AEW Dynamite Results – March 25, 2026

AEW Dynamite Results – March 25, 2026

AEW Dynamite Results – March 25, 2026 – Welcome to WrestlingAttitude.com’s coverage of AEW Dynamite for March 18, airing live from the Roy Wilkins Auditorium in St. Paul, Minnesota.

AEW Dynamite opens with Kenny Omega making his entrance to a big reaction and pyro. Renee Paquette is at ringside and says Omega told her the only time he uses EVP power is to make the locker room better, and once you abuse that power, you’re no longer the best.

Swerve Strickland (w/ Prince Nana) vs. Kenny Omega – #1 Contendership vs. EVP Status

Omega and Strickland lock up to start. Nana distracts Omega, allowing Strickland to land shots against the ropes. Strickland boots Omega in the face and follows with more strikes, but Omega answers with a hurricanrana that sends Strickland to the floor. Omega dives and takes control, sending Strickland into the announce desk and the steps. Strickland fights back briefly, but Omega chops him against the barricade and sets him in a chair for a running knee strike.

Strickland cuts Omega off and targets the jaw. Omega fights to his feet and they trade strikes. Omega charges out of the corner and gets a near fall. He drops Strickland and hits a moonsault for another near fall. Strickland avoids a V‑Trigger and they exchange strikes again. Omega connects with a knee to the jaw and a V‑Trigger to the back of the neck.

Strickland avoids an avalanche One‑Winged Angel and hits an avalanche back suplex, sending both men crashing to the mat. They trade high boots and both go down. Omega hits two Snap Dragon suplexes. They battle on the apron, and Strickland distracts the referee long enough to land a low blow. The fight spills to the floor.

Strickland attempts a piledriver over the barricade, slips, resets, and hits it. Back inside, Strickland hits a House Call after a back‑and‑forth. He follows with two Swerve Stomps, but Omega kicks out at two. Omega fires back and corners Strickland with elbow strikes. Strickland gets a near fall off a powerslam. He mocks Omega and hits an open‑handed strike. Omega answers with a knee and a V‑Trigger.

Both men struggle to land the next move. Strickland hits a vertebreaker, but Omega kicks out at two. Omega counters a Swerve Stomp and hits another knee strike. Omega hits a V‑Trigger with Strickland on the ropes and lifts him for the One‑Winged Angel. Omega connects and covers for the three count.

Winner and new #1 Contender to the AEW World Championship: Kenny Omega

Darby Allin Video Package

A video package airs highlighting Darby Allin’s AEW journey. It covers his early days fighting on his own, his partnership with Sting, and several of his most extreme moments, including climbing Mount Everest. Allin says he’s not the same person he was five years ago, but he still represents everything AEW stands for.

Will Ospreay Sends a Message to PAC and Jon Moxley

Will Ospreay is backstage. He says he has an issue with PAC or anyone aligned with Jon Moxley. Ospreay calls out PAC for sticking his nose in his business and challenges him to meet him next week in Winnipeg on Dynamite.

Ospreay brings up Moxley saying he’d put him in a “time out,” which is what he says to his kid. Ospreay says that time out let him spend time with his son, but the fear in his son’s eyes after seeing what the Death Riders did to his neck is something he won’t forget. He doesn’t know why they attacked him in front of his family and his countrymen, but he promises to alter Moxley’s life the same way Moxley altered his, pointing to the scar on his neck. Ospreay challenges Moxley for Dynasty.

Death Riders (Jon Moxley, Daniel Garcia & Marina Shafir w/ Wheeler Yuta) vs. SkyFlight (Dante Martin, Darius Martin & Zayda Steel w/ Christopher Daniels)

Death Riders attack during SkyFlight’s entrance. Top Flight are worked over at ringside while Shafir controls Steel in the ring. Steel fires back with a headscissors and a corner hurricanrana. Garcia and Darius tag in and scramble until Garcia targets the throat. Darius hits a leaping lariat for a one count. Garcia rakes the eyes and tags Moxley, who lands boots and forearms before running into a dropkick.

Dante tags in and Death Riders get sent outside. Garcia eats a step‑up dropkick. SkyFlight hit a triple dive to the floor. Back inside, Shafir holds Dante on the ropes, allowing Moxley to rake the back repeatedly before hitting a superplex for two.

