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Backstage reactions highlight discomfort during outdoor AEW Dynamite taping

Wrestling Inc • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 9, 2026, 4:41 PM

Last updated Jul 9, 2026

Backstage reactions highlight discomfort during outdoor AEW Dynamite taping

Summary

The Beach Break edition of AEW Dynamite took place on July 8 in Clearwater, Florida. The event was met with positive fan reception, especially with Kenny Omega's championship win. However, extreme heat conditions, surpassing 100 degrees, affected the mood of both performers and staff backstage, with reports indicating many were uncomfortable. Despite the weather, AEW managed to deliver memorable moments, including Kyle Fletcher winning the AEW International Championship and Mick Foley's first appearance since joining AEW. AEW will return to a more temperate venue for its July 11 episode of AEW Collision in Roanoke, Virginia.

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Key Details

•AEW Dynamite aired on July 8 at The BayCare Sound Outdoor Amphitheater.
•Kenny Omega won the AEW World Championship during the event.
•Extreme heat and humidity impacted the overall atmosphere backstage.
•Kyle Fletcher claimed the AEW International Championship.
•Mick Foley made his AEW debut at this event.

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4:41 PMWrestling Inc — Report Details Backstage Reaction To Outdoor AEW Dynamite Taping: People Were 'Miserable'

What they're saying

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Despite the success of the Beach Break edition of "AEW Dynamite," the heat in Clearwater, Florida was too much for some people to cope with.
— Wrestling Incby staff@wrestlinginc.com (Sam Palmer)

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