For the first time since September 2020, Chris Jericho and Orange Cassidy will go head-to-head on tonight’s AEW Dynamite.
The two rekindled their four-year-old feud in recent weeks with Jericho continually bringing up Cassidy ruining his jacket that served as the impetus for their first set of battles. Tonight’s match will be their first against each other since Mimosa Mayhem at 2020’s All Out.
The undefeated Ricochet will be in action, taking on The Beast Mortos after last week’s post-match attack.
The Elite (Matthew Jackson, Nicholas Jackson & Kazuchika Okada) will team up against Will Ospreay, Kyle Fletcher & Konosuke Takeshita. Ospreay and Fletcher will challenge the Young Bucks for the AEW Tag Team titles at next week’s Dynamite Grand Slam while Takeshita has been positioned as the likely next challenger for Okada’s Continental Championship.
AEW Women’s World Champion Mariah May & Serena Deeb vs. Yuka Sakazaki & Queen Aminata is also set for tonight.
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AEW Dynamite comes on the air with Jon Moxley, Claudio Castagnoli & Marina Shafir entering the building, while Darby Allin is shown skateboarding backstage as well.
Orange Cassidy (w/Kyle O’Reilly & Mark Briscoe) defeated Chris Jericho (w/Big Bill & Bryan Keith)
(This was probably the best Jericho match in a while, as they kept the shenanigans to a minimum, while the pin was a good callback to last week. I still don’t think they needed to base this feud on something that happened 4 years ago, but regardless, the crowd was into this and popped big for the finish.)
All six of The Conglomeration & The Learning Tree slug it out to start, as only Cassidy & Jericho remained in the ring, while others brawled outside. Cassidy took out the pile with a springboard twisting senton, Briscoe flew out with a dive, as Jericho teased a dive, but opted to wave to the crowd. Everyone not involved in the match brawled to the back, as this delay led to an Orange Punch for an early near fall. Jericho bailed to the outside to avoid another, but Cassidy met him with a dive. Cassidy hurdled the barricade and met Jericho with a leaping punch before a splash back inside got another two. Jericho countered a Cassidy hurricanrana off the ropes into the Walls of Jericho, but Cassidy cradled out. Jericho seemingly blocked a tilt a whirl DDT into a powerslam. Cassidy floated over in the corner, but Jericho sent him crashing to the floor. Jericho took the camera and filmed himself putting the boots to Cassidy before heading back inside.
Double axe handle from the top, but paint brushes only woke Cassidy up. Cassidy missed a dropkick, allowing Jericho to hit a Lionsault for two. Cassidy managed a Stundog Millionaire and Michinoku Driver, as Jericho was backdropped outside. Cassidy went for another dive, but this time, Jericho blocked it into a catapult into the railing. Both fought on top of a loading case, where Jericho hit a back suplex off through the time keepers table as things went to break.
A slugfest ensued as we returned and both men collapsed simultaneously. Thrust kick sent Jericho to the corner, as Cassidy ramped up the kicks, charged, but was met with a Jericho clothesline. Cassidy fought out from the corner and hit a diving cross body followed by a round the world DDT, but Jericho countered again into the Walls. As Cassidy got the ropes, Jericho took the ref and Big Bill flew in with a big boot, giving Jericho a two count. O’Reilly returned to fight him to the back, as Cassidy for an inside cradle for two. Jericho fired off a Death Valley Driver, but Cassidy got a desperation DDT and the round the world DDT before going up top for a third DDT variation for two. Cassidy went for the Orange Punch, but ran into a Code Breaker for a close near fall. Cassidy dodged the Judas Effect into Beach Break, but this time, Jericho kicked out. Bryan Keith ran down, but Mark Briscoe was there to fight him off. Jericho all of a sudden had a roll of change in his hand, but Cassidy knocked it free, grabbed it and hit an Orange Punch to knock out Jericho for the win.
-Footage of the BCC backstage last week was shown with PAC asking where Wheeler Yuta has been since All Out? Next week, they have a title defense, so it’s time to come to work. Claudio Castagnoli said he’s not mad, he’s just disappointed, he thought he taught Yuta better. Castagnoli told Yuta to do him this favor and show up next week to defend their titles. Moxley said he knows it’s difficult, but Yuta has his own choice, either stay or leave. Yuta has a responsibility for the greater good to look at himself in the mirror every morning. What kind of man does he want to be?
-Alex Marvez caught up with Yuta, who was about to leave the arena and thanked him for stopping, asking him his thoughts on Castagnoli & PAC demanding he show up next week. Yuta said he’s conflicted on recent events, but he’s worked his whole career to be a champion. Stage hand ran up and handed Yuta his Trios Title that he forgot in the back. Yuta said his head has been all over the place, but if those other guys want a favor, then next week he’ll kick whoever’s ass necessary. I have no idea why Yuta was leaving the arena less than 30 minutes into the show. Maybe this was supposed to be after Collision last week, but they didn’t say that.
