We see a video package for "The American Dragon" Bryan Danielson which chronicles Danielson's career leading up to his match with Will Ospreay at Dynasty.
Backstage, Renee Paquette interviews The Young Bucks (Matthew and Nicholas Jackson). Nicholas takes offense to being asked about their tag team tournament loss, and Matthew says they came back months ago to retire Sting and restructure The Elite by adding "The Rainmaker" Kazuchika Okada, who they have asked to watch their match tonight. He then says their biggest goal is to get back the AEW World Tag Team Championships, and they plan to beat Private Party (Marq Quen and Isiah Kassidy) tonight, as their loss to Private Party caused them to have the worst year of their lives and because lightning never strikes the same place twice. Matthew then tells Renee to smile more.
A red Ferrari shows up outside of the arena, and "The Rainmaker" Kazuchika Okada steps out of the driver's seat.
The Young Bucks (Matthew and Nicholas Jackson) beat Private Party (Marq Quen and Isiah Kassidy) to advance to the semi-finals of the AEW World Tag Team Championship Tournament after Marq Quen misses on a top rope 630, allowing The Young Bucks to hit the EVP-Trigger to win. During the match, "The Rainmaker" Kazuchika Okada is seen watching the match backstage.
It is announced that you can get your very own ROH-era Claudio Castagnoli, Kenny Omega and Brody King figurines at Jazwares' Vault website.
We hear from Don Callis, who says that "The Alpha" Konosuke Takeshita has defeated everyone in his path so far and that Swerve Strickland in the way of what they want. He says that Swerve's house is on his family's street and in his neighborhood, then says he takes what he wants and that Takeshita will take everything, including #1 contendership for the World title, away from him.
Mercedes Moné is seen entering the arena from the inside of a black SUV.
We see Darby Allin - now on crutches - and Tony Hawk. Darby says that he was going to climb Mt. Everest for Tony Hawk's charity, The Skatepark Project, which funds skate parks for underprivileged kids, but broke his foot. Tony Hawk talks about his charity, which has made over 900 skate parks possible, then Darby asks fans to donate to The Skatepark Project. Darby Allin says that with his broken foot, they have another plan this year.
Backstage, Renee Paquette interviews Chris Jericho and Hook. Jericho says Hook exceeded his expectations in their recent match and has shown him something he has not seen in a long time, and says Hook's talents, though raw, are highly tuned. He offers Hook his advice and says he is here for him. Hook says he will take Jericho's advice, and says that he knows who he is. Jericho says he knows who Hook is, but knows who he can be. Both men fist bump, then agree to get to work.
Mercedes Moné guests on commentary for the next match.
Willow Nightingale beats Anna Jay, Skye Blue and Kris Statlander in a four-way match to become #1 contender for the TBS Championship at Dynasty. After the match, Willow is attacked from behind with the TBS Championship by Julia Hart, who then stares Mercedes Moné down from the ring.
Backstage, Renee Paquette interviews "The Natural" Dustin Rhodes. Dustin says he has started 2024 with a bang and states that the locker has been talented, and he has had very good matches with the AEW locker room in the last five years, and he has been as passionate as he has ever been. The Butcher shows up, saying that if Dustin wants a fight, then they can fight on Friday, as he has some receipts for him. Dustin accepts the challenge, and tells The Butcher that he will find out why he is a natural-born legend.
We hear from "Timeless" Toni Storm and Ben Mankiewicz in the Turner Classic Movies studio. Ben thanks Toni for being AEW World Women's Champion and "helping to redefinte the artistry of professional wrestling." Toni thanks Ben for doing his job and asks Ben to "crispen his enunciation."
We hear from Swerve Strickland, who says tonight comes down to himself and "The Alpha" Konosuke Takeshita. He admits Takeshita has impressed him, but says their motivations are vastly different. He says he is not taking this lightly, and after he beats Takeshita, he will have no distractions when he has Samoa Joe for the World title, and Joe will not forget what he does to him.
Best Friends (Orange Cassidy and Trent Beretta) beat Undisputed Kingdom (Matt Taven and Mike Bennett) to advance to the semi-finals of the AEW World Tag Team Championship Tournament after Chuck Taylor stops a double-team piledriver attempt by Undisputed Kingdom in response to Roderick Strong hitting him with a forearm. After the match, The Young Bucks (Matthew and Nicholas Jackson) show up and briefly stare down Best Friends from the stage.
Backstage, Renee Paquette interviews Kyle O'Reilly, who says that there is no way to prepare to get in a wrestling ring in front of a live crowd, and while it is great to have the bandage off, there is no such thing as an easy match with the AEW locker room. He says he will do it on his own again next week and prove that he belongs.
We hear from Adam Copeland, who says that when one dedicates themselves to professional wrestling, one expects nights like the one he had with Christian Cage. He says he will take this memory with him to the grave, and while he is a mess, he has the TNT Championship. He feels like he has won a championship properly for the first time since 2011, and that this chapter with Christian has closed. Copeland says it is time to move on and defend the TNT Championship, and this week on Collision, the Cope Open is back.
Don Callis guests on commentary for the next match.
Swerve Strickland beats "The Alpha" Konsouke Takeshita to face Samoa Joe for the AEW World Championship at Dynasty. After the match, Renee Paquette interviews Samoa Joe backstage. Joe says Swerve is celebrate the biggest fade he will ever catch in his life, and that he will make Swerve know exactly what he is in for, as Swerve will not be the man to beat him.
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