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The Bryan & Vinny Show recaps AEW Dynamite, highlighting an Owen finals qualifier and a surprise women’s debut, then delves into a mostly average NXT episode with the hosts noting limited graphics and offering their usual commentary.
AEW Dynasty 2026 in Vancouver delivered drama: MJF defeated Kenny Omega to retain the AEW World Championship in a tense main event marked by cheating and Omega's near finish; Orange Cassidy, Roderick Strong, and Kyle O’Reilly won the World Trios Championship from The Dogs; Jon Moxley retained the Continental Championship against Will Ospreay; Kevin Knight won the vacant TNT Championship in a Casino Gauntlet; FTR retained the World Tag Team titles against Copeland & Cage; Darby Allin defeated Andrade El Idolo; Ricochet defeated Chris Jericho; The Young Bucks defeated Okada & Takeshita; Kamille returned in the pre-show, and Divine Dominion retained the Women’s World Tag titles. Overall a long, action-packed show with standout main-event drama and several title changes.
Spoilers from AEW Collision’s Denver taping (airing Feb. 28) list MJF in an in‑ring face‑to‑face with Kevin Knight, The Death Riders defeating The Don Callis Family (followed by a Takeshita/Moxley brawl), Andrade el Ídolo vs Ishii, Toni Storm vs Zayda Steel, Ciampa vs Lethal, Hayter & Windsor vs Gypsy Mac & Tyler R, ProtOkada! vs Top Flight, and Kris Statlander & Thunder Rosa vs Sisters of Sin; spoilers surfaced late and could still be corrected.
From Sydney, AEW Grand Slam Australia delivered 2.5 hours of pay‑per‑view–level action: MJF retained the AEW World Championship against Brody King in the main event, Hangman Adam Page earned a Revolution title shot by defeating Andrade El Idolo, Kyle Fletcher survived a brutal ladder bout to keep the TNT Championship, Orange Cassidy & Toni Storm won the big intergender match (led to Wheeler Yuta’s haircut), and Willow Nightingale & Harley Cameron retained the Women’s World Tag Team titles, with Moxley vs. Takeshita opening strong and post‑show angles setting up Revolution and Dynamite fallout.
AEW Grand Slam Australia in Sydney (Feb 14, 2026) featured MJF retaining the AEW World Championship against Brody King, a time‑limit draw between Jon Moxley and Konosuke Takeshita, Hangman Adam Page becoming the #1 contender by defeating Andrade, Orange Cassidy & Toni Storm winning the Loser’s Head Shave match with Wheeler Yuta shaved, Kyle Fletcher retaining the TNT Championship in a ladder match, and Babes of Wrath retaining the Women’s Tag Team titles as Lena Kross aligned with Megan Bayne & Penelope Ford; post‑show coverage was noted on Fightful.
The mystery attacker who attacked CM Punk during WWE Survivor Series: WarGames was revealed to be Austin Theory, dispelling rumors linking Jon Moxley to the incident. The attack has sparked speculation about Theory's future push and potential storyline developments, with fans eager to see how the storyline unfolds on RAW.
AEW WrestleDream 2025 featured a brutal I Quit match where Jon Moxley quit after a violent contest with Darby Allin, with Sting making a surprise appearance. The event also included title defenses, heel turns, record-breaking wins, and exciting matches across the card, culminating in a mixed reception to the spectacle and ongoing storylines.
AEW's Forbidden Door event in London was a solid show with record attendance, featuring new story directions and the continued prominence of the Death Riders, despite some losses, including Jon Moxley's title. The event did not produce major title changes but set the stage for future developments.
AEW taped the August 16th episode of Collision featuring promos, matches including Toni Storm, FTR, Jon Moxley, Ricochet, and new signing Ace Austin, with various backstage segments and a post-match brawl, plus an announcement of Nigel McGuinness's upcoming title match at Forbidden Door.
AEW All In 2025 at Globe Life Field in Arlington featured major matches including Jon Moxley's Texas Deathmatch for the AEW World Championship, Kenny Omega vs. Kazuchika Okada for the AEW Unified Championship, and Toni Storm defending her Women's World Championship, along with several other title bouts and notable performances, making it one of AEW's most significant events.
AEW All In: Texas on July 12, 2025, featured high-stakes matches including Jon Moxley defending his AEW World Championship against Adam Page, Toni Storm defending her Women's title, and a series of intense tag team and gauntlet matches, culminating in Dustin Rhodes winning the TNT Championship. The event was packed with action, surprises, and emotional moments, broadcast live from Arlington, Texas.
A production crew member has sued AEW and Jon Moxley for negligence, assault, and battery after being injured during a 2023 AEW Dynamite match, claiming Moxley shoved him off-script, causing severe injuries and alleging AEW's gross negligence and failure to control its personnel. The lawsuit seeks over $25,000 in damages, and a court date is scheduled for August 29.
AEW's Full Gear event featured a chaotic main event where Jon Moxley defeated Orange Cassidy with help from Wheeler Yuta, followed by a series of confusing post-match events involving multiple wrestlers. The show had a mix of good and underwhelming matches, with highlights including Will Ospreay vs. Kyle Fletcher and Mercedes Mone vs. Kris Statlander. However, the event was criticized for its lack of cohesive storylines and a crowd that struggled to engage with the action.
AEW's Full Gear pay-per-view was a mixed bag, featuring both standout performances and confusing storylines. While Jon Moxley retained his title against Orange Cassidy, the event was marked by an overload of story arcs, including the emergence of new contenders and factions like the Hurt Syndicate. Notable matches included Bobby Lashley's dominant debut, Kyle Fletcher's victory over Will Ospreay, and Mercedes Moné's successful title defense. Despite some missteps, AEW is clearly pushing new talent and narratives, though the execution left some fans frustrated.
All Elite Wrestling's Full Gear 2024 event features a main storyline where Jon Moxley, disillusioned with AEW's direction, leads the Death Riders against the company. Orange Cassidy, reluctantly drawn into the conflict after his friend is injured, challenges Moxley for the AEW world championship, despite doubts about his leadership abilities. The event also includes several other matches, such as Jack Perry vs. Daniel Garcia for the TNT championship and Swerve Strickland vs. Bobby Lashley, with the overall card criticized for lacking compelling storylines.