FTW Champion HOOK defeated JD Ink
Roderick Strong joined commentary with The Kingdom, as HOOK completely ignored Strong on his way to the ring. HOOK mowed down Ink with a clothesline, an overhead suplex, Taz-plex, crossface strikes and REDRUM for the quick submission. Strong asks Taz what HOOK will do when he breaks his back next week?
-Alex Marvez is backstage and we find out Private Party will be the ones to get the Trios Title match next week following getting attacked by the BCC. Isiah Kassidy said they’ll find a partner, but said if Moxley wants to fight, look no further.
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-Renee Paquette is backstage with The Patriarchy as Christian Cage brings up his son, Nick Wayne, will have a 4-way match on Rampage against Rocky Romero, Lio Rush & Kip Sabian. It’s a big match, as Cage decided he wants to hold double gold with Wayne after he cashes in his Casino Gauntlet contract. Cage mentions Paquette’s husband Jon Moxley might have something to say about Cage becoming the next AEW World Champion. Cage made Paquette refer to him as the next AEW World Champion, Christian Cage, before he stormed off set to Kip Sabian trying to approach and asks what he wanted with his son, Nick? He said he doesn’t care if his father’s dead, if he keeps bothering Nick, he’ll put him in the ground next to his father.
Queen Aminata & Yuka Sakazaki defeated AEW Women’s Champion Mariah May & Serena Deeb via disqualification
(This was the match that suffered due to the commercial, as they kept the interaction between Sakazaki & May to a minimum. The finish would lead one to believe we’re getting that title match, perhaps as soon as next week at Grand Slam.)
This is Sakazaki’s first Dynamite match since July of 2021, as she started things off with Deeb, trading early takedowns. Dragon screw was countered by Sakazaki, as a series of near falls led to a stalemate. Rolling snapemare into a kick led to a double team with Aminata, who fired of a snap dropkick. May was preoccupied posing for the camera with her title, as Deeb trapped Aminata’s leg and hit a dragon screw through the ropes. May made a blind tag and hit a snap dropkick of her own before knocking Sakazaki to the floor, mocking her as they went to break.
Sakazaki made a hot tag when things returned and was a house of fire, dishing out a Northern Lights Bomb on Deeb, while stacking May on top with another suplex. Stalling thrust kick to Deeb got a near fall, as everyone traded release German suplexes before Sakazaki hit a Merry-Go-Round hammerlock slam on Deeb. Sakazaki dove onto the pile outside, as she hit the Magical Girl Splash back inside, made the cover, but May blindsided her with the Women’s Title for the DQ.
Post match, May continuously whipped Sakazaki with the title, kissed her on the cheek and held her title high as she posed for the crowd.
Video package of Mina Shirakawa is shown, saying she hasn’t heard from May in months. Shirakawa said May has changed, but she still misses her. They’ve had so many good times together, they can have more, as May has a place in her heart. Shirakawa tells AEW fans to get ready, as Mina is Coming.
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-We’re reminded Bryan Danielson vs. Nigel McGuinness will only happen next week if Danielson is medically cleared, which commentary really stressed to fans. After some brief technical difficulties, they showed a highlight video package of McGuinness & Danielson’s wars in Ring of Honor with former ROH World Champions Mark Briscoe, Roderick Strong, Jay Lethal & Jerry Lynn all giving their thoughts. Strong said Nigel McGuinness has always been Nigel McGuinness’ worst enemy. McGuinness himself says he’s the best wrestler in the world, not Bryan Danielson.
Jon Moxley Sends Another Message
Jon Moxley, Claudio Castagnoli & Marina Shafir make their way to the ring from the crowd, but Private Party try to attack before they get there. This didn’t go well, as Shafir choked out Kassidy, while Castagnoli hit a brutal chokebreakers on Quen. Moxley sent Kassidy into the steps before Shafir put the boots to him. Moxley held Kassidy as Shafir fired off kicks. Komander appeared in the ring, tried a dive, but was hit with a Castagnoli uppercut in mid-air. Shafir slammed Alex Abrahantes, took the microphone from his hand, as Komander was launched into the second row by Castagnoli. Moxley had a toolbox and brought a hammer over to Kassidy, saying he could end Private Party’s careers after pulling what they just did. They’ve been here since the beginning, but are in the same spot they were five years ago. Moxley is going to give them what they’ve been missing, some friction, an obstacle to overcome, consider this a gift. Moxley smashed Kassidy’s hand with a hammer and got the proper “You Sick F” chants. Needless to say, I don’t think Private Party & Komander will be getting that Trios Title match they wanted next week.
