AEW Fans Furious Over Ads During Dynamite’s Max Streaming Debut

AEW Dynamite’s streaming debut on Max was supposed to be a game-changer, but instead, it left many fans seeing red.

While the show boasted a fresh intro featuring The Pointer Sisters and a visually upgraded presentation, the buzz was quickly overshadowed by the uproar over commercials—even for those paying for Max’s ad-free tier.

Social media erupted with fans venting about the unexpected interruptions. Unlike TBS, which provides picture-in-picture during ad breaks to keep viewers engaged, Max completely cut away from the action for full-screen commercials. For fans accustomed to uninterrupted action on platforms like Fite TV, this was a major letdown.

“I’m not surprised, but I am gonna complain about having ads on my ad-free version of Max,” @silkyzubat.bsky.social wrote. Others shared the frustration, including @teecozee.bsky.social, who wrote, “Wait, so Max has full ads while TBS has Picture in Picture? Not cool. Not cool at all. #AEWDynamite.”

Fans who opted for the ad-free plan expressed their outrage, with @shamemonster.bsky.social adding, “Uh… commercial free ain’t commercial free? Not cool. #AEWDynamite #AEWonMAX.”

The issue caught many off guard, including @fixurheartordie.bsky.social, who posted, “Well, we know if there’s commercials or not on the Max feed now, RIP. #AEWDynamite 🤼.”

It’s clear that AEW fans aren’t holding back their frustration over Max’s ad situation, especially those paying for an ad-free experience. Whether AEW or Max will address the backlash remains to be seen, but one thing’s for sure—the fans aren’t letting this one slide anytime soon.

Do you think AEW and Max should address the ad situation for fans paying for ad-free plans? Drop your thoughts in the comments below!