The challengers made their entrance first, looking focused and ready for the opportunity. Moments later, the champions Megan Bayne and Lena Kross arrived in dominant fashion, accompanied by an explosive pyro display that lit up the arena.

Once the bell rang, Lena Kross and Hyan kicked things off for their respective teams. The early stages featured quick tags and a fast-paced, back-and-forth exchange, with both teams showing strong chemistry.

However, the momentum soon shifted as Divine Dominion took control. Using their strength and cohesion, the champions wore down their opponents and dictated the pace of the match. Their sustained offense proved too much, and they capitalized with a decisive pinfall to secure the victory.

Winners and STILL AEW Women’s World Tag-Team Champions: Divine Dominion

The Young Bucks vs. Konosuke Takeshita & Kazuchika Okada

The pay-per-view kicked off with an explosive tag team contest as The Young Bucks took on the formidable duo of Konosuke Takeshita and Kazuchika Okada. From the opening bell, the match showcased a high-energy blend of technical wrestling, fast-paced counters, and signature double-team offense from both sides.

Nick Jackson and Takeshita started things off, with Takeshita quickly asserting his power advantage through shoulder tackles and physical offense. Okada tagged in early, and the Takeshita-Okada pairing displayed strong cohesion, working together smoothly with tandem moves and quick tags to keep control.

However, the Bucks soon shifted momentum in their favor, utilizing their trademark speed and precision. They isolated their opponents, landing stereo offense and even taking both Takeshita and Okada out with a daring springboard moonsault to the outside.

The match continued to swing back and forth, with Okada and Takeshita regaining control thanks to hard-hitting strikes and outside interference from Don Callis, who got involved at ringside. Matt Jackson found himself in peril for a stretch, absorbing punishment including a DDT from Okada and a series of strikes from Takeshita.

After a prolonged beatdown, Matt finally created an opening and tagged in Nick, who came in with a burst of offense, delivering rapid strikes, kicks, and combination attacks that momentarily overwhelmed both opponents. The Bucks followed up with synchronized offense, including Sharpshooters applied at the same time, nearly forcing a submission.

As the match broke down into chaos, all four men exchanged big moves. The Bucks attempted the Meltzer Driver, but Okada made the save, leading to Takeshita and Okada hitting devastating piledrivers of their own for a near fall.

In the closing sequence, miscommunication began to plague Takeshita and Okada, as they accidentally struck each other multiple times during frantic exchanges. This tension reached its peak when Takeshita made a shocking decision, he halted Matt Jackson mid-attack instead of capitalizing, effectively allowing Matt to recover.

Matt immediately took advantage, delivering the Khan Driver to Okada and securing the three-count for the victory.

Following the match, the partnership between Takeshita and Okada appeared to completely unravel, as Takeshita punctuated the moment by flipping Okada off.

Winners: The Young Bucks

Chris Jericho vs Ricochet

The second match of the night at AEW Dynasty saw the long-awaited return of Chris Jericho, who stepped back into the ring for the first time in 375 days to face the high-flying Ricochet.

A pre-match video package highlighted Jericho’s legacy and absence, as well as Ricochet’s recent dominance alongside The Gates of Agony. When the show returned live inside Rogers Arena, Ricochet made his entrance first, flanked by his imposing allies, immediately setting a tense tone.

Moments later, “Judas” by Fozzy hit, and the crowd erupted. Jericho emerged in his signature purple gear, soaking in a thunderous ovation as the audience sang along to his theme. The energy in the arena was electric before the match even began.

Once the bell rang, the crowd continued to dominate the atmosphere, chanting “Jericho!” and “You still got it!” after the very first lock-up. Jericho leaned into the moment, even pausing to mock Ricochet’s bald head, at one point blatantly pointing it out on camera, showing he hadn’t lost his flair for entertainment during his hiatus.

Early on, Jericho’s focus on the crowd allowed Ricochet to seize momentum. Ricochet fired back with sharp strikes, a boot to the face, and a Death Valley Driver that nearly ended things early. He followed up with a high-risk dive through the ropes, sending Jericho crashing into the barricade and steel steps on the outside.

Back in the ring, Ricochet methodically targeted Jericho’s arm, keeping the veteran grounded. With the referee distracted, The Gates of Agony inserted themselves into the match, giving Ricochet an advantage. Despite this, Jericho fought back with body shots, a springboard Lionsault, and even attempted to lock in the Liontamer, but Ricochet managed to escape.

The pace quickened as both men traded momentum. Ricochet connected with a Northern Lights suplex and later a brainbuster, while Jericho responded with a Codebreaker for a close near fall. Jericho also showcased surprising agility for his return, landing a top-rope hurricanrana to the delight of the crowd.

Interference continued to play a major role. As Jericho attempted another submission, Kaun and Liona once again disrupted the action, allowing Ricochet to regain control with a knee strike and another punishing Death Valley Driver. Still, Jericho refused to stay down, kicking out repeatedly and rallying the fans behind him.

In a chaotic sequence late in the match, Jericho finally neutralized The Gates of Agony, taking out Kaun with a devastating Judas Effect and sending Liona crashing into the barricade. With the numbers game temporarily evened, Jericho looked poised to finish things.

However, the advantage didn’t last long. Liona re-emerged and drove Jericho into the steel steps, weakening him just enough for Ricochet to capitalize. Back in the ring, Ricochet soared off the top rope with a Shooting Star Press, but Jericho incredibly kicked out at two, drawing a huge reaction.

Sensing the moment, Ricochet quickly followed up with his devastating Spirit Gun, then sealed the deal with a Lionsault of his own, ironically using Jericho’s signature move, to secure the victory after an intense and interference-filled battle.

Winner: Ricochet