Darby Allin sprinted out and wiped-out Castagnoli with a skateboard before Moxley threw him in the ring, they had a stare down, but Moxley didn’t strike. Shafir held Castagnoli back, as Allin swung the skateboard, but Moxley bailed. Allin asks when Moxley will realize he’s not the same guy he was five years ago? He’s going to run through Moxley and go on to become AEW World Champion in his home state come WrestleDream. Moxley laughs and retreats with his crew.
-A video package of Jack Perry driving the Scapegoat bus is shown, along with his recent TNT Title defenses over the past week.
Ricochet defeated The Beast Mortos
(Another strong win for Ricochet, who is building his resume to presumably get to Will Ospreay. Aside from the one moment with the dive outside, which they recovered quickly, I thought this was a really fun match, as Mortos again looked good, even in defeat.)
Fast start from Ricochet, who backed Mortos to the corner, only for Mortos to charge with an attack of his own. Ricochet dodged a few more, as Mortos was sent outside, where Ricochet took flight with a dive. Springboard lariat back inside, followed by a running Shooting Star Press, as Ricochet fired off kicks, but both men traded flashy arm drags and hurricanranas. Both dodged sweep attempts and had a stalemate with the crowd cheering loudly. Thrust kick sent Mortos to the floor, as Ricochet tried a somersault dive, but Mortos caught and planted Ricochet with an apron bomb heading to commercial.
It was all Mortos during break, as Ricochet started mounting his comeback with a Tiger Feint Kick in the corner. Handspring was caught by Mortos, who hit a massive pop-up Samoan Drop for two. Ricochet battled back with a rewind kick, but Mortos was there with a brutal headbutt. Mortos tried a monkey flip, but Ricochet sent him to the floor. They tried the somersault dive spot again, but Mortos missed catching Ricochet, so he just hoisted him up for a powerbomb, only for Ricochet to turn it into a float over Code Red. Springboard 450 hit back inside for a near fall, as Ricochet went up top, was cut off, with Mortos joining him, hitting an Avalanche Gorilla Press for two. Tilt-a-whirl into the spinning backbreaker attempt was countered by a Ricochet snap crucifix slam, as that was followed by an axe kick and Vertigo for the win.
-A video package of Hangman Adam Page was shown, about how he had to do what he did because of Swerve Strickland. Justice delayed is justice denied, he will have what he wants. We’ll hear from Page coming up next.
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-Footage from Collision last week was shown between FTR & Grizzled Young Veterans with The Outrunners making the save after GYV made the post-match attack. We’re told FTR, The Outrunners & HOOK will face Roderick Strong, Grizzled Young Veterans, Rush & Beast Mortos this Saturday.
Hangman Adam Page Explains His Actions
Tony Schiavone welcomes Hangman Adam Page to the ring, as Page is officially walking out of the heel tunnel now. Schiavone brings up Page mentioning last week that he would take out anyone who ever defended Swerve Strickland or had his back. Page said he’s watched and listened for a long while that this moment would come that Strickland would be gone. Page knew it wouldn’t just be Strickland who would have to pay, but those who protected him from Page, who is surrounded by them now, as the crowd chanted Swerve’s House. These people who cheered for Strickland after every AEW World Title defense and while he was inside a cage before facing his fate. While Page was home for 4 months suspended, he remembers a loud voice, from the commentary desk. Schiavone tried to mention Jeff Jarrett and Page said Jarrett’s not who he means and backs Schiavone into the corner.
Jarrett’s music hits and he runs out from the back, as Page pounces immediately. He sends Jarrett back and forth over the barricade before going back in the ring, looking for a Buckshot, but referees and security have to separate both men. Jay Lethal & Satnam Singh are out to hold Jarrett back, as Page stares him down from the stage. Jarrett grabs a microphone and said he’d be dammed if he allows Page to put a finger on Tony Schiavone. An entire dressing room wants to beat the hell out of Page and Jarrett is at the front of the line. He promises Page he’ll kick his ass if it’s the last thing he does in his career.
-Renee Paquette is backstage with Ricochet, as they’re immediately interrupted by Will Ospreay who walks in, saying there’s always heat between them, but apologizes for last week. Ricochet accepts, but says he’s doing what Ospreay said, he’s getting his wins up. Everyone is coming after Ricochet more than he’s worried about them. They’re more worried about Ricochet than Ospreay, which isn’t the case for Ricochet, who said he got his match via Tony Khan, October 2nd, the 5-year anniversary of Dynamite, he gets his International Title match against Ospreay, who might be on another level, but Ricochet is out of this world. Ricochet said he’ll see him real soon, little bro.
