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AEW Dynamite delivered six eventful matches from Baltimore, with every major rivalry gaining momentum before All In: London. The night featured tournament action, championship matches, dominant performances, and a chaotic main event that ended with Kenny Omega standing tall over Will Ospreay.
Will Ospreay, Francesco Akira & Henare vs. Brian Cage, Rocky Romero & Lance Archer
Winners: Will Ospreay, Francesco Akira & Henare
The show opened with Will Ospreay teaming with Francesco Akira and Henare against the Don Callis Family’s Brian Cage, Rocky Romero, and Lance Archer.
Ospreay started the match against Cage and tried to neutralize the powerhouse with his speed. He landed an enzuigiri and quickly brought Akira into the action. United Empire used their teamwork effectively, including a sequence where Ospreay lifted Akira onto his shoulders before launching him into an electric-chair-drop senton on Romero.
Henare entered and exchanged heavy strikes with Archer. The bigger Archer eventually cut him down with a powerful shoulder tackle, allowing the Don Callis Family to isolate Akira. Cage targeted Akira’s back while Romero repeatedly prevented him from reaching his corner.
Akira eventually created an opening with a leg lariat on Cage and tagged in Henare. Henare changed the momentum with a sidewalk sit-out slam and later escaped Archer’s Blackout attempt by hitting a deadlift German suplex.
Ospreay received the hot tag and immediately took control with a flying forearm, a corkscrew kick to Cage, and a springboard forearm on Romero. The match broke down as all six men became involved. Akira connected with a cutter on Romero, then wiped out Cage on the floor with a moonsault.
Romero attempted to mock Ospreay’s signature style, but it backfired. Ospreay caught him with the Hidden Blade to earn the pinfall victory.
TBS Championship Four-Way Match: Maya World (c) vs. Kris Statlander vs. Persephone vs. Hikaru Shida
Winner: Maya World retained the TBS Championship
The TBS Championship was defended in a fast-paced four-way match involving Maya World, Kris Statlander, Persephone, and Hikaru Shida.
The action started immediately, with Shida taking Statlander outside while World and Persephone fought near the corner. Persephone showed off her explosiveness with a big boot and hurricanrana, sending the champion out of the ring.
Statlander returned with a stunner on the ropes, but Shida pulled her outside before she could follow up. The match continued to shift as the competitors fought both in and around the ring. World landed a forearm from the apron, while Persephone came close to a win after a trap German suplex on Statlander.
Shida delivered a suplex into the turnbuckles on World, while Statlander produced one of the match’s most impressive moments by throwing World from the top rope with a release German suplex after Persephone attempted to powerbomb the champion.
Statlander had the strongest closing run. She took down Shida and Persephone, hit Persephone with a thrust kick and discus lariat, and looked ready to finish the match. However, World stopped the pin attempt and escaped a fallaway-slam attempt.
Statlander tried to use Staturday Night Fever, but World slipped behind her and rolled her up for the three-count. Maya World retained the TBS Championship by surviving a difficult match against three elite opponents.
Jon Moxley vs. Jay White: Continental Challenge Cup Quarterfinal
Winner: Jon Moxley
Jon Moxley faced Jay White in a high-stakes Continental Challenge Cup quarterfinal. White entered with confidence after winning their previous two singles matches, while Moxley aimed to prove he could finally overcome one of his most difficult rivals.
The match began with a physical technical battle. Moxley used a German suplex to establish control, but White countered with a DDT, sharp chops, elbows, a running clothesline, and a hurricanrana.
White repeatedly attacked Moxley’s neck and looked for the Blade Runner. He landed several suplex variations, followed by a uranage and superplex, but Moxley kept fighting through the punishment.
Moxley nearly forced White to submit with a Bulldog Choke, though White escaped and continued to push the champion. White connected with the Blade Runner, but Moxley rolled to the floor before White could cover him for a pinfall.
Once White brought him back into the ring, Moxley turned the tables. He caught White with a Death Rider and immediately transitioned into a rear-naked choke. White refused to quit but eventually passed out, giving Moxley the submission victory and a place in the Continental Challenge Cup semifinals.
After the match, David Finlay, Clark Connors, and the returning Gabe Kidd attacked White. Orange Cassidy, Kyle O’Reilly, Roderick Strong, Hangman Adam Page, Bandido, and Brody King ran in to stop the assault, leading to a major ringside brawl.
