veteran. But, I am with you on how "Hangman" is the future of AEW.

[@silenceenigma587]

I'll never forget seeing this for the first time at my buddy's house. We simply looked at the TV and didn't say a word to one another until this segment ended

[@jdriguez00]

Very sad

[@madvlasters2836]

Watched this with my girlfriend at the time on my couch. We usually scream like crazy for Dynamite but we sat in silence for the whole 7 minutes. It was chilling

[@jherikomark]

Same.

[@chimhenglong1428]

Brodie Lee and Matt Hardy at the same night. My Gawd...... AEW AEW AEW🔥🔥

[@DavidSmith-oh3re]

I loved this episode!

[@Successzone1234]

Orange Cassidy Vs Matt hardy

[@DavidSmith-oh3re]

@@Successzone1234 Must see TV

[@kareemowens1871]

2 Amazing DEBUTS IN ONE NIGHT

[@TechStomper21]

i think what made a BIG difference was having wrestlers replace the crowd, it still gives that energy of the crowd so please keep doing that

[@vickmtz214]

BEST SHOW EVER!! From MJF and Sean spears in the crowd betting on the matches and keeping us at home entertained to Lance Archer's promo to brody lee's debut to sammy singing to chris jerichos promo to matt hardys debut. Overall GREAT FREAKING SHOW THIS WAS!!!!

[@kashifreza1993]

With everything Going on right now This actually does put a smile on my face. Thank you AEW

[@levibradley6667]

This was one of the most meaningful opens to a pro wrestling program I have ever seen, my respect level just shot sky high for the elite It's too true tho with all this madness going on with the Coronavirus around the world, things are changing to the point where we are loosing our old way of life, and yes Kenny we still do need entertainment pro wrestling is the only thing that has been getting me through

[@Jayhoyt32]

@@christinewebber7924 And what exactly is the "inevitable"? Because anyone who has truly paid attention to all of this from the start and have the ability to deflect the doom and gloom panic we're all apparently supposed to be completely wrapped up with are all coming to the same conclusion. Look, I'm the furthest thing from a conspiracy theorist and i've had many battles with those kinds of people over the years, but this COVID19 shit is a far departure from what we're all being told it really is. All anyone with even a little intelligence needs to do is look into the history of viral outbreaks and compare the seriousness of the virus and the numbers of infected and the death totals, along with the reactions and preventative measures taken by people and then compare them to now. It will become very clear that shit isn't adding up here, which will cause you to do more digging and with every passing hour you'll be able to relax that much more. The virus isn't the problem, the panic and over-reaction from the people however has become much more of a problem than it ever needed to be.

[@codyisrude]

Even without a crowd they still tore the building down i love professional wrestling dammit!

[@shinzontheta]

Alot of it had to do with how they set up the ring right next to he stage. Made it feel like opera rather than a empty void.

[@gavinevans6940]

The promo that started it all. Thank you daily’s place.

[@FMans-wk7zl]

AEW did a much better job than WWE without fans For me that’s the biggest win they have over WWE so far

[@TheJimmybeatz]

its shows who has the best writers and production team and wrestlers

[@frankh.9243]

You took the words out of my mouth , this is so epic ... even without an audience. These guys are really awesome , this is real classic wrestling at its best

[@t.f.g1414]

I'm proud AEW did more wrestling matches than WWE Cuz they did nothing than some damn highlights.

[@415izzle]

Literally the same weirdness with no audience,you all a bunch of fanboys

[@manniefaces]

@@TheJimmybeatz agreed but let us remember Vince controls everything.

[@aprentissdaye]

Cody, Kenny Omega and Matt Jackson's opening promo was so golden I almost forgot there was no audience in attendance. I was just imaging that everyone was being quiet as The Elite was addressing what is going on around the world. This was so well done, Dynamite was a great show from start to finish, thank you AEW for existing.

[@profightsinfo]

AEW delivered tonight more then I ever thought they could. Thank you A-E-W!

[@chris95review]

This is the Cody Rhodes I wanted in WWE. But we never got it until now in AEW.

[@juanwick2726]

C'mon Stardust was awesome mwahahahaha...hehehehe...

[@chris95review]

@@juanwick2726 He was. But I believed he could do more then that.

[@markmenning1804]

It's in his blood.

[@entertainmentnation7137]

@@chris95review I loved the stardust gimmick even if he felt uncomfortable. he invested immensely with every gimmick. What do you think of him now?

