AEW Dynamite Review 28.8.2025.

FTR Segment.

I liked this, from Cash Wheeler almost having a face off with a fan. Dax Harwood turning on Paul Turner the ref, to him and Stokeley acting like my friends kids, because when they do something wrong, they make up excuses, blame each other, and call each other names. That glorious man Stokeley Hathaway also got in on the act, and this angered Adam copeland, and Christian Cage, who came and a fight broke out. Christian gave a Killswitch to the most glorious man, and then took to insulting FTR with dead dad remarks. His pissed off Cash Wheeler. Adam then took to the mic, and challenged the pair to a Match at All Out. This was a solid way to start the show.

Darby Allin Segment.

Darby Allin then called out Jon Moxley with his own blood. This was excellent.

Jon Moxley vs Daniel Garcia. 

I liked this. Both men did something quite special, they managed to make their surroundings feel clostraphobic, from the feel of the Match, to its overall asthetic, this is due to the venue being famed for intense Matches over the years. The physicality played into this perfectly, Mox got the win, after a solid final series of exchanges. Wheeler Yuta took to the mic after this, and did his best Rodney Dangerfield routine, because he gets no respect, because when fans cheer for their favourites, it doesn't mean anything. Wheeler said to the fans that Mox isn't interested in facing Darby at All Out. Oh And Hello Hook.

MJF Segment.

Max gave his thoughts about Cashing in his contract, and. Mark Briscoe right after his Match on Sunday. Just go out of your way to check this out, because this was excellent.

Megan Bayne And Penelope Ford vs Harley Cameron And Kris Statlander.

I couldn't get into this. I just felt like something was off from this. The In-ring work was solid, but I couldn't connect with this. Megan, and. Penelope got the win.

Mercedes Mone Belt Celebration Segment.

This was over before it could begin, from boasting about dancing with Will Osperay, and verbally rubbing it into his real life Alex Windsor. Whilst also wanting to break Ultimo Dragons record, and go for ten belts. This was all over the place.

Mark Briscoe Segment.

There's a reason for why Mark Briscoe isn't at Dynamite, it's because he's become a dad for the second time. He said that he isn't done with Max, and called out Kyle Fletcher for a shot at the TNT Championship. Congrats to Marks family for their new addition.

The Don Callis Family vs Jetspeed And Brodido.

I liked this. The physicality was performed on a decent level, but I do have one major concern. Wardlow. AEW did a great job with his return this past Sunday At Forbidden Door, but this feels like their going backwards with him, and not forwards. He's being used as a henchman. This screams The Pinnacle all over again. Josh Alexander got the win here in what was a decent TV Match.

Hangman Adam Page Segment.

Our favourite Cowboy, next to Woody from Toy Story, came out and thanked Will Osperay for everything that he's done for him, and wished him a speedy recovery. And told MJF that if he ever wants to cash in his contract, then he'll kick his arse quicker than it would to take for the ink to dry on the paper. Don Callis then came out, and said that he wants his belt back, because the last person who he was with the last time was weak. The Damn It Don Callis Family then came out, and then because one of them will take his belt. A fight broke out. Jetspeed helped make the save, oh and Hello Kenny Omega.

Mina Shirakowa Segment.

Timeless Toni Storm will be rooting for Mina this Friday at Death Before Dishonour. Ok then.

The Opps vs Ricochet And GOA AEW Trios Championship.

The Opps retained their Trios Championship, against Ricochet and GOA, in what was a decent TV Match, thanks to MVP. This is the real definition of the term. How do you like them apples.

Claudio Castagnoli vs Darby Allin Falls Count Anywhere.

From the very opening stages, we were treated to TV Spots ( literally ) Shopping trolley fun, which is going to make my weekly shop trip tomorrow a lot of fun. The guard rail spots felt fairly standard, but as the table, and. chair spots grew. The venue made this Match feel clostraphobic. Darby was launched through the announcers table, in what was a sickening spot. The moments when AEW lost their audio after this just added tension to the proceedings. As the final exchanges got underway. I became even more convinced that Darby has no back. He got the win after a coffin drop. And was then taken out by The Deathriders, but he thought back and escpaed as the show went off the air.

Overview of AEW Dynamite.

As a follow up show to a major PPV. I don't think this show worked, but there was quite a lot to like about this broadcast That I liked. The opening Match and Main event were solid, whilst the other Matches repressented sandwich filler, as the segments remained solid.

This weeks AEW Dynamite is a high 7/10.