Bill and Krishna predict and then review this week's episode of AEW Dynamite, including Hangman Page's interview with Renee, the Gunns and the Acclaimed acting like children, and some epic wrestling matches, leaving a very hard decision for the match of the night. Predictions: 6:22 Review: 33:49 Matches discussed: Orange Cassidy (c) vs. Jay Lethal for the AEW All-Atlantic Championship  The Young Bucks (Matt & Nick Jackson) vs. Top Flight (Darius & Dante Martin) Jake Hager vs. Ricky Starks Bryan Danielson vs. Bandido Willow Nightingale vs. Toni Storm Darby Allin (c) vs. Kushida for the TNT Championship

Bill and Krishna discuss the news of the week, including a report on AEW's interest in buying the WWE, an update on Anna Jay's condition following Rampage, Frankie Kazarian's departure from AEW, and Jade Cargill's record-breaking title reign. In Dhanai's Dirtsheet, Krishna asks Bill about the odds of Jay White coming to AEW, and "reports" of backstage heat on Wardlow. They also present the AEW Roundup, Bill's Japan Report, which focuses on Stardom's Jan. 8 Nagoya card this week, plus their matches and wrestlers of the week. 2:48 - New of the Week 19:55 - Dhanai's Dirtsheet 27:56 - AEW Roundup 40:04 - Japan Report 51:52 - Match of the Week 54:15 - Wrestler of the Week Matches Discussed: Cosmic Angels (Tam Nakano, Natsupoi & Saki) vs. Prominence (Suzu Suzuki, Risa Sera & Kurumi Hiiragi) in a Triangle Derby Match, Stardom, Nagoya, Jan. 8, 2023 Syuri & Mayu Iwatani vs. Maika & Utami Hayashishita, Stardom, Nagoya, Jan. 8, 2023 Saya Kamitani (c) vs. Ami Sohrei for the Wonder of Stardom Championship, Stardom, Nagoya, Jan. 8, 2023 The House Of Black (Malaki Black, Brody King & Buddy Matthews) vs. Ariya Daivari & The Wingmen (Ryan Nemeth & Peter Avalon), AEW Dark Elevation, Jan. 9, 2023 Bandido vs. Christopher Daniels, AEW Dark Elevation, Jan. 9, 2023 Athena (c) vs. Marina Shafir for the ROH Women’s World Championship, AEW Dark, Jan. 10, 2023 Darby Allin (c) vs. Juice Robinson for the TNT Championship, AEW Rampage, Jan. 13, 2023 Kings of the Black Throne (Malaki Black & Brody King) vs. Eddie Kingston & Ortiz, AEW Rampage, Jan. 13, 2023 Tay Melo & Anna JAS vs. Ruby Soho & Willow Nightingale in a No DQ Match, AEW Rampage, Jan. 13, 2023  

Bill and Krishna predict and review this week's loaded episode of AEW Dynamite, including the return of Adam Cole, MJF time travelling on a mic, and an appearance by the Jericho Appreciation Society. Predictions: 5:27 Review: 22:46 Matches Discussed: Jon Moxley vs. Hangman Adam Page The Firm (Big Bill & Lee Moriarty) vs. JungleHook (Jungle Boy Jack Perry & Hook) Bryan Danielson vs. Konosuke Takeshita Dr. Britt Baker, DMD & Jamie Hayter vs. Saraya & Toni Storm Death Triangle (PAC, Rey Fenix & Penta El Zero Miedo) (c) vs. The Elite (Kenny Omega, Matt & Nick Jackson) for the AEW World Trios Championship in a ladder match (Escalera de la Muerte)  

