AEW Dynasty Post‑Show Scrum Highlights – Several AEW names, including Tony Khan, Thekla, members of The Conglomeration, and Kevin Knight, spoke to the media following Sunday’s AEW Dynasty event in Vancouver. The post‑show scrum covered injuries, backstage policies, cross‑promotional relationships, and personal reflections from talent. Below are the major highlights.

Tony Khan

Khan opened the scrum by revealing that he wanted MJF present to take questions, but MJF declined. He then addressed the status of Gabe Kidd, confirming that Kidd is out indefinitely with a shoulder injury currently being evaluated.

Khan also discussed his involvement in helping secure a new main event for the Mark Hitchcock Memorial Show, saying he stepped in because he wanted to support the event during a difficult moment.

On the business side, Khan noted that HBO Max buys were “very high,” suggesting this may be the most‑purchased Dynasty event to date.

Khan was asked about AEW’s social media policy following Ricochet’s recent controversial post. He confirmed that a policy is in place, Ricochet violated it, and the two had a “frank discussion,” but the company is moving forward.

He compared AEW’s collaboration with Maple Leaf Pro to the spirit of Forbidden Door, praising Scott D’Amore and reiterating his enthusiasm for working with multiple promotions, including CMLL. Khan added that this PPV cycle had the most changes since the original Forbidden Door, citing the sudden absences of Toni Storm and Kyle Fletcher.

When asked about Tokyo Joshi Pro’s event in Vancouver earlier that day, Khan said he would have likely collaborated if asked, naming Miyu Yamashita and Nicole Matthews as talents he admires.

Khan closed the scrum by sharing Canadian AEW memories with Renee Paquette, recalling her 2022 debut and Sunday’s show. Paquette highlighted Danielson vs. Okada, Omega vs. Ospreay, and the Adam Copeland–Christian Cage hockey fight.

Thekla

Thekla confirmed she has re‑signed with AEW, saying the company “needed” her and that the platform is perfect for her. She described herself as hands‑on with her presentation, noting that she paints, writes, and designs her own gear.

The Conglomeration

Kyle O’Reilly spoke emotionally about the night’s significance, saying it meant the world to him. He noted that while his late father couldn’t see his win, his daughter was there to witness it.

Kevin Knight

Knight discussed headlining the Mark Hitchcock Memorial Show, admitting he learned about it only when the announcement went public. Khan apologized but praised Knight for consistently stepping up. Khan then announced that Claudio Castagnoli will challenge Knight for the TNT Championship on Dynamite.

Knight also addressed speculation about tension with Speedball Mike Bailey following his singles title win, saying he would be happy to defend the title against Bailey.

AEW Dynasty Post‑Show Scrum Highlights

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Will Ospreay may be dealing with more than just a loss following his match at AEW Dynasty.

The event took place at Rogers Arena, where Jon Moxley defended the AEW Continental Championship against Ospreay in a physically demanding contest. The match quickly turned into a hard-hitting exchange, with both competitors trading offense inside and outside the ring.

Ospreay managed to gain momentum at key moments, including landing his finisher, but Moxley kicked out and kept the match going. The pace remained intense as both men continued to push through heavy punishment.

A key moment came when Ospreay took a dangerous bump on the outside that appeared to impact his neck. Despite the landing, he returned to the ring and continued the match.

Moxley capitalized soon after, delivering a stomp followed by two Paradigm Shift DDTs to secure the victory and retain the AEW Continental Championship.

After the match, attention shifted to Ospreay’s condition. As he was helped to the back, Bryan Danielson addressed the situation and indicated that Ospreay should undergo further evaluation.

Danielson suggested that Ospreay receive an MRI following the match, raising concerns about a potential injury stemming from the earlier impact. While no official diagnosis has been confirmed, the recommendation points to caution regarding his condition.

The Will Ospreay injury concern comes at a time when he has been heavily featured in AEW programming. Any potential absence could affect upcoming plans, depending on the results of further medical evaluation.