Dante is isolated until he hits a leaping dropkick on Garcia. Shafir tries to block the tag, so Dante hits a leaping enzuigiri on her. Steel tags in and runs wild on Shafir, knocking Garcia off the apron and hitting a tornado DDT. Steel tries a crossbody, Shafir rolls through, Steel escapes and lands strikes. Yuta trips Steel, and Shafir drops her before tagging Moxley for a teased Doomsday Device. Steel slips out and shoves Shafir into crotching Moxley.

Garcia tags in, but Steel drops him with a right hand and tags Darius. Top Flight hit a double DDT. Yuta distracts again. Daniels tries to stop him but takes a Busaiku Knee. Steel dives onto Yuta with a tope. In the ring, Garcia applies a Dragon Tamer on Darius. Dante tries a springboard, but Shafir sweeps the legs and he crashes to the floor. Moxley hits a curb stomp on Darius in the hold. Garcia releases and gets the pin.

Winners: Death Riders

Moxley grabs a microphone and tells Ospreay it’s not nice to say mean things on TV. He says whatever issue Ospreay thinks he has with the Death Riders, it’s nothing personal to them. If Ospreay wants a grudge match at Dynasty, he’s got it. Moxley warns him not to let his mouth get him in trouble.

Young Bucks Video Package

A video package airs on The Young Bucks. They say they haven’t slept since Revolution. After a big loss, you regroup and come back better, which they did last week with Jack Perry. Their goal is to become AEW Tag Team Champions for a record fourth time in 2026, and it doesn’t matter who stands in their way.

Speedball Mike Bailey vs. Rocky Romero

Commentary notes that Josh Alexander was banged up last week on Collision, and Romero is looking for revenge. Romero mocks Bailey’s karate early, but Bailey fires back with machine‑gun kicks and an enzuigiri, sending Romero to the floor. Bailey hits the Triangle Moonsault.

Back inside, Romero hides in the ropes to avoid Time Adventure, then gets a cheap shot and does his slide celebration. Bailey cuts him off with a roundhouse kick. Time Adventure connects, and Bailey immediately follows with Ultimate Weapon for the quick win.

Winner: Speedball Mike Bailey

Texas Death Match Recap

A video package airs recapping the Texas Death Match at Revolution, where MJF defeated Hangman Adam Page to retain the AEW World Championship. MJF will speak after the break.

MJF and Kenny Omega Make Dynasty Official

MJF enters and mocks the Minnesota crowd’s accent. He tells them to sit down and show respect to the AEW World Champion — the man who “hanged the Hangman.” He says their anxious millennial cowboy can never be AEW World Champion again. MJF calls the match the easiest win of his career and says he still holds the title every man dreams of. He hits his signature line, then says he’ll “double dip” catchphrases and delivers his Devil line.

Kenny Omega’s music interrupts.

Omega walks out slowly and takes the mic. He apologizes for how he looks after just wrestling and asks what MJF’s excuse is. Omega mocks MJF calling himself the Devil and lists his own nicknames, saying even at his worst he never put himself above others. If MJF wants to be the Devil, maybe Omega needs to be the God of Pro Wrestling.

Omega says when his body told him to stop, he didn’t listen because he felt a responsibility to the fans. When he first faced MJF, Max was better than a 60–80% Omega. But now he’s back — really back. Facing Swerve Strickland taught him that it’s not just what happens in the ring, but everything around it. Losing the way he did taught him not to fall for the same tricks again.

Omega says he’s better than MJF, and the part that scares Max the most is that Max knows it. Omega challenges him for Dynasty and offers a handshake.

MJF accepts the match — “The God vs. The Devil” — but refuses the handshake and walks to the back. Omega jokes about MJF’s manners and closes with “Goodbye and goodnight, bang,” as the match graphic appears on screen.

Backstage Earlier Today: Renee Paquette With Adam Copeland & Christian Cage

Renee Paquette asks Adam Copeland and Christian Cage what message they want to send to the AEW Tag Team Champions. Cage says life is about choices, and FTR chose to turn their backs on Copeland. He says they jumped them at All Out, left Beth Copeland with medical issues after a spike piledriver, and even worse, they chose to piledrive him. Cage walks off.

Copeland calls Cage an a**hole but says he knows two bigger ones. He tells the camera to zoom in. Copeland says Dan used to work at Gold’s Gym and once showed him his work, but years later he chose to put his hands on Beth after eating at their table and spending time with their children. Copeland says FTR threw everything away. He knows taking their titles means the most to them, but somewhere along the way, he’s going to find them and end their careers.

