Recapping American wrestling since 2013. Not only following the current stuff in WWE, Impact and ROH but also going back in time and doing stuff from back then as well.
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In memoriam: "PAC" Benjamin Satterley, 1986 - 2026. Excalibur eulogizes PAC at the announce desk, while Tony Schiavone is in the ring to thank the fans for their support tonight. We then see backstage footage from after All Out. We hear from The Death Riders (Jon Moxley, Wheeler Yuta, PAC, Daniel Garcia, "The Problem" Marina Shafir). Jon Moxley says that Will Ospreay was the better man in their match and that Ospreay took everything he had, and says that when you realize you cannot win them all, all you can do is give your best every time. He says that there is nothing like being in the ring for the fan and that every day is a gift, and that Ospreay has earned nothing but more hard work. He says that there are two kinds of eulogies: what a guy did and what a guy was. He knows what kind of eulogy he wants and that nobody sees what Ospreay has like he can and what they have been gifted. Moxley says knows what kind of eulogy he wants and that nobody sees what Ospreay has like he can and what they have been gifted. He states that pro wrestling can be what they make it, as they have what it takes to really be great and do something with their gift. Everyone else follows Moxley, and PAC is the last to walk out of shot. PAC is then honored with a ten-bell salute as the AEW locker room is on the stage. The Death Riders' theme then plays, and a red light is focused on an empty metal folding chair as the camera focuses on Jon Moxley, who heads to the ring for the first match.
Jon Moxley retains the AEW Continental Championship against Orange Cassidy in an emotional opening match that sees Moxley hit a PAC-style lariat before both men try to lock in the Brutalizer in tribute. After the match, a tearful Bryan Danielson shows up, and he and Moxley hug it out in the middle of the ring.
"Hangman" Adam Page reminisces about his memories of PAC.
The Elite (Matt Jackson, Nick Jackson, Kenny Omega, "Hangman" Adam Page) beat The Don Callis Family ("The Protostar" Kyle Fletcher, "The Jet" Kevin Knight, Trent Beretta, Rocky "Azucar" Romero) in an eight-man tag match. The match is Kenny's first since losing the AEW World Championship to Will Ospreay at All In.
We get more tributes to PAC from Cash Wheeler and "Switchblade" Jay White.
Renee Paquette thanks the fans for being here tonight, then shares a statement from PAC's family, who is devasted by the loss of their son and amazed by the support from the fans. They thank AEW and PAC's fans for their support throughout the years as they eulogize their son.
Swerve Strickland, Prince Nana and The New Level (Kofi and "Awesome" Austin Creed) had to the ring. Swerve and The New Level lay the AEW World Trios Championships on the mat, with a memorial towel draped on top of them.
Ricochet reminisces about his memories of PAC.
Will Ospreay beats Ricochet with a Black Arrow from the top rope. Ospreay and Ricochet hug after the match.
Will Ospreay talks about his memories of learning about, meeting and eventually wrestling PAC.
"The Problem" Marina Shafir, Hyan and Thunder Rosa beat Persephone, Dr. Britt Baker, D.M.D. and Mercedes Moné in a trios match by submission after Shafir counters the Lockjaw by getting to her feet, judo throwing Britt Baker and locking in the Brutalizer.
Swerve Strickland and Darby Allin pay tribute to PAC.
Jon Moxley guests on commentary for the next match.
The Death Riders (Claudio Castagnoli, Wheeler Yuta, Daniel Garcia, Gabe Kidd) and "The American Dragon" Bryan Danielson beat The Don Callis Family (Lance Archer, "The Walking Weapon" Josh Alexander, Jake Doyle, Mark Davis, Wardlow) in a ten-man tag match. The match is Danielson's first since losing the AEW World Championship to Jon Moxley and his first since retiring from full-time competition. The match is also Wardlow's first match since Big Business in 2024. After the match, The Death Riders and Danielson hug each other in the ring before we see a video tribute to PAC, followed by one last look at PAC's empty metal folding chair with The Death Riders and Bryan Danielson standing behind it to end the show.
We hear from Jon Moxley, who says that "The American Dragon" Bryan Danielson has been trying to "kamikaze" himself for the last two years and that it has been disconcerting to watch. He says that nobody as of yet possesses the constitution to do it for him, and that as things have turned it up, it has to be him. He says that this is a wake-up call for AEW that nothing lasts forever, and that the fans are living in a fantasy world and will see the truth at WrestleDream. He says there is a dark side to Danielson, saying that Danielson in the ring is a beautiful thing, but when he is provoked, he is truly terrifying. Moxley says Danielson has never been truly comfortable with that part of him, and that as his world closes in around him, he will truly embrace his dark side, and he will be ready. Moxley says there is not enough people in the state of Washington to stop him and what he stands for, as The Blackpool Combat Club (Jon Moxley, Claudio Castagnoli, PAC, Wheeler Yuta) is too powerful and no weapon can be formed against them. He says he will run into the mouth of war and beyond, and warns everyone to run while they can. Moxley then says that he hopes Danielson understands that it has to be this way, then says he cannot be worried about that now because they stakes are too high.
We hear from "The American Dragon" Bryan Danielson, who says that tonight will not be his last match on Dynamite when he and Wheeler Yuta run through Claudio Castagnoli and PAC, and that Moxley that he has no idea of what is coming to him at WrestleDream. He says he has been a supporter and friend of Claudio for over twenty years, but tonight, there will be support; only him "kicking [his] fucking head in."
Jeff Jarrett guests on commentary this week.
Darby Allin calls out Brody King. Darby says Brody could have asked nicely, but he knows what he is doing. He brings up their history on the independents, the point that Brody King was at in his career while he was signed to All Elite Wrestle, and how he got Brody a job in AEW after ROH shut down. He says that Brody does not take AEW for granted much like he does, saying that both of their fathers retired and he was able to buy his parents a house. He then says Brody wants his spot as the face of the company, and says that he made it in AEW when he was the guy who was not supposed to make it. Brody says Darby is right, as he has everything he wants, but he does not take it for granted. He says Darby has a death wish, and asks what will happen if Darby were to go to Mount Everest and die, then says Darby can lie to everyone all he wants when he needs someone to save him from himself at the end of the day. Darby dares Brody to put him out of his misery and take his spot, even going so far as to egg him on as bluntly as possible, but Brody tells him to get up out of the corner. Darby slaps Brody, but Brody punches him back. Brody grabs Darby, but Darby hits Brody with a rock. Brody is busted open by the time security shows up, and Darby is still egging Brody on.
Backstage, Renee Paquette interviews Lance Archer and Jake "The Snake" Roberts. Don Callis shows up and meets with Jake Roberts, saying he has concluded the first ever management-to-management transfer in AEW history, and announces that Lance Archer is now with Callis. Callis says that Will Ospreay is fantastic, then says that he has plans for Lance Archer, who leaves with Callis before shaking hands with Roberts. When asked who he received in trade, Roberts says "You like surprises? Well, so do I."
Backstage, Renee Paquette interviews Daniel Garcia, who has not been seen since All Out. Garcia says he owes it to the fans to tell them his future.
Hologram beats Komander in his Dynamite debut, and brings his undefeated streak to 14-0. After the match, Jake "The Snake" Roberts shows up on the stage, then both Hologram and Komander are attacked from behind by Rush, Dralistico and The Beast Mortos. As the three of them raise their fists in the air, so does Roberts, and it is revealed that they are now potentially under Roberts' management.
Backstage, Lexy Nair interviews Mark Briscoe. Mark says "The Learning Tree" Chris Jericho has messed up and did not have to take things far, then tells him he does not want him in the place that he is at. He then says it is no longer about the ROH World Championship and that he is going to hurt Jericho.
Daniel Garcia heads to the ring. He says that it is great to see the fans and that he has missed being in the ring, then thanks Tony Khan for giving him this time. He says he has had time to think while sitting at home about what is best for him, and that he does not want to be a guy who does not follow up on his word or disappears without an explanation, and that he would rather tell everyone what he is going to do. Garcia says he can do whatever he wants, because he is one of the best professional wrestlers in the world, and because of that, it is only right that he stays where the best wrestle in AEW. Garcia then promises that the is not the same guy who gets "little bro'd" by everyone in the back and complains when he loses a match, but the guy who builds AEW and starts changing everything in the company, and he will start with gold around his waist. He announces to all champions that he is not safe, because they have what he wants, and that "the feeling is restored."
We see footage of Swerve Strickland with "The Judge" EJ Nduka after All Out as we see the recent events between MVP and Prince Nana. It is announced that Swerve will be returning at WrestleDream before it is revealed that MVP and Shelton Benjamin are watching from backstage.
Backstage, Renee Paquette interviews Mercedes Moné and "The Brickhouse" Kamille. Mercedes says everyone wants to jump on "the money train," and says she has all the respect in Emi Sakura, especially when she has been wrestling longer than she has been alive, before snickering. She says it is not the first time she will throw a coin or the last, because money changes everything.
Backstage, Daniel Garcia is welcome back by the locker room, then runs into "The Wrestler" Katsuyori Shibata, who says that the TNT Championship will be around his waist before welcoming Garcia back.
"The Glamour" Mariah May guests on commentary for the next match.
