Why AEW’s announcers made the right call for stunning All In finish
Awful Announcing • • entertainment
Key Points:
- AEW's biggest annual event at Wembley Stadium featured a highly anticipated main event between champion Kenny Omega and UK star Will Ospreay, with Ospreay winning the title on home soil.
- The match's standout moment was Ospreay kicking out of Omega's signature finishing move, the One-Winged Angel, a rare feat only previously accomplished once by Omega’s longtime partner Kota Ibushi in 2012.
- The broadcast chose to let the stunned silence and crowd reaction speak for itself rather than immediately highlighting the significance of the kick-out, sparking debate among fans about commentary style.
- Many viewers appreciated the restraint, likening it to traditional sports broadcasts where crowd reaction is prioritized, while some wished for more immediate context from commentators.
- The moment was a culmination of 14 years of storytelling and was celebrated as a historic and emotional highlight, with commentators able to analyze its significance during replays rather than interrupting the live reaction.
