AEW Dynamite's January 14, 2026 "Maximum Carnage" episode from Phoenix's Arizona Financial Theatre builds Royal Rumble-week hype with MJF defending the AEW World Championship against Bandido, plus bounty hunts and multi-team mayhem.
MJF's Saltman Defense Looms
World Champion MJF faces high-flying Bandido—Dynamite Diamond Ring holder—in main event spotlight, testing Saltman's heel tactics against luchador's 21-Plex arsenal. Brody King eyes follow-up shot after squashing locals.
Hangman Bounty Draws Hunters
Samoa Joe unleashes Western bounty on Hangman Page, recruiting vengeful Bryan Keith after past defeats; Swerve Strickland alliances loom large amid title contention swirl.
Darby Allin vs PAC High-Flyer Collision
Darby seeks first PAC win through crowd brawls and Coffin Drops, battling Death Riders' technical assassin in Phoenix fan frenzy.
Four-Way Tag Title Contender Chaos
Young Bucks, JetSpeed, Gates of Agony, and Davis/Doyle collide for FTR's World Tag Championship opportunity, promising dives, superkicks, and powerhouse slams in elimination frenzy.
Omega Return Stirs Title Waters
Kenny Omega resurfaces backing Page/Strickland's Joe crusade while targeting MJF's gold, fielding Don Callis Family challenge from Kyle Fletcher.