Willow Nighingale beats Saraya, "The Native Beast" Nyla Rose and Jamie Hayter to face "The Glamour" Mariah May for the AEW Women's World Championship at WrestleDream after putting Saraya through a table and taking out Harley Cameron. During the match, Penelope Ford shows up for the first time in quite some time and attacks Jamie Hayter from behind with a chair, and Hayer chases her to the back. After the match, Willow confronts "The Glamour" Mariah May on the stage, and while she catches the slap, Mariah headbutts her before hitting her with the Women's World Championship.
Backstage, we hear from The Learning Tree ("The Learning Tree" Chris Jericho, "The Redwood" Big Bill, "The Bad Apple" Bryan Keith). Big Bill says the people who need lessons the most want them the least, then The Learning Tree meet with Rocky "Azucar" Romero to help him with his self-esteem, with Jericho saying that The Conglomeration do not have faith in him and that he still ended up on his back while his friends celebrated in the ring when they faced The Learning Tree. When Jericho asks Romero if he is a lackey, Romero says he is no man's lackey, but Jericho says they are just trying to teach him a lesson. Big Bill says that "When you're in the picture, you can't see the big picture." Bryan Keith demands that Jericho be respected as the next ROH World Champion, or else.
"Switchblade" Jay White beats Cody Chhun. After the match, Jay White says that "Hangman" Adam Page is one of two men who knocked him off his path to the AEW World Championship and is therefore one of two wrongs that he must right. He says that he made it very clear to Hangman last week, then asks what he is going to do about it, saying that Hangman will not be quiet about it and will be coming for him because he meddled in his business. Jay White says this is exactly what he wants, and that he wants Hangman in a match once more. He then says that when he puts an end to the new Hangman, then he will right the other wrong and move on to the gold. Jay White then addresses the same voices that have booed and despised him for years, saying they have willed "Hangman" Adam Page into existence, and says the road to the world championship starts with Hangman at WrestleDream.
Backstage, we hear from Hook, who says that he is done chasing whoever attacked his father Taz. Kip Sabian accidentally backs into him, and pleads that he did not do it and that he does not know anything before running away. Hook says he will be in the arena all night, then The Patriarchy (Christian Cage, "The Prodigy" Nick Wayne, Mama Wayne) show up, with Christian Cage asking if he has seen Sabian. Hook says he hasn't (even though he clearly has), and asks if Christian has anything to say to him. Christian says they are both family men who have "been through it this past week," as he has lost Killswitch to a serious medical situation last week and sympathizes with Hook on the loss of his father. The Partriachy leave.
Backstage, Renee Paquette interviews "The Glamour" Mariah May when Willow Nightingale attacks Mariah and says she has said enough before stating she has beaten three former Women's World Champions before saying she will make Mariah a former champ and become the new champion.
Mercedes Moné retains the TBS Championship and the New Japan Pro Wrestling Strong Women's Championship against Emi Sakura after grabbing onto the ring skirt, distracting referee Stephon Smith so that "The Brickhouse" Kamille can hit a cheap shot. After the match, Mercedes and Kamille are about to gang up on Emi Sakura when Kris Statlander slides into the ring and brawls with Kamille when Mercedes retreats. Statlander quickly gets the upper hand, and Mercedes has to hold Kamille back.
Backstage, Renee Paquette interviews Private Party (Marq Quen and Isiah Kassidy). Stokely Hathaway shows up and says that Private Party has been knocking opportunities out of the park for the past two weeks, then says that he has taken down the most lovable person in All Elite Wrestling. Stokely says that if he can do that, then he can work wonders for Private Party, who he says all the tools and is just missing him. Marq Quen wants to know where Stokely was when they were suffering, then says "Thanks, but no thanks." Stokely leaves, then Isiah Kassidy says that for the first time in five years, they are making moves and doing it themselves, and that they need the AEW World Tag Team Championships. He says The Young Bucks (Matthew and Nicholas Jackson) are complacement, but they will put the chip back on their shoulders and take their spot when they become the new tag champs.
Tony Schiavone interviews Will Ospreay in the ring. Ospreay says that last week was supposed to be him beating Ricochet and moving on, but now they are equal because of "The Alpha" Konosuke Takeshita. He says he has been a part of The Don Callis Family (Callis, Kyle Fletcher, Takeshita) and knows how they operate, and that he knows Takeshita does not do anything without Callis' go-ahead. Ospreay then calls Don Callis out, saying that they need to have a chat. Callis shows up, and when he goes for the hug, Ospreay wants none of it. Callis says that last week was difficult for him emotionally, and that he hates to see Ospreay unhappy. He tries to get Ospreay to remember the good times they had last year, but Ospreay is not having that either, and he demands that Callis tell him if he sent Takeshita out to attack him. Callis says that Ospreay is asking the wrong question, but Ospreay tells him to stop stalling. Callis says Ospreay does not need to know that, and as Ospreay demands that Callis stop dancing around his question, Callis finally flat out says that he sent Takeshita out of frustration because Ospreay would not listen to his advice, and that he had to show him who makes the decisions in the family. Callis then mentions the tag team title loss, saying Ospreay dropped the ball because he was too mentally weak to do what needed to be done. Ospreay says that if Callis would have kept his nose out of his business, he would have been a tag team champion as well as a world champion. Callis said he had the best wrestler in the world, but he threw him in the garbage for Ospreay, and that maybe he should throw Ospreay in the garbage. Ospreay says he cannot believe that he had any respect for him and calls him "utter scum" before telling him that they are done. Callis slaps Ospreay, and Ospreay drops the International Championship before grabbing Callis andthrowing him across the ring. Takeshita runs into the ring and fights Ospreay, and both men brawl before Kyle Fletcher pulls Ospreay away from Takeshita. Fletcher and Ospreay argue, and Takeshita suplexes Ospreay before Callis tells Fletcher to hit Ospreay with a screwdriver while Takeshita holds Ospreay down. Fletcher leaves the ring, and when Callis tries to stop him, Fletcher almost attacks Callis. Takeshita stands between them and tries to reason with Fletcher, but Fletcher walks off and Ospreay brawls with Takeshita again. Callis then grabs Ospreay from behind, and Takeshita knocks Ospreay out with an elbow strike. Ricochet shows up and attacks Takeshita as Takeshita holds up the International Championship, forcing Takeshita to retreat.
Backstage, we hear from Top Flight (Darius Martin, Dante Martin, Leila Grey) and Action Andretti. Darius says people keep asking them how they feel after losing number one contendership on Collision. Darius says they are pissed off, because they know they are better than the other two teams they faced and should be facing The Young Bucks (Matthew and Nicholas Jackson) for the tag team titles. Dante says that they beat The Young Bucks, and that there is no reason they should not have a title match. Andretti says there is a reason, and it is because they are not fired up and constantly complaining. Leila Grey butts in, saying Andretti is the reason as he constantly steps in and messing everything up. Andretti says he did what was best for them, but Leila says he screwed them. Andretti says they do not get it, and leaves. Dante says Andretti is "all go, no thinking," and that this will not stop unless they fix it.
We hear from "Scapegoat" Jack Perry, who says there is a lot to say about "The Wrestler" Katsuyori Shibata, as he is a legend and the embodiment of fighting spirit, but he wants to know if Shibata is still one of the best. He syas that Shibata lets his phone do all the talking, but he wants to have a conversation with him in his native language: violence. He says he wants to face the Shibata who almost killed himself in the ring because he was willing to fight that hard and wanted to sacrifice that much. He says that Shibiata may deserve the TNT Championship, but it is really about what Shibata is willing to take, then says the TNT Championship proves he is one of the best and dares Shibata to take it from him.
"The American Dragon" Bryan Danielson and Wheeler Yuta beat The Blackpool Combat Club (Claudio Castagnoli and PAC). During the match, PAC grabs the ring bell hammer, and as "The Problem" Marina Shafir distracts referee Rick Knox, PAC tries to hit Danielson with the hammer only for Wheeler Yuta to take it away. Claudio confronts Yuta, and Danielson locks in the Lebell Lock. Despite everything going on at the ring apron, the referee notices this, and PAC taps out. After the match, Jon Moxley tries to get in the ring, but Danielson sees him coming and fights him. Meanwhile, PAC boots Yuta off the ring apron. Danielson and Moxley take their brawl to the back as Shafir gives Yuta a beating, with Claudio and PAC joining in. Claudio then hits Yuta with the hammer as Shafir and PAC hold Yuta down, then Danielson and Moxley's brawl spills back into the ring. Shafir gets Moxley out of the ring as Danielson takes out both PAC and Claudio, forcing them and Shafir to retreat.
We hear from The Blackpool Combat Club (Jon Moxley, Marina Shafir, PAC, Claudio Castagnoli). PAC says that war is upon them and that "The American Dragon) Bryan Danielson is more than he thinks he is. Claudio says he is still the same guy and says Bryan knows where to find him if he wants to talk. Marina Shafir speaks in Romanian, then Jon Moxley says they will have Bryan's world title belt or else there will be consequences as he also tells Bryan that he has a chance to go out on his shield and be buried in his backyard. He then says that on October 12th, he officially relieves him of duty, and that he is sending Daddy home for good.
Before the next match, Don Callis, wanting to talk with Will Ospreay concerning last week, wishes Will Ospreay the best of luck in the ring before he, Kyle Fletcher and "The Alpha" Konosuke Takeshita leave to catch a flight.