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Will Ospreay, Kyle Fletcher & Konosuke Takeshita (w/Don Callis) defeated The Elite (Kazuchika Okada, Matthew & Nicholas Jackson)
(An action-packed main event that showcased everyone involved and teased some potential matches down the line. This was Fletcher’s biggest win in AEW to date and it makes sense to have he & Ospreay look strong prior to their title match next week. I’m glad they aren’t rushing to Takeshita & Okada, as they should build that longer, perhaps WrestleDream. The tension between Ospreay & Takeshita will certainly lead to something as well. The finish being a shout-out to Aussie Open leads me to believe Mark Davis should be expected back possibly soon.)
Excalibur last week said Takeshita had the best G1 Climax debut ever this year, but corrected himself this week, as Okada won the G1 in his first year. Fletcher & Nicholas start off fast, with Ospreay quickly in for a double team wishbone and PK before Nicholas bails and tags Okada. Crowd starts getting amped for the Ospreay & Okada face-off, as Takeshita wanted the tag, but Ospreay turned him down. Pump fake attack in the ropes from Okada, who hit a shoulder tackle, but Ospreay kipped up and dusted it off. Snap hurricanrana from Ospraey, who backed Okada to his corner, where Takeshita slapped him hard in the back for a tag. The Elite attack during the argument and we get a triple slingshot senton into a pose on the floor. That delay led to a triple baseball slide and slingshot cross body. Takeshita snarled at Ospreay as things went to commercial.
Back from break, Ospreay fought free of The Elite corner, as Fletcher made the hot tag and ran wild. Snap Dragons on The Bucks, as Fletcher hit running corner kicks and brainbuster on Matthew for two. After a double down, Okada tagged in and cut off Takeshita from making a tag, as Fletcher ate uppercuts before answering with a Michinoku Driver. Takeshita shoved Ospreay’s hand away so he could tag in and get his hands on Okada, who he took out with a Takeshita-line and deadlift brainbuster. Diving senton off the middle gets two, as Okada flipped out of a Blue Thunder Bomb into a DDT, as The Bucks took out Fletcher & Ospreay. Takeshita fought off all three, as some miscommunication from The Elite, led to Takeshita hit a sitout fireman’s carry-on Okada, followed by running sliding double dropkick for two. Superkick Party from The Bucks, but Takeshita no sold and turned them inside out with a double clothesline, only to turn into a dropkick from Okada into the reset. Okada baited Takeshita into the corner and hit an Air Raid Crash neckbreaker for two, as they go to commercial again.
Takeshita remained isolated, as The Bucks hit Risky Business followed by an Okada top rope elbow. Triple flip off for the crowd by The Elite, as Okada politely folded the middle finger back. EVP Trigger avoided by Takeshita, as The Bucks were hit with a double German suplex before reluctantly tagging Ospreay. Pip, Pip, Cheerio took out Matthew, as a handspring Pele Kick wiped out both Bucks. Standing Sky Twister Press gets a near fall, but Okada avoided Oscutter into a Superkick Party. Hung up over the top, Nicholas hit a double stomp, which flung Ospreay up into a Matthew sit-out powerbomb. The Bucks pump up their shoes, as Ospreay tried a wall walk, but was met with another Superkick Party for two. EVP Trigger was cut off by Fletcher, who sent Matthew in for an assisted sit-out spinebuster from Ospreay for two. Fletcher made the official tag, wanted a Tombstone, but Nicholas hit a rising knee strike. Sliced Bread was countered into a sit-out double team Cutter, but Okada was in with a flapjack and dropkick on Takeshita. Rainmaker countered into a Blue Thunder Bomb, as Takeshita hit a somersault dive outside.
Back inside, slingshot facebuster from Nicholas, who hit a moonsault on Takeshita before The Bucks wanted a TK Driver. Fletcher wiggled out and hit a twisting Tombstone on Matthew for two, as Nicholas made the save. Fletcher caught a superkick, as Ospreay flew in with Hidden Blade before Ospreay & Fletcher hit the Coriolis with Fletcher getting the pin. The United Empire tron played, as Callis applauded his men, while Ospreay offered a handshake to Takeshita, who paintbrushed Ospreay with Callis stepping between them.
AEW Rampage 9/20/24
- Nick Wayne vs. Kip Sabian vs. Rocky Romero vs. Lio Rush
AEW Collision 9/21/24
- Dustin Rhodes & Sammy Guevara vs. Mike Bennett & Matt Taven in a Bunkhouse Brawl for the ROH Tag Team Titles
- FTR, HOOK & The Outrunners vs. Roderick Strong, Beast Mortos, Rush & Grizzled Young Veterans
AEW Dynamite: Grand Slam 9/25/24
- Bryan Danielson vs. Nigel McGuinness (if Danielson is medically cleared)
- Darby Allin vs. Jon Moxley for Allin’s AEW World Title Shot
- The Young Bucks vs. Will Ospreay & Kyle Fletcher for the AEW Tag Team Titles
- HOOK vs. Roderick Strong for the FTW Title
- PAC, Claudio Castagnoli & Wheeler Yuta defend the AEW Trios Titles