Bill and Krishna discuss the news of the week including further discussion of Kenny Omega vs. Will Ospreay from Wrestle Kingdom 17 and the implications of Vince McMahon's return on AEW and other wrestling companies. Dhanai's Dirtsheet looks at rumours around FTR & CM Punk and the possibility of Mercedes Moné appearing on this week's Dynamite. We also get the usual segments: the AEW Roundup, Bill's report from Japan (including surprise matches from Will Ospreay & Kenny Omega), and the match & wrestler of the week. Vince McMahon's return to the WWE Board of Directors: 4:17 Kenny Omega vs. Will Ospreay: 17:32 Dhanai's Dirtsheet: 32:36 AEW Roundup: 43:00 Report from Japan: 52:47 Match of the Week: 1:05:26 Wrestler of the Week: 1:06:59 Matches Discussed: 7Upp (Nanae Takahashi, Yuu, & Yuna Mizumori)  vs. Classmates (Hazuki, Koguma & Saya Iida) - Stardom, Yokohama, Jan. 3, 2023 United Empire (TJP, Francesco Akira & Will Ospreay) vs Yoshinobu Kanemaru, Taichi & Douki - NJPW New Years Dash, Jan. 5, 2023 Kenny Omega & Kazuchika Okada vs. United Empire's Jeff Cobb & Aaron Henare - NJPW New Years Dash, Jan. 5, 2023 Top Flight (Darius & Dante Martin) vs. The Workhorsemen (JD Drake & Anthony Henry) - AEW Dark, Jan. 3, 2023 Dr. Britt Baker DMD & Jamie Hayter vs. The Renegade Twins (Charlette & Robyn Renegade) - AEW Rampage, Jan. 6, 2023 Top Flight (Darius & Dante Martin) vs. Jon Moxley & Bryan Danielson - AEW Rampage, Jan. 6, 2023

Bill and Krishna predict and review tonight's AEW Dynamite, complete with its new look. They discuss the confrontation between Mox and Hangman, Danielson's challenge to MJF, Saraya's choice of partner, and the Gunns memorial for FTR. As always, they review all the in-ring action. They conclude by looking at the Kenny Omega and Will Ospreay press conferences after their insane match at Wrestle Kingdom 17. Review: 21:11 Kenny Omega & Will Ospreay, NJPW Post-Match Press Conference: 1:19:56 Matches Discussed: Chris Jericho vs. Ricky Starks The Acclaimed (c) vs. Jeff Jarrett & Jay Lethal for the AEW World Tag Team Championship Bryan Danielson vs. Tony Nese Jade Cargill & Red Velvet vs. Kiera Hogan & Skye Blue Samoa Joe (c) vs. Darby Allin for the TNT Championship

Bill and Krishna review New Japan's Wrestle Kingdom 17, including the absolutely epic match between Will Ospreay and Kenny Omega. Omega vs. Ospreay: 40:49 Matches Discussed: Ryohei Oiwa vs. Boltin Oleg in an exhibition match KOPW 2023/New Japan Rambo Antonio Inoki Memorial Six-Man Tag: Togi Makabe, Satoshi Kojima, and Yuji Nagata vs. Tatsumi Fujinami, Minoru Suzuki, and Tiger Mask IWGP Junior Heavyweight Tag Team titles: Francesco Akira and TJP (c) vs. Lio Rush and YOH IWGP Women’s title: KAIRI (c) vs. Tam Nakano IWGP Tag Team titles: FTR (c) vs. Bishamon (YOSHI-HASHI & Hirooki Goto) NJPW World TV title: Ren Narita vs. Zack Sabre Jr. to determine the first champion NEVER Openweight title: Karl Anderson (c) vs. Tama Tonga Keiji Mutoh, Hiroshi Tanahashi, and Shota Umino vs. Tetsuya Naito, SANADA, and BUSHI IWGP Junior Heavyweight title 4-way match: Taiji Ishimori (c) vs. Hiromu Takahashi vs. El Desperado vs. Master Wato IWGP United States title: Will Ospreay (c) vs. Kenny Omega IWGP World Heavyweight title: Jay White (c) vs. Kazuchika Okada  

