AEW Fans Upset by Surprise Ads on Max Dynamite Debut

As a lifelong wrestling fan who has been following AEW since its inception, I must say I was initially thrilled about the streaming debut of Dynamite on Max. The idea of being able to watch it anywhere, anytime, and on multiple devices seemed like a dream come true. However, after tonight’s episode, my enthusiasm has waned a bit.

I understand that ad-supported content is the norm these days, but as someone who had opted for an ad-free plan, I was taken aback by the presence of commercials during the show. It felt like a slap in the face, especially since I had already paid for a service that promised to be free of ads.

I have been watching wrestling on various platforms for years now, and I’ve grown accustomed to the picture-in-picture feature during commercial breaks. It allows me to keep up with the action even when the commercials are playing, so it was disappointing that Max did not offer this option.

I know that AEW is still finding its footing on Max, and I hope that they will address these issues in the future. For now, I’ll stick to watching Dynamite on Fite TV, where at least I can enjoy a commercial-free experience.

On a lighter note, I guess one could say that AEW is trying to give us a taste of what it feels like to be a regular cable viewer, complete with the occasional commercial break!

Embarking on this exciting new chapter of AEW, I tuned in to tonight’s Dynamite, broadcast both live on TBS and debuting its streaming on Max. The show welcomed viewers with a fresh intro, complete with The Pointer Sisters, and a more vibrant atmosphere inside the ring. The streaming quality on Max was praised by many, but one aspect that drew mixed reactions was the presence of commercials and ads during the episode. While this is common in an ad-supported setup, it’s understandable why those who opted for an ad-free plan might find these interruptions a bit frustrating.

As a die-hard cinema enthusiast, I’ve grown accustomed to TBS’s picture-in-picture feature during commercial breaks, which ensures I never miss a beat even if the screen is compact. On the flip side, platforms like Fite TV maintain their focus on the action throughout these breaks. So, when it comes to selecting where to catch AEW, fans must weigh up the differences between these viewing experiences.

Audience members weren’t thrilled about the recent changes, expressing their dissatisfaction by questioning the reasoning behind not implementing a picture-in-picture feature. Instead, Bluesky user @starhound.bsky.social voiced his disappointment, stating, “Well, I was looking forward to #aewdynamite on Max, but they’re showing actual commercials rather than continuing with the match as Fite TV does. So it looks like we’ll stick with Fite.

At @silkyzubat.bsky.social, there was discontent because they were seeing ads even on their ad-free plan, expressing, “I wasn’t expecting this, but I’m going to voice my dissatisfaction about the ads on my supposedly ad-free Max version.” Similarly, @teecozee.bsky.social shared similar sentiments, stating, “Hold up! So Max has full ads while TBS has Picture in Picture? That’s not fair. Not at all. #AEWDynamite

As a passionate moviegoer, I found myself utterly disappointed when I tuned into AEW Dynamite only to encounter an unanticipated absence of commercial breaks. In disbelief, I penned down my thoughts: “Wait a minute… ‘commercial-free’ isn’t really commercial-free? That’s not cool at all. #AEWDynamite #AEWonMAX.”

Indeed, the lack of prior notification left many fans, like @fixurheartordie, feeling the sting: “Now we know for sure if there are commercials on the Max feed or not… Farewell to smooth viewing experiences. #AEWDynamite

Let’s observe whether this situation remains or evolves, and we’ll make sure to inform you as soon as we know more. On a positive note, the stream has been running smoothly without any problems, and it looks fantastic – even though ads can be bothersome if you opt for an ad-free experience, these benefits might justify sticking with Max.

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2025-01-02 05:09