Posted on 5/29/125 by Bob Magee
Hangman Page is Interrupted by Swerve Strickland (and Will
Ospreay)
AEW Dynamite kicked off with a powerful and charged segment
as Hangman Adam Page addressed his triumphant victory at
Double or Nothing, earning him a shot at the AEW World
Championship at All In: Texas. Page opened by reflecting
deeply on the fleeting nature of victory and defeat,
acknowledging his battle with Will Ospreay as one of the
greatest matches of his life. Expressing gratitude to
Ospreay for pushing him to his limits, Page also highlighted
the transient honor of holding the Owen Hart Foundation
Tournament Championship, returning it in anticipation of
crowning a new champion next year.
Page then passionately redirected his focus toward the AEW
World Championship, vowing to reclaim it from Jon Moxley,
and committing to uphold the spirit of competition and
creativity integral to AEW's identity. He delivered an
emotional promise to fans, declaring his intent to win and
honorably defend the championship at All In: Texas.
However, the mood quickly shifted as Swerve Strickland
confronted Page, revisiting their complicated history and
accusing Page of collusion with The Young Bucks, who cost
Strickland the championship at Dynasty. Swerve's allegations
escalated tension, with Strickland demanding a clear answer
from Hangman, who emphatically denied involvement, declaring
that if he wished harm on Swerve, he would have done it
personally and openly.
The segment intensified further as Will Ospreay intervened,
attempting to mediate between Hangman and Swerve. Ospreay
passionately argued that he had learned firsthand about
Page's integrity and commitment to AEW during their recent
clash, emphasizing Page's respectful sportsmanship. Ospreay
urged unity, proposing collaboration among himself, Page,
and Swerve for the betterment of AEW. Swerve rejected
Ospreay’s overture vehemently, slapping the microphone from
Ospreay's hand and dismissing any notion of partnership with
Hangman, leaving unresolved animosity hanging heavily in the
air.
Mixed Trios Match: Mark Briscoe, Speedball Mike Bailey and
WIllow Nightingale vs. Gabe Kidd, Jon Moxley and Marina
Shafir
Wednesday night’s in-ring action kicked off with an
explosive Mixed Trios Match featuring Speedball Mike Bailey,
Mark Briscoe, and Willow Nightingale battling against the
formidable trio of AEW World Champion Jon Moxley, Marina
Shafir, and Gabe Kidd. The Death Riders made a dramatic
entrance, entering the El Paso arena in the bed of a pickup
truck, immediately setting the stage for an intense
showdown.
The match erupted instantly as Mark Briscoe and Gabe Kidd
charged at each other, exchanging fierce blows without
hesitation. Briscoe displayed impressive athleticism,
vaulting over the ropes and employing swift, powerful
maneuvers such as a triple jump moonsault off a chair onto
Kidd at ringside. Speedball Mike Bailey wowed the crowd with
his acrobatic precision, executing high-impact kicks and a
missile dropkick that rattled Moxley, while Willow
Nightingale aggressively took the fight to Marina Shafir
with powerful lariats and hip attacks.
The action continued to escalate when Claudio Castagnoli
intervened, momentarily distracting Briscoe. However,
Komander, Castagnoli’s opponent on Collision this Saturday,
swiftly arrived to neutralize Claudio, adding another layer
of excitement to the match. Amid this chaos, Jon Moxley
capitalized, locking Briscoe into a punishing Bulldog Choke.
Meanwhile, Marina Shafir employed her submission expertise
with a "Mother's Milk" chokehold, and Gabe Kidd restrained
Bailey, preventing any assistance to Briscoe.
Despite Briscoe’s valiant resilience, having already
absorbed devastating moves such as Kidd’s vicious exploder
suplex and Moxley’s thunderous Paradigm Shift, the Death
Riders maintained relentless control. Referee Aubrey Edwards
had no option but to end the match via stoppage as Briscoe
faded in Moxley's Bulldog Choke.
Ricochet is Looking for Gold – and Allies
Ricochet delivered a concise yet impactful message,
addressing his decisive victory over Mark Briscoe at Double
or Nothing. Emphasizing his relentless pursuit of
championship gold, Ricochet revealed a newfound perspective
after observing AEW's current competitive landscape,
highlighting dominant factions like the Death Riders, The
Opps, The Don Callis Family, and The Hurt Syndicate.