[@JOK3RC4RDx]

I definitely think we’re seeing peak Cody now especially when he eventually gets the titles off Roman

[@sr.mysterio7090]

Tonight its not about AEW, WWE or any other wrestling company. Tonight its just wrestling entertaining against COVID-19. WE ARE ONE AND STRONG. God bless us all.

[@demoth]

Technically it is aew cause nxt cancel their live show and it just a recap. And their no other wrestling show on Wednesday night.

[@random__itch]

COVINCE FEARS RATINGS

[@AlamKhan-vm6pm]

Cody legend. Aew the best

[@Westside_Hippie]

Due to the covid19 outbreak I was fucking robbed of seeing this episode in person

[@Lobossumi]

This was a brilliant episode. Small and simple idea of having the other wrestlers as audience was just superb.

[@TheFlamingPike]

Not gonna lie, it felt a bit odd at first but the more it went on, the more I was into it. It was fun to see ( and hear ) all the wrestlers at ring side. There definitely was a Lucha Underground type of feel to it. Overall, although I did miss the always awesome AEW crowd, it was an interesting experience... BUT MOST IMPORTANT OF ALL I want to thank AEW for not giving up on Dynamite because I honestly find it really hard to cope with the almost total absence of sports at the moment. In times like these we usually would find solace in sports, we watch sports to get all those accumulated worries out of our system and right now we have practically nothing. Pro Wrestling decided to take a stand and I'm really glad they did.

[@NuSkoolKungFoo]

One year on and this video still holds up. At a time of uncertainty and of panic, these people came together and did their best to entertain all of us watching from home. The world seemed like it was falling apart, some say that it still is but for this night and for every Wednesday night after, they helped relieve ourselves of our worries. I have my own problems, just like every other person in this world, and I am thankful that I have this brief but wonderful moment of distraction that makes me proud to say that I am a wrestling fan. Thank you Cody, thank you to The Elite, thank you Tony Khan and thank you AEW.

[@links5957]

I was in little tears cody giving his speech to the people at home all what's happening now and just being home and you guys giving something to entertainment on my television and tonight's wrestling show was really damn good. love you AEW thanks for a wonderful show.

[@JB00GIE22]

Looking back, the Jacksonville era of AEW is what made me a forever fan. I watched on and off in 2019 but I now I can't remember the last time I missed a Wednesday night.

[@varac5451]

This was my first time watching a whole DYNAMITE show, and boy did it beat expectations! AMAZING JOB!

[@varac5451]

The way WWE does it makes it seem awkward and forced but AEW addresses it and flows with it.

[@thefacelessgamer2641]

For a moment I thought this was Japanese wrestling because of all the silence and I was waiting for the clapping of the hands to happen

[@Gawdzillest]

The Faceless Gamer ooof they need to but prob won’t ever hold a show in Japan

[@akephalos438]

I miss new Japan 🥺

[@BoozeAholic]

@@Gawdzillest Why? It's not like they're not allowed in Japan, lol. If WWE can run shows there, I don't see why AEW can't.

[@royastro2513]

Geronimo Reno yeah I think it’s New Japan, the company that Kenny and The Bucks have beef with. Not the entire country of Japan. They will probably eventually hold a show there. And if they don’t they really really should.

[@dannyquang7359]

Guillermo Moreno I don’t see why they wouldn’t it’s not like new Japan owns every arena there if they want to they can do it and I’m sure the elite would love to return Japan in the near future

[@mike20pr]

"Hit the lights, hit the pyro, and lets start Dynamite!" *arena lights up* This was beyond epic imo. Shows they really care about what they provide and didnt just phone it in.

[@RamosOutdoors]

It gave me chills.

[@JC-ok4yx]

This show was fantastic. Compared to the other ones I’ve seen this week without a crowd t had energy and was like I was watching an actually TV show instead of a cookie cutter time filler.

[@jasonbuzzalini5174]

Thanks for going the extra mile to keep us fans entertained! Its not cheap to put on a show, especially to an empty venue, and I definitely appreciate it! And I know the fans everywhere do, too!

[@cryforthemoon]

AEW did a brilliant job with the circumstances. The show was still highly entertaining. Love this young company.

[@KellzFam]

This was an amazing opening . Cody you did a wonderful job. All talent and crew thank you for working hard to entertain us through this all .

[@joshuajackson111]

I have to say the most amazing opener I’ve seen. Standing behind the elite and AEW all the way. Thank you for the passion you display.

[@FlixCreEightR]

One hell of a opening. Awesome show. And loved how u used the talent for the crowd. I just hope we have a Dynamite show next week. Since u said, next Dynamite. And not next week on Dynamite.

