AEW building to Forbidden Door with NJPW and NXT creating momentum for a Gold Rush TV special had both brands running hot this week. Host Adam Silverstein covers MJF and Adam Cole drawing, CM Punk speaking, Will Ospreay surprising, Seth Rollins accepting Bron Breakker's title challenge, Humberto Carillo & Angel Garza returning to developmental and more.
AEW building to its Forbidden Door pay-per-view with NJPW and NXT creating momentum for a two-week Gold Rush special had both brands operating at the height of their abilities this week. Host Adam Silverstein opens by diving into AEW's extremely well-built Dynamite [3:50], featuring MJF and Adam Cole drawing in an eliminator, CM Punk speaking, Kenny Omega returning and Will Ospreay surprising. Over in NXT [21:50], "The Silver King" breaks down Seth Rollins accepting Bron Breakker's title challenge, Baron Corbin becoming No. 1 contender for Carmelo Hayes, Nathan Frazer winning the Heritage Cup and Humberto Carillo & Angel Garza returning to inject even more main roster talent into developmental. Follow Getting Over on Twitter @GettingOverCast.