For now, his status remains uncertain as more information is expected in the coming days.

Will Ospreay Injury Concern Emerges After Brutal Loss Against Jon Moxley

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Talk about making the best out of a bad situation.

The injury to Kyle Fletcher was a piece of news that was a gut punch to many AEW fans as “The Protostar” was back as the AEW TNT Champion, and once again putting together a case for being the fastest rising star in the business. He will certainly be in the main event scene when he returns, or maybe he will come back for the TNT Championship because the man who now holds it is none other than “The Jet” Kevin Knight.

Knight was victorious in tonight’s Casino Gauntlet Match, a stipulation that a lot of people love, some people are beginning to get sick of, and other people still want to see a version of it where 21 entrants actually make it to the ring. This edition of the match was very fun, and very Lucha-coded with Bandido, El Clon, and Rush all being involved, PAC, “Speedball” Mike Bailey were able to join them in the high-flying and hard-hitting offense, Tommaso Ciampa carried himself as if he was the favorite, and the Death Riders’ young boys, Wheeler Yuta and Daniel Garcia, also had nice cameos too. Anthony Bowens was also there. AEW really needs to find something substantial for him outside of “remember when he used to be in The Acclaimed” because I can’t imagine him taking orders from Hook of all people.

Lots of action throughout, with PAC being a particular MVP as he busted out a Sky Twister Press and a Black Arrow throughout. Bandido managed to hit a 21-Plex on Ciampa, who was literally lying on the floor, and Knight hit a UFO Splash on Garcia, who was leaning back in the Dragon Tamer that he had locked in on “Speedball,” which must have killed the pair of them.

Knight getting the victory was such a good move. It’s fairly obvious that the guy is set for big things in AEW, particularly after his high-profile matches against MJF, Swerve Strickland, and his entire Continental Classic run. However, I didn’t know if or when AEW would pull the trigger on him, but with Fletcher out of action, why not take a risk and see what happens with Knight as a singles champion?

Hopefully, this run as the new TNT Champion can really boost Knight’s stock to the point that when Fletcher does come back, you can set up that match, which will be great, but he will be featured on TV enough to the point where he could make a late-year charge to the main event scene. An inspired booking decision, and I’m excited to see “The Jet” fly high as TNT Champion this Spring.

Written by Sam Palmer.

AEW Dynasty featured a major shift during the AEW Dynasty Trios Title match after an unexpected injury forced changes in the middle of the bout.

The match took place on April 12 at Rogers Arena, with Clark Connors, David Finlay, and Gabe Kidd defending the AEW World Trios Championships against Orange Cassidy, Roderick Strong, and a mystery partner who was revealed to be Kyle O’Reilly.

The bout was already drawing attention due to O’Reilly’s return, but the focus shifted when Kidd was removed from the match. According to Fightful Select, the injury occurred midway through the contest, prompting medical staff to escort him backstage.

“An unfortunate injury happened at AEW Dynasty. Gabe Kidd was removed from his Trios Title defense at AEW Dynasty. Midway through The Dogs title defense against the Conglomeration, Gabe Kidd was taken to the back by the AEW medical team. Those we spoke to at the show said he did appear to be injured upon arriving backstage.”

Additional details from the report indicated that Kidd appeared to be favoring his wrist as he exited.

“Kidd appeared to be holding his wrist during the exit. The rest of the match had to be called on an altered plan. We are working to find out if the match finish was changed at all.”

With Kidd out of the match, the remaining competitors continued under adjusted circumstances. Orange Cassidy, Roderick Strong, and Kyle O’Reilly ultimately secured the win to become the new AEW World Trios Champions.

There has been no official update yet on the severity of Kidd’s injury. However, the situation forced an immediate change to the match and could have an impact on the division depending on his recovery timeline.

AEW Dynasty Trios Title Match Altered After Gabe Kidd Injury

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