Ricochet vs. Will Ospreay ends in a double pinfall and a draw with both men's shoulders on the mat as Ricochet is on top of Ospreay...almost. The match is restarted by Tony Khan, but both men are soon attacked by "The Alpha" Konosuke Takeshita, who hits Ospreay with a knee and Ricochet with Raging Fire. Takeshita then brings the International Championship to the ring and raises it up in the middle of the ring. Will Ospreay retains the AEW International Championship.
Backstage, Renee Paquette interviews Mercedes Moné and Kamille. Mercedes says that while she has been but a small part of AEW's history, she has nevertheless put together a video package of her time in the company, which we then see. Mercedes then says that the best moments in AEW are all about her, then MVP soon shows up agreeing with her and hands her his business card.
Backstage, Renee Paquette interviews The Gunns (Austin and Colten Gunn), but Austin is attacked from behind with a metal folding chair by "Hangman" Adam Page. Colten Gunn fights Hangman, but fares no better.
"The Redwood" Big Bill is in the ring. He says that is is not about the destination, but who we become as people along the way in celebration of five years of AEW and that everyone has become better thanks to "The Learning Tree" Chris Jericho. It's time for "TV Time with 'The Learning Tree' Chris Jericho." Jericho heads to the ring with "The Bad Apple" Bryan Keith, then takes the microphone. Jericho congratulates AEW on five years and their brand-new TV deal with Warner Bros. Discovery, saying they made a bunch of "experts" look like idiots before saying there would be no TV deal if it were not for him. Bryan Keith starts a "Thank You, Chris" chant. Jericho also states that today is the 34th anniversary of his professional wrestling debut and says that it is such an unbelievable feeling not just being an eight-time world champion, but also mentoring future superstars and getting as much TV time as he can. He then talks about selling out Arena Mexico and beating Mark Briscoe as of late and that it is time to introduce a new era of Jericho, saying "The Ocho" is out and "El Nueve" is in before challenging Mark Briscoe for the ROH World title at WrestleDream. The Conglomeration shows up, and Mark Briscoe heads to the ring. Briscoe says this is between him and Jericho, and Jericho calls Big Bill and Bryan Keith off so that Mark and Jericho are the only two men in the ring. Briscoe says that being a man means not making excuses, and while he could make excuses and state that he had Jericho beaten in New York City, they were in a tornado tag team match where anything was legal, and he is calling it like it is. Mark Briscoe then calls Jericho one of the most influential and finest pro wrestlers in the last four decades, as it works out well for him that Jericho pinned him, as Jericho is in line for a title shot that he personally looks forward to. He says that the word of the day is "consequential," as he will consequentially beat Chris Jericho to retain his championship, but Jericho says Mark Briscoe cannot beat him before stating that maybe his brother Jay Briscoe could have. Jericho then says that Mark will never be as good as Jay was, and Mark Briscoe chops him in the jaw, demands that Jericho keep his brother's name out of his mouth, and tells him that if he wants to go that far, then he will get a Briscoe Brothers-style ass whupping. He then calls the knock down "consequential."
We hear from Darby Allin, who talks about how he was on a bus when he turned around and saw three men taking turns spitting on the back of his head and actually did something about it, and how he was reminded of those three guys when Jon Moxley told him he was not ready to be World Champion. He says he put everything on the line against Moxley and that it should have been him going on to WrestleDream, and while he says he is ready to be the face of AEW, he and the fans are both losing faith in himself and all he can do is face. Darby says he will be at WrestleDream, and puts out an open challenge to anyone in the locker room who wants to make a name for himself, as he has nothing left to lose.
"Hangman" Adam Page beats Juice Robinson after grabbing the referee while Juice has a hold of Hangman from behind, leaving him free to hit a low blow followed by a Buckshot Lariat for the win. During the match, it is announced that Title Tuesday is next Tuesday at 9 PM Eastern/8 PM Central. After the match, Hangman pulls his leather belt off of his tights and chokes and hangs Juice off the side of the ring again. Suddenly, "Switchblade" Jay White shows up for the first time in months and attacks Hangman from behind. Hangman escapes the ring and tries to flee through the crowd, but Jay White catches up to him, chops him multiple times, thumbs Hangman in both eyes, and Spears Hangman through the table that Hangman set up near the crowd.
Backstage, Renee Paquette waits for and gets an interviw with "Scapegoat" Jack Perry as soon as Perry gets out of his van, but "The Wrestler" Katsuyori Shibata shows up and challenges Perry for the TNT title at WrestleDream. Perry says he will think about it and walks away, then suddenly blindsides Shibata and tells him that he accepts.
We hear from "The American Dragon" Bryan Danielson, who tells Jon Moxley that their match for the AEW World Championship is bigger than the both of them and that they have broken the system that professional wrestling was built on, which is why he challenged "The Rainmaker" Kazuchika Okada. He says that he and Okada both have a win apiece, and while Okada has broken his orbital bone, he has not broken his spirit. He says that his title is on the line for the whole match while Okada's is contested for only twenty minutes, but he would not want it any other way.
Dr. Britt Baker, D.M.D. beats "The Professor" Serena Deeb with the Lockjaw. During the match, "The Glamour" Mariah May is seen watching from the crowd. After the match, Serena attacks Britt and puts her in the Serenity Lock, but Queen Aminata runs into the ring and fights Serena, who soon flees the ring.
Backstage, Renee Paquette interviews Hook and mentions the attack on his father Taz from earlier today. An angry Hook says he will find who did this and come after them.
We hear from Christian Cage, who says that the fans have not seen anything from him yet after five years, for he is the face of AEW now and forever, the fans' father figure and the next World Champion, and soon enough, he will have it all, hook, line and sinker.
Backstage, Renee Paquette interviews "The Glamour" Mariah May. Mariah May says Willow Nightingale has been "failing up" her way to the AEW Women's World Championship, then Willow confronts her, telling her to say what she has to say to her face. Mariah slaps Willow, Willow slaps Mariah back, and both women have to be kept apart.
Private Party (Marq Quen and Isiah Kassidy) beat The Iron Savages (Boulder and Bronson). During the match, Stokely Hathaway is seen watching the match from backstage. After the match, Kassidy says he and Marq Quen promised they would be tag team champs in 2024 and that they meant every word, and that despite the injuries that they have suffered through the year, they will become tag team champions. He says that they beat The Young Bucks (Matthew and Nicholas Jackson) once and that they can beat them again, then says that they are feeling froggy and they can do it right now. The Young Bucks appear from behind the video screen, and Nicholas says AEW cannot have an anniversary show without the people who built the company. Matthew mentions that they have an overrun tonight and that he has an idea, then says they can put the tag team titles on the line right now before mentioning that they have limited dates and will not waste one of them on Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. As The Young Bucks leave, "Scapegoat" Jack Perry shows up and attacks Marq Quen, then The Young Bucks run into the ring and join Perry. Suddenly, "The Wrestler" Katsuyori Shibata runs into the ring to even the numbers, and The Young Bucks and Jack Perry flee. Interim Executive Vice President Christopher Danielson shows up and says Private Party has been a thorn in The Young Bucks' side since the beginning of AEW and that he would love to see them piss The Young Bucks off. He then proposes a six-man match between the team of Private Party and Shibata and The Elite (Matthew Jackson, Nicholas Jackson, Jack Perry) on Rampage.
Backstage, Renee Paquette interviews MVP, who is about to make an announcement when Prince Nana shows up and says MVP talked spicy about him and Swerve, and says MVP forgot he used to be a wrestler and that he will lace his boots up for him. MVP says that sounds like a complaint and that he does not do complaints, then introduces Shelton Benjamin, whom he calls the head of the complaint department. Shelton drinks from Prince Nana's coffee cup, then walks off with it alongside MVP.
"The American Dragon" Bryan Danielson retains the AEW World Championship against "The Rainmaker" Kazuchika Okada with a backslide pin after Claudio Castagnoli and PAC show up to watch from the front row. During the match, "The Rainmaker" Kazuchika Okada's AEW Continental Championship was also being defended, but Danielson failed to win the match within the first twenty minutes; therefore, "The Rainmaker" Kazuchika Okada retains the AEW Continental Championship. After the match, Okada hits Danielson with another Rainmaker, then blames Claudio and PAC for his loss before storming to the back. Claudio and PAC get in the ring and hold Danielson up for Jon Moxley, who soon shows up and tells Danielson that he is playing for something much bigger for himself and that he is doing what he is doing because he has to. He says that if it were up to him, he would have put Danielson out of his misery a long time ago. All of a sudden, Wheeler Yuta runs into the ring with a hammer and scares The Blackpool Combat Club (Moxley, Claudio, PAC) out of the ring, then Jon Moxley gets back in the ring and looks at Wheeler. Wheeler dares Moxley to give him a reason to hit him, and Danielson attacks Moxley. Danielson and Wheeler fight off The Blackpool Combat Club, who are sent into a retreat, and Wheeler says he is sick of Claudio and PAC treating him like a child, for he is his own man who can make his own decision and fight his own fights. He then says that if they want to go through Danielson next week, they will have to go through him. Danielson then joins in, making the challenge a tag team match.
At the start of the show, Nigel McGuinness heads to the ring for a match, and "The American Dragon" Bryan Danielson's music hits and Danielson fails to show. McGuinness demands a ten-count and Danielson being stripped of the AEW World Championship is Danielson fails to show. In the middle of the count, "The Final Countdown" by Europe plays instead of Danielson's usual AEW theme, and Danielson shows up clearly fit to wrestle.