Bill and Krishna give their picks for the best in worst in professional wrestling for 2022, including picks from AEW, NJPW and Stardom, and even WWE. They conclude by giving some predictions for 2023. Will CM Punk return to AEW? Will Kenny Omega be the AEW and/or NJPW World Champion? Will Stardom come to AEW? And more. Best of 2022: 2:45 Worst of 2022: 45:00 Predictions for 2023: 1:27:36 Categories: Most Improved (M or F) Best Prospect or Up-and-Comer (M or F) Best Angle/Storyline Best on the Mic Best Gimmick Best Faction Best Wrestling Promotion Best Moment/Segment Best Tag or Trios Team Best Tag or Trios Match Best Wrestler (female) Best Wrestler (male) Match of the Year Worst Prospect (M or F) Worst Angle/Storyline Worst on the Mic Worst Gimmick Worst Faction Worst Wrestling Promotion Worst Moment/Segment Worst Tag or Trios Team Worst Tag or Trios Match Worst Wrestler (F) Worst Wrestler (M) Worst Match of the Year

Bill reviews Stardom Dream Queendom 2022, in addition to talking a little about how he got into Stardom this year. From clowns to bicycles, Xia Brookside, upsets and a five-star match, Bill explains why this show has it all. Syuri vs Giulia: 50:39 Matches discussed: Stardom Pre-Show Battle Royale AZM (c) vs. Hikari Shimizu for the High-Speed Championship Stars inter-squad trios match - H&M (Mayu Iwatani, Momo Kohgo & Hanan) vs. Classmates (Hazuki, Koguma & Saya Iida) Cosmic Angels (Unagi Sayaka & Mina Shirakawa) vs. Donna Del Mondo (Mai Sakurai & Thekla) Goddess of Stardom No. 1 contenders match - The New Eras (Mirai & Ami Sourei) vs. MaiHime (Maika & Himeka) vs. BMI2000 (Natsuko Tora & Ruaka) Utami Hayashishita vs. Kairi Oedo Tai (Starlight Kid, Momo Watanabe & Saki Kashima) (c) vs. Prominence (Risa Sera, Hiragi Kurumi & Suzu Suzuki) in a hardcore match for the Artist of Stardom Trios Championship Meltear (Tam Nakano & Natsupoi) (c) vs. 7Upp (Nanae Takahashi & Yuu) for the Goddess of Stardom Championship Saya Kamitani (c) vs. Haruka Umesaki for the Wonder of Stardom Championship Syuri (c) vs. Giulia for the World of Stardom Championship

Bill predicts tonight's show by himself, and then Bill and Krishna review this wrestling-focused AEW Dynamite. It includes great matches between Claudio Castagnoli & Jon Moxley vs. Top Flight, and Bryan Danielson taking on Ethan Page. Bill also explains why Wardlow needs to go back to selling school.  Review begins at 14:14 Matches discussed: Bryan Danielson vs. Ethan Page Jon Moxley & Claudio Castagnoli vs. Top Flight (Dante & Darius Martin) Hook vs. Baylum Lynx The Elite (Kenny Omega, Matt & Nick Jackson) vs. Death Triangle (c) (Rey Fenix, Penta El Zero Miedo & Pac) in match 6 of a best of 7 series for the AEW World Trios Championship Tay Jay AS (Tay Conti & Anna Jay) vs. Ruby Soho & Willow Nightengale Samoa Joe (c) vs. Wardlow for the TNT Championship

Bill and Krishna predict and review the Holiday Bash edition of AEW Dynamite, which included some amazing wrestling and even more talking, with promos from Jon Moxley, Ricky Starks, and Bryan Danielson among others. It also had a segment that might go down as the year's worst moment.  Predictions: 3:00 Review: 20:18 Matches Discussed: Death Triangle (c) (Pac, Penta El Zero Miedo & Rey Fenix) vs. The Elite (Kenny Omega, Matt Jackson & Nick Jackson) in match 5 of a best of 7 for the AEW World Trios Championship Hook vs. Exodus Prime Jon Moxley vs. Darius Martin FTR vs. The Gunns Jaime Hayter (c) vs. Hikaru Shida for the AEW Women's World Championship