AEW Dynamite in Philadelphia delivered a wild mix of chaos, returns, and statement matches. From Darby Allin’s unhinged fight with Gabe Kidd to a shocking closing scene with Kenny Omega, Hangman Page, and the Don Callis Family, the night stacked intensity on top of intensity. With All Out approaching, the energy felt less about resolution and more about lighting the biggest fuse possible.
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Opening Segment – Darby Allin vs. Gabe Kidd Chaos
The show opened without hesitation as Gabe Kidd called out Darby Allin, and the two tore into each other before a match could even start. They brawled across the ring and arena floor with weapons teased, brutal shots taken, and interference from both Death Riders and The Opps. The wildest moment came when Darby trapped Kidd in a body bag and dragged him away by truck, leaving fans stunned before the first bell of the night.
1️⃣ – TBS Championship
Mercedes Moné (c) defeated Alex Windsor
Alex Windsor brought a punishing offense, repeatedly going for submissions and grinding down Moné with relentless intensity. Mercedes fought through near-taps, countered in key moments, and caught Windsor with a sudden pin to retain the title. After the match, Mercedes attacked Windsor to add insult to injury, but the surprise return of Riho turned the tide. Riho leveled Moné with a high-flying attack and raised the championship belt, setting the stage for a heated future clash.
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Backstage Segments
HOOK spoke about fighting on his own terms despite still having allies in The Opps, while Samoa Joe and company reminded him they had his back against the Death Riders.
Ricochet and Gates of Agony laid down a challenge for The Hurt Syndicate at All Out, ensuring another big fight for the upcoming pay-per-view.
2️⃣ – Mark Briscoe vs. Lance Archer
Mark Briscoe defeated Lance Archer
The match was hard-hitting from the start, with Archer using his power to toss Briscoe around and even slam him on the steps outside. Briscoe kept fighting, rallying with his trademark heart and fire, eventually connecting with the Froggy Bow to score the victory. This win gives him huge momentum ahead of his clash with Konosuke Takeshita later this week.
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Toni Storm Keeps Focus
AEW Women’s World Champion Toni Storm cut a sharp promo keeping attention on her reign, daring the roster to step up while she remains confident and untouchable at the top of the division.
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Statlander & Cameron Interrupted
Kris Statlander and Harley Cameron spoke about their unbeaten run, but their moment was cut short when Marina Shafir and Wheeler Yuta walked through the scene, hinting at more entanglements with the Death Riders.
3️⃣ – AEW World Tag Team Championship
Brodido (Bandido & Brody King) (c) defeated Claudio Castagnoli & Wheeler Yuta
The tag match was a storm of chaos. Shafir meddled, Jon Moxley inserted himself, and then Darby Allin came flying back into the picture to neutralize Moxley. Amid the disorder, Brody wiped out Claudio outside while Bandido crushed Yuta with the 21-Plex for the victory. Brodido’s reign continues while the Death Riders’ feud with Darby spirals deeper.
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Okada Sets His Standard
Unified Champion Kazuchika Okada made it clear that within the Don Callis Family, he stands above the rest. Tension within the faction continued to simmer, especially with Takeshita lurking.
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The Hurt Syndicate Responds / FTR vs. Copeland & Christian
The Hurt Syndicate accepted Ricochet and Gates of Agony’s All Out challenge, promising a collision of powerhouses. Moments later, FTR blindsided Adam Copeland, but Christian Cage evened the numbers. The confrontation turned into a full-scale fight until the locker room emptied to separate them.
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Main Event – All-Star 8-Man Tag
Kyle Fletcher, Josh Alexander & The Young Bucks defeated Hangman Adam Page, Kenny Omega & JetSpeed (Mike “Speedball” Bailey & Kevin Knight)
This high-energy main event blended speed, precision, and storytelling. Page and Omega reunited for explosive tandem offense, JetSpeed held their own with slick sequences, while the Bucks and Alexander picked their spots. In the closing stretch, Fletcher drilled Kevin Knight with a crushing brainbuster to seal the win.
After the bell, the Don Callis Family unleashed a brutal post-match assault. Page was battered with chair shots, and Omega suffered a devastating brainbuster through a table. Medical staff rushed to check on him as the Callis Family stood tall to end the night.
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This Dynamite leaned heavy into chaos, surprises, and unfinished business. Mercedes Moné escaped with her title but now has Riho in her sights. Mark Briscoe built momentum toward Takeshita. The Hurt Syndicate set their next fight in motion. And the Callis Family made the strongest statement of all, leaving Kenny Omega and Hangman Page in ruins. With All Out just weeks away, AEW has built a card and atmosphere where everything feels combustible.