FTR Respond

FTR and Stokely Hathaway make their entrance. Tony Schiavone calls it a miracle Stokely is standing. Stokely says the fans shouldn’t care what Copeland and Cage have to say — they should listen to FTR.

Cash Wheeler says Copeland wants to talk about choices. FTR chose to dump the dead weight instead of carrying Copeland across the finish line of his career. They made choices, and look at what they have now. Copeland thought they’d live in his shadow, but they take a backseat to no one. Wheeler brings up 2009 and Copeland opening doors for him, but says it’s not 2009 anymore. He doesn’t need Copeland, his wife, or his kids. Copeland and Cage’s time is gone; FTR’s time is now. They’re living legends.

Dax Harwood says the tough‑guy act doesn’t scare him. Copeland and Cage are shells of their former selves, and everyone knows it. Harwood says he loves Copeland’s wife, but what they did to her made Copeland question everything. If they dropped Beth Copeland on her head, imagine what they’re willing to do to Copeland and Cage. “Top guys, out.”

Orange Cassidy’s music hits. Cassidy walks out with Roderick Strong for their upcoming match. Stokely shoulder‑bumps Cassidy, who slowly reacts, so FTR shove Cassidy down. Strong immediately steps in. FTR leave as Cassidy and Strong wait for their opponents.

The Conglomeration (Orange Cassidy & Roderick Strong) vs. The Dogs (David Finlay & Clark Connors)

Finlay shuts down Cassidy’s pockets routine immediately with a chop, forcing Cassidy to tag in Strong to a big reaction. Strong and Finlay trade hard strikes before Connors tags in and takes chops of his own. Cassidy tags in for light chops while Strong delivers full‑force ones. Cassidy hits a very tame Demolition Decapitation, climbing down from the second rope before dropping an elbow.

Cassidy drives both Dogs into the top buckle and goes for a top‑rope crossbody. They catch him, but he rolls through and hits a double hurricanrana to the floor. Cassidy tries a dive, but Finlay catches him and drives him into the barricade. Connors follows with a spear, and Strong is thrown into the barricade as The Dogs take control.

Cassidy is isolated. Commentary notes Finlay’s estranged relationship with his father, with Taz and Schiavone chiming in. Cassidy finally hits a Stundog Millionaire on Finlay and avoids Connors, allowing Strong to tag in and run wild. Strong hits a big backbreaker on Finlay, dropkicks Connors, and lands corner strikes before a running slam gets a near fall.

Finlay knocks Cassidy off the apron. Connors plants Strong with a snap powerslam. The Dogs set up for a high/low, but Strong fights them off. Cassidy tags in and is launched into a DDT on Connors for two. Finlay levels Strong with a lariat but walks into a Cassidy diving DDT. Connors avoids another DDT and hits an uppercut. He misses a snap powerslam, and Strong sets up End of Heartache, but Finlay cuts him off with a shoulder tackle. The Dogs hit the high/low.

Cassidy is left alone. He hits a double dropkick, kip‑up, and a swinging DDT on Finlay. Connors rolls through Beach Break but takes a PK. Cassidy signals for Orange Punch, but Connors dodges and charges for a spear, coming up limping. Finlay and Connors hit The Full Clip — a suplex/spear combo — and get the win.

Winners: The Dogs (Connors pins Cassidy)

Divine Dominion Respond

AEW Women’s Tag Team Champions Divine Dominion appear in a video message. They say greed is what cost Babes of Wrath their titles. If Willow Nightingale thought she bit off more than she could chew last time, they’ll make her choke, and Harley Cameron will be left playing with her dolls. There are no second chances — only fatality.

Kyle Fletcher Addresses His Momentum; Takeshita Joins Him

Kyle Fletcher is backstage. He talks about defeating his mentor Robbie Eagles on Collision, saying it proves he’s as good as he claims. Fletcher says maybe he’s been too narrow‑minded and points out that he’s undefeated in 2026 — something neither Kenny Omega nor MJF can say.

Fletcher says he’s not happy with this business arrangement with MJF. Instead, he believes the Don Callis Family should be fighting MJF and bringing the AEW World Title into the group, and he’s the man to do it.

Konosuke Takeshita walks in. Fletcher says he knows Takeshita isn’t a fan of Okada or “ProtOkada,” but Takeshita tells him nothing can come between them — especially Okada. Takeshita reminds him that “ProtoShita” came first. The two hug.

Thekla vs. Mina Shirakawa – AEW Women’s World Championship

Mina Shirakawa enters with another bouquet of flowers, demanding to know who sent them before smashing them on the steps. Commentary notes the secret admirer remains unknown, as does the identity of the person who attacked Toni Storm last week. Taz jokes it could be anyone — man, woman, or both.

