AEW Dynamite on March 25, 2026 offered big matches and new storylines as the promotion builds toward the Dynasty pay-per-view on April 12. The show mixed strong in-ring work with some uneven booking and key backstage angles.
Key results and matches
Kenny Omega defeated Swerve Strickland in a high-stakes rematch. The match put Omega back in line for an AEW World Championship shot and kept Swerve’s fight for the EVP title involved in the storyline.
Thekla defended the AEW Women’s World Championship against Mina Shirakawa. Thekla retained her title in a physical match that played to her strengths.
The show closed with Darby Allin beating Rush in a no-countouts singles match. After the bout, the Don Callis Family attacked Allin. It was revealed they were paid by MJF to keep Allin away from the world title picture. Andrade El Idolo was shown arguing with Don Callis during the segment.
| Fighter | Recent Result |
|---|---|
| Kenny Omega | Defeated Swerve Strickland (earned title shot) |
| Swerve Strickland | Lost to Kenny Omega (EVP implications) |
| Thekla | Retained AEW Women’s World Championship vs Mina Shirakawa |
| Mina Shirakawa | Lost to Thekla |
| Darby Allin | Defeated Rush; attacked post-match by Don Callis Family |
| Rush | Lost to Darby Allin |
Promos and backstage angles
MJF made his first TV appearance since AEW Revolution after defeating Hangman Page. His promo was short and leaned on insults and catchphrases. Many felt it did not sell his upcoming title defense well.
Kenny Omega answered by cutting a more focused promo about learning from past losses. There will be a contract signing next week in Winnipeg, Manitoba ahead of Omega vs MJF at Dynasty.
The post-match beatdown of Allin by the Don Callis Family advanced their alliance with MJF. Andrade El Idolo’s argument with Callis hints at more friction behind the scenes.
Dynasty build: Ospreay vs Moxley
Will Ospreay challenged Jon Moxley to a match at Dynasty on April 12. Moxley accepted. The match is officially non-title, which drew some criticism because Moxley recently held the AEW Continental Championship in the feud with Konosuke Takeshita.
Ospreay’s return and his feud with Moxley now shape part of the Dynasty card. The match promises a different style from both men and is a highlight of the build to the pay-per-view.
What it means going forward
The show had strong wrestling moments, especially Omega vs Swerve and Thekla’s title defense. Critics noted odd pacing and felt the Allin vs Rush match should not have closed the show over the Omega rematch or a title defense.
Next week’s contract signing in Winnipeg and Dynasty on April 12 are now must-watch TV. Expect the MJF-Omega world title feud and Ospreay-Moxley to take center stage in the coming weeks.