[@MalvinJackson]

THANK U SO MUCH.THIS SHOW WAS THE FIRST TIME I SMILED ALL WEEK..TIMES HAVE BEEN HARD AND I FORGOT TONIGHT...THANK U

[@douglassicchitano2094]

I haven't watched wrestling for years. WWE is the reason for that. Even with an empty arena, AEW captures my attention again. AEW is the reason I watch again and i thank you.

[@krystar-roddie8855]

The opening reminded me of when Vince opened up an episode of RAW in 2007 after Benoit's death

[@demoth]

And then act like it never happen.

[@notsoinvisiblelibra]

I still mourn him and Eddie😢

[@notsoinvisiblelibra]

@@demoth and from there began my dislike for that company.

[@Visionsunhendrix]

AEW, you have my heart. I’m a 30 year old man who grew up with Monday Night Wars, Attitude Era! And you guys have brought a sense of authenticity to wrestling that has been missing since those times. I’m back watching wrestling with my oldest son who is 8. Thank you. Don’t feel like you have to compete against the other brand.....there’s no competition, AEW is king amongst real wrestling fans.

[@MrBESTINTHEWORLD316]

Really great promo, great way to conect the storyline of The Elite with the current events

[@BatManThugs]

Never been a Cody fan, haven't kept up with wrestling in a long time let alone wstched AEW but godamn that intro was emotional. Really felt that, will be watching from now for sure.

[@JDhillon_]

Watching WWE this past week it looked awkward af even with Stone Cold, somehow Cody’s promo made me forget there was even a crowd. The guy has a certain aura about him that makes you listen, imagine this guy was stardust a few years ago.

[@ivanrodriguez3477]

Stone cold promo shouldn't never happened without the crowds it just doesnt make sense

[@ultragarrison]

Dunno what u were watching but stone cold's promo was great

[@ivanrodriguez3477]

@@ultragarrison didnt u watch raw bro that shit was dead I mean his promo is good but without the crowd is just doeant make sense

[@ultragarrison]

@@ivanrodriguez3477 i don't remember seeing cody's speech being viral. Stone cold's empty arena hell yeah got the attention of several people

[@JDhillon_]

ultragarrison never said it wasn’t great just without the crowd in WWE they haven’t done a good job in making it look less awkward, where as Cody and AEW have.

[@AdamPatrickMoore]

Absolutely compelling and riveting dramatization in this historic opening segment! The seamless weaving together of the introduction of the show, the explanation of circumstances in the world surrounding, and the unraveling of this saga truly was a mark of brilliance! The utilization of factions in Elite is definitely a component of professional wrestling which has been missing in other companies.

[@MrGrugsy]

There's a certain out of touch old man that needs to take notes. This was very well done.

[@Bubb23rd]

Yes sir, i think it was done great and we both know who's that old piece of shit is

[@anthonyeagleelk3593]

Like seriously! I wasnt a fan of no audience, While missed, they did it! Waaaaaay better than that other show Ive watched for 25+ years has no doubt!

[@JMIToThe]

Christopher Daniels will be livid if he sees this comment lol jk

[@victoriarodriguez1646]

F that old man and his shitty company he is out of touch is wrestling

[@FlipsideJr]

AEW marks can never enjoy the show without mentioning wwe 😂😂😂

[@Chellz801]

When the pyro came in I got a burst of energy. The shot where they shoot above the three of them in the ring alone, was really dramatic. It felt like a play during this open but it was beautiful. Great show, thank you for providing an escape from what’s going on in the world today.

[@TypetwoAbsolute]

I just KNEW they were going to hold back and save the good stuff for when they were back with the crowds... Prepare your ass for this episode, all the bombs are dropped. I could hear the crowd pop huge even without them there.

[@falsemessiah9902]

TypetwoAbsolute there won’t be crowds for a long time bud ... not until there is a cure and that’s not likely any time soon probably some time after Christmas

[@GamingBoy0422]

False Messiah not a cure but a vaccine for the virus.

[@krowrek1773]

@@falsemessiah9902 Treatments are already being tested and tried, it's vaccines that won't be available until last year, we'll be able to treat people soon

[@falsemessiah9902]

KrowRek no we won’t lol trust

[@anaewnjpwguy]

We're almost here

[@MentalLiberation]

One year later, and the fans are back in droves. This was one very amazing moment and promo and it was moments like these that made them come back. Thank you AEW as one of the many things that made 2020 a little brighter in some ways

[@merchandise5825]

If somehow you find this I want to tell you, you've made it this far through the covid era, keep your chin up. I love you.