"The American Dragon" Bryan Danielson beats Nigel McGuinness with the Lebell Lock despite numbness in his right forearm, which causes Danielson to keep the hold locked in with his right wrist. After the match, Christian Cage shows up with his World Championship match contract. He opens the case, which doubles as a clipboard, to sign the contract, but Kip Sabian sneaks up on Christian and steals his pen. Christian runs into Claudio Castagnoli and PAC as he chases after Sabian.
Hook retains the FTW Championship against Roderick Strong after countering End of Heartache with Redrum. After the match, Roderick Strong shakes hands with Hook. Tony Schiavone interviews Hook after the match. Hook says all good things must come to an end, and on behalf of his family, he thanks every family who has faced him for the FTW Championship as well as the fans for their support. He then announces that the FTW Championship is official retired, and he hands the championship back to Taz before heading to the back.
Don Callis guests on commentary for the next match.
The Young Bucks (Matthew and Nicholas Jackson) retain the AEW World Tag Team Championship against Kyle Fletcher and Will Ospreay. During the match, Don Callis hands Fletcher a screwdriver and distracts the referee so that Fletcher can use the screwdriver as a weapon, but Ospreay refuses to win this way, hands the screwdriver to the referee and gives Callis an earful. This allows The Young Bucks to hit Fletcher with the tag team championship belts followed by a Superkick Party and an EVP-Trigger to retain.
Backstage, Renee Paquette interviews The Conglomeration (Mark Briscoe, Kyle Fletcher, Orange Cassidy) and Rocky "Azucar" Romero. Orange makes Romero an official member, then Mark Briscoe tells everyone to expect their cool new shirt. He then says he is wearing a classic "Dem Boys" shirt because he is feeling history, and tonight, they will give The Learning Tree a Conglomeration-style ass whupping. He also says the word of the day is "vociferous."
Tony Schiavone interviews Prince Nana on the stage. Prince Nana says it is good to be in New York in Swerve's house, then says that Swerve Strickland means a lot to him and that nothing can stop the most dangerous man in AEW. He then says that Swerve is not physically cleared to come back, yet he is fighting to get back in the ring for the fans. Suddenly, he is interrupted by MVP. MVP agrees that Swerve is the most dangerous man in AEW, then says is the most phenomenal talent to step foot in an AEW ring, and that his 2024 world title run will be studied by many. He says he has seen the highs and lows of Swerve's world title reign, then blames Swerve's failure not on Swerve, but on Nana, accusing him of caring more about selling coffee and dancing. He then tells Nana to give Swerve his business card when he is serious about getting back to the mountaintop again, and that when he is, he will be ready to talk business.
We see footage of "Scapegoat" Jack Perry in his van driving across a bridge in New York City.
"The Glamour" Mariah May retains the AEW Women's World Championship against Yuka Sakazaki. After the match, Mariah is about to hit Yuka with the Women's World title when Willow Nightingale runs into the ring to confront Mariah. All of a sudden, Mina Shirakawa's entrance hits, and Mariah hits Willow from behind with the title before embracing Mina. Yuka runs at Mariah, and Mina unknowingly stands between them.
Jon Moxley beats Darby Allin in a violent match to win Darby Allin's shot at the AEW World Championship following an avalanche Death Rider. After the match, medical staff checks on Darby, then "The American Dragon" Bryan Danielson comes out of the crowd to choke Moxley with a blue necktie. Marina Shafir tries to choke Danielson at the same time, and Claudio Castagnoli and PAC show up to pull Danielson off so they and Shafir can all attack Danielson. All of a sudden, Private Party (Marq Quen and Isiah Kassidy) show up to even the numbers game, and this leads to a brawl all over the ring. Claudio has to save Moxley from a Busaiku Knee from Danielson. Danielson says that if Moxley wants war, then he declares war. He says that if Moxley wants a shot at the AEW World Championship, he has it as WrestleDream, and he will "kick Moxley's fucking head in."
Don Callis guests on commentary for the next match.
MJF beats Kyle Fletcher in an AEW American Championship Eliminator Match. During the match, Don Callis throws a screwdriver to Kyle Fletcher and distracts the referee, but Fletcher throws the screwdriver away. MJF hits a low blow, a mocking Kangaroo Kick and a sheer drop brainbuster. After the match, Will Ospreay runs to the ring after finding out road crates blocked the door from where he watched the match.. MJF then blasts referee Paul Turner in the face with the American Championship, then lays out Fletcher with the Dynamite Diamond Ring. MJF then bloodies Fletcher's forehead and says the blood is on Ospreay's hand, then proceeds to hit Fletcher with the Tiger Driver '91. As MJF calls for the move, Ospreay runs into the ring, and MJF flees through the crowd. Ospreay then calls for medical help for Ospreay.
"The Glamour" Mariah May beats Viva Van. After the match, Mariah May is handed a gift, which ends up being a picture of "Timeless" Toni Storm hugging Mariah May. On the back of the picture, it says "DIE MARIAH DIE." Mariah is then attacked from behind by Toni, but Mariah fights back. Mariah is about to use a white high-heeled shoe as a weapon, but Toni wrestles it away, and referees and security stop Toni from using it against Mariah as they try to stop the brawl.
We see footage of "Scapegoat" Jack Perry looking at footage of Darby Allin before smashing all the monitors with a hammer.
We hear from Darby Allin, who says that "Scapegoat" Jack Perry has had every excuse not to show on TV, but has to show up at All In.
"The Wrestler" Katsuyori Shibata beats "The Bad Apple" Bryan Keith with the cross arm breaker. After the match, Big Bill attacks Shibata from behind, and Chris Jericho joins in. Hook runs into the ring, and The Learning Tree is forced to retreat.
Backstage, Renee Paquette interviews Orange Cassidy, who says that he will still have his match and has found some "local boys" who are willing to team with him.
Backstage, Renee Paquette interviews "Hangman" Adam Page. Hangman says there has been one thing and one man that he wants to leave nothing but the ashes of his pride, but others have gotten in his way and justice delayed is justice denied. He says that he will soon have what he wants.
In footage from earlier today, Jim Ross is seen interviewing Swerve Strickland in a sit-down interview. Swerve says that the path to the World Championship means the world to him and has changed him as an individual. He says that if you aren't allowed in when you knock on the door long enough, you must make noise. As for Bryan Danielson, it is all about his legacy for him, and that he needs something to wake up in the morning for and to fight for. Swerve says he is in the driver's seat now and that he controls the narrative, and that this not only worries Danielson, but everyone else. He also says he does not care much about Danielson. He says that people love to brag about the pain they can induce, then asks what happens when nothing works because their body cannot work. Swerve then says he will beat Danielson at All In, as his legacy belongs to him now.
Orange Cassidy's tag team partners for the next match are revealed to be FTR (Dax Harwood and Cash Wheeler), who show up with sunglasses and denim jackets (with Harwood wearing Bret Hart-style shades).
Orange Cassidy and FTR (Dax Harwood and Cash Wheeler) beat Roderick Strong, Rush and The Beast Mortos in a trios match. (Mark Briscoe and Kyle O'Reilly were Orange Cassidy's partners for the match, but were unable to make it due to travel issues.) After the match, The Acclaimed ("Platinum" Max Caster and Anthony Bowens) show up, but Max Caster's microphone fails to work. Dax Harwood says he has all the respect in the world for what The Acclaimed have done for AEW as security shows up, and then says that he wants a fight. Security gets between both teams as they try to brawl.
Backstage, we hear from The Patriarchy (Christian Cage, "The Prodigy" Nick Wayne, Killswitch, Mama Wayne). Christian Cage says that The House of Black (Malakai Black, Brody King, Buddy Matthews) and The Bang Bang Gang ("Rock Hard" Juice Robinson, Austin Gunn, Colten Gunn) are wanting the World Trios titles, and that he has made some calls and talked to some people and that both teams will face off to become #1 contenders. Christian says that he has also raised the stakes, as the winners will face The Patriarchy for the World Trios Championships at All In. He also says that he will be special guest referee for the #1 contenders' match at Collision, as both teams will squabble and will be in need of a father figure.
We see a video package for Hologram.
Kamille beats Jazmyne Hao and Clara Carter in a two-on-one handicap match. After the match, Kamille throws both of her opponents out of the ring, then Mercedes Moné says Dr. Britt Baker is suspended and that they will not have to deal with her until All In. Mercedes reiterates that Britt is not here, then says Britt may be the first, but not the best, and that she herself is the best in AEW. All of a sudden, Tony Schiavone interrupts and tells Mercedes that Britt Baker's suspension has been lifted and overruled by Tony Khan as per Interim EVP Christopher Daniels. Britt appears on the video screen and says Mercedes cannot stop her and that she will see things through to the end, unlike Mercedes, who takes her ball and goes home when things do not go her way. She says AEW is flavor of the month for Mercedes while it is home for her, and that this ends at All In when she becomes TBS Champion and the first to beat Mercedes Moné. She then says she has a week to figure out how to get her hands on her.
Ricky "The Dragon" Steamboat guests on commentary for the next match.