Determined to bolster his position, Ricochet declared his
intent to assemble a loyal and formidable crew to aid him in
his quest for gold, confidently promising to demonstrate to
everyone precisely why he remains "simply out of this
world."
No Disqualification Tag Match: Anna Jay and Harley Cameron
vs. Megan Bayne and Penelope Ford
The longstanding rivalry between these competitors ignited
immediately once again on Dynamite, as both teams came
prepared with weapons, including chairs and trash cans. The
match quickly descended into chaos, with Penelope Ford and
Anna Jay battling fiercely outside the ring, while Megan
Bayne and Harley Cameron exchanged heavy blows inside.
Harley delivered a devastating DDT to Megan Bayne onto a
trash can, showcasing the ruthless intensity early on.
The action escalated further as Anna Jay and Harley Cameron
displayed impressive teamwork, utilizing a strategic
dropkick and face-first slams onto steel chairs. However,
Megan Bayne's resilience proved formidable as she executed a
powerful Death Valley Driver through a table, leaving Anna
Jay stunned. Ford and Bayne maintained pressure, deploying
tables and chairs strategically to assert dominance. Cameron
and Jay fought valiantly, but Bayne's brute strength
consistently shifted momentum back in her team's favor.
The match climaxed dramatically when Harley Cameron suffered
a brutal collision, face-first into steel steps, sustaining
visible injury as she bled from the nose. Despite this,
Cameron showcased remarkable heart, re-entering the fray to
disrupt a pin attempt. Ultimately, the relentless aggression
and teamwork of Megan Bayne and Penelope Ford culminated in
victory as they delivered a devastating Doomsday Device to
Cameron, securing the three-count.
Post-match, both Anna Jay and Harley Cameron required
medical attention, highlighting the fierce intensity and
personal stakes involved in this unforgettable No
Disqualification bout.
Trios Match: The Opps vs. Frat House
AEW Dynamite featured an action-packed Trios Match pitting
the dominant AEW World Trios Champions, The Opps—Samoa Joe,
Powerhouse Hobbs, and Katsuyori Shibata—against the brash
Frat House, composed of Preston Vance, Griff Garrison, and
Cole Karter, accompanied by Jack Jameson.
Frat House entered the match boasting about their party
antics in El Paso and mocking the local crowd, quickly
drawing disdain from both fans and opponents alike. Samoa
Joe immediately silenced their bravado, aggressively
attacking Preston Vance while Shibata swiftly handled Cole
Karter outside the ring, setting a punishing tone early in
the bout.
Inside the ring, Powerhouse Hobbs displayed incredible
dominance, overwhelming all three opponents with crushing
physicality. A brief moment of Frat House offense saw
Jameson interfere by striking Hobbs with a fraternity paddle
behind the referee's back, briefly turning the momentum.
However, their attempt at seizing control was short-lived.
Samoa Joe retaliated fiercely, laying out Vance, while Hobbs
swiftly regained dominance with a devastating spinebuster.
Cole Karter found himself overwhelmed as Hobbs executed
another powerful spinebuster to seal a decisive victory.
The Toxic Spider is Here! Thekla Ambushes Jamie Hayter
AEW Dynamite took an unexpected turn during an anticipated
interview segment featuring Jamie Hayter and Renee Paquette.
Hayter, visibly impacted by her recent hard-fought loss to
Mercedes Moné at Double or Nothing in the Owen Hart
Foundation Tournament finals, entered the ring to address
her future plans and the implications of her defeat.
However, before Hayter could articulate her next steps, the
arena suddenly plunged into darkness, leaving fans
bewildered. As the lights returned, AEW witnessed a shocking
debut—Thekla, the "Toxic Spider," emerged, ambushing Hayter
with a vicious assault. Known from her tenure in Stardom and
notoriously fired for physically confronting company
management, Thekla made an emphatic and controversial entry
into AEW by leveling Jamie Hayter and making an immediate
and brutal statement.
AEW TNT Championship Match: Adam Cole vs. Kyle Fletcher
AEW Dynamite featured an intense TNT Championship bout as
champion Adam Cole faced off against challenger Kyle
Fletcher, representing the Don Callis Family. Fletcher,
riding momentum from his squad’s impactful win at Double or
Nothing, aggressively pursued the title, immediately
asserting his physical dominance with impactful strikes and
a devastating apron powerbomb that severely rattled Cole.
