Why Do AEW Fans Get So Invested in Long Matches?

[DevD]

Long matches have always been a noticeable part of AEW's style. Some fans enjoy the extra time, while others prefer shorter matches with more story. What makes a long AEW match worth watching, and when does a match start feeling longer than it needs to be?

[Jasmine]

I think a long AEW match works when the action and story keep building toward something meaningful. Different phases, believable near falls, and good chemistry can make the time fly by. It starts feeling too long when the same sequences repeat without adding anything new to the match.