[@unsurprisingly]

One of the best dynamite ever , made me feel real good inside and out, SO FOR THIS I WILL ALWAYS BE IN DEDT TO THE AEW AND ALL WHO STAND FOR IT,. MUCH LOVE FROM HUNTINGTON WV THANKS AGAIN PRAYER'S

[@DavidSmith-oh3re]

Awesome episode of AEW Dynamite tonight and it's awesome to see Woken Matt Hardy and Brodie Lee in AEW!

[@demoth]

Woken is wwe. Broken is Matt Hardy.

[@DavidSmith-oh3re]

@@demoth Broken Matt Hardy is way better!

[@jamescullinane188]

Well 16 months later here we are! Thank you AEW!! Thank you for entertaining us during tough times good to see you back on the road!

[@millionfish]

I love how Cody transitioned this from real life into the storyline. Great promo and great show!

[@undeadratchetsux]

Watching this when the pandemic started helped make me feel comfort, it brought me back to when times were easier and I was a young wrestling fan. AEW brought this excitement back to me. Thank you!,!

[@chezfarach001]

“This was my home during the pandemic” - Cody Rhodes on RAW 5/8/23

[@bbussey1967]

AEW gets me through this tough time Thank You

[@hestonblumenthal4263]

Absolutely loved the camera shot from 6:13. Beautifully framed with the Elite in the ring bathed in light with Hangman on the outside in darkness with the mist swirling around him. Just fantastic cinematography

[@kibbleeater1]

Watching this on the day of the last show of the Daily's Place era. It's been a weird and wild ride but it's gonna be great to see AEW on the road again. Daily's Place will always be AEWs home

[@TehJew22]

I never thought of my World as Small before.

[@GeeManFinn]

The bar for empty arena shows has officially been set, this episode put you guys on a whole new level, be proud. A lot of fans had their names changed to Mark tonight.

[@ihateevamarieontv8741]

This 7 minute intro is 1000x better than 5 hours of smackdown and raw.

[@S1873]

To Tony Khan, the elite and everyone behind the scenes I just want to say thank you for giving me my love of wrestling back.

[@lilseankristinahbbard1305]

Cody Rhodes is amazing on the mic love him 😍😍😍

[@Danimal1177]

Must be in his blood.

[@edgarpan]

You guys did everything right. No crowd and it was still a great show. It felt in a way like I was there in person watching the matches with how quiet it was. But the interactions between everyone else outside the ring was hilarious and a great idea. You guys truly showed WWE how to do it, both great wrestling and promos. AEW is Life!!!

[@martinputt6421]

This show was amazing and the promo by Cody was incredible. Loved MJF and Shaun Spears betting on the matches too.

[@danh950]

Thank you for the entertainment, not only this episode but the last few months. It helped me more than once to step away from the madness life is sometimes.

[@EAprima]

Fantastic show opening. I watched it twice. AEW - NOW IT IS TIME TO SHOWCASE YOUR SOCIAL MEDIA PROWESS. Please give an opportunity to: 1) SHOWCASE people's response, reaction and INTERACTIONS online via TV; 2) GET ALL your staff and wrestlers on the surrounding ring to contribute to the show as a crowd.

[@dead_people_been_quite_since]

Finally someone who gets it

[@melvinh007]

I agree. I don't know about you - but with these empty arena shows - I have all kind of ideas running though my head.

[@Matt-rw9oq]

Cody is so smooth, he makes you believe it, because he believes it. Thank you AEW for bringing some cheer in these uncertain times.

[@boots8562]

A wrestling show with some wrestling on it...thank you AEW

[@stephennicoil5225]

AEW helped me get my love for wrestling back, I stopped watching WWE after the first ever Elimination Chamber match, and tbh I never missed it after all it was done, but that AEW is here I was hooked, I watched Dynamite every week, never missed a PPV and went to Full Gear and loved every moment I have seen! This opening was amazing and I felt that energy passion and emotion from The Elite. God bless AEW for bringing back wrestling again. AEW AEW AEW AEW AEW AEW AEW AEW AEW AEW AEW!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@mohajack1504]

I'm aew 4 live best show off the year without crowd brodielee and matt hardy debuts ♥️ ohhh imagine if there was crowd 😭 i love wrestling again

[@bjoy304]

My man🤘🤘🤘🔥

[@daveczarn4373]

Same here bud👍🍺 wrestling is Back!!

