AEW Dynamite Review 22.5.2025.

Intro.

I have to start this off with a delayed apology. I was unable to do a full review for this weeks AEW Collision, this was due to me feeling burnt out, and needing to have some time for myself. I don't like having to make these decisions, as you guys know, but I do feel better having done this.

Hangman Adam Page And Will Osperay Segment.

This was the best thing on the show, by a long country mile. The passion that came from both men was the selling point here. Will played on Hangmans insecurities, and then led the charge in putting there Owen Hart Final Match into the main event of Double Or Nothing. This wasn't about the belt, this was about what was at stake. The heart of AEW. Will spoke about bringing the belt home, and defending it at Forbidden Door so he could give his son something to look at with pride. Hangman balanced this beautifully with honesty and passion, fire, and, grace as he reflected on how his family have looked at him. I loved all of this. The themes of honesty, and, true reflections were played out excellently. Tony Khan then made this the main event. I think this is a fantastic idea, but I do feel that this could run the risk of exhausting the fans, being given this place on the card.

Jon Moxley And The Young Bucks vs Swerve Strickland Samoa Joe And Powerhouse Hobbs.

I liked this. From Moxley getting the walk through treatment, to the Matches within the Match being a solid look as to what we will see this Sunday at the PPV. Joe and Swerve got the win  with a fantastic co pulled off roll up, and clutch submission. Joe then took to the mic, and said that he's not waiting for Sunday, because he's going to take out Mox and the Bucks on sight tonight. More on this later.

The Hurt Syndicate Contract Signing.

I liked this. From Max insulting his mum. MVP insulting the fans. Bobby stalling on signing, to Dustin and Sammy coming out, and putting Max in his place. Dustin said that he will see Bobby and Shelton on Sunday. Dustin Rhodes is an underrated Promo in my opinion, he's got an ability to be able to cut straight to the bone, and that was on full display here. Good stuff from The Natural.

Okada Segment.

Kazuchika Okada vs Speedball Mike Bailey at Double Or Nothing, oh AEW you naughty tease.

Anthony Bowens vs Ricochet.

Ricochet, beat. Anthony Bowens in a solid TV Match. Mark Briscoe then came out and had some stretcher fan. This was a lot of fun.

Ftr Segment.

Ftr will have a contract signing this week on Collision. Not another contract signing segment.

Mercedes Mone And Jamie Hayter segment.

The verbal counteractions between ladies, made this segment great viewing, and a real study in contrast going into the PPV this Sunday. I loved this.

Mina Shirakowa vs Julia Hart.

Even though I thought this was a solid Match, I was a bit purplexed as to why this took the main event slot, but given what came next, It all made sense. Mina got the win, and was then attacked by Hart, who had some help from Skye Blue. Toni Storm got in the ring, and put a beating on both ladies. which led her to have a face to face with Mina. All of this was decent. I love Toni Storm on commentary.

All Out Carnage.

The Young Bucks were leaving the arena, after having a word with Renee Paquette, when they were ambushed by Samoa Joe, and. Powerhouse Hobbs. They dragged Matt and Nick back into the arena, when the Deathriders got involved. Swerve, and willow made the save, as chains, chairs, and tables became the norm. Swerve and Kenny were both put through tables as the show went off the air. This was a fantastic way to take the show off the air, as it showed a great eb and flow between the heels and babyfaces. Which is what you need going into a PPV.

Overview Of AEW Dynamite.

This weeks Broadcast was a blast to watch, and a fantastic way to take us into the PPV.

This weeks AEW Dynamite is a solid 8/10.