AEW Dynamite kicked off with tensions already running high as the fallout from Redemption continued to shape the road to AEW All In.
Will Ospreay found himself at odds with both Jon Moxley and Kenny Omega, Mercedes Moné wasted little time targeting new AEW Women’s World Champion Willow Nightingale, and championship action dominated the evening. Andrade El Idolo successfully defended the AEW National Championship in a thrilling three-way opener, while the night also saw The Demand capture the AEW World Trios Titles in controversial fashion before a heated confrontation between Omega and Ospreay brought the show to a dramatic close.
Before the action got underway, Renee Paquette attempted to speak with Will Ospreay outside the Masonic Temple Theater. Ospreay’s path was blocked by The Death Riders, with Jon Moxley watching on as Daniel Garcia confronted him. Ospreay struck Garcia before handing Moxley back his Death Riders patch, declaring he was out. Moments later, “Hangman” Adam Page tried to offer support, reminding Ospreay he had stood by him in the past. Ospreay appreciated the encouragement but insisted he could no longer trust Kenny Omega, meaning he could not trust Page either. Despite that, Page assured Ospreay he would always have his support and encouraged him ahead of his AEW World Championship opportunity at All In.
AEW National Championship Three-Way Match: Andrade El Idolo (c) vs. Nick Wayne vs. Jack Perry
The opening contest immediately broke down into chaos as Jack Perry attacked Andrade before the bell had barely settled, while Nick Wayne looked to take advantage of the confusion. Despite briefly working together, Perry and Wayne found themselves overwhelmed when Andrade countered their double suplex attempt with one of his own.
The action spilled to ringside, where Andrade took flight before pausing to celebrate with fans, only for Wayne to cut him off with a Sliced Bread off the barricade. Back inside the ring, all three competitors traded near falls, with Perry delivering a Frog Splash to Andrade’s back before Wayne answered with a Spanish Fly.
After the commercial break, the pace intensified. Perry launched himself through the ropes to wipe out both opponents before connecting with a moonsault on the floor. Andrade responded with his trademark Bull’s Horns, but Perry refused to stay down. Wayne then came within inches of victory following a Phoenix Splash, only for Perry to break up the cover.
The closing moments saw Wayne attempt to steal the match by rolling Andrade up with his feet on the ropes. Andrade escaped, connected with the DM and scored the decisive three-count to retain the AEW National Championship.
Winner: Andrade El Idolo
Following the match, Tony Schiavone congratulated Andrade on another successful title defence. The champion declared he felt “tranquilo” after taking MJF‘s Dynamite Diamond Ring and vowed to become the greatest AEW National Champion ever. When Schiavone referenced next week’s match in Mexico to determine the first entrant into the Casino Gauntlet at All In, Andrade appeared surprised that the news had already become public.
The Don Callis Family (Kyle Fletcher, Brian Cage and Jake Doyle) vs. Brody King, Bandido and “Speedball” Mike Bailey
Kyle Fletcher opened against Brody King, but the match quickly became a showcase for six-man teamwork as tags came thick and fast. Brian Cage and Jake Doyle combined effectively to slow King, only for Mike Bailey and Bandido to isolate Fletcher’s arm with a series of innovative double-team attacks.
Bandido continued to impress with a vertical suplex and high-impact offence before Cage halted his momentum by driving him into the ring post. After the break, King flattened both Cage and Doyle with a double cannonball before Bailey entered the match and landed several signature strikes on Fletcher.
The closing stretch descended into complete chaos, with all six men exchanging offence around the ring. Bandido planted Doyle with a Gorilla Press before Bailey tagged himself into the match. After connecting with his trademark flipping knees to Doyle’s spine, Bailey rolled him up to secure the victory for his team.
Winners: Brody King, Bandido and “Speedball” Mike Bailey
Attention then shifted to All In as Renee Paquette sat down with AEW World Tag Team Champions Adam Copeland and Christian Cage alongside challengers The Young Bucks. Nick Jackson revealed both brothers would have their families in attendance for the event in London, while Copeland and Christian welcomed the challenge. Matt Jackson insisted reclaiming the titles would restore The Young Bucks’ legacy, but Christian expressed complete confidence that he and Copeland would leave All In still holding the championships.
AEW TBS Championship Match: Maya World (c) vs. Persephone
Maya World looked to establish control early with a spinning heel kick, but Persephone responded by targeting the champion’s neck on the outside before the action paused for a commercial break.
Back in the ring, Persephone built momentum with a dive through the ropes before World answered with a kick and a moonsault. Outside interference soon became a factor when Hikaru Shida slid a kendo stick into the ring. Persephone grabbed the weapon, but Kris Statlander intervened to remove it before it could be used.
With Persephone distracted, World capitalised by delivering a Fallaway Slam before bridging into the pin to retain the AEW TBS Championship.
Winner: Maya World
After the contest, Statlander entered the ring and raised World’s hand in celebration following another successful title defence.
The celebration continued moments later as Renee Paquette welcomed new AEW Women’s World Champion Willow Nightingale to the ring. Nightingale reflected on her journey to becoming the first Women’s Grand Slam Champion in AEW history, speaking emotionally about overcoming injury and the doubts she had faced throughout her career. She credited her mother with helping her through the darkest period of her recovery and encouraged fans never to give up when life becomes difficult.