"The American Dragon" Bryan Danielson beats Jeff Jarrett in an Anything Goes Match after hitting Jarrett with a metal folding chair with the Busaiku Knee. After the match, Ricky "The Dragon" Steamboat raises both Danielson and Jarrett's hands, and Danielson and Jarrett show a post-match sign of respect before Swerve Strickland and Prince Nana arrive. Swerve says everyone just witnessed three legends of wrestling on TBS, and names himself one of them instead of Danielson as he says that they have defined pro wrestling on the TBS Network. He then says that unlike him, Danielson has never been a world champion on TBS, and that the only thing standing in the way of that is. He says Danielson is one of the best of all time, and that it will be an honor to beat and retire him and make his legacy his. He also says that he will not hesitate to take that killshot, and that if Jarrett has left him wobbling, then he can imagine what he will do to him. Swerve then decides he wants a warm-up match, and proposes that he step in the ring with Wheeler Yuta. Swerve says he wants Danielson to have a front row seat when he shows that he is the most dangerous man in AEW.
Will Ospreay heads to the ring to start tonight's show. Ospreay says he was appalled but not surprised by MJF and his actions after last week, as he has heard rumors that MJF is one of the most insecure men in wrestling and showed that he was when Daniel Garcia crept up on his popularity. He says that Daniel Garcia still has no feeling in his armor as he recovers at home and has no idea when he will get back to wrestling, yet MJF wants to blame the people despite opening up to people, saying he has ADHD and that it does not give him an excuse to be a prick. He says that "the bidding war of 2024" did not go well for MJF because Tony Khan would rather spend money on people who would elevate AEW rather than bury it. He also says that MJF views him as "a talentless hack" even though he has more talent in his left nut than MJF has in his entire body. Ospreay says that he represents the identity and foundation of AEW while MJF only represents himself and only cares about himself. He then says he has always been cleaning up somebody else's mess and he realizes it it is MJF's. He says that he gets MJF's scumbag gimmick as it is the best version of him, which he welcomes, but it has been going for five years now and "the level of The Devil" is ground floor while he is at the top. Ospreay then says he is here for a fight, then calls out MJF. MJF's entrance theme hits, but MJF fails to show. We then see MJF on the video screen. MJF sits in a chair drinking wine, saying the fans tonight do not deserve to be close to his greatness and that all of the fans' top guys fell beneath his feet and that Ospreay is no different and "a joke." MJF says Ospreay wrestles for the fans and will do so until they realize they have seen his routine and throw him out like they did. He then says that he is irreplacable, unlike Ospreay, and if Ospreay gets in the ring with him, he will be exposed. MJF then tells Ospreay that he does not wrestle for fun of the fans' amusement, but for the betterment of AEW, and proposes that next week, they face off for the International Championship so that he will punch Ospreay in the face until he sees stars. Ospreay tells MJF he will see him next week.
Jeff Jarrett is the special guest enforcer for the next match.
"The American Dragon" Bryan Danielson beats "Hangman" Adam Page to win the men's Owen Hart Foundation Tournament and earn a AEW World Championship match at All In after rolling Hangman onto his shoulders as Hangman has him in the crossface. During the match, referee Paul Turner is knocked out of the ring, and when Hangman disrespects Jarrett for confronting him as he is choking Danielson with his belt, Jarrett reveals that he has a referee's shirt under his other shirt, and he referees the rest of the match. After the match, Danielson is personally awarded the Owen Cup and the commemorative championship belt by Dr. Martha Hart. Afterwards, Prince Nana and Swerve Strickland head to the ring. Swerve Strickland says that whoever holds the AEW World Championship is the best in the world, and that he had to beat Ospreay to silence any doubt who is the best. He congratulates Danielson for winning the men's Owen Cup and says it will be an honor to face him for the World Championship at All In, but he still remembers the pinfall victory Danielson has over him and he still holds a grudge. Swerve says that Danielson is on a career downturn while he is the most dangerous man in AEW, then addresses The Young Bucks (Nicholas and Matthew Jackson) trying to bribe him, saying he will be joining the Blood & Guts Match on the side of Team AEW. He says that one does not make a Team AEW without the AEW World Championship, then says he will defeat Will Ospreay and lead Team AEW in victory against The Elite (Nicholas Jackson, Matthew Jackson, "The Rainmaker" Kazuchika Okada, "Scapegoat" Jack Perry) this year, two things that Danielson has failed to do. Swerve then challenges Okada to a match and tells him that he will teach how to really make it rain, then tells Danielson that he will see him at All In and that it will truly be his final countdown.
We see The Acclaimed's ("Platinum" Max Caster, Anthony Bowens, "Daddy Ass" Billy Gunn) new rap, "Two Times," where The Acclaimed target The Young Bucks (Nicholas and Matthew Jackson).
"The Learning Tree" Chris Jericho beats Samoa Joe in a Stampede Street Fight by doctor stoppage after Big Bill and "The Bad Apple" Bryan Keith attack Samoa Joe backstage and put him on a pallet on a forklift, which Chris Jericho then mans and runs through a wall. Colt Cabana confronts Jericho afterwards.
Samoa Joe is rushed into an ambulance, and The Learning Tree ("The Learning Tree" Chris Jericho, Big Bill, "The Bad Apple" Bryan Keith) watch and wave goodbye to Joe.
Don Callis guests on commentary for the next match.
PAC beats Kyle Fletcher, Claudio Castagnoli and Tomohiro Ishii in a Global Glory 4-Way Match with a Black Arrow and a Brutalizer to Kyle Fletcher to earn a shot at the AEW International Championship. After the match, PAC says things have not gone well for him, and while he has made bold promises, he has also made many humiliating failures. He says he does not know what he will do next, but it is "All In season" and he will not be denied his moment. He designates tonight's victory a line in the sand, and says that "The Bastard will be back."
Backstage, Renee Paquette gets a surprise interviews with "Hangman" Adam Page, who knocks on a door and confronts The Elite (Nicholas Jackson, Matthew Jackson, "The Rainmaker" Kazuchika Okada), saying "I'll do it" before leaving.
Mercedes Moné heads to the ring. Mercedes thanks The Young Bucks for the security, stating that she will not be interrupted during her double championship celebration and that she is the past, the present and the future, as she is "the best there was, the best there is, and the best there ever will be." She also tells Dr. Britt Baker to stay away from her titles, warning that she will leave her with more than a couple of herniated disks and that she will leave her laying. Suddenly, Britt Baker shows up and fights security on the way to the ring. Mercedes flees the ring and flees through the ring.
Backstage, it is revealed that Brandon Cutler has been attacked by Darby Allin, who tells "Scapegoat" Jack Perry that Cutler just made his sacrifice and that he is just getting started with The Elite (Nicholas Jackson, Matthew Jackson, "The Rainmaker" Kazuchika Okada, "Scapegoat" Jack Perry) for Dynamite 250.
Mariah May beats Willow Nightingale after countering a Death Valley Driver with a Victory Roll to win the women's Owen Hart Foundation Tournament and the women's Owen Cup as well as a shot at the AEW Women's World Championship at All In. During the match, Stokely Hathaway and Kris Statlander almost cost Willow the match, with Stokely grabbing at Willow so that Kris can hit Willow with a cheap shot while "Timeless" Toni Storm distracts the refere. After the match, Mariah May skips to the back with Toni, then smacks her with the commemorative women's tournament title belt before also attacking Luther. Mariah continues to attack the two of them, busting Toni open in the process, kicking both of them in the gut, opening the head wound in Toni's forehead with one of her heels and knocking Luther off the side of the stage and through a table to end the show.
Backstage, Renee Paquette interviews Daniel Garcia and "Daddy Magic" Matt Menard. Garcia says he and Menard are no strangers to pressure, and while he respects Will Ospreay and what he wants to do for AEW, he is not losing tonight. MJF shows up and tells Garcia that this is is what he wants to see, and that he will be in his corner tonight. Garcia leaves, then Menard tells MJF that he is all right with him after everything he has done for Garcia.
"The American Dragon" Bryan Danielson beats PAC with a crucifix pin after PAC tries to counter the Lebell Lock by rolling Danielson back to pin him to advance to the finals of the men's Owen Hart Foundation Tournament. During the match, it is announced that the first member of Team AEW for Blood & Guts will be revealed later tonight.
Backstage, Renee Paquette interviews Willow Nightingale. Willow says "Nothing matters, smile anyway" is a motto for her in an unforgiving world, then says that Kris Statlander and Stokely Hathaway know nothing about that and that she is going to win the Owen Hart Tournament for a second time and become world champion, and she will make that all happen when she beats Kris Statlander tonight.
Mark Briscoe is in the ring. He talks about how he came close to becoming TNT Champion only to come up short, then says he is more focused on this week, which is Shark Week, which makes him think of Blood & Guts. He then declares himself a member of Team AEW. As Mark continues to speak, he is smacked from behind with the TNT Championship by "Scapegoat" Jack Perry. Kyle O'Reilly gets in the ring and beats up Perry, but he gets hit with a Rainmaker by "The Rainmnaker" Kazuchika Okada before The Young Bucks (Nicholas and Matthew Jackson) show up to watch. The Young Bucks then get in the ring to hit Mark Briscoe with an EVP-Trigger before The Acclaimed ("Platinum" Max Caster, Anthony Bowens, "Daddy Ass" Billy Gunn) rush into the ring, cause The Elite (Nicholas, Matthew, Okada, Perry) to flee.
