On the fifth anniversary of AEW Dynamite, International Champion Will Ospreay faced Ricochet, eight years on from their NJPW Best of the Super Juniors showdown. With expectations astronomically high given their previous encounter, Ricochet and Ospreay held nothing back this week, but this match has come under serious criticism.
On Twitter/X, some fans lambasted the match, arguing that their highly athletic, choreographed spots don\’t equate to real pro wrestling. Responding on social media, Ospreay, who\’s been eager for the match for months, said that all the feedback the match has received only helps himself and Ricochet grow.
Will Ospreay\’s Reaction
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Ricochet\’s Reaction
Ricochet had a more direct approach to dealing with critics of the match.
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While the match had its detractors, countless fans loved seeing the two high-flyers back in the ring, proving that there\’s more than one form of wrestling that fans can enjoy. Part of AEW\’s appeal is that it has various types of wrestling, from the violent brawling of Jon Moxley to the technical wizardry of Bryan Danielson. In the company, Ospreay and Ricochet provide some of the most impressive high-flying maneuvers, with both men earning massive fanbases because of it.
Those who did enjoy the match will get to see Ospreay and Rack back in action again next week. As their match was cut short by Konosuke Takeshita, a triple threat for the title was announced for AEW WrestleDream on October 12.
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