The latest episode of AEW Dynamite was plagued with technical problems.
There were issues with the TV listings as several platforms had the show listed as airing in the afternoon instead of its usual 8:00 PM EST timeslot, which would result in DVRs recording the wrong program.
It was noted at the time that it was an error on the part of TBS that led to the snafu.
Furthermore, there were audio issues during the actual broadcast as a segment featuring Roderick Strong, Adam Cole, and The Kingdom had distorted audio and had to be replayed later. This caused Dynamite to get an overrun from TBS.
The Wrestling Observer Newsletter is reporting that the audio issue actually stemmed from a problem at TBS, not AEW.
The TBS feed had the error whereas the FITE.tv feed did not. Although the general audience eventually got to see that segment, DVR viewers missed the final five minutes of the show due to the overrun.
Fightful Select is reporting that both Warner Bros. Discovery and AEW were frustrated with the broadcast issues.
WBD became aware of the TV listing error on Wednesday morning, which led to AEW President Tony Khan being informed and warning people on Twitter.
A WBD source labeled the problem as “inexcusable” and felt bad for AEW.
In addition, there was a lot of “frustration” backstage in AEW. While the promotion is typically blamed for issues like this, there was nothing they could do this time around.
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The latest episode of AEW Dynamite faced a series of technical problems that affected the viewing experience for fans. One of the main issues was with the TV listings, as several platforms mistakenly listed the show to air in the afternoon instead of its usual 8:00 PM EST timeslot. This led to DVRs recording the wrong program, causing frustration among viewers.
The error in the TV listings was attributed to TBS, the network that airs AEW Dynamite. It was not an error on the part of AEW itself. This mistake resulted in confusion and inconvenience for fans who rely on DVR recordings to watch the show at their convenience.
In addition to the TV listing error, there were also audio issues during the broadcast. A segment featuring Roderick Strong, Adam Cole, and The Kingdom had distorted audio and had to be replayed later. This caused the show to run longer than its scheduled time, resulting in an overrun from TBS. As a result, DVR viewers missed the final five minutes of the show.
According to reports from The Wrestling Observer Newsletter, the audio issue was actually a problem with the TBS feed, not AEW. The FITE.tv feed did not have the same audio problem. While the general audience eventually got to see the segment with corrected audio, DVR viewers were left without the final moments of the show due to the overrun.
Both Warner Bros. Discovery (WBD) and AEW expressed frustration with the broadcast issues. WBD became aware of the TV listing error on Wednesday morning and promptly informed AEW President Tony Khan, who warned fans on Twitter about the issue. A source from WBD described the problem as “inexcusable” and expressed sympathy for AEW.
Backstage in AEW, there was a lot of frustration among the staff and talent. Typically, promotions are blamed for technical issues like this, but in this case, it was clear that AEW was not at fault. Despite their best efforts, they were unable to rectify the situation caused by the TV listing error and audio problems.
Fans can stay updated with all the latest wrestling news on eWrestlingNews.com, as well as through their Twitter and Facebook pages. It is important to note that technical issues can occur during live broadcasts, and while they can be frustrating for both fans and those involved in the production, it is crucial to remember that sometimes these issues are beyond the control of the promotion.