AEW Dynamite
The Fallout from AEW: Ascension
Opening Segment
AEW World Championship Celebration
- New AEW World Champion Swerve Strickland opens Dynamite to a thunderous ovation following his victory at Ascension.
- Swerve talks about finally reaching the top of the mountain, saying this reign will be different because the championship will be defended against anyone.
- Jon Moxley interrupts.
- Moxley admits Swerve was the better man at Ascension and says he has no excuses.
- However, Moxley reminds Swerve that one loss doesn’t erase everything he’s accomplished and demands one more shot.
- Swerve accepts, saying he’ll gladly beat Moxley again.
- AEW World Championship: Swerve Strickland vs. Jon Moxley is made official for next month’s special Dynamite.
Match 1
Triple Threat Tag Match – Top Flight def. Eddie Kingston & Ortiz and The Infantry
- Fast-paced opener with all three teams looking to climb the rankings.
- Dante Martin scores the pin after a Frog Splash.
Backstage
Bang Bang Gang Calls Out The Dogs
- Jay White, Austin Gunn and Colten Gunn say The Dogs have been trying to make a name off them.
- The Dogs (Gabe Kidd & Drilla Moloney) appear on the stage.
- Kidd promises they’ll take everything from Bullet Club Gold.
- Jay White vs. Clark Connors is announced for next week.
- Tonight: The Gunns vs. Gabe Kidd & Drilla Moloney.
Match 2 – Shane Taylor vs. Scorpio Sky
Shane Taylor def. Scorpio Sky
- Taylor overpowers Sky to earn a decisive victory.
In-Ring Segment
AEW Women’s World Championship Celebration
- Toni Storm celebrates retaining the Women’s World Championship.
- Jamie Hayter interrupts, congratulating Toni before demanding the title match she’s earned.
- Before Toni can answer…
- Marina Shafir and Athena attack both women.
- Officials separate everyone.
- Tony Khan immediately announces tonight’s main women’s attraction:
- Toni Storm & Jamie Hayter vs. Marina Shafir & Athena
Match 3 – International Championship Open Challenge – Jack Perry (c) def. Wheeler Yuta
- Perry issues another open challenge.
- Wheeler Yuta answers.
- After a competitive match, Perry retains clean.
Backstage Announcement
AEW World Championship No. 1 Contender Tournament
Tony Khan announces an eight-man tournament beginning tonight to determine Swerve Strickland’s next challenger following Moxley’s rematch.
In-Ring Segment
The New Day Arrive in AEW
- Kofi Kingston & Xavier Woods make their first Dynamite appearance.
- They say they’re excited to be in AEW and intend to prove they’re still one of the greatest tag teams ever.
- They throw out an open challenge to any team.
- The Young Bucks interrupt.
- Matthew and Nicholas Jackson welcome them… before saying if they want to make a statement, they can challenge the best.
- The Bucks challenge The New Day for the AEW World Tag Team Championships.
- The New Day gladly accepts.
Match 4 – Women’s Tag Match – Toni Storm & Jamie Hayter def. Marina Shafir & Athena
- Despite not trusting one another, Toni and Jamie work together long enough to earn the victory.
- Afterward they briefly stare down over the championship before Toni raises the title.
Match 5 – Gabe Kidd & Drilla Moloney vs. The Gunns
Gabe Kidd & Drilla Moloney def. The Gunns
- Kidd pins Austin Gunn after a brutal piledriver.
- Jay White watches from the stage as tensions continue to build.
Match 6 – Six-Man Tag Team Match – Mark Briscoe, Kyle O’Reilly & Roderick Strong def. Claudio Castagnoli, Daniel Garcia & PAC
- A hard-hitting showcase featuring six of AEW’s toughest competitors.
- Briscoe scores the winning pinfall.
Match 7 – Singles Match – Mina Shirakawa (with Harley Cameron) def. Zayda Steel (with Billie Starkz)
- Mina picks up another impressive victory before celebrating with Harley.
AEW World Championship No. 1 Contender Tournament – Quarterfinal – Kenny Omega vs. Cope
Kenny Omega def. Cope
- Two legends collide in a pay-per-view caliber main event.
- After surviving a Spear, Omega counters into the One-Winged Angel for the victory.
- Omega advances to the semifinals of the tournament.
Dynamite goes off the air with Kenny Omega staring into the camera, pointing toward AEW World Champion Swerve Strickland, signaling that another world title chase has begun.
