Samantha Irvin & Beth Phoenix At Dynamite, Maximum Carnage Plans, New Theme
Several backstage news and notes have surfaced coming out of the first AEW Dynamite show of the year on Wednesday, January 1, 2025 from Asheville, N.C.
* The Pointer Sisters’ “I’m So Excited” theme is set to become a recurring feature moving forward for AEW Dynamite.
* Samantha Irvin and Beth Phoenix were both backstage at the event, with Beth Phoenix residing in Asheville.
* Indie wrestlers Emily Jaye and Brittany Jade appeared at the show, serving as extras.
* Sources we spoke to expressed satisfaction with the show’s production.
* As previously noted, Warner Bros. Discovery informed AEW that the Cincinnati Dynamite episode needed to carry significant advertising value. This led to the inclusion of a world title match and the “Maximum Carnage” branding.
* The match between Julia Hart and Jamie Hayter, with Hart securing the win, had been in the works for months. Hayter was reportedly enthusiastic about collaborating with Hart.
* PAC is currently overseas and has not been present for recent U.S. shows.
* Cole Karter, Kris Statlander, Harley Cameron, and Brian Cage attended AEW Dynamite but were not featured on the program.
* No content was filmed following AEW Dynamite; however, ROH content was recorded beforehand.
(H/T: Fightful Select)