Shirakawa attacks immediately at the bell, throwing Thekla corner to corner with hair‑mares and hitting a draping DDT off the top. Thekla rolls outside, but Shirakawa follows with a snap suplex and a Tornillo from the apron back into the ring for two.

Thekla stops the momentum by putting on the brakes in the ropes and catching Shirakawa with a drop toe hold and running boot. They fight on the apron. Shirakawa avoids a German suplex, sweeps Thekla’s legs, and hits another draping DDT off the apron, yelling that she fights for Toni and herself. Thekla fires back with a double stomp to the back off the apron and mocks Shirakawa’s shimmy as the crowd rallies behind the champion.

Commentary mentions Thekla being thrown out of Stardom for attacking the company president, which Taz says he respects. Thekla charges for a spear, but Shirakawa cuts her off with a flying boot and unloads with punches. Shirakawa hits a Sling Blade, then a missile dropkick for two. She applies a Half Crab, but Thekla reaches the ropes and kicks free.

Thekla ducks a spinning backfist and lands a right hand. Shirakawa answers with a shot of her own, charges, but Thekla hits a spear. Thekla grabs the title belt, but the referee takes it. She then pulls out brass knuckles. Shirakawa ducks the first swing and lands her backfist, tries a back suplex, but Thekla connects with the knucks, hides them, and gets the pin.

Winner and still AEW Women’s World Champion: Thekla

Backstage: Renee Paquette With Kenny Omega

Renee Paquette says next week is the official contract signing for the Dynasty World Title match, and if there is any physicality, the match is off. Omega says it’s typical of MJF to set up that kind of stipulation. He says it has been a long time since he’s been in position to challenge for the World Title. MJF called him the God of Pro Wrestling — Omega says it sounds silly, but if that’s what it takes to take the title from MJF, so be it.

Speedball Mike Bailey walks in. He tells Omega how much he admires him and says that when Omega wins the World Title, he wants to be first in line for a title shot — and to shake his hand. Omega agrees and says Bailey will get his shot. Then he tells Bailey to let go of his hand as they head to commercial.

Ricochet Speaks

Ricochet says he lost his temper after losing the AEW National Championship at Revolution. He points out he was never pinned or submitted, yet Jack Perry walked out with his title. Ricochet also notes that Kenny Omega was handed a World Title opportunity even though Ricochet beat him the one time they faced each other. Ricochet says when you’re in demand, you make demands.

Darby Allin vs. Rush – No Count Outs

Rush attacks Allin during his entrance, slamming him head‑first into the railing and punting him in the ribs. Rush repositions the steps, giving Allin a brief opening, but Rush cuts him off with a forearm and launches Allin over the steps, flipping him into the railing. Allin traps Rush’s leg in the apron, but Rush breaks free as Allin goes for his low tope, causing Allin to crash badly.

The Minnesota crowd chants loudly at ICE as Allin and Rush trade shots on the apron. Rush then throws Allin with an overhead belly‑to‑belly to the floor, drawing the doctor over to check on Allin. Referee Paul Turner keeps Rush back as Allin bleeds from the forehead. Rush takes a victory lap and grabs Taz’s water bottle, which Taz says is fine because they go way back.

Rush continues the assault, hitting his running charge, stopping short, and booting Allin in the face. Rush poses, but Allin fires up and jumps on him with punches. Allin rakes Rush’s back on the apron, drapes him over the top rope, and hits a Coffin Drop to the floor. Allin immediately follows with a low tope. He sits Rush in a chair and hits a missile dropkick from the top. Allin tears off a piece of the broken chair.

Back inside, Rush kicks out at one and no‑sells, daring Allin to hit him. Allin lands a combination into a Code Red for two. Allin charges, but Rush hits another overhead belly‑to‑belly into the corner and shoves the referee away. Allin keeps calling for more. Rush signals for the Bulls Horns, but Allin avoids it, rolls through, and traps Rush in a jackknife pin for the sudden win.

Winner: Darby Allin

Post‑Match

Commentary notes this is Allin’s seventh straight win. Mark Davis arrives with the Don Callis Family and spikes Allin with a piledriver. Andrade confronts Callis as Davis, Rocky Romero, Trent Beretta, and Lance Archer stomp Allin. Archer choke slams Allin. The show ends with Callis laughing on the aisle while Andrade looks unimpressed that the Family is taking money to help MJF fend off challengers like Allin.