Mercedes Moné interrupted, carrying a contract for an AEW Women’s World Championship match at All In. Nightingale immediately signed it, using Moné’s chest as a writing surface before Moné attacked her. The champion fired back verbally, accusing Moné of being unable to move on from losing the TBS Championship. Moné insisted Nightingale’s success had always been tied to her own story and vowed to end the champion’s fairytale by taking both her title and her smile at All In.
The confrontation escalated when Megan Bayne and Lena Kross joined Moné. Although Nightingale briefly fought off all three women, Moné chop blocked the champion before Bayne and Kross planted her with a double chokeslam. Jamie Hayter and Alex Windsor finally raced to the ring, forcing Moné and Divine Dominion to retreat as the segment came to an end.
AEW Continental Championship Match: Jon Moxley (c) vs. Komander
Jon Moxley looked to continue his dominant reign as AEW Continental Champion against the high-flying Komander.
Komander wasted little time using his speed advantage, surprising Moxley with an early roll-up before launching himself through the middle rope to wipe out the champion on the outside. Moxley weathered the early storm, however, and after the commercial break began slowing the pace with a more physical approach, trapping Komander in the corner and even biting his opponent’s head.
Komander refused to stay down, connecting with a leg drop to the back of Moxley’s neck before walking the top rope and diving onto the champion on the floor. He followed with a spectacular moonsault back inside the ring, but Moxley weathered the assault. Moments later, the champion connected with the Death Rider before immediately transitioning into the Bulldog Choke, forcing Komander to submit.
Winner: Jon Moxley
AEW World Trios Championship Match: The Conglomeration (c) vs. The Demand
The night’s final championship bout saw Orange Cassidy, Roderick Strong and Kyle O’Reilly defend the AEW World Trios Championship against Ricochet, Toa Liona and Bishop Kaun of The Demand.
Chaos erupted before the opening bell as all six men brawled around ringside. Liona overpowered Cassidy, while Kaun and O’Reilly exchanged offence before Ricochet flew from the entrance ramp to take out multiple competitors. Once the match officially began, Cassidy briefly frustrated Liona with his trademark antics before dropping the powerhouse with a shotgun dropkick.
After the break, Ricochet’s athleticism allowed The Demand to seize control, with Liona and Kaun using their power advantage to wear down O’Reilly. Cassidy eventually received the hot tag and looked to swing momentum with an Orange Punch. Liona absorbed the first blow, but Cassidy connected with a second before Strong followed with an Angle Slam.
Just as the champions appeared poised to retain, outside interference changed everything. Jay Lethal and Lee Johnson distracted The Conglomeration, allowing Blake Christian to strike Cassidy with one of the championship belts. Ricochet immediately capitalised, drilling Cassidy with the Spirit Gun before scoring the three-count to crown The Demand as the new AEW World Trios Champions.
Winners and new AEW World Trios Champions: The Demand
Following the match, The Demand, The Lethal Twist and The Conglomeration continued fighting around ringside. Brody King rushed out to even the odds before “Hangman” Adam Page followed carrying a chair wrapped in barbed wire. Jay Lethal briefly got hold of the weapon, but Page quickly dropped him with a Buckshot Lariat to bring the brawl under control.
A video package then aired featuring The Death Riders. Daniel Garcia issued a warning to Will Ospreay, while Jon Moxley addressed the mysterious Continental Cup as tensions within AEW continued to rise heading towards All In.
Tony Schiavone welcomed Kenny Omega to the ring for what proved to be one of the most emotional segments of the evening. Before Omega could address the fans, Will Ospreay interrupted.
Omega admitted he wanted Ospreay to hear his message firsthand, reflecting on their friendship and the promise they once made to become champions together. He explained that he had always prioritised their friendship over championships, even allowing Ospreay into this year’s Owen Hart Foundation Cup because he wanted to see him succeed. Omega admitted Ospreay’s accusation that he had given up on himself had deeply affected him and questioned why Ospreay had ignored his repeated warnings about The Death Riders.
Ospreay responded by opening up about his own frustrations following his early return from neck surgery. He admitted revenge had consumed him and revealed that, for a time, he enjoyed being part of The Death Riders because it reminded him of his days competing in Japan. However, everything changed when he saw Omega lying helpless in the ring with a chair around his neck at Redemption, saying he could not stand by and watch someone he loved suffer the same fate.
Omega then gave his version of those events, recalling how he had been left helpless following his match and how hearing the fans cheer made him believe Ospreay had arrived to save him. Instead, Omega said the delay taught him everything he needed to know about Ospreay’s priorities. After slapping Ospreay several times, Omega declared that Ospreay would always be one step behind him and would never surpass him.
An enraged Ospreay shoved Omega and warned that if Omega continued putting his hands on him, he would not hesitate to strike him with the Hidden Blade. Ospreay insisted he had carried AEW during Omega’s absence and declared that it was now his time to lead the company. Comparing the moment to the closing stages of a football match, Ospreay said England was counting on him to “pull the trigger” and vowed that when he finally did, Omega would see it coming.
With neither man willing to back down, Dynamite came to a close with the former friends standing face-to-face, leaving their relationship seemingly beyond repair as All In draws ever closer.