Backstage, Renee Paquette interviews Luther, "Timeless" Toni Storm and Mariah May. Toni tells Mariah that Hikaru Shida is dangerous and that she would be devasted if she lost, then says that with her in her corner, no one can stop her.
Willow Nightingale beats Kris Statlander to advance to the finals of the women's Owen Hart Foundation Tournament after Statlander nearly knocks Stokely off the ring apron with a chain and Willow pins her with a schoolkid pin.
Backstage, Renee Paquette interviews Jeff Jarrett, who has no words regarding the tournament and leaves. Jay Lethal says that he and Sonjay Dutt have never seen Jarrett more prepared, as tonight is about honoring one of his best friends in Owen Hart.
Tony Schiavone interviews Dr. Britt Baker, D.M.D. in the ring. Britt says everyone has a past, a present and a future, which the past a lesson, the present a gift and the future a motivation. She says that for the last ten months, everyone has wondered where she has been. Britt says that she has been injured in that time, but it takes more than injury to keep her away from AEW. She then mentions that one day, she started feeling very sick and the room was spinning, her vision was blurring and her right arm was tingling and numb, and she could not even open a water bottle. Soon, her full right side stopped working. Britt reveals she was diagnosed with a transient ischemic attack, or TIA, and that she basically had a mini-stroke, and that she had to take time off. Britt says she is now cleared and healthy, but she admits that she was more nervous and unsure of herself than she was on Sunday because she did not know if anyone would cheer for her when she came out of the tunnel. She thanks everyone for welcoming her back with open arms and says that she will always be in the fans' corner, for at the end of the day, she is one of them. Britt tells the fans to go through a hard time if they happen to be in one and come out of the other side, as we all possess the insult to become elite. She also admits that there is a new female face of AEW after shedding blood, sweat and tears in the ring and building the company from the ground up, and sarcastically states that she worked for a decade to become a CEO. She then says that the only three letters that matter in this company are D.M.D. All of a sudden, Mercedes Moné shows up at the arena, where she is congratulated by The Young Bucks (Nicholas and Matthew Jackson). Matthew then demands that Mercedes' championship celebration start while Britt is still in the ring, and balloons are placed in the corners of the ring and the center of the mat as Mercedes makes her way there. The crowd starts chanting "D.M.D.," much to the slight shock of Mercedes, and Britt takes this as Mercedes outshining her moment. Mercedes takes this as Britt trying to steal her spotlight, and tells her to look at what a real champion looks like. Britt says she was the first woman going all in for All Elite Wrestling while Mercedes was "a broken bitch with a broken leg," and wants to challenge her at All In. Mercedes tells Britt to get in the back of the line. Britt says "Bitch, what line?" Mercedes, noting Britt is a fan, tells Britt that there is a price to pay when you mess with Mercedes Moné.
Backstage, Renee Paquette interviews Will Ospreay and Kyle Fletcher. They are soon met by Don Callis, and Ospreay tells Callis that the loss is all on him, and admits that he owes Callis so much. He then states that he wants out of the Don Callis family. Callis says he is not one to let people out of signed agreements with him, but he is happy to do him the favor. He says that maybe one day, he will ask Ospreay for the favor. Callis and Ospreay then hug. After Callis walks away, so does Fletcher.
"The Learning Tree" Chris Jericho heads to the ring with a clipboard. As he does, security shows up and approaches Taz at the announce table. He says he is guesting on commentary to get some TV, then says Hook committed a cardinal sin by using the Judas Effect on him. He also says that Taz is a biased announcer for cheering for Hook, then announces that Taz must leave the announce table for the rest of the evening and leave the arena immediately as per an executive order by The Young Bucks (Nicholas and Matthew Jackson). Taz is escorted out of the building by security.
Samoa Joe, Hook and "The Wrestler" Katsuyori Shibata beat Gates of Agony ("The Machine" Brian Cage, Kaun, Toa Liona) in a trios match with a triple Redrum. After the match, "The Bad Apple" Bryan Keith and Big Bill attack Shibata and Joe from behind with metal folding chairs, and Chris Jericho joins in on the attack. Bryan Keith rips his sling off in the process. Bryan Keith then wraps a chair around Shibata's arm before striking the chair with another chair, and Big Bill keeps hitting Joe in the back with a chair. Jericho then dons a knuckle duster and punches Hook in the head with it before Bryan Keith produces a table, and Big Bill choke slams Hook through the table.
Jeff Jarrett's wild card opponent is revealed to be "Hangman" Adam Page.
"Hangman" Adam Page beats Jeff Jarrett to advance in the men's Owen Hart Foundation Tournament.
Backstage, Big Bill and "The Bad Apple" Bryan Keith attack Hook, and Chris Jericho throws a fireball into Hook's eyes.
Backstage, Renee Paquette interviews "Hangman" Adam Page, who is soon congratulated by The Young Bucks (Nicholas and Matthew Jackson). Matthew asks Page to be their fifth man in Blood & Guts, but Page grabs him and warns him that he is not "their man" or their puppet anymore and that he is not in the mood for their "bullshit games," and that he is winning the Owen Hart Foundation Tournament.
Will Ospreay retains the AEW International Championship against Daniel Garcia after MJF offers Garcia the Dynamite Diamond Ring and Garcia refuses, which allows Ospreay to hit the Hidden Blade for the win. After the match, Ospreay tries to console Garcia and offers him words of encouragement, then leaves. MJF then takes the blame for Garcia's loss and tells Garcia that he busted his ass, then tells Garcia that the fans still love him before raising his hand and hugging him. MJF then kicks Garcia in the groin before putting on the Dynamite Diamond Ring. When "Daddy Magic" Matt Menard shows up, MJF punches Menard with the ring, then spits on Garcia and punches Garcia with the ring. Security soon shows up, but MJF punches them all out before hitting Garcia with the ground and pound. Garcia still tries to get up, and MJF hits him with a piledriver from the middle rope even as Interim EVP Christopher Daniels tells him not to do it. As referees check on Garcia, MJF attacks Garcia further. Will Ospreay returns to the ring and chases MJF out of the ring and out into the crowd. Garcia has to be taken out of the ring on a stretcher.
The show starts with a special Mad Max Furiousa open.
Don Callis guests on commentary for the next match.
Trent Beretta and Roderick Strong beat Orange Cassidy and Will Ospreay after Wardlow shows up and attacks Ospreay from behind at the ramp as Ospreay takes out Matt Taven and Mike Bennett. After the match, Undisupted Kingdom (Roderick, Taven, Bennett, Wardlow) go on the attack, and they take out Ospreay with the AEW International Championship while Trent has Orange in a submission hold. Roderick Strong then hits Ospreay with End of Heartache.
Backstage, we hear from The Young Bucks (Matthew and Nicholas Jackson). Nicholas announces that Darby Allin is not allowed into the building tonight after last week, and Matthew tells their personal security to keep an eye out. Sonjay Dutt shows up and says that Satnam Singh will destroy Bryan Danielson. Matthew says he wants Satnam not to beat him, but to hurt him, and Sonjay says he will break Danielson like a pencil. (The security guards, from left to right, are Vinny Massaro, "Benevolent" Jack Banning, Slice Boogie, Che Cabrera, Jordan Oasis and Dom Kubrick.)
The Bang Bang Gang ("Switchblade" Jay White, Austin Gunn, Colten Gunn) head to the ring. Jay White says PAC is confused and wondering how he is burning in his spotlight, then he, Austin and Colten discuss how to pronounce PAC's name before Jay White states PAC made three mistakes. He says PAC stared The Bang Bang Gang down instead of running away, stuck his nose in their business and begged them to make him care and got what he asked for. PAC appears on the video screen and says this is what he wanted to see, and that he has wound them up. He then says three-on-one is not exactly fair, then Death Triangle (PAC, Penta el Zero Miedo, Rey Fenix) shows up. Death Triangle go on the attack, forcing The Bang Bang Gang to retreat before PAC challenges them for the United Trios Championships at Double or Nothing so he can say just how hard they are.
"The Learning Tree" Chris Jericho and Big Cass guest on commentary for the next match.
Katsuyori Shibata and Hook beat "The Outlaw" Bryan Keith by double submission in a Triple Threat Match to decide a #1 contender for the FTW Championship. After the match, Chris Jericho grabs the microphone and says that makes his job harder at Double or Nothing, then says he is proud of Hook and Shibata for picking things up from "The Jericho Vortex," then warns them that he is just getting started. He says he will see them at Double or Nothing and walk out as the winner, as he is not losing to anybody ever.
We see a video package chronicling the events leading up to Mercedes Moné vs. Willow Nightingale for the TBS Championship at Double or Nothing.
We see another commercial for the Superkick Party Reebok Pumps from Champ Sports.
We see a video package chronicling the events leading up to "The Alpha" Konosuke Takeshita vs. Jon Moxley in an IWGP World Heavyweight Championship Eliminator Match at Double or Nothing.
"The Alpha" Konosuke Takeshita beats Matt Sydal. After the match, Takeshita continues to attack Matt Sydal, then Jon Moxley shows up, punches Takeshita out with the microphone and tells him he will see him at Double or Nothing.
Backstage, The Young Bucks (Nicholas and Matthew Jackson) once again tells Darby Allin that he is banned from the building as they pass out fliers. They then meet Swerve Strickland before Swerve heads to the ring for the next match.
