Title Defenses and Championship Action
AEW Dynamite kicked off the night at Pittsburgh's Petersen Events Center with a swagger‑filled promo from "Hangman" Adam Page. Still buzzing from his All Out showdown with Kyle Fletcher, Page warned that anyone stepping up would have to bring more than hype, naming ROH Pure Champion Lee Moriarty as his next challenger.
The opening bout saw the tag team duo Brodido (Brody King and Bandido) fend off The Demand’s Gates of Agony (Bishop Kaun and Toa Liona). A chaotic moment unfolded when Ricochet grabbed a steel chair, only to be tossed out by referee Aubrey Edwards. King’s suicide dive followed by Bandido’s 21‑plex sealed the win, keeping the AEW World Tag Team titles in their hands.
Page’s main‑event‑level clash with Moriarty delivered exactly what he promised – a hard‑fought, back‑and‑forth contest. The finish came when Page hit his signature Deadeye, sending Moriarty crashing to the mat and confirming his reign continues.
On the women’s side, newly crowned champion Kris Statlander faced ROH Women’s TV Champion Mina Shirakawa in her first title defense. Both athletes traded high‑impact moves, but Statlander’s resilience shone through as she slipped a decisive pin, walking out with the championship still draped over her shoulders.
Surprise Twists and Future Showdowns
Post‑match celebrations quickly turned into a drama reel. Wheeler Yuta, Harley Cameron, and Death Riders members Jon Moxley and Marina Shafir stormed the ring to congratulate Statlander. In a stunning heel turn, Statlander clotheslined Yuta, dodged Shafir’s assault, and flipped the bird at Moxley before escaping with Cameron.
The atmosphere shifted again when Darby Allin’s music blared and he appeared wielding a real flamethrower. He aimed it at Moxley, forcing the Death Riders to retreat, then issued an I Quit match challenge for WrestleDream, promising a bout that could end Moxley’s reign of terror.
Fans also got a nostalgic surprise as Orange Cassidy made his long‑awaited return, adding a lighter note to the heated night. Meanwhile, Tony Khan stepped to the mic for an announcement that, while not fully disclosed in the broadcast, hinted at a major strategic move for AEW’s future—something that will likely ripple through upcoming shows.
- Hangman Adam Page retains AEW World Championship.
- Brodido holds onto the Tag Team titles despite Ricochet interference.
- Kris Statlander’s first Women’s title defense ends in a shocking heel turn.
- Darby Allin challenges Jon Moxley to an I Quit match at WrestleDream.
- Orange Cassidy returns, and Tony Khan teases a big company announcement.
Commentary from Excalibur, Taz and Bryan Danielson provided context, reminding viewers of the All Out fallout and laying out the road to WrestleDream. The episode proved to be a high‑octane bridge between two major pay‑per‑views, setting up fresh rivalries while reaffirming the dominance of the night’s champions.
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