Despite early adversity and Fletcher’s significant size
advantage, Adam Cole showcased his resilience and fighting
spirit, managing to mount strategic comebacks. Utilizing
swift kicks and his trademark quick offense, Cole aimed to
counter Fletcher's strength advantage. However, Fletcher
maintained relentless pressure, bolstered by Don Callis, who
interfered opportunistically, further complicating matters
for Cole.
The match’s intensity peaked dramatically when Josh
Alexander of the Don Callis Family interfered blatantly,
attacking Cole and causing a disqualification. This prompted
Brody King to rush the ring wielding a steel chair, swiftly
chasing Alexander away and protecting Cole from further
harm.
Though Cole retained his title via disqualification, the
chaotic aftermath underscored the growing hostility between
Paragon and the Don Callis Family, setting the stage for
continued rivalry and heightened stakes in AEW’s competitive
landscape.
AEW International Championship 4-Way Qualifier Match: Brody
King vs. Josh Alexander
When we returned from commercial, King and Alexander were
still in the ring area, already raining hammering blows down
upon one another.
From the outset, Alexander utilized technical prowess and
targeted aggression, notably exploiting King's hand and arm
after King struck the ring post, severely compromising his
power moves. Alexander further showcased his ring
intelligence by delivering a punishing German suplex on the
unforgiving apron and repeatedly leveraging King’s injuries
to his advantage.
Despite his compromised limbs, King demonstrated immense
resilience and raw power, responding with impactful strikes
and a devastating crossbody into the barricade, nearly
incapacitating Alexander. As the match escalated, Alexander
attempted a risky moonsault but was met with King’s raised
knees, shifting momentum decisively.
The match culminated with Brody King executing a massive
lariat despite his injured arm, finally subduing Alexander
enough to finish him off with the Gonzo Bomb. This decisive
blow secured the pinfall victory for King, making him the
first qualifier to advance to the AEW International
Championship 4-Way Match at Fighter Fest.
Fletcher and Cole Aren’t Done Yet
Kyle Fletcher voiced his frustration following his TNT
Championship match against Adam Cole. Fletcher adamantly
declared that he didn't require interference from anyone,
particularly referencing the unwanted involvement of the Don
Callis Family's Josh Alexander, asserting confidently that
he would have secured victory and the TNT title on his own.
The tension escalated dramatically when Cole unexpectedly
attacked Fletcher backstage, aggressively confronting him
and passionately asserting that he had Fletcher defeated
before the interference. In a fiery outburst, Cole vowed
retribution, intensely proclaiming his intent to exact
severe consequences upon Fletcher for the disruption and
interference in their earlier encounter.
Toni Storm and Mercedes Moné Set the Stage
AEW Dynamite closed with a heated confrontation between AEW
Women's World Champion "Timeless" Toni Storm and the 2025
Owen Hart Foundation Women's Tournament winner, Mercedes
Moné, setting the stage for their highly anticipated clash
at All In: Texas on Saturday, July 12.
Mercedes Moné confidently took the microphone first,
asserting, "I now stand before you, not only as the greatest
TBS and Rev Pro champion of all time but as the greatest
winner of the Owen Hart Foundation Tournament." She boldly
compared herself favorably to legendary wrestlers,
declaring, "Legends like Owen Hart and my idol, Eddie
Guerrero...they don't even compare to the greatness of
Mercedes Moné."
Toni Storm interrupted Moné's proclamation, confidently
addressing her future challenger, "Hello Mercedes. I have
waited so long for you. 441 days ago, you arrived in All
Elite Wrestling...you have never once spoken to me. What
took you so long?" Storm emphatically laid out her
dedication to her title, stating, "I have lived for this. I
have cried for this. I have bled for this. And I have died
for this."
The exchange grew intensely personal, with Moné highlighting
her global dominance: "I have beaten the very best all over
the world from Mexico, Japan, England, and now at All In:
Texas, I'm bringing it home." Storm fiercely responded,
underscoring their stark difference: "While you want all the
titles, I need only one."
Their exchange concluded explosively, hinting at future
conflict. Moné challenged, "Tony darling, not even your hips
are wide enough for the money train," to which Storm
ominously replied, "I sincerely believe that you are the
greatest of all time, but unfortunately for you, I happen to
be timeless."
A brief physical altercation teased what awaits at All In:
Texas, with both women nearly executing their finishing
moves, heightening anticipation for their championship
showdown.
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