Swerve Strickland beats Nick Wayne. After the match, Swerve is attacked from behind by Killswitch as Christian Cage and Mama Wayne show up to check on Nick Wayne. Swerve gets the better of Killswitch, then chases Christian to the back and hits Killswitch with a House Call on the way. Backstage, Christian tries to flee the arena and leave in a white SUV, but his way is blocked by Prince Nana. Swerve catches up to Christian and pulls him out of the vehicle, then throws him into the production truck. Both men then fight on top of the white SUV, where Swerve hits Christian with a DDT onto the roof before Prince Nana hands Swerve a metal folding chair.
Malakai Black beats Kyle O'Reilly. After the match, the arena goes dark and the lights above the ring are blood red. The lights soon come back to normal, then Malakai Black is hit with a massive stream of blood. Adam Copeland then shows up on the video screen to taunt Malakai, telling him to be careful what he wishes for before laughing at him and telling him that he will see him soon.
We see a video package chronicling the events leading up to the Anarchy In The Arena match at Double or Nothing.
"Timeless" Toni Storm and Mariah May beat The Outcasts (Saraya and Harley Cameron). After the match, Luther is hit from behind with a metal folding chair by Serena Deeb, who goes on to lay out both Mariah and Toni before hitting Toni in the head with a high heeled shoe. She then sits on the chair over Toni and puts Toni in the Serenity Lock, and referees have to get Serena to break the hold. After she does, Serena takes her flag back.
Backstage, we hear from The Bang Bang Gang ("Switchblade" Jay White, Austin Gunn, Colten Gunn). "Switchblade" Jay White says Death Triangle (PAC, Penta el Zero Miedo, Rey Fenix)wants their gold, and Colten Gunn tells Death Triangle they will have to earn it. Austin Gunn says they will not be hard to find.
"The American Dragon" Bryan Danielson beats Satnam Singh by disqualification after Jay Lethal and Jeff Jarrett attack Danielson as he has Satnam in the Lebell Lock. After the match, Lethal, Jarrett, Sonjay and Satnam are all eventually able to gang up on Danielson, then The Young Bucks (Matthew and Nicholas Jackson) show up and hand Sonjay an envelope full of money. They then take over and nearly hit Danielson with the EVP-Trigger, and as Danielson fights back, "The Rainmaker" Kazuchika Okada shows up. This distracts Danielson so that he is attacked from behind by Jack Perry. The Elite (Nicholas, Matthew, Okada, Perry) then gang up on Danielson before Darby Allin shows up at the arena - with Tony Khan in the driver's seat - carrying a flamethrower as The Elite are about to put him through a table near the ramp. Darby soon makes it to the stage and shoots fire out of the flamethrower, and Danielson ends up putting Nicholas Jackson through the table before standing tall with Darby to end the show.
Undisputed Kingdom (Roderick Strong, Matt Taven, Mike Bennett) guest on commentary for the next match.
Will Ospreay beats Shane Taylor. During the match, Matt Taven and Mike Bennett get ejected after Will Ospreay shoves Shane Taylor into them and throws water
After the match, Roderick Strong confronts Will Ospreay, who is attacked from behind by Matt Taven and Mike Bennett. Ospreay soon fights back and gets the better of Undisputed Kingdom (Strong, Taven, Bennett).
We see a video package for FTR (Dax Harwood and Cash Wheeler) and "The American Dragon" Bryan Danielson vs. The Righteous (Vincent and Dutch) and Lance Archer for later tonight, where FTR and Danielson are here and are fighting because they love AEW.
We hear from The Blackpool Combat Club (Jon Moxley and Claudio Castagnoli). Moxley says that Konosuke Takeshita has been "a hell of a blue chipper" for some time yet still came after him to put a notch on his gunbelt, but he has done far worse. Moxley says that he is used to being a target, and that while The Don Callis Family are in it for championships and money, he and Claudio do this because this is who they are and they hunt because they are lions. Claudio says that he is the voice of reason even if nobody listens, and while he does not like talking to the camera, he says that what matters is proving himself week after week while everyone else comes off as fake while he and Moxley are the real deal. Moxley says that Takeshita may have started this, but he and Claudio will finish this.
In backstage footage from after Dynamite, Chris Jericho says he cannot be mad at Hook because Hook is learning to become a champion again as part of "the Jericho vortex," even though he is hurting and needs stitches, and wishes him luck in his qualifying match.
Hook beats Johnny TV with Redrum to qualify for the FTW Championship Three-Way Eliminator Match next week on Dynamite.
Katsuyori Shibata beats Rocky "Azucar" Romero with the Figure Four Leg Lock to qualify for the FTW Championship Three-Way Eliminator Match next week on Dynamite.
Before the next match, Jacked Jameson calls the fans as well as the people of the city they are in "trash" and says that he cannot wait to leave before introducing Boulder.
"The Outlaw" Bryan Keith beats Boulder to qualify for the FTW Championship Three-Way Eliminator Match next week on Dynamite.
Backstage, Lexy Nair interviews PAC, who says he could not care less and says that The Bang Bang Bang ("Switchblade" Jay White, Austin Gunn, Colten Gunn) are "very funny chaps" whose behavior would usually ruffle his feathers, but not today. He says he has not felt a thing in weeks, and dares The Bang Bang Gang to make him feel anything and make him care. He then tells Lexy Nair to leave him alone.
The Bang Bang Gang ("Switchblade" Jay White, Austin Gunn, Colten Gunn) appear on the stage with a beaten-down PAC on the stage after the lights go out, then "Switchblade" Jay White says PAC must care now.
Backstage, we hear from The Patriarchy (Christian Cage, Killswitch, "The Prodigy" Nick Wayne, Mama Wayne). Christian Cage mentions Nick Wayne's match tonight and says that he will have their support. Nick says he was just a kid when Swerve Strickland attacked him last year, but he has become a man since then. He says tonight is a warm-up, but he knows he can beat Swerve on his own.
Orange Cassidy beats Isiah Kassidy. During the match, Trent Beretta shows up from inside the crowd and watches from the front row, nearly costing Orange the match from just ditracting him, and Don Callis also watches from backstage. After the match, Lexy Nair interviews Trent Beretta at the front row. Trent says it is obvious that he is a better wrestler than Orange Cassidy and that Orange only beat him because he is a cheating sociopath who acts like rules do not apply to him. He then challenges Orange to a one-on-one match at Double or Nothing, and Orange punches him in the face in response.
Serena Deeb beats Anna Jay with the Serenity Lock as Luther walks off with Serena's flag. After the match, "Timeless" Toni Storm and Mariah May show up, and Toni gets behind the flag and proceeds to do a striptease before Luther and Mariah drape her in the flag. Toni is halfway down the ramp before Serena chases Toni, Luther and Mariah away.
We see a video package chronicling the events leading to Swerve Strickland vs. "The Prodigy" Nick Wayne next week on Dynamite.
"The Prodigy" Nick Wayne beats Jack Cartwheel after hitting the House Call to send a message to Swerve Strickland.
FTR (Dax Harwood and Cash Wheeler) and "The American Dragon" Bryan Danielson beat The Righteous (Vincent and Dutch) and Lance Archer in a trios match. After the match, The Righteous and Lance Archer attack Danielson and FTR, and Archer hits Dax with a metal folding chair before slamming Cash into another one with the Blackout. Vincent lays a chair on Dax and hits the Swanton Bomb, then Daniel Garcia show sup with a chair of his own and makes the save for FTR and Danielson.
Adam Copeland heads to the ring to start tonight's show. Copeland says now is a great time to be a professional wrestling fan, and talks about how he grew up on WWF, NWA and Stampede Wrestling, to name a few, and how he had his career torn away from him and had to work to get it back. He says that when he got his career back, he realized that AEW was where he needed to end his career, as he saw "a murderer's row of talent" when he looked at the roster. He says that while he has been in great locker rooms, he will put AEW's against anybody's. Copeland says he can face Will Ospreay, Kenny Omega, "Hangman" Adam Page, Swerve Strickland, and many more for first-time-ever matches, and when friends tell him he is having a blast, they are right. He says that he has had fun everywhere he went, but AEW has been the most fun, and for that, he celebrates AEW as well as those who started it, as they have pushed everyone and the business into a better place and given more people to do what they love for a living, and that all of this should be celebrated. He says that AEW has made pro wrestling better and more fun, and that AEW is where the best wrestle. He then says that AEW is moving forward and walking into the future, saying that there is a reason why some of the biggest names, including himself, came here. Copeland then introduces Will Ospreay to the ring.
Don Callis guests on commentary for the next match.
Will Ospreay beats Powerhouse Hobbs. After the match, Hobbs gets in Ospreay's face as Don Callis tries to raise both of their hands. As Ospreay is on the ramp, "The American Dragon" Bryan Danielson heads to the ring for the next match.
"The American Dragon" Bryan Danielson beats Lance Archer.
Renee Paquette interviews "Lionheart" Chris Jericho on the stage. Jericho mentions his proposition to Hook to be his mentor, then calls out Hook for something he said to him when he agreed to the proposition. Hook shows up. Jericho mentions Hook telling him "I know how you are," and Jericho says it is no secret that he has turned on those that he has aligned with. He says that when one plays the game at the highest of levels, the rules are different. He says that Hook will understand what he is trying to teach him if he can understand that, and asks Hook to believe in him like he believes in Hook. Hook says he believes in him so much that he got them a match, and says he will keep his eye on him. Jericho tells Hook that he would not expect anything less, then both men fist bump.
