The Bang-Bang Gang trio consisting of Jay White and The Gunns emerged victorious over The Acclaimed and “Daddy Ass” Billy Gunn in an electrifying matchup on the “Zero Hour” pre-show, securing the unified AEW Trios & ROH World Six-Man Championships. In an exclusive post-match promo, they celebrated their big win and claimed their new titles.
In a thrilling turn of events, Willow Nightingale defeated Julia Hart of The House of Black to capture the TBS Women’s Championship. Following her monumental victory, she engaged in a intense face-to-face staredown with “The CEO” Mercedes Mone, setting the stage for a title match at AEW Double Or Nothing 2024 in Las Vegas, Nevada. Backstage, she filmed a digital exclusive with Kris Statlander, Stokely Hathaway, and her supportive family who were present ringside for the match.
After successfully defending his AEW International Championship against Kyle O’Reilly, Roderick Strong was joined in the ring by the rest of The Undisputed Kingdom for a post-match celebration. A surprising moment occurred when Adam Cole, who had entered in a wheelchair, miraculously stood up and walked to the ring, much to the delight of the fans.
In a shocking title change, “Lionheart” Chris Jericho emerged victorious against Hook to claim the FTW Championship in a wild FTR Rules bout. Despite his win, Jericho displayed sportsmanship by apologizing to Hook and his father, Taz, who had left the commentary position following the match.
The highly-anticipated dream match between Will Ospreay and Bryan Danielson lived up to its hype, delivering a performance that is already being touted as a contender for Match of the Year. Following the intense competition, Ospreay showed concern for Danielson’s well-being as he remained on the mat receiving medical attention.
The Young Bucks made history by defeating FTR and becoming the first-ever three-time AEW World Tag-Team Champions. Their victory was aided by the surprise return of Jack Perry, who interfered in the match to assist the EVPs duo of Nicholas and Matthew Jackson.
In the final match of the evening, Swerve Strickland captured the AEW World Championship by defeating Samoa Joe in a momentous victory. His epic ring entrance paid tribute to the late Jimmy Rave and left fans in awe of his Black Panther-esque performance.
Overall, AEW Dynasty delivered memorable moments, jaw-dropping performances, and surprising outcomes that will undoubtedly shape the future of professional wrestling. The event showcased the immense talent and dedication of the wrestlers, leaving fans eagerly anticipating what’s next in the world of AEW.