We go to credits.

AEW Collision 3/28/26

  • Divine Dominion (Megan Bayne & Lena Kross) defend the AEW Women’s Tag Titles against Babes of Wrath (Willow Nightingale & Harley Cameron)
  • Ace Austin vs. Tommaso Ciampa

AEW Dynamite 4/1/26

  • Will Ospreay vs. PAC
  • MJF vs. Kenny Omega Contract Signing for the AEW World Title Match at Dynasty

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WWE Reveals Clash In Italy VIP Package With Pasta Experience And $11,500 Price Tag

WWE Reveals Clash In Italy VIP Package With Pasta Experience And $11,500 Price Tag

WWE is continuing to expand its premium live event offerings worldwide, and its latest rollout for Clash in Italy shows just how far the company is willing to go when it comes to luxury fan experiences.

WWE Clash In Italy VIP Package Price – $11,500 With Pasta Experience

On March 25, 2026, WWE’s official hospitality partner On Location unveiled a high-end “Champion+ Ticket + Priority Pass” package for the event, which is scheduled for Sunday, May 31, 2026 at the Inalpi Arena. The package starts at $11,500 per person, positioning it firmly as a top-tier experience aimed at fans looking for an all-inclusive, VIP weekend.

The centerpiece of the package is a guaranteed front row seat to Clash in Italy, offering one of the closest possible views of the action. However, the experience goes well beyond just event seating. Fans will gain access to a Welcome Aperitivo and wine tasting event, where they will have reserved seating while WWE Superstars make appearances throughout the session.

The package also includes an “Exclusive Backstage Experience,” giving attendees a rare opportunity to step inside restricted areas typically off-limits during WWE shows. While specific details have not been fully disclosed, these experiences often feature behind-the-scenes access to production zones and pre-show operations.

One of the standout elements is a private pasta-making session with a WWE Superstar. This unique addition blends Italian culture with WWE’s fan experience model, offering a hands-on activity that goes beyond traditional meet-and-greet interactions.

Additional perks include reserved seating at pre-show hospitality events with more Superstar appearances, along with a ringside photo opportunity that provides fans with a professional keepsake from the event.

This latest package reflects WWE’s ongoing strategy of building high-end, curated experiences around its biggest shows. With similar premium offerings already attached to major events like WrestleMania, the company is now applying that same model internationally. Clash in Italy is not just being promoted as a live event, but as a full luxury experience built around exclusivity, access, and immersive fan engagement.

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Ronda Rousey Done With AEW

Ronda Rousey Done With AEW

Ronda Rousey is not expected to return to AEW following her appearance at Revolution, as new details indicate she’s done with the company.

Speaking on Wrestling Observer Live, Bryan Alvarez reported that Rousey’s involvement with AEW was short-term and tied to timing and promotion for her upcoming fight against Gina Carano on May 16.

“I can confirm that Ronda Rousey is done with AEW,” Alvarez said. “It was a one and done. She showed up. It was in LA. She’s in LA. Thought it would be an easy way to plug the upcoming fight with Gina Carano in May. She showed up, they immediately plugged the fight, and that’s it.”

Rousey’s appearance took place in Los Angeles, making it a convenient opportunity for her to appear while preparing for her MMA return. Despite the segment creating momentum on-screen, there are currently no follow-up plans in place.

Alvarez admitted he expected the angle to continue after how events unfolded during the show. Rousey became involved in a segment with Toni Storm and Marina Shafir, which appeared to set up a possible storyline.

“When I saw what they did, I thought, well, they have to be setting up some match or something,” Alvarez said. “She showed up, challenged Toni Storm. Toni Storm got attacked by Marina. Ronda laughed. We had a big thing going here. She left with the Death Riders.”

Even with Rousey preparing for a fight, Alvarez pointed out that there were still ways to extend her involvement without requiring an in-ring match.

“People were like, well, she is training, she can’t possibly do a match. All right, fine. Could she be in Marina’s corner? Could she do something?” Alvarez said. “Apparently, nope. She agreed to that one night, and she’s out of there.”

While Alvarez clarified that the door is not fully closed, there are no current discussions about bringing her back.

“It’s not like she can’t come back, but there are no plans for her to be back,” he said.

Rousey previously stated that her AEW appearance was partly motivated by personal reasons, including supporting Shafir and making a statement toward TKO Group Holdings following her stalled UFC return talks.