Backstage, Lee Moriarty has a plan to shoot to the top by facing and beating "the golden child of AEW." Shane Taylor says they will add their name to the greats on Collision by beating Chris Jericho and Hook.
"Daddy Ass" Billy Gunn beats "Switchblade" Jay White by disqualification following a low blow by Jay White. During the match, The Acclaimed ("Platinum" Max Caster and Anthony Bowens), who have been watching the match from backstage, are seen laid out backstage on the video screen, presumably by The Gunns (Austin and Colten Gunn), who have also been watching the match from backstage. The Gunns soon show up to protect Jay White and beg for mercy after Billy Gunn grabs a metal folding chair from the timekeeper's area, and Billy Gunn eventually rears back with the chair only for Jay White to hit him with a low blow in full view of the referee, causing the disqualification. After the match, Bullet Club Gold (Jay White, Austin Gunn, Colten Gunn) try to attack Billy Gunn, but The Acclaimed show up and even the numbers game, beating up The Gunns and stopping Jay White from escaping. Billy Gunn soon hits Jay White with a clothesline, and The Acclaimed get Jay White up on the ring steps. The Gunns make the save for Jay White, and the three of them flee through the crowd.
In footage from earlier today, The Young Bucks (Nicholas and Matthew Jackson) and Best Friends (Orange Cassidy, Chuck Taylor, Trent Beretta) - including Trent Beretta's mom Sue - arrive at the arena.
Renee Paquette interviews Willow Nightingale, Kris Statlander and Stokely Hathaway on the stage. Willow says she is feeling "motherfluffin' great" after winning the recent four-way match, then talks about how she has wrestled in the local area, including The White Eagle, and figured out who she was. She says that every time she wonders if someone like her belongs in the professional wrestling business, the fans' cheers reassure her, and that this applause made her into who she is now. Willow says she is so confident from the fans' love and support that she knows she will be the smiling face of TBS. Stokely Hathaway says Willow had "a banger" last week and knocked it out of the park, and says Willow is something special week after week. He says Willow has impressed him and the entire world, then Mercedes Moné suddenly shows up. Mercedes says she cannot wait to see Willow tear it up with Julia Hart at Dynasty, as she gets whoever is champion at Double or Nothing, as money changes everything in Las Vegas.
The Young Bucks (Nicholas and Matthew Jackson) beat Best Friends (Orange Cassidy and Trent Beretta) to advance to the finals of the AEW World Tag Team Championship Tournament after Matthew slingshots Trent Beretta into an exposed top turnbuckle in a match that also sees Trent's mom Sue slap Matthew for nearly superkicking her. After the match, Trent Beretta hits Orange Cassidy with the running knee as they and Chuck Taylor go for the group hug, then he walks out.
"Timeless" Toni Storm guests on commentary for the next match.
Thunder Rosa beats Mariah May by countering the May Day with the Backstabber before hitting the Tijuana Bomb to become #1 contender for the AEW Women's World Championship. After the match, Thunder Rosa dares "Timeless" Toni Storm to face her right now.
Backstage we hear from Penta el Zero Miedo and Alex Abrahantes. Abrahantes says Penta is for the people and that Penta wants gold once again. Penta wants Adam Copeland to defend the TNT Championship against him next week, and Abrahantes says that the fans want a champion with zero fear.
Tony Schiavone oversees the contract signing for Swerve Strickland vs. Samoa Joe for the AEW World Championship at Dynasty. Swerve Strickland and Prince Nana head to the ring first, followed by Samoa Joe. Samoa Joe signs the contract, then says Swerve is working on bad information and that he knows where he is coming from, and that signing the contract for this match is doom and destruction and a big, career-defining mistake for him. Joe says he will also beat Swerve down so severely that he will leave him mentally scarred like he "left Diddy's party too late," and now that Swerve has the right information, he should do the right thing. Swerve tells Joe he has wanted this moment all of his life and has dreamt of this moment because he believed it was not actually possible, and that his destination is filled with a long, winding road of obstacles and roadblocks. He says the journey has taken him to Dynasty, that AEW is creating its own dynasty, and that this is "bigger than the both of us." Swerve says he knows what he is getting into and that Joe is nothing short of a killer, but so is he, and he will show he is every bit of that man." After Swerve tells Joe that this will be his house and to "Run the fade on that, bitch!", this starts a brawl. Swerve tries to coke Joe with his chain, but Joe breaks free, wraps the chain around his right hand and punches Swerve with it. Referees try to restrain Joe, and Joe leaves the ring and heads to the back as a bloodied Swerve crawls to the pen and contract, laughs at Joe, and says "I love this shit!" He says that if this is all Joe has, then he is taking his championship from him. Joe is aghast as he rubs the pen on his own forehead and signs the contract in his own blood, and he gets back in the ring, hits Swerve with a low blow, and puts him through a table with a Uranage.
"The American Dragon" Bryan Danielson beats Shane Taylor. After the match, Will Ospreay shows up and congratulates Danielson before praising him for continuing to perform at a high level. He also makes it known at Danielson's reputation precedes him and that he has inspired a lot of people who love pro wrestling, and thanks him for everything that he has done. He then mentions Danielson interrupting him on Dynamite and believes that he has something that he wants to ask him. Danielson welcomes Ospreay to AEW and praises his recent match with Kyle Fletcher, then gives him a chance to prove he is the best wrestler in the world as he proclaimed in the Revolution post-show media scrum. Danielson proposes a match between them at Dynasty, which Ospreay agrees on.
The Elite (Matthew Jackson, Nicholas Jackson, "The Rainmaker" Kazuchika Okada) beat Jon Cruz, Liam Gray and Adrian Alanis in a trios match. After the match, Eddie Kingston charges the ring and charges at Okada, but he is attacked by The Elite when they see him coming. Penta el Zero Miedo shows up and fights The Elite, but Okada lays him out. Suddenly, PAC shows up for the first time in months and takes out The Young Bucks (Matthew and Nicholas Jackson), then stares down Okada. Both men soon exchange blows, and PAC gets the upper hand before The Young Bucks save Okada. PAC declares that he is back and looking for trouble, and if The Young Bucks wants some trouble, they will get it. Eddie Kingston then challenges The Elite to a six-man tag match at Big Business.
Mariah May beats Trish Adora. After the match, "Timeless" Toni Storm and Luther show up, and Toni Storm presents the very first Toni Award to Mariah May for her performance as Toni Storm at Revolution. As she delivers the award to Mariah May, "The Virtuosa" Deonna Purrazzo shows up and attacks Toni with the award, which looks like a shoe. Mariah May makes the save for Toni before receiving her Toni Award.
"The Prodigy" Nick Wayne beats Adam Priest. After the match, Christian rips a "Christian Skips Leg Day" sign from a man in a gold luchador mask. The man in the mask ends up being Adam Copeland, who fends The Patriarchy (Christian Cage, Nick Wayne, Killswitch) off before pulling a box out from underneath the ring. Copeland opens the box with the word "Spike" on it as The Patriarchy surrounds the ring, and Christian sees the contents of the box and immediately retreats with the rest of The Patriarchy. Copeland then throws his "I Quit" Match challenge out to Christian.
Lexy Nair interviews Jay Lethal, Mark Briscoe, Jeff Jarrett, Sonjay Dutt, Satnam Singh, and Karen Jarrett. Jeff tells Mark that all he has to trust is his ability to win their match tonight. Jay says he trusts his partners and knows they will trust him, and while Briscoe trusts Jay, he is more than ready to team with Jeff Jarrett tonight.
"Lionheart" Chris Jericho beats Titan with the Lion Tamer. After the match, Jericho is attacked by Gates of Agony (Bishop Kaun and Toa Liona) until Hook shows up with a shinai and makes the save.
Tony Schiavone interviews FTR (Dax Harwood and Cash Wheeler) in the ring. Cash Wheeler says Revolution did not go their way, and while life has a way of kicking one while one is down, all they can do is dust themselves off and keep moving forward. He also announces that 2024 marks a decade of FTR, and now that there is a tag team title tournament around the corner, they are throwing their names into the ring. Dax Harwood says AEW has been built on the back of good tag team wrestling, and says that while it would be easy for him to say FTR is the greatest tag team of all time and that they will win the tournament and the titles, but he is not a liar. He feels that FTR may not be worthy of being in the tournament, but if they are allowed in it, they will give their all for the fans and ultimately become the first-ever three-time tag team champs in AEW history. Suddenly, The Infantry ("The Captain" Shawn Dean and "Bad News and Tattoos" Carlie Bravo) shows up and introduces themselves to the AEW crowd. Carlie Bravo says that they respect FTR and everything they have done before shaking their hands in the name of good sportsmanship. He also says that they will take their spots and give the tag team division a revival, but Harwood tells them that "The Revival" is dead and that The Infantry also will be if they meet in the tournament.
Mistico beats Angelico by submission.
The House of Black (Malakai Black, Brody King, Buddy Matthews) beat Mark Briscoe, Jay Lethal and Jeff Jarrett in an Atlanta Street Fight after Mark Briscoe is put through a flaming table.