[@sergiodoordie319]

Archer video was also pretty good

[@Westside_Hippie]

It was a great empty show but damn that hometown pop for lee woulda been nuts knowing my city

[@tdpfaunus]

Ok wow. It has been a long time since I got goosebumps but here I am. Other programs have failed to give me excitement like this for years. I am thankful and I hope that we all get through this together so that you get the audience you deserve

[@gamathedrummer1532]

Man my birthday was on March 3rd so my brother in law bought 2nd row tickets for dynamite on the 13th of May but with all that’s happening I’m not sure that’s gonna happen it would’ve been my first wrestling event and on TV but I hope everything gets better by then even if I don’t get to go to dynamite I just want the world to get better and be able to go to school or work or go outside into large groups without a worry Blessings to you all🙏🏻

[@grazo877]

GAMA THE DRUMMER good man

[@barttysky2]

you’re a good kid 🔥🔥

[@HygorBH]

I dunno, man. You're still two months away from that show. Maybe I'm being optimistic, but since the outbreak in China has already been contained and dealt with, I'm sure everything will be dealt with by May.

[@gamathedrummer1532]

hygor bohm Hubner Thats what I was thinking but then people were saying it wouldn’t end until August but that was before this so hopefully everything will be fixed by then

[@HygorBH]

@@gamathedrummer1532 Yeah, but did you see how fast China managed to erase the outbreak? If they could do it, so can the rest of the world, IMO.

[@MultiLen10]

just want to say thank you aew for putting these shows on at a massive loss to you. your helping us through tough times. stay safe and look after each other people fantastic show

[@simonbarratt2094]

Aew was the best wrestling show of the week I loved how they got the wrestlers who were not fighting to stand in as the crowd unlike wwe which had noooo atmosphere just dead shows n next to no matches lol

[@SandanxStrike]

I love that both shows tried to give their audience some entertainment in the midst of what is going on. Props to both.

[@theschlock9690]

This will be known as one of the greatest promos of our time

[@GameSTARDX]

WWE killed my love of professional wrestling and these men and this company, all of them. Every wrestler, referee, announcer... All made me remember why I loved wrestling. Thank you

[@adamalmighty5064]

Thank you AEW for giving us a great show during these difficult times. Your efforts are appreciated.

[@inklingmario5974]

Really great promo by The Elite right there.

[@everestfuntv7437]

I have wanted to say this since the very first show aired on tv AEW thank you so much for entertaining us today. I feel every wrestler man or female puts in 120% every time. I have enjoyed every wrestler every show every match. Keep up the amazing work y'all you guys don't need fans it's such a pleasure to watch every match you guys are for sure going places. Thank you and thank you so much.

[@screamrad218]

This opening reminds me of the opening of Chris Benoit special when they we’re celebrating his life after his death. Their were no one there in the audience.

[@anthonysolis4163]

That was in Corpus Christi. I was in line waiting to go in till they told us the show was cancelled and we would be given refunds.

[@sparks2spare782]

Amazing show! Thanks to Tony K and the AEW roster for bringing it. The fans do notice the fun you have doing this. It comes out in promos, matches, You Tube shows you do. If the fans see you loving what you do we are invested and having fun too. Thank you again for all you do to entertain us.

[@F1989C]

Beyond powerful intro!!! Thank you AEW!!!

[@tammylockley8710]

Thank you Cody and the entire AEW family! That promo from Cody is yet another one that I felt inside and you just don't get any better than Cody! Thank you for making me feel alive, inspired and for allowing me to escape the world for just a little while. That is what wrestling is. It allows you to suspend belief and watch some of the most talented athletes in the world entertain you. If you watched this and didn't feel something great inside; you might want to take time to find your humanity. I am All Elite!👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏

[@acefreak9561]

These are the people that prevent the division from happening irl thank you both AEW and WWE for this in these hard times

[@AReallyLongAndUnremakableUser]

An amazing show, even if there wasn't a live audience, it was just amusing watching the wrestlers in the front row, taunting, and commenting on what was going on in the ring!! Especially MJF, Colt Cobana slapping the face of Kip Sabian, the 'audience'! shouting at the referee when that low blow happened!! And of course Brodie Lee and Mat Hardy's big reveals!! Brilliant!!

[@SDt729]

This will go down as one of the best openings in the history

[@samuelito39]

Cody is a legend

[@JonathanAlmazanMusic]

What an iconic moment! Too bad Cody left :(

[@Thirdstar]

Damnnn this doesn’t even feel as though it was 5 months ago. This whole episode was special man!