For now, her AEW run stands as a one-night appearance tied to timing, promotion, and personal connections rather than a longer-term deal.

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Ronda Rousey Says AEW Revolution Appearance Was Message to TKO

Ronda Rousey Says AEW Revolution Appearance Was Message to TKO

Ronda Rousey has explained the reasoning behind her surprise appearance at AEW Revolution, revealing it was partly intended as a statement directed at TKO Group Holdings following failed UFC return talks.

Speaking in a behind-the-scenes vlog, Rousey made it clear that her decision was not accidental and carried personal meaning after her negotiations to return to the UFC did not materialize.

“It’s kind of a cool little bit of a, like little bit of a f**k you to the TKO group, which is kind of funny because WWE is on Netflix, but I kind of figured it’d be easier to ask for forgiveness instead of permission on this one,” Rousey said. “Like, I’m promoting your show. It’s fine. We didn’t advertise it. It’s not like we boosted the ratings of it, so it should be fine.”

Rousey also detailed the steps taken to keep her presence hidden backstage at the event, noting that AEW went to unusual lengths to maintain secrecy.

“They had me jump into a wheelchair and throw a tarp over me and wheel me in here,” Rousey said. “I was brought into the arena in a very unique way. I thought this was going to be much more chill, but they’re acting like it’s freaking Royal Rumble super secret whatever.”

The appearance marked her first full AEW pay-per-view experience as a performer, and she shared her early impressions of the company’s environment.

“It’s a little bit more laidback,” Rousey said. “I’ve never been to an AEW pay-per-view so I don’t really know what to expect so much, but I’m thinking a less restrictive, more adult version of WWE, which sounds like a good time.”

Another key motivation for Rousey was supporting her longtime friend Marina Shafir, who competed on the show. Rousey highlighted their long history together and praised Shafir’s growth in wrestling.

“Marina is my best friend in the whole wide world and we grew up doing judo together as little kids,” Rousey said. “We both quit judo and started doing MMA and then we both quit MMA and started doing pro wrestling. She’s absolutely crushing it and I’m so proud of her. I’m so happy that everybody’s finally starting to take notice of how incredibly special she is.”

Rousey previously competed in WWE from 2018 through 2023 across two runs before departing and later criticizing WWE and TKO. She is now set to return to MMA for a fight against Gina Carano on May 16 under MVP Promotions.

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AEW Dynamite 3/25/2026: 3 Things We Hated And 3 Things We Loved

The March 25 episode of “AEW Dynamite” saw the first televised appearance of MJF since he defeated Hangman Page at AEW Revolution in a brutal Texas Death Match. He cut a great promo via a pre-tape last week, and now that he’s got his match set in stone for AEW Dynasty on April 12 against Kenny Omega, you would think he’d have some things to say wouldn’t you?

What did MJF say exactly? Nothing, absolutely nothing. Well, he did technically say some things, but there was literally nothing of substance whatsoever. MJF comes out, mocks the people of Minnesota for having an accent that isn’t his, reminds people that he beat Page, says the word “ever” so many times it stops sounding like a real word, and proceeds to do both of his catchphrases. That’s it, that’s the whole promo. I understand Maxwell Jacob Friedman is a heel and he’s meant to love himself and cheap heat, but you’ve got a title match in three weeks and you’re not even trying to sell the match.

In fact, it’s not until Kenny Omega, a man who looked absolutely exhausted given that he wrestled in the opening match, came out that we got an actual promo. He claimed that when Swerve Strickland beat him, he learned something from it and applied it to the match he had earlier that night where he was able to get his win back, implying that Omega has learned a lot since MJF beat a pre-diverticulitis version of “The Cleaner,” and that a rematch will be very different from their first bout.

Right there, Omega sells the match, making you ask yourself “Is he better than he was in 2023? If so, what could possibly happen at Dynasty? Who would be next in line? Who is going to Wembley?” You already want to see this match, not because of MJF loving himself, but because Omega is ready to go to war for the AEW World Championship, and the champion showed little to no real care whatsoever.

There will be a contract signing next week in Omega’s hometown of Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada, and I have a suspicion that segment will end up being much better for MJF than this one was. Sure, he’ll poke fun at the Canadian fans, probably make a hockey reference, but he’ll get the chance to converse with Omega and cut an actual promo, rather than just pressing buttons on an MJF soundboard and calling that a promo. For a man known to be an absolute maestro on the microphone, this was a big let down on a night full of less than average promos. At least the match at Dynasty will be good.

Written by Sam Palmer