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The February 18, 2026, episode of AEW Dynamite live from Sacramento, California, was a pivotal night that officially kicked off the “Road to Revolution.” Coming off the heels of Grand Slam Australia, this episode focused on a major heel turn, high-stakes title challenges, and the fallout of the bloody war between the Death Riders and the Don Callis Family.
1. AEW Continental Championship Eliminator
Jon Moxley (c) vs. Mark Davis.
The Action: A brutal, hard-hitting opener. Both men were clearly exhausted from traveling back from Australia, but used it to tell a story of grit. The turning point occurred when Davis punched the ring post, “busting” his hand open. Moxley, being the predator he is, spent the rest of the match biting and stomping the injured hand.
The Finish: Moxley reversed a piledriver attempt into a Bulldog Choke for a quick tap-out victory.
Review: A solid “brawl” that showcased Davis’ strength and Moxley’s ruthlessness. It effectively built heat for the Moxley vs. Takeshita rematch.
2. 4-Way Match for the TBS Championship
Willow Nightingale (c) vs. Megan Bayne vs. Marina Shafir vs. Mina Shirakawa
The Action: A chaotic sprint. Megan Bayne looked like a powerhouse, even hitting a surprising hurricanrana. The alliance between Bayne and Shafir crumbled mid-match, leading to a massive four-way brawl.
The Finish: Mina Shirakawa almost had the win after a spinning backfist, but Willow used her veteran instincts to roll her up for the pinfall.
Review: Willow continues her run as a fighting champion, but the post-match frustration from Bayne suggests this isn’t over.
3. Tag Team Match
The Conglomeration (Orange Cassidy & Tomohiro Ishii) vs. Gabe Kidd & Clark Connors
The Action: Ishii and Kidd delivered the “Strong Style” match the fans wanted, trading deafening chops. Darby Allin made a surprise appearance, attacking Gabe Kidd with a skateboard on the outside.
The Finish: Ishii capitalized on the distraction, hitting a Brainbuster on Connors for the win.
Review: Fun, fast-paced, and kept the Darby/Kidd feud simmering.
4. TV Debut of “The Brawling Birds”
Jamie Hayter & Alex Windsor vs. Viva Van & B3CCA
The Action: A dominant squash match. Hayter and Windsor displayed great chemistry, isolating Viva Van for most of the bout.
The Finish: They hit their new double-team finisher, “Two Birds, One Stone,” for the easy win.
Review: This was a statement win. The AEW Women’s Tag Division has a new “Final Boss” team.
5. Main Event: First Time Ever
Swerve Strickland vs. Kenny Omega
The Action: A technical masterpiece that turned into a psychological thriller. Omega looked to have the match won with a V-Trigger, but Swerve pulled referee Aubrey Edwards into the line of fire.
The Finish: After a low blow and a House Call, Swerve hit Big Pressure to secure a massive win over the EVP.
Post-Match (The Turn): Swerve snapped. He hung Omega over the ropes with a chain and delivered a Vertebreaker through the announce table.
Review: Match of the night. The heel turn felt earned and sets Swerve up as the most dangerous man in the company again.
Key Segment Reviews
MJF and “Hangman” Adam Page Face-to-Face
The Segment: Arguably the best promo of the night. Page admitted he hates MJF because he sees his own past obsession with the title in him.
The Stakes: Page upped the ante for their Revolution match, if he doesn’t win the World Title, he will never challenge for it again.
Grade: A+ — The tension was palpable, and the “all or nothing” stakes make the Revolution main event feel like a genuine “End of an Era” match.
The Young Bucks vs. FTR & Stokely Hathaway
The Segment: FTR was out to complain about recent attacks. The Bucks interrupted and took things to a dark place by superkicking Stokely Hathaway out of his wheelchair.
Grade: B — Classic heel Bucks. It’s a bit of a retread, but the crowd absolutely hated them for it, which was the goal.
Final Verdict
This was a “New Era” feeling episode. The Swerve turn gives AEW a legitimate top-tier heel, and the MJF/Hangman build is currently the best storytelling in wrestling.