Andrade El Ídolo vs. Jonathan Cruz
Winner: Andrade El Ídolo
Jonathan Cruz appeared as MJF’s translator and spent time insulting Andrade before the match. Cruz claimed Andrade did not deserve his spot in the Casino Gauntlet and said MJF was superior to him.
Cruz continued to provoke Andrade by claiming he was a more authentic Latino wrestler than the AEW National Champion. Andrade had heard enough and came to the ring before Cruz could finish his speech.
The match was brief and one-sided. Andrade immediately hit Cruz with Día De Los Muertos, followed by the DM to secure a quick win.
After the match, Andrade called out MJF. MJF responded through a video message, saying he stayed away from Baltimore because Andrade was there. He promised that Andrade would be staring at the lights when they meet at Wembley Stadium.
Andrade answered by hitting Cruz with another DM.
Nigel McGuinness vs. Hechicero: Continental Challenge Cup Quarterfinal
Winner: Nigel McGuinness
Nigel McGuinness entered the Continental Challenge Cup quarterfinal with a major disadvantage: a heavily injured left heel. He had reportedly used a walking boot earlier in the day, leaving the condition of his foot in doubt before the bell rang.
Hechicero immediately focused on the injured heel. He targeted McGuinness’ lower body with submissions, kicks, and attacks using the ropes. McGuinness tried to fight back by going after Hechicero’s mask, but Hechicero continued wearing him down.
Hechicero used the ropes to apply additional pressure to McGuinness’ foot and launched several attacks designed to prevent Nigel from building momentum. He also landed a series of hard strikes and came close to victory with El Conjuro and a choke attempt.
McGuinness briefly locked in the London Dungeon, but Hechicero escaped. The CMLL World Heavyweight Champion then resumed his assault on the injured foot and attempted to remove the padding protecting McGuinness’ heel.
With McGuinness struggling to stand, Hechicero charged toward him in the corner. McGuinness countered with a knee strike. He avoided a follow-up dropkick, causing Hechicero to crash into the ropes and fall to the mat.
McGuinness immediately capitalized by locking in a guillotine choke combined with a leg lock. Hechicero had nowhere to go and submitted. McGuinness advanced to the semifinal despite the serious injury.
Kenny Omega & The Young Bucks vs. Mark Davis, Jake Doyle & El Clon
Winners: Kenny Omega & The Young Bucks
The main event saw AEW World Champion Kenny Omega reunite with Matt and Nick Jackson of The Young Bucks against the Don Callis Family’s Mark Davis, Jake Doyle, and El Clon.
The Elite started strongly, overwhelming El Clon with fast double-team offense. Omega joined the Bucks for a triple-team kick, and the trio sent El Clon crashing onto his partners outside the ring.
Mark Davis changed the momentum with his size and power. The Don Callis Family isolated Matt Jackson by knocking Omega and Nick off the apron. Davis hit a sliding elbow while Doyle and El Clon continued to attack Matt in their corner.
Matt eventually escaped when Davis accidentally struck Doyle. Matt then hit Doyle with Sliced Bread and tagged Omega into the match.
Omega entered with a burst of offense. He hit El Clon with a neckbreaker across his knee, while the Bucks added stereo bulldogs. The Elite then connected with coordinated offense, including the moonsault portion of You Can’t Escape.
The match became chaotic in the closing stretch. El Clon escaped Omega with a matrix-style dodge and landed a Pele kick, but The Young Bucks answered with a superkick. Davis ran through the Bucks, but Omega regained control as The Elite hit Doyle with triple superkicks.
Omega drilled Doyle with a V-Trigger while he was positioned on the middle rope. He then delivered the One-Winged Angel for the pinfall victory.
After the match, Rocky Romero, Trent Beretta, and Lance Archer attacked The Elite. Adam Copeland ran in to help, followed by Christian Cage. Christian attempted to assist the Bucks, but Trent moved out of the way and Matt and Nick accidentally hit Cage with a double superkick.
The final angle involved Will Ospreay confronting Omega over personal comments made earlier in the show. Security initially held Ospreay back, but Omega continued provoking him. When Ospreay returned to the ring, Omega struck with a V-Trigger and then delivered a One-Winged Angel through a table on the floor.
Omega closed Dynamite holding the AEW World Championship over a fallen Ospreay, sending a ruthless message before their major All In: London clash.
