The post-title win spotlight fell firmly on Darby Allin as AEW Dynamite delivered a loaded episode built around its new AEW World Champion, while multiple rivalries intensified across the card and new challengers quickly emerged.
A video package opened the show, recapping Allin’s title victory before the atmosphere shifted dramatically with the arrival of MJF. Furious over his loss, MJF stormed to the ring and immediately disputed the result, calling Allin a “cheat” and demanding his championship be returned. He berated the crowd and insisted no one in AEW could defeat him when fully prepared, positioning himself as the rightful champion.
That brought out TNT Champion Kevin Knight, who interrupted and confronted MJF, pointing out his own momentum and claiming he should already be a double champion. The exchange quickly escalated into a challenge, with Knight offering to defend the TNT Championship immediately. MJF appeared to accept, drawing a strong reaction, only to back away at the last moment, postponing the match until next week.
Backstage, Chris Jericho continued his issues with Ricochet, trading barbs ahead of a six-man tag match set for Collision. Jericho confirmed he had secured partners, despite claims that no one wanted to team with him.
Brody King vs. Lio Rush
Brody King controlled much of the match against Lio Rush, using his size and power to neutralise Rush’s speed. Rush attempted to change momentum with high-risk offence, including dives to the outside and repeated aerial attacks, but King absorbed the punishment.
A late flurry from Rush, including a frog splash and top-rope offence, only earned near falls before King regained control with a lariat and corner cannonball. He finished the match decisively with a Gonzo Bomb.
Winner: Brody King
After the match, King made it clear he was watching the AEW World Title picture closely, signalling his intentions ahead of the main event.
Backstage, Tommaso Ciampa delivered a focused promo ahead of his title opportunity, speaking about his journey and positioning the match as the defining moment of his career.
Elsewhere, Adam Copeland challenged FTR to a New York Street Fight at Double or Nothing, adding the stipulation that he and Christian Cage would retire as a team if they lost, raising the stakes significantly.
Hikaru Shida vs. Mina Shirakawa
Hikaru Shida and Mina Shirakawa delivered a competitive, technical contest that gradually escalated in intensity.
The two exchanged early counters and near falls before Shida took control with strikes and knee attacks. Shirakawa responded with a strong comeback, including a Tornillo to the outside and a series of high-impact kicks, drawing a strong crowd reaction.
Late in the match, interference played a role when a distraction allowed Shida to regain control. She capitalised with a knee strike and Falcon Arrow to secure the victory.
Winner: Hikaru Shida
Footage aired of The Young Bucks being attacked on Collision, with a multi-team match announced for the upcoming show, further building the tag division.
Will Ospreay vs. Mark Davis
Will Ospreay entered the match having only just been medically cleared, and that factor became central to the contest as Mark Davis targeted him aggressively.
Davis dominated early, launching Ospreay into the barricade and controlling the pace with power offence. Ospreay fought back with bursts of speed, including a Spanish Fly and multiple striking combinations, but signs of injury continued to surface.
The match reached a turning point when Ospreay began struggling to continue, prompting medical staff to intervene. After Ospreay informed officials he had lost feeling in his arm, the ringside doctor stopped the match.
Winner: Mark Davis (doctor stoppage)
After the bell, chaos followed as members of the Death Riders surrounded the ring. Ospreay was attacked and carried out through the crowd, adding further intrigue to the situation.
Samoa Joe vs. Cody Chhun
Samoa Joe returned to action dominantly, quickly overwhelming Cody Chhun with strikes and power offence.
Joe ended the match decisively with a Muscle Buster, earning a straightforward victory.
Winner: Samoa Joe
A video package then highlighted Darby Allin’s journey to the AEW World Championship, setting the stage for the main event.
Backstage, Jericho confirmed Shelton Benjamin and Bobby Lashley as his partners for Collision, adding another layer to his ongoing storyline.
AEW World Championship: Darby Allin (c) vs. Tommaso Ciampa
Darby Allin entered to a strong reception before being interrupted again by MJF, who demanded a rematch. Allin refused, stating he would defend the title weekly and that MJF would need to earn another opportunity.
Ciampa then entered, setting up the main event.
Once the bell rang, both men immediately traded strikes, setting a fast and physical pace. The match quickly spilled to the outside, where Allin delivered a high-risk dive from the ring post through a table.
Ciampa responded with brutal offence of his own, targeting Allin with repeated knee strikes and utilising the environment to his advantage. Both men suffered visible damage, with Ciampa bleeding heavily as the match intensified.
Near falls came in succession, including a Code Red from Allin and multiple knee strikes from Ciampa, but neither competitor could secure the win. Ciampa came closest after a series of devastating attacks, but Allin continued to find ways to survive.
In the closing moments, Allin locked in a Scorpion Deathlock, trapping Ciampa in the centre of the ring. Despite attempting to reach the ropes, Ciampa was forced to submit.
Winner: Darby Allin
After the match, Ciampa showed respect, shaking Allin’s hand and presenting him with the championship. Brody King then entered and issued a challenge for the title, confirming a match for next week.
Allin accepted, closing the show with his first title defence already set, as his reign begins with immediate pressure